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City council hears input on the city hall dilemma

Public outcries prompt more repair options for useless city hall

Monday night’s Cameron City Council meeting was one of the shorter meetings of the year, but a pro-

ductive meeting nonetheless, with three items passed unanimously, library board appointments and upgrades coming for Recreation Park.

During public comment, Huston Jack approached the council with an alternative idea for the

Helping those in the path of devastation

In late September, Hurricane Helene made landfall and devastated parts of Florida and Georgia before it weakened and headed inland. Unfortunately, that didn’t mean the storm’s wrath was over.

The Category 4 hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved over western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, where it dumped historic amounts of rain. The region was already saturated with rainwaters from the previous days, and the new down-pouring overwhelmed rivers, creeks and infrastructure. Between the flooding and high winds, trees were toppled, taking out power lines. Homes were swept away, roads

failed, and more than 100,000 residents were without power. Water and wastewater treatment plants were overtaken by the floods.

In Lathrop, business owner Heather Menteer wasn’t just startled by the devastation, but also by how quickly the nation’s attention seemed to shift elsewhere.

“The fact that it just wasn’t on national news for more than a day or two confused and frustrated me so much,” said Menteer, who owns and operates Oak Street Tattoo. Families were reeling after losing loved ones. Many others remained missing. Their stories crossed the nation through social media and independent news outlets. “I was heartbroken for these

city hall problems. Jack suggested that the city ditch rehabbing the ailing city hall in lieu of a different, more streamlined pole barn-style building located at the new ballfield complex. “We have had good luck with our Morton Building south of town,”

said Jack, speaking of CP Excavating’s building, adding, “I think this could be a cheaper alternative than what you are talking about with this city hall.”

He suggested that by relocating city hall to the ballfield complex, they could

add dual-use parking that is desperately needed, and that all utilities are already available.

Other suggestions online have included repurposing the community center, as well as razing the entire structure and starting from scratch.

The council seemed impressed by his ideas and invited him and others to attend a town hall discussion located at the Tyrrell Theatre at the Cameron Regional YMCA on Monday, De-

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Community Christmas this weekend

Communities throughout Clinton County are ushering in the holiday season with annual Christmas events. The 14th Annual Plattsburg Community Christmas will be Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, in downtown Plattsburg. Friday’s festivities will start with train rides from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (in front of the Community Courtyard),

games and more from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Locust Street), Kids’ Holiday Small Mall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Club Pulse), and a visit from Santa at 6:15 p.m. at The Backyard. The Forever Christmas Bazaar, Sweet Shoppe and Cafe Noel will be from 5 p.m. to 8 :30 p.m. There will also be crafts and photos with Mrs. Claus from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tinnen Town Hall, coinciding with the Festival of Trees, which will run throughout the month.

The main event starts at 7 p.m. with the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at 7 p.m., followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade. The awards and auction will follow the parade at the courtyard.

Saturday will be packed with fun, including the Christmas Homes Tour (ticket required) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Church Open House from 10 a.m. to noon.

Photos with Santa will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

the Community Courtyard. There will also be face-painting, crafts and a balloon artist.

There will also be train rides Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Kids’ Holiday Small Mall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the Plattsburg Community Christmas page on Facebook for more information.

Cameron will have its annual Festival of Lights on Friday, November 30,

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The Lathrop FFA Chapter organized its 2024 Mules Pack Meals Campaign, as LHS students and staff packed more than

30,000 meals on Tuesday, November 26. Those meals will go to help those in need in Lathrop and the area not just this holiday season, but far beyond. For more photos, see page A12 of this edition. photos courtesy of lathrop ffa

Lathrop’s Heather Menteer (second from left) and volunteers dropped off needed supplies in eastern Tennesse after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. submitted photo

Helping Eastern Tennessee,

families that had lost everything, including their loved ones. I was already going to Tennessee and I felt like I had to give something to these people that had just lost so much.”

With a booking as a guest artist in Nashville in October, Menteer put out the call—instead of flying out, she’d rent a moving truck to transport any vital donations she could bring to the communities of eastern Tennessee. Over the next three weeks, donations poured into her shop, ranging from food, diapers and clothing to tents, heaters and emergency response equipment.

“I already knew Lathrop is such a giving community,” Menteer said. “We have done quite a few benefits and the people in our town always are the first with donations, but I was floored with how people showed up for this. Within three weeks, we had raised over $4,000

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and over $80,000 in physical supplies.”

Triple T Tires in Holt discounted the U-Haul, and when the donations outgrew the capacity of the 26-foot moving truck, Lathrop’s Scott Baldwin donated the use of his 40-foot trailer. James Parker volunteered his truck and time to tow the trailer while Heather captained the moving truck. Local student-athletes with the Lathrop football and wrestling programs volunteered to load the mass of donations for transportation, while Bethany resident Travis Claycomb and company were able to haul some of the heavier donation items to Tennessee, along with donations they had collected themselves.

With that, Heather and crew headed east on October 22.

“It was very surreal, because all through Tennessee there was no visible damage until we got into Newport,”

she said. “And then in Del Rio, the damage was incredible and devastating. A whole house would be gone with nothing left but the foundation, next to a house that looked virtually untouched. It became very evident how important bringing these supplies out to eastern Tennessee really was. I felt honored and humbled to be able to do that for them and represent our community.”

Heather made several donation drops, including The Bread Basket (the community’s long-established food pantry) and Smokey Mountain Humane Society in Newport, Tennessee. Additionally, because the community’s monetary donations exceeded the costs to transport the items, Heather was able to donate $500 to The Bread Basket and Mountain Ways, a nonprofit benefiting the flood victims. Another $350 and some supplies were donated to tattoo artists who are out

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cember 16, at 6 p.m. Normally, the second meeting of the month of December is cancelled, but this year the pressing nature of the repairs caused leadership to press the pause on repairs while first investigating other options.

Moving to board appointments, hearing no

objections, Mayor Curtis approved the recommendations of the Library Board to nominate Bart Spear, Cindy Conrad and Doug Diven. The council passed the final wording of the city code that will once and for all close the loophole that unknowingly allowed hunting at the city reservoir (by

devastation

of work due to the disaster.

The impact from Hurricane Helene will linger long into the future, so Heather has set up a donation account at Goppert Financial Bank in Lathrop, as well as a donation jar and Venmo account at Oak Street. In addition, she’ll be donating her tips every other Satur-

the letter of the ordinance) previously. That passed 5-0. Hunting of any kind is not allowed at any city-owned property in or outside the city limits with this bill.

Two bills were passed that approved equipment upgrades and tennis court/ pickleball additions to Recreation Park. Mayor Curtis

explained how equipment had been pulled from the park years ago due to a change in liability insurance providers and concerns over safety with the equipment. This purchase will go a long way to replace that equipment that was removed.

The tennis courts will be resurfaced and upgraded to feature courts that will be painted and striped for pickleball, as well. See our video on The Clinton County Leader Facebook page for more on these upgrades.

In the city manager’s report (also on The Clinton County Leader Facebook page), Steve Rasmussen

day for a year; she raised an additional $125 in November, alone.

“The amount of damage is so extensive that it will take years to rebuild, and they are saying up to four years for some of these communities in the mountains to get running water and electricity back,” she said. “There has unfortunately been a lack of response from the government. Getting supplies and help to these people has been a very grassroots effort, and they will continue to need our help for a long time.”

informed the council that a service agreement with Korneman Forestry for maintaining the dams and spillways at the reservoirs is being finalized.

He also mentioned that staff are in the process of putting up Christmas lights for the season and volunteers have come forward to express interest in helping decorate.

Finally, two new fulltime employees for the city were introduced to the council, IT Manager Chris Wilson and Park and Reservoir Superintendent Ira Sloan.

In closing comments

Christmas Events,

starting with the Christmas parade at 5 p.m., running from Recreation Park to McCorkle Park. At 6:15 p.m., the lights at the park will be lit, and the Night Before Christmas will be read, followed by the entrance of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

Children 10 years old and younger can get a raffle ticket to possibly hit the light switch in the park by bringing a donation or canned good for the food pantry. The winning ticket will be drawn at 5:45 p.m.

After the park is lit, residents can get photos with

from the staff and department heads, Sergeant Steve Smith of the Cameron Police Department announced that the department had collected 7,740 pounds of food during the holiday lighting ceremony held this past weekend. Local businesses and volunteers contributed almost four tons of food items and cash donations to go to the local food pantry and help needy neighbors this season.

The next meeting of the Cameron City Council will be the town hall regarding city hall options on December 16 at the YMCA.

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Santa at The Old School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy the Christmas Tree Walk (also at The Old School).

Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. there will be horsedrawn wagon rides available through town, with all of the proceeds going to Dream Catchers. There will also be Christmas selections from the Cameron High School Choir, as well as free hot chocolate and S’mores in the park.

Middle Road Productions in Lathrop will present the Fifth Annual Christmas

Wonderland on Oak Street on Saturday, December 14, starting at 4 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for more information. Gower Christmas in the Park will be downtown Friday, December 13. The lighting ceremony will be at 7 p.m., with the Gower Person of the Year and the winners of the Shop Gower campaign being announced immediately after. There will also be a lighted Christmas parade. To take part in the parade, contact Cydney at (816) 752-3156.

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that Heather Menteer witnessed in her trip to eastern Tennessee to deliver donations and supplies last month. submitted photo

Plattsburg Community Honorees Announced

Congratulations to community fixture Jim Patrico, who has been named the 2024 Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year. He’ll be recognized on Friday during the annual Plattsburg Community Christmas Lighted Parade. Among his countless contributions to the community, Jim has been a leading force in the Plattsburg Rotary Club, Clinton County University of Missouri Extension, the Plattsburg Community Courtyard and the more recent Clinton County Initiative. plattsburg chamber

Cameron R-I School District responds to concerns and criticisms

Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the Cameron R-I School District in regard to the school board’s November meeting, during which district patron, Heath Gilbert, spoke to the board about parents he said had contacted him. He said that the parents informed him of alleged instances of sexual abuse between students in the district, and the parents voiced concerns with a perceived lack of action or communication from the district.

During the Cameron R-1 school board meeting on November 19, 2024, citizens made vague accusations of possible crimes involving students within our district. Subsequently, a newspaper published two articles related to these patron comments. The district is providing this communication to set the record straight, given the serious nature of the allegations related to students and the implications that have been made about district staff members.

After the meeting on November 19, Board President Ice reached out to the patrons to request specific information about the allegations in order to allow the district to take necessary next steps to ensure the safety of students. Those requests were met with refusal to disclose such information. Additionally, the district contacted local law enforcement agencies to ask whether there were recent reports of incidents of which we were not aware. Those agencies reported no recent calls or reports. The district then independently combed over past records of incidents that could possibly match the general allegations made at the meeting. In doing so, we were able to ascertain similar incidents that were raised during the meeting and the incidents referred to in the news media from third parties. The incidents did not occur recently, or even in the cur-

rent school year, despite that implication during the board meeting. The incidents were referred to Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center, the Child Abuse Hotline, and the juvenile office, as required by law. The incidents were investigated for the purpose of school discipline and for student safety. The district did not perform an independent criminal investigation regarding any sexual abuse matters.

While third parties may publicly disclose information, factual or not, about students and incidents without the confines of federal student privacy laws, the district cannot and will not disclose personal identifiable information both in the name of compliance with the law and out of respect for a process that was legally appropriate and is now closed. Further, while the Board of Education makes many decisions regarding the operations of the district, federal law dictates that only individuals with an educational “need to know” receive personally identifiable student record information. It is neither necessary nor appropriate for the board to receive information about student-on-student disciplinary incidents when administration and school staff have appropriately reviewed and addressed such matters. This practice is in place in order to protect the privacy of students and to permit the board to remain a neutral party in the event that a student discipline matter would come before it for decisionmaking.

We take all reports of this nature with the utmost seriousness and investigate fully in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The Cameron school board, administrators, teachers, counselors, school police and staff strive to foster a safe learning environment and encourage open communication at all levels. When there are incidents that involve student safety, it is critical that the district receives prompt and ac-

curate information in order to isolate threats to student safety. Accurate documentation is essential to ensure a thorough investigation, prompt reporting to outside agencies, protection of all parties, and most importantly, the safeguarding of children. Without such information, we cannot assess the credibility of the claims, which may harm innocent individuals or fail to protect a child from harm.

Students in the Cameron R-1 School District are safe. Anyone with specific knowledge to the contrary should report it immediately to school officials, local law enforcement, and/or Children’s Division. Failure to do so is a threat to the safety of all children and, frustratingly, is indicative of an agenda that only furthers the devastating and divisive effects of hearsay and speculation. Sources that present opinion and hearsay as fact, utilizing a paid public forum, in the absence of an attempt to gather actual facts, are potentially libelous. Failure to report concerns and cooperate with the district’s efforts to investigate serves only to prevent prompt intervention by the district and other relevant agencies.

We understand that human nature compels us to want details. However, the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, and confidentiality related to mandatory child abuse reporting prohibit the sharing of protected information. Please know that the Cameron R-1 School District investigates all allegations, cooperates with internal and external law enforcement, state agencies, and advocacy sources, and proactively offers counseling and guidance services at each school.

If you have concerns or personal knowledge that needs to be shared to ensure the safety of your child or any child, we ask, once again, that you report it to authorities through appropriate channels.

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Congratulations to Stan and Sue Hoover, have been named the grand marshals for the 2024 Plattsburg Community Christmas Lighted Parade on Friday evening shortly after 7 p.m. Among their numerous contributions to the community, Stan and Sue have volunteered with Plattsburg Community Christmas since its foundation in 2011, as well as Forever Christmas Bazaar. plattsburg community christmas

OPINIONS

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD?

Things looking up for the City of Cameron?

When you sign your name on the bottom line, say the oath of office and become a council member, you are signing up for a ration of excrement. If the present Cameron City Council didn’t realize it before, they sure know it now.

Frankly, this whole mess with city hall and downtown buildings changed the job from what it was in the past to whatever this is now. Waking up after a decade of little to no maintenance and expecting to sail right through the repair? Well, that’s a fool’s errand.

I have made my thoughts known on which members have the stomach or ability to handle what must be done to right the ship. Maybe I am wrong. Time will tell.

This week I had hoped that things might turn out better than expected. The reason for my juvenile optimism? They listened.

A public body listened and recognized they might not be the only source of knowledge and good ideas within the city limits. Now, I am being a bit hyperbolic, but until recently, it seemed as if the die was cast and nothing would stop renovating the current city hall. Now, there truly could be other options in serious contention, or at least they will be after the December 16 town hall meeting.

First, I have enjoyed some of the ideas and comments I have seen in the Forum regarding alternative solutions. I was leaning toward renovating the Community Center Complex (and still am) but then Huston Jack brought up the site at the new ballfields and the advantages of construction, simple layout and simple furnishing provided by local contractors, businesses and craftsmen.

As someone who just built a house and served as general contractor, I can recommend a drywall guy, an insulation guy and a concrete guy (looking at you, Gary Manion) who could all get it done. Whether it be repurposing the Community Center or building new, if we are going to do it, let’s do it right and use local businesses and craftsmen as much as possible.

I know there are some commercial limitations, but surely we have some of the people to pull this off locally. How about we make it a challenge to see how much of the building could be built by companies within 75 miles of Cameron? Maybe I am being naive again, but it is worth a shot, and while I am being optimistic, let me continue to bloviate.

Much has been made recently about city employees, the revolving door and difficulty keeping good employees with the recent loss of the assistant city manager, parks director and economic development

director. I have to admit, I was concerned if we had the staff and department heads to tackle this, but recently there is cause for optimism, as several key hires have been announced.

First, on the job for a couple of months, Lance Rains seems to be Johnny-on-the-spot with information and solutions for whatever has been thrown his way. From parks and recreation to grant writing and saving taxpayer money, Mr. Rains has been a great steal from Gallatin.

Speaking of new hires, it is good to see Ira Sloan added as parks director. Ever since I began attending council meetings, there have been barbs traded between the director-less department and the council over projects, promises and hurt feelings.

Having that liaison position filled is great news for a department that touches so many residents.

Finally, I want to thank the Cameron Police Department for stepping up and collecting almost four tons of food for the community at the Christmas lighting ceremony. It is amazing to think this charitable endeavor began 16 years ago in 2008 as a challenge between the newspaper I was running at the time and the police department to see if we could parlay the tree lighting into some goodwill. My wife and I challenged then-chief Corey Sloan to see how much food we could raise for the food pantry.

Sloan happily agreed and the race was on. Kids brought canned goods to get a chance to flip the switch and we handed out hot chocolate.

I drove the box truck to the weight scales to measure the next day and discovered that the weight of the food, minus the truck, was just over 2,000 pounds—over a ton of food! Frankly, we were just hoping to fill a van, and we actually needed a box truck that year. This year they collected almost four tons.

Four tons! I could not be more proud that this tradition Chief Sloan and I began has persisted for almost a quarter century and that Chief Miller and his team have blown our numbers away! Let’s see if we can’t get over 10 tons of food donations in 2025! We’re in at The Clinton County Leader.

The Heartbeat of Christmas

You know you’re growin’ older... “When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it’s a sure sign you’re getting old.” Mark Twain

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Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.

For folks looking for the formula for a successful community Christmas celebration, one thing they should see is how Keith and Kari Stayton’s style helps make Plattsburg’s Community Christmas one of the best holiday events around. You won’t find the methodology used in any textbook that these retired teachers might have used. No, these teaching professionals use the same reason they got into the profession in the first place—the love of the kids.

This love provides them with the energy needed as they join in with the other 21 members of the Community Christmas Committee. Because this celebration (that Jeff Longwell and his family began in 2011) has grown to be more than just lights on the Main Street buildings in downtown Plattsburg.

Keith said when Longwell was preparing to leave Plattsburg, he gave him a tour of the lights and a printout of how Jeff did every parade.

“My first involvement with the Christmas event was with the Methodist church’s Christmas Bazaar with Sue and Stan Hoover,” said the retired PHS industrial arts teacher who came with his wife,

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Kari, to teach in Plattsburg in 2003. “That changed when Sue Hoover asked if I would agree to ‘help’ on the lighting of the downtown. When I signed up to help, that meant that I’ll do it.”

And do it, he and his wife Kari did, and then some.

This year, when the Community Christmas parade heads downtown, the entire downtown district, not just Main Street, will have their buildings glittering with bright white lights. Initially, the Staytons and Hoovers put up the trees on the light poles, 41 in the beginning. Now that number has reached 50. When might one think that this wonderful expansion has been enough?

Evidently not yet.

What about gifts, games and train rides for the kids? That’s where the real Christmas fun becomes full fledged on Locust Street, Lucilla’s on Main Street and the corner Pocket Park.

For several years, Kari Stayton has prepared bags with the Christmas theme adorned on each bag. One year there were 200 Santa bags to be given to the kids, stocked with gifts provided and stuffed by the City of Plattsburg. This year there will be 150 embroidered stockings with the theme “Lolli Jolly Christmas” attached to the top by Keith. Kari’s mom, Janet Rebant of Horton, Kansas, crocheted 450 lollipops (300 small and 150 large) so Kari could attach three to each of the 150 stockings.

These astonishing, remarkable, filled stockings

will be given to the first 150 kids coming to Locust Street.

In addition, this year Kari had an idea to relieve some of the congestion at the lighted train tunnel. Yes, there is a lighted train tunnel where Justin and Kami Hartzell provide free train rides on Locust Street. Now, people can walk across Locust Street to The Pocket Park where there is a lighted walkthrough tunnel.

This year will mark the third year for the Small Mall (202 N. Main Street, Club Pluse-Zumba Fitness), where the youngsters can purchase gifts for giving at Christmas. All the gifts are wrapped by volunteers after they are purchased.

It’s easy to see how this first Christmas parade idea has blossomed and grown over the years.

Keith said that there are other workers who choose not to be on the committee but show up and work behind the scenes to help with the event.

“We had great Christmases growing up,” Keith said.

“You must love Christmas to do this, and of course, the kids,” Kari said.

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Trivia question: In what country did the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree begin? A. Germany; B. England; C. Canada; D. Russia (find answer nearby).

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Some smiles...

• How do you wash your hands over the holiday?

With Santatizer.

• Why don’t you ever see Santa in a hospital? Because he has private elf care.

• Why is Santa afraid of getting stuck in a chimney? He has Claus-trophobia.

• Why does Santa have three gardens? So, he can ho ho ho.

(Trivia answer: A. Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it by the 16th century, when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce. Most 19thcentury Americans found Christmas trees an oddity. The first records of Christmas trees being cut for display comes from the 1820s in Pennsylvania’s German community, although trees may have been a tradition there even earlier. As early as 1747, Moravian Germans in Pennsylvania had a community tree in the form of a wooden pyramid decorated with candles. But, as late as the 1840s, Christmas trees were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans).

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Food for thought: “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” This quote is from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic.

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Kari and Keith Stayton are one of many reasons Plattsburg’s Community Christmas keeps growing.

Tom Grier

Tom Grier, 71, of rural Gower, Mo., passed away November 19, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1953, to Ralph Eldon and Patricia Ann (Walkup) Grier in St. Joseph, Mo. Tom grew up near Gower on the farm and graduated from Gower High School in 1971.

After graduation, he farmed near Gower and was also a welder in Kansas City for over 30 years. In his free time, Tom enjoyed raising cattle, even a few buffalo, and cruising around in his John Deere Gator. He was a doting, generous grandfather and proud father.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sharon Bennett.

He is survived by two sons,

Clint (Holly) Grier and Kurtis (Amanda) Grier; grandchildren, Kyle Grier, Ruby Grier, and Clara Grier; great-grandson, Stetson Grier; brother Ellis Grier; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial Visitation: Tuesday, December 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower.

Seasons and Counting Blessings

By Pastor Terry Beasley

First Baptist Church of Cameron

As we have just celebrated Thanksgiving, one of the many things for which I am grateful is the seasons of the year. My wife and I just returned from a vacation down south and recent temperatures in Cameron are a reminder that it is autumn in the Midwest; quite a contrast to the 80-degree temperatures of the Mobile area not too long ago.

In addition to the seasons of the calendar, I am continually awed by the seasons of life. While on vacation, we visited some places that I have been to countless times through the span of my lifetime. And yet, in this season of life, I see things differently and I appreciate things more deeply. I am thankful for the beauty of God’s creation,

for family, for the blessing of being raised in a God-honoring home, for the countless provisions of life, and for health. Of course, my list of blessings could go on and on, as I am sure that your list could, as well.

Sometimes we simply need to follow the advice of the hymn writer when he penned, “Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings see what God hath done.” If you look at the four verses of the song (“Count Your Blessings”), you will notice that each verse describes hardships in life. Discouragement. Burdens. A perceived lack. Conflict. And yet, out of each challenge, God proves Himself to be faithful and attentive to our every need.

What are you needing today?

Are you discouraged by difficult circumstances? Are you weary of

the burden that you are trying to carry alone? Are you frustrated that your efforts and toil do not seem to bring you any gain? Are you feeling alone in your struggles? Count your blessings! See what God has done and know that He will continue to bless you, regardless of the circumstances of life.

In his book “Going Higher With God In Prayer,” A.W. Tozer wrote, “God never strikes amiss, and He never lets anything happen to you that is not good for you.” In the midst of the circumstances, it may be hard to see the good that God can bring. We must trust Him in all the seasons of life, and as we do, He will prove Himself to be faithful, time and time again. That is simply who He is. As the Psalmist writes (136:1) – “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His loving kindness is everlasting.”

party on December 31. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Wreaths Across America next weekend Candlelight Services in nearby Edgerton

A ceremony in Lathrop on Saturday, December 14, will ensure those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are remembered this holiday season. Wreaths Across America will be held at 11 a.m. that morning at the Lathrop Cemetery. There will be a brief ceremony beforehand at approximately 10:40 a.m. Anyone who would like to attend or even help lay wreaths on the graves of the veterans is welcomed. There will be a record 280 wreaths this year.

The Edgerton Christian Church’s annual Candlelight Communion Service will be Friday evening, December 20, 7 p.m. Members of the Canto Chorale, directed by Darrell Willson, will perform excerpts from their Christmas work, “This is Christmas” by Mary McDonald. Refreshments will be served following the service.

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2024 All-KCI Conference Football Selections

Offense

First Team

Quarterback: Raife Smith, Mid-Buchanan.

Running Back: Aidan Smith, East Buchanan; Titus McBee, Hamilton; Dylan Armstrong, North Platte.

Tackle: Cameron Wortham, North Platte; Zain Pulliam, Hamilton. Guard: Hunter Nixdorf, Hamilton; Corbin Allen, East Buchanan. Center: Ledger Mignery, Mid-Buchanan.

Tight End: Jacob Miller, Hamilton.

Wide Receiver: Lucas Quinn, Lathrop; Blaize Vaughn, Lawson.

Kicker: Aleksi Artti, Lawson.

Second Team

Quarterback: Kane Cogan, West Platte; Brogan Craw-

ford, Lawson.

Running Back: Grayson Smith, Lawson; Carter Kanoy, Hamilton; Chris Kowalewycs, Mid-Buchanan.

Tackle: Marshall Winker, West Platte; Kian McGinnis, Mid-Buchanan.

Guard: Patrick Myers, Lawson; Holden Sumner, MidBuchanan.

Center: Peyton Vosika, Lawson.

Tight End: Nolan Olinger, Lawson.

Wide Receiver: Aiden Admire, Mid-Buchanan; Nolan McGarry, Mid-Buchanan. Kicker: Gavin Utz, East Buchanan.

Honorable Mention Quarterback: Phoenix Baugh, East Buchanan. Running Back: Ian Wegenker, Mid-Buchanan; Afton

Field Rep: Brian Mitchell 515-360-1486 Field Rep: Tim Rinehart 660-425-0991 Field Rep: Aaron McGee 641-203-3043

Buckler, West Platte; Ben Rhoad, East Buchanan; Drake Coots, Lathrop.

Tackle: Jaden Phillips, Lawson; Jacob King, East Buchanan.

Guard: Quincy Brooks, Mid-Buchanan; Dylan Jackson, West Platte; Coleson Orstad, East Buchanan.

Center: Will Hartigan, North Platte; Andrew Rhoad, East Buchanan; Michael McFarland, Lathrop.

Tight End: Zander Brown, Mid-Buchanan; Jhett Chandler, West Platte.

Wide Receiver: Alex Kinslow, West Platte; Clark Scott, East Buchanan; Blaze Masoner, West Platte.

Kicker: Raife Smith, MidBuchanan; Davi Azevedo, North Platte.

Defense First Team

Defensive Line: Bode Griffin, East Buchanan; Quincy Brooks, Mid-Buchanan; Zain Pulliam, Hamilton.

Defensive End: Ledger Mignery, Mid-Buchanan; Jacob Miller, Hamilton.

Linebacker: Spencer Cunningham, Mid-Buchanan; Afton Buckler, West Platte; Zander Brown, Mid-Buchanan; Landon Smith, East Buchanan.

Cornerback: Cayden Ray, East Buchanan; Aiden Admire, Mid-Buchanan.

Safeties: Chris Kowalewycz, Mid-Buchanan; Chase Mathes, Lawson.

Punter: John Godley, Lawson.

Second Team

Defensive Line: Jacob King, East Buchanan; Cameron Wortham, North Platte; Cash Smith, West Platte.

Defensive End: Hunter Nixdorf, Hamilton; Marshall Winker, West Platte.

Linebacker: Issac BalesRodriquez, Hamilton; Krayton House, Mid-Buchanan; Nathan Schilling, East Buchanan; Kyler Paxton, East Buchanan.

Cornerback: Alex Kinslow, West Platte; Chase Jones, Lawson.

Safeties: Landon Delong, East Buchanan; Titus McBee, Hamilton.

Punter: Aspen Large, North Platte.

Honorable Mention

Defensive Lineman: Logan Dobosz, Mid-Buchanan; Ray Webb, Lathrop; Mathew Haynes, West Platte; Will Hartigan, North Platte; Patrick Myers, Lawson.

Defensive End: Coleson

Orstad, East Buchanan; Clayton Burelson, Mid-Buchanan.

Linebacker: Dylan Armstrong, North Platte; Beau McAdams, Lathrop; Wyatt Spradlin, North Platte; John Godley, Lawson; Tyler Thompson, Hamilton; Nolan Olinger, Lawson; Alex Allison, West Platte. Cornerback: Logan Manville, North Platte; Carter Kanoy, Hamilton; Blaize Vaughn, Lawson; Dylan Davidson, East Buchanan; Nick Payne, Mid-Buchanan. Safety: Ty Ingle, East Buchanan; Waylon McCracken, North Platte; Dalton Woodard, West Platte; Sawyer Ford, Hamilton; Jhett Chandler, West Platte. Punter: Raife Smith, MidBuchanan.

Northwest Missouri 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 Dec. 2-8.

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 N – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 136 to the Holt County line, Dec. 2-6.

Route 46 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 59 to Route EE, Dec. 2-6.

Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the January 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. https://www. modot.org/route-d-bridgereplacement-caldwell

Chariton County

Route 11 – CLOSED at the Salt Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through March 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

Route ZZ – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Parish Road to Pedan Chappel Road, Dec. 3-4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route W – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 129 to Prairie Valley Avenue, Dec. 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route KK – Bridge maintenance at the Little Chariton River Bridge, Dec. 2-3. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with temporary traffic signals and a 12-foot width restriction.

Route UU – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 5 to Dooley Ford Road, Dec. 3, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route UU – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from O Bryan Avenue to Dooley Ford Road, Dec. 4, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Daviess County

Route B – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 13 to Route UU, Dec.

3-5, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Route B – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 13 to 207 Street, Dec. 3-4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Holt County Lincoln Road – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route E to 220 Road, Dec. 2, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound driving lane from 80.0 mile marker to 80.6 mile marker, Dec. 2-3.

Nodaway County Route NN – CLOSED until further notice at the Platte River Bridge west of Parnell due to significant bridge deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the March 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. U.S. Route 136 – Shoulder work from Birch Road to Apollo Trail, Dec. 3.

MoDOT

Art Contest

MoDOT invites students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri – and to have creative and educational fun – by participating in the 2025 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest.

The contest encourages school-aged kids to join in the fight against litter by decorating a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litter prevention message using a variety of creative materials. Schools, or home school programs, may submit one trash can entry in each competition category: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence to the contest rules and effective use of the theme and logo.

First-place winners from each competition category receive $200 awarded to the sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of $600 and a trophy awarded to the sponsoring school.

There is no entry fee for the contest. Participating school groups must submit a completed entry form online with up to three photos and a release form by March 14. All info and rules can be found online.

County health department to provide WIC services

Plattsburg, Mo. • The Clinton County Health Department has announced a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2025 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their fifth birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are healthy, supplemental food; risk assessment; nutrition education and counseling; breastfeeding promotion and support; health screening and referrals to health

care. To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185 percent of the poverty level and be at nutritional risk. Migrant families are also eligible. WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and Vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole grain bread products, hot or cold cereals, 100-percemt fruit juices, and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding, provides breastfeeding support, baby foods, and infant cereal. For women who cannot or choose not to breast-

feed, infants may receive supplemental, iron-fortified formula. WIC participants obtain their foods by using their eWIC cards for specific items at participating local grocery stores and pharmacies.

Studies confirm that pregnant women who enroll in WIC during the early months of pregnancy have fewer low-birthweight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy and eat healthier.

WIC is administered in Clinton County by the Clinton County Health Department. Persons interested in applying or who are in need of more information should contact the Clinton County Health Department at (816)

539-2144. WIC clinics are offered at 106 Bush St., Plattsburg, Mo., 64477, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

(e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY), or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written de-

scription of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by mail (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 202509410), fax ((833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442) or email (program.intake@usda. gov). This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Hunters harvested more than 150,000 deer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 159,120 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 16 - 26. Of the 159,120 deer harvested, 82,613 were antlered bucks, 13,203 were button bucks, and 63,304 were does.

Top harvest counties were Franklin with 3,530 deer harvested, Texas with 2,935, and Howell with 2,741. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/ widgets/harvest_table/.

This year’s harvest total was lower than last year’s

November portion harvest total of 193,885 deer and was about 15% below the five-year average. For more harvest information from past years, visit mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/ species/deer/deer-reports/ deer-harvest-summaries.

According to MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle, the drop in harvest this year was due to a combination of factors.

“The November portion started about a week later this year due to the calendar shift,” said Isabelle. “When this happens, we can expect a drop in harvest because the November portion occurs further from the peak of the rut which is about the tenth of November.”

Less than ideal hunt-

ing conditions throughout much of the November portion were another factor that contributed to this year’s lower opening weekend harvest total according to Isabelle.

“We had a few nice days sprinkled throughout the November portion, but there were a number of days with warm temperatures or high winds,” he said. “These conditions likely affected deer movement and also hunters’ desire to be in the woods.”

Another factor that Isabelle believes significantly affected this year’s harvest total is a bumper acorn crop.

“Throughout much of Missouri, there are a lot of acorns in the woods this year,” said Isabelle. “When

that happens, deer don’t need to move as much to find food and they frequent fields and other open areas less often because of the abundance of food in the woods.”

He noted that the counties with the largest decline in harvest were in the more heavily forested portions of the state where acorn abundance has a more significant effect on deer movement.

“Many northern and western Missouri counties were either up from last year’s harvest total or were down slightly,” said Isabelle. “As would be expected, with the good acorn crop we have this year, harvest was down the most in the more heavily forested Ozark counties.”

Firearms deer hunting in Missouri continues with the CWD portion Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in open counties. The Late Youth portion runs Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 followed by the Late Antlerless portion Dec. 7-15 in open counties and then the Alternative Methods portion Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2025. The archery deer season reopens Nov. 27 and runs through Jan. 15, 2025.

Get more information on Missouri deer hunting from MDC’s 2024 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where hunting permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 11,424 deer during the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) portion of the firearms deer-hunting season, Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, in CWD Management Zone counties. Of the 11,424 deer harvested, 3,917 were antlered bucks, 1,052 were button bucks, and 6,455 were does.

MDC initiated the CWD portion last year to increase deer harvest in the CWD Management Zone to help slow the spread of the disease. For a list of CWD Management Zone counties, visit the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/chronicwasting-disease/cwd-management-zone-regulations.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In RYDER the Matter LEE of the GRADY Guardianship of: A Minor child

Case No. 24CN-PR00063

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: CHRISTOPHER KYLE GRADY and/ OR ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PERSON OF RYDER LEE GRADY,

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the Probate Division of the Clinton County Circuit Court by JAMIE WISE praying that she be appointed guardian for Ryder Lee Grady, a minor. The name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Kim Brown. 1803 N Walnut, PO Box 77, Cameron. MO 64429.

You are further notified that a hearing will be held on this matter on JANUARY 24, 2025 in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County Missouri located at 207 N. Main, P.O. Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477.

Unless you file an answer or other pleading or appear and defend against the Petition within forty-five (45) days after the date of first publication of this notice (or other date to which the deadline is extended by the Court) judgment by default will be entered against youWitness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court on this 12 day of November, 2024.

By: Misy Dean Circuit Clerk

/S/ Deana Morton, Deputy Clerk, Probate (11.21, 11.28, 12.5, 12.12.24)

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CAMERON SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FILING

All persons interested in filing as a candidate for the Cameron R-1 School District Board of Education may do so from 8:00 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Filing will take place in the Superintendent’s Office, 423 N. Chestnut, during the school’s business hours of 7:30 am – 3:30 pm with the exception of the first and last day as previously mentioned. These hours are subject to change.

The election will be held April 8, 2025. Candidates will be placed on the ballot in order of filing.

Except for the first and last day of filing, filings will not occur on days that the school district’s Central Offices are closed due to inclement weather or other health-related reasons. The district may not open even on the first and last day of filing if weather conditions make it unsafe for school staff to travel.

Filing will not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district’s Central Offices are closed; December 23, 2024 –December 30, 2024. On December 31, 2024 the office will be open 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Missouri Department of Revenue Form 5120, Candidate’s Affidavit of Tax Payments and Bonding Requirements, will be provided to persons filing for school board, however it will be the responsibility of the individual to complete the document, have the document notarized and mail the document to the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Candidates must be 24 years old at the time of filing, a registered voter and a resident taxpayer of the district for one (1) year prior to the election. For additional information on candidate qualifications and the duties of a school board member, contact Central Office at 816-882-1031.

Two (2) candidates will be chosen to serve as members each for a three-year term.

Senate Bill 380 information requires local board members elected after August 28, 1993, to complete 18.5 hours of orientation and training offered by a state wide association organized for the benefit of members of the Board of Education or approved by the State Board of Education.

If you have any questions, please call Central Office at 816-882-1031 Kelly Walker, Secretary to the Board of Education

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CITY OF GOWER ELECTION NOTICE

In accordance with Missouri Statutes 115.127.5 RSMO, notice is hereby given that a Municipal Election will be held for the City of Gower, Missouri on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6AM to 7PM for the purpose of electing the following officials: Mayor – Two year term

Alderman Ward I - Two year term

Alderman Ward II - Two year term

Qualified candidates may file with the City Clerk at 97 North 4th Street during regular business hours beginning December 10, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Tri-County Ambulance District will hold an election on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 for the purpose of electing board members from District 1 and 4 to serve three-year terms. All candidates shall file with the Secretary of the Tri-County Ambulance District Board, Carol Sander, at the District Headquarters, 1703 W. Highway 116, Plattsburg, Missouri. Call 816-539-2290 to set up an appointment.

The first date of candidate filing will be December 10, 2024 at 8 a.m. and the last date for filing will be December 31, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Tri-County Ambulance District Board Carol Sander, Secretary

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NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR APRIL ELECTION

Declaration of candidacy for the position of director of the LATHROP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT may be filed at the office of the district in Lathrop, Missouri, commencing at 8 a.m. on December 10, 2024, and ending at 5 p.m. on December 31, 2024. If the office should be closed during regular office hours, contact Gary Martin at (816) 632-0508 to arrange for filing.

Gary K Martin, President Lathrop Fire Protection District

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Notice of City Election

In accordance with the Missouri Comprehensive Election Act of 1977, and pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 70.010, et seq., and 130.010 et seq., Revised Statutes of Missouri, I hereby give notice that the General Election for the City of Lathrop will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, for the purpose of electing the following city officials: Mayor for the term of two years.

One Alderman from Ward I (South Ward) for a term of two years.

One Alderman from Ward II (North Ward) for a term of two years. Polling place for Ward I and Ward II, Goppert Community Center, 406 Elm Street. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM. All candidates shall file with the City Clerk beginning December 10, 2024, 8:00 AM and ending December 31, 2024. Hours to file are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All qualified electors of the City of Lathrop shall be entitled to vote at said election.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Plattsburg Fire Protection District will hold an election April 8, 2025 to elect two Board Members for six-year terms. The candidate shall be a voter of the district at least 2 years prior to election and be over 25 years of age.

All candidates shall file with the Plattsburg Fire District secretary, Cindy Anderson, at the district office 105 Bush St, Plattsburg, MO. Call 816- 539-3412 to set up an appointment.

The first date of candidate filing will be December 10, 2024 at 8a.m. and the last date will be December 31, 2024 at 12p.m. Plattsburg Fire Protection District Board Cindy Anderson, Secretary

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Legal Notice

Nominees Selected for University of Missouri Council Members

Clinton County

Citizens of voting age in Clinton County, pursuant to the provisions, of Sec. 262-577, R.S. MO.69, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council January 6-10, 2025. The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council guide and direct extension work within the county.

The nominees for a two-year term are Keith Carnie, Becky Miller, Sandra Bryson, Corey Wilkerson, Sara Giarratana.

Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the county, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nominations are available in the Clinton County Extension office, 100 S Y Hwy, Plattsburg, MO 64477. Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council, Sara Giarratana, Council Chairperson.

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Election Notice:

The City of Trimble, MO will hold an election on Tuesday April 8, 2025, for the purpose of electing the Mayor of Trimble, MO and Board Members for Ward 1 and Ward 2. This will be a two-year term for each official. Qualifying candidates may file with the City Clerk at City Hall located at 101 S 4 th Street, Trimble MO. 64492, between the dates of December 10th to December 31 st , 2024. The hours and days are 9-4 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Phone 816-357-2228

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The 3-year term of office on the Board of Directors of (Consolidated) Public Water Supply District No. 4 of Clinton County, Missouri will expire in the spring of 2025, Chapter 247.060 RSMo., as follows:

Sub-district No. 1 Current Board Member, James Gorham

Anyone desiring to become a candidate must make written filing with the District Clerk at any time after 8:00 a.m. on December 10, 2024, and before 4:30 p.m. on December 31,2024. The District Office is located at 8544 SE V Hwy, Lathrop, MO.

A member of the Board of Directors must be a registered voter who resides in the subdistrict he or she represents, must have no delinquent taxes, must be at least 25 years ofage, and must have resided in the subdistrict for at least one year prior to his or her election or if not a voter or resident of said district, shall have received service from the district at his or her primary place of residence one whole year immediately prior to hisor her election.

Laurie

Ahart, District Clerk (12.5.24)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLATTSBURG CITY ELECTION

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 79.030, Revised Statutes of Missouri, I hereby give notice that the general election for the City of Plattsburg will be held on Tuesday April 8, 2025, for the purpose of electing the following officials:

Two Year Term- Alderman-First Ward

Two Year Term- Alderman-Second Ward

Two Year Term- Alderman-Third Ward

The first day for Filing is December 10, 2024, and the closing date for filing for the above offices is December 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM at City Hall.

Candidates may file at City Hall Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm. City Hall will be closed December 25th & 26th for Christmas.

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NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR APRIL 8, 2025 ELECTION

Declarations of candidacy for the position of Director of Sub-district No. 4 and Sub-district No. 5 of PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 1 OF DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI may be filed at the office of the District at 302 N. Main, Clarksdale, MO commencing at 8:00 AM on December 10, 2024 and ending at 5:00 PM on December 31, 2024 during regular business hours which are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays, and on December 31 2024 until 5:00 PM.

of DeKalb County, MO. (12.5.24)

Public Notice

The Easton Fire Protection Department will hold an election for one board member for a six year term at the general election April 8, 2025. The first day of file a declaration is Tuesday, December 10. Filing will remain open through Tuesday, December 31 at 5 PM. Anyone qualified to file for this position shall request an application from Rick Stepanek at 800 E Elijah Street Easton, MO or you may contact at eastonfpd@gmail.com or 816-351-6987

(12.5, 12.12, 12.19, 12.26.24)

Notice of Filing dates for April 2025 Election

There is one (1) vacancy for the office of Road Commissioner of the Plattsburg Special Road District to be filled in the General Municipal Election to be held on April 8, 2025. The term of office is three (3) years. Declarations of candidacy for a vacancy may be filed at the Plattsburg Special Road District’s office, 1101 W Plotsky Ave, Plattsburg, MO 64477

commencing at 8:00 a.m. on December 10, 2024 and ending at 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024, during regular business hours which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday xcept holidays. You may also call (816) 5392288 to make arrangements.

Plattsburg Special Road District George Hoover, President (12.5, 12.12.24)

IN THE 16th CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI (At Kansas City)

CALEB CARLISLE ) Petitioner, ) ) v. ) ) Case No.1216-FC01604-02

ABBY BOOTH ) Respondent. )

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI to: ABBY BOOTH Respondent

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, at Kansas City the object and general nature of which is a Motion to Modify Child Custody and Support and Approval of Parenting Plan.

The names of all parties to the action are stated above in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Edward A. Stump, 204 West Linwood Blvd.. Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

Said action has been designated as an adversary proceeding and shall be governed by the applicable Rule of Civil Procedure and by Circuit Court Rule 33.5.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other responsive pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against aforesaid petition within 45 days after the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you.

It is Ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Clinton County Leader, a newspaper of general circulation published in Clinton County, Missouri. A true copy from the record.

Witness my hand and seal of Court this December 2nd, 2024.

First Date of Publication: December 5th, 2024

Court Administrator

Kat Clay__________ Court Clerk

(12.5, 12.12,

Lisa

City Clerk

(11.28, 12.5)

A Sweet Send-Off

LES Food Donation

Students in Lathrop raise more than 300 lbs. of food for local pantry

Lathrop Elementary School raised more than 300 pounds of food for the Lathrop Food Pantry, which was delivered by the school’s fifth grade Student Council on Monday, November 25, ahead of Thanksgiving. The students also took time to help sort food and assist pantry volunteers. For more info on the pantry, contact Rayann at (816) 582-9675. (Top, left to right): Jackson Caldwell, Brody Hartzell, Brooklyn Knight, Asher Lanning and TaNia Atkins.