The Leader • 12-22-22

CITY OF PLATTSBURG

Council places marijuana sales tax on ballot

by brett adkison leader editor

Residents in Plattsburg will decide this April if the municipality should impose a tax on the sale of marijuana.

The Plattsburg City

Council voted during its regular monthly meeting Monday, December 19, to place a three-percent sales tax on marijuana sold at retail within the town. Residents will vote on the measure on April 4, 2023.

The recreational use of marijuana was approved by Missouri voters in November.

The council also voted 6-0 Tuesday to approve a polarizing ordinance that will see the alleyway west

of Main Street and running between Broadway and Locust as a “no thru traffic” alley. The alley will be open specifically for use by pedestrians and disabled persons using “mobility assistance devices.” Cer-

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tain traffic – emergency vehicles, garbage collection vehicles, and utility vehicles – will be exempt from the restrictions. Signage will be placed at the alley.

LATHROP Creason named new football head coach

Looking to fix the bridge

Hartzell Family

Lathrop didn’t need to look far or wait long to find the next head coach of the high school football program.

The Lathrop R-II Board of Education voted Wednesday, December 14, to hire Corey Creason as the Mules’ football coach beginning with the 2023 season. Creason has been on the Lathrop coaching staff since 2019, serving as the defensive coordinator the past two seasons.

Creason said the opportunity to be the head coach at Lathrop means a lot to him.

“The administration is very supportive and the community gets behind the student-athletes with tremendous support,” he said. “The opportunity to coach against some of the best coaches in small class football is a big deal. Year-in and year-out, when you look deep into the postseason, there is a school from the KCI still playing. In that aspect, it’s not just football, but it is every sport that is played in the KCI.

“The kids made it an easy choice. Being in the district

Council discusses grant, possible marijuana tax

by jim bonebrake leader reporter

The Gower City Council held its last regular meeting of the year on Monday, December 12.

First on the agenda was an update by Mayor Ken Pike related to the Missouri Department of

Transportation TAP grant. The mayor informed the council that Snyder and Associates would be sending the contract and a letter to MoDOT pertaining to the grant, which the city is seeking to help fund renovations to the sidewalk along Railroad Avenue.

According to Mayor Pike, it’s not a done deal as of yet ,but they are making progress.

The city also received an estimate from Snyder and Associates regarding replacement of the water line the city is looking to upgrade. This estimate

came in higher than expected, but Mayor Pike told the council that he and City Administrator Carroll Fisher have reviewed it and they believe they can trim costs by having the city handle the street repairs themselves. The solution presently discussed would

be to put gravel in the areas where the streets would be cut and then put those streets on the list for street repairs for the next season. The amount of the bid was not discussed nor was the estimated cost savings outlined.

CITY OF GOWER

by brett adkison leader editor

Plattsburg Park Board hosts public meeting on

On Thursday evening, December 15, the Plattsburg Park Board held a public informational meeting at the Clinton County Middle School library concerning its plans to apply for a grant through the Missouri Parks Recreational Trails Grant

program (RTP) to renovate the Horse Fork Creek bridge in Perkins Park. The project will also include additional walking trails, including expansion to include Grafton Park.

Approximately 40 interested citizens joined the park board, wanting to learn more about the project and

Plattsburg City Council,

This proposal proved to be a hot-button topic in recent months, as residents and effected property owners debated the merits of restricting traffic in the alley. That included Mayor James Kennedy, owner of Kennedy’s Lounge on Main Street. The lounge takes deliveries in the alleyway and he has argued that the ordinance will have an undue effect to his business, specifically.

Though he abstained from the vote Monday, his opposition to the move was officially logged in city records. Bob Conrad of Conrad and Higgins, LLC, an accounting firm out of Chillicothe, was on hand to present the council with its findings in the city’s annual audit. City Administrator Chase Waggoner told The Leader that it was a fairly clean audit, needing only

voicing their support of the grant.

“We were encouraged by the turnout and the positive response to the plans,” said Steve Tinnen, park board member.

Plattsburg approached the board last spring about a solution for renovating the bridge. Also at the meeting

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to clear up some small accounting issues, namely an instance where one fund borrowed from another. He said the city was praised for the strength of its pension program - something many public entities can struggle with at times.

A proclamation from Mayor James Kennedy honored long-time city employee Ron Gorham, who is retiring at the end of this month after more than 35 years of service to the city. He started with Plattsburg in 1987 and served in several roles, including superintendent of the wastewater treatment plant. The proclamation designated December 30 as a day of appreciation for Gorham.

City Administrator Chase Waggoner was able to find another new 2022 Ford Police Interceptor despite the scarcity of the vehicle nationwide. This one was found in Marlborough, Massachusetts, through MHQ Municipal Vehicles for $48,500. The council passed a resolution approving the purchase.

This is the second of two new police vehicles the city has sought and found, with Waggoner stating he contacted upwards of a hundred different dealerships throughout the nation. The vehicles are being funded in most part by an $81,000

was Ryan Curtis, president of the Plattsburg Soccer Club. Mr. Curtis mentioned the possibility of applying for a grant since his company had successfully completed trail grants.

Since that time, the park board has researched and worked towards applying for the grant. The writing is

underway, with deadlines in January and February needing to be met. The awarding of the grants will take place this summer, with the funds available in the fall of 2023. The project will begin as soon as possible, with a completion estimated in 2024.

The maximum amount

awarded is $250,000 for trail projects. Sponsors must have a minimum 20-percent match. Projects are required to be open to public review.

Members of the Plattsburg Park Board are Steve Tinnen, Mike Shaver, KC Lewis, Beau Brown, Kathy Soldanels and Chase Waggoner.

allocation from the city’s ARPA funding.

Lee Perkins with the Mystery Within spoke to the council on Monday evening about obtaining a liquor license for the business and the process it includes, which includes licensing through the state and the county. The Mystery Within is an indoor event and activity space that includes games, cornhole, and interactive mystery-style events, located on East Street just east of the courthouse.

The council also approved a resolution supporting the city’s annexation of portions of Perkins Park and Grafton Park that exist outside of the city limits and is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers, an ordinance permitting a water main replacement on Grogan Street to use pipe smaller than usually required (few customers on the line), and an ordinance declaring surplus items (including two older pick-up trucks and a 2016 Ford Police Interceptor).

The council also approved a resolution entering into a mutual aid agreement with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance and an ordinance allowing the city administrator to appoint a floodplain administrator.

The next council meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 9.

Under new business, the only item on the agenda was how the city wanted to handle the passage of Constitutional Amendment 3 related to the sale and possession of recreational marijuana. Mayor Pike provided the council with some written ideas for them to consider related to city ordinances in that area. Those items included the locations of businesses wanting to sell recreational marijuana in the city, the offenses of juveniles in possession, as well as the use of the product in public parks, etc. The city can tax the sale of marijuana up to three percent but the tax would first need to be approved by voters.

Members of the council asked City Attorney Joe Gagnon if he could prepare some ordinances for the January monthly meeting for the council to discuss and consider for passage. The timing of putting this

matter on an upcoming election was also discussed, with the consensus seeming to be that it needed to be an election cycle when other items were on the ballot in order to reduce the cost of the election for the city.

During department reports, Planning and Zoning Administrator Chip Holman said the Variance Board would be holding a hearing on December 21 to discuss two lots in the Smith Rails Addition and minimum frontage requirements.

Carroll Fisher and Police Chief Adam Hill both provided their department reports to the council, and with no questions and no additional business under miscellaneous items, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. The next city council meeting is scheduled for January 9 at 7 p.m. at Gower City Hall.

Missouris Shoal DAR chapter continues giving back

Group celebrates 45 years

The Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR held its regular monthly meeting on December 13. Mary Tyrell hosted the meeting at her home, and the decorations, food and fellowship were enjoyed prior to the meeting, which was called to order at 1 p.m.

Judy Wright gave the meeting’s program, which was about Wreaths Across America. Messages and reports were given and the meeting moved to its monthly business.

• The chapter held its “Service to Veterans” breakfast at the Plattsburg American Legion on November 12, with approximately 30 veterans being served.

• The chapter collected donations for a wreath and gift basket during Plattsburg’s

Forever Christmas early in December, with Connie Ruiz winning the basket and Christina Moore winning the wreath. The funds were donated to the Cameron Veterans Home and The Gathering Place in Plattsburg.

• Five members (Carmen Stoneking, Margaret Stevens, Judy Wright, Lana Wright and Sarah Juhl) attended the Roslyn Heights Christmas Tea.

• The Missouri State National Defense Luncheon will be recognizing female veterans, active duty members and first responders.

• Forms were distributed for recipe submissions for the DAR cookbook.

• Hindman School is in need of donations due to flooding. Motioned and approved to donate.

• Regent Stoneking remind-

ed everyone that the CMR report is due next month.

• After the meeting, the chapter delivered collected items to the state DAR project “Home for the Holidays”

to the Cameron Veterans Home.

• The Missouris Shoal Chapter was formed December 7, 1977. Birthday cake was enjoyed after the meeting.

• Wreaths Across America was held December 17 at Lathrop Cemetery.

• There will be a meet-andgreet with State Regent Renee Pace on February 21,

2023.

• The next chapter meeting will be January 10.

The Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR celebrates 45 years. Front Row (left to right, kneeling) Sarah, Anne an Sadena. Back Row (standing, left to right): Mary, Carmen, Kay P., Margaret, Kay L., Judy and Janice.

Sadly, some Christmas traditions left in the past

In looking back at our family tradition, there is little doubt that we were blessed in so many ways. Loving parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, nephews, family friends, and acquaintances made life in Plattsburg special.

It’s a fast-changing life these days with family Christmas traditions disappearing faster than the ice in the Arctic Circle. Many of these long-established customs or beliefs that used to be a symbol of our Christmas season have now gone away.

A prime example is the annual family Christmas Card. In the Tinnen household, we brought in a professional photographer from my hometown of Maysville, Missouri. Gene Newkirk and his wife, Emma, started “Gene’s Photo Shop” in Maysville in 1962, and for the next 34 years they photographed people, pets and events.

Our family was one of their first customers for the annual Christmas card photograph for several years. I know Gene and Emma started taking our photos before 1962, since many of the Christmas cards show the Tinnen family when we moved to our Plattsburg home on Birch Avenue in 1958.

Our mother, Franc E. (Shewey) Tinnen was the leader of our threering circus, as she rounded up me, my brothers Dave and Greg, and of course, our father, Skip. The idea she could accomplish this given the excitement of the impending arrival of Santa Claus is just one example of the many stars she earned in her crown of glory.

The trip to get a live Christmas tree, and then using her imaginative decoration skills to adorn the large tree, were impressive. The photos were taken in black and white, so they don’t do justice to the vivid lights, Christmas ornaments and tinsel. However, she knew it was the central background to our Christmas card as we surrounded the tree in our living room. So, she made sure it was exceptional.

The list of recipients was extensive, as the cards were a symbol of the joy of our Christmas celebration. It was another sign that Christmas was a time for families to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and a time to get a glimpse of how our family was approaching the Christmas holiday.

We started our celebration on Christmas Eve with dinner and presents at H.O. and Aggie Tinnen’s house (Skip’s parents) on Clay Avenue. The large dinner table was covered with a very nice tablecloth with red plates and glasses; Aggie loved red, and she loved Christmas the year round.

Fried chicken and ham, macaroni salad, mashed potatoes, and redhot Jell-O, and banana cream and cherry pie for dessert, were staples each year. The gift-giving started early, as we reached for our plates to uncover a fresh $10 bill. That happened every year.

After dinner, we eagerly joined in the living room to open a multitude of Christmas gifts. Each year, Aggie made sure Skip got a new pair of dress shoes. Not sure of the significance of that, but it was like getting a tie for Christmas – his tie was a new pair of shoes.

After opening these gifts, we gathered them up and headed home. We were assured that we had given Santa Claus enough time to find his way to our home. And without fail, we arrived to find our Christmas tree surrounded by gifts. Our parents made sure that we three boys had more than needed. Skip and Franc E. exchanged gifts, and we made sure mom had something special from us. However, I’m confident in looking back that they sacrificed their gifts to make sure we got what we asked for.

Christmas Day was celebrated at the farm of our mother’s parents, Elton ‘Buck’ and Irene (Boydston) Shewey, on O Highway. The 1860s home, one of the oldest in Clinton County, was not like the home we grew up in. We enjoyed indoor plumbing and electricity; something the Sheweys did not have when mom and her brother, David, grew up on the farm.

In so many ways, Irene (we affectionately called her Grannie) was a remarkable woman and cook. Her kitchen was so small, barely enough room to accommodate a small table along with the kitchen sink, stove, and refrigerator. The kitchen was small, but oh

so mighty. It was a place where she fried enough chicken to feed a large group of men during harvest time. It was the same place she prepared our Christmas dinner with turkey, ham, stuffed dressing, oyster dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, and pumpkin, mincemeat and pecan pie.

We gathered around their large dinner table for the feast. After finishing, we had our gift exchange where there was true joy in receiving the gifts. Each one reflected a sincere sense of what we needed. Shortly thereafter, we all tried to find a spot in the living room for a nap as the football games were played on the small black and white television.

Grannie was not one to rest. No, the hard-working farm wife was back in the kitchen making sure all the food was packed away and dishes were washed by hand.

This Christmas season, the Steve Tinnen household will not resemble anything close to what took place so many years ago. Not that we don’t celebrate the birth of our Savior. However, our family has dwindled. We won’t be sending out any Christmas cards to our loved ones or friends. Instead, here’s hoping you might find a few valuable gifts in your stocking this Christmas.

• The dedication, passion, and hard work of the Community Christmas committee. Without a

doubt the Christmas parade and community events in Plattsburg have grown immensely since Jeff Longwell started what has now become a tradition in Plattsburg an amazing 12 years ago.

• The community spirit and devotion of Justin and Kami Hartzell, who provide train rides and now hayrides for youngsters to enjoy during the Community Christmas celebration, and Chamber President Sherri Shatto and her husband, Ron, who are fixtures at anything that benefits the community of Plattsburg. They willingly share their significant talents to make Plattsburg a better place to live.

• The sense of community pride demonstrated numerous times by the group of loyal volunteer members of the Fall Festival committee. The group was formed by the late J.W. Lile and his work has carried on with Matt Clements leading the band of cheerful men and women.

• The math and problem-solving skills of Joe Trotter. He’s jumped into the leadership role of Plattsburg City Administrator not just once, but twice, bridging the gap earlier this year before the city hired new administrator Chase Waggoner.

The illusive Christmas spirit will be discovered when you find giving to those less fortunate is more important than giving to those who already have plenty.

Merry Christmas to all from us

Tinnens: Myself, wife Sue, daughter Liz, son Jimmy, granddaughter Maddie, and dogs Dottie, Sugar and Daisy.

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Trivia: In what Hollywood movie did the bestselling song ‘White Christmas’ first appear? A. Miracle on 34th Street; B. Holiday Inn; C. It’s A Wonderful Life; D. White Christmas (answer nearby).

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Some Christmas smiles… How do you wash your hands over the holiday? With Santatizer. Why don’t you ever see Santa in a hospital? Because he has private elf care.

Why is Santa afraid of getting stuck in a chimney? He has Claus-trophobia.

Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho ho ho (Answer: The song was written by Berlin for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn).

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Food for thought: John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

* * * * Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

The Tinnens at Christmastime: Skip, Steve, David, Greg and Franc E.

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Margaret E. Quinn

Margaret Evelyn Quinn, 89, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

She was born the daughter of Ralph “Gordon” and Helen Margaret (Speas) Murray on March 8, 1933, in Albany, Mo. She was a 1951 graduate of Albany High School, where she was the valedictorian of her class. She attended Drake University one year and then completed a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Central Methodist College, Fayette, Mo. in 1986 at the age of 54.,

Margaret married Reverend Robert Paul Quinn on August 5, 1953, in Albany, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2008.

Margaret was a teacher at Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge, Mo., and also was a substitute teacher for the Chillicothe school district. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe, where she was a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed a lifetime commitment and involvement with her church families. She was active in P.E.O. Chapter J.W., Missouri Baptist Home State Board, and the Baptist Home Auxil-

iary.

Margaret is survived by three sons, Rob L. Quinn and his wife, Karen, of Lathrop; Kevin M. Quinn and his wife, Peggy, of Columbia, Mo., and Brian M. Quinn and his wife, Kimberly, of Jefferson City, Mo.; six grandchildren, Matthew Quinn and wife, Melissa, Lauren Flowers and husband, Justin, Jennifer Johnston and husband, Brian, Drew Quinn and wife, Jill, Abigail Schaefferkoetter and husband, Justin, and Connor Quinn and wife, Sidney; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Dawn Quinn and husband, Rodney L., of Pleasant Hill, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Bob; two brothers, Alex Murray and Dennis Murray; sisters, Glenna Lykins and Marilee Murray. Reverend Quinn was pastor of the First Baptist Church of Plattsburg from 1964 to 1978.

A. Miller

Stephen Miller, 81, of Lathrop, passed away on December 14, 2022.

Services were held with military honors on Saturday, December 17, at Stith Fu-

neral Home in Lathrop. Visitation was prior to services. Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude Children Research Hospital in care of the funeral home.

Plattsburg Homes Tour Makes Its Return

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Welcome, Hudson!

McKayla Fuller and Marcus Rankin are excited to announce the arrival of Hudson Reese Rankin on Tuesday, December 13, at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

He was eight pounds

and two ounces, and 19 and a half inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Michelle and Justin Fuller of Plattsburg. Paternal grandparents are Elaina Rankin of Plattsburg and Mark Rankin of Platte City.

The Leader offices will be closed for the week of Dec. 26

Assessors and Collectors offices Closed

The Assessor and Collector offices will be operating our walk-up windows on Saturday, December 31st from 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The rest of the courthouse is closed. Also, The entire courthouse will be closed on the 2nd of January, however, only the Assessor and Collectors offices will be closed on January 2nd & 3rd. The

and Collectors office will be open again on the 4th of January at 8:30 AM.

Stephen

The Plattsburg Homes Tour was back this year after the pandemic and was as strong as ever, selling 291 tickets - nearly 100 more than the last edition in 2019, when they sold 197 tickets. The Riley-Carmac Museum was part of the tour and reported more than 200 visitors that day.

Epperson, Wolf to retire

A pair of long-time teachers at Lathrop High School will be retiring at the end of the school year.

English teacher and coach Mike Epperson and science teacher Sherry Wolf have both submitted letters of resignation to the district announcing that they’ll be leaving at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Epperson, who also taught journalism, has been with the district for 25 years, while Wolf has been at Lathrop for 17 years.

The Lathrop R-II Board of Education officially received the letters as part of the business agenda of its monthly meeting Wednesday, December 14.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching in this district for 25 years and will take lifelong friendships and many great memories with me,” Epperson wrote

in his letter. “Having you, Mr. Bowers, as my principal for the last 12 have honestly been my favorite years in my 31-year teaching career. I have enormous respect for you as a principal and have learned so many valuable lessons from you that have ultimately benefited the students at LHS. It is definitely bittersweet to be leaving a place that has been my second home for so long.”

Wolf wrote she appreciated the opportunity to work with great kids and an incredible staff.

“I graduated a Lathrop Mule and I taught my entire career as a Lathrop Mule,” she wrote. “Lathrop will always have my heart.”

Superintendent Chris Fine’s resignation letter was also on the agenda but didn’t come as a surprise, as he long ago announced his intention to retire at the end of this school year,

and the district hired his replacement, Dr. Adam Willard, this fall.

The board also approved a change in its early resignation notice policies, giving teachers more time in which to turn in resignations and receive an incentive for doing so. This past fall the board approved a $1,000 payment for those turning in their resignation notification before December 1 ($500 before January 1 and $200 before February 1). Those who resign through February 1 will now receive the full $1,000.

As part of his report, Superintendent Fine gave an update on the district’s Missouri School Improvement Plan and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and reported that district officials are looking into the possibility of adding an early retirement incentive.

Community Christmas

Big Donation at Christmas

Congratulations to the Plattsburg Community Christmas Committee on another tremendous event; their countless hours of work brought hundreds of people downtown for the bazaar, lighted parade and more earlier this month! Front Row (left to right): Phyllis Schaefer, Whitney Waller, Kari Stayton, Lisa Crawford, Sherri Shatto, Roger King. Second Row: Melissa Fahlstrom, Kristy Young, Cassie Graham, Linda Enderle, Lesa Arndt. Third Row: Keith Stayton, Stan Hoover, Brad Waller, Ron Shatto, Jessica Burnett. Not Pictured: Sue Hoover, Justin & Kami Hartzell. steve tinnen | the leader

Jeremy Jackson and Pullers’ Paradise helped make this Christmas a special one for kids in need, making a major contribution through the Harzell Family’s annual Toys for Tots drive earlier this month.

Plattsburg boys, Lathrop girls take rivalry wins

East Buchanan sweeps Lawson in KCI opener

Just days after winning their respective tournament titles, both KCI Conference champions were under the same roof – and victorious –on Thursday, December 15.

The Lathrop Lady Mules blew past a young Plattsburg team 58-24 that night, followed by the Tigers’ 69-57 victory over the rival Mules in the boys game.

Just last week, the Lady Mules and the Tigers won the KCI Conference Tournament championships. Thursday’s victories gave them the first step toward their respective KCI regular season titles.

In the girls game, Lathrop was led by Keylie Beane, who scored a game-high 18 points (14 of which came in the first half alone) with 10 rebounds and four assists.

Autum Nichols put up 12 points with nine rebounds, and both Sarah Swanson and Kaitlyn Morgan scored nine points with six assists each.

Morgan also nabbed 13 rebounds. Avery Clay added six points and Audrey Davis scored four points.

The Lady Mules were

able to hold Plattsburg standout freshman Letecia Howard scoreless in the first quarter, but she couldn’t be contained past that, as she

scored 15 points the rest of the game. Avery Mumm added four points, Izzy Parra scored three points, and Loralie Matsukeich scored two

WRESTLING

points.

In the boys game, Isaiah Howard once again put on a show, scoring 31 points with 12 rebounds, five as-

sists, five steals and two blocks. Right behind him, senior James Braddy put up 13 points and fellow senior

State’s small schools duke it out at Katy Trail meet

by brett adkison leader editor

Dozens of programs converged on Sedalia, Mo., last Friday and Saturday for the largest small school wrestling meet of the early season (if not the entire year), with grapplers from both Lathrop and Plattsburg earning impressive finishes.

On the boys side, the Lathrop Mules finished 15th out of more than 40 scoring teams at the Mathewson Center at the state fairgrounds, scoring 251 team points. Centralia took the championship with 615.5 points. Plattsburg was 24th in the team standings with 160.5 points.

Garrett Beane turned in Lathrop’s top finish, taking first place 106 lbs. with a perfect 5-0 record on the day. Keaton Coots was third at 138 lbs., going 7-1.

Gage DeShon was ninth at 120 lbs., Ryder Dalinghaus was 12th at 165 lbs., and Gabe Provin was 13th at 126 lbs. Mikell Roach took 16th at 285 lbs., Carson Clay was 17th at 157 lbs., and Caleb Colatrella (175 lbs.),

Beau McAdams (150 lbs.), and Kyler Simon (144 lbs.) each finished 19th. Mason Mudd

22nd at 132 lbs.

Moran set the high-water mark at 175 lbs., finishing four with a 5-2 record. Dakota Rankin was sixth at 215 lbs., going 6-2 on the day.

Brody McCartney was 12th at 106 lbs., Caden McLallen finished 14th at 144 lbs., and Jacob King was 17th at 285 lbs. Korbin Dow was 19th at

190 lbs. and Shea Raymond was 19th at 138 lbs. Ryan Lloyd was 24th at 113 lbs., Reece Dixon finished 25th at 150 lbs., and Gavin Utz

was 29th at 120 lbs.

The Lathrop Lady Mules also had a stellar day, finishing fourth in the

(Left) Lathrop junior Keylie Beane shoots the three while Plattsburg freshman Letecia Howard defends. The point guards led their respective teams in scoring Thursday. (Right) Plattsburg senior James Braddy with the pass against rival Lathrop. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

was

For Plattsburg, Wyatt

Lathrop’s next head football coach,

the last four years, I have built tremendous relationships with the players. We have awesome kids and they are great to be around every day.”

Creason replaces the outgoing John Unrein, who resigned the position this fall after going 6-15 in two seasons. Despite a losing record against one of the toughest schedules in Northwest Missouri, Creason’s defense has over-performed in that time. In 2021, they allowed an average of just 20.3 points per game, and in 2022, the Mules didn’t allow a single opponent to score 40 points or more. East Buchanan, the 14-1 state champion in Class 1, was the only other team in the KCI that refused to allow 40 points in a contest

this season.

Creason said he takes pride in his players being disciplined and doing the right things both on and off the field.

“Ideally, we will play fast and physical, with high energy,” he said. “I like to be as close to 50/50 run/pass as possible, but certain situations dictate different situations. Initial goals for the program are to increase player numbers from the top class down, play meaningful football in November, and instill values in young men that they can use later on in life.”

This isn’t Creason’s first stint as a head coach, as he went 27-14 while leading Crest Ridge and Stewartsville. He was the special teams coordi-

nator at Hamilton in 2015 and 2016, during which the Hornets made a Class 1 state semifinal and won a state championship. He was the special teams coordinator for Lathrop in 2019 (when the Mules made the Class 2 state semifinals and went 13-1) and 2020.

“We are excited to have Coach Creason lead our football team,” said Lathrop activities director Andy McNeely. “He is a high energy guy (and) one of our most popular teachers at the high school. He has a genuine passion for kids and our kids love playing for him.

With his past experience as a head coach and his playoff success, he was an easy and obvious choice. We are ready to get started.”

The Final Days in Office

by sen dan hegeman twelfth district state senator

As the old saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” In 1992, Missouri voters said “yes” to putting term limits on members of the Legislature. Since then, state lawmakers have had the opportunity to serve a maximum of eight years, or four terms, in the Missouri House of Representatives and/or eight years, or two terms, in the Missouri Senate. I was first-elected to the Missouri Senate in November 2014 and reelected four years later, which means I have reached the end of my time in the upper chamber.

My time serving the wonderful citizens of the great northwest part of our state has been among the best in my life. In my opinion, it is an honor to be chosen to serve in such a capacity. There are only 34 of us in the Missouri Senate. It has often been noted the Missouri House is among the

largest elected bodies in the country, with 163 members, while the Missouri Senate is among the smallest.

I have many great memories of my time in Jefferson City. I have met so many amazing people and made friendships that will last the rest of my life. Granted, the work we put in can be grueling. It can cause us to question everything. But, in the end, we also know we are working for the people who put us here — and those who did not. We are working for Missouri. Individually, we are working for each of the 34 senatorial districts, with the goal of making our state a better place to live, work and raise a family.

There are so many people to thank, especially my family. Sometimes, the drive from northwest Missouri to the Capitol can be long, and not just because of the weather. There have been times when I would have much rather stayed

girls standings with a team score of 308 points. Brookfield won the team title with 453 points. The Plattsburg Lady Tigers were 18th at 107 points.

Sierra Brassfield took second place at 140 lbs., going 5-1, and McKayla Knight was second place at 135 lbs., going 6-1. Ali Gonzalez (115 lbs.) and Jordan Diercks (120 lbs.) each placed third with matching 4-1 records. Avery Clay was fifth at 235 lbs., Sophia Rumans took eighth at 130 lbs., Sara Allyn was ninth at 100 lbs., and Bre Paul was ninth at 155 lbs.

For Plattsburg, Kenlee Fish was fourth at 190 lbs. with a 3-2 record. Bristol Robertson was ninth at 140 lbs., Julianne Lambert was 12th at 115 lbs., Charleigh Mooney took 13th at 125 lbs., and Madison Huke placed 14th at 135 lbs.

home, but I knew there was work to be done for our great state. My tremendous staff has always been there for me. They always kept me in check and made sure I got to all of my appointments on time and was always prepared for every meeting.

Mainly, I want to thank the people of the 12th Senatorial District. We are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the Show-Me State. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve all of you, and I look forward to the next chapter of my life. God bless each and every one of you, and Merry Christmas.

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 and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

FROM THE STATE CAPITOL

State Rep. Railsback looks back at two years in Jeff City

This will be my last Capitol Report. It has been a privilege to serve as your representative these past two years. With 35 years of experience as the Director of two Regional Planning Commissions, I was able to hit the ground running. I am proud of the things we accomplished including increased funding for teachers and schools and increased funding for roads and bridges, especially the $100 million for our blacktop roads. We increased broadband development from $5 million to $400 million and we passed the No Patient Left Alone Act.

Turn to the B Section for The Leader’s annual Christmas special!

I especially want to thank my legislative assistant, Deborah Kring, for all her hard work helping constituents with their issues and maintaining the day to day operations required of a State Representative. It was an eventful two years including the celebration of Missouri’s Bicentennial and the Inauguration of Governor Parson. My time in the legislature really em-

phasized the importance of being an informed citizen. What happens in Jefferson City depends entirely on the integrity and honesty of the people you elect to do what is best for our State and region.

I appreciate all the support and goodwill I have received from the citizens of District 8 and wish you all the best in the coming years.

Lathrop wrestler Garrett Beane remained undefeated on the season, taking first place at the Battle at Katy Trail, one of the biggest meets in all of Missouri, hosted by Lathrop at the Mathewson Center in Sedalia. submitted photo

Lathrop defensive coordinator Corey Creason will take the helm of the program next year as the team’s next head coach.

(Left) Coach Creason in the 2022 Lathrop Homecoming Parade.

MoDOT Roadwork for Northwest Missouri this week

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Dec. 19-25.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.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. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Atchison County U.S. Route 136 – Bridge inspection at the Missouri River Bridge at Brownville, Dec. 19-22

Andrew County Route B – Bridge inspec-

tionat the One Hundred and Two River Bridge, Dec. 1922

U.S. Route 71 – Pothole patching, Dec. 19 - 23

Buchanan County U.S. Route 36 – Bridge rehabilitation project over the Missouri River is currently suspended for winter, work will resume Spring 2023. Westbound is narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction through June 2023. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

To learn more visit:

Route 759 – RAMP

CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over the Missouri River. The ramp from Route 759 to westbound U.S. Route 36 is closed through June 2023. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

U.S. Route 169 – Utility work from U.S. Route 36 to Easton Road, through Jan. 15

Route 6 – Utility work from Route Z to 77 SE Road, Dec. 19-20.

Clinton County

Route C – Utility work at SE 208th Street, Dec. 19-20

Route T – Pothole patching, Dec. 19-20

U.S. Route 169 – Utility work through Trimble, Dec. 19-23

Route F – Utility work from U.S. Route 169 to the Clay County line, Dec. 19-23

Route J – Utility work from Springtown Road to Route C, Dec. 19-23

I-35 – Pothole patching southbound from mile mark-

er 48 to 42, Dec. 19-29

Daviess County Route B – Pothole patching, Dec. 21-22

Route V – Pothole patching, Dec. 22-23

Gentry County Route YY – CLOSED for bridge inspection at the Bear Creek Bridge, Dec. 20

AGRICULTURE

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

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

CRP/Pasture Clearing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO. 816-6783918 Bdtf

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

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

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

Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda

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

Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda

FOR RENT

Studio apartment upstairs, clean, furnished, with utilities paid. Phone 660359-6358.

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments.

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

Now accepting Medicaid. For more

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

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

FOR SALE

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

FRESH CHESTNUTS- Need fresh chestnuts for the holidays? Locally grown in NW MO. $6/lb limited supply. Please call 660-7070005

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY TRUSTEE:

Estate of Richard H. Mos Jr.

To all person interested in the Estate of Richard H. Mos Jr., decedent.

The undersigned, The Commerce Trust Company, is acting as Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Trustee is The Commerce Trust Company, Trustee, 1000 Walnut (BB16-2), Kansas City, MO 64106.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Date of first publication is December 22, 2022.

The Commerce Trust Company, Trustees (12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12)

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed proposals, addressed to CITY OF TRIMBLE, MISSOURI PO Box 99

Trimble, MO 64492

for Maple Street Box Culvert Replacement, Trimble, Missouri, will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Trimble, Missouri until 4:00 o'clock P.M. (Prevailing Local Time) on the 30th day of January 2023, at City Hall, Trimble, Missouri, and at that time will be publicly opened and read.

The proposed work includes:

Maple Street

Construction of a 14’ x 7’ Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert including roadway, storm sewer and channel improvements.

Plans and specifications may be inspected at City Hall, 101 N. 4th Street, Trimble, Missouri 64492. Complete instructions to bidders and proposal sets, including Plans and Specifications, may be obtained from Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., 1201 W. College, Suite 100, P.O. Box 236, Liberty, Missouri 64069, upon deposit of $25. This deposit is non-refundable. Plans and specifications may also be obtained electronically. Please contact Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. at 816-7816182 for more information.

Melanie Cherven City Clerk

(12/22)

your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf

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

Jack Russell pups for sale. (816) 8070382

For Sale: Border Collie puppies. Vaccinated and wormed. Born 10/19/22. $50 each. Great for Christmas! Contact Matthew Berry 660684-6930

EMPLOYMENT

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

Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf

NOTICES

Seeking Bids

Grundy County Health Department is seeking bids for repair/replacement of damaged exterior brick and interior sheetrock. Contact Elizabeth Gibson at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, MO 64683, 660359-4196 for more information. Bids must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, December 30. We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. EOE

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

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com

SERVICES

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Richard Dean Campbell & Cristi L Campbell of Cameron, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 51.08 acre parcel into 2 tracts measuring 46.08 +/- and 5.00 +/- acres. Rezone of the 5.00 +/- acres tract to Ag-B. Property is located on the South side of NE 330th St., East of NE Bacon Rd, West of NE Witt Rd, Cameron, MO. Section 4; Township 56N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (12/15, 12/22)

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Circuit Court, Clinton County, Missouri

Judge or Division: Hon. Brent Elliott Case Number 22CN-DR00083

In the Marriage of: Cassie Kitchell v Kevin Michael Cassie Kitchell, Petitioner

Nature of suit: Dissolution of Marriage The state of Missouri to: Kevin Michael

You are Notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, the Object and general nature of which is Dissolution of Marriage which will be heard in this court on, February 16, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time and place you should appear.

The names of the parties in this action are stated in the caption above and the name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is: Connie J. Boysen, #36167, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, 706 Felix St., St Joseph Missouri 64501

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after, judgment by default may be entered against you.

It is further ordered that a copy hereof be published according to the law in the Clinton County Leader, a newspaper of general circulation published in the county of Clinton, state of Missouri.

(12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5)

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, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

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

Judge or Division: PROBATE

In the Estate of JOHN SALVATORE CORCA, Deceased.

Case Number: 22CN-PR00056

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOHN SALVATORE CORCA, Decedent.

On SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on AUGUST 8, 2022, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is DECEMBER 15, 2022.

SUSAN A. DAVIS, Interim Circuit Clerk By: R Eads (12/15, 12/22)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Mark L. Alvord, a married person, dated December 6, 2019, recorded on December 11, 2019, as Instrument No. 201903559, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri. The undersigned Successor Trustee, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, will on January 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, Plattsburg, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only) the following real estate:

Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Three (3) in Block One (1), Plattsburg Land and Building Association Addition To The City Of Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri; Thence Along The West line of said lot North 00 degrees 01 minutes 34 seconds East, 87.70 feet; thence South 89 degrees 48 Minutes 38 Seconds East 96.33 feet to the East Line Of Said Lot; Thence Along Said Line South 00 degrees 01 minutes 34 seconds West, 87.70 feet to the Southeast corner of said lot; thence along the South line of said lot North 89 degrees 48 minutes 38 seconds West, 96.33 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also

The South One Foot of the following described tract of land: All that part of Lot Three (3) in Block One (1) of the Plattsburg Land and Building Association Addition to the City of Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot Three (3) in Block One (1), Plattsburg Land and Building Association Addition to the City of Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri; thence along the West Line Of Said Lot North 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds East, 87.70 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing along said line North 00 degrees, 01 minutes 34 seconds East, 62.30 feet to the Northwest corner of said lot 96.33 feet to the Northeast corner of said lot; Thence Along The East Line Of Said Lot South 00 Degrees 01 Minutes 34 Seconds West, 62.30 feet; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 38 seconds West, 96.33 feet to the point of beginning.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

Marinosci Law Group of Missouri, P.C., Successor Trustee, (816) 287-0800, may be deemed to be a debt collector and, if so, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction.

Marinosci Law Group of Missouri, P.C. Successor Trustee (816) 287-0800 (12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29)

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

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

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069

or 359-7683. Tdtf

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

PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket

truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf

LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.c om Tdtf

H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing *

Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale HoerrmannOwner, 30 years experience – 660-9530724. Tdtf

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. 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 Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com Tdtf

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

AGRICULTURE

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

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

CRP/Pasture Clearing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call

Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO. 816-6783918 Bdtf

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

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

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

Tina Livestock Market. 435 W 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682. Call 660-622-4214. www.tinalivestockmarket.com fwda

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

Summers Crop Services, LLC in Lathrop. Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda

FOR RENT

Studio apartment upstairs, clean, furnished, with utilities paid. Phone 660359-6358.

Sunnyview Apartments is taking appli-

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR APRIL ELECTION

Declaration of candidacy for the position of director of the LATHROP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTmay be filed at the office of the District of Lathrop, Missouri, commencing at 8:00 a.m. on December 22, 2022 and ending at 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 2023. If the office should be closed during regular office hours, contact Gary Martin at 816528-3218 to arrange for filing. (12/22, 12/29)

Legal Notice

Nominees Selected for

University of Missouri Council Members

Clinton County

Citizens of voting age in Clinton County, pursuant to the provisions, of Sec. 262-577, R.S. MO.69, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council January 11-16, 2023. The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council guide and direct extension work within the county. The nominees for a two-year term are Trevor Angle, Sara Giarratana, Kim Vinson, Corey Wilkinson, and Jaqueline Tilford.

Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the county, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nominations are available in the Clinton County Extension office, 111 North Main Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477.

Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council, Chad Howerton, Chairman. (12/22)

cations for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. Sdtf

EMPLOYMENT

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

FOR SALE

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

FRESH CHESTNUTS- Need fresh chestnuts for the holidays? Locally grown in NW MO. $6/lb limited supply. Please call 660-7070005

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" 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.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf

Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103

S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf

Jack Russell pups for sale. (816) 8070382

For Sale: Border Collie puppies. Vaccinated and wormed. Born 10/19/22. $50 each. Great for Christmas! Contact Matthew Berry 660684-6930

NOTICES

Seeking Bids

Grundy County Health Department is seeking bids for repair/replacement of damaged exterior brick and interior sheetrock. Contact Elizabeth Gibson at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, MO 64683, 660359-4196 for more information. Bids must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, December 30. We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. EOE

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

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf

SERVICES

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

CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf

WANTED!!

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

W., Trenton, 3593888. Tdtf

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

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

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

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

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

LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.c om Tdtf

Luke Schroeder scored 13 points.

For Lathrop, Brendan Fine countered with a 30-points night. Kyle Morgan put up 12 points and Matthew Miller scored 15 points to go with nine rebounds.

East Buchanan’s basketball teams hit the road on Friday, December 16, to open KCI Conference play against Lawson. It was a Blue and Gold sweep, as both teams came away with a win on the night.

The Lady Bulldogs earned a 40-30 win against Lawson, led by a 28-point performance by senior Gracie Kelsey, who also had 11 rebounds, seven steals and three blocks. Fellow senior Kenzie Woodside had three

assists

his

On

Miller Earns All-State

Congratulations to Lathrop senior football player Matthew Miller, who earned Missouri Class 2 All-State honors at defensive back. Miller also excelled at tight end, where his versatility made him an asset both when blocking and also when catching passes in the receiving game. Miller is a leader both an on and off the gridiron, as he was also a national honoree in the Brandon Bulsworth Sportsmanship and Character Awards this year. Miller was one of 17 All-State honorees in the KCI Conference this season, as the KCI reinforced its claim as the toughest small-school sports conference in the entire state of Missouri.

Connecting You to Better Health

The path to better health is guided by primary care teams who provide connections and information. With several convenient locations, same-day appointments, urgent care and more, Liberty Hospital Primary Care is the premier choice in the Northland for personalized, whole-person care.

This is where life and health connect.

PRIMARY CARE

For an appointment visit: libertyhospital.org/primarycare For urgent care, visit: libertyhospital.org/urgentcare

Liberty • Kearney • Shoal Creek • Excelsior Springs • Plattsburg

(Above) Plattsburg freshman Lilly Nelson drives into the lane. (Left) Lathrop senior Avery Clay finds the open man. (Right) Plattsburg senior Jackson Lewis with the three-pointer.

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and Hilarry Elifrits added three steals.

the boys side, East Buchanan etched out a 4540 win over the Cardinals. Isaiah Watkins continued

strong start to the season, pouring in 19 points with five rebounds. Gage Busby put up 14 points with four rebounds. Senior Jack Archdekin had three assists.

(Above) Lathrop senior Brendan Fine brings the ball up the court Thursday against rival Plattsburg. brett adkison | the leader

Senior also receives a na-

tional honor for sportsmanship