The Leader • 5-23-24

Hall of Fame Tigers!

Missouri inducted the 1979 Plattsburg state football champs into the Hall of Fame on Sunday. || PAGE A12

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

CITY OF CAMERON

New Director Rains attends council meeting

Important action items were addressed by the Cameron City Council on Monday, May 20, as four annual city liquor licenses were renewed, a tanker truck was approved for purchase, and the audit presentation was postponed, yet again.

Also, newly-hired Economic Development Director Lance Raines was introduced by City Manager Steve Rasmussen. Rains comes to Cameron most recently from Gallatin as the city administrator and formerly with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission.

Watch future editions of The Clinton County Leader for a full interview with Rains.

Liquor licenses are approved annually and this month, Cameron Market, El Maguey, McCorkles and Wal-Mart were renewed during the consent agenda portion of the meeting.

Fire Chief Mike O’Donnell addressed the council first in new business, presenting a proposal by the Cameron Rural Fire Protection District to purchase an additional tanker truck. As the rural area serviced by the Cameron Fire Department grows, the need to transport water to combat fires grows, as well. Chief O’Donnell cited figures that there are almost 18,000 people in the fire district (which mirrors the school district) and that twice as many people live outside the city limits as in the city, where there is no access to fire hydrants.

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Memorial Day Services

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One Last Senior Send-Off

Lathrop, Plattsburg and East Buchanan all three held graduation ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, celebrating the Class of 2024 and their educational journeys. With excellence in the classroom, on the field, and with school clubs, they won’t soon be forgotten! See our B Section this week for photos from Sunday, as well as photos of the seniors and a listing of their scholarships and awards. (Right) Lathrop seniors Jordan Diercks and Alexandria Gonzalez take a selfie before graduating on Sunday at LHS.

East Buchanan’s late charge nets title

In the final hour of the two-day state track championships Saturday in Jefferson City, the East Buchanan Bulldogs found themselves just eight points shy of history.

The boys team sat in second place with 44 points, while Clark County held down the top spot with 52 points. Just two events remained to be scored. East Bu-

chanan would need a strong performance from its 4x400M relay team if it wanted any chance at the state title.

In a race where the top five teams all finished in a five-second space, the East Buchanan quartet of Nathaniel Fortney, Seth Spencer, Aidan Hensley and Parker Conroy took second place (3:25.54), slipping past thirdplace rival West Platte for eight points and pulling East

The Cameron School Board met this week and heard from a pair of

Buchanan even with Clark County at 52 total points. That was more than enough for junior Trey Johnson, who had battled his way up the standings in the long jump. Johnson finished fifth (21 feet, 10 inches) to notch the Bulldogs’ final four points, clearing the way for East Buchanan to celebrate its 2024 Missouri Class 2 State Track and Field Championship. East Buchanan head

coach Jeff Harlin said they had talked about the importance of the 4x400M relay all week, knowing that their two biggest competitors for the team title—Clark County and West Platte—had also qualified for state in that event. He added that having entries in four of the final five events was also huge for the team, racking up 25 points.

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CITY OF GOWER

MoDOT lowers contribution for sidewalk project on Railroad Ave.

On Monday, May 13, the Gower City Council held a budget workshop prior to the regular monthly council meeting. No residents attended either the budget workshop or the council meeting. The council will hold their budget meeting at 6:45 p.m just prior to the next monthly council meeting on June 10.

During the regular meeting Monday, the council received updates on a couple ongoing projects. The council received an update on the sidewalk project along Railroad Street from Mayor Ken Pike. Pike informed the council that, unfortunately, the city is not going to receive funding for in-kind services for the project because a significant number

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The East Buchanan Bulldogs won the Missouri Class 2 State Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City this past weekend. Front Row (left to right): Coaches Kyle Knox, Jeff Harlin, Dan Ritter, Lonnie Spencer. Back Row: Trey Pendleton, Nolan Rust, Phoenix Baugh, Aidan Hensley, Nathaniel Fortney, Seth Spencer, Trevor Klein, Trey Johnson, Parker Conroy, Finley Fisher. Not Pictured: Chase Meers. clifton grooms | the cliff notes podcast

of citizens did not provide input on the project to MoDOT. Thus, MoDOT altered the grant from a 75-percent (state) to 25-percent (city) match, down to 59 percent (state) to 41 percent (city) matching funds. The city will need to use some of the Senate Bill 40 grant monies, as well as some of the capital improvement funds collected, to help with the cost of the project. Pike also informed the council that the project will likely be completed around July 10, 2024.

On the Gregory drainage project, the second stage still has some work left prior to completion, but it appears it will be finished shortly and the residents in the Gregory area are looking forward to its completion.

The council approved a bid from Superior Fire in a 4-0 vote to place security cameras in City Park to help minimize vandalism in the restrooms. Their bid

came in at $3,657 and was less than that of INA Alert (just under $5,200).

The city maintenance barn lot project was not acted upon, as the city only had one estimate. City Administrator Carroll Fisher will put together bid specifications, and then if the council chooses will put it out for bids.

Fisher also informed the council that he would be putting some figures together for the next council meeting related to an increase in sewer rates. Fisher said he did not believe the water rates needed to be raised at this time.

There was no new business to be discussed. Department reports were provided by Fisher and Police Chief Adam Hill. There was no miscellaneous business and the council voted to adjourn the evening’s meeting at 8:45 p.m.

officers.

The rural fire district was requesting approval to share the $165,000 price tag with the Cameron Fire Department and even put up the down payment. Chief O’Donnell verified that the funds are available in the budget and that it would go against the 2024-2025 budget since delivery would not be taken until much later in the year.

The bill was approved 4-01, with Councilman John Breckenridge not in attendance.

Next, a block grant providing for airport improvements was considered. The grant from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission would match 95-percent of the cost of the repairs. City Manager Steve Rasmussen addressed the need to approve the grant, saying “The FAA will shut the airport down without these repairs.”

The bill was approved 4-01.

Sergeant Ryan O’Boyle of the Cameron Police Department spoke to the council next about two resolutions for consideration. Both had to do with recruiting and retention of police

The resolutions would provide for police academy training to be paid for by the city (versus being the responsibility of the candidate), and establish a rate of $15 an hour compensation while going through police academy training.

Sergeant O’Boyle added that as long as the recruit remained with the department for three years, they would not have to reimburse the department for that training.

O’Boyle said the current employment conditions require these sorts of accommodations to remain competitive in hiring.

Both resolutions were approved 4-0-1.

Rasmussen also announced a special public meeting to be held June 13 at Third Street Fusion from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. This goal-setting meeting will be in advance of the new 2024-2025 budget year.

Council meetings are the first and third Monday of the month at Cameron City Hall at 6 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Area Memorial Day Services

Plattsburg VFW Post 4428 will hold their annual Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery’s memorial area. The services are set to begin at 10 a.m. A half hour before that, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at Mount Washington Cemetery (on the east side of Greenlawn) to honor black veterans who served the country. That service will start at 9:30 a.m. and Reverend Charles East will bless

the wreath service. The speaker for the 10 a.m. service will be East Buchanan graduate Macy Scott. The daughter of Scottie and Jane Scott, Macy is the recent VFW Post Voice of America winner and will be attending MCC in the fall to study occupational therapy. Diane Talley will be placing the wreath in memory of her husband and long-time community leader, Lt. Don Talley. Carmen Bennett will sing the national athem and play Taps.

American Legion Post 97 Auxiliary will serve lunch after the memorial services at the post (110 W. Locust). All are welcome to attend and join veterans in remembrance of past fallen heroes.

In Lathrop, the Kirby Stapleton American Legion Post 467 will host its annual Memorial Day services at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Lathrop Cemetery. Carmen Bennett will sing and Kyle Stith will be the featured speaker. Post 467 will also be cooking its ribs and chickens this Saturday morning on Oak Street.

In Gower, there will be a service at noon at the Gower Veterans Memorial on the north side of City Park, followed by a free-will donation picnic. The Gower Masonic Lodge is cooking and the Gower Lions will be serving. Proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the memorial.

Friendship Festival Coming Up

Spring has nearly given way to summer, and that means that Lathrop’s biggest annual party is drawing near.

The Lathrop Friendship Festival will be celebrating a massive milestone Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 1, as the event marks its 60th year of providing smiles, laughs and fun.

Among the highlights this year, the festival will kick off with its opening ceremonies on Thursday, May 30, with the opening ceremo-

nies at 6:30 p.m. on the main stage. That will be followed by the Senior Adult King and Queen Contest at 6:45 p.m., then the presentation of the Rotary Citizen of the Year, the Friendship Festival Grand Marshal, and the Veterans of the Year at 7 p.m. Soca Jukebox will be the evening’s musical headliner at 8:30 p.m.

Friday night will be packed with games beginning with the pedal tractor pull at 6 p.m. and continuing into the evening with a pie-eating

contest, scavenger hunt, lip sync battle and more.

Midwest Mixtape will take the stage at 8:30 p.m., playing a wide range of music.

Festival Bingo is back on Friday evening and Saturday afternoons, with at least 10 games for $10 and tons of prizes.

Bingo is Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lathrop City Hall’s Betty Brazelton Center.

Saturday morning will feature a ton of fun events, including the dog show, greased pig con-

test, the baby show, the crowning of young royalty and so much more, all leading to the parade at 1 p.m. The festival talent show and military tribute will be that evening, capped off by a performance from country music artist Tate Stevens, who won the second season of The X Factor, at 8:30 p.m.

For more on the festival, including a full schedule, be sure to visit the Lathrop Friendship Festival’s website.

MoDOT Urges Extra Caution in Increased Traffic, Work Zones

JEFFERSON CITY – As Memorial Day weekend approaches and Missourians hit the road to start their summer travels, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through work zones. On an average day, there are nearly 800 work zones on Missouri’s 34,000 miles of state roadways, ranging from construction on bridges, interchanges, and roads to daily maintenance work. In 2023, there were 4,563 crashes including 36 people killed in work zone crashes.

Impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and not wearing seat belts are just a few of the concerns that can accompany the increased Memorial Day weekend traffic. In Missouri, 14 people were killed and 60 were seriously injured in crashes over Memorial Day weekend last year. So far in 2024, 70% of the people killed in crashes on Missouri roads were not wearing a seat belt.

“Staying alert and focused when behind the wheel is what keeps your family and other families safe. With Memorial Day being

the start of the summer travel season, it’s important to remember the responsibility you carry every time you get behind the wheel,” said State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer Nicole Hood. “Buckle up, put your phone down, slow down and drive sober so everyone can reach their destination safely this Memorial Day weekend and all summer long.”

Drivers can stay informed of road conditions, delays and work zone locations on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at traveler. modot.org, also available as a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices. Over the Memorial Day weekend, road work will not take place between noon on Friday until 9 a.m. Tuesday, but some work zones include permanent lane restrictions.

For this summer, these are some of the major projects with traffic impacts around the state for which drivers should be on the lookout:

• Northwest area: U.S. Route 36: Livingston County – concrete replacement under the U.S. Route 65 and the Kansas City Sub railroad line bridges in Chillicothe. Both

east and westbound U.S. Route 36 traffic will be narrowed to one lane.

• Northeast area: MO Route 79 Bridge Replacement: Bridge replacement and improvement project in Hannibal with traffic impacts.

• Kansas City area: I-435 Bridge Rehabilitation: Lane closures on NB/SB I-435 for bridge rehabilitation over Raytown Road. Watch for lane closures and the shifting of traffic lanes. Access to the Royals and Chiefs stadiums from I-435 north may be impacted.

• Central area: U.S. 54 Improvement Projects: Adding lanes, bridge rehabilitation, and shoulder work. Motorists may expect delays as the roadway could be narrowed in either direction by the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City.: Guide to U.S. Route 54 Improvement Projects in Jefferson City | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org)

• Southwest area: Route 65, Route 125/U.S. Route 60 Interchange: Route 65 Widening in Christian County, some narrowed lanes may be present. The Missouri Route 125 and US 60 Interchange Project in Greene County and Webster County, Route 125 will be closed.

Lance Rains gives a “thumbs up” Monday when Cameron Mayor Becky Curtis welcomed him and said she has plenty of projects to throw his way. jamey honeycutt | the leader

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, May 10

7:33 a.m.: Medical call on CC Highway in Holt.

9:37 a.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Meadow Drive in Lathrop.

10:47 a.m.: Animal call on Middle Road in Plattsburg.

10:50 a.m.: Medical call on State Route DD in Gower.

11:24 a.m.: Animal call on Broadway in Plattsburg.

11:40 a.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Plattsburg.

2:52 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

4:31 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:21 p.m.: Misc. fire call on SE Freeway Farms in Holt.

5:30 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:36 p.m.: Medical call on Cleveland in Holt.

7:01 p.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Trimble.

7:15 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Sherman in Turney.

7:57 p.m.: Assault in progress on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

8:06 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

9:12 p.m.: Medical call on Russell Street in Lathrop.

9:28 p.m.: Medical call on

Park Street in Lathrop.

10:03 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

10:59 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on SE Meadow Lane in Lathrop.

Saturday, May 11

2:15 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:31 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Mohawk Drive in Clinton County.

12:20 p.m.: Medical call on Old BB Highway in Holt.

12:57 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Osborn.

1:47 p.m.: Animal call on SW Town and Country in Clinton County.

2:06 p.m.: Medical call on SW 223rd Street in Trimble.

6:38 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

7:23 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Z Highway in Cameron.

7:59 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:09 p.m.: Structure fire on SE 222nd Street in Clinton County.

9:32 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on NW 328th Street in Clinton County.

9:49 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Holt.

10 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

11:10 p.m.: Domestic in progress on A Highway in Cameron.

Sunday, May 12

3:23 a.m.: Medical call on Rosebriar Court in Gower.

4:15 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

9:51 a.m.: Medical call on SE Freeway Farms in Holt.

10:25 a.m.: Animal call on Third Street in Gower.

10:39 a.m.: Medical call on Belt Avenue in Edgerton

11:15 a.m.: Medical call on SW 240th in Plattsburg.

1:19 p.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg.

3:57 p.m.: Medical call on SE Downing Road in Holt.

4:45 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

6:04 p.m.: Medical call on Parkview Drive in Lathrop.

7:15 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Osage Drive in Clinton County.

7:47 p.m.: Medical call on N. Redbird Lane in Plattsburg.

Monday, May 13

9:05 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Truman in

DEPT. OF CONSERVATION

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. --

Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 8 and 9. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.

Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.

Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.

Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish, and Free Fishing Days

encourages people to sample Missouri’s abundant fishing opportunities. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state’s more than 1.1 million anglers.

For information on Missouri fishing regulations, fish identification, and more, get a copy of MDC’s 2024 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations, available where permits are sold, or online at mdc.mo.gov/ about-us/about-regulations/ summary-missouri-fishingregulations.

Want to learn to fish?

MDC’s Discover Nature –Fishing Program provides a series of free lessons throughout the state. All fishing gear is provided. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/ discover-nature-fishing. Need fishing gear?

MDC works with numerous libraries and other locations around the state to loan fishing gear for free. Loaner gear includes fishing poles and simple tackle box with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Worms, minnows, or other bait are not provided. Find MDC Rod and Reel Loaner Program locations at mdc. mo.gov/fishing/get-startedfishing/rod-reel-loaner-locations.

MDC’s free MO Fishing app can help anglers find the best places to fish in Missouri, access regulation information, identify fish by species, and more. Anglers can also buy, store, and show fishing permits right on their mobile devices. MO Fishing is available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/ contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-fishing.

Plattsburg. 10:16 a.m.: Medical call on Independence Drive in Plattsburg.

2:00 p.m.: Medical call on Smith in Gower.

3:29 p.m.: Medical call on North Street in Lathrop. 6:36 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Harrington Lane in Gower.

6:53 p.m.: Medical call on N. East Street in Plattsburg.

9:40 p.m.: Medical call on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

10:57 p.m.: Assault (not in progress) on N. Main in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, May 14

12:07 a.m.: Burglary in progress on Park Street in Lathrop.

2:19 a.m.: Medical call on NE 69 Highway in Cameron. 7:39 a.m.: Vehicle crash on SE 228th Street in Holt.

7:47 a.m.: Medical call on Ash Street in Lathrop.

8:02 a.m.: Burglary (not in progress) on SE Isley Drive in Holt.

9:03 a.m.: Animal call on NE Crouch Road in Clinton County.

9:34 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

1:03 p.m.: Medical call on

W. Clay in Plattsburg.

1:10 p.m.: Assault (not in progress) on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

2:17 p.m.: Animal call on Concha in Lathrop.

4:33 p.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:34 p.m.: Medical call on SW 224th Street in Clinton County.

6:12 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

7:39 p.m.: Medical call on SW 224th Street in Clinton County.

9:16 p.m.: Animal call on C Highway in Clinton County.

9:55 p.m.: Vehicle crash on NE H Highway in Clinton County.

Wednesday, May 15

12:29 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on PP Highway in Clinton County.

12:51 a.m.: Medical call on SW Reno in Lathrop.

5:53 a.m.: Medical call on 220th Street in Clinton County.

1:18 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

1:44 p.m.: Gas odor on SE Cannonball Road in Holt.

1:53 p.m.: Medical call on Truman in Plattsburg.

3:04 p.m.: Medical call on

Free Dinner on Broadway next Tuesday

There is a free Dinner on Broadway on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m., located in the Susan L. Hageman Memorial Kitchen at 301 W. Broadway St. All are welcome to attend for a great meal to go along with great fellowship. In June, they will return to hosting dinners on the fourth Monday of the month.

NW 268th Street in Gower.

6:17 p.m.: Domestic in progress in Lathrop.

8:40 p.m.: Medical call on Valley Street in Lathrop.

10:06 p.m.: Fire alarm on W. Frost Street in Plattsburg.

Thursday, May 16

6:56 a.m.: Medical call on C Highway in Plattsburg.

6:04 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Depot Street in Plattsburg.

6:35 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35.

7:10 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

8:32 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Cameron in Holt.

8:37 p.m.: Fire call on SE Cameron in Holt.

9:41 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

9:45 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower. 10:16 p.m.: Medical call on Y Highway in Plattsburg. 10:25 p.m.: Medical call on Russell Street in Lathrop. 10:39 p.m.: Medical call on SE Cameron Road in Holt.

Flag Drop-Off at Plattsburg Legion Post

The Plattsburg American Legion Post #97 flag drop-off box is located just outside of the legion building at 110 W. Locust , Plattsburg, Mo. It is there for the convenience of any and all citizens. It’s springtime and maybe it’s time to replace your torn or worn-out flags.

MISSOURI

Butt-Hurt by Butker?

by d’anna honeycutt leader publisher

I am a woman with a career, a wife, homemaker and mother. I support Butker.

Out of the above list of roles in my life, I have been fulfilled by them all. However, I do believe that the least important of those roles is the one for which I was paid a salary.

Being a wife, mother, and homemaker were my most cherished roles and most fulfilling. Why? Because, for me, being a mom and wife are the most cherished roles in my life.

Please understand that is not to say that I was not pleasantly fulfilled by a career. I was, by several in fact. To me however, in my heart, those were simply not my most important fulfillments. And women such as that, I believe, are to whom Harrison Butker directed his commencement speech. I support the speech. I am no longer Catholic, he was not speaking to me, but after the controversy, I went and listened to his entire speech. I did not want to make assumptions on something that could potentially have been taken out of context. I have to admit that after witnessing all the social hype and criticism, that I was prepared for something to be offended about. Ready to pick up my ever vigilant, “Women belong in the workspace equally” sign and march on with my career-having, babybearing, ovarian sisters. But pleasantly enough, I was not offended.

In fact, my first thought was a bit of embarrassment at myself that I should have known better than to jump to conclusions, even reserved ones. Especially in today’s social world. My next thought was that all the disgruntled comments about his toxic masculine speech said more about the grumblers and society today than this “controversial” speech. Now, I did have things in his speech which I disagreed with on a personal level. And, in those things I disagreed with, he wasn’t speaking to me. So being offended would just be silly, wouldn’t it?

Overall, I believe this was a wholesome speech given by a wholesome person in an attempt to make a wholesome effect on young people entering a New World, where they will be bombarded with mixed messages, good and bad. His speech encouraged them to go forth, to be strong in their faith, diligent in responsibility to what they believed. It inspired them to not be afraid to hold good things accountable in order to keep them good and to stand up in defense of protecting what they believed would create a healthier future for all. I respect him for that.

I am not judging a man on his religion anymore than I am going to judge him on a wave of social media and out-of-context reels and memes.

I am judging him as someone who presents to be a good role model, kind person, man of faith and family, and someone who is willing to speak to the masses in his own circles in a positive manner. As someone who was willing to challenge young people, men and women alike, to go forth and make the world a better place, despite the challenges they will face.

The much bigger picture here is not what he said. It is that so many are so easily swayed by snippets of technology that is fed to them. And that this “feed” is encouraging the rapid decline of the human thought process and common sense.

So much so, that a man with some influence, who was invited to give a commencement speech to and within a membership of his own community, has now been targeted with poison arrows and accusations of toxic masculinity and other demeaning definitions of wicked intent by those who are not in his community.

Trust me, it’s much easier to jump on a platform, judge, criticize, cuss, and discuss the actions of someone else taking a chance to actively lift up their circle, rather than getting out and making a tangible and effective effort to set good examples and encourage those around us in order to lift up our own community.

Now, if you will excuse me, I am headed back to work so that later, I can enjoy some family time. Because you can have both. However, the how, when and if you even want to is an entirely different conversation for another time.

OPINIONS

Looking Back at the 1979 Champions

by steve tinnen leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... Everything’s starting to click for you! Your knees, your back, your neck... *

The Plattsburg Tigers football team earned plenty of accolades during and after the 1979 season, when they finished with a perfect 12-0 record. In the KCI 10 Conference, where many powerful teams ruled the gridiron, the Tigers sent each one home with a loss on Friday nights. Their reputation earned and deserved respect. As a symbol of their championship, the team brought home the state championship trophy. Yet another symbol of that flawless record was their induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Grand Ballroom at Union Station, Kansas City, on Sunday, May 19. No team wins championships without great coaching, and Plattsburg had two of the best with head coach Jim Freeman and assistant coach Joe Trotter. Their coaching proved to be a collaborative effort, with the passionate Freeman coaching the line and the defense. Coach Trotter used his math skills and steady demeanor to formulate the offense.

Together they were unbeatable in 1979.

Coach Freeman grew up in Weston, Missouri, and graduated from West Platte High School. After graduation he first served his country in Vietnam and then graduated from Missouri Western

State University. He arrived in Plattsburg in 1976, starting his coaching career as an assistant coach to Phil Close. He would take over the position as head coach in 1977. When talking about the foundation for the ’79 season, he said the groundwork was laid in the last five games in 1978.

“We won the last five games that year, then won 12 games in ‘79, and then 10 in a row in 1980 before losing to Lexington in the quarterfinals,” he said. “27 straight victories before Lexington. It was nice to get up on Saturday mornings.”

That ’79 year, they began with his hometown team, West Platte, which were favored to win the conference. Then a tough rivalry game against Lathrop. Later they would face their toughest test against Smithville on their home turf. They had not beaten them in 10 years, and you had to go undefeated to be considered for the playoffs. The Plattsburg school district and community rallied and took six busses down for the game.

Another nice Saturday morning would follow for the Tigers.

The semifinal game against Stockton was once again a hard game, but with the opening kickoff returned by the Tigers’ Troy McKay for a touchdown, Stockton never recovered, and it was on to St. Louis and Busch Stadium.

Plattsburg was able to build a 12-0 lead at halftime and decided to use their tremendous strength on defense to hold off Marceline.

When Joe Trotter showed up to teach math and coach football in 1979, it was the

first time Coach Freeman had an assistant coach. His addition proved to be a vital cog in what would become one of the most successful high school football programs in the KCI and Missouri.

Trotter graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1966 and went on to William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri. With a degree in Physical Education and minor in Math, he started his teaching and coaching career in Cameron before coming to Plattsburg in 1979.

Winning a KCI 10 Conference championship had not yet been done by the Tigers. The thought of winning a state championship was not on their minds at that point. Trotter knew they had some great athletes and players along the line, so they used the wishbone offense to dominate the line of scrimmage. They defeated West Platte, who many had predicted would win the conference. Game after game they met the challenge every Friday night.

“We started with three tough games and after the Smithville game, we thought we had a chance to win the conference,” said Trotter. “Our kids worked and trained hard. Many had to play both ways, so conditioning was very important. We had some depth on the team because of us substituting for our starters. We didn’t make mistakes and when we had a good opportunity to go for it on fourth down, we went for it. We didn’t get stopped on fourth down anytime all year long.”

The same couldn’t be said for Marceline, who was

stopped twice inside the Tigers’ five-yard line during the title game, as Plattsburg won their first and only state championship, 12-7.

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Trivia question: In what year was the first iPhone released? A. 2005; B. 2007; C. 2008; D. 2010. * * * *

Some grins…

• Why was the football stadium so cool?Because it had a lot of fans!

• Why did the football coach go to the bank? To get his quarterback!

• What do you call a football player in a suit? The defendant.

• Why was the football team always in trouble? They were always passing notes! (Trivia answer: Apple’s first iPhone was announced by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, and it was released on June 29, 2007. Priced at $499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB model. It was a revolutionary device. The original iPhone featured a 3.5-inch display, a two-megapixel camera, and a multi-touch interface.

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Food for thought: “Winners are willing to do what losers won’t.”

Lou Holtz (born January 6, 1937) is an American former football coach and television analyst. Holtz’s 1988 Notre Dame team went 12–0 with a victory in the Fiesta Bowl and was the consensus national champion.

There’s seemingly no crazier time of the year in Clinton County than May. Graduations, track meets, wine strolls. Endings and beginnings. Soon Lathrop will have its Friendship Festival and then its antique show. It’s hard to stop and smell the roses.

I saw last week that Angie Myers at East Buchanan is retiring. I can’t tell you how many times she’s bailed me out of the fire with photos or information for the newspaper. She’s always been a joy to talk to and share the sidelines with on Homecoming nights in Gower.

She isn’t alone. In the pursuit of putting out a newspaper each week, I rely on dozens of key people throughout the community. They’re always happy to help because it means highlighting the great students, teachers, coaches, athletes and community lead-

ers who make Clinton County what it is.

Still, I’ve always felt like a pain in the butt.

Likely the frontline group of, well, we’ll call them “People for Whom Brett is Eternally Grateful,” consists of the school secretaries, administrators and coaches. At East Buchanan, that would include Kim Thompson, Doug Miller, Josh Barker, Dr. John Newell and David Elms; in Plattsburg, Dr. Sandy Steggall, Dr. Rachel Turner, Angie Courtney, Brandon Burns, Hunter Adkins, Andie Stephens and Karrie Richerson; in Lathrop, Alex Uthe, Robert Bowers, Andy McNeely, Stephanie Bowers, Dr. Adam Willard, Lauren Claypool.

There are far too many coaches to mention, so here are the ones I’ve bugged the longest and the most: Rick Mudd, Joe Dutcher, Matt Pritchett, Brandon Boswell, Beau Brown, Ryan Horn, Cori Elms, Jeff Harlin, Dan Rit-

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Publishers

Jamey & D’Anna Honeycutt

Becca Giesken General Manager

Brett Adkison...................................Editor

Becca Giesken............... Advertising Rep.

Jim Bonebrake............................Reporter

Clint Dye....................................Reporter

Connie Collins......

Publisher Emeritus Steve Tinnen

ter, Michael Carpenter, Amber Kriley (first as a coach, and now as the next principal at Clinton County Middle School). I’m throwing the retired Steve Vonderfecht in there, too. There was a span of years in which he was a three-sport coach, which meant I was pestering him for stats and comments for nine months out of the year.

On the governmental side, Ken Pike and Gwen Ballou in Gower, Lisa Read in Plattsburg, Bob Burns and Jennifer Morrison in Lathrop. The Clinton County Commissioners, Sheriff Larry Fish, Clerk David Woody and more. Sherrie Shatto with the Plattsburg Chamber. Chip Holman in Gower.

My proofer Connie Collins gets her own paragraph. I somehow corral all of the words and photographs and pages to make a newspaper each week. But she’s the one who makes sense of it all.

These are just a couple

dozen names. There are hundreds each year (and likely thousands over the span of my career) who make this publication possible. And it isn’t just for my sake. I’m sure there are some who roll their eyes when they see my number on their phone. It’s for the community. These are the same citizens who keep our towns running smoothly and our students moving forward. They’ve embraced The Leader and myself as a part of the community, and for that, there isn’t enough ink in Clinton County to truly express my gratitude. If this sounds like a swan song, no worries, I’m not going anywhere. Rather, each Wednesday, when the rush subsides and the pages are sent to the printers, I think of these people—those who make the news and those who read it. And I just hope they know how much they mean to Clinton County.

DAVID RICE ATCHISON

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Wednesday, May 22

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

Thursday, May 23

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, lima beans, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

Friday, May 24

Chili mac, potato wedges, carrots, applesauce, crackers.

Monday, May 27

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 28

Hamburger on a bun, potato

Transitions, a time for spiritual resiliency

By Fr. Tom Ludwig Pastor of St. Munchin-St. Aloysius Catholic Churches

wedges, coleslaw, applesauce, relishes.

Wednesday, May 29 Shepherd’s pie with vegetables in the pie, peas, lettuce salad, peaches, wheat bread.

Thursday, May 30

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

Friday, May 31

Shake and bake chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, assorted fruits, wheat bread.

MDC offers free women’s firearms clinic June 9 in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free firearms clinic for women on Sunday, June 9 in St. Joseph. The classroom education portion will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the MDC Regional Office in St. Joseph. The class will break for lunch, and then meet again at 1 p.m. at the Pigeon Hill Conservation Area shooting ranges south of St. Joseph. This program is for women who would like to learn about firearms and how to use them for hunting and target shooting. The clinic will teach participants basic

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firearms handling and safety skills. A variety of firearms will be discussed and available for use at the shooting ranges, including rifles, pistols, and shotguns. All firearms and ammunition will be provided by MDC, but participants are also encouraged to bring their own. The class is open to women ages 16 and older. Advanced registration is required by visiting https:// mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/200948. Participants can also register by calling the St. Joseph Office at 816271-3100.

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LATE NOTICE: Passed away on 5-21-24, Tuscon, Arizona. Born 5-29-1940. Plattsburg Class of 1958. See next week for the full obituary.

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This time of year, brings transitions to many lives; mostly recognized and experienced through the lives of high school and college students. In addition to educational transitions, there are many other transitions throughout our life, e.g. transition from single to married life, transition from married to divorce, transition from married life to becoming a widow or widower, transition when there is a death in the family, a child, a sibling, a parent. Other transitions are created with a change of job, career, and age. Transitioning to a new

stage in life can be a challenge for anyone. Some of us are quite resilient through transitions while others become despondent, lost, and depressed. The fact of the matter is that each of us has and/or will experience a plethora of transitions throughout our lives. How we react depends on the foundation of faith that is required to move through them.

Our final transition as humans will be a death to new life. As Christians we believe that when our life on this earth is finished, we will transition from our life on earth to a new life in the Eternal Kingdom. John 11:25-26. “Jesus said,

‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ Our ability to be resilient through transitions pertinent to our transition from this life to life in the Eternal Kingdom. Each transition is a “death,” and a “resurrection.” As we go through a transition, we are saying goodbye to someone or some aspect of our life, and, we are saying hello to something or someone new. The stronger our faith, the more resilient we become. The more resilient we become, the more we can handle the transition.

The key to any transition

is having a strong belief in God, as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Consistent prayer, attending religious services, reading the Bible to name a few are important to spiritual growth, spiritual resiliency. Transitions may be challenging. Transitions can be difficult, but keep in mind: with God, all things are possible. The prophet Isaiah 40: 29-30 says it well: He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

School board honors staff, hears from pair of residents

by jamey honeycutt leader publisher

The Cameron R-1 Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday, May 21, and started by recognizing two staff members who recently earned their doctorate in Educational Leadership (K-12).

Dr. Angela Ormsby and Dr. Derek Lannigan were presented recognition certificates for their accomplishments by Board President Pam Ice.

With school officially out for summer this week, administrative reports were filled with end-of-year awards, celebrations and plans for next year.

Citizen communication followed with Heath Gilbert and Dan Landi slated to speak on agenda items and the school police department.

Gilbert got right to his criticism of the board, alleging they had voted on agenda items before the public had a chance to comment. He also claimed they had added items to the agenda at the last minute in violation of the Sunshine Law.

Finally, Gilbert questioned whether the board was spending money wisely by solely relying on Dr. Robinson’s opinions rather than reading contracts and com-

parison shopping.

During Gilbert’s fiveminute address, he questioned board member ethics and accused them of “serving Mr. Robinson and not the taxpayers.”

Next up, Dan Landi voiced his disapproval of the district maintaining its own police force. After praying over the group, Mr. Landi, wearing a sign around his neck with “GROOMING” in a circle with a line through it, began his address.

Landi’s primary concerns centered around the superintendent operating a district police force despite having no law enforcement training and the possible conflicts of interest that might arise from an officer having to investigate the officer’s own boss (in this case, Dr. Robinson) or ruling against him. Landi’s time expired and the board turned its attention to items for consideration.

The board approved the extension of the bus lease with Durham School Services for five years and then focused on various other specialty service contracts for special needs students, such as visually- and hearing-impaired students. All were approved unanimously.

a few board member comments marking the end of the school year, president Pam

adjourned the

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meeting. The next scheduled regular session of the Board of Education is June 18 at 7pm.

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Cameron school district resident Dan Landi puts on his anti-grooming sign Tuesday night.

Plattsburg Soccer Teams Score Top Finishes

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Tate Clifton.

MoDOT Road Work 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 May 20-27.

MoDOT will limit road construction on Memorial Day weekend to accommodate expected increased holiday travel. Work on most maintenance and construction projects will be suspended at noon Friday, May 24, and resume at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Some long-term traffic impacts will remain in place

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).

Loop 29 (Pear Street)Drainage work from U.S. 169 (Belt Highway) to Easton Road, through midJune. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

22nd Street – Bridge maintenance at the bridge over U.S. Route 36, May 22-23, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane during working hours.

Cook Road – CLOSED for pavement repairs at the bridge over I-29, May 23 at 7 a.m. through May 24 at 8:30 a.m.

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 mid-June. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/13pavement-resurfacingcaldwell-and-daviess.

Route 13 – Pavement repairs from Mill Creek Drive in Hamilton to Route P, May 20-23 (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-bridgereplacement-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 Route 121 – Resurfacing project from U.S. Route 69 to the Wallace State Park entrance, May 20. (Contractor: Idecker, Inc.). Loop 35 and Business 35 –Resurfacing project, May 21. (Contractor: Idecker, Inc.).

U.S. Route 69 – Resurfacing project through Cameron, May 22. (Contractor: Idecker, Inc.). Route C – Resurfacing project, May 23. (Contractor: Idecker, Inc.).

The Plattsburg under 10 soccer team also won its division title. Front Row (left to right): Tara Miller, Henry Thiessen, Collin Parra, Kamden Ryun, Gabriel Auxier. Back Row: Ryan Li, L.J. Bruto, Tabitha Dye (Head Coach), Jacoby May, Benjamin Thiessen, Finnegan Welch, Shane Groshong, Mathew Crowley, Molly Bentz, Evalyn Regan, Hannah Lloyd.

(Above) The Plattsburg under eight soccer team took third place in the season-ending tournament recently. Front Row (left to right): Bowen Wade, Berrigan Welch, Lia Parra, Sullivan Greer, Cecelia Howard, Eleanor Trevino, Vance Carter, Anthondy Verdi, Georgia Treichel. Back Row: Bridger Sowers, Coach Cory Verdi, Harper White.

(Left) The Plattsburg under 18 soccer team won the league championship with a 5-4 win over Cameron in the title game. The team is coached by Danny Parra, Mike Trevino and Suzanne Greet. Ground: Falynne Weavers. Front Row (left to right): Alaya Simmons, Sierra Simmons, Izzy Parra, Sophia Schmitten, Trez Boulware, CJ Schmitten,

Parra,

Middle Row: Maddy Greer, Peter Greer, Alexander Reid, Dawson Shope, Tyler Barnes. Back Row (on the bridge): Robert Wilson, Braxton Scott, Kadin Kirkwood, and Cade Trevino.

(Above) The Plattsburg under 15 team won its league title with a 3-0 shutout over Cameron. (Left to Right) Matt Clifton (Assistant Coach), Brooklyn Crowley, Alaya Simmons, Titus Simmons, Adalynn Roberts, Mira Armstrong, Laila Capps, Peter Greer, Drayven Roberts, Kael Watts, Jay Chris Quijote, Omar May, Gage Ryun, Zavier May, Oliver Krieger, Tate Clifton, Sierra Simmons, Tabitha Dye (Assistant Coach), Falynne Weavers, and Cory Verdi (Head Coach).

Mid-Buchanan denies Lathrop second-straight district title

Last season, the Lathrop Mules won the program’s first district championship in its quarter-century history. They aimed to win the second last week, but one of the state’s best teams had other ideas.

The top-seeded MidBuchanan Dragons (19-8) used a six-run fifth inning to distance itself from thirdseeded Mules (7-15) on Thursday, May 16, winning the Class 3, District 16 with a 9-0 victory at Lathrop High School.

The Dragons were likely excited to get another crack at Lathrop’s senior left-hander Keaton Coots, who threw a seven-inning no-hitter against Mid-Buchanan in April, helping the Mules to a 7-1 upset victory.

Coots went four-and-athird innings last Thursday, with Mid-Buchanan turning seven hits and two walks into eight runs. Just four of those were earned by Coots, as the Mules had overcome a pair of errors in the field.

At the plate, Cole Chapman collected Lathrop’s only two hits. Trevor Nelson drew a pair of walks.

The Mules advanced to Thursday’s district title game with a 12-7 comeback victory against second-seeded Trenton in the semifinals on May 14. Grady Miller scored twice and knocked in three runs while Remi Wolfe, Mason Mudd and Keaton Coots each scored twice. Coots added a pair of RBIs.

Dylan Smith spread out nine hits over five-and-twothirds innings while striking out six batters. Coots struck out three batters in just an inning and a third while refusing Trenton a single base hit.

Despite carrying a fifth seed into the Class 3, District 16 tournament last week, the East Buchanan Bulldogs baseball team earned a trip to the semifinals with a 6-4 win over fourth-seeded South Harrison on Friday, May 10.

Mason Brown and Creed Jacobs each scored a pair of runs, while Landon

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Smith and Zamuel Brushwood each collected a run scored and an RBI. Jacob King, Griffin Helsel and Conner Raymond each added RBIs.

Zamuel Brushwood was stellar on the mound, earning the win. He allowed three hits and struck out three batters in five-and-athird innings. The one run South Harrison scored on his

The young Plattsburg Lady Tigers track and field team battled all of the way to seventh place in the Missouri Class 2 State Track and Field Championships this past week, helping the KCI Conference once again cement itself as one of the strongest conferences in the state.

The Lady Tigers scored 29 team points, just a single point behind neighbor East Buchanan, who was sixth at 30 points. Hamilton was fifth with 32 points and North Platte won the Class 2 state championship with 45 team points.

The KCI Conference managed to place five teams in the top 12, despite more than 70 teams sending representatives to the state meet.

The Lady Tigers’ sophomore-led sprint relays im-

pressed Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City. The 4x200M relay team of Isabella Parra, Sophie Schmitten, Lilly Nelson, Letecia Howard finished second in the state with a time of 1:47.67, while the 4x100M relay—with the same four members—was third at 50.63 seconds.

The 4x400M relay team of Parra, Schmitten, Howard and Alice Nelson took fifth with a time of 4:13.14.

Sophie Schmitten added a fourth-place finish in the 300M hurdles, completing the event in 46.65 seconds. Allyson Elliot took fifth in Missouri Class 2 in the pole vault, clearing nine feet, 2.25 inches. Letecia Howard finished seventh in the high jump at four feet, 11 inches, and Alexis Meyer was ninth in the shot put with a toss for 33 feet, eight inches. For the Plattsburg boys,

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watch was unearned. Blake Pryor struggled some while he was on the mound, issuing nine walks in just under two innings, but he also allowed just one hit.

East Buchanan got the jump on rival and top-seeded Mid-Buchanan in the semifinals on Tuesday, May 14, holding a 1-0 lead midway through the game, but Mid-Buch eventually pulled

away for the 9-1 victory. Taten Lenz threw threeand-a-third innings, giving up just one hit while striking out three. Just one of the two runs he allowed was earned.

Plattsburg’s baseball season came to an end on Thursday, May 9, as the fifth-seeded Tigers fell at the hands of fourth-seeded LeBlond, 8-4, in the opening round of the Class 2, District

the 4x200M relay team (Wyatt Davis, Gavin Boyle, Cade Trevino, Isaia Howard) earned a fifth-place finish with a time of 1:32.06, earning Class 2 All-State honors (top-eight). Senior Korbin Dow also earned All-State in the discus, taking seventh with a throw of 137 feet, two inches. Isaia Howard took 15th in the high jump at state, clearing five feet, 8.5 inches.

The Lathrop Lady Mules track and field team cracked the top 20, thanks in large part to a trio of senior leaders.

The Lady Mules placed 17th with 16 team points in the Missouri Class 2 State

Track Championships in Jefferson City on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18.

Senior Kaitlyn Morgan turned in Lathrop’s best finish, taking second in the javelin with a throw of 128 feet, five inches, while fellow senior Autum Nichols earned third in the discus with a throw of 115 feet, seven inches.

Morgan and fellow senior Keylie Beane also led the 4x200M relay team (Morgan, Milana Baber, Kyanne Seeley, Beane) to a seventh-place, All-State finish with a time of 1:50.32.

For the Lathrop boys, the 4x100M relay team (Owen Chance, Kyle Mor-

gan, Kyler Simon, Brody Spear) finished ninth with a time of 44.51 seconds, and Owen Chance was 16th in the long jump at 18 feet, 4.5 inches.

Cameron also competed in Jefferson City this past weekend in the Missouri Class 3 State Track Championships. Bailey Robinson was ninth in the 800M run with a time of 2:24 and Isabel Robinson was ninth in the discus with a throw of 110 feet. Andrew Thogmartin placed 13th in the high jump, clearing five feet, 10.75 inches.

tournament at Perkins Park.

Keegan Gudde and Braden Brown each knocked in a pair of RBIs, while Hunter Risch, Zach Annis and Gavin Carter each scored a run. Plattsburg sent four pitchers to the mound, with Gavin Carter and Keegan Gudde each striking out a pair of batters.

(Left) Lathrop junior Grady Miller puts the ball in place against Mid-Buchanan in the district title game against Mid-Buchanan last week. (Right) Lathrop catcher Gabe Watkins.

(Left, left to right) The Plattsburg 4x400M relay team of Sophie Schmitten, Letecia Howard, Izzy Parra and Alice Nelson

(Center)

Morgan took second in Missouri Class 2 in the javelin. (Right) Fellow Lathrop senior Autum Nichols was

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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)

TRUSTEE’S SALE

IN RE: Travis Parish, single man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Travis Parish, single man dated September 23, 2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number 202103761 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, June 3, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:50 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Plattsburg, County of Clinton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Clinton County, State of Missouri, to wit:

ALL OF LOT FORTY-THREE (43), IN GREGORY ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 216407.060324.442117 FC NOTICE

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 the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

PUBLISH ON: May 9, 2024 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024 (5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/24)

Because The People Must Know

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 24CN-PR00025

In the Estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, Decedent:

On May 13, 2024 , the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address and phone number is:

Michael Ross Dyer, 7129 SE 202 ST, Holt, MO 64048

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

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

Daniel Schnurbusch, 231 S. Bemiston Ave Ste. 850 PMB 15794, St Louis, MO 63105 (314)246-0578

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 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: 04-JUN-2020

Date of first publication: 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.

(5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/24)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 24CN-PR00007

In the Estate of CHARLES SPEASE, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CHARLES SPEASE, Decedent:

On April 30, 2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of CHARLES SPEASE, 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:

TIMOTHY SPEASE 514 W BROADWAY, PLATTSBURG, MO, 64477

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

JOSEPH GAGNON 119 N MAIN ST., 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: 15-JUL-2023

Date of first publication: 5/9/24 /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.

(5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/24)

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING SERVICES

Clinton County, Missouri is seeking the services of an Architecture Firm to perform the described professional services for the project included on the attached list. If your firm would like to be considered for these consulting services, you may express your interest by responding to the appropriate office which is indicated on the attached. Please limit your Letter of Interest to no more than 2 pages. Your submission should include any information which might assist the Commission in the selection process. It is required that your Statement of Qualifications be submitted with your Letter of Interest or be on file with Clinton County.

Your Statement of Qualifications should include the following:

• Name, address and brief description of firm.

• Resumes of key personnel to be assigned to this project and the background of those individuals.

• Describe other projects designed by the firm and/or key personnel that highlight particular abilities and qualifications. Include examples of knowledge, expertise and / or experience with other related work pertinent to this project. Please include references where available.

• Firm’s proximity to and familiarity with the area in which the project is located.

The Statement of Qualifications is not included in the page count limit noted for the Letter of Interest.

We request all sealed letters be received by 4:00pm local time on June 3, 2024 at the following address:

Clinton County Commission

Attn: Clinton County Courthouse Renovation 207 North Street, Room 103 Plattsburg, MO 64477

RFQ openings will be on June 4, 2024 at 9:30 am at the County courthouse. (5/23, 5/30/24)

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Your Statement of Qualifications should include the following:

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• Resumes of key personnel to be assigned to this project.

• One page narrative as to firm’s interest, particular abilities and qualifications related to this project.

• Describe other projects constructed by the firm and key personnel pertinent to this project. Include reference contact information.

•Provide examples of knowledge, expertise and/or experience with other related work.

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The Statement of Qualifications is not included in the page count limit noted for the Letter of Interest.

We request all sealed letters be received by 4:00pm local time on June 3, 2024 at the following address:

Clinton County Commission Attn: Clinton County Courthouse Renovation 207 North Street, Room 103 Plattsburg, MO 64477

RFQ openings will be on June 4, 2024 at 9:30 am at the County courthouse. (5/23, 5/30/24)

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PUBLIC HEARING

Richard Davis and Valery Simmons of Lathrop, MO have applied to the Clinton County Board of Adjustment for a Variance to build and/or expand a home on less than 5 acres in an R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone. The proposed Home/Dwelling is to be a minimum of 950 square feet with proper Onsite Wastewater System, as per the Soil Morphology, to be installed. Property is located in the Subdivision of Lake Arrowhead #1, Lot Numbers 169, 170, 171, 172, and 178, Block #8, Lathrop, MO. Section 24; Township 54N; Range 31W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties may appear before the Board of Adjustment to support, protest, or make suggestions concerning the requested Variance.

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in all athletics throughout their careers at East Buchanan, so you sort of expect them to rise to the occasion when they need to,” Harlin said. “But that winning mentality isn’t just reserved for the Class of 2024, because our juniors (Seth, Parker and Trey) stepped up to get the points we needed. Trey in the long jump and Parker in the 800M were events where we really needed points, and both of those athletes hit personal records to gain the points we needed for the championship.”

It was a major team effort for East Buchanan, which scored points in nine different events at the state championships.

close to maximizing the athletes’ potential.

“I’ve been so proud of our depth the last two seasons and we really put it on display for two days in Jefferson City,” Harlin said. “It was great to share that victory with so many athletes, boys and girls. I know how hard all of our athletes work, so it was very rewarding to see all of those athletes on the podium. This group of boys and girls work so hard and have so much talent that it has forced Coach Ritter, Coach Knox, Coach Lee, Coach Lonnie and myself to become better and smarter coaches so that we can come

“A state championship seemed a fitting end for senior boys and all of the things they have accomplished over four years of athletics.”

Junior Seth Spencer added to his family’s rich history in the hurdles, sweeping the Class 2 state titles in both the 110M hurdles (14.76 seconds) and 300M hurdles (38.84 seconds). Those finishes earned East Buchanan a vital 20 points, which alone would have been enough to tie East Buchanan for tenth in the team standings.

Coach Harlin said Spen-

Sherwood, Johnson help Lady

The KCI Conference wasn’t just well represented at the state track and field championships in Jefferson City—it was the main character.

The East Buchanan boys and North Platte girls won their respective Class 2 state championships over the weekend, and right behind them was a bevy of fellow conference members. West Platte finished third on the boys side. The Hamilton girls were fifth with 32 points, and the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs—thanks to a combination of experienced talent and youthful contributions—climbed all the way to sixth place with 30 team points (Plattsburg was seventh , right behind them).

Coach Harlin said that, while deserved, the praise for the boys team for their success the last two seasons has likely overshadowed the Lady Bulldogs’ accomplishments a bit. He said in finishing sixth in Jefferson City, this was the third time in the last three years the East Buchanan girls have finished in the state’s top-eight.

“I’m not surprised that our girls team does well

though,” he said. “They routinely see some of the best teams in the state every meet. The KCI Conference girls teams are all really good and help make you ‘battle-tested’ by the time state rolls around.”

Junior Rilyn Sherwood and sophomore Brooklyn Johnson impressed yet again. Sherwood finished second in the triple jump (35 feet, four inches) and Brooklyn Johnson took second in the shot put (38 feet, 4.75 inches). Sherwood also took fifth in the long jump (17 feet, 7.5 inches) and Johnson was 14th in the discus (96 feet, six inches).

“Rilyn Sherwood is a star,” Harlin said. “We could put her in so many different events and she would be so successful in all of them. I’ve coached some very talented girls (Taylor Spiers, Josie Fortney, Emma Klein, etc.) since 2008, and she’s right up there with them in terms of athleticism and competitiveness. She will return for her senior year and be one of the favorites in both the triple and long jumps.

“Brooklynn Johnson will only be a junior next season and she’s already a two-time silver medalist in

the shot put and will get better there and in the discus.”

He added that Sherwood and Laney Wilmes will return in the javelin next season, making the Lady Bulldogs even more prolific in the field events.

East Buchanan’s 4x200M relay team (Layla Watkins, Anna Kenagy, Kourtney Keling, Olivia Fortney) made the podium with a third-place finish at 1:47.98. The 4x100M relay team (Anna Kenagy, Kourtney Keling, Olivia Fortney, Rilyn Sherwood) was fifth in the state with a time of 50.77 seconds.

“Olivia Fortney really came on in the relays this

cer, having finished second at the district meet, made a vow then not to finish anywhere but first for the rest of the season—a vow that elevated him to the top of the podium in Jefferson City.

“Both of his wins at state were by fairly sizable amounts,” Harlin said. “In fact, his time of 38.84 seconds in the 300M hurdles is the fastest time ever in the KCI Conference and makes him the only KCI athlete to ever run in the 38-second range. Besides the hurdles, his relay splits in the 4x400 at state were awesome.

“Seth is a quiet and humble person that’s extremely competitive. But just

because he’s a bit reserved, don’t think for a second that he’s not driven. We are all looking forward to what he will do in 2025.”

The 4x800M relay team capped their stellar 2024 campaign with a third-place finish at state. The team of Phoenix Baugh, Nolan Rust, Parker Conroy and Aidan Hensley ran the event in 8:16.9. Senior Trevor Klein—one of the most decorated East Buchanan Bulldogs of all time—was fourth in the triple jump (42 feet, 5.25 inches) and added 14th in the long jump (19 feet, 5.25 inches).

In addition to his clutch performance in the long

jump, Trey Johnson was fourth in the javelin (169 feet, five inches) and eight in the triple jump (41 feet, 9.25 inches).

Senior Aidan Hensley took fifth in the 1600M run with a time of 4:31.34, and his fellow distance specialist Parker Conroy was sixth in the 800M run (2:00.76). Senior Chase Meers was ninth in a tough shot put competition with a throw of 46 feet.

Check back next week for more state coverage!

Bulldogs to sixth place at state

year and has the ability to be one of the school’s best sprinters ever,” Harlin said.

“Layla Watkins had her best performances of the season when we really needed them—sectionals and state.”

A pair of youngsters impressed in their first appearance at Jefferson City.

Freshman Kamryn Werle placed 13th in the high jump at a height of four feet, nine inches. Fellow freshman Kourtney Keling—in addition to her help in the relays—also finished 14th in the long jump at 16 feet, 3.75 inches.

“Kourtney Keling had a fantastic freshman season, as she came home from state

with two relay medals and a (personal record) in the long jump,” Harlin said. “Fellow freshman, Kamryn Werle, has the potential to be a triple-threat in all of the jumps next season and beyond, while freshman Ellyonna Conard was a sectional qualifier in discus and is poised for a big year in 2025.”

While the Lady Bulldogs will return much of their line-up, Coach Harlin said the loss of graduating senior Anna Kenagy will be

tough.

“Anna was vital in the 4x100M and 4x200M, earning medals at state,” he said. “She was such a good leader and motivator for both of those relay teams. After coming close to qualifying for state her freshman and junior years (she was injured for all of her sophomore year), it was great to see her make it to state and come home with two medals and a school record.”

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Plattsburg’s 1979 state champs inducted into HOF

Kansas City’s magnificent Union Station grand ballroom was the venue to honor the 2024 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductees this past Sunday, May 19.

The headliners for the event were legendary PGA Hall of Fame golfer Tom Watson, and Eric Hosmer, who played first base for the Kansas City Royals who won the American League pennant in 2014 and the World Series in 2015.

Joining them on the

stage that day were members of the 1979 Plattsburg High School team that won the Missouri Class 2 State Football Championship.

The grand hall was the perfect place to showcase the athletes and their accomplishments. Each individual or team began their tribute with a video clip presentation shown on two huge video boards at each end of the dais. A speech was then made by the recipient or a representative of the team. Richard Wade, who played tight end and linebacker for Plattsburg, was selected as

the spokesman.

The program described how the team was built in the summer of 1979 during the two weeks of training camp. The two-a-day practices called for three hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. The grueling, legendary running of the hills paved the way for a trip to St. Louis for the first ever ShowMe Bowl at Busch Stadium.

Wade was quoted in the article that some of players chanted “Busch Stadium” during the running drills.

The philosophy of Head Coach Jim Freeman was the

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practices were intense, and hills were run everyday but Thursdays. Assistant coach Joe Trotter said that attitude and hill running made the difference, especially in the fourth quarter.

As the season began, the Tigers were not on anybody’s radar screen. They were not picked to win the tough KCI 10 Conference. Their wishbone offense was led by quarterback Cory Wohlford, which also featured his twin brother at wide receiver. The running backs were Troy McKay and Mike Freeman with David Adam

at fullback.

The claim that defense wins championships was evident with the Tigers, limiting their opponents to only 39 points the entire season. They defeated Marceline 12-7 in the championship game, twice stopping them inside their own five-yard line.

The defense featured ends David Adam, Brian Wall and Rich Romey, tackles Dan Booth, Dennis Hudson, Denny Bartee, nose guard Gailen Green, linebackers Scott Wilson and Jeff Howard, cornerbacks

George Garrett. Check back next week for more coverage of the 1979 Tigers.

Main Street Stroll Grows in Plattsburg

On Saturday, May 18, the Plattsburg Fall Festival Committee held its annual Main Street Stroll, where well over a thousand people journeyed to downtown Plattsburg to enjoy wine, spirits, food and fun.

Matt Clements, one of the leaders of the dedicated band of volunteers of the committee, had a lot of positives to share about the event.

“It was a fantastic year. We had eight wineries, three breweries and three distilleries,” he said. “We even had the owner of a large brewery come up to see what we do and requested to be included next

year. So, we’re making a name for ourselves. There were several food trucks and around 75 vendors, with everything from jewelry and attire to snacks.”

Clements mentioned others who jumped in to help with wine vending, or working to setup vendors, including, Rue Schmalz, Allison House and Dennis Pavlich, Joey Spease, Brayden Steward and Danny Wilcoxson. This year they had an official photographer, Shirley Marsh.

The funds raised at this event will pay for their annual Back-2-School Bash held downtown Plattsburg on

August 10, where they show a movie on their 26-foot inflatable movie screen. They also will give away around 100 wristbands for the carnival at the Fall Festival, along with a cookout, Kona Ice, popcorn, and cotton candy, all for free as a welcome back to school. In addition, the funds will also pay for the carnival, free laser tag, free axe throwing, a free petting zoo, and fund college scholarships for the Fall Festival Queen contest. The Fall Festival Committee members and all the extra hands that day made for another successful event.

Chris Wohlford and Troy McKay, safety Cory Wohlford and Richard Wade in the ‘monster’ linebacker role. 11 players earned post season honors with All-State honors going to: Dan Booth, offensive tackle, Troy McKay, punter, David Adam, defensive end, Cory Wohlford, quarterback, and Scott Taylor, guard. The head coach was Jim Freeman and assistant coaches were Joe Trotter, Bill Lankford, and

The 1979 Plattsburg Tigers football team was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday in Kansas City. Front Row (left to right): Coach Jim Freeman, John Hudson, Richard Wade, Scott Taylor, Coach Joe Trotter, John Gassman, Denny Bartee, Scott Wilson, Coach George Garrett. Back Row: Dennis Hudson, Roger Mead, David Adam, Dan Booth, Greg Smith, Troy McKay, and Jeff Howard. steve tinnen | the clinton county leader

Area Graduation

Lathrop

tional tossing of their caps. pam shrewsbury

2024 East Buchanan graduates Abigail Archdekin and Nick Klein on Sunday. becca giesken | the clinton county leader

(Left) Plattsburg Senior Class President Julia James speaks to the graduation crowd on Sunday, May 19, at Plattsburg High School. (Right) Members of the Plattsburg Class of 2024 throw their caps in the air Sunday to celebrate their high school graduation. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

(Above) East Buchanan honors the students who earned the top grades in the Class of 2024 on Sunday during graduation at EBHS. becca giesken | the clinton county leader

(Right) Lathrop senior Morgan Davis (left) and Gabrielle Breuer (right) make their entrance in front of a packed crowd for graduation on Sunday, May 19. pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

2024 Plattsburg Senior Awards and Scholarships

Braden Brown

A+ Scholarship, Simpson Presidential Scholarship, Simpson College Grant

Emily Cameron NWMSU Academic Scholarhsip, DeFreece, Christian, MOWest Academic Scholarship

Korbin Dow

A+ Scholarship, Plattsburg Masonic Lodge, OPS, William Jewell Track Scholarship, William Jewell Alumni Scholarship, Jewell Cardinal Grant, William Jewell Presidential Scholarship

Benjamin Elliott UMOS Grant, OCCF Career and Technical School Scholarship

Jonathon Fish II A+ Scholarship, Plattsburg Masonic Lodge, Cameron Elks Club, Plattsburg Rotary Club, Spalding Scholarship, Booster Club Scholarship

Madison Flett

DiNardo

GI Bill, Woman of the Year, Chancellors Scholarship, Purple Hear Scholarship, Yellow Ribbon Scholarship, Spokane Tribal Scholarship, Embry Riddle Academic Scholarship

Logan Fuhr

A+ Scholarship, Qunicy University Bowling Scholarship, Qunicy University Academic Scholarship, Heart of America Junior Classic, MO BPA Scholarship, Kansas City Open, Tiger Bowl Leagues Scholarship, Olathe Lanes Scholarship, Greater Kansas City Youth Championships, Missouri State Pepsi Scholarship, Missouri State Championship Scholarship

Lana Fuller

MWMSU Academic Scholarship, Grow Your Own Scholarship

Mikyl Grogan

George and Dorothy Silvius Scholarship

Isaia Howard A+ Scholarship , Drake University Athletic Scholarship, Drake University Academic Scholarship

Natalie Huke University of Iowa-Tribal instate Tuition, Potawatomit Tribal Scholarship, Grow Your Own Scholarship, Vern Bagley Scholarship, Booster Club

Julia James

University of Kansas Performance Scholarship, University of Kansas In-State Tuition Grant

River Jones A+ Scholarship, Missouri Western Academic Scholarship, Altec Employee Scholarship, After Prom Scholarship, Rotary Scholarship

Tyler Jones

NWMSU Academic Scholarship

Dana Jorgensen

A+ Scholarship, CTSO

SKill USA Scholarship, Red/ Black UCM Scholarship, Broadway United Methodist Church Scholarship, Central Bank of the Midwest Scholarship, Dr. Larry Ozenberger Scholarship, J.W. Lile Memorial Scholarship, Vanderau Scholarship, Brett and Robin Dickerson Memorial Scholarship, Clinton County Historical Society Scholarship.

Sira Kelley

NWMSU Academic Scholarship

Riley Kubicki

Operations Professional Services Scholarship, Cameron Elks Club

Cierra McMillian MOWest Academic Scholarship

Abigail Mertz

A+ Scholarship, Carmody Scholarship, Missouri State Academic Excellence Scholarship, American Le-

gion Auxiliary Scholarship, Plattsburg Masonic Lodge, Brett and Robin Dickerson Memorial Scholarship, Spalding Scholarship.

Tryston Miller

Central Bank of the Midwest Scholarship, A+ Scholarship, Plattsburg Rotary Club Scholarship, George and Dorothy Silvius Scholarship, Cameron Elks Club Scholarship, Kelly Flores Memorial Scholarship

Alice Nelson

A+, Missouri Sheriff’s Association Scholarship, Colorado Christian University Academic Scholarship, Booster Club Scholarship

Lynlee Novich

NWMSU Academic Scholarship

Lillian Schmitten

Booster Club Scholarship, MOWest Academic Scholarship, Dr. “Mac” Turley Scholarship, J.W. Lile Memorial Scholarship, Platts-

burg Rotary Club, Gene Teaney Memorial Scholarship Cameron Elks Club Scholarship

Kiera Timms

NWMSU Academic Excellence Scholarship, A+ Scholarship, Grow Your Own, McKenzie Lynne Compton

Lillian Watchinski

A+ Scholarship, Miss Plattsburg Scholarship , Vern Bagley Scholarship

George Washington Carver Awards: Lillian Schmitten, Abigail Mertz, Korbin Dow River Jones.

A+ Scholarship

Braden Brown, Korbin Dow, Jon

River

Dana

Braden Brown Emily Cameron

Gavin Carter

Ay’janae Cloven

Kyle Dake

Christian DeFreece

Katlyn

Korbin Dow Benjamin Elliott

Jonathon Fish II

Madison Flett

Logan Fuhr

Lana Fuller Mikyl Grogan

Michael Isaia Howard

Natalie Huke

Julia James River Jones

Tyler Jones

Dana Jorgensen

Lane Jorgensen

Clowie Keele

Sira Kelley

Jesse Kroner

Riley Kubicki Brandon Martin

Aniyah May

Cierra McMillian Daniel McNew Abigail Mertz

Tryston Miller

Alice Nelson

Lynnlee Novich

Dakota Rankin Mason Rhoades Roman Rigdon

Hunter Risch Lillian Schmitten

Kiera Timms

Lillian Watchinski

Fish, Logan Fuhr, Isaia Howard,

Jones,

Jorgensen, Daniel McNew, Tryston Miller, Abigail Mertz, Alice Nelson, Kiera Timms, Lillian Watchinski, Daniel McNew.

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Awards and Scholarships at Lathrop High School

Addison Banks

Barbara Barr Memorial Scholarship, LHS All-Alumni Reunion Scholarship, PEO Chapter S Scholarship, Central Bank of the Midwest Scholarship, National Honor Society President, New Arkansan Tuition Award Scholarship, University of Arkansas Honors College Acceptance, Senior Class Co-Vice President, A+, top 10 percent of class.

Alec Martin

A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Autum Nichols

A+ Tuition Assistance Program, KMZU Academic Dream Team, Drug-Free Superstar Scholarship, Lathrop PTO Scholarship, Lathrop Rotary Club Cheryl Snodgrass Memorial Scholarship, Lathrop MSTA Scholarship, Aiden McVicker Honorary Scholarship, MARE-EdCounsel Senior Scholarship, National Honors Society, Barbara Barr Memorial Scholarship, Lathrop Youth Basketball Ray Sellers, Sr., Memorial Scholarship.

Christopher Ramos

A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Coda Kirkpatrick

A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Danielle Vogan

Marine Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence

Daniel Adwell

Leroy Sater Memorial Scholarship, Lathrop FFA Alumni Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program,

Elijah Canaday Army National Guard Enlistment

Elijah Coats

Marine Scholastic Excellence, National Honor Society, Bright Flight Scholarship, MU Chancellor’s Award, FFA Fundraising Scholarship, Senior Class President, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma.

Elizabeth Gordon A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma, National Honor Society, KU Distinction Scholarship.

Emma Elkins

Cameron Elks Scholarship, Aiden McVicker Honorary Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma.

Gabe Watkins Air Force Academy, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, National Honor Society.

Gabrielle Breuer A+ Tuition Assistance Program, National Technical Honor Society

Gage DeShon

A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Lathrop FFA Scholarship

Garrett Smith A+ Tuition Assistance Pro-

gram

Geneva Clark Community Blood Center Scholarship, National Honor Society, Kansas State University Merit Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma

Hadlie Sunderman

A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Cameron Regional Medical Center Scholarship, National Honor Society.

Hannah Michaud

MSU Provost Scholarship, DEHE Access Missouri

Isabelle Chance

Valedictorian, Cameron Elks Scholarship, John S. Barrett Sr. Memorial Scholarship, Lathrop MSTA Scholarship, National Honor Society, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma

Jayden Stodgel

A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Jesse Moore

A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Cameron Elks Scholarship, National Honor Society, UCM Red and Black Scholarship

Jessica Swanson

UNL Georgle Beadle Scholarship, Lathrop FFA Alumni Scholarship

Jordan Diercks

Marine Distinguished Female Athlete Award, Lathrop Booster Club Scholarship, Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor and Engine Association

Scholarship, Lathrop Youth Wrestling Scholarship.

Kaitlyn Morgan

Dee Dee Miller Award, Cameron Regional Medical Center Scholarship, Goppert Financial Bank Scholarship, Lathrop Garden Club Scholarship, Aiden McVicker Scholarship, National Honor Society, Lathrop Youth Basketball Deann Pritchett Memorial Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma.

Kara Seeley A+ Tuition Assistance Program, MWSU A+ Scholarship, MWSU Griffon Merit Scholarship

Kaylee McCarty National Technical Honor Society

Keaton Coots Polly Grant Award, Lathrop Youth Wrestling Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Keylie Beane

Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor and Engine Association Scholarship, Drug-Free Superstar Scholarship, Spaeth-VanBuren Library Scholarship, National Honor Society, A+ Tuition Assistance Program.

Kolbe Cole A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Kyle Morgan Polly Grant Award

Lillian Eichinger

UCM Red and Black Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Logan Dieball

A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma, National Honor Society, Lindenwood University Boys State Scholarship

Logan Oliphant

U.S. Marine Corps

Lucas Martin Leroy Sater Memorial Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Makayla Trout A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Malley Whitt A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Marie Dickson Cameron Elks Scholarship

McKinlee Clapp

Terry D. Barnes Memorial Scholarship, Women of Weatherby Lake Scholarship, Weatherby Lake Fishing Club Scholarship, Missouri State University Dean’s Scholarship, MSU A+ Recognition, National Honor Society, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma

Morgan Davis A+ Tuition Assistance Program, National Honor Society Senior Scholarship, Lathrop MSTA Scholarship, Jana Limpic Memorial Scholarship, National Tech-

nical Honor Society.

Nathan Arthur Missouri S&T Groundbreaker, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Honors Diploma, Karl F. Hasselmann Endowment Scholarship

Rayanna Doudna Spaeth-VanBuren Library Scholarship, Stephens College Merit Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Ryder Dalinghaus Salutatorian, Marine Distinguished Male Athlete Award, Lathrop Booster Club Scholarship, Hamilton Bank Scholarship, Lathrop PTO Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program, Senior Class Co-Vice President, Honors Diploma

Sarah Swanson Eagle Animal Hospital Scholarship, Rotary Club of Lathrop Cheryl Snodgrass Memorial Scholarship, LHS All-Alumni Reunion Scholarship, National Honor Society, Allie Mitchell Scholarship, Friends of the Rodeo Scholarship, Lathrop FFA Alumni Scholarship

Shane Dodd A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Zachary Painter OCCF Career and Technical Training Scholarship, Lathrop FFA Alumni Scholarship, A+ Tuition Assistance Program

Daniel Adwell

Nathan Arthur

Addison Banks Keylie Beane Riley Blair Cody Blevins

Gabrielle Breuer

Elijah Canaday

Kaylee Carty

Isabelle Chance

McKinlee Clapp

Geneva Clark

Carson Clay Elijah Coats

Kolbe Cole

Derek Collins Keaton Coots Alex Crawford

Charles Curley Ryder Dalinghaus

Morgan Davis

Gage DeShon

James Dean Marie Dickson

Logan Dieball

Jordan Diercks

Shane Dodd

Rayanna Doudna

Lillian Eichinger

Emma Elkins

Autum Nichols

Logan Oliphant

Zachary Painter Kayla Quinn Christopher Ramos

Peyton Ratliff Kara Seeley

Kyler Simon

Cameron Smith Garrett Smith Jayden Stodgel

Lucas Stokes Dylan Summers

Ethan Summers

Hadlie Sunderman

Jessica Swanson

Sarah Swanson

Makayla Trout Liam Vogan

Gabe Watkins Malley Whitt

Kasey Erickson Kordyn Franklin

Hailey Gilmour

Alexandria Gonzalez Michala Gooseman

Elizabeth Gordon Kaden Gray Waylon Guthrie

Audrey Hudson Ryan Keefer Jaylyn King

Timothy Kinser Coda Kirkpatrick

McKayla Knight Alexis Lukeheart Alec Martin Lucas Martin

Elizabeth McGregor Eli McKinley

Noah Meroney

Hannah Michaud

Jesse Moore

Kaitlyn Morgan

Kyle Morgan

2024 East Buch Senior Awards and Scholarships

Kylie Clark

Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, The Gower Goodtimers Scholarship, the East Buchanan High School Booster Club Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Dance Scholarship, Gower High School Class of 1967 Scholarship, Gower Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Gower Masonic Lodge Scholarship, PTO Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Hilarry Elifrits

Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, The Northwest Missouri State University Provost Scholar Award, Northwest President’s Scholar Day Scholarship, Avenue City Memorial Scholarship, Missouri Bright Flight, Gower High School Class of 1967 Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Gage Busby

Summa Cum Laude, The Gower Goodtimers Scholarship, Missouri Western Baseball Scholarship, Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award, PTO Scholarship

Holly Caylor Summa Cum Laude, The Sisters in Service Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Teddi Dixon

Summa Cum Laude, Cotillion for Achievement Finalist Scholarship, Bloodstock Scholarship, Missouri Youth Tour Scholarship, Peoples Transportation Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Riley Everett Summa Cum Laude, NCMC Foundation Young Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy

Scholarship

Wyatt Fisher Summa Cum Laude, Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Chloe Friess Summa Cum Laude

Alexis Golden Summa Cum Laude, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Lola Hofmann Summa Cum Laude, Cotillion for Achievement Finalist Scholarship, MFA Foundation Scholarship, John T. Belcher Memorial Scholarship, George Beadle Scholarship, Husker Heritage Scholarship, “We are Nebraska” Commitment Scholarship, Missouri Bright Flight, Gower Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Ty Humbard

Summa Cum Laude, Kummer Vanguard Scholarship, Trailblazer Scholarship, Missouri University of Science and Technology Groundbreaker Scholarship, Gower High School Class of 1967 Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Anna Kenagy Summa Cum Laude, Virgil Freeman Memorial Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Trevor Klein Summa Cum Laude, The Gower Goodtimers Scholarship, the East Buchanan High School Booster Club Scholarship, Gower Lions Club Scholarship, Virgil Freeman Memorial Scholarship, Gower High School Class of 1967 Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship, I Dare You Award

Addisyn Musser

Summa Cum Laude, The

Gower Goodtimers Scholarship, the Northwest Missouri State University Academic Excellence Scholarship, Northwest Vocal Performance, Scholarship Award, Friends of the Canto Chorale Scholarship

Aidan Rhoad

Summa Cum Laude, The Northwest Missouri State University Provost Scholar, the Northwest Missouri State University President’s Day Scholarship, Altec Education Achievement Scholarship, Missouri Bright Flight, Gower Lions Club Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Nathaniel Fortney

Magna Cum Laude, The East Buchanan High School Class of 1974 Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, Chad Klein Memorial Scholarship

Kelsey Herpel

Magna Cum Laude, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Madison Mongeau

Magna Cum Laude, Peoples Transportation Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Gavin Rhode Magna Cum Laude, The Gower/East Buchanan Alumni Association Scholarship, the MFA Foundation Scholarship, University of Missouri Provost Award Scholarship, University of Missouri Elizabeth H. Schell Scholarship, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Curators Interscholastic Events Scholarship, Cotillion for Achievement Finalist Scholarship, Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship, Missouri Junior Hereford Association Investment Scholarship, Missouri Hereford Association Scholarship, Scott Adam Memorial Scholar-

ship, Missouri Angus Foundation Scholarship, Missouri Angus Auxiliary Scholarship, Clinton County Farm Bureau Scholarship, East Buchanan Agricultural Foundation Scholarship, Missouri Angus Ambassador Scholarship, Missouri State Fair Youth In Agriculture Scholarship, I-35 Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship, FCS Financial Family Scholarship, St. Joseph Chamber Agribusiness Committee AFA Scholarship, Gower Lions Club Scholarship, East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship

Carter Shreve Magna Cum Laude, Cotillion for Achievement Finalist Scholarship, P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, Agriculture Commitment Scholarship, K-State Missouri Match Tuition Award, St. Joseph Chamber Agribusiness Committee AFA Scholarship, Ruth Scearce Memorial Scholarship, East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship, I Dare You Award, Schuster-Henry Key Award.

Maddox Erich Cum Laude

Nicholas Klein

Cum Laude, The William Jewell Trustee Scholarship, William Jewell Athletic Scholarship for football, Community Teachers Association Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Maely McCoy

Cum Laude, NCMC Foundation Thomas and Edna Rehard Scholarship, East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship

Aden Mortimore Cum Laude

Macy Scott

Cum Laude, The Northwest Missouri State University University Scholar.

Madeline Whitt

Cum Laude, The “My Parent Belongs to NKC-MSTA” Scholarship, Community Teachers Association Scholarship

Zora Whitt

Cum Laude, Iowa Central Volleyball Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Mason Brown

The Gower Goodtimers Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Katelyn Crawford

The Northwest Missouri State University Scholar Award

Ellie Edwards

The Northwest Missouri State University Northwest Merit Scholarship, Gower Lions Club Scholarship

Angelina Engnes

The OPS Scholarship, Peoples Transportation Scholarship

Aidan Hensley

The East Buchanan High School Class of 1974 Scholarship, East Buchanan Workforce Scholarship, Gower High School Class of 1967 Scholarship, East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship

Aynjewel Jones

The Missouri Girls State Alumni Scholarship, Enlistment in the United States Marine Corps

Taya Lenz

The Northwest Missouri State University Scholar Award, East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Emrey Taylor Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Dance Scholarship

Landon Turner Enlistment in the Missouri Air National Guard

Caroline Utz

The Donna J Ruoff Memorial Scholarship, Missouri Western State University Griffon Guarantee Scholarship, East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Ashlyn Williams The OPS Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Abigail Archdekin East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Beau Blanton East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Wyatt Parker East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship

Barrett Veatch East Buchanan FFA Alumni Scholarship, Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Blake Pryor Sarah Beth McCoy Scholarship

Students meeting requirements for the A+ Tuition Assistance Program: Abigail Archdekin, Mason Brown, Gage Busby, Holly Caylor, Kylie Clark, Teddi Dixon,Riley Everett, Wyatt Fisher, Nathaniel Fortney, Alexis Golden, Aidan Hensley, Lola Hofmann, Ty Humbard, Kade Jones, Anna Kenagy, Nicholas Klein, Maely McCoy, Rayven Moore, Aden Mortimore, Addisyn Musser, Tucker Musser, Blake Pryor, Aidan Rhoad, Gavin Rhode, Ashton Roe, Macy Scott, Caroline Utz, Barrett Veatch, Madeline Whitt.

Abigail Archdekin Cransten Baugh

Beau Blanton

Mason Brown Gage Busby

Holly Caylor

Kylie Clark Katelyn Crawford

Ashton Deweese

Alisyn Dittmar Teddi Dixon

Ellie Edwards

Hilarry Elifrits

Angelina Engnes

Maddox Erich

Riley Everett

Wyatt Fisher

Jaylee Flach

Nathaniel Fortney

Chloe Friess

Alexis Golden Grace Grier

Aidan Hensley

Kelsey Herpel

Landon Turner Caroline Utz

Barrett Veatch

Kaylin Walker Laci Wharton

Madeline Whitt

Ashlyn Williams

Lola Hofmann Ty Humbard Aynjewel Jones Kade Jones Anna Kenagy Nicholas Klein

Trevor Klein Taya Lenz Maely McCoy Chase Meers Madison Mongeau Rayven Moore

Aden Mortimore Emma Mujica

Addisyn Musser

Sawyer Musser Tucker Musser Wyatt Parker

Sherlyn Perez Blake Pryor Christian Raymond Aidan Rhoad Gavin Rhode Ashton Roe

Macy Scott Carter Shreve Milla-Marie Smith Jenna Sonderegger Emrey Taylor Quentin Thomas

(Above) Members of the Plattsburg Class of 2024 prepare to receive their diplomas on Sunday at PHS. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

(Left) Lathrop seniors Zach Painter and Kayla Quinn take a selfie as they make their entrance on Sunday at graduation . pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

East Buchanan senior Aidan Hensley receives his diploma on Sunday. becca giesken | the clinton county leader

Lathrop senior Lucas Stokes spins fellow senior Kaylee Carty ahead of graduation. pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

East Buchanan valedictorian Kylie Clark (left) and salutatorian Hilarry Elifrits (right). becca giesken | the leader

(Above) Plattsburg valedictorian Lillian Schmitten speaks to a packed crowd at PHS on Sunday afternoon. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

(Above) Lathrop Senior Class President Elijah Coats receives his diploma from Lathrop R-II Board Member Jenice Minnis. pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

Lathrop senior siblings Kyle Morgan and Kaitlyn Morgan walk arm-in-arm during their introduction ahead of graduation on Sunday at Lathrop High School. pam shrewsbury | urban country photos

East Buchanan senior Addisyn Musser receives the Friends of Canto Chorale Scholarship on stage Sunday at EBHS. becca giesken | the leader

Lathrop salutatorian Ryder Dalinghaus gives his short-yet-entertaining speech on Sunday at Lathrop High School. pam shrewsbury | urban country

Plattsburg salutatorian River Jones delivers his speech during graduation Sunday. brett adkison

(Above, left to right) East Buchanan students Nathaniel Fortney, Kelsey Herpel, Madison Mongeau, Gavin Rhode and Carter Shreve are honored for earning Magna Cum Laude.

(Left) Lathrop valedictorian Isabelle Chance receives her diploma from Lathrop R-II Board Member Darrell Morgan on Sunday.

(Right) Plattsburg senior Mikyl Grogan on Sunday during graduation.