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A Look Back at History See what the headlines were in The Leader five, 10, 20 and 30 years ago in Clinton County. || PAGE A3

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CITY OF PLATTSBURG

City to strictly enforce speed limit on Clay Ave. by brett adkison leader editor

The Plattsburg City Council met Monday, November 13, to tackle a lengthy agenda. Councilman Richard Stanley started the meeting by pointing out the dedication of the staff at city

hall, particularly Lisa Read, who was there to document the meeting despite it being her 25th wedding anniversary. The council then retreated into executive session. When they returned to regular session some time later, Mayor James Kennedy said

they discussed ongoing litigation, but that’s all they could divulge for the moment. There were no residents who spoke during public participation, but Councilman Clyde May spoke about an issue he is seeing in his ward with junk and trash accumu-

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lating on properties. He said it’s a bad look and he’d like to see the city move to help clean it up. He also cited a spot on the northern side of town where junk cars are piling up. He said if some of the town’s passed residents saw these

Students at the East Buchanan School District hosted its annual Veterans Day Program at EBHS last Thursday, which included songs, speeches, dances, poems and more, all as an ode to those who put their lives on the line for our freedom. Staff Sgt. JJ Johnson, an East Buch alum who served in the USMC in Iraq, was the guest speaker. (Above) EBHS seniors Nick Klein and Kylie Clark perform in a group swing dance Thursday. For more, turn to page A9. brett adkison | the leader

The Performing Arts Center at Plattsburg High School provided the venue for Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, to speak Tuesday, November 7, about the historic impact made by the players. Mr. Kendrick’s presentation covered a lot of history of the Negro Leagues, but more importantly, he explained the influence that the players had had on social issues, as well. “Our story is not about adversity—it’s about what we did to overcome the adversity,” Mr. Kendrick explained to the students, staff, and community members in attendance. “That’s the real story. It transcends race, transcends age, transcends gender.” Mr. Kendrick began his ||Continued on A2

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Both the East Buchanan Bulldogs and Plattsburg Tigers are headed to the state playoffs after winning district championships last Friday. East Buchanan travels to Bowling Green Saturday for the Class 2 quarterfinals, while Plattsburg will host South Holt on Friday in the eight-man playoffs. (Left) East Buchanan celebrates another district title, this time downing rival Mid-Buchanan. (Right) Plattsburg defender Rylan Langton against St. Joseph Christian on Friday. clint dye and brett adkison | the leader

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Bob Kendrick visits Plattsburg, Continued from Page A1 presentation by remembering Ulyssis ‘Slim’ Holliman, who made Plattsburg his home for decades. He said that Holliman lived a long, fulfilled life, and he felt right here at home in Plattsburg because of the stories he had told Kendrick. “He pitched professionally in the Negro Leagues for the Memphis Red Soxs, Baltimore Elite Giants, and the Birmingham Black Barons,” Mr. Kendrick said. “We unfortunately lost Slim this past June, like so many we are losing at an alarming rate.” Mr. Kendrick began his relationship with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as a volunteer over 30 years ago while working at The Kansas City Star. He recalled how he began his involvement: “I went to the Lincoln

building looking for the baseball museum. Don Motley opened the door and told me I was standing in it. It was a one-room office. Little did I know that I walked into what would become my passion. It was their spirit that grabbed me.” He said that even though the players weren’t allowed a place to eat or sleep among their counterparts, they did not allow those social circumstances to kill their love of the game. He brought to life stories about Josh Gibson, who many referred to as “The Black Babe Ruth.” He hit 84 home runs in 1936 alone, including the only one hit out of Yankee Stadium. Pitcher Satchel Paige, threw pitches 105 miles per hour with pinpoint control. It’s estimated he pitched in 2,600 games with 55 no-hitters,

and had the charisma to back it up. “Satchel named his pitches,” Bob said. “One was the B Ball, because Satchel said that the “ball be where I want to be.” Kendrick also spoke of Cool Poppa Bell, known as the fastest man to ever play professional baseball. During his presentation, Kendrick brought to light the innovations that were first developed in the Negro Leagues. The batting helmet, shin guards, and most notably night baseball. He said night baseball came five years before the big leagues. In 1930, Wilkinson’s Monarchs became the first professional team to play night baseball, using a portable set of lights. Wilkinson also signed Jackie Robinson to his first professional contract, in 1945 with

the Monarchs. “Jackie was only with the Monarchs for five months before moving on,” Kendrick said. “ He played first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Jackie was the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. He broke the color barrier before Brown vs. Board of Education, before Rosa Parks, before President Truman integrated the armed forces in 1948. “This breaking of the color barrier is what started the social changes and the Civil Rights movement.” The story of his relationship with Buck O’Neil is where the memories are most cherished by Mr. Kendrick. Before O’Neil’s death in 2006, they traveled to promote the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. He said that everywhere they went

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there was that spirit and charisma that flowed from the personality of Buck O’Neil. “Every place we went he enthused happiness and love,” Mr. Kendrick said. “The thing I remember most was you always felt better after you left him. That love came from what Buck’s father told him—treat everyone like you wanted to be

treated. It’s the Golden Rule, we just don’t live the Golden Rule.” He closed his presentation with this thought: “In honor of the late great ‘Slim” Holliman, I thank you for the opportunity. And when you walk into the Negro League Baseball Museum, you will see and feel their love of the game.”

proved—Christ Finley and number of concerns with the from 35 MPH to 25 MPH. Liz Brooks. The council proposed work, including After some discussion, the also approved a measure to possible damage or crowd- council informally directed stagger the terms of those on ing of the right-of-ways, the Police Chief Dave Couzens the zoning commission, that start time on the construction to strictly enforce the speed way a large portion of the each day, and the use of con- limit with only slight grace. commission won’t leave the tractors. The council voted The chief said that they will board in the same year. against the ordinance, 4-3, likely give warnings for a The council discussed with Mayor Kennedy casting short period of time before a proposed ordinance that the deciding vote. He said he moving to the stricter enwould bring the city’s codes did so in order for the city to forcement standard. up to compliance with the have more time to consider The council went on to state’s regulations on mari- the particulars of the agree- discuss several other items juana facilities. Having re- ment. that could be up for considerceived the document just a The council then ap- ation in the near future. That few days prior, the council proved the authorization of included a possible franchise tabled the ordinance to give the next municipal elections fee for those services that it more of a review. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. provide video services, inThe council 2023 also Display dis- ads copy.qxp_new Councilmansize 11/7/23 Stanley 10:03 cluding internet AM Page 19 service procussed an ordinance that brought up the enforcement viders; a marketing agreewould allow the city ad- of speed limits on Clay Ave- ment with a company that ministrator to enter into an nue, particularly in the school provides a form of insurance agreement with Charter zone at times when it drops for homeowners while the Communications (the parent company of Spectrum) for use of the city’s rightof-ways for the installation of high-speed internet infrastructure. The council had a

city improves its water system (which could cover older homes with unimproved plumbing that might experience problems with the increased water pressure, as an example); regulations and licensing for food trucks and similar vendors; city codes concerning conceal and carry rights; the addition of a sixth council committee to take on miscellaneous issues; continuation of the capital improvements tax that funded the municipal pool, which has been paid off (this would require putting a continuation before the voters).

Plattsburg City Council, Continued from Page A1 conditions, they’d turn in their graves, knowing the hard work they had put into their community. City Administrator Chase Waggoner said they could opt to more strictly enforce city codes, while Councilman Stanley said they could provide a dumpster and make the clean-up a community effort. The council reviewed the proposed lines for the city’s redistricted wards. Mayor Kennedy said the population of each of the three districts is within the required 10 percent and he’d like to have a full-sized map at city hall for residents to see. All of the sitting council members will remain in the wards they now represent, and the proposed wards need to be approved ahead of a December 5 deadline for next April’s election. Coun-

cil members Sue Malone and Ken Tongue said they weren’t prepared to vote on the map that evening and would rather have time to study it and fine-tune the descriptions. The council will meet again before the deadline to decide the issue. The council signed off on entering into a contract with MoDOT for a $498,000 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant for major sidewalk work along and around Clay Avenue, which will help keep walking students safe. The city’s costs will amount to 20 percent of the total, much of which will be in-kind work. Members of the council thanked Sam Finley, president of the Plattsburg Community Association, for spearheading the project. Two appointments to the city’z planning and zoning commissioner were ap-

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VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILY MEMBERS, SAVE THE DAY!!!

Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council will host its first annual “Veterans Appreciation Day,” at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 18th at the Gower American Legion, 91 N 3rd St, Gower, MO 64454. There will be several speakers regarding free programs for veterans through MU, benefits available to veterans and their families, and other veteran-oriented subjects. Clinton County MU Extension wants to honor area veterans and their families. If you are a veteran and/or a family member of a veteran, we encourage you to attend. MU, the American Legion, and several area veterans strongly feel that “No Man Left Behind” doesn’t end on the battlefield. It doesn’t end because the tour of duty is over. Just because the contract ends, doesn’t mean the commitment ends. Many of the volunteers in this area are veterans, and family members of veterans. Most veterans are service-oriented individuals. Whether drafted or volunteered, each veteran signed a blank check, up to and including their life. We have men and women veterans in Clinton County from WWII to the present. We have Gold Star family members and several permanently disabled veterans in Clinton County. All gave some. Some gave all. Several members of the Clinton County MU Extension Council are Veterans, including the chairman Jonathon Clark, of Lathrop, MO. We encourage you to attend this celebration of Clinton County veterans, to learn of the opportunities that are available, to help us to learn the needs of the veterans in our communities, and to celebrate the men and women who have served this nation, providing the freedoms and protecting the rights of the citizens of the United States of America. There will also be representatives of some of the area American Legion Posts and the VFW. The Program begins at 9:00am. Refreshments and lunch will be served. Please contact Mat Owens at (816) 649-8579 to register. Registration will help us make sure we have enough food. However, if you decide at the last minute to come and haven’t registered, please don’t hesitate to attend. There will be several giveaways, and drawings for gift baskets.

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Community

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Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, October 27 3:06 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 7:47 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Polo. 8:19 a.m.: Vehicle crash on County Line Road in Clinton County. 8:20 a.m.: Debris in roadway on Reservoir Road in Plattsburg. 11:49 a.m.: Debris in roadway on NW 169 Highway in Gower. 12:54 p.m.: Medical call on South Street in Lathrop. 1 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 1:54 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 2:52 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt. 5:41 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 5:51 p.m.: Controlled burn on Frost Street in Plattsburg. 7:39 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE Scott Road in Holt. 11:34 p.m.: Natural cover fire on S. Ridge in Turney, Mo.

Saturday, October 28 5:25 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County. 8:24 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 11:18 a.m.: Burglary in progress on SE 240th Street in Lathrop. 11:53 a.m.: Structure fire on 248th Street in Lathrop. 12:14 p.m.: Recovered property on CR 306 in St. Joseph. 2:10 p.m.: Medical call on Maple in Holt. 3:08 p.m.: Medical call on NW NN Highway in Stewartsville. 4:18 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Cannonball in Clinton County. 4:21 p.m.: Controlled burn on SW 169 Highway in Gower. 4:47 p.m.: Animal call on N. Third Street in Gower. 5:23 p.m.: Medical call on Lexington Street in Plattsburg. 6:12 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop. Sunday, October 29 1:23 a.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Lathrop.

3:44 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County. 9:32 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 10:22 a.m.: Animal call on Rebecca in Gower. 6:15 p.m.: LPR response on Mohawk Drive in Clinton County. 7:22 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on V Highway in Lathrop. 10:16 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop. 10:52 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg. 11:01 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Center Street in Lathrop. 11:23 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop. Monday, October 30 7:10 a.m.: Animal call on Rebecca Lane in Gower. 7:30 a.m.: Lost/stolen property on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 11:20 a.m.: Medical call on 69 Highway in Lawson. 4:08 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on 169 Highway in Trimble. 4:21 p.m.: Disturbance in

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago November 15, 2018 • Plattsburg Fall Festival proposes a new fundraiser, an annual wine stroll, to the Plattsburg City Council. • Gower City Council hears about a $16,000-increase on new wastewater treatment plant. • East Buchanan School District honors those who served with annual Veterans Day program. • Lathrop football defeats Lawson to win the district championship.

10 Years Ago November 14, 2013 • Plattsburg Fire Department has responded to a dozen structure fires through the first 10 months of the year. • New group hopes to raise $500,000 for new stadiums at Lathrop High School. • Hamilton football holds off East Buchanan, 40-34, to win a district championship.

20 Years Ago November 13, 2003 • Heritage Real Estate, owned by Gerald and Cheryl Snodgrass of Lathrop, merges with Reese and Nichols North Star out of Lawson. • Plattsburg football downs Lathrop 30-7 and advances to Missouri Class 2 State Sectionals.

30 Years Ago November 11, 1993 • A high-speed chase begins in Holt and goes through Lathrop before ending just east of Plattsburg on 116 Highway, where the suspect drove through a roadblock and was non-fatally shot by an officer. • After 34 years, Joe Spaeth (a Gower High School graduate) sells his Lathrop business, Spaeth Heating and Air Conditioning, to Dale Butler, who has dedicated 16 years to the business. • East Buchanan football (9-1) prepares for a battle

against Plattsburg (7-3) in the Missouri Class 2 State Playoffs. • Ellis Elementary School in Plattsburg opens its spacious library expansion. 40 Years Ago November 17, 1983 • Plattsburg resident Sue Smith pens a book featuring the short personal histories of 12 families in Plattsburg. • Plattsburg Assembly of God Church opens Kings Way Bookstore on Main Street. • Frank Hughes appointed the police chief for the City of Plattsburg. • Specials at Howard’s Market in Plattsburg: Shurfine frozen orange juice, 49 cents a can; Punch Detergent, 98 cents for a 42 ounce box; Folgers Coffee, 1lbs., $2.19; Nodaway spare ribs, $1.19 a lb. • Lori Karrasch named East Buchanan FFA Sweetheart at Barnwaming.

More than 90k deer taken in MO JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 90,334 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 11 and 12. Of the 90,334 deer harvested, 53,159 were antlered bucks, 7,163 were button bucks, and 30,012 were does. Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 2,114 deer harvested, Texas with 1,825, and

Howell with 1,726. According to MDC, this year’s opening weekend harvest was similar to the previous five-year average. Last year, hunters checked 93,355 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season. Locally, Clinton County recorded 309 harvested deer through this past Tuesday. Clay had 287, Caldwell had 630, DeKalb had 434 and Buchanan had 302. “With the cool mornings and comfortable afternoons,

it would have been hard to ask for more pleasant conditions to be deer hunting this past weekend,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle. The November portion of firearms deer season runs through Nov. 21 followed by the CWD portion Nov. 2226 in open counties. Archery deer hunting resumes Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. The late youth portion runs Nov. 24-26. The late antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 2-10.

progress on SE 248th Street in Lathrop. 8:13 p.m.: Gas odor on 33 Highway in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, October 31 5:45 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 1:15 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 1:34 p.m.: Medical call on N. Shortridge in Easton. 1:43 p.m.: Fire alarm on W. Cross Street in Plattsburg. 1:53 p.m.: Medical call on N. Clay in Holt. 3:23 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Elm Street in Lathrop. 6:41 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 8:22 p.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Edgerton. 8:38 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Lathrop. Wednesday, November 1 7:15 a.m.: Animal call on SW 169 Highway in Gower. 7:50 a.m.: Vehicle crash on

Depot Street in Plattsburg. 8:26 a.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop. 1:29 p.m.: Recovered property in Plattsburg. 1:33 p.m.: Medical call on SW Maple Ridge in Trimble. 2:04 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Cameron. 2:35 p.m.: Medical call on Clay in Holt. 3:00 p.m.: Fire detector installation on SE Downing in Holt. 3:12 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 3:37 p.m.: Medical call on Shanks Road in Holt. 3:46 p.m.: Medical call on SE PP Highway in Holt. 4:47 p.m.: Controlled fire on NE 336th in Cameron. 7:49 p.m.: Animal call on Pine Street in Lathrop. 8:50 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on 169 Highway in Trimble. 11:45 p.m.: Medical call on Malden Creek Road in Gow-

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Thursday, November 2 12:44 a.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop. 7:19 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Holt. 9:38 a.m.: Animal call on Russell Street in Lathrop. 10:12 a.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg. 10:26 a.m.: Medical call on NE 181st Street in Smithville. 12:46 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Cameron. 2:05 p.m.: Lost/stolen property on NW Reservoir in Plattsburg. 2:23 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on 248th Street in Lathrop. 4:21 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Cannonball Road in Holt. 6:07 p.m.: Medical call on SE Old Barn Lane in Holt. 7:53 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Meadow Lane in Lathrop.

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A QUICK WORD

The ‘Burg Turns 190 by brett adkison leader editor

Turning 190 years old is a lot like turning 47—there isn’t much fanfare when the big birthday is just around the corner. And so it is for Plattsburg, as the old girl quietly celebrates her 190th year as a city. The revelation only struck me last week when I pulled one of the hardbound history books from The Leader’s shelves. It turned out to be the town’s sesquicentennial and history book—a beautifully curated ode to the city and its history. There were numerous residents who contributed to the book, many with names that still echo down the blocks of Plattsburg today. Perhaps most notably, the book’s organizing committee was comprised of Helen Russell, Francis Hales and Shirley Fry O’Connor. Seeing Helen’s name was no surprise. A long-time county circuit clerk and recorder of deeds, Helen (who passed away in 2017) was at the beating heart of Plattsburg. She was a meticulous keeper of the town’s history. Among her many efforts, she gathered more than 20,000 obituaries of county residents and compiled a thorough scrapbook of our World War II veterans. We newspapers are particularly stingy with our old copies and collections. We don’t crack them open for just anyone, and we never ever lend them out—except to Helen. She was the lone person we were certain would care for those bound editions more than ourselves. She’d come to the office, hardly taller than the front counter, and I’d cart a couple years’ worth of newspapers to and from her car. Then she’d be off to dive into a new pool of history. Sadly, the history book was dedicated to the memory of Shirley O’Connor, who lost her battle with cancer just days before the book was printed in 1984. The heartfelt dedication noted her countless contributions to both the book and Plattsburg’s sesquicentennial celebrations. I won’t wish the time to go by, but I’m excited to see what Plattsburg’s bicentennial celebration will look like. The community is so good about marking these occasions, and this one won’t be any different. But I hope that wherever they are, people like Helen, Shirley and Francis know that—even all these years later— we’re still here, appreciating their work to celebrate and preserve our history.

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

The Foundation brings a VIP to PHS by steve tinnen

leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... You look in the mirror and realize it’s too late to get a refund. **** The idea that each person contributes uniquely to create an impact is an excellent way to describe the gift by Margarite Carteron. The positive story of her monetary gift to the Clinton County R-III School District continues to expand. The idea that her gift 30 years ago would resonate today is not a pipe dream. On Tuesday, November 7, Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro League Baseball Museum, traveled to Plattsburg to speak to the high school students, faculty, and community members. The speaking engagement at the Performing Arts Center at the high school was the idea of the board members of the CCR-III Educational Foundation, which exists because of Margarite’s generosity. Since 1995, the Educational Foundation has been pouring money into the school district to pay for items that are not part of the budget of the school district. Since that time, between $10,000 and $15,000 dollars per year have been donated to the school district for the specific purpose of improving the education of the students. To date, well over $200,000 has been donated, while the fund has grown to over $330,000 in investments, with only the interest used to fund the items. The number 30 must have

some significance since it was about 30 years ago that Mr. Kendrick first learned of the museum. He shared his story Tuesday afternoon where he used his eloquent speaking talents, joined with his charisma, to deliver the story of the Negro League baseball players’ love of the game as they battled discrimination. It is a painful part of our history where these talented professional baseball players were subjected to racial segregation. Mr. Kendrick started as a volunteer, and through his love and passion of the players and museum, he has used that enthusiasm to become the president of the NLBM. Mr. Kendrick spoke about not wallowing in pity, which, given the adversity that they endured, would be easy to do. No, he and his group of dedicated individuals keep looking for a way to make a difference. It was 2020 and they were preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues baseball. In February, they had put together an All-Star roster of dignitaries to come and celebrate. A $1 million investment in the museum was on the line. All 32 teams had agreed to participate in the year-long celebration—then COVID-19 hit. They shut down the museum on March 16, and later reopened in June. When they reopened, Mr. Kendrick had an idea about doing a virtual “tip of the cap,” which is the ultimate show of respect in the baseball world. The work started on June 10 with a June 26 deadline when the the National Day of Recognition was to kick-

off. And they pulled it off. “We rolled it out with four presidents tipping their cap, along with others, including Henry Aaron, Colin Powell, and even an astronaut in outer space, Chris Cassidy, tipped his cap from above the earth,” Kendrick said with a large smile. “The campaign went viral, and we have been riding that wave of success since that time.” Of course, there is more to be done, and Mr. Kendrick and the museum have big plans. “We are just about ready to build a new, 30,000-square-foot Negro Leagues Museum—as soon as I raise those 25 million dollars,” he said with a chuckle. “We are lucky we have a place where their contributions to baseball can be remembered but also their contributions to this country. Only a few remain with us. There will be a time when none of them will be with us, and their story should not die. The museum doesn’t need to survive—it must survive. So we don’t lose this precious piece of Americana, so that our children will have that special place. What the Negro Leagues teach us is very simple in this great country of ours: If you dare to dream and you believe in yourself, you can do or be anything you want to be.” **** Trivia Question: How long did the first Thanksgiving last? A. One day; B. Two days; C. Three days; D. Four days (locate answer nearby). **** Another smile courtesy of Jim

Nicholson, Honolulu, Hawaii… A senior citizen said to his eighty-year-old buddy: ‘So, I hear you’re getting married?’ ‘Yep!’ ‘Do I know her?’ ‘Nope!’ ‘This woman, is she good looking?’ ‘Not really.’ ‘Is she a good cook?’ ‘Naw, she can’t cook too well.’ ‘Does she have lots of money?’ ‘Nope! Poor as a church mouse.’ ‘Well, then, is she good in bed?’ ‘I don’t know.’ ‘Why in the world do you want to marry her then?’ ‘Because she can still drive!’ (Trivia answer: C. Three days. Historians long considered the first Thanksgiving to have taken place in 1621, when the Mayflower pilgrims who founded the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts sat down for a three-day meal with the Wampanoag). **** Food for thought: “Even though we’re a week and a half away from Thanksgiving, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” —Richard E. Roeper (born October 17, 1959) is an American columnist and film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. He co-hosted the television series At the Movies with Roger Ebert from 2000 to 2008, serving as the late Gene Siskel’s successor. **** Talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Plattsburg resident recounts unfortunate encounter I recently had an encounter with the mayor of Plattsburg that I felt the need to share. I took the opportunity to express to him that I found the banner he displays from his front porch, which reads “Joe and the Ho Gotta Go,” offensive. He explained that it was his wife’s,

and the First Amendment gave her the right to free speech. He did not feel the word “ho” was offensive. In fact, he had a hoe in the backyard! I reminded him they were spelled differently. I told him my take from the banner was that uneducated people had to use that kind of

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Community

Lions Club Senior Dinner

This will be the Gower Lions Club’s 58th year to offer a complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the Gower Christian Church AFC building on Saturday, December 2, at noon. This for residents of

the East Buchanan School District who are 65 years and older. It is a wonderful time to sit down, eat, enjoy a meal while with visiting friends, neighbors and new friends. We hope you will take this time to enjoy the

repast. The deadline to let the Lions know is Saturday, November 25. Please call Sondra Brinton at (816) 424-3266. Please leave a message if there is no answer.

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A PAIR OF ACES

Plattsburg “Gathering Place” Senior Center Menu

Thursday, November 16 Ham and beans, California blend, creamed corn, pineapple, cornbread. Friday, November 17 Turkey and gravy, dressing, yams, green beans, pears, hot rolls, pumpkin pie cake. Monday, November 20 Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Tuesday, November 21 Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, apricots, cornbread.

Wednesday, November 22 John Marzetti, broccoli, cauliflower, pears, wheat bread.

Tuesday, November 28 Chili mac, tater tots, green beans, applesauce, crackers.

Thursday, November 23 Closed for Thanksgiving. Please notify the center before November 14 if you will need frozen meals for this day and the next.

Wednesday, November 29 Hamburger soup, buttered beets, peas, peaches, wheat bread.

Friday, November 24 Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 30 Chicken pot pie (veggies in the pie), broccoli, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Monday, November 27 Chicken tetrazzini, lima beans, corn, apricots, wheat bread.

Friday, December 1 Beef and noodles, cauliflower, carrots, mixed fruit, homemade rolls.

Congratulations to Jamey Patterson and Beery Johnson, who fired off an ultra-rare feat at the Plattsburg Country Club recently. The two were playing on November 2 in back-to-back pairings when they each sank a hole-in-one on the ninth hole just 10 minutes apart. This was the first hole-in-one for each man and the fourth overall for the “Nooners” golf club, which plays nearly every day.

Annual Holiday Events Planned

The holiday season is upon us, and a bevy of community events are coming up fast. Below you can find just a few of the events that will be ringing in the season in Clinton County.

- The Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Sip and Shop event downtown on Thursday, November 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy wine samples from local wineries, which will be located at different downtown businesses (must be 21 or older to participate). - The chamber will be sponsoring the Plattsburg Christmas Homes Tour on Saturday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the chamber

website, Central Bank, Bank of Plattsburg, or at the Community Courtyard on the day of the event. - The Plattsburg Community Christmas will be December 1 and December 2, beginning with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Lighted Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. that Friday, Dec. 1. There will be games, train rides, visits with Santa and much more. Visit the Community Christmas on Facebook for a full schedule. - The Gower Area Chamber of Commerce will be presenting its annual Christmas in the Park on December 8 and December 9, in downtown Gower. - The Gower Area Chamber of Commerce is carrying out its annual Shop Gower cam-

paign. Shoppers can get an entry ticket with each visit to participating businesses. For more, visit the chamber’s Facebook page. - Middle Road Productions

in Lathrop will be hosting its Christmas Wonderland on Saturday, December 9, 7 p.m., including the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and the Lighted Parade.

STORAGE UNIT AUCTION

Hamilton Self Storage (920 S Hughes, Hamilton MO) will be having an auction of storage units’ contents to satisfy the lien on the units. We have several units up for auction. The auction will be held November 30, 2023 at 10:00 am. The items will be released for sale and must be cleaned out day of sale. We will accept cash or credit cards (no checks). Sale can be cancelled up to the day of sale. Please watch for signs up front.

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The Gower Beaver Club: A Football Blast from the Past

Editor’s Note: With Plattsburg and East Buchanan continuing their respective pushes for a berth in the state title game, it’s only fitting that we came across this story of the famous Beaver Club News from the November 11, 1993, edition of The Leader. Three decades later, the Bulldogs and Tigers are still in the state playoffs, and the undertaker is still sweating out football games as he

roots on his family! Gower’s friendly local undertaker appeared before the Beaver Club last Sunday and presented a lecture entitled, “How I Combat Pregame Jitters.” The lecture by the excitable embalmer was quite timely since the Chisel Hill Tigers are scheduled to invade Gower on Wednesday nite for a state playoff game. The muddle-minded

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mortician has long been a sideline fixture since his three sons have been playin’ football at Gower. Over the years, Klein has caused a good bit of sod destruction along the sidelines of Gower’s field and other fields around the conference as he nervously tears up and down the sidelines while following the ballgame action. When Gower wins, Klein likes to boast of “his boys’” victory, and when they lose, he points out they’re his ever-lovin’ wife, Shari’s, children. The Beavers have long felt that the boys inherited their intelligence, good looks and athletic prowess

from their Norwegian mother who was the shy, naive, innocent Shari Rasmussen before she became involved with Klein. Jack waved his arms and rattled on about the day of the game—how he visits Gower’s three dining establishments consuming pizza, barbecues, and hamburgers to calm his nerves and build up energy for the game. For postgame therapy, he usually unwinds at the local waterin’ hole, only to begin the routine again the following week. Tho’ Klein claims to be a great authority on the game of football, the Beaver Club Research and

Deep Thought Department learned in his playin’ days in the Dakota Territory he was less than illustrious. He could never distinguish the difference between the front and back of his helmet (even today he has the same problem with his motorcycle helmet). When coach would put him in the game, he would forever run the wrong way and tackle his own backfield. They tried to make a water boy outta’ him, but he would carry the water to the opposite side of the field and drone on about his own team’s strategy. Times were pretty hard back then in the Dakota Territory. They didn’t even have

a football... they had to use a buffalo bladder for the ball. It took two of them to blow up the bladder—one to blow and one to hold the buffalo. The Beavers welcome the Chisel Hillers to Gower on Wednesday, but warn you—please stay out of the way of the undertaker. He’s a threat on either sideline! Should the Plattsburg Tigers beat the Gower Bulldogs Wednesday night, Gower’s Jack Klein has vowed he will never speak to Chisel Hill’s Skip Tinnen again. Though Skip was devastated, he managed to mumble, “Thank God.”

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November. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot width restriction.

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 46.5 to mile marker 43, through November. The

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Clinton County Route NN – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Castile Creek Bridge through December. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https:// www.modot.org/clintoncounty-route-nn-bridge-replacement. I-35 – Concrete replacement northbound from mile marker 44 to mile marker 47, through

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CLASS 2 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

East Buchanan’s defense shuts outs Dragons

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Caden Ray had the opportunity to seal up the East Buchanan Bulldogs’ 21-0 Class 2, District 8 championship victory over Mid-Buchanan last Friday, November 10, and the junior defensive back leapt into action. Jumping up to intercept Mid-Buchanan’s pass in East Buchanan’s own end zone, Ray halted the Dragons’ growing momentum and it served as the final nail in the coffin to this edition of the Battle of the Buchanans. “Caden may be our most athletic player, and that’s saying something,” said East Buchanan head coach Dan Ritter. “He really got up and got that ball. Very

impressive and at a huge moment in the end zone.” The victory completed the hat trick of three-consecutive district championships for East Buchanan, and it marked their fifth victory in a row over their bitter rivals. “That’s what you draw up for your plan for a job— you write down ‘competing for a district title every year,’” Ritter said. “Winning it three years in a row is something special and something we’re not going to take for granted.” The route to their third shutout of the season wasn’t an easy one. During the first quarter, neither team was able to put together much offense. It was filled with a plethora of failed fourth down conversions and three-

and-outs. The defensive struggled continued into the second quarter, and it wasn’t until Mid-Buchanan’s gamble on a fake punt failed that East Buchanan was able to strike. With a short field to work with, East Buchanan leaned on the legs of Aidan Smith, who capped off the drive with a threeyard touchdown run with 26 seconds left in the first half. The junior, who—with the absence of All-State senior TinaKlein Livestock Market.qxp_Tina Livestock Auction 11/9/23 12:18 PM Page 3 running back Trevor due to appendicitis—saw his East Buchanan junior Caden Ray leaps for the interception on Friday in the Bulldogs’ role enhanced Friday, car- 21-0 victory over rival Mid-Buchanan in the Missouri Class 2, District 8 championship ried the ball 23 times for 150 game at EBHS. Ray’s interception helped preserve the shutout for the Bulldogs, who have been dominant on defense in 2023. clint dye | the clinton county leader yards and one touchdown. “Aidan is a beast. He could be a starting running back on a bunch of teams,” ||Continued on A8

Tigers Take District Title

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For the first time since 2016, the Plattsburg Tigers are district champions and heading for the Missouri state football playoffs. The unbeaten Tigers (9-0) blew past St. Joseph Christian (7-4) for a 6226 victory in the Missouri Eight-Man District 5 championship on Friday, November 10, at Plattsburg High School. The last time Plattsburg won the district championship was 2016, winning the title in Class 1 before being eliminated in the first round of playoffs against Hamilton. Coach Brandon Boswell said seeing his players receive the district title plaque and celebrate with classmates, friends and fam-

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ily brought him a lot of joy on Friday night. “I think most coaches understand that it is easy to get caught up in the wins and losses,” he said, “but watching your kids celebrate

great accomplishments, like winning a district title, really is one of the best parts of coaching. Any place I have coached, I have wanted to help kids have an enjoyable ||Continued on A8

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Plattsburg Football, Continued from Page A7 experience playing football. We definitely are achieving that right now. Our kids really have worked hard. Our senior class has set a pretty good example of the things you need to do to be successful. They have been a part of district titles in baseball, basketball, and now football. We had better attendance in the weight room this last summer than any of the summers prior to me arriving at Plattsburg. I’m very proud of our kids.” While Plattsburg landed the knockout Friday, it was St. Joseph Christian who landed the first punch. The Lions sprung an onside kick on the opening kick-off and recovered the ball, stealing a possession from Plattsburg. Christian capitalized moments later with a touchdown, taking a 6-0 lead. Unfazed by the score, Plattsburg went on to score seven touchdowns in the

first half to put the game out of reach. Coach Boswell said his team’s first defensive series wasn’t good, but the players knew what they did wrong, and the coach was confident the game plan would ultimately prove effective. “I felt pretty good about our game plan and had confidence that it would work the rest of the night,” he said. “Eventually, turning (Christian) over on downs on their second offensive series and scoring in two plays after that really got us going. At that point, our defense really turned it on and we didn’t look back. I think our kids understand that if we settle down and just focus on the simple schemes and how we are supposed to execute, then we will always have a chance to win. That can really help keep them calm and allow them to respond the way they need to.”

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Senior quarterback Isaia Howard completed 14 of his 22 pass attempts for 209 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, while also running for 77 yards on five attempts for two touchdowns. Rylan Langton pulled in four passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Gavin Boyle had five receptions for 60 yards and a score. Gavin Carter had two catches for 28 yards. Donte Bingham added 24 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers forced five turnovers on the night. Howard had nine tackles (three assists) with two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown. Bingham and Dakota Rankin each had five tackles. Langton had a pair of interceptions and Bingham recovered a fumble. This Friday, the Tigers (ranked fourth in Missou-

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ri Eight-Man) will host second-ranked South Holt (11-0) in the first round of the state playoffs, with the winner advancing to the Missouri State Semifinals. Coach Boswell said this is the best and fastest opponent Plattsburg has faced this season, with a dangerous quarterback in Cole Medsker.

He said his team will need to control the line of scrimmage to contain him and not give South Holt extra possessions with turnovers. “With all of that being said, I still believe we are playing some of our best football right now,” Boswell said. “This will be our last home game regardless of

whether we win or lose. I’m sure the Tiger faithful will be out in full force at Tiger Stadium to support us. Our boys are excited for this opportunity to go out and see how we match up with the second-ranked team in the state.”

East Buchanan Football, Continued from Page A7 ended with a touchdown run by senior quarterback Gage Busby. Early in the fourth quarter, Busby struck again with a second touchdown run. He finished the game with the two rushing scores and completed seven of 17 passes for 99 yards. Junior Trey Johnson was East Buchanan’s leading receiv-

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er with two catches for 69 yards. Defensively, this was one of East Buchanan’s finest performances of the season. They held a hot Mid-Buchanan offense scoreless and under 175 total yards—something Coach Ritter equates to tremendous play at all three levels. “Each facet of the defense played well,” Ritter said. “First, our defensive line made big plays and caused a lot of third downs. Second, our ends and linebackers made a bunch of tackles and made sure they didn’t get past first contact. Our secondary had a great game, causing turnovers when it mattered most. I was proud of each unit.” Senior Aidan Rhoad led the way with 13 total tack-

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les. Junior Coleson Orstad finished with eight total tackles and a sack, while senior Mason Brown had eight tackles of his own. Joining Caden Ray on the turnover front was senior Aidan Hensley with an interception of his own. East Buchanan’s quest for a third-straight state championship takes them to Bowling Green (12-0) this Saturday for the Missouri Class 2 Quarterfinals. (Right) East Buchanan receiver Trey Johnson makes an impressive leaping catch on Friday against Mid-Buchanan, coming down with the ball despite the defense and tough meeting with the ground. The Bulldogs will play Bowling Green in the playoffs. clint dye | the leader

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Annual Veterans Day Assembly at East Buchanan The students at the East Buchanan School District organized another stellar Veterans Day assembly last Thursday, November 9, which included students from the elementary through the high school with dancing, singing, poems and more. The guest speaker was Staff Sgt. JJ Johnson (below right), an East Buchanan graduate who served multiple tours in Iraq in the United States Marine Corps. He also has two children in the East Buchanan School District. brett adkison | the leader

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FOR RENT Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single &

double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. --------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS One & Two bedroom apartments available. Must be 55+ or disabled. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660359-6666, MondayT h u r s d a y , 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. --------------------------Multiple houses and apartments for rent in Hale MO. first months rent and de-

PUBLIC HEARING Kyle S. and Tina L. Long of Cameron, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 29.80 acre parcel into 10.00 acre, and 19.80 acre lots. Rezone of both lots to Ag-B. Property is located on the South side of NE 292nd St., East of US Hwy 69, West of NE Tri County Line Rd., Cameron, MO. Section 36; Township 56N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend. Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (11/16, 11/23/23)

PUBLIC HEARING The Clinton County Planning & Zoning Commission will have a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 7:10 p.m., in the Community Room of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend. The purpose of the meeting is to consider Ordinance-Related Clarifications and/or Updates to comply with FAA Guidelines by amending Sections 1, 2, 8, 13, 14, and 21. These changes and clarifications are regarding Minimum Width Requirements of Manufactured Homes and/or Mobile Homes, Removal of Sign Deposits for Public Hearing Notice, Increasing number of days from application to Public Hearing scheduled for Special Use Permit, Changing the Right of Use for Private Landing Strips in Ag-A to comply with FAA Guidelines, Increase the Height of Structures allowed in Industrial Zones for Electric Generating Plants, and Increasing Fees for Special Use Permit Applications in the Clinton County Zoning and Subdivision Order (last amended July 11, 2023). These Ordinances can be accessed online at https://clintoncomo.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/07/Clinton-Co-Zoni ng-Order-Amended-07-11-2023.pdf or you may contact the Zoning Office at 816-5393722 for additional information. Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (11/16, 11/23/23)

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CITY OF GOWER ELECTION NOTICE In accordance with Missouri Statutes 115.127.5 RSMO, notice is hereby given that a Municipal Election will be held for the City of Gower, Missouri on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 6AM to 7PM for the purpose of electing the following officials: Alderman Ward I - Two year term Alderman Ward II - Two year term Qualified candidates may file with the City Clerk at 97 North 4th Street during regular business hours beginning December 5, 2023 through December 26, 2023. Gwen Ballou, City Clerk (11/16/23) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Charles Bowers and Jessica Bowers, husband and wife, dated March 25, 2020 and recorded on March 26, 2020 as Document No. 202000839, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on December 12, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 11:00AM, at the Clinton County Courthouse, 211 North Main St., West Front door, Plattsburg, MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: LOT TWO (2), SANTA FE EAST, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE NORTH, RANGE THIRTYTHREE WEST, CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. AND LOT THREE (3), SANTA FE EAST, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE NORTH, RANGE THIRTYTHREE WEST, CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences November 16, 2023

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00081 In the Estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, Decedent: On October 30, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, PAMELA JEAN MCBRIDE was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, 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: 10952 N Hwy 33, Osborn, MO 64474 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: D. Shane Murphy, 302 Platte Clay Way-Suite 108, PO Box 77, 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: November 6, 2022 Date of first publication: November 9, 2023 /s/ Jessy Schulz Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00084 In the Estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 1, 2023 , the following individual was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative's business address and phone number is: JASON CHAPPELL, 1523 CLEO CT, HIGH RIDGE, MO 63049 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: JENNIFER McKINLEY, 2001 N 36TH ST, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64056 (816)643-3336. 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: 21-AUG-2023 Date of first publication: 9-NOV-2023

LLG File No.23-038784 By: LOGS Legal Group LLP www.LOGS.com Xome Purported address: 502 Santa Fe Dr, Gower, MO 64454-9191 Publication Dates: 11/16/23, 11/23/23, 11/30/23, 12/07/23 (11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/23)

/s/ J. Schulz Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23)

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LEGALS

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

* AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf --------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" ---------------------------

NOTICES THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf --------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com ---------------------------

EMPLOYMENT Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: 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 East Buchanan School District has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional. Initial placement will be at the middle school. For more information, and to apply, visit: https://www.ebs.k12. mo.us/employment --------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Academic Affairs Assistant. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-

357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ---------------------------

SERVICES *SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. --------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. --------------------------Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 --------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00074 In the Estate of John Holder, a Disabled Person.

Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/ metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 --------------------------BUY - SELL TRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com --------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683. --------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO &

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TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. --------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com --------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12. --------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates

available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. --------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at h t t p : / / w w w. m i d states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. --------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------Highly experienced math teacher now offering tutoring from elementary to college with reasonable rates. Local and

The City of Plattsburg is accepting RFQs for engineering services related to improvements at Perkins Park. Bid packets can be obtained at the following web address: https://www.plattsburg-mo.gov/bidview.aspx?bid=296 (11/16/23)

Notice of Appointment of Conservator To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John Holder, a Disabled Person: On NOVEMBER 8, 2023, Nancy Wingate was appointed conservator(s) of the estate of John Holder, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of Missouri by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. The business address of the conservator is: 6437 NE Crouch Rd Turney, MO 64493 All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court 207 N. Main St Plattsburg, MO 64477 Date of first publication 11.16.2023. (Publication to run 4 consecutive weeks) /s/ J. Schulz Clerk (11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/23)

NOTICE OF WINDING UP FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TO ALL CREDITORS OF AND CLAIMANTS AGAINST GOLDEN AGE INVESTMENTS, LLC On November 10, 2023, Golden Age Investments, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company, filed its Notice of Winding Up for Limited Liability Company with the Missouri Secretary of State. Golden Age Investments, LLC requests that all persons who have claims against it present them immediately by letter to Gagnon Law Firm, LLC, 119 N. Main St. Plattsburg, MO 64477. All claims must include the following information: (a) name and address of the claimant; (b) the amount claimed; (c) date on which the claim arose; (d) basis for the claim and documentation thereof; and (e) whether or not the claim was secured and, if so, the collateral used as security. All claims against Golden Age Investments, LLC will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three years after the date of publication of this notice. (11/16/23)

SEEKING NOMINEES Clinton County SWCD Board of Supervisors Let it be known that the Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county on February 1 to February 20, 2024. Anyone that owns a farm in Territory 1 (Lafayette and Atchison Townships) or Territory 3 (Shoal and Lathrop Townships), and meets the qualifications listed below, may be considered as a candidate in the election. You may submit your name for participation in the election by completing the self-nomination form and delivering it to the district by 4:30 P.M. on November 30, 2024. The self-nomination form is available online at Clinton County | Missouri Soil and Water (mosoilandwater.land) or in person at the district office (see contact info below). Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. During fiscal year 2 023, the district provided $515,023.31 of cost-share funds to landowners to assist with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices. The qualifications required to be a supervisor are: 1. Being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located. 2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term. 3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture". 4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. 5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date. Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District 816-539-2136 ext. 3 taylor.shrewsbury@swcd.mo.gov 1800 W HWY 116 Plattsburg, MO 64477 (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23)

serving areas from Cameron to Trenton. Please call 520-7098035. No texting. --------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! ---------------------------

FOR SALE For Sale: Forest River Campers. 27 foot Rockwood 2005 model. $8500. 15 foot Surveyor, pull type. $7000. 2007 Chevy Malibu-Good condition. $3500. Call 816-617-3372 ---------------------------

Notice of Filing Dates for General Municipal Election April 2, 2024 Declarations of candidacy for the position of Director of Subdistrict No. 2 and Director of Subdistrict No. 3 of PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, may be filed at the office of the District at 204 S. 169 HIGHWAY, TRIMBLE MO commencing at 8:00a.m. on December 5, 2023, and ending at 5:00p.m. on December 26, 2023, during regular business hours, which are Wednesdays, 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m., or by appointment. Missy Heilman, Clerk, Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Clinton County, MO (11/16, 11/23/23)

LATHROP R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR APRIL ELECTION There are two positions of Director (School Board Member) of the Lathrop R-II School District to be filled in the municipal election scheduled for April 2, 2024. The term of office is three (3) years. Declarations of candidacy for the positions of Director of Lathrop R-II School District may be filed at the office of the District, 700 East Street, Lathrop, Missouri 64465, commencing at 8:00 a.m. on December 5, 2023, and ending at 5:00 p.m. on December 26, 2023 (note: the office will be open from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on December 26, 2023). Declarations may be filed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (the district is closed on Mondays), except holidays. The office will be closed on Friday, December 22, 2023. There will be no filing if school district classes are canceled due to inclement weather. The names of qualified candidates shall be placed on the ballot in order of filing. Lauren Claypool, Board Secretary (11/16/23)

Pest-A-Cator & PestA-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-3593660. ---------------------------

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. --------------------------Multiple houses and apartments for rent in Hale MO. first months rent and deposit. No pets. Background check required. Available starting December 1st. Taking Applications now. Private owners. call 660645-2269 or 660649-2316. --------------------------For Rent: Cameron Commercial, Next to Walmart great location and visibility. 3 units available December 1st. 2023. For information call 816-724-5538. ---------------------------

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Community

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Plattsburg High School Book Club launches book drive by kiera timms plattsburg senior

The Plattsburg High School Book Club has embarked on a mission to promote literacy and provide support to the YWCA in St. Joseph by launching a community-wide book drive. This initiative is aimed at gathering a diverse selection of books to enrich the library resources available at the YWCA and provide educational opportunities to its organization. The Plattsburg High School Book Club, comprised of students passionate about reading and sharing their love for books, is innovating this effort. The club members are inviting the local community to join hands in making a significant impact. By donating books, you can contribute

to expanding the YWCA’s collection and offering its members the joy of reading. Donations can be made at several convenient drop-off locations in Plattsburg: Tigers on Main, Sugar Whipped Bakery and Plattsburg High School. All types of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, and educational materials, are gladly accepted. The Plattsburg High School Book Club aims to create a diverse and well-rounded collection to cater to a broad range of interests and ages. The YWCA in St. Joseph is a vital organization that provides support and resources to women and families in need. A wellstocked library can play

a significant role in helping the YWCA achieve its goals by offering a place for members to read, learn, and grow. Donations will be accepted throughout the month, with the book drive concluding on November 30. The Plattsburg High School Book Club encourages everyone to dig through their bookshelves, gather up gently used books, and share the magic of reading with those in need. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by the YWCA in St. Joseph. For more information or questions please contact Kiera Timms, founder of the Plattsburg Book Club, at kiera.timms1@ccr3.k12. mo.us.

Members of the Plattsburg Book Club are asking residents to help by donating books to go to the YWCA in St. Joseph. submitted photo