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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. || PAGE A6
KCI Conference Scholar Athletes
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SB40 organization moves to downtown Lathrop by brett adkison leader editor
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
signs OFF TO THE RACES City off on a
new siren
by brett adkison leader editor
Sheriff ’s Report Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County. || PAGE A3 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
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LATHROP
See which student-athletes at Plattsburg, East Buchanan and Lathrop are excelling both in school and on the field. || PAGE A7
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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
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. 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
Gower Fire Dept. trains for grain bin incidents by jim bonebrake leader reporter
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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