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PHS earns major safety award

Plattsburg High School’s work in athletic training, health and safety nets the school a national recognition.

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KCI Conference

Scholar Athletes

See which student-athletes at Plattsburg, East Buchanan and Lathrop are excelling both in school and on the field.

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Sheriff’s Report

Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County.

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Community........A3

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

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

Sports...............A7

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SB40

organization moves to downtown Lathrop

For the longest time, the Clinton County Senate Bill 40 organization has gone about its important work with little visibility in the public. But with a recent move to downtown Lathrop, residents are

beginning to take notice of SB40 and its mission.

The group’s working arm has spent the last several years at the Goppert Community Center in Lathrop, renting office space from the city. But it’s grown now to five staff members (an executive di-

rector, three support coordinators and an administrative assistant), requiring more room than the community center can provide.

SB40 recently made its new home at 705 Oak Street in downtown Lathrop (the former site of the Lathrop Medical Clinic), right

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next to Lathrop City Hall. Those that pass by the building will notice that the western wall is now visible, revealing a historic Mail Pouch Tobacco advertisement mural.

“We’ve had a dedicated leased

LATHROP City signs off on a new siren

The City of Lathrop will soon have a fourth storm siren covering the town, with its newest addition landing on the southwest side near Lathrop Elementary.

The Lathrop City Council approved a $25,000 bid for a new electronic siren from L&B Electronics during its regular monthly meeting in April. The municipality has received a Hazard Mitigation grant that will cover 90 percent of the costs.

The solar-powered siren will be located southwest of Lathrop Elementary near the former railroad tracks. The town has three other sirens in its system.

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The council certified the results of the April elections, with Mayor Jennifer Morrison, North Ward Alderman Gerald Snodgrass and South Ward Alderman Coetta Whiteley taking the oath of office for new terms. Alderman Donnie Quinn was appointed the mayor pro temp and Whiteley will serve on the planning commission. City Administrator Bob Burns will serve as the city’s representative to the Lathrop Area Chamber of Commerce.

Gower Fire Dept. trains for grain bin incidents

On Saturday, April 22, eleven Gower fire volunteers and one from Faucett received training for potential grain bin accidents.

Lt. Angie Jones of the Maryville Fire Department provided the training, which included a classroom session with videos and slides and questions, as well

as a staged, hands-on mock rescue. Jones, who works with the University of Missouri Fire Rescue Training Institute, has conducted a couple dozen of these training sessions and stated that, statistically, most of these incidents happen to men between the ages of 40 and 70.

According to Gower Fire Chief Jon Roe, there has never

been an accident of this type in the area to his knowledge, but he wants his department to be ready if called upon for such a situation.

“We hope we never have to use this training, but we want to have our staff prepared to respond if the situation arises,” the chief said.

Chief Roe plans on doing this type of training annually to keep

the volunteers familiar with the needed equipment and receive any new information. The department has purchased some of the most up-to-date rescue tools, which include aluminum panels, an auger and ropes. The panels have handles attached on both sides, slide together and once in place they surround the victim. The auger is

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GOWER

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The KCI Conference gathered in Lathrop on Saturday for its annual track and field championships. For results from the high school meet, turn to page A7 of this edition. (Above, left to right) East Buchanan speedsters Bode Griffin, Trevor Klein and Trey Pendleton in the 100M dash on Saturday. (Below left) Lathrop athlete Keylie Beane in the relays at LHS. (Below right) Plattsburg senior Carson Stockdale in a distance event during the KCI meet. brett adkison | the leader

space in Goppert for years,” said SB40 President Kendra Gagnon. “But this space is much larger, is in a historic building in downtown Lathrop, and is much more visible to the community. In the new space, each of our support coordinators has her own office (the three support coordinators previously shared an office). We also have a small conference room and a front desk/reception area. We are excited that the added space will give us a place to meet with our clients and our community partners, either privately or in groups, and may even allow us to host some small events in the future.”

She added that the new location will allow SB40 to better serve the community while sparking curiosity and interest in their mission.

Named for the 1969 state legislation that allowed for its formation, Senate

Bill 40 provides services and support for people of all ages with disabilities. In one effort, the group’s support coordinators provide individual case management for people with disabilities in Clinton County. In another, the group supports community efforts that keep Clinton County inclusive to people of all abilities. Some examples include assistance and financial support for numerous projects, including the recently-opened inclusive playground at Lathrop’s municipal park, the City of Gower’s ADA sidewalk project downtown and the therapeutic horseback riding program Dream Catchers in Cameron.

The group has also been a long-time supporter of Clinco, the sheltered workshop in Cameron, including a recent allocation of nearly $50,000 for a new van to transport clients with dis-

abilities.

Senate Bill 40 is funded through a pair of sources: a local, dedicated tax levy and reimbursements from Missouri Medicare funds for the group’s case management services. The SB40 board is comprised of nine members from throughout Clinton

County who are appointed by the Clinton County Commissioners.

SB40 Executive Director Jessica Clariday said she, too, wasn’t fully sure of the group’s purpose and efforts until she began working with SB40.

“What I have found in the almost five years I have been here, is that we provide services for some of

the most loving, deserving people I have ever met,” she said.

She said SB40 wants to connect with any families that could possibly benefit from their services.

“We work with so many great people within our community and we are always questioning who might not know about our services, and how we can make those

Grain Bin Training,

used to pump out the grain in the bin. This allows the victim to hopefully use the handles on the inside as hand holds and steps to eventually climb to safety. Only a couple, maybe three rescuers, would be actively involved in the bin in time of an accident.

Lt. Jones said that different grains act differently. Moisture content also adds another variable. However, in less than 10 minutes, someone trapped in a grain bin could be completely covered and suffocate.

To help reduce the risk in a grain bin, make sure an individual never enters a bin alone. Never let children play around or enter a grain

bin. The best insurance in these situations is to avoid potential problems; however, if one arises, be aware that the Gower Fire Protection District is ready to assist

connections within our communities,” she said. “We hope a new location will provide us with a comfortable space to welcome our current and future clients, as well as our local community members.”

To learn more about SB40 or keep up with their operations, follow the group on Facebook, or call at (816) 528-3846.

if needed.

The Gower Fire Protection District will be doing water rescue training with the Department of Conservation this month.

Once an old structure was removed, an old tobacco advertisement was revealed on the SB40 building.

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, April 14

4:06 a.m.: Medical on O Highway in Grayson.

9 a.m.: Commercial alarm on East Street in Plattsburg.

Friday, April 21

8:33 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

10:21 a.m.: Medical call on South Street in Lathrop.

10:46 a.m.: Blocked roadway on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

11:08 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

11:16 a.m.: Vehicle fire on 348th Street in Clinton County.

12:02 p.m.: Medical call on Castile in Gower.

1:46 p.m.: Stealing in progress on Oak Street in Plattsburg.

2:51 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

3:18 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

3:51 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Plattsburg.

5:22 p.m.: Medical call on N. Doniphan in Lawson.

5:46 p.m.: Burglary (not in progress) on NE Dixon in Turney.

6:14 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:49 p.m.: Burglary (not in progress) on N. Second Street in Gower.

8:55 p.m.: Medical call on East Street in Lathrop.

Saturday, April 22

2:27 p.m.: Medical call on SW McComas in Plattsburg.

3:14 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Fifth Street in Clinton County.

5:54 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Kay Drive in Lathrop.

6:18 p.m.: Controlled burn on NW U Highway in Gower.

10:31 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Third Street in Gower.

11:32 p.m.: Juvenile problem on S. Oak Street in Plattsburg.

Sunday, April 23

3:10 a..m: Medical call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

3:57 a.m.: Commercial alarm on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

4:23 a.m: Vehicle crash on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

4:49 a.m.: Medical call on NW 316th in Gower.

8:01 a.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on Kay Drive in Lathrop.

9:42 a.m.: Controlled fire on N. 33 Highway in Osborn.

10:36 a.m.: Natural cover fire on 292nd Street in Turney.

11:13 a.m.: Controlled fire on Whitt Road in Clinton County.

11:25 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

11:57 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Valley Street in Lathrop.

12:35 p.m.: Controlled fire on N. 33 Highway in Plattsburg.

1:17 p.m.: Medical call on W. Locust in Plattsburg.

2:23 p.m.: Medical call on Perrin Street in Edgerton.

8:12 p.m.: Trespassing on SW F Highway in Trimble.

9:41 p.m.: Medical call on Woodward in Easton.

11:35 p.m.: Residential alarm on J Highway in Trimble.

Monday, April 24

4:04 a.m.: Medical call on W Highway in Lathrop.

5:53 a.m.: Trespassing in progress on SE Shoshone Drive in Holt.

8:14 a.m.: Medical call on W. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:44 a.m.: Property damage on NW 336th Street in Stewartsville.

11 a.m.: Trespassing progress on O Highway in Clinton County.

11:43 a.m.: Controlled fire on SW Bowie Drive in Lathrop.

12:12 p.m.: Animal call on Walnut in Plattsburg.

3:40 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

4:28 p.m.: Medical call on SW VV Highway in Gower.

4:32 p.m.: Animal call on S. Third Street in Plattsburg.

4:38 p.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

6:33 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on 169 Highway in Trimble.

7:35 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on 169 Highway in Trimble.

Tuesday, April 25

6:11 a.m.: Medical call on NW 316th Street in Gower.

6:55 a.m.: Medical call on NNE 272nd Street in Lathrop.

6:58 a.m.: Controlled fire on SW Cook in Plattsburg.

7:43 a.m.: Assault (not in progress) on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

10:02 a.m.: Controlled fire on N. 33 Highway in Osborn.

10:17 a.m.: Lost/stolen property on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

11:12 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Gower.

11:14 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Trimble.

12:35 p.m.: Juvenile problem on SW Arnold in Plattsburg.

12:43 p.m.: Controlled fire on SW 308th Street in Stewartsville.

1:03 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Gower.

2:16 p.m.: Animal call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

3:01 p.m.: Controlled fire on Railroad in Plattsburg.

3:56 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

4:21 p.m.: Medical call on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

4:55 p.m.: Controlled fire on NE 312th Street in Cameron.

5:04 p.m.: Animal call on 280th Street in Clinton County.

7:04 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

7:07 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

8:22 p.m.: Natural cover fire on I-35 in Clinton County.

10:43 p.m.: Medical call on W Highway in Lathrop.

Wednesday, April 26

7:49 a.m.: Juvenile problem

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9:46 a.m.: Commercial alarm on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

10:28 a.m.: Controlled fire on C Highway in Plattsburg.

11:04 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

11:24 a.m.: Animal call on Crouch in Cameron.

12:21 p.m.: Controlled fire on S. Eighth Street in Plattsburg.

12:30 p.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

Thursday, April 27

3:41 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

7:38 a.m.: Roadway hazard on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:17 a.m.: Animal call on 216th Street in Lathrop.

8:21 a.m.: Medical call on SE Apache in Lathrop.

9:34 a.m.: Medical call on Shaffer Drive in Edgerton.

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Saturday, May 6 @ 10 am

Feeder Sale:

Monday, May 8 @ 11 am

Feeder Sale:

Monday, May 15 @ 11 am

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Feeder Sale:

Monday, May 22 @ 11 am

Special Cow Sale:

Friday, May 26 @ 6 pm

** NO FEEDER SALE MONDAY, MAY 29 **

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Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518

Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759

Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department recently outfitted vehicle unit 710 with new soy technology tires from Goodyear through Pod to Pavement program. The tires, at no cost to the department, are environmentally friendly, meet high-performance standards and support Missouri’s growers of the top agricultural crop. They’re from Goodyear’s soy-based lines, where a portion of the tires’ petroleum content is replaced by renewable soybean oil. “We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this program,” Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish said, “and for one more way in which we can support our local famers.” Fish said Clinton County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles average 36,000 miles per year; tires are replaced after 25,000 miles.

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A QUICK WORD Lathrop R-II sees major changes ahead of next year

Forget the four-day school week. The new high school and its sports complex. Even the pandemic, which shifted how we do everything in society.

In the last 25 years, the Lathrop R-II School District hasn’t faced a hurdle so important as the transition they’ll be making this summer.

Last week, we reported that Chanucey Rardon, a 20-year staple as the Lathrop Elementary School principal, had submitted his resignation to take a principal’s office in Kearney. His building has been the foundation for the district’s classroom success, and now Lathrop will have to find his replacement.

Rardon marks the third administrator to leave the school district after the 2022-2023 school year. Superintendent Chris Fine will retire at the end of this school year, and LMS Principal John Goodin is leaving to take a principal’s position in Kearney, too.

In total, the district has seen nearly two dozen resignations this school year, most being teachers.

Going back to last year, Lathrop R-II has received more than three dozen resignations.

All together, this historic exodus creates a vacuum. The remaining district leaders will need to fill vacancies with one eye on the 2023-2024 school year, and another on the overall culture, atmosphere and stability of the school district.

It’s a tricky task.

A decade ago, Plattsburg schools found themselves in a similar situation. Key departures and retirements among the administration and staff lit the fuse on a revolving door. The culture at the Clinton County R-III School District suffered. Even now, after the current leaders dug in their heels and stopped the spin and put Plattsburg back on a proper foundation, some fall out remains.

The district’s APR and MAP results are abysmal. But at least Plattsburg is in a position to attack the problem.

Luckily, Lathrop R-II has tapped Andy McNeely – who served as LMS principal before Goodin and is serving as the assistant high school principal currently – to lead the middle school. He and LHS Principal Robert Bowers will give the district valuable continuity.

Thanks to Chris Fine and his advanced notification on his retirement, Dr. Adam Willard, the next superintendent at Lathrop R-II, was hired last October, giving him an additional seven-months to learn the district and its needs. Board members Matt Holsted, Darrell Morgan and James Martin are experienced community leaders who have helped lead the school and other community organizations through tough times.

The Lathrop R-II School District has enjoyed a long period of relative success and stability –the kind that benefits not just the students, but the entire community. The coming months, then years, will determine whether the former mule capital can keep the good years rolling.

You know you’re growin’ older when... You know that the colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it.

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Kansas City’s downtown has hosted plenty of historic, can’tmiss entertainment opportunities, and I’ve been blessed to make my share. The most dynamic was the 1972 concert at Municipal Auditorium, when Elton John energized a sold-out venue with three encores, as the crowd didn’t want to stop the exciting performance. This preceded my excitement when I returned to the President Hotel’s parking lot to find my car had been stolen. The full story will be a chapter in the book.

My most recent entertainment opportunity was Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights Live” podcast held Wednesday, April 26, at the Music Hall that adjoins Municipal Auditorium. Though their best talents are revealed more so on the playing field, the brothers know more than just winning football games. They now have gone to the airwaves to bring humor with locker room banter and brotherhood for all to enjoy. The weekly podcast show, which began this past September, has grown to become one of the most popular podcasts across the country.

If playing against each other in Super Bowl LVII wasn’t enough, they decided to bring their podcast as an opening act for the NFL’s three-day draft party at Union Station that began on Thursday, April 27.

And they didn’t disappoint.

Anything to do with the Chiefs becomes a hot ticket item, and their show was another example, with the 5,000 tickets gobbled up quickly. The lineup for the show was star studded, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell opening the show, first introducing Jason Kelce and then Travis. Goodell’s go-to act includes taking full advantage of posing with them for a photoshoot.

Not to be outdone, Travis’s bearhug turned into lifting the

commissioner off the floor and spinning him around before returning him to solid footing. For those who think Goodell is a stuffed shirt, they soon learned why he has been commissioner for over 15 years (with a paycheck of 20 million). He knows how to enjoy the moment and be a part of the act.

There were plenty of local stars in the crowd, with Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and his wife enjoying a center stage seat. He was joined by Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach. Kelce’s mother, Donna, was in the crowd, too.

Travis Kelce promised a fun-filled show. “We’ll have surprise guests, giveaways, and maybe we’ll even sign your baby.”

Again, they didn’t disappoint.

Both used large, air-powered cannons to shoot towels into the crowd. They didn’t always work as designed, so winging the towels by hand was a can’tmiss opportunity for the fans.

Joining them on their living room couch set-up on stage was comedian and Kansas City native Eric Stonestreet, as did Chiefs center Creed Humphrey and former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez. This led to a bit in the show where Chiefs back-up quarterback Chad Henne joined them. They hyped Henne’s appearance be-

fore bringing on the guest everyone wanted to see, quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The roar from the crowd when he ran (yep the ankle is okay!) onto the stage was the loudest of the night.

Henne’s appearance allowed Travis Kelce to right a wrong from this past season, when Kelce tossed the ball from his touchdown pass from Henne into the Arrowhead crowd during the Jacksonville game. Apparently, it was Henne’s only touchdown pass in a playoff game.

Also in attendance that night was Jesse Eggers, who caught the touchdown celebration football from Travis Kelce. He was joined by his fiancée, Karly Riley.

Travis introduced Eggers, who produced the football and threw it onto the stage, which airmailed Kelce and was caught by Patrick Mahomes, once again proving Mahomes has a way of being in the right place at the right time. Kelce then passed a signed replacement football back to Eggers.

The hour and a half show closed out with Jason Kelce showing off his shaved head and wearing a diaper as part of fulfilling their bet before the Super Bowl.

Without a doubt, the Kelces fulfilled the expectations of the fans once again at the historic Music Hall. And the good

news? My daughter Liz’s car was still in the Hotel President parking lot.

* * * * Trivia question: Who created the American tradition of Mother’s Day? A. Susan B. Anthony; B. Louisa May Alcott; C. Anna Jarvis; D. Florence Nightingale (answer is nearby).

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Some more smiles from paradise, courtesy of Jim Nicholson, Honolulu, Hawaii.

I have a pencil that used to be owned by William Shakespeare. But he chewed it a lot. Now I can’t tell if it is a 2B or not 2b.

Before my surgery, the anesthesiologist offered to knock me out with gas or a boat paddle. It was an “ether/oar” situation.

I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Borrow money from pessimists. They don’t expect it back.

Half the people you know are below average.

A total of 82.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot. (Trivia answer: C. Anna Maria Jarvis (May 1, 1864 –November 24, 1948) was the founder of Mother’s Day in the United States. Her mother had frequently expressed a desire to establish such a holiday, and after her mother’s death, Jarvis led the movement for the commemoration. However, as the years passed, Jarvis grew disenchanted with the growing commercialization of the observation (she herself did not profit from the day) and even attempted to have Mother’s Day rescinded. She died in a sanitarium, her medical bills paid by people in the floral and greeting card industries).

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Food for thought: “Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.” Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer.

Jesse Eggers celebrates with his fiancee, Karly Riley, after throwing a pass onstage last week.

Senior Center Menu

Thursday, May 4

Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, lima beans, apple crisp, whole grain bread.

Friday, May 5

Egg and sausage casserole, vegetable blend, stewed tomatoes, gelatin with pears, wheat bread.

Monday, May 8

Swedish meatballs, glazed carrots, cucumber and tomato salad, chilled peaches, wheat bread.

Big Pink Huddle

The Community Betterment in Arts Council presented the Big Pink Huddle on Sunday at the Plattsburg Community Courtyard. The event showcased area female artists, creators and vendors, and included keynote speakers, vendors, breakout discussions, a fashion show, luncheon and much more.

14th Annual Rotary Golf Tourney

Golfers in and around Plattsburg will be hitting the links on Friday, May 19, for the 14th Annual Plattsburg Rotary Golf Tournament.

Registration at the Plattsburg Country Club will begin at noon that day and the event

will tee off at 1 p.m. It’s a four-person scramble format and co-ed teams are welcome. There are cash prizes in three flights with awards for longest drive, longest putt, closest to the hole and so much more. Complimentary lunch begins

at noon.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Plattsburg Rotary’s local scholarships and other community projects. For more information, including costs, visit the Plattsburg Rotary Club on Facebook.

Tuesday, May 9

Chef salad with vegetables, meat, cheese and egg; applesauce, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 10

Chicken pot pie (vegetables in the pie), buttered beets, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Thursday, May 11

Chili mac, potato wedges, coleslaw, chilled pears, wheat bread.

Friday, May 12

Beef pot roast with vegetables, mashed potatoes, mixed fruit, whole wheat rolls.

Monday, May 15

Country ham, sweet potatoes, vegetable blend, pineapple, wheat bread.

Tuesday, May 16

Fish filet, creamed corn, peas, apple sauce, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 17

Roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, peach crisp.

Thursday, May 18

Chicken salad, french fries, buttered cabbage, chilled plums, wheat bread.

Friday, May 19

John Marzetti, green beans, cauliflower, gelatin with bananas, wheat bread.

Monday, May 22

Chicken tenders, California blend, tater tots, chilled apricots, wheat bread.

Tuesday, May 23

Taco salad, fiesta corn, diced tomatoes, tropical fruit, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 24

Ham and beans, green beans, coleslaw, chilled plums, cornbread.

Thursday, May 25

Hamburger stroganoff, mashed potatoes, broccoli, apple crisp, whole wheat roll.

Friday, May 26

Beef and noodles, buttered peas, glazed carrots, gelatin with mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

May 29

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 30

Ham salad, copper penny salad, pickled beets, assorted chips, chilled pears, wheat bread.

Wednesday, May 31

Hamburger on a bun, broccoli, corn, peaches.

Thursday, June 1

Chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable blend, apple crisp, home made rolls.

PHS earns national sports safety honor

Plattsburg High School

is a recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School Award for its athletic program. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that have met the recommended standards to improve safety in sports. The award reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention, and treatment.

“Plattsburg High School is honored to receive this Second Team recognition from NATA,” said Plattsburg athletic trainer Blaise Kriley. “We remain committed to keeping our student-athletes safe during physical education classes, team practices, and games, so they can accomplish their

own goals of great competition, winning records, fair sportsmanship, and good health. Our goal is to lead our athletics program to the highest safety standards for our players.”

“The health and safety of student-athletes is critical, as it has both immediate and long-term effects,” said NATA President Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC. “The National Athletic Trainers’ Association created the Safe Sports School Award to recognize and champion schools nationwide that are committed to safety in sports. We are proud to see the list of award recipients grow exponentially each year as schools see the immense value in holding themselves to best prac-

tices and policies that ensure a high standard of athlete care.”

In order to achieve Safe Sports School status, as Plattsburg High School did, athletic programs must do the following:

• Create a positive athletic health care administrative system. Provide or coordinate pre-participation physical examinations. Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition facilities. Plan for selection, fit function and proper maintenance of athletic equipment.

• Provide a permanent, appropriately equipped area to evaluate and treat injured athletes. Develop injury and illness prevention strategies, including protocols for environmental conditions

• Provide or facilitate injury intervention. Create and rehearse a venue-specific Emergency Action Plan. Provide or facilitate psychosocial consultation and nutritional counseling/education. Be sure athletes and parents are educated about the potential benefits and risks in sports, as well as their responsibilities.

To apply, schools complete an in-depth questionnaire that assesses adherence to best practice standards and recommendations. For more information about the Safe Sports School Award, please visit www.athletictrainers.org.

The Clinton County Historical Society hosted another tremendous event last week - a presentation featuring stories of the historic Buffalo Soldiers on Thursday, April 27 in Plattsburg. photos by rae jenkins

Plattsburg trainer Blaise Kriley with the athletes of Plattsburg High School.

West Platte sinks East Buchanan’s conference title hopes

Just one win away from splitting the KCI Conference championship with Lawson, the East Buchanan baseball team ran into an upset-minded rival on Thursday, April 27.

A two-run bottom of

the seventh by West Platte lifted the Bluejays to a 4-3 victory over East Buchanan in Weston, Mo., popping the Bulldogs’ title hopes in the process, as Lawson staved off Mid-Buchanan that same night 1-0 to win the crown.

Junior Gage Busby led East Buchanan with a three-

RBI performance. AdamStephen Engnes was two-forfour with a run scored and Mason Brown was two-forthree with a pair of runs. On the mound, Bronco Whitt allowed just five hits in six innings, but West Platte managed to draw seven walks out of the fireballer.

Two days earlier, East Buchanan teed off on Hamilton for a 12-0 victory in a mercy rule five-inning game. Eight different Bulldogs scored on the night. Busby went three-for-four with two runs scored and three RBIs. Mason Brown scored three runs and Max

Henry scored twice. Austin Cilke knocked in two RBIs and Blake Pryor knocked in three runs. On the mound, Cilke was smooth, giving up just two hits in five innings while striking out five batters.

The Plattsburg Tigers, meanwhile, played four

road games in four days last week, going 2-2. The Tigers had a rough go against Lawson on Tuesday, April 25, falling 10-0 to the eventual KCI champs. Jackson Lewis, Gavin Carter and Braden Brown each collected a hit for Plattsburg.

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East Buchanan boys place 2nd in the KCI

Lathrop, Plattsburg athletes win events

With 15 individual finishes in the top three on Saturday, the East Buchanan Bulldogs track and field team nearly sneaked past an old nemesis to win the KCI Conference Track and Field Championship.

The Bulldogs scored 159 team points at the conference meet on Lathrop High School’s Leroy Sater Memorial Track on Saturday, April 29 – just half of a point behind the KCI champion West Platte Bluejays (159 points). East Buchanan won individual conference titles in seven different events.

Meanwhile, on the girls side, East Buchanan earned 91.5 points to place fourth in a tough field. Lawson won the girls conference championship with 191.5 points.

Seth Spencer and Trevor Klein each won a pair of KCI titles for the East Buchanan boys on Saturday. Spencer won both the 110M hurdles (16.15 seconds) and 300M hurdles (43.11 seconds), while Klein was first in both the long jump (6.08 meters) and triple jump (12.22 meters). Trey Johnson won the KCI title in the javelin (51.42 meters) while taking third in the triple jump (11.6 meters) and

BASKETBALL

James Braddy signs with SWCC

In his lone year at Plattsburg High School, senior James Braddy proved to be the spark plug in the Tigers’ historic run to the Missouri Class 2 Final Four. Now he’ll be transitioning his game to the collegiate level.

Braddy signed his letter of intent Wednesday, April 26, at PHS, to play college basketball for Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, beginning next year. Braddy said several factors attracted him to sign with Southwestern, including head coach Reggie Kindle, the players, the campus

and the great community in Creston.

A speedy and tenacious point guard, Braddy was exactly what the Tigers needed this year, joining a squad that already benefited from standout skills of junior Isaiah Howard, the senior leadership of Luke Schroed-

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ACADEMICS

KCI honors scholar-athletes

The KCI Conference honored its 2023 Scholar Athletes at Plattsburg High School on Sunday, April 30, recognizing those students who have committed themselves to excellence both in the classroom and on the field.

To be recognized, a student-athlete must be an upperclassman, two-sport letter winner, an exemplary citizen and hold a 4.0 GPA or 3.75 GPA with a score of 25 or more on the ACT or 1300 or more on the SAT.

The 2023 KCI Conference Scholar Athletes are:

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(Above Left) Lathrop senior Jared Wright makes his throw in the discus Saturday during the KCI Conference track and field meet at LHS. (Above Right) Plattsburg freshman Letecia Howard continued to make history, winning the high jump in her first year. (Left) East Buchanan distance runner Aidan Hensley runs his leg of the 4x800M relay at the KCI meet. (Below) Lathrop athlete Avery Patton found herself in a battle against Letecia Howard, finishing second in the high jump. brett adkison | the leader

KCI TRACK ADN FIELD

East Buchanan – Max Henry, Brooklyn Adams, Hilarry Elifrits, Riley Everett, Trevor Klein, Aidan Rhoad. Ty Humbard.

Lathrop – Brendan Fine, Sierra Brassfield, Ryder Dalinghaus.

by brett adkison leader editor

Elms Earns Legacy Award

Congratulations to East Buchanan girls basketball coach Cori Elms, who was recently recognized with the John Wooden Legacy Award for Missouri from the National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA). The award, in its first year, honors coaches that demonstrate excellence on the court and in the classroom as an educator, giving back to the game of basketball. With Elms are East Buchanan graduate Audrey Elifrits (left) who completed the MBCA Mentoring Program, and East Buchanan student Laken Stallard (right), who was honored with the MBCA’s Student Assistant Award.

Braddy Signs, Continued from Page A7

er and Jackson Lewis, and the youthful talent of Rylan Langton. Braddy helped spur the Tigers to a 30-game winning streak, a nine-week run as Missouri’s top-ranked Class 2 team, and a thirdplace finish at the state championship.

On the way, Braddy swept up All-District, All-Conference and AllState Honors.

“He just brings the energy to any room he steps in,” said Plattsburg head coach Twydell Love, Jr. “It’s contagious on the floor and off the floor. We needed some personality with our group and I thought that was one of the biggest things that was eye-popping to us this year.”

Braddy said that his year at Plattsburg meant a lot to him, especially sharing

Baseball, Continued from Page A7

The next day, Lutheran Kansas City also managed to shutout the Tigers, winning 2-0. Despite the loss, Hunter Risch was great on the bump, giving up just four hits in six innings while striking out seven batters.

The bats woke up on Thursday, April 27, as the Tigers swatted the Penney Hornets 11-2 in Hamilton, Mo. Brown, Keegan Gudde and Zach Annis each scored two runs. Jackson Lewis knocked in a pair of RBIs with a run scored. Gavin Carter earned the victory, striking out nine batters while giving up three hits in five innings. Wyatt Moran allowed just one hit while striking out three batters in two innings of relief work.

Plattsburg followed it up with an 11-1 win against University Academy on Fri-

day, during which Jackson Lewis was two-for-four with five RBIs and three runs scored. Hunter Risch and Keegan Gudde each scored a pair of runs and Braden Brown knocked in two RBIs.

The Lathrop Mules knocked around West Platte for a 6-1 victory on Tuesday, April 25, at LHS. Keaton Coots struck out three batters and allowed three hits in four innings, while Dylan Smith gave up three hits in three scoreless innings while working around four walks. At the plate, Mason Mudd scored a pair of runs and both Coots and Brendan Fine added RBIs. Coots, Ethan Noll, Griffin Schrunk and Shane Dodd each scored a run.

Two days later, Lathrop came up on the short end

that year with Coach T. “It’s a great community,” he said. “There was a lot of love shown all year, on and off the court. There have been packed-out houses and a great vibe. Everybody kind of rocks out together. Everybody treats you like family. It’s all one. It was a great year being here and it’ll forever be a part of me.”

of a wild seventh inning, as the Mules and North Platte Panthers combined for six runs. North Platte (which entered the inning leading 5-2) was able to escape with a 7-6 victory. Grady Miller allowed six hits and four walks while striking out four batters in five innings. He allowed just one earned run.

Cole Chapman and Griffin Schrunk contributed a run and an RBI, each.

The Mules ran into a buzzsaw on Friday, as Richmond held them to just two hits in a 4-0 loss. Ethan Noll was otherwise strong on the mound. He allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out six batters in seven innings. Lathrop suffered from five errors in the field.

Front Row: James Braddy signs his letter of intent to play college basketball with his mother, Lisa Braddy, and Coach T by his side. Back Row: SWCC Coaches Reggie Kindle and Shane Sweany. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Plattsburg – Wyatt Moran, Gracie Arnold, Gracelyn Marsh.

North Platte – Wesley Meadows, Caitlyn Cummings, Mark Humes.

Hamilton – Madison Allen, Anisten Houghton, Gideon McBee.

Lawson – Maryanna Bolinger, Connar Long, Joseph Mayne.

Mid-Buchanan – Paige Bennett, Kenna Hallquist, Noah Hazen, Alivia Moeckli.

West Platte – Laura Hill, Ahlanna Rutherford, Ezra Stigman, Margaret Howard, Antonio Laguna, Madisyn Matlick, Tristan Newkirk, Brendan Sullivan, Libby Vandel, McClain Zendejas.

the long jump (5.81 meters), and Chase Meers won the discus with a throw of 44.67 meters and placed second in the shot put (13.58 meters). Clark Scott was third in the high jump (1.65 meters).

The Bulldogs were strong outside of the field events, too.

The 4x800M relay team (Paxton, Conroy, White, Hensley) won the conference championship with a time of 8:44. Aidan Hensley was second in the 1600M run (4:58) and Carson White finished third in the 800M run (2:11). Both the 4x100M relay (Brown, Klein, Pendleton, Ray – 46.2 seconds) and 4x400M relay (Conroy, Paxton, Johnson, White –3:39) placed third.

The East Buchanan girls were led by Rilyn Sherwood, who continued to add to her young-but-impressive resume. The sophomore won both the triple jump (10.91 meters) and long jump (5.17 meters) while adding third in the javelin (34.8 meters).

Freshman Brooklyn Johnson took the conference crown in the shot put (11.32 meters) and was second in the discus (33.94 meters). Laney Wilmes was second in the javelin (35.52 meters) and Kaylynn Engnes was third in the high jump (1.4 meters).

The Lathrop boys were fifth and the girls sixth in the team standings on Saturday.

Scott Abbott earned the Mules’ lone individual KCI title, winning the high jump at 1.8 meters. Brody Spear was second in the triple jump (11.67 meters) and

third in the 110M hurdles (17 seconds). Jared Gaskins was second in the discus (42.49 meters) and Jacob Gaskins was right behind him in third (40.82 meters).

Autum Nichols won the conference championship in the discus for the Lady Mules with a throw of 34.62 meters. Avery Patton narrowly missed out on the high jump title, placing second by clearing 1.55 meters. The 4x400M relay (Clapp, Schrunk, Seeley, Beane) placed second with a time of 4:22, while both the 4x200M relay (Brassfield, Beane, Clapp, Patton – 1:52) and 4x800M relay (Brassfield, Seeley, Schrunk, Beane –11:09) were third.

In her very first KCI Conference track meet, Plattsburg freshman Letecia Howard impressed, winning the high jump (1.55 meters), finishing second in the 400M (1:00), and helping both the 4x200M relay (Bingham, Schmitten, Parra, Howard – 1:49) and 4x400M (Schmitten, Howard, Parra, Nelson – 4:20) to first-place finishes. Alexis Meyer was third in both the shot put (9.74 meters) and the discus (29.08 meters).

Isabella Parra placed second in the triple jump (10.32 meters) and Allyson Elliot took third in the pole vault (2.59 meters).

All told, the Lady Tigers’ efforts earned them fifth place in the team standings with 86 points. The Plattsburg boys, meanwhile, were seventh in their division with 36 team points.

Senior Carson Stock-

(Right) East Buchanan thrower Chase Meers won the discus on Saturday with a rocket of a throw that traveled 44.67 meters. His discus title helped East Buchanan to place second in the KCI Conference standings, just half a point behind champion West Platte. brett adkison | the leader

dale was second in the 400M run with a time of 52.26 seconds and was a member of the second-place 4x100M relay team (Stockdale, Bingham, Braddy, Dow), which

finished in 44.97 seconds. Trystin Miller added a thirdplace finish in the 300M hurdles with a time of 45.33 seconds.

Fishing events in Plattsburg, St. Joseph

St. Joseph, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free Discover Nature — Fishing classes during May at St. Joseph and near Plattsburg. These classes are a good way for newcomers to learn basic fishing skills with help from instructors. Experienced anglers can learn some new techniques. MDC will provide all the bait and tackle, and after some instruction, participants will go fishing.

Registration is required for these classes. All participants ages 16 to 64 will need a valid fishing permit. Fish are often caught by participants during the lessons.

• A flyfishing class will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at Everyday Pond on the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Flyfishing is often associated with trout fishing in clearwater streams. But casting flies and poppers with a flyrod is also an effective and fun way to catch

bass, crappie, and bluegill at small lakes and farm ponds. Sometimes even a channel catfish will take the lure. Instructors will help participants learn how to cast a fly line with fly rod and they will talk about lures and strategies. This class is for participants ages 8 and older. To register, visit https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/4AN.

• MDC will offer a Fishing Day at Krug Park from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, in St. Joseph. The Krug Park Lagoon is stocked by MDC with sport fish. Instructors will provide tackle and bait for participants to use. All ages are welcome. Go fishing with help from MDC staff. To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov /4AY.

• MDC will offer Discover Nature — Fishing Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 15, at the Ronald and Maude Hartell Conservation Area east of Plattsburg. Instructors will teach fishing ba-

sics and then participants will go fishing at the area’s lakes. MDC will provide all bait and tackle. All ages are

welcome. To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov /4Af.

(Above) East Buchanan runner Carson White in the relays Saturday at Lathrop High School

(Above Right) Kaylynn Engnes rose to third place in a stacked KCI Conference high jump competition.

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TRUSTEE'S SALE: For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Bryon A. Cobb and Alexa M. Cobb, husband and wife, dated March 15, 2007, recorded as reference #2007-1379, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for the County of Clinton, Missouri, the Undersigned Successor Trustee will on Friday, May 5, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (1:00 pm), at West front door of the Court House, in the City of Plattsburg, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

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Hitchhiker 5th wheel trailer- 2008 Model 36 K LK RSB Champagne- Big Foot Leveling Systemawnings- built-in vacuum- Storage slide out trays- Water manifold- King Bed with underneath storage- FireplaceWasher- Upgraded storage cabinets- too many other features to list. Comfortable for full time living. Located in Osborn, MO $15,000 OBO. Roger McCartney 816-6752541 or 816-3066850 Leave a message with your name and phone number

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Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-2891935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different"

Shelter Insurance –Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-3594100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf

Shelly's Pet Care, 660-684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

JOIN THE CURNOW AUTOMOTIVE TEAM!! If you are looking to change your life for the better, stop in and fill out an application! If you have experience in the Customer Service Industry or have Automotive Technical knowledge

WE WANT YOU! We are currently looking for the following positions: Sales Professionals, Parts Manager, Parts Counterman, Detailers, Technicians. 800 E Baldwin St., Cameron, MO 64429 816-649-5291

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

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

North Central Missouri College is seeking part-time, temporary, summer maintenance workers. Work includes mowing, trimming, landscaping, painting, and basic repairs. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Burnside Trucking -

cultural chemical warehouse in Trenton. Ag background would be helpful. Please contact 785741-4019

Local agriculture supply company seeks motivated individual to fill mid management position. You will oversee production, inventory and order fulfillment for products supporting small farms. 660973-4040

Help WantedCounterperson, Delivery Driver, Monday thru Friday, 8-5, every other Saturday, 7:30-12:00. Paid vacation and holidays. Must have clean driving record. Apply in person at Carquest Auto Parts, Trenton, MO.

FOR RENT

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

NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE –Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlauto supply.com

Garage Sale - May 5th 8am-4pm May 6th 8am-12pm. 1209 Alexander Street Chillicothe. Lawn mowers, adult clothing, dishes, and other miscellaneous.

WANTED

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

IN SEARCH OF LAND TO LEASE: HAY GROUND, 5-

FOR SALE

Garden Headquarters! Garden seeds and assorted garden tools. Best prices in town! Trenton Hardware, 901 Main in Trenton, 660359-3660.

New Complete AR15 lower receiver$149.00, Winchester Model 100 308 CAL$599.00, Iver Johnson 30 CAL carbon- $899.00, New Colt Python-

EMPLOYMENT

Secretary position open - Need to know Excel and Word. 16 hours/week, Friday and Saturday, $12.25 to start, 3month and 1-year reviews. Will be bonded. Please submit resume to office@leisurelake.net or mail to 71660 NW 25th, Trenton, MO 64683. Call Leisure Lake office at 660789-2793 if questions.

Driver Needed. Hauling from elevator to elevator, CDL & Medical Card Required, Local Work, 816-294-3403, 816592-8384

Will pay $200 for someone to pick up 1 chair, 1 couch, & 1 bed to take to St. Joe dump. Will pay dump fee in advance, will need 1 strong helper, couch is heavy. 816424-1310 John Nelson

Be your own boss! Looking for a selfmotivated individual to manage an agri-

The annual Willis Chapel Cemetery board meeting will be held at 2:00pm Sunday May 21. 907 W 18th Street, Trenton.

Green Hills Women's Shelter is seeking mowing bids for the Trenton Shelter. Please submit bids to awisler@ ghwshelter.org or mail to PO Box 235, Trenton, MO 64683.

Bids close May 12, 2023. GHWS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to modify or change contractual requirements, or to accept any bid which it believes to be in its best interest.

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 May 1-7.

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 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.

Atchison County

Interstate 29 – Bridge replacement project over the Nishnabotna River (mile marker 122-124) through May. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot. org/atchison-county-interstate-29-nishnabotna-river-bridge-rehabilitation *1

I-29 – Seal coat project from the Iowa state line to Route 111 near Rock Port through June. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 12foot width restriction.

U.S. Route 136 – Scrub seal project from Route O to Route YY, May 3-9. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction. (Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.)

I-29 – Pothole patching southbound from mile marker 117 to mile marker 110, May 1

Andrew County

I-29 – Pavement improve-

The Plattsburg Rotary Club again helped collect Shoes for Orphan Souls. This year marks the 22nd year of the program, which has collected and distributed more than 400,000 pairs of shoes to needy children in developing countries. This year, most of the shoes are headed to Kenya or Guatemala. The project is run by Buckner International, a Christian charitable organization. In Plattsburg, the Rotary Club received help from Central Bank and Hildebrand Estivo Dental. (Pictured) Plattsburg Rotary Club President Kristy Young loads shoes onto a trailer.

ment project from south of Business Route 71 to just south of Route O (Buchanan County) through late October 2023. An 11.6-foot width restriction is in place.

(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)

Route H – Roadside work southbound from Route A to Hickory Street in Filmore, May 3

Caldwell County

Route 116 – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over the Union Pacific railroad, approximately 2 miles east of Route 13, through mid-June 2023. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https://www. modot.org/caldwell-countyroute-116-bridge-over-railroad

Route 13 – CLOSED for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston, through November 2023. The project will be broken up into three stages with a signed detour in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.)

Stage 1: May 1 through mid-July. CLOSED: Mill Creek Drive to Route P. Stage 2: Mid-July through late August. CLOSED: Route P to Far West Drive.

Stage 3: Early September through November. CLOSED: Far West Drive to north of Route HH in Kingston.

Clinton County I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 47 to mile marker 42, May 1-5. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction around-the-clock.

Route BB – Bridge pavement repairs at the bridge over I-35, May 2

U.S. Route 69 – Bridge pavement repairs at the bridge over I-35, May 2