CLINTON COUNTY LEADER
CLINTON COUNTY
Incidents with non-local prisoners concern residents
Several members of the Plattsburg community met with the Clinton County Commissioners last Thursday, June 27, to voice their concerns with released pris-
oners causing issues in the town. Specifically, these incidents are coming from prisoners who were being housed on behalf of the City of North Kansas City and were previously released
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The East Buchanan Board of Education met Monday, June 24, in the high school library and adjusted the 2024 budget to reflect actual numbers and received the proposed 2024-2025 budget from Superintendent Dr. John Newell.
During the new budget review, Dr. Newell informed the board that the district no longer qualified under the Hold Harmless funding by the state and now would be funded according to the District F method, meaning the district would receive dollars from the state based on the number of pupils attending daily.
Dr. Newell also said he expected the district to receive more funding than previously from the state, with the district previously receiving $6,750 per student; he expects the district to receive $7,100 per student during the new school year, but reminded the board that if monies get tight, the state would start paring down funding to the districts. He also stated that usually the first funding cuts have been related to bussing reimbursement.
Although there were five or six patrons attending this meeting, there was no public comment, no celebrations or other additional information shared with the board. Amy Kelsey gave a brief report from the CTA.
The board also got an updated explanation regarding the newly-proposed doors to the Central Office from both Dr. Newell and Jeff Gray with A.J.
straight from the Plattsburg jail, rather than being transported back to North Kansas City. Also in attendance Thursday were Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish and members of his staff.
The sheriff’s depart-
ment entered into its agreement with the City of North Kansas City in April, agreeing to house prisoners at $62 per diem when space allows.
Sheriff Fish told The Leader his department began discussing possible changes
with North Kansas City in late May after initial concerns from Plattsburg business owners and Plattsburg Police Chief Dave Couzens.
Sheriff Fish said that as of June 12, released prisoners with no other means of trav-
el are being transported back to the city from which they originated.
Clinton County, itself short on jail space at times, has seen increased demand for prisoner housing from
It’s the Fourth of July, and Clinton Countians will be celebrating our independence with fireworks galore this evening, including public displays in Lathrop, Plattsburg and Cameron. Turn to page A2 of this edition for events and times. (Pictured) Members of the Lathrop Fire Protection District prepare for its annual fireworks display, which is Thursday evening at the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds south of town. photos courtesy of the lfpd
More than 200 people turned out at Perkins Park on Saturday, June 29, for a walking fundraiser for Clinton County Middle School Principal Angie Courtney, who is leaving the position after an ALS diagnosis. The event raised more than $11,000 for Courtney’s family. For more photos, see page A11.
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Meal prices in the Lathrop R-II School District will be on the rise this coming year.
The Lathrop R-II Board of Education voted last Wednesday, June 26, to increase student and adult meal prices next year in light of a recent cost increase from food service provider Taher. The district and Taher previously had an agreement in place that fixed the district’s cost increases through the 2027-2028 school year, but Taher proposed an additional increase for the 2024-2025
Independence Day Events Throughout Clinton County
It’s officially Independence Day in Clinton County and events throughout the area will help residents celebrate the Fourth of July.
The community of Cameron is already kneedeep in fun and excitement with its annual Cameron Freedom Festival. On Thursday, July 4, the day will start with the Rotary Breakfast at the Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Baby Show (8:30 a.m.), Prince and Princess
(9:45 a.m.) and Little Mr. and Miss (10:15 a.m.) will be held at McCorkle Park. There will be a Veterans Recognition Service featuring the Municipal Band at the Cameron Veterans Memorial at 10 a.m.
The Budding Artist Show and Sale will be at McCorkle Park at 12 p.m. and the annual Independence Day Parade will start at 1 p.m. from Fourth Street and Cherry before winding its way through town.
There will be free swim at the Cameron Aquatic Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Six-Mile Band will play at Price Pavilion in McCorkle Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the fireworks display from Friends of Fireworks will be around 9:45 p.m. Some events will extend beyond the Fourth. Be sure to visit the Old School of Cameron on Facebook for a full listing of events and details.
In Plattsburg, the Hartz-
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cities in Clay County, which currently no longer holds inmates for its local towns.
Sheriff Fish said the county currently only holds inmates for entities in Clay County.
Sheriff Fish told The Leader that there have been five reported incidents with released, non-local prisoners. That includes an assault in Lathrop and an instance of public urination in Plattsburg (Sheriff Fish noted that, in the case of the public urination, it is designated as a sex crime).
The sheriff added that they’ve worked with North Kansas City to connect released prisoners with homelessness and
mental health resources, when needed.
The commissioners told The Leader that the concerned residents Thursday were reasonable in their concerns and cordial in the discussion.
“They left here knowing that we know the problem existed and that we started to address it last week,” said First District Commissioner Jay Bettis. “I think they feel confident that we are going to address the problem. And we are going to address the problem.”
Presiding Commissioner Patrick Clark said that the commissioners are looking to meet with Clinton County
ell family will once again be lighting up the skies over Perkins Park on Thursday, July 4, shortly after dark. There will also be music and more. The display is funded annually by the sale of fireworks at the Hartzell’s shop at 1103 W. Clay.
The Lathrop Fire Protection District will be shooting off its fireworks at the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds once again on Thursday, July 4, shortly after dark (approximately
Prosecuting Attorney Brandi McClain to see whether Clinton County can outright suspend housing outside prisoners until they can get clarification on the contracts and work out the full details on prisoner transportation.
The commissioners added that a new phone system has been installed in the sheriff’s department so that released prisoners can make as many calls as needed if they’re trying to find a ride home.
As for law enforcement coverage, Sheriff Fish reiterated to The Leader that the county has other units available to local citizens when
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school year based on the Consumer Price Index.
The following price increases for student- and adult-purchased meals were approved by the board: elementary lunch was increased to $2.90 (previously $2.70); middle school and high school lunches were increased to $3.15 (previously $2.95); adult lunches were increased to $3.60 (previously $3.40); breakfast meals at all three buildings were increased to $2.20 (from $2.10), while adult breakfast was increased from $2.60 up to $2.70.
The board also approved the district budget for 2024-2025 during its special session meeting on Wednesday.
The district budgeted $13.972 million in expenses with $13.685 million in revenues, showing a deficit of -$286,962. The board is carrying a Fund 1 reserve of $2.559 million (21 percent of operational
expenses) into the new school year.
The district finished the 2023-2024 school year with expenses of $13.874 million against revenues of $13.538 million, leaving a deficit of approximately -$336,000.
Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard noted to The Leader that the deficits are due to transfers from Fund 1 and Fund 2 over to Fund 4, where they are working to build toward the eventual athletic turf replacement at Lathrop High School. He said that the district had a surplus of about $2,000 this last year in Fund 1 and Fund 2 when looking strictly at expenditures versus revenues.
Dr. Willard told The Leader that there are no major expenditures set for the upcoming school year, other than the salary increases funded by the successful ballot measure in April that shifted 23 cents per
9:30 p.m.). The department raises and spends thousands of dollars annually on the event, so don’t forget to “stuff the boot” on the way out of the showgrounds and chip in!
The Seventh Annual Lathrop Bike Parade will be that morning. Kids who would like to decorate their bike that morning can meet at the city park at 9 a.m. A few extra supplies will be available. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Kids will
non-local prisoners are being transported back to their originating towns. He added that in instances in which the county is short-handed and a transport is needed, he handles the transportation himself.
Much of the concern for the issue has come after the sheriff’s department implemented its new policy. Sheriff Fish said he feels the situation has been used as a political issue (he’s seeking re-election in this August’s primary) to needlessly scare citizens.
“I don’t think this would have reared its ugly head if it weren’t political season,” the sheriff said.
$100 assessed value from debt service to operations.
The board will set the district’s tax levy at its next meeting on Wednesday, August 14.
Also on Wednesday, the board approved a temporary construction easement for the City of Lathrop, which is working toward adding a sidewalk along Center Street all of the way from Oak Street to the new high school north of 116 Highway. The city is using grants from MoDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program to fund upwards of 75 percent of the project.
The school board approved the district property and liability insurance with a premium of $157,318 with a deductible of $50,000, and the employee and student handbooks for the upcoming school year.
Clinton County Board of Equalization to begin on Monday, July 8
The Clinton County Board of Equalization will start Monday, July 8, 2024. Individuals wishing to be heard at this board will be required to bring an appraisal of the property in question that is not more than six months old. Individuals must also talk to the Assessor’s office at 816-539-3716 before an appointment will be scheduled on July 8, 2024.
Mueller Construction. The new doors will match the other doors replaced in that building but will also provide more security, if needed. The board approved this proposal by a vote of 5-0.
There was also an update on the construction of the new middle school, with a change order regarding the dirt work to the tune of $211,800. Although this was unexpected, the site originally had a small pond that has been drained and in order to get the compacting in the desired range (95 to 97 percent), there is a significant amount of original dirt that will need to be moved off the site and replaced with new dirt that will compact to that level.
The board was reminded by Gray that both the dirt work and concrete costs came in under budgeted expectations. In order to keep the project on timeline as much as possible, the board needed to decide that night if they chose to approve the request. They did so with a vote of 5-0. They also approved a contract with Bottorff Construction for the concrete package at a cost of $900,000 by the same vote of 5-0.
The board approved new contracts with Cameron Regional Medical Center for athletic trainers, Wave Technologies for three years to provide SPED track service, and approved changes to Board Police C-110-P, which dealt with conflicts of interest for board members, as well as updated the policy with the new CSIP Mission Statement, the student parent handbook and the staff handbook.
The board also approved the addition of a second middle school play assistant due to expected increase in enrollment and to start providing the elementary yearbook sponsor with a $600 stipend. Beginning next year the elementary will get their own yearbook and no longer have to make their own.
During the superintendent’s update, Dr. Newell reviewed maintenance being done around the district, discussed with the board the need to replace the lights in the high school gym, the expected cost and what the district proposed to do with the ones that currently work. He proposes to use the old lights on the stage (old gym) in the elementary and the cafeteria. The cost for new lights will be $10,000 and district employees will be doing the installation work.
Dr. Newell also shared a short video of the group that accompanied him to the Chicago area to get a large amount of sparingly-used school furniture from a district that had just built a new high school, middle school, and elementary school. The furniture was free and the total cost to the district was $9,000. This included airfare for the eight people, rental on four, 26-foot U-Haul trucks, a meal and providing each person who traveled a $100 gift card. Dr. Newell stated he did not get a gift card for himself, and each of the volunteers put in a 20hour day getting to Chicago, loading the furniture and driving back to Gower. There will be more than enough of this furniture to furnish the new middle school with a significant amount to use in other locations.
The next meeting will be July 22 at 7 p.m.
Clinton County Sheriff’s Dept.’s Weekly Calls for Service
Friday, June 21
6:43 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.
9:27 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
11:27 a.m.: Disturbance in progress on Y Highway in Plattsburg.
12:13 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on SE PP Highway in Lawson.
1:48 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NW Belvidere Parkway in Kansas.
2:24 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.
3:12 p.m.: Medical call on Cleveland Street in Holt.
4:56 p.m.: Fraud on NW Honeylocust Court in Grain Valley.
6:11 p.m.: Medical call on Northland Drive in Cameron.
7:07 p.m.: Indecent exposure on NE Witt Road in Turney.
7:21 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
8:42 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.
8:47 p.m.: Medical call on SW Fightmaster Road in Trimble.
9:32 p.m.: Medical call on N. Sixth Street in Plattsburg.
10:15 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in
Clinton County. 11:32 p.m.: Threat (not in progress) on SW 208th Street in Trimble.
Saturday, June 22
8:32 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on NE Linden Road in Kansas City.
8:51 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on NN Highway in Hemple.
8:59 a.m.: Medical call on SE 251st Street in Lathrop.
9:37 a.m.: Medical call on Daisy in Plattsburg.
1:11 p.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.
1:12 p.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.
7:04 p.m.: Medical call on SE PP Highway in Holt.
7:07 p.m.: Vehicle crash on S. C Highway in Clinton County.
10:20 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on NW Shoemaker in Plattsburg.
Sunday, June 23
1:07 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on S. Fourth Street in Gower.
6:27 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
12:02 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.
2:19 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on PP Highway in Clinton County.
5:04 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
7:11 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Clark Street in Edgerton.
8:17 p.m.: Medical call on NE 189th Street in Holt.
9:48 p.m.: Medical call on Talon Drive in Holt.
11:04 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.
Monday, June 24
1:42 a.m.: Suspicious person in progress on Clinton Street in Lathrop.
2:12 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.
7:58 a.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
9:35 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.
10:38 a.m.: Carbon monoxide call on Cedar Street in Lathrop.
11:28 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.
1:16 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
2:24 p.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Holt.
3:09 p.m.: Domestic in prog-
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ress on 169 Highway in Gower.
4:57 p.m.: Medical call on SW 240th Street in Plattsburg.
9:11 p.m.: Medical call on SE Lakeshore Drive in Lathrop.
9:13 p.m.: Medical call on Russell Street in Lathrop.
10:13 p.m.: Medical call on NW 336th Street in Stewartsville.
10:20 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on Oak Street in Lathrop.
11:29 p.m.: Trespassing in progress on SE Shoshone in Holt.
Tuesday, June 25
12:49 a.m.: Fire alarm on Front Street in Holt.
2:53 p.m.: Fire alarm on Front Street in Holt.
3:26 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.
4:16 p.m.: Fire alarm on Front Street in Holt.
5:51 a.m.: Structure fire on Center Street in Lathrop.
9:13 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.
9:39 a.m.: Medical call on W. Birch Street in Trimble.
10:09 a.m.: Carbon monoxide call on Cedar Street in Lathrop.
1:18 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.
1:36 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
1:42 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Trimble.
2:14 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SE 130th Street in Gower.
3:32 p.m.: Medical call on NW 316th Street in Gower.
7:22 p.m.: Trespassing in progress on Bluebird Place in Plattsburg.
7:25 p.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) on Ridge Street in Lathrop.
9:20 p.m.: Medical call on Plattsburg Street in Lathrop.
10:37 p.m.: Carbon monoxide call on Howard Circle in Trimble.
Wednesday, June 26
11:40 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
12:28 p.m.: Medical call on Ridge Road in Plattsburg.
12:43 p.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on Bluebird in Plattsburg.
1:54 p.m.: Medical call on W. Frost Street in Plattsburg.
2:32 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on Bluebird in Plattsburg.
3:54 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 High-
way in Clinton County.
9:34 p.m.: Threat (not in progress) on N. Fourth Street in Plattsburg.
10:57 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on A Highway in Turney.
Thursday, June 27
2:51 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.
9:17 a.m.: Medical call on SE Downing in Holt.
9:55 a.m.: Fire alarm on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
12:15 p.m.: Medical call on Third Street in Holt.
12:16 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Third Street in Holt.
3:09 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on Center Street in Lathrop.
3:10 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.
3:43 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.
7:51 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.
8:42 p.m.: Medical call on W. Locust in Plattsburg.
9:01 p.m.: Medical call on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.
10:03 p.m.: Medical call on SW Harris Road in Plattsburg.
Red, White and Blue in Nature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
-- With the Fourth-of-July coming up, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourage people to look for red, white, and blue in nature through a holiday hike, bird watching, backyard fun, fishing, and other outdoor activities. MDC offers some suggestions to get started finding red, white, and blue in
nature: Red Royal Catchfly Flowers, Red Male Summer Tanagers, White Beard-Tongues or Foxgloves, White Great Egrets, Blue False Indigos, and Blue Male Indigo Buntings.
Want more information on these and other Missouri plants and animals, including where to find them? Use the handy and helpful MDC online Field Guide at mdc.mo.gov/dis-
cover-nature/field-guide. Need suggestions for outdoor adventures? Find Things to Do with MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/activities. Offerings include: cycling on trails, backyard nature fun, birdwatching, fishing, camping, floating, outdoor cooking, hiking, hunting, nature photography, wildlife watching, and more.
Reflecting Kindness
Last year, as my mother was losing her battle with lung cancer, I took a lot of solace in the conversations I had with friends and loved ones. And among those conversations were several with Clinton County Middle School Principal Angie Courtney.
Those talks, both before and after my mom passed, were comforting and refreshing, thanks to Angie’s genuine concern and care. Such conversations can be awkward for both parties— many of us don’t know what to say to each other in tough times—but talking with Angie seemed effortless.
So, it was no surprise Saturday morning to see so many people at Perkins Park in Plattsburg, ready to walk and raise money for Angie and her family, as she’s leaving her post as principal after an ALS diagnosis. She’s been instrumental in the resurgence of the Clinton County R-III School District, helping the administrative team and staff turnaround test scores and shake off a “not-so-teacher-friendly” reputation that hung over the district more than a decade back. All along the way, she’s been the kind of welcoming, knowledgeable principal that any district would be lucky to have.
It’s a tremendous thing when you see someone’s light shone back to them like Saturday; to see that a person’s dedication and kindness can be reflected in those they’ve touched.
The event was organized by the daughter-father team of Breann Crawford and CCMS teacher Corey Crawford (and family), with more than 200 people turning out.
Inflation has been insane in recent years, and it has impacted everyone at the grocery store, fuel pump and elsewhere. Consider this a gentle reminder that (though it’s less vital than food on the kitchen table) that the price of fireworks is likely eyepopping, too.
We’re lucky to have fireworks displays in Lathrop and Plattsburg, as many towns in the same population range rely on larger neighboring towns for their Fourth of July fun. So whether you’re headed to Perkins Park in Plattsburg or the Lathrop Antique Showgrounds, be sure to show your appreciation by stuffing the hat when it comes your way. Traditions are harder and harder to keep going. Let’s make sure these stick around well into the future, and the Hartzells and Lathrop Fire know how much we appreciate their work.
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Remembering Smith, Clements this Fourth
You know you’re growin’ older when... You understand that you have many hidden talents. The problem is you can’t seem to remember where you hid them.
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There are plenty of reasons for us to celebrate our freedom as we gather this Thursday, July 4, to commemorate what began in 1776. The Fourth of July is significant because it is the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, a governing body comprising delegates from the 13 American colonies. The document officially declared the United States of America’s independence from British rule.
As we take time to honor our freedom on Independence Day, let’s look closer at two local, brave soldiers who protected our freedoms.
In 1969, when the local American Legion was celebrating a 50-year anniversary, Plattsburg’s chap-
ter began with a parade as they marched from downtown Plattsburg to Green Lawn Cemetery. Leading the parade was World War I veteran Akey Smith and Vietnam War veteran Keith Clements.
For years, Akey performed a ritual of reciting the poem “Same Canteen.” Looking back at his keynote speech on Monday, May 30, 1977, he paid homage to his ancestry and those with whom he served in World War I.
In closing he said, “May our posterity, those of tomorrow, in victory or defeat, joy or sorrow, share and drink from the same canteen. Therein may lie our hope for tomorrow—our national strength.”
Keith Clements was a 1960 graduate of Plattsburg High School and served in the United States Army and was stationed in Lai, Vietnam, with 1st Infantry Division, AKA The Big Red One. He said he was in the mechanized infantry. He served in Vietnam for 11 months and 28 days. One of his best days in the war zone came when local wed-
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ding cake baker Weata Ditto made him a special birthday cake and sent it to him in Vietnam. She paid extra attention to wrapping the cake and it was handled with care and arrived intact and ready for him and his fellow soldiers to devour.
As we gather to celebrate our cherished freedom, we have those two
soldiers, along with millions of other brave dedicated soldiers, to thank for the freedoms we enjoy every day. *
Food for thought: “We hold these truths to be selfevident: that all men are created equal...” and “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that
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as they prepared to
cannot be limited without being lost.” Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Cameron book situation a battle in culture war
Welcome to the heart of a culture war battleground, where the left’s latest assault on decency has hit a new low. You see, the problem we face on the right isn’t just the blatant media bias against us—it’s the sheer lack of preparation our folks get to confront these radical ideas head-on.
Take the Cameron library situation, for instance. This book debacle isn’t just about a few pages of filth. It’s about a deep-seated agenda rooted in the twisted philosophies of characters like Michel Foucault. Now,
if you haven’t heard of Foucault, consider yourself lucky. This guy’s a 20thcentury French philosopher and the poster child for wokeness gone wild. Barack Obama loved him. And let me tell you, the things this man advocated for would make your blood boil.
“In a sense, all the rest of my life I’ve been trying to do intellectual things that would attract beautiful boys.” That of course could have been taken out of context. What sort of policies did he advocate for? Why, lowering the age of consent. By the 1970s, the age
of consent in France was 15 years old. Both Foucault and fellow pedophile and French philosopher JeanPaul Sartre advocated for the lowering of the age of consent. They believed it to be discriminatory against gay men and even opined that on the subject of relations with children, “We may even agree that it was he who seduced the adult.”
Foucault wasn’t just about pushing the boundaries of decency; he was obsessed with tearing them down altogether. He scoffed at objective truth, normalcy—anything that
didn’t fit his warped worldview. And yet, his disciples today are running amok in our schools and libraries, pushing books that would make your grandmother faint. They’re disciples of destruction, adherents to a philosophy that seeks to obliterate any semblance of moral standards. It’s all about power for them. They label everything, redefine what’s acceptable, and censor anything that challenges their agenda. And what’s their endgame? It’s simple: undermine traditional values, warp young minds, and cre-
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ate a society where nothing is sacred, and everything is permissible. They’re not interested in honest debate or intellectual discourse— they want compliance, pure and simple. These educators pushing this garbage, they need to be held responsible. No more government funding for their propaganda. No more coddling those who undermine our values. It’s time for a reckoning—a return to common sense and decency.
Michael Pyles Lathrop, Mo.
Making sense of an out-of-balanced world
Too many players have shifted to the other side of the ledger. Their thinking is being warped. The lack of common sense misaligns so many issues.
Decisions and norms highlight the problem. The decades-old decision of Roe v. Wade guarantees a woman’s right to an abortion. It was reversed. The Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson, by a 5-4 vote, said an abortion is now constitutionally illegal. But recently this same court unanimously (all nine) said it was legal to use the drug Mifepristone (along with Misoprostal) to do an abortion.
Here’s the dichotomy. In one case, an abortion is illegal. But in
the second decision it’s okay to perform an abortion using the two drugs. That’s totally irrational. And that’s our highest court. Maybe they need to change from black robes to spotted.
The transgender issues are in the same illogical realm. When God created Adam and Eve (man and woman), did he issue an addendum using the acronym LGBTQIA+ to cover the many gay versions? No, God didn’t. The gay movement has expanded and decimated our culture.
This new mixture has compromised true biological formation. They use symbols, flags, rainbows, pronouns and Pride Month. When
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appendages are removed or added is an organ bank involved? When babies are aborted, next comes the dissection of limbs and organs. These are sold on a worldwide market.
Both these acts cry out for vengeance. God’s plan will not be desecrated. However, there is a small limited number who need our support.
Schools, companies, government and the public help promote the gay movement. Their participation in woman’s sports by the converted male is illogical and wrong. Now you see where Mr. Jones and his partner were traveling. Immediately you’re perplexed. Is the partner a spouse or one that’s been de-
coupled?
The Caitlin Clark controversy has no boundaries. Her credentials elevated women’s basketball to a new level. Young kids emulate her. Caitlin’s achievements and private life is a shining light for everyone. There are naysayers. Black and white is an issue. Flagrant fouls were overlooked. As a classic person, she will prevail.
Another athlete, Harrison Butker, took the high road. His detractors are on the low road and irrational. Let’s not be delusional. Logic and rationality are mainstays in a good society.
Leroy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.
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Julie Looney
Julie Ann Huckaby
Looney, 58, of Plattsburg, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Oakridge of Plattsburg. She was born on October 10, 1965, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Phillip and Dorothy L. (Cockriel) Huckaby. Julie was a graduate of Plattsburg High School, Class of 1984. She was a member of the Epilepsy Foundation, loved to do crafts and spend time with her granddaughters and dogs. She was a big fan of the Plattsburg Tigers, Kansas City Chiefs and University of Missouri Tigers. Julie was a really sweet person and never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors include her husband of almost 32 years, Scott Looney, of the home; son, Michael (Candace) Reed II; father, Phillip Huckaby, (all of Plattsburg Mo.); sister, Teresa (Ken)
Prettyman of Gardner, Kan.; three grand-daughters, Halle, Maci and Avery, and extended family.
The family will gather with friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 13, at the First Baptist Church, Plattsburg, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to The Epilepsy Foundation of America (3540 Crain Hwy., Ste 675, Bowie, MD., 20716) or give.epilpsy.com. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg, Missouri. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com
Darrell Noble
Darrell Dewayne Noble, 59, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Darrell was born on April 14, 1965, to B.A. Noble and Caroline Sue Roberts in Harrisonville, Mo. He met his soulmate, Evonne Duncan, when he was 16 years old. He graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1984. On June 21, 1985, Darrell and Evonne were united in marriage.
Darrell was a loving father of three, and the best papa to six grandchildren.
Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles, and spending quality time with his family and loved ones.
Darrell was preceded
in death by his grandfather, Hershal Roberts; father-inlaw, Larry R. Duncan; and stepfather, M.L. Lefler.
He is survived by his wife, Evonne; son, Jacob Noble (Jennifer); daughters, Robin Paxton (Timothy) and Rebecca Noble (Adam); grandchildren Elizabeth, Angelina, Abbigail, Brandon, Joshua, and Jace; grandmother, Mae Roberts; mother, Caroline Sue Lefler; mother-in-law, Janace Duncan; sisters-in-law, Candy Duncan and Arlene McGee; brother, Tim Noble; several nieces, a nephew, many family and friends.
Darrell’s Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Appreciating the blessing of freedom
By
Pastor Dave Nixdorf River of Life Baptist Church
The time is upon us where We the People celebrate our American independence. I love it! Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. How could it not be? I love the celebration of freedom and I love blowing things up. I especially enjoy yelling “FREEDOM!” with every pop, crack, zip, and BOOM! What a blessing it is to live in America. Even
with all her flaws, America is a wonderful place to live. I believe that we are so blessed, people all over the world pray to have our problems. Unfortunately, we often forget to be thankful for how blessed we truly are. We take for granted our great nation. Too often we get caught up in the grind of life and allow ourselves to be so consumed with life’s struggles that we fail to take a moment to appreciate God’s provision of grace here in America.
I encourage you this season to embrace the blessing of freedom. Most importantly, the freedom of religion. The freedom to openly worship God almighty without fear of violent persecution. The freedom to gather in churches across this land in order to praise Jesus Christ and declare Him the King of kings and Lord of lords. To preach Christ crucified and risen and proclaim His offer of freedom to all who will believe. As we celebrate
our freedom, let us call our nation and this world to find the greatest freedom in Jesus. Let us shout from the mountains, the prairies, the valleys, and from sea to shining sea “Jesus saves! Repent and believe.” Oh, how blessed our nation could be if people all over this land had an explosion of faith and turned to Jesus. Strike the match and light the fuse. “Wzzzz—crackle—BOOM. FREEDOM!”
Plattsburg Senior Center July Menu
Thursday, July 4
CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY. Notify the center before July 1 if you will need frozen meals for that day.
Friday, July 5
CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY. Notify the center before July 1 if you will need frozen meals for that day.
Monday, July 8
Beef hot dog with whole wheat bun, baked beans, corn, peaches.
Tuesday, July 9
Tuna casserole, creamed peas, spinach, gelatin with pears, wheat bread.
Wednesday, July 10
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, wheat bread.
Thursday, July 11
Chicken tenders, buttered beets, potato salad, applesauce, wheat bread.
Friday, July 12
Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, apricots, wheat bread.
Monday, July 15
Spaghetti with meat sauce, peas, lettuce salad, pineapple, garlic bread.
Tuesday, July 16
Fish fillet, carrots, coleslaw, applesauce, wheat bread.
Wednesday, July 17
Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches, July birthday cake.
Thursday, July 18
Chef’s salad with meats, vegetables, cheese and
David Lovelace
David Stewart Lovelace, 84, Lathrop, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Services were held on Saturday,
FUN IN THE SUN
June 29. Lovelace was born January 27, 1940. www. StithFamilyFunerals.com.
Gower Days Festival Next Week
The community of Gower is ready for three days of fun in the sun with the annual Gower Days Festival at the city park next week.
Festivities will actually kick off on Thursday, July 11, with the Little Mister and Miss Gower, Prince and Princess, and Queen Pageant. That will be at 6 p.m. at the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.
The next evening, the opening ceremonies will be at 5:30 p.m. in the park, which will include honoring this year’s grand marshals, the Gower Fire Protection District, and the crowning of the pageant winners. That night
Snow Day Jam (6 p.m.) and The Penni Lawrence Band (8 p.m.) perform.
Saturday will be massive, with the baby show at 9 a.m., the parade at
10:30 a.m., the pedal tractor pull at 3 p.m., a pair of cornhole tournaments and more. The Missouri Rebels perform at 5:30 p.m. and Montage will take the stage at 8 p.m.
Sunday will include the car show (registration from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., awards at 3 p.m.), a gospel performance by Country Classics at 11 a.m., and a performance by Ben and Lauren Johnson at 1:30 p.m.
There will be games, rides, inflatables and tons of fun throughout the entire show. Be sure to visit Gower Days on Facebook to get a full schedule of the event.
egg; tomato salad, apricots, crackers.
Friday, July 19
Sloppy joe on bun, potato wedges, creamed peas, mixed fruit.
Monday, July 22
Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pears, wheat bread.
Tuesday, July 23
Chicken and rice, corn, cauliflower, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.
Wednesday, July 24
Baked potato bar with meats and cheeses, broccoli, banana pudding, wheat bread.
Thursday, July 25
Salmon loaf, coleslaw, spinach, peaches, cornbread.
Friday, July 26
Hamburger stroganoff, carrots, lettuce salad, pineapple, wheat bread.
Monday, July 29
Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, coleslaw, peaches, relishes.
Tuesday, July 30
Ham salad on lettuce, copper penny salad, pickled beets, lime gelatin with cottage cheese and pineapple, wheat bread.
Wednesday, July 31
Swiss steak, cauliflower, green beans, assorted fruit, wheat bread.
Thursday, August 1
Chicken tetrazzini, broccoli, creamed peas, pears, wheat bread.
First Baptist VBS Coming Up
The First Baptist Church in Plattsburg will be hosting its 2024 Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. VBS is free and will include Bible lessons, games, crafts, music, snacks and recreation. For more information or to request transportation within the city limits, call (816) 539-2510. Please register as soon as possible. The First Baptist Church in Plattsburg is located at 501 W. Broadway.
MoDOT Roadwork in Northwest Missouri this week
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 July 1-6.
Most routine work zones will stop for the Independence Day holiday, but some long-term work zones and closures will remain in place. If possible, work zones will stop at noon on Wednesday, July 3, and could resume as early as the morning of Friday, July 5
There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org, or download the app for updated information.
MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Atchison County Route 111 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Pike Creek Drain-
age Ditch north of Corning, through August 2024. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC) https://www. modot.org/missouri-route111-missouri-route-46-androute-yy-bridge-replacement-atchison-and-gentry. U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching from the Nebraska state line to Route M, July 1-5.
Route EE – Drainage work, July 1-5.
Buchanan County Cook Road Bridge –CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph through October 2024.
(Contractor: Clarkson Construction Company) https:// www.modot.org/interstate29-bridge-rehabilitationbuchanan.
Caldwell County
Route 13 – CLOSED from Route P to Far West Drive for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through early September 2024 (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/13-pavementresurfacing-caldwell-anddaviess.
Route 13 – Pavement repairs from Mill Creek Drive in Hamilton to Route P, through mid-July. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.).
Carroll County Routes CC, OO, PP, EE –Roadway patching, July 1-3.
Chariton County
Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration.
Route WW – CLOSED at the Old Channel Chariton River Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through August (Capital-Horner &Shifrin). *1
Route F – CLOSED at the Palmer Creek Bridge west of Keytesville for a bridge rehabilitation project through September (Capital-Horner &Shifrin). *1
Route 5 – CLOSED aroundthe-clock under the Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge west of Salsibury for concrete repairs under the bridge through July 3 (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC). Traffic will be directed on U.S. Route 24, Route KK and Route WW around the closure.
Clinton County
Route H – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69 through November 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https:// www.modot.org/route-hbridge-replacement-clinton. I-35 – Pothole patching north and southbound between mile markers 40 and 48, July 1-3. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.
Daviess County I-35 – Concrete repairs at the 80.6 mile marker, July 1-2.
Route T – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 69 to Route AA, July 1-2.
DeKalb County
Route A – CLOSED for a resurfacing project, July 1-3, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).*2
Route H – CLOSED for a resurfacing project, July 1-12, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).*2
Linn County
Route M – Resurfacing project, July 1-3. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction
Missouri Parks Focuses on Veteran Programs for the month of July
JEFFERSON CITY, MO,
JULY 1, 2024 – A little can change a lot! Missouri State Parks has always been a proud supporter of our veterans and once again for the month of July, all proceeds from the Round Up program will be earmarked for events designed specifically with veterans in mind.
will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). *2
Route C – Resurfacing project, July 5-12. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). *2
Livingston County
Route D – CLOSED at the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through mid-August. (Capital-Horner &Shifrin)*1
U.S. Route 36 – Pavement improvement project under the U.S. Route 65 bridge and the Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge in Chillicothe through July. One lane may be closed in either direction around-the-clock with a 10-foot width restriction in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC).
Mercer County
U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from the Harrison/Mercer County line to Route C near Princeton through September. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Norris Asphalt Paving Co.).
Nodaway County
U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project southbound from Route A (near Pumpkin Center) to 370th St., June 25-30. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.) Route 46 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 113 to Route PP, July 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route C – Bridge inspection at the Nodaway River Bridge, July 3-11.
Putnam County Route 5 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136 in Unionville, through mid-July. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Norris Asphalt Paving Co.).
Worth County U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing and slide repair project from the Iowa State line to just north of Route 46 through early July 2024.
(Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).
Full-Time Water/Wastewater Operator Wanted
Full-Time Career Opportunity: The City of Plattsburg, Missouri (pop. 2,222) is accepting applications for a full-time Water/ Wastewater Operator.
Normally, the money rounded up will be used at the park where the purchase is made. However, in July all money raised will help fund special events and programs for veterans.
“We appreciate all that
“Our Round Up program provides our guests with an easy opportunity to donate to our parks and historic sites,” said David Kelly, Missouri State Parks director. “All they have to do is round up their total purchase to the nearest dollar.”
our servicemen and women have done and the sacrifices they have made. We would love to be able to provide more events designed with them in mind,” Kelly said. “Funds raised this month will help us do just that.”
In the past, funds have been used for events such as the Hero Deer Hunt held at Mark Twain State Park and the Veteran Deer Hunt held at Crowder State Park.
These events invite veterans to apply and be chosen to participate in a managed deer hunt at the parks. All permits, food, lodging and guide services are free to the veterans, thanks in part to the donations from the Round Up program, Kelly said.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks. com.
This can be an entry-level position or can accommodate someone with experience and/or education in a related field. Wages will depend heavily on experience, education, and certification, however entry-level hires will have the opportunity to increase their pay through time-in-service and obtaining licenses/certifications. Entry-level starting pay for this position is $15.00 per hour, or more based on experience and or licensing.
Pay includes health insurance (vision, life and dental) and paid holidays including vacation.
This position splits time between the wastewater treatment plant in Plattsburg and the water treatment plant in nearby Trimble, Missouri. This is a technical, hands-on position, (no suit and tie required) ideal for someone who can learn the science behind water quality, chemistry, water distribution systems, and plant engineering, and well suited for someone who isn’t afraid to get his/her hands dirty maintaining equipment, keeping tanks clean, collecting samples, servicing pumps, and other duties.
The City of Plattsburg is an equal opportunity employer. To set up an interview please send your resume to:Jhartzell@plattsburg-mo.gov or come to City Hall and pick up an application.
As rivers rise, Congress considers water resources
Our neighbors to the north have seen some absolutely devastating floods these past few weeks. With both the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers rising to flood stage, folks in North Missouri are on high alert and preparing for possible flooding. While proper precautions are being taken, we pray that levees, new and old, will withstand the flood waters and do the job they were designed to do.
At the same time, Congress took up our biennial water resources legislation which, for our waterways in the Midwest, is heavily focused on flood control and navigation. As the head of the Transportation Committee, I was proud to lead the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), following months of hearings, roundtables and stakeholder input. This widely bipartisan bill gives direction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and authorizes
important policy changes, studies and projects to improve inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, our nation’s ports and harbors, and other aspects of our water resources infrastructure.
My priorities haven’t changed—the focus is people and property, not fish and birds. Environmental efforts shouldn’t take precedence over protecting folks from flooding. This bill ensures that before the Corps can build any projects for
Landowners, Lenders Invited to Complete Survey
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mis-
souri’s landowners, agricultural lenders, rural appraisers and others with firsthand knowledge of land transactions are invited to respond to the annual Missouri Farmland Value Opinion Survey.
This University of Missouri Extension survey captures information on land transactions that have occurred in the calendar year, including those for cropland, pastureland, timberland and recreational and hunting land.
Juo-Han Tsay, MU Extension assistant professor and survey organizer, said that the survey is a helpful complement to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) data.
“Stakeholders rely on our farmland value data to supplement NASS’ annual statewide estimates for a more accurate glimpse into land value trends in their
area,” said Tsay. “MU Extension collects this information as a service to Missourians, and for the survey to be successful we need responses from across the state, including our urban areas.”
The 2023 survey included more than 300 responses and revealed significant increases in farmland values, with the highest rise (14%) seen in hunting and recreational land. Good nonirrigated cropland stood at a statewide average of $8,631 per acre, while irrigated cropland was estimated at a statewide average of $9,678 per acre.
“Respondents of our 2023 survey said they expected land prices to increase in 2024, particularly in the western region of Missouri,” said Tsay. “We look forward to collecting responses and determining if last year’s predictions were accurate.”
Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome to Shine Red, White, & Blue
JEFFERSON CITY, MO) –
Today, Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue the evening of July 4, 2024, in celebration of the Independence Day holiday.
“The Fourth of July is a time honored tradition in this country when, as Americans, we come together to celebrate and remember the founding of our great nation and the freedoms we enjoy today,” Governor Parson said. “As we gather together in celebration, we also re-
member the sacrifices of those who came before us. It is our honor to light the Capitol dome as a symbol of Missourians’ unwavering patriotism, and the First Lady and I wish all Missourians a happy and safe Independence Day full of quality time with family and friends.”
Governor Parson has also directed state offices to be closed on Friday, July 5, to allow state team members more time with their loved ones over the Fourth of July holiday.
Kids Discovering Nature at MDC Frog Gigging Clinic July 26
SWEET SPRINGS, Mo. –
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids ages 5-15 to experience frog gigging at Blind Pony Hatchery Conservation Area on Friday, July 26 from 8-11 p.m. Participants will be given the opportunity to taste cooked frog legs and experience frog gigging firsthand at the hatchery ponds. Frog gigging, or frogging, is an age inclusive and entertaining way of interacting with Missouri’s wildlife. Not only does this activity keep kids busy, but it also can provide food for families. This year’s frog season began at sunset on June 30 and will continue through
Oct. 31. Daily limit is eight bullfrogs or green frogs and 16 in possession. Participants for this event will not need a permit.
Frogging equipment for this event will be provided, but participants are asked to bring a flashlight. Register at http://short.mdc. mo.gov/4LH. For more information, contact Chase Wright at 660-641-3345 or by email at Chase.Wright@ mdc.mo.gov.
Blind Pony Fish Hatchery is located at 16285 Blind Pony Hatchery Drive. From Sweet Springs at I-70, go
the Pallid Sturgeon in the Missouri River, they must ensure that those projects don’t cause flooding, worsen bank erosion, damage the navigation channel or otherwise harm peoples’ lives and livelihoods. If it does, then they have to mitigate those impacts, by changing the plan or making people whole.
It also charts a new path forward to improve flood control on the Upper Mississippi River, something that’s long overdue. The
Upper Mississippi River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study would move towards improving flood protection for communities along the Upper Mississippi River, both in the long term with a system wide plan, as well as looking at individual areas along the river that need attention. It’s been talked about since 1993; it’s time to come together and get it done.
That barely scratches the surface of WRDA 2024, but the bottom line
is that it is critical to ensuring that the country’s water infrastructure needs are addressed. Every two years, we’ve been able to take up this legislation, ensuring the Corps of Engineers stays on the right track, our rivers are being managed correctly and bureaucracy doesn’t stand in the way of common sense. WRDA 2024 delivers for not just folks along our rivers, but for the American people. and I look forward to the House taking it up in the near future.
Bears, Bison, Bluegrass
Tsay said individuals with knowledge of a land transaction, whether they were the seller, buyer, lender, appraiser or real estate agent, are eligible to submit information. Individuals can also submit multiple responses to record multiple land transactions.
Results from the 2024 survey will be broken into regional estimates based upon category and will be publicly available on the MU Extension website, along with survey results from previous years.
Participants can complete the anonymous survey in 5-10 minutes at http:// muext.us/landvaluesurvey24.
Tsay encourages Missourians to submit responses before the deadline of Aug. 15, 2024.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 1, 2024 – From bears to bluegrass to bison, there’s something for everyone at Missouri State Parks in July!
Saturday, July 6, at 1 p.m.: Be Bear Aware at Bennett Spring State Park Join the team at Bennett Spring State Park in the nature center for a Be Bear Aware program, consisting of a video about black bears in Missouri, followed by a hands-on activity involving a bear pelt, a bear skull and bear scat. The program is free and open to the public.
Bennett Spring State Park is located at 26250 Highway 64A outside of Lebanon.
Friday, July 12, at 2 p.m.: Pelts and Skulls in Bennett Spring State Park Meet at the Bennett Spring nature center to learn about the various skulls that you might find in the woods, including what animals they belong to. Once we’ve matched each skull to an animal, we’ll learn about these critters’ pelts. We’ll see what each pelt looks like, learn fun facts about each one and discuss how the pelt impacts the ani-
mal’s lifestyle. The program is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Bennett Spring State Park is located at 26250 Highway 64A outside of Lebanon.
Friday, July 12, at 10
a.m.: Winged Jewels at Prairie State Park Monarchs, fritillaries, swallowtails and more! Join us inside the Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center to explore the fascinating world of some of Missouri’s most beautiful winged creatures: butterflies. This class is designed for children ages 5 and up. It is free, but class size is limited to 35 and registration is required. To register, call the park at 417843-6711 by July 5. Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines.
Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m.: Guided Bison Saunter at Prairie State Park Summer has arrived and we are ready to share it with you. The wildflowers are impressive, the grasses are growing and the bison are enjoying them. Prairie State Park will host a Guided Bison Saunter starting in the
Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center at 10 a.m. Be prepared for a 2-mile hike over uneven terrain. Bringing water, snacks, a hat and wearing sturdy shoes is recommended. Registration is required and the event is limited to 25 participants. To register, call 417-8436711. Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines.
Saturday, July 13, at 6 p.m.: Bluegrass Night in the Park: Flyin’ Buzzards at Stockton State Park. Want some entertainment during your time at the park? Enjoy Bluegrass music? Then we have a treat for you! Stockton State Park is hosting the Flyin’ Buzzards for those who are staying overnight or just passing through. The concerts will be held near the showerhouse in the East Campground. Parking will be available near the state park duplexes for anyone not coming from their campsite. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Stockton State Park is located at 19100 S. Highway 215 in Dadeville.
Changes coming to Missouri hunting laws this fall
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming fall deer and turkey hunting seasons.
TURKEY CHANGES
Turkey permits will no longer be included with an archery permit. A new fall turkey-hunting permit has been created. Both fall firearms turkey hunters and fall archery turkey hunters must purchase this permit to be able to take turkeys during fall.
The fall turkey season is now divided into archery and firearms portions, and the harvest limit has been reduced from four to two birds of either sex (both portions combined).
CWD UPDATES
Audrain, Boone, Cole, Dent, Douglas, Howard, Lewis, Maries, Monroe, Newton, Osage, Phelps, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, Shannon, Shelby, and Webster counties have been added to the chronic-wasting-disease (CWD) Management Zone. As with all counties in the CWD Management Zone, grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer are prohibited year-round. Hunters must also follow carcass transportation regulations. All counties in the CWD Management Zone are open during the CWD portion of fire-
arms deer season. During Nov. 16–17, hunters who harvest a deer in designated CWD Management Zone counties must take the deer (or its head) on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station.
OTHER UPDATES
The antler-point restriction has been removed from Audrain, Boone, Cole, Howard, Lewis, Maries, Monroe, Osage, Phelps, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, and Shelby Counties.
Deer hunters may now fill four firearms antlerless permits in Dent, Douglas, Maries, Newton, and Phelps Counties.
Hunters may now use archery antlerless permits in Dunklin, Mississippi,
New Madrid, and Pemiscot Counties.
New managed deer hunts have been added, and others have been removed or modified.
Deer hunting regulations have changed for some conservation areas.
Hunters may now use aerial drones to track wounded deer and turkeys.
Prices for deer and turkey hunting permits have increased.
Get more information from the MDC 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available starting in July where permits are sold and online at mdc. mo.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Missouri set to celebrate 35 years of river conservation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
– To celebrate 35 years of river conservation, Stream Teams United and the Missouri Stream Team Program are hosting the 2024 Watershed Celebration at Meramec State Park on Saturday, July 27. Missouri Stream Teams from around the state are invited to attend the festival, which also celebrates the 25th anniversary of Stream Teams United, a non-profit partner of the program. The Missouri Stream Team Program is a volunteer-led effort to conserve Missouri streams. Sponsored by the Missouri
Department of Conservation (MDC), the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM), the program focuses on education, stewardship, and advocacy for Missouri stream resources. In 1988, a small group of anglers became fed up with unsightly trash disrupting their fishing in Roubidoux Creek in Pulaski County. These conservation-minded Missourians decided to clean this section of stream, thus forming the first Missouri Stream Team in 1989. The Roubidoux Fly
Fishers Association (Stream Team #1) is still going strong 35 years later. The program has since grown to more than 6,000 Stream Teams around the state with more than 135,000 volunteers.
“The growth of the Missouri Stream Team Program showcases how Missourians care about conserving fish, forests, and wildlife, and how MDC, DNR, CFM, and Stream Teams United work with Missourians to conserve our natural resources,” said MDC Volunteer Engagement Specialist Cara Coates. “Stream Team activities also provide unique
opportunities to learn about nature in new and exciting ways.”
Coates added the ongoing work of more than 6,000 Stream Teams and their volunteers have made significant positive impacts on the health of Missouri’s streams over the last 35 years. That work includes volunteers giving more than 3.5 million hours of time, removing more than 14,127 tons of trash from Missouri waterways, planting 405,794 trees along streams, conducting 35,049 water quality monitoring trips, and stenciling 21,741 storm drains.
To celebrate 35 years of
service to Missouri’s natural resources, the Missouri Stream Team Program invites all Teams to attend the 28th Annual Watershed Celebration at Meramec State Park on Saturday, July 27. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes:
• Lunch provided by the Missouri Stream Team Program •Kids games and crafts
• Tubing on the Meramec River with complimentary shuttle
• Fly-tying and fly-fishing programs
• Raffle including a kayak and other prizes
• Meet-and-greets with Stream Team Program staff
• Free camping offered to Stream Teams Friday and Saturday evenings (firstcome, first-serve at Group Site A at Meramec State Park)
Registration is required to estimate attendance. To learn more and to RSVP to the 2024 Watershed Celebration, visit https://www. streamteamsunited.org/watershed-celebration-picnic. html.
To learn more about Missouri Stream Teams and how you can participate, visit mostreamteam.org.
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Help Wanted: Home Visitor, Caldwell County Head Start. This position is responsible for planning homebased learning experiences that focus on promoting high-quality early learning in the home. Full-Time with the following benefits: 4-day work week Dental/Health /Life insurance Retirement LifeFlight Sick Leave Paid tuition to NCMC This position is responsible for the supervision of center staff and volunteers. As well as planning, monitoring, and managing the facility ™s daily program, social
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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Student Support Services Assistant Director. 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 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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Clinton County Request for Engineering Firm Services
The Clinton County Commission is requesting the services of a consulting engineering firm to perform the described professional services for the BRO-R025(001) project bridge on SW 200 th over Dicks Creek. If your firm would like to be considered for these consulting services, you may express your interest by responding to the appropriate office, which is indicated on the attachments. Limit your letter of interest to no more than 5 pages. This letter should include any information which might help us in the selection process, such as the persons or team you would assign to each project, the backgrounds of those individuals, and other projects your company has recently completed or are now active. It is required that your firm’s Statement of Qualification (RSMo 8.285 through 8.291) be submitted with your firm’s Letter of Interest, or be on file with the Clinton County Commission. DBE firms must be listed in the MRCC DBE Directory located on MoDOT’s website at www.modot.gov, in order to be counted as participation towards an established DBE Goal. We encourage DBE firms to submit letters of interest as prime consultants for any project they feel can be managed by their firm.
It is required that your firm be prequalified with MoDOT and listed in MoDOT’s Approved Consultant Prequalification List, or your firm will be considered non-responsive.
For more information, email the Clinton County Clerk’s Office at David.woody@clintoncomo.gov or call 816-539-3713.
We request all letters be received by 4 pm, July 19 (07/19/2024) at the office of the Clinton County Clerk, 207 North Main Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477.
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