The Leader • 6-6-24

LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

New neighboring jail could ease local overpopulation

An agreement with a neighboring county could net Clinton County additional space to house its prisoners in the near future.

The Clinton County

Commissioners met last Thursday, May 30, with Joey McLiney, a municipal finance specialist with SAMCO Capital who brought word from Platte County, which is looking to pass a half-cent sales tax to fund an

City hall, Third Street buildings addressed by City Council

A recurring theme has developed in Cameron involving buildings and infrastructure that seem to be crumbling around city officials.

At Monday’s city council meeting, two separate resolutions were presented and subsequently passed unanimously to begin the process of addressing failing structures. The price tag drew concern from Councilwoman Karen Hamlet.

When a cost of $24,000 was proposed to address the dangerous structure at 112 East Third Street, Hamlet questioned if that was the cost of demolition. City Manager Steve Rasmussen clarified that the $24,000 was just the price to have an engineering survey to determine how best to demolish the structure and seal the wall of the adjoining building.

“So what happens to the property once the building is demolished?” asked Hamlet.

“We would end up putting a tax lien on (the property) and it would go for three years, and I’m sure they wouldn’t pay taxes on it... It would be sold at public auction,” answered Rasmussen.

Multiple properties have become a challenge for the city in the last few years. In addition to 112 East Third, the entire block that contained the former Leibrandt’s Jewelry, Northwest Vision and Steak and Stuff locations has been condemned and is awaiting a solution.

The city has worked with the Historical Preser-

$85 million expansion to its jail in August. If approved, Platte County’s inmate capacity would increase from fewer than 200 inmates to upwards of 470 inmates.

Serving as an advisor to Platte County, McLiney

said Thursday that the new jail could create more capacity than needed, which could benefit Clinton County, one of several public entities in the region—including the City of Kansas City—that has had issues housing its

full prisoner load. McLiney said that an agreement between the two counties could give Clinton County the right of first refusal on any open beds and a set per diem cost, while Platte County— by including a rural area like

Clinton

The Clinton County Commissioners told McLiney that they would need to discuss the proposal with

The Lathrop Lady Mules basketball team was named the Friendship Festival Parade Grand Marshals. The ladies went 27-1 this winter, winning the school’s first basketball district title since 1987. Front Row (left to right): Madison Grooms, Chellssie Meyers, Autum Nichols, Keylie Beane, Chloe Pritchett, Cayleeigh Meyers. Back Row: Coach Greg Keith, Jacie Kassanavoid, Trinity Goodman, Alayna Williams, Audrey Davis, Asst. Coach MaKenzie Darr. Not pictured: Kaitlyn Morgan, Cambrya Hoyt, Everly Ziemer. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

County in its service area—could qualify for additional federal funding.

CLINTON COUNTY

LATHROP FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL

(Above Left) Porter and Mitzi Henson were crowned the 2024 Senior King and Queen last Wednesday at the festival.

(Above) Martha Martin was honored for her work with the Lathrop R-II School District, earning Rotary Citizen of the Year.

(Left) Dr. Kyle Beane’s Lathrop Chiropractic float was a hit once again, recreating the foundation from the hit show “Friends.” For more, see page A7 of this edition.

Signs and barricades mark off dangerous areas near the intersection of Main Street and Third Street in Cameron. jamey honeycutt | the leader

vation Society to remedy the situation, but that task proved too much for the group and they are now hoping to sell the properties to someone who will renovate the buildings, or at least properly raze them.

Most recently, Cameron City Hall itself has started falling apart. During Monday’s meeting, Rasmussen outlined the multiple issues that have surfaced with the 23-year-old building.

“Roof leaks, failing brick, leaks and mold,” listed the city manager, “We’ve had to move some people out of their offices because the roof is leaking in their office.”

The next resolution authorized the city manager to contract with PST Engineering for an emergency plan for moisture intrusion, mold, air quality and building damage investigation. The price tag will be hefty.

“The good news is that we still have the ARPA funds available. (There) is about $750,000 in that fund.” said Rasmussen. ARPA is the American Rescue Plan Act, which distributed funds to municipalities to combat COVID. Originally, $1.9 million was received and almost $800,000 remains to be obligated by the fall. No price has been offered for what the total bill for repairs might be. That figure could likely be in the millions with inflation and other rising costs.

City Manager Steve Rasmussen summed it up like this: “We have to maintain our building like everybody else. In previ-

ous years, we haven’t done what needed to be done. It is now our responsibility to do something for this building the same way we would require other people to maintain their property.”

City hall was completed in 2001 by Copeland Construction. Hart Freeland Roberts was the engineer. When Councilwoman Hamlet questioned if there was any recourse, the city manager called on legal counsel Padraic Corcoran. Corcoran explained that the statute of limitations on a contract expires after 10 years and city insurance does not cover wear and tear and events that lead to damage over time.

In other business, the city manager reported on the progress of resurfacing efforts on Walnut by the MoDOT. Public Works Director Tad Wilson added that final striping was the only work left at the intersections around Grand Ave. Wilson also mentioned that resurfacing efforts on city streets were continuing on Northland Drive. Large trash pickup is scheduled for June 29 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot across from the Public Safety Building on Second Street. In unfinished business, final approval was given to pursue a block grant for airport repairs and a conditional use permit was approved for a warehouse in a CN (Neighborhood Commercial). In the consent agenda, previous minutes were approved and liquor licenses were approved for Shell Travel Center and Right Choice.

County Jail, From Page A1 Sheriff Larry Fish, but they’d be willing to meet with Platte County officials.

The commissioners have rekindled the jail issue recently, considering possible solutions to the county’s own woes. The Clinton County jail is located with the sheriff’s department in the basement of the courthouse, which opened in the 70s. In the past 15 years, county officials and citizen advisory councils have deemed the existing jail both inadequate and dangerous. The county has shipped excess inmates to other facilities, including the Andrew County Jail and the DaviessDeKalb Regional Jail, at a major cost.

Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark said Thursday that, prior to the pandemic, Clinton County often spent more than $400,000 annually to farm out its prisoners.

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missioner Richard Riddell told McLiney that the Clinton County Jail, though not a good jail, has been holding the county’s inmate capacity well in recent months, putting the county in a good spot.

The commissioners also recently put out a request for proposals for a general contractor and architect, as they move toward major renovations to the courthouse. Primarily, the commissioners are looking to replace the long-failing roof of the courthouse, make repairs to the brick and the plumbing, add security features, and possibly modify the layout of the courts side of the building.

The improvements are expected to cost more than a million dollars and will be paid for with funds from the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), of which Clinton County has more than $3 million.

COURTS

Accident Doesn’t Keep Judge Elliott Down

Circuit Judge Brent El-

liott is back on the bench full-time after being injured in an accident on his property north of Stewartsville on March 20, 2023. This story previously ran in the May 30 edition of the DeKalb County Record-Herald. This is Judge Elliott’s story.

I had been in court the morning of March 20, 2023, and I finished up about noon, and I went home to change clothes because I needed to get some hedge posts cut on my property fairly close to home. I had gotten four posts cut, and when I started to cut a corner post out of two trees growing close together, I got the tree cut completely through. It didn’t fall.

I should have walked away then and waited for it to fall. Instead, I stepped between the two trees and looked up to see if the limbs were intertwined, and just as I did the tree fell and bounced and hit me, pinning me in a ditch and crushing my leg.

I couldn’t get the leg free at all, and when I looked down I could see blood running down my boot as an artery had been severed. I was lucky because I had my cell phone in my pocket. I had sufficient signal, but the phone has facial recognition and it didn’t recognize me, as I had hit my head on the tree and my face was bloodied. I tried punching my code in, but I couldn’t see the numbers very well, and my hand wasn’t very steady, and I failed to punch in the correct code.

After several attempts, my phone had a notice that if I failed to enter the correct code on the next attempt, the phone would shut off for 30 minutes. I knew I didn’t have 30 minutes, as I was bleeding badly. I closed my eyes, said a prayer and I asked the Lord to guide my fingers, then took a deep

breath and got the code entered correctly.

I called my wife Kelly first and told her I had broken my leg and that I was in a bad way, as I was bleeding badly. She was on her way back from St. Joe, and she immediately called the sheriff’s office, and they notified emergency services. She then called me back to find out exactly where I was on the farm.

In the interim, I was able to extract the drawstring from my hooded sweatshirt and got a makeshift tourniquet at my knee that significantly slowed the blood loss.

I was in a remote area of my farm and it took emergency people some time to locate me. The first one to arrive was Deputy Zeb Jackson and he hollered down the ditch I was in and asked what I needed. I told him my leg was still bleeding badly, and he said it was not a problem, as he always carried a good tourniquet with him. In a few seconds he had it on me and the bleeding stopped completely.

Shortly thereafter, emergency personnel started arriving and they made a plan to extract me. Kelly had driven the tractor to pull the tree away from me, and they placed me on a gurney and carried it to a vehicle that subsequently

transported me to the waiting ambulance. It was very muddy and the ambulance could not get down into the area where I was trapped. It pulled me as close as it could and loaded me in the back of Kelly’s four-wheel drive. By then it was approximately an hour and 45 minutes from the time of the accident when I was on the way to the hospital. I remember there were about 20 neighbors and emergency personnel assisting in the extraction. It was very comforting to hear their prayers and encouragement, as there were times when I thought I might not make it out, as the pain was agonizing. In the ambulance, the emergency personnel were so efficient and organized, they got an IV in my arm even before I was extracted and the pain dulled considerably. I really wasn’t thinking that I was dying, but I thought I might lose consciousness and drift away.

I was transported to the emergency room at Mosaic in St. Joe, and then life-flighted by helicopter to the KU Medical Center. I was lucky there, because their best orthopedic surgeon had been in surgeries all day. He had gone home, but he came back when he was advised about my situation. He performed a belowthe-knee amputation shortly

after midnight on March 21. Since then, I’ve had eight subsequent surgeries to clean and perfect the amputation, graft muscle and skin tissue and to do knee reconstruction. My last surgery was on November 23, 2023, and I received a prosthesis shortly after. I was then placed in physical therapy to redevelop my mobility.

I actually went back to work on a part-time basis in April, but I was restricted to utilizing closed circuit transmission from home. I went back full-time with actual court appearance on December 1, 2023.

I feel really good now, and I do have some pain, but when I saw the injuries that some patients were dealing with in the hospital, and when I think of the devastating injuries our soldiers and emergency personnel frequently suffer from, I realize my pain and injuries are insignificant.

I feel really fortunate and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the emergency personnel, friends and neighbors, and the entire community who all pitched in to get me through this. Most of all, I want to thank my wife, Kelly, for all her care and patience. There is a slight possibility I was not the easiest person to deal with during recovery.

Two months after the above tree fell and crushed the leg of Judge Brent Elliott, he returned to the site of the accident on his farm north of Stewartsville.

(Left) Wall support structures and construction fencing at Cameron City Hall. (Right) The sidewalk along Third Street is boarded off in Cameron. jamey honeycutt | the leader

Remembering the humor, kindness of the late Bemo Hawkins

Does anyone remember “The Beaver News” written by Bemo Hawkins? He was a farmer from Gower. His column was published in The Clinton County Leader for over 30 years. The news actually was written by Bemo but was vicariously from The Beaver Club of Gower (group of coffee-drinking guys who solved the world’s problems in one hour on three pots or less!).

I became acquainted with Bemo long before the Beaver News was created.

When I lived in rural Gower in 1977, I was a farm wife and mother of two small children. Rural living has many dimensions and not all are butterflies, bees, and flowers! For example, our source of water was a cistern with a not-so-slow leak! We could catch plenty of rain water, but if it hadn’t rained again in a week or two, the darn cistern was close to bone dry.

Ta da! Bemo to the rescue! At our request, he would haul water in his big tank from Gower and pump it into our cistern. My children were excited when they knew Bemo was en route to our house. Why? It was because he would give them each two quarters when he finished! So, it’s no wonder they sat patiently while chatting him up! He had their 100-percent loyalty with those quarters.

Even if we were not home when Bemo delivered water, he would leave the quarters inside

the back porch door on the floor. Many times we’d meet him on the road right after he had left our property. When the kids would see his truck, they knew where he’d been. The second I stopped the car in the driveway, they bounded out and raced for the back door! The quarters were always there!

Over the years, all our lives changed, but Bemo was never in the shadows! When he started “The Beaver News,” it was a hit! He picked on, poked fun, chided, and called out people all over Clinton County. Some were elected officials, doctors, dentists, pastors, business owners. Others were just everyday people who had quirks, some of which made a good story! Why, he even targeted Beaver Club members, and they loved the notoriety!

Nevertheless, it was all in good humor! A little tongue-incheek, and he could put a twistytwang on his words like the puttputt of an old Farmall tractor.

One time, his subject was the Gower Christian Church pastor who got so angry he canceled his subscription to The Leader (spoiled sport!).

Regardless, Bemo wasn’t having that! He drove to Plattsburg and renewed the pastor’s subscription in The Leader on his own dime. Then, the event of the cancellation and renewal was the topic of Bemo’s column in the following week.

In 2006, I told him that I felt slighted because he never picked

on me. At that time, I was editor for The Leader. So, next week, he glorified my previous week’s column that chastised the owner of a rural stockpile of over 10,000 tires in Jameson, Mo. In his column, he claimed that my new plight was to rescue those mosquito larva ridden tires and use them to recreate

an environmentally-sound wetland right in Clinton County. And it was Clinton County’s next claim to fame!

Sadly, he passed away years ago, but I personally will never forget him! His writing was enjoyed by most who read “The Beaver News.” His kind heartedness

and jovial laughter was appreciated by those who knew of him. Those who knew him personally loved him! I did!

NOTE: This story originally ran in last week’s edition, but was missing the writer’s byline. We apologize for the error.

Gower Legion Honors 50-Year Members

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 Casey &

Gower American Legion Post 393 Commander Ron Hardwick (left) recently honored 50-year members Ron Snider (center) and Steve White (right) with certificates commemorating the milestone.

Festivals & Moments

Community life is about moments and there’s one each year that I cherish above most others.

During the opening night of the Lathrop Friendship Festival, they announce the honors for that year, including the Rotary Citizen of the Year, the Festival Grand Marshal, the Senior King and Queen, and—recently added—the Veterans of the Year.

It’s quite the trick, ensuring the winners are at the opening ceremonies while keeping them in the dark. It likely takes coercion and accomplices but it’s well worth it to see their surprise.

The emcee, Dr. Kyle Beane (who, with all of his volunteerism, intricate parade floats, and sidesplitting costumes, should be known as Mr. Festival from here on out) reads a list of the honoree’s achievements and contributions, and the attendees piece together the information, scanning the crowd for a nominee who fits the bill.

This year, it took just a few words before Martha Martin knew she was about to be named Rotary Citizen of the Year. For more than three decades, she has spearheaded Parents as Teachers with the Lathrop R-II School District while also serving as a pillar for the Backpack Program, which ensures that students in need go home each weekend with additional food during the break.

It’s always a joy to see a recipient go through the sudden rush of emotions—a mix of embarrassment, graciousness, humbleness, and plenty of surprise. Those who’ve earned Rotary Citizen of the Year have done so without expectation. They go about their service because it helps the community, not because there might be a plaque at the end of it all. And that’s what makes it so important. It’s a chance for the Rotary Club and the community to say, “We see you and we appreciate you.”

A couple years back, I nearly unknowingly wrecked one of these festival surprises.

Ahead of the ceremonies, I sat down in the bleachers next to Donald Griffin, who’s always great for a conversation. We got to talking about the Senior King and Queen honor and, my memory not being what it used to be, I asked whether he and his better half, Wilma, had ever been crowned. They hadn’t, which I said was kind of surprising— surely if anyone deserved to be royalty for a year it would be...

I shut my yap.

It dawned on me I was probably treading on a secret. I scanned Donald’s face to see if I had sparked any suspicion. I didn’t see any. He was already on to the next topic. I wiped a bead of sweat off my brow.

A few moments later, Donald and Wilma stood there with sashes over their shoulders and crowns perched on their heads. Donald couldn’t have looked prouder.

Sixty years is an astounding milestone for the festival, and I’ve grown from one of those kids running around—riding the rides, playing the games, scarfing cotton candy—to a middle-aged man who can appreciate the time and effort it takes. So, from the kid in us all, thank you to the hundreds (if not thousands) of people who made it happen over the years, especially Susie Freece, whose incalculable contributions made this 60th year possible.

PS: This is a good time to reiterate my feelings about politicians in hometown parades. This is an election year, which is the lone exception to my proposed rule.

The official language would read something like... Whereas, hometown parades are a time for people to come together and celebrate their community, and;

Whereas, politicians--much like water heaters-provide a needed and thankless service, but nobody wants to deal with them unless absolutely necessary; Therefore, should any politician or political party, in their capacity as such, take part in a hometown parade during a non-election year, parade-goers should henceforth be allowed to throw tomatoes at offending politicians. For the sake of safety, tomatoes should be soft and overripe.

OPINIONS

Trying to fix Crumbling Cameron

by jamey honeycutt leader publisher

It seems just like yesterday, Cameron. The year was 2001 and a wide-eyed, 29-yearold newspaper guy moved to town just as the new city hall was being finished. We were both relatively shiny and new. Boy, have things changed, and not for the better.

We are both a little worse for wear, with worn tires and some structural issues, but even I have to admit, I am a

little better off than Cameron City Hall. That should scare every taxpayer out there. That unpleasant reality has set in for council members, as the number of structures in town needing city attention seems to be growing. Since I have been attending council meetings this go’round, failing structures have been on the menu each time in one way or another. The price tag to address

these dangerous structures will ultimately fall to the city and, by extension, the taxpayers. The costs seem to be getting the best of several council members based on their tones and questions. It is uncomfortable for them to begrudgingly spend tens of thousands of dollars on engineering studies to address these repairs, but that is the age in which we live, unfortunately. In a litigious world, those who cut corners

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

often pay in the end, big time. Nothing is cheap and that’s not city hall’s fault, but what about the building itself? Why is city hall all of a sudden falling down around staff and patrons? It is probably because, as Steve Rasmussen so succinctly put it, “In previous years, we haven’t done what needed to be done.” Now, when he says “we,” there is some accountability, but that would only cover the

Raffety Hitched a Ride to State Semifinal

You know you’re growin’ older when... You don’t have to spend a chunk of money to sit on something antique (Stan Dedman).

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In Rod Serling’s “Twilight Zone,” the strange and seemingly impossible or improbable happens on a regular basis. One would not think there would be such a story when interviewing players as part of the coverage of the 1979 PHS football team winning the state championship.

However, the unthinkable and improbable are just part of the world in which we live.

When interviewing David Adam, who was the starting fullback and defensive end for the Tigers, he mentioned that his wife, Dru Ann (Grace) Adam—an East Buchanan graduate—had a story about the Stockton game. The game itself was not memorable when it came to his participation, since he was battling a 102 fever.

She said her dad, the late Merwyn Grace, a well-known, experienced pilot and business owner in Gower, had flown the referee from Cameron to Stockton for the game. That referee was Ken Raffety, a

respected and well-liked official.

One of my father Skip’s photo interests was taking a picture of the coin toss before the football games. As part of that ritual, he took a picture of the late Ken Raffety as Plattsburg co-captains John Gassman and Troy McKay looked on in anticipation. That picture is now part of Plattsburg’s football history, as the Tigers won the coin toss, received the opening kickoff, and McKay took the kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown. The Tigers marched on to a state championship.

Many times, before and after the Stockton game, when Raffety was officiating, Skip and he would take time to chat. Raffety was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed sports and had plenty of stories to share.

As a result, there were plenty of laughs and good-natured banter. After Raffety retired, he kept active by officiating Chiefs’ scrimmage practices.

I got to know Ken better when he and I served on the Cameron Regional Medical Operating Board. He was a decades-long board member,

while I was just getting started in 2000. He always had plenty of stories to share, but not until this past Monday did I know the story behind his officiating the Plattsburg-Stockton quarterfinal football game. Food for thought: “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by the pen name Mark Twain.

To the Editor,

We have noticed that the new Casey’s General Store (formerly Trex Mart) doesn’t fly an American flag on the very large pole that is on their property. It bothered enough of us American Legion Post 467 members that one of us stopped by there to get to the bottom of the issue. He was told that it isn’t up to them as an individual store, but that the Casey’s corporation does not fly the American flag on their properties. This is absolutely disheartening and shameful, especially considering that the majority of Casey’s stores are in

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rural midwest America, where American pride still runs deep in our roots! The first official Casey’s store was founded in 1968 in Boone, Iowa, a town of only 12,500. The next two Casey’s were founded in even smaller towns in Iowa, which proves our point that Casey’s bread and butter is reliant upon rural, small-town America. We think that if these small town Americans knew that this corporation refuses to fly the most recognized symbol of our great nation, they may think twice before patronizing said business.

Now this may seem a bit petty to contact our local me-

dia over such an issue, but may I remind you of the American heroes that have given the absolute ultimate sacrifice to give us the freedom and honor to fly Old Glory in our small town. Such a corporation as Casey’s should be humbled and proud to erect that flag and fly her with pride. Whatever the reason given for not flying our flag, none are as important as the men and women that gave their lives to allow us to have one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all!

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic

for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” American Legion Post 467

Signed: David Eads, John Wieneke, Joe Spear, Raymond Sprague, James R. Martin, K. Porter Hensen, Griffin Hensen, Gene Schoonover, James Fox, Sandra Schoonover, Gary Woodring, Kyle Stith, Briggs Martin, Jacob Thompson, Don Vining, John Horn, Gary K. Martin, Martha Martin.

Additionally, approximately 100 other residents have undersigned the preceding letter.

The late Ken Raffety of Cameron flips the coin in the state semifinals between Plattsburg and Stockton in 1979. leader file photo

Laneah Lynn Mallen

With heavy hearts, the family of Laneah Lynn (Foster) Mallen announces the sudden and unexpected illness that has led her spirit to fly home to be with our heavenly father and passed loved ones on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., at the tender age of 55. Laneah resided in St. Joseph, Mo.; however, she was formerly a resident of Plattsburg, Mo., most of her adolescent and adult life. She was born on December 15, 1968, in St. Joseph, Mo. Her infectious laughter and sense of humor will tremendously be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Laneah is survived by her husband, Patrick Mallen; sons, Nathan Lewis and Levi Mallen; brother, Steven Foster; sisters, Rhonda (Hill) Malloy and Debbie (Kelley) Foster; seven grandchildren, Zach Lewis,

Gage Lewis, Trevor Lewis, Kaden Hartley, Nariah Rawls, Destiny Rawls, Julian Rawls, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Mick; daughter, Tiffany Cashatt; brother Gary Tate; and her sister, Sharon Foster.

Laneah’s wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements prepared by Golden Gate Funeral and Cremation Services. A private celebration of life with family and close friends will be held at a later date.

CAMERON CEMETERIES PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Memorial flowers should be removed from the City Cemeteries by June 7, 2024. The City of Cameron Cemetery Groundskeeper will begin removing Memorial Day flowers from Graceland Cemetery, Graceland Memorial Cemetery, McDaniel Cemetery, Packard Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery after this date.

Also, be advised: No fences or enclosures around cemetery lots shall be permitted. (Sec. 9-66) No planting of any kind is permitted in the cemeteries. The planting of trees and appropriate shrubbery shall be done by the Cemetery to harmonize with a general landscaping theme. (Sec. 9-67) Any plantings, jugs or bric-a-brac of any description placed on any cemetery lot may be removed by the City. (Sec. 9-68) All fencing, plantings or other items must be removed by June 7, 2024. Please use this opportunity to remove/transplant any items you wish to retain. Cemetery staff will begin removing such items after this date.

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Victoria Jean Elliott

Victoria Jean Elliott (née Camacho), 77, passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 9. Victoria (or Vickie, as she was known in her teens) grew up in the “North End” of Kansas City and attended Northeast High School. She was active at the Don Bosco Community Center and very competitive. In fact, Vickie was known as the center’s best tether ball player and was rarely challenged.

After high school, she worked briefly as a salesgirl at the Woolf Brothers clothing store, but she had loftier goals when she went to work for TWA. She worked diligently, starting as a file clerk, working her way up to crew scheduler, supervisor and then Flight Attendant Manager in New York. Her career really “took flight” when she joined the ranks of TWA Flight Attendants, based at JFK. She proudly wore her

wings, as she traveled all over the world, including London, Cairo, and Paris. It was on those trips that she met the love of her life, Captain John Elliott. They flew several international trips together, and finally, on a particular Paris layover, John asked Victoria to dinner. She always spoke of that night, when over candlelight, in a French bistro, John leaned over and said, “I have found you and I am never letting go.” They married and enjoyed many more trips together, with their children and grandchildren in tow.

Victoria was an inspiration and driving force in all of her families’ lives. Education was very important to her, and she was always learning, even earning a degree in computer science, while managing her busy career and family life. She loved music, reading, exercising and was an excellent cook. Victoria loved to entertain, and her

holiday dinners were epic, where all her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews were welcome to enjoy wonderful food and drink. She shared her love of life, travel and beautiful things with her family and friends, giving generously of herself to anyone in need. Victoria will be sorely missed, but her legacy of caring, kindness and generosity will live on in her family and she will never be forgotten.

Victoria was predeceased by her father Jesse Camacho, who died September 22, 1981; mother Angie Camacho (Ortiz),

who died December 11, 2000; and grandson, Mark Anthony Sciortino, who died October 16, 2012.

Victoria is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, John Elliott; son Louis Andrews (Carol); daughter Victoria Sciortino (Tom); grandchildren Lily and Savannah Andrews, John Frank and Sophia Sciortino; great-granddaughter, Marylyin Sciortino; three sisters, Dolores Limpic (Mark), Lupe Wussow, and Linda Badami (Chris); two brothers, Jesse Camacho Jr., and Rudy Camacho (Beth), as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Services were on Thursday, April 11, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A visitation was held at noon, followed by Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. Burial was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com (Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, (816) 471-2844).

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Clinton County have

McCulloch Deer Creek Cabin this

cabin will welcome visitors on Sunday, June 9, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be plenty of activities to participate in, and refreshments, too. The cabin, located at 5623 SW 228th Street in rural Plattsburg, is nearly 200 years old--older than both Kansas City and St. Joseph. For more info, contact (816) 370-2532.

East Buchanan Track & Field 2024 Missouri Class 2

State

Champions

KCI Conference, District and Sectional Champions

Bulldogs earn program’s third state championship

For the third time in school history, the East Buchanan Bulldogs found themselves at the top of Missouri’s track and field mountain in 2024.

Powered by an astounding 10 All-State performances, the Bulldogs racked up 56 points on their way to the 2024 Missouri Class 2 State Track Championship last month in Jefferson City. It was a perfect run through the postseason for East Buchanan, as they swept the KCI Conference, district, sectional and state championships.

The team previously won state championships in 2005 and 1974.

“It’s very rewarding to see what the boys team did this season,” said East Buchanan head coach Jeff Harlin. “We didn’t shy away from talking about winning a state title this season. We truly embraced the challenge of it. Even when they had some bumps in the road, the guys and coaches effectively blocked them out and stayed focused on the goal we had the day after finishing fifth at the 2023 state championships.”

East Buchanan was led by an influential group of seniors who crafted a golden era at EBHS, helping the school to the track championship, back-to-back state football championships, an appearance in the state baseball championship game, a top-eight finish in state basketball, and countless other accolades over their four years.

Those seniors include Trevor Klein, Chase Meers, Aidan Hensley, Nathaniel Fortney, Riley Everett, Wyatt Fisher and Ashton Roe.

“This group of seniors have been transformational for our program and the athletic programs at EBHS in general,” Harlin said. “They have helped change the culture to where we expect to be good in everything we compete in. It is now the job of this year’s juniors, sophomores and freshmen to challenge themselves and step into leadership positions and use the things they’ve learned from the Class of 2024. That group will be missed but remembered for a long time!”

The seniors were vital, but it was a junior who netted East Buchanan’s best individual finish at state, as Seth Spencer won the state title in both the 110M hurdles and 300M hurdles. He added another chapter to the

Spencer family’s long history of success in the event, as his dad, Lonnie—a former EBHS great—was there as a coach to see Seth’s success.

“The Spencer family is a great track and field family,” said Coach Harlin. “Besides just being good at the sport, they enjoy it, consume it and advocate for it.

Lonnie has helped several athletes over the years with hurdles and block starts and we’re so thankful to have a community member like him. Watching Lonnie watch Seth’s success has also been awesome this season. He is a very proud father.

“After coming on at the end of the season in 2023, I knew Seth was poised for a great season, but looking back, he exceeded most everyone’s expectations with the two state titles and all of the records he broke. I’m excited to see what Seth has in store for 2025.”

Throughout the entire year, senior Trevor Klein and junior Trey Johnson provided a one-two punch in the jumps and javelin, racking up points wherever they went. That included the state meet, as Klein was fourth in the triple jump, and Johnson was fourth in the javelin, fifth in the long jump and eighth in the triple jump. Coach Harlin said it’s fun to watch the duo because they have the ability to exceed expectations and rise to the challenge.

“Trevor has done that continually in all of the sports he’s competed in, but Trey just keeps getting better and better,” Harlin said.

“For instance, Trey has gone to the state championships in the triple jump each of the last two seasons and entered with marks outside the top eight, but he’s found a way to medal each year. With Trevor and Trey, you’re almost disappointed that athletes can’t have more than four events, because there are other events I would love to see them compete in.”

The Bulldogs were one of the best programs in the state when it came to distance events, too. They were led by senior Aidan Hensley and junior Parker Conroy, who were members of the second-place 4x400M relay (Nathaniel Fortney, Seth Spencer, Parker Conroy, Aidan Hensley) and thirdplace 4x800M relay (Phoenix Baugh, Conroy, Nolan Rust, Hensley. Hensley added a fifth-place finish at state in the 1600M run and Conroy was sixth in the 800M run.

“Aidan and Parker

bring speed, grit, guts and a ‘fight to the death’ mentality to our distance program,” Harlin said. “Not seeing Aidan Hensley compete in an EB jersey will be one of the big things I’ll miss next season. Aidan brought a cocky confidence to a program that hasn’t turned out a lot of distance runners, and his ‘never say die’ attitude is one that Parker shares and has trickled down to Nolan Rust, Phoenix Baugh and hopefully our entire distance crew. Watching Aidan run in big, closely contested races was must-watch track and field.”

Harlin also lauded Rust and Baugh for pushing themselves this year, and stepping up to fill big vacancies in the 4x800M team from 2023.

For senior Nathaniel Fortney, earning second place with the 4x400M relay and making the podium in Jefferson City was about overcoming adversity.

“It was really great to see Nathaniel Fortney on the podium at the state championships,” Harlin said. “Nathaniel’s season a year ago was cut short due to injury and after disqualifications in the 4x200 relay and the 4x100 relay, his only option left for a medal was the 4x400 relay, and they ended up finishing second with a new KCI Conference and school record of 3:25.44. Nathaniel leaves us as one of the best sprinters and hurdlers in school history.”

Chase Meers was another impactful senior this year, finishing ninth in Missouri Class 2 in the shot put, just outside of the podium and All-State designation.

“Chase Meers has been a huge asset for us each of the last two seasons, and I’m not sure we win two

district titles, two sectional titles and a KCI Conference championship without him,” said Harlin, who added that Meers averaged 13 points in those contests. “It’s disappointing that he doesn’t have a medal from the state championships, but he had a great career for us and will leave and go to throw at Missouri Western with the EBHS school record in the discus and the second best shot put toss in school history.”

Perhaps one of the biggest “what ifs” for East Buchanan was the addition of senior Gage Busby to the team this spring. A gifted athlete, Busby has been a central figure for East Buchanan’s football, basketball and baseball teams, but an injury prevented him from competing this year.

“Gage would’ve given us another discus thrower capable of scoring a lot of points with the potential to compete at sectionals and possibly state,” Harlin said. “He picked up the discus and was sort of a natural at it. I’m glad I got to see a little glimpse of what he could do, but I also feel a little cheated, too. To his credit, following surgery, Gage may have been one of the biggest supporters of our team and followed us to meets. Even though he wasn’t competing, he was a part of the team.”

Harlin added that, though they didn’t compete at sectionals or state, seniors Riley Everett, Wyatt Fisher and Ashton Roe played a big role in the team’s success.

“These gentlemen came to practice daily for the last three years, were extremely coachable and improved significantly during that time,” the coach said. “Those athletes that may have been ahead of these guys knew

they had to continue getting better or one of these three guys would take their spot.

Athletes like Riley, Wyatt and Ashton helped make us competitive within our ranks ,and that type of quality depth is huge for a track and field team. Even though they were often overshadowed by others, this group was talented, motivated and a big reason why we won five meet titles before the district meet.”

Coach Harlin added that he was blessed to work with so many great coaches this year. That includes Coach Dan Ritter. Harlin said Ritter’s work with the school’s weight program and belief in the team’s potential were key to their success. Harlin said that Coach Knox and Coach Lee have been great additions to the staff and that East Buchanan High School Principal and Athletic Director Doug Miller has been an important advocate and worker for the track program. It was also another great year for the East Buchanan girls track program, as they finished sixth in Missouri

Class 2. Junior Rilyn Sherwood was second in the triple jump (while adding fifth in the long jump) and sophomore Brooklyn Johnson was second in the shot put. The 4x200M relay team of Anna Kenagy, Kourtney Keling, Layla Watkins and Olivia Fortney were third in the state, while the 4x100M relay team (Kenagy, Keling, Fortney, Sherwood) was fifth at state.

2024 At A Glance

• The boys were state champions for the first time since 2005 (third overall boys state track championship)

• The boys scored points

in nine of 19 events and had two state champions: 110MH and 300MH.

• The girls team was sixth and has been in the top-eight for the last three seasons.

• The boys team won all of the major meets: KCI Conf., Districts, Sectionals, State.

• The boys’ KCI Conference championship was the first in 37 years.

• This was the secondstraight season as boys district and sectional champions

• 10 new school records (two girls and eight boys) were set this season.

• Two KCI Conference records were set by EBHS athletes: the 300M hurdles by Seth Spencer (38.84) and the 4x400 relay by Nathaniel Fortney, Seth Spencer, Parker Conroy & Aidan Hensley (3:25.44).

• 39 new marks for the EBHS all-time top-10 Lists for individual events.

• The EBHS girls have had a state medalist in the triple jump each of the last 10 state championships. This includes four state champions and three silver medalists.

• Of the 300 all-time top10 lists marks, 74 (25%) of those marks have been set since East Buchanan built a track complex in 2022.

• The boys finished third or better in 12 meets. The girls were third or better in six meets.

• 108 PR’s (personal records) set in 2024.

The 2024 East Buchanan Boys Track Team. Front Row (left to right): Wyatt Fisher, Trey Pendleton, Finley Fisher, Parker Conroy, Jaden Torres, Ashton Roe, Riley Everett, Gavin Utz, Trevor Klein, Chase Klein, Ostin Bullimore. Second Row: Cavin Stephens, Logan Jessen, Baker Thomas, Corbin Allen, Landon Delong, Kade Webb, Nathaniel Fortney, Aidan Hensley, Reece Dixon, Caleb O’Donnell. Third Row: Gage Busby, Chase Meers, Trey Johnson, Nathan Schilling, Nolan Rust, Phoenix Baugh, Finn Elze, Seth Spencer. Fourth Row: Coach Dan Ritter, Coach Jeff Harlin, Coach Kyle Knox. photo courtesy of scholastic photography

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60th Annual Lathrop Friendship Festival

(Left) Members of the Lathrop cheerleading team hitch a ride in the parade Saturday atop a Lathrop fire

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(Right) The Lathrop Friendship Festival pays tribute to the town’s veterans during the final ceremonies on Saturday evening.

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Martha Martin was named Lathrop Rotary Citizen of the Year, presented by festival emcee Dr. Kyle Beane. Martha has been an invaluable presence throughout the community, including her work with the Lathrop School District, Community Outreach and more. brett adkison | the leader

The 2024 Lathrop Veterans of the Year were Jim “Chris” Christopherson (left) and Dick Lanning (right). The two met while serving aboard the USS Gudgeon in the 60s. It was a fateful friendship. Jim visited Lathrop for Dick’s wedding, where he met his future wife, Linda, and later decided to make Lathrop his home after serving.

2024 Lathrop Friendship Festival Little Miss Bathing Beauty Addison Mason, daughter of Shelby Chambers and Chris Mason. brett adkison | the leader

Estil Williams gets laugh from the crowd Saturday as part of the Stith Family Funeral entry into the 2024 Friendship Festival parade. brett adkison | the leader

A young Friendship Festival parade member throws candy to the crowd Saturday as part of the Lathrop Fire Protection District’s entry. brett adkison | the leader

2024 Lathrop Friendship Festival Little Mr. Universe Jaxson Suddarth, son of Lindsey and Jeremy Suddarth. brett adkison | the leader

2024 Lathrop Friendship Festival Little Miss Lathrop Oaklee Colby, daughter of Hannah Colby and Levi Shanks. brett adkison | the leader

2024 Lathrop Friendship Festival Little Mister Lathrop Pierson Coldren, son of Zack and Heather Coldren. brett adkison | the leader

To celebrate 60 years of the Lathrop Friendship Festival, the traditional bathtub races returned to Oak Street for 2024. jim patrico | clinton county initiative

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past four years he has been Cameron City Manager. The building was almost 20 years old when he arrived. Most of the wear and tear, and breaking down, had already started.

As the phrase goes, “It may not be his fault, but it is his problem.”

The same goes for the rest of the council. None of them were on council more than four or five years ago, putting them in the same position as the city manager and most of the department heads. There has been a lot of turnover at city hall since I left Cameron for a decade starting in 2011. So how do we fix this mammoth problem? Well, by not pointing fingers, for starters.

As I have already said, we are about three administrations beyond the construction phase of the “new” city hall. We could sit and search for a scapegoat, but the bottom line is this: Somebody didn’t maintain the building, and roof leaks, mold and foundation issues aren’t going to fix themselves.

It must be fixed but at what point does it get so expensive that it might be better to simply start over? That concept might not be that far-fetched.

Anytime foundation and roof failures lead to mold and structural failures, the cost will be astronomical.

In the end, one thing will be for certain—it will be restored

or rebuilt and there will be multiple commas in the price tag. But, it is not alone in needing attention.

Two other blocks downtown have similar ailments... Only worse.

They, too, must be addressed or Cameron’s Historic Downtown risks looking like a wasteland.

I saw how several folks were griping about high sales taxes in Cameron but if we keep on having to reanimate dilapidated buildings without ignoring roads, raising utilities or cutting services, that tax percentage is only going to get worse.

The crew tackling this challenge had little to do with the problem, but they are trying to navigate rough waters when the public is already unhappy with the overall social and political climate in this country. They knew what they were getting into when they signed up. There will be criticism of anything they do. I am sure I will take exception to something in the future, but for now, give them a break but hold them accountable. From what I have seen so far, it is what I think they would want.

Publisher’s Note: Let me know what you think, good or bad. I can take it. Send letters to the publisher to jamey@ clintoncountyleader.com

Weekly Clinton County Sheriff’s

Friday, May 24

1:20 a.m.: Medical on Center Street in Lathrop.

5:37 a.m.: Medical call on SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.

6:37 a.m.: Burglary in progress on NW Shoemaker in Plattsburg.

8:30 a.m.: Animal call at the old football field in Lathrop.

11:17 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

1 p.m.: Animal bite in Smithville.

1:52 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

3:28 p.m.: Disturbance on Plotsky in Plattsburg.

3:34 p.m.: Medical call on Plotsky in Plattsburg.

7:27 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Ave. in Plattsburg.

Saturday, May 25

3:29 a.m.: Medical call on W. Locust in Plattsburg.

7:53 a.m.: Domestic on 210th in Lawson.

9:00 a.m.: Animal call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

9:58 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Ave. in Plattsburg.

11:22 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Polo.

11:30 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

11:57 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Osborn.

3:13 p.m.: Disturbance on 208th Street in Clinton

County.

6:40 p.m.: Found property on E. 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:21 p.m.: Fire on Old BB Highway in Holt.

9:46 p.m.: Pursuit east of 69 Highway in Clinton County.

Sunday, May 26

2:25 a.m.: Medical call on MM Highway in Kearney, Mo.

2:27 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:55 a.m.: Death on N. Chestnut in Cameron.

10:07 a.m.: Fire alarm on W. Riley in Plattsburg.

11:28 a.m.: Medical call on Cape Cod Road in Trimble.

11:51 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Trimble.

12:18 p.m.: Vehicle crash on O Highway in Trimble.

3:20 p.m.: Smoke investigation on Cheyenne in Lathrop.

3:51 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Lisa Avenue in Lathrop.

4:25 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Lathrop.

6:24 p.m.: Carbon monoxide call on Hondo Street in Lathrop.

Monday, May 27

2:37 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:56 a.m.: Vehicle crash on PP Highway in Holt.

12:40 p.m.: Medical call on

State Route E in Agency.

3:46 p.m.: Fire call on Old BB Highway in Holt.

3:52 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on E. Osage in Plattsburg.

8:37 p.m.: Medical call on Washington Way in Plattsburg.

10:29 p.m.: Residential alarm on SW 208th Street in Trimble.

Tuesday, May 28

7:01 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Trimble.

8:11 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:59 a.m.: Animal call on Center Street in Lathrop.

11:43 a.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Edgerton.

2:08 p.m.: Animal call on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

7:19 p.m.: Medical call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

8:05 p.m.: Medical call on 208th Street in Trimble.

9:11 p.m.: Domestic in progress on 208th Street in Trimble.

Wednesday, May 29

1:10 a.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

1:56 a.m.: Assault (not in progress) on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

2:03 a.m.: Medical call on Park Street in Osborn.

2:34 a.m.: Medical call on Main Street in Trimble.

2:52 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:29 a.m.: Animal call on 280th Street in Clinton County.

9:41 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

11:37 a.m.: Animal call on Lake Arrowhead in Clinton County.

12:16 p.m.: Harassment in progress on South Street in Lathrop.

12:17 p.m.: Animal call on Center Street in Lathrop.

2:06 p.m.: Medical call on Barnsville in Lawson.

2:24 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

4:16 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:09 p.m.: Vehicle fire on A Highway in Lathrop.

8:27 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Ave. in Plattsburg.

9:06 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Mark Street in Lathrop.

9:35 p.m.: Animal call on Lisa Avenue in Lathrop.

Thursday, May 30

1:42 a.m.: Alarm on SE Elissa Lane in Lawson.

1:55 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Ave. in Plattsburg.

9:04 a.m.: Animal call on Middle Rd. in Plattsburg. 10:09 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Ave. in Plattsburg. 11:59 a.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

12:06 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

2:02 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

3:26 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

5:12 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

6:11 p.m.: Vehicle fire on NW 348th Street in Clinton County.

6:43 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on SE Meadow Lane in Lathrop.

6:51 p.m.: Medical call on SE Meadow Lane in Lathrop.

6:59 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Gay Street in Lathrop.

8:05 p.m.: Domestic in progress on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

8:34 p.m.: Medical call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

8:45 p.m.: Fire alarm on Old BB Highway in Holt.

9:05 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Railroad Street in Plattsburg.

9:07 p.m.: Animal call on SE Cougar Drive in Lathrop.

10:01 p.m.: Fire call on SE Arroyo Drive in Lathrop. 10:42 p.m.: Alarm on SE 210th Street in Lawson.

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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

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IN RE: Clark Montgomery and Nora Montgomery, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Clark Montgomery and Nora Montgomery, husband and wife dated September 24, 2021 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number: 202103726 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, June 24, 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: LOT 133, IN SOUTH CAMERON, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CAMERON, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and cost.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 221939.062424.444832 FC

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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ADVERTISEMENT – ROAD & BRIDGE WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

BRO-R025(23)

Sealed bids, addressed to “CLINTON COUNTY" and endorsed "PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE NO. 35100022, BRO-R025(23)” in Clinton County, will be received by the Clinton County Clerk until 11:00 a.m. (prevailing local time) on June 25, 2024 at the office of the County Clerk, and at that time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids should be delivered to: Clinton County Clerk’s Office, 207 North Main Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477.

The proposed work includes the removal of the existing bridge and construction of an 80 feet long x 24.5 feet wide steel girder bridge with a concrete deck, w-beam rails, reinforced concrete abutments, galvanized HP 12x53 piles, and other required appurtenances.

Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the County Clerk at 816-539-3713 at least 5 working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend.

The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the bid proposal. When Federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962" (P.L. 87-581; Stat. 357) and implementing regulations.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109, and E.O. 11246.

Clinton County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award.

All bidders must be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2023 Edition including all revisions. The contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Contractors and subcontractors who sign a contract to work on public works projects must provide a 10-hour OSHA construction safety program, or similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to be completed by their on-site employees within sixty (60) days of beginning work on the construction project.

Plans and specifications are on file at the office of the Consulting Engineer, HOWE COMPANY, LLC., 804 E. PATTON ST., MACON, MO. Complete instructions to bidders and proposal blanks may be obtained at the Engineers Office for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. The plans and specifications will be mailed upon payment of $25.00 for shipping and handling, for a total of $75.00 for each set. The shipping and handling charges will be waived if the prospective bidder contacts the Engineer with a valid account number for shipping services with United Parcel Service (UPS), so the shipping cost is billed to the bidder. Hard copies of the bid documents can be ordered by calling 660-395-4693. A PDF version of the bid documents may be obtained from www.howecompany.com for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 paid through PAYPAL. Bidders must obtain their bid documents from either Howe Company, LLC., or www.howecompany.com and be plan holders in order to bid the project. All proposals must be on the forms provided in the bid documents.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A certified or cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% shall be submitted with each proposal. The DBE goal for this project is 5%

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who provides the lowest price complying with the Conditions of the Contract Documents within the Owner's budget. (6/6/24)

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/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Dental/Health/Life insurance, Retirement, LifeFlight, Sick Leave, Paid tuition to NCMC. This position is responsible for the supervision of center staff and volunteers. As well as planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program, social services, and family engagement activities. Visit http://www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I.

Because The People Must Know

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 24CN-PR00046

In the Estate of ROGER E FENN, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROGER E FENN, Decedent:

On May 23,2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROGER E FENN, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The name, business address and phone number of the personal representative is: SYLVIA M FENN, 605 S. CHESTNUT STREET , CAMERON, MO 64429

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: PAUL STEVEN WILSON 421 W BROADWAY, SUITE 200, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503 (712)322-6000

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537 .021, RSMo. Date of the decedent's death: 25-MAY-2023

Date of first publication: 5/30/24 /s/ Deana Morton Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/24)

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

In the Estate of CECIL ALLEN DYER, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date of the decedent's death: 04-JUN-2020

Date of first publication: 5-16-24 /s/ Deana Morton Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/24)

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All of lot 13, in block 18, original town of Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri. Subject to easements, restrictions, roadways and reservations of record.

Bob Burns, City Administrator (6/6/24)

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Plattsburg found the road against DeKalb more to their liking than the previous week, as the Tigers blasted them 42-14. Coach Freeman said they played well on both sides of the ball without mistakes.

“Our offense didn’t have a single penalty in gaining 437 yards. We also limited them to only two touchdowns, coming against our JV players.”

Plattsburg fans also packed five more buses to the game. They had enough fans for six buses, but a flat tire ended that trip with carpooling taking over.

The showdown between coaching brothers was the next game on the Tigers’ schedule. Jim Freeman would be facing his brother Virgil’s East Buchanan Bulldogs. If the Tigers were going to win their first conference championship in decades and keep their hopes alive for the state playoffs, they needed a victory on Friday night.

In an apparent move to create some surprise, the Bulldogs were not on the field for warmups. The players and coaches couldn’t figure out what was going on until just before the game, the Bulldogs arrived having warmed up on the Tigers practice field. The maneuver failed to derail the Tigers’ path to a conference championship, as they whipped the Bulldogs 42-0. It was also their first undefeated season since 1933.

Mike Freeman led the rushing attack with 97 yards on 16 carries and two TDs. Teammate Troy McKay had 77 yards on 16 carries and one TD. Quarterback Wohlford had eight carries for 64 yards and one score. Todd Harris had one TD on one carry, with David Gipson kicking four extra points. In total the offense amassed 457 yards.

The stout Tiger defenders held East Buchanan to just 67 yards of rushing offense. Lineman Gailon Green led the defense with four tackles and two fumble recoveries. Four passes were intercepted by Cory Wohlford, Chris Wohlford, Troy McKay, and Todd Harris.

The Tigers advanced to host Grain Valley in the quarterfinals, where they came away victorious 34-8. Running back Mike Freeman scored the first TD and added another in the second half. Troy McKay scored the second touchdown in the second quarter. A fumble recovery by the defense right after halftime led to another TD by Mike Freeman. Coach Freeman said the fact that his team didn’t make mistakes was the key to the victory.

The semifinal victory against Stockton was not as easy as it might appear.

Coach Freeman said there were some illnesses and injuries which limited the team on Saturday afternoon. The 93-yard kickoff return by Troy McKay on the opening kick set the tone for the

game. Mike Freeman led the rushing attack with 133 yards on 26 carries. McKay ran for 45 yards on 12 carries.

On defense, Cory Wohlford recorded 11 tackles in shutting down Stockton’s offense. Scott Wilson had nine tackles, Jeff Howard eight, Dennis Hudson seven, David Adam six.

The championship game against Marceline pitted two powerful running teams, but it was the passing attack from Cory Wohlford that proved to be the deciding edge on offense. He was 9-of-13 for 149 yards, plus a TD pass to McKay. McKay ran for the other score and the attempt for two failed and the first extra point was blocked. McKay was the leading receiver with four catches for 74 yards.

On defense is where the Tigers once again showed their strength. Clinging to a 12-7 lead, they stopped Marceline twice from their own five-yard line. Linebacker Jeff Howard contributed seven tackles and the game insuring interception.

Coach Freeman said the following about the team and their play in 1979.

“Team unity, mental and physical talent, good sportsmanship, and excellent young men (44 players)

have made this team click all year long. Our coaching staff of Joe Trotter, Bill Langford, George Garrett all had a piece of our success. I would like to say we didn’t have one unsportsman-like penalty called on us all year long. They should be commended. Coach Trotter and myself will never forget this great team.”

Looking Back at 1979 Tigers’ Hall of Fame Season

The foundation for Plattsburg football team’s run to an undefeated season, a KCI 10 Conference Championship, and the Missouri 2A State Championship in 1979 was established long before the season started.

It began on August 13 with practices from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The grueling schedule eased up on August 24 with only one practice a day. Head coach Jim Freeman, a stickler for conditioning, used the famous hill near the practice field to end the drills. It was this hill conditioning which laid the foundation for their success on the playing field.

“We had guys who were going to play both ways and we had to be in shape to succeed,” Coach Freeman explained. “We continued that throughout the season, except on Thursdays.”

This getting into shape was something that senior David Adam and a few of his teammates took seriously. They began their preseason conditioning two weeks before August 13.

“A group of us, Troy (McKay), (Dan) Booth, started two-a-days two weeks before, including the hills,” he said with a chuckle. The conditioning paid off for him, as he earned AllState honors as a defensive end for the Tigers.

Richard Wade cited the hill drills for their success, as well. He said that some of the guys shouted “Busch Stadium” on their way up the steep climb.

“We played as a team, and everybody played hard for the guy next to them,” Wade said.

Yet another key for Plattsburg’s success was the addition of assistant coach Joe Trotter. Coach Freeman said that he was the first assistant coach he had, and it proved to be a welcomed addition.

“Joe was responsible for our organization on offense and, together, we had our team ready to play every Friday night,” he said.

West Platte and Lathrop were the preseason favorites to win the KCI -10 Conference. They were the first two games on Plattsburg’s schedule.

They defeated the Bluejays 20-6 with 441 yards on offense. The defense limited West Platte to only 141 yards, with 85 yards coming on their lone touchdown.

The Tigers defeated the highly-regarded Mules 28-6 on September 14. Running the wishbone offense, they were able to control the line of scrimmage and their backs, Troy McKay, Mike Freeman, and David Adam, did the rest.

Plattsburg jumped out to a 22-0 lead on their way to an easy victory over the North Platte Panthers. The offense was once again powerful with 382 yards, and the defense was stingy, allowing only 104 yards in the 35-0 victory.

The Mid-Buchanan Dragons proved to be little more than a practice session for the Tigers, as they shut them out 44-0. Running for touchdowns were fullback David Adam (1), Troy McKay (2) and Richard Romey, (1). The defense limited the Dragons to only 23 yards for the night.

The Platte City Pirates proved to be a tough oppo-

nent in the first half, as the Tigers held a 13-7 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Tigers found their mojo, scoring 20 points and shutting down the Pirates in the 33-7 victory. The defense limited the Platte City offense to only 62 yards for the night. If there was going to be

a roadblock to the Tigers’ race to a championship, it would come from the Smithville Warriors. Coach Jim Freeman said that they had not defeated them in the previous 10 years. With the excitement of an undefeated season building, the Plattsburg fan base responded by organizing six buses full of

fans to support the team. The idea started with Supt. Fitch reaching out to Leader publisher Skip Tinnen. Tinnen organized other businesses to help finance the buses and it paid off. Coach Freeman said that the fan support made a huge difference.

“The energy from the mass of Plattsburg fans at the game was fantastic. It really helped us win the game,” he claimed. The Tigers offense did just enough for a hard-fought 15-0 victory.

Troy McKay and Mike Freeman scored touchdowns. David Gipson kicked one extra point, while quarterback Cory Wohlford passed for a two-point conversion to McKay. The defensive leaders key to the shutout were listed as Gailon Green, Dennis Hudson, Jeff Howard and Cory Wohlford. Against Lawson, the Tigers were not as efficient as they had been in the previous games, as they had three fumbles and lost two, plus one interception. They still amassed over 300 yards of offense in the 28-6 victory. Troy McKay was the leader with 172 yards on only 16 carries. Fellow running back Mike Freeman also broke the 100-yard mark with 111 yards on 15 carries.

Once again, the defense is where the Tigers stood out, with Cory Wohlford intercepting three passes and returning them a total of 63 yards. His brother, Chris, had one pick. The Cardinals also lost two fumbles with Jeff Howard and Troy McK-

The 1979 Plattsburg Tigers state championship football team (photo furnished by MSHSAA). Front Row (left to right): Geoff Taylor, Jeff Black, Mike Freeman, David Gipson, Todd Harris, Pat Johnson, John Rawdon, Kevin Grayson, Mickey Graham, Marcus Rawlings, Eric McKay, Robbie Bennett. Second Row: Rodney Grayson (standing) Greg Strong, John Hudson, Mike May, Gaylen Winn, David Hoagland, Richard Wade, Troy McKay, Jeff Howard, Scott Taylor, John Gassman, Denny Bartee, Scott Wilson, George Garrett (standing). Third Row: Joe Trotter, Jeff Crocker, Lee May, Tim Johnson, Steve Sypkens, Shawn Kesling, Danny Grant, Brian Wall, Steve Wohlford, David Adam, Wayne Cavender, Paul Boyd, Andre Marceau, Tom Mallen. Back Row: Bill Langford, Dennis Hudson, Richard Romey, Dan Booth, Chris Wohlford, Gailon Green, Roger Mead, Cory Wohlford, Rodney Barnes, Chris Jorn, and Jim Freeman. (Below) The 1979 Plattsburg Tigers football team is inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame at Kansas City’s Union Station in May.