The Leader • 2-23-23

PLATTSBURG SCHOOLS

District aims to improve attendance, test scores

The Clinton County R-III School District fell further behind neighboring schools this year in the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test, but district leaders are committed to bridging that gap,

CITY OF GOWER Council hears proposal on AED, bids out street repairs

During its February meeting, the Gower City Council received another update on the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) TAP Project and learned that the grant for which the city has applied is now pending. This grant would help with the cost to completely revamp the sidewalk along Railroad Street downtown. The council was also notified that the SS4A grant was approved for $50,000.

Two items on the evening’s agenda were tabled until the March meeting. These included an ordinance codification update that City Attorney Joe Gagnon has been working on, along with decisions on the purchase of an AED.

Police Chief Adam Hill presented a quote to the council from Allied 100 for a DFC100 AED. This AED would work for both adults and children and the quoted price came in at $2,725.20. The purchase of an AED for the city has been discussed by the council several times. Concerns expressed regarding this technology centered around the fact the city does not have

beginning with attendance.

Clinton County R-III Superintendent Dr. Sandy Steggall gave the CCR-III Board of Education a presentation on the MAP and end-of-course (EOC) exam results Monday, February 20, during its monthly board meeting.

Just 64.6 percent of students in the Clinton County R-III School District were in school 90-percent of the time during the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the state average of 76.2 percent. The other seven members of the KCI Conference, including nearby East Bu-

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chanan and Lathrop, had percentages in the 80s.

Dr. Steggall said excused absences count as missed days in the figure, adding that the district’s insistence during and after the pandemic that students stay home

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It was championship night at Plattsburg High School last Tuesday, February 14, as the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs and Plattsburg Tigers earned victories and clinched their respective KCI Conference championships. For the Plattsburg boys, it was their first KCI title since 2002. For more, including early district basketball coverage, see page A7 of this edition.

John George recalls trip to Super Bowl LVII

The cliché that it’s a small world was once again verified by Plattsburg’s John George and his son-in-law, J.D. House, during their trip of a lifetime to Super Bowl LVII.

Sure, the game – pitting our beloved Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles –was the headline of the trip. However, a chance meeting with the son of a PHS classmate reached a higher level of “small world.”

“As we were walking around

the stadium, I recognized someone else,” George said. “I approached him and asked him if his name was Mike? He said ‘Yes.’ And your last name is Rucker?” His reply was, “Yes.”

“I let him know that I graduated with his mom, Lavelle Green,

from PHS in 1977,” George said.

Of course, this led to plenty of discussion and a Facetime event where John and Lavelle were linked via his phone. Many will remember Mike growing up in St. Joseph and attending Benton High

(Above) Plattsburg junior Rylan Langton guards East Buchanan sophomore Nathan Schilling near the basket last week in the Tigers’ victory. (Left) East Buchanan freshman Brooklyn Johnson with the bucket.

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when showing any symptoms likely contributed to decline in attendance.

She said increasing attendance will be the primary focus as the school looks to improve its test scores; plus, they’ll be launching a district-wide campaign to get kids in the classroom.

“Everything is a piece of the puzzle,” Dr. Steggall said Monday, “and we have to get each piece working together for the benefit of the individual student.”

In the MAP testing that took place last spring, the Clinton County R-III School District finished last among KCI Conference and area schools in English/language arts (ELA), mathematics and science, and next to last in the KCI Conference in social studies. Students in the third grade through the high school are tested in English/ language arts and mathematics, while only some classes are tested in science and social studies.

Last spring, just 29.8 percent of Plattsburg students tested proficient or advanced in ELA and 23.6 percent of students did so in mathematics. In science, only 19.2 percent of students were proficient or advanced, and 36.8 percent of students were proficient or advanced in social studies.

For comparison, Lathrop’s percentages were 50.2, 42.1, 42.9 and 48.6, and East Buchanan’s were 52.4, 42.5, 49.1, and 45.8. West Platte set the high bar in the KCI Conference, with more than 60 percent of students testing proficient or advanced in each subject.

Dr. Steggall said district administrators took a deep dive on the school’s curriculum this year to give the district a base from which to work, with plans to turn its focus to the assessment tests next school year. They’ve asked the staff to consider if there’s a disconnect between how they pose questions to

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an AED, and if one is needed for an emergency in town, the police department would have to wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

The council directed city staff to seek bids for the maintenance of city streets for 2023. The city is seeking bids for 32,957 squareyards of surface to be completed. These bids will include the purchase of Haydite for the streets.

The council also approved the Clinton County Multi-jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Resolution, Ordinance 2301. This resolution formally adopts the final FEMA-approved plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.

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the students in the classroom compared to how they’re asked on the MAP tests.

Dr. Steggall and board members went on to discuss MAP testing, how it’s scored, the district’s inhouse assessment programs, the importance of growth in student scores comparative to their starting positions, and much more.

Dr. Steggall reiterated the importance of maintaining the district’s progress in deploying programs that develop real world life skills, mentioning that graduates, when surveyed five years after their departure, overwhelmingly mention the need for more classes on life skills and finances.

The board also signed off on a salary increase Monday. Certified staff will see a $750 increase to the base pay, which now stands at $38,750. Dr. Steggall said the average starting pay in the Northwest Missouri region is $36,091, and Platts-

project was also approved for bids. This project requires the installation of approximately 900 feet of six-inch drain tile, and the backfill of the ditch with gravel and dirt. There are five driveways and one street to dig across or bore under. Any driveways dug across will need to be restored back with a gravel base compacted and six inches of concrete to finish. The street closing will need to be backfilled with gravel and compacted.

Department reports were provided to council members, and with no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. The next council meeting is scheduled for March 13 at 7 p.m. at Gower City Hall.

burg is eighth in the region. The nearby Kansas City metro area has an average over $39,000.

Dr. Steggall also pointed out that some five-day schools (using fellow KCI Conference member Mid-Buchanan for reference) pay less than Clinton County R-III despite having more contract days.

Support staff also received a 3.35-percent increase.

The calendar for the 2023-2024 school year was approved. It includes the return of spring break near the Easter holiday, as favored by most of the staff (Dr. Steggall noted that spring sports coaches didn’t favor the break, as they will have practices and contests to contend with those days). School will end a week later than this year on May 23, 2024.

Clinton County R-III will be in session on both Monday and Tuesday before

Thanksgiving in November, and Christmas break will run from December 21 through January 2.

Dr. Steggall said that three unstructured work days were added for teachers, bringing the contract days up to 162 next school year.

The board approved a revised memorandum of understanding that is being proposed with Warriors’ Best Friend for a pair of trained facility dogs, which can help calm, comfort or otherwise assist students when needed. The board received a presentation on the program during last month’s meeting. One dog will serve at Ellis Elementary and the other will split time at Clinton County Middle School and Plattsburg High School. The initial cost of the program is $3,000 for each facility dog.

The board approved the Clinton County Hazard Mitigation Plan through the Mo-

Kan Regional Council. The plan, which is approved by entities throughout the county every five years, lays out the road map for response in the event of a disaster, with a goal of protecting lives and property while lessening the ensuing impact of such disasters. By passing the plan, public entities also open an avenue for more grant funding for related efforts.

Dr. Steggall gave the board an update on the district’s finances, the roundtable discussions with the community and surveys for the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), and proposed education-related legislation in Jefferson City. On the latter, she spoke about the proposed workings of open enrollment legislation, which – if approved – would give students an avenue to attend schools outside of their district, in which case the state funding for that student would follow them to the new school.

The John Callahan, Jr. American Legion Post 97 in Plattsburg recently added a Missing Man Table display at its building. The table is a continual reminder of American service members who were or are prisoners of war or missing in action (POW/MIA). Each aspect of the table is representative, including the single red rose that represents the blood shed by service members in defense of the country, a slice of lemon representing the bitter fate of POW/MIAs, a lighted candle

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Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Report

Friday, February 10

6:52 a.m.: Animal call at NN and K Highways in Clinton County.

7:48 a.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on Kennedy in Gower.

9:36 a.m.: Medical call on Lancaster Road in Clinton County.

1:22 p.m.: Juvenile problem on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

2:37 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

2:45 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on S. Fourth Street in Trimble.

3:23 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on Braley in Clinton County.

4:57 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NE A Highway in Clinton County.

6:01 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SE W Highway in Edgerton.

8:25 p.m.: Animal call on E. Oak Street in Trimble.

10:43 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

11:13 p.m.: Medical call on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.

Saturday, February 11

2:25 a.m.: Domestic (in progress) on E. Oak in Trimble.

9:46 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on W. 116 Highway in Gower.

11:50 a.m.: Fire (misc.) on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12:18 p.m.: Death on Oak Street in Lathrop.

2:13 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

2:56 p.m.: Domestic (in progress) on Concha in Lathrop.

4:52 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NE 288th Street in Turney.

5:18 p.m.: Medical call on Frederick in Gower.

5:26 p.m.: Medical call on W. 236th Street in Lawson.

5:42 p.m.: Trespassing (in progress) on N. Main in Plattsburg.

6:39 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SE Shoshone Drive in Holt.

6:58 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

7:48 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

9 p.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

Sunday, February 12

12:40 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

4:48 a.m.: Fire (smoke detector) SE Timberlake Drive in Holt.

5:52 a.m.: Medical on NW 316th Street in Gower.

8:19 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on NW 312th Street in Plattsburg.

10:50 a.m.: Fire (natural cover) on SE Briar in Lawson.

1:26 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Birch in Plattsburg.

2:44 p.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Trimble.

2:53 p.m.: Careless and im-

prudent driver on Fourth Street in Gower.

4:08 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

4:16 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

4:42 p.m.: Residential alarm on Lakeview in Plattsburg.

6:02 p.m.: Assisting another agency on A Highway in Turney.

10:02 p.m.: Medical call on N. Mathews Street in Easton.

Monday, February 13

1:55 a.m.: Medical call on Clark Avenue in Edgerton.

8:41 a.m.: Well being check on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

8:43 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Holler in Gower.

9:47 a.m.: Property damage on SE Apache in Lathrop.

10:30 a.m.: Assist another agency on W. Clay (116) in Clinton County.

10:34 a.m.: Well being check on NE 69 Highway in Cameron.

11:41 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

12 p.m.: Fire (natural cover) on 33 Highway in Holt.

12:15 p.m.: Medical call on S. Main in Plattsburg.

1:50 p.m.: Fire (natural cover) SW 204th Street in Trimble.

2:07 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on Old BB Highway in Holt.

3:09 p.m.: Medical call on North Street in Lathrop.

4:49 p.m.: Well being check on BB Highway in Cameron.

7:01 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Gower.

8:34 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on C Highway in Holt.

8:45 p.m.: Juvenile problem on NW K Highway in Stewartsville.

9 p.m.: Medical call on NW K Highway in Stewartsville.

10:39 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy Drive in Gower. 11 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Alpha Ridge in Trimble.

Tuesday, February 14

1:30 a.m.: Medical call on N. Bluff in Plattsburg.

1:34 a.m.: Medical call on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

5:58 a.m.: Animal call on Y Highway in Clinton County

1:54 p.m.: Animal call on SW Z Highway in Cameron.

6:12 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

6:34 p.m.: Well being check on C Highway in Plattsburg.

6:56 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

7:06 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

9:27 p.m.: Well being check on NW Old 169 Highway in Gower.

9:59 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on S. Main (C Highway) in Plattsburg.

10:37 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on 69 Highway in Lawson.

Wednesday, February 15

6:20 a.m.: Medical call on NE 176th Street in Holt.

11:54 a.m.: Well being check on SE Powell in Lathrop.

11:59 p.m.: Medical call on S. 169 Highway in Gower.

1 p.m.: Medical call on SE 33 Highway in Holt.

2:40 p.m.: Medical call on NW 268th Street in Gower.

3:48 p.m.: Vehicle crash on N. School Drive in Lathrop.

4:04 p.m.: Well being check on Mohawk Drive in Lathrop.

4:14 p.m.: Structure fire on SW Platte Road in Stewartsville.

8:25 p.m.: Medical call (unresponsive) 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

10:31 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Thursday, February 16

With inclement weather, no fewer than nine vehicle crashes were dispatched through the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday.

3:04 a.m. Medical call on SE 240th Street in Lathrop.

7:59 a.m.: Assisting another agency on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

8:37 a.m.: Medical call on Franklin in Holt.

10:34 a.m.: Medical call on S. Oak Street in Plattsburg.

11 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on Kay Drive in Lathrop.

11:32 a.m.: Medical call on Cannonball in Holt.

12:28 p.m.: Medical call on Old BB Highway in Holt.

12:38 p.m.: Medical call on SW Kiowa Drive in Lathrop.

12:50 p.m.: Hit and run on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

1:25 p.m.: Medical call on N. Redbird in Plattsburg.

2:16 p.m.: Domestic in progress on N. Faith in Plattsburg.

3:42 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

5:17 p.m.: Stealing in progress on Pacos Drive in Lathrop.

5:25 p.m.: Commercial alarm on SW 169 Highway in Gower.

5:53 p.m.: Fire/carbon monoxide detector on S. Mulberry in Plattsburg.

6:31 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

8:39 p.m.: Medical call on Clay in Holt.

Lathrop Masonic Lodge donates funds to Baby Grace

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The Lathrop Masonic Lodge, with contributions from the Masonic Home of Missouri, was able to donate generous funds to the Baby Grace program at the Turney Methodist Church this month. Ed Stark and Lou Dunlop were on hand at the Baby Grace open house on February 11 to present the funds. Baby Grace has been operating since 2008 and offers baby clothes, supplies and more to families in the community. submitted

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recalls once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Super Bowl

You know you’re growin’ older when... The size of your multi-vitamin corresponds to your age.

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One never knows how a conversation might lead to something happening down the road. Small talk can turn into big events, just like the recent Super Bowl trip enjoyed by Plattsburg’s J. D. House and his father-in-law, John George.

J.D. shared with me some of his Super Bowl trip experiences, which began with a conversation with me during his driver’s license renewal at the Plattsburg License Office.

He said that, during his renewal, I had mentioned how much fun my daughter, Liz, and I had enjoyed during our Super Bowl trip to Miami in 2020. The conversation came before the Chiefs won the AFC Championship, qualifying them for the Super Bowl.

Mr. House wrote: “I remember just taking in all the excitement and joy Steve had recalling the game and his family’s history as season ticket holders. I sat there thinking to myself how awesome it would be to go to the Super Bowl but felt that would probably never happen for me.”

The unthinkable became thinkable once the Chiefs won the AFC Championship. This set in motion the potential of going, especially when J.D. and John were able to obtain tickets.

On Friday, February 10, they traveled to KCI for the plane flight.

Traveling leads to chance meetings, and conversations, especially in airport settings as you await the boarding of the planes. They met a couple from Grant City, Mo., as they were waiting on a different flight heading to Miami to celebrate a 10-year wedding anniversary. Talking football, the topic of Plattsburg moving to eight-man football came up. His traveling companion, John George, seemed to have a connection with many of the folks around them waiting to leave.

“It didn’t seem to matter where they were from, John knew just about everything there was to know about their town and neighboring towns,” House wrote.

If the plane flight wasn’t enough excitement, before liftoff, one fan enjoyed one too many and was escorted off the plane before departing. During the flight, they shared conversations with a 49ers fan, a Chargers fan, and a Bengals fan. He said all had a variation of the same quote: “You guys are always in the Super Bowl. Can you just let someone else win?”

More proof of how the football world has changed in Kansas City since Mahomes became the Chiefs’ quarterback.

The chance meetings continued. While dining at a bar, they struck up a conversation with two local patrons. A quick friendship was established as they provided some insight of sites to see while in Phoenix. Once again, they brought up the perceived stranglehold the Chiefs had on Super Bowl appearances.

On Saturday, they enjoyed the

NFL Experience, where the merchandise was great, as were the prices. Mind-blowing was how J.D. described the pricing. An exclusive Super Bowl football was priced at $299. Regular footballs were $30 and $40. One quick example was how the price for parking ($40) was doubled to $80 for those coming into park in the same spot – a prime example of what adding the name “Super Bowl” does to the price of everything, from footballs, to parking, to tickets, to hotel rooms, etc.

Super Bowl history was abundant, as they were able to see up close the Lombardi Trophy, Lamar Hunt Trophy, and some NFL Hall of Fame history, which also included each of the players drafted by the Chiefs.

This experience also brought them into contact with several Eagles fans. This interaction proved to be enjoyable, with most of them respectful and prideful of their team. They also had great things to say about Chiefs coach Andy Reid.

They also took a side trip to near by Surprise, Arizona, where the Kansas City Royals’ spring training facility is located. A potential upcoming Spring Training trip?

The day of the Super Bowl was a nervous one, starting with how and where to park. As luck would have it, they avoided the $150 parking price tag, which once again escalated to $268. As luck or divine intervention would have it, a local church across the street from State Farm Stadium was selling parking spots for $100.

Another conversation with a lady

from Virginia assisted them in selecting the right tailgating event to attend. This tailgate proved to be super, with hundreds enjoying all-you-can-eat food, an open bar, games and a stage where Kansas City greats Jamaal Charles and Alex Smith spoke.

Of course, the game was “awesome.” They were surrounded by Eagles fans who engaged in some friendly Chiefs and Eagles banter during the game.

“We each talked our smack as our respective team did something positive,” House wrote. “Postgame was actually very cordial. We shook hands and they congratulated us while we all said, “See you next year.”

Note: J.D. House is married to Allison George, daughter of John and Patti George.

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Trivia question: What bird is often associated with spring in North America? A. Blue Bird; B. Hummingbird; C. Red-winged Blackbird; D. Robin (answer is close by).

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Some more grins from Honolulu, Hawaii, courtesy of Jim Nicholson: Newspaper headlines: Homicide victims rarely talk to police; Barbershop singers bring joy to school for deaf; Miracle cure kills fifth patient; Bridges help people cross rivers; City unsure why the sewer smells; 17 remain dead in morgue shooting spree; Starvation can lead to health hazards; Man Accused of Killing

Lawyer Receives a new Attorney;

Parents keep kids home to protest school closure; Hospitals resort to hiring doctors; Federal Agents Raid Gun Shop, Find Weapons; Total lunar eclipse will be broadcast live on Northwoods Public Radio; Meeting on open meetings is closed (trivia answer - Red-winged Blackbird. Myth Busted: The old wives’ tale is that a robin is the first sign of spring. As the myth goes, all robins migrate south for the winter to avoid the cold, returning in the early spring. However, American robins are adaptable birds, comfortable in all sorts of habitats across North America. While most robins do migrate at least a little way south in search of food, robins can endure tundra cold quite well. American robins can be found across the United States all winter long. Robins not making a trip south will typically hide in forests and other wooded areas as protection from the elements, searching for food when the ground is less frozen. If you’re looking for a bird to help forecast the weather, the red-winged blackbird is a more reliable predictor. They routinely fly north the first few weeks of March, just in time for spring). * * * *

Food for thought: “Our time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.” - Steve Jobs

Talk to you next week!

Steve

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Letter: What’s the value of a small town to big politicians?

What is a town worth?

Is it the sum price of all the land and homes in it? Is it the yearly revenue and taxes of everyone in town? Is it the blood and sweat of the people who built it and maintained the town? For the town of East Palestine in Ohio, none of these questions matter because their town will die.

On February 3rd, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials crashed

outside East Palestine. Reports have come out of major fish die offs in the area. Of course, no one trusts the water in the area now. If you imagined the worst ecological disaster you could think of happening in Clinton County, that would be close to what those folks are dealing with now.

It may sound dramatic to say this town will die, but this is a little town of four thousand people. No one

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wants to live in a place where they can’t trust the water they drink. Those who can afford to will leave, and those who cannot will be stuck with near worthless homes no one wants to buy. This town has no future.

Why did such a tragedy happen? Now I’m no liberal, but corporate greed gets close to the target. To be more exact, this happened because there are lobbyist groups buying our politicians

to get them to support corporate swamp behavior.

Initial investigations into the accident point to a faulty bearing overheating and forty percent of the weight of the train being placed in the back third. There are also claims that the train was improperly classified. Were it classified a train with hazardous cargo, both its speed and route would have been regulated.

The only issue is these

things cost money. Why should Norfolk Southern spend billions to operate their trains responsibly when they can buy our politicians, both Republican and Democrat, for millions? How do you fight against that? Democrat politicians like Cori Bush or Kamala no longer care about the lives of some rural, redneck, white conservatives from small little towns who probably voted for Trump, anyway. Republican poli-

ticians are not much better with most of them seeing any sort of regulation as the greatest evil known to man.

The next time you see your Congressman or local state representative, you might ask them how much it would cost for them to put your town’s needs above the quarterly profits of their donors. East Palestine is paying that cost right now.

Michael Pyles II Trimble, Mo.

Elihu Tatum

Ralph Lee Mitchell

Ralph Lee Mitchell, 83 of Plattsburg, Mo., passed away February 6, 2023, peacefully at his home with his wife, grandson and great grandson by his side.

Ralph was known for the many signs he painted

throughout the years, many of which he donated. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.The full obituary will be on his wife, Myra Mitchell’s Facebook page.

Daniel E. Anseaume

Daniel Eugene Anseaume, 70, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at a local healthcare center.

He was born on Oct. 22, 1952, in St Joseph, Mo., to Robert P. and Maxine F. (Martin) Anseaume. Daniel was a graduate of Plattsburg High School, Class of 1972. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Plattsburg. He worked in housekeeping and maintenance for St. Luke’s Hospital for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include two sisters, Vicki Anseaume, of St Joseph, and Julie Anseaume (Kenneth) Carey, of Plattsburg; his brother, David Robert Anseaume, of Topeka Kan.; two nephews, Kenneth Robert (Tonya) Carey and Samuel Monroe (Samantha) Carey, and two

great nephews. Graveside service and interment was at 10 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at the Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburg, Mo. There was not a scheduled visitation. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg. Online guestbook and obituary at www. baileycox.com

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Elihu Tatum, 73, of Braymer, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on Sept. 29, 1949, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School and attended Highland Community College. He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in the medical field as a certified medical tech. He attended and was baptized at the New Bethel Church, Kansas City, Kan.

On April 25, 1982, he married Juanita Kenslow.

He was preceded in

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death by his father, Elihu Tatum, Sr., mother, Ola Mae (Lowe) Lamb, stepfather, Frank Lamb, Sr., daughter, Kemyhatta Tatum, brother Charles Lamb, and sister, Sophia Lamb.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Tatum, of the home; mother-in-law, Veronica Kenslow, of Plattsburg, Mo.; sons, Sheldon Kenslow of Plattsburg, Mo., Shawn Tatum of Lathrop, Mo., and Travis (Veronica) Tatum of Springfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren - Mirah Tatum, Destiny Tatum, Hailey Stewart, Da’Sean Tatum, Kyireal and Ka-

Local DAR Meeting

The Missouris Shoal DAR Chapter held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, February 14.

Traci McChristy with the YMCA in St. Joseph provided the program for the month, as she shared information about all of the different programs available for women who are homeless or victims of domestic abuse.

The Patriot of the Month honor was given to Catherine Boulware by member Anne Wolfe (pictured).

Reports were given, minutes approved, and the group moved into its busi-

ness meeting. Ten members and one prospective member were in attendance. Under old business, the questionnaires distributed last month were returned to Regent Carmen Stoneking. The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 17 through February 20 for community service hours. The meet and greet with State Regent Renee Pace is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The genealogy workshop has been rescheduled for March 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a free event open to the public and volunteer genealogists will be on hand

mikal Tatum, Dre’ Quan Tatum, Angelina Tatum, Kaelea Tatum and Asher

Tatum, and two great grandchildren; his sister, Gloria Green; five brothers - Frank Lamb, Jr., Wayne Lamb, Kenny Lamb, George Lamb

and Victor Lamb; his aunt, Beulah Fitzpatrick, and a host of nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.

Healing farewell services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg. Interment will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery Plattsburg. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Lung Association. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com

at Lathrop Christian Church (400 Center St.).

Under new business, Mary Tyrrell reported information about how to nominate a teacher for “Outstanding Teacher of American History,” Margaret Stevens offered to chair a committee

for the basket that is needed for the state conference, Regent Stoneking asked for committee volunteers to revise chapter by-laws, and Lana Wright was recognized for completing the DAR Leadership Course. The next meeting is March 14.

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and competing at the Class 1A Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) Game Day Competition in Springfield this past weekend. The team placed high in the fight song portion of the competition, taking third in the contest. (Clockwise from front left: Laynie Davidson, Alexis Turner, Addisyn Musser, Carly Livingston, Zora Whitt, Laney Wilmes, Ella Brown, Kaylynn Engnes, Jena Musser, Rilyn Sherwood, Macy Scott, Ashlyn Williams, Anna Kenagy, Abagail Barton, Emrey Taylor and Kylie Clark.

Congratulations to the Plattsburg High School cheer team, which took second place overall in Class 1A at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) Game Day Competition over the weekend in Springfield, Mo. Front Row (left to right): Loralie Matsukevich, Dana Jorgensen, Hannah Thiessen, Abigail Mertz, Haleigh Miller. Back Row: Asst. Coach Beth Garr, Brayden Laramore-Yanez, Shay Steggall, Jacey Coldren, Sophie Schmitten, Lillian Watchinski, Letecia Howard, Isabella Parra, Penelope Irizarry, Coach Alex Thiessen.

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School, where after graduation he went on to play football at the University of Nebraska. He was drafted and played for the Carolina Panthers and played defensive end and played in Super Bowl L (50).

“She (Lavelle) was so excited,” George said. “We were able to get a few photos together with them and they were so excited that we were able to connect before making our way to our seats.”

It wasn’t the only chance encounter for John George (pictured left) and J.D. House (pictured right), as they crossed paths with

another Plattsburg graduate and a prominent regional lawmaker.

“At the tailgate party, we ran into John Dollinger, another PHS graduate,”

George said. “As we were walking around, our paths crossed with Kansas Governor Laura Kelley. She sat and visited with us for quite a while. Kelley’s body guard was from Southern Kansas, and we talked and we knew a lot of the same people.”

John and J.D.’s seats were in second deck of the upper deck, outside seats. Sitting across the aisle was Dave Robinson, an 81-yearold Hall of Fame linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. He told John that he played for Green Bay for 12 years and played against Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson and grew up close to him. He had plenty of good things to say about Dawson.

One of his sayings was: “I don’t try to hurt anyone out there, but the harder you hit them in the first quarter, the more you slow’em down in the fourth!”

John said that during the game, the Eagle fans were very up, then very down, much like the emotions of the Chiefs fans. In the end, the Chiefs were up, and that is what counts!

John recalled how someone once told him if he ever had a chance to go to the Super Bowl, he had to take it. John and J.D. had the chance, and they took it. “Believe me, it was worth it,” he said.

When asked by the national press while entering the stadium what it would feel like if Chiefs would win Super Bowl LVII, John replied, “Just like Christmas.”

Christmas came early this year for John and J.D.

Congratulations to the East Buchanan High School cheerleading team for qualifying

Last season, the race for the KCI Conference girls basketball championship was a wild, multi-team rollercoaster down to the final night.

This season, the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs eliminated all of the drama.

East Buchanan defeated Plattsburg 45-17 on Tuesday, February 14, to move to 20-4 on the year and win the outright KCI Conference title with an undefeated 7-0 record. It’s the fourth-consecutive year the Lady Bulldogs have won at least a share of the championship.

The Lady Bulldogs have

won many of their games with their overwhelming defense, but head coach Cori Elms said the team has spent a lot of time and energy developing additional scoring options around senior standout Gracie Kelsey.

“In order to win the conference, we needed others to find ways to score,”

she said, “and we’ve had big games where, as teams have focused on Gracie, or often Hilarry (Elifrits), then we’ve had big scoring nights out of Angelina Engnes and Laney Wilmes. It’s made a huge difference having Kinzie at the point all season because she does a great job of run-

East Buch Reigns Supreme Again Grapplers Punch Tickets to State

Seven local boys wrestlers – four from Plattsburg and three from Lathrop – are headed to Columbia this week to compete at the Missouri Class 1 State Wrestling Championships.

The two teams competed in the Missouri Class 1, District 4 tournament at Lathrop High School this past Friday, February 17, and Saturday, February 18, during which the Mules finished fifth with 98.5 points. Plattsburg was right behind them in sixth with 96 points.

Lathrop sent three wrestler son to Columbia,

led by freshman Garrett Beane, who took first place at 106 lbs. and finished the regular season at a pristine 45-0. He went 4-0 during the district tournament on his way to the championship.

Lathrop’s Keaton Coots was second at 144 lbs., going 3-1 on the day and punching his ticket to state. He and Beane will be joined by Gage DeShon, who went 4-1 at districts to finish third.

For Plattsburg, Wyatt Moran and Dakota Rankin each finished second to move on to Columbia.

Moran was 3-1 at 165 lbs.

during the district tournament, while Dakota Rankin was 2-1 at 215 lbs.

A pair of East Buchanan student-athletes also advanced for Plattsburg (the

two schools cooperate in the sport). Brody McCartney was fourth at 106 lbs., going 3-2 at districts, while Reece Dixon was fourth at 150 lbs. going 4-2.

The Missouri Class 1 Boys and Girls State Wrestling Championships will be Wednesday, February 22, and Saturday, February 23, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.

The girls district tournament was the previous weekend in Kearney, where Lathrop sent five wrestlers – Ali Gonzalez (115 lbs.), Jordan Diercks (120 lbs.), McKayla Knight (135 lbs.), Sierra Brassfield (140 lbs.) and Avery Clay (235 lbs.)on to the state meet. Plattsburg’s Kenlee Fish also qualified for state at 170 lbs.

For the first time in two decades, the Plattsburg Tigers are KCI Conference champions.

The Tigers, now 26-0 and still the top-ranked team in Missouri Class 2, beat East Buchanan 68-46 on Tuesday, February 14, to win the KCI Conference regular season championship with a 7-0 record. East Buchanan (15-9) also entered Tuesday with an undefeated KCI record and would have taken the crown with a victory.

For Plattsburg – which also won the KCI Conference Tournament championship in December – it is the first KCI Conference regular season title since 2002.

“I’m excited for this

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ning our offense.”

She added that Holly Caylor has provided great minutes on defense and the bench has stepped up at different times.

“Brooklynn (Johnson) and Kaylynn Engnes have grown a lot this season and have been big contributors. At the end of the day, you have to be able to play great team defense to win in this conference, and it’s something we take a lot of pride in.”

Against Plattsburg, Gracie Kelsey led the team with 18 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Hilarry Elifrits scored 15 points with a pair of steals. Brookyln Johnson had five rebounds and Kinzie Woodside had five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Holly Caylor added a pair of steals.

The East Buchanan boys basketball team also entered the night undefeated

in KCI play and their sights set on a conference title.

However, the Plattsburg Tigers – undefeated in both the regular season and the conference and ranked first in Missouri Class 2 – stood in their way.

The Tigers came away with the rivalry win, defeating East Buchanan 68-46.

For the Bulldogs, Nathan Schilling led the scoring with 11 points. Carson White scored eight points with nine rebounds and Gage Busby scored eight points with eight rebounds.

Isaiah Watkins scored nine points and Jack Archdekin scored eight points to go with six rebounds. Both the East Buchanan girls and boys basketball teams are competing in the Class 3, District 15 tournament this week in Lathrop. The girls are seeded first and will play the winner of Lawson and KIPP Legacy in the semifinals Thursday

at 5 p.m. The boys defeated Frontier STEM in the opening round Monday, 74-6, to advance to the

semifinals, where the second-seeded Bulldogs will play sixth-seeded St. Pius X on Wednesday, February 22,

at 6:30 p.m.

With victories, both teams could advance to the championship round. The

boys championship game is Friday at 6:30 p.m. and girls championship game is 1 p.m. Saturday.

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group to experience all the success they are receiving,” said Plattsburg head coach Twydell Love, Jr. “Winning conference for the first time since 2002 is huge for these guys, but we also have other goals to check off the list. These guys are all best friends, and having that

chemistry with your friend you’ve spent your whole life with, makes these memories even more special. They play hard for each other and hold themselves accountable.”

Plattsburg junior Isaia Howard put up 21 points while raking in 17 rebounds

on Tuesday. He added eight steals, six assists and a pair of blocks. Senior Jackson Lewis scored 20 points, senior Luke Schroeder scored 12 points with four rebounds, Rylan Langton put up nine points, and senior James Braddy had six points with three rebounds, five assists and three steals.

The Tigers finished off the regular season with a 79-46 road victory against South Harrison later last week – their 26th-straight win of the season. Howard scored 22 points with 15 rebounds, eight assists and five steals. Lewis scored 20 points and Braddy scored 15 points with four rebounds and seven assists. Schroeder scored 11 points and Langton added seven points.

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Plattsburg is the top seed in this week’s Missouri Class 2, District 15 tournament at Plattsburg High School. They’ve received a first-round bye and will play the winner of fourth-seeded Maysville and fifth-seeded North Platte on Wednesday, February 22, at 6 p.m. The district championship is Friday, February 24, at 6 p.m. at PHS.

Meanwhile, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers dropped a pair of games against two of the best programs in the region, falling to KCI Conference champion East Buchanan (20-4) 45-17on Tuesday, February 14, and then on the road against South Harrison (20-5), 7648, on Friday, February 17.

The Lady Tigers are the fifth seed in the Class 2, District 15 tournament from North Platte this week, facing fourth-seeded Gallatin on Tuesday, February 21.

(Left) East Buchanan senior AdamStephen Engnes brings the ball up the court against Plattsburg last week. (Right) East Buchanan freshman Kaylynn Engnes. brett adkison | the leader

Lathrop basketball teams knock off rival Lawson

by brett adkison leader editor

Both the Lathrop boys and girls basketball teams closed out the 2022-2023 regular season with victories over a bitter rival.

The Lathrop boys defeated Lawson 69-58 on Tuesday, February 14, at Lathrop High School, with the Lady Mules downing Lawson 51-45 in the early game. Both squads were set to finish the regular season with a trip to Polo later in the week, but the games were cancelled due to inclement weather.

In what would ultimately be their final victory for Lathrop basketball,

seniors Brendan Fine and Matthew Miller led the way last Tuesday. Miller scored 21 points with six rebounds and six assists, while Fine scored 13 points with nine rebounds. Kyle Morgan scored 12 points and Ethan Noll added eight points.

For the Lady Mules, Keylie Beane scored 20 points with three assists and three steals. Kaitlyn Morgan scored 17 points with eight rebounds and five assists. Autum Nichols added eight points.

The Lady Mules earned the second seed in the Class 3, District 15 tournament this week at LHS, earning a bye to the semifinals, where

MoDOT Roadwork in NW Missouri

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 Feb. 20-26. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also 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.

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Interstate 29 – Pothole patching southbound driving lane from mile marker 117 to mile marker 110, Feb. 21-22

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U.S. Route 36 – Bridge rehabilitation project over the Missouri River. Westbound is narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction through June 2023. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

Missouri Route 759 – RAMP CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over the Missouri River. The ramp from Route 759 to westbound U.S. Route 36 is closed through June 2023. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

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they will face third-seeded Mid-Buchanan on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. A win would see Lathrop through to the championship game on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The Lathrop boys were seeded third in the tournament but suffered an upset in the opening round, falling to sixth-seeded St. Pius. For more on that game, check back in next week’s edition of The Leader.

Monday, Feb. 20 through mid-June. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https://www.modot. org/caldwell-county-route116-bridge-over-railroad

Carroll County Route E – CLOSED for bridge replacement project at the Lost Creek Bridge, approximately 1 mile east of Route OO, through April 2023. (Contractor: Mera Excavation, LLC)* https:// www.modot.org/carrollcounty-route-e-bridge-replacements Route UU – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over Turkey Creek and Big Creek, through February. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC).

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U.S. Route 36 – Shoulder work eastbound from Locust Road to Route C, Feb. 24

Clinton County

I-35 – Pothole patching southbound from mile marker 44 to mile marker 36. The southbound driving lane will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction

daily, Feb. 21-24

I-35 – Pothole patching northbound from mile marker 42 to mile marker 48. The northbound driving lane will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction daily, Feb. 21-24

Gentry County Route YY – CLOSED until further notice at the Bear Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in a replacement project scheduled to be a part of the September 2023 letting for contractor bids.

(Left) Lathrop freshman Garrett Beane takes the leg of Plattsburg wrestler Brody McCartney (East Buchanan student-athlete) during districts on Saturday at LHS. Though Beane came away with the win and district title, McCartney bounced back to qualify for state.

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For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Jewel Ascencio, an unmarried woman, dated September 14, 2021, recorded on September 27, 2021 as Document No. 202103771, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 09:30 AM at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, in Plattsburg, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot 25, in PROSPECT ADDITION, an addition to the City of Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri, according to the recorded plat thereof, to satisfy said debt and costs.

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

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In the Estate of MARSHA FAYE BUCKLER, Deceased.

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On February 2, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, TERRY L. BUCKLER was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MARSHA FAYE BUCKLER, 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 personal representative’s business address is: Terry L. Buckler, 7278 SE Snow Dr, Holt, MO 64048

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Perry B. Smith, 6 Westowne St #601, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 291-4143

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: March 25, 2022

Date of first publication: February 9, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge

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Big round bales big round net wrap. second cutting. $65 per bale. Small square bales. Second cutting. Wire tied. $5 per bale. 816-261-0193.

10 week old beagle puppies. 1 male and 1 female, tri-colored. Located in Chula, Missouri. Call Glen at 660-639-3439.

AKC Silver Lab puppies. DOB 12/26/22. 6 silver, 1 yellow. Dewclaws clipped, dewormed

and vaccinated. Nice, happy litter ready for pick up. NO SUNDAY CALLS. Silver Aspen Labs, Sam Packnett. 660287-1654. Located N. of Sedalia.

EMPLOYMENT

We are hiring 2 fulltime Weatherization Crew Members, starting rate is $16, M-Th, 7:30am - 5pm. Paid benefits included after 90 days. Experience in general construction and home repair, use of power tools, etc. is a

must. No faxes accepted, please apply via on Indeed or in person at CAPNCM, 1506 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton. If you have questions, contact Russell @ 660-3593907 Ext. 1078.

Grundy County Circuit Court has an opening for a fulltime Probate Clerk. This position is 40 hours per week with benefits. Duties include processing court cases, assisting with court hearings, general clerical functions and cus-

tomer service. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED, have efficient computer skills and be detail oriented. Basic knowledge of court procedures and legal documents beneficial. Mail resume to Becky Stanturf, Grundy County Circuit Clerk, 700 Main St., Suite 7, Trenton, MO 64683 or email to becky.stanturf@ courts.mo.gov. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. EOE

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf

WANTED

Looking to purchase a 24 ft. pull-type camper in good shape. Call 660-9731583.

Valentine’s Royalty at Gower Convale., Oakridge

When you find the place where you belong, it just feels right. If you are passionate about helping others and supporting a healthy Northland community, come work with us! At Liberty Hospital, we offer competitive pay, great benefits and flexibility to fit your life. This is your team, and you’ll know it the moment you walk through our doors.

Visit us online to view openings, pop-up hiring events and more. Apply today!

This is where passion and purpose work together.

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The Clinton County 4-H dog obedience class had the opportunity to spend some time reading to the dogs at the Plattsburg Pound Puppies for their community service. They learned about the dogs routines

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