The Leader • 4-18-24

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

The Lathrop R-II Board of Education approved a big purchase of new tech devices on Wednesday, April 10.

The board approved a plan to buy 190 new Chromebooks for $63,860 through Trafera, an educational technology outlet. Trafera beat a pair of bids from Bluum ($70,215) and CDWG ($70,925) for the devices. Lathrop R-II technology director Jake Brown added in his report that the district used Trafera for their last purchase of Chromebooks, and he’s had a good experience with their warranty services.

A welcomed batch of rain in Clinton County on Tuesday morning turned into a cause for worry, as strong thunderstorm activity developed into a tornado warning in Plattsburg, Lathrop and the southern half of the county.

The warning was issued shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, and ran until 10:30 a.m., when it was downgraded to a tornado watch and thunderstorm warning.

The specific line of storms that forced the warning developed southwest of Kansas City and took a strong northernly tract. The warning area stretched from the intersection of 169 Highway and I-435 south of Smithville, up and through the paradise region, and included Kearney, Holt, Lathrop and Plattsburg.

Reports of damage trickled in afterward. The Clay County Parks Department announced that the Camp Branch Campground at

Of those new Chromebooks, 80 will be cycled in at the high school, 80 at the middle school, and 30 will be cycled in at the elementary as they become needed. At the high school and middle school, senior and eighth grade devices will be taken out of service at the end of this school year and used as spares and replacements.

The board also certified the results of the Lathrop Elementary Counselor LeAnna Wilcox was presented with a big regional award.

SPORTS

Plattsburg football to remain in 8-man in ‘24

The Plattsburg Tigers football team will be playing eight-man football for another year.

The Tigers completed the first of three planned seasons in the eight-man division this past fall, but an uptick in enrollment this spring could have seen the team forced back to the 11-man ranks ahead of schedule. But head football coach Brandon Boswell

said last week that the high school’s effective enrollment (juniors, sophomores, freshmen) came in at 141, below the 150-student cutoff for eight-man football.

Plattsburg moved down to eight-man football in 2023 due to low enrollment and participation. But 2024 is likely to be the final year for the Tigers in eight-man, as Coach Boswell said enrollment for Fall 2025 is projected to be over 150, and the program

has seen a considerable increase in participation.

“I’m grateful that I can say that our participation seems to be ahead of schedule and by the fall of 2025 we are projected to have 17 juniors and seniors combined on our roster, so we won’t be forced into the scenario of having to start sophomores and freshmen,” Boswell said. “Our current eighth grade and seventh grade combined are projected to make up

25 spots on our roster by that time. That will be six more athletes than what we originally projected.

“At Plattsburg, the high school and middle school football staff are doing a lot of things to try to make our programs more about having a great experience along with winning. Winning isn’t totally in our control, but providing a positive experience and a culture of personal success and joy is.”

After going winless in 2022 in 11-man football, the Tigers thrived at the eight-man level last fall, going 10-1, winning a district championship and earning a spot in the state rankings. Boswell said he was proud of the athletes.

“Normally, change from 11-man to eight-man is difficult, but our kids, school board, administration and community embraced it,” he said. “We had

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great participation in summer training and managed to get four more players out for football last fall than we projected. We were still under our average participation rate compared to male enrollment, but there was improvement. The success we had in football last season has helped make football at Plattsburg a priority for a lot of our male athletes.”

Moving forward, Boswell said they hope to retain players and recruit new kids to the program, have good participation

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in the weight room and during summer activities, and develop those kids into great football players.

“We need to make sure that our football players are getting everything they possibly can out of our program,” he said. “That might include helping kids get recruited, make all-district and all-state teams, and helping them be great servant-leaders. Hopefully, all of this will lead to success on the field and a continued growth of our program.”

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Smithville Lake—one of the system’s biggest facilities, just south of Paradise—had been closed due to extensive damage. The Kansas City Trapshooters Association announced on social media that its facility at Camp Branch was devastated with damage.

Officials later project-

ed that it was an EF-1 tornado.

Just seven years ago, on March 6, 2017, an EF-2 tornado struck south of Plattsburg, destroying homes and buildings along J Highway before moving along to Lathrop, where it caused damage throughout the town’s south side.

Lathrop R-II Schools,

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April 2 election. Incumbent Adam Cockrum (314 votes) and newcomer Chris Carver (245 votes) won the threeman election, with Bill Dietrich (199 votes) finishing third. Cockrum and Carver each earned three-year terms on the board.

The election also marked the end of Matt Holsted’s time on the board, as he did not file for another term. He was honored during the meeting for his 12 years on the board.

Long-time board leader Darrell Morgan was elected the board president, while Adam Cockrum was elected the vice-president. Adam Swearingin was elected the treasurer and Lauren Claypool will continue to serve as the board secretary.

The board received a series of resignation letters, including those of elementary paraprofessional Rhonda Wilkinson (retirement at the end of the school year), speech pathologist

Heather Drummond (end of school year), elementary custodian Leona James (immediate), speech pathologist Kim Franken (end of school year), middle school paraprofessional Gavin Fitzwater (end of summer school), reading interventionist Amanda Rogers (end of summer school) and fifth grade teacher Gwen Macomber (Friday, May 24).

The board approved a major matching-funds grant for the agricultural department. LHS agriculture teacher Emily Schoning applied for and received a Rising Sun Grant to add three kitchen stations and expand the class offerings to include food sciences. The grant provides 75 percent of the funding, while the district must contribute 25 percent of the total (a little less than $13,000). The total project cost is expected to be $50,485 (a full press release on the grant is elsewhere in this edition of The Leader).

Clinton County Commissioner Minutes for April 9

Convene

Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark, Sr., called the meeting of the Clinton County Commission to order at 8:30 a.m. on April 9, 2024, in the Commissioner’s office. Attendance: Patrick Clark, Sr., Present; Richard Riddell, Present; Jay Bettis, Present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said at 9:00 a.m. with a prayer said afterward.

Prior Year Minutes

Reviewed and Approved

The Commission reviewed previous meeting minutes from the prior year. After reviewing the minutes for July 20, 27, and August 3, 8, 10 of 2023, Commissioner Clark motioned to approve the minutes as written, and

Commissioner Bettis seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Riddell - Yea, ClarkYea, Bettis - Yea.

Zoning

Present: Patricia Knight, Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator went before the Commission to review the recommendations of the board from the March 7 public hearings. After review of the electronically submitted documents and receipt of the recommendation of the board, as well as review of amended survey/plat showing driveway to lot l has been relocated to N.E. Tri-County Road. Commissioner Clark made the motion to approve ITEM #4 Select Investments

& Holdings, LLC of Kansas City, Mo., has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 20.07acre parcel into 6-acre, 6 acre and 8.07 acre lots. Commissioner Riddell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Riddell - Yea, Clark - Yea, Bettis - Yea.

U.S. Senator Hawley Representative Visit

Hunter Kelly with Senator Hawley’s office went before the Commission to get an update on how the county is doing and to give a report on what is going on currently with Washington, D.C.

Law Enforcement (L.E.S.T.) Transfer/Sheriff

Raise Discussion

Present: Larry Fish, Sheriff; Trevor Ballard, Undersheriff; Rita Terwilleger, Treasurer.

The Treasurer, Sheriff, Undersheriff went before the Commission to discuss the amounts to transfer from the sales tax to general revenue to cover the Sheriff’s Department salaries. The Treasurer wanted to inform the Commission and Sheriff she wants to input each transfer monthly even though the Sheriff planned to do it quarterly. The Sheriff also informed them about his raise since the Associate Judge received a raise.

to receive a check and not have credit on the account. The Commission asked if the funding came out of ARPA for the crashed vehicles and all present agreed that the funding came out of ARPA. Therefore, the money needs to be put back into the ARPA fund. Maj. Ballard stated that he would contact Enterprise to get a check sent to the county for the funding. The Commission also inquired about the documents sent to them and the sheriff informed them that it was to acquire vehicles for the near future (1-2 years).

Wrecked Sheriff’s Cars, Enterprise Credit, and Crediting Correction

Present: Larry Fish, Sheriff; Trevor Ballard, Undersheriff; Rita Terwilleger, Treasurer; Christine Owen, Payroll Deputy; Pam Holman, Accounts Payable Deputy.

The Commission kept the three there to discuss the wrecked vehicles and financial concerns with which fund the payout money went in. The Treasurer stated the county received a credit of around $26,000 for the vehicle and the County Clerk’s office reported that current vehicles are being paid out of the credit. The Commission expressed that any dealings with Enterprise or the county vehicles need to go through the Commission before they unexpectedly receive documents to sign. They discussed and clarified where the credit went and what vehicles were being paid from it. The Commission requested that they wanted

After the meeting concluded, Enterprise contacted the Commission to discuss the credit and address any concerns they had. Enterprise agreed that they would send the county a check for the funding. The Commission asked about the documents they were being asked to sign and what they were for. They informed them that the documents they were sent were for new vehicles being built that would be sent to the county within the next four to eight months, contrary to what the sheriff told them in the prior meeting. The Commission informed them that they did not budget for new vehicles this year.

CERF Reimbursement for County Clerk

Present: Rita Terwilleger, Treasurer; Pam Holman, Accounts Payable Deputy; Christine Owen, Payroll Deputy Treasurer Rita Terwilleger went before the Commission to discuss a refund sent to the county by CERF. The letter stated that Mr.

Woody had funds submitted that were not qualified to be submitted to CERF, so they issued a refund check to the county to pay to him, pretax since the funds were already taxed. County Clerk was concerned as to why it was not a cut-and-dry process of allowing him to receive what he is owed according to CERF. Mr. Woody also briefed all present what the representatives of CERF informed him about the reimbursement payment he is owed, and the only wages processed through county payroll are qualified to pay the four percent to CERF. This was regarding the fees the Clerk and Collector receive for collecting the city taxes. The Commission agreed to what Mr. Woody informed them of after the discussion with the Treasurer, Christine, and Pam.

Opioid Lawsuit Funding

Treasurer Rita Terwilleger informed the Commission that the funding from the opioid lawsuit had instructions on how the funds can be spent. She learned that 85% must be devoted to a drug rehab program in the county, while 15% would go to the County to be spent how it deemed fit. The Treasurer got permission to open a separate checking account for the funds.

Commissioners performed routine business and worked on administrative duties. The Commissioners Adjourned the meeting until they reconvene again on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Congratulations to Lathrop R-II Board of Education Member Matt Holsted, who after 12 years of service to the district opted not to run for another term. Holsted served in numerous roles, including stints as both the president and vice-president of the board. He was presented with a plaque commemorating his service during his final board meeting Wednesday, April 10, by Lathrop R-II Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard. lathrop r-ii school district

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, April 5

2:39 a.m.: Medical call on Walters Lane in Gower.

5:47 a.m.: Medical call on Lancaster Road in Holt.

10:04 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:22 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:39 a.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

11:52 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

12:36 p.m.: Medical call on Fourth Street in Cameron.

1:52 p.m.: Medical call on Paul Revere in Plattsburg.

2:14 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Powell Road in Lathrop.

3:24 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:52 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Holt.

3:59 p.m.: Animal call on Springtown Road in Clinton County.

5:14 p.m.: Animal call on East Street in Lathrop.

6:29 p.m.: Gas leak on Minuteman in Plattsburg.

9:39 p.m.: Structure fire on SE Shawnee in Lake Arrowhead.

10:11 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on Russell Street in Lathrop.

Saturday, April 6

12:17 a.m.: Medical call on NW Harley in Gower.

9:54 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

11:19 a.m.: Animal call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

11:54 a.m.: Medical call on County Road MM in Holt.

12:21 p.m.: Medical call on Aller Avenue in Edgerton.

2:02 p.m.: Property damage on Third Street in Gower.

4:38 p.m.: Hit and run on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

4:42 p.m.: Animal call on Y

Highway in Plattsburg.

7:20 p.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

9:15 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:27 p.m.: Vehicle crash on PP Highway in Clinton County.

11:15 p.m.: Medical call on Burris Road in Holt.

11:39 p.m.: Structure fire on SE Shawnee in Holt.

Sunday, April 7

1:48 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on SE Shoshone in Holt.

7:01 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Cameron.

9:10 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

9:17 a.m.: Medical call on NE A Highway in Turney.

11:58 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Trimble.

2:56 p.m.: Residential alarm on SE 228th Street in Lathrop.

3:27 p.m.: Medical call on NE Korneman in Cameron.

4:34 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

9:21 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

9:32 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:01 p.m.: Structure fire on NW Shoemaker in Plattsburg.

Monday, April 8

6:41 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 69 Highway

8:24 a.m.: Medical call on NW Old Cemetery Road in Stewartsville.

8:29 a.m.: Property damage on NW Harley in Clinton County.

2:05 p.m.: Medical call on S.

Walnut in Plattsburg.

3:15 p.m.: Medical call on SW Springtown in Plattsburg.

3:48 p.m.: Harassment in progress on SW Meadowlark in Plattsburg.

4:10 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Cayuse Drive in Lathrop.

4:53 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

4:55 p.m.: Disturbance in progress at the fairgrounds in Lathrop.

5:39 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Trimble.

5:39 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NW 356th Street in Stewartsville.

5:58 p.m.: Gas leak on N. Main in Plattsburg.

6:10 p.m.: Medical call on Sherman Street in Turney.

7:26 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:41 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

8:35 p.m.: Gas odor on Walnut in Plattsburg.

9:37 p.m.: Medical call on NE 344th Street in Cameron.

9:57 p.m.: Medical call on Matthews Lane in Gower.

10:51 p.m.: Vehicle crash on NE Witt Road in Cameron.

Tuesday, April 9

7:14 a.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

8:18 a.m.: Hit and run on County Line Road in Clinton County.

8:36 a.m.: Animal call on SE Deer Run in Lathrop.

9:53 a.m.: Medical call on NE 202nd Street in Holt.

9:55 a.m.: Domestic in progress on Main Street in Plattsburg.

10:36 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 220th Street in Clinton County.

11:29 a.m.: Medical call on

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago

April 18, 2019

• Plattsburg hires Ross Rosenbaum to coach high school football team.

• Details of dysfunction with the Lathrop Historical Alliance—and the resulting cancelation of a visit from the traveling Vietnam Veterans replica wall—come to light in alliance meeting.

• Ty Peppers and Lucy Wright crowned East Buchanan Prom King and Queen.

• Tri-County Ambulance names education room after Carol Sander, who served the district for 43 years.

• Long-time Lathrop FFA advisor Greg Hale to retire.

Ten Years Ago

April 17, 2014

• Former Lathrop R-II teachers speak out against Missouri’s adoption of Common Core standards.

SE Creekwood Lane in Lathrop.

11:33 a.m.: Natural cover fire in Clinton County.

12:05 p.m.: Medical call on Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:08 p.m.: Medical call on West Street in Lathrop.

12:19 p.m.: Animal call on Haynesville Road in Holt.

1:49 p.m.: Medical call on County Park Road in Easton.

2:32 p.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville Road in Holt.

2:33 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:32 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Pin Oak Road in Holt.

5:09 p.m.: Medical call on SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.

5:21 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

5:23 p.m.: Fire on SE Pin Oak Drive in Holt.

8:05 p.m.: Medical call on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

8:57 p.m.: Gas odor on N. Main in Plattsburg.

9:46 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

Wednesday, April 10

7:41 a.m.: Medical call on NW NN Highway in Stewartsville.

1:11 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Adams Street in Trimble.

4:30 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

6:01 p.m.: Gas odor on W. Grogan in Plattsburg.

6:48 p.m.: Gas odor in Plattsburg.

7:15 p.m.: Gas odor on W. Grogan in Plattsburg.

10:26 p.m.: Medical call on SW Walnut in Trimble.

11:20 p.m.: Gas leak on NE 170th Terrance in Holt.

Thursday, April 11

3:37 a.m.: Medical call on SW 225th Street in Plattsburg.

10:39 a.m.: Medical call on

S. Second Street in Gower.

11:58 a.m.: Animal call on NW 278th Street in Plattsburg.

12:32 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:33 p.m.: Animal call on NW 268th Street in Gower.

12:45 p.m.: Stealing in progress on Plotsky in Plattsburg.

1:10 p.m.: Harassment in progress on NW 268th Street in Gower.

1:50 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:35 p.m.: Animal call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

6:37 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

6:38 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

9:58 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Main in Plattsburg.

10:58 p.m.: Medical call on NE 336th Street in Cameron.

• Sue Hisel and Carina Grayson named Lathrop Chamber Volunteers of the Year; Gambino’s Pizza named Business of the Year.

• Vic Davis honored for a decade of service to Clinton County Planning and Zoning.

Twenty Years Ago

April 15, 2004

• Plattsburg voters elect James Kennedy as mayor over incumbent John Huffman, 307-280.

• Voters in Lathrop, Plattsburg each approve 75-cent levy increases for respective school districts.

• Tri-County Ambulance District receives two-cent levy increase.

Thirty Years Ago

• In an opinion piece, The Leader’s Brett Adkison warns falling enrollment could land PHS in 8-man football in a decade.

April 21, 1994

• Plattsburg receives Wastewater Plant of the Year Award for second-straight year.

• Lathrop to dedicate new soccer fields as Ben Jones Memorial Soccer Complex.

Forty Years Ago

April 19, 1984

• Dr. Jim Raulsten, superintendent of Clinton County R-III Schools, is elected president of Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce.

• Mayor Jack Wilson, Jim Reavey, Russell White and Wendell Montgomery sworn in for new terms on Plattsburg City Council.

• Gary Wells shoots an 85 to help Plattsburg High School golf team to second in annual home invitational at Plattsburg Country Club.

• Lem Coghill shoots a 298 to set the record at Plattsburg Bowl, besting Frank Gassman’s eight-year-old record of 290.

A QUICK WORD

Stumping for a Tax... Kinda

Oh, no.

Maybe it’s because of tax season, or because it’s a presidential election year, but like Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf, I can feel another side of myself welling to the surface.

It’s my liberal side.

No, I’m not here to stump for free health care or funding a new stadium in Grayson for the Royals. This one is pretty simple and specific— it’s time to up the funding for Lathrop parks.

For far too long, the Lathrop Park Board has found itself squeezing blood from a stone, using a shoestring budget to handle both operations and maintenance of the three parks (the baseball fields, soccer fields and the downtown park).

The problem was exacerbated a couple decades back when the department needed a new concession stand at the baseball fields; with limited funding options, the board had to spend years paying on the concession stand, while pushing back much needed improvements to the facilities.

There’s no need to lavish the parks department. It would take very little. Let the Lathrop Park Board crunch the numbers and come up with a levy that would cover operations while planning for the future. Take it to the voters.

Or maybe there’s another option.

Every time a taxing entity floats the idea of a sales tax, they use the same promotional point— visitors who stop at local stores and gas stations will help shoulder the bill. That doesn’t mean much for most towns. Not everyone is raking in the day-trippers like Weston. But in Lathrop, sales taxes have become a powerful tool. Having expanded its city limits to the intersection of 116 Highway and Interstate 35, the town has tapped into a powerful well that brings 20,000 daily vehicles through a town of just 2,000 people.

With the former Trex Mart doing big business with passersby, a supplemental sales tax (if allowed by regulations) would truly help build Lathrop parks without local shoppers shouldering the full load.

Despite the low tax funding, Lathrop has already seen what upgraded parks can mean for the community. Nearly a decade old, the sports complex at Lathrop High School is still the town’s crown jewel (along with the antique showgrounds, in my opinion), and thanks to the generosity and hard work of so many, the all-ability playground at Burns Memorial Park is a major benefit.

The biggest hurdle? Poor timing. Families are doing their best to keep up with an economy that has quickly passed them by. It’s harder and harder to put food on the table, and though inflation might be slowing, it’s likely these prices are the new normal.

Until wages find some way to balance out with costs, park funding will be on the back burner. But let’s not forget it’s there. Lathrop finds itself behind most of its neighbors—Plattsburg, Cameron, Lawson, etc.—when it comes to parks and recreational athletic fields. It’s time to join the pack.

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Bridge Project Overcomes Notice Mishap

by steve tinnen leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... You remember when multiplication was called ‘times tables!”

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The seeds for making the bridge that spans Horse Fork Creek in Plattsburg’s Perkins Park useful were planted in March of 2022. The planter of those seeds was Josh Walker, whose day job is the branch manager of the Bank of Plattsburg. It’s a story about one’s desire to make usable what has been unusable for 20-plus years.

Josh’s frustration of driving by the eyesore bridge on his way to work finally got the best of him. So he did what bold Americans have been doing since our foundation— he decided to do something about it. He invested his own money to hire an architectural firm to evaluate the options. He approached the Plattsburg Park Board that March armed with the information from the firm. Not only did his seeds find fertile ground with the park board, but there was also luck or fate involved, as Ryan Curtis was also there about the soccer program.

Ryan’s day job is with Tran-

Systems, which plans and engineers infrastructure projects. He offered that his company could provide the services needed to help with the bridge as part of a trail grant program offered through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

This meeting set in motion the work applying for the (RTP) grants program. Joining in this process was City Administrator Chase Waggoner, coordinator Joe Trotter, Public Works Director Justin Hartzell and Steve Tinnen with the Park Board. Their work began in October with a February 2023 deadline.

Each year, they award upwards of $1.5 million dollars in grants in a competitive bidding process. Plattsburg’s application was a 60-40 match, with $245,000 in the request. The city, parks and in-kind donations will make up the $98,000 portion of the grant. The timeline for announcing the awards was supposed to be in October 2023. Finally, the good news of the award was made in November; however, it was an unofficial notice until the federal portion of the funds was approved.

The official notice of the award was made in January

and it was required that the city publish notice for the engineering work. This portion of the grant requirement by DNR was not completed in an approved fashion, thereby requiring Plattsburg to republish the engineering notice for three weeks. This requirement was met on April 11 with the park board scheduled to meet in April to evaluate the bids for engineering on the project.

With Waggoner leaving his job with Plattsburg on March 18, Joe Trotter is now the point of contact as the coordinator for the project.

The timeline for beginning the project is not something where one can fix a firm date. Engineering must be approved, and they must complete their plans before any construction can begin. Once plans are approved by the park board and the US Corps of Engineers, then the work will begin. There is a three-year window for the construction of the grant project to be finished.

Once completed, the bridge will provide safe passage from Perkins Park to Grafton Park for the growing soccer program under the direction of Ryan Curtis. In addition, more trails will be added with a new sidewalk completed from Per-

kins Park that will connect with the sidewalk along 116 highway. In the coming years, the plans are for this sidewalk to be a connecting piece to all the sidewalks in Plattsburg. This will allow people to travel around Plattsburg via the Horse Fork Bridge trail.

The seeds are planted, the harvest will take some time, but all good things do take time. And this project is a very good thing.

Food for thought: “Winning is overrated. The only time it is really important is in surgery and war.” — Al McGuire (September 7, 1928 – January 26, 2001) was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster, the head coach at Marquette University from 1964 to 1977. He won a national championship in his final season at Marquette and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. (September 7, 1928 – January 26, 2001), was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster, and the head coach at Marquette University from 1964 to 1977.

Thank you and I’ll talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Politicians could learn from Little Leaguers

When I played little league baseball, we had a wonderful tradition that taught valuable life lessons. The winning team and losing team would meet on the infield and shake hands at the end of each game. The ceremony taught winners to be respectful in triumph and taught losers to be humble in defeat.

After one particularly intense game, one of my teammates refused to shake hands. “This stinks,” he said. “They cheated.” “How?” the coach asked. “I don’t know. I don’t trust them.”

At last week’s Plattsburg City Council meeting, something similar happened. A citizen got up and said, “This election stinks... Something happened.” He didn’t say what

had happened, but it was obvious that his mayoral candidate had lost and he was mad. Which brings to mind the 2020 presidential election. You will recall that the President would not accept defeat. The election was rigged, he said. Election officials (Republicans and Democrats) in all 50 states disagreed. Judges in more than 60 courtrooms disagreed. The Supreme Court disagreed. Members of his own cabinet disagreed and told him to swallow his pride and accept defeat. But he didn’t. Instead, Donald Trump tried everything to ward off defeat. Remember him saying, “I just want to find 11,780 votes”? Georgia recounted the ballots twice and nothing

changed.

Remember the Cyber Ninjas commandeering a convention center in downtown Phoenix for weeks to recount votes? Their conclusion: Joe Biden had won Arizona by 260 more votes than had previously been reported.

Remember the My Pillow Guy, who bet $5 million that he had data that proved beyond a doubt that China had rigged the election? A software engineer demonstrated that data was bogus, and now MPG owes him $5 million.

Remember all those other declarations of proof that 2020 was rigged? After more than three years, nothing has changed the fact that Trump lost the popular vote by 7 mil-

lion votes and the Electoral College 306-232.

Remember when none of the facts supported his Big Lie, and Trump’s team gathered fake electors to change the outcome? When even that didn’t work, he ordered his followers to “Fight like hell,” which they did as they invaded the Capitol, beat police officers and chanted, “Hang Mike Pence.”

I know elections are more important than little league games. But the principles of respect and humility apply. They make democracy possible.

If only Donald Trump held the same principles as little leaguers.

Jim Patrico Plattsburg, Mo.

Thursday,

2024

Missouris Shoal DAR Chapter Holds April Meeting

The Missouris Shoal DAR Chapter conducted their monthly meeting on Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m., at the First Christian Church in Lathrop. Carmen Stoneking and Janice Ainsworth were the hostesses; all brought brunch items and Chaplain Lana Wright gave the blessing. Regent Stoneking called the meeting to order at 10:25 a.m. with welcoming remarks to all, followed with the ritual.

The program was given by Judy Wright, who spoke of the five schools that the

DAR supports throughout the country. They were excited to share that for the third quarter of 2023, there were two schools that received funds—one was to help with campus-based foster care and therapy, while the other one was for maintenance repair expenses, quarterly utilities and funding for labor expenses.

Committee reports were given. During the business meeting at 11:30 a.m., there were seven members and two prospective members in attendance. Previous min-

utes were approved and treasurer’s report was given.

Some items discussed during the business meeting:

Lana shared that the National Chair awarded a Silver DAR “Outstanding Cadet Medal” to a cadet in the Fire Department Volunteer program. If we don’t have any schools that currently have a JROTC program, fire departments and EMS are other ideas to consider for this medal.

Lana thanked everyone who donated the tea for the re-creation of the Boston Tea

Party and those who did donate tea received a picture of the event and a certificate. She also read a thank you letter from Hindman School for all the seeds sent by our chapter.

Regent Stoneking reported the Genealogy Workshop in March was a success and thanked everyone who helped. We had 10 prospective members, six volunteer genealogists, one genealogy presenter, and nine members. She also thanked Lana for her hard work on the commemoration of the 50th

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, April 18

Fish fillet, coleslaw, broccoli, peaches, wheat bread.

Friday, April 19

Sloppy joe on a bun, buttered beets, peas, mandarin oranges.

Monday, April 22

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, apricots, wheat bread.

Tuesday, April 23

Chicken tetrazzini, broccoli, corn, gelatin with peas, wheat bread.

Wednesday, April 24

Swiss steak, buttered beets, cauliflower, applesauce, homemade biscuits.

Thursday, April 25

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, lima beans, peaches, wheat bread.

Annual Plant Sale

The Lathrop Garden Club will be hosting its annual spring plant sale, Saturday, April 27, beginning at 9 a,n, and running until they sell out, at the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds main building, 2488 SW Hwy. 33, Lathrop, Mo. Annual, perennials and vegetable plants will be available. The club accepts checks, cash and Venmo.

Friday, April 26

Hamburger on a bun, tater tots, coleslaw, mixed fruit, relishes.

Monday, April 29

Chili mac, potato wedges, corn, pineapple, crackers.

Tuesday, April 30

Glazed ham, buttered beets, sweet potatoes, peaches, cornbread.

Wednesday, May 1

Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, lettuce salad, pears, garlic bread.

Thursday, May 2

Chicken pot pie, veggies in the pie, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Friday, May 3

Beef and noodles, broccoli, carrots, tropic fruit, wheat bread.

NOTICE

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

Anniversary of the Vietnam War ending. It was held at the Plattsburg American Legion Post 97. She also advised the DAR Library in Washington DC is 75 years old and will be celebrating their Jubilee.

Judy read a thank you card from Valor Ranch for the $100 donation to sponsor a golf cart at their fundraiser.

The following slate of officers will be considered at the May meeting: Regent— Melissa Vazzano; Vice Regent—Lana Wright; Treasurer—Janice Ainsworth;

Recording Secretary—Kay Peca; Chaplain—Margaret Stevens; Historian—Carmen Stoneking; Corresponding Secretary—Judy Wright; Registrar—Vonni Turner.

Some important dates to remember include the Valor Ranch Golf Fundraiser on April 26 at Tiffany Greens, the NSDAR National Day of Prayer on May 2, and Armed Forces Day on May 18.

The next meeting is Tuesday, May 14, 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Lathrop.

Enrollment for FBC Preschool

The First Baptist Preschool in Plattsburg will have enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, April 23, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The preschool is a child development program for those between three years old and five years old. Enrollment will be held in the preschool room at First Baptist Church, 501 W. Broadway, Plattsburg. For more information, call the preschool at 816-5392885 (days), or Debbie Smith at 816-592-1511.

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SCHOOLS

Lathrop receives grant from FFA Foundation

Lathrop, Mo. • The Missouri FFA Foundation is awarding a $38,000 grant to the agriculture education program at Lathrop R-2.

“Since the Missouri FFA Foundation formed three years ago, we’ve consistently heard from our teachers that there’s a significant unmet need for facilities, equipment, machinery, and other high-cost items related to agriculture education instruction. This year, thanks to an initial investment from the State of Missouri, we were able to launch two grant programs, the Horizon Grant program to help expand or upgrade existing agriculture education offerings and the Rising Sun Grant program to help start new agriculture education offerings and certificate programs,” said Heather Dimitt-Fletcher, Executive Director of the Missouri FFA Foundation.

“Through these programs schools can apply for funding that when leveraged with support from their local communities will be able to address some of those unmet needs.”

Investing in Missouri’s Electric Grid

Emily Schoning, one of the agriculture education teachers at Lathrop, said, “A year-long food science course will be an amazing opportunity for the students at Lathrop. There has been great interest in a food science-related curriculum at Lathrop, and I am really excited to be able to offer the opportunity for students to learn skills and knowledge that they can take back to their home and future workplace.”

The Missouri FFA Foundation secures strategic partnerships and the financial resources to enhance, strengthen, and support the educational and leadership opportunities that promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success for Missourians in Agricultural Education. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of directors.

At Lathrop, the grant will be used to completely build and stock a food science kitchen with all necessary equipment and supplies needed to teach a year-long Food Science course.

Acreage in Lathrop!

When I came home from Jefferson City this week, I was pleased to see in The Clinton County Leader that a $450 million natural gas electric generation plant is proceeding as planned. The 445-megawatt facility will be built in central Clinton County between Lathrop and Turney and be operated by Associated Electrical Cooperate, Inc. Not only will this plant be a jobs creator for Clinton County, more importantly it will be making a necessary investment in our state’s electrical grid.

Two weeks ago, by a vote of 119-17, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives put their stamp of approval on HB 1746. A wide-ranging utility bill, the legislation included my HB 2541 as an amendment, designed to remove barriers to investment when

in-state utility companies decide to build new, on-demand natural gas power plants and energy storage systems in Missouri. Since the last natural gas generation plant was brought online in the state in 2015, more than 40 power-generating assets have been retired by utility companies throughout the Show-Me State.

Under the legislation approved by the Missouri House, the Missouri Public Service Commission would still have the ability to determine if a project is a reasonable means of meeting the state’s needs and interests and to ensure the project is executed in a prudent manner. If a company meets these standards and decides to move forward with building a qualifying natural gas power plant, the legislation is designed to provide a level of security for utility companies when it comes to invest-

ing hundreds of millions of dollars in new, reliable and on-demand energy generation in the state.

Last fall, we had a data center complex ready to break ground just south of Smithville, but they decided not to build in the Kansas City-area because we could not provide enough power to meet their needs. We have several businesses circling the Kansas City-area wanting to build and expand, but we don’t have the energy generation to meet the demand. Bottom line, this language allows consumers to continue to have access to reliable power, while providing a way for the state’s utility companies to meet the needs of business owners and job creators looking to grow and expand throughout our state.

While I wish these investments in generation included nuclear, the unfortu-

nate reality at this time is that the federal government has made it all but impossible to build new nuclear generation. Instead, the investment in natural gas generation, both in Clinton County and elsewhere across the state, is going to help refill our state’s energy capacity and once again make us a desirable location for not only large energy users to build and expand, but also continue to give some peace of mind to every-day Missourians who just want the light switch to work while also keeping utility rates low.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve Northwest Missouri in the Missouri House of Representatives. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (573) 751-0246 or at josh. hurlbert@house.mo.gov if there is anything I can do for you, or stop by my office in Room 406-B if you are ever in the Capitol.

Northwest Missouri MoDOT Roadwork

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of April 8-14.

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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. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Andrew County

U.S. Route 59 – Resurfacing project from Business U.S.

71 to Country Club Road through mid-April (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project from the intersection of Route T near Savannah to the intersection of Business Route 71 near Maryville through mid-October (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

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). Route 752 – Resurfacing project from 22nd Street to U.S. Route 59 through midApril (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

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

Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Far West Drive to Kingston for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through mid-June. (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.) 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). I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 45 to mile marker 42, April 8-12. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12foot width restriction.

DeKalb County Route E – CLOSED daily in 2-mile sections for a resurfacing project from Route A to U.S. Route 69, April 8-14 (Herzog Contracting Corp.). Route D – CLOSED daily in 2-mile sections for a resurfacing project from Route 6 to Pleasant Road, April 8-14 (Herzog Contracting Corp.). U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement eastbound at the Osborn junction, April 15-16. The road will be narrowed to one lane aroundthe-clock. U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement eastbound at the Reservoir Road, April 16-18. The road will be narrowed to one lane aroundthe-clock.

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Lathrop snags a major KCI baseball victory

The Lathrop Mules baseball team busted up a six-game losing streak last week with a pair of victories, including one that shook up the pecking order in the KCI Conference.

Senior Keaton Coots tossed a seven-inning no hitter on Thursday, April 11, to shut down the Mid-Buchan-

an Dragons for a 7-1 victory at Lathrop High School. Coots struck out a pair of batters while allowing just three walks on the day. His lone run was unearned.

Mid-Buchanan was 10-1 on the season before Coots put the handcuffs on the Dragons’ line-up. At the plate, Mason Mudd knocked in a pair of runs and scored one of his

Plattsburg hosts its annual track invite

Plattsburg High School welcomed numerous area schools to its friendly confines Thursday, April 11, for PHS’s annual track meet.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers were third in the team standings, while the Plattsburg boys were ninth. The East Buchanan Bulldogs took third on the boys side, while the East Buchanan girls were seventh.

Lawson won the girls team title and West Platte won the boys championship.

Letecia Howard earned Plattsburg’s best finish of the day, winning the high jump (5 feet, 1 inch). She added a third-place finish in the 400M run (1:03). Reece Biggerstaff was second in the discus (95 feet, 10.75 inches) and Sophie Schmitten was second in the 300M hurdles (48.75 seconds). The 4x400M relay team took second at 4:17 and the 4x200M team was third at 1:51.

The Plattsburg boys were buoyed by a pair of third-place finishes by Gavin Boyle in the 100M dash (12.03 seconds) and 200M dash (23.66 seconds).

Korbin Dow was second in the discus at 131 feet, 2.5 inches, and Zach McKelvey took second in the long jump at 19 feet, 4.25 inches.

The East Buchanan boys had another great showing, as they won both the 4x400M relay (3:31) and 4x800M relay (9:05), while finishing second in 4x100M relay (44.9 seconds). Seth Spencer was also first on the day in the 110M hurdles (16.78 seconds).

Clark Scott was second in the high jump (5 feet, 9 inches), Trey Johnson was second in the javelin (156 feet, 1.25 inches) and Chase Meers was second in the shot put (45 feet, 7.75 inches).

Nathaniel Fortney took third in the 110M hurdles (17.26 seconds) and Phoenix Baugh

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own. Coots and Grady Miller each added an RBI. Cole Chapman scored three runs on three walks. Trevor Nelson and Max Gagnon each scored a run.

Two days earlier, the Mules headed to the metro to face Christ Prep, coming up with a 10-4 victory. Chapman went three-for-four at the plate with a pair of RBIs and two runs scored. Mudd

knocked in a pair of runs and scored once. Brody Busick scored twice, Gabe Watkins collected three hits, and both Nelson and Gagnon scored once with an RBI, each. Nelson picked up the win on the mound, spreading out six hits and six walks over four innings while striking out three batters. Busick allowed just a pair of hits in a scoreless relief

appearance that lasted three innings.

The Plattsburg Tigers baseball struggled much of last week, as they took on some of the best small school programs in Northwest Missouri.

The Tigers hoped to bounce back against West Platte on Thursday after falling by a single-run to stateranked Putnam County two

days earlier. But the Blue Jays had other ideas, putting together a 12-2 win in Weston.

Keegan Gudde went two-for-three with a run scored for Plattsburg, while senior Brayden Brown picked up a double and knocked in a pair of runs. Hunter Risch added a run scored.

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Thank you to Plattsburg for helping make after prom so successful! Your donations helped with our success!

Nick & Nikki Wade - Wade Farms

Langton Construction

Freeman Bros. - Larry's One Stop

Show Me Real Estate - Don Talley China

Hy-Klas Foods

Blondie Brews

Lucila’s on Main Styles Plus

Pizza Hut

Plattsburg Lumber & Hardware

Jones Family Motors

Joe’s Fitness

Plattsburg Floral

CVS Pharmacy

Plattsburg Bowl

The Fuller Family

The Clifton Family

Hildebrand Dental

Plattsburg City Hall

Bank of Plattsburg

Missouri Hometown Mutual

Tigers on Main

Kim Genglebach

Kim Taber

Honeycutt Media/Clinton County Leader

Thanks to all the junior class families and students who helped with numerous concessions, bake sales, set up and all my craziness! Thank you to Lakeside bounce & KC events for providing our entertainment!

Special Thank you to R&S Painting for our scholarship award this year! And last but not least

Thank you to Lacy Grayson and Jessica Fish who helped recreate this years After Prom with me! After prom committee and myself greatly appreciate you all!

by brett adkison

East Buchanan athletes Finn Elze (above left) and Kourtney Keling (above right) run their turns in the relays last Thursday at the Plattsburg High School Invitational. (Below Left) Plattsburg athlete Lily Nelson fires out of the gates on Thursday. (Below Right) Plattsburg runner Jacob Cabrera. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

took third in the 1600M run (5:21).

Both Lathrop track teams made the trip to Excelsior Springs for the annual 92 Highway Meet last Thursday, April 11. The girls team took second and the boys team was third; Excelsior won both the boys and girls championships.

tum Nichols was first in the discus (100 feet, 9.5 inches), while Aubrey Schrunk won the 400M event (1:07).

Kirra Gentry took third in the pole vault (7 feet, 5.75 inches) and Kara Seeley was second in the 100M hurdles (17.8 seconds).

es).

Senior Kaitlyn Morgan had a brilliant day for Lathrop, winning the javelin (123 feet, 1.25 inches) while finishing second in both the 100M (13.18 seconds) and 200M dash (28.3 seconds). Fellow senior Au-

The Lathrop boys racked up five different first-place finishes. Senior Kyle Moran won the 200M dash (23.53 seconds), Brody Spear won the 110M hurdles (16.27 seconds) and Thane Ziemer won the shot put (42 feet, 8.5 inches). Both the 4x100M relay and 4x200M relay won their respective events.

Owen Chance was second in the triple jump (37 feet, 1 inch) and Lucas Cochran was third in the pole vault (7 feet, 11.75 inches).

Against KC East, Mason Brown scored four runs and Zamuel Brushwood scored three runs with a pair of RBIs for East Buchanan. Colby Walkup knocked in a pair of runs, and both Will Mathews and Griffin Helsel scored twice. Ty Ingle scored twice with an RBI. Tatem Lenz threw all five innings, allowing eight hits while striking out a pair. Track, Continued from Page A7

Addison King was third in the 400M run (1:09), Milana Baber took third in the 100M dash (13.38 seconds), and Kyanne Seeley was third in the 800M run (3:08). The 4x100M relay team added a third-place finish (1:01) and Sophia Rumans was third in the shot put (28 feet, 0.25 inch-

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, APRIL 22 • 11 AM

SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, APRIL 26 • 6 PM EXPECTING 600 HEAD!

Double R (Jim and Ryan Ranes)-Complete dispersal - 83 head. Consisting of: 33 spring cow/calf pairs tagged to match. 50 fall calving cows starting calving middle of Sept. All the cows are 5-8yrs old and are black angus/simmi or red angus/simmi. Bred to black angus or red angus bulls that are Montana origin. Nice opportunity to purchase cows from a top producer. Also selling 2 red angus bulls 3-4yrs old.

Lane Everett-Complete dispersal - 62 black angus fall calving cows. 3-7yrs old. Start calving September 1st. Bred to sim angus bulls. Top quality herd.

Drew Dixon - 25 angus cows. 5-8yrs old. 2nd and 3rd stage. Bred to Double R sim angus bulls.

Marty Richardson - 45 angus cow/calf pairs. 4yrs old. Tagged to match.

David Wilson-Complete dispersal - 38 angus cows. 3-6yrs old. Start calving sept 1. Bred to angus bulls. Gentle set of cows that always bring good calves to town.

Jerry Williams - 25 angus cows. 4-6yrs old. 3rd stage. Bred angus.

Fred Muller - 41 angus and sim angus cows. 3-7yrs old. Bred angus bulls. Start calving September 3rd. Big nice cows.

Josh Hunt - 40 angus cows. 4-8yrs old. Start calving end of August. Bred angus.

Seth Roberts - 20 angus cows. 4-8 yrs old. 2nd and 3rd stage.

Johnson farms - 10 angus cow/calf pairs. 4-6yrs old. Tagged to match.

Mike Epperson - 20 cow/calf pairs. 5-8yrs old. Tagged to match.

Steve Borgstadt - 2 head of 19 month old angus bulls.

Henry farms - 1 polled Hereford bull 18 months old.

Beau Franklin-Complete dispersal - 27 angus cows. Start calving sept 1st. Bred to angus bulls. Very fancy set.

The Tigers competed in the Walk-Off Wood Bat Tournament on Friday and Saturday, and true to the name, Plattsburg picked up a walkoff victory over King City in the opening round Friday, 8-7. Hunter Risch was threefor-three with an RBI and a run scored. Caden McLallen scored twice and knocked in a run. Gavin Boyle, Ariano, Kyle Dake, Gavin Carter, Brown and Gudde each scored runs.

Carter, Dake and Brown combined to get the victory on the bump, allowing just five hits and four walks in seven innings while striking out seven batters.

The following day, the Tigers dropped a heartbreaker in extra innings, 9-8, against Braymer. A win would have seen Plattsburg through to the title game. Brown was two-for-three with a run scored, while Boyle, Risch and Carter each scored twice. Ariano knocked in three runs while Risch had a pair of RBIs.

Having missed out on a title opportunity, the Tigers were unable to bounce back in the third-place game, as South Holt won 9-2 on Saturday.

It was a mixed bag for East Buchanan baseball last week, going 2-4 in six

games. The two victories came 7-3 over St. Joseph Christian last Tuesday, and then 15-4 over KC East Christian on Saturday in the Walk Off Wood Bat Tournament.

Field

Brett Dickerson Memorial Tournament

Plattsburg

April 11,

try Club. East Buchanan

in the best team score on the day, firing off a 249, while Lathrop was right behind them with a team score of 252. The Plattsburg Tigers shot 299 in the tournament. (Right) Plattsburg athletes Isaia Howard and Gavin Carter

among several out for the PHS golf team this season.

The East Buchanan Bulldogs golf team at the Brett Dickerson Memorial Tournament in Plattsburg (left to right): Tucker Musser, Parker Conroy, Trevor Klein, Aidan Rhoad, Logan Jessen, Sawyer Musser.

The Lathrop Mules golf team at the Brett Dickerson Memorial Tournament in Plattsburg (left to right): Zach Painter, Max Gagnon, Mason Mudd, Cole Chapman, Logan Dieball Lucas Martin.

High School hosted golf teams from throughout the region last Thursday,

for the annual Brett Dickerson Memorial Golf Tournament at the Plattsburg Coun-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on Saturday May 4th, 2024 ending at 9:50 AM.

The auction will be held online at www.Storageauctions.com. Enter the 64454 address to find the auction items. You must register to bid.

The personal goods stored may include general household items, hunting equipment, blinds, mounts and sheds. Construction equipment, ladders and materials. Snow blower, clothes washer, treadmill, basketball goal and much more!

The following unit will be subject to auction: Ricky Roach unit B13-211

Purchases must be made with cash and paid at the time of sale with additional fees and refundable deposit. All goods are sold as is and must be removed along with the shelving within the allotted time after purchase. E&M reserves the right to bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

Published in the Clinton County Leader on April 18th, 2024.

Full-Time Water/Wastewater Operator Wanted

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

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

Pay includes health insurance (vision, life and dental) and paid holidays including vacation.

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

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

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

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David L & Kristine Peters Trustees of Lathrop, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of 157.25 acres into 151.25 and 6.00 acre tracts. Rezone of the 6.00 acre tract to Ag-B. Property is located on the North side of NE 264th St., West side of Breckenridge Rd, East of Elliot Rd, Lathrop, MO. Section 14; Township 55N; Range 31W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:10 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning

Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (4/11, 4/18/24)

PUBLIC HEARING

Karen J Oppermann of Cameron, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of 20 acres into 2 lots measuring 9.43 and 10.57 acres. Rezone of both lots to Ag-B. Property is located on the North side of NE 336th St., West of Interstate 35, East of 69 Hwy, Cameron, MO. Section 35; Township 57N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:20 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (4/11, 4/18/24)

Two bedroom apartments for rent. Income based rent. We accept HUD. For further information contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-2:30pm. 1312 E. 9th St. MO

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"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a SAIL Program Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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EMPLOYMENT

Secretary PositionWill need to know Word & Excel, will train on Quickbooks. 16 hours a week, Friday and Saturday, $12.75. Will be bonded. Please submit resume to office@leisurelake.net or mail to 71660 NW

Shelter Insurance, Cale Gondringer has an opening for a fulltime Agency Assistant. Duties include performing general clerical tasks of policy service and office maintenance. Position is 35 hours/week. Apply at Shelter Insurance, 1601 E. 9th St., Ste. D, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-3594100.

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Business Instructor. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more infor-

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 LOTS FIFTY-NINE (59), SIXTY (60), AND SIXTYONE (61), BLOCK FIFTY (50), SECTION FOUR (4), LAKE ARROWHEAD, A SUBDIVISION IN CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.

to satisfy said debt and costs. MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive

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: March 28, 2024 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024, 04/18/2024 (3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/24)

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Lead Custodian. This is a fulltime position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Farm for SaleCountry House. (1377 Square foot) on 42 acres in Princeton area. Open living room, 3 bedroom , 2 bathroom, hardwood floors, family room in basement with fireplace. Detached 2 car garage. Outbuildings include; 8x12, 16x40, 13x36, 18x32. Fenced Pasture, Pond, Stream, in Amish Company. $280K Call Leslie 702-984-8414.

PUBLISHER'S

NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Fed-

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

SERVICES

Willing Workers

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

Ewing Lawn Detailmowing and general lawn cleanup in Trenton area. Call 660-654-8313.

JAMESPORT

LUMBER - Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/ metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404

BUY - SELLTRADE -BIG

NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospi-

tal on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.

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

Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for

ACREAGE FOR SALE

The City of Plattsburg is accepting bids for the purchase of remaining acreage (14 acres M/L) adjoining new water tower site. The property has over 500 feet of frontage on Y Hwy. The acreage is North of Mid America Drive and South of the Property at 1102 N Hwy Y Plattsburg, Mo. Sealed bids will be accepted at the office of the City Clerk, 114 Maple St. until Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Bid Packet will be available on www.plattsburg-mo.gov or for more information contact Lisa Read at 816-539-2148 or at lread@plattsburgmo.gov. (4/18, 4/25/24)

those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It!

FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.

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

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*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 4856611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax

Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

CRP Grass seeding and management. Experienced life long grass farmer. Ray Schwarz 816-2234712

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PAGE TREE SERV-

ICE Jeff Page 660359-3699-shop, 660-359-2202home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

RUMMAGE SALES

Churchwide Rummage Sale, Friday, April 19th 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20th 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 202 East Ford Street Cameron, MO 64429 All proceeds benefit missions.

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Garage Sale - Racheal & Ben Thomas. 355 SE 20th Street, Trenton. Thursday April 25th 3pm to 7pm. Friday

PUBLIC HEARING

The Plattsburg Planning Commission during its scheduled meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Plattsburg City Hall Council Chambers, 114 W. Maple, Plattsburg, Missouri, will hold a PUBLIC HEARING regarding a request to rezone a tract of land within the City Limits. The property is generally described as Lot 11, Tracts 2 and 3 of Vance’s Third Addition to the City of Plattsburg, Mo., which is located at the corner of Seventh and Bureau Streets.

The request is to change the zoning designation from R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District) to I-1 (Light Industrial.) The legal description of the property and a map will be posted at City Hall. (4/18, 4/25/24)

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, May 6, 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 &

April 26th 8am to 12pm. Women and Kids Clothing, Shoes & Kids Toys.

Estate Sale - 64 NW 52nd Ave Edinburg Saturday 8am-6pm. Antiques, Collectables, Tools, Household Items.

EMPLOYMENT

Secretary PositionWill need to know Word & Excel, will train on Quickbooks. 16 hours a week, Friday and Saturday, $12.75. Will be bonded. Please submit resume to office@leisurelake.net or mail to 71660 NW 25 th, Trenton, MO. If questions, please email.

Help Wanted:

Teacher, Trenton Head Start. Full-time with the following benefits.

-4-day work week

-Dental/Health/Life Insurance

-Life Flight

-Retirement

-Sick Leave

-Paid Tuition to NCMC

Go to Green Hills Head Start for job description and application or call 660359-2214. E.O.I.

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Business Instructor. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu /jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

North Central Missouri College is seeking a SAIL Program Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Plattsburg Planning Commission during its scheduled meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Plattsburg City Hall Council Chambers, 114 W. Maple, Plattsburg, Missouri, will hold a PUBLIC HEARING regarding a request to rezone a tract of land within the City Limits. The property is generally described as 4.13 acres (more or less) lying North of Independence Drive, West of Lexington Ave., and South of Washington Way. The request is to divide the tract into 17 individual tracts and change the zoning designation from AG (Agricultural) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential.) The legal description of the property and a map will be posted at City Hall. (4/18, 4/25/24)

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: April 11, 2024 04/18/2024, 04/25/2024, 05/02/2024 (4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2/24)

Lathrop Elementary Students visit Oakridge

of Plattsburg

Restoring America the Beautiful!

Thursday, April 25th at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)

Plattsburg 4H Building

Richard Stanley speaking on the U.S. Constitution Open Discussion on Local, State and Federal Issues

Please come join us!!!

Big Pink Huddle in Plattsburg

Betterment in Arts Council is proud to bring The Big Pink Huddle to Plattsburg for the second year. The Big Pink Huddle for girls and women is a vendor event showcasing many talented artisans, a luncheon, speakers, and a series of fashion shows featuring the latest fashions from local boutiques, an artesian, and a local designer.

“What an exciting op-

portunity for KC Fashion Week to be involved in an event that supports a local community and allows us to share the message of the importance of the 10th largest fashion week in the nation to the region,” stated Santos Arellono II, KC Fashion Week, who will be conducting a podcast on site.

There is a cost at the door, which includes lunch, all activities, and a gift bag

from local businesses for the first 100 guests. In addition, over 25 door prizes will be given away.

Community Betterment in Arts Council was formed to improve the aesthetics of historic Plattsburg and surrounding communities. With one building mural completed and the Jefferson Highway mural started, it is determined to obtain resources for many further projects.

Roadwork Near Cameron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A project to resurface several routes in Clinton and DeKalb counties will begin toward the end of April. Ideker, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will begin Monday, April 29.

The tentative schedule is as follows: April 29-May 3: Clinton County/ DeKalb U.S. Route

69, from Pence Road to Eagle Landing Parkway.

May 6-7: DeKalb County Business 36, from Howenstein Avenue/Cherry Street to Clinton Drive.

May 8-9: Clinton County Loop 35, from Route 69 to the ramps onto I-35.

May 9-10: Clinton County Missouri Route 121, from Route 69 to Wallace State Park.

May 13-16: DeKalb County Route C, from U.S. Route 36 to Missouri Route 6. Crews will narrow the roadway to one lane from dusk to dawn and a pilot car will guide motorists through the work zone. Flaggers will be present at intersecting side roads to help motorists navigate the work zones.

Counselor LeAnna Wilcox, and Jennifer Hernan-

Members of the Lathrop Elementary RACK Club (Random Acts of Care and Kindness) recently paid a fun visit to residents of Oakridge. photo courtesy of lathrop elementary