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Golfers qualify for state meet East Buchanan sends team to state meet while Plattsburg sends two to the championships || PAGE A7

Football teams still perfect

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Council discusses festival, dumpsters and alley by brett adkison leader editor

Once again, the ongoing issues surrounding a pair of dumpsters and an alleyway downtown headlined the Plattsburg City Council meeting on Monday, October 9.

The two dumpsters—which used to sit on the interior of the alley—have been sitting in the road on Broadway because of limited access at either end of the northto-south alley west of Main Street (between Locust and Broadway).

There are also width concerns; as

it stands, the city owns half of the 15-foot-wide alley, while the nearby businesses own the other 7.5 feet.

M.A. Porter, who owns the property on the north end of the alley, including the parking lot there, spoke to the council Mon-

SENIOR SEND-OFF

Both East Buchanan and Plattsburg remained unbeaten on the year with crucial wins against nonconference teams. || PAGE A7

Community........A5 Opinion..............A4 Legals..............A10 Sports................A7 The fall sports season is drawing closer to the postseason, which means many seniors are playing the final home game of their career. (Above) Plattsburg outfielder Sophie Schmitten hugs her sister, senior catcher Lillian Schmitten, on Senior Night last Thursday against Lawson. The Lady Tigers fought hard but fell just short against their KCI rival. brett adkison | the leader

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2023 Fall Festival this week leader editor

Check out The Leader’s history notes this week, going back decades. || PAGE A3

Est. 1895

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day. He first spoke about Locust Street, stating that no one from the Fall Festival contacted him to notify him that Locust would be shut down starting Tuesday ahead of the festival (the bulk of which runs Thursday through Saturday). He

Living History Festival this week As it does every fall, the past will come alive in Lathrop this month.

The Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor and Steam Engine Association will be hosting its 31st annual Living History Festival and Small Farmers Reunion on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, at the showgrounds south of town. Friday will be the busiest of the two days, as school children from throughout

the region will visit the showgrounds for a step back in time.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday will be presentations from Jim Two Crows and Tipi Days, as well as a presentation of Abraham Lincoln by Lee Williams. There will also be shepherd dog demonstrations at 1 p.m. and 11 a.m. The Shoal Creek Posse will perform several skits, transporting ||Continued on A2

The 2023 Plattsburg Fall Festival will offer more than three days of fun this week, giving everyone a reason to “Fall in Love with the ‘Burg!”

The festival will begin on Wednesday, October 11, with the Miss Plattsburg and Junior Miss Pageants at 7 p.m. at the Plattsburg High School performing arts center. The Senior Gray Tiger contest winners will also be announced that evening.

Residents votedfor the winners with their pennies at certain locations (see the festival’s Facebook page for locations).

The winners of the pageants will be announced Thursday evening, October 12, as part of the opening ceremonies at the Community Courtyard beginning at 7 p.m. The ceremonies will also include the DAR leading the Pledge of Allegiance, opening remarks from ||Continued on A2

Scott Killgore rides the radio waves back home by steve tinnen

leader publisher emeritus

The story of Scott Killgore’s life journey begins in the agricultural community of Plattsburg. His dad, Charlie, was the manager of the Sur-Gro fertilizer plant, while his mom, Joan, taught English at Plattsburg High School.

Scott will tell you he is a blessed man, and when you consider all the accomplishments he has enjoyed since his graduation from Plattsburg High School in

1972, it’s obvious his claim of blessings is not overused.

“My whole life, I have seen myself doing two things—broadcasting or ministry. I got to do both and have had great careers in both. Now I’m getting to do both part-time. Talk about blessed! I am so thankful. I do not take this for granted at all,” said Pastor Killgore, who is serving as interim pastor at the First Christian Church in Plattsburg, plus delivering

morning weather reports on KQTV in St. Joseph.

“I grew up attending this church, was baptized here, a member, and now I’m preaching here each Sunday. I’ve come full circle.”

Coming full circle in two professions begins right here in Plattsburg.

From his home on South Third Street, he produced a radio program. Using a low power FM transmitter, he played music. Only those in the neighborhood could ||Continued on A6

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Plattsburg City Council, Continued from Page A1 said shutting the road down so soon before the festival restricts access to his businesses and he questioned why the carnival wouldn’t be set up on the eastern end of Locust where there are fewer businesses.

He reiterated that he restricts access to his parking lot due to liability concerns and reminded the council that he’s submitted several different proposals to the city under which he would be comfortable allowing access (which would help to clear up the issues with the alley and the dumpsters). He said the alley was an alley

long before he got there, and he felt the city was allowing one individual to dictate how the city operates.

Mayor James Kennedy said there were some updates around the issue. He said that the festival can’t put rides on the east end of Locust downtown because of the slope and said they were in talks about pushing back the date the rides would arrive in the future.

Alderwoman Sue Malone, who is on the Fall Festival Committee, said they had no idea that the carnival rides would be arriving early this year.

Fall Festival, Continued from Page A1

City Administrator Chase Waggoner, the national anthem performed by the PHS choir, announcement of the 2023 grand marshal and more.

Also that evening, the Troop 66 chili supper will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the courtyard. The Jones and Company Carnival will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Friday, October 13, the Clinton County 4-H Scholarship Dinner will run from 4:30 p.m. until they sell out at the courtyard. There will be a pumpkin decorating contest from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard parking lot, snack walk will be at 6 p.m. and the carnival will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday will be packed with events, beginning early with the Plattsburg Masonic Lodge pancake breakfast starting at 6 a.m. and the Booster Club breakfast at the courtyard starting at 7 a.m.

Both vendor row and Lakeside Bounce inflatables will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Gathering Place 50-50 raffle will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the winner an-

Alderman John Mirosh said one dumpster has been moved recently and asked Mayor Kennedy about his dumpster (serving Kennedy’s Lounge on Main Street), which remains on Broadway. Kennedy said that they are trying to move it for the duration of the festival, during which he’ll be making poly carts work.

He said it might be tight but they’re going to try breaking down boxes and keeping those elsewhere.

City Administrator Chase Waggoner said that he’d received an update from Redgate Disposal

ahead of the meeting and they’ll be able to move the dumpster before the festival.

He added that Redgate will be providing a handful of poly cart trash receptacles for the festival, too.

Waggoner further gave an update on the issue with the alley. He said the city’s street and alley committee has been working with one of the two business owners bookending the alley on a deal that would allow the garbage trucks access down the alley so the dumpsters could be moved back. Waggoner said there have been proposals and counterpro-

inked a three-year deal with Redgate for solid waste removal earlier this year, but the new deal will cut curbside glass recycling collection in return for a 25-cent reduction per monthly pickup.

The second ordinance outlaws the use of unmuffled engine compression brakes within the city limits, a common regulation in many towns. Waggoner said that the city will be putting up road signs noting the law once they have approval from MoDOT.

Body of missing KC man found in Clay Co. by brett adkison

nounced at 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 97 will serve hotdogs and chips starting at 10 a.m. and Morgan’s Menagerie will be north of the post office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fall Festival parade begins at 11 a.m. (line-up at Perkins Park at 10 a.m., see the Fall Festival’s Facebook page on entry details!). There will be ax throwing and laser tag starting at noon, as well as the Jones and Company Carnival. There will be a car show around 1:30 at Central Bank the Artistry in Motion dancers will perform on Broadway at 1:30 p.m.

Creatures by Teresa will be at 2:30 p.m. in the courtyard parking lot. There will be a beer garden and live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the courtyard parking lot, and inside will be the Fall Festival barbecue dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday will include atcommunity church service at the courtyard at 11 a.m.

For more information and a full schedule, be sure to visit the festival on Facebook.

posals, and both sides are giving up a little in attempt to meet in the middle.

Alderman Richard Stanley asked whether setting a hard deadline in the negotiations might expedite the process. Waggoner said that could happen and said he could speak in more detail about the issue if the council would like to go into closed session after the meeting.

The council approved a pair of ordinances on Monday. The first allows the city to enter into a twoand-a-half-year contract with Redgate. The city had

leader editor

The body of a missing Kansas City man with ties to the area was found in rural Clay County on Saturday, October 7.

Roger Hunt, 61, of Kansas City, was reported missing on Monday, October 2. He left work in Kansas City, Kansas, that morning and re-

turned home to Kansas City’s Northland, but left sometime before 1 p.m.

The Kansas City Kansas Police Department reported that on Saturday, October 7, a rural property owner north of Mosby, Mo., (west of Excelsior Springs on 69 Highway) discovered a vehicle on his property and reported it to the Clay County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies ar-

rived on the scene and discovered Hunt’s body a short distance from the vehicle.

The department reported that the death remains under investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, but foul play did not appear to have been a factor in Hunt’s death. Hunt had familial ties to the rural Turney and Cameron areas.

No new info in Lathrop abduction attempt by brett adkison leader editor

There are no new updates in the case of a possible abduction attempt in Lathrop last week.

Lathrop Police Chief Dave Speiser said Tuesday there have been no new details in the case spawning from an alleged abduction attempt, which happened Monday, October 2, when a juvenile subject

was walking on Park Street near the intersection of Walnut Street. The juvenile was able to escape to a nearby wooded area.

Chief Speiser said the department received the report from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department and was able to interview the juvenile, who believed it was a middle-aged man in a darker vehicle but couldn’t make out many more de-

tails, given the circumstances. The chief said they’ve been reaching out to residents in the area about possible residential cameras that might have picked up something.

A second party met with Lathrop police last week to report a separate abduction attempt, but have yet to officially file it with the department.

Living History Festival, Continued from Page A1 spectators back to the gun smoke-filled days of the wild, wild west.

There will also be an 11 a.m. presentation of Abraham Lincoln on Saturday, followed by a dog demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Shoal Creek

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Posse will return.

There will be nearly two-dozen demonstrations throughout the weekend, showing how life was lived in yesteryear, including lard rendering, gold panning, corn shelling, well drilling, candle

making, saw milling, rock crushing, a blacksmith shop, general store, print shop, wheelwright shop, steam engines, a barber shop, broom shop, post office, wood working, butter churning, sorghum making and so much more.

Admittance is a free will donation and there’s no charge Friday for school kids and sponsors.

For more information, contact Jim Plowman at (816) 896-5546 or Sam Swindler at (816) 7403766.

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Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Students at East Buchanan Elementary worked with the Gower Lions Club to collect plastic bags and establish the Buddy Bench at EBES. brett adkison | the leader

Thursday, October 12 Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, carrots, tropical fruit, homemade rolls.

Friday, October 20 Swiss steak, corn, potato wedges, pears, wheat bread.

Friday, October 13 Chicken tenders, tater tots, broccoli, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

Monday, October 23 Hamburger stroganoff, vegetable blend, corn, pears, wheat bread.

Monday, October 16 Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Tuesday, October 24 Chicken tetrazzini, buttered spinach, broccoli, lime gelatin with cottage cheese and pineapple, crackers.

Tuesday, October 17 Ham and beans, California blend, carrots, peaches, cornbread.

Wednesday, October 18 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, apricots, whole grain bread.

Wednesday, October 25 Chili mac, green beans, carrots, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

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BUDDY BENCH AT EBES

Students at East Buchanan Elementary recently teamed up with the Gower Lions Club to establish a Buddy Bench on the elementary playground, helping to prevent bullying.

The Gower Lions Club already had an existing program in place to collect and recycle plastic into composite materials for benches in the city park. The idea for a buddy bench was brought to the attention of Deanna Mathews, the elementary

counselor. The club and the elementary school joined forces on a plastic bag drive where students collected enough material for the bench.

Students learned life lessons throughout the process, including recycling, community awareness, supporting each other, kindness and friendship. East Buchanan Elementary students were overjoyed to see the buddy bench arrive knowing they took part in creating it

for their school, especially seeing as October is Bullying Prevention Month.

While students are at recess, they can sit on the Buddy Bench when they are looking for a friend or someone new to play with. Classmates can then come over to invite the student to play.

This is especially useful for new students to the school, or students whose friends aren’t at school that day.

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES • Five Years Ago Thursday, October 11, 2018 • The Plattsburg Lady Tigers softball team won the first KCI Conference title in program history, cementing the championship with wins against Lathrop and Lawson.

• Clinton County Presiding Commissioner Wade Wilken, Jr., puts to rest questions about his prior charges in Kansas, providing documentation that he pled guilty to a pair of misdemeanors that the state misfiled as felonies. The state subsequently amended its records to reflect the misdemeanors.

• Millie Barnhill of Gower to celebrate 100th birthday.

• Tatum the War Turtle—an unofficial mascot adopted by the squad—helps Lathrop football to a 7-0 start to the season.

• Post 4428 VFW presents a new massive US flag to Plattsburg High School to hang in the gym.

• Plattsburg football defeats East Buchanan 48-0, as Ryan Green runs for three touchdowns and Chad Flanery rushes for more than a hundred yards and a score.

10 Years Ago Thursday, October 10, 2013 • Unique Watson and Jason Pelham are crowned Plattsburg Homecoming Queen and King.

• Lathrop seniors Jonas Cassity and Rylie White are named Lathrop Homecoming King and Queen.

• Emily Barclay is crowned the 2013 Plattsburg Fall Festival Queen; Judy McKown serves as the Fall Festival Parade Grand Marshal.

40 Years Ago Thursday, October 13, 1983 • Bob King, president of the American Bank of Plattsburg, passes away at 60 years old.

• Clinton County considers its own parks and recreation service, as the commissioners appoint Bob Griffin of Cameron, Ralph Rupe of Lathrop, Ron Slagden of Gower and Ralph Newby of Plattsburg to head up committee.

• Clinton County R-III’s enrollment for the year sits at 790 students.

• The towns of Plattsburg and Lathrop are abuzz as the two football teams prepare to square off. Lathrop is ranked second in the state with a 6-0 record, while Plattsburg sits at 5-1.

20 Years Ago Thursday, October 9, 2003 • Don Talley named the 2003 Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year.

30 Years Ago Thursday, October 7, 1993 • Plattsburg senior Jason DeFreece is volunteering with Tri-County Ambulance.

• Plattsburg knocks off North Platte, East Buchanan shuts out LeBlond, and Lathrop downs West Platte for a perfect Friday night for Clinton County teams.

• Ace Webb of Gower nominated for the American FFA Degree.

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Monday, October 30 Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, beets, coleslaw, pineapple.

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Wednesday, November 1 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit gelatin with pears, wheat bread.

Thursday, November 2 Fish fillet, creamed corn, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, cornbread.

Friday, November 3 Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, carrots, chilled peaches, garlic bread.

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

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Dumpsters and the Evolution of Halloween by brett adkison leader editor

We had a great response to our “Name the Dumpsters on Broadway” contest from last week’s edition, and though the now-famous trash receptacles will be moved off the street for the Plattsburg Fall Festival, they’ll likely be restored to their former glory on the street shortly thereafter.

Who knows? Maybe next year, even after the city finds a solution to the dumpsters and the alleyway, perhaps the dumpsters can find a spot in the annual fall parade (but if they throw out candy, it’s best not to pick it up).

Anyway, it was hard to come up with a winner in the informal naming contest for the two dumpsters. Our very first entry was Laurel and Hardy (because the situation is nothing but a joke). That was great for a laugh. Kansas City’s most famous duo was well-represented, as folks submitted both Travis and Taylor, and Swift and Kelce.

There was Slim and None, and Bonnie and Clyde. A close second was Bert and Ernie, which paid homage to the former restaurant while also evoking the whacky duo from Sesame Street. They’d certainly have a joke or two for the situation.

Ultimately, we landed on Humpty and Dumpty as the winner. It’s fun to say.

It has “dump” in the name.

And if we’re lucky, maybe all the king’s horses and all the king’s men will ride into Plattsburg and push the dumpsters into the alley again. **** In much the same fashion that TV killed the radio star, it’s looking like trunk-ortreating is pushing out the traditional Halloween experience. And while that’s a little sad, maybe it’s for the best.

At the very least, it shows the natural progression of

time.

These trunk-or-treating events, and their cousin, the downtown merchant trickor-treat, offer a safe place for kids and families to have their Halloween fun. It’s especially great for the younger goblins who might not be ready to go door-to-door. It’s a festival atmosphere—everyone gathering in one place, showing off their costumes and grouping up with their friends.

Growing up in Lathrop, the annual Halloween party at the fire department was the social event of the season. As a child, the fire house seemed like a massive world of its own, packed with frights, food, games, candy and more.

The haunted house made out of hay bales was everyone’s favorite. It’s a tradition so central to the Mule Capital that it continues to this day.

But it’s hard not to be nostalgic about going doorto-door. Roaming the town after dark, bumping into other trick-or-treaters, seeing all of the spooky decorations.

For some older residents, it’s an uplifting night, getting to see all of the children out and about in their adorable costumes.

As a kid, it felt like anything was possible—and that’s the exact worry that has parents favoring public events over walking the streets. Parents in Lathrop are likely especially worried this year, after recent reports of an attempted child abduction on Park Street.

The traditional Halloween candy collection hasn’t been tossed on the scrap heap just yet. There will be plenty of little monsters going door-todoor this season. The most industrious among them will likely hit the trunk-or-treats first, then hit the neighborhoods to double-up their candy haul. But someday in the near future, going doorto-door could be just another strange history note.

Festival carries the spirit of J.W. by steve tinnen

leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... you refer to a 60-year-old as a kid. **** There is a reason for celebrating during harvest time in an agricultural community where the farmers take their proper place at the top of the heap. A bountiful harvest is underway, and if you’ve been paying any attention to the goings on in Plattsburg, USA, you would know that the revitalized, energized, can’t miss Fall Festival will begin on October 12.

Given all the recent successes, it is hard to imagine that in 2017 the committee was considering ending the annual celebration, which was about to enjoy its 50th anniversary. That’s when John Bless, one of the last on the committee, sent out the word that help was needed.

He said J.W. Lile and about 10 others showed up for the meeting. Lile was elected chairman and immediately suspended the rules that would get in the way of getting the festival back to the long time prestige it had enjoyed.

Roberts Rules of Order be damned, there was a festival to save and that’s just what Lile and his small band of volunteers did. One of those who joined in on that cold night in January 2017 was Lile’s pal, Matt Clements.

J.W. laid out the foundation for the success with his personal charm and ingenuity, and the committee grew to around 40 volunteers. Again, when volunteers are as scarce as hen’s teeth, they all joined

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for that common purpose of saving the festival.

Unfortunately, Mr. Lile lost his battle with cancer on October 30, 2019, when he was only 45 years old.

The Fall Festival Committee has shown their strength and resolve and have continued those early successes and expanded on them as they ready for this year’s festival, which will be the 55th.

Matt Clements said after that first meeting in January, and another in February, and when the number of volunteers grew to 40, they had to move to the U.S. Bank meeting room.

The idea that it was a ninemonth job was not what J.W. had planned. Instead, he planned a BBQ dinner for the festival on Saturday night that was a free-will donation. With the money from that dinner, other money raising events, and donations from the public, they had enough money to host the festival.

“JW had a plan that if we could raise enough money every year, we wouldn’t have to ask businesses and people for donations,” Clements explained. “That’s when we started doing cornhole tournaments, a fish fry, cookouts, our now famous breakfast burrito stand, and the Plattsburg Wine Stroll. We do good enough with our fundraising that we try to give back as much as we can to the community.”

Their financial successes have led to donations to Plattsburg Pound Puppies, Backpack Buddies, Hartzell’s Fireworks Show, the CCMS service dog, senior center, Toys 4 Tots and others.

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ey comes from the rental of vendor space. It has now expanded from a beginning of 35 vendors to 104 this year. The popularity is such that they are now out of room for vendors.

Mr. Clements said, “Even though JW passed away in 2019, his attitude towards the festival being a part of this town forever is what gives us the determination to continuously strive to make sure it happens. Every year we try to get something new that adds to the fun and gets the community involved.”

One of the secrets to keeping the committee members involved is the fact that most of the people on the committee are lifelong residents of the area.

“We have members that graduated from Plattsburg High or have children that have, from the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and the 2000’s, up to 2018,” Clements said. “A lot of our volunteers don’t want to be involved with committee decisions; they just want to volunteer and do what is needed.”

Sounds like another successful, fun-filled Plattsburg Fall Festival is right around the corner.

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I sent a food parcel to my first wife. FedEx. **** Answer: A. Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) was a brilliant navigator and explorer during the age of European exploration.

His voyages revealed two continents new to Europeans and initiated a period of rapid colonization, exploration, and exploitation in the Americas. **** Food for thought: “Keep trying. Stay humble, Trust your instincts. Most importantly, act. When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Yogi Berra was an American professional baseball catcher who later took on the roles of manager and coach. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) (1946– 1963, 1965), all but the last for the New York Yankees.

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Ellis Elementary hosting Halloween event

Irene Adam

Irene Adam, 87, of Lathrop, Missouri, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at Liberty Hospital.

Irene was born on January 28, 1936, in St Louis, Mo., to Avon and Edith Barnes Knight. She was a graduate of Wardell High School and Washington University St Louis-School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis. Irene was a delivery nurse at Spelman Hospital in Smithville for many years. Irene was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Plattsburg, Lathrop Master Gardeners, a 4-H leader and FFA Mother. She enjoyed arts and crafts, baking, quilting and knitting. She was very proud of her family farm, The Knight Farm, near Portageville, Missouri, which received its Century Farm Recognition. On November 10, 1956, she married Ronald L. Adam; they would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this year.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Eric Scott Knight Adam; brother, Ralph M. Knight, and sister, Norma J. Knight.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald L. Adam, of the home; daughter, Beverly Ann (Kent) Hartland; son,

Ellis Elementary in Plattsburg is hosting an Ellis or Treat event this year on Tuesday, October 24, at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event will take place in Ellis Elementary and will provide children of the community with a safe

environment to trick or treat.

Teachers, organizations and businesses will be able to decorate doorways and pass out candy to those in attendance. The Boy Scouts will be providing a free-will donation walking taco dinner and it goes until they run out.

If you are a business owner or organization and you would like to sign up for a doorway to pass out candy, please contact bridget.welch@ccr3.k12. mo.us or erica.watts@ccr3. k12.mo.us. If you would like to donate candy or items to

pass out, please bring those items to the Ellis Elementary office during school hours.

We look forward to another great event this year and we hope to see you there!

A Visit to East Buchanan Elementary David (Dru-Ann) Adam, both of Smithville, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Tammy Adam, of Lathrop, Mo.; sister, Evelyn Ewalt, of Plattsburg, Mo.; grandchildren, Lisa Wolf, Jamie Wolf, James Wolf, Ashley Wolf, Ashley Kohl, Justin Adam, Bailey Pope, Britney Adam, Brooklyn Thompson and Brayde Adam, and numerous great grandchildren.

The family will gather with friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Home, Plattsburg, Mo. Inurnment at a later date in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Plattsburg, Mo. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Plattsburg Senior Center or Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine.

Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com

Leader reporters Jim Bonebrake, Brett Adkison and Steve Tinnen (not pictured) enjoyed visiting Lauren Mead’s third grade class at East Buchanan last month. The Leader crew was there to surprise student Olivia Newell, a fan of The Leader, with a signed newspaper.

The Leader crew enjoyed talking with the students about newspapers and their role in society.

Free Community Dinner It’s time again for the community of Plattsburg to come together for fellowship and a free meal.

There will be a free Dinner on Broadway on Monday, October 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the

Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen at Broadway United Methodist Church (301 W. Broadway) in Plattsburg. All are welcome. Community dinners are held on the third Monday of each month.

Imogene Robison Eames ~ LATE NOTICE ~ Imogene Robison Eames, 103, formerly of Lathrop, passed away Saturday, October 7, at Oakridge of Plattsburg. Graveside Services: Friday, October

13, 1 p.m., at Lathrop Cemetery. There is no visitation scheduled as of this time.

For the full obituary, see next week’s edition of The Leader.

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Scott Kilgore, Continued from Page A1 hear, but the broadcast career began.

“I started listening to WLS Chicago and KKAY Little Rock. I quickly got interested in more of what went on between songs. At that time, radio is what I wanted to do,” he said.

In junior high, there was another seed planted. This time by Christian Church Pastor Rev. McGinnis about the possibility of becoming a minister.

“I was one of the organizers of a junior high program at the church. That meant I was one of the last ones cleaning up,” Scott chuckled as he recalled the event. “It was just he and I in the building and he asked me, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ I told him I was interested in radio.

He said, ‘That would be fine.

But I got something else for you to consider. I think you ought to be a pastor in

a little church.’ That planted the seed. He never said any more. He just let it sit and germinate.”

Scott did some preaching occasionally at the church and became friends with a local Methodist minister, Dr. Carl Bergsten. His recommendation was not what you would think.

“He said, ‘Stay out of it if you can.’ I understood what he meant. Unless you just can’t do anything else, don’t get into it,” Killgore said. “I was doing a lot and even preaching here a little bit. I was 17 or 18. I got to thinking it’s one thing to preach a sermon every two, three months than every seventh day.”

Instead, he chose to go to college at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

Unfortunately, he spent more time at the campus radio station than the library. As a result, his grades weren’t good

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enough to continue at MU. His next college stop was at Drury University in Springfield, where his mother had received her degree in English. Once again, he was more interested in a career in radio. The local station, KICK, came calling with a paying job and the campus radio station also needed his personality. College life didn’t work out, but he met his partner for life, Deedie.

They were married and are coming up 49 years since their first date.

The beginning of the fast track in the radio business began in May 1975 with a full-time job at the KFEQ radio newsroom in St. Joseph. His radio career took off like a NASA rocket heading to space. In November, KKJO in St. Joseph came calling. Next, a bigger market—KMBZ in Kansas City. His job was during the “drive time,” a huge ad-

vancement. His on-air persona was getting noticed and WJR in Detroit came calling. He was only 23 years old and found himself performing in major radio markets. He later found himself homesick and returned to his former radio station in Kansas City. A few months later, he found new employment in Columbia, South Carolina at WIS. The job was great, but the company was sold, and he was soon on his way to Charlotte, North Carolina. A 10-year stay was interrupted with another great opportunity. This time in Denver at KINN as the news director.

It was 1987 and it was a monster Top 40 station.

He had an 11-person staff, which was recognized as one of the best in the United States, winning the Edward R. Murrow Award.

“There are three huge, national awards—the Peabody, Ohio State Award, and Radio Station Edward R. Murrow Award,” he explained. “They judged us as the best in the country that year. That plaque is hanging in my den at home in St. Joseph.”

The lousy oil economy in 1988 forced layoffs, and he went back to Charlotte.

His family grew, with twin daughters, Becky and Libby, arriving. They were followed by a son, Jack.

Once again, he received more awards as a news director at WTB. This time the station won the Ohio State Award.

Then came the arrival of a new general manager.

He wanted his own people and his use of foul language soon had Killgore looking for a different direction.

“I spent the summer of 1990 looking for something else. Maybe in the print business, public relations, or radio. None seemed right,” he recalled. “Sitting in my backyard one summer day, I felt the amazing sense of God’s presence. There weren’t a multitude of angels, bolts of lighting and all that. Just a clear sense of God’s presence. It was a very clear sense of God’s message: “Stop looking around. It’s time to come to work for me now.”

Even with that message, he still had to clear it with his wife, Dediee. When she arrived home, he told her that he was to finish his undergraduate degree, and then go into the ministry. Even though he had two more years at Queens College to earn a degree, education was important. Next, he consult-

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Scott Killgore’s radio career led him all around the country before landing back in Northwest Missouri, where he continues broadcasting for KQ2 in St. Joseph while serving as the interim pastor at Plattsburg’s First Christian Church. steve tinnen| the leader

ed with a close friend at the radio station, and she said, “Of course that’s what you should do.” Then he knew the final approval would have to come from his dad, Charlie. Scott was concerned that in his matter-of-fact voice he would say, “What, are you nuts? You have two kids to raise.” The message from his dad was, “I’m surprised it took you this long!”

In June of 1992, Scott performed his last broadcast, and the following Sunday he was the pastor at the Bloomfield Christian Church in Bloomfield, Kentucky.

He received a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, California, graduating in 1996. In the summer of 1995, he learned Wyatt Christian Church in St. Joseph was looking for an associate pastor. Coming home was important, so he accepted the job at Wyatt Christian in May of 1996.

In 2005, the pastor retired, and he assumed the ministry until he retired at the end of 2020.

While in St. Joseph, he continued to be recognized for his service to his church family and the community.

In 2019, he was recognized by the St. Joseph NewsPress as one of those “20 Who Count.” The recognition was for those who had performed volunteer service, work, heroic acts, an outof-the-ordinary accomplishment or through a simple act of kindness.

After retirement, he found little time to sit around, first spending time

as a pastor in Savannah, then returning home in May to fill in as an interim pastor in Plattsburg until the first of the year.

He also found an opportunity to do some broadcasting, not on the radio, but with KQTV in St. Joseph.

After auditioning last November, he was offered a job giving the news and weather. The position has grown into presenting the weather forecast Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. The job requires him to get up at 2 a.m. and arrive at the station at 3 a.m. to prepare for the broadcast.

“The first time I did it, I was intimidated,” he said of his first broadcast. “When I was 10 minutes into it, I felt my whole body relax. It was just like morning radio because once you’re on, you are on. At that point it felt like putting on a comfortable pair of shoes.”

That same comfort is easy to see on Sundays as he conducts the weekly service.

His sermons are bible-based and the extemporaneous gospel message is achieved in a natural, conversational speaking style. Prayers are filled with local concerns as well as world and national affairs.

He says the local church has some decisions to be made about a way forward.

In the meantime, he’s there to plant the seeds for success in finding that fertile ground—something he learned when growing up in Plattsburg. He has come full circle.

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Bulldogs Down St. Michael’s, 40-24 by clint dye

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East Buchanan hit the road for a rare late-season, out-of-conference tilt last Friday, October 6, when they traveled to Lee’s Summit to play St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School and defeated the Guardians, 40-24.

“Our boys showed a lot of resilience and overcame a lot of adversity in this game when things weren’t going our way,” said East Buchanan head coach Dan Ritter.

After falling behind 3-0 in the first quarter, East

Buchanan took the lead for the first and final time on Gage Busby’s threeyard touchdown pass. The senior leader had another stellar performance, completing 14 of 24 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns.

Fellow senior Trevor Klein had an outstanding all-around performance, as well. Klein had 145 rushing yards on 28 carries and caught four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown. He also completed two of three passes with one touchdown. On defense, Klein was a menace in the Guard-

ian backfield throughout the game.

Three scores in the second quarter helped East Buchanan pull away in this one, something Coach Ritter was happy to see.

“Offensively, we definitely hit our stride in the second quarter,” Ritter said.

“We were scoring a lot of points and it was fun to see our offense in full swing.”

Senior Mason Brown was a big part of that offensive production, hauling in seven passes for 103 yards with two touchdowns.

Defensively, East Buchanan has yet to give up

30 points to any opponent this season. That unit’s continued success will be a big part of the upcoming postseason stretch for the reigning state champions.

Senior Nathanial Fortney led the way with nine total tackles. Mason Brown had an interception and fumble recovery, while senior Nick Klein had seven total tackles.

This Friday, an old rival awaits the Bulldogs when they travel to play at Mid-Buchanan (5-2). It was the Dragons who provided the Bulldogs’ with their last

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Plattsburg beats LeBlond, now 6-0 by clint dye

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The Plattsburg Tigers found themselves in a dog fight of a football game last Friday, October 6, when they traveled to St. Joseph and defeated Bishop LeBlond, 40-34.

It was the first time since their exhibition contest with Maysville that the margin of victory for the undefeated Tigers was less than 20 points. Plattsburg head coach Brandon Boswell was extremely proud of his team

for coming away victorious in a tightly-contested battle.

“The coaching staff and I are proud of our kids and their ability to overcome adversity and win the game,” Boswell said. “We were able to make big plays on both sides of the ball and, in the end, we made just one or two more than they did.”

Bishop LeBlond struck first on a 47-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, but Plattsburg responded in kind when senior Isaia How||Continued on A9

East Buchanan qualifies for state tournament Plattsburg sends two to Sedalia

by brett adkison leader editor

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs added to their golf trophy case last week with a standout performance in the Class 1, District 4 tournament at the Plattsburg Country Club.

The Lady Bulldogs fired off a score of 407 to place second behind Tarkio (398) on Thursday, October 5. That finish earned East Buchanan a spot in the the Missouri Class 1 State Championships at the Sedalia Country Club in Sedalia, Mo., on October 16 and October 17.

In qualifying for state as

a team, East Buchanan takes its top-four scorers to state.

But impressively, all five players last week qualified individually for state, giving the Lady Bulldogs an added player in the field.

“I was very pleased with how everyone played (Thursday),” said East Buchanan head coach Michael Carpenter. “We have been pretty consistent through the year and to see that carry over to the tournament that matters the most was great.

All the girls did a great job of managing the course and not getting too high or too low through a long day.” ||Continued on A8

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The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs golf team not only placed second at districts to qualify for state as a team, they also qualified five individual players for the meet, giving them an added edge. (Left to right) Coach Michael Carpenter, Kylie Clark, Abagail Barton, Addisyn Musser, Hilarry Elifrits, Anna Kenagy and Coach Michael Willhite.

Lady Tigers get a win over Lathrop softball pays homage to late Rick Berry Lathrop, prepare for districts by brett adkison leader editor

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On Wednesday, October 4, Lathrop High School and the Lady Mules softball program paid tribute to the late Rick Berry, who dedicated his life to guiding and building young athletes in Lathrop, including the formation of the Blue Angels softball program.

(Above) Doris Berry with the plaque honoring Rick Berry’s lasting impact at Lathrop, with their sons (left to right) Brian Berry, Richard Berry and James Berry.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers softball team (206) picked up a rivalry win over Lathrop last week, 102, at Lathrop High School on Tuesday, October 3.

Senior Julia James continued to knock the cover off the ball, going twofor-three with three RBIs and three runs scored. Sophie Schmitten scored four runs in the game, Lillian Schmitten scored a run and knocked in another, while Madison Huke and Sophia Hadley both scored a pair of runs. Penelope Irizarry allowed just five hits in six innings while striking out six batters and refusing a single walk.

Lathrop senior Kaitlyn Morgan went two-for-three while scoring a pair of runs.

Izzy Kidwell added an RBI. The Plattsburg Lady

Tigers finished up the regular season with a pair of close losses to two of the best teams in the region.

The Lady Tigers dropped a high scoring game against Lawson last Thursday, 14-12. Sophie Schmitten was three-forfour with a home run, three RBIs and a pair of runs scored. James scored twice in the game and Allie Roberson was three-forfour with two runs scored and an RBI. Lilly Nelson scored twice. Both Hadley and Dana Jorgensen had an RBI with a run scored.

A late three-run home run lifted Savannah over the Lady Tigers on Monday, 3-1, at Perkins Park.

Sophie Schmitten and Addison Ford each had a pair of hits and Nelson scored the lone run. Despite taking the loss, Irizarry was sharp in the circle, giving up just

four hits in seven innings while striking out four batters.

Plattsburg is the the third seed in a stacked Class 2, District 7 tournament at Mid-Buchanan beginning this week. They play sixth-seeded Lathrop in the opening round Thursday at 5:15 p.m. East Buchanan, winless on the season, is the seventh seed and will face second-seeded North Platte that same day.

The Lathrop Lady Mules lost a close game to Clinton County rival Cameron last Wednesday, 149. Senior Kaitlyn Morgan provided some fireworks, hitting a home run while collecting four RBIs and scoring three times. Audrey Davis scored twice and Alayna Williams scored three runs. Senior McKalya Knight knocked in three ||Continued on A9

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East Buchanan volleyball sets sights on KCI title by brett adkison leader editor

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs volleyball team picked up a pair of wins last week and inched closer to a KCI Conference championship.

East Buchanan (23-4-1) downed Cameron (28-26, 25-14, 25-20) on Tuesday,

October 3, and followed it up with a win over North Platte (25-4, 25-9, 25-9) on Thursday, October 5, to remain unbeaten in the KCI Conference.

Against Cameron, Rilyn Sherwood led the team with 16 kills, while Holly Caylor had 10 kills and Layla Watkins had eight

kills. Kylie Clark put up 31 assists, while Zora Whitt had 22 digs and four aces.

Clark and Anna Kenagy had 11 digs each. Caylor and Brooklynn Johnson had two blocks, each.

Against North Platte, Sherwood had 18 kills, while Caylor and Johnson had seven, each. Kenagy had

four kills and 11 digs. Clark had 34 assists. Kenagy had 11 digs, while Whitt had nine and Angelina Engnes had seven.

The Lady Bulldogs also scored a KCI victory against Plattsburg on Tuesday, leaving contests against Lathrop and Lawson in the coming days. Sweeping both would

give the Lady Bulldogs an undefeated KCI Conference championship.

East Buchanan is the second seed in the Class 2, District 16 tournament at Mid-Buchanan and will open against seventh-seeded North Platte on October 18 at 4:30 p.m. Fifth-seeded Plattsburg will play

fourth-seeded Mid-Buchanan at 7:30 p.m. that night.

Meanwhile, Lathrop will be hosting the Class 2, District 15 tournament. Having won four of their last five games, they’re the third seed in the tournament and will play Hamilton in the opening round on October 17 at 8 p.m.

Lathrop Mules fall Cross country runners take major strides to West Platte by brett adkison leader editor

by brett adkison leader editor

The Lathrop Mules battled West Platte to a tie at halftime, but it wasn’t enough to leave Weston with the win.

West Platte (3-4) pulled away in the second half Friday, October 6, to defeat Lathrop (2-5) by a final score of 33-20.

With the loss, the Mules find themselves in an important battle with district implications this Friday, October 13, when they travel to play rival Lawson. The Cardinals are 1-6 and are currently fifth in the Class 2, District 8 standings. Lathrop is just two points behind Lawson,

and Friday’s winner will likely avoid a first-round match-up with Mid-Buchanan (5-2) in favor of a contest against Brookfield (3-4).

South Harrison (2-5) is currently last in the district, while East Buchanan (7-0) is sitting in first and is heading for a bye in the first round of districts.

Trenton (6-1) is second in the standings.

The Mules will be playing at home at least once more before the football season wraps up. After this week’s road trip to Lawson, Lathrop returns home to host North Platte, who is 6-1 and state-ranked in Missouri Class 1.

A pair of local runners cracked the top 20 at the Excelsior Springs cross country meet on Tuesday, October 3.

Lathrop’s Max Gagnon finished 16th in the boys race with a time of 21:06, while Plattsburg’s Caitlyn Curtis was 14th in the girls race with a time of 25:39.

Behind Gagnon for Lathrop was Danny Adwell, who was 34th with a time of 22:14. Jacob Clark was 57th, Mason Mudd was 63rd, Brodie Berghager was 65th and Chance Brassfield finished 72nd. Kaylee Carty

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was 67th in the girls race for the Lady Mules.

For the Plattsburg Lady Tigers, Hala Finley was 42nd, Josefine Zinecker was 46th and Alice Nelson finished 54th. On the boys side, Logan Reynolds was 69th for Plattsburg and Logan Fuhr was 76th.

All three local teams ran in the LeBlond meet on September 30. Gagnon led Lathrop with a 29th-place finish with a time of 19:36.

Adwell was 60th, Clark was 67th, Mudd was 73rd, Berghager was 79th, Brassfield was 82nd, and Gabriel Provin finished 85th. For the

Lady Mules, Kaylee Carty finished 44th.

Caitlyn Curtis was 24th for the Plattsburg girls with a time of 25:13. Zinecker was 37th, Nelson was 41st and Finley was 43rd. For the Plattsburg boys, Logan Reynolds was 80th and Logan Fuhr was 90th.

East Buchanan was led by a 34th-place finish in the girls race by Katie O’Donnell. Teddi Dixon was 45th.

For the East Buchanan boys, Lewis Atha was 58th, Riley Everett was 66th, Caleb O’Donnell was 86th and Landon Turner was 87th.

All three schools com-

peted at the Kearney Invitational this past Saturday at Jesse James Park, taking on some of the biggest schools in the Kansas City metro. On the boys side, Lathrop’s Max Gagnon placed 103rd out of 180 runners with a time of 20:20. East Buchanan’s Nolan Rust was 122nd and Logan Reynolds was 167th for Plattsburg. On the girls side, Aynjewel Jones was 80th for East Buchanan out of more than 120 runners. Alice Nelson was 110th for Plattsburg and Kaylee Carty took 114th for Lathrop.

Golf, Continued from Page A7 Senior Addisyn Musser turned in East Buchanan’s best performance of the day, logging a 95 to tie for second in the individual field.

Tarkio’s Jamie Alexandra Burnett shot an 82 to win the district title. Musser’s day included a stellar performance on the back half of the PCC. “Addi has been playing well lately,” said Carpenter.

“She has played that course a lot and did a great job executing through the day. She really locked in and had an awesome back nine, shooting a 40. Plattsburg isn’t an easy course, especially in districts when it’s play well or go home. She did a great job.”

Hilarry Elifrits scored a 102 to tie for seventh out of nearly 60 players at districts.

Abagail Barton and Anna Kenagy each shot 105 to tie for tenth place. Kylie Clark shot a 110 to place 14th and come in under the individual cut for state qualification.

Clinton County will be well-represented at the state championships, as Plattsburg earned a pair of state qualifications on Thursday, too.

Addison Boyd shot a 104 to place ninth on her home course, while Ada Gollnick shot a 108 to finish 13th, both coming in below the cut.

Plattsburg head coach Amanda Wilkinson said that when both girls missed the cut last year by around 20 strokes, she told them if they could shave a stroke off of

Plattsburg state qualifiers Ada Gollnick and Addison Boyd with coach Amanda Wilkinson. via twitter

each hole, they’d be in contention for a state qualification.

“They have both worked diligently this season to improve their game,” she said.

“They are both incredibly coachable young ladies, which is huge in the game of golf. When we found out that we would be hosting the district tournament this year, we really buckled down and worked on a strategy for each hole. I’m very proud of both of them and how much work they put in this season to get to where they are.”

Fellow Plattsburg golfers Elizabeth Carnie and Kenlee Fish placed 56th and 59th, respectively.

It wasn’t the first big tournament at the Plattsburg Country Club that week.

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs had a strong day at the Plattsburg Invitational on Monday, October2,

at the Plattsburg Country Club, winning the tournament with a score of 288.

Lawson was second on the day at 301 and East Atchison was third at 309.

Plattsburg shot a 373 to place seventh just behind big schools Cameron (sixth) and Benton (fifth).

The team of Addi Musser and Abagail Barton led the way for East Buchanan, shooting the second-best score of the day at 90. Hilarry Elifrits and Anna Kenagy were right behind them with a 96, tied for the third-best duo score in the field. Kylie Clark and Laynie Wilmes finished off the championship effort with a score of 102. For Plattsburg, Ada Gollnick and Addison Boyd teamed up to shoot 102 for the day, while the team of Elizabeth Carnie and Jaybrea Clevenger scored 129 at the PCC.

Tigers football, Continued from Page A7 ard and junior Gavin Boyle connected for a touchdown pass.

In the second quarter, Bishop LeBlond retook the lead on a touchdown pass of their own. It would be their final lead of the night.

Plattsburg rattled off three scores in a row to end the first half. The first was a five-yard touchdown run by junior Donte Bingham. Howard followed that up with an 11-yard touchdown run before connecting with Boyle again, this time a 17-yard touchdown pass.

The final score of the half was set up by a big time 48yard pass between Howard and junior Rylan Langton.

Howard extended the Plattsburg lead to 34-14 early in the third quarter with an 18-yard touchdown run.

However, Bishop LeBlond battled back with two scores, a rushing touchdown and a pick six, to pull within eight

points.

With the momentum swinging into the favor of the Eagles and Isaia Howard out of the game after a questionable unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Plattsburg needed a big play. That play came from sophomore Jaiveon Grayson when he completed a 28-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Boyle.

“We know Javieon has the arm strength to make deep throws. Just settling down in the pocket and reading the defense can make him extremely dangerous,” Boswell said.

“He did everything right in that moment and put the ball where only Gavin could catch it.”

The score proved to be the difference, as the Plattsburg defense held off a Bishop LeBlond fourth quarter rally for the win.

That same defense, which has steadily improved all season, caused four turn-

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overs and held Bishop LeBlond to just 107 passing yards.

Howard and Boyle led the defensive charge, with Howard recording nine total tackles to Boyle’s eight. Both had an interception and fumble recovery, too.

Offensively, Howard finished the game with 179 yards passing on nine completions with one touchdown.

He also carried the ball four times for 32 yards with two scores. Rylan Langton led the team in receiving yards with 136 yards on six catches.

Donte Bingham continued his strong season with a 14-carry, 100-yard, one touchdown performance.

This Friday, Plattsburg has another stiff challenge in front of them when they travel to Concordia (7-0).

The week after that, they go toe-to-toe with Bishop LeBlond once again, this time in Plattsburg.

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Lathrop’s three senior softball players (left to right) Keylie Beane, Kaitlyn Morgan and McKayla Knight, have been instrumental in the program’s efforts over the last four years. All three took on starting roles early in their careers and formed the core of the program. pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

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RBIs with a run scored.

The following day, the Lady Mules fell to West Platte 14-3. Morgan had a pair of hits (including a triple) with a run scored.

Williams scored a run and knocked in an RBI, while senior Keylie Beane also scored.

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Football, From Page A7 KCI Conference loss during the 2021 season.

This has been the best rivalry within the KCI Conference for the past decade, and Coach Ritter knows his team is ready for the next round, which could be the first of two this season, as they are

once again district foes, only this time in Class 2.

“Mid-Buchanan is a winning program who has a good, winning record, and they are at home,” Ritter said. “We are rivals and if we expect anything but a dogfight, we are dreaming.”

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Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda --------------------------Osborn Livestock Auction located 7 miles West of Cameron on Hwy 36, Osborn, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-6752424 fwda --------------------------Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda ---------------------------

FOR RENT Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments.

Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living.

Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.

--------------------------For Rent: Mobile home in Jameson. 3 bedroom and 2 bath.

Call for application.

660-334-1334 --------------------------For Rent in Trenton 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, deck. No Pets. 660-358-4259.

--------------------------PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: “All rental property advertised

herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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FOR SALE Milwaukee batteryoperated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-359-3660.

--------------------------Party Yorkies for sale. Males $500.

Females $600. Call 816-574-2011 or 816-853-1294.

--------------------------AKC Registered Brittany pups for sale.

Tails docked & dewclaws removed.

Have had all puppy shots & wormed.

Parents on site. $300 for orange & white.

We have 2 males & 1 female available.

Call or text 660-5629831. Ready to go now.

--------------------------Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

--------------------------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 Tdtf --------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton

660-359-3806 or 660635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" ---------------------------

NOTICES THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf --------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com ---------------------------

EMPLOYMENT Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide.

Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683.

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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.

--------------------------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 Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.

--------------------------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!

--------------------------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 ---------------------------

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.

--------------------------BUY - SELL TRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com --------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 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.

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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

--------------------------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 h t t p : / / w w w. m i d states.net.

4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

--------------------------Retired Trenton R -IX teacher looking to tutor in 5th Math through College Algebra levels. Call or text 660-654-1198 or email jwyant1198@ gmail.com.

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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

Sylvia Conner Sandra Wiedmaier All lands leased by Brandon Stevens Sloan Farms King Farm

TURNEY GOWER

Emmett O. Auxier Farm

3-24 3-24 3-24 10-24 10-23 10-24

LATHROP

David Adam 3-24 Kenneth Turner 5-24 Additional Areas Available: TRIMBLE

CALL (816) 539-2111 To be added to the No Hunting Directory

PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00071 In the Estate of LEILA D. PREWITT, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LEILA D. PREWITT, Decedent: On September 29, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Douglas R. Prewitt and Bryan L. Prewitt were appointed the co-personal representative of the estate of Leila D. Prewitt, 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: 7101 N. Chas Dr #46, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068 OR 3293 NW 50th St Riverside, MO 64150 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Troy Dietrich, 416 N. Walnut St. Cameron, MO 64429 (816)632-3033 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: June 13, 2023 Date of first publication: October 5, 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.

(10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00070 In the Estate of DANNY RAY RAGLE, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DANNY RAY RAGLE, Decedent: On September 29, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Connie I. Ragle was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Danny Ray Ragle, 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: 7190 SE Shoshone Dr, Holt, MO 64048 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: S. Beau Broussard, 2 South Main St., Liberty, MO 64068 (816)781-4788 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 16, 2023 Date of first publication: October 5, 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.

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LEGALS

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate...

660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 --------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS

– GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

--------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------Need help with maintenance around your home? If so, call Tony at 816-9338680. No job too small. Located in Hamilton, will travel

PUBLIC HEARING Eric K Kirkwood and Shona K Beers (Kirkwood) of Turney, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Special Use Permit for Diamond K Custom Meats to re-open a Meat Processing Facility/Meat Locker.

Property is located on the South side of NE 292nd St., West of NE Gall Rd., East of State Hwy A, in Turney, MO. Section 32; Township 56N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (10/12, 10/19/23)

in surrounding area.

40 years of experience. Free estimates.

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RUMMAGE SALES Large multi family basement sale: Oct 13th Friday 7-4pm & 14th Sat. 7-1pm 815 East 18th Street, North of First Christian Church, Trenton.

100's of quality name brand clothing 50 cents and up, Jrs./Misses/women's XS-XXL, scrubs XS/S/L swimsuits S2X, shoes, purses, men's S-XXXL, girls/boys clothing, tables of miscellaneous, still cleaning out. Held regardless of weather. Jincks ---------------------------

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

Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091 --------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 ---------------------------

FOR RENT For Rent: Mobile home in Jameson. 3 bedroom and 2 bath.

Call for application.

660-334-1334 --------------------------For Rent in Trenton 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, deck. No Pets. 660-358-4259.

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

Thursday, October 12, 2023 • Page A11

NOTICES THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf --------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com ---------------------------

FOR SALE Milwaukee batteryoperated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-359-3660.

--------------------------AKC Registered Brittany pups for sale.

Tails docked & dewclaws removed.

Have had all puppy shots & wormed.

Parents on site. $300 for orange & white.

We have 2 males & 1 female available.

Call or text 660-5629831. Ready to go now.

--------------------------Party Yorkies for sale. Males $500.

Females $600. Call 816-574-2011 or 816-853-1294.

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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 Hoerrmann -

Owner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724.

--------------------------Retired Trenton R -IX teacher looking to tutor in 5th Math through College Algebra levels. Call or text 660-654-1198 or email jwyant1198@ gmail.com.

--------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and

Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------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.

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PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! CALL 816-539-2111 Classified Ad Rates $10 for up to 25 word or less (advance payment required) $.60 per word afer 25

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Community

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Ellis Tigers of Character LATHROP BARNWARMING

Blackman earns Student of the Month Congratulations to the Tigers of Character at Ellis Elementary for the month of September.

The Tiger Habit of the month was “Being Proactive.” A special congratulations to Isabella Blackman (right), who was named the Student of the Month. Back Row (left to right): Bella Sells, Ava Green, Finnegan Welch, Hattie Treichel, Gabriel Auxier, William Biston, Chisum Bedwell, Liam Keefhaver. Middle Row: Joanna Reagan, Naomi Graham, Berrigan Welch, Georgia Treichel, AJ Mantonya, Hadley Green, Isabella Blackman. Front Row: Sadie Ferguson, Sai Strudgeon, Zoey Marceau, Piper Harris, Bridger Sowers, Emma Curtis.

Congratulations to the following Lathrop High School students who are royalty candidates for the upcoming Barnwarming dance. Front Row (left to right): Addie Banks, Jessica Swanson, Morgan Davis, Keylie Beane. Second Row: Gabe Watkins, Daniel Adwell, Coda Kirkpatrick, Chris Ramos. The annual dance is Saturday, October 14, at Weller Farms.

Artist Visits EBHS

East Buchanan students got to meet an alumnus who returned to their school to talk about her job in Los Angeles, California.

Nikki Rudloff, a 1990 East Buchanan graduate, works in the film industry as an art director. She says that when she graduated from Gower, she had no idea that the job she has now even existed. Nikki reached out to East Buchanan High School to see if she might have the opportunity to visit with

some classes in the hopes of showing students who might be creative individuals, what might be out there waiting for them upon graduation.

She was able to visit with classes in art, drama, business law, and careers. Plus, with the ongoing writers’ strike in her industry, she was able to come home to visit family and set up a time to talk to classes.

Nikki attended school in Gower growing up. She went to the University of > edwardjones.com | Member SIPC

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Missouri in Columbia and decided to major in fashion design. When she moved to New York upon graduation, she got a job in that industry that she didn’t really love.

Somehow, someone got her resume, and asked her to be an “art director” on his short film. She loved it, and decided to take more classes in drafting and eventually moved to Los Angeles.

Her job as an art director is one that takes her on the set of movies and TV shows. She works with a crew to create ideas for how a set will look for a show.

Some of the main ideas that Nikki talked to the students at East Buchanan about is that being from a small town actually is a good thing. She was able to be in lots of things here at East Buchanan, and got a wide variety of experiences that has served her well in her industry. She says, “I know a lot about a lot of things, but I am not great at any one thing.” She told students that they don’t have to be perfect, but they have to show up to do the job, and to be willing to not know all the answers but work hard to figure things out. She said that she has lived in many places, and finds that people are not all that different. She enjoys meeting others and particularly enjoyed a trip down memory lane while being at East Buchanan and seeing the building again.