The Leader • 2-2-23

SCHOOLS

Plattsburg schools fall behind on MAP tests

For the second-consecutive year, MAP testing results for the Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg show the school lagging deeply behind the rest of the KCI Conference and other area schools.

LATHROP Goodin leaving for position in Kearney

The Lathrop R-II School District will be looking for a new middle school principal ahead of next school year.

Current Lathrop Middle School Principal John Goodin has announced that he will be taking the Kearney Junior High principal’s position for the 2023-2024 school year. He replaces outgoing Kearney principal Mike Hoffman, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the school district in Clay County.

“My time in Lathrop has been truly amazing,” Goodin said. “I have loved every moment and have built relationships that will last a lifetime. I will miss the wonderful students, dedicated teachers, supportive administrators, and the amazing community members. This community and district have been nothing but supportive since my arrival in 2019, and I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities they have given me.”

Goodin first joined the

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However, Clinton County R-III Superintendent Dr. Sandy Steggall views the Missouri Assessment Program as an outdated and insufficient method for measuring the current educational progress of the modern student.

“It’s a small piece of the puzzle but most definitely not one we

should spend a large amount of time focusing on,” said Dr. Steggall of the MAP. “Our regular formative assessments are done in the classroom, which leads to the development of increased reading levels and comprehension, (and) is what we have frequent conversations about in our district.

SPORTS

“As students get older, it is critical that we create authentic learning experiences for them that will help develop the skills they will need to competitively compete in the ever-changing workforce. The authentic learning experiences we are starting to provide at CCR-

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TIGERS ROAR

It was a Plattsburg sweep on Friday, January 27, as both the Tigers and Lady Tigers defeated KIPP Legacy at PHS. For the boys, it was their 20th win on the undefeated season, cementing their #1 ranking in Missouri Class 2, while it was the fourth win in six games for the Lady Tigers. For more on sports this week, including action from the Hamilton Basketball Tournament and a KCI Conference championship by the Lathrop Lady Mules wrestling team, turn to page A7 of this edition (Above) Plattsburg basketball players Caidyn Bentz and Rylan Langton. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

EAST BUCHANAN SCHOOLS

District to consider future of EBMS building

At the last East Buchanan Board of Education meeting held Monday, January 23, the board discussed several topics and adopted the district’s calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.

The newly-adopted calendar can be found on the school website. According to Superintendent

Dr. John Newell, the calendar for next year is very similar to the current year. Dr. Newell stated that the second semester is longer than the first, but qualified this statement with the reasoning that, with the exception of the elementary, the staff members at the middle and high school do not like finishing a semester after the Christmas break.

The district also listened to a presentation by Mr. Adam Lewis, who, in collaboration with East Buchanan alum Rob Sutton, has come up with a new Bulldog logo. Lewis gave a short presentation regarding this new logo and explained the pros and cons. Lewis said there are so many different Bulldog logos used in sports, there is not one distinctly representing

East Buchanan. The logo Lewis presented to the board is one of a kind and could be trademarked if the district desires. No decision was made related to a new logo, with the exception of continuing to explore this topic.

The new logo discussion preceded the update related to the district’s ongoing long-range fa-

KCI counterparts outpace Plattsburg on MAP,

III – real-world lessons, internships, school store experiences, dual credit options – are purposeful and aligned with our students’ post-secondary goals.”

Last spring, the Clinton County R-III tested last in the eight-school KCI Conference in English/language arts, math and science, and next to last in social studies, according to data from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Just 29.8 percent of Plattsburg students tested proficient or advanced in English/language, 23.6 percent tested proficient or advanced in math, and only 19.2 percent tested proficient or better in science. In social studies, 36.8 percent of students test proficient or advanced.

Students throughout the district take the MAP and end-of-course exams each year, with English and math being the most all-encompassing subjects; all students in the third grade through the eighth grade, and some high school classes, test in these two subjects.

Comparatively, those same figures for nearby East Buchanan (Gower) were 52.4 percent in English, 42.5 percent in math, 49.1 percent in science and 45.8 percent in social studies, and for Lathrop, it was 50.2 percent of students in English, 42.1 percent in math, 42.9 percent in science and 48.6 percent in social studies

West Platte (Weston, Mo.) was the top-performing KCI Conference school in each category, as 61 percent of their testers were proficient or advanced in English, 61.6 percent in math, 69.5 percent in science and 81.4 percent in social studies.

“If you are solely looking at the MAP test, it would appear to the general public that we are ‘behind,’” said Dr. Steggall. “I can assure you that that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth.”

She said the district uses assessment programs from IXL and NWEA, which measures a student’s comprehension three to four times each year and is adaptive to the student’s current

position in the education process.

“Our mission at CCRIII is to individualize our learning for our students because that’s in the best interest of our students,” she said. “Our students exhibit way more strengths than those assessed on a single test.”

Dr. Steggall said the MAP fails to measure a student’s academic level because it’s crafted around a single grade level and doesn’t adapt to the student. She gave the example of a third grade student who might only be proficient to a

second grade level on a subject, but is still held to a third grade standard on the MAP test.

“How and when students learn content should not be ‘assessed’ when the state says it’s time,” she said. “It should be when each individual student is ready to take the assessment. Real-world example: Do we make all kids, when they turn 16, take the driver’s license test? No. When they feel they are ready, they decide when they want to take the test.”

She said the district wants all of the students to

John Goodin takes principal position in Kearney,

Lathrop R-II School District in 2019 as the assistant principal and activities director at Lathrop High School. He then moved to the LMS principal’s office in 2021.

“Mr. Goodin has been a fantastic administrator for us,” said Lathrop R-II Superintendent Chris Fine. “He led our athletic department through the difficult COVID times and immediately changed the culture of our middle school after moving to the principal position there. He’s a true professional in all aspects.”

Fine said that Lathrop R-II is currently taking applications for the position and already has eight applicants. He hopes to have a candidate to recommend to the Lathrop R-II Board of Education in March.

Goodin said he was drawn to Kearney for several reasons, including the wide range offerings in academics, sports and extracurriculars.

“Additionally, I saw Kearney as a unique opportunity to move into a larger rural district, which I believe will provide great benefits for

me and my family,” he said. “Overall, I am excited about the opportunities that Kearney presents and I am looking forward to being a part of that district.” This will make two new administrators for Lathrop R-II next school year, as the district has hired Dr. Adam Willard to replace Chris Fine, who is retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

Dr. Willard will be at the high school basketball games Friday, February 3, beginning at 5 p.m. to meet members of the community.

show growth throughout the school year, even when it might not correlate to being “proficient” or “advanced” on the MAP.

Dr. Steggall said she’s also concerned that older students are being asked to regurgitate information for a test when that information isn’t associated with their career and educational goals after high school.

“In school, we are asked to memorize content such as the periodic table, different types of clouds, definitions, etc., which is counterproductive to what the workforce readiness sector is

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asking from us in terms of employability skills,” she said. “If students can ‘google’ an answer, then we are asking the wrong types of questions. If we are preparing students to simply memorize content for an exam, we are doing a disservice to them and their future employability options.”

In that regard, the school district has taken large steps in recent years, including its advanced tech lab, the school district’s student-led store on Main Street, and efforts to help students work with local businesses to learn real world skill sets.

John Goodin joined the Lathrop R-II School District in 2019 as assistant high school principal and activities director, eventually moving up to the LMS principal’s spot. He’ll start with the Kearney school district after the 20222023 school year. photo via kearney schools online

Worried your pup might end up on the PUP list?

Some helpful tips to keep them in the game.

It is not much fun when your favorite player is sitting on the bench injured. When your fur baby is injured, it is even more emotionally challenging. Here are some helpful tips to help keep them game ready.

1. Regular exercise is important to keeping joints, bones, muscles, etc. healthy; 2. Avoid pushing your pet to the extremes-endurance, speed, strength and even temperatures; 3. Good diet and, possibly, supplements play vital role in athletic health; 4. Manage and monitor previous injuries and osteoarthritis; 5. If in an injury occurs, take them out of the game. Often a short period of rest and recuperation can do wonders, but if the pain is significant emergency veterinary care may be needed. If the problem persists more than a day, seek veterinary assistance. If you are worried that your furry friend may be headed to the IR (Injured Reserve) or, even worse, the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss their options.

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Clinton County Sheriff’s Department Report

Friday, January 20

8:12 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

8:43 a.m.: Animal call on Maple in Plattsburg.

10:25 a.m.: Burglary (not in progress) on Plattsburg St. in Lathrop.

10:32 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driving on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

11:20 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Shawnee in Lathrop.

12:16 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) in Clinton County.

12:53 p.m.: Search warrant on Pine Street in Lathrop.

2:03 p.m.: Juvenile problem at N. School Dr. in Lathrop.

2:53 p.m.: Medical call on Kennedy Street in Gower.

4:01 p.m.: Assisting another agency on Interstate 35.

5:12 p.m.: Lost/stolen property on Quail Place in Plattsburg.

5:40 p.m.: Animal call on SE Highway 33 in Holt.

7:21 p.m.: Debris in roadway on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

7:29 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

Saturday, January 21

12:14 a.m.: Assisting another agency on Interstate 35

12:53 a.m.: Noise complaint on Port Arthur in Trimble.

6:50 a.m.: Medical call on Truman in Plattsburg.

10:45 p.m.: Medical call on S. Highway 169 in Gower.

11:11 a.m.: Medical call on Depot in Plattsburg.

11:24 a.m.: Animal call on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

11:36 a.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SW 252nd in Gower.

11:41 a.m.: Medical call on Belt Avenue in Edgerton.

12:59 p.m.: Medical call on SE Isley Drive in Holt.

1:59 p.m.: Medical call on Highway 116 in Plattsburg.

2:06 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on SW Highway J in Plattsburg.

3:05 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle on Highway PP in Clinton County.

5 p.m.: Animal call in Cameron.

5:19 p.m.: Commercial alarm call on Center Street in Lathrop.

6:19 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Harrington in Gower.

9:25 p.m.: Medical call on 280th Street in Lathrop.

11:35 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SE Highway 33 in Clinton County.

Sunday, January 22

12:10 a.m.: Medical call on Frank Street in Edgerton

12:36 a.m.: Carless and imprudent driver on Oak Street and Elm Street in Lathrop.

12:45 a.m.: Medical call on Highway 116 west of W Highway in Clinton County.

6:29 a.m.: Medical call on Highway 33 in Holt.

10:35 a.m.: Structure fire on

E. Fourth Street in Cameron.

10:45 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Shoshone Drive in Holt.

11:25 a.m.: Vehicle crash on C Highway in Clinton County.

11:51 a.m.: Medical call on Bogye in Clinton County.

12:08 p.m.: Domestic in progress on Plattsburg Street in Lathrop.

2:29 p.m.: Medical call on SE 128th Street in Stewartsville.

2:37 p.m.: Medical call on N. School Drive in Lathrop.

3:36 p.m.: Warrant service on W. Cornhill in Cameron.

3:53 p.m.: Medical call on Highway 116 in Plattsburg.

8:58 p.m.: Domestic in progress on SE Canyon in Lathrop.

9:16 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Castile Avenue in Gower.

9:45 p.m.: Medical call on SE Cannonball Rd. in Holt.

10:15 p.m.: Medical call on Old Highway BB in Holt.

10:23 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on E. Osage in Plattsburg.

10:46 p.m.: Medical call on Clinton Street in Lathrop.

Monday, January 23

5:49 a.m.: Medical (fall) on NW 316th Street in Gower.

7:01 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

7:59 a.m.: Vehicle crash on SE Highway 33 in Holt.

9:17 a.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

11:31 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 121 Highway in Cameron.

12:17 p.m.: Medical call on SE Rhodus in Lawson.

2:50 p.m.: Fire alarm on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

2:55 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on N. Main in Plattsburg.

3:27 p.m.: Medical call on Clay Street in Holt.

4:26 p.m.: Warrant service on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

4:38 p.m.: Animal call on the block of Locust in Lathrop.

6:41 p.m.: Natural cover fire at 169 Highway and 116 Highway in Clinton County.

11:08 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

11:09 p.m.: Disturbance (not in progress) Railroad and Turney St. in Clinton County.

Tuesday, January 24

3:15 a.m.: Suspicious activity (not in progress) on Benjamin in Gower.

7:57 a.m.: Animal call on W. Grogan in Plattsburg.

8:35 a.m.: Medical call on NW 308th Street in Plattsburg.

9:42 a.m.: Vehicle crash on Highway T in Clinton County.

10:04 a.m.: Medical call

11:19 a.m.: Medical call on S. Highway 169 in Gower.

12:27 p.m.: Medical call on SE 232nd Street in Lathrop.

2:10 p.m.: Medical call on E Highway in Clinton County.

2:54 p.m.: Careless and im-

prudent driving on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

3:07 p.m.: Medical call on Interstate 35 in Clinton County.

3:59 p.m.: Medical call on Highway H in Turney.

4:14 p.m.: Medical call on SW Highway O in Trimble.

4:33 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) in Holt.

5:24 p.m.: Medical call on Clay Street in Holt.

6:07 p.m.: Medical call on South St. in Lathrop.

7:21 p.m.: Medical call on Hazel Court in Holt.

9:43 p.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on Russell St. in Lathrop.

Wednesday, January 25

7:19 a.m.: Vehicle crash on S. Highway C in Clinton County.

7:40 a.m.: Animal call on 223rd Street in Clinton County.

7:51 a.m.: Medical call on Elm Street in Lathrop.

8:13 a.m.: Medical call on Clay in Holt.

8:20 a.m.: Vehicle crash on Highway C in Clinton County.

12:32 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) on Route A in Cameron.

1:19 p.m.: Animal call on S. Birch in Plattsburg.

1:39 p.m.: Medical call on W. Concord in Plattsburg.

2:30 p.m.: Medical call on NE 196th Street in Clinton County.

3:36 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NW 272nd Street in Gower.

4:23 p.m.: Residential alarm on W. 116 Highway in Clinton County.

4:36 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Smith Street in Gower.

6:16 p.m.: Fire (controlled burn) NE Grandpas Road in Osborn.

8:39 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on Old Cannonball Rd. in Holt.

Thursday, January 26

11:02 a.m.: Medical call on SE Shawnee in Lathrop.

12:45 p.m.: Medical call on E. Osage in Plattsburg.

1:13 p.m.: Medical call on N. Cedar in Plattsburg.

1:35 p.m.: Fire (smoke investigation) on SE 207th in Holt.

4:09 p.m.: Fire (smoke detector) on SE 207th in Holt.

5:10 p.m.: Medical call in Lathrop.

6:08 p.m.: Medical call (fall) on S. Clay in Holt.

8:38 p.m.: Medical call on N. Matthew in Easton.

9:18 p.m.: Children’s Division (standby) on W. Walnut in Plattsburg.

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On January 23, 2023, the University of Missouri Extension welcomed in the new Clinton County Extension Council members, as they were sworn in. We are ecstatic to have a great council and are excited for the fresh ideas they will bring to Clinton County. Please welcome our new council (left to right) Sandra Bryson, Jonathan Clark, Jim Patrico and (not pictured) Jackie Tilford. from clinton county extension

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Lucky numbers and good omens pave road to Arizona

You know you’re growin’ older when... Your childhood toys are now in a museum.

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There are plenty of storylines coming before and after the Kansas City Chiefs’ thrilling 23-20 victory over their newest rival, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the AFC Championship game played Sunday evening. The victory came in very chilly conditions in Arrowhead Stadium, aka GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

There’s some history to recall as the Chiefs head to their third Super Bowl in the last four years – remarkable feat for this storied franchise, considering there was a 50-year drought between winning Super Bowl IV (1970) over the Vikings and LIV (2020), a victory over the 49ers.

Keep in mind the number 50.

Many football fans, players and just plain old human beings are superstitious – and I happen to be a member of that fraternity. Some have magic numbers they go by for luck – my number happens to be the number five. Yep, when I’m looking around and there is something with the number five contained – I’m thinking it’s a positive sign, maybe even beyond luck – it’s fate!

After winning the Super Bowl in 1970, the team’s future was on the fast track and Arrowhead Stadium was soon to become not just a dream by the late Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, but a reality, in 1972. On Sunday, the Chiefs played and defeated the Bengals with the right to play in Super Bowl LVII (57),

for another Super Bowl championship, and Lombardi Trophy.

Arrowhead is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.

When the Chiefs moved to Kansas City in 1963, Lamar Hunt said the move was dependent upon the ability of Mayor Bartle and the Kansas City community to guarantee him 35,000 in season ticket sales. Kansas City’s mayor also promised to add 3,000 permanent seats to old Municipal Stadium, as well as 11,000 temporary bleacher seats. My father, Skip, was one of the first to purchase tickets in April of 1963, for five season tickets in the temporary bleachers in the north stands. Skip relied on his newfound guru of tickets, Bob Wachter, to determine our season ticket location.

When it was time to move to the new stadium, he called his friend Bob, who said that he knew that we would want seats in the new club level at Arrowhead. The view was the right height to see the plays develop on the field and there were more restrooms and food stands in the club level. He also knew that Skip was a close friend of Tony DiPardo, whose band played at the Chiefs games. DiPardio’s Pack Band would be in the east end-zone near where the players entered the stadium.

Based on those recommendations, Skip purchased five front row tickets in section 215. It was the perfect place given all these considerations.

A lot has happened in the last 50 years. Our season tickets are no longer in that section, due to the increase in ticket prices from $25 per seat to over $250 per seat when the stadium renovation took place.

However, I considered this a positive sign as I thought about how to attend the game, facing the frigid temperatures in single digits. I looked on StubHub for tickets in the Club Level since the renovations of the stadium had enclosed the club level concourse. A sure positive sign was when there were two tickets in Section 215. I purchased them and daughter, Liz, and I attended the game and had our picture taken in the front row, Section 215.

So, 50 years later, we enjoy a sensational game led by our super sensational quarterback, #15 Patrick Mahomes II, from Section 215.

I like the number five.

Also, did I mention it was the fifth-straight AFC Championship game played at Arrowhead? Super Bowl LVII (57). Surely, it’s another sign we are going to win!

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Trivia questions: 1A. The 49ers beat which team on a 10-yard touchdown with 39 seconds remaining in Super Bowl XXIII A. Cincinnati Bengals; B. Pittsburgh Steelers; C. Oakland Raiders; D. Indianapolis Colts. 1B - How much money was gambled on the Super Bowl between the Buccaneers and the Chiefs? A. 509 million; B. 7.4 billion; C. 976 million; D. 4.3 billion (correct answers printed close by).

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A Bengal laugh…

On the first day of school, a firstgrade teacher explains to her class that she is a Bengals fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if

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they, too, are Bengals fans. Wanting to impress their teacher, everyone in the class raises their hand except one little girl. The teacher looks at the girl with surprise. “Janie, why didn’t you raise your hand?”

“Because I’m not a Bengals fan,” she replied.

The teacher, still shocked, asked, “Well, if you are not a Bengals fan, then who are you a fan of?”

“I am a Kansas City Chiefs fan, and proud of it,” Janie replied.

The teacher could not believe her ears. “Janie, please tell us why you are a Chiefs fan?”

“Because my mom is a Chiefs fan and my dad is a Chiefs fan, so I’m a Chiefs fan, too!’’

“Well,” said the teacher in an obviously annoyed tone, “that is no reason for you to be a Chiefs

fan. You don’t have to be just like your parents all of the time. What if your mom was an idiot and your dad was a moron? What would you be then?”

“Then,” Janie smiled, “I’d be a Bengals fan.” (Trivia answer. 1A. The 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-16. 1B – D. $4.3 billion.”

Food for thought: “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.” Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 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 football history..

* * * * Talk to you next week! Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

In Jefferson City, bills are filed and moving through committee

The legislative process can be a long and burdensome thing, which can often be frustrating for legislators and constituents alike. However, we also know that this process is intentionally lengthy so lawmakers can have plenty of time to research and vet legislation before it is officially signed into law. Not

every bill filed gets across that finish line; in fact, not every bill even gets a committee hearing. However,

I’m happy to report that three of my bills will be heard in public hearings this week.

House Bills 178 and 179 both deal with nuisance drone operations. I understand the benefits of using drones both professionally and for recreation. Today’s

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drones are amazing advances in technology that we couldn’t have imagined a mere twenty years ago when the first recreational drone was put on the market. Unfortunately, there will always be bad actors that take advantage. The goal behind HB 178 is to establish the offense of “unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft.” Too many people have been vic-

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timized by drone operators that fly over private property to spy on residents or to agitate livestock. By passing this bill, drone operators (with some exceptions) would be required to get permission from a property owner before flying a vertical distance of 400 feet or lower within their property line. HB 179 would increase the penalty for flying a drone

over a stadium or arena; it is currently a simple infraction, and this bill would increase that penalty to a class A misdemeanor.

I’ve filed other pieces of legislation this year and have a couple more in the drafting stages that were requested by constituents. Hopefully I’ll be able to report on their movement through the committee process soon.

As always, it is an honor and pleasure to serve as your State Representative. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call my office at (573) 751-3666 or email me at Dean.VanSchoiack@house. mo.gov.

Steve Tinnen with his daughter, Liz on Sunday.

Thursday, February 2

Cheesy potato soup with wheat crackers, cheese stick, three-bean salad, chilled pears.

Friday, February 3

Fish fillet, buttered peas, corn, assorted fruit and pastry, wheat bread.

Monday, February 6

Tomato soup, pinto beans, half a ham and cheese sandwich, chilled peaches, whole grain Cheez-It.

Tuesday, February 7

Chicken and biscuit, vegetable blend, coleslaw, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Wednesday, February 8

Pulled pork sandwich, fries, stewed tomatoes, applesauce.

Thursday, February 9

Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, season green beans, mixed fruit, dinner rolls.

Friday, February 10

Swedish meatballs, buttered peas, carrots, assorted fruits and pastry, wheat bread.

Monday, February 13

Spaghetti with meat sauce, buttered spinach, lettuce salad, pineapple tidbits, wheat bread.

Tuesday, February 14

Chicken tenders, scalloped corn, buttered cabbage, fruit crisp, rolls.

Wednesday, February 15

Navy bean soup with ham, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower mix, fruit gelatin, cornbread.

Thursday, February 16

Chili mac, potato wedges, coleslaw, assorted fruit and pastry, wheat bread.

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Friday, February 17

Roast beef sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, assorted fruits and pastry.

Monday, February 20

Beef hot dog on a whole wheat bun, lima beans, cauliflower, mixed fruit.

Tuesday, February 21

Mulligatawny chicken vegetable soup, tossed salad, mixed fruit, cornbread.

Wednesday, February 22

Fish fillet, coleslaw, buttered peas, gelatin with pineapple, wheat bread.

Thursday, February 23

Chicken pot pie (with veggies in the pie), beets, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Friday, February 24

Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, spinach, assorted fruits and pastry, wheat bread.

Monday, February 27

Sausage vegetable bake au gratin, beets, tossed salad, banana, wheat bread.

Tuesday, February 28

Hamburger soup, potato salad, pineapple tidbits, crackers.

Wednesday, March 1

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, broccoli and cauliflower salad, chilled fruit, cornbread.

Thursday, March 2

Chili with beans, crackers, lettuce salad, chilled pears, cinnamon rolls.

Friday, March 3 Turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cheese stick, assorted fruits and pastry.

Twenty-four women and men make up the 2023 class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that bring together existing and emerging leaders from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri.

The 2023 class began with a two-day retreat, January 18 and 19, at Conception Abbey. The participants will gather monthly for day-long sessions in varied locations throughout the region. The series concludes with a July 13 graduation celebration in Hamilton, Missouri.

Members of the 2023 class and the 14 counties they represent are: Jenna Keyes, Andrew County; Brooke Vette, Melissa Williamson, Kamron Woodring, Atchison County; Alexander Murray, Carrie Watkins, April Wood, Buchanan County; Dr. John Nab, Caldwell County; Jeffrey Martin, Carroll County; Chad Howerton, Clinton County; RaCail King, Daviess County; Laura Almquist, Shawna Dye, Gentry County; Cole Soptic, Becky Vandevender, Grundy County; Sarah Williamson, Harrison County; Lee Ann Blazer, Adam

Summers, Holt County; Kerry Savage, Livingston County; Lisa Colson, Mercer County; DeAnn Davison, Kelsi Meyer, Ian Myers, Dr. Machelle Skinner, Nodaway County.

Leadership Northwest Missouri has become the catalyst for identifying, training and connecting the leaders of our region and is a pathway for effective leadership for generations to come. There is a deliberate focus on fostering a sense of ownership for the region – that we have interdependent roles and we depend on each other for the progress and success of Northwest Missouri.

“What an amazing experience,” said Carrie Watkins of Buchanan County. “Meeting my classmates and sharing experiences with them was truly something so special. You truly come as strangers and leave as family. I look forward to being able to see everyone each month, catch up and continue to grow and share.”

BTC Bank – the platinum sponsor of 2023 Leadership Northwest Missouri – is a community bank founded in 1919 that’s based in Bethany, Missouri. Since its founding, BTC Bank has spread to 22 locations across Missouri and Iowa.

The 23rd class of Leadership Northwest Missouri is shown during its recent opening retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. First row (left to right): Lee Ann Blazer, Laura Almquist, Shawna Dye. Second row: Becky Vandevender, Alexander Murray, Jenna Keyes. Third row: RaCail King, Kerry Savage, Melissa Williamson. Fourth row: Sarah Williamson, Ian Myers, Machelle Skinner. Fifth row: Lisa Colson, April Wood, John Nab. Sixth row: Chad Howerton, Carrie Watkins, Brooke Vette, Kelsi Meyer. Seventh row: Jeffrey Martin, DeAnn Davison, Cole Soptic. Back row: Adam Summers, Kamron Woodring.

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cility planning. Dr. Newell explained that the meetings held in Gower and Easton resulted in approximately 80 to 85 patrons attending, total. The focus of discussion centered on the middle school and what options need further exploration. The desire to have a performing arts center was also a popular topic during these meetings, as well as ensuring that middle school students have their own space and not intermingled with the elementary or high school students.

The main topic of these meetings was whether to renovate the existing middle school, or build a new middle school, but the board awaits further information.

Projected costs associated with each option need to be

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studied, along with the possibility of bond issues.

The board also heard discussion related to the district purchasing a pickup truck to be used by maintenance and other staff for district uses. No decision was made but it appeared the board desired Dr. Newell to gather more information related to the costs prior to issuing a request for proposals (RFP).

The board will be setting up a work session to develop a new Community School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The draft needs to be done by June 1, with the final plan due October 1, 2023. IMSEP 6 was also discussed briefly.

During his board update, Dr. Newell discussed

the power outage that Gower experienced on Friday, January 27, that eventually resulted in an early dismissal for the district. He brought up the CCR-III (Plattsburg) football situation with them going to eight-man football for the next three years, and the effect that will have on the conference and scheduling. He told the board that SPIRE, in conjunction with the Gower Lions Club, will be collecting coats and clothing to be distributed to those in need in the district. The Masonic Lodge believes they will have raised between $15,000 and $18,000 for backpack food for students, as well as other items.

Dr. Newell announced that board candidates for the

April Election include Kyle McCoy, Ryan Harper, Beth Gregory, and Mike Oswald. McCoy and Gregory currently serve on the board, with Harper being a former board member and Oswald being a new candidate.

Special Education Director Heidi Shoemaker informed the board of an upcoming event for life skills students to be held March 23 – Job Olympics. This event will give the special needs students the opportunity to participate in job interviews, applications and other job-related skills. This is open to sixth through 12th grade students, and Shoemaker expects up to 50 students to participate. It is open to all KCI Conference schools.

Shoemaker also informed the board that she has two good applicants for the speech pathologist position and hopes to conduct interviews shortly.

East Buchanan Middle School Principal Dr. Schilling informed the board that the attendance for the middle school reached just under 95 percemt, the boys basketball team went 14-0 and the girls were 10-4 this season. She continued telling the board the sixth grade students will be attending Empower-U in St. Joseph and taking part in critical thinking skills related to civic responsibility and participation.

East Buchanan High School Principal Doug Miller told the board that attendance at the high school had

dropped below 90 percent and this is the first time in his tenure that has happened. He mentioned that the flu was bad between Thanksgiving and Christmas, however, and he wondered how the recent experience with COVID had affected students and parents alike related to staying home from school when not feeling well. He is hoping this situation was a one-time thing and the numbers will come back up the second semester.

With no further business on the agenda, the board adjourned the public meeting at 9:03 p.m.. The next scheduled East Buchanan Board of Education meeting is February 20 at 7 p.m.

Davis retirement reception Friday

Reminder that, after two decades with the Clinton County University of Missouri Extension, Debbie Davis is retiring. There will be a reception for her from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday, February 3, at the Community Courtyard in Plattsburg. Cards can also be sent to the Extension office at 111 N. Main, PO Box 294, Plattsburg, Mo., 64477.

Meyer Earns Jazz Honors

Quincy Meyer, senior at East Buchanan, was recently selected as the winner of the 2023 MOAJE Jazz Composition Contest. Sponsored by the Missouri Association for Jazz Education (MOAJE), the MOAJE Composition Contest recognizes outstanding compositions from middle schoolers, high schoolers and college students, and is held to highlight the promise of jazz composition in and beyond the school curriculum in the state of Missouri. Entries are judged based on their aesthetic quality, the power of the composition and its presentation in communicating the excitement of jazz music. A combination of music industry and MOAJE member adjudicators select a winner in both large ensemble and small ensemble. Quincy was recognized at the MMEA convention on January 25, 2023. SUBMITTED

East Buch girls continue domination in Hamilton

Mules finish third in tournament; Plattsburg Tigers still perfect

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs’ domination of the Hamilton Tournament continues for another year.

The Lady Bulldogs won three-straight games at Penney High School last week to win the tournament crown, capped by a 44-35

win over South Harrison on Saturday, January 28, in the title game.

It was the fourthstraight year that East Buchanan won the tournament.

In the title game Saturday, senior Gracie Kelsey led East Buchanan (16-3) with 16 points, 17 rebounds and four assists. Brooklynn

Johnson scored 12 points and Angelina Engnes scored nine points.

East Buchanan dominated Hamilton in the opening round, downing the Lady Hornets 58-9. Kelsey scored 29 points with eight rebounds and Johnson scored 10 points. Senior Kinzie Woodside had eight assists

and four steals.

In the semifinals, the Lady Bulldogs went unfazed by a good East Atchison team on January 26, winning 60-18. Kelsey had 18 points with four assists. Hilarry Elifrits scored 12 points with six rebounds.

The Lady Bulldogs suffered just the third loss

of their season on Monday, January 30, falling to Class 4 Lafayette (St. Joseph), 6143. Kelsey led the team with 30 points and 17 rebounds.

On the boys’ side of the Hamilton Tournament, the East Buchanan Bulldogs and Lathrop Mules found themselves squaring off for the third-place trophy on Satur-

day, with the Mules coming away with the 55-44 victory.

For Lathrop, Brendan Fine led the charge, as the senior scored 17 points and seven rebounds. Brayden Pritchett scored 13 points while Kyle Morgan scored 10 points. Matt Miller had seven points with nine re-

Lathrop impresses at resurrected KCI meet

by brett adkison leader editor

For the first time in decades, the KCI Conference’s wrestling team converged on Plattsburg on Tuesday, January 24, for an official conference tournament.

And in that historic event, the Lathrop Lady Mules dominated their way to a KCI Conference championship.

The Lathrop girls team racked up six individual KCI titles to earn 170 team points, outpacing second-place Mid-Buchanan (136.5 points) to win the conference championship.

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(Above Left) Lathrop senior Avery Clay won an individual KCI title at the meet last week in Plattsburg, helping the Lady Mules to the championship. (Above Right) Freshman Garrett Beane continued to dominate, staying undefeated and placing first in the KCI. adkison | the clinton county leader

Tiger Turmoil: Move to eight-man a long time coming

With the news breaking two weeks ago that Plattsburg football will be dropping down to eight-man for the 2023 season and beyond, Tiger fans had to feel like they were living in an episode of the Twilight Zone.

But Rod Serling is not narrating this story before it unfolds. This is reality – a reality that, while shocking, is not surprising if you’ve been paying close enough attention.

Back in 2014, my comrade in this sports covering gig, Brett Adkison, and I both wrote columns on the issues that were affecting the Plattsburg High School football program at the time. Mine focused on the coaching change that was taking place, and Brett’s focused on the logistics of school enrollment and how that might affect the program.

In a bit of foresight, Brett’s final paragraph predicted this exact situation unfolding:

“Still, if current trends continue, we might be debating a move to eight-man football a decade from now, and that won’t be good for anyone.”

The continued decline in enrollment has played a major part in this story, but that’s an area I’ll leave for Brett’s expertise. My focus is strictly on the football program, itself.

Basketball,

bounds and Ethan Noll scored eight points.

For East Buchanan, Isaiah Watkins had 13 points to go with six rebounds.

Gage Busby scored nine points with five rebounds, Jack Archdekin scored eight points, and Carson White and AdamStephen Engnes scored six points, each.

The Mules earned a first-round victory over South Harrison on January 23, winning 71-66, thanks in large part to Brendan Fine’s 29-points performance. Kyle Morgan and Jared Wright each scored 12 points, while Eli McKinley added eight points.

Lathrop stumbled in the semifinals against eventual champion Gallatin, 65-55, on January 26. Fine scored 20 points with seven rebounds while Morgan put up 17 points and Matt Miller added 10 points.

In their first game after the tournament this past Monday, the Mules downed Trenton 55-37 on a historic night, as Brendan Fine – powered by a 26-point performance – passed the 1,000-point milestone for

When the news broke of Plattsburg’s move to eightman, the Leader’s social media erupted with opinions. Some couldn’t believe this was happening, some were happy that the players would still be able to play, and some saw this as the first step in revitalizing a once great program.

However, some armchair quarterbacks felt the need to go a different route, claiming that this sounds like a coaching issue or that maybe it was time for a new head coach.

Those sentiments couldn’t be further from the truth of the matter, as it has been a continuous revolving door of head coaches that has led to this unfortunate scenario.

Since 2000, nine head coaches have walked the Plattsburg sidelines. In comparison, during that same time span, programs like Lawson and East Buchanan have had two and three, respectively. This averages out to a new coach almost every two years. With consistent upheaval of this nature, long-term improvement of the Plattsburg football program has been all but impossible.

All the way back in 2000, head coach Greg Smith (a Plattsburg alum) led the program to a return to greatness. The 2000 team won a District Championship for the first time in four

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his career. Miller scored 10 points and McKinley scored nine points.

The East Buchanan boys opened tournament play with a 72-58 drubbing of Trenton on January 24.

Watkins led the scoring outburst with 20 points, while Busby scored 17 points, White scored 15 points and Engnes scored 11 points. White added nine rebounds in the game.

The Bulldogs fell to Lafayette County (Higginsville) in the semifinals, 7055. White scored 15 points with nine rebounds for East Buchanan, while Watkins scored 12 points and Nathan Schilling chipped in 11 points.

Meanwhile, the Lathrop Lady Mules bounced back from a loss in the semifinals of the Hamilton Tournament to claim third place on Saturday with a 58-35 win against East Atchison. Keylie Beane scored 14 points to go with five rebounds, six assists and six steals, while Autum Nichols scored 10 points with eight rebounds and Kaitlyn Morgan scored eight

years. The following year, the Tigers’ once again won districts before exiting after a deep playoff run. After back-to-back District Titles, Coach Smith moved on to be the head coach of Smithville, with an exit that was less than amicable with the powers that be.

Karl Asbury was next in charge for Plattsburg. Continuing the success of his predecessor, Asbury’s first two teams also made deep playoff runs.

His run, which came to an end before the 2008 season, when he resigned, would be the last time Plattsburg would have the same coach for more than five years.

Andy McNeely stepped in next, and the Tigers once again reached the postseason, and he continued coaching Plattsburg through the 2011 season. It is at this point that we have reached a critical juncture in this story.

Derek Wilson became the Plattsburg head coach before the 2012 season and instilled an old school attitude to the program. His approach ruffled some feathers and relationships were strained, leading to him being shown the door after the 2013 season. Wilson’s two years at the helm saw the program take some steps forward as they won two of their final three games.

Which brings us back to

the 2014 season mentioned earlier. The fan base was seemingly divided between two options for who the next head coach should be – a legendary coach in the twilight of his career, or a younger coach with an impressive football background and ties to the program as a former player. The decision was made, and legendary East Buchanan coach Ron Musser was brought in as the new head coach – a choice made more for the moment rather than building towards the future long term.

That season, the Tigers won a District Championship, but an alarming trend had developed with smaller and smaller home crowds coming out to support the team, something I addressed in another column before their District Championship game that season.

I’m not sure what led to this, but that trend has continued for close to a decade, even with the brand new stadium being built. Overall support for football in Plattsburg has severely dwindled, which in turn has hurt the number of players.

Under Musser’s leadership, the Tigers won a District Championship again in 2016 before he rode off into the sunset of retirement (ultimately returning to help East Buchanan to a state title as an assistant in 2021). The freshmen on Musser’s District Championship team

ended up having a different head coach every season of their playing careers.

Jeff Tolbert coached the 2017 season, and the Tigers lost in a District Championship game, but strained relationships led to his exit in the spring of 2018.

Enter Jeff Wallace, who had a cup of coffee and made a quick exit after one season to take the head coaching job in Cameron, despite proclaiming that Plattsburg would be the final coaching gig of his career.

Strained relationships, the inability for a long-term plan to develop, and broken promises left the program worse for wear, but a bright light was on the horizon.

Ross Rosenbaum was next in line, and he broke the trend of one-and-done coaches, leading Plattsburg to five wins 2019 (doubling the wins by his predecessor) before taking on the challenging COVID season of 2020.

He was a young, spirited coach with the right mindset to really begin laying the groundwork for a program resurgence. It just wasn’t meant to be, as Rosenbaum and his family made the decision to move before the 2021 season.

Bringing us to current head coach Brandon Boswell. Already behind the eight ball, Boswell took over a program in a state of flux for over a decade.

Numbers were low but the Tigers earned a victory in Boswell’s first season. This past year, with the number of players at an all-time low, Plattsburg suffered a winless season – one where, in the final game of the season, they only had fifteen players dressed to play.

Despite the desperately low numbers, this group accomplished an entire season, they didn’t forfeit any games and competed in all ten weeks of the season –quite the accomplishment when most teams they faced doubled or tripled their roster. They showed that even though they were getting beaten up on a weekly basis, they weren’t going to quit, an obvious extension of their coach.

After speaking with Coach Boswell and hearing his passion for this program and his family’s commitment to not only the football team but the town of Plattsburg, I believe he has a solid plan in place – one he hopes will not only gain more interest and bring out more players to really begin building a program, but also one that could eventually lead to a return to 11-man football. Where Plattsburg football should be.

So, I for one, will be supportive of Coach Boswell, knowing full well a new coach is the furthest thing the Plattsburg football program needs at this point.

(Left) Plattsburg basketball player Julia James works her way past a KIPP defender last Friday night, as the Lady Tigers held out for a victory. (Right) Plattsburg junior Isaia Howard flies up court. brett adkison

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Basketball,

points with eight rebounds. Alayna Williams scored seven points and Audrey Davis scored six points with seven rebounds. Ginevra Girardo put up four points in the victory.

The Lady Mules fell just short in the semifinals on January 26, losing to South Harrison 50-47. Nichols led the team with 14 points while Beane scored 11 points. Morgan scored seven points with five rebounds and seven assists. Williams also scored seven points.

Lathrop scored the win in the opening round against Lafayette County, 61-47, on January 24. Morgan had a massive performance, putting up 22 points. Beane scored 16 points and Nichols scored 14 points.

The Plattsburg boys team, without a tournament last week, has moved their undefeated record to 21-0 on the season.

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The top-ranked team in Missouri Class 2 knocked off Class 4 Savannah on January 23, winning 62-48. Junior standout Isaia Howard scored 19 points with eight rebounds, while senior Jackson Lewis scored 16 points and senior Luke Schroeder scored 10 points with eight rebounds.

This past Friday, the team defeated KIPP Legacy by a score of 50-41. This time, senior James Braddy led the way, putting up 15 points. Howard scored 13 points with 14 rebounds. Schroeder and Lewis both scored eight points.

The Lady Tigers also picked up the win against KIPP that night, holding off the Lady Gators for a close 38-36 victory. Alexis Meyer led Plattsburg with 13 points, senior Caidyn Bentz scored nine points and freshman Letecia Howard scored seven points.

Wrestling, From Page A8

Those winning individual KCI Conference titles for the Lady Mules were Avery Clay at 235 lbs., Sierra Brassfield at 155 lbs., McKayla Knight at 135 lbs., Jordan Diercks at 120 lbs., Ali Gonzalez at 115 lbs. and Sara Allyn at 100 lbs.

Bre Paul was second at 145 lbs. and Emma McGregor took second at 130 lbs. Sydney Clark was third at 170 lbs., Aubrey Shrunk was third at 105 lbs., and Destiny Parker was fourth at 125 lbs.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers (cooperating with East Buchanan) were fourth in the tournament with 68 team points. The team earned three individual KCI titles –Kenlee Fish at 170 lbs., Allyson Dunivan at 145 lbs., and Madison Huke at 130 lbs. Lillian Watchinski was fourth at 105 lbs. And Tesha Traub was fourth at 155 lbs.

On the boys’ side, both Garrett Beane (106 lbs.) and Keaton Coots (144 lbs.) won KCI Conference titles in their respective weight classes, helping lead the Mules to a third-place team finish with 128 points. Beau McAdams (150 lbs.) and Gabe Provin (126 lbs.) both finished second. Ryder Dalinghaus was third at 165 lbs., and four wrestlers – Mason Mudd (132 lbs.), Kyler Simon (138 lbs.), Caleb Colatrella (190 lbs.), and Mikell Roach (285 lbs.) – finished fourth.

Plattsburg (with East Buchanan) was fourth in the team standings with 102 points. Jeffrey Kobel earned the squad’s lone KCI title, winning the individual championship at 138 lbs.

Wyatt Moran was second at 165 lbs., and Caden McLallen (144 lbs.), Korbin Dow

(190 lbs.), Dakota Rankin (215 lbs.), and Corbin Allen (285 lbs.) were each third.

Ryan Lloyd was fourth at 113 lbs., Reece Dixon was fourth at 150 lbs., and Logan Reynolds was fourth at 157 lbs.

Both Lathrop wrestling teams traveled to Higginsville for the Highway 13 Showdown this past weekend, with the Lady Mules winning the 20+ team tournament and the boys finishing fourth on their side.

For the girls, Avery Clay (235 lbs.), Sierra Brassfield (140 lbs.), and Jordan Diercks (120 lbs.) each finished first in the tournament.

Ali Gonzalez (115 lbs.) and McKayla Knight (135 lbs.) were each second, and Sara Allyn was third at 105 lbs.

Sydney Clark was fourth at 170 lbs., Bre Paul was fifth at 155 lbs. and Alyssa Berryman was sixth at 100 lbs.

For Lathrop, Garrett

Beane ran his undefeated record to 34-0 and took first at 106 lbs. Keaton Coots was second at 138 lbs., Mikell Roach was 4th at 285 lbs., Ryder Dalinghaus was fifth at 165 lbs., Beau McAdams was fifth at 150 lbs, and Gabe Provin was 6th at 126 lbs.

The Plattsburg boys went to Maryville on Saturday, placing fourth out of 11 teams with 128 team points. Sabetha was first on the day with 273.5 points. Wyatt Moran was first at 165 lbs. and Dakota Rankin was first at 215 lbs. Caden McLallen was second at 144 lbs. and Logan Reynolds was second at 157 lbs. Korbin Dow was third at 190 lbs. and Brody McCartney was 4th at 106 lbs.

The 2023 Hamilton Tournament champions East Buchanan. Front Row (left to right): Angelina Engnes, Kinzie Woodside, Kaylynn Engnes and Allie Kelsey. Second Row: Laney Wilmes, Holly Caylor, Hilarry Elifrits, Gracie Kelsey, Brooklyn Johnson, Olivia Fortney and student coach Laken Stallard. submitted

Congratulations to the 2023 KCI Conference Champion Lathrop Lady Mules. Back Row: Jordan Diercks, Alexandria Gonzalez, Emma McGregor, Destiny Painter, Sydney Clark, McKayla Knight. Front Row: Aubrey Schrunk, Avery Clay, Sierra Brassfield, Bre Paul, Sara Allyn. submitted

(Above Left) Plattsburg wrestler Kenlee Fish battled Lathrop’s Sydney Clark to earn a KCI title last week at Plattsburg High School. (Above Right) Plattsburg wrestler Caden McLallen was third at his weight. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

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Case Number: 22CN-PR00076

In the Estate of GEORGE S SILVIUS, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of GEORGE S SILVIUS, Decedent:

On DECEMBER 22, 2022, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of GEORGE S SILVIUS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name and business address of the personal representative is: DOROTHY SILVIUS, 3768 NE H. HIGHWAY, TURNEY, MO 64493.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is:

ROBERT KIRKLAND, 132 WESTWOODS, LIBERTY, MO 64068, 816-792-8300.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: 05-SEP-2022

Date of first publication: 12-JAN-2023

MISTY DEAN, Circuit Clerk By: R Eads

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

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NO HUNTING DIRECTORY

All hunting, fishing, swimming, and trespassing on land owned or controlled by the undersigned is hereby forbidden, except with the permission of the owner.

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2023 Lathrop High School Courtwarming

Lathrop High School held its annual Courtwarming coronation on Friday, January 20, during which Brendan Fine and Avery Clay (Above Right) were crowned the 2023 King and Queen. (Right) Courtwarming candidates Jared Gaskins and Alyssa Berryman. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

NWMO MoDOT Roadwork

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 Jan. 30 –Feb. 5.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work

with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge rehabilitation project over the Missouri River is currently suspended for winter. Work will resume spring 2023. Westbound is narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction through June 2023. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

Missouri Route 759 –RAMP CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over the Missouri River. The ramp from Route 759 to westbound U.S. Route 36 is

closed through June 2023.

(Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.)

Route M – Utility work from 66th Street to Nichols Road, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Carroll County

Route UU – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over Turkey Creek and Big Creek, through January. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC). Route WW – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 2nd Street to south Main Street in Tina, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Chariton County

U.S. Route 24 – Guardrail work at the Palmer Creek Bridge, Jan. 31 – Feb. 1. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place. (Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.

Clinton County

I-35 – Pothole patching southbound from mile marker 47 to mile marker 36. Southbound will be narrowed to one lane with a 12foot width restriction daily, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

Gentry County Route YY – CLOSED until further notice at the Bear Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in a replacement project scheduled to be a part of the September 2023 letting for contractor bids.

2023 Lathrop Courtwarming royalty candidates Scott Abbott and Ginevra Girardo.

2023 Lathrop Courtwarming royalty candidates Tyson Partain and Sierra Brassfield.