The Leader • 5-2-24

County Commissioners Report

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PLATTSBURG ZONING

Residents against housing proposal near Lake Concord

Zoning board member is expelled from meeting after outburst

A controversial proposal to add housing in the Lake Concord community in Plattsburg will go back to the drawing board before it’ll be considered by the

city’s zoning board. An initial public hearing was held Monday for the board to consider a request from Frankie Lewis to rezone more than four acres from agricultural use to Residential-2, a desig-

Rains Hired as Next Economic Director for City of Cameron

Lance Raines has been tapped to be the Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Cameron, according to City Manager Steve Rasmussen.

The position was left vacant by Tim Wymes, who accepted a similar position closer to his hometown in Michigan. After an exhaustive search where 20 candidates applied, five were considered, two were interviewed via Zoom, and only one was extended an in-person interview, Lance Rains was selected.

The name may sound familiar to those in Green Hills Country, as Rains was most recently the city administrator in Gallatin for five years. Before that, he worked for the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission for 25 years.

The economic development director is a Grade 11 position in the city’s pay scale. Grade 11 carries a salary of between $68,518 and $95,405.

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Riding for Veterans

Clinton County Commissioners approve rock bid for next year, handle one of five bridge replacements. || PAGE A3 The Sixth Annual Patriot Ride by the Northwest Missouri UTV Patriot Riders in Cameron was another smashing success this weekend, as more than 250 buggies participated and over $60,000 was donated to the Veterans Assistance League. The ride has raised approximately $165,000 in its history and has twice been awarded the Missouri Humanitarian Award for its efforts. The Veterans Assistance League aims to improve the quality of life for its veterans in Cameron.

nation allowing for multifamily housing. The area is undeveloped land north of Independence Drive, and would serve as an extension of Lexington Lane. The proposal also included dividing the land into 17 individual tracts.

Upwards of 60 people attended the meeting Monday, April 29, with most there in opposition of the proposal. For more than an hour, residents spoke out against the proposal and

voiced their concerns with the plans.

The process will start over, however.

Lewis told the board that he had originally wished to rezone the land as Residential-1, allowing for

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single-family housing, but former Plattsburg City Administrator Chase Waggoner had pushed the project toward the Residential-2 designation. Waggoner and the city parted ways earlier this

for

School Board Bids Farewell to Dean Walkup

The East Buchanan School District honored outgoing board president and long-time member, Dean Walkup, at the monthly school board meeting on Monday, April 22. Walkup had been on the board for the past 12 years and was board president for the last three years. He was honored with a certificate of appreciation, as well as a cake and refreshments for all attending the meeting. After his recognition, the oath of office was given to newly elected members Andrea Wilson and Mike Oswald. Wilson was reelected for another term and

Lathrop High School played host for a special track meet on Wednesday, April 24, welcoming young student-athletes from throughout the region to LHS. That included students from Lathrop, Plattsburg, Cameron and East Buchanan. It was a great opportunity not only for the athletes to compete against each other, but also to make life-long friends from neighboring school districts (Above) Lathrop High School students Michael McFarland (right) prepares a pair of athletes

an event on Wednesday at LHS. photo courtesy of natalie huke | clinton county r-iii

spring.

Interim City Administrator Steve Garrett suggested Monday evening that—because the residents opposed the project and Lewis was proposing something he wasn’t happy with—that the request be pulled and resubmitted as Residential-1. This would require another public hearing, with a new round of notifications in the newspaper and letters sent to surrounding landowners. Lewis agreed with the suggestion.

A number of people spoke against the proposal, including Gina Eastburn, who presented the zoning board with a petition of more than 100 signatures opposing the request. She brought up a list of concerns that other residents would echo throughout the evening—strain on the roadways, water runoff issues, the lots being too small for single-family structures, declining property values, breaking with the character of the neighborhood, and a belief that the proposed lots erroneously encroach on neighboring land.

Beth Gudde spoke and said they had bought their home because it had some acreage there. She said people already can’t walk the neighborhood roads at night and kids can’t ride their bikes because of the traffic, problems that would be exacerbated if the proposal goes through.

Victoria Blakely said she had purchased her land from Lewis some twenty years ago, and even after the passing of her husband, she forged on to build her home. She claimed Lewis had said he had no intention of developing the land, and that she took him at his word.

A parade of residents continued to voice their concerns, from worries about

infrastructure to concerns about emergency response services. Several people mentioned issues with flooding and storm run-off that already exist, and they worried development of the land would only create more issues.

Afterward, Lewis came to the podium and told the crowd and board that he had asked for Residential-1 (single-family) but it was Waggoner who had asked that the request be Residential-2. He said he wanted single family from the start; he feels that Plattsburg is an attractive town for older people, and those people tend to want smaller lots with less maintenance. He stood behind the accuracy of his land survey and encouraged anyone worried about encroachment to have their own survey done.

Things were chippy at times, as residents argued with Lewis over his intentions and what would come of the development, if approved.

Things took a sour turn when Zoning Board member Mike Gassman told a woman in the crowd to “shut up.” In

response, Plattsburg Mayor

David Jett told Gassman that he needed to calm down or he would be removed from the meeting. Gassman continued to argue and obliged when he was asked to leave, but not before he turned back and approached Jett at the desk. The two men exchanged words as Gassman loomed over him. “I’ll meet you back in your office,” threatened Gassman.

“I’m the mayor!” said Jett at one point, to which Gassman responded, “You’re a joke!”

Gassman ultimately had to be guided from the chambers by firefighter John Hesson, who defused the situation. Afterward, Jett said that the city is going to conduct its meetings in an orderly fashion and such outbursts won’t be welcome.

City Inspector Jim Bonebrake assured the crowd that the city is going to comply with whatever its codes dictate when it comes to such requests, but added that he was ashamed of the conduct of the group there Monday.

Rotary Donates to Park

The Plattsburg Rotary Club spent $5,000 on park benches and other Perkins Park projects this year, using a grant and matching funds from Rotary District 6040. Club members and volunteers Dave and Julie McFarlin also repaired a wooden bridge at the park. Hanks’ Welding and Professional Services custom-made the benches. (Left to Right) Plattsburg Rotary members Stan Hoover, Josh

Economic Develop.,

Rasmussen realized quickly that Rains brought an extra set of skills to the position.

“As a former city administrator, he already has the skills to understand budgeting in the context of economic development,” said Rasmussen. “He is a team leader and negotiator, all skills that will benefit him in this position.” When asked about the priorities the new economic chief will focus on, Rasmussen was quick to itemize. “Three things on day one I will encourage we focus on: adding tenants to the business park, continuing the award-winning Dilapidated to New Program that incentivizes demolishing worthless buildings and replacing (them) with single-family dwellings, and getting progress on and resolution of the

condemned businesses on Third Street downtown.”

The business park is 230 acres of prime business real estate with only two businesses currently occupying the space. Recently, the Historical Preservation Society asked the city if they could step aside and sell a block of downtown property that had been condemned in hopes of renovation. These areas of improvement have stalled as of late, but Rasmussen hopes that hiring Rains will breathe life back into the efforts.

Until December of 2023, the city and chamber in Cameron had pooled resources to promote economic development by contracting with longtime economic development expert Terry Rumery. But that relationship dissolved after concerns over its effectiveness were voiced by community members and Mayor Becky Curtis. As Cameron welcomes Lance Rains, it must also be noted that the job description for the economic development head is also evolving.

In the past, the economic development director has shared duties with code enforcement and also performed building inspections. To better facilitate economic development and build a stronger community, Rains will be able to focus solely on economic development, recruiting business and finding money.

Rasmussen commented that one of the quali-

ties that put Rains ahead of the dozens who applied was his experience in grant writing and grant administration.

“The search for and procurement of grants is important but also time consuming,” said Rasmussen. “Having someone skilled at and dedicated to that search is a game changer.”

In addition to the grant writing skills (which Rains possessed before his time in Gallatin), Rasmussen was also impressed with Rains’s experience going through the process of making Gallatin a “Main Street Community.” He also helped form the Friends of Gallatin Downtown, with an emphasis on preserving and revitalizing downtown Gallatin.

When asked what a successful first year for Director Rains might look like, Rasmussen paused. “I would like to see us develop and retain existing businesses, especially downtown, and land more business prospects that will call Cameron home.”

Rains’ first day on the job will be May 16 and his first city council meeting will be May 20 at Cameron City Hall.

Publisher’s Note: This is our second piece on economic development in Cameron and Clinton County. Next, I will interview Director Rains once he has assumed his office and is ready to lay out his vision for Cameron.

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John Hesson steps between Mike Gassman (left) and Mayor David Jett (right) on Monday evening and directs Gassman out of the chambers. brett adkison | the leader

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, April 19

12:11 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on 169 Highway in Gower.

5:15 a.m.: Medical call on Malden Creek Road in Agency.

5:34 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

5:36 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

9:55 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Center Street in Lathrop.

11:39 a.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

4:11 p.m.: Medical call on SW Walnut Cove in Trimble.

6:14 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Washington Drive in Clinton County.

7:17 p.m.: Medical call on NW 348th Street in Stewartsville.

10:56 p.m.: Medical call on NE H Highway in Turney.

10:59 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on W Highway in Clinton County.

11:51 p.m.: Medical call on Castile Street in Gower.

Saturday, April 20

12:31 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:56 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

6:46 a.m.: Domestic in progress on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

7:40 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

9:48 a.m.: Trespassing in progress on NW Woodward Lane in Lathrop.

11:29 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Pine Street in Lathrop.

12:06 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

12:25 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NW Woodward in Lathrop.

12:35 p.m.: Medical call on N. 316th Street in Gower.

12:59 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on N. Y Highway in Plattsburg.

1:26 p.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

2:20 p.m.: Medical call on NW Reservoir Road in Plattsburg.

2:30 p.m.: Vehicle crash on

I-35 in Cameron.

2:40 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:21 p.m.: Medical call on Cannonball Road in Holt.

7:47 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Arnold in Clinton County.

8:22 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:36 p.m.: Medical call on SW Walnut in Trimble.

Sunday, April 21

11:14 a.m.: Medical call on Matthews Lane in Gower.

1:43 p.m.: Fraud on N. East Street in Plattsburg.

5:45 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver in Clinton County.

6:41 p.m.: Medical call on Old Cannonball in Holt.

7:08 p.m.: Fire alarm on S. Fourth Street in Gower.

9:12 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

Monday, April 22

12:07 a.m.: Careless and

imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:38 a.m.: Medical call on PP Highway in Holt.

11:08 a.m.: Debris in the roadway on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

11:12 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 228th Street in Clinton County.

11:26 a.m.: Medical call on Relge Ridge Drive in Clinton County.

11:34 a.m.: Medical call on NW Rose Valley in Gower.

1:53 p.m.: Medical call on Frederick in Gower.

2:36 p.m.: Medical call on Castile in Gower.

2:49 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NW 258th Street in Gower.

5:42 p.m.: Medical call on Whitcomb Street in Lathrop.

10:21 p.m.: Death at SE Aspen Drive in Lathrop.

Tuesday, April 23

9:15 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 10:07 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

10:26 a.m.: Medical call on

33 Highway in Lathrop.

11:28 a.m.: Medical call on Belt Avenue in Edgerton.

1:30 p.m.: Threat in progress on NW Karen Road in Trimble.

1:44 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:21 p.m.: Medical call on NW 284th Street in Gower.

3:39 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 169 Highway in Trimble.

3:47 p.m.: Forgery on E. Maple Street in Plattsburg.

6:50 p.m.: Medical call on SW Springtown Road in Plattsburg.

7:32 p.m.: Medical call on SE 202nd Street in Holt.

9:54 p.m.: Medical call on W. Locust Street in Plattsburg.

10:40 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

Wednesday, April 24

5:29 a.m.: Medical call on Malden Creek Road in Agency.

10:19 a.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

11:18 a.m.: Medical call on

N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:32 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

7:04 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:59 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

8:49 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

9:50 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

10:02 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

10:38 p.m.: Medical call on SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.

Thursday, April 25

9:50 a.m.: Stealing in progress on Cannonball Road in Clinton County.

1:25 p.m.: Medical call on Frederick Drive in Gower.

3:02 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

4:28 p.m.: Fire call on S. 33 Highway in Holt.

6:27 p.m.: Debris in roadway on Broadway in Plattsburg.

Commission approves rock bid for county gravel roads

County tackles handful of bridge replacements with state funding

The Clinton County Commissioners approved a new bid to provide road gravel in the coming year.

The commissioners approved the lone bid from Norris Quarries on Thursday, April 25, at the Clinton County Courthouse. The bid was approved by First District Commissioner Jay Bettis and Second District Commissioner Richard Riddell. Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark was unable to attend Thursday.

The new gravel contract included an increase from Norris, who will continue to provide the county with gravel until July 2025. Those prices (per ton) are: oneinch surface increased from

$13.20 to $14.75; one-inch crusher run increased from $12 to $13.45; two-inch base increased from $12 to $13.45; rip rap increased from $20 to $22; granular base increased from $8.75 to $10; and shot rock went up from $14.50 to $15.

The commissioners also approved Great River Engineering (GRE) in Kansas City for engineering services on the construction phase of a bridge replacement north of Lathrop. The bridge is on 272nd Street over Shoal Creek, between A Highway and Lake Lenore.

The county received three RFQ (request for qualification) proposals, including submissions from Affinis in Overland Park, Kan., and Snyder and Associates in St.

Joseph, Mo. GRE served as the engineer on the design phase of the project, and the commissioners cited their work there in choosing them for the next phase.

The project could be out for construction bids by the end of May.

The bridge on 272nd Street is one of five that the county is working to replace, thanks in large part to additional funding from the state through the Missouri Department of Transportation. With those funds going toward most of the costs, the commissioners are optimistic that the bridges can be completed without needing much, if any, of its own budgeted money. The county could use its funding from the Bridge Replace-

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ment Offline program and the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA).

The other four bridges are on 348th Street near Stewartsville, 303rd Street over Deer Creek near Wallace State Park, 200th Street (county line) over Dick’s Creek south of Trimble, and 304th Street north of Gower.

“We’re very fortunate the State of Missouri has

put an emphasis on taking care of these bridges that are bad,” said Second District Commissioner Richard Riddell. “We’re trying to take advantage of it while we have the funds.”

For comparison, Commissioner Bettis mentioned that the county only had the funding available to replace a single bridge during the first three years of his term,

compared to the five this year.

“This is a big deal for the county,” he said. “We have an opportunity to use state funding for improvements in our county. I don’t think we’d be doing the citizens of Clinton County right without taking advantage of it.”

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K-9 Merlin, Deputy Cunningham and Deputy Farr with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department visited with the young students at Cameron Head Start recently, teaching the kids about Merlin’s duties and how he helps keep Clinton County safe. photo courtesy of the clinton county sheriff s department

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Bright Spots in a Disastrous Meeting

by brett adkison

It’s impossible to be floored when you’re already sitting on the ground.

Plattsburg City Hall was packed Monday evening without a single empty chair, and forgetting that I’m not so young anymore, I sat on the carpet, back against the wall, a perfect view for the evening’s unfortunate planning and zoning meeting.

A throng of passionate residents had turned out to oppose a rezoning request from Frankie Lewis, who is looking to build new housing in the Lake Concord community. Things became chippy. Loud. A little out of order. None of which is unnatural. But what came next—even after two decades in the business and a few hundred public meetings—was among the most bizarre moments on which I’ve reported.

Zoning member Mike Gassman told an older woman in the crowd to shut up, made a thinly-veiled offer to fight the mayor, and had to be ushered out of the meeting by a member of the fire department.

I’ve known Mike for a while, dating back to his time with the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission. I’ve enjoyed our conversations and appreciated his insights. But it’s obvious after Monday’s meeting that he should no longer serve in any capacity for the City of Plattsburg.

It’s a shame and a waste. He has a wealth of experience that could have served the community for a while longer yet. And maybe he will; my opinion and what the City of Plattsburg will do about the situation are two different things. But the episode speaks loudly about the contentious nature that still blossoms around Plattsburg City Hall; Gassman has been in the trenches for some hot debates with county planning and zoning, but serving for this city—which, fair to say, has been an absolute circus in recent years— proved to be too much.

There were some bright spots, though. New Mayor David Jett showed a commitment to running a proper and orderly meeting (which wasn’t necessarily his responsibility Monday, but it was needed). Interim City Administrator Steve Garrett was an experienced shepherd at the end, guiding the crowd and the board in the right direction. He thoroughly and effectively explained the process that Lewis’s request would follow in the coming weeks—an area in which his predecessor lacked.

If the city can navigate its way through this zoning issue, while finding a way to give both Lewis and the doubting residents a fair shake, it will go a long way in rebuilding the trust of the citizenry—a much-needed feather in the cap of city hall.

It remains to be seen. But that’s how a public entity pulls itself back into the good graces of its people: one wellhandled issue at a time. It won’t come swiftly or quickly, but the cycle always swings back. It’s up to municipal leaders to see it through.

As for Mr. Gassman, and anyone else who has a view on this zoning issue, I’ll remind readers that these opinion pages are open to anyone who has a view on the issues. Letters should be no more than 400 words and signed at the bottom.

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Leader Makes Major Shift for Survival

by jamey honeycutt leader publisher

I have been hearing for years that journalism is dead. People pine for the “Good Ol’ Days” of Walter Cronkite and “just the facts.”

Journalism may not be completely dead but it is on a ventilator. We have seen how, nationally or locally, when there isn’t an adult in the room, a news referee in the arena of ‘truth,’ things get pretty nasty, pretty quickly.

The internet had replaced newspapers in many communities before people realized that the “internet” was not accountable, had shady motives and couldn’t care less about truth.

Click bait, lies and misinformation were the soup du jour as ad dollars flowed away from journalism. Print journalism, while effective for hundreds of years, was left to die.

Well not here, folks. Honeycutt Media is making a radical shift to save our community newspaper... a seismic shift that we hope becomes the norm for the newspaper industry: Subscription FREE newspapers.

Yes, you heard it. FREE.

For over hundreds of years, newspapers have charged for their services. That subscription fee funded journalists’ salaries, but alas, the world has changed. We can no longer stubbornly hold on to that antiquated business model, that only those who

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pay should have access to the truth.

As subscribers with the desire to have the news in their hands either passed away or could not afford it, papers started disappearing, or at least greatly reducing their news staff. Household subscribers declined to the point that advertisers were not getting a good ad return and hundreds of businesses fled to the free shoppers and Facebook for their ads and left newspapers to languish.

That slow decline has been eating away at our industry until I cannot abide the slippery slope anymore. I am not going to sit around and watch newspapers that Skip Tinnen, Steve Tinnen and Craig Watkins (Cameron) spent their lives nurturing being slowly erased from history.

Honeycutt Media is changing your county-wide newspaper to save journalism in Clinton County.

Those changes will be evident beginning this week.

First, we are moving to a broadsheet format with bigger text, larger color photos and more stories per page. This page is 33 percent larger and more full of news than our previous tabloid size. Secondly, we are now covering the entire county, not just the southern half. The Clinton County Leader is the only paper committed to the entire county and now it will be FREE.

Subscribers will continue to receive their papers in the Thursday mail but on Friday night, free papers will be available in stores and on racks in the area for pick up. If you don’t want an early copy or to pay at all, just wait and pick one up.

So what about my paid subscription? If you paid for a subscription you will still get what you paid for. We will mail your copy each week. You won’t have to get out and remember to pick one up on Friday night. When that runs out, you can either resubscribe for the convenience of home delivery or begin picking one up for free at the store.

Paid subscriptions will be available for out of area readers in perpetuity, as you cannot run out to the local newsstand and pick up a free copy on Friday. We would like to end subscriptions completely and deliver for free to every home, but for now, free papers will only be guaranteed in stores by Friday. We will do the best we can to

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tell your story and keep you informed. We will go to the meetings, cover the hearings, shine the light on government and cut through the bull to give you the truth as we see it.

Now more than ever, you need someone on the inside that will give it to you straight. My name is Jamey Honeycutt and my family has lived in Clinton County for over 30 years. I have been here, running your newspapers, and trying to help small businesses survive for decades. We are local and we will keep it local and honest. It is our honor and privilege to serve you and we have no intention of stopping anytime soon. We hope you enjoy the new format, the expanded county coverage and the availability. We hope to mail it to everyone freely due to advertiser support.

If you are a current subscriber, nothing will change until your subscription runs out. At that point, you can choose to resubscribe or enjoy a free paper you pick up from a free newsstand. We know this is a big shift but we feel it is necessary to best serve you and survive.

Email your thoughts to me at jamey@clintoncountyleader. com. Thank you for your support. I will keep you informed as we go through this unheard of change in order to secure our future bringing you the news. Thank you from the Honeycutt Family.

Plattsburg Goes Strollin’ for a Good Cause

You know you’re growin’ older when... You get the urge to start organizing and then two hours later you’re just looking around at a mess like, “What the heck have I just done?!”

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The countdown is on as the date of Saturday, May 18, is creeping ever closer to arrival. Just like the countdowns for the rocket launches to outer space, the excitement is building.

So, what’s all the hubbub about the eighteenth? Well, the main event is the annual Main Street Stroll (aka, Wine Walk) organized by the energetic, dedicated band of Fall Festival Committee volunteers. These folks take fundraising for the Fall Festival seriously.

How serious and how dedicated, you ask? Well, when you are most likely tucked between the bedsheets, they gather on Saturday mornings, dressed in their bright orange shirts, to sell their famous burritos.

The stroll is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. that Saturday and last until 6 p.m. There will be 70+ artisan vendors, food trucks, music all day and plenty of opportunities to sample some of

the best tipsy potions from around the region (tickets must be purchased).

Of course, the unpredictable weather could play a role in turnout. However, early estimates put the crowd just south of 1,000 visitors to join in the festivities in downtown Plattsburg.

First, to get the party started on Friday evening, May 17, the Plattsburg Artist Coalition will be displaying their artwork at Tinnen Town Hall (100 E. Maple Street), beginning at 6 p.m., and running through Saturday, May 18. Plattsburg is blessed to have talented artists who will proudly display their skill and creativity.

To continue with the artist motif, on that special Saturday, a dedication will be held at 12:30 p.m. to honor the Jefferson Highway mural that is being painted on the west wall of Tinnen Town Hall, at the corner of Maple Street and Main Street. The Jefferson Highway is part of the history of automobile travel in the United States. The Jefferson Highway Association was formed in 1915 to help construct ‘good roads,’ this time addressing the north-to-south international highway. Unlike the famous Route 66 that traveled east to west across the United States, the Jefferson Highway traveled

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from Winnipeg, Canada, to New Orleans, and was nicknamed the Pine to Palm Highway. City leaders knew access to this highway would potentially bring increased business and tourism.

Plattsburg, midway along the route, was chosen, with construction beginning in 1916. The route of the former Jefferson Highway travels down Main Street past the Town Hall’s west wall.

Many towns along the Jefferson Highway are painting murals to honor the historic highway. The beginning of Plattsburg’s mural project is due to the Clinton County Historical Society—Plattsburg initiative.

The desire to see the highway honored was championed by Terry Wood and his wife, Lynn.

The president of the historical group, Lesli Shaver, along with her board, embraced the idea. This led to the joining of forces with the Plattsburg Community Association and the Community Betterment and Arts Council.

Together these groups, under the leadership of Sam Finley (PCA) and Laurel DeFreece (CBAC), plus Lesli Shaver, Terry and Lynn Wood, and their committees, began working last fall with a goal of painting and dedicating the mural in conjunction with

the May 18 Main Street Stroll.

The group, led by Laurel DeFreece, advertised for artists to present their ideas for the mural, with Daniel Bartle selected. He is a visual artist based in Kansas City, where he has been practicing art professionally for more than 20 years. From architectural watercolor illustration to largescale mural painting, Bartle’s portfolio reflects an ever-striving approach to a life-long passion.

The groups began fundraising in January and have raised enough to fund this mural, and hopefully more, as they review more wall opportunities in Plattsburg.

Also, coming to join in the celebration of the mural dedication are the KC Chuggers Model T Club and The Kansas City Model A club. Bob Pressly of the KC Chuggers is a very enthusiastic Model T lover. He’s excited to come along with his fellow Model T enthusiasts, with potentially 7 to 10 of the historic Model T’s coming. The number of Model A’s is hard to judge, but they promise to bring a good number to represent the Ford brand. So, mark your calendars, set your clocks, the countdown has started with liftoff to be just as exciting as a rocket to outer space.

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Charles K. Plummer

Charles Kieran Plummer, 76, of Liberty, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024.

Charlie was born December 30, 1947, in St. Joseph, Mo., the fourth of six children of Roland Brown Plummer and Lorraine Reardon Plummer. He grew up in Plattsburg, Mo., where he graduated from high school. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State in Maryville. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Judith Ann O’Connor, on September 5, 1970, and they were blessed with four children.

Following graduation, Charlie began teaching school and painted homes during the summers. Eventually painting became his lifetime career, with his wife, a registered nurse, and three of his children eventually joining him. On the day of his death, Charlie was working on a painting project at his church. He was a lifelong Catholic and member of St. James parish in Liberty.

Along with his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Judy; two sisters, Mary Liles (Gary) and Patricia Downey. Survivors include his children, Michelle Plummer (Jerry Floyd), Brian Plummer, Amy Plummer, and Timothy Plummer (Angela); grandchildren, Halie Redman (Jacob), Lacey Kennedy (Noah Fishel), Cora Kennedy, Sierra Kennedy, Shealynn Plummer, and

Timothy Charles Plummer; great grandchildren, Roman, Lucas, Lilly, and Samuel. Charlie also leaves his sisters, Kathleen Clarke (Ray, deceased), Margaret Miller (Wayne), and Helen Pipes (Jay); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jo Ewing (Mike), Jim Ewing (Kay, deceased), and Dan O’Connor (Georgia, deceased); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 30, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. Private burial in Calvary Cemetery in Plattsburg, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church (309 South Stewart Road, Liberty, Mo., 64068) or to Calvary Cemetery (c/o Dan O’Connor, 814 NE 288th Street, Turney, Mo., 64493).

You may share a message with the family or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals. com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, (816) 781-8228.

Lori Ann Broderick

LATE NOTICE

Lori Ann Broderick passed away April 26, 2024, at the age of 50 years old. She was born on December 19, 1973, in Independence, Mo., graduating from Truman High School and pursuing a career in banking and mortgages. Most recently, Lori took over as office manager for Show-Me Realty owned by longtime friend Dirk Talley. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 4, Holy Family Catho-

lic Church, 919 NE 96th St., Kansas City, MO 64155. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburg, Missouri. The family will receive friends 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com. See next week’s edition for the full obituary.

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Ruby Burns, 83, of Lathrop, Mo., passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, at her home in Lathrop. Ruby was born on December 15, 1940, the daughter of Marion L. and Annie Marie (Lowe) Collins in Winwood, Mo. She grew up in Pleasant Valley and was a 1958 graduate of North Kansas City High School. Ruby attended William Jewell College, where she met her future husband, William (Bill) Burns. Ruby married Bill Burns on February 4, 1961. Their family planted their roots in Lath-

Loretta A. Warren, 68, of Chanute, Kan., died Monday, April 22, 2024, at her residence.

Loretta was born on March 20, 1956, in Smithville, Mo., to Wilbur and Helen English McMichael. Loretta was a high school graduate and attended col-

Ruby Burns

rop in 1963, where all of the children grew up. Ruby worked for the State of Missouri Division of Family Services for about 20 years. She was a long-time member of the Lathrop First Christian Church and the Lathrop GFWC, where she held different officer positions. Ruby could be seen knitting almost anywhere she went. She knitted countless baby sweaters. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Ruby will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Ruby was preceded in

death by her parents; sister, Rita St. John; and her husband, Bill. She is survived by her sons, Todd Burns (Claudia) of Kansas City, Mo., Bob Burns (Lisa) of Lathrop, Mo., and Marion Ted Burns of Albany, Mo.; grandchildren, Jessica, Charlotte, Paige, Zac, and Justin; and sister, Billie Johnson of Lathrop, Mo. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lathrop First Christian Church in care of the funeral home. A

Loretta A. Warren

lege. She worked in the healthcare field as a home health nurse. She was a member of the First Central Church of the Brethren, Kansas City, Kansas. She was a fine person with a good heart and very giving. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Virgil L. Warren, of the home; her sisters, Linda Sikes of Red Bluff, California, Donna Bagwell of Lathrop, Mo.; her brothers, Rodney McMichael of Trimble, Mo., and Gary McMichael of Gladstone, Mo.

service celebrating Ruby’s life was held 2 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Lathrop First Christian Church. Burial followed at the Ridgely Community Cemetery, south of Edgerton, Mo. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 28th, 2024, also at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop, (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www. stithfamilyfunerals.com

Memorial graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg, Mo. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg. Online obituary and guestbook at www.baileycox.com

Upcoming Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, May 2

Chicken pot pie (veggies in the pie), broccoli, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Friday, May 3

Beef and noodles, cauliflower, carrots, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Monday, May 6

Beef hot dog, whole wheat bun, baked beans, corn, peaches.

Tuesday, May 7 Chicken tenders, spinach,

lima beans, applesauce, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 8

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, gelatin with pears, wheat bread.

Thursday, May 9

Tuna casserole, creamed peas, buttered beets, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Friday, May 10

Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, mandarin

Legion Auxiliary to Host Breakfast

The Plattsburg American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast on the morning of Saturday, May 4. The event will run from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Plattsburg American Legion Post 97 building at 110 W. Locust Street in Plattsburg.

oranges, wheat bread.

Monday, May 13

Goulash, cauliflower, peas, pineapple, wheat bread.

Tuesday, May 14

Fish filet, lima beans, corn, applesauce, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 15

Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy,

green beans, peaches, May birthday cake.

Thursday, May 16

Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, cheese, and egg; pears, crackers.

Friday, May 17

Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, broccoli, mixed fruit.

Full-Time Water/Wastewater Operator Wanted

Full-Time Career Opportunity: The City of Plattsburg, Missouri (pop. 2,222) is accepting applications for a full-time Water/ Wastewater Operator.

This can be an entry-level position or can accommodate someone with experience and/or education in a related field. Wages will depend heavily on experience, education, and certification, however entry-level hires will have the opportunity to increase their pay through time-in-service and obtaining licenses/certifications. Entry-level starting pay for this position is $15.00 per hour, or more based on experience and or licensing. Pay includes health insurance (vision, life and dental) and paid holidays including vacation.

This position splits time between the wastewater treatment plant in Plattsburg and the water treatment plant in nearby Trimble, Missouri. This is a technical, hands-on position, (no suit and tie required) ideal for someone who can learn the science behind water quality, chemistry, water distribution systems, and plant engineering, and well suited for someone who isn’t afraid to get his/her hands dirty maintaining equipment, keeping tanks clean, collecting samples, servicing pumps, and other duties.

The City of Plattsburg is an equal opportunity employer. To set up an interview please send your resume to:Jhartzell@plattsburg-mo.gov or come to City Hall and pick up an application.

2x4 CCL starting 4-4-24

Clinton County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff

East Buchanan Board of Education,

Oswald was elected to the board for the first time.

The board then reorganized and elected Lori Taylor as president, with Kyle McCoy being chosen for the vice-presidency. Beth Carr was again chosen as board secretary, and Ronetta Walkup as treasurer. Beth Gregory was selected for the MSBA delegate with Jessie Fisher as the alternate for that position.

CTA representative Amy Kelsey updated the board on Missouri legislative action and touched on what effect the action could have on the district.

MSTA Board member LaTonya Williams (also the president of the St. Joseph School District), presented student Lola Hofmann with the MSTA Scholarship. Williams told those patrons at the board meeting that Lola was one of 200 applicants and was hands down the best candidate for this scholarship.

A group of nine middle school students who are members of a reading group were challenged to

see how many words/books they could collectively read for the third quarter. They were individually challenged as members of the team to read 30,000 words each during the quarter and they surpassed that expectation by reading a total of 11 million-plus words as a team of nine. Their goal for the fourth quarter is to each read a total of 50,000 words.

The board received an update on construction of the new middle school. There is a small area of the property that may be declared a wetland. This will not significantly hamper the building but is something the district may have to deal with. They may need to purchase wetland credits in order to build on in this area. The cost and final decision is not known currently.

They were also updated on the utilities for the building, as well as the possibility of putting in security cameras to both protect the construction site and to take time-lapse pictures of the building going up. They also were present-

ed with four options regarding the football practice field that is being relocated to the south on the property. Dr. John Newell also informed them that the district had discussed with the Gower City Council the possibility of shared use and upkeep at Heritage Park. The district may wish to use the land where the tee ball field is located or another area for a high school football practice field, thus being closer to the locker rooms and allowing the middle school to utilize the new practice field across Fourth Street. Newell said this would also remove the necessity of students having to cross Fourth Street to get to the practice field.

The board also approved a special inspector for the new building at a cost of $48,284, approximately. CFS was selected and will inspect the new building process to ensure that all codes are met.

Dr. Newell also gave the board some good news— that the district’s renewed health insurance for the upcoming school year would

not include a price increase. The board voted 7-0 to continue coverage with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. This will also ensure there will be no change in coverage or costs for the staff.

The career ladder plan was also approved by the board with no changes in the plan. This is estimated to provide about $200,000 for the teachers at a cost of about $80,000 to the district.

Tuckpointing at the elementary building was approved at a cost of $27,925 with only one contractor willing to submit a bid for the work.

Gower First Christian Church had asked the district to help with the cost of asphalting their parking lot at a cost of about $5,000. This lot in the past had apparently had a number of parents parking there to pick up students after school. However, since the new process of buses loading and unloading in the parking lot to the east of the building, parents are able to park along Shivel Avenue to the north without the need

to use that lot, so the board chose not to participate in this cost.

Dr. Newell told the board the renovation of the bathrooms across the hall from the central office should be completed by April 26. He updated them regarding the district leadership team and the instructional practice inventory the district staff participates in.

He also introduced the newly-hired East Bu-

This board meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m., with the next board meeting scheduled for May 20 at 7 p.m.

Plattsburg Park Board tackles its full April agenda

The Plattsburg Park Board meeting was held on Wednesday, April 24, with a busy schedule of seven agenda items to be considered by the board.

The meeting began with a presentation by 13-year-old Mackenzie Hill, Plattsburg, who has been a member of Girl Scouts of America since she was in kindergarten. Her in-depth presentation encompassed seven typed pages, a 1960 map of Plattsburg and an aerial view of the park that is known locally as Fireman’s Park (off N. Fourth

Street and Walnut Street).

She said her initial goal was to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award, the secondhighest award given by the Girl Scouts. Once she completes the needed tasks, her goal is to move on to the Gold Award, which is a similar level as an Eagle Scout Award for the Boy Scouts. Included in her recommendations were plans to organize existing community groups to clean up and beautify the park. She also addressed some safety issues.

After completing her presentation, she received a round of applause from the

board and all in attendance. Assisting her were Karen Farnell and Clyde May.

With the required public notices published pertaining to the Horse Fork Creek Bridge Trail Grant completed, grant coordinator Joe Trotter explained the procedure, with three qualified firms submitting qualifications for engineering of the award from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources pertaining to trail grants. The award was $245,000 to the City of Plattsburg, along with inkind donations accounting for 40-percent of the award ($98,000). Those submitting

engineering qualifications were All State Consultants, Transystems, and Davidson Architecture & Engineering, with the board considering all the individual qualifications. An RFQ grading sheet was prepared by Mr. Trotter for each of the companies and handed to each board member. After grading them for ‘best qualified’ and tabulating them, Transystems was judged the best with All State Consultants rated second. They were approved by unanimous consent by the board.

Mr. Trotter was notified of the results and has reached all the companies. He will

prepare a scope of work and arrange a timeframe for discussions with Transystems. He said that after meeting with the company, they will bid on the project. Once the board receives the bid, a meeting will be scheduled to determine the price. The board can then determine if negotiations are required. If they are unable to resolve a price dispute, then the second company will be considered.

items requested by pool manager

will be addressed. He said that all the repairs could be accom-

Members needed for Cameron Park Board

The Cameron Park Board has immediate openings for board members. The park board is a nine-member volunteer board, with each member serving a three-year term. The openings available are for a three-year term and the remainder of a vacancy in a term ending in June of 2025. Applications are available on the city’s website (www.cameronmo.com) or at Cameron City Hall, and shall be submitted to the Cameron City Clerk, 205 North Main, Cameron, Mo., 64429. Acknowledgement of the City’s Code of Conduct and Ethics is also required. Applicants must be residents of the City of Cameron. Applications must be submitted no later than May 9. This is an exciting opportunity to serve the community and contribute to its recreational development.

chanan Elementary Principal Rachael Parkey, who will replace Josh Barker for the upcoming school year. Barker will be going to North Andrew as their superintendent. Parkey is currently the principal at the Stewartsville School District.

Public Works Director Justin Hartzell’s report included the evaluation recently conducted by Carrothers Construction Company. The overall condition of the pool was determined to be good. There are repairs needed with the filters, along with certain valves. Other

Catherine Boulware

East Buchanan Superintendent Dr. John Newell presents outgoing board member Dean Walkup with a plaque commemorating his service to the district.

Cameron Girl Scouts establish local seed library

Cameron Public Library and Girl Scouts Troop 2809 are so excited to announce their new Seed Library. The Girl Scouts have been working over the past few months to bring this project to Cameron, encouraging area residents to add to their home gardens. This project aims to help people access different varieties of vegetable and flower seeds. People can “borrow” seeds, grow plants, and donate seeds to keep the library stocked. Girl Scout Scarlett Lowenstein said this

about the project: “I think this was a really interesting idea and we worked hard with the library on this. It is so cool and I hope you like it, too.” .”

“Seed Libraries have been popping up in libraries all over the nation and we are so happy to include one in ours,” said Jennifer Ensign, Assistant Library Director. “We hope this will grow into a community effort, with new seeds added by everyone. If you have planted your garden and you

still have some seeds in the packet, feel free to bring them in! We have empty packets available, as well, if your original package is no longer usable.”

This isn’t the first time the Girl Scouts have given to the community! Last year they created Disc Golf Kits that are available for check out at the Cameron Public Library. They are a great way to get outside and take advantage of Cameron’s disc golf course!

FROM THE PASTOR

Recognizing all of the “Graduations” we go through in our lives

By Terry Beasley, Pastor

First Baptist Church of Cameron

May is the month of graduation ceremonies. Over the next several weeks, we will celebrate with young men and ladies who have completed one stage of life and are now entering another. To “graduate” means to successfully complete an academic degree. But it also means to change gradually, or step by step. This definition becomes real to us as we see pictures of the graduate as they have progressed

through the early years of life; from the newborn baby to the first day of school, the sports teams they played on, the musical or artistic performances, the school dance, the first date. The memories come flooding upon us and reality sinks in, our children are growing up. It is easy for slow, gradual change to go unnoticed. We look in the mirror one day or step on the scales and we wonder, “When did I get old?” or “How did I gain 30 pounds?” Obviously, it didn’t happen overnight. It

was a process that occurred over time. Change comes about as the daily decisions, which may seem insignificant at the moment, begin to accumulate and take shape. Sometimes, we don’t like what we have become as we realize we have changed in some ways that are not flattering. But is it too late? Can the negative graduations (changes) be overcome or reversed?

The writer of Hebrews compares life to a race when he writes, “…let us also lay aside every encumbrance,

and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of faith…” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a). In these verses, it may be helpful to begin by looking at the goal, the finish line, the place to which we want to arrive. If our desire is to fix our eyes on Jesus, then certain decisions have to be made. A runner must train by placing upon themselves specific expectations and disciplines. A daily regiment of exercise and diet must

be embraced if the runner wants to make it to the finish line. If you truly want to be a Christ-follower, can you follow the worldly crowd at the same time? Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24)

For our graduates, walking across the stage and receiving a diploma is not the ultimate finish line. One stage of the race has been run and completed, but now you enter the next phase of life’s

race. To achieve what you desire will require sacrifice and perseverance. Set your eyes on the prize and commit yourself to face the challenges that are ahead. As you do so, know that there is a crowd of witnesses (parents, family, friends, etc.) who are cheering you on to the great things that lie ahead. May your eyes be fixed upon Jesus and may the passion and purpose of your life reflect positively upon Him and His Kingdom.

Plattsburg Rotary Club collects shoes to help those in need

The Plattsburg Rotary Club joined Rotary Clubs across Missouri in collecting more than 43,000 pairs of new shoes, more than 14,000 pairs of socks, and more than $56,000 for vulnerable children served by Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls.

Plattsburg Club President Kristy Young and her co-workers at Central Bank, along with club members, contributed 119 pairs of shoes.

Since 2001, Missouri Rotarians have donated more than 438,000 new pairs of shoes and more than $322,000 to Shoes for Orphan Souls.

Missouri High School Football State Title Games

Coming to St. Jospeh

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri State High School Activities Association

(MSHSAA) is excited to announce two top-tier venues that will play host to the Show-Me Bowl for the next five years.

In its April meeting, the MSHSAA Board of Directors voted to approve Columbia as the host city for the 2024 MSHSAA ShowMe Bowl for Classes 1-6. The six games will be played on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Missouri. The Board also approved St. Joseph as the host city for the 2024 Show-Me Bowl for the 8-man game. The 2024 8-man Show-Me Bowl game will return to Spratt Memorial Stadium on the campus of Missouri Western State University for the first time since 2007.

“We appreciate the work the cities put into this bid process, and we have taken this process very seriously,” MSHSAA Execu-

tive Director Dr. Jennifer Rukstad said. “We have an obligation to our membership to find not only the best facilities to host our championships, but also the best support from the host site to serve our schools’ needs. We are very excited about the next five years for the Show-Me Bowl!” In addition, the Board approved St. Joseph’s proposal to host all 11-man and 8-man Show-Me Bowl games at Spratt Stadium from 2025-28.

“We have been extremely fortunate to host a wide variety of high-profile events over the last several months and cannot wait to welcome our state’s best high school football teams to an outstanding venue here in St. Joseph and Buchanan County,” said Executive Director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission Brett Esely. “In conjunction with our partner Missouri Western State University, we look forward to delivering

The shoes collected during the drive will provide hope for children living in orphanages and impoverished communities where Buckner International offers a variety of services. Through foster care, empowerment programs, transitional care and humanitarian aid, Buckner International supports children and families in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico and Peru.

work of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 118 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

an outstanding championship experience for all involved!”

Along with Griffon football and soccer, Spratt Stadium is also the home of the Kansas City Chiefs summer training camp.

“We feel Spratt Stadium is one of the premier college venues in the state and for our university to be on display for the best of the best high school football teams across Missouri over these next few years is a win-win for everyone involved,” MWSU Director of Athletics Andy Carter said.

MSHSAA offers championships and festivals in 24 activities, including: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling, scholar bowl, music, and speech, debate & theatre. For more information, visit mshsaa. org.

Rotary is a global net-

LATHROP AFTER PROM

MSTA

Ocker Insurance

JB-LB Insurance

Kearney Trust Co.

Dawn Leibrandt

Dr. Kurt Kavanaugh

Lathrop Antique Car

Lathrop Dental

Retro Bowl

PEO Chapter

Platte Clay Electric

Gagnon Law Firm

Hamilton Bank

LTC Networks

Casey’s

Air King Duct

Cleaning

PTL Designs

Wompas Graphic Design

Goppert Bank

Holt Animal Clinic

Russell Family

Women’s Christian Fellowship

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

CCL Supply LLC

Stan Barr

Dalinghaus Family

ESSIG McDonalds

Gentry’s Coffee

Lathrop Chiropractic

Blodgett Family

Lathrop Lodge

A.F/A.M

Cooters Plumbing

LES Students of the Quarter

MoDOT Area Roadwork

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 April 29-May 5. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from Route

FF in Buchanan County to the Clinton/Clay County line through August 2024

(Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons).

Missouri Route 31 – Resurfacing project from U.S. Route 36 to U.S. Route 169 from May 1-5

(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Route AC – Intersection and ADA improvements at Messanie Street through May 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Route Z – CLOSED daily in 2-mile sections for a resurfacing project from Cook NE to Route V (Andrew County), April 29May 2. (Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Far West Drive to Kingston for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to

just north of Route HH in Kingston through midJune. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/13-pavementresurfacing-caldwell-anddaviess.

Route 13 – Pavement repairs from Mill Creek Drive at Hamilton to Route P, April 29-May 3.

(Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) .

Clinton County

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

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from the Clinton/Clay County line to Route FF in Buchanan County through August 2024. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons).

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 69 – Permit/ utility work north and southbound from Pence Road to Rogers Road, April 29-May 3.

U.S. Route 36 – Sign installation westbound at the Osborn Junction, April 29, 7a.m. to 2:30 pm.

LHS Competes in Chicago

Congratulations to the Lathrop High School academic bowl team, which placed 33rd out of 88 teams in the traditional public school division over the weekend at the NAQT Small School National Championship Tournament this weekend in Chicago. Lathrop went 6-4 in the preliminary rounds to qualify for the playoffs, advancing to the 16th round before being eliminated. The team is coached by Matt Yaple and those students competing were (in no order): Jesse Moore, Elijah Coats, Isaac Coats, Logan

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plished by the public works department. So far, the board has authorized up to $18,000 for the installation and repair of the pumps and filters. The refurbishment of the slide has already been completed.

Justin Hartzell handed out photos of two different playground units for Perry Park. The company is offering special pricing until December. The installation of the equipment would be expensive, with the public works department potentially handling it, providing huge savings. However, given their workload, it would have to be later this fall. No decision was made since there was time to still get the discount.

The question of how much money was available to spend was asked by Kathy Soldanels. Previous administrator Chase Waggoner had reported that $162,000 was budgeted this year. However, there could be additional money in the rescue fund’s budget. A recent printout showed $112,000 remaining in that budget. However, there was no determination whether

that money had been earmarked for other projects. More budget details will be addressed when Joe Trotter and Steve Garrett can review the budget. Hartzell asked for money to address the cracks at the Perry Park basketball court. He said they will complete piecemeal repairs to get them through until a more definite solution can be found. The board approved the request by unanimous consent.

Bodie’s Pool manager Catherine Boulware requested that the pool opening be delayed until June 1 to make sure all the repairs and training of the staff has been completed. She requested to use Steve Mane, who conducts the training at the Gladstone pool. His employment as pool manager last year was not successful. However, she may need flexibility in training and her request was approved. She will be doing a walkthrough to evaluate the pool, order new chairs for pool deck that have been damaged, order a new robot pool vacuum—the manual vacuum has been addressed. Staffing has been complet-

ed, and Corey Crawford will interview some additional applicants. The lines for the chem shack will be replaced by public works. The cleanup of the pool will be conducted and training of all the staff at one time would be beneficial. Sgt. Jensen will handle the Facebook page. There was discussion about how to address the crowds at Grafton Park due to the soccer tournaments. The idea of having a concession stand and additional portable restrooms was discussed. Currently, it’s a plan that needs to be refined.

Restroom availability at the park was discussed with the problem of a homeless person living in the newly constructed restrooms. This situation led to them not being able to open it all the time.

The Pickleball court equipment at Perkins Park was installed and organized by Danny Gipson. He was able to utilize an area on the current tennis court to accommodate the new sport. He submitted a bill for $138.76 which was approved by unanimous consent.

MDC offers free Dark Skies star gazing event near Hale

Hale, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free Dark Skies stargazing event from 5 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Little Compton Lake Conservation Area south of Hale in northeastern Carroll County. A camping option is also available for the event, and MDC staff will offer fishing and archery instruction with gear provided prior to a dinner break and nightfall. The event is being held in partnership with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. MDC staff from the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs will

lead the event. Members of the astronomical society will provide a slide show and have telescopes set up for viewing planets and stars. The event is being held at an area with a Class 3 dark sky, which is a rural area with much less light pollution at night than in an urban area. Stars are far more visible in the night sky in areas where light from human activities is reduced. Participants may drive

home after the event or camp. The camping is free, but amenities are minimal. Camping is allowed in a mowed grassy area near a gravel parking lot and privy. Missouri fishing regulations apply. This event is open to all ages. Registration is required. To register, visit http://short.mdc. mo.gov/429.

Lake Arrowhead POAs Annual meeting will be held on May 14, 2023 at 7PM at the Community Building located at 4834 SE Mohawk Drive, Lathrop, MO 64465.

Dieball, Max Gagnon, Ronin Purler, and Thane Ziemer.

Lathrop Elementary School Students of the Quarter (Third Quarter, no order): Hudson Tice, Willow Lepkosky, Heath Groh, Frank Eker, Brooklyn Wymore, Landyn Wood, Jeremiah Young, Abigail Hite.

Lathrop Elementary School raised $727.47 for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge in February. The top winner was Jace Volkman (Above, with teacher Megan Nichols).

(Above) Wyatt Mayes - PE Player of the Month. Not pictured: Avian NoHeart, Wesson Coots.

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 24CN-PR00028

In the Estate of JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS, Decedent:

On Aprl 18,2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual(s) was(were) appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY Missouri. The personal representative(s) 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, business address and phone number of the personal representative is: Jason Daugherity 6004 NW Crystal Pool Dr. Plattewoods, MO 64151

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: Joseph Gagnon 119 N Main Plattsburg, MO 644 77 (816)3362260

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

Date of the decedent's death: 05-DEC-2023

Date of first publication: 4/25/24

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

In Re the Marriage of: ) )

Makayla Coble ) Petitioner, ) )

vs. ) Case No.: 23CN-DR00068 ) Division: Billy Wayne Holder, ) Respondent )

NOTICE UPON SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to Respondent: BILLY WAYNE HOLDER

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to dissolve the marriage of you and the Petitioner, instituted by Petitioner's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which includes the minor child Hadley Reese Holder. Included in this action will be a Judgment of Dissolution, dissolving your marriage to the Petitioner. The names of all parties to said suit are stated above in the caption thereof. Petitioner is represented by Anthony J. Moreno, Moreno Law, LLC 601 Walnut St., Suite 200, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, unless you file an answer or other pleadings or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 25th day of April, 2024, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

A TRUE COPY from the record.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 5th day of APRIL, 2024.

/s/ DLB Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Clinton County Circuit Court

(4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/24)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 24CN-PR00029

In the Estate of GLORIA JUNE WILLIAMS, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of GLORIA JUNE WILLIAMS, Decedent:

On April 3, 2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of GLORIA JUNE WILLIAMS, 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, business address and phone number of the personal representative is: JASON D DAUGHERITY 6004 NW CRYSTAL POOL DR. PLATTE WOODS, MO 64151

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: JOSEPH GAGNON, 119 N MAIN, PLATTSBURG, MO 64477. (816)336-2260

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

Date of the decedent's death: 09-FEB-2024

Date of first publication: 4/11/24

/s/ Deana Morton Clerk

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. (4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/24)

/s/ Deana Morton Clerk

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. (4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/24)

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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

In Re the Matter of: ) ) Caroline Kennedy Claycomb Young, ) Case No.: 24CN-DR00021 ) Petitioner, )

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The court hereby orders that the following Notice of Change of Name be published in the Clinton County Leader:

To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April, 2024, the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, entered judgment in Cause Number 24CN-DR00021, changing the name of Caroline Kennedy Claycomb Young be changed to that of Caroline Kennedy Utz.

/s/ Judge R.B. Elliott (4/25, 5/2, 5/9/24)

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re the Matter of: Joshua William Schaeffer Case No.: 23CN-DR00060

To Whom it May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Clinton, Missouri, Division II, Case No. 23CN-DR00060 made and entered on the record on April 19th, 2024, the name of Joshua William Schaeffer was to change to Willa Rose Schaeffer.

/s/ Darian L. Bowie Deputy Clerk (4/25, 5/2, 5/9/24)

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The Friends of the Cameron Public Library hosted a Quarter Auction to raise money for furniture in the Children’s Department.

The auction, organized by Two Gals Vendor Shows of Cameron, was held at the library. The event included seven product vendors and a huge selection of donated items that participants could bid on for a maximum of three quarters. Friends of the library provided snacks and baskets to include in the auction.

Heather Shoemaker presented the items and announced if the item was a one, two or three-quarter item. Bidders raised their

paddles to be included in a chance for the prize drawing.

“There was lots of fun, laughter and celebration as participants left with their winnings,” said Director JoEllen Pratt. “All ages enjoyed the event.”

The total raised was $2,489. This far exceeded the Friends’ expectations and plans are already in the works for purchasing furniture for the kids department. Jim Anderson and Bank Northwest made a major $1,000 donation to the cause. All other funds were directly through the quarter auction.

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Belvoir Winery and Inn on April 21. She is student of The Orange Easel art school and her piece was “Unicorn Skull.”

Congrats to standout Cameron athlete Andrew Throgmartin, who recently signed a letter of intent to play soccer with William Jewell in Liberty beginning next year.

East Buchanan

Last year, the East Buchanan Bulldogs track team made history, winning its first district championship since 1987. The Dawgs leveraged that success into a sectional title and fifth-place finish at state in the weeks that followed.

This past Saturday, the 2024 Bulldogs put their own historic stamp on the program.

The East Buchanan boys won eight event titles on the way to their first KCI Conference Championship since 1987. They scored 176.5 team points at West Platte High School in Weston, Mo., on Saturday, April 27, to far outpace the field.

The Plattsburg boys team was seventh on the day, while the Lathrop Mules track team finished eighth.

Seth Spencer had a monster day for East Buchanan, winning the 110M hurdles (14.87 seconds) and the 300M hurdles (39.76 seconds). He was also a member of the championship 4x400M relay (Spencer, Conroy, Hensley, Rust—3:34) and logged a second-place finish in the 200M dash (22.92 seconds). His time in the 110M hurdles was enough to break the school record, which was held by his father, Lonnie Spencer, since 1989.

Trevor Klein and Trey Johnson continued their stellar 2024 campaign on Saturday. Johnson won both the javelin (50.82 meters) and long jump (6.41 meters), while adding second place in the triple jump (12.10 meters). Klein won the

triple jump (12.64 meters) and was third in the javelin (47.55 meters). Both men had a hand in the 4x100M relay team (Klein, Johnson, Brown, Pendleton) that finished second with a time of 44.59 seconds.

Aidan Hensley continued to be a leader in the distances, winning the 1600M with a time of 4:32, while helping the 4x800M relay team (Baugh, Rust, Conroy, Hensley) to a conference title with a time of 8:32.

Chase Meers took second in the discus (40 meters) and was third in the shot put (46 feet, 5.5 inches). Logan Jessen was third in the pole vault (3.2 meters), Gavin Utz was third in the triple jump (11.99 meters) and Parker Conroy took third in the 800M run (2:05).

Plattsburg senior Isaia Howard turned in the best performance of the day for the Tigers, finishing second in the high jump at 1.8 meters. He was also a member of the 4x200M relay (Howard, Boyle, Trevino, Bingham) that finished second at 1:33. Donte Bingham took third in the 100M dash (11.44 seconds) and Korbin Dow took third in the discus at 39.5 meters.

The Lathrop boys earned a pair of top-three finishes in the relays on Saturday. The 4x200M relay (Chance, Spear, Simon, Morgan) was third with a time of 1:37 and the 4x100M relay (Chance, Morgan, Simon, Spear) was third at 44.82 seconds.

All three teams will compete in the Class 2, District 8 track meet this coming Saturday in Plattsburg.

Back on the Diamond

Recent storms disrupted the spring baseball season recently, but teams were back at it earlier this week, including Plattsburg’s 9-0 victory against Hamilton on Monday. Hunter Risch struck out 12 batters while allowing just two hits, Zach Annis (above) scored twice and knocked in a run, and Gavin Carter (left) collected a pair of RBIs. For more from local baseball teams, check back next week in The Leader.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers track team had a strong day Saturday, April 27, in the annual KCI Conference Track and Field Championships.

The Lady Tigers earned four event championships and 104 points, good enough to place third in the team standings Saturday at West Platte High School in Weston, Mo.

Two of those event titles came in the relays, where the 4x100M relay team (Nelson, Howard, Par-

ra, Schmitten) was first with a time of 50.88 seconds, and the 4x200M relay (Parra, Schmitten, Wehmeyer, Howard) was first at 1:49.

Letecia Howard won the KCI title in the high jump at 1.5 meters, and Sophie Schmitten took first place in the 300M hurdles at 46.89 seconds.

Allyson Elliot was second in the pole vault at 2.6 meters and the 4x400M relay (Matsukavich, Parra, Nelson, Schmitten) was second at 4:18. Howard was third in the 400M (1:03), Izzy Parra was third in the

triple jump (10.10 meters), and Reece Biggerstaff was third in both the pole vault (2.3 meters) and the discus (28.68 meters).

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs finished sixth in the team standings but earned several impressive individual honors on Saturday. Rilyn Sherwood won a pair of individual titles, taking first in the long jump (5.01 meters) and the triple jump (10.47 meters).

Senior Autum Nichols earned an individual KCI title for the Lathrop Lady Mules, winning the discus with a throw of 31.85 meters. Kara Seeley was third in the 100M hurdles (17.20 seconds) and both the 4x800M relay (Seeley, Goodman, Beane, Schrunk—10:53) and 4x200M relay (Morgan, Schrunk, Seeley, Beane—1:51) were third.

Teams will compete in the Class 2, District 8 championship this Saturday at Plattsburg High School.

Brooklyn Johnson added a championship in the shot put with a throw of 11.61 meters and Laney Williams was third in the javelin (32.15 meters).

Cameron competes at MEC meet

finished fifth.

Track teams in the Midland Empire Conference met Monday in Chillicothe for its annual meet, with the Maryville teams sweeping the titles.

The Cameron girls team placed third in the conference, while the boys team

The Lady Dragons’ 4x400M relay team (Ella Jameson, Justice Brewer, Addi McVicker, Bailey Robinson) earned the program’s lone conference championship on Monday, running the event in 4:15.

For the boys, Andrew Throgmartin was third in the high jump (1.8 meters), Jacob Vanderslice was third in the 300M hurdles (46.05 seconds), and the 4x200M relay team finished third at 1:35. by brett adkison

Bailey Robinson was second in the 800M run at 2:26. Isabella Flores was second in the pole vault at 2.6 meters. The 4x200M relay team was second with a time of 1:50. Alexis Robinson was third in the high jump (1.5 meters), Bailey Robinson was third in the triple jump (9.66 meters), Addi McVicker was third in the 400M run (1:03) and Justice Brewer was third in the 300M hurdles (50.7 seconds).

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Plattsburg girls place

by brett adkison leader editor

by brett adkison leader editor