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LATHROP R-II SCHOOLS
Board sends levy proposal to April ‘24 ballot by brett adkison leader editor
The Lathrop R-II School District will be taking a no-increase tax proposal to the voters in April. The Lathrop R-II
Board of Education voted Wednesday, January 17, to place the proposal on the ballot. If approved, the district would be allowed to decrease its debt service levy by 23 cents per $100
assessed value, while increasing its operational levy by 23 cents per $100. The district’s overall tax rate will remain unchanged. In 2015, district offi-
cials pledged to keep the debt service levy at the existing $0.9725 per $100 assessed value in order to fund the sports facilities at Lathrop High School. To do so, the district would
need to see a small increase in assessed value over the life of the debt. Recent increases in the assessed value far outpaced what was needed, but because the ||Continued on A2
WINTER
A COLD START TO 2024 Schools contend with snow, cold and ice
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Winter Sports Special Local basketball and wrestling teams are hanging banners already in 2024. || PAGE A6
Favorable Bond Rating The City of Plattsburg earns a high bond rating on par with some large Midwest metros. || PAGE A5
by brett adkison leader editor
Local school districts have had a rough start to 2024, as winter weather has forced several cancellations since the end of the holiday break. As East Buchanan Superintendent Dr. John Newell explained, school districts are required to schedule 1,044 hours each year, plus create a plan for another 36 hours. After missing 36 hours, districts need to make up one hour for every two hours missed. Past 60 hours, the district forgives any missed time due to inclement weather. This past Tuesday, icy road conditions forced all three local districts—East Buchanan, Plattsburg and Lathrop—to cancel class. For East Buchanan, it marked the seventh missed day this school year, and the first that will need to be made up by the district. Newell pre||Continued on A2
Take Down
While the boys side of the Lathrop Invitational was postponed on Saturday due to the weather, the girls were able to take to the mat last Wednesday for their side of the tournament. The Lady Mules finished fourth in the tournament while Plattsburg was eighth. (Right) Lathrop grappler Jordan Diercks shoots for the takedown last Wednesday evening at Lathrop High School. She finished first at 120 lbs. Check back next week for KCI results. brett adkison | the leader
Sheriff ’s Calls for Service See what calls for service the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department recently fielded through dispatch. || PAGE A3
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School buses at the Lathrop barn sit idle on Tuesday after school was once again closed, this time for freezing rain overnight that impacted roads. brett adkison | the leader
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CITY OF LATHROP
Council approves license for 2nd Casey’s location by brett adkison leader editor
Casey’s General Store is inching closer to establishing its second home in Lathrop. The Lathrop City Council approved a liquor license Tuesday, January 16, for a Casey’s location where TrexMart currently operates on Interstate 35 in eastern Lathrop. The city license is pending
the approval of a state license. Casey’s has an existing location on Center Street in Lathrop and had previously submitted a site plan to the city for a new building on the west side of the interstate, but with the company’s purchase of TrexMart, those plans have likely been shelved. ||Continued on A2
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Lathrop Council, From Page A1
Schools Closures, From Page A1
The council also signed off on the renegotiation of a loan for the Lathrop Park Board so the department can purchase new bleachers for the Ingram Park baseball fields. The park board also plans to purchase new player benches for the soccer fields on the east side of town. The council approved the purchase of a 2023 Dodge Durango for $43,985 for the police department. The new Durango will replace the police vehicle that was damaged last month in a collision with a sheriff’s department vehicle as officers responded to a call. Lathrop City
viously said the district has a day in March and a day in April that can be used for make-ups, in addition to May 23 and May 24 at the end of the school year. The Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg has used four make-up days that are built into the schedule, while rescheduling school for a pair of Mondays this spring, March 18 and April 22. “The four-day school week lends the opportunity for us to utilize Mondays in the spring to make up any missed days due to
Administrator Bob Burns said the payout from the damaged vehicle allowed the city to pay off both it and a second vehicle the department had purchased at the same time. Even then, there were some funds left over. Lathrop voters previously approved a one-cent sales tax to fund road improvements. That tax had been applied to most purchases in town, but the council moved Tuesday to apply it to domestic utility taxes. The council also approved the city’s six-month financial statement.
Lathrop R-II Levy Proposal, Continued from Page A1 levy is dedicated to debt, those additional funds would be restricted for any other use. If approved, the additional 23 cents on the operating levy would create an additional $273,000 annually for the district’s operations.
Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard told The Leader that the district would use those revenues to increase teacher and support salaries to remain competitive with conference schools and neighboring suburban districts. The increase in assessed
inclement weather,” said CCRIII Superintendent Dr. Sandy Steggall. “Also, our students and families are able to enjoy the snow days and not have to worry about facilitating online instruction through AMI (alternative methods of instruction) days since we have those Mondays to make up any missed days.” Meanwhile, the Lathrop R-II School District has missed seven and a half days this school year. That half day came on December 21, when a fire destroyed the Lathrop grain elevator and
knocked out power to the campus. Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard said that Lathrop R-II built its calendar to allow about six missed days without needing to make them up. However, the district will be in make-up sessions January 29, February 12 and February 26. Dr. Willard said they’re making up these three days just in case the district sees more weather cancellations this year.
value has also improved the year, but is now tracking district had budgeted state district’s financial outlook to finish 2023-2024 in the revenues conservatively for for this school year. The black. Dr. Willard explained this school year, too. board reviewed aTina budget up- Market.qxp_Tina that the district’s budget for 1/18/24 Also onPM Wednesday, the Livestock Livestock Auction 2:45 Page 1 date on Wednesday which the year had to be approved board officially received the reflected improved reve- before July 1, while the tax resignation of Martha Marnues for the year. The dis- rate—including updated as- tin for Parents as Teachers, trict had initially expected sessment numbers—is set as she plans to retire at the to deficit spend this school in August. He added that the end of the school year. The
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Clinton Co. Sheriff ’s Depart. Calls for Service
Friday, January 12 5:28 a.m.: Medical call on Linda Cirlce in Holt. 7:07 a.m.: Medical call on Cannonball Road in Holt. 7:23 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 8:19 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 8:25 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 10:50 a.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on NW K Highway. 10:59 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 11:05 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 11:46 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Minuteman in Plattsburg. 12:11 p.m.: Hazardous material on Walnut in Lathrop. 12:18 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Minuteman in Plattsburg. 12:31 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 3:38 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 3:55 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop. 4:08 p.m.: Medical call on NE 288th Street in Turney. 8:38 p.m.: Medical call on Russell in Lathrop.
9:46 p.m.: Medical call on 189th Street in Clinton County. 11:16 p.m.: Medical call on South Street in Lathrop. Saturday, January 13 3:03 a.m.: Medical call on W. Red Bud Lane in Trimble. 9:58 a.m.: Carbon Monoxide on J Highway in Plattsburg. 10:35 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 12:07 p.m.: Medical call on Santa Fe Lane in Gower. 2:20 p.m.: Medical call on SW Dubois Drive in Plattsburg. 4:29 p.m.: Animal call on Faith in Plattsburg. 5:35 p.m.: Medical call on W. Osage Street in Plattsburg. 10:38 p.m.: Medical call on Z Highway in Cameron. Sunday, January 14 6:45 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg. 7:32 a.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Lathrop. 9:08 a.m.: Smoke detector call on Maple Street in Lathrop.
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9:43 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 5:55 p.m.: Structure fire on Cannonball in Holt. 7:44 p.m.: Carbon monoxide call on E. Concord in Plattsburg. 8:10 p.m.: Smoke detector on SE Downing in Lathrop. 8:55 p.m.: Medical call on W. Frost in Plattsburg. 9:05 p.m.: Medical call on Concha in Lathrop. 10:15 p.m.: Harassment in progress on Center Street in Lathrop.
Monday, January 15 3:57 a.m.: Medical call on SW Holiday Harbor in Plattsburg. 8:01 a.m.: Structure fire on 33 Highway in Clinton County. 9:46 a.m.: Vehicle crash on SE 206th Street in Holt. 10:56 a.m.: Medical call on Belt Avenue in Edgerton. 1:22 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on Maple Street in Lathrop. 2:25 p.m.: Vehicle crash on V Highway in Clinton County. 4:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton
County. 9:07 p.m.: Fire alarm on SW 204th Street in Trimble. Tuesday, January 16 2:52 a.m.: Fire alarm on NW Gower Road in Gower. 10:48 a.m.: Domestic in progress on Town and Country in Plattsburg. 12:20 p.m.: Medical call on NW 268th Street in Gower. 2:46 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 2:57 p.m.: Medical call on Santa Fe in Gower. 4:05 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County. 4:08 p.m.: Medical call on SE Mohawk in Lathrop. 6:14 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 8:21 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. Wednesday, January 17 12:41 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Old Cannonball in Holt. 1:05 a.m.: Medical call on Old Cannonball in Holt. 3:24 a.m.: Medical call on N. Fourth Street in Plattsburg. 4:56 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.
7:19 a.m.: Medical call on NW Graves Lane in Gower. 9:11 a.m.: Hit and run on I-35 in Clinton County. 9:58 a.m.: Medical call on Valley Drive in Plattsburg. 2:11 p.m.: Vehicle crash on PP Highway in Holt. 2:43 p.m.: Miscellaneous fire on Maple Street in Holt. 5:54 p.m.: Medical call on SE Horseshoe in Holt. 8:29 p.m.: Structure fire on N. Main in Plattsburg. Thursday, January 18 12:57 a.m.: Fire alarm on 116 Highway in Plattsburg. 3:18 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg. 4:24 a.m.: Medical call on SE Malden Creek in Gower. 8:29 a.m.: Domestic in progress on I-35 in Clinton County. 10:08 a.m.: Medical call on Kay Drive in Lathrop. 10:28 a.m.: Medical call on N. Fourth Street in Plattsburg. 4:33 p.m.: Medical call on S. Birch in Plattsburg. 6:23 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton County.
History Notes
10 Years Ago... • Crews begin cutting down the 90-year-old water tower in Lathrop City Park. • Clinton County R-III declines to extend Derek Wilson as Plattsburg High School football coach. • Clinton County Extension manages to avoid crippling funding cuts from the county. 20 Years Ago... • Former Leader owner Helen Biggerstaff turns 100 years old. • East Buchanan’s Andrew Mead pours in 47 points as the Dawgs down North Platte. • Larry Grant and Eric Niemann appointed to fill vacancies on Plattsburg City Council. • Lathrop Mules, Lady Mules sweep East Buchanan to win both championships of Lathrop Shootout. 30 Years Ago... • The Leader’s presses are moved from 214 N. Main in Plattsburg to the basement of the offices at 102 E. Maple.
OPINIONS
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A QUICK WORD
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD
Same Song, Chiefs-Bills has a deep playoff history Different Verse for Council by steve tinnen
leader publisher emeritus
You know you’re growin’ older when... You more than likely won’t outlive your furnace warranty.
by brett adkison leader editor
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Another month, another cringeworthy meeting from the Plattsburg City Council. The group met on January 8 and was once again pummeled with public scrutiny on a range of issues, from the endless alleyway saga to the size of the police department, from code enforcement to the maintenance of (purportedly) city-owned property, and nearly everything in between. The attending public is at odds with the council. The council is at odds with itself. City Administrator Chase Waggoner is catching flak on multiple fronts. The city has been mired in one controversy after another for more than two years now. In the first half of 2022, then-city leadership was upended by allegations of drinking on the job and an unsafe work environment, which ultimately led to the departure of both the former city administrator at the time and his assistant. That, and shockingly high natural gas bills that February, led voters to oust then-Mayor Dave Schauer in the April 2022 elections. It was meant to be a fresh start for the city, but since then, every stepping stone has turned out to be a stumbling block. The first thing that needs to go is the grandstanding. It’s evident on both the council and among the members of the public who frequent the meetings. Some want proper solutions. Others want to score political points. Others, still, seem to enjoy the drama. These are the same sad motivations that pervade social media and Washington, D.C. For the council, that means embracing compromise and putting aside petty differences. It also means public participation needs to be reined in. That’s ironic, coming from a newspaper man. But for some reason, the city allows the public to control long swaths of the meeting while interjecting inappropriately during council business. This structure, or lack thereof, only sets the council up for embarrassment—the members are expected to provide answers, on the spot, with incomplete information. School districts figured this out long ago. Usually, the public is only allowed to address a school board about topics that are on the agenda for the meeting. If a member wants to add a subject to the agenda, they need to do so days in advance. The board is under no obligation to provide some kind of answer that evening. If a member of the public is seeking answers in good faith, these requirements are understandable. It eliminates the “gotcha” while giving officials time to actually look into the issue, ask questions of leadership, and possibly provide solutions. The elections are two months away. Challengers have thrown their names in the hat. Hopefully that’ll provide some kind of pressure for leaders to tighten things up. Once that happens, I’ll be the first to hand out some flowers. But if January’s meeting was any indication, that garden is likely bare.
**** I couldn’t help but recall the excitement the Chiefs created amongst their fan base when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-7 on January 1, 1967. Without social media, the word spread like wildfire that fans should go to the old downtown airport and welcome our champions back home. Upon their return to Kansas City, the Chiefs were greeted by 12,000 fans at the airport. They split their players’ shares for the title game 51 ways, or $5,308 per player. As one can imagine, it was a chaotic scene as the super-charged fans overwhelmed all law enforcement to welcome home their heroes. It was so dangerous that the airport had the plane land and park on the runway so as to avoid anyone running out on the taxiway. As we pulled into the parking lot, cars were driving off on the shoulders to make a quick exit to the airport con-
courses. Our hopes of greeting the disembarking players were rewarded, as a great deal of the players came our way as they went to their cars—our supermen, who in four short years had raised us to the pinnacle of the NFL. Len Dawson completed 16of-24 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 28 yards. Mike Garrett rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns, caught four passes for 16 yards, and added another 37 yards on three punt returns. Buffalo’s quarterback Jack Kemp completed 12-of25 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown, coupled with two costly interceptions. Bobby Burnett caught six passes for 127 yards. I guess the welcome mat will have to be rolled out when we host another Super Bowl parade. With a combination of Mahomes, Reid and Spags, nothing is impossible. **** Trivia question: How many people were barred from watching Super Bowl I. A. 8.5 million; B. 15 million; C. 2.5 million; D. 20 million (find the answer close by).
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**** Food for thought: “Defeat is worse than death, because you have to live with defeat.” “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather is a lack of will.” “Fatigue makes cowards of us all. Football is a game for madmen.” - Vincent Thomas Lombardi (1913 – 1970) was an American football coach and executive in the National Football League (NFL). Lombardi is considered by many to be the greatest coach in American football history, and he is recognized as one of the greatest coaches and leaders in the history of all American sports. **** Thank you and I’ll talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Overcoming Communism, Tyrannical Ideologies To control or eradicate these tyrannicals should be “job number one.” Their sickness will not be solved with a pharmaceutical drug. Liberty-minded nations and people must be on the offense. This is another pandemic spreading ferociously. When Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin established communism, the world didn’t understand its cruelty and dominance. On their list of “Who’s Who” were Marx and Lenin, Chinese Mao Zetong, current Chinese Xi Jinping, Russian Vladimir Putin and North Korean Kim Jong Un. Communist leaders control many other countries. It seems Vladimir Lenin’s and Vladimir Putin’s names
are misspelled. It should be Vladimanure. Either way, they smell bad. Xi Jinping in a New Year announcement said China is suffering economically. He also committed Taiwan as being together with China. He has his way of lying. He already did the ruthless maneuver and attacking Hong Kong. He spends truckloads of the yuan, infiltrating other susceptible countries. His spending on military hardware is enormous. There are hundreds of Chinese military-aged men scattered throughout the U.S. Communist tentacles are everywhere. Old Vladimanure Putin (KGB guy) exerts his dominance starting in Crimea and now with war in Ukraine.
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**** Some smiles … • I told my suitcases no vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage. • I started a dating site for chickens. It’s not my day job; I do it to make ‘hens’ meet. • Home is where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog. • If a tree falls in the forest and no one’s there to see it, a chihuahua 500 miles away will bark at it. • The inventor of the doorbell did not own a dog. • Cats can memorize 120 commands, but they don’t want to. Trivia answer: B. Fifteen million people were barred from watching the game. Although the Super Bowl aired on two networks, NFL rules at the time required that its games be blacked out in the local vicinity. That meant that 15 million viewers within a 75mile radius of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum could not watch the game without fashioning makeshift aerial antennae out of coat hangers and broomsticks to catch the signal from another television market).
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Where will he stop? The captive North Korean people are enslaved under Kim Jong Un. Just another deranged leader suffocating the people and spending the won currency on military arsenal and missles. Communism glorifies its party. It’s secular and a godless ideology. Will they take over our country? Now there’s the alliance of the Red Green Axis, red being Russia, China, and North Korea, green is Iran. Iran’s Hamas and Hezbollah are trying to annihilate Israel. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is their despicable dictator. For years now, the Muslim religion spreads unlawfully its dominance in many countries, including the U.S.
The Queron and Sharia Law are their mechanisms. Watch what the jihadi are perpetrating in our communities. Adding to the Middle East tragedy, the Houthi from Yemen are warlike in the Red Sea. The Red Green Axis is at work. They hold positions in our government and communities. We need due diligence to subdue and eradicate their activities. In December, 300,000 migrants were welcomed by the border mess. Biden and his administration and the complicit United Nations should be held accountable. Now is the time to take care of “job number one.” LeRoy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024 • Page A5
Extension City of Plattsburg receives favorable bond rating Offers New Business Help WATER TOWER PROJECT
PRESS RELEASE • Plattsburg is one step closer to constructing its new water tower after the city received a very favorable bond rating from S&P Global Ratings (previously known as Standard & Poor’s). The city received an ‘A’ rating on the certificates of participation—similar to municipal bonds—it is using to finance the water tower project. An ‘A’ rating indicates the city has a “strong capacity to meet its financial commitments.” Because certifications of participation receive a one-step lower grade than true general obligation bonds, this rating means that the city would be rated “A+” if it sought actual bonds. “It’s remarkable that a city the size of Plattsburg has a stronger bond rating and stronger credit than much larger cities around the country,” said G. Joseph McLiney, the city’s financial advisor. “It’s a remarkable feather in the cap of Plattsburg’s elected officials and administration.” McLiney went
on to add that Plattsburg’s bond rating is the same as St. Louis’s rating and is actually three grades higher than that of Chicago. A general obligation municipal bond is a financial instrument where a municipality is able to raise money for a project, paying the investors back—plus interest—over a fixed period of time. General obligation bonds have to be voted on by the citizens and are a very safe investments for investors because it provides the city the ability to raise taxes, without limit, on all property within the city limits. Certificates of participation (COPs) function similarly to a lease-purchase agreement. Investors loan money for a project (in this case a water tower) and the city makes regular lease payments for the life of the agreement. At the end of the agreement, when the project is paid off, the city takes legal ownership of the water tower. This is a slightly riskier investment compared to general
obligation bonds because if the city defaults on payments, the investors would essentially repossess the water tower, which is not an easy item to resell, hence why COPs result in a one-step lower rating from S&P Global Ratings. Plattsburg borrowed over $5 million in bonds shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic in order to rebuild much of the town’s drinking water delivery infrastructure, including the construction of a quarter-million-gallon, elevated water tank to replace the out-of-service water tower at Perry Park. However, the project was stalled two years by the pandemic and a third year due to a change in administration at city hall. When current City Administrator Chase Waggoner was hired in 2022, one of his first priorities was to review and tweak the design of the system improvements. Waggoner, who was previously a fire chief, worked with former City Administrator Joe Trotter and project
engineer Cary Sayre to make improvements on the water system design to add fire hydrants and increase the flow rate of many of the existing hydrants. During the multi-year delay, inflation increased prices well over 19 percent. By the time the project was ready to go, it was clear that the initial $5 million wouldn’t be able to fund both the water line replacement and the new tower. Last year, the Plattsburg Board of Aldermen decided to invest the initial bond revenues into the water lines and take out new certificates of participation to construct the tower. This added an additional $2.5 million in debt for the city, but allowed Plattsburg to complete both projects. Additionally, with the financial burden of the water tower removed from the scope of the original project, Waggoner hopes the city can accomplish more than originally planned in 2019.
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Winter Sports
THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
New Mules stepping up after graduating nine players by brett adkison leader editor
photo courtesy of scholastic photography
The Lathrop Mules basketball team. Front (left to right): Ean McKinley, Brayden Pritchett, Brody Spear, Garrett Smith, Gabe Watkins, Kyle Morgan, Eli McKinley, Max Gagnon, Lucas Quinn, Michael McFarland. Middle: Coach Pritchett, Trace Minnis, Logan Dieball, Eli Canaday, Ray Webb, Dayton McGaugh, Coach Creason. Back: Trevor Nelson, Ace Lanning, Lucas Dolan, Rylan Ward, Tucker Henry, Sammy Duff.
The Lathrop boys basketball team won 14 games last season, but after graduating nine seniors, the Mules have needed an entirely new set of players to step up in 2023-2024. Lathrop will have four seniors to help lead the program this season: guard Kyle Morgan, guard Eli McKinley, guard Gabe Watkins and forward Garrett Smith. “They set the example by doing,” said head coach Matt Pritchett. “We are definitely working on them leading with their voice, as well.
They are calm and never seem to panic. I really like that.” As the lone returning starter and one of the best players in the KCI, Morgan will be especially vital for Lathrop. “He is for sure the one that has to take the reins this year,” said Pritchett. “Our offense will go through him and he will need to produce. He’s a great shooter. He will have to become a great ball handler and someone that will need to get to the basket off the dribble for us.” Pritchett also expects to see McKinley, Watkins and
Smith to contribute throughout the year. The Mules have a deep group of juniors from which to draw. That includes Brayden Pritchett, Brody Spear, Max Gagnon and Lucas Quinn. Both Pritchett and Spear provide some height for the team, and Coach Pritchett said both are talented but will need to step-up for the program. He said Gagnon will need to be a three-point threat at point guard and Quinn is very athletic and can help on both ends of the court.
Key returns have Lady Mules perfect through 14 games by brett adkison leader editor
With a perfect 14-0 start to the basketball season, the Lathrop Lady Mules have their eyes set on postseason success—something the program hasn’t seen in nearly 40 years. Lathrop is led by a trio of seniors—forward Kaitlyn Morgan, guard Keylie Beane and forward Autum Nichols—who have been the foundation of the team for the last three years. “Our three seniors are all highly-talented and great leaders in different ways,” said Lathrop head coach Greg Keith. “Autum is a great defender and can run the floor better than any post player I have ever coached. Keylie is all over the place defensively, providing steals and deflections for us, getting us into our transition offense. Kaitlyn is simply a matchup nightmare. With
perimeter shooting being an addition to her game, it makes it difficult for teams to game plan against her. “All three of them push each other, as well as their teammates, to be the best on the floor, as well as build their teammates up.” The Lady Mules— back-to-back KCI tournament champs—have a fourth returning starter this season in forward Audrey Davis. Keith said that Audrey’s contributions don’t show up as much in the box score, but rather she does all of the little things that makes the team effective. “If our offense has a successful possession, it is likely because Audrey touched the ball in some capacity,” he said. “Defensively, she is either providing excellent help side, got a deflection, or boxed out her man so that someone else could get the rebound. She always shows
outstanding body language and her presence on the floor gets overshadowed by the outstanding talent that is around her.” Adding to an already dangerous line-up, breakout freshman Jacie Kassanavoid has already established herself as one of the best young players in Northwest Missouri. Joining such a prolific group, opponents have had troubles focusing on any one Lady Mule at a time. “She has taken advantage of those opportunities and has thrived,” Keith said. “Lately, because of her early success, teams have directed more of their attention on her, which has opened back up opportunities for others, which again, is a great problem to have. The freshman mistakes, she still makes, but nobody can deny the talent and potential that is there.”
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The Lathrop Lady Mules basketball team. Front Row (left to right): Trinity Goodman, Audrey Davis, Kaitlyn Morgan, Keylie Beane, Autum Nichols, Alayna Williams, Chellssie Meyers. Middle Row: Coach Greg Keith, Lillie Reeves, Cambrya Hoyt, Madison Grooms, Cayleeigh Meyers, Coach MaKenzie Darr. Back Row: Kaylee Carty (manager), Chloe Pritchett, Everly Ziemer, Jacie Kassanavoid, Kirra Gentry (manager).
Strong numbers, returns to power Lathrop wrestling by brett adkison leader editor
Both the Lathrop Mules and Lady Mules wrestling teams have been capitalizing on their potential this season, as a mix of young and experienced grapplers have the teams looking to win in the present while building for the future. In total, the two
teams have 40 participants this season. On the boys team, the Mules return a bevy of wrestlers from last season, including sophomore Garrett Beane, who went undefeated in his freshman season while winning the Missouri Class 1 state championship at 106 lbs.
“He’s put in the time, in and outside of the (practice) room, and during the summer,” said long-time head coach Rick Mudd. “He’s technically sound and he does the right things.” The Mules are led by five seniors with a ton of experience: Gage DeShon, Keaton Coots, Zach Painter,
Kyler Simon and Ryder Dalinghaus. Mudd said that all five guys are four-year wrestlers, so they know what’s expected of them. He added that Dalinghaus has been a great leader for the program and is an all-around great kid. DeShon was a fourthplace finisher for the Mules
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at state last year, while Coots battled his way to sixthplace in Columbia. Mudd said that Coots’ run at state last season was unexpected by some, but not by those in
the program, and he hopes to see him make another push at Mizzou Arena this winter. The Lady Mules return a pair of state medalists from ||Continued on A9
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Bulldogs off to a strong start to the ‘23-’24 season by brett adkison leader editor
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Front Row (left to right): Colby Walkup, Logan Jessen, Blake Pryor ,Gage Busby, Aidan Rhoad, Creed Jacobs, Lewis Atha. Middle Row: Kolton Woodside, Aidan Smith, Baker Thomas, Parker Conroy, Landon Smith, Caleb Odonell. Back Row: Dylan Davidson, Ben Rhoad, Trey Scott, Clark Scott, Isaiah Watkins, Nathan Schilling, Nolan Rust.
Despite losing a strong group of seniors, the East Buchanan Bulldogs have built off last year’s 17-10 record and have gathered momentum in the first half of the season, winning 10 of their first 12 games. The Bulldogs will have just three seniors this season—forward Gage Busby, guard Blake Pryor and forward Aidan Rhoad—but the experienced trio will be vital as East Buchanan’s younger players find their place. “Gage has played var-
sity four years now and brings a lot of experience and knows what it takes to win,” said East Buchanan head coach Michael Carpenter. “Aidan always knows his spot and everyone else’s. He does a great job of helping everyone. Blake always brings the energy and keeps things light. They are a great combo to have on our team.” Busby is joined by junior guard Isaiah Watkins as the team’s lone returning starters from last season. Watkins cemented himself as one of the best players in the KCI Conference last
season, and Carpenter said he may have surprised some people. “This year, he won’t be surprising anyone, so he will have to adjust to that a little bit. He does a great job of scoring the ball and that’s what most people talk about with him, but I have really been impressed with his vision and getting others involved to start this year on offense, and his intensity on defense has been good, as well.” East Buchanan has had plenty of athletes step up to ||Continued on A9
Fresh faces fill vacancies for East Buchanan girls team
very valuable to our younger players. They take their role e Paper ads The 1/15/24East 11:40 Buchanan AM Page 46 as veterans very seriously Lady Bulldogs basket- and work hard to maintain ball team is making a big high expectations for us as a transition this year. Gra- team.” cie Kelsey—the four-year The team will especialstandout who helped East ly lean on the leadership of Buchanan to conference, Hilarry Elifrits, who has district and even state cham- been a cornerstone on the pionships—now plays Di- starting line-up in recent vision I college basketball, years. while the Lady Bulldogs “She has worked hard to look to establish their future find additional ways to score moving forward. and get herself open,” Elms East Buchanan will said. “She has improved have a great mix of experi- with her ability to shoot off enced and young talent with the dribble and look to score which to work, including a more with her back to the strong senior class consist- basket.” ing of Hilarry Elifrits (shootAs the Lady Bulldogs ing guard), Holly Caylor enter a new era, they’ll have (small forward), Gina Engnes (shooting guard) and Zora Whitt (guard). Elifrits, Caylor and and Engnes also serve as the team’s three returning starters. “Our seniors lead from a sense of experience and high basketball IQ,” said head coach Cori Elms. “Their ability as a core group to read the other team and be flexible to what we can run is by brett adkison leader editor
several younger players who can contribute on the varsity team early in their careers. Elms said they’ve stepped up offensively in some big games, already. “Piper Jacobs and Kaylynn Engnes have the ability to get two feet in the paint and knock down open perimeter shots,” Elms said. “I think as they get more comfortable in their roles at the varsity level, you will see them grow even more. Laney Wilmes came on strong late last season as an offensive threat, and we need her to continue to knock down open threes and develop herself as a consistent option to score.”
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New head coach at the helm of PHS wrestling The boys team will feature Brody McCartney, The 2023-2024 Platts- Hudson Jones, Gavin Utz, burg Tigers boys and girls Hunter Mumm, Reece Dixwrestling teams—co-oping on, Phoenix Baugh, Caden with athletes from East Bu- McLallen, Zack Wheeler, chanan—are in a new era. Finley Fisher, Logan Reynphoto courtesy of spill my cup photography First-year head coach olds, Cranston Baugh, RivThe Plattsburg Tigers basketball team. Top Row (left to right): Gavin Carter, Jon Fish II, Rylan Langton, Jayce JackJuan Rivera leads the pro- er Jones, Dakota Rankin, son, Isaia Howard, Donte Bingham, Jaden Shoniber, Jaiveon Grayson, Gavin Boyle, Tryston Miller. Bottom Row: gram this season. Before Korbin Dow and Cobin AlSydnee Moore, Jacob Cabrera, Dareon Gregory, Tyler Ariano, Brennon Shoniber, Coach Brennan Scanlon, Coach landing the job at Platts- len. Twydell Love Jr. (CoachT), Luke Parra, Kadan Burchit, Doniven Roberts, River Jones, Kaylee Wehmeyer burg, Rivera served as a Setting the tone for the graduate assistant coach at boys are three returning Ottawa University, and he state qualifiers in Reece has high hopes and expec- Dixon, Brody McCartney tations for a program with aCCLand Dakota Rankin. The Advertising copy.qxp_CCL - The Paper ads 1/15/24 11:41 AM Page 46 by brett adkison sion I commit who recent- er, forward Jon Fish II and “I hope for him to take rich history of success. latter came away with a leader editor ly eclipsed the 2,500-point guard Gavin Carter (as well on a more aggressive scor“This is my first year fourth-place finish a year The Plattsburg Tigers mark for his career. Howard as manager River Jones). ing role this year, along with as head coach here at ago, and the expectations basketball team made his- has been the tip of the spear “This group has been in leadership and experience,” Plattsburg and we expect are high for even more suctory last season, winning for Plattsburg for more than the program since I’ve got- Coach Love said. our kids on both sides to cess this year. 30-straight games and fin- three years and will be at the ten here, so they understand Love added that junior compete every week,” Ri“I expect (the state ishing third in the Missouri heart of their efforts down the standard and expecta- Donte Bingham (who was vera said. “We want them qualifiers) to set the bar Class 2 State Champion- the stretch. tion,” Coach Love said of injured last year) has been to leave it all out on the high for everyone in the ships in Springfield. “He is very unselfish the seniors. a big presence this year, esmat regardless of name, room since they’ve already With one of the best and always ready to make With three starters— pecially on the inside, addranking, school, etc. I want been to the big dance, as basketball players in Mis- the correct play,” said head James Braddy, Luke Schro- ing that his work ethic and the kids to have fun and let well as uplift their teamsouri returning to the line- coach Twydell Love, Jr. “He eder and Jackson Lewis— leadership have been outit fly. No need to be upset mates throughout the long up, the state-ranked Tigers is able to score at all three graduating from last season, standing. Sophomore Jaiveabout wins and losses, but season. It takes a village to are eyeing a return trip, hav- levels and has the ability to the Tigers have leaned on on Grayson has been a key to fall in love with the pro- get you where you want to ing started the season 14-3 guard multiple positions. He others, including returning contributor, too, and Coach cess and the grind is my be,” Rivera said. while repeating as the KCI also rebounds the basketball junior guard Rylan Lang- Love said that senior Trysbiggest expectation. Once The girls team will Conference Tournament at a high level.” ton and junior guard Boyle. ton Miller brings toughness they do that, the wins will consist of Aynjewel Jones, champions. He’s one of four seniors Langton, a starter last year, to the line-up. come.” Lillian Watchinski, JuliThat returning player on the squad, which also in- has been especially vital for Both squads are strong anne Lambert, Charleigh is Isaia Howard, the Divi- cludes guard Tryston Mill- the Tigers this year. in numbers this year. ||Continued on A9
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Tigers keep pace after historic run
Youth takes center court for Plattsburg Lady Tigers by brett adkison leader editor
Last season, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers were driven by a young crew of talented newcomers learning the varsity game. They even upset their way to a district title game. This year, while still young, they’re already turning that experience into more wins on the court. After winning nine games all of last year, the Lady Tigers have won eight of their first 16 games and could, once again, make a splash in the postseason. Plattsburg is powered, in part, by a core group of sophomores—including guard Letecia Howard, forward Isabella Parra, guard
Lilly Nelson, guard Sophie Schmitten, and others—who represent both the present and the future of the program. “Become the leaders of the team,” said head coach Michael Howard when asked what he hopes to see from the group. “Make better decisions on both ends of the floor. Help the other girls gain confidence.” The Lady Tigers graduated a pair of key seniors last season—Caidyn Bentz and Jazelle Bingham. They’ll look to seniors Julia James and Aesa Epeaume for leadership. James is one of the most experienced athletes at Plattsburg and will be a tre-
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The Plattsburg Tigers basketball team (in no particular order): Sophie Schmitten, Sophie Hadley, Letecia Howard, Avery Mumm, Ava Wendell, Loralie Matsukeich, Tanisha Gallen, Lilly Nelson, Isabella Parra, Harper Sowers, Julia James, Teagan Sowers, Alexis Grayson, Aesa Eleaume, head coach Michael Howard, assistant coach Cal Swickard.
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PHS Wrestling, From Page A8 Mooney, Allyson Dunivan, Tesha Traub, Madison Huke and Kenlee Fish. A year ago, Fish qualified for the state tournament, so expectations are once again high for her. Coach Rivera takes over a program looking to make an impact in a very competitive KCI Conference—something he feels they are ready to meet head on. “What I expect out of
the KCI Conference opponents is a tough, hard-nosed scrap when we compete. That’s what makes conference matches so fun,” Rivera said. “The history and the rivalry that comes with it. Toeing the line against another small-town conference foe to see who gets bragging rights for the next year is something that every wrestler should be looking forward to.”
Plattsburg Wrestling. Bottom Row (left to right): Charleigh Mooney, Kenlee Fish, Julianne Lambert, Aynjewel Jones, Lana Fuller, Lillian Watchinski, Allyson Dunivan, Madison Huke, Tesha Traub. Middle Row: Dana Jorgensen, Hudson Jones, Brody McCartney, Caden McLallen, Hunter Mumm, Reece Dixon, Finley Fisher, Gavin Utz, Zack Wheeler, Arianna Douglas. Top Row: Coach Smalz, Coach Burns, Coach Fish, Logan Reynolds, River Jones, Dakota Rankin, Corbin Allen, Coach Rivera, Coach McCartney, Coach Ackerman. photo courtesy of spill my cup photography
Lathrop Wrestling, Continued from Page A6 last season: Jordan Diercks, who was sixth at 120 lbs., and McKayla Knight, who was fifth at 135 lbs. The duo brings a one-two punch to the mat. Mudd said that Diercks is a quiet leader and technical wrestler, while Knight is more of a boisterous leader and a brawler. The ladies also return state qualifier Ali Gonzalez and have
seen great things from Aubrey Schrunk, who Mudd said is a tough girl and is turning heads on the wrestling scene. Both teams will have new faces stepping up this winter. Mudd said the freshmen group is fun, talented and spread out throughout the line-up, adding that they’re excited about the future at Lathrop.
mendous benefit to the program. “The seniors get everybody ready, staying on task, being focused for practice and games, and bring the energy,” Howard said. Junior forward Alexis Grayson not only brings a lot of
varsity experience to the team, she also provides much-needed height and physicality to the line-up. Howard said he hopes to see her be more vocal and control the paint on defense, as well as taking her shot when she gets the ball.
take on vital minutes this season. Clark Scott has given the team some additional height and presence around the basket. Coach Carpenter said both Aidan Smith and Ty Ingle can run the offense while bringing intensity on defense. Seth
Spencer, Ben Rhoad and Parker Conroy have proven themselves capable, and despite facing an early-season injury, Nathan Schilling was the team’s sixth man last season and could provide even more depth to the line-up this season.
PHS, From Page A8
Lathrop Mules. Front Row (left to right): Paxton Quarles, Garrett Beane, Jacob Clark, Mason Mudd, Brody Busick, Isaiah Crain, Donovan Walters. Second Row: Jesse James, Aaron Campbell, Remington Wolfe, Beau McAdams, Brody Stubbs, JD Summers. Third Row: Manager Dannica Hope, Manager Ellison Umbaugh, Kyler Simon, Gage DeShon, Ryder Dalinghaus, Keaton Coots, Zachary Painter, Manager Isabell Chance, Manager Addi King. Back Row: Thane Ziemer, Mason Mozingo, Andrew Scott, Wade Whitlow, Keelan Logan, Gabe Provin, Mikell Roach, Cooper Walters, Elijah Crain. The Lathrop Lady Mules. Front Row: Manager Dannica Hope, Aubrey Schrunk, Dani Seitz, Kala Piatt, Gracie Rindom, Myla Galloway, Madison Knight, Manager Addi King. Back Row (left to right): Manager Ellison Umbaugh, Isabel Kidwell, McKayla Knight, Ali Gonzalez, Jordan Diercks, Sydney Clark, Manager Isabell Chance.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI AT PLATTSBURG PROBATE DIVISION Matter of Hazel May Johnson
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NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons known or unknown who claim any interest as an heir or through an heir in the property of Hazel May Johnson, who died on the 27th day of July, 2017, residing at 6872 S.E. Horseshoe Drive, Holt, Missouri 64048: You are hereby notified than an Application has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri by Jacqueline Jamie Meisner for the heirs of Hazel May Johnson and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to all of the property owned by said deceased at the time of death including the following, to wit: All of Lot 4 Shugart Acres, Clinton County, Missouri. Parcel ID 1506.124003002010.000 known and numbered as 6872 S.E. Horseshoe Drive, Holt, Missouri 64048. Applicant's attorney is Thomas E. Hankins, whose business address is 6812 N. Oak, Suite 5, Gladstone, Missouri 64118. You are further notified that a hearing on said Application will be held in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County at the Courthouse, 207 North Main Street Plattsburg, MO 64477, on the 21st day of February, 2024, at 9 a.m. at which time evidence will be presented to the Court and at which time and place you are entitled to be present and to be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said Application. Date: January 4, 2024
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Budget Approval Public Hearing Clinton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 for the approval of the 2024 budget. The open public hearing will begin at 11:00 am in the commission room of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477. If you have any questions, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 816-539-3713. (1/25/24)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF GOPPERT FINANCIAL BANK The annual stockholder’s meeting of Goppert Financial Bank will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 8:00 AM at the banking facility located at 710 Oak St., Lathrop, Missouri. The purpose of the meeting will be to select six directors to serve for the ensuing year and any other business brought forward during said proceedings. M. Corey Strider President/CEO (1/25, 2/1, 2/8/24)
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AGRICULTURE See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091 --------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 --------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-2843689. --------------------------Silage for sale $110/ ton. Mike Epperson 660-359-7188 ---------------------------
FOR RENT Commercial and Office Space Available at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. Water and sewer provided. Call 660-359-3800. --------------------------For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex. All appliances, mowing and snow removal included. Renter pays all utilities. No pets or smokers allowed. References and background checks required. No HUD. First month and deposit due. Call 660-359-1442. ---------------------------
FOR SALE FREE TO GOOD HOME 14 week old Jack Russel/Poodle mix puppies. Contact Glen Miller 9614 NW Lakeview Rd. Hamilton, MO 64644 ---------------------------
Dear Editor, Please be advised that a legal suit has been filed against James Todd Pyles in the Lancaster County, Nebraska Court under case number CI 23-12239. The plaintiff, Cesar Hernandez, alleges breach of contract. The suit pertains to breach of contract in re: the sale of a used 2004 Bobcat T250 skid loader on or about May 25,2023, in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Venue is proper in the County of Lancaster County, Nebraska, as the sale was consummated in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The Plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of Twenty-Three Thousand Dollars ($23,000). James Todd Pyles is hereby notified of the legal proceedings initiated against him, and he is expected to respond within the prescribed period as per the rules of the County Court Judge of Lancaster County, Nebraska. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment being entered against the defendant. For further details or to obtain a copy of the filed complaint, interested parties may contact Pirsch Legal Services, 24804 Country Club Rd., Ashland, NE 68003, 402-521-0930 or Reception@NebraskaBusiness.Legal. This notice is published in accordance with the legal requirements for public notification. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Julie Brezenski secretary Pirsch Legal Services, PC, LLO Pyles's last known address 12608 SE Hwy 169, Gower, MO, 64454. (1/18, 1/25, 2/1/24)
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With so many weather cancelations in recent weeks, it’s been difficult at times for basketball teams to get steady time on the court. But the East Buchanan Bulldogs managed to close out an impressive performance at the Benton Tournament. The Bulldogs finished second in the tournament, falling to Class 4 Benton in
the title game on January 18, 56-43. Isaiah Watkins finished with 13 points, while Clark Scott scored 11 points, Aidan Smith put up eight points and Gage Busby scored seven points. East Buchanan punched through to the title game with a major 58-52 win over Class 6 Central in the semifinals. Scott led the Bulldogs with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Watkins and Dylan
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Davidson each scored 11 points, while Busby added 10 points and six rebounds. The Bulldogs had been slated for a KCI clash last Friday in Lathrop, but the game was postponed. The Bulldogs turned around and beat those Mules 61-33 in the first round of the Hamilton Tournament on Monday, advancing to the semifinals later this week. Plattsburg senior Isaia Howard moved past 2,500 career points last week in a 36-point performance, as the Tigers beat Lexington 65-59 on the road on January 17. Howard added 19 rebounds and five steals. Rylan Langton scored 11 points with four assists and four steals, while Jaiveon Grayson scored 10 points with six rebounds. The Tigers also downed Lawson, 71-33, two days later. Howard scored 23 points with 11 rebounds and seven steals. Tryston Miller added 18 points, while Grayson and Donte Bingham each scored seven points. The Lathrop Lady Mules ran their perfect record to 14-0 over the past week, adding a 60-40 victory over Cameron on January 15, and a 76-26 win over Penney in the opening round of the Hamilton Tournament on Monday. Against Cameron, freshman Jacie Kassanavoid had a 27-point performance, while senior Kaitlyn Morgan scored 18 points and senior Keylie Beane scored seven points with six rebounds and five steals. Against Penney, Kassanavoid scored 19 points. Morgan had a massive outing, scoring 18 points with eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals. Beane scored 18 points with four assists and four steals.