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SCHOOL THREATS

Rash of school threats felt in Clinton County

A rash of online threats against schools in the Kansas City metro spilled into Clinton County last week, while the Cameron school district worked through a

pair of its own safety issues. The Lathrop R-II School District was among the dozens of metro schools implicated in the social media posts last week. The Lathrop Police Department was notified of the situation

Tuesday evening, September 10, and though no specific or credible threat was identified, the Lathrop Police Department and Clinton County Sheriff’s Department posted eight officers throughout the district on

Wednesday.

Lathrop Police Chief Dave Speiser added last Thursday that the department would maintain a presence within the district in the following days.

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B ENCH D EDICATION

Family, friends and community members gathered outside of the Clinton County Courthouse on Saturday to dedicate a memorial bench to the late Delmas “Doc” Green, a former local deputy and police chief in Plattsburg, and the late Clifford Kelley, an employee of the Clinton County Road and Bridge Department who died tragically in 1959 while trimming a large tree at the courthouse. The new red bench sits on the northwest side of the courthouse. Sheriff Larry Fish and Clyde May worked to make the bench a reality and made the presentation on Saturday. Family members also spoke of both Green and Kelley. That included stories of Green (the first black deputy in Clinton County and a World War II veteran), his infamous billy club, and how had both a kind side for those in need and a hard-fisted side for those who didn’t respect the law or their fellow man. Front Row (left to right): Brian Kelley (Clifford’s grandson), Gwen Green (Doc’s daughter-in-law) and Wendy Green (Doc’s granddaughter). Back Row: Clyde May and Sheriff Fish.

CLINTON COUNTY

The Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission had a busy week earlier this month, with a public meeting on Wednesday, September 4, to discuss and review revisions needed to the county’s zoning orders and comprehensive planning. This meeting was held in conjunction with the Clinton County Commissioners.

The meeting last about two-and-a-half hours, with the following changes approved:

mond and Lexington were also among the outlying rural districts involved in the threats. While the threats weren’t credible or specific to Lathrop, Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard said such situations aren’t taken lightly.

“My hope is that the Lathrop R-II School District got caught in a scary situation by chance,” he said. “I would like to think that there was not an actual

A light agenda yielded a two-hour meeting, as the concern over vulgar books and the school’s response to recent threats online dominated the Cameron R-I school board meeting Tuesday night.

Superintendent Dr. Matt Robinson led off by addressing the performance of the district with a recent online threat of violence following the Georgia school shooting. Robinson reiterated that his team is constantly refining their reporting methods to identify threats earlier without causing undue alarm.

“I’m hoping for a much calmer week. Like I said, this was not a Cameron issue; it was a statewide issue with some districts dealing with this daily (since the shooting in Georgia),” said Dr. Robinson. The superintendent repeated, if anyone witnesses a threat or information about a threat to “not share it” but to take it directly to authorities to vet. Sharing spreads misinformation and makes it harder to verify sourcing when assessing a threat.

Dr. Robinson moved to his update on restrictions for certain books that have been in question the

• Clarifications to the fee scheduling that all commercial towers require a public hearing, the addition of a setback agreement of one-and-a-half times the height of the tower and remove the R4 rezoning application fee.

• A revision to require all surveys and plats be approved by planning and zoning prior to being recorded. There was also a minor phase correction clarifying the duty of the Board of Ad-

• A revision to temporary living permits in ag-zoned areas to allow for only one vacation vehicle allowed for up to 12 months with no extension or reissued permits to be allowed.

justments in the zoning order. All zoning ordinance can be viewed on the county website or by contacting the zoning office at (816) 592-3722.

The following day— Thursday, September 5—the zoning board held three public hearings, including a minor subdivision request, a major subdivision request and consideration of changes to the zoning ordinances.

The first public hearing was a request by Curtis Land and Grain, LLC, of Osborn, Mo., for a minor subdivision of 11.72 acres into two, 5.86-acre

Lathrop R-II Board Meets

School board reviews annual audit report, approves English lan-

Lathrop PD make drug arrest

A well being check on Saturday netted Lathrop police a felony drug arrest on the interstate.

Michael Cook of Kansas City, Mo., was arrested and charged with four felonies and a pair of misdemeanors on Saturday, September 14, in the parking lot of Casey’s at the intersection of Interstate 35 and 116 Highway.

According to the probable cause statement, Lathrop police were called to the

scene shortly after 5 p.m.

Saturday, where they found Cook asleep in the front seat of a 2019 Ford Mustang. Cook reportedly showed signs of impairment during his field sobriety test and dispatch relayed to the officer that Cook had multiple warrants.

According to the statement, upon a search of the vehicle, a stolen Glock .40 caliber pistol was found, as well as the presence of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Both a syringe and a bag of methamphetamine

were found on Cook’s person. Also in the statement, it reports that Cook has prior convictions throughout the region for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a firearm, stealing, burglary and tampering with a motor vehicle.

Resulting from Saturday’s arrest, Cook has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm (Class C Felony), unlawful use of a weapon (possession in tandem with a controlled substance, Class E Felony),

stealing (Class A Felony), possession of controlled substances (Class D Felony), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor) and driving while revoked/suspended (Class A misdemeanor).

An arraignment was held Monday, during which Cook pled not guilty to all charges. Bond has been set at $100,000. A request for a change in the bond was denied Monday and a bond hearing will be set.

Lathrop R2 receives audit report

The Lathrop R-II Board of Education reviewed the district’s annual audit during the board’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 11.

The audit for the 2023-2024 school year was conducted by Westbrook and Company, P.C., out of Richmond, Mo. The auditors found that the district’s

financial statements for last year fairly presented the state of the district’s financial operations, including revenues, expenditures, governmental funding and fun balances.

The district received $13.3 million in revenue last year against $13.89 million in expenditures. The district ended the year with a fund balance of $4.1 million.

Also on Wednesday,

School Threats,

threat toward Lathrop R-II, but situations like these can never be brushed off. Our students who were at school seemed to be functioning as it were just another day, but we also know we were all anxious and distracted. Rightfully so.”

Each of Lathrop R-II’s school buildings have secure double-entry vestibules and the exterior doors are always locked. Classrooms are also locked while students are in class. Dr. Willard said that there’s an emphasis on locking up each of the buildings each day once the students are in session.

the board approved a contract with English Language Learner (EEL) teacher Emma Lunn to provide services this year for an nonEnglish speaking student at the elementary school. The contract outlines two hours of work each week at a rate of $45 an hour.

The board approved Fortinet as the district’s internet filter, bus routes for this school year and the ad-

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in the high school building. The district took the same measures the previous week when part of a school name from the TIPS hotline correlated with the Cameron district, but after some investigation, it was found that the threat was likely in reference to a school district out of Texas.

Cameron Superintendent Dr. Matt Robinson said that, even without a threat, the district keeps all of its doors locked and every building entrance has triplegate security.

shooting less than a week ago,” Dr. Robinson told The Leader last Thursday. “We take student and staff safety very seriously.”

That afternoon— Thursday, September 12— district officials were made aware of a student who had a gun in their vehicle in the parking lot at Cameron High School. In a letter to parents, the district said administrators and officers followed district policy, which outlines that such weapons be confiscated and reported to law enforcement.

dition of Jennifer Hernandez and Jordan Detherage as authorized signers for the Black and Gold Bank Account program, which gives elementary students the opportunity to open savings accounts. The board also reviewed several board policies and the district’s agriculture and business education programs, along with routine monthly business.

Gower City Council Meets

On Monday, September 8, the Gower City Council held a short council meeting at Gower City Hall. It began at 7 p.m. and adjoined just past 7:15 p.m. The minuets from the past meeting were approved, there was no new business to discuss, and there were no visitors wishing to speak.

Under new business, Mayor Ken Pike said they were waiting on the Missouri Department of Transportation to send the final paperwork on the sidewalk pertaining to the loan and grants the city had acquired.

Chief of Police Adam Hill provided the council

with his department’s update on the previous month’s duties, and City Administrator Carroll Fisher provided his report, stating that the chip and seal of streets should begin in the next week.

Alderman Paul Pottier had contacted the Clinton County Health Department regarding the mosquito issue that was brought up at the previous month’s council meeting but was told that the health department did not get into mosquito issues on private property. At this time, it appears that the city cannot assist the property owners regarding this issue.

The next city council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14.

Zoning, Continued from Page A1

tracts, and to rezone both tracts to Ag-B. The property is located on the south side of NE 352nd St., east of NE Hahn Rd., west of Hwy A, in rural Cameron, M0. There were letters sent to six adjacent property owners. This request was approved by a vote of 7-0.

The second public hearing was a request by the Center for Lifelong Learning of Lathrop, Mo. for a major subdivision of five tracts measuring 6.67, 5.63, 5.63, 9.49, and 5.02 acres from a 180-acre parcel. All the proposed tracts would be rezoned to R-1 (single family residential). The property

is located on the north side of NE 264th St., east of Interstate 35, west side of NE Pulliam Rd., in rural Lathrop, Mo. Letters were sent to 12 adjacent property owners. This request was also approved by a vote of 7-0. The third public hearing was held to consider the aforementioned changes to the zoning ordinances. All of the recommendations were passed by a vote of 7-0. The next public hearings of the zoning commission will be held Thursday. October 3, 7 p.m. at the Clinton County Courthouse.

nating from the metro last week.

Though the district was included in the threats, Cameron school officials took extra steps Wednesday, September 11, out of an abundance of caution, which included forgoing outside recess and keeping some high school students who leave during the day (to be mentors at another building)

Dr. Robinson said that the district was made aware of rumors last Wednesday evening that a Cameron middle school student had made a threat toward the school, but after investigation that night and the next morning, the threat wasn’t found to be credible.

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“Everyone is very anxious and I don’t blame them because of the Georgia

“To be clear, the student never took the gun out of the car, nor did they make any threats,” the letter read. “At no time was the safety of students in the building in question.”

Neither the Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg nor the East Buchanan C-1 School District in Gower were named in the threats origi-

In recent years, Plattsburg schools received a big upgrades to their security, including camera systems and double-door secure entry to teach of the school buildings. The district also built the link hallway between Plattsburg High School and Clinton County Middle School. Previously, students would move between buildings for classes by exiting one and reentering the other. New external doors were also added at both the high school and elementary.

Those upgrades were part of the project package funded through a no-tax-increase bond issue approved by district voters.

Dr. Sandy Steggall said that local authorities also have keycard access to the buildings and can access the camera systems to respond in a quick manner, when

needed. She also said that local law enforcement held a two-day training last month on the Plattsburg campus to work through scenarios and gain familiarity with the buildings.

“It is truly disheartening that schools face these kinds of threats, and it saddens me that our educational environments have to deal with these challenges while creating a space for students to learn and grow,” Dr. Steggall said. “Our district is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. School safety is a top priority, and we continually assess and implement strategies to ensure that our campuses are secure.”

Despite being a small rural district, East Buchanan has a school resource officer on its Gower campus through the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department (and an officer through Buchanan

County for East Buchanan Middle School). Though East Buchanan wasn’t part of the metro threats, Superintendent Dr. John Newell said that he kept in contact with the school resource officer on the status of the situation and whether a credible threat materialized involving East Buchanan. He said that principals also took extra vigilance with building visitors and maintained a heightened sense of awareness.

With the new entryway on the south side of East Buchanan Middle School, that building now has monitored double-door entry. The new East Buchanan Middle School building— under construction on the southwest side of Gower— will have the same feature. Dr. Newell said the district would like to provide double-door entry at the high school, when possible.

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Clinton County Sheriff’s Weekly Calls for Service

Friday, September 6

2:04 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:14 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:34 a.m.: Medical call on NW 316th Street in Gower.

9:24 a.m.: Medical call on N. Second Street in Plattsburg.

9:48 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:45 a.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

10:56 a.m.: Medical call on on SE 33 Highway in Lathrop.

1:11 p.m.: Illegal dumping in Plattsburg.

1:13 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:42 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 33 Highway in Holt.

2:40 p.m.: Medical call on Port Arthur in Trimble.

3:28 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:55 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

4:44 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress in SE Osage in Lathrop.

5:11 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver in 116 Highway in Lathrop.

Saturday, September 7

12:30 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on NE 116 Highway in Clinton County.

6:23 a.m.: Burglary in progress on Cummings in Gower. 11:09 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:27 a.m.: Vehicle crash on SE Lake Arrowhead Drive in Clinton County.

11:48 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on N. 33 Highway in Lathrop.

5:23 p.m.: Medical call on NW 312th Street in Stewartsville.

5:39 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on US 69 Highway in Trimble.

5:47 p.m.: Medical call on NW 312th Street in Stewartsville.

7:59 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:03 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

Sunday, September 8

9:13 p.m.: Crime call on W. Maple Street in Plattsburg.

12:27 a.m.: Medical call on NE 178th Street in Holt.

1:47 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on US 169 Highway in Gower.

1:57 a.m.: Disturbance in

Cameron Schools,

and mild profanity.” Other books he claims are in the library currently contain “alternate sexuality and pedophilia” according to the book review site.

progress on Center Street in Lathrop.

10:38 a.m.: Indecent exposure on SE Osage Drive in Lathrop.

2:49 p.m.: Structure fire on Cemetery Road in Lawson.

4:02 p.m.: Vehicle crash on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop. 4:46 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Bacon Road.

5:00 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 248th Street in Lathrop.

5:09 p.m.: Medical call on NW Rangeline in Osborn.

9:27 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Keith Road in Clinton County.

9:43 p.m.: Medical call on Second Street in Trimble.

10:00 p.m.: Medical call on NE 180th Street in Holt.

10:26 p.m.: Medical call on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

10:52 p.m.: Medical call on Third Street in Trimble.

11:52 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NE 292nd Street in Cameron.

Monday, September 9

8:09 a.m.: Animal cll on Tri-County Line in Clinton County.

9:20 a.m.: Medical call on SE Downing in Holt.

Continued from Page A1 past year. The board imposed parental restrictions and permissions in order to access certain books with extremely graphic or violently sexual themes, and Robinson informed the board that those annual permission forms were going out this week.

Those restrictions were not enough for some who addressed the board during public communications.

Heath Gilbert and Dan Landi both admonished the board for dancing around the issue with restrictions when the very nature of the books violates Missouri statutes.

Gilbert pointed out that many of the books questioned by him and other concerned citizens glorified and normalized the use of illicit drugs and alcohol, which is against district policies.

Gilbert then alleged that students are smoking marijuana on campus, saying “Drugs are an issue in Cameron and these books encourage the use of drugs recreationally. These books promote drug use...not prevent (it).”

Dan Landi addressed the board, concerned about books that still remain in the library despite being contrary to state statute because (according to book review site Book Looks) “this book contains graphic violence, explicit sexual nudity, obscene sexual activity

Landi also criticized the school’s current database for reviewing books, Destiny, stating that descriptions are incomplete and often don’t mention graphic content.

Paula Allen and DaV’elle Gilbert also spoke against the content of books and of a willingness to volunteer to review books. Gilbert related her experiences of growing up loving reading but seeing a lack of diversity and people who looked like her. Gilbert is African American and while she understands needing diversity of thought, she was disgusted by the filth passing for curriculum materials. “I believe there should be uplifting books written about boys and girls from every walk of life... be that gay, straight, black or white. Books where the protagonist and antagonist represent all of us as a community. However, I strongly believe that that material doesn’t have to be sexually explicit. There can be uplifting books full of diversity and inclusion without reprehensible content in our schools. Some argue that the books being challenged are ‘life savers.’ As an adult survivor of childhood trauma, I’m here to tell you that

these books only serve to retraumatize, not save.”

Paula Allen spoke of the difficulty she has had getting access to books to review and fears patrons are being misled to believe library books are not “instructional materials” and cannot be reviewed as easily as other classroom materials. “All public school instructional materials shall be available by any person,” said Allen, quoting Missouri statute 170.231. “You recently amended that to read ‘to be reviewed by any parent’.”

Before the communications portion of the meeting, Board President Pam Ice read a statement from the board addressing the book controversy that has been brewing for well over a year.

The entire statement is available to view on The Clinton County Leader Facebook page but the statement outlines the board’s efforts to address the book issues, including removal and restriction of some books, as well as permission forms to restrict access and promote parental involvement and choice.

“Over the past 12 months, administration and staff have made significant progress in addressing the book concerns. They have reviewed 80 books and decided to restrict access to 36 titles based on criteria outlined in district policy

County Collector warns of possible scam calls

The Clinton County Collector’s Office issues a warning last week that they’ve received reports of scam calls claiming to be the collector in order to get people to pay them over the phone.

Clinton County Collector Michele Wells said that the office doesn’t take payments directly over the phone. The office has an IVR system that taxpayers utilize to pay over the phone, if the taxpayer wishes. Wells said that the system allows the office to avoid possessing the card numbers of taxpayers.

9:40 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 326th Street in Cameron.

1:03 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

1:04 p.m.: Medical call on Quinn Road in Smithville.

3:22 p.m.: Medical call on Old BB Highway in Holt.

3:25 p.m.: Medical call on SE 240th Street in Lathrop.

4:22 p.m.: Trespassing in progress on Geronimo Drive in Lathrop.

7:14 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on E. Osage in Plattsburg.

9:03 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, September 10

8:24 a.m.: Medical call on Scott Road in Holt.

9:25 a.m.: Medical call on NW Hickman in Stewartsville.

10:27 a.m.: Medical call on SE 69 Highway in Lawson. 11:44 a.m.: Smoke investigation on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

12:51 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Plattsburg.

12:55 p.m.: Medical call on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.

4:36 p.m.: Medical call on Dykes Lane in Holt.

5:40 p.m.: Gas leak in Holt.

1-181-P,” said Ice as part of her statement. She concluded her remarks by summing up the board’s actions by saying, “The Board of Education has thoroughly addressed the book content concern and fully supports the district’s response.”

Note: More on this topic can be found in this week’s column from publisher Jamey Honeycutt.

Decisions to table dis-

7:37 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

7:42 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Second Street in Trimble.

7:56 p.m.: Assault (not in progress) in Lathrop.

8:10 p.m.: Vehicle fire on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:16 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

Wednesday, September 11

2:54 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:06 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop. 11:09 a.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:38 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

1:13 p.m.: Medical call on Smith Street in Gower.

2:32 p.m.: Medical call on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

6:20 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

6:38 p.m.: Medical call on E. Osage in Plattsburg.

8:27 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:13 p.m.: Stealing in progress on SE Cheyenne in Lathrop.

Thursday, September 12

1:16 a.m.: Medical call on SE Fox Run in Lathrop. 2:58 a.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Lathrop.

5:18 a.m.: Medical call on Railroad in Plattsburg. 5:51 a.m.: Medical call on Railroad in Plattsburg.

10:05 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on N. Y Highway in Plattsburg.

11:10 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on S. Main in Clinton County.

12:53 p.m.: Medical call on Locust Street in Plattsburg.

1:23 p.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg.

2:06 p.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on Pine Street in Lathrop.

2:36 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord Drive in Plattsburg.

3:30 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

4:43 p.m.: Medical call on SE Perren Road in Holt. 5:13 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:22 p.m.: Protection order violation on Frost Street in Plattsburg.

7:28 p.m.: Structure fire on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

cussions on artificial intelligence policy were made so more information might be gathered from the upcoming AI Symposium. Board Member Andi Lockridge suggested the board consider more than just restrictions but an overall stance and statement on how the Cameron School District might use AI to enhance learning. The discussion was tabled until the November meeting.

After a curriculum update from Dr. Valerie Utecht, the 2024-2025 curriculum for the district was approved by the board, 6-0, with one member, Ryan Murphy, absent and not voting.

The next meeting of the board is scheduled for October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room.

Wells added that the only time she will call a taxpayer about their taxes is if she knows the subject personally, or if that person had previously called the office and left a message to call back. Otherwise the office corresponds with taxpayers via mail or email (if the taxpayer has provided their email address).

If anyone is unsure whether they have taxes due, they can call the office at (816) 539-3726.

OPINIONS

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD?

Park improvements could be coming in north end

You Know you’re growin’ older when... You think senility has been a smooth transition for you.

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The community of Plattsburg has been blessed to have a great park system with the crown jewell, Perkins Park. Through the hard work and vision of the late Ed Bradley and City Manager, the late Ted Moore, the park was dedicated in 1976. There is a park on the north side of Plattsburg that has a long history as well named after John Perry.

On August 6, representatives of the black community approached the Plattsburg Park Board with some concerns and suggestions of what could and maybe should be done on the north side of town.

Tony Stone, who has served on the Clinton County R-III Board of Education, was first to speak concerning another north park, Fireman’s Park, located adjacent to Second Baptist Church (N. Fourth Street and Walnut Street). His concern was about the severe water issues, with large trenches being dug.

Justin Hartzell, public

works director, said that the trenches are there so they can place tile in them to elevate the water issue. It was also mentioned that for years there was thought to be a stream that flowed in that park.

The park board also heard some suggestions during their April meeting when Mackenzie Hill made a presentation. Her lofty goal of major changes has not been reached, but there was some clean-up work performed.

The focus was on Perry Park, where the following issues were brought to the board’s attention by Gwen Green.

• Electricity at the park was an issue, with a bad electrical box causing the problem. A repaired power box is to be installed.

• The basketball court at Perry Park needs asphalt repair, with the suggestions of picnic tables, benches and potentially a walking trail to be added. The asphalt repair is seasonal work with fall approaching and the repairs to be completed. The consideration of benches and walking trail would have to be addressed.

• Improved playground equipment and volleyball setup was suggested. Justin Hartzell has already ad-

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dressed the board with plans to purchase new equipment, ranging between $32,000 and $39,000 within the board’s budget. The installation is additional, with the goal of the public works crews completing the installation.

• Adding signage identifying the park, and the dangers of kids playing at Perry Park. Signage will be addressed, with additional information pertaining to history also desired. Signs need to be prevalent when you enter the north end.

• Potentially reducing the stream of truck traffic in that area. The area of concern is part of the truck route in Plattsburg.

• Basketball court location. Residents want it to remain in the same location. Keep the shelter where it is. Basketball court, more volleyball, play equipment for kids, away from the road. Not appropriate for kids, no signs saying kids playing.

• Fencing could help minimize the dangers, but some of the participants on the court say fencing is not necessary.

• The purchase and restoration of the railroad depot is a long-range goal. With the asking price north of

responds to book ban letter

Dear Editor, I recently read an opinion article in the August 29 edition of The Clinton County Leader newspaper titled, “Banning Books Often Means Restricting Ideas.” The author, Mike Shryock, wrote that book banning is an attempt to “control thought, to stifle curiosity, and to suppress the rich tapestry of human experience.” Well, I agree. Do we really want our children to think about pornography? Do we want them to be curious about drugs? Shouldn’t we suppress their activities regarding dangerous behavior? This is what’s meant by protecting their innocence.

Society would have us believe the term “ban” is evil, but society bans lots of things. Religion does too. So banning something is not necessarily a bad thing. There are lots of things society bans from children; alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and pornography, to name a few. Substitute the words “restrict” or “prohibit” for the word “ban” and you may see things differently.

Mr. Shryock began his article with a statement about how banning books is “an assault on the very essence of intellectual freedom and human curiosity.” I would agree, if he was referring to adults only, but providing sexually explicit adult content to children is immoral and illegal. Just ask the Cameron

R-1 School District!

Mr. Shryock also wrote, “We must trust in the capability of our educators and students to engage with complex issues in a thoughtful and informed manner.” I agree we should trust our educators. But what happens when they breach that trust by providing sexually explicit material to students without their parents’ knowledge or approval?

Mr. Shryock mentioned democracy, freedom, society, and censorship. I agree censorship is dangerous in a free society, but I also believe it’s necessary to ban certain things from certain people. Banning obscene books from children is proper, especially for school teachers. If parents want their children to read dirty books, they can find them at any public library or simply buy them! Why do children’s authors feel the need to write such filth, anyway?

What’s the educational value of books that graphically describe rape, incest, bestiality, suicide, homosexuality, drug use, and violence? Why do schools provide this material to children? Why do schools deny parents access to its libraries? I’m waiting for the Cameron R-1 School District to answer these questions. Go to www.gofollett.com to see what’s in your child’s school.

Dan Landi Kidder, Mo.

Filthy Book Embarrassment

by jamey honeycutt leader publisher

For the past year and a half, I have heard there were dirty books in the Cameron School District libraries. For a year, two patrons have been a real burr in the saddle bags of school board members and administration over the subject. I know most of the board members and they are good people. I am 98-percent sure none of them are on “the take,” “in cahoots” or have nefarious intentions.

Why are they so unwilling to greatly reduce or get rid of these texts? Texts that, in my opinion, have no educational value whatsoever?

Have you tried to run a school district lately? Trust me, you don’t want to.

First, parents are the worst and getting worser. We don’t listen, we don’t participate, and when we do, most educators wish we hadn’t. Society (largely driven by social media) is a sewer of maleducated malcontents who are “self-appointed experts” based on a Google search and YouTube video on school law.

Second, poor discipline in the home and lack of support for teachers have made educating kids more challenging than ever.

Third, activist teachers;

there are the activist teachers in Cameron, and Plattsburg, and Gower. There are my friends. And they feel like they know what’s best for your kids and grandkids and they want to indoctrinate. No school district is immune from these knowit-alls.

You see, DaV’elle is African American, an abuse survivor, and someone who grew up loving reading but not seeing many characters who looked like her or suffered from similar abuse. DaV’elle understands the need for diversity from experience, but that experience did not force her to trade in her morality in her search for understanding and inclusion.

Why do such good folks, like I believe all our board members and superintendent are, tie themselves up in knots to allow such content I suspect many of them would never allow in their own homes? This board seems to be trying to satisfy everyone, and unfortunately, without action, they are going to alienate everyone instead. I can only imagine trying to manage all the diverse ideas, keep underpaid, overworked creative geniuses happy, all while spending the tax dollars of mostly uber-conservative rural folk. Well, that won’t be problematic at all, will it?

I know saying some teachers are activists with an agenda will really get the hate mail flowing but I am a huge fan of the profession.

Activist teachers think this filth somehow helps kids navigate childhood. They think it speaks to them. They are wrong. But don’t take my word for it. The best argument against the filthiest of the books came not from Dan Landi nor Heath Gilbert, but from DaV’elle Gilbert, wife of book agitator Heath Gilbert. The better half of the Gilbert family laid out a very sensible argument for diversity and inclusion without the filth and vulgarity that, in her words, “don’t save” but “re-traumatize” victims of violence, of which she is one, by her own testimony.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Reviewing the dangers of Christian Nationalism

Christian nationalism has gained traction recently. While proponents argue it offers a moral compass and fosters community, the negatives of this movement cannot be ignored. Christian nationalism poses significant risks to religious freedom, personal rights, and societal cohesion.

Christian nationalism undermines the foundational principle of religious freedom enshrined in democratic societies. By elevating one religion above others, it marginalizes nonChristian citizens and minority faith communities. This is not just a theoretical concern; when a particular religious perspective shapes national policies, it can lead to discrimination and exclusion. In a diverse society, this erosion of religious neutrality threatens the core democratic value that all individuals should be free to practice their religion—or no religion. Moreover, Christian nationalism will distort the message of Christianity. The teachings of Christianity advocate for love, compassion, and inclusivity, yet when intertwined

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with nationalistic fervor, these principles are often overshadowed by exclusionary rhetoric and policies. This distortion can alienate not only non-Christians but also those within the Christian community who may not conform to a particular political or cultural agenda. The focus shifts from spiritual and moral guidance to political dominance, diluting the essence of faith.

Christian nationalism tends to draw sharp lines between “us” and “them,” fostering an environment of intolerance and hostility towards those who are perceived as outsiders or threats to the national identity. This divisive rhetoric can exacerbate existing social tensions, making it more difficult to achieve understanding and cooperation among diverse groups. When national identity becomes synonymous with a particular religious identity, the fabric of a society is weakened, and social cohesion is undermined.

By intertwining religious authority with political power, it risks eroding democratic in-

stitutions and processes. The imposition of religiously motivated laws and policies can lead to a governance structure that prioritizes religious conformity over democratic deliberation and inclusivity. This not only stifles political diversity but also sets a dangerous precedent for future governance, potentially leading to authoritarianism masked as pious governance. The integration of religious and national identity can marginalize minority groups, distort religious teachings, foster division, and undermine democratic principles. It is essential to uphold the separation of church and state.

“If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.” The Supreme Court of the United States, 1943.

Mike Shryock Trimble, Mo.

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Pamela Sue Grady

Pamela Sue Grady, 73, of Lathrop, Mo., passed away Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024, at her home in Lathrop, surrounded by family after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Pam was born on June 1, 1951, the daughter of Ranzy and Alberta (Pine) Graves in Redlands, California.

She grew up in San Bernardino, California, in a loving home with her sister, Cathy. Pam was a great sister and protector; they had a wonderful relationship their entire lives. They spent much time fishing, being outdoors and developing a love of nature.

At the age of 13, Pam accepted Jesus Christ into her heart and she cherished that faith the rest of her life. Pam was a 1969 graduate of San Bernardino High School. Following high school, she attended Valley College. Fate led her to Telluride, Colorado, where she was a lift operator at Telluride Ski Resort. It was there she met a ski lift maintenance worker, a farm boy from Lathrop, David Grady. Pam and David were married on September 21, 1974, in San Bernardino. Their love for each other and the mountains in Telluride were a lifetime commitment.

Pam and David made their home on the family farm near Lathrop, where they would raise their three boys and be active in the Lathrop community. Pam was a member of the Lathrop First Christian Church for 40 years; she loved her church.

Family and friends meant everything to Pam. Her smile and laugh were infectious. Pam made lifetime impressions and friendships wherever she went. She was the eternal optimist, always speaking with enthusiasm, kindness and positivity. Pam was the best wife, mom,

grandma, sister, aunt and friend.

Pam loved the ocean, hummingbirds, snow skiing, the snow and all of God’s creation. She will be sorely missed, never forgotten, always loved and forever with Jesus.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David, of the home; sons, Gabe Grady of Kansas City, Mo., Ryan Grady of Telluride, Colo., and Shawn Grady of Lathrop, Mo.; grandchildren, Chesney Grady, Declan Grady, and Caven Grady; sister, Cathy Wilson (Tom) of Sarcoxie, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and many many friends, also survive.

In lieu of flowers, honoring Pam’s love for children, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating Pam’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Lathrop First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Lathrop Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be held beginning at 1 p.m., also on Saturday at the Goppert Community Center in Lathrop following the burial. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www. stithfamilyfunerals.com

Tonya R. Fish, 45, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.

She was born February 16, 1979, to Tony R. and Thelma C. (Rollins) Fish in Independence, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Martha and Jimmy Fish; aunt, Wanda Stevens. Survivors include her lifetime partner, Lee May;

Tonya R. Fish

daughters, Destinee and Brooklyn May; grandchildren, Kai May, Legacy May, Zaire Byers, and Carl May; parents, Tony and Thelma; siblings, Rachel Graham, Michelle Rollins, T.J. Fish, Amanda Pfannenstiel, Christy Fish, Mike Fish, Jessica Moore, Joey Fish, and Tommy Fish; special niece, Corriana Davis; and special nephew, Cordell Fish, and numerous nieces and nephews relatives and friends. She was a loving mother, wife, daugh-

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ter, sister and friend. Farewell Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, September 19, Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service. Interment Mount Washington Cemetery. The family will gather with friends Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox. com.

With belief comes life everlasting

By Pastor Terry Beasley FBC Cameron

The children of Israel were a rebellious people.

Having been delivered from a life of slavery in Egypt, they responded by complaining, “What are we going to eat and drink?”

They whined to Moses, “Why did you bring us to the wilderness to die?”

What was God’s response to their grumbling? Snakes. To be specific, God sent fiery serpents that struck with a burning, lethal bite. How quickly their complaints turned to cries of confession and mercy. They knew that they had sinned against both Moses

and God and they appeared repentant. So, God instructed Moses to make a serpent out of bronze and to set it on a standard. His promise was that everyone who looked upon the serpent on the standard would live.

The story of the bronze serpent from Numbers chapter 21:4-9 is referenced by Jesus Himself when He spoke these words: “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; that whoever believes may in Him have eternal life.” (John 3:14-15)

Like the children of Israel, we have all rebelled against God. This rebellion

shows itself in the form of sin and for the sin of mankind, a sacrifice had to be offered. However, to satisfy the justice of God, the sacrificial Lamb had to be offered without blemish, perfect in every way. And so, God allowed His Son, Jesus, to become the serpent, the One who would be lifted up on a standard, a rugged cross, for all people to see. If we believe in Him, we will have life everlasting. Belief is more than knowledge. Biblical belief is placing our faith, trust, and confidence in the object of our belief. True belief results in a change of life that is only possible because

of the power of the One in whom we believe.

Have you looked to Jesus Christ for salvation? Have you placed your faith in Him alone? Jesus clarified, “I am the Way, I am the Truth, I am the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6). If not, admit your sin. Believe that Jesus alone can save you because He was lifted up on the cross for the sins of the world. Confess Him to be your Savior and Lord. With this confession, Jesus will exchange His righteousness for your failures and the power of sin will be defeated in your life.

Upcoming Events in the

• There will be another Dinner on Broadway on Monday, September 23, at 5:30 p.m. This is a free dinner provided for anyone in the community, located at the Susan L. Hageman Community Kitchen at the Broadway United Methodist Church.

• The Clinton County Historical Society will be hosting The Ghostly Gallivant, a tour of the community’s S. Main cemeteries. The event will be Sunday, October 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the only cost being a free will donation. Tours begin at the museum at 308 S. Birch, with the final tour beginning

at 6:45 p.m.

• Northeast of Cameron, the Kidder Baptist Church will be providing food, fun and fellowship later this month.

The church is hosting its Kidder Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 183 Walnut Street in Kidder.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be free popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones, as well as horse carriages and wagon rides, kid’s crafts and games, a cakewalk, bounce house, cornhole and vendors. There will be open microphone music and testimony from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there will be a free fish fry and burgers and Lyden Francis will speak. There will also be featured music from Sonshine Road. All are welcome.

• The Plattsburg Community Courtyard will be hosting its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, at 6 p.m. The theme for this year is “Totally Rad 80’s Prom.” There is a cost to attend. Visit the courtyard on Facebook for more information.

• The National Honors Society is hosting a blood drive at Lathrop High School on Wednesday, September 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the

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commons area. Appointments are preferred. • Next week’s menu at the Plattsburg Senior Center. Monday, Sept. 23: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges, wheat bread. Tuesday, Sept. 24: Fish filet, cauliflower, carrots, pears with gelatin, wheat bread. Wed., Sept. 25: Swiss steak, buttered beets, lima beans, tropical fruit, homemade rolls. Thursd., Sept. 26: Baked potato bar with meats and cheeses, broccoli, peaches, wheat bread. Friday, Sept. 27: Spaghetti, spinach, lettuce salad, pineapple, garlic bread

Major construction work coming to I-35, 69 Highway

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. • The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a project to rehabilitate the pavement on Interstate 35 from Shoal Creek to Missouri Route 116 and resurface U.S. Route 69 from the intersection of I-35 to Route 116. The project will remove and replace the concrete overlay on I-35, add shoulders, and update guardrail. Route 69 will be resurfaced and its lanes widened. This project is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as a part of MoDOT’s October 2024 letting.

You are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Cameron School District’s district office, 423 N.

Chestnut, Cameron, Mo.

Attendees are welcome to come any time between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to speak with project leaders. There will be no formal presentation.

This meeting will allow the public to share their thoughts and concerns about the plans for the project and to provide comments, either directly to the engineers or through the comment form, on those concerns.

If you are unable to attend the open house, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Firstly, you can view the project website at https://www.modot.org/ interstate-35-and-us-route-

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69-concrete-overlay-clinton-daviess-and-dekalb. While there, sign up to receive updates about this project via email and/or leave comments.

Secondly, you can mail your comments to: I-35, Route 69 resurfacing public meeting, Missouri Department of Transportation, 3602 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, Mo., 64506.

All comments must be postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Northwest District Communications at 816901-4529 by Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

69 Hwy. to close north of Cameron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A section of U.S. Route 69 in Cameron (DeKalb County) is scheduled to close at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 through 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 for a culvert replacement. Crews from Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the highway just south of the Route EE intersection as a part of an intersection improvement project. Motorists will need to find an alternate route during the closure. This project is scheduled to be complete in November 2024.

All work is weatherpermitting, and schedules

are subject to change. Know before you go by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map for work zone information and road conditions at http://traveler.modot.org/ map/, or downloading from your smart phone’s app store. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASKMODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media.

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(left), co-owner and manager of the Plattsburg Country Club, accepted the AED from Corey Wilkinson (right), Extension Council Vice-Chairman, and Darrell Wolf (center), Extension Council member and CPR/AED instructor. CPR/AED classes are offered through the Extension Council. Interested parties should contact Mat Owens at the Extension Council office in Plattsburg, (816) 933-2138.

Plattsburg film students set their sights on New York City SCHOOLS

The Clinton County R-III School District is proud to announce that the PHS Film Club’s short film, Artifice, has been selected to compete in the prestigious All-American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF) in New York City in October. Chosen from over 2,500 global entries, Artifice was praised for its creative storytelling and production quality.

This incredible opportunity is a testament to the hard work of the PHS Film Club, led by director Elizabeth Carnie, with screenplay by Cheveyo Bramble and produced by Haleigh Miller, an outstanding cast, featuring Jackson Crouse as Cassius,

and a talented crew including Rebekah Douglas as script supervisor.

The AAHSFF, hosted annually in Times Square, is the largest high school film festival in the world. It offers young filmmakers the opportunity to screen their films at the AMC Empire Theater, connect with industry professionals, and compete for scholarships and prizes. The PHS Film Club’s invitation to this prestigious event is an incredible honor, placing our students on the international stage.

To help fund the trip, the PHS Film Club is offering t-shirts, with all proceeds going toward their trav-

el expenses. Donations can also be made through the GoFundMe page: “Support PHS Film Club’s Festival Dream.” The goal is to raise $12,000 to cover the costs of traveling and accommodations for the students. For more information, or to support the PHS Film Club in other ways, please contact Tamara Demint, film club sponsor, Plattsburg High School, at (816) 539-2184 or tamara.demint@ccr3.k12.mo.us. The district is incredibly proud of its students and their hard work, and looks forward to seeing Artifice represent Plattsburg High School at this exciting event!

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Eighty-five percent or more of these small town heroes are saints, but we have an obligation to protect our way of life and morals from the agenda pushing activists.

So far, I believe the only failing of the school board has been to try to pacify both sides for far too long. It is time for the board to address concerns about the worst of the worst allegations and get a few of these filthy books out of the library so we can focus on all the good news that is coming out of this district!

Tuesday night the public participants brought up several good questions about the educational value of the worst, most sexually-graphic passages, but as usual, the board chose not to respond

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but to listen and advise administration.

I respectfully disagree with the board. I think it is time to individually or collectively address the questions asked Tuesday night and not simply regurgitate policy.

Why are graphic sexual abuse, horrific rape scenes and pedophilia allowed in school libraries as “educational?” Never mind that some is restricted; why is any of it there at all? I want to hear from the board as to specifics that qualify these pornographic tropes as educational and worthy of our increasingly-higher tax levies.

I believe we have the right folks on our school board. I trust them and the

administration. That is why it is so frustrating to see them tie themselves in knots over such a dead-end issue. On the other hand, if more people don’t start asking questions and showing outrage, I may conclude that there aren’t that many of us that find this offensive and shut up about it.

Let me know what you think, Clinton County. What about you, Plattsburg? Lathrop? Don’t think this will come to your district? Think again. Moral decay and rot is in vogue and will continue infecting the education system unless good people act, even if it makes them uncomfortable.

Not acting is often one’s worst failure.

Missouri’s Fall Colors

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

– Temperatures are cooling down and trees are beginning to change color – a sure sign fall has arrived. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to enjoy fall foliage through camping, driving tours, hiking, or even floating. To help, MDC offers weekly online fall color updates from agency foresters all over the state at mdc.mo.gov/fallcolor.

“Our fall color reports are a convenient resource for the public,” said MDC Forestry Field Programs Supervisor Russell Hinnah. “The reports begin in midSeptember and are updated weekly. They show users where trees are beginning to turn and also suggest best places to see the changing leaves.”

Predicting the peak of fall color can be difficult, but much depends on the weather.

“Much of the state is still very dry and we are also still feeling the effects of last year’s drought,” noted Hinnah. “With this pattern we could see an earlier fall with less color. It’s also possible some trees may shut down earlier with no color at all.”

Chilly, fall evenings are critical for leaves to change color.

“Sugars produced by photosynthesis are trapped inside leaves by the cool autumn nights,” Hinnah explained. “Those sugars are the building blocks for the rich red, yellow, orange, and purple pigments. Cooler temperatures cause the breakdown of green pigments in leaves, allowing

fall colors to show.”

Missouri trees first begin changing color in the northern part of the state, then move southward. Sassafras, sumac, and Virginia creeper are some of the earliest to change in mid-September.

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$200,000, significant fundraising or a historical grant would be needed. The city recently passed an historic designation ordinance and formed a committee to seek funding.

• Thoughts about the former Tillman’s Inn building, with an idea it could be turned into a community center. Conditions and money to remodel is a problem. The train depot has been considered as a potential use for a community center.

Tonya Rawlings joined in the discussion and said she had circulated around the community seeking questions about what the residents wanted for Perry Park. She said she talked with more than 40 residents.

• Improved playground equipment, with some of the current equipment decades old.

• Improvement of the basketball court with asphalt repairs.

• Water hydrant at the court for participants and attendees.

• Place playground equipment where it won’t impede the play on the basketball court.

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• Fencing around the court didn’t seem like an issue. Access to the court is more important. Mr. Stone said he was pleased to hear that things are being considered at Perry, since Perkins Parks gets the focus of attention.

“It’s been a long time since anything has been done other than Perkins. I’m glad to hear other things are being considered,” he said.

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Trivia question: Who was the first president to live in the White House? A. John Adams; B. Thomas Jefferson; C. George Washington; D. James Madison (find answer close by).

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More smiles courtesy of Jim Nicholson, Honolulu, Hawaii...

• Never sing in the shower! Singing leads to dancing, dancing leads to slipping and slipping leads to paramedics seeing you naked. So, remember, don’t sing!

• I see people about my age mountain climbing; I feel good getting my leg through my underwear without losing my balance.

• I’m at that the age where

my mind still thinks I’m 29, my humor suggests I’m 12, while my body mostly keeps asking if I’m sure I’m not dead yet. (Trivia answer: John Adams and his wife, Abigail, were the first president and first lady to live in the White House in 1800. The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Although President George Washington oversaw the construction of the White House, he never lived there. The first cornerstone was laid in October 1792, and the White House was nearly completed by the time John Adams moved in).

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Food for thought: “Public business, my son, must always be done by somebody. It will be done by somebody or other. If wise men decline it, others will not; if honest men refuse it, others will not.” John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.

Plattsburg beats Schuyler County on the road

A little bus lag wasn’t enough to keep the Plattsburg Tigers football team at bay for too long on Friday.

After making the long trip to northeast Missouri, Plattsburg (2-0) was out-

scored 8-0 in the first quarter against Schuyler County. But the Tigers shook off the rust, scored 24 points in the second quarter alone, and were able to head back to Clinton County with a 4642 victory. That included a late

score that put the Tigers in the lead, followed by Rylan Langton nabbing his second interception of the night to put away the game.

Plattsburg head coach Brandon Boswell credited his kids for showing a lot of grit and mental fortitude in

staying calm when the game was on the line.

“Long bus rides are difficult on kids, but our kids overcame a slow start and delivered one of the most electrifying wins since I have been here,” said Coach Boswell. “I’m so proud of

them and my coaches in how they rose to the challenge. We will have another tough task this Friday as we face off against state-ranked LeBlond at Tiger Stadium. We can’t wait to play in front of our great community.”

Bulldogs Bounce Back

Despite early troubles, East Buch earns a win

As they say, all is well

The East Buchanan Bulldogs’ offense found themselves bogged down by miscues in the first half Friday against Lawson, but with a staunch defensive effort, the Bulldogs rebounded from a halftime deficit to win 18-12.

It was East Buchanan’s 16th-straight KCI Conference victory dating back to 2021.

Nearly everything that could go wrong on offense did exactly that in the first half for East Buchanan, including mounting penalties and turnovers. Lawson’s only two scores of the half cam while the Bulldogs were on offense—a safety that put the Cardinals up 2-0 and an interception returned for a touchdown.

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Schuyler County carried an 8-0 lead into the second quarter, but the Tigers scored three times in the second—a Tyler Ariano touchdown pass to Rylan Langton from 20 yards, and two touchdown passes to

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N. Platte slips past Lathrop

Mules

The Lathrop football team tumbled to 1-2 on the season last Friday with a close loss to North Platte, but plenty of positives are likely to come from the contest, as the Mules’ offense was clicking on all cylinders.

Lathrop fell 26-20 to North Platte on Friday in Dearborn, Mo. The Panthers, who are coming off a second-place finish in Missouri Class 1 last year, are also 1-2 on the season.

North Platte ran their lead up to 20-6 in the the third quarter and it appeared the Mules would go away relatively quietly. But in the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Brody Spear found Owen Chance for a 26-yard touchdown and Lucas Quinn for a 21-yard touchdown.

But the Panthers added a score of their own in the fourth to win by just six points.

Lathrop’s offense was able to gain plenty of grain on Friday, as the Mules racked up 441 total yards of offense. That included 310 yards passing and 131 yards rushing. They also converted five of 12 third downs and three of five fourth downs, all without giving up a turnover.

“Our protection was really good all night,” said Lathrop head coach Corey Creason. “Brody didn’t feel a lot of pressure, plus we rolled him out a lot to give him a two-way go (pass or

Plattsburg, Lathrop show promise on diamond

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After starting the year with five-straight victories, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers softball team dropped a pair of heartbreakers recently, but bounced back with a win over Gallatin on Tuesday.

The Lady Tigers defeated Gallatin 7-5 on Tuesday, September 17, at Perkins Park.

Addison Ford and Lilly Nelson each knocked in two runs that afternoon, while Sophie Schmitten scored twice. Ford added a run scored. Sophia Hadley, Madison Huke, Avery Burnett and Rylan Burnett each scored runs. Huke also had

Penelope Irizarry threw all seven innings, spreading out 11 hits while allowing just two walks and striking out seven batters.

The Lady Tigers lost a close game to rival Lawson last week, 8-7, in extra innings. Schmitten had three hits with two runs scored

and two RBIs. Ford scored a run and knocked in another. Nelson scored twice and Hadley had three hits in the game. Irizarry threw eight and two-thirds innings, giving up just two walks in that time while spreading out 12 hits.

This past Monday, the Lady Tigers fell to a tough

South Harrison team, 9-2. Hadley had two hits and an RBI. Burnett and Ford each scored a run.

The Lathrop Lady Mules went second at the Polo Classic over the weekend, going 2-1 on the day. They defeated Polo 10-3 and Richmond 17-2. Their only loss came 10-0 at the hands of undefeated Carrollton, who took home first place.

Against Polo, Audrey Davis went three-for-four with two runs scored and an RBI. Jo Ashcraft went threefor-four with three RBIs and a run scored. Rheagan Hall knocked in three runs with

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run), which makes him a threat with his running ability.

“After the first quarter, our backs were anticipating running lanes better, so it opened things up. We made them defend the whole field vertically and horizontally. If we can continue that each week, we will put ourselves in favorable situations. If we can show that we can be a threat throwing the ball, it will force defenses to honor

it and get them out of the box, which will be in our favor.”

Spear completed 14 of his 35 passes for 310 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also gained 38 yards on six runs, with a rushing touchdown in the first quarter. Jesse James reeled in seven passes for 155 yards, including a 63-yard reception. Quinn had five catches for 123 yards and his score. Unfortunately for the

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Gavin Boyle from 37 and 61 yards—to grab a 24-14 lead at halftime.

The teams traded scores throughout the rest of the game. Donte Bingham scored a fouryard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, while Rylan Langton pulled in touchdown passes from 10 yards and 19 yards in the fourth.

Ariano completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 270 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. Boswell said the quarterback showed a lot of promise in just his second start at the position. Langton had eight catches for 99 yards and three scores, while Boyle had five catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Bingham led the team in rushing with 87 yards on 16 attempts.

Jaiveon Grayson proved to be a big help on defense, collecting six tackles and six assists against Schuyler County’s relentless running offense. Bingham had three tackles and five assists and Jaden Shoniber had six tackles. Keegan Gudde added five tackles.

The Tigers are back at home this Friday when they host Bishop LeBlond (3-0) from nearby St. Joseph. Plattsburg defeated LeBlond in a pair of match-ups last year, and this is the first of two meetings again this year; the Tigers will head to St. Joseph on October 25 to finish the regular season.

Mules, North Platte had a strong night on offense, too, racking up 367 yards.

Lathrop will make the third of three-straight road trips this Friday when they take the long trip to southern Missouri, where they will

face off against Skyline, who is 1-2 on the year after finish 2-8 in 2023. Skyline is in rural Urbana, Mo., approximately 25 miles northeast of Bolivar. Coach Creason said it’ll be key for the team to stay focused.

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Buchanan football,

safety. Not how

draw it up,” said East Buchanan head coach Daniel Ritter. “We are beyond lucky to be in the win column. You learn way more from close games and flaws than when you do everything right. We believe this will help us go in the right direction.”

The lone offensive firework in the first half for East Buchanan came when quarterback Phoenix Baugh

“Friday we will dismiss earlier than normal, so it’ll be a little out of routine,” he said. “We just have to make it as normal as possible. Our program has never faced Skyline and they have a new coach this year, so all old

tendencies from last year are out the window. We just have to focus on the little things and stay true to who we are. Stay focused and limit mistakes. It’s our focus each and every week, but this week especially.”

found running back Aidan Smith on well-executed wheel route that had Smith racing 75 yards down the sideline for a touchdown.

a defensive power. They didn’t allow Lawson an offensive score until late in the game when the Cardinals opted for a field goal.

ing in for injury and are new starters.”

Things rolled more in the second half, as Ben Rhoad scored rushing touchdowns of six yards and 40 yards. He finished the night with a game-leading 98 yards rushing on 13 carries. Senior Ty Ingle added 22 yards on three carries and Smith finished with 15 yards on the ground.

Baugh completed five of his nine pass attempts for 120 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

Despite a tough night on offense, East Buchanan proved once again to be

East Buchanan has now held their opponents to fewer than 30 points in 44 of their last 45 games.

“Our athletes are beginning to get more physical,” Ritter said of the defense’s performance on Friday. “They listen well to instruction, we work hard to cause turnovers. I am proud of their competitiveness and selflessness on defense.

Athletes are doing their jobs and not doing others and thats what you want. I was really proud of the starting 11, three of which are fill-

Landon Smith led East Buchanan with three tackles, 13 assists and two tackles for a loss. Kyler Paxton had two tackles with 13 assists and Landon DeLong had three tackles with five assists. Bode Griffin had a sack. Ingle added an interception.

East Buchanan will be back at home on Friday when they host North Platte, who is coming off a victory against Lathrop last week. North Platte has started the year 1-2 after marching to the Class 1 state championship game last year, settling for second place.

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a run scored. Peyton Cobb threw all seven innings, allowing just three hits and three walks while striking out a pair of batters. Against Richmond, the Lady Mules scored 12 runs in the first inning alone.

Joseph, falling 6-2 after leading for the first five innings. Williams had three hits and a run. Hawkins had an RBI and Meyers scored a run. Cobb went six innings on the mound, allowing 11 hits and just three earned runs. Softball, Continued from Page B1

Alayna Williams scored three times while knocking in two runs. Davis scored three runs, Hanna

Pritchett scored two runs and Ashcraft knocked in three RBIs. Arlie Hawkins scored twice and knocked in two runs. Hall just needed two innings of work on the mound, striking out three batters and allowing just one run.

The Lady Mules nearly knocked off big school Benton on Monday in St.

EBHS, PHS golf compete at Lawson

Both the East Buchanan and Plattsburg High School girls golf teams competed in the 2024 Lawson Invitational on Wednesday, September 11, at Hidden Valley Golf Course. South Harrison put four players in the top 10 to win the team championship with a combined score of 346.

East Buchanan was

eighth on the day at 428 and Plattsburg was 11th at 475. East Buchanan’s Abigail Barton turned in the best local performance. She shot a 92 to place 10th and finish on the medal stand.

Laney Wilmes added a 26thplace finished for East Buchanan at 104, while Layla Guthals was 43rd at 115 and Kayleen Atha was 48th at

Elizabeth Carnie took 63rd at 128 and Maddison Huke was 68th with a score of 131.

Northwest Missouri roadwork this week by Missouri Dept. of Transportation

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 Sept. 16-22.

There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. 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.

Andrew County

Route C –Bridge inspection at the One Hundred and Two River bridge, Sept. 16-25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weekdays only. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane during working hours.

Atchison County

U.S. Route 59 – Resurfacing project from Route 46 near Fairfax to Interstate 29

through November 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Route V – CLOSED for pothole patching from 250th Street to 260th Street, Sept. 16, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Buchanan County Cook Road Bridge –CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph through October 2024.

(Contractor: Clarkson Construction Company) https:// www.modot.org/interstate29-bridge-rehabilitationbuchanan.

U.S. Route 59 – Resurfacing project from Route 46 to the Missouri River bridge through September. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

U.S. Route 45 – Resurfacing project from Route 59 to the Platte County line through September. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Route AC – CLOSED around-the-clock at the bridge over U.S. Route 36 for maintenance, Sept. 1619.

Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal

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Route 13 – CLOSED from Route P to Far West Drive for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through September 2024.

(Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). https://www.modot. org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess.

Route N – Resurfacing project Sept. 16-20. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons). *2

Route A - Resurfacing project Sept. 16-20. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons). *2

Carroll County Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October 2024. (Contractor: Hardy Con-

struction, LLC) Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).

Route CC – CLOSED at the Little Wakenda Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

Clinton County

*Public Meeting* I-35, U.S. Route 69 pavement rehabilitation/resurfacing – a public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cameron School District’s district office (423 N. Chestnut, Cameron). https://www.modot. org/interstate-35-and-usroute-69-concrete-overlayclinton-daviess-and-dekalb.

I-35 – Concrete repair project from Missouri Route 116 to 1 mile north of Shoal Creek (just north of U.S. Route 69 intersection), through December. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). https://www.modot. org/interstate-35-and-usroute-69-concrete-overlayclinton-daviess-and-dekalb.

Route NN – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 33 to Braley Road,

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Daviess County

Route 6 – Pothole patching westbound from Route V to Route K, Sept. 18-20.

Route 6 – Pothole patching eastbound at the U.S. Route 69 intersection, Sept. 16.

U.S. Route 69 – Pothole patching southbound at the Route 6 intersection, Sept. 16.

Routes T and CC – Pothole patching, Sept. 17-20.

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 69 – CLOSED at the intersection of Route EE to just before Pence Road for culvert replacement from 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 as a part of the intersection improvement project. (Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company).

U.S. Route 69 – Intersection improvement project at Route EE through November. The roadway is narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals. (Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company, Inc).

U.S. Route 69 and Route EE Safety and Operational Improvements in DeKalb | Missouri Department of

Transportation (modot.org)

Gentry County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from Stanberry to just east of U.S. Route 169 and from Route C to Route 13 (Harrison County) through November. (Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.).

Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 300 Street to 280 Street, Sept. 16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Harrison County

U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from Route C (Gentry County) to Route 13 through November. (Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.)

Route DD – Pothole patching, Sept. 16-20. Route M – Culvert repairs from Route EE to Route D, Sept. 17-20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Holt County U.S. Route 59 – Resurfacing project from Route 46 near Fairfax to Interstate 29 through November 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

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For Plattsburg, Ada Gollnick was 30th at 107 and Addison Boyd was right behind her in 34th with 109.

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

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

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In the Estate of REX L HOWELL, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration with Will Annexed Granted Case Number: 24CN-PR00065

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of REX L HOWELL, Decedent:

On August 29, 2024, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of REX L HOWELL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

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

ROBERT E HOWELL, 1021 MALLARD DRIVE , FORNEY, TX 75126

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: LINDSEY HOLCUMBRINK 3007 FREDERICK AVE, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506 (816)3646677

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 twomonth 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 I item pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

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In the Estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (lndedendent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, Decedent: On September 11, 2024, the following individuals was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILBUR LYNN FLETCHER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address and phone number is: MICHELLE L SCHOTTEL, 8909 N MAIN ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64155

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

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

MEGAN ALFANO 200 NE MISSOURI RD., STE 200, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 774-1107

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.

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MDC asks deer hunters to Share the Harvest, follow CWD regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages deer hunters to share their harvests to help feed hungry Missourians.

MDC also reminds deer hunters of mandatory and voluntary chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing op-

portunities and other CWD regulations.

Missouri’s deer season opened with archery hunting on Sept. 15 and runs through the close of archery season on Jan. 15 with firearms portions during this time. Get more information on deer season portions and dates at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.

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MDC encourages deer hunters to share their harvests by donating surplus venison to the Share the Harvest program to help feed hungry Missourians. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state. To get Share the Harvest venison, contact local food banks or food pantries.

Donating is easy. Simply take harvested deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison

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The program is administered by the Conservation Federation of Missouri and MDC and has provided nearly 5 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians since it was started in 1992.

The National Institutes of Health state that children need protein in their diets for proper growth and development, and adults need it to maintain good health. Yet many Missourians can’t

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Dedication set for new downtown wall mural Ribbon Cutting

The Jefferson Highway mural that’s being created on the west wall of Tinnen Town Hall in downtown Plattsburg is nearing completion. As a result, the Plattsburg Community Betterment and Arts Council, along with the Clinton County Historical Society, have set a dedication date of Saturday, September 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The dedication celebration will take place on Maple Street with N. Main Street closing in front of the mural for attendees to view and take pictures. The KC

Chuggers Model T Club will be bringing their restored, historic Model T’s for display on Maple Street in front of the Town Hall. Currently, there are eight confirmed Model T’’s coming for the dedication. In addition, there are 11 Model A Fords committed to coming for the dedication.

Attendees will be able to enjoy Brandi Shatto’s delicious ice cream recipe and cookies from Sugar Whipped Bakery. John Enderle will be providing music that day.

The actual dedication ceremonies will begin at 2:05 p.m. The Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting as part of the celebration.

Additional details of the dedication and celebration will be announced once commitments have been made.

For additional information, contact Laurel Defreece at (816) 225-8988, Lesli Shaver at (816) 6829250, or Steve Tinnen at (816) 592-0176.

Fall Festival to hold 2nd Annual Gray Tiger Contest

The second annual Senior Gray Tiger Contest will once again be held in conjunction with the 2024 Plattsburg Fall Festival. This contest features some of the behind-the-scenes volunteers that are senior citizens but don’t get recognition.

The Plattsburg Ministerial Alliance and the Plattsburg Fall Festival Committee have once again chosen six volunteers who have devoted many hours for the betterment of our community.

The eligibility requirements are very simple and fun! Contests must be se-

nior citizens (65 or older), have a Plattsburg address, must be community-minded, have a few gray hairs, be friendly, vibrant, wear a smile and have a hear of gold!

The following citizens have been chosen and will be voted on by the public: Rev. Douglas Goode, Charnette Norton, Roger King, Sandra Utz, Steve Tinnen and Judy Miller.

“You” will make the decision by voting in pennies with containers that will be placed in Plattsburg businesses. The winners will be announced Wednesday, October 9, at

the Plattsburg High School PAC building at 7 p.m. during the Fall Festival Miss Plattsburg Scholarship Contest (during intermission). The candidates will all be riding in the Fall Festival Parade on Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. along with the winners. Start saving those pennies to cast your votes! The proceeds from the contestants will be donated to the Gathering Place Senior Center in Plattsburg. Follow along on the Plattsburg Fall Festival on Facebook for the locations of the containers.

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and four pieces of equipment took park, helping to distribute nearly two-thirds of the 80 tons of gravel allocated for the 1.25-mile track.