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Major Projects Forward

The City of Plattsburg took big strides forward with three major projects on Monday evening.

The Plattsburg City Council approved contracts pertaining to the stormwater inflow and infiltration reduction plan, the TAP sidewalk and crosswalk project, and the pedestrian bridge over Horse Fork Creek during its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 12.

The first was an agreement with Lamp-Rynearson Engineering for the city’s inflow and infiltration reduction plan.

Andrew Conard, an engineer with LampRynearson, spoke to the council about the project. He said that the company has been working with the city over the last year to identify the problems in the sewer system that are allowing upwards of a million gallons of infiltrating ground water and storm runoff into the system. That water is then needlessly treated at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

Conard said that smoke testing and video data has revealed a number of structural defects in the sewer system, which is still composed of clay pipe in some areas. He said the goal is rehabilitate the defective lines, adding that technology has come a long way, as the work can be done with fewer open cuts into the system, itself.

Conard said that the total project is expected to cost approximately $6.3 million but the city will be eligible for $3.5 million in grant funding and $2.8

Freemans to sell Larry’s One and Two Stop

Plattsburg native Lowell Hartell to buy stations

PRESS RELEASE • October will bring a change of seasons and a change of ownership for Larry’s One and Two Stops in Plattsburg. Store owners Larry and Beverly Freeman will end their 45 years of convenience store service, passing owner-

ship to Lowell Hartell and his son Baron Hartell. The Hartells currently own and operate 13 Trex Mart convenience stores in Northwest Missouri and one in Elwood, Kansas. They also have two Country Cafe locations. Lowell Har-

tell was raised in Plattsburg.

He graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1967. Baron Hartell graduated from North Platte (Dearborn) in 2007. Larry Freeman began his business in 1960 with the purchase of the Two Stop lo-

tion at the intersection of I-35 and 116 Highway. It was there

Under cloudy skies on Monday, August 12, upwards of 30 Gower residents, leaders and more gathered along Railroad Street to help celebrate the newly-constructed handicap-accessible sidewalk downtown.

County Sheriff’s

During his remarks, Gower Mayor Kenny Pike outlined the hoops and hurdles the city and its officials had to navigate to obtain the federal funds along with grant funds from Senate Bill 40 to make this project financially feasible for the community. Pike thanked all those

Larry and Beverly Freeman

More details on Clinton County election numbers

More than 30 percent of voters in Clinton County turned out last Tuesday, August 6, to participate in the 2024 Primary Election.

A total of 4,229 ballots were cast in the election, which featured a pair of races for county office and several state-level races for party nomination. With 13,806 registered voters, the turnout rate last week was 30.63 percent.

The Republican Party garnered 3,403 ballots (80.47 percent) compared to just 793 ballots for the Democrats (18.75 percent). Only nine Libertarian ballots were pulled (0.21 percent), and 24 ballots were non-partisan.

In the primary elections in 2022, Clinton County saw 3,614 ballots cast for a turnout of 25.99 percent. Of those, 2,714 (or 75 percent) were Republican ballots.

Tuesday’s election turnout was more in line was the 2020 Primary Election (which was also a presidential year, though presidential nominees are decided well ahead of August). That year, 4,533 ballots were cast, but the county had more registered voters—14,879—for a turnout of 30.47 percent.

A pair of county offices were decided last week, as the Republican Party had two candidates vying for both Clinton County Sheriff and First District Commissioner (neither with opposi-

tion in December’s General Election).

Challenger Tyler Walock defeated incumbent First District Commissioner Jay Bettis, 1,030 to 867, while challenger A.J. Carrel defeated incumbent Sheriff Larry Fish 1,895 to 1,449.

Fellow Republican incumbents—Second District Commissioner Richard Riddell (1,026 votes), Assessor Cindy Carter (2,863 votes) and Coroner Lee Hanks (2,864 votes)—ran unopposed last Tuesday and won’t see competition on the ballot come November.

Political newcomer Deanna Utz earned 1,877 votes in her unopposed bid for the Republican nomination for public administrator and also

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million in low-interest loans through the State Revolving Fund.

The costs outlined in the agreement with LampRynearson include $280,000 for the basic services and $80,000 for the resident project representative.

The council also approved entering into an agreement with Snyder and Associates for the design and inspection on the Transportation Alternatives Program project. The agreement will cost the city $44,949 for the design services and $21,986 for inspection services.

Garrett noted that a detail will need to be changed to ensure that the crosswalk sign is both flashing and shows drivers their speed as they near the crosswalk.

The project is set to include new sidewalks and curb ramps along the north side of Clay Avenue from Oak Street to Third Street, along the south side of Clay Avenue from Oak Street

to Mulberry, and along the east side of Oak Street from Clay to Riley, as well as the enhanced crosswalk on clay Avenue at Oak Street.

The third project agreement on Monday was with Transystems for the design of the pedestrian bridge over Horse Fork Creek, which connects the north side of Perkins Park with the south side of Grafton Park. The cost outlined in the agreement is $42,137.

The pedestrian bridge project is expected to cost approximately $245,000 with the city projected to contribute $98,000 through city funds, donations and in-kind services. A total of $147,000 is being requested from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The council also approved a two-year agreement with Constellation New Energy for the city to purchase natural gas from the company through August 31, 2026.

Plattsburg City Admin-

istrator Steve Garrett gave a brief report to the council. He said that he and City Clerk Lisa Read met with a representative of the Missouri Securities Investment Program (MoSIP), which works with schools, cities and other government entities on investment opportunities. He suggested that the council’s finance committee listen to a presentation from MoSIP to consider the city’s options.

Garrett said that the water line project associated with the new water tower on the north side of town is being advertised and they could be deciding on a bid by the end of September. He added that the construction crew for the water tower, itself, would be arriving on August 24 and everyone can expect to see some work being done.

Garrett also said that the newly-initiated historical committee will be meeting on August 22 at 7 p.m. to organize and begin their duties.

won’t have competition on the ballot this fall.

Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe earned the state’s Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday but only received a small boost in Clinton County, where he outpaced Bill Eigel, 1,1141,108. The only other viable contender was Jay Ashcroft, who was a distant third here with 901 votes.

For the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor, Lincoln Hough narrowly won Clinton County, 889822, over Dave Wasinger, but it was Wasinger who won the nod state-wide, edging past Hough by fewer than 7,500 votes (despite Missourians casting more than 400,000 ballots in the race).

Clinton County Republicans also favored Denny Hoskins for Secretary of State, Vivek Malek for State Treasurer and Andrew Bailey for Attorney General (the latter winning 1,966 to 1,118 over Will Scharf).

Republican US Senator Josh Hawley earned 2,777 local votes without opposition and Congressman Sam Graves cruised to 2,425 votes in Clinton County, more than 2,000 votes more than any other Republican candidate in the race.

Republican Eighth District State Representative Josh Hurlbert received 1,933 votes in his unopposed bid for the nomination, while Republican Ninth District State Representative Dean

who helped with this process along the way, from applying for and obtaining the necessary funding, to the engineering and construction of the project.

Pike said that, except for the handrails, all the construction and materials utilized in the project were provided by local or area contractors.

Once the ribbon cutting ceremony was completed, the council met at Gower City Hall to hold its August monthly meeting. It was a relatively short agenda, with the council approving a contract with the East Buchanan School District allowing the district to use the old T-ball field at Heritage Park as a practice football field. The old practice field across the street is no longer in use, as it’s part of the construction for the new East Buchanan Middle School.

The council also

passed a conflict of interest ordinance, which is required for all elected officials every two years.

In setting the tax levy hearing, there were some questions about the amount of time and the process for notification for the hearing. City Attorney Joe Gagnon did some quick research and told the council that this required a seven-day notification and could be done by posting it in two publications or posting it in three local public places. The council set the tax levy hearing date for Monday, August 26, at 7 p.m. at Gower City Hall.

Department reports were provided by City Administrator Carroll Fisher and Police Chief Adam Hill.

At the beginning of the council meeting, Mr. Ryan O’Donnell asked to address the council. He said he lives on Kennedy

VanSchoiack earned 818 votes here.

Clinton County Democrats went out of step with the rest of the state in the Governor nomination race, as Mike Hamra outpaced Crystal Quade 358-301. Quade went on to win the state-wide race by a sizable margin. Local Democrat voters favored Richard Brown for Lt. Governor, Barbara Phifer for Secretary of State, Mark Osmack for State Treasurer and Elad Jonathan Gross for Attorney General. They also liked Pam May for their candidate in the Sixth District US Representative race and Sandy Van Wagner in the race for Eighth District State Representative.

Avenue and they have a terrible mosquito problem in that area. He said there is a constant pool of water that never dries up and his children can’t go outside to play without being swarmed by mosquitoes. Fisher stated that this is a result of the old railroad line, which was abandoned years ago and the right of way reverted to the adjourning property owners. None of the property owners want to file a nuisance complaint against any of their neighbors and the cost to correct the drainage issue is extremely large. Alderman Paul Pottier stated that he would contact the Clinton County Health Department to see if they would be able to help mitigate the issue. With no additional business before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Remembering the late US Representative Jerry Litton

One sunny Midwestern summer day, I drove to Plattsburg to run errands. My daughter was only five months old. With the windows rolled down, she giggled as the breeze brushed her face.

I turned north on Main at the flashing light, and while driving past the courthouse, I noticed a crowd had gathered. It appeared a young man was enthusiastically speaking on the court-

house steps! So, curiously, I pulled over and listened. He said he knew the plight of the family farmers in Northwest Missouri, and if elected as U.S. Representative, he was going to put agriculture front and center.

I asked someone standing nearby who he was.

“That’s Jerry Litton, he’s a cattle rancher from Chillicothe... He’s one of us!” Litton’s words moved me, and I drove home all in a buzz. My husband, Bob Grier, knew of him because

of his affiliation in the FFA (Future Farmers of America). Litton was also a 1961 graduate of the University of Missouri. That was my husband’s family college of choice, and since he was raised Catholic, I was always surrounded by MU grads and fans.

I also learned Litton was the president of the University of Missouri Young Democrats.

What was most impressive was that in 1960, he was chair of the National Youth

for Stewart Symington during Symington’s bid for the U.S. Presidency. Even though Symington lost, Jerry was catapulted, fast and furious, right into the limelight of Missouri politics.

So, in the fall of 1972, it was no surprise when our loyalty was rewarded when Jerry won the election for our U.S. Representative.

I know what swayed the vote! In our entire household—which included three cats, two dogs, a pet lamb, a bullfrog and a persnick-

ety crawdad--Jerry could not lose!

Then, not long after the election, Litton hosted a TV program called “Dialog with Litton.” It was broadcast from Kansas City and had statewide coverage. I attentively listened to it every week!

One guest was U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, who coined the phrase, “All Politics is Local!”

Locally, the Tinnen family of Plattsburg (then-

owners of the Plattsburg Leader), took active part in Litton’s campaign and activities. Dave Tinnen, eldest son of the Tinnen family, was Litton’s legislative aid in Washington, D.C. Tinnen Patriarch, Jerald Winston “Skip” Tinnen was chairman of Clinton County’s Litton Campaign and co-chair of the Sixth District Campaign. After serving only one term, Litton announced he was going to run for the U.S. Senate. Stewart Symington

Plattsburg

Work on Northland Drive

Work continues to drag on along Cameron’s Northland Drive. The curb and gutter and resurface project was supposed to be finished July 10, but it’s still unfinished as of August 13. According to Cameron City Manager Steve Rasmussen, the company completing the work is incurring $1,000 in penalties for each day the work is not complete. jamey honeycutt| the leader

that Larry and Lowell first met and their joint business ventures began.

At that time, Lowell was in the very early stages of his life of entrepreneurship. He and Larry partnered to own and operate multiple convenience stores in the area. When Larry later decided to downsize his involvement, he sold his share of the business partnership back to Lowell. From there, Lowell, and now his son Baron, have continued to expand their chain of Trex Mart stores.

The store was operated by Joanne Jackson before Larry began operating the business himself in 1979. Over the years, the east side of the building has been a car wash bay, a Hot Stuff Pizza franchise and Bill’s Quality Meats, operated by Bill Jones.

Lathrop Chiropractic Center Donates School Supplies

The Freemans are excited for the new opportunities the Hartells will bring to their customers, employees and community. As the course of two visionary business leaders comes full circle, the Freeman family hopes everyone will join them in welcoming Lowell Hartell back to his hometown. Freemans, Continued from Page A1

The Larry’s One Stop location was purchased by Larry Freeman in 1972 from Clifford McFadden.

Beverly’s son, David, for 44 years. Their daughterin-law, Carol, has been a bookkeeper and assistant manager for 31 years. They have plans to retire. Over the years, several other family members have worked for the business as well.

The Two Stop location was operated by Floyd McLerran as a gas and service station until his passing in 1985. Larry then converted the building into his second convenience store, Larry’s Two Stop, fondly referred to by many customers as “Little Larry’s.”

The stores have been managed by Larry and

Dr. Kyle Beane and the fine folks at Lathrop Chiropractic Center once again helped ensure students in the Lathrop R-II School District will have the materials they need when they return to session this month. The center, with the help of their existing and new patients, collected more than 300 supply items and over $200 in their school supply donation drive. (Left to Right) Jennifer Bucy, Shelby Chambers (with Addison), and Dr. Kyle Beane, all with Lathrop

Remembering Litton,

was retiring. Fast forward to August 3, 1976, when Litton won the Senate primary. Jerry Litton was gathered with family and friends at his home in Chillicothe when he got the final tally! It was decided that the entire family would fly to Kansas City for a big celebration.

Catastrophically, his twin engine plane crashed in a pasture shortly after takeoff. All on board perished; Jerry, his wife, Linda, and their two small children, along with the pi-

lot and his teen son.

Words cannot describe the mourning throughout our area. It just wasn’t fair.

Litton’s legacy was only in the beginning stages of creation. Nonetheless, it was speculated that if he had survived, he would have been Bill Clinton’s adversary in the race for United States President.

Litton was not only a born leader, but he really was one of us! His short legacy of truth and commitment to public service was powerful, and one that all young politicians should aspire to achieve. But here in lies a lingering question: Would he have won over Bill Clinton in the Democratic Primary of 1991? Would he have defeated George H. Bush in the General Election the following November? Some speculate in the negative, but I attest in the affirmative that the young U.S. Representative from Chillicothe, Missouri, Jerry Lon Litton was indeed “White House Bound!”

Chiropractic Center; LeAnna Wilcox and Robbi Bishop with the Lathrop R-II School District.

The 1979 article announcing the opening of Larry’s One Stop in Plattsburg.

OPINIONS

Breaking down a close race for First District Commish.

You know you’re growin’ older when... You get excited just to go home! (Stan Dedman).

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To enshrine political science as a true science is really taking a leap of faith. Political campaigns have a life of their own where many different factors are at play. There is no true formula like e=mc2 that will provide you with the correct outcome.

However, given that conclusion, let’s look at the recent Clinton County election for First District Commissioner. Before the role reversal, when Democrats held the Clinton County offices for literally decades, the late Jim Crenshaw, a Democrat, represented the district. Since the change of political dominance now resides with the Republicans, the race for

winning the county offices happens in the August Primaries.

That’s where the real rubber meets to road in gaining the seat at the table in Clinton County government.

Jay Bettis, a well-respected Cowboy Church minister and former public works director for Kearney, was seeking re-election as First District Commissioner.

Early on, before the opening of the filing period, Tyler Walock, a relative unknown from Trimble, showed up to announce his intensions at a Republican Party meeting in August of 2023. During his presentation, current Clinton County Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark stood up and interrupted his presentation. Walock’s presentation covered some auditing expertise he rightfully owns, and it didn’t sit well with Commissioner Clark.

From that point forward, Tyer Walock has run a successful campaign that would ultimately unseat the incumbent, who was well connected to the hierarchy of Republicans in charge of Clinton County’s government. And Walock’s victory was just the beginning of a different mindset he’ll bring to the courthouse.

So, who is this guy who used good old-fashioned politics of door knocking and hard work to earn the commissioner’s seat?

Tyler was born in Seattle, Washington. His dad was an engineer for Boeing. His mom would later become a nurse. As a youngster, his dad took a job for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas. He would earn an accounting degree from Kansas University and later an MBA in administration. He currently is employed as an accountant for a

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Keeping Us Distracted

I’m telling you, we’re in trouble as a country, folks. Start paying attention, but not to the main headlines–those are a smokescreen. The mainstream and social media have perfected a level of sleight of hand once only reserved for New York City pickpockets and street hustlers. When they are shouting, “Trump Lies! LGBTQ, abortion, election interference and racism!” you need to start looking at the economy, the war on cash, the electric grid and freedom.

All are in grave danger.

Forget about all the “hot topics” that make everyone’s blood boil; that is just to “shake the ants” as my wife says, referring to a study that showed red and black ants coexist peacefully, but if you shake the jar they fight to the death

When legislation wasn’t all politics, just doing what’s right

FDR- 1932-1945, “NEW DEAL,”

Social Security passed by congress (Senate 77-6, House 372-33) in 1935.

Note: Nearly three-quarters of both the Senate and House were Democrats. This supermajority is the result of the 1932 election of FDR and the groundswell of demands for change from Hoover’s Republican policies. Nevertheless, I think the Social Security Act was done for the right reason. This legislation only received about half of the Republicans in congress voting for the measure. Also, this act benefitted every American of retirement age, not just the poor or not just the extremely rich. For decades, Social Security was fully vetted and ran a surplus. Only in somewhat recent history have we decided to not 100-percent fund Social Security. Social Security, in its early years,

really was a stop gap that kept many Americans from the threat of starvation. Farm eggs were selling for seven cents a crate. A crate was 30 eggs. A gallon of gas was 19¢. FDR won in 1932 in a landslide. Electoral College vote: 472 FDR, 69 Hoover.

I point this out because FDR pushed this New Deal bill because of his compassion, and also because of necessity. He wasn’t looking for votes! It had little to do with race, gender, sex, political affiliation, ethnicity, or any of the labels that are today pasted on every bill before congress.

This bill was passed because it was the right thing to do.

This action and others, either brought by congress or by executive decision, angered the Republicans so much that the seed of converting the

US to a one-party system was planted and, in the many decades following, including through this decade, display the results of this movement. Was (is) Social Security perfect? Has there been or will there be fraud perpetrated on the system? Has Social Security been abused? I shout “yes” to all, but we don’t need to totally abandon it because a minority of the population puts greed and fraud above truth. This is a time and place for all Americans to collectively work to ensure benefits to those who justifiably need them and pull or adjust benefits to those who are abusing the system. This is a time for us, like our Founders in 1787, to ask for guidance from our Supreme Maker.

Richard Canaday Lathrop, Mo.

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thinking the other is attacking.

We are the ants and those in “charge” are shaking our jar everyday. Shaking us with headlines that make us seem farther apart as a society than ever before. I’m not so sure we are; again, another smokescreen.

Yes, the internet can be a cesspool, as Rush used to say, but it has also allowed us to exchange ideas, do our own research and see for ourselves more than ever before. When you start to

push back on what you are being fed by “the media,” Google and Facebook algorithms, America is a much different looking place. It is far less “Left vs. Right” and more “Us vs. Them.”

Better yet, let me explain it like this:

There is a big, exclusive club where life is really, really good and the rules don’t apply to those in the club. Spoiler Alert: None of us are in that club. Regardless of your color, religion or bank account, none of us will ever be in that club. We are the 99 percent and all we have is the numbers advantage. But will we use it? Probably not, because we are too busy fighting one another, but I see signs that many are coming around to the fact that we are all being manipulated.

So what do we do?

Be aware and be prepared.

First, watch for some

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Walking for a Worthy Cause

As part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walks, I will be walking on September 7 at 11 a.m. at Dave Goodwin Memorial Field in Cameron to promote the importance of suicide prevention. I won’t be walking alone. I will be joined by many who share my dedication. In 2023, nearly 580 Out of the Darkness Walks took place in communities and on campuses across the United States, attended by over 200,000 dedicated people who share my passion. Our movement is growing.

Like many, I walk because suicide has affected

me personally. My husband tragically died by suicide in 2016. Since then, I have dedicated my time to educating others about suicide prevention and mental health. Our goal is to spread awareness of what is currently a leading cause of death in the U.S., and let others know they are not alone. Please help us ensure that mental health is looked upon with equal importance to physical health and continue to bring hope to those affected by suicide. Join me in this walk. We need you—together we can stop suicide.

Krystal Youngs Cameron, Mo.

Dictatorships, Donald Trump and Project 2025 - Part II

Recent SCOTUS rulings gave immunity for “official acts” (ordering Seal Team Six to kill anyone) and eliminated the “interpretation” of regulations created by professionals/doctorate/ scientists, instead leaving interpretation to neo-monarchial judges. A win for Corporations, Billionaires and conmen. Project 2025? Read the 900-plus pages (fat chance) and think. It’s the Dictator’s Playbook, authored by 31 Trump

appointees. Containing zerotolerance for abortion, it garners support from Christian nationalists to help win their vote and enable their goals of anti-democracy criminal aspirations to pillage the people’s government, freedoms and the US Treasury. Project 2025 dismantles, eliminates and appoints loyalists to all positions of the US Government, privatizing all government functions. Say “hello” to middlemen/ conmen/friends/family of Dear Leader!

Think further. Who will bear the the tax burden after it’s been robbed, paying mark-ups in prices government (we) must pay the grifters? Kind of like Big Pharma charging a fortune for insulin. Go to Leavenworth

National Cemetery and pray that God protects Democracy at a relative’s gravesite, or Herb Miller’s gravesite (my Dad) who fought in WWII. Herb is one of 41 million Americans that served in our military to protect Democracy—men and women Trump

called “suckers and losers.”

Over 1,304,707 Soldiers were killed protecting Democracy, about the same amount of US Citizens that died from Trump’s mishandling of the pandemic. I’m glad I didn’t listen to Trump saying it was no big deal and that it would “disappear” while he acknowledged privately it had the potential to be catastrophic. Then maybe “inject bleach” to kill the virus?

Trump says, “The press is the enemy of the people,”

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but only people that commit crimes and have something to hide say that phrase.

Founding Fathers enshrined the Constitution with the free press, ensuring ‘light’ shines in ‘dark places’, i.e., exposing criminals violating laws and regulations. Jim Jones told his followers to drink Kool-aid. How did that all turn out?

Add a little sugar and it’s all good? I ask you to pray to God to tell you who to vote for this November 5, a dicta-

tor on day one who admires Fascist criminals conspiring to do away with Democracy, eliminating Social Security, Medicare, lowered prescription costs, minimum wage, and all the protections that have taken decades to implement?

Or the party that wishes to protect democracy and the common people, not billionaires. Let me know how it turns out for democracy, if you can keep it..

Marc Miller Plattsburg, Mo.

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Remember the Giver, the Gift, the Goal, the Guarantee

By Terry Beasley Lead Pastor, FBC Cameron

One of my favorite parables is the story of the talents as recorded in Matthew 25:14-30. In this parable, we can see four truths.

First, the “giver.” Verse 14 makes it clear that the man (the master) entrusted his possessions to his slaves. All the servants had was given to them by their master. James 1:17 – “Every good thing bestowed, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights...” We have nothing of our own making or worth. Our health, possessions, positions, passions, and abilities have been entrusted to us, loaned to us by our Creator and Master.

Second, the “gift.” In the parable, that which was given to the slaves was a number of “talents,” most likely an amount of silver. A talent was a measure of weight varying in size from 58 to 80 pounds. A talent was used to weigh precious metals. The servants were not given the same talent (to share) nor were they given the same amount of silver. We can all testify of the spe-

cific gifts with which God has blessed us. We often do not fully understand why God gifted us the way that He did, but we must see that it has far more to do with Him than it does with us.

Third, the “goal.” It appears in the parable that the purpose of giving talents was that the servants would be faithful with that which they had been given so that the master could entrust them with more. No specific directive was given in the text. It was understood that the servant would use the talents of silver to earn more

and to increase the master’s estate. Our goal must be the same. “Lord, help us to see that in Your benevolent gifting of Your servants, Your desire is that Your Kingdom would be expanded through our faithful service.”

Fourth, the “guarantee.”

In the case of the servants with five talents and two talents, they had proven themselves to be faithful with a few things and the master promised to put them in charge of many things. It appears that God often works this way today. The person who has utilized their God-

Upcoming Events in Clinton County

• Residents in Cameron can learn about one of the town’s longest standing business pillars later this month.

The presentation The Leibrandt Family: 159 Years and Counting, will be Wednesday, August 28, at the library (312 N. Chestnut Street). Social time will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the presentation will take place at 5 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cameron Public Library as part of the History of Cameron series. Howard Hackett, a historical researcher and Cameron Historical

Society member, will make the presentation. The program is for all ages and will also stream live on Facebook (Friends of the Cameron Library).

• There is a free Dinner on Broadway in Plattsburg every fourth Monday of the month. Residents are welcome to join on Monday, August 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen at the Broadway United Methodist Church (301 W. Broadway, Plattsburg). All are welcome!

• Looking to get the car out of garage one more time before putting it up for the winter? A show next month in Gower is your best bet!

The Gower Convalescent Center will be hosting its inaugural car show on Wednesday, September 18, at 2 p.m. The center is hoping to get at least 10 cars to the convalescent center (323 US 169 Highway, Gower) for the delight of their residents. The staff will also dress up that day in their best outfits from the 50s to take photos with the cars.

given abilities has more opportunities to expand both their efforts and their Master’s estate. However, the one who opted to bury their talent and return it to their Master unused and undeveloped is sentenced to an unfortunate end. That slave will be cast into the outer darkness, into the place of weeping and gnashing of teeth.

This parable is part of Jesus’ “Olivet Discourse,” which is His primary teaching on the end-times. The story speaks to much more than simply being faithful to

utilize the gifts with which God has blessed us. This parable speaks of the urgency of the times in which we live. The Master is coming back! The Master has given us (His children) gifts to use for the work of His Kingdom. The Master’s desire is that none would perish in the outer darkness. The Master promises to judge all mankind, to reward the faithful servant and to condemn the wicked, lazy slave. As you finish reading this article, consider this question: “What kind of servant am I?”

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, August 15

Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, cheese and egg, tomato salad, apricots, crackers.

Friday, August 16

Goulash, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, wheat bread.

Monday, August 19

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

Tuesday, August 20

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

Wednesday, August 21

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

Thursday, August 22

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, corn, gelatin with pears, wheat bread.

Friday, August 23

Spaghetti with meat sauce,

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carrots, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges, garlic bread.

Monday, August 26

Shepard’s pie with vegetables in the pie, corn, spinach, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Tuesday, August 27

Baked chicken and rice, creamed peas, broccoli, peaches, wheat bread.

Wednesday, August 28

Swiss steak, cauliflower, green beans, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Thursday, August 29

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

Friday, August 30

Hamburger on bun, potato wedges, baked beans, applesauce, relishes.

We would like to thank those individuals who stopped by the Ronald Adam house as an older vehicle caught fire. These individuals assisted in moving the vehicle away from the house and finding a water source to extinguish some burning brush. The Lathrop Fire Department, Clinton County EMT's and the Sheriff's Department made quick work of extinguishing the fire and making sure everyone was alright.

Local Western Heritage Shooters Compete at Nationals

recently.

The kids are coached by Chad and Jennifer Howerton, and assistant coaches Sara Giarratana and Trevor Angle.

4-H Western Heritage is a three-part contest focused on the time period between 1860-1900 in the United States. Youth are scored on their shooting speed and accuracy, knowledge of the time period, and their presentation of a historicallyaccurate character they develop for themselves. All participants wear historically-accurate clothing throughout the competition.

Junior Youth shoot two lever-action .22 rifles. Intermediate and Senior Youth shoot one lever-action rifle, two single-action pistols and a shotgun. All youth take a written test which includes history, shooting safety knowledge, and identifying historical firearms. Each youth develops a persona, a historically-accurate character, and presents to a panel of judges. They must tell the story of their character and include accurate information about their clothing and accessories.

Junior Division Charlee Angle: Third Place, Women’s Interview.

Owen Frazier: Second Place, Top Hand (overall); Second Place, Shooting; Fifth Place, Men’s Interview; Third Place, Written Exam; Code of the West Sportsmanship Award.

Intermediate Colby Angle: Fourth Place, Men’s Interview.

Guido Giarratana: Fourth Place, Top Hand (overall); Fifth Place, Written Exam; Third Place, Shooting. Lucy Howerton: First Place, Written Exam; Second Place, Women’s Interview. Sarah Howerton: Third Place, Women’s Interview.

Congratulations to the Clinton County youngsters (right) who not only competed at the 4-H Western Heritage Shooting Nationals in Utah, but brought home numerous top-five finishes from the event.

UPCOMING SALE DATES

Regional Roadwork Delayed

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A proj-

ect to resurface low volume rural routes in Caldwell, Carroll and Clinton counties that was scheduled to begin Monday, August 19, has been postponed until Monday, August 26, due to material availability. Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plans to begin the project on Route KK in Caldwell/Carroll County.

During construction, traffic will be directed through a one-lane closure by a pilot car. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place.

Below are the other routes that will be resurfaced with this project: Caldwell County Route E Caldwell County Route N Caldwell County Route A

Caldwell/Clinton County Route BB Caldwell County Route W Caldwell County Route D Caldwell County Route HH

Edge rock and striping will take place following the completion of paving. All work is expected to be complete by early October. All work is weatherpermitting, and schedules are subject to change. Keep up to date with project progress and traffic impacts by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map or by reading the Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, published each Friday. This weekly roadwork press release can be viewed on the MoDOT website or by signing up for email updates at MoDOT E-Updates.

These resurfacing projects are included as part of Gov. Parson’s Rural Road program. With the Governor’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, an additional $100 million in General Revenue is available for Missouri’s low volume rural roads. Using asset management data, the Missouri Department of Transportation has identified 1,567 lane miles of low volume roads ranked in Poor Condition. These locations will receive resurfacing treatments of hot mix asphalt to improve the road conditions. The roads are being bundled into several large contracts across the state. For more information on the Governor’s Rural Roads Program, visit Governor’s Rural Roads Program.

Jamey Honeycutt,

large-scale, unexpected crisis to crop up between now and the election. Recently we saw the airlines crippled by software issues, Trump’s campaign was hacked, a foreign government tried to assassinate Trump (Iran), and some kid from Pennsylvania actually fired shots that almost murdered a former president and our presumptive next president.

Can you imagine the shockwaves that would have set off?

What if the “big one” that we have been taught to fear isn’t an earthquake.

What if the power grid went down, like, for a large section of the country? We know how hot it can be in late summer and early fall. That could be cataclysmic if it was a sustained outage. Whistleblowers have been signaling that our grid is incredibly vulnerable to hack or electromagnetic pulse (from the sun, satellite or terrorist) for years.

First, people are not prepared to care for themselves if there is no power for days, let alone weeks, or longer. Just ask those in Texas who are just now getting their power back on after Hurricane Beryl hit on July 8.

When the grid is damaged, large transformers have to be replaced, but there are simply not that many in our supply chain, and if many were damaged

we could be out of luck. They simply don’t exist.

According to the consulting firm of Wood Mackenzie in a report, “Transformer lead times have been increasing for the last two years, from around 50 weeks in 2021 to 120 weeks on average in 2024.”

Remember all those jobs we shipped overseas during the Clinton and Obama years? They singlehandedly put large swaths of the supply chain in the hands of countries who hate us.

Looks like keeping America first would have saved us a lot of pain and suffering, huh?

We just don’t have the parts waiting on the shelves if there was a massive “interruption” in power and in our lives.

How many of you have enough food on hand for two weeks? Or longer?

How many of you could keep that food fresh or cook it with no power from the grid? What about money? ATM’s won’t work and banks will close without power.

Debit cards will be useless. But no one carries cash anymore–it is almost discouraged. Cash would be perfect in these situations but we have been conditioned to not use cash. That war has been raging for decades. Big business

and the government have been trying to eliminate the one thing that could help make a power outage more navigable.

“They” have been trying to eliminate money so “they” can better track our spending habits and make sure we are paying….wait for it…taxes!

All of this, a major disruption, terrorist plot, threat of biological attack, could lead to chaos, and according to the old adage, “Never let a good crisis go to waste!”

Like we saw after 9/11 with the “Patriot” Act and with COVID-19, whenever there is fear and panic, historically reasonable people quickly exchange their Constitutional rights and freedoms for the illusion of safety and security.

Please see through the smoke. When it begins to go down, they won’t ask you if you are a Republican or a Democrat; we will all simply be “us” and they will be “them” and the rules don’t apply to them.

Some say it has already happened, and that we are already hopelessly conditioned and controlled, but I am still hopeful we can stem the tide.

Don’t be sheep, my friends. Resist what is being fed to you. You are right to feel uneasy and angry but that anger might just be focussed in the wrong direction.

Why vote Democrat? The Jewish debate

“Velt, Yene Velt, und Roosevelt.”

Before World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution, the Czars government would periodically encourage a pogrom. The pogrom would be a systematic attack on the Jews living in the Pale, an area made available to Jewish settlement, mostly in Ukraine. While much property was destroyed, as many as 150,000 Jews were killed in these brutal attacks.

As the opposition to the Russian Empire evolved, the oppressed Jews easily made the choice to support the revolutionaries. Many famous leaders of the Bolsheviks were Jews and would unwittingly become victims of Stalin.

Commissar; Lev Kamenev and Moisei Uritsky.

Jews began to recognize the difference between patriotism, which tended to lean toward the right and antisemitism and the more leftleaning socialists willing to accept Jews, at least initially.

Antisemitic thought in America would be almost exclusively the property of the Democrat party and the Ku Klux Klan, and Jews were a close second to Blacks in the notorious Jim Crow Laws. The latter were also the sole creation of the Democrat Party.

firm that works in school-related business. His Catholic faith brought him to Plattsburg, where he often serves as a lector at St. Ann.

He said he felt a need to do something to change what he saw in the local news that was dominated by complaints about dumpsters when people were struggling to pay their bills.

“People complaining a lot and that erodes public trust,” Walock said in a recent interview. “Local government should not be where you walk into the courthouse in an angry setting. We need to build the positive, not tear things down.”

And so, he rolled up his sleeves, put on his walking shoes, and started door knocking in Gower, Stewartsville, Turney, Trimble, Holt and Lathrop.

He found that people often told him, “I don’t know you or (haven’t) heard of you before. But it’s the first time I’ve had a politician knock on my door asking for my vote.”

It truly made a difference in this close election where he edged out Bettis (unofficially) 1028 – 865, a margin of 163 votes.

So, how did Tyler pull off the upset? Well, here’s where the political science minutia raises its head.

Walock won because of the “perfect storm” that rose up due to the sheriff’s race between incumbent Larry Fish and challenger A. J. Carrel, and the undervote that was prevalent in the precinct returns. Walock also benefitted from a largerthan-normal primary turnout that showed 30.6 percent, some of which also was driven by the contested governor’s race that was thank-

fully won by Mike Kehoe. Eigel and Ashcroft would have been a disaster for Missouri.

Why, you ask, did the sheriff’s race benefit Tyler Walock? Because many Democrats picked up Republican ballots so they could vote on the Sheriff’s race. I know it for a fact. “What is the ballot I need to vote for the sheriff’s race?” I heard more than once at the polling place.

For sure, Walock’s hard work, mailed advertising and signs earned him name recognition when Democrats picked up their ballots. Yes, the ghost of Lathrop’s Jim Crenshaw showed up in Lathrop. Walock won Lathrop 256 – 243, with an undervote of 46, which should have been a big margin for Bettis. What one can glean from this result is that Democrats picked up Republican ballots to pick the sheriff and maybe they chose Walock, as well?

Walock’s door knocking message was, “I wanted them to get out there and vote. I’m a bean counter who gets things done.”

As the race heated up, things got dicey, but he prayed to God about the purpose for what he was doing, and to be satisfied with what happens.

Tyler Walock is now the new First District Commissioner of Clinton County. Prayers answered!

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Trivia question: Which country has hosted the Summer Olympic Games the most? A. France; B. Greece; C. Germany; D. United States (find answer close by).

* * * * Some political grins...

A woman in a hot-air balloon is lost, so she shouts to a man below, “Excuse me, I promised a friend I would meet him, but I don’t know where I am.”

“You’re at 31 degrees, 14.57 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude,” he replies.

“You must be a Democrat,” she shouted.

“I am. How did you know?”

“Because everything you told me is technically correct, but the information is useless, and I’m still lost. Frankly, you’ve been no help.”

“You must be a Republican,” he responded.

“Yes. How did you know?”

“You’ve risen to where you are because of a lot of hot air, you made a promise you couldn’t keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You’re in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but somehow, now it’s my fault.”

(Trivia Answer: The United States (St. Louis 1904, Los Angeles 1932 and 1984, and Atlanta 1996, Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer games).

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Food for thought: Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, said, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” He also proposed the original Olympic motto, Citius, Altius, Fortius, which is Latin for “Faster, Higher, Stronger.

Leon Trotsky, founder of the Red Army; Yakov Sverdlov- Executive Secretary of the Communist Party and Killer of the Czar and his entire family; Grigori Zinoviev- Communist International Chief; Karl RadekPress Commissar; Maxim Litvinov-Foreign Affairs

So why did the Jewish voter become the slave to the party so devoted to denigrating them? Jewish support for the socialist tendencies of the New Deal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt were a natural homecoming away from the fascists of the world and the conservative nature of Republican thought.

Harry Truman was the first to recognize the new country of Israel, which was at odds with FDR.

On October 7, 2023, terror troops of the Hamas party of Gaza snuck across

the Israeli border and raped, murdered, and brutalized thousands of Israeli citizens, many of them in their sleep. Twelve Hundred were murdered and 251 were abducted and taken back into Gaza.

The Israeli Defense Force entered Gaza and began the arduous task of destroying Hamas. True to form, the Hamas fighters have used women and children as shields to raise the death count and turn world opinion against Israel.

With their ranks swollen by Democrat socialists, faculty and government officials, these demonstrators are besmirching any thing Israeli or Jewish. They have created a movement that is negatively influencing the Biden-Harris administration.

American Jews are finally beginning to see the light and considering casting their votes in another way. Only the election will tell whether they will choose the man brave enough to move the American Embassy to Jerusalem or an avowed Marxist woman who has already cast her vote for the terrorists. by bill arthur contributing

Stockpiling Tall Fescue

MONTGOMERY CITY,

Mo. – Start stockpiling tall fescue in mid-August for healthier, more profitable cattle, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Rusty Lee. Stockpiling fescue extends the grazing season and reduces the need to feed hay. “Winter feed costs are the cattle producer’s biggest single expense,” says Lee. The best way to reduce that expense is to let cattle graze longer and feed hay for a

shorter time.

Fescue is Missouri’s No. 1 forage. Producers favor it because of its persistence, resistance to insects and disease, and long growing season. Once growth slows in mid-October, feed value is maintained due to its waxy cuticles, which protect the leaves from weathering.

Stockpiling focuses on managing new growth of fescue plants, Lee says. Its benefits include reduced labor, lower costs and less

time. Compared to other stockpiled forages, tall fescue maintains more high crude protein and energy. Regrowth also is high in carbohydrates and least toxic in late winter.

Lee’s recipe for successful stockpiling includes starting with 3-6 inches of leaf in pastures in August. Producers should remove cattle from pastures in midAugust and then topdress 40-60 pounds of nitrogen per acre.

Roadwork in Northwest Missouri this week

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Aug. 12-18.

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.

Andrew County

U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project on portions of north and southbound lanes from Route V south of Maryville to U.S. Route 59 north of Savannah, through September 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Route W – Pothole patching from Route 6 in Buchanan County to Route O, Aug. 12-13.

Atchison County

Route 111 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Pike Creek Drainage Ditch north of Corning, through August 2024. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC) www.modot.org/missouriroute-111-missouri-route-46-androute-yy-bridge-replacementatchison-and-gentry.

Route C – Shoulder work from Route M to Route O in Westboro,

Aug. 13-15.

Buchanan County

*Public Hearing* I-229

Double Decker Bridge – a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Remington Nature Center. https://www.modot.org/stjoe229

Cook Road Bridge – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over I-29 in St. Joseph through October 2024. (Contractor: Clarkson Construction Company) https://www. modot.org/interstate-29-bridgerehabilitation-buchanan.

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Route W – Pothole patching from Route 6 to Route O in Andrew County, Aug. 12-13.

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.

Route 13 – CLOSED from Route P to Far West Drive for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through mid-September 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). https://www. modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess.

Route J – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from JC Penny Drive to Sigman Drive, Aug. 12, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carroll County

Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through Oct. 1, 2024.

(Contractor: Hardy Construction, LLC) Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).

Route CC – CLOSED beginning at the Little Wakenda Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

U.S. Route 65 – Milling project from Route CC to the town of Waverly, Aug. 12-16.

Chariton County

Route F – CLOSED at the Palmer Creek Bridge west of Keytesville for a bridge rehabilitation project through September. (CapitalHorner & Shifrin). *1

Route JJ – CLOSED at the Slater Branch Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

Route D – CLOSED at the West Fork of Bee Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project, through October. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River bridge for a bridge rehabilitation through October. (Contractor: Hardy Construction, LLC)

Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).

Route 5 – Guardrail improvements under the Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge west of Salisbury through September (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).

Route Z – Pavement repairs from Route M to the end of state maintenance, Aug. 12.

Route M – Pavement repairs from Porche Prairie Avenue to Kiawa Avenue, Aug. 12.

Route 11 – Pavement repairs from Route M to Route C, Aug. 13.

Route F – Pavement repairs from

U.S. Route 24 to Route C, Aug. 14-16.

Clinton County

Route H – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69 through November 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/route-h-bridge-replacement-clinton.

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.).

Daviess County

Route J – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from NW College Drive to Yale Avenue, Aug. 13, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Route P – Pothole patching from the Buchanan County line to Route 6, Aug. 12-15.

Route O – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 33 to Maple Road, Aug. 14, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holt County

Route N – Roadside work from U.S. Route 59 to Weightman Road in Mound City, Aug. 12-16.

I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound driving lane from mile marker 84.7 to mile marker 86.7, Aug. 12-13.

I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound driving lane from mile marker 91.1 to mile marker 90.7, Aug. 13-14.

I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound driving lane from mile

marker 86.4 to mile marker 86.2, Aug. 14-15.

I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound driving lane from mile marker 95.6 to mile marker 95.2, Aug. 15-16.

Linn County

Route TT – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 36 to Husk Road, Aug. 13, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route ZZ – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Rotue WW to Morton Road, Aug. 15, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Livingston County Route CC – CLOSED beginning August 12 at the Leeper Creek Bridge southeast of Chillicothe for a bridge rehabilitation project through November. (CapitalHorner & Shifrin). *1

Mercer County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from the Harrison/Mercer County line to Route C near Princeton through September. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Norris Asphalt Paving Co.).

Nodaway County U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project on portions of north and southbound lanes from Route V south of Maryville to U.S. Route 59 north of Savannah, through September 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Route NN – CLOSED until further notice at the Platte River Bridge west of Parnell due to significant bridge deterioration.

Sullivan County Route P – Pothole patching from Route C to Route 6, Aug. 12-16.

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NO HUNTING DIRECTORY

All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner. (Names added to this list for $25 per year. ADVANCE payment only.)

PLATTSBURG

PUBLIC HEARING

Center for Lifelong Learning of Lathrop, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Major Subdivision of 5 new tracts measuring 6.67, 5.63, 5.63, 9.49 and 5.02 acres each from a 160 acre parcel. Rezone of all 5 tracts to R-1 (Single Family Residential). Property is located on the North side of NE 264th St., East of Interstate I-35, West side of NE Pulliam Rd., Lathrop, MO. Section 15; Township 55N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 7:10 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (8/15/2024)

NOTICE

The Trimble Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting on August 27Th, 2024 at the Trimble Community Center located at 101 S. Fourth Street at 7:00 pm. Avery and Marion Stalford have requested a special use permit to pasture 3 cows and possibly calves on their property located at 401 Howard Rd with the possible addition of goats and chickens in the future. This meeting is opened to the public. Melanie Cherven, City Clerk

(8/8, 8/15/2024)

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For Rent

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NOTICE

A public hearing will be held August 29, 2024, 6:00 pm at the Clinton County Extension Office, 100 S. Y Highway, Plattsburg, to establish the 2025 certified tax rate for the Extension District.

The purpose of the tax rate is necessary to generate sufficient revenue to fund extension programming in the district, which includes annual funding for the costs of personnel and the acquisition, supply and maintenance of the Council’s property, work, and equipment. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Connie Tharp, Treasurer.

(8/15, 8/22//2024)

PUBLIC HEARING

Curtis Land & Grain LLC of Osborn, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 11.72 acres parcel into 5.86 acre and 5.86 acre lots. Rezone of both lots to Ag-B. Property is located on the South side of NE 352 nd St, East of NE Hahn Rd., West of Hwy A, Cameron, MO. Section 28; Township 57N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (8/15, 8/22/2024)

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For Sale

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Clinton County Courthouse Office Closure

Some of the offices in the Clinton County Courthouse are going to close on Friday the 16th at Noon

The Assessor’s. Office, County Clerk, Treasurer, Collector, Recorder of Deeds, and the Planning and Zoning Offices will all be closed.

The Clinton County Circuit Court Office will still be open on Friday

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed proposals, addressed to CITY OF LATHROP, MISSOURI

For Ball Field Improvements at Lathrop, Missouri, will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Lathrop, Missouri until 05:00 o'clock P.M. (Prevailing Local time) on the 9th day of September, 2024, at City Hall, 707 Oak Street, Lathrop, Missouri, or by email to lathropcity@grm.net and will be opened at approximately 7:00 PM on September 19, 2024.

The proposed work includes the following A: Repair dugouts for fields 2, 3 and 4 B: Replace tin for fields 3 and 4 to match field 2. C: Price to repair with lumber. Or replace with new aluminum benches. D: Price for storage cubbies for fields 2, 3 and 4 E: Patch crack and grout hole that is undermining the first base, field dugout.

The City of Lathrop hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. No 2nd tier subcontracting will be allowed. Plans may be inspected at City Hall, 707 Oak Street, Lathrop, Missouri 64465 or requested to be sent by email. Please contact Bob Burns, City Administrator at 816-528-6981 for more information.

The project will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive all informalities or irregularities in bids.

(8/15/2024)

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Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268. tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660359-7683.

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

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS - GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-635-0469,

www.bignastys.com

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! Mid-States will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced?

Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-973-5694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648

PAGE TREE SERVICE

Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 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!

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 816248-3091

Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, boulders-Turney Mini Quarry 816-248-2523.

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

For Rent

FOR RENT Hale, Mo.

One 2 bed apt, one 1 bed apt, 1 studio. NO

PETS First month rent & dep req. appliances & utilities furnished. Background check req, 660645-2269

For Rent Cameron, Mo. 3

BR 1 Bath ranch style home. NO pets. You will receive a text questionnaire. Text 816-2840570 for info.

Wanted

North Central Missouri College is seeking a parttime Library Assistant. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

For Sale

BASEMENT GARAGE

SALE August 17, 2024

8am-noon 119 Fisher Avenue, Gilman City Everything is priced to sell I am closing out my inventory. Totes, kitchenware, tupperware, small appliances, puzzles, rugs, decor, etc.

Registered Jack Russells 816-807-0382

For Sale 2021 Polaris Ranger XP1000. AirHeat wipers. Electric windows, winch, back up mirror, side mirrors, dump bed. Call 660-3597643

Bannad Studios Custom Soft Décor. Pillows,

Cushions & Covers. In Any Size. Any shape. We will use your fabric or ours. Designer and discount fabrics available. Indoor and outdoor Cushions, pillows, bedding, etc. Call today for your quote. 816-7240694 If no answer, we're in the workroom. Please leave a message.

Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shutoff & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660.

HELTON INSURANCE

Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-3594100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com

Help Wanted

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.

Notice of Public Hearing Tax Levy Osborn Fire Protection District

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Osborn Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Osborn Fire Protection District Fire Station located at 661 Clinton Ave, Osborn, MO 64474.

The purpose of this meeting is to set the tax levy for 2024.

(8/8, 8/15//24)

(8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/24)

Notices

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 3593313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com

Services

*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters!

MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

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, 359-3888.

Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268. tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976

or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660359-7683.

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS - GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-635-0469, www.bignastys.com

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! Mid-States will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up

Legal Notice

The Gower Fire Protection District will hold a special meeting to set the tax levy for the 2025 year on August 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Gower Fire House at 407 A N HWY 169, Gower, MO 64454. - Board of Directors (7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/24)

PUBLIC HEARING

The Clinton County Planning & Zoning Commission will have a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 7:20 p.m., in the Community Room of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend. The purpose of the meeting is to consider Ordinance-Related Clarifications and/or Updates by amending Sections 5, 8, 14, 21 and 22.

These changes and clarifications are regarding Removal of Section 5 in its entirety, Revising Temporary Living Permits in Ag-A and Ag-B (Section 8) to allow for only one Vacation Vehicle up to 12 months only with no extensions or re-issue of permit to be allowed, Removal of 14.1- F in its entirety, Adding clarification in the Schedule of Fees (Section 21) that all commercial towers require a Public Hearing and adding a setback requirement of 1.5 times the height of the tower and removing R-4 Rezoning Application Fee. In Section 22, Adding a requirement that all surveys/plats must be approved by Planning and Zoning prior to being Recorded, Removal of duplicated phrase in 22.5 and 22.14-3 correcting “Commission” to “Board of Adjustment” in the Clinton County Zoning and Subdivision Order (last amended December 14, 2024).

These Ordinances can be accessed online at: https://clintoncomo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Clinton-CoZoning-Order-Amended-12-14-2023A1.pdf or you may contact the Zoning Office at 816-539-3722 for additional information.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (8/15/2024)