The Leader • 9-28-23

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CITY OF PLATTSBURG

Pincus asking to be returned to council

Ousted former alderman could seek legal action

The City of Plattsburg could soon have a legal battle on its hands in the case of former alderman Tracy Pincus.

Earlier this year, Pincus was removed from office when it

Taking to the Diamond

For more than 40 years, the Gower Oldtimers game has given seniors the chance to play the game each fall.

Weekly Sheriff’s Report

was found that her residence was moved from Ward II to Ward III as part of a redistricting in 2015. However, Pincus—who was appointed to the Ward II seat in late 2014 before the redistricting— continued to run for and win the Ward II seat, while also receiving

a Ward II ballot when she, herself, voted. After the redistricting, the voting rolls at the Clinton County Courthouse continued to list her as a Ward II resident.

The Plattsburg City Council went on to appoint Richard Stanley to finish the remaining time on Pin-

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cus’s term.

Pincus spoke to the council during its meeting Monday, September 25, and presented a copy of her voter registration card from the county, which she said still designates her as a Ward II resident as

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Bandstand coming to park

A recent gift from a business that wishes to remain anonymous could make a bandstand at Lathrop’s downtown city park a reality in the coming future.

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Mass returns to beautiful St. Ann’s

The anticipation of the parishioners to move back into the renovated St. Ann Catholic Church in Plattsburg was realized this past weekend with three mass services conducted by Reverend Eric Schneider. The dream was to restore the church to the luster established by Fr. Dennis Keily.

That dream came true this weekend.

In 1884, when Fr. Keily arrived in Plattsburg, he found a church building that was an A-frame structure. Four years later, he and the parishioners were able to erect a brick English Gothic church. After completion, many described the catholic church as a jewel box—a structure with a mixture of distinct color and art.

This past weekend, St. Ann Catholic Church wel-

During the Lathrop City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 19, City Administrator Bob Burns gave an update to the council. The gift of over $180,000 was made through the Friends of Lathrop Park, the same group that spearheaded the recent addition of ADA-friendly play equipment and a splash pad at John W. Burns Memorial Park. Burns said that, like the prior project, the city will be applying for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant that would match the money and al||Continued on A2

Congratulations to East Buchanan Homecoming Queen Anna Kenagy, the daughter of Rodney and Dina Kenagy, and King Trevor Klein, son of Corey and Mandy Klein, who were crowned last Friday at

of the Bulldogs’ win over Hamilton. For more on the Homecoming festivities, including candidates and parade photos, see pages A6 and A7. brett adkison | the leader

by steve tinnen leader publisher emeritus

of August 18—well after the city removed her from her council seat. She said that her attorney informed her she was removed illegally because doing so requires a two-thirds vote of the council, regardless of the reason.

“I want to make it clear to everyone that I don’t want to sue the city in federal court,” she said. “To me, that’s like suing myself. This is my hometown.”

with an update on the Plattsburg Pound Puppies initiative. Since opening in 2019, Jensen said they haven’t had a single dumped dog on Main Street and just one known dog dumped in town. Everything they’ve found has been outside of town. They accept dogs from throughout the county.

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She said it was her understanding that the council would be discussing the situation that night in executive session, and reiterated that she’s only asking that she be returned to her voter-approved seat on the council.

Mayor James Kennedy said that they were limited in what they could tell Pincus at that time since her attorney had sent the city a letter, and that ongoing correspondence should go between their legal representatives.

Mayor Kennedy started Monday’s meeting by proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Plattsburg with a mayoral proclamation.

Ryan Jensen was on hand to present the council

There is a 501c3 group, Friends of Plattsburg Pound Puppies, that receives donations to help fund the pound. It can be an expensive effort, as Jensen said that the cost to spay or neuter a dog can run between $300 and $500.

Jensen said that the pandemic created a widespread crisis in the dog rescue community, as many people adopted or purchased dogs, then looked to surrender them. He said the pound had 48 intakes in 2019, which then rocketed to 62 intakes in 2020 and 58 intakes in 2021. That doesn’t include many of the five to seven weekly calls from people at that time looking to surrender their dog. Jensen said they couldn’t accommodate many of these requests, as they have just six spots at the pound.

He said that the pound

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low for additional projects, including needed updates to the park bathroom and refurbishing the basketball courts on the south end of the park.

There’s currently no timeline on possible construction of the bandstand and associated projects.

Kendra Gagnon with the Lathrop Park Board spoke to the council Tuesday about funding improvements at Ingram Park (the baseball fields on Elm Street). The board requested $10,000 from capital improvements in order to make improvements at the ballfields. She

has upwards of 15 volunteers providing coverage for the animals 16 hours a day, seven days each week, at no cost to the taxpayer. The number of volunteers fluctuates. They continue to seek donations and volunteers to help the effort. Donations can include money or supplies, which can be dropped off at city hall. A volunteer’s “shift” includes coming in to walk the dogs, feed and water them, and clean up after them sometime within an available eight-hour window.

Josh Peterson with Redgate Disposal spoke to the council to follow up on the glass recycling issue. The city is considering whether to do away with glass recycling pick-up at the curb, which Peterson said isn’t being heavily utilized (collecting just a ton or two annually). Rolling back the service could allow the city to save monthly on each bill.

City Administrator Chase Waggoner said that after talking to council members and others that he intends on having an ordinance at the next monthly meeting that would cut the service and lower the monthly rate

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said that the parks levy generates just $39,000 annually, which essentially covers operations and not much else.

The improvements would include fixing drainage issues and resurfacing the biggest of the four fields. Gagnon also mentioned that the park board could apply to Royals Charities to possibly match the funds.

The council voted to approve the allocation.

The council also approved a pair of replats, including one in Lariat Heights for the new Dollar General location, which

accordingly, which the council could discuss and consider.

Linda Brooks spoke during public participation. She said they moved to Plattsburg in 2005 and were proud to say they lived here. But she’s seeing more things she doesn’t agree with, such as an unsightly carport at one residence, the downtown dumpsters in the street (which remind her of New Orleans), dogs running loose at night, trash and tall weeds at neighboring residences, and more.

She said she’s always wanted to have a baby goat, and might as well put up a farm fence and buy herself a goat since everyone can seemingly make up their own rules. She urged officials to drive around town and take a good look at what’s going on.

“We should want to be proud of our city and want to look nice,” she said.

Linda Heitman spoke briefly after and said that Plattsburg has always been a beautiful city, but now she drives around and sees junk in the yards.

James Spease spoke and asked the council about

the alleyway west of Main Street not being opened up and the dumpsters remaining on the street. Waggoner said that the situation they face at the moment is, the alley is a 15-foot-wide paved strip, with half owned by the city and half owned by a business owner, and the city’s half of the strip isn’t wide enough to allow for a vehicle.

The council moved into a public hearing to discuss and consider an ordinance that would allow for residents to own chickens inside the city limits. Alderman Richard Stanley presented a list of concerns about the proposed regulations and how the city would enforce them.

“I’m not sure how I feel about chickens in the city,” he said, “but I do know about bad laws. When you pass a bad law for a good intention, you still have a bad law.”

After discussing the issues, the council declined the ordinance in favor of sending it back to the planning and zoning board for further work.

The council went on to approve an ordinance renaming the planning commission as the planning and zoning

commission and upping its number to nine members, and an ordinance that would restrict parking on W. Grogan Street to one side of the street. Richard Stanley was appointed to the utility committee and police committee. The council also approved a resolution allowing the city to enter into a contract with Nutri-Ject to remove the sludge from the city lagoon (Waggoner said that the material is then used by farmers on their crops).

In the near future, the council is set to consider outlawing unmuffled engine braking by vehicles inside the city limits.

The city will be hosting a town hall meeting on Monday, October 23, at 6 p.m. (likely at Tinnen Town Hall), the community clean-up day is October 28, and Coffee with a Cop will be October 4 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Community Courtyard. The city will be flushing fire hydrants the week of October 4, and during the month, the city will be doing a free chlorine conversion of the water system, which could result in a chlorine taste and/or odor in tap water. This is normal.

joined two lots together and eliminated the unneeded road access. The second was a duplex that was split into two single-family homes on Russell Street.

The council approved a pair of directors for the community improvements district that encompasses the annexation out to Interstate 35. Mike Shrewsbury was reappointed for a term, while Baron Hartell was appointed to replace his father, Lowell Hartell.

The city clean-up at the maintenance barn is this Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

An early morning accident on Interstate 35 south of Lathrop sent a Galt, Mo., man to the hospital with serious injuries on Sunday, September 24.

According to the MSHP crash report, the accident happened about five miles south of Lathrop shortly after 2 a.m. A 2019 Kensworth

tractor truck with a towed unit had pulled off on the east shoulder and parked. The accident occurred when a northbound 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Terry Delauder, 33, of Galt, traveled off the east side of the road and struck the towed unit of the Kensworth.

The Silverado burst into

flames and was completely burned, as was the towed unit of the Kensworth. Delauder was taken to Liberty Hospital with serious injuries by Holt Fire. Members of the MSHP, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, Lathrop Police Department, MoDOT and Holt Fire responded to the accident.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, September 15

12:54 a.m.: Debris in roadway on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

4:11 a.m.: Threat (in progress) on NE 312th Street in Cameron.

4:37 a.m.: Medical call on SE Cameron in Kearney.

6:03 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:30 a.m.: Fire investigation on Old 69 Highway in Clinton County.

9:34 a.m.: Fire call on SE PP Highway in Holt.

9:48 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:35 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Concha in Lathrop.

1:03 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Dewey Street in Plattsburg.

3:58 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 33 Highway in Osborn.

4:07 p.m.: Fire investigation on Old Cannonball Road in Holt.

4:21 p.m.: Animal call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

6:47 p.m.: Animal call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

6:59 p.m.: Fire investigation on S. First Street in Gower.

8:09 p.m.: Vehicle crash on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

8:12 p.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Clinton County.

10:03 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driving on E. 116 Highway in Clinton County.

10:56 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

11:29 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 121 Highway in Cameron.

Saturday, September 16

12:02 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

12:35 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on S. First Street in Gower.

4:12 a.m.: Alarm on 169 Highway in Trimble.

8:14 a.m.: Commercial alarm on W. Birch in Trimble.

8:53 a.m.: Medical call on Valley Street in Lathrop.

9:37 a.m.: Vehicle crash on NW NN Highway in Plattsburg.

10:39 a.m.: Controlled fire on NW 260th Street in Plattsburg.

11:49 a.m.: Medical call on SE Wamsley in Osborn.

12:12 p.m.: Domestic in progress on N. Main in Clinton County.

12:50 p.m.: Fire alarm on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

1:05 p.m.: Animal call on Hallar in Gower.

3:19 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:12 p.m.: Medical call on North Street in Lathrop.

4:25 p.m.: Medical call on S. Clark in Edgerton.

4:52 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:48 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver at the Lathrop Bridge Access in Plattsburg.

5:52 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:04 p.m.: Medical call on S. Seventh Street in Plattsburg.

7:49 p.m.: Controlled fire on H Highway in Turney.

8:17 p.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

Sunday, September 17

1:15 a.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Cannonball in Holt.

5:49 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

8:37 a.m.: Medical call on Old Highway 69 in Clinton County.

4:39 p.m.: Animal call on Concha in Lathrop.

4:40 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on South Street in Lathrop.

5:08 p.m.: Animal call on SE 232nd Street in Lathrop.

5:59 p.m.: Animal call on SE 232nd Street in Lathrop.

6:42 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:46 p.m.: Medical call on Georgetown Road in Holt.

8:54 p.m.: Debris in the roadway on I-35 in Clinton County.

9:30 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:10 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

Monday, September 18

9:52 a.m.: Animal call on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

10:37 a.m.: Stealing in progress in Lake Arrowhead.

10:44 a.m.: Medical call on NW Blair Lane in Gower.

11:19 a.m.: Medical call on N. Third Street in Trimble.

1:43 p.m.: Medical call on SE Kemmer Road in Easton.

Cemetery tour will now be on Saturday

Due to the rain event this past Saturday, the Clinton County Historical Society tour had to be rescheduled. The Cemetery Tour to Die For will be held this Saturday, September 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Maps can be picked up at the museum, 308 S Birch, at 12:45 p.m. that day. Free will donations will be used for museum repairs. Lets try again to make this happen!

1:57 p.m.: Controlled fire on NW 348th Street in Hemple.

2:21 p.m.: Medical call on North Street in Lathrop.

2:50 p.m.: Residential alarm in NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

5:33 p.m.: Structure fire on S. Second Street in Gower.

7:11 p.m.: Medical call on Russell Street in Lathrop.

7:59 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on PP Highway in Lawson.

8:01 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SW Dubois in Plattsburg.

9:03 p.m.: Carless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Trimble.

9:45 p.m.: Suspicious activity (not in progress) on SE Sioux in Clinton County.

10:16 p.m.: Medical call on Sante Fe in Gower.

10:37 p.m.: Commercial alarm on 169 Highway in Gower.

Tuesday, September 19

12:20 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:53 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 13 Highway in Caldwell County.

3:20 a.m.: Medical call on on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

5:44 a.m.: Medical call on NE 310th in Cameron.

7:23 a..m: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

8:33 a.m.: Debris in roadway on I-35 in Holt.

9:06 a.m.: Medical call on SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.

9:10 a.m.: Controlled fire on SE Little Acres in Holt.

11:12 a.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

12:16 p.m.: Domestic not in progress on Mark Street in Lathrop.

12:31 p.m.: Controlled fire on NE A Highway in Turney.

2:45 p.m.: Medical call on Horseshoe in Holt.

3:27 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:25 p.m.: Suspicious person (in progress) on Short Street in Lathrop.

4:50 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

5:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on C Highway in Plattsburg.

5:35 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:36 p.m.: Animal call on NE 341st Street in Cameron.

7:39 p.m.: Controlled fire on A

Potato Bar

The American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a potato bar with all of the fixings this Saturday, September 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It’s a free-will donation and will be held at the Plattsburg American Legion Post at 110 W. Locust Street.

Highway in Turney.

7:47 p.m.: Animal call on N. Main Street in Trimble.

9:30 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

11:35 p.m.: Suicidal subject on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

Wednesday, September 20

8:50 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on H Highway in Turney.

8:53 a.m.: Debris in roadway on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

9:09 a.m.: Suicidal subject on 169 Highway in Trimble.

9:30 a.m.: Property damage on SW Kerns Road in Stewartsville.

12:26 p.m.: Medical call on W. Adams Street in Grayson.

12:49 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

12:50 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on E. 226th Street in Lawson.

4:04 p.m.: Property damage on SE Piute Drive in Lathrop.

4:22 p.m.: Pursuit on 69 High-

way in Clinton County.

4:26 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

5:29 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Old Cannonball Road in Holt.

5:43 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on South Street in Lathrop.

6:49 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Trimble.

7:52 p.m.: Medical call on NE 312th Street Turney.

7:57 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on PP Highway in Holt.

8:38 p.m.: Fire alarm on NE 280th Street in Lathrop.

8:48 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 33 Highway in Lathrop.

8:58 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

Thursday, September 21

4:38 a.m.: Alarm on SE Hamby Court in Plattsburg.

6:23 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:04 a.m.: Medical call on SE Sellars Road in Holt.

8:27 a.m.: Residential alarm on SE Atchison Road in Lathrop.

9:13 a.m.: Animal call on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

9:16 a.m.: Fire investigation on PP Highway in Holt.

10:25 a.m.: Vehicle crash on PP Highway in Clinton County.

10:39 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

11:50 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

12:01 p.m.: Conservation call on Minuteman Drive in Plattsburg.

12:28 p.m.: Medical call on SE Sellars Road in Holt.

2:23 p.m.: Vehicle fire on Hunter Lane in Lawson.

2:58 p.m.: Animal call on Richmond Street in Plattsburg.

4:53 p.m.: Controlled fire on E. Locust in Plattsburg.

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A QUICK WORD

Old Timers are kids at their heart

The signs of fall are everywhere. Harvests are underway. Leaves are changing. Before long, the Plattsburg Fall Festival and Lathrop Living History Festival will be bustling.

In Gower, another fall tradition took place this past Sunday, as senior men divided into teams for the annual Old Timers Ballgame at Heritage Park.

For more than 40 years, this slow-pitch softball battle has pitted East vs. West, and though bragging rights are on the line, the laughs are more important than the scores. Bill Webb serves as the dubious umpire behind the plate. He does a good job of keeping the order, but he isn’t beyond fudging the count to ensure a batter gets their swings in. At one point Sunday, he called timeout in the middle of a play to remind one player of the golden rule of Old Timers softball—no running, just walking.

So he took the batter, arm-in-arm, on a short stroll to first base to show him the allowable pace.

The quick-pitching Jack Klein took the mound for the West team. He has pretty good aim, but when he wanted to avoid one hard-hitting batter from the East, he opted for the intentional walk. So he threw the ball wildly to the backstop, over everyone’s heads. He may have been aiming for his son, Corey, the PA announcer for the game, who moments earlier dubbed Jack the “mumbling mortician.”

Roger Mead coaches the West and Derek Pflugradt coaches the East. They spend half the game shepherding their ornery players, and the other half arguing with Umpire Webb. The young Brody Lewandowski serves as the catcher for both teams, and despite being the only youngster in the bunch, sometimes even he is left shaking his head at the antics.

These events don’t roll on each year without someone leading the way, and Sondra Brinton continues to be that force for the Old Timers Ballgame. With her leadership, senior men in Gower and the area get to have another fun day on the diamond.

These unique traditions make us who we are and define the communities in which we live. That’s even more important in the social media era, when we can somehow be over-connected and far too isolated all at once. So don’t be afraid to look around your community and see if there’s a club, organization or cause that might fit you.

Like Travis Kelce and his newfound superstar love, what you’ve been looking for might have been here the whole time.

You know you’re growin’ older when... You are a multitasker—you can listen, ignore and forget all at the same time!

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There’s plenty of football history between the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a history that the storied Bears football franchise would just as soon forget.

Two of the most embarrassing historic losses came in Kansas City, August 23, 1967, 66-24, and September 24, 2023, 41-10.

One might think the 66-24 backside kicking would be the most embarrassing. You would be wrong. No, the 41-10 whipping was far more devastating because there were millions watching, not just the 33,041 mainly-Chiefs fans there in 1967 with no national TV.

Fox Sports said the KelceSwift dating rumors spurred the most-watched NFL game of the week. Sunday’s matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears drew 24.3 million viewers with Taylor Swift in attendance.

More importantly, among the 70,000-plus at Arrowhead was Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s potential new ‘friend,’ superstar singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. With the mega music star in attendance, the game quickly turned from the action on the field to the action in the suite, where Taylor and Donna Kelce, Travis’s mom, were watching the game.

All the fans sitting around us, along with a stadium filled with Chiefs and Bears fans, started looking at their phones or binoculars to see if they could locate Swift and catch a glance of her.

Travis and his quarterback Patrick Mahomes did their best to keep the action moving on the field. The pressure to connect with a TD pass to his sidekick tight end was reduced when Kelce caught a three-yard touchdown pass. Mahomes made quick work of the Bears as the Chiefs mounted a 41-0 lead before the backup players finished the game.

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

City Power Couple

It’s hard to quantify the powerful economics of a potential matchup between NFL football star Kelce and mega music star Swift. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt recently said this about the pay increase to Patrick Mahomes: “Well, I don’t know that there’s really a way to quantify it. No matter what he makes over his career, I’m sure one way or another, he will be underpaid.”

So, the question begs, how much monetary benefit will the relationship between Kelce and Swift generate?

Pretty much the same idea shared by Hunt. No way to quantify it.

Reports were that on Monday, Travis Kelce was one of the top-five selling NFL jerseys and saw a nearly 400-percent spike in sales throughout the Fanatics network of sites, including NFLShop.com.

Chiefs fans like to point to Mahomes’s mega million-dollar deals, $500-million or more now with the recent change in contract. Taylor, as of June 1, 2023, is worth $740 million—up from $365 million in 2020—according to Forbes.

While the NFL has wide appeal in the United States, Swift’s concerts have sold out worldwide. Her last six shows in Los Angeles were of course sold out.

One of the aspects to consider is the wide appeal that Kelce and his brother brought with their podcast “New Heights Live” to Kansas City this spring, and it sold out in less than an hour. The makeup of the crowd was an estimated 60-40 women to men.

What do you think the power couple will bring to the NFL or to Swift’s music? I’m guessing there are plenty of football guys who couldn’t list any of her songs, but now know at least one, and wonder when she will show up with Travis.

For the Chiefs, their next game is in ‘The Big Apple’ aka New York

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& D’Anna Honeycutt

Publisher Emeritus Steve Tinnen

City. Rumors are that this was the first place where Kelce and Swift met in July. Not that it makes any sense, but the Chiefs are now an even bigger story than with Mahomes as quarterback. His star tight end and best friend is hanging out with another superstar.

Before last Sunday, most Chiefs fans were looking forward to another Super Bowl victory. Now, is the dream of a Hollywood ending with the couple’s marriage a possibility?

Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots, delivered the following quote Monday morning. “I would say that Travis Kelce has had a lot of big catches in his career,” Belichick said. “This would be the biggest.”

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Country Autumn

By Michael J. Larkin

September 19, 2020

Q: How do you know the Illinois State Police are seriously enforcing the Speed Limits into Chicago?

A: For the first offense, they give you two Chicago Bears tickets. If you get stopped a second time, they make you use them.

Q: What’s the difference between Marty McFly and the Chicago bears fans?

A: At least Marty stops going back to 1985.

Q: What do the Chicago Bears and a Chick-Fil-A manager have in common?

A: Neither one shows up for work on Sunday.

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Food for thought: “It’s a deal-breaker for me when a girl can’t handle herself with class or acts different when you’re not around me and things like that.” - Travis Kelce.

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Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen

stevetinnen@yahoo.com

The days are getting shorter, our nights are growing long, No more we hear the robin’s early morning song. The evenings host a sudden chill, the morning’s hint of frost, And like a fading memory our summer days are lost. The beans are turning golden, the corn is turning brown, The sky is dark and brooding, fall rains are coming down, The pastures once again are green, our hungry cattle graze, Their coats grow thick as Nature prepares them for winter days. Wild geese are queuing on the pond, forming up for southern skies, Hunters search for deer and quail in overhaul disguise; The Series ends the baseball season with fans joyful signs, With bitter tears the losers cry with their team’s sad demise. The time is here for harvest and to fill our barns with hay, Football in the evening, bonfires in the night, Wiener roasts and hay rides brighten up the day, And Grandpa’s stories of olden days beside the fireside light. We now give thanks for the countless blessing we enjoy, Grandma baking, leaves a raking, children dream of toys. Halloween and goblins, as witches fill our nights, Things go boom at night, and fill us full of frights! The holidays draw near, Thanksgiving’s coming soon, The night is bright as daylight beneath the Harvest moon; Christmas trees and holly, Santa’s on his way, The Christ is born, and now sleeps, upon the Sacred Hay.

Jamey

Leonard “LT” Musser

Leonard Kay “LT” Musser, Jr.,75, of Gower, Mo., passed away September 24, 2023.

He was born on November 12, 1947, to Leonard Kay, Sr. and Bessie Bernice (Reynolds) Musser in St. Joseph, Mo. He grew up in Gower and graduated from Gower High School in 1966.

On February 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Debra Lynn Lawson. After their marriage, they lived in Gower, where they made their home with their daughter Rachael. Debi passed away on January 18, 1980.

He delivered farm fuel and propane in the area for Frazier Oil until his retirement in 2018 after 42 years.

Leonard was a member of the Gower JC’s, was the coach for the Gower Merchants slow-pitch softball team, and he was a member of the Gower Oldtimer’s Hall of Fame. He was a past member of the Gower Fire Protection Team, where he had many positions, including being the chief. Leonard’s favorite pastime was scouting and hunting deer. He loved watching old westerns and, most of all, Leonard loved spending time with friends, family and his girls.

He was preceded in

death by his wife, Debi Musser; his parents, Kay and Bernice Musser; and his brother-in-law, Ivan Herpel.

Leonard is survived by his daughter, Rachael Smith, and her husband, Paul; granddaughters Erin and Allyson Liday; great-granddaughter Ivy; sisters, Wanda Herpel and Peggy Jensen, and husband Jeff; brother-in-law, Dan Lawson and his wife, Debbie; nieces and nephews

Lori and Shannon Milbourn, Rusty and Beth Herpel, Rob and Rachael Herpel, Carmen Inman and Rhonda Lawson; several great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation 12:30-2:00 p.m. with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. all on Saturday, September 30, at HixsonKlein Funeral Home, Gower. Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower. Donations may be made to the Gower Fire Department.

Cookie Cook-Off!

Clinton County has been blessed with a plethora of excellent cookie bakers!

The MU Extension Clinton County Council would like to know for sure who the “Champion of Cookies” is.

On October 2, bring three or four dozen of your best cookie recipe between 11 a.m. and noon to the new MU Extension Offices at 100 S. Y Highway, Plattsburg. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 p.m., and the voting will begin immediately following the ceremony.

The more cookies that are brought, the more people can

taste and vote for each submission. Voting will be done by monetary donations into the jar/cup in front of each cookie submission. There will be a first, second, and third-place prizes. Prizes will be on display the day of the open house. Each winner will be notified on October 3. The first-place winner will be able to select what organization will be supported by the funds collected.

Any questions, please feel free to contact Mathew Owens at (816) 933-2138. The open house will go until 7 p.m.

Five Years Ago

Thursday, September 27, 2018

• Lathrop seniors Nicolas Miller and Brooke Huitt are named Homecoming King and Queen.

• Clinton County Extension, 4-H to dedicate bench in memory of the late Vic Davis, an avid supporter and volunteer, on new walking trail south of Plattsburg.

• Undefeated East Buchanan football team outlasts Plattsburg in a wild shootout, winning 70-54 while quarterback Tyler Schottel throws six touchdown passes.

10 Years Ago

Thursday, September 26, 2013

• Brandon Harrison and Lauren Beattie crowned East Buchanan Homecoming King and Queen.

• Lathrop City Council declines to consider an ordinance that would allow for alcohol tastings ahead of sales.

• Keith and Kimm Foster celebrate 35 years of marriage.

• Plattsburg mourns the loss of community leader and volunteer John Huffman.

20 Years

Thursday, September 25, 2003

• Plattsburg City Council hears concerns over salvage yard operating on East Street.

• Jean Gassman named Grand Marshall of Plattsburg Fall Festival.

30 Years Ago

Thursday, September 23, 1993

• Though the brand new Clinton County Middle School building is

Courtyard Gala a smashing success

The Community Courtyard in Plattsburg brought out all of the stars for a red carpet appearance on Saturday, September 16, as its inaugural gala—Famous in the Small Town— was a blockbuster hit.

The evening offered drinks, dinner and dancing from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. that Saturday as a fundraiser for the courtyard, which has served as a community

events center for 30 years now. Nearly 80 people took part in the magical evening.

Dr. Jim and Grace Hobbs were honored that evening, as well, marking three decades of serving on the Community Courtyard board and volunteering countless hours to the cause. They currently serve as the president and vice president of the board.

complete, the district lacks the funds to operate it, and will be putting a tax levy before the voters.

• Josh Phillips of Lathrop win 4-H Champion Gelbvieh steer at the Missouri State Fair; Daniel Kelley, also of Lathrop, shows 4-H Champion Columbia Ewe.

40 Years Ago

Thursday, September 29, 1983

• The City of Plattsburg moves closer to a complete wastewater treatment plant with a $2.1 million grant from the EPA.

• Sales at Don Soper’s Market: Chuck roast for 89 cents per pound; pickle loaf for $1.69 per pound; Del Monte “Catsup” $1.89 for 44 ounces; Tide detergent for $1.39 for 49 ounces.

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East Buchanan alumni showed off their Bulldog pride in the parade Friday afternoon in downtown Gower.

(Right) Hamilton hoped to slow the game down Friday and keep East Buchanan out of the end-zone, but Mason Brown and the special teams unit demolished that plan in the early moments, as Brown returned the first kick of the game back for a crucial touchdown.

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(Above) These young Bulldog fans were ready for a cookout and a Homecoming victory on Friday.

(Left) The color guard opens up the parade Friday in downtown Gower.

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Tigers break 80 points again to win in Kansas

The red-hot streak to start the 2023 season continued for the Plattsburg Tigers last Friday, September 22, when they defeated Kansas City East on the road, 82-40.

This was the fifth game in a row that Plattsburg scored over 75 points on

their way to victory—something head coach Brandon Boswell has loved seeing develop so far this season.

“I always want to be grateful for the wins since they have been so hard to come by lately,” Boswell said. “I would say that our offensive production and the fact that I am seeing great

Mid-Buchanan downs Lathrop

Mules host Hamilton Friday

After a pair of tough road trips against the top teams in the KCI Conference, the Mules will be looking to bounce back against Hamilton at Lathrop High School this Friday for Homecoming.

Last week, the Mules (2-3) traveled to Faucett and came away with a 42-6 loss against Mid-Buchanan (4-1). The previous week, Lathrop visited Gower and fell to undefeated East Buchanan—currently the second-ranked team in Missouri Class 2.

Mid-Buchanan jumped out to a 21-0 lead last Friday over Lathrop, before the Mules could counter with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Brody Spear to Lucas Quinn to make it 21-6. The Dragons scored again before halftime, however, and pulled away for the victory.

Mid-Buchanan keyed in on Lathrop’s running game and held the Mules to just 17 yards rushing. Quarterback Brody Spear completed four of his 15 pass attempts for 88 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Keaton Coots hauled in a 66-yard pass and also completed a 30-yard pass of his own.

While Hamilton comes into the week with a losing record (2-3), that can misleading—the Hornets’ three losses were against stateranked teams, including a tough 22-20 loss to North Platte.

“We are going to have to be more physical up front with Penney,” said Lathrop head coach Corey Creason. “This game will definitely be won or lost in the trenches. In these last two games, we have committed too many turnovers and penalties. That will get cleaned up.”

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development of football IQ and the ability to grasp schemes and make adjustments without us coaches are the biggest positives.”

The game started as a shootout, with Kansas City East scoring first on a 47yard touchdown pass, only for Plattsburg to respond with a 15-yard touchdown

run by senior Isaia Howard. Kansas City East retook the lead on a seven-yard touchdown run before Plattsburg seized the lead for good on a one-yard touchdown run by junior Donte Bingham, followed by a four-yard touchdown run by Howard.

In the second quarter Plattsburg took complete

control, outscoring Kansas City East, 44-8.

“The second quarter was the point where we were able to settle down and start playing better,” Boswell said. “There were multiple factors that led to us creating separation during that time on both sides of the ball.”

This was the third time

this season the defense held a team under 50 points, a continued improvement they will need as the postseason draws near.

Sophomore Wyatt Davis led the team in tackles with a total of seven. Donte Bingham finished with six and senior Gavin Carter had

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Kicking the Hamilton Hornets

Dawgs roll in HOCO victory

Homecoming victories are always sweet; making them even sweeter is when it comes at the expense of a rival.

That was the case last Friday, September 22, when East Buchanan shut out Hamilton, 35-0.

“Penny football is one of the most storied programs in the state of Missouri. Anytime you get a win over them, let alone a Homecoming win, and a shut out for that matter, you’re feeling pretty good. Homecoming is a big deal for folks,” said East Buchanan head coach Dan Ritter.

Senior Mason Brown started things off with a bang, returning the opening kickoff 79 yards for a touchdown.

This jump started a 28-point first quarter for East Buchanan. Senior Trevor Klein picked up the next two Bulldog scores with touchdown runs of 68 and four yards. Fellow

seniors Gage Busby and Aidan Hensley capped off the first quarter scoring with a 45-yard touchdown pass.

“You can’t draw it up any better than we executed in that first quarter,” Ritter said. “Any time you can

have that first kick off go to the house, and methodically drive down and score, that’s what you want. We know not every game is like that, but you strive for that.”

Busby reached the end zone one more time in the second half with a four-

yard touchdown run. In total he completed 10 of 14 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Hensley hauled in five catches for 107 yards and one score while Trevor Klein had three catches for 67 yards

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Lady Tigers beat ranked Sherwood

PHS too much for EBHS

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers softball team struck a major victory last week against one of Missouri’s best small school teams.

The Lady Tigers upended Sherwood 5-1 on Wednesday, September 20, in Creighton, Mo. It was just the third loss on the year for Sherwood, who was ranked second in the state in Class 2 at the time.

Sophie Schmitten led the Lady Tigers with three hits and three runs scored. Julia James had a pair of

RBIs and Allie Roberson had an RBI. Dana Jorgensen and Sophie Hadley each scored a run. Penelope Irizarry was stellar in the circle, earning the complete-game victory while allowing just three hits and striking out three batters. She didn’t walk a single batter.

The Lady Tigers followed it up the next day with a win over East Buchanan in Gower, 17-0. Senior Julia James went four-for-four with six RBIs and three runs scored. Lilly Nelson knocked in a pair of runs,

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(Left) East Buchanan senior catcher Abigail Archdekin fires to second base in an attempt to mow down a Plattsburg base stealer. Archdekin has given the Lady Bulldogs some much needed experiences this season as the program goes through a youth movement. (Right) Plattsburg senior pitcher Natalie Huke delivers to the plate last Thursday. Huke didn’t allow a single hit in the three-inning game. brett adkison | the leader

East Buchanan’s winning streak ends in St. Joe

After 17-straight victories to begin the season, East Buchanan volleyball finally suffered their first loss of 2023 last week in St. Joseph.

The Lady Bulldogs fell just short in a five-set battle against St. Joseph Christian (15-1) on Monday, Septem-

ber 18 (25-21, 23-25, 25-18, 15-25, 13-15).

Rilyn Sherwood led the team with 24 kills while Zora Whitt had 35 digs and Kylie Clark put up 47 assists. Holly Caylor had 14 kills, while Anna Kenagy had six kills with 16 digs.

East Buchanan bounced back in a big way with a

three-set sweep over rival Mid-Buchanan the following Thursday (25-18, 2518, 25-10). Sherwood and Caylor each had 10 kills and Brooklyn Johnson had six kills. Clark had 31 assists and Whitt had five aces and 13 digs. Whitt, a senior, surpassed the 200-ace mark for her career, which puts her in

the top 10 in the Missouri state record books.

After their impressive run at the Lathrop Tournament, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers continued to make progress, pushing Maryville to five-sets on September 19, then defeating both Wellington-Napoleon and South Harrison this week in

straight sets.

In the Lathrop Tournament, the Lady Tigers qualified for the winners bracket and then upset Lathrop in the semifinals to make the title game, finishing second.

“The team played very well this past weekend,” said head coach Hayley Graham after the tournament. “Each

practice and game they improve and they are learning to work more as a team.”

Since the tournament, Lathrop earned a big win over Mid-Buchanan and nearly defeated St. Joseph Christian (15-1), losing in five sets. Lathrop and Plattsburg face off in a rematch this Thursday at Lathrop.

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and Hadley, Schmitten, Allie Roberson and Addison Ford each scored two runs. Senior pitcher Natalie Huke tossed an abbreviated, three-inning no hitter, striking out six batters while allowing just one walk.

James kept the hot bat going on Monday in a 10-0 victory against DeKalb. She went three-for-four with three RBIs. Sophie Schmitten and Lillian Schmitten each scored twice with an RBI. Roberson, Madison Huke and Nelson each had an RBI and a run scored. Irizarry struck out seven batters while allowing only two hits in five and a third innings.

Sophie Schmitten also broke her own school record for stolen bases in a season, despite a couple weeks left in the campaign.

It’s been a tough run for the young East Buchanan softball team, as they remain winless in 2023. They fell to Benton 20-1 on Tuesday, September 19, and Maryville 21-5 the following day. The Lady Bulldogs

held a 4-3 win in the first inning against Maryville before the Lady Spoofhounds pulled away. Abigail Archdekin had a pair of hits and two runs scored, while Delaney Crump scored a run and knocked across another.

The Lady Mules dropped three games last week against some of the top teams in the area, including an 8-6 loss to Maysville on Monday, September 18.

Kaitlyn Morgan knocked in three RBIs in the contest and Alayna Williams scored a pair of runs with an RBI. Audrey Davis and Keylie Beane also each scored a run.

The following day, Polo outlasted Lathrop in a shootout, 14-8. Morgan was three-for-three at the plate with a run scored and an RBI. Williams had two runs scored and an RBI. Davis scored twice and Beane had a run scored and an RBI.

Rival Lawson defeated Lathrop last Thursday, 172. McKayla Knight knocked in both runs, which were scored by Davis and Beane.

Cross country runners compete at Benton invite, Platte County

Several area cross country runners performed well at the Benton High School meet at Hyde Park in St. Joseph on September 19.

East Buchanan’s Aynjewel Jones was ninth in the girls race with a time of 24:26, while Plattsburg’s Caitlyn Curtis was 14th with a time of 25:03. East Buchanan’s Katie O’Donnell was 22nd at 26:22 and Plattsburg’s Alice Nelson was 29th at 28:27. On the boys side, East Buchanan’s Nolan Rust was 36th with a time of 21:41 while his classmate Riley Everett was 51st and Landon Turner was 64th.

On September 14, Lathrop runner Max Gagnon was 41st out of nearly 100 runners at a big Platte County meet. He finished in 20:40, while East Buchanan’s Nolan Rust was right behind him in 42nd at 20:41. For Lathrop, Danny Adwell was 59th, Jacob Clark was 81st, Mason Mudd was 85th and Chance Brassfield was 94th. For East Buchanan, Riley Everett was 79th and Landon Turner was 91st.

On the girls side, Aynjewel Jones finished 27th for East Buchanan at 25:15 and Caitlyn Curtis was 29th for Plattsburg at 25:52. Alice Nelson was 47th for Plattsburg and Katie O’Donnell was 50th for East Buchanan.

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East Buch football,

and a touchdown.

On the ground, Klein carried the ball nine times for 62 yards with one touchdown.

Defensively, this was a dominant performance from beginning to end, something Ritter equates to a total team effort.

“I felt like Aidan Hensley, Mason Brown, and Chase Meers, all had stand-

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up performances,” Ritter said. “Chase Meers held down the line, and still made tackles despite being double teamed.”

Hamilton only managed 161 yards of offense, all of it on the ground.

This Friday, East Buchanan is back on the road as they travel to play West Platte (2-3), yet another KCI Conference rival.

Plattsburg football,

five.

In the turnover department, Isaia Howard had an interception while Gavin Carter and seniors Dakota Rankin and Jon Fish each recovered a fumble.

Plattsburg had 397 yards of total offense, 210 of it provided by the running game. Isaia Howard had 88 yards on ten carries with three touchdowns. Sophomore Jaiveon Grayson contributed 46 yards on four carries with a touchdown of

“We have to come ready to go this week,” Ritter said. “They are possibly the most well coached team in the KCI, with experience across-the-board, so we know we have to be ready to go.”

East Buchanan has been on the dominant side of the rivalry, their last loss coming over a decade ago.

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his own. Once again, Howard had an efficient night throwing the ball, completing 12 of 20 passes for 187 yards and four touchdowns.

Junior Gavin Boyle was his leading receiver with six catches for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Gavin Carter had three catches for 62 yards and a touchdown.

This week Plattsburg has a bye, but their next game is a big one on Friday, October 6, when they travel to Bishop LeBlond

(2-2). There is some history between the two programs, having played numerous times in the years they were both in eleven-man football.

“LeBlond poses a real threat to us. This game will be at their place and has district seeding implications,” Boswell said. “I’m sure that their fans will show up in full force. We have to be ready to play our best game if we are going to have a chance to win.”

MDC confirms 117th confirmed mountain lion sighting in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms that an adult elk was killed by a mountain lion in Shannon County on Sept. 12.

Reports of a mountain lion sighting were sent to MDC staff early on Sept. 12, and members of MDC’s Large Carnivore Response Team responded to the area later that same day to confirm the sighting. Trail camera images were used to confirm that a mountain lion was in the area and had returned to the elk carcass to

feed. “Mountain lions are natural predators to elk, and this scenario is nothing to be concerned about,” says MDC Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock. “Here in Missouri, we have an abundant of natural foods for mountain lions. While we do get questions regarding livestock, there has never been a confirmed instance of a mountain lion killing livestock in Missouri.”

Mountain lions are known to travel through Missouri, but there is no known breeding population in the state. MDC staff did

collect genetic samples from the site which are in the process of being analyzed to provide further information about the animal such as the sex of the animal. Most confirmed sightings of mountain lions in Missouri are males.

MDC continues to monitor confirmed mountain lion sightings in the state, and this sighting marks the 117th confirmed sighting since 1994. Suspected mountain lion sightings can be reported to MDC by emailing photos, video, or physical evidence

Reminder: Early antlerless deer season only in designated counties

St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will have an early firearms antlerless deer season Oct. 6-8 in designated counties. This new season will allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer prior to the regular November firearms season in counties where the overall deer population has grown in recent years. The deer harvest by hunter is a key factor in managing the state’s deer population.

MDC reminds hunters that four northwest Missouri counties are not included and open for hunting during the early antlerless season. Those counties include Andrew, Atchison, Holt, and Nodaway. These same counties will also be closed during the late firearms ant-

lerless portion of deer season, Dec. 2-10.

Hunters are also asked to be aware that each county has a limit to how many firearms antlerless permits may be filled during the firearms deer season (all portions combined), said Capt. Gary Miller, MDC regional protection supervisor. Many counties in northwest Missouri have a limit of four firearms antlerless permits per hunter for all firearms deer hunting season portions combined. DeKalb, Clinton, and Buchanan counties have a limit of two firearms antlerless permits per hunter. Hunters in Andrew, Holt, and Nodaway counties may fill one firearms antlerless permit. Firearms antlerless permits may not be used in

Atchison County.

During the early antlerless season Oct. 6-8, hunting methods allowed include longbow, compound bow, recurve bow, crossbow, atlatl, centerfire rifle or shotgun (including .410) with slugs only, centerfire handgun, air powered gun, and muzzleloader or cap and ball firearm .40 caliber or larger capable of firing only a single projectile.

For more information, call MDC’s Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph at 816-271-3100. A complete overview of Missouri’s deer hunting seasons and regulations is available in the 2023 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet.

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Gower Oldtimers Take to the Ball Field

We got some much-needed rain and the ball field held up. The weather was sunny and warm. We were missing some players but three new rookies came to play; George McCoy, Kenny Wheeler and Bill Terry. Minister Randy Frye gave the prayer and Christie Ottinger sang the national anthem. She has an amazing voice. Bill Webb was the umpire—a position he has held since Doc Irinyi retired. The game goes back to 1978 when Jack Klein introduced his idea for the event to the Gower festival committee. Jack did the leg work and it was off and running for all these years. He was the announcer until he was old enough to play, at which time his son, Corey,

took over the microphone. It is and has been entertaining to hear them announce the game.

It is with gratitude the spectator donations have paid for the expenses to pull off the game, along with having the players, coaches, catcher, umpire, etc. Inductees for this year’s Hall of Fame went to Ray Schwarz, Jim Ingle and Dennis Brinton. A special award went to Brody Lewandowski, Roger Mead’s grandson, who has served as the catcher for so many years. The game ended in a tie at 1-1. Both teams were in top form and field the ball so well it was hard to get a player home.

It is very special when you see three generations in-

volved. Henry Pflugradt, Sr., was there at the beginning and played many years. His son, Henry, Jr., became old enough to play and is now coached by his son, Derek. Anyone 60 and older are encouraged to come and be a part of the Old Timers Game.

(Left to right) Those being honored at the game this year were Brody Lewandowski for catching the past five years, Hall of Fame inductee Jim Ingle, Sondra Brinton, the longtime organizer who works hard to keep the game going, and Hall of Fame inductees Ray Schwarz and Dennis Brinton.

More on the historic Bethel Cemetery

A local resident who knew I spent time working in the Bethel Cemetery in 2018 recently sent me the above article (“Porter Researches Old Bethel Cemetery East of I-35”). I am a descendant of Patrick and Jemima Taylor Douglass, who were buried in Bethel Cemetery in the mid-1800’s but have no markers. Their sons, James and John, are also buried there and their large monuments appear in the accompanying photograph.

I am unfamiliar with the researchers named in the article, but my own family history research (Douglass family) located records documenting John Douglass purchasing a large section of land in this part of Clinton County, a corner of which was used as a cemetery for local residents. Recorded in one of the several books documenting early Clinton County, John was noted as the main contributor to the construction of the Bethel Church in 1878 “on a corner of his land.”

Nothing remains of Bethel Church. However, when I visited the cemetery in Oct.

2018, I found a small section of flat concrete north of the graves with an expanse of open land between them. Possibly this was the original “slab” on which the church sat. A ten-foot-wide cattle gate, ajar, was close to this slab, perhaps marking the northern boundary of John Douglass’ land.

That there is such a large expanse of open land between this slab on the northern edge and the grave markers toward the southern end also tells me there are very likely unmarked graves in Bethel. Grave markers have, to my knowledge, always been an “extra expense” and many families were and are unable to afford them. Thus, we have the sad phenomenon of unmarked graves.

The overall section of land which I would call Bethel Cemetery was encircled with large shrubs at the time I was there. The entrance to the cemetery is at the eastern end, thru a natural arch created by tall shrubs, a beautiful entry to the cemetery.

I surveyed all the graves I could locate, finding 42

according to the notes I made. Some required careful hand-digging to locate engravings. Many required washing, but the vast majority I was ultimately able to read and transcribe. I cleared away dead shrubbery, litter, and other debris before taking photographs which I posted, along with location information, on the well-known website, Find A Grave. John Douglass’ grave got extra attention as a long “concrete cover” was evidently placed over his grave next to his large (tilting) monument. I was hoping for additional inscriptions but found none.

I did find graves for three persons who died prior to Bethel Church’s construction in 1878, per three grave markers (1855, 1861, and 1871---the last being John Douglass’ infant daughter) still readable in Oct. 2018. Thus, we know the cemetery pre-dated the church as a burying ground.

Compared to the Sloan Cemetery in adjacent Caldwell County (another abandoned cemetery of my ancestors), Bethel Cemetery was

easy to work in. I was told by a local woman who had previously surveyed the cemetery that “neighbors” mowed the grass. That was evident. My work over three days improved the appearance of the cemetery and made the grave markers more accessible. But over time, vegetation growth and stone weathering and sinking continue, thus ongoing care of Bethel Cemetery is needed. Living 1,700 miles away, I am unable to return, and hope that Mack Porter and others interested in preserving Bethel Cemetery find a way to do so. It is one of those tasks that demonstrate the character of a community, as abandoned cemeteries have no designated caretakers, leaving it to those who “care enough” to honor early family and community members.

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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

Laredo R-VII School is seeking bids for snow removal for 2023-24 school year. Please have bids submitted to the school by October 9th at 3:00.

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

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Custodian. 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

REAL ESTATE

Property For Sale: Great farm, hunting, building site, 160 acres, 125 tillable, near Dawn, corner of LIV 443 & 426. Early settlers Phineas Young & Anson Call. $990,000. 702-9848414

PUBLISHER'S

NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make

TRUSTEE’S SALE

any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis."

SERVICES

H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.

*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.

WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It!

FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.

IN RE: Michele L. Pendleton and Corey K. Pendleton, Wife and Husband Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Michele L. Pendleton and Corey K. Pendleton, Wife and Husband dated September 22, 2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number: 202103768 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, October 16, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:50 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Plattsburg, County of Clinton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Clinton County, State of Missouri, to wit:

ALL OF LOT THIRTEEN (13) IN GREGORY 2ND ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005

(636) 537-0110

File No: 216237.101623.434158 FC

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

PUBLISH

Because The People Must Know

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00065

In the Estate of EILEEN JANE ASKREN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of EILEEN JANE ASKREN, Decedent:

On August 31, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Lloyd R, Askren was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Eileen Jane Askren, 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: 317 W Locust, Plattsburg, MO 64477

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Joseph A. Gagnon, 119 N. Main Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477 (816) 336-2260

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

Date of the decedent's death: October 5, 2022

Date of first publication: September 7, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

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

Case Number: 23CN-PR00064

In the Estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, Decedent:

On August 30, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, SARA G. PERREN was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ELVIN ELWOOD PERREN, 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: SARA G. PERREN, 7089 Kimberly Court, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Brock A. Patton, 114 Westwoods Dr, Liberty, MO 64068: (816) 792-2020

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: May 15, 2023

Date of first publication: September 7, 2023

/s/

Teresa

L. Bingham Judge

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

BUY - SELLTRADE -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

LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St.

Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday

9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. 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.

JAMESPORT

LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/ metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New

Hardware Department

• Gift Certificates and Delivery Available

• Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404

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

Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-

NO HUNTING DIRECTORY

All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner.

(Names added to this list for $25 per year. ADVANCE payment only.)

6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

Carquest Auto Parts

T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE HOLT COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:00 PM ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2024. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FIRE STATION LOCATED AT 260 N. 33 HWY, HOLT MO 64048 DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS (9/28/23)

TRUSTEE’S

– Under

terms of

Deed of Trust executed by Jason D White, an Unmarried Person dated 05/26/2017, and recorded on 05/31/2017 Document 201701509 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Clinton County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 09/29/2023 at 11:00 AM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St. Plattsburg MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit:

ALL OF LOT TWENTY (20) AND 20 FEET OFF THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT NINETEEN (19), IN BLOCK FORTY (40), IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF LATHROP, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI.

Eastplains Corporation

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE

Published in the Clinton County Leader File #: WHIJAAHF First publication date 09/07/2023 (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

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!

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

Need help with maintenance around your home? If so, call Tony at 816-9338680. No job too small. Located in Hamilton, will travel in surrounding area. 40 years of experience. Free estimates.

WANTED

Wanted: TWIN sized French Provential bed. Reasonable. 816-590-7964

RUMMAGE SALES

Living Estate Salefurniture, craft supplies, decor, lots of antique and vintage. Ethan Allen, Nell Hill's, Pottery Barn, and more! Sept 29th & 30th 9am-3pm. 9231 NW 316th Street, Gower.

Garage Sale - 724 N Hwy 65, Spickard, 7 miles north of Trenton. Friday Sept 29 and Saturday Sept 30 8am-? Lots of DVDs50 cents/VHS - 10 cents; diabetic cookbooks; recliner; lamps; artist' supplies including oil paints; photo frames; much more! Dykes

AGRICULTURE

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

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

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

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

FOR SALE

Water pumps, Delta faucets, plastic pipes & fittings, copper tubing. A complete line of plumbing supplies at Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-3593660.

Party Yorkies for sale. Males $500. Females $600. Call 816-574-2011 or 816-853-1294.

2000 Yamaha V Star

1100 Classic motorcycle. Low miles, newer tires, very good condition. $3,000.00. Galt. 515771-4020.

2007 Chevy Blazer. Arizona owned, no rust. 150,000 miles. In great shape, runs great. Need to sell. $5,000 OBO. Gilman City. 520-850-4448 or 520-465-1739

REAL ESTATE

Property For Sale: Great farm, hunting, building site, 160 acres, 125 tillable, near Dawn, corner of LIV 443 & 426. Early settlers Phineas Young & Anson Call. $990,000. 702-9848414

FOR RENT

For Rent: Mobile home in Jameson. 3 bedroom and 2 bath. Call for application. 660-334-1334

PLAZA APARTMENTS in TRENTON

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: 660-359-6666, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Take part in Plattsburg Fall Festival parade

PRESS RELEASE

The Fall Festival Parade is right around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a Plattsburg tradition. Build a float, decorate a golf cart or do something entirely original for this year’s Fall Festival parade Saturday, October 14.

The parade lines up in Perkins Park and judging starts at 10:15 a.m. Kickoff is exactly at 11 a.m., so don’t be late.

This year’s theme is “Fall in Love with Plattsburg.” It celebrates the community spirit and pride that makes Plattsburg an exceptional

2023 Lathrop Homecoming Candidates

place to call home. Think about the ‘Burg’s special places and its welcoming personality. Be creative!

Entry is free, and trophies are available in four categories: Business, Organization, Family/Personal and Golf Carts.

But you don’t have to fit into categories. You help start a new tradition. Maybe ride a bike. Maybe walk your pooch. Maybe push a baby stroller. Maybe even cruise in your classic car to earn some envy from your neighbors. For information, contact Don and Janette Lile via Facebook.

The 1958 Lathrop Mules Football Team

Clinton County is celebrating National 4-H week from October 1 to October 7 next week.

Clinton County 4-H is a fantastic organization that brings together youth, families, and caring adults to foster personal growth, community involvement, and lasting friendships. Each year, National 4-H Week is celebrated by millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. “I love 4-H” is this year’s theme and it celebrates 4-H as one family with many hearts and smiles.

St. Ann Restoration,

Continued from Page A1 comed back its parishioners to that amazing luster established decades ago.

The large crowds enjoyed the restoration of the sanctuary as they stared at the artwork that told the history of salvation. The description of artistic splendor was evident for all who passed through the doors into the sanctuary.

Pictured (front page) is Fr. Schneider as he reads a passage from the Bible in preparation of delivering the gospel message. The overflow crowd at the 10 a.m. mass was welcomed with music by the choir. Additional music enhancement will take place with the installation of an historic 1901 JG Pfeffer pipe organ scheduled for Oct 9.

A community open house will be held at the St. Ann Catholic Church, 700 West Maple St. in Platts-

burg on Sunday, October 29, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be tours and organ demonstrations as part of the open house. Fr. Schnieder will also provide a message with the history and meaning of what the restoration means to St.

Ann Catholic Church and the community of Plattsburg.

Information about St.

Ann Catholic Church can be found at their website, stannplattsburg.org, or by emailing stannplattsburg@ gmail.com.

4-H provides opportunities for youth to find their spark by providing educational opportunities, caring mentors, and service-learning opportunities. Youth choose their own path and are guided by volunteers with similar passions.

Clinton County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by highlighting some of the inspirational 4-H youth in our community who are working tirelessly to support each other and their communities.

We challenge each member and volunteer to show their 4-H spirit during National 4-H week and recruit at least one new member for their 4-H family. Missouri 4-H has a broad range of project top-

ics and delivery methods to ensure that there is an opportunity for all Missouri youth to participate in 4-H. Here are some things our 4-H youth are looking forward to this year!

Savannah U.: “I am excited to learn more through 4-H and I want to show animals.”

Murphy O.: “I like sportfishing with 4-H.”

Siobhan O.: “I am looking forward to competing in the state horse show with Cowboy.”

Kaydence B.: “ Going to the State Fair.”

Jackson C.: “For me, my favorite part of 4-H is being creative and holding activities.”

Siciley B.: “I like 4-H because it’s lots of fun. There is so much to do.”

Justin C.: “I like showing livestock.”

Caydin C.: “I like shooting sports best in 4-H.”

Katelyn P.: “What I am looking forward to is helping raise money for 4-H. Another thing I am looking forward to is making new friends.”

Grace G.: “What I like about 4-H is being able to make new friends.”

Jacob G.: “I like camp the best.” Rose R.: “I am looking forward to the activities and showing animals at places.”

Contact Tayler Shultz 816933-2138 or t.shultz@missouri.edu to get involved!

Congratulations to the 2023 Lathrop Homecoming royalty candidates. Front Row (left to right): Kaitlyn Morgan, Keylie Beane, Gabby Breuer, McKinlee Capp. Back Row: Kyle Morgan, Keaton Coots, Danny Adwell, Ryder Dalinghaus. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime of the Mules’ football game Friday night against Hamilton, which kicks off at 7 p.m. The parade downtown will be at 2 p.m. that afternoon. brett adkison | the leader

A special thank you to Becky Lytle for sharing this 65-year-old photo of the 1958 Lathrop High School football team ahead of Homecoming. Front Row: Manager Roger Pritchett, Delbert Wright, Eddie Pembleton, Roger Kratzer, Jim Hopkins, Richard Stuckey, Joe Jones, John Fry, Jerry Hopkins. Second Row: Bob Camden, David Stevens, Mike Harris, John Robt Gall, Loren Rex, Jim Stout, Gene Anstaett, Edmond Wayman, David Scrutchfield, L. McLaughlin, Jim Russell. Back Row: Coach Coy Brown, David Rupe, Kenny Huey, Ron Calloway, Harold Grayson, Gary Culver, Perry Wilson, Donnie Stuckey, Phillip Hanks, Coach Brad Linsey.

(Above) Fr. Eric Schnieder, parishioners and crew members of Chirpich Brother Construction lift a pew to the balcony at St. Ann Catholic Church.