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CLINTON COUNTY

Book issue draws national attention

The loudest parts of the Cameron R-1 School Board meeting Tuesday evening were the rally before and the outburst near the end.

A protest rally was held before the meeting, featuring a few notable names in the social and political commentary game. Headlining the event, attended by a couple dozen on-lookers, were Dr. Kelly Kohls with Moms for America, Doug Billings with The Right Side, and Alex Stone and Chris Barrett with Gays against Groomers.

Current Cass County Commissioner Ryan Johnson also spoke about the issues he has experienced with pornographic content in his county, both in public and school libraries.

Once the board meeting was in open session, President Pam Ice presented a Dragon Excellence Award to Courtney Lee. Lee recently achieved her Masters Degree in administration from Grand Canyon University.

Non-action reports were given by the superintendent on projects complet-

A WEEKEND OF ROYALTY

Congratulations to East Buchanan seniors Ella Brown and Corbin Allen, who were crowned Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. For more from Homecoming, turn to page A9 of this edition.

(Right) Congratulations to Allie Roberson, who was crowned 2024 Miss Plattsburg during the annual Fall Festival last week. Turn to page A7 for more from the festival.

brett adkison | the clinton county leader

When construction of a new electric generation plant between Lathrop and Turney begins next year, several gravel roads in the area will see an influx of new, heavier traffic. In anticipation, project leaders have proposed paving stretches of the route.

Representatives with AECI—the electric cooperative building the new $450 million plant—and its con-

Plattsburg’s long-debated chicken issue may finally be coming home to roost. The Plattsburg City Council is set to consider a proposal from the town’s planning and zoning board that would allow and regulate the keeping of chickens inside city limits. The proposal will go before the council during its regular monthly meeting on Mon

struction and engineering company, Black and Veatch, met with the Clinton County Commissioners on Tuesday, October 15, via teleconference, to discuss the initial details of a haul route agree-

day, October 21. Residents can voice their support or opposition during the public participation portion of the meeting. If approved as presented, those who are currently

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ment between the two sides.

During the meeting, representatives of the project said they anticipate paving three sections of existing gravel roads: 280th Street from A Highway to Breckenridge Road, Breckenridge Road to 288th Street, and 288th Street from Breckenridge to the plant site. The proposed route is approximately two-and-a-half miles.

Project representatives said Thursday that, in the

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process of preparing for the new plant, they’ve heard concerns from the public about the wear and tear of the roadway and the dust that’ll be produced during construction. It’s their hope that paving the road can address both issues.

AECI hopes to start construction on the 445-megawatt, gas-fired peaking station in 2025, and that it’ll be operational in 2027.

The details of the pav-

keeping chickens inside the city will have until April 1, 2025, to comply with the regulations.

Among the regulations, residents will need to pay a $100 application fee and a $35 annual fee to keep chickens, along with providing a site plan. City Administrator Steve Garrett likened the fees to a special use permit in planning and zoning, adding that the fee would help cover compliance enforcement and oversight.

In order to keep chickens, under the proposal, residents will need a lot at least twotenths of an acre in size and provide four square-feet of coop space and eight squarefeet of run space for each chicken. Each resident would be limited to keeping six hens, which must be kept in a fenced-in area or within an enclosed coop or tractor. The chickens must be kept in a rear yard. Garrett added that there is a setback requirement from the property line.

As this is a proposal from the city’s planning and zoning board, the city council can change or do away with any of the proposed regulations before deciding whether to approve or deny the measure.

ing plans and other aspect of road maintenance will be outlined in a road haul agreement between the company and Clinton County. That could include financial assurances, such as escrow or performance bonds, that would help impel AECI and Black and Veatch to ensure maintenance of the roadways.

“I thought it went well,” said Clinton County Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark of the meeting. “Ev-

eryone seems to be willing to discuss what options there are. We told them what we like and we’ll see what they come back with. It’s in the early stages right now. It may be that we have it tied up and completed by the end of the month, but we’ll see.”

First District Commissioner Jay Bettis emphasized the need to prep the road for pavement and ensuring the thickness of the overlay will handle the size of the traffic.

Cameron School Board,

“Every meeting we’ve had with this company on this project has been positive,” Bettis said. “Anything we’ve asked for, every concern we’ve had, it’s all been positive. I don’t see any reason this won’t be just as positive.”

“Black and Veatch is a well-known company and we feel pretty confident they’re not going to try to pull something fast on the county,” added Second District Commissioner Richard

Continued from Page A1 ed, as well as possible future projects. Those project needs will consume most of the district’s potential bonding capacity the next few years, Robinson advised.

During public participation, Dan Landi, Heath Gilbert and Paula Allen all approached the board with grievances regarding policy and procedure where the book debate was concerned.

Gilbert took exception to policies being changed, in his opinion, to make it harder for parents to get information regarding the content of books available to their children. “In rewriting these rules and policies, you are making this man a king, “ said Gilbert, pointing to Superintendent Matt Robinson.

Paula Allen addressed the board over concerns that she was being misled as to the true size of the classroom

libraries being utilized in the schools. Allen requested those titles be identified and was told the manpower to research the books was estimated to cost over $1,500. That was even though the state mandates curriculum and books be made available to patrons.

Allen is okay with a “reasonable fee” for collection but that $1,500 is “outrageous.” Allen claims that anonymous teachers have informed her that classroom libraries are much smaller and the cost should be far less.

Finally, Landi questioned policies that make it harder for him to get answers to questions, complaining that “communication is a two-way street” and that the school has a one-way street, “from the top down…there is no up channel,” claimed Landi. He then called for more community engagement where the rules are more lax and engagement is easier.

Riddell. “I didn’t see anything in today’s meeting that would impede our progress on this entire project. I thought it was a good start.”

The commissioners added that the county’s legal counsel and leaders with the road and bridge department will review any proposed road haul agreements before they are finalized and approved.

“I am calling on the board to have a meeting for patrons, you call them stakeholders, so the public will be allowed to ask questions and get answers.”

After the final person on the list to speak had been heard, Doug Billings, host of the podcast “The Right Side” approached the microphone and began addressing the board, inviting the superintendent on his show. “Talk to us about the books, I would love to talk to all of you,” asked Billings as a school police officer began to herd him out of the meeting.

Frustrated with the outburst from Billings, Board President Pam Ice asked the board for a vote and quickly closed the open session of the meeting. After some impromptu discussion over the legality of closure, the meeting was reopened and the final point of business, accepting a bond refunding resolution, was voted on before adjourning to executive session.

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Conservative podcast personality Doug Billings was escorted out of Tuesday night’s meeting as he persisted in questioning the board about books despite not being on the agenda. Billings claimed to be bringing attention to the book issue from conservative heavy hitters like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly. jamey honeycutt | the clinton county leader

Weekly Sheriff’s Report 2024 Cameron Homecoming

Friday, October 4

12:23 a.m.: Fire alarm on SE Scott Road in Holt.

10:29 a.m.: Medical call on East Street in Lathrop.

10:35 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

12:13 p.m.: Medical call on W. Riley Street in Plattsburg.

2:44 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:52 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:06 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:21 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

5:54 p.m.: Medical call on Cannonball Road in Holt.

6:15 p.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on SE Timberlake Drive in Holt.

6:29 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SW 200th Street in Clinton County.

7:06 p.m.: Medical call on SE Deer Run in Lathrop.

7:16 p.m.: Natural cover fire on Dykes Lane in Holt.

8:41 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on East Street in Lathrop.

9:17 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

10:25 p.m.: Animal call on Smith Street in Gower.

Saturday, October 5

2:36 a.m.: Medical call on N. Ingles in Plattsburg.

8:42 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

11:06 a.m.: Medical call on SE 115th Road in Edgerton.

12:47 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:36 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:55 p.m.: Medical call on SE Meadow Lane in Lathrop.

6:34 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Gower.

7:46 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on 280th Street in

Turney. 10:10 p.m.: Medical call on Elijah Street in Easton.

Sunday, October 6

12:16 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Gregory Drive in Gower.

8:29 a.m.: Medical call on SE 240th Street in Lawson.

8:51 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

12:07 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Timberlake Drive in Holt.

3:07 p.m.: Animal call on 312th Street in Clinton County.

3:13 p.m.: Natural cover fire on T Highway in Agency.

6:10 p.m.: Medical call on NW Keiths Road in Gower.

6:40 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

9:16 p.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

9:55 p.m.: Vehicle crash on NE Dixon Road in Lathrop.

Monday, October 7

12:09 a.m.: Medical call on N. Ingles in Plattsburg.

12:20 a.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

1:10 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

5:38 a.m.: Animal call on Cannonball Road in Clinton County.

8:04 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

9:34 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:48 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Lathrop.

12:29 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Springtown in Clinton County.

1:07 p.m.: Medical call on K Highway in Plattsburg.

2:37 p.m.: Fraud call on Fourth Street in Plattsburg.

4:06 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 316th Street in Gower.

5:19 p.m.: Medical call on SE Town and Country in Clinton County.

5:55 p.m.: Animal call on Richmond in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, October 8

12:33 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

12:56 a.m.: Medical call on E. Concord Drive in Plattsburg.

5:57 a.m.: Medical call on Short Street in Lathrop.

9:26 a.m.: Animal call on 336th Street in Cameron.

1:25 p.m.: Medical call on Arrowhead in Lathrop.

4:31 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:49 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

7:46 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on J Highway in Plattsburg.

8:31 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:15 p.m.: Animal call on C Highway in Clinton County.

Wednesday, October 9

11:00 a.m.: Medical call on Ash Street in Lathrop.

1:13 p.m.: Medical call on Carter Drive in Plattsburg.

3:38 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Gower.

4:15 p.m.: Medical call on Platte Ridge Court in Edgerton.

4:26 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:49 p.m.: Natural cover fire on V Highway in Lathrop.

Thursday, October 10

7:30 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

7:41 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Dearborn.

7:58 a.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

8:50 a.m.: Medical call on Sycamore in Plattsburg.

10:52 a.m.: Medical call on SW Reed in Trimble.

11:13 a.m.: Medical call on

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Hunters take 5,741 deer in early antlerless portion

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 5,741 deer during the state’s firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 11-13. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 156 deer harvested, Howell with 140, and Bollinger with 135. Last year’s early antlerless portion harvest total was 16,553. Get more information on harvest summaries by county at extra.mdc. mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

MDC’s Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle attributes the decreased harvest to the stark contrast in weather conditions between the two years. He noted that the unseasonably warm temperatures this year undoubtedly kept many hunters out of the woods, resulting in far fewer deer being harvested.

“We were fortunate to have caught a cold front during last year’s inaugural early antlerless portion, which resulted in increased deer movement and greater hunter participation,” said Isabelle.

Archery deer hunting in Missouri opened Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 15. It reopens Nov. 27 and runs through Jan. 15, 2025. Firearms deer hunting in Missouri continues with the Early Youth Portion Nov. 2-3. The November Portion runs Nov. 16-26 followed by the CWD Portion Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in open counties. The Late Youth Portion runs Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 fol-

SW Reed in Trimble.

11:21 a.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Cannonball Road in Holt.

12:06 p.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg.

1:14 p.m.: Medical call on SE Cannonball Road in Holt.

2:31 p.m.: Vehicle fire on H Highway in Clinton County.

2:39 p.m.: Medical call on 33

lowed by the Late Antlerless Portion Dec. 7-15 in open counties and then the Alternative Methods Portion Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2025.

Get more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online

Highway in Holt.

2:42 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:05 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SW Hord Road in Clinton County.

3:19 p.m.: Medical call on PP Highway in Holt.

3:23 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Lathrop.

4:04 p.m.: Fire alarm on CC Highway in Holt.

4:56 p.m.: Hit and run on I-35 in Clinton County. 6:55 p.m.: Structure fire on Deer Run Drive in Lathrop. 11:25 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

The Cameron community cheered on its Dragons football team to a Homecoming victory on Friday, with the annual parade rolling through town earlier that day. (Left) Congratulations to Addison McVicker and Paul Stover, who were named 2024 Homecoming Queen and King. See elsewhere in this edition for more on the game. submitted photos

OPINIONS

A King and Queen who didn’t seek their thrones

You know you’re growin’ older when... You get nominated as a candidate for the Gray Tiger title as part of a fundraising campaign of the Gathering Place aka Plattsburg Senior Center.

* * * * It was quite a week in good ol’ Plattsburg, USA. The annual Fall Festival once again provided lots of activities for young and old. The old part is where I’m heading with this column (with an abundance of gratitude).

The hardworking festival committee continues to go above and beyond in putting together a tremendous Fall Festival celebration. Those who don’t seek notoriety or praise but deserve it

in my book are Janette Lile and Matt Clements. They would be the first to mention the band of volunteers who continue to be “where the rubber meets the road” in making the event happen. For Charnette Norton and me, we fall into that same category of not seeking notoriety or praise but receiving it. For the second year in a row, the committee has sought to raise money for the Gathering Place by holding a “Gray Tiger” competition from nominees selected by the Plattsburg Ministerial Alliance. The names of candidates were placed on jars and located in businesses around Plattsburg in order to collect coins. When the final count was tallied, Charnette was named the queen and I was named king. Again, she will tell

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you, and I will confirm, that we both were honored and humbled by the selection. I can tell you that I did not expect to win and was glad only for the money that would be raised to support the center.

As part of our reward, we were honored to ride on a float with the Grand Marshals – the families of John George and Keith Clements. We gladly tossed candy to the huge crowds gathered along Clay Avenue and Broadway. We smiled and waved as the crowds responded with smiles and waves right back. Saturday’s joy ride was my second, as my wife, Sue, and I were honored as Grand Marshals of the parade a few years ago. For Charnette, it was her first honorary ride in the b

Against Mo. Amendment 3

Dear editor, friends and neighbors,

Concerning Missouri

Pro-Abortion Amendment

3...

I did my homework and realized, as written, this proabortion ballot language is deceiving. If passed, this law would amend our constitution and enshrine the right to an abortion, which we call know is the killing/murder of a child. Do we treat sea turtles and eagles (including their eggs) better than our own children? Abortion is a painful and unnecessary, cruel practice to the mother and child. It affects our culture physically, mentally and spiritually. If passed, this law would actually or greatly limit reproductive health care. Even the term reproductive health care is misleading. Abortion is not reproducing, it is actually opposite. You are not reproducing when you kill your children.

Now let’s learn about the health care part. This law

removes health and safety standards for abortion clinics. Aren’t you glad our hospitals and restaurants have health standards? Talk about going back to the dark ages! When these unregulated clinics botch an abortion (and they will), the law protects the clinic and practitioner. Not the mother. We women have fought for women’s rights many years and have come a long way. This law is deceiving, no rights here. And by the way, abortion is legal in Missouri in cases of medical emergency. If this pro-abortion Amendment 3 is passed, parental rights will also become illegal in this area.

“They” will give your kid an abortion without parental consent and leave you with the mental and physical repercussions that occur. We should be strengthening our families, not tearing them down.

Let’s learn about who will be paying for all this dark “health care.”

If this enters into our constitution, then Missouri must pay. That means more taxes, your hard-earned money. Thsi bill forces our elected officials to appropriate funds for these abortions and abortion providers. Can you see the evil, the wrong in all this? It boggles my mind and hurts my heart to think we would allow ourselves to be so deceived as to vote this in.

You’re thinking, “But what will happen to all these poor pregnant mothers?”

There are many wonderful organizations, churches and fantastic loving neighbors that are already on the front lines with programs and hearts in place to help. Two that have personally touched my life are Catholic Charities and the Pregnancy Resource Clinics.

Please consider and vote a resounding no on this abomination.

Diane Burnich Plattsburg, Mo.

Is it the full moon, the comet or the election? I want to know who flipped the crazy switch, because I picked the wrong time to start giving the news away free.

For example, last week it broke that the Cameron Historical Preservation Society was being investigated by the Missouri Attorney General—for about 15 minutes, before the AG declined to investigate, only to reconsider investigating once again after proper documentation was “attached.”

I wrote and revised that story three times in six hours as the finger-pointing went back and forth. Suffice it to say that when both sides cry foul this vehemently, the real loser is going to be the community.

We need strong charitable institutions and al-

legations of this sort only weaken that foundation. Hopefully we can get some closure through an investigation as rumors and innuendo are bad for everyone. At the same time the Old School was taking hits, the city was being rocked by issues. From the assistant city manager resigning abruptly to take a position in the private sector, to a city council woman buying a condemned city block, the arrow was not trending up for the City of Cameron,

in general. That didn’t get better when that same councilwoman “attempted to marshal city resources to quell concerns over her business dealings as a private citizen.” Those were the words in the complaint that requested the text communication in question via Sunshine Law.

Thankfully there was a tipster, a concerned citizen and a newspaper to tell you about it. As far as I am concerned, the identity of the three are unimportant but what if any of the three had not done their jobs? If the whistleblower didn’t speak up and the citizen didn’t act, the newspaper might not have known and neither would you.

I do appreciate the city responding to the request for communication quickly and the mayor for quickly letting the offending mem-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

On Christian Nationalism...

It appears the Left has chosen to use Christian Nationalism as a label in weaponizing Christian involvement in the political arena. Sadly, Christians have stepped back from engaging in the government realm in recent decades. One probable reason for this is what is known as the Johnson Amendment in 1954, by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. Its purpose was to prohibit all 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations, i.e. churches in particular, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Unfortunately, the majority of churches took that to mean they could not speak about anything political from the pulpit. The result has led to removing prayer and anything God-related from school classrooms, creating a vacuum leading to multiple moral issues.

Concerning Christian Nationalism, the opposite would be Secular Globalism, aka one-world gov-

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ernment. The first directorgeneral of the World Health Organization said, “To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.” The globalists are now promoting what is known as The Great Reset – create the problem, then bring the “solution.” COVID-19 was a perfect example of this.

The word “nationalism” can carry either a negative or a positive connotation. Nationalism is an evil thing in totalitarian nations where individual rights are denied and people are forced to comply against their will. In America, where most believe that “all men are created equal” because they are created in the image of God, and our purpose is to guarantee each individual their God-given rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” nationalism is a

good thing. Christian Nationalism used to be called Patriotism. It was as American as football and apple pie. Americans have historically been patriotic, and as a majority, Christian. Separation of church and state is not in the U.S. Constitution, and its original intention was not to keep Christians from being involved in the governmental process, but to keep the government from regulating the church. It’s true that Christians are waking up and becoming more vocal about the societal problems that have come about as a result of removing their influence, consequently causing the moral decline in our nation. It is also true that there is a movement to restore morality and our Godgiven rights. But the fears and accusations expressed by Mr. Shryock in his recent letter to the editor are largely unfounded.

Joyce Tichenor Turney, Mo.

Solving government ineptitude and the debt crisis

Someone in government keeps fumbling the ball. And other penalties are adding up. The comptroller general heads the accountability office. Are they wearing blinders or taking long naps? Congress has the ethics committee. When has it disciplined anyone? The calvary needs to come and clean up the incompetence. In 1982, President Reagan authorized the Grace Commission. It unveiled 2,418 recommendations and would cut $424 billion from Federal deficits. Most were never implemented. This same type of entity could be called the Savior Commission. Participants from for-profit and non-profit organizations, faith-based institutions, law enforcement and public officials would compromise this commission. Implementations should be workable. Maybe we would need a kangaroo court to judge any detractors. It was obvious the $35.5 trillion debt was not discussed at the debates. We ur-

gently need a solution. Let’s give it a try.

As individuals and other groups age, they should be eliminating or paring down debt. The U.S. is now 248 years old and saddled with $35.5 trillion. Individuals have $102.8 thousand for their share. We need solutions now!

Firstly, top exorbitant spending spree. We’re bailing out foreign countries and giving money to our enemies, like Iran. We helped create the COVID disaster with an

unbelievable cost and human suffering. Bird Flu may be the next “plandemic.” The cost of the immigrant invasion will be documented. It’s absurd and immoral.

Secondly, congress and the president must balance the budget. Is the inspector general asleep too?

Thirdly, start selling federal assets. The US owns from 120,000 to 400,000 buildings. Gee, I wonder what occupies building #200,020.

Fourthly, get our health

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care cost under control, which includes medical intervention, food quality and other environmental contaminants.

Fifthly, the US owns 46 percent of the 11 contiguous western states, including 85 percent of Nevada and 65 percent of Alaska. The federal parks are US owned. The US owns four percent of eastern states.

Sixthly, too many lifers in congress and other positions. Term limits, anyone?

Seventh, the military in-

dustrial complex likes wars. Our involvement should be limited or justified for security reasons.

Presently, our security has been jeopardized. The infiltration by communism, radical Islamics and dangerous immigrants could cause real chaos. Let’s be rational and vote for candidates who are conservative and abide by the constitution. We have a country to save.

LeRoy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.

JAMEY HONEYCUTT LEADER PUBLISHER

Virginia McIntosh

Virginia Ruth McIntosh, 81, Trimble, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at North Care Hospice House. She was born September 15, 1943, in Green Castle, Missouri, to Emil and Flossie Ames. Virginia married Eugene McIntosh in August 1990. He survives of the home.

She worked at Western Water Management for over 20 years. After that, she worked another 30 years in retail at Dillard’s and Macy’s.

Love for God and Love for Others

Pastor Dave Nixdorf River of Life Baptist Church - Cameron

Survivors include her husband, Eugene; son, George Jasper; daughter, Heide Wheaton; two grandchildren; sister, Linda Brasher; and two stepsons, Mike and Steve McIntosh and families.

Private Services and Inurnment: Perrin Cemetery, Plattsburg, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Perrin Cemetery Association. Online guest book and obituary at www. baileycox.com.

Virginia enjoyed antiquing, camping, and spending time at their house by the lake in Warsaw, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Young; and brother, Ed Ames.

When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 22:37-40 ESV). Simply put, we are to Love God and Love Others. However, there is much debate on how we love. What kind of love best honors God and serves our community?

Keeping things as simple as possible. The love we are seeking is one that loves God with all our heart, soul, and mind. If we love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, we will love what God loves. We will seek to know Him and His commandments by reading His word and obeying it. Therefore, we must not affirm things that God declares sinful. We must not affirm, endorse, celebrate, or promote sinful desires, ideologies, and activities contrary to the Scriptural standards given to us by God. Rather, we must surrender to God’s way knowing that God’s way is the best way, always. Therefore, this love of

God and His way naturally flows to the love of others. God’s way offers the best avenue for human flourishing. As individuals, families, churches, and communities, when we adhere to God’s standards, those around us flourish. If we want to love our neighbors better, we must love God well. As we love God, our love for others becomes a sacrificial love that places others above self, embraces humility, values life and dignity, encourages perseverance, honors marriage and family, endorses discipline and self control, promotes hard work, and offers a hand up to the suffering.

Finally, God’s greatest display of love happened on the cross where Jesus sacrificially died for the sins of the world so that all who will believe may be saved from the eternal consequences of their sins. Those who repent and turn from their sin through faith in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection have the assurance of eternal life and are saved from the penalty of sin. Those who are saved ought to do works in keeping with their repentance. This work is displayed in a continual effort to love God overflowing with a love for others.

Upcoming Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, October 17

Spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, lettuce salad, apple crisp, garlic bread.

Friday, October 18

There will be a big benefit event to support former Clinton County Middle School Principal Angie Courtney, who this past spring was diagnosed with ALS.

The benefit will be on Sunday, November 3, at the Agency Community Center (Old School) at 11351 State Route FF.

Lunch will begin at noon and will go until the food is gone. There is a set cost (donation) for the meal,

which will include the choice of pulled pork or hot dogs.

Several area musicians will be providing entertainment from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a benefit silent auction during the event and a live auction following the musical show.

To donate items or for more information contact Chad Elifrits at (816) 5963993. If you can’t attend but would like to contribute, donations can be made on Venmo to @Angie-Courtney-2

Chili with beans, cauliflower, broccoli, pears, crackers, cinnamon rolls.

Monday, October 21

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered peas, pineapple, wheat bread.

Tuesday, October 22

Baked potato bar with meats and cheese, broccoli,

Groups Host Local Cooking Class

Clinton County Senate Bill 40, located in Lathrop, recently partnered with Clinton County University of Missouri Extension to host a series of cooking classes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Based on a curriculum called The Color Coded Chef, each participant prepares a recipe using a pic-

ture recipe card and color coded measuring cups and spoons. So far the participants have made energy balls, fruit salsa, peanut butter and jelly skewers, and apple monster teeth. If you would like more information, please contact Clinton County Senate Bill 40, 816-528-3846.

banana pudding, wheat bread.

Wednesday, October 23

Country ham, sweet potatoes, pickled beets, peaches, cornbread.

Thursday, October 24

Friday, October 25

Hamburger

The Broadway United Methodist Church in Plattsburg is hosting another grief group, “Good Grief: Surviving the Holidays.”

Good Grief is an eightweek grief support group located at Broadway United Methodist Church starting on October 21 and running through December 9. The group will meet Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Childcare is provided. The group is led by Krista Gomez Gonzalez, a provi-

sionally licensed professional counselor. Participants will receive “The Grief Recovery Handbook” by John W. James and Russell Friedman, a grief journal, pen, and snacks. Participation is free.

We sincerely hope this group can help you navigate your grief journey during some of the toughest times of the year. You can register by calling or emailing the church office (816539-3246, bumcoffice301@ gmail.com).

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

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Shoal DAR Chapter Meets

The Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR met on Tuesday, October 8, at the First Christian Church in Lathrop. Prior to the program, Kay Peca shared a photo album of her husband’s trip to Washington, D.C., through Honor Flight.

Judy Wright and Julie Backer were the hostesses.

Chaplain Margaret Stevens gave the blessing and Regent Melissa Vazzano called the meeting to order at 1:25 p.m. The program was given by Margaret Hubbard, who gave a slideshow on the Constitution. The President General’s Message was given by Lana Wright—NSDAR celebrates 134 years in June 2025 at Continental Congress.

Committee reports were given along with the National Defense Report.

The business meeting began at 2:30 p.m. with 11 members present. The previous minutes were approved as corrected and the treasurer’s report was given.

Important notes:

• Judy will lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Plattsburg Fall Festival Opening Ceremony on October 10.

• The chapter will begin the preservation of Bethel Cemetery on October 12 as part of NSDAR Founders Day, Day of Service.

eron Veteran’s Home with cakes and pins to give to the veterans.

• December 6/7, Carmen advised that Plattsburg will have the “Forever Christmas” and our chapter will participate.

• December 7-14, 11 a.m. To 1 p.m., Roslyn Heights “Soup & Sandwich Luncheons.”

• December 8, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Roslyn Heights, “Lights of Love” Open House; 20th Anniversary Ceremony at 5 p.m.

• Regent Vazzano shared that there is a new DAR program called “Purple Heart Patriot.”

• Regent Vazzano talked about KCVA’s “Path to Honor” and purchasing a brick.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m. The next meeting is Saturday, November 9, 9:30 a.m., at the Lathrop Antique Fairgrounds.

Tigers of Character

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• November 11, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a joint program with the Major Molly Chapter at the Cam-

• Carmen asked if anyone knew of Historian teachers that could be nominated for Teacher of the Year?

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Keefhaver, Hannah Curtis, Mya Parrish, Harper White, Maila VaughanOrtiz, Monroe Sowers. Middle Row: Kinsley Bruto, Kinsley Utt, Ayden Stumph, Cambrie Penney, Berrigan Welch, Mateo Vaughan-Ortiz. Front Row: Maddie Baas, Braelynn Hayes, Evie Murray, Bridger Sowers, Shelby Green. Not Pictured: Dannie Webster.

Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR Day of Service at Bethel Cemetery (left to right): Judy Wright, Carmen Stoneking, Regent Melissa Vazzano, Kay Peca.

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2024 Plattsburg Junior Miss Nevaeh Cornejo.

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2024 Plattsburg Fall Festival Parade Float Winners (Plattsburg Rotary provides trophies for the honorees): Business Category: Full Circle Lawn & Landscape; Organization Category: Shriners Wrecking Crew; Golf Cart Category Steve’s Heating and Cooling; Family/ Personal Category: DeFreece Family Tractors.

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Ron and Rita Musser served as the East Buchanan Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals on Friday (Rita was at the other window, waving to the kids!).

Proud supporters of the East Buchanan Bulldogs!

Lathrop Award Winners

Congratulations to the following Lathrop Elementary students who were named PE Team Players. Students are nominated by their classmates for showing sportsmanship and kindness, with one

for each

Sky Musick; Fourth Grade: Mason McGinnis; Fifth Grade: Jackson Caldwell. submitted photo

Fall Festival Parade—one that was far overdue.

For those unfamiliar with her significant, successful military career, consider these honors: 23 years of military service, beginning when she was 39 years young; retired as a “fullbird” colonel in the United States Army; her training as a nutritionist and dietitian took her to serve in Bosnia and Herzegovina, helping the doctors and nurses as part of her duties; she also was responsible for 33 units and 58,000 soldiers as part of her service.

Since coming back to Plattsburg nine years ago, she will admit to serving on way too many committees. However, one doesn’t get fortunate enough to have someone with her smarts and commonsense willing to help her community.

The community of Plattsburg is blessed.

Before coming back to Plattsburg full-time, she spent the previous 20 years making a monthly journey back home. A visit with her family on their successful farming operation was among the topics.

“I was surprised to be nominated and really had no idea if I would win or not. I know I donated to other candidates’ jars,” she joked. “I’m grateful for the money for the center. I’m a little embarrassed by the honor but pleased to help the center.”

My sentiments exactly.

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Some grins…

• If a man speaks in the forest and there is no woman there to hear, is he still

wrong?

• What kind of things does a farmer talk about when they are milking cows? Udder nonsense!

• As farmers, we hear a lot of jokes about sheep. We’d tell them to the dog, but he’d herd them all!

• Did you hear about the wooden tractor? It had wooden wheels, a wooden engine, wooden transmission and wooden work!

Food for thought: “Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.” George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father of the United States, military officer, and farmer who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

Owner Shawn Campbell

Now Offering Special Teacher and Military Discounts 2x2 GHWP Starting 11-28-23

Congratulations to the Big 3 Winners at Lathrop Elementary for the

of September. These are students who are respectful,

safe

in the classroom. Back Row: Kellen Sanders, Annie Mitchell, Max Defries, Hannah Tice, Conner Parker. Front Row: Emily Howerton, Hudson Summers, Rosalee Spero, Olivia Garlock. submitted photo

Elegance Meets Farmhouse!

honoree

grade. Third Grade:

Steve Tinnen and Charnette Norton

HOMECOMING VICTORY

After starting the season with a really tough schedule, the Cameron Dragons football team notched their first victory of the season last Friday, downing Lafayette (St. Joseph) 48-6 in MEC action. Hudson Lodder racked up 201 yards of offense and Chase Bell added 136 yards, as the Dragons outgained the Irish 496 yards to 97 yards. Gage Jones (pictured) led Cameron on defense with eight tackles, four for a loss, and one sack. The Dragons head to St. Joe this week to face Benton (1-6).

SPORTS Dawgs Down West Platte

The East Buchanan Bulldogs inched closer to another KCI Conference championship Friday with a 27-0 over West Platte on Homecoming, but the lopsided score doesn’t paint the full picture of the Bulldogs’ efforts.

From the start, West Platte’s underdog game-plan was evident—control the ball and control the clock. They succeeded, for the most part. They out-gained East Buchanan, 336 yards to 259 yards. They ran 35 more plays and earned eight more first downs.

But East Buchanan (61, 5-0 KCI) had the remedy, forcing West Platte (2-5, 1-4 KCI) into five turnovers. It was the 17th time in the last three seasons that East Buchanan held its opponent under 10 points.

Dylan Davidson, Logan Jessen and Gavin Utz each pulled in an interception for East Buchanan, and Ben Rhoad had one of the two fumble recoveries. Landon Smith had two tackles and 11 assists. Coleson Orstad had two tackles and 10 assists with a tackle for a loss and a sack. Reece Dixon had four tackles and five assists.

Plattsburg, Lathrop score 26 runs

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There was no shortage of offense last Thursday when rivals Plattsburg and Lathrop squared off on the softball diamond at Perkins Park, with Plattsburg earning the 18-8 victory in six innings.

Plattsburg collected 18 hits on the night. Lilly Nelson went two-for-five with three runs scored and three RBIs. Sophie Schmitten scored four runs on three hits and a walk. Addison Ford knocked in three runs with two runs scored. Sophia Hadley scored three

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Phoenix Baugh connected on nine of his 12 pass attempts for 84 yards and a touchdown. Aidan Smith scored three times—twice on the ground (where he ran for 77 yards) and once on a touchdown reception. Rhoad ran for 82 yards on nine carries and Clark Scott had two catches for 57 yards. This week, East Buchanan heads to DeKalb County to face off against Maysville (0-7) in a nonconference match-up. Then, on October 25, the Bulldogs will play for the KCI Conference championship against undefeated Mid-Buchanan in Gower.

The Plattsburg Tigers picked up their fourth victory of the season in dominant fashion last Friday, October 11, when they traveled to Northland Christian and defeated the Trailblazers, 80-10.

The Tigers came out swinging from the opening whistle, scoring 38 points in the first quarter.

Senior Rylan Langton played a huge factor, scoring three times in the first twelve minutes. His first score was a 45-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Jaiveon Grayson. Score number two came on the defensive side of the ball when he returned an interception for a score. He capped off his first quarter touchdown hat trick with a second touchdown reception, this time from 29 yards.

Freshman Jessiah Berry scored in the first quarter on a 51-yard touchdown run, while senior Gavin Boyle hauled in a 27-yard touchdown pass from Grayson.

The scoring barrage continued in the second quarter with Plattsburg scoring 34 points.

Langton added two more touchdowns— a second interception return for a score and a 45-yard touchdown pass from Grayson. Gavin Boyle hauled in a second touchdown pass, this time a ten-yard pass from Grayson, who also added two rushing scores to his own stat line.

The Plattsburg defense was in top form,

(Above) East Buchanan senior Coleson Orstad breaks through West Platte’s

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Plattsburg pitcher Penelope Irizarry begins her motion to the plate on Thursday against Lathrop.

First Place at the Plattsburg Tournament: Avagail Curtis/Jaylee Cruickshank from Cameron; Second Place: Sydnee Bruns/Danika Agnew from Tarkio; Third Place: Abagail Barton/Laney Wilmes from East Buchanan. submitted

Results from Plattsburg Golf Tournament, District Meet

The Cameron Lady Dragons golf team nearly fought its way to a title at the 2024 Plattsburg Invitational on Monday, October 7, thanks to a first-place performance from Avigail Curtis and Jaylee Cruickshank.

Curtis and Cruickshank combined to shoot a 91 on Monday to place ahead of every other duo, while teammates Haylee Webb and Isabel Robinson fired off a 96 to finish third on the day. Payton Allen added a solo score of 126 to finish 20th. It all added up to a team score of 313 for Cameron.

Tarkio won the team title with a score of 288. East Buchanan was third in the event with a team score of 314. Abagail Barton and Laney Wilmes finished fourth as a duo with a score of 96. Kayleen Atha and Layla Guthals were ninth at 102 and Ella Brown and Ellie Jackson

took 18th with a combined score of 116.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers took fourth in the eight-team event, just two shots out of second place with a score of 315. Addison Boyd and Kenlee Fish took 10th on the day with a score of 103. Madison Huke and Elizabeth Carnie also shot a 103, while Ada Gollnick and Maggie Crouse shot 109 for 14th place.

Several area high school golfers are moving on to state after strong performances at the district level.

The Class 1, District 4 tournament was Wednesday, October 9, at Plattsburg Country Club, with South Harrison winning the team championship (361 strokes). East Buchanan finished fourth (418) and Plattsburg was sixth in the 11-team tournament (446).

For East Buchanan, three golfers punched their tickets to the state championships. Layla Guthals

placed ninth in the tournament with a score of 98.

Abagail Barton took 14th with a score of 103 and Kayleen Atha shot a 106 to place 18th. Laney Wilmes finished outside of the cutline with a score of 111 in 32nd Place, and Ellie Jackson was 44th with a score of 121.

Addison Boyd is headed back to state for Plattsburg, earning her qualification with a 15th place finish. She shot 104 on the day. Ada Gollnick, who qualified for state last year, nearly earned a return trip; she finished just outside of the cut, shooting a 107 and finishing 22nd. Maddison Huke was 24th with a score of 108 and Elizabeth Carnie took 47th with a score of 127.

The Missouri Class 1 State Golf Championships are scheduled for October 21 and October 22 at Crown Pointe Golf Club in Farmington, Mo.

ton Cobb went three-forfour with a run scored and an RBI. Hanna Pritchett knocked in a pair of runs. Alayna Williams scored a run and knocked in another. Audrey Davis added a run scored. Kenzie Keith and Rheagan Hall each added a run scored, too.

The two teams won’t have to wait long for another match-up.

Plattsburg is hosting the Class 2, District 7 tournament this week. The Lady Tigers are the fourth seed and Lathrop is the fifth. The two were scheduled to play Thursday for a spot in the semifinals against top-seeded Mid-Buchanan. Meanwhile, East Buchanan is the sixth and was scheduled to play third-seeded West Platte on Thursday, also in Plattsburg. The winner will play second-seeded North Platte in the semifinals.

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Hamilton Pounds Lathrop

Mules

to face West Platte for Homecoming Friday

It was a brutal trip to Caldwell County for the Lathrop Mules last Friday, suffering a 48-14 loss at the hands of fellow KCI Conference member Hamilton.

The loss dropped Lathrop to 1-6 on the season, but with home contests against West Platte (2-5) and Law-

son (2-5) to round out the regular season, the Mules will aim to gain steam ahead of district play. Head coach Corey Creason said the team will need to get back to what they do well.

“At times, we have controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and then we will have a turnover or two,” he said. “We have

to get back to controlling the line of scrimmage and the clock. We have to show that the current play is the most important and win our one on one match ups, whether that’s on the offensive or defensive line, or at any skill position. We are a little banged up but we have some younger players that are eager to step in.”

Lathrop found some success through the air on Friday, as senior quarterback Brody Spear completed eight of his 16 pass attempts for 88 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Drake Coots caught five of those passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. Ace Lanning had two catches for 29 yards.

On the ground, Spear gained 23 yards rushing on eight carries. Lukas Cochran ran for 12 yards on two carries.

The Mules will welcome West Platte to town this Friday night at 7 p.m. for their annual Homecoming game.

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holding Northland Christian 102 yards of total offense while creating four turnovers.

Senior Caden McLallen led the team with seven total tackles. Sophomore Kaden Burchit finished with six and junior Keegan Gudde ended the game with five. The Tigers’ two fumble recoveries came from senior Jaden Shoniber and freshman Chase Florence. This Friday the Tigers face a stiff challenge when undefeated Archie (7-0) comes to Plattsburg.

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ber, Gina Reed-Hibler, know that the communication was improper.

In a message from Mayor Curtis, “First, I was very surprised when I received the group text. As mayor, who oversees meetings, I felt it was my responsibility to make sure our council is aware of how we conduct ourselves and to stop any illegal quorum. And we did!”

Now we just need to do a better job not buying

a bunch of property on the cheap after we condemn it. And checking the roof for leaks. Pretty much, avoid the center of town collapsing when the new water line gets flipped on and keep the 200 block of Third Street from toppling on a marching band and we got it made— just as long as the dirty school book issue doesn’t rear its ugly head… …Dammit.

Southbound ramp from 69 Hwy. to I-35 will be closed

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of Ownership, Management and Circulation Required by (Act of August 12, 1970; Section 3685. Title 39, United States Code) Dated October 17, 2024. Clinton County Leader, published on Thursday, except Holidays, exc. Veteran's Day, at 102 East Maple Street, Plattsburg, Mo., Clinton County 64477. Annual subscription price $52 plus tax, $65 plus tax and $69. The general business office being at 102 East Maple Street, Plattsburg, MO.

Names and addresses of Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor are:

Co-Publishers: Jamey and D’Anna Honeycutt, Plattsburg, MO.

Editor: Jamey Honeycutt, Plattsburg, MO.

Managing Editor: Brett Adkison, Plattsburg, MO.

Owners: Honeycutt Media, LLC.

Jamey Honeycutt, Plattsburg, MO.

D’Anna Honeycutt, Plattsburg, MO.

Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities:

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Does not apply.

Publication Name: Clinton County Leader. Issue date for circulation data below: September 26, 2024.

Average No. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months.

a. Total No. copies printed, 900.

b. Paid and/or requested circulation.

1) Paid/requested outside county mail subscriptions stated on Form 3541; 116.

2) Paid in-county subscriptions stated on Form 3541; 345.

3) Sales through dealers and carriers, counter sales and other non-USPS distributions, 110.

c. Total paid and/or requested circulation, 571.

d. Free distribution by mail.

1. Outside county as stated on Form 3541; 15.

2. In-county as stated on Form 3541; 20.

1) Free distribution outside the mail, 30.

2) Total free distribution, 65.

3) Total distribution, 636.

4) Copies not distributed, 264.

e.Total, 900.

f. Percent paid and/or requested: circulation 71%.

Electronic copy circulation.

a. Paid electronic copies, 47.

b. Total print copies and paid electronic copies, 1125.

c. Total print distribution and paid electronic copies, 1125.

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies), 67%.

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Charles M Gosselin, Jr. and Jonille J. Gosselin of Gower, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 27.77 parcel into a 10.00 +/- acre lot and 17.77 +/- acre lot. Rezone of both lots to Ag-B. Property is located on the North side of NW 304 th St., East side of NW Grier Rd., South of NW 318 th St., Gower, MO. Section 24; Township 56N; Range 33W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

Judge or Division: PROBATE

Case Number: 24CN-PR00083

In the Estate of LORINE SCROGGINS, Decendent.

Notice of Hearing- Determination of Heirship

To:

All unknown heirs of the decedent and all persons known or believed to claim any interest in the property outlined below as an heir or through an heir of the decedent.

You are hereby notiﬁed that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held on December 6, 2024, at 09:00 AM in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, 207 NORTH MAIN, , PLATTSBURG, MO 64477, on a petition to determine the heirs of the abovenamed decedent, who died on 11-SEP-2023, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described property.

Should you fail to appear, judgment and decree may be entered in due course upon said Petition. Description of Property Value

Real Property

{Including Legal Description) $ $ $

Personal Property

The Chamberlain Group Investment

$ Over 100,000 $ Petitioner’s attorney is Northwest Missouri Elder Law, LLC, Jennifer McKinley, attorney.

First Date of Publication: 10/17/2024

(Publication to run 4 consecutive weeks)

(10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Judge or Division: PROBATE

Case Number: 24CN-PR00078

In the Estate of LEROY HEDRICK JR., Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LEROY HEDRICK JR., Decedent:

On October 11, 2024, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of LEROY HEDRICK JR., decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri. LISA M. MCMANNAMA The personal representative’s business address and phone number is: 27453 NOEL LN., COLE CAMP, MO 65325

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 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 twomonth 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-JUL-2024

Date of first publication: 10/17 /24

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. he ature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the fil nd records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

(10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/24)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 24CN-PR00056

In the Estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (lndedendent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, Decedent:

On September 11, 2024, the following individuals was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address and phone number is: MICHELLE L SCHOTTEL, 8909 N MAIN ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64155

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: MEGAN ALFANO 200 NE MISSOURI RD., STE 200, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 774-1107

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: 06-MA Y-2024

Date of first publication: 9/19/24

9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2024

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 Oct. 14-20.

There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org, or download the app for updated information.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the January 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. https://www. modot.org/route-d-bridgereplacement-caldwell Route HH– Resurfacing project Oct. 12-17. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons). *2 Route 116 – Culvert replacement from Lead Road to Praire Ridge Road, Oct. 15-16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Road will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals to guide motorists through the work zone.

Clinton County I-35 – Concrete repair project from Missouri Route 116 to 1 mile north of Shoal Creek (just north of U.S. Route 69 intersection), through December. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). https://www.modot. org/interstate-35-and-usroute-69-concrete-overlayclinton-daviess-and-dekalb. Route C – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Crane Road to 208 Street, Oct. 15-16, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route 33 – Pothole patching from Route PP to SE Hilltop Road, Oct. 16, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a pilot car and flaggers directing motorists through the work zone.

DeKalb County U.S. Route 69 – Intersection improvement project at Route EE through November. The roadway is narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals. (Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company, Inc). U.S. Route 69 and Route EE Safety and Operational Improvements in DeKalb | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org)

Gentry County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from Stanberry to just east of U.S. Route 169 and from Route C to Route 13 (Harrison County) through November 2024. (Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.).

Grundy County

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