The Leader • 4-11-24

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LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

Big Donation in Lathrop

Thanks to the Lathrop and Missouri Masons, school backpack programs receives $36K.

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Making a Big Difference

Spirit Month at Plattsburg High School results in major benefits to the community.

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Sheriff’s Calls for Service

See what calls for service the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department recently fielded through dispatch.

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Community........A5

Opinion..............A4

Legals..............A10

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VOL. 129, NO. 25

The City of Plattsburg ushered in a new era on Monday evening.

Two new members of the Plattsburg City Council were sworn in on Monday,

April 8. That includes firstterm Mayor David Jett, who defeated incumbent outgoing Mayor James Kennedy (and a second challenger, Ricky Volkmann) last Tuesday in the 2024 Municipal Election.

Larry Schussler—who previously served on the council and earned another stint by defeating John Mirosh at the polls—was also sworn in to represent Ward I.

Incumbent Ward III

Alderman Scott Gordee was also sworn in Monday after defeating Travis Brooks and Josh Tulley in the election, and Ward II

Alderman Richard Stanley (who was initially appointed to the seat and ran unopposed in the election) was seated for his first full term in office.

CLINTON COUNTY ZONING

Board considers plans for growth

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With a light agenda Thursday, April 4, the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission spent a significant amount of time discussing potential concepts to better shepherd growth in the county while maintaining its rural and agricultural environment.

During the only public hearing Thursday, Joseph and Jennifer Kush applied for a minor sub-

10-acre tract

from a 102-acre parcel. They also asked to have the smaller tract rezoned from Ag-A to Ag-B.

The property is located on the south side of S.E. Cavender Rd., east of W Highway and west of S.E. Hilltop Road in rural Lathrop. There were twenty-two certified letters mailed to adjacent property owners, with only one attending the hearing. That person was in favor of Kush’s request.

In another bit of change, it was the first Plattsburg City Council meeting for Steve Gar-

Big upgrades at Lathrop’s youth ball fields in 2024

Those heading out to the ballpark in Lathrop this summer will notice some key improvements throughout the facility.

Through a major grant and some additional funds from the city, the Lathrop Park Board is making sweeping upgrades at Ingram Park, located on the west side of town on Elm Street. That includes drainage work, new bleachers, repairs to the dugouts and fencing, and more.

“Our park board is almost entirely new members this year, and we are really proud of how we’ve been able to work together to get these projects moving pretty quickly,” said Lathrop Park Board President Kendra Gagnon. “We have one of the lowest park taxes in the area; we operate all three parks— the ball fields, city park and soccer fields—on about $36,000 a year. Unfortunately, that doesn’t go very far these days, so it’s really enough

OFF TO THE RACES

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was in Plattsburg last Friday, April 5, for a campaign event at Lucila’s On Main. Ashcroft, who has been the Secretary of State since 2017, is running for governor this year on the Republican ticket. (Above) Secretary Ashcroft visits with newly-elected Plattsburg Mayor David Jett and his wife, Susan Jett, Friday in Plattsburg. brett adkison | the leader

Lathrop hosted its annual Brant Downey Invitational track meet last Thursday at LHS. The East Buchanan boys team continued to make their case as the best Class 2 program in the state, easily winning the team title. (Left) East Buchanan senior Aidan Hensley runs his leg for the Bulldogs’ stellar 4x800M relay. (Right)

Lathrop athlete Brody Spear helps lead the pack in the hurdles. brett adkison | the leader

Plattsburg Council, Continued from Page A1

rett, the new interim city administrator.

Before the new council took the reins, Mayor James Kennedy called the meeting to order and first handled some personal business, telling his wife over Facebook Live to go check the front door of their home—it was their anniversary and he had left her roses there, which drew applause from the crowd.

During council comments, Alderman John Mirosh took a moment to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve the community.

During public participation, Mike Gassman spoke, thanking Kennedy for his work as mayor. Gassman said that Kennedy tried hard to make the city a better place, but added that certain council members had tried to stop him at every turn. He said the city has great employees and he hopes the new administration allows them to go about their work. He hoped now that Kennedy is out of office, some people in the community will leave him alone and let him run his business. He lamented that it’s taken just one or two residents to split the community in two.

Gassman also said that the election stinks and he doesn’t trust the results.

Jim Banks said that before attending the meeting he heard one business owner speaking to another, saying, “We’re coming for you.” Kennedy clarified, stating he believed the quote to be, “Former mayor, we’re coming for you.”

Darrell Morgan spoke to the council, thanking Kennedy for his time as mayor. He said he heard that the new council was going to reopen the case

of former alderman Tracy Pincus, who was removed from office last year when it was found her home had mistakenly been considered part of Ward II for some years. From the crowd, incoming Mayor David Jett said the Pincus situation is considered a done deal and he didn’t intend on reopening.

Kennedy, speaking on the opposition he faced as mayor, said that he had declined a couple of people seeking sweetheart deals with the city, who then considered the mayor an enemy.

The council moved on to approve a bill declaring city property near Y Highway to be surplus and allowing the city to sell the property. This is the land surrounding where the city plans to build its new water tower (the city will retain that section of land). The city, through the Parks and Recreation Department, had considered building new soccer fields there. But then a property on 116 Highway on the west side of town (north of Tri-County Ambulance) caught their collective eye.

The proceeds from selling the surplus land will go toward the purchase of the 116 Highway property.

The council went on to certify the April 2 election results. Mayor Kennedy thanked those in attendance, shook a few hands, and then made his way out of city hall. City Clerk Lisa Reed administered the oath of office to the four council members who had won during the election.

The new council then convened, and in short order Alderman Ken Tongue was elected the council’s Mayor Pro-Tem, should the need arise.

Alderman Richard Stanley spoke on a pair of issues before the board. He said that the council had approved utility rate hikes in July of last summer, but noted that the bills were read by title only, and as such, the city needed to make those proposed bills available to the public before approval. Stanley said the city failed to do so, and he called into question the legitimacy of those rate hikes. He suggested that the city revisit those rate hikes and determine if they’re truly in the best interest of the community.

Stanley also questioned a series of proposed leases from February for property along the controversial alleyway west of Main Street. He said that the leases (two with former Mayor Kennedy and one with M.A. Porter) would clear the way for public use of the alleyway from Broadway to Maple and asked if the streets and alley committee had handled the leases.

Alderman Ken Tongue said that the committee had some questions about the leases and hadn’t had the opportunity to find those answers. Things were chippy at times, but the council ultimately elected to enter executive session to consider those questions. When they came back into public session, Stanley said they had decided to send the leases back to the street and alley committee for recommendation.

The council also charged Interim City Administrator Steve Garrett with studying the utility rates and city budget in order to see if those rates are justified.

Planning and Zoning,

There was little discussion regarding the request and no board discussion related to the same. The hearing and vote took less than 15 minutes, with the board voting 7-0 on both requests, which will be sent to the Clinton County Commissioners for their consideration.

The remainder of the night’s meeting was consideration and discussion related to how to provide better control of the current drive for additional residential homes and minor subdivisions, while still maintaining a positive rural environment and preserving the current agricultural farmland in the county.

Board members discussed this issue for more than an hour. At the center of this discussion was the desire to have the county commis-

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sioners work hand-in-hand with zoning leaders to develop a more concise concept of how to best control the small parcel split-offs for residential homes, and multiple splits of larger plots into smaller parcels. The board also wanted to spell out more specific directions and locations for development of larger residential areas within the county. There was also concern about county roads being unable to handle large amounts of additional traffic.

The zoning members voiced a desire for a more comprehensive county plan to provide direction in these areas. They will be working on some concepts to present for additional discussion with the county commissioners in the near future.

Another subject was addressing the current options

related to temporary living as a right of use to Residential-1 parcels. At issue here was how to allow owners of parcels that are zoned R-1 the option of temporary living situations during the building process. This has become an issue since some have taken advantage of the situation by putting recreation vehicles (motor homes, RV’s, tents, etc.) on the property to live in while the residence is being built, but not actually starting construction in earnest.

The board decided to add temporary living permits for only rebuilding homes destroyed by storms or fire, with a time limit. The time limit was set at 12 months, with the possibility to renew it one time. No vote was taken on the issue but discussion and a possible vote may be coming in the near future.

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Drainage work on both Field 3 and Field 4 at the baseball fields is complete. Field 4—the largest of the fields—will also be resurfaced. The new aluminum bleachers (one behind the backstop of each field) have arrived and will be installed before youth games begin in May. With everything in the works, the repairs and improvements to the dugouts and fencing will need to wait until after the spring season ends.

Gagnon said that, with such little funds, it’s important to find ways to supplement their limited tax funding. To that end, they were able to obtain a $16,100 grant from Royals Charities to help fund the improvements. With additional allocations from the city and utilizing a lease-purchase through Goppert Financial Bank, this round of improvements will total approximately $50,000. The park board partners with the Lathrop Baseball/ Softball Association (LBSA) and Lathrop Soccer Club for use of the facilities, benefitting the children and families

of the community.

“We are doing more with less in the truest sense of the word,” Gagnon said, “and have been putting our heads together to think about how we can stretch the taxpayers’ dollars and find new avenues for funding, like grants, use fees, and special project requests to the city, to provide the best facilities we can for the public.

“We’ve had to get creative about funding these needed improvements and we hope the community will enjoy a better and safer experience at the ball fields this summer.”

Democrat Caucus on April 13

The Clinton County Democratic Presidential Caucus will be Saturday, April 13, at the Clinton County Courthouse (community room on the lower

level) in Plattsburg. The process will start at 10 a.m., and participants are urged to be there early.

Those delegates who are elected at the county level

will advance to the congressional district level.

For more information about the process, call Mylissa Stutesman at (816) 551-1357.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, March 29

11:42 a.m.: Medical call on Paul Revere Road in Plattsburg.

12:52 p.m.: Medical call on NW 356th Street in Stewartsville.

1:23 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

4:11 p.m.: Fire call on C Highway in Plattsburg.

4:59 p.m.: Stealing in progress on 264th Street in Clinton County.

5:05 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE 209th Street in Holt.

7:25 p.m.: Medical call on Nation Road in Clinton County.

7:52 p.m.: Medical call on SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.

8:03 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

8:48 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:24 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE El Lago in Lathrop.

9:52 p.m.: Medical call on SE El Lago in Lathrop.

Saturday, March 30

12:49 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

12:56 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

3:15 a.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

10:36 a.m.: Vehicle crash on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:39 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

12:10 p.m.: Medical call on Winter Avenue in Gower.

12:57 p.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

1:19 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

1:31 p.m.: Careless and imprudent on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

2:02 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NE O’Connell Road in Osborn.

5:03 p.m.: Noise complaint at Lake Arrowhead in Clinton County.

5:27 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Center Street in Lathrop.

8:23 p.m.: Stealing (in progress) on Center Street in Lathrop.

8:34 p.m.: Natural cover fire on CC Highway in Clinton County.

8:40 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

9:00 p.m.: Natural cover fire on NN Highway in Clinton County.

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

Sunday, March 31

2:58 a.m.: Noise complaint on Third Street in Plattsburg.

9:36 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

10:55 a.m.: Well being check on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

12:24 p.m.: Animal call on 264th Street in Clinton County.

2:25 p.m.: Fire alarm on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:52 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:06 p.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on SW Devling Road in Plattsburg.

4:12 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Railroad Street in Plattsburg.

7:25 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

8:46 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

9:04 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SE Creekwood in Lathrop.

Monday, April 1

7:56 a.m.: Medical call on Second Street in Clinton County.

11:01 a.m.: Medical call on Hines Avenue in Edgerton.

12:19 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Shawnee in Lathrop.

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES

Five Year Ago

April 11, 2019

• The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, cancels a June visit to Lathrop, citing inconsistencies with the planning committee and calls of concern from residents.

• Lathrop baseball slips past East Buchanan for a 5-4 victory.

Ten Years Ago

April 10, 2014

• Clinton County R-III School District hires Dr. Rachel Turner as the next Ellis Elementary principal.

• Plattsburg High School football falls into Class 1 as district’s enrollment shrinks; East Buchanan football moves up to Class 2.

• In Lathrop election, Aldermen David Peters and Susan Pryor lose offices to Leonard Eads and Junior Meppelink, respectively.

• Brad Lawrence, Grumpy Felts win new terms on Clinton County R-III Board of Education.

Twenty Years Ago

April 8, 2004

• Jerry Howard to once again run for Clinton County Assessor.

• The Lathrop Mules boys team wins championship at Smithville Track Invitational.

Thirty Years Ago

April 14, 1994

• Tom and Loretta Broderick of Plattsburg featured in recent edition of Country Spirit Magazine.

• Clinton County caught off guard by winter snow on April 5.

• Ellis Elementary Principal Sandy Massock announces she won’t return to the position after five-year stint.

Forty Years Ago

April 12, 1984

• Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce tours new facilities at Plattsburg Medical Clinic.

• Plattsburg Mayor Jack Wilson soundly defeats challenger Lee Lefler, 384-83.

• Deals at Howard’s Market this week: Flour – 19 cents for a five-pound bag; Pepsi – 79 cents for a two liter; ground chuck - $1.49 per pound; bacon - $1.19 for a 12-ounce package.

Full-Time Water/Wastewater Operator Wanted

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

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

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

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

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

1:42 p.m.: Medical call on S. 169 Highway in Gower.

5:48 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Center Street in Lathrop.

6:07 p.m.: Commercial alarm on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

7:23 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Pine Street in Lathrop.

7:41 p.m.: Medical call on SE Springtown Road in Gower.

Tuesday, April 2

2:49 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on PP Highway in Lawson.

3:38 a.m.: Medical call on NW Schmoe Road in Gower.

7:38 a.m.: Medical call on Y Highway in Plattsburg.

11:15 a.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:22 a.m.: Domestic in progress on Plotsky in Plattsburg.

6:03 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:55 p.m.: Animal call on SE

Perren Road in Holt.

9:55 p.m.: Medical call on C Highway in Holt.

Wednesday, April 3

12:55 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

7:50 a.m.: Harassment not in progress on SE 222nd Street in Plattsburg.

12:41 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Z Highway in Clinton County.

1:31 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

5:04 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

6:10 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:30 p.m.: Animal call on Burris in Clinton County.

6:34 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

8:20 p.m.: Well being check on E. Perrin Street in Edgerton.

9:56 a.m.: Medical call on Second Street in Trimble.

Thursday, April 4

2:08 a.m.: Animal call on V Highway in Clinton County.

4:06 a.m.: Alarm call on 169 Highway in Trimble.

5:01 a.m.: Medical call on South Street in Plattsburg.

7:31 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

4:01 p.m.: Gas leak on Cummings Drive in Gower.

4:28 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

5:48 p.m.: Medical call on NE Hubbard in Lathrop.

5:50 p.m.: Animal call on U Highway in Clinton County.

6:15 p.m.: Medical call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

8:00 p.m.: Animal call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

8:24 p.m.: Noise complaint on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

10:59 p.m.: Medical call on Aller Avenue in Edgerton.

OPINIONS

A QUICK WORD

Reality TV in Northwest Mo.; Predicting 2045

Clinton County, but it counts!

Northwest Missouri is hitting the big time on the small screen.

I was flipping through channels this weekend when I came across a reality television series filmed right in our backyard, The McBee Dynasty. The show follows the inner workings of the expansive McBee family farm in Gallatin, Missouri.

The show is an obvious attempt to capitalize on the Yellowstone craze, and it has the sugar pop tropes that come with any reality show. But it still manages to capture some of the genuine plights of the Missouri farmer, from the big (like trying to diversify the farm’s operation to avoid vulnerability) to the intimate (standing in the field, willing the rain to fall on their crops). It also captures some of the worst aspects of small town life; early scenes depict a thief making off with a company trailer and its contents, and some jealousy over the McBee family’s success. And like any good show, it does a tremendous job of diving into the personal flaws of the family members, and how those hurdles might keep them from the ultimate goal—the long-term sustainability of the farm.

There are a few twists that will drop your jaw and (more than) a few moments that will make you cringe. But ultimately you’ll find yourself rooting for most of the characters on the cast. It’s worth the watch, even if you’re only interested in the sweeping scenes of Northwest Missouri.

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The sequel to the Great American Eclipse is behind us and I’m still a tad bitter about being clouded out in 2017. It’s fine.

I looked into the next eclipse, which will be in 2045, and unbelievably, the path of totality will once again clip Missouri—just the southwest corner, an area smaller than

So what will Clinton County look like in 20 years? Here’s a couple silly-but-maybe-accurate predictions.

• Trimble is now the second-largest community in the county, surpassing everyone but Cameron. And to nurture that growth, Trimble residents are pushing to slowly separate from the Clinton County R-III School District, beginning with an elementary school.

• Plattsburg has shrunk a bit, but not by much. Thanks to its beauty, services and activities, it continues to be a destination for older families who are less concerned with everyday commuting.

• Gower proper has grown, attracting both young families with commuting parents and those who work from home. Lathrop has grown, but primarily outside of its city limits; some businesses have popped up around I-35 and 116 (including Sonic!), but mostly, a lot of homes have been built in the rural area from Lathrop in the west to 69 Highway to the east.

• Much to our chagrin, the courthouse hasn’t changed, except they brought back the fish pond in the bottom level. It’s where the officeholders drain their leak buckets after a heavy rain.

• The Bufford T. Justice Center has been built just outside of Plattsburg. It houses the county’s courts and sheriff department, along with a 200-bed jail used to house both local inmates and those from Kansas City at a huge mark-up.

• Lathrop schools put together a failed attempt at three, 12-hour school days. Something about the kids falling asleep in the hallways. They return to the national standard four-day week.

• Through a series of complicated maneuvers, Clinton County has successfully gifted Lake Arrowhead to Clay County, who tries to wrap it back up and regift it to Ray County.

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

With Healthcare, Best to be Cautious

by steve tinnen leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... The perception of time is speeding up. When you were 10, every day was approximately 60 hours long. Now, when you wake up, use the restroom, and brush your teeth, it’s 6 p.m.

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There are tons of decisions we make daily. Some are in the smaller classifications, less than an ounce in weight. Then there are the heftier ones, the ones that carry significant outcomes, maybe even a ton.

Healthcare is in the ton category.

Today, right here in the great United States of America, individuals and families will be trying to figure out a healthcare insurance plan that meets their needs. That decision is complex. It’s like trying to figure out the rubik’s cube where every action has either a path forward or a roadblock. But in the case of health insurance, it’s even more troubling since the decision could lead to either more access to care, or less, or none.

The individuals who are reaching that golden era of 65 with decisions about what Medicare insurance plan to purchase are faced with tough decisions.

During the enrollment phase last fall, we were all bombarded with ads from

famous spokesmen Joe Nameth, William Shatner, and our beloved George Brett. They were promoting the Medicare Advantage plans as the right plan for seniors. What they won’t tell you is the dirty little truth about these plans, which have the potential of limiting your access to needed tests, hospital care or even denying treatment all together.

Like the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, then more than likely it isn’t the decision you want to make.

Are most of the Advantage plans cheaper than government Medicare? Yes, that’s why there are 30 million people enrolled in the Advantage plans, and it’s expected to rise by seven percent, according to government estimates.

The wise saying that you get what you pay for is true in this case. Under the government Medicare plan, plus a supplement or Medigap plan, the estimate for a retired couple, long-term, is $351,000 and they have a 90-percent chance of covering their medical expenses in retirement. That same couple enrolled in Medicare Advantage would only need $189,000.

Obviously a significant “Advantage!”

However, there are more twists and turns in figuring out the best way to approach the healthcare plan than an

old Texico roadmap.

Here are some quick guideposts to consider:

- If you sign up for the Medicare Advantage plan, you may not have a Medigap plan.

- Some hospitals have stopped accepting the ‘Advantage’ plans. The problem is the hospitals are providing services and are getting less payment or no payments. Cameron Regional Medical Center has already canceled its Advantage contracts with Humana and Cigna. They will cancel the Advantage contract with Aetna in June or July.

- Advantage plans may require pre-approval for needed tests prescribed by your doctor or deny paying entirely. This is especially true of imaging requests, x-rays, CT scans, MRIs. This delaying tactic is one way they protect their cash flow. If they deny paying, clients could be faced with paying the imaging charge.

-If you have an Advantage plan and want to go back to government Medicare, you may not be able to go back. Enrollment takes place annually in the fall and you may have to go through underwriting.

- Ask your insurance agent if they have one and what plan they are using. More than likely they will not be on the Advantage plan—most choose the traditional Medicare with Medicap.

Joe Abrutz, CEO at Cameron Regional Medical Center, who has served over 30 years at the hospital, said in an article published in Baron’s Magazine, “These Medicare Advantage plans don’t properly care for patients. You have an insurance company on the stock market managing and coordinating the care of a senior citizen.”

The decision to have medical insurance is an important one. I would encourage everyone to purchase health insurance, and if the Advantage plans are only what you can afford, then that’s the choice to make. Without any doubt, most Americans are facing tough economic times. Medical treatments are expensive. For patients, medical debt has become a leading cause of personal bankruptcy, with an estimated $88 billion of that debt in collections nationwide.

NOTE: Some of this information was taken from an article written by Elizabeth O’Brien and published in Baron’s Magazine. I’m honored to serve on the Cameron Regional Medical Center’s operating board, where access to care is a focal point. Also, the access to care on imaging can affect younger patients, as well.

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

Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Hoping for the best with new council

Hey folks, Big shoutout to all the election winners!

First up, thanks a million to everyone who backed me in Ward III.

I’ve been really into watching how we all vote, and it’s kinda funny—even when we’re not super thrilled with stuff, we change it up, but still end up sticking with the usual suspects. It was a letdown to see lots of negative campaigning rather than solid chats about policies and their impact.

It’s troubling when you hear about candidates ready to sue city offices because things did not go their way, which is why they are running for office. That’s not about teamwork; we gotta work together, right?

I’ve also seen council members who seem to zone out during meetings; not cool, when they’re meant to be all about serving the community.

Here’s to hoping the new crew will zero in on making our city a place for all, and not just play buddies with certain groups or businesses. We’re

talking fair play and real focus on the community.

And about the police saying they’d quit if someone in particular won, that’s seriously messed up. We’ve got to address that attitude.

I’m holding onto hope that our new leaders will rock up with killer ideas and steer us toward a bright, inclusive future.

Catch you later, Travis Brooks Plattsburg, Mo.

Oakridge Eyes The Eclipse Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Residents at Oakridge in Plattsburg were welcomed by a perfect day Monday, April 8, to head outside and catch a rare meteorological occurrence--the total solar eclipse. Clinton County wasn’t in the path of totality this time, but still experienced nearly 90 percent coverage, dimming the region Monday afternoon.

Pound Puppies Donation

Spirit Month at Plattsburg High School yielded impressive donations to the community, including a $400 donation to Plattsburg Pound Puppies from the sophomore class (left). The seniors collected more than 1,800 items for the Ronald McDonald House, the juniors collected more than 1,300 articles of clothing for donation, and all together high school students performed more than 100 volunteer hours. Photo: PHS students Lily Aldrich (left) and Ada Gollnick (right) present Jessica Aldrich

Thursday, April 11

Chicken and rice, buttered beets, corn, pears, wheat bread.

Friday, April 12

Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, apricots, wheat bread.

Monday, April 15

John Marzetti, cauliflower, carrots, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

Tuesday, April 16

Pork loin, spinach, au gratin potatoes, applesauce, wheat bread.

Wednesday, April 17

Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple.

Thursday, April 18

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

Friday, April 19

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

Monday, April 22

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

Tuesday, April 23

Chicken tetrazzini, brocco-

li, corn, gelatin with peas, wheat bread.

Wednesday, April 24

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

Thursday, April 25

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

Friday, April 26

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

Monday, April 29

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

Tuesday, April 30

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

Wednesday, May 1

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

Thursday, May 2

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

Friday, May 3

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

The Plattsburg American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a garage and bake sale this Friday, April 12 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and Saturday, April 13 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the legion building, 110 Locust Street. Items will be available for a donation to the auxiliary.

Kansas City, Mo. – Keeping a firearm clean and the moving parts properly lubricated is important for successful hunting or target shooting. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Firearms Basic Care and Cleaning class from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

on Wednesday, April 17, at the Parma Woods Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center at Parkville.

Experts will provide tips for keeping shotguns, rifles, and pistols in good working order. They will teach what equipment and materials are needed and what techniques to use.

Participants may bring their own unloaded firearms to the class or use those provided by MDC.

This class is open to participants ages 11 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit http://short.mdc.mo.gov /42c.

of Pound Puppies with the class’s $400 donation. photo courtesy of plattsburg high school

Masons Make Major Donation

The Lathrop Backpack Program—which works to provide food for nearly 100 students every Friday as they leave for the weekend—recently received a major boost. The program raised $12,000 on its own, and through the generosity of the Lathrop Masonic Lodge and the Missouri Masonic Home, the total was matched twoto-one. That brought the funds up to a total of $36,000. (Left to Right) Lathrop High School counselor Ashley Hutchcraft,

Rotary Governor Visits Lathrop

The Lathrop Rotary hosted Rotary District 6040 Governor Randy Steinman during their luncheon on Thursday, April 4. Steinman, a Rotarian since 2001, shared Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally’s presidential theme, “Create Hope in the World.”

Mr. Steinman has put together a campaign with four message points to create hope in District 6040—physical health, mental health, economic health and community health.

-Physical health. The goal of Rotary is to eradicate polio. There are only nine cases worldwide. The Polio Plus Society is an organization of like-minded individuals who have committed to contribute $100 US or more each year to Polio Plus until the world has been declared free of the Wild Polio Virus. The district began with 188 contributing to our district. The pledge of $100 grows with the district match. Rotary International matches the $100 and Bill and Linda Gates two-and-a-half times. The $100 turns into $750 for Polio eradication.

- Mental health. Our vets are hurting. The district has joined with Team Fidelis from Kansas City who works on suicide prevention.

The district is going to host a family-orientated event where they can invite veterans. Rotary will be there and introduce them to our mission and our squad. They need Rotary and they don’t know what we do and how we can help build a team.

- Economic health. The miracle of Rotary grant matching. The micro-credit program loans small amounts to lift those from poverty and was started in Santo Demingo. Success there has led 14 clubs in the district to contribute. In his club in Independence, they created ‘Rise’ Rotary (Investing and supporting equity). They raised $12,500. This money was funneled to Alcap that has access to SBA funding. This SBA fund was leveraged to $125,000. They now help small business entrepreneurs with a goal of lifting individuals from poverty.

- Community. Rotarians are not prepared to help in big disasters. So, the district is creating a 501C3 to accept donations to help in case of a disaster. Currently, there is not a mechanism to accept donations.

He concluded in his message that he will be working with clubs to increase their membership. The goal is for each smaller club to have 20 members. Currently the Lathrop Rotary Club has 19 members.

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resource specialist Robbi Bishop, elementary counselor LeAnna Wilcox, Martha Martin with the backpack program, Rayann Herndon with Lathrop Community Outreach, and Ed Stark with the Lathrop Masonic Lodge. photo courtesy of martha martin | lathrop r-ii schools

East Buch boys dominate LHS Downey Invite

Plattsburg competes in Chillicothe meet

The East Buchanan boys track and field team ran away from the field last Thursday in Lathrop.

The Bulldogs racked up 151 points to win the Brant Downey Invitational at LHS, outpacing second-place North Platte by a wide margin (104 points). Lathrop finished seventh in the men’s standings with 40 points.

There was a tight pack at the top of the women’s standings, with Rock Port finishing in first place with 102 points. Just two points behind them, Lathrop and South Harrison tied for second with 100 points, while East Buchanan was fourth with 93 points.

The East Buchanan boys racked up seven event victories on Thursday. Senior Chase Meers grabbed a victory in the shot put at 45 feet, 5.75 inches. Clark Scott won the high jump at five feet, seven inches, Seth Spencer won the 110M hurdles at 15.43 seconds and Nathaniel Fortney won the 200M dash in 23.16 seconds. Finley Fisher was first in the 300M hurdles at 48.15 seconds.

The Bulldogs also earned victories in the 4x100M relay (Spencer, Johnson, Klein, Fortney—45.6 seconds) and the 4x800M relay (Baugh, Rust, Conroy, Hensley—9:13). In addition to their duties on the 4x800M, Parker Conroy was second in the 400M dash (54.48), Aidan Hensley was second in the 1600M run (4:54) and Nolan Rust was fourth in the 3200M run 11:58.

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Dawgs come back to down Plattsburg

Just a day after earning their first win of the season, the East Buchanan baseball team was able to engineer a major comeback against rival Plattsburg. The Tigers sprang out to a 5-0 lead through two innings Thursday, April 4, at Plattsburg’s Perkins Park.

But East Buchanan countered with seven runs in the fourth and five runs in both the fifth and sixth, to win a 17-12 shootout.

Senior Gage Busby went two-for-five with four RBIs and and two runs scored. Freshman Landon Smith went five-for-five with three runs scored. Zamuel Brushwood was three-

for-five with two runs and two RBIs. Mason Brown was three-for-six with three RBIs and a pair of runs scored. Ty Ingle knocked in a pair of runs and scored two of his own. Blake Pryor scored a pair of runs, as did Creed Jacobs.

For Plattsburg, senior Braden Brown was a perfect four-for-four with three

RBIs and two runs scored. Caden McLallen knocked in a pair of runs and scored once. Hunter Risch scored three runs and Gavin Carter scored twice. Zach Annis scored twice and added an RBI.

The Bulldogs were tripped up this past Monday, falling to big school Lafayette 12-2 at Phil Welch Sta-

dium in St. Joseph. Griffin Helsel and Langton Smith each scored a run, both of which were credited RBIs to Creed Jacobs.

Two days before facing East Buchanan, the Plattsburg Tigers downed King City on Tuesday, April 2, 7-4. Risch took the victory on the mound, striking out 10 batters in six-and-two-

thirds innings. He allowed just six hits, two walks and two earned runs. Three Tigers—Brown, Carter and Ariano—knocked in two RBIs, each. Carter also scored a pair of runs, as did Annis.

The Lathrop Mules baseball team is still trying to find its footing this year,

(Above Left) East Buchanan’s Kaylynn Engnes in the hurdles at Lathrop’s Brant Downey Invitational. (Above Right) Lathrop athlete Milana Baber in the hurdles. (Below Left) Lathrop’s Dayton McGaugh in the 4x800M relay. (Below Right) East Buchanan hurdler Seth Spencer. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

East Buchanan pitcher Blake Pryor (left) and Plattsburg pitcher Keegan Gudde (right) fire toward the plate last Thursday at Perkins Park. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Baseball, Continued from Page A7 dropping a couple more games last week. That includes a 7-2 loss to Polo in Caldwell County last Wednesday. Max Gagnon and Cole Chapman scored Lathrop’s two runs and two of their three hits. Jesse James picked up the third hit. Trevor Nelson struck out six batters and allowed just two hits in three and two-thirds innings, and just one of the six runs scored on his watch was earned. Chapman threw two and a third innings in relief, refusing a single hit or walk while striking out three batters. The Mules were unable to bounce back two days later when they hosted Braymer, falling 5-1. Chapman scored the team’s lone run and Mason Mudd collected two of Lathrop’s four hits. Keaton Coots struck out 10 batters in five innings of work while allowing just five hits and two walks, but Braymer managed to manufacture four earned runs in that time.

Trey Johnson finished second in the javelin (157 feet, 9.25 inches) and fourth in the long jump (19 feet, five inches), while Trevor Klein took third in both the long jump (19 feet, 6.75 inches) and javelin (149 feet, 10.5 inches).

Logan Jessen added a second-place finish in the pole vault at 10 feet, six inches. Baker Thomas was fourth in the shot put (38 feet, 11.75 inches) and fourth in the discus (121 feet, two inches). Seth Spencer added a fourth-place finish in the 100M dash (11.64 seconds).

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The East Buchanan girls team earned five top finishes Thursday in Lathrop. That included a pair of victories from the 4x100M relay (Fortney, Keling, Kenagy, Sherwood—53.37 seconds) and the 4x200M relay (Watkins, Kenagy, Keling, Fortney—1:55). Rilyn Sherwood added two wins, taking first in the long jump (17 feet, seven inches) and the triple jump (32 feet, 11.75 inches). Kaylynn Engnes was first in the high jump at four feet, seven inches.

Brooklyn Johnson added third-place finishes in the discus (114 feet, 8.5 inches) and shot put (35 feet, 1.75 inches), while Kourtney Keling took fourth in the long jump (15 feet, 4.25 inches).

The Lathrop Lady Mules were powered to third place with a strong performance in the relays, where three teams finished in second place: the 4x100M (Morgan, Seeley, Schrunk, Baber—53.57), 4x200M (Morgan, Beane, Schrunk, Baber—1:55) and 4x400M (Schrunk, Seeley, King, Beane—4:29). Senior Kaitlyn Morgan grabbed the team’s lone first-place finish, winning the javelin at 104 feet, six inches.

Kara Seeley was second in the 100M hurdles (17.9 seconds), third in the 300M hurdles (56.67 seconds) and third in the high jump (four feet, 5.25 inches). Kirra Gentry took second in the pole vault (seven feet, 6.5 inches) and Chellssie Meyers was fourth in the same event at just over seven feet. Alayna Williams was third in the triple jump (30 feet, 7.25 inches) and Keylie Beane was fourth in the 800M run (2:45).

For the Lathrop boys, the 4x200M relay team took first place (Chance, Spear, Simon, Morgan) with a time of 1:38. The 4x100M relay team (Chance, Morgan, Spear, Simon) was second at 46.3 seconds. Brody Spear added a second-place finish in the 110M hurdles (16.4 seconds) and Owen Chance was third in the triple jump (36 feet, five inches).

The following day, the Plattsburg track and field teams traveled to Chillicothe to compete against some of Northern Missouri’s midsized schools. The girls finished fifth with 71 points (Lawson placed first) while the boys were seventh with 47 points (the

Maryville boys finished first).

The Lady Tigers had a pair of strong showings in the relays, as both the 4x100M relay team (51.65 seconds) and 4x200M relay team (1:50) finished first. The 4x400M relay was also first in its event with a time of 4:21.99.

Allyson Elliot took second place in the pole vault with a height of 2.6 meters. Sophie Schmitten was third in the 300M hurdles (47.78 seconds), Letecia Howard was fourth in the 400M run (1:04), Isabella Parra was fourth in the triple jump (9.82 meters) and Allie Stockdale was fourth in the shot put (9.79 meters).

For the Plattsburg boys, Gavin Boyle was first in the 100M dash with a time 11.57 seconds. He was also second in the long jump (6.04 meters). The 4x200M relay was first at 1:32.26 and the 4x100M relay was second at 44.39 seconds. Donte Bingham added a third-place finish in the 100M dash with a time of 11.62 seconds.

(Right) East Buchanan fielder Zamuel Brushwood with a heads-up play, waits to see if a bunt goes foul, as the Plattsburg batter was already going to beat a throw to first. (Far Right) Braden Brown.

East Buchanan speedster Rilyn Sherwood takes flight in the long jump last Thursday in Lathrop’s Brant Downey Invitational Track Meet.

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

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

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Date of the decedent's death: 19-DEC-2023

Date of first publication: March 21, 2024

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Virginia G Barrett Trust of Lathrop, MO has applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 7.01 acre lot from an 80 acre parcel. Rezone of the 7.01 acre lot to AgB. Property is located on the North side of NE 264th St., East of 69 Hwy, West of Oak Woods Subdivision, Lathrop, MO. Section 13; Township 55N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse. All interested parties should attend.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES: DESIGN & INSPECTION SERVICES

The City of Plattsburg is requesting the services of a consulting engineering firm to perform design and construction inspection services to assist in a recreational trail project. Federal funds are being used in the project, and all relevant federal, state, and local requirements apply.

This project is for the Perkins Park Trail System and includes the renovation of a bridge along with earthen ramps in a safe and ADA compliant manner. Design work will also be sought for a 300’+ long sidewalk at the Park entrance.

Please limit your letter of interest to 10 pages. This letter should include any information which might help us in the selection process, such as the backgrounds of the persons or team you would assign to each project and other projects your company has recently completed or are now active.

We request five copies of all letters be received by April 19, 2024

The RFQ packets, rating sheet, and more information, can be obtained at www.plattsburg-mo.gov/bids.aspx or in-person at City Hall. For questions regarding the RFQ packet, please contact Joe Trotter (816-539-2148). The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of qualifications from minority and women-owned firms. (3/8, 4/4, 4/11/24)

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Taylor, Clark Sign With MWSU Gavin Rhode Earns Honors

Gavin Rhode of Stewartsville, Mo., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver Awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association in St. Joseph, Mo.

Rhode is the 18-yearold son of Jeff and Susan Rhode and attends East Buchanan High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Missouri Junior Angus Association, where he has served as director. He has participated in local, state and national

shows and showmanship contests. He also participated in the 2022 Raising the Bar Conference.

Rhode has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) and has submitted DNA samples for Genomic Profile Testing through Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI).

The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before re-

ceiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 4,500 active members nationwide.

Young turkey hunters harvest more than 3,700 birds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

– Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 3,721 birds over the past youth weekend, April 6 and 7. Top harvest counties were Gasconade with 92 birds harvested, Osage with 90, and Franklin with 89. Young hunters checked 2,550 birds during the 2023 spring youth weekend.

“Favorable morning weather appears to have more than made up for some windy afternoons this year,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley. “Youth harvest increased by more than a thousand

birds compared to the 2023 youth season and was the highest harvest total since 2017. Successively better hatches over the last several years have helped the turkey population stabilize and hunters are starting to see the results of that in the field.

MoDOT Roadwork in NWMO

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of April 8-14. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Andrew County

U.S. Route 59 – Resurfacing project from Business U.S. 71 to Country Club Road through mid-April (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Route O – Permit/utility work east of County Road 295, April 8-April 12.

Interstate 229 – Bridge maintenance at the bridge over Dillon Creek, April 8-12.

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

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from Route FF in Buchanan County to the Clinton/Clay County line through August 2024 (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons).

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

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

U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement westbound at the Platte River bridge, April 8-9. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane aroundthe-clock with a 12-foot width restriction.

Clinton County

Route H – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69 through November 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/route-h-bridgereplacement-clinton.

U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from the Clinton/ Clay County line to Route FF in Buchanan County through August 2024 (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons).

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 45 to mile marker 42, April 8-12. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12foot width restriction.

Congratulations to East Buchanan dancers Emery Taylor (center left) and Kylie Clark (center right), who each signed their letter of intent on Tuesday, April 9, to join the Missouri Western State University dance team. Taylor is the daughter of Damien and Windy Taylor, and Clark is the daughter of Gara and Brian Clark. photo courtesy of east buchanan