The Leader • 11-24-2022

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

OF PLATTSBURG

Council set to decide fate of alley behind Main

by brett adkison leader editor

Hy-Klas Turkey Donations

After meetings by both the Plattsburg City Council and the municipal zoning board on Monday, November 22, the city

appears close to deciding on the alleyway between Broadway and Locust, just west of Main Street.

The council directed city staff to draw up an ordinance that would dis

allow most private traffic from using the alley, with exceptions for emergency vehicles, delivery vehicles and certain service vehi cles. An eight mile-perhour speed limit would

be enforced and signage would be installed. Viola tors could face a steep fine for breaking either regula tion. Nearby business own ers would be able to shut down the alley for events

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City Council holds monthly meeting

During its Novem ber monthly meeting, the Gower City Council voted unanimously to ap prove an agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation (Mo DOT) to apply for trans portation grant funding. This is the first step to

ward seeking engineering services to apply for the funds.

The council also dis cussed the interest rates it receives on investments and received a bid of 3.75 percent from First Options Bank. Desiring to keep its investments local, the council decided

with a permit from the city. The ordinance – seem ingly a compromise for those who wished to see the alleyway become pe destrian only and those

LATHROP City dodges rising health care costs

While most public enti ties have been bracing for a wave of health care increases at the end of 2022 and into the new year, the City of Lathrop appears to have dodged that fate.

The Lathrop City Coun cil voted approve an option through their broker with United Healthcare on Tues day, November 15, which in cludes a drop in both out of pocket expense and deduct ibles, according to City Ad ministrator Bob Burns. The overall cost of the plan went up just three-and-a-half per cent.

Also during the meet ing, Gary Brown spoke to the council about a possible memorial for the late Rich ard Williams at the pedes trian bridge on South Street. Williams, a Lathrop graduate and a dedicated supporter of LHS athletics, used the bridge to access the city’s sidewalk system from his home at the senior apartments south of the old football field. The council approved the request.

Burns said the council

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Spearheaded by the Lathrop FFA chapter, students at LHS packed well over 30,000 meals for families in need this holiday season, taking over the gym on Tuesday, Novem ber 22. (Left) Corey Strider with Goppert Financial Bank took time on Tuesday to help students pack the meals, which will go to families in the area. brett adkison | the leader

The East Buchanan Bulldogs are back in the state semifinals after defeating Gallatin 14-6 in the state play offs Saturday. They’ll host Duchesne this weekend for a place in the state title game. See page A9 for more . (Left) Aidan Hensley signals a turnover recovered by Wyatt Parker for the Bulldogs on Saturday in Gallatin.

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Plattsburg City Council,

who wanted it to remain open to traffic – is expected to go before the city council next month.

The alley has been a source of contention in re cent months, as Main Street business owners Lisa Craw ford (Lucilia’s On Main and The Backyard) and Platts burg Mayor James Kennedy (Kennedy’s Lounge) have butted heads over its future. Crawford has sought to have the alley converted to pedes trian-only traffic, citing the dangers of allowing vehi cles in the narrow corridor, while Kennedy has resisted the change, which would cut off his property from vehicle access.

The city’s street and alley committee previous ly recommended that the corridor be changed to pe destrian-only, but when that recommendation didn’t go before the city council during its meeting last week (the city’s attorney advised it should first go before the zoning board, too) tempers flared and participants got out of line.

Plattsburg’s planning and zoning board met first at 6 p.m. on Monday, during which several people – in cluding Crawford and Ken nedy – spoke about the is sue.

Crawford said in mak ing it pedestrian only, she wasn’t seeking to block or

close the alley, but rather wanted to disallow vehicles for safety reasons. She men tioned a previous instance where, allegedly, a delivery truck using the alley nearly struck a pair of youngsters. She said that emergency vehicles could still have ac cess to the alley when need ed, and mentioned that her business receives deliveries from either Broadway or Main Street without much problem.

Kennedy said he spoke to the delivery company in question, that they reviewed the tapes, and there was no instance of anyone being in danger. He went on to say that making the alley pedes trian-only would land-lock his properties and make them hard to sell. When asked whether he could still take deliveries if the alley way only behind Crawford’s business was pedestrian-on ly, Kennedy said the vehi cles would have to pull in and back out, which would be more dangerous than pulling directly through.

M.A. Porter also spoke. He owns the former bank building on the north end of the block and the parking lot just west of that building on Locust Street and shares the alley. He believes that making the alleyway pe destrian-only would create more foot traffic through his parking lot and he’d be

forced into more liability. He also suggested that the city should survey the alley to determine what exactly belongs to each person or entity before making a de cision. He also questioned how service vehicles, such as trash trucks, would be able to access certain loca tions.

Several others spoke Monday, bringing up a wide range of concerns for the city to consider.

The zoning board re cessed into executive ses sion to confer with the city’s lawyer, returning some time later with a recommenda tion: the alley be closed to private traffic other than authorized vehicles, which would include delivery trucks, an 8 m.p.h. speed limit be imposed with viola tions possibly resulting in a fine, and the ability of busi ness owners to shut down the alley for events with a permit from the city.

After a short break, the Plattsburg City Council met and immediately went into executive session. Before leaving the room, Mayor Pro Temp Ken Tongue and Alderman Scott Gordee both asked that Mayor Kennedy recuse himself from the ses sion, citing his interest in the matter. Kennedy did so.

When they returned, the public was allowed another round of comments, with

Accident north of Gower last week claims life of a child

A single car accident north of Gower on Wednes day, November 16, claimed the life of a child.

The accident happened on 169 Highway three miles north of Gower short ly after 4 p.m., according to

the Missouri State High way Patrol crash report. A 2012 Kia Forte driven by Alisha Martin traveled off the roadway and struck a telephone pole, overturn ing, then coming to a rest.

Martin, 33, of St. Jo

seph, sustained serious in juries and was taken to Mo saic. A five-year-old male did not survive the crash. Both were wearing safety devices at the time of the crash.

opponents again defend ing their positions. At one point, Crawford, emotion ally charged, took the podi um and let fly a couple of expletives while urging the council and crowd to drop the “bickering.”

She warned that it’s a safety matter, and that someone will have to get

hurt in the alleyway before something is done, stating she previously spoke with a zoning member who said as much.

“Is that the city we want?” she asked.

The council went on to indefinitely postpone the related ordinances it orig inally planned to address

Gower City Council,

to take this offer to Union Bank of Gower to see if they will match it, and if not, the city will be moving its in vestments to the First Op tions Bank.

Mathew Graf, de veloper of Pro Property Townhouses, addressed the council with new drawings showing additional park ing spaces for his proposed apartments on First Street. He is requesting a special use permit to carry out this project. Graf said that the to tal number of parking spac es had been increased. This includes four spaces on the west side, which includes a retaining wall that separates these from the street, and an additional six spots that will be on the inside of the build ing separate from the alley. His new engineering draw ing also shows a fire rock wall for the project.

Graf says he has a friend from Smithville that is a building inspector who will do the inspection for free. He also stated the building will be done to codes. The council voted unanimously to approve this special use permit as recommended by the zoning board.

A water usage issue at 403 Frederick has been

checked by City Adminis trator Carroll Fisher. Fisher stated he checked this mat ter weekly for three or four weeks and found no indica tion of excessive use. He had also checked with the previ ous owners of the property, and they reported no exces sive use as well, so Fisher determined this was a onetime occurrence and that it appeared to be resolved.

Staff reports were pro vided by Fisher and Police Chief Adam Hill. Hill re ported that he was on vaca tion for several days during the month. He stated that the new radar gun was installed at a cost of $85. Hill also reported that making Smith Street a one-way street, as Hill had recommended that the council consider, would not work, as Second and Third Streets are incapable of handling the extra traffic.

He also reported that during the Drug Take Back Day earlier in the month, only about seven pounds were collected. He attributed this small amount to poor atten dance at the event.

East Buchanan school resource officer Chelsea Smith reported that the is sues she observes on Smith Street are more a reflection

that night, and voted 6-0 to have city staff prepare a new ordinance very much in line with the zoning board’s recommendation. That new ordinance is expected to be decided in December.

of student drivers from the school than the buses, but acknowledged that the buses have difficulty turning onto Smith Street and it results in blocking of the intersection. She recommended a flashing stop sign to warn motorists that traffic from Allen Street does not have a stop sign. It was discussed that a repre sentative from the council needed to attend a board of education at the school to discuss the use of the gate on Allen Street to find a solu tion to this issue.

Carroll Fisher reported that City Park has been win terized, one island on Santa Fe Drive has been complete ly removed, and one water leak appears to be resolved.

Wayne Beall, residing at 336 Lincoln Drive, has requested the city reimburse him for plumbing work done at his residence. The amount is $225. Apparently, when the city put a new line in close to his residence, a line was broken. Fisher reported that he has since repaired the line and the council voted to refund Beall the amount.

The next Gower City Council meeting is sched uled for Monday, December 12, at 7 p.m.

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The alleyway running north from Broadway to Locust Street.

Hy-Klas Foods throughout Clinton County are once again helping fami lies in need during the Thanksgiving season. Hy-Klas Foods in Plattsburg, Lathrop and Gower each donated 10 turkey dinners with all of the trim mings to their respective food pantries, which will go to area families for the holiday season.

Campbell Legal officially welcomed to Downtown Plattsburg

Hy-Klas donation in Lathrop (left to right): Bob Hill, Thomas Wren and Diane Shay with Lathrop Hy-Klas, and Barbara Hardin with Lathrop Com munity Outreach. HyKlas has made these donations to all three communities for more than a decade, helping to feed food insecure families throughout the area. Those families ben efiting number in the hundreds throughout the course of the donations.

Dave Lock (Bogard, Mo) - Complete dispersal - 60 angus cows. 4-7 yrs old. Bred to Larry Dale Patton angus bulls. Start calving March 1st. Bulls are 3yrs old and will sell.

Rick Sander - Complete dispersal - 83 angus cows. 3-6 yrs old. Bred to sydgen angus bulls. Start calving March 2nd. Very fancy set.

The late Bob Hugheson (Braymer, Mo) - angus cows. 2-7 yrs old. Bred angus. Spring calvers.

Boehler farms (Fayette,Mo) - Complete dispersal - 78 angus cows. 3-7 yrs old. Bred to angus bulls. Start calving March 1st.

John Fortin - 25 angus cow/calf pairs. 4-6 yrs old. Calves tagged to match. Fall calves.

Bennett farms - 51 angus cows. 4-7 yrs old. Start calving March 1st. Very nice set. Weaned big calves off. Bred angus bulls.

Brice Dixon (Cosby, Mo) - Complete dispersal - 43 cows consisting of 30 blk angus cows 6-8 yrs old.

Bred to swieger angus or hereford bulls. 13 red angus cow/calf pairs. 6-8 yrs old. Two month old blk angus sired calves by side.

Porter farms - 53 angus cows. 3-7 yrs old. Bred angus/sim angus. Start calving first of March. Fancy set of big cows.

Wilson farms - 35 angus cows. 5-8 yrs old. Bred angus. Spring calvers.

Jackson farms - 31 red angus cows. 4-6 yrs old. Bred to black angus bulls. 2nd and 3rd stage. Fancy set.

Rawling farms - 4 fancy angus heifers. AI bred to lbw blk angus. Big heifers.

Graham farms - 10 fancy blk angus heifer pairs. Calves were born this fall and tagged to match.

Gary Gillilan (Chillicothe, Mo) - Complete dispersal - 33 angus cows. 3-8 yrs old. Bred to angus bulls. Spring calvers.

Plattsburg Food Pantry volunteers receive the donation from Hy-Klas. Front Row (left to right): Sharon Rick with Hy-Klas, Marie Hammontree, Marian Freeman, Vi Bowling, Judy McKowen. Second Row: Ray McGee, John Gump with Hy-Klas, Maurine Boden hausen, Rae Jenkins, Connie Collins. brett adkison | the leader

Leaders in the Gower church community receive the donation from Gower Hy-Klas on Thursday, November 17. (Left to right) Heather Hill with Hy-Klas, Jon Stewart and Seth Mason with Gower Baptist Church, Billy Terry with the Gower Christian Church, Jackie Musser with Hy-Klas. brett adkison | the leader

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Congratulations to Campbell Legal, LLC in Plattsburg, which officially cut the rib bon on its location on Maple Street just north of the courthouse Friday, November 18. Members of the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce were there to greet the com pany, which has called Plattsburg home for a few months. (Left to right) Gretchen Patrico and Sandra Utz with the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce, Michelle Hays with Campbell Legal, Mark Campbell with his wife, Mindy, and Pam Thompson with the chamber. brett adkison | the leader

McClain, FFA find way to help thousands in need

sound impossible, but not according to her recent pre sentation to the Lathrop Ro tary.

“The difference between

and

effective

fewer effective col leagues is not what they know. It is what they do.”

Todd Whitaker, What Great Teachers Do Differently.

Maggie McClain, who is in her fourth year as an FFA teacher at Lathrop High School, wasn’t necessarily looking for a specific project when she attended a seminar last summer. However, the presentation from a teacher from a high school in Con cordia, Mo., lit a fuse about food security. As a result of this potential need, the Lath rop High School FFA Chap ter packed 30,000 meals on November 22.

That large number might

“Our chapter has a long history of community in volvement, and we are blessed to have a very sup portive community in Lath rop,” Ms. McClain said.

“The meal packing program in Concordia has grown to involve their entire school district, even including the preschool. I thought it was a big task, but we can do it in Lathrop.”

Ms. McClain’s FFA Chap ter oversees the school’s backpack program. They know the current numbers and therefore are aware of the need to increase food se curity in their district.

She a received the need ed approval from the school administration and began work on funding the project. In less than three weeks she was able to raise the need ed funds from the generous

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Emergency responders help put out flames

Sometimes one is un aware of the incredible help of our local volunteer fire service and why they are so important.

On Saturday, October 22, we had a fire come close to burning our entire corn field near Turney, Mo., and it could have lost homes in the process!

The fire services from Lathrop and Cameron saved our crops and pre vented a serious disaster.

We also had a local farm er from the Perrin commu

nity see the smoke and he drove over and helped pre vent the fire from crossing over blacktop H Highway, threatening to set our land on fire.

To him and to those firemen who spent hours fighting that fire on a hor ribly windy day, I want to express my appreciation to all for helping save our farmland, which could have been devastating! My sincere gratitude to you all.

Dorothy Silvius Turney, Mo.

sponsors in Lathrop and be yond.

After consulting with the classes, they chose pasta and tomato sauce. Each packet contains sauce and noodles, and a packet with nutrients. Meals are packed into boxes and stickers are applied.

The families receive the packets and instructions on the meals and offer recipe cards that they could add to the basic pasta meal. Each one has a serving for six, which will be a good sup plement for a family. The shelf-life for meals is two years. The cost is 32-cents per package, which is a great value for filling the nutri tional gaps. The boxes will be stored at the high school awaiting distribution.

The number of meals is how they determined the size of the workforce. The task of placing the packag es together is a simple one. Apply a logo and pack into a box. She determined that they could accomplish the task with a morning and af ternoon session.

“Our focus will be on Lathrop – food pantry, churches, clothes closets, and organizations. But we can also support other local food pantries as well,” she explained.

Ms. McClain went on to explain how the FFA Chap ter is growing.

“When I interviewed with Mr. Bowers, we talked about adding a greenhouse. Last year we added the green house,” She said. “It’s been successful, and the kids re ally enjoy it. We want them to have agriculture experi ences outside of the class room and this growing of plants, promotions, and the spring sale of the plants was a great way to teach them. We sold out in the first few

hours.”

Adding another teach er, Emily Schoning, to the LHS ag program has also paid dividends on growth. As a result, they have been able to increase the number of courses they offer. Class es were added, at least one class that fits every agricul tural pathway. They’ve also added introductory classes at the eighth grade level.

She said, “We try to pre pare them for what they can do after high school. Every year our numbers have in creased by 15 percent, so we needed to add an additional teacher. It always seems like we have something going on.”

And that fits Maggie Mc Clain just fine.

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Trivia questions: Firstly, how many whole turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving in the USA? A. 22 million; B. 46 million; C. 98 million; D. 129 million. Secondly, what was the first state to adopt an annual Thanksgiving hol iday? A. Florida B. North Carolina C. New York D. Maine (find answers close by).

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Some Thanksgiving smiles...

“Thanksgiving is an emo tional time. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they see only once a year. And then dis cover once a year is way too often.” — Johnny Carson.

“I approximated the Black Friday experience at home by hurling myself into a wall a number of times and then ordering online.” —Kumail Nanjiani

“I come from a fami ly where gravy is consid ered a beverage.”—Erma

Bombeck.

“Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, one by one, as each relative goes home.”—Melanie White.

“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pump kin pie.” —Jim Davis

“You can tell you ate too much for Thanksgiving when you have to let your bathrobe out.” —Jay Leno

Answers: B. 46 million whole turkeys are eaten in the U.S. at Thanksgiving. This represents a full 50 percent of all whole turkeys sold in the U.S. for the year, with most of the rest pur

How to contact your elected officials

Gov. Mike Parson

Missouri Governor (573) 751-3222

Sen. Roy Blunt U.S. Senator (816) 471-7141

Sen. Josh Hawley U.S. Senator (816) 960-4694

Rep. Sam Graves

Sixth District U.S. Rep. (816) 749-0800

Rep. Randy Railsback

Eighth District State Rep. (573) 751-0246

chased for Christmas meals. C. New York. On Novem ber 26, 1789, as per request, George Washington declared the nation’s first Thanksgiv ing, the fourth Thursday in November, from New York City, the nation’s capital at the time.

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Food for thought: “We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all.” Anonymous

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Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Sen. Dan Hegeman 12th State Representative (573) 751-1415

Lathrop FFA Advisor Maggie McClain

Louetta Wade

Louetta Wade, 95, of Trimble, Mo., passed away, November 18, 2022.

She was born on No vember 17, 1927, to Daniel Rice and Vera Lou (Dray) Waters in Kearney, Mo. She attended Prairie Point School near Trimble, Mo., where she grew up.

On December 9, 1944, she was united in marriage to Garland “Jiggs” Wade. After their marriage they lived in Trimble, where they farmed and made their home. Her husband passed away on Oc tober 18, 1995. Louetta sold produce and eggs at the City Market for many years, and she enjoyed crocheting.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Wade; brother, David Waters; twin sisters, Evelyn Lloyd and Addelyne Moore; and sister, Juanita Anderson.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Allen; grand

children, Sandy Goad and Carla Wade; great-grand children, Zach (Caitlin) Goad and Matthew Mc Nabb; sisters, Lucille Meek and Louise (Roger) Ralston; brother, Lewis Waters; sev eral nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held Monday, November 21, at Hixson-Klein Funer al Home in Smithville, Mo. Burial was at Community of Smithville Memorial Cem etery. Donations may be made to Plattsburg Pound Puppies.

Walter “Bob” Rudolph

Walter R. “Bob” Ru dolph, 85, of St. Joseph (formerly of Lathrop but al ways a Tiger), passed away Saturday, November 19, at an assisted living facility in

St. Joseph, Mo. Services: Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church in Plattsburg. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Funeral Home. Late Notice.

Gene R. Johnson, 89, Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, No vember 15, 2022.

He was born January 16, 1933 in Atlantic, Iowa, son of Lloyd and Mary Johnson.

Gene earned his mas ter’s degree from Northwest Missouri State College. He was principal at Plattsburg, MO; superintendent at Lath rop, MO; and principal at McQuerry Grade School in

Odessa, MO.

He was a member of the Lions Club in Rosendale, Missouri, and a 50-plus year member of the Mason ic Lodge, most recently of

the Jefferson Lodge No. 43, A.F. & A.M.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Johnson; and his parents.

Survivors include his daughter, Beth Quinn, Iowa Park, TX; son, David Johnson, Rea, MO; grand daughter, Meredith Yeager, Longview, TX; sister, Joan White, Long Beach, CA; niece, Lisa Cook (Mark) and nephew, Robert Thom as, both of California; and

companion of 23 years, Ann Holland, Jefferson City, MO.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Fu neral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN CLINTON CO.

Once the turkey is gone and the long weekend is over, it’ll officially be the Christmas season. With that in mind, community orga nizers will soon host Christ mas events around the area.

In Gower, the Lions Club will host a Senior Cit izen Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 3, at noon at the Gower Chris tian Church AFC. All res idents 65 and over are in vited to attend. RSVP with with Sondra at (816) 4243266 by Nov. 25.

Going more than a de cade strong, the Plattsburg Community Christmas will be Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3. The festivities will begin with

the ceremonial tree lighting at 7 p.m. in the pocket park (Main Street and Broad way) followed by the light ed Christmas parade. There will be an auction and award ceremony following the parade at the Communi ty Courtyard.

The committee has announced that Justin and Kami Hartzell will be the Grand Marshals for 2022, honoring their family’s dedication to serving oth ers, including their annual Toys for Tot Drive and the annual fireworks show at Perkins Park. They also op erate the popular miniature train offering kiddos rides through downtown during the event.

The Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce has announced that Connie Collins is the 2022 Person of the Year and will be honored that Friday for her work in the commu nity and the church.

The Kids Holiday Gift Shop will be open at Club Pulse on both Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Train rides will run from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday and again after the parade, then Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. San ta will visit The Backyard at 6:15 p.m. on Friday and will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for photos at the Community Courtyard.

The Forever Christ mas Bazaar, Sweet Shoppe and Cafe Noel will operate from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the courtyard Friday and

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Christmas Homes Tour will also be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (tickets avail able).

Middle Road Produc tions in Lathrop has an nounced the Third Annual Christmas Wonderland on Oak Street on Saturday, December 10. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and will include train rides, a visit from Santa, a lighted parade, food trucks, photo booths and more.

Be sure to watch out for The Leader’s annu al Letters to Santa, which includes notes from Kin dergarten students from throughout Clinton County. To add events to the Christ mas listing, call us at (816) 539-2111.

Plattsburg High School students help fight off hunger

On Friday, November 11, Plattsburg High School students distributed food made during Mrs. Karen Thompson’s foods class to families in need. Thomp son’s class partnered with Kids Feeding Kids in an ef fort to combat food insecuri ty this holiday season.

On Friday, November 4, Diane Mora, education support specialist for Kids Feeding Kids, delivered ingredients for chili verde casserole, which was funded by the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation.

In addition, Mora ex plained to Thompson’s stu dents what food insecurity is and the reasons behind it. During the course of the following week, Thomp son’s students prepared and packaged the casseroles and beans and rice. The hope is that students who participate in making and distributing

meals to those in need create awareness of what families face in our communities.

“Educating classrooms on livable wages and how to advocate at a systemic level for those wages would help bring more awareness for the 809,680 Missourians that struggle with food in security every day. If more people understood the math behind that it would circu late more empathy, educa tion, and awareness around how potentially wasted food can be redirected to support persons below the poverty level in trying to feed their families,” said Mora.

Thirty-eight Plattsburg families benefited from the food PHS students made.

Brandon Burns, Platts burg High School principal said, “It’s a blessing to have a healthy prepared meal available at the end of the day. It really reduces the stress and expense of having to prepare and serve a meal

after a day of work and then childcare in the evening. This makes the family time at the end of the day much more enjoyable. It’s not only rewarding to those that are able to receive the meals but also to those students that are able to prepare the meals. It really is a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

In an attempt to com bat hunger throughout the school year, Clinton County R-III encourages families to sign up for free or reduced lunches, and they are plan ning to partner with Kids Feeding Kids in the spring.

PHS freshman Charleigh Mooney felt this was a good learning expe rience. “It was really good that we had part of the orga nization come and explain the story behind it and it was overall fun to bond with my class as well and have that experience with them,” Mooney added.

MULES • FOR • MEALS

The Lathrop FFA Chapter would like to thank the following sponsors who graciously made the 2022 Mules Pack Meals event possible, helping us prepare and provide thousands of meals for those in need this holiday season.

Students at Plattsburg High School took time on Friday, November 11, to work with Kids Feeding Ameri ca. The students packed meals that will go to help families in need in the Plattsburg area.

(Left) Platts burg freshman Charleigh Mooney helps prepare chile verde casserole on November 11 to help feed food insecure families in the area.

lynnlee novich | plattsburg junior

The Lathrop FFA Chapter spearheaded an effort to pack more than 30,000 meals for families in need on Tuesday, November 22. The meals have a shelf life of two years and will be stores at Lathrop so they can be distributed to local families who are food insecure (Right) Lath rop R-II Superintendent Chris Fine took time to help students pack meals on Tuesday.

2022 Lathrop FFA Chapter Officers. Back Row (left to right): Lainey Christopher, Sarah Swanson, Morgan Davis, Danny Adwell, Marie Dickson, Nathan Cockrum. Front Row: Madeliene Pollard, Jessica Swanson, Jordan Diercks, and Elli Umbaugh.

Lathrop City Council,

discussed going to the vot ers for additional funds for street improvements, but the issue failed to gain approval.

Voters previously approved just over $1 million in bonds for street improvements –an effort that has had a lot of speed bumps in the last couple years. The project, which would include major overlays for many of the streets in town, was initially postponed until work was finished on the sewer sys tem improvements project (which included large street cuts throughout Lathrop). When the project was put out to bid in recent months, few companies stepped forward, with sever al voicing they would like to bid on it but were busy with other projects.

Burns said the city hopes to put the project back out for bid in December, ac cept a bid in January, then carry out the improvements early in 2023. Some of the funds have been used to im prove problem areas in the city’s storm drainage. Burns said the city will add some ARPA funds to the road im provements, giving them approximately $830,000 for the work.

Burns said crews are moving closer to completion on the new inclusive play ground at Burns Memorial Park downtown, with just a few smaller items left to be completed. The park could be ready for an opening ceremony as soon as next month.

The new addition at Lathrop’s downtown park is nearing completion, welcomed news for all of the kids in town who go by the park, hoping for the day it’s open. They could get their wish in December. brett adkison | the leader

FROM THE STATE CAPITOL

Missouri Job Centers help to register voters in effort to make polls more accessible

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo

– Missouri’s 2022 general election is now in the rear view mirror, but the state continues to make an effort to help more Missourians become registered vot ers. Missouri Job Centers across the state are now opening their doors to help Missouri residents register to vote. Residents can uti lize Job Center resources to access an electronic voter registration application on the Missouri Secretary of State website or receive and fill out a paper application at a Job Center. Anyone who has moved or changed their name can also fill out an application at a Job Cen ter.

Along with Missouri Job Centers, residents can

fill out a voter registration application at a local elec tion authority, a drivers li censing office, a designated state agency, or a library.

Upcoming election days in Missouri are Feb. 7, March 7, April 4, Aug. 8, and Nov. 7. The deadline to register to vote on those days are Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, July 12, and Oct. 11, respectively. As of 2020, 4,338,133 Missouri residents are registered to vote, an increase of more than 125,000 people from 2018. The number of reg istered voters in Missouri surpassed 4 million for the first time in 2004.

Missouri Job Centers do much more than assist with voter registration. These facilities make up a state wide network that allow our state to offer a wide

variety of services to both job seekers and business es. This includes various workforce development and employment-related programs, products, and services. A job seeker can also find training programs that will prepare them for gainful employment with family-sustaining wages. If you or someone you know is looking for a new career opportunity, I highly en courage you to reach out to your local Job Center.

To find the nearest Job Center, visit jobs.mo.gov or call 1-888-728-5627.

As always, it’s an honor to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call my office at (573) 7510246 or email me at Randy. Railsback@house.mo.gov.

Be sure to support your local businesses when shopping

For many, the Friday after Thanksgiving signals the be ginning of the holiday shop ping season. During this time, we are constantly bom barded with advertisements about the deals we could receive if we shop online. While there is no denying that many consumers benefit from the competitive pricing and wide selections offered by online merchants, those benefits come at a cost, and too often that burden falls on our communities.

We are blessed with many great, local retailers here in northwest Missouri. These are our friends, family mem bers and people we know, right here in our own com munities. They have taken the risks of opening busi nesses and found whatever level of success they current ly enjoy. Unfortunately, I be lieve the ongoing pandemic has forced too many small

businesses throughout our part of the state to close their doors. This holiday season is immensely critical to those businesses that are still alive.

This concept of shop ping locally has been taken a step further by a program called “Buy Missouri.” This economic development ini tiative actively promotes the products that are grown, manufactured, processed and/or made in Missou ri to other states, and even the world. It is also a great way to learn more about the many small businesses that currently exist in our state.

After years of hearing about Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, we now hear more about Small Business Saturday. This is a perfect opportunity to go out and support those local businesses that make up the backbone of rural Missouri. It is also a great way to cap off a weekend with family and friends as we roll into

the biggest part of the holi day season.

With so many great people and an abundance of buying options, there is no reason to stay at home and order your Christmas gifts online. From where I stand, people feel better knowing their hardearned dollars are staying in their own community, and will benefit everybody, when they shop locally. It does not have to be a large purchase.

A gift card for a friend can be enough not only to show that person you care, but also to show your neighbor you care whether or not he and his wife will still have a business to run next week, and the week after.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate. mo.gov.

Drive Stuffed, Not Intoxicated this Thanksgiving holiday

JEFFERSON CITY – As Mis sourians hit the road to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment behind the wheel. Im paired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and increased traffic are just a few of the con cerns that can accompany holiday travel.

The night before Thanks giving, sometimes referred to as Blackout Wednesday, has become a popular night for outings at bars,

which can result in heavy drinking.

According to the National High way Traffic Safety Administration, from 2016 to 2020, more than 800 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes during the Thanks giving holiday period, making it one of the deadliest holidays on the nation’s roadways.

In Missouri, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 12 people were killed and 61 were serious ly injured in crashes between the Wednesday before and the Sunday after last Thanksgiving. This year, MoDOT is hoping a combination

of public awareness, enforcement, and an increased promotion of so ber rides will be successful in re ducing or even eliminating traffic fatalities during the holiday.

To support these efforts, MoDOT has partnered with the Governors Highway Safety As sociation (GHSA), Lyft, and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to provide discounted rides during evening hours of the holiday sea son. A special discount code for Lyft rides will be promoted during the holiday on social media and in

select locations using a variety of platforms, including in bar screens, jukebox ads, and, in some cases, outside digital ads. The discount codes are made available through a grant provided by GHSA, Lyft, and Responsibility.org and are intended to encourage patrons to take advantage of this safe trans portation alternative.

With the number of statewide traffic fatalities approaching 900 for the year, MoDOT is urging mo torists to be vigilant, always buck le up, obey posted speed limits and never drive impaired or distracted.

“Tragedies like these are al most always preventable, and there are easy, simple actions we can all take to end them,” said Jon Nelson, assistant to the state highway safe ty and traffic engineer. “Buckle up, put down your phone, slow down, and never drive impaired. It only takes one bad decision, sometimes in a split second, to destroy a life. Do your part, and let’s enjoy this Thanksgiving with zero traffic fa talities.”

by sen dan hegeman twelfth district state senator

FROM THE STATE CAPITOL

by rep randy railsback eighth district state rep

E LLIS E LEM. T IGERS OF C HARACTER

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Plattsburg

Thankful for the Cranberry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Made famous by the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving, cranberries have long been a favorite at holiday dinners despite their sharp, bitter taste.

Americans gobble up about 400 million pounds of the bitter berry annually, said University of Missouri Ex tension horticulturist David Trinklein. About 20% of its consumption comes during the Thanksgiving season.

Pilgrims found thornless, evergreen cranberry vines covered with small red fruit

growing in boggy regions of the Plymouth Rock area.

One of the names Native Americans of that era called the fruit was “ibimi,” which translates literally as “sour” or “bitter berries.” The bit terness is due to compounds called tannins, which also impart health benefits to the berry.

Native Americans used the fruit in several ways, including pounding it into meat to form a paste called pemmican, which preserved the meat. Cranberry was also

used to dye fabric and as medicine.

Cranberry, blueberry and American grapes are North America’s only native fruits grown commercially. Cran berries are native to the acid ic bogs of New England and part of Canada.

The plants are evergreen and trail along the ground, producing short, vertical shoots as they spread. The shoots later flower and bear fruit for many years. The fruit turns from white to red as it ripens and matures.

Congratulations to the following students at Ellis Elementary in Plattsburg who were named Tigers of Character for the month of October, displaying the habit “Beginning with the End in Mind.” An extra congratulations goes to Finnegan Welch (Above Right), who was named the Student of the Month. Front Row (left to right): Oliver Fleigle-Kirby, Cameron Biston, Zoey Marceau, Shelby Green, Noah Williams. Second Row: Bowen Wade, Lillian Taulbee, Hannah Curtis, Georgia Treichel. Back Row: Bella Sells, Braelan Walterscheidt, Julian Quintero, Cealy Bedwell, McKinley Florence, McKenna Bucy, Ry lie Crowley, Colton Lager. Not in the group picture: Finnegan Welch, Jude Hill.

The pocket park in Plattsburg looks plenty festive, as the community prepares for its massive annual Christmas event on Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3. For more information on the event, turn to page A5.

Emerging from the pile of players struggling to re cover the game-deciding fumble, East Buchanan ju nior Wyatt Parker raised the ball above his head and the East Buchanan sidelines and stands erupted.

The fumble recovery sealed East Buchanan’s 14-6 victory over Gallatin last Saturday, November 19, and punched the Bulldogs’ ticket to the Missouri Class 1 State Semifinals for the second year in a row.

“I was excited for Wy att,” said East Buchanan head coach Kevin Ritter. “He is a little undersized at the defensive tackle posi tion, but makes up for that with tenacity. It was one heck of a play”

The Bulldogs, who had outscored their last three op ponents 129-0, found them selves in a defensive strug gle with the GRC champions all game.

Neither team scored in the opening stanza, as the frigidly cold temperatures and two determined defens es set the tone early.

Early in the second quarter, Gallatin broke the scoreless tie on a one-yard touchdown run that was set up by a crucial fourth-andfive conversion.

Trailing for the first time in the postseason, East Buchanan did what cham pionship level teams do –composed themselves and met adversity head on.

“When we’ve been down, our athletes were able to keep their composure. We’ve gained a lot of confi dence that we are never out of a game,” Ritter said. “So when we were down against Gallatin, instead of arguing and saying what’s wrong, we had the mind set that we would break out at any mo ment.”

ed being shut out in the first half when junior Trevor Klein scored on an eightyard touchdown run with 41 seconds left in the second quarter. Klein had another stellar performance, carry ing the ball 33 times for 227 yards with both of East Bu chanan’s scores.

The third quarter fea tured a plethora of fourth down stops by both teams. Gallatin’s defensive perfor mance was something that impressed Coach Ritter.

“Gallatin was ready to go, and had a great strate gy against us. It took us a little while to get in the end zone,” Ritter said.

Klein reached the end zone for the second time midway through the fourth quarter, which was followed

East Buchanan avoid

by Parker’s game-sealing fumble recovery.

The East Buchanan defense once again shined,

their four playoff games is the least amount given up by any of the four teams re maining in Class 1 – some thing Coach Ritter felt came from a united group effort.

couple guys who don’t get the praise all the time on defense,” Ritter said. “Ob viously, our defensive line

East Buchanan running back Trevor Klein rolls out of the pocket while sophomore lineman Corbin Allen leads the charge. clint dye | the leader

Fish habitat improved by MDC partnership with youths from St. Joseph

St. Joseph, Mo. – Youths from the St. Joseph area re cently volunteered to help the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff build fish habitat structures that were placed in publish fishing lakes. The project was a partnership between MDC and the Youth Volun teer Corps, which is a pro gram of the St. Joseph Youth Alliance.

Fish such as crappie often stage near underwater habitat such as submerged trees. But many ponds and lakes don’t have flooded timber or brush. MDC sinks trees for fish habitat in some lakes. When trees are not available or are not the best choice, artificial structures can be used. The Youth Vol unteer Corps helped MDC staff use various types of

plastic pipe to build struc tures that resemble trees.

“The Youth Volunteer Corps is a great organization that is always looking for volunteer work that teaches kids how to do outdoor relat ed activities and improve life skills at the same time,” said Thomas Huffmon, MDC fisheries management biol ogist. “I felt it was a good way for the kids to learn

about fish habitat. We may try to get them back out next spring to do a fishing and ca noeing demonstration to fish over the habitat so they can see their work come full cir cle.”

The habitat project was arranged with help from MDC conservation agents, who also do programs for the St. Joseph Youth Alliance. The structures were built at

MDC’s shop at Chillicothe.

The plastic pipe struc tures mimicking trees were placed in several lakes with ing MDC’s Community Assistance Program. That includes fishing lakes in or near Brookfield, Marce line, and Salisbury. Habitat structures also were placed in lakes used primarily for educational programs at the North Central Missouri Col

lege at Trenton and the Jerry Litton Agri-Science Center at Chillicothe.

MDC staff can provide guidance to private land owners wishing to improve fishing and fish habitat in their pond or lake. For help, contact MDC’s Northwest Regional Office, 816-2713100, or MDC’s Chillicothe Office, 660-646-6122.

MDC offers upcoming free deer hide and tallow processing classes

Kansas City, Mo. – A har vested deer can yield more than venison and antlers. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering classes in Decem ber on tanning deer hides and classes in February on making heel balm and can dles from deer tallow. The free classes will be held in MDC’s Kansas City and northwest regions, plus one

class in Waynesville in the Ozark region. Archery and firearms deer hunters are en couraged to save hides and tallow for participation in the classes.

For making deer raw hide, hunters should scrape meat off hides, place them in a leakproof bag, and freeze them until time for the classes. MDC will also have some tools and some

demonstration hides in var ious stages of conversion to rawhide. Instructions for soaking and preparing your hide for the class will be emailed to participants prior to the class. Hides must have a valid Conservation ID number or Telecheck confir mation number accompany ing them.

Participants should wear old clothes and bring

a rubber apron if they have one. A heavy trash bag can be used in place of an apron. MDC will have fleshing knives and beams available for use during the program, and participants can bring their own tools. Participant will take home plans to build a simple fleshing beam and frame. Participants will need to purchase a fleshing knife and other simple materials to complete and stretch hides at home.

For deer tallow class es, participants should bring frozen fat from harvested deer. MDC will have fat available to demonstrate techniques. The class will be working with hard, waxy fat from around the back of the deer and the kidneys. The soft fat from around meat will not be used. Wearing old clothes, rubber gloves, and a washable apron are

advised. Participants will take home finished samples of heel balm, a candle, and a fire starter.

Registration is required for the classes. COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed.

Making rawhide times, dates, and locations:

Pony Express Lake Con servation Area, DeKalb County, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12. To regis ter, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4GR.

Lake City Shooting Range, Jackson County, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13. To register, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4GD.

Waynesville Fire Training Center, Pulaski County, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14. To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov /4Gz.

Windsor City Lake in Far

Waterfowl

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms additional cases of highly pathogenic avi an influenza (HPAI) have been detected this fall in Missouri. Outbreaks affect ing waterfowl species have been reported in Chariton, Jackson, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties.

“In September, HPAI was detected in waterfowl returning from arctic nesting grounds in northern states,” said MDC State Wildlife Veterinarian Sherri Russell. “We expected a return of the virus and have seen diseased birds beginning this Octo ber.”

Due to ongoing wa terfowl hunting seasons this fall, waterfowl hunters should properly dispose of harvest waste. After clean ing waterfowl, hunters are encouraged to place the remains in trash bags and

dispose of them through trash collection or a permit ted landfill. Bald eagles and other raptors are particularly susceptible to avian influen za. This simple action could help prevent bald eagle and other raptor mortalities.

Hunters should also be aware that it is possible to transport avian influenza viruses on boats, waders, or other equipment, especially if it isn’t dry before moving it from one site to another. Allowing hunting equip ment to dry between outings will reduce this chance.

Avian influenza, com monly referred to as bird flu, spreads as birds along the North American flyways intermingle with infected birds from Europe and Asia. The viruses are transmitted from bird to bird through fecal droppings, saliva, and nasal discharges. There is a risk for spillover from wild birds into domestic poultry

rington Park, Henry County, 2 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15. To register, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4GK.

Tallow processing classes times, dates and locations: MDC Clinton Office, Henry County, 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Feb.

6. To register for the 2 p.m. session, visit https://short. mdc.mo.gov/4Gr. To reg ister for the 5:30 p.m. ses sion, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4GH.

Lost Valley Fish Hatchery, Benton County, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7. To regis ter for the 10:30 a.m. ses sion, visit https://short.mdc. mo.gov/4GV. To register for the 1 p.m. session, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov /4Gj.

and then back again from poultry to wild birds, result ing in further spread.

“Avian influenza does not present an immedi ate public health concern, though on rare occasions it has infected humans and other animals,” said Dr. Russell. “It is safe to eat poultry and wild game birds because normal cooking temperatures are hot enough to kill the virus if present. Make sure to cook meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.”

Situation updates of on going avian influenza in wild birds are available online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov /4GX. For domestic poultry situational updates and bi osecurity information, visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture website at https://agriculture.mo.gov/ avian-influenza.php.

hunters urged to use caution amidst avian influenza outbreak

Discover Nature with Dept. of Conservation Eagle Days 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- From December through February, Mis souri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Con servation (MDC) through Eagle Days events around the state or en joy watching bald eagles on your own.

Because of Missouri’s big riv ers, many lakes, and abundant wet lands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thou sands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in Missouri. Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than 2,000 bald eagles are typically

reported in Missouri during winter.

Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge. Early in the morning you can see them flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for winter weather and don’t forget cameras and binoculars.

MDC Eagle Days Events

MDC is again offering Ea gle Days events around the state. Some events will include live ea gle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting scopes. Some events require regis tration. Locations include:

• Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City -- Dec. 3, 2022, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 2022, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Smithville Lake at Paradise

Pointe Golf Course Clubhouse in Smithville -- Jan. 7, 2023, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Jan. 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Springfield Conservation Nature Center in Springfield -- Jan. 21, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Jan. 22, 2023, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Runge Conservation Nature Cen ter in Jefferson City -- Jan. 28, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live eagle programs are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Registration is not required.

• MINGO (Puxico School’s FEMA building, viewing stations at Min go and Duck Creek) -- Feb. 4, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Audubon Center at Riverlands St. Louis -- Feb.11, 2023, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Preregistration is required for

live-eagle program For more information, vis it MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/ events and search Eagle Days.

Eagle Watching on Your Own Can’t make an MDC Eagle Days event? Other local events and hot spots for winter eagle viewing include: Duck Creek Conservation Area north of Puxico on Highway 51 in Stoddard, Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K southwest of Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks at Bagnell Dam Access east of Bagnell, Lock & Dam 20 in Canton, Lock & Dam 24 at Clarksville, Lock & Dam 25 east of Winfield, Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge south of Mound City,

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Puxico, Moses Eagle Park in Stella, Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off of Riverview Drive in St. Louis, Riverlands Environmental Demon stration Area east of West Alton, Schell-Osage Conservation Area north of El Dorado Springs, Smithville Lake north of Kansas City, Stockton Lake near Stockton, Swan Lake National Wildlife Ref uge south of Sumner, Table Rock Lake and Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery southwest of Branson, Truman Reservoir west of War saw, and Wappapello Lake’s Eagle Point in southeast Missouri.

MU Extension: Getting livestock through a long Mo. Winter

SEDALIA, Mo. – Pasture and hay supplies are short in many areas of central and southern Missouri.

University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz has a number of options for live stock producers to consider for feeding their livestock this winter.

Test hay

“This is the simplest, most cost-effective practice you can do,” said Schmitz. “Sort hay sup plies into quality groups and match the hay to the nutritional needs of each group of livestock. Then feed the appropriate supplement, if necessary, to each separate group based on their nutritional needs and quality of hay being fed.”

Reduce waste

Poor feeding practices can re sult in hay wastage of more than 25%. Cone-type hay feeders or tapered-bottom feeders greatly re duce hay waste, especially if they have a bottom skirt. If unrolling, limit the amount of hay being un rolled at a given time. Unrolling more than one day’s feeding will substantially increase hay waste.

Store bales to reduce waste

It’s a bit late for this now, Schmitz said, but another substan tial source of hay waste is how the hay is stored. If covered hay stor age is not a possibility, at least take measures to break soil-hay contact. Building rock pads or storing bales on pallets, tires or some other sur face reduces waste on the bottom of the bale.

Fencing

Producers fortunate enough to have pasture or crop residues to graze can divide the fields into smaller areas with temporary fenc ing materials, Schmitz said.

“These are easy to move and can greatly extend the number of grazing days from a given area,” he said. “Fencing to provide one to two weeks grazing is acceptable.”

Limit feeding options

With adequate-quality forage, limiting cow access to hay feeders can reduce waste while achieving acceptable performance. Twelvehour access seems to be a good compromise between performance and waste reduction, Schmitz said. Do not attempt this without a hay

test, however.

Cows can be limit-fed a highgrain ration. This meets energy needs with less feed. Compare the cost of grain vs. hay on a perunit-of-energy (TDN) basis when considering this option. Some pro ducers graze standing milo as an effective, lower-cost way to feed cows through the winter.

Know what bales weigh

“Let’s assume 1,200-pound bales can be purchased for $75 per bale, or $125 per ton,” Schmitz said. “If transportation and feed ing losses are 25%, this means that only 900 pounds from each bale of hay actually gets into the livestock. This increases hay cost to $0.08 per pound or $167 per ton.”

If losses are cut to 10%, then

1,080 pounds of hay is consumed. “This reduces hay cost to just un der $0.07 per pound or $140 per ton,” he said.

Push the pencil very hard if buying high-priced hay

Finally, Schmitz advises: “It may be more beneficial for the op eration in the long run to cull ani mals rather than to try to purchase enough feed for the winter. This is not a one-size-fits-all option, how ever, so figure your operational costs and evaluate tax and other financial implications before mak ing final decisions.”

Contact Gene Schmitz at schmitze@missouri.edu or 660827-0591.

Auditor gives Polo a passing grade 2023 Missouri Art Award Honorees

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (November 22, 2022) -Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today re leased her office’s audit of the city of Polo, located in Caldwell County in north west Missouri. City resi dents requested the audit through the petition process. The audit resulted in a rating of “good.”

The audit found that the city has not adequately seg regated accounting duties or ensured a documented supervisory or independent review over various finan cial accounting functions is performed. The City Clerk, who is solely responsible for the accounting duties, indicated she was the only employee in City Hall until May 2022 and the Board had not established procedures to review her work.

The city has also not estab lished adequate user identi fication and password con trols to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to city computers and data. The City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk share a user iden tification and password for the accounting and utility

system, and city officials are not required to change pass words periodically. Additionally, the city does not store data backup files at an off-site location. Instead, the city maintains backup files in City Hall. Off-site storage would pro vide reasonable assurance data could be recovered even if city hall files were lost.

Auditors also found that the city’s compliance with the Sunshine Law could be improved. The Board did not always comply with Sunshine Law requirements for closed meetings. Open meeting minutes did not document the specific rea sons or section of law allow ing the meeting to be closed for any of the 6 closed meet ings held between January 1, 2020, and July 31, 2022.

Additionally, the Board has not adopted a written policy regarding public access to city records as required by state law. A written policy regarding public access to city records would estab lish guidelines for the city to make records available to the public.

ST. LOUIS, MO - The Missouri Arts Council has chosen the recipients of the 2023 Missouri Arts Awards, the state’s highest honor in the arts. Since 1983, the Missouri Arts Awards have recognized 242 individuals, organizations, and com munities throughout the state for their significant contributions to Missouri’s artistic and cultural legacy. The 2023 honorees will be recognized in a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol on February 9, 2023.

“The Arts have a pro found impact on the cul tural, educational, and eco nomic vitality of our state and each of these honor ees exemplify the diversi ty of talent and creativity we have across Missouri,” Lieutenant Governor Ke hoe said. “Congratulations to the honorees of the 2023 Missouri Arts Awards.”

The 2023 Missouri Arts Awards honorees in clude: Arts Education | Stray Dog Theatre, St. Louis Stray Dog Theatre, St. Louis, is a professional small theater company that concentrates on arts edu cation in addition to pro

ducing six plays each year. Education activities include Stray Pups Youth Theatre, Silver Stage Senior The atre, Arts-In-Reach summer camps, and Arts-In-Mind programs for after-school enrichment, family devel opment, and community involvement.

Arts Organization | Artists First, St. Louis Artists First, St. Louis, is a visual arts studio dedi cated to artists of all abili ties. It produces programs especially for people who have been underserved and disenfranchised, includ ing those with disabilities, those experiencing extreme stress, elders with memory loss and their caregivers, disconnected youth, and veterans.

Creative Community | City of Hermann The picturesque City of Hermann on the banks of the Missouri River is at the heart of the state’s wine country and historic Ger man cultural heritage. It boasts a lively community of working artists, as well as year-round offerings of artistic attractions such as open-air concerts, art walks,

and festivals like Oktober fest and the Hermann Wine and Jazz Festival.

Individual Artist | Ken neth Calvert, St. Louis

Kenneth Calvert, St. Louis, is an internationally cele brated illustrator, painter, graphic designer, and mu ralist. His art as a storyteller of Black experiences ranges from panoramic historical scenes to intimate portraits of contemporary daily life.

His work has been high lighted in more than 100 solo and group exhibitions since he began his artistic career in the ‘60s.

Leadership in the Arts |

Joan Israelite, Kansas City

Joan Israelite, Kansas City, has been a tireless force since the mid-’80s for cre ating policy, raising funds, and growing arts organiza tions. She was the founding CEO of ArtsKC and a nineyear board member of both the Missouri Arts Council and the National Council on the Arts. Since 2008, she has been a consultant with the Kauffmann Center for the Performing Arts.

Philanthropy | Mary Strauss, St. Louis Mary Strauss, St. Louis, is

a steadfast core supporter of her community’s arts. She provides enduring stabili ty for COCA, Saint Louis Ballet, Stages St. Louis, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Saint Louis Art Museum, The Muny, and Opera The atre of Saint Louis among myriad others. She is espe cially renowned for rescu ing the historic Fox Theatre in 1982 together with her late husband, Leon.

An independent panel of Missourians representing the statewide arts commu nity selected the honorees from public nominations.

The Missouri Arts Council provides support to nonprofit organizations through grants that meet its strategic goals: 1) engage people in meaningful arts experiences, 2) grow Mis souri’s economy using the arts, and 3) strengthen Mis souri education through the arts. Missouri Arts Coun cil funding makes quality arts programming possible in communities statewide. The Council also provides expertise in community development, fundraising, marketing, and more.

Roadwork throughout N.W. Missouri this week

St. Joseph, Mo. – The fol lowing is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Mis souri Department of Trans portation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Nov. 21 – 27.

Lane closures for tem porary work zones on Mis souri highways will stop at noon Wednesday, Nov. 23 and not resume until the morning of Monday, Nov. 28. There are some excep tions for long-term lane and road closures for construc tion work or in the case of an emergency.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler In formation Map at http://trav eler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Mo DOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, put ting your phone down, slow ing down and moving over in work zones.

Buchanan County U.S. Route 36 – Bridge re habilitation project over the Missouri River through December. Westbound is narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.) Route 759 – RAMP CLOSED for a bridge re habilitation project over the Missouri River. The ramp from Route 759 to westbound U.S. Route 36 is closed through Decem ber. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

U.S. Route 36 – Culvert repair eastbound at 33rd Street, Nov. 21 – 23 U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance eastbound be tween the ramp from Route 759 to the ramp from south bound I-229 ramp, Nov. 21 – 22. Eastbound traffic will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12foot width restriction.

Caldwell County Route 13 – Pothole patch ing through the city of Polo (Main Street), Nov. 21 – 23 (Contractor: Herzog Con tracting Corp.)

DeKalb County U.S. Route 36 – Concrete re placement from Route C to I-35, Nov. 21 – 23. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock at various locations in both directions.

Gentry Count Route ZZ – CLOSED in 2-mile increments for a re surfacing project, starting at Route T in McFall and progressing north to U.S. Route 136 at New Hampton (Harrison County), through November, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (Contractor: Herzog

Contracting Corp.)

Grundy County U.S. Route 65 – Bridge re habilitation project over Route 6 in Trenton, through January. Temporary traffic signals will guide motorist through the work zone. A 17-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Capi tal Paving, Inc.)* Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Gees Creek Bridge, south of Route F, through early April 2023.

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Buying standing wal nut, oak & cotton wood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091

CRP/Pasture Clear ing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Tren ton, MO. 816-6783918 Bdtf

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-3582682 L905tf

Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, boulders-Tur ney Mini Quarry 816248-2523.

Kingsville Livestock Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Mod ern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda

Tina Livestock Mar ket. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestock market.com fwda

Osborn Livestock Auction located 7 miles West of Cam eron on Hwy 36, Os born, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-6752424 fwda

Summers Crop Serv ices, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime ap plications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda

FOR RENT

Studio apartment up stairs, clean, fur nished, with utilities paid. Phone 660359-6358.

Sunnyview Apart ments is taking appli cations for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a res idential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medi cations, provide three meals a day and offer minimal as sistance with the ac tivities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more

information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. Sdtf

PUBLISHER’S NO TICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to ad vertise any prefer ence, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, reli gion, sex, handicap, familial status, or na tional origin, or inten tion to make any such preference, lim itation, or discrim ination.” "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 adver tised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

FOR SALE

Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appoint ments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experi

ence! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf

Tool sale! Cheap, no reasonable offer re fused. New Taurus 9MM, $259, Smith & Wesson .44 Mag, $950. New .410 with choke tube, $149. Glock 17 with bay onet, $539. Open Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Guns and gold wanted. Cash buyer. R&R Pawn, Cameron, Mo. (816) 632-1787.

Pest-A-Cator & PestA-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent re peller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-359-3660.

HELTON INSUR ANCE SOLUTIONS

Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Hel ton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Dif ferent" Tdtf

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.Shelte rInsurance.com Tdtf

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

In re: MELISA DAWN MAHON, Petitioner.

Case No. 22CN-DR00092

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that a Judgment was entered on the 18th day of November, 2022, in the Circuit Court of Clinton County, State of Missouri, changing the name of Melisa Dawn Mahon to Lylli Annah Butler.

/s/ Drew F. Davis, Attorney for Petitioner

Date of first publication: 11/24/2022 (11/24/2022, 12/01/2022, 12/08/2022)

Notice of City Election

In accordance with the Missouri Comprehensive Election Act of 1977, and pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 70.010, et seq., and 130.010 et seq., Revised Statutes of Missouri, I hereby give notice that the General Election for the City of Lathrop will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the purpose of electing the following city officials:

Mayor for the term of two years.

One Alderman from Ward I (South Ward) for a term of two years.

One Alderman from Ward II (North Ward) for a term of two years.

Polling place for Ward I and Ward II, Goppert Community Center, 406 Elm Street. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

All candidates shall file with the City Clerk beginning December 6, 2022, 8:00 AM and ending December 27, 2022. Hours to file are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All qualified electors of the City of Lathrop shall be entitled to vote at said election.

Susie Freece, City Clerk (11/24, 12/1)

4 Goodyear Wran gler used tires 275 x 70XR18, 30% tread. Call 816-465-1616.

EMPLOYMENT

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job open ings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Di etary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf

The City of Galt is accepting applica tions for City Clerk. Driver's license, 21+ yrs old & H.S. Di

ploma/GED re quired. Must be bondable with a clean criminal back ground. QuickBooks & Microsoft Office and clerical experi ence preferred but not required. Contact Galt City Hall at (660) 673-6514 for further information & applications. EOE

North Central Mis souri College is seeking a Grant Writer/Scholarship Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits included. In terested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more infor mation and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportu

CITY OF GOWER ELECTION NOTICE

In accordance with Missouri Statutes 115.127.5 RSMO, notice is hereby given that a Municipal Election will be held for the City of Gower, Missouri on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 6AM to 7PM for the purpose of electing the following officials:

Mayor - Two year term

Alderman Ward I - Two year term

Alderman Ward II - Two year term

Qualified candidates may file with the City Clerk at 97 North 4th Street during regular business hours beginning December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022.

Gwen Ballou, City Clerk (11/24, 12/1)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Tri-County Ambulance District will hold an election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for the purpose of electing board members from District 2 and 5 to serve three-year terms.

All candidates shall file with the Secretary of the Tri-County Ambulance District Board, Carol Sander, at the District Headquarters, 1703 W. Highway 116, Plattsburg, Missouri. Call 816-539-2290 to set up an appointment.

The first date of candidate filing will be December 6, 2022 at 8 a.m. and the last date for filing will be December 27, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Tri-County Ambulance District Board Carol Sander, Secretary (11/24, 12/1)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In the Estate of: EDWARD PAUL SCHMIDT, Deceased Estate No.: 17CN-PR00062

NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED lN

THE ESTATE OF EDWARD PAUL SCHMIDT, Deceased.

You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Repriesentative filed a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interests to the personal property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, on November 3rd, 2022 or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement

Nancy D. Wingate Clinton County Public Admmistrator 6437 NE Crouch Rd Turney MO 64493 (816) 592-0177

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

nity/affirmative action employer.

NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experi ence. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yo kohama tires. Tdtf

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemi cals; Tool & equip ment. www.tlauto supply.com T470dtf

SERVICES

*SEAMLESS GUT TERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf

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. Tdtf

Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlauto supply.com Mon day-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

Cox Family Dentis try, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-359-6993. Tdtf

PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know

CLINTON COUNTY R-III BOARD FILING DATE

The Clinton County R-III School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 4, 2023 election. Filing dates for candidates are open from Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. and close on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Those wishing to file may do so by filling out a declaration of candidacy in the office of the Superintendent of Schools during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days that school is in session. There will be no school and the office of the Superintendent will be closed from December 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. until Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Filing will not occur on days that the District is closed due to inclement weather. Please contact: Sandy Goad, 816-539-2183 or email sandy.goad@ccr3.k12.mo.us with any questions. Filing will end on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., in which the office of the Superintendent of Schools will be open from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The State of Missouri requires that Board of Education members be citizens of the United States, resident taxpayers of the district, shall have resided in this State for one year next preceding their election or appointment and must be at least 24 years of age.

There are three (3) positions available with three-year terms. Those members whose terms are expiring are David Dow, Greg Harris and John Thiessen. There is one (1) position available with a two-year term. The member whose term is expiring is Danny Parra who was appointed to the position vacated by Mark Coulter.

(11/24, 12/1)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE

In the Estate of JUDITH ANN WILSON, Deceased. Case Number: 22CN-PR00069

Notice of Grant of Letters of Administration With Will Annexed (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JUDITH ANN WILSON, Decedent:

On NOVEMBER 14, 2022, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individuals was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JUDITH ANN WILSON, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri. The personal representative’s business address is:

GREGORY WILSON, 202 KEITH DRIVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64163

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is:

JENNIFER SNIDER, PO BOX 1517, 2300 HIGGINS ROAD, PLATTE CITY, MO 64079, 816-858-2750

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.

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 sixmonth 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: 03-JUL-2022

Date of first publication: 17-NOV-2022

SUSAN A. DAVIS, Interim Circuit Clerk By: R Eads

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/17, 11/24, 12/1 12/8)

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

JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hard ware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-6846404 Tdtf

Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof re placed? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE esti mate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 Tdtf

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospi tal. 5 Unit sizes avail able, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Tdtf

PAGE TREE SERV

ICE Jeff Page 660-

359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202-

home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Li censed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf

LAUHOFF JEW ELRY Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:005:30, Saturday 9:001:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.c om Tdtf

H & S CONTRACT

ING Remodeling, room additions, ga rages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Lev eling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years ex perience – 660-9530724. Tdtf

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, James port. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. Tdtf

BUY - SELLTRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS &

AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rore beck, 660-6350469, www.bignas tys.com Tdtf

Mid-States Serv ices is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 in stallation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

AGRICULTURE

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Con sumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf

Buying standing wal nut, oak & cotton wood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091

CRP/Pasture Clear ing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Tren ton, MO. 816-6783918 Bdtf

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-3582682 L905tf

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE

In the Estate of ROGER M. CROUCH, Deceased.

Case Number: 22CN-PR00062

Amended Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROGER M CROUCH, Decedent:

On OCTOBER 26, 2022, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROGER M CROUCH, 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 name and business address of the personal representative is:

NEILL TAYLOR, 112 BAYPOINT DRIVE, PORTLAND, TX 78374

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is:

ROCHELLE BERVA FALK, 900 W 48TH PLACE, SUITE 900, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112, 816-360-4183

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 sixmonth 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: 29-SEP-2022

Date of first publication: 10-NOV-2022

SUSAN A. DAVIS, Interim Circuit Clerk By: R

Eads

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1)

Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, boulders-Tur ney Mini Quarry 816248-2523.

Kingsville Livestock Auction. Located 45 miles SE of Kansas City, MO. On 58 Hwy. East of Mod ern. 816.597.3331. www.kingsvillelivestock.com fwda

Tina Livestock Mar ket. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestock market.com fwda

Osborn Livestock Auction located 7 miles West of Cam eron on Hwy 36, Os born, MO. Sale every Wednesday at 10AM. 816-6752424 fwda

Summers Crop Serv ices, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime ap plications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda

FOR RENT

Studio apartment up stairs, clean, fur nished, with utilities paid. Phone 660359-6358.

Sunnyview Apart ments is taking appli cations for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a res idential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medi

cations, provide three meals a day and offer minimal as sistance with the ac tivities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. Sdtf

FOR SALE

Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appoint ments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experi ence! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf

Tool sale! Cheap, no reasonable offer re fused. New Taurus 9MM, $259, Smith & Wesson .44 Mag, $950. New .410 with choke tube, $149. Glock 17 with bay onet, $539. Open Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Guns and gold wanted. Cash buyer. R&R Pawn, Cameron, Mo. (816) 632-1787.

Pest-A-Cator & PestA-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent re peller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-359-3660.

HELTON INSUR ANCE SOLUTIONS

Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Hel ton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Dif ferent" Tdtf

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.Shelte rInsurance.com Tdtf

4 Goodyear Wran gler used tires 275 x 70XR18, 30% tread. Call 816-465-1616.

EMPLOYMENT

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job open ings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Di etary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf

The City of Galt is accepting applica tions for City Clerk. Driver's license, 21+ yrs old & H.S. Di ploma/GED re quired. Must be bondable with a clean criminal back ground. QuickBooks & Microsoft Office and clerical experi ence preferred but not required. Contact Galt City Hall at (660) 673-6514 for further information & applications. EOE

North Central Mis souri College is seeking a Grant Writer/Scholarship Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits included. In terested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more infor mation and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportu nity/affirmative action employer.

NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experi ence. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yo

kohama tires. Tdtf

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemi cals; Tool & equip ment. www.tlauto supply.com T470dtf

SERVICES

*SEAMLESS GUT TERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf

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. Tdtf

Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlauto supply.com Mon day-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

Cox Family Dentis try, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-359-6993. Tdtf

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

JAMESPORT LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hard ware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-6846404 Tdtf

Willing Workers LLP - Do you need your siding or roof re placed? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE esti mate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 Tdtf

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospi tal. 5 Unit sizes avail able, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Tdtf

PAGE TREE SERV ICE 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. Li censed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf

LAUHOFF JEW ELRY Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:005:30, Saturday 9:001:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.c om Tdtf

H & S CONTRACT

ING Remodeling, room additions, ga rages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Lev eling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years ex perience – 660-9530724. Tdtf

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, James port. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. Tdtf

BUY - SELLTRADE -BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rore beck, 660-6350469, www.bignas tys.com Tdtf

Mid-States Serv ices is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 in stallation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

ers, in particular Rylee Park er, Carson White and Jack Archdekin, did work on Sat urday. I also want to men tion Cayden Ray stepping up filling in at strong safety and Kyler Paxton on special teams. Both did a phenome nal job.”

Leading the team in tackles was junior Mason Brown with six. Fellow ju nior Aidan Hensley and se nior Adamstephen Engnes both finished with five.

Engnes proved once again how good of a twoway player he is by leading the team in receptions with four for 60 yards.

“Adam was a big se nior, stepping up in a huge game,” Ritter said. “Hauling in some crucial catches and doing a great job on the pe rimeter on defense. He’s the man and I’m proud of him, as well.”

Despite the cold tem peratures, junior quarter back Gage Busby completed seven of 14 passes for 99 yards.

This Saturday, East Bu chanan returns home to host the Missouri Class 1 Semifi nals against Duchesne (8-4). Even with four losses on the record, Coach Ritter knows that this is a battle-tested, well-coached team coming to Gower Saturday after noon.

“I expect Duchesne to be the best school we have played all year,” Ritter said. “They know how to win, they have played in huge games versus Missouri’s best. We have to play to our full potential to win this game. We are a “loose” team that likes to have fun so tell them to go out and have a good time and do what you know you can do and what you have done before! It’s gonna be fun come Satur day.”

East Buchanan lineman Nick Klein keeps watch as Gage Busby kneels out the win. CLINT DYE | THE LEADER

A pair of Gallatin defenders try to bring down East Buch receiver Adamstephen Engnes. CLINT DYE | THE LEADER

East Buchanan junior Aidan Hensley. CLINT DYE | THE LEADER

(Left to right) East Buchanan head coach Daniel Ritter and captains Trevor Klein, Car son White, Jack Archdekin and Gage Busby meet the Gallatin captains ahead of the coin toss on Saturday. CLINT DYE | THE LEADER