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High-Speed Pursuit on I-35 A chase that began in Lake Arrowhead ends with Lexington man’s arrest on I-35. || PAGE A2

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EAST BUCHANAN

Plans for new EBMS continue taking shape by jim bonebrake leader reporter

The East Buchanan Board of Education approved a pair of contracts Monday, November 20, with Incite Design and L.J. Muller Construction so the two firms could

collaborate throughout construction and completion of the new East Buchanan Middle School in Gower.

Both contracts were approved by votes of 7-0, and the board did this to ensure good communication

from start to finish between both firms related to the design of the new building, as well as the total construction of this project.

They also reviewed a new drawing proposal for the design of the building. Superintendent Dr.

CHRISTMAS SCENES

Area high school basketball teams are already racking up the victories ahead of the KCI Tourn. || PAGE A7

Community........A5 Opinion..............A4 Legals..............A9 Sports................A7

Christmas is just around the corner and it’s beginning to show in Clinton County. (Above) The pocket park in Plattsburg looks particularly festive, as the town prepares to host its annual Community Christmas. (Left) This residence in Lathrop on Park Street is one of the local favorites, as lights and decorations wrap around the entire property.

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John Newell quickly pointed out that this was not the final design plan, but another step in the information-gathering process from the community, as well as the staff and administration, with the desired re-

With a blanket of snow coming down over the weekend, it’s really beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Locally, the holiday season begins this week with the 13th Annual Plattsburg Community Christmas.

The event begins Friday, December 1, and is headlined by the community Christmas tree lighting at the Pocket Park (Main and Broadway) at 7 p.m., followed immediately by the lighted parade downtown.

Floats will line up at 5 p.m. at Perkins Park, with judging beginning at 6 p.m. The auction and awards will follow the parade at the Community Courtyard.

There will be games and a scavenger hunt on Locust Street from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. that night, along with a Santa visit at The Backyard at 6:15 p.m.

The Kids Holiday Gift Shop at Club Pulse will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Kids can take train rides from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and again after the lighted parade (all aboard outside of the Commu||Continued on A2

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CITY COUNCIL

Lathrop voters could see marijuana tax in April by brett adkison leader editor

The Lathrop City Council met ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesday, November 21.

It appears that Lathrop voters could decide on a marijuana sales tax this coming spring. The council discussed an ordinance Tuesday that would put the three-percent tax

on the April ballot. The ordinance could be approved in December.

Many other entities in the area previously approved a similar measure, but City Administrator Bob Burns said that the City of Lathrop was running (successfully) a street improvement sales tax at that time, and running both could have been confusing.

The council approved the closure of Oak Street on the evening of Saturday, December 9, for the annual Lathrop Christmas Wonderland presented by Middle Road Productions. The event includes the mayor’s Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m., followed by the lighted Christmas parade. For more information, visit Middle Road Produc-

tions on Facebook.

The council also approved the city’s employee health insurance through United Health Care, which featured an 11-percent increase. The council also approved an ordinance for the April election of its members. Two seats—those of North Ward Alderman Porter ||Continued on A2

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Council, From Page A1

Hensen and South Ward Alderman Donnie Quinn—will be up for election.

The city council signed off on an ordinance regulating engine break mufflers and their requirement inside the city. Burns said the city has had similar regulations in place, but the new ordinance complies with wording from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) which will now maintain the signage near the city limits.

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Christmas, From Page A1 nity Courtyard!).

The Forever Christmas Bazaar, Sweet Shoppe and Cafe Noel will be open at the courtyard from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 2.

You can also get your photo with Santa or hit up the photo booth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with face painting and crafts. There will be a balloon artist from noon to 2 p.m.

Also headlining events on Saturday, the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce is

sponsoring the Christmas Homes Tour, which will feature five of the town’s beautiful homes and the Riley-Carmack Museum.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Central Bank and Bank of Plattsburg, or the day of the event at the Community Courtyard.

Turn to page A5 of this edition for more Christmas event information in the area, including celebrations in Lathrop and Gower, plus who will serve as grand marshals on Friday.

budget the board passed last summer. He went on to say the surplus is still sound, but that the anticipated surplus (estimated last summer to be about $120,000) had been reduced significantly to just over $3,500. This was due to several factors, including a 30-percent increase in premiums for liability and district liability insurance from the insurance carrier. Dr. Newell said he was expecting approximately a 10-percent increase in premiums for the insurance but the carrier the district uses was hit hard last year, resulting in an increase to all those using it. He said there were some areas where expenses were less and a few others where they were more, but overall, he is still confident the district will end the year with a surplus, as he continues to keep his budget projections as conservative as possible.

Dr. Newell informed the board that the filing dates for the two board seats will begin on December 5 and end on December 26. Each candidate filing on the first day will be given a lottery number. Those numbers will be drawn to determine each position on the ballot.

If no one files on the first day, then the names will be placed on the ballot based on the time of filing starting on the second day, and so on.

Newell also reminded the board that the district has $100,000 that needed to be spent on safety, and he proposed the following: $46,789 for bullet proof film for windows, $13,350 for high school classroom upgraded door locks, $27,925 to replace the doors in the AG building, and $1,000 for 10 bleeding control kits, which will be distributed throughout the district buildings. The district will have approximately $10,700 which can be used for build-

ing door monitors or possibly an intercom system for the buildings.

At the beginning of the board meeting during celebrations, Dr. Newell pointed out that one patron, Mrs. Ruth Gray, was working at the gate for the district final football game with Mid-Buchanan when a family came to the gate to buy their tickets. The gentleman realized he had left his billfold at home, and he had no money. This happened to be a Mid-Buchanan family coming to East Buchanan to watch this game. Mrs. Gray paid the admission cost for the entire family so they did not have to leave to get their money or miss the game.

Another celebration was a presentation by Mrs. Tabatha Craft and five members of Math Counts program. Mrs. Craft told the board that she appreciated the district paying for this activity, introduced the girls, and had each girl explain to the board what they enjoyed about participating. Mrs. Craft also told the board she had taken at least one student each year to state competition.

Each girl gave a brief explanation related to what they enjoyed about this activity. The general themes were working together to solve problems, learning to do more complex math and working on more difficult problems than they encountered at their respective grade level.

The girls attending the board meeting were Hailey Rhoad, Layla Guthals, Ember Sparks, Bailey Gregory, and Jade McComas.

The next East Buchanan Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 18, at 7 p.m. The board adjourned the regular session of this meeting at 8:16 p.m. to move into exec-

East Buchanan, Continued from Page A1

Man arrested after highspeed chase on I-35 A high-speed chase on Interstate 35 last week ended with the arrest of a Lexington, Mo., man.

According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, the chase began when deputies were dispatched to the area of Lake Arrowhead on a report of a stolen vehicle out of Kansas City. A pursuit began and reached speeds of more than 100 mph on Interstate 35, where the vehicle twice attempted to travel the wrong direction. The first time, the vehicle was

stopped by a tractor trailer, and the second time, a PIT and ram maneuver was used to end the chase.

The alleged driver, who was identified as Christian Uftring of Lexington, was taken into custody. He was charted with resisting arrest, tampering, possession of a controlled substance, assault and driving while revoked, and bond was set at $100,000, cash only. In its social media post, the department noted that Uftring is on state parole for tampering and had recently

been arrested for tampering in Clinton County, and was out on bond for that case.

A second person in the vehicle, identified as Bailey Morris of Kansas City, Mo., ran from the vehicle at the start of the pursuit and was taken into custody after a short foot chase. Morris was charged with resisting arrest and bond was set at $1,000, cash only.

The incident was assisted by the Lathrop Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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sult being the best possible fit for the district both immediately and in later years.

There was discussion related to several aspects of the project, including parking, the size of the gym, classroom size, and more.

Incite is expected to bring the final design to the December Board meeting.

The new middle school will be approximately 38,000 square-feet, compared to the old building, which is about 23,000 square feet.

Dr. Newell also pointed out to the board that the district can do about anything, but can’t do it all, and the final decisions will need to be within the budget. That led the board to discuss the lease-purchase plan. Dr. Newell suggested the district consider borrowing $5 million prior to the end of this calendar year and bank those dollars until construction begins, since the cost for borrowing for the district is currently 4.7 percent and the district is currently receiving just over five percent interest on money in the bank. Newell stressed this won’t generate a lot of revenue but could help offset some of the up-front fees.

The board approved this 7-0, and the district will need to borrow the remaining funding—about $10 million— as late as possible in 2024. The total cost estimated for the new building is expected to be about $16 million.

The precise location of the new building is still to be determined, as ground boring will not be done until early December, and district leaders hope to have more accurate information regarding the best site.

In other business, the board discussed and voted on changes to the 2023-2024 budget. Dr. Newell told the board he had more accurate figures now compared to the

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Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, November 17 7:47 a.m.: Suspicious activity at NE Haun Road in Cameron.

8:56 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Cameron.

9:09 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Cameron.

1:42 p.m.: Controlled fire on NE 292nd in Turney.

1:44 p.m.: Assault (not in progress) on SE Canyon Drive in Clinton County.

2:32 p.m.: Medical call on NE 272nd Street in Lathrop.

4:05 p.m.: Vehicle crash on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

5:59 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on NW K Highway in Gower.

7:21 p.m.: Medical call on South Street in Lathrop.

7:47 p.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

10:01 p.m.: Medical call on Valley Drive in Plattsburg.

Saturday, November 18 12:58 a.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on SE Shoshone Drive in Holt.

3:46 a.m.: Medical call on NW 308th Street in Plattsburg.

7:30 a.m.: Controlled fire on Bunker Hill in Plattsburg.

9:06 a.m.: Vehicle crash on NE Country Lane Road in Clinton County.

9:07 a.m.: Medical call on NE Country Lane Road in Clinton County.

9:28 a.m.: Alarm on SE PP Highway in Holt.

12:20 p.m.: Controlled fire on SW Hord Road in Plattsburg.

1:11 p.m.: Controlled fire on Locust Street in Plattsburg.

1:50 p.m.: Vehicle fire on A Highway in Turney.

2:03 p.m.: Medical call on N. Y Highway in Plattsburg.

2:39 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SW Dubois Drive in Plattsburg.

3:23 p.m.: Animal call on Elm Street in Lathrop.

4:00 p.m.: Animal call on Y Highway in Clinton County.

4:24 p.m.: Controlled burn on NW 312th Street in Stewartsville.

5:52 p.m.: Natural cover fire on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

5:56 p.m.: Controlled fire on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

6:11 p.m.: Controlled fire on SE 228th Street in Lathrop.

6:21 p.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Cameron.

9:37 p.m.: Commercial alarm on NE Gower Road in Gower.

10:10 p.m.: Animal call on NE Witt Road in Clinton County.

Sunday, November 19 1:17 a.m.: Medical call on Cannon Ball in Holt.

12:08 p.m.: Controlled burn

on NE 270th Street in Lathrop.

10:49 p.m.: Medical call on Walnut Place in Holt.

Lancaster Road in Holt.

6:34 a.m.: Vehicle crash on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:28 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

2:23 a.m.: Suspicious activity Third Street in Plattsburg.

9:56 a.m.: Animal call on SW in progress on W. Grogan in 10:03 a.m.: Medical call on Middle Road in Plattsburg.

Plattsburg.

N. Main in Plattsburg.

11:58 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 5:54 a.m.: Fire alarm on 116 Monday, November 20 10:16 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Holt.

Highway in Plattsburg.

7:54 a.m.: Vehicle crash on SE 209th Street in Holt.

12:38 p.m.: Vehicle crash 9:14 a.m.: Animal call on I-35 in Clinton County.

11:19 a.m.: Animal call on on Maple Street in Clinton Clinton Street in Lathrop.

9:43 a.m.: Trespassing (not in Valley Street in Lathrop.

County.

10:14 a.m.: Trespassing in progress) on SE Atchison in 12:30 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 1:16 p.m.: Medical call on 33 progress on NE 352nd Street Lathrop.

I-35 in Clinton County.

Highway in Holt. in Cameron.

10:58 a.m.: Medical call on 4:02 p.m.: Carless and impru- 2:00 p.m.: Animal call on 10:32 a.m.: Animal call on E. Cayuse Drive in Lathrop. dent driver on I-35 in Holt.

NW Schwarz Road in Gow- Concord Drive in Plattsburg.

11:24 a.m.: Domestic in 4:38 p.m.: Vehicle crash on er.

10:52 a.m.: Medical call on progress on SE Cannon Ball S. Bucklin Drive in Easton.

5:48 p.m.: Animal call on Walnut Place in Holt. in Holt.

4:43 p.m.: Medical call on NW 300th Street in Gower.

11:48 a.m.: Medical call on 11:34 a.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

6:17 p.m.: Domestic in prog- Lancaster Drive in Holt.

SW Timberlake Drive in 5:59 p.m.: Animal call on ress on 116 Highway in Lath- 1:53 p.m.: Suspicious person Lathrop.

Watson in Hemple. rop. (not in progress) on W. Chey2:31 p.m.: Fraud on Pine 7:15 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 6:35 p.m.: Medical call on enne in Lathrop.

Street in Lathrop.

W. Clay in Plattsburg.

116 Highway in Lathrop.

6:07 p.m.: Medical call on 4:51 p.m.: Careless and im- 7:17 p.m.: Medical call on W. 6:47 p.m.: Miscellaneous fire Cayuse Drive in Lathrop. prudent driver on I-35 in Clay in Plattsburg. on Lakeview Drive in Platts- 6:36 p.m.: Careless and imClinton County.

10:52 p.m.: Stealing (not in burg. prudent driver on I-35 in 5:30 p.m.: Medical call on progress) on NE Valann Lane 6:59 p.m.: Domestic in prog- Clinton County.

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169 Highway in Clinton Wednesday, November 22 8:46 p.m.: Medical call on County.

1:09 a.m.: Fire alarm on SE Thursday, November 23 Plotsky in Plattsburg.

5:43 p.m.: Suspicious person Dykes Road in Holt.

1:24 a.m.: Animal call on in progress on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

8:06 p.m.: Medical call on W. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Tuesday, November 21 3:18 a.m.: Medical call on W. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:25 a.m.: Animal call on SE PP Highway in Clinton County.

7:05 a.m.: Structure fire on

LOOKING BACK

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago November 29, 2018 • The undefeated Lathrop Mules upset seven-time defending state champion Lamar 28-21 at LHS, advancing to the Missouri Class 2 football state championship game for the first time in program history.

• A November blizzard dumps six inches of snow on the county, forcing closures and cancelations.

• Mickey Streeter named Grand Marshal for Plattsburg’s lighted Christmas parade.

Ten Years Ago November 28, 2013 • Clinton County anticipates borrowing money to get through the end of the year, as tax revenues lag.

Officials anticipate upwards of $180,000 in overages in December.

• A group of parents at Plattsburg question the coaching style of PHS head football coach Derek Wilson, in-

cluding identifying athletic injuries, use of profane language, and lack of work with the seventh grade team.

Another group of parents forms in Wilson’s defense.

cember 31 opening.

• For the third time this fall, vandals in Trimble damage a power line in Trimble, cutting off power to 450 customers.

Twenty Years Ago November 27, 2003 • East Buchanan School District to ask voters for a 93cent increase to its tax levy or face drastic budget cuts, as district leaders forecast a shortcoming of $50,000 for the year.

• City of Plattsburg not to renew agreement with city attorney Kathy Nichols.

• The Clinton County R-III School District works through issues with new Plattsburg High School addition, including cracks in flooring, too much electrical input and no hot water.

Forty Years Ago December 1, 1983 • A tornado east of Lathrop on November 22 causes damage to several trucks on I-35, nearby homes.

• A record 102 deer are harvested in Clinton County.

A total of 57,691 deer were harvested statewide this season, also a new record. Two hunter deaths are reported throughout Missouri, the first since the state adopted the “hunter orange” policy three years earlier.

• A “Bargain Blizzard” at Don Soper’s Market in Plattsburg: One pound of coffee for $1.79; A quart of eggnog for 99 cents; corned beef brisket for $1.59 per pound; 42-ounce box of detergent for $1.19.

Thirty Years Ago November 25, 1993 • Major expansion at Oakridge of Plattsburg nears completion, aims for De-

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

What’s in Volunteers Keep the Christmas Spirit a Name? by steve tinnen

leader publisher emeritus

by brett adkison leader editor

Eight years after Lathrop R-II opened its new athletic complex at the high school, it’s beginning to feel like the name Leroy Sater is fading into history.

Sater, a 1966 Lathrop graduate who passed away in 2013, left more than $800,000 to the school district.

That generous gift helped propel the district’s $2.7 million bond issue to success at the polls, and that combination of funding allowed the district to build a football and track stadium with artificial turf, a baseball field, softball field and a multipurpose building.

Opened in 2015, the athletic complex has been a crown jewel for Lathrop ever since.

District leaders saw fit to name the track after Sater, and while that’s an honor in its own right, it still doesn’t feel commensurate with his major contribution to the community. And now that some time has passed, the importance of that distinction is evident.

The track only hosts a handful of competitions each year. Leroy Sater Memorial Track isn’t found on maps or schedules, and Google searches turn up little besides The Leader’s recent sports coverage (and surprisingly, results from the 1966 Lathrop track team, which Sater and Danny Kratzer led to a state championship despite being the only two Mules scoring points). There’s no upright signage declaring the track and its name, rather a paint job on the track itself, legible only to those in the home stands.

Now, again, putting his name on the track is nothing to sneeze at.

And what’s more, the district also used some of the funds to establish a scholarship in Sater’s name. But less than a decade later, it’s easy to see the track’s name isn’t likely to stand up to the steady march of time. Some day down the road, when history has turned the page on us and a new group of Mules inhabit the former capital, they’ll repave the track and think little of repainting the name.

Maybe naming the stadium, or the complex, or just the field, after Sater would be just as futile. But at least in the meantime it’ll capture a little more space in our collective attention—make its presence known a little louder and a little more often. Sater’s name and contributions are worth celebrating, and with some luck, one day we can etch it a little deeper into Lathrop’s history.

You know you’re growin’ older when... You wanted to be older when you were young. This is not what you expected. ****

The symbols of Christmas are something to behold in the community of Plattsburg. Like the Bible verse Matthew 13:32, which describes how the small mustard seed can grow into a tree, the spirit and beginning of the Community Christmas, which started 24 years ago, is a tale that has the ingredients that make our Christmas holidays so special.

It began with the generous gesture of Dr. Jim Hobbs and his wife, Grace, who owned a Christmas tree farm on the north edge of Plattsburg. They offered the Broadway United Methodist Church the opportunity to host a Christmas bazaar at his farm’s large outbuilding and to sell their Christmas gifts, cookies etc., along with Christmas trees.

Sue Hoover was instrumental in the beginning of the church’s Christmas bazaar, and said when the trees got too big to fit into homes, they decided to move their bazaar to the Community Courtyard, where it continues to operate.

This move also opened the door for the church and the Jeff Longwell family to connect. This connection was the first step in the expansion of Plattsburg’s Community Christmas.

“Jeff and his late wife, Rayeann, were looking for ways to include the kids and we were looking for a way to grow our bazaar,” Sue recalled. “It was a true win both for us and the community.”

And a big win was when Jeff Longwell and family jumped into the Community Christmas. A Christmas parade was organized that initially included a Friday night and then a Saturday parade. The Saturday parade went away, but the lighted Christmas parade on Friday night has grown like that mustard seed. The number has now grown to more than 20 entries. Jeff wanted kids to get rides on Saturdays, so he put together a train for the kids to ride, along with Jeff as the engineer. He also thought the town’s Main Street buildings should be lit, so he bought the lights, rented a lift, and placed the lights on the buildings.

It would be great if this part of the story would continue, but as life goes on, so do the changes.

Jeff’s wife passed away and, in time, he decided it was time to go back to his roots in South Missouri.

When he left, the others in the Christmas Community rallied and, as remarkable as it may seem, they found wonderful volunteers to step up.

In 2015, Keith Stayton retired from PHS as an industrial arts teacher. He was first approached by the committee to help with the lights. He said he soon learned that helping with the lights was more than just helping.

“I soon got a degree as

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an electrician, maintaining and replacing what Jeff had started,” said Keith with a laugh. “The concern was that Jeff paid for everything, but we’ve been able to continue what he started and then some. I also have the help of Ron Shatto and Brad Waller.”

The lights have expanded and the entire downtown, plus other buildings adjacent to Main Street, have been added.

In addition to recruiting Keith, he was joined by his wife, Kari, also a retired teacher. She helps with the lights, of course, but she also helps him and others to place the Christmas trees on the light poles.

“We started out with around 41 poles with trees, and we have now expanded to 50 poles with trees,” Kari said. “We have been blessed to have other people step up to help with the placing of the trees. The job used to take a week.

We can now do it in an hour and a half. Stan and Sue Hoover have helped all along, plus six to 10 folks and other chamber members.”

If you want to find the Christmas Spirit, a great person to talk to is Kari Stayton. Her involvement with the Community Christmas on Friday night is remarkable. Last year, she was responsible for embroidering 150 gift bags for the children on Santa’s list. This year there will be 200 embroidered bags (pictured above) filled with candy.

The list is dropped from the roof at Lucilla’s by Santa where the kids can then find their names. If

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that isn’t enough, she has also helped with the Festival of Trees on display at Tinnen Town Hall for the month of December.

When asked where the Christmas Spirit comes from, she said, “I’ve always loved it because I got to see all our family and we have family traditions. One of them is we sing Happy Birthday to Jesus before we open any of our gifts.”

It is a Christmas tradition worth remembering. **** Trivia question: Which star is also known as the Christmas Star?

A. The Star of Bethlehem; B. The North Star; C. Sirius; D. Canopus (answer is nearby).

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What did the gingerbread man put on his bed?

A cookie sheet!

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(Trivia answer – A. Star of Bethlehem. Although the cosmic “Christmas Star,” or “Star of Bethlehem,” was visible for people to see for the first time in 800 years in 2020, we will not be able to see it this year. The spectacularly rare shining ‘star’—really a conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter—will not appear again until March 15, 2080). **** Food for thought: No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot.”

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Community

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

2023 Parade Grand Marshals

Chamber of Commerce and Ron is more than willing to help out with anything needed.

They are truly committed to Plattsburg and are very

deserving of this honor. If you see them out and about, please take a minute to thank them for everything they do.

Helping Wreaths Across America The Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR will be hosting a local Wreathes Across America event on Saturday, December 16, 11 a.m. at the Lathrop Cemetery.

The local event is part of a nationwide effort to ensure a wreath is placed on the graves of our veterans.

The chapter is in need of volunteers to help lay the wreaths for the event. This

can be individual volunteers or organizations that would enjoy volunteering collectively.

For more information, contact Melissa at (816) 284-1856.

Christmas Events in Gower, Lathrop

The Gower Area Chamber of Commerce will be presenting its annual Christmas in the Park on December 8 and December 9, in downtown Gower.

- The Gower Area Chamber

of Commerce is carrying out its annual Shop Gower campaign. Shoppers can get an entry ticket with each visit to participating businesses.

For more, visit Facebook.

Middle Road Produc-

tions in Lathrop will be hosting its Christmas Wonderland on Saturday, December 9, 7 p.m., including the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and the Lighted Parade.

Christmas at the Cabin Everyone is invited to attend Christmas at the 1829 log cabin on Sunday, December 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Baby Jesus,” Mary and Joseph, and the shepherds will be there, as will a miniature donkey.

After the Christmas story, stay for chili, coffee and cocoa and decorate cookies. The cabin is located five miles on O Highway from Grayson, Mo., a quarter mile up 228th Street. For more information, call Bev McCulloch at (816) 244-2217.

BUSINESS

Art Studio Opening in Gower

A familiar face will be opening an art studio in Gower next month.

East Buchanan teacher Kristin Meyer, who has been teaching art for early three decades, will be opening Renaissance Studio at 98 N. Third Street in Gower. There will be an open house from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the annual Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 9.

“My mission is to provide a space for kids and adults to create,” Kristin said. “I plan to have space

for classes and workshops for drawing, painting, batik, weaving, pottery, hand built clay, and printmaking. I specialize in color pencil, wa-

tercolor, fiber arts, and clay.

I plan to do birthday parties, painting parties, and other events. My sons also have a music studio in the building, and can do recording, video and sound editing, and some music lessons.”

She said she and her husband, Carl, purchased the building four years ago and have been working on the space. She plans to continue teaching full time for a few years but will slowly start hosting classes and events at the studio.

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The Plattsburg Community Christmas Committee is proud to announce Ron and Sherri Shatto as the Grand Marshals for this year’s Christmas parade. Ron and Sherri are very involved in all aspects of this annual holiday event. Not only are they champions of the wonderful lighted parade, Sherri makes sure all the pole trees are assigned and decorated, and also posts information about the event on Facebook. Ron works with others on the committee to make sure the building lights are ready for the lighting ceremony.

Ron and Sherri’s commitment to the community is not limited to just the Plattsburg Christmas Committee.

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Sports

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

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Tigers, Lady Mules East Buchanan sweeps Trenton are top KCI seeds PHS’s Howard, LHS’s Morgan shine bright BASKETBALL

by brett adkison leader editor

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs basketball team opened their season with a defensive battle against Trenton on Tuesday, November 21, coming away with the 36-28 victory at EBHS. Hilarry Elifrits began her senior campaign with a great performance, leading the team with 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Piper Jacobs scored seven points with four steals and Allie Kelsey scored seven points. Holly Caylor had five steals on the night.

The East Buchanan boys also picked up their first win of the season that night, downing Trenton

79-56. After cementing himself as one of the best scorers in the area last season, Isaiah Watkins picked up where he left off, leading the team with 18 points, five rebounds, six assists and eight steals.

Clark Scott scored 16 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double. Dylan Davidson scored 13 points, Seth Spencer scored nine points and Blake Pryor scored seven points.

Both East Buchanan teams picked up road victories Tuesday against Cameron. For more on those contests, check back in next week’s edition of The Leader.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers stormed out of the gate with a big 61-30 win

against Excelsior Springs on Tuesday, November 21, at PHS. Letecia Howard had a big night for Plattsburg, pouring in 23 points to go with 16 rebounds, eight steals and seven assists. Julia James scored 15 points with three rebounds and Isabella Parra had 10 points with six assists. Alexis Grayson added seven points with three rebounds.

The Lathrop Lady Mules picked up their second win of the season on November 20, downing Lexington 51-26. Senior Kaitlyn Morgan had a night to remember, scoring 13 points with nine rebounds, five assists, seven steals and five blocks—a rare accomplishment

known as a five-by-five, as she tallied more than five of each of the main five statistical categories.

Jacie Kassanavoid led the team with 17 points to go with five steals. Seniors Autum Nichols and Kylie Beane scored eight points, each, with Beane adding five assists and eight steals.

That same evening, the Lathrop boys were unable to score the win, falling to Lexington 68-53.

Brayden Pritchett scored 16 points to go with six rebounds. Senior Kyle Morgan put up 15 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and Brody Spear scored 15 points with nine rebounds.

The annual KCI Conference Basketball Tournament kicks off next week at Penney High School in Hamilton, and in the boys tournament, two local teams could be headed for a clash in the championship game.

The Plattsburg Tigers, coming off their 31-1 performance last season with a trip to the state semifinals, have drawn the top seed in the tournament and will play eighth-seeded Penney in the opening round Tuesday, December 5, at 4:30 p.m. The East Buchanan boys are seeded second in the tournament and will play seventh-seeded Lawson that night at 7 p.m., while sixth-seeded Lathrop will go against third-seeded West Platte at 8:15 p.m.

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championship is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, at 5 p.m.

In the girls tournament, the Lathrop Lady Mules have earned the top seed and will play eighth-seeded Penney in the opening round Monday, December 4, at 4:30 p.m.

They could see East Buchanan in the semifinals, as the Lady Bulldogs are seeded fourth and will take on fifth-seeded Lawson in Monday’s opener at 5:45 p.m.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers are the seventh seed in the KCI tourney and will play second-seeded North Platte at 7 p.m. on Monday.

The girls semifinals are on December 7, and the championship game will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 9.

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THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Students earn honors at Lathrop Elementary

Lathrop Elementary Students of the Month for October. Back Row: Hannah Tice, Jackson Caldwell, Bealtine Johnson, Jillie Reeves, Clara Holler. Front Row: Chloe Hartzell, Bryleigh Musick, Wesson Coots, Christina Jenkins, Jordan Peters, Cooper Phillips.

Lathrop Elementary Big 3 Winners for October (Being Respectful, Being Responsible and Being Safe). Back Row (left to right): Rooster Acklin, Hazel Baker, Adeline Willard, Brody Hartzell, PJ Childs, Myla Murray. Middle Row: Eve Shedeger, Brynleigh Musick, Katelyn Pollard, Kylen Franklin, Caidden Stickler, Eleanor Hedges. Front Row: Jordan Peters, Aria Mariana, Bellamy Breckenridge, Alaina Marek, Cooper Phillips, Sydney VanWinkle, Jessa Reeves.

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Fertilizer & lime applications. Call Curtis Summers for a free quote. 816564-7116, fwda --------------------------Osborn Livestock Auction located 7 miles West of Cameron on Hwy 36, Osborn, MO. Sale every Wednesday at

NOTICE Osborn Fire Protection District The Osborn Fire Protection District is seeking one candidate to serve a six year term as a fire board member.

File as a candidate between Dec. 5, 2023 and Dec, 26, 2023 by Calling 816-649-8215 to set up an appointment to complete candidacy paperwork.

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FOR RENT Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments.

Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living.

Now accepting Medicaid. For more

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 2, 2024, for the purpose of electing the following city officials: 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, Geppert 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 5, 2023, 8:00 AM and ending December 26, 2023. 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.

Susie Freece, City Clerk (11/30, 12/7/23)

(11/30, 12/7/23) The East Buchanan C-1 School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file as a candidate for the Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Municipal Election. The District will accept filings at Central Office located at 100 Smith Street, Gower, Mo. Filing will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5th, and continue during the District’s regular business hours, which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The last day to file is on Tuesday, December 26th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates filing will be listed on the ballot in the order specified in G-235-P. Filing will not occur on holidays when Central Office is closed which are as follows: The Central Office will close for Christmas Break on December 19, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. and not reopen until January 4, 2024. The Central Office will open December 26, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the final day of filing. Except for the first and last day of filing, filing will not occur on days that the school district's central offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will only occur on the first and last days during inclement weather if it is safe for the staff to travel to the office.

There are 2 three-year Board Member positions available.

MEMBERS UP FOR REELECTION ARE: DEAN WALKUP and ANDREA WILSON (11/23, 11/30/23) 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 2, 2024, for the purpose of electing the following officials: Two Year Term - Mayor 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 5, 2023, and the closing date for filing for the above offices is December 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM at City Hall.

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

Lisa Read City Clerk (11/23, 11/30/23)

information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: “All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

--------------------------Call 816-539-2111 to place your classified ad today!

The Clinton County Commissioners will accept bids for the replacement of outer aluminum storefront door at the Sheriff’s office entrance. This will include installation of door and frame including opener and push button package for ADA compliance.

Please contact the clerk’s office at 816539-3713 for more information on the specifications and any questions about the bid. Bids will be due by November 30, 2023. Bids can be hand delivered or mailed to the Clinton County Clerk, 207 N Main, Rm. 103, Plattsburg, Mo. 64477.

THE CLINTON COUNTY COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES OR TECHNICALITIES AND TO ACCEPT THE BID THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CLINTON COUNTY. (11/23, 11/30/23)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00074 In the Estate of John Holder, a Disabled Person.

Notice of Appointment of Conservator To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John Holder, a Disabled Person: On NOVEMBER 8, 2023, Nancy Wingate was appointed conservator(s) of the estate of John Holder, a person adjudicated disabled under the laws of Missouri by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The business address of the conservator is: 6437 NE Crouch Rd Turney, MO 64493 All creditors of said disabled person are notified to file their claims in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court 207 N. Main St Plattsburg, MO 64477 Date of first publication 11.16.2023.

(Publication to run 4 consecutive weeks) /s/ J. Schulz Clerk (11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/23)

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00081 In the Estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, Deceased.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, Decedent: On October 30, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, PAMELA JEAN MCBRIDE was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MARGIE CAROL JOHNSON, 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 personal representative's business address is: 10952 N Hwy 33, Osborn, MO 64474 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: D. Shane Murphy, 302 Platte Clay Way-Suite 108, PO Box 77, Kearney, MO 64060 (816) 903-3456 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: November 6, 2022 Date of first publication: November 9, 2023 /s/ Jessy Schulz Clerk 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.

(11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00042 In the Estate of JEAN MARIE WOLFE, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JEAN MARIE WOLFE, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 22, 2023, BONNIE OELTJENBRUNS was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JEAN MARIE WOLFE, 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 personal representative’s business address is: 7476 SE Shoshone Dr, Holt, MO 64048 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: D. SHANE MURPHY, 302 PLATTE CLAY WAY, SUITE 109, KEARNEY, MO 64060 - (816) 903-3456 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: February 7, 2023 Date of first publication: November 30, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge 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.

(11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23)

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www.clintoncountyleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING FOR DIRECTOR OF THE EDGERTON-TRIMBLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT The Edgerton-Trimble Fire Protection District will accept Declarations of Candidacy for the position of Director beginning 8 a.m.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The deadline for filing is 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The election will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Qualified individuals may file with the Secretary of the Board of Directors at Fire Station No. 1, 500 Belt Ave., Edgerton, Mo. by appointment.

Call Becky Sellars, Secretary/Treasurer, at 816-790-3476 to make an appointment.

Per RSMo 115.357 and RSMo 321.230, a filing fee of $100 (one hundred dollars) must be collected at the time of filing. Candidates are required to provide a valid photo ID, and a photocopy of their completed, signed and notarized Department of Revenue Form 5120. The candidate must mail the original Form 5120 to the Department of Revenue at the address provided on the form. Form 5120 is available at https://dor.mo.gov/forms/5120.pdf This is a six-year term which begins in April 2024. For additional information visit http://dor.mo.gov/personal/candidates/ Done by order of the Board of Directors of the Edgerton-Trimble Fire Protection District Becky Sellars, Secretary/Treasurer Posted this 20th day of November, 2023 Published in The Clinton County Leader (11/30/23)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI AT PLATTSBURG, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION No. 23CN-PR00091 Matter of MICHAEL LLOYD ROACH, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING And to all persons known or unknown who claim any interest as an heir or through an heir in the property of Michael Lloyd Roach, who died on November 5, 2022, domiciled in Clinton County, and residing at 101 Lisa Avenue, Lathrop, Missouri.

You are hereby notified that an application has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, by Amanda S. Wright for the determination of the heirs of Michael Lloyd Roach, and of their respective interests as such heirs and in and with respect to all of the property owned by said deceased at the time of his death, including the following, to wit: ITEM

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Real Estate All of Lot One (1), in Rebecca Ridge, a subdivision in the City of Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri.

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Personal Property 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, VIN 1G1BE5SM0G7287485

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Petitioner's attorney is Mark E. Kelly, whose business address is 134 N. Water St., Liberty, MO 64068.

You are further notified that a hearing will be held on said application in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, at the Courthouse, 207 N Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477, on the 12TH day of JANUARY, 2024, at 9 o'clock a.m., at which time evidence will be presented to the Court and at which time and place you are entitled to be present and to be heard. Should you fail to appear or to present evidence in opposition, judgment may be entered in due course upon said application.

Dated: 11.22.2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham by J. Schulz Judge Clerk (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23) SEEKING NOMINEES Clinton County SWCD Board of Supervisors Let it be known that the Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county on February 1 to February 20, 2024. Anyone that owns a farm in Territory 1 (Lafayette and Atchison Townships) or Territory 3 (Shoal and Lathrop Townships), and meets the qualifications listed below, may be considered as a candidate in the election. You may submit your name for participation in the election by completing the self-nomination form and delivering it to the district by 4:30 P.M. on November 30, 2024.

The self-nomination form is available online at Clinton County | Missouri Soil and Water (mosoilandwater.land) or in person at the district office (see contact info below).

Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. During fiscal year 2 023, the district provided $515,023.31 of cost-share funds to landowners to assist with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices.

The qualifications required to be a supervisor are: 1. Being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.

2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.

3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture".

4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date.

5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date.

Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District 816-539-2136 ext. 3 taylor.shrewsbury@swcd.mo.gov 1800 W HWY 116 Plattsburg, MO 64477 (11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23)

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Notice of Filing dates for April 2024 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 2, 2024. 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 5, 2023 and ending at 4:30 p.m. on December 26, 2023, during regular business hours which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday except holidays. You may also call (816) 539-2288 to make arrangements.

Plattsburg Special Road District George Hoover, President (11/23, 11/30/23)

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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 2-5, 2024. 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 Dan Bryson, Mike Dzado, Ray Terwilleger, Darrell Wolf, Rick Tharp, Connie Tharp, and Jim Patrico.

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, Chad Howerton, Chairman.

(11/30/23)

CLINTON COUNTY R-III BOARD FILING DATE The Clinton County R-III School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2024 election. Filing dates for candidates are open from Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. and close on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Those wishing to file may do so by filling out a declaration of candidacy in the office of the Superintendent of Schools during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days that school is in session. There will be no school and the office of the Superintendent will be closed from December 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. until Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Filing will not occur on days that the District is closed due to inclement weather. Please contact: Sandy Goad, 816-539-2183 or email sandy.goad@ccr3.k12.mo.us with any questions. Filing will end on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., in which the office of the Superintendent of Schools will be open from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The State of Missouri requires that Board of Education members be citizens of the United States, resident taxpayers of the district, shall have resided in this State for one year next preceding their election or appointment and must be at least 24 years of age.

There are two (2) positions available with three-year terms.

Those members whose terms are expiring are Keith Carnie and Nick Wade.

(11/23, 11/30/23)

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LEGALS

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

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The Gower Fire Protection District of Buchanan/Clinton County will hold an election for two Board Member positions each for a two year term at the General Municipal Election, Tuesday April 2, 2024. The FIRST day to file a Declaration of Candidacy for a Board Member Position is Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Filing will remain open through Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Anyone qualified to file for the position, shall file at the district office, 407 US 169 Highway, Gower, MO 64454 during regular business hours, excluding holidays, or you can contact Elizabeth Gibson at 712-355-8088 with any questions.

(11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23) PUBLIC NOTICE The Tri-County Ambulance District will hold an election on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 for the purpose of electing board members from District 3 and 6 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 5, 2023 at 8 a.m. and the last date for filing will be December 26, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Tri-County Ambulance District Board Carol Sander, Secretary (11/23, 11/30/23) EAST BUCHANAN COUNTY C-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT Consideration of Project Pursuant to Section 177.088, Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended Notice is hereby given to those persons residing within the East Buchanan County C-1 School District (the "District") that on December 18, 2023 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the District's High School Library the Board of Education is considering a capital facilities lease financing to provide funds for the construction, equipping, and furnishing of a new Middle School; and to complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District, pursuant to Section 177 .088, Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended.

By order of the Board of Education of the East Buchanan County C-1 School District this 20th day of November, 2023 Beth E. Carr Secretary, Board of Education (11/23, 11/30/23)

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Send your Legal Notices to Becca Giesken at legals@clintoncountyleader.com

The Clinton County Commissioners will accept bids for a project to install coaxial cabling and lines to connect wireless access points to service all county offices, hallways and meeting rooms. This network will need to be built out in parallel to the existing network to not interrupt the ability of the county offices to serve its citizens.

Please contact the clerk’s office at 816-539-3713 for more information on the specifications and any questions about the bid. Bids will be due by December 18, 2023. Bids can be hand delivered or mailed to the Clinton County Clerk, 207 N Main, Rm. 103, Plattsburg, Mo. 64477.

THE CLINTON COUNTY COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES OR TECHNICALITIES AND TO ACCEPT THE BID THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CLINTON COUNTY. (11/30, 12/7/23) PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ELECTION OF ONE DIRECTOR FOR THE HOLT COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT December 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to notice from the election authority, and under the authority of the Missouri Revised Statutes, the opening date for filing of candidacy for one six (6) year term for Director and one unexpired term for Director for the remaining two (2) years of the 2020-2026 term, of the Holt Community Fire Protection District of Clay and Clinton Counties, Missouri, to be elected on April 2, 2024, shall commence at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023, and the closing date shall be 5:00PM Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The hours to file are weekdays from 8:30AM until 5:00PM. No filings will be accepted Monday, December 25, 2023.

Candidates must be a resident and voter in the District for a period of one (1) year preceding the election and be over the age of twenty-four (24) years. There are other qualifications set by Missouri law. Candidates are hereby notified that they are required to file, under oath, an affidavit with the Department of Revenue (Form 5120) regarding any tax delinquency and bonding requirements (see Section 115.342, RSMo) No person holding lucrative office or employment under this state, or any political subdivision thereof as defined in Section 70.120 RSMo shall hold the office of Fire Protection District Director under this chapter.

Candidates should file for candidacy, together with a filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00), with the Secretary of the Holt Community Fire Protection District or his/her designate, at the District’s Fire Station located at 260 N. 33 Hwy., Holt, MO. Ballot order shall be determined by order of filing. Candidates may line up at the front door of the Fire Station on December 5, 2023, to establish the order of ballot for that day only. No applications shall be accepted after 5:00PM December 26, 2023.

Board of Directors Holt Community Fire Protection District (11/30/23) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Charles Bowers and Jessica Bowers, husband and wife, dated March 25, 2020 and recorded on March 26, 2020 as Document No. 202000839, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Clinton County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on December 12, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 11:00AM, at the Clinton County Courthouse, 211 North Main St., West Front door, Plattsburg, MO 64477, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate: LOT TWO (2), SANTA FE EAST, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE NORTH, RANGE THIRTYTHREE WEST, CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. AND LOT THREE (3), SANTA FE EAST, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THREE (3), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE NORTH, RANGE THIRTYTHREE WEST, CITY OF GOWER, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

S&W Foreclosure Corporation Successor Trustee Pub Commences November 16, 2023

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00083 In the Estate of RICKIE RAY BERRY, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RICKIE RAY BERRY, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 22, 2023, DORIS ANN BERRY was appointed the personal representative of the estate of RICKIE RAY BERRY, 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 personal representative’s business address is: 401 TICHENOR, P.O. Box 184, Lathrop, MO 64465 The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: TIMOTHY TIPTON 400 St. Louis Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 - (816) 630-3700 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: June 6, 2023 Date of first publication: November 30, 2023 /s/ Teresa L. Bingham Judge 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.

(11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23) IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case Number: 23CN-PR00084 In the Estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 1, 2023 , the following individual was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of WILLIAM CHAPPELL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address and phone number is: JASON CHAPPELL, 1523 CLEO CT, HIGH RIDGE, MO 63049 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 personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: JENNIFER McKINLEY, 2001 N 36TH ST, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64056 (816)643-3336.

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: 21-AUG-2023 Date of first publication: 9-NOV-2023

LLG File No.23-038784 By: LOGS Legal Group LLP www.LOGS.com Xome Purported address: 502 Santa Fe Dr, Gower, MO 64454-9191 Publication Dates: 11/16/23, 11/23/23, 11/30/23, 12/07/23 (11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/23)

/s/ J. Schulz Clerk 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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Community

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Plenty to do at Weston Bend State Park this December

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 28, 2023 – Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City in December? Weston Bend State Park provides some perfect ways to escape, while also offering an array of fun, educational events.

• Friday, Dec. 9: Healthy for the Holidays – Guided Mindfulness Walk The holidays are often a stressful time of year. Take time for yourself, breathe in the fresh air and connect

with nature. This guided hike will use the River Trail (a natural-surface trail) and the Weston Bluffs Trail (a gravel-surface trail); both trails are flat. Participants will walk approximately 1 mile and are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet in the parking lot at 10 a.m.

sented by the Mid-Continent Library System. Annie, our park specialist, will be talking about wonderful winter birds in this area. Learn how to identify some of the less-known birds, keep birds in your backyard and the winter migrants. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Parkville Library, located at 8815 Tom Watson Parkway in Parkville.

• Thursday, Dec. 14: Winter Birding 101 at the Parkville Library This lecture series is pre-

• Friday, Dec. 23: Welcome Winter Birds – Guided Bird Walk It’s official - winter is here.

MDC Eagle Days

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to discover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state.

From December through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in Missouri.

Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food.

Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge. Early in the morning you can see them flying and fishing.

Be sure to dress for winter weather and don’t forget cameras and binoculars.

MDC is again offering various Eagle Days events around the state. Some will include live eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting scopes. Some require registration. Get more information on MDC Eagle Days events on the MDC website.

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Don’t let that get you down, because so are the winter birds and they are always sure to provide enjoyment and the occasional surprise.

Join the park team for a leisurely stroll, looking for and learning about winter birds.

Meet at 10 a.m. at the Paved Trail parking lot. Paved Trail has an asphalt surface and participants should plan to walk about a mile. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and bring binoculars.

• Saturday, Dec. 31: Go Getters Guided Hike A new year is right around the corner, so get that first hike of the year in before it officially starts! This guided hike begins at 10:30 a.m. along the scenic West Ridge Trail. Hear about the park’s unique bluff feature and other interesting nature tidbits.

This is a natural-surface trail with hills and uneven terrain.

Participants should meet in the Overlook parking lot, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

All programs are free and open to the public. Weston Bend State Park is located at 16600 Highway 45 North near Weston. For more information, call the park at 816-640-5443.

Programs will be canceled in the event of rain, snow or ice.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks. com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

MDC offers Prescribed Burn Workshop Dec. 14 at St. Joseph

St. Joseph, Mo. – Prescribed burns are an efficient and cost-effective tool for managing vegetation, whether for wildlife habitat or in forage pastures with native warm season grasses. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a Prescribed Burn Workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at MDC’s Northwest Regional Office in St. Joseph.

Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation when it is properly applied.

But burns can also be dangerous if not

done properly. This workshop will provide information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn. The class will be indoors and include equipment demonstrations, videos, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss prescribed burning with MDC staff. Participants will learn about burn equipment, burn line installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other techniques to safely conduct a prescribed burn.

Registration is required. Upon registration, participants will be given a link to a virtual/online portion of

the prescribed burn course. The online course is a mandatory prerequisite and there is a $25 charge to a third-party host (not MDC). The online course can be completed in approximately 2 to 4 hours. Please bring your certificate of completion to the workshop.

This workshop is open to all ages.

To register, visit http://short.mdc. mo.gov/Z7T. For more information, contact Andi Rittel, MDC private land conservationist, at 660-726-3746, or Andi.Rittel@mdc.mo.gov.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Roadwork in Northwest Missouri this week St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Nov. 27Dec. 3.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.

There also may 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.

Andrew County Interstate 29 – Pavement improvement project from south of Business Route 71 to just south of Route O (Buchanan County) through November 2023. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Buchanan County I-29 – Pavement improvement project from south of Business Route 71 (Andrew County) to just south of Route O through November 2023. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).

Route Y – CLOSED for a bridge replacement proj-

ect at the south Bee Creek Bridge, through mid-December 2023. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot. org/buchanan-county-routey-bee-creek-bridge-replacements.

I-229 – CLOSED northbound for a bridge rehabilitation project from Sixth and Atchison streets to Lake Boulevard through December 2023. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.) More info: https://www. modot.org/buchanan-county-i-229-bridge-rehabilitation-project-6th-atchison-streets.

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance westbound from 14th Street to Route 759, Nov. 27-28, including the following ramp CLOSURES: S. Route 36 to Route 759.

I-229 northbound to U.S. Route 36 westbound (left lane).

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance eastbound from the Missouri River Bridge to 9th Street, Nov. 28-29, including the following ramp CLOSURE: S. Route 36 to I-229 southbound.

I-29 – Permit/utility work from mile marker 45.4 to 45,

Dec. 3, 5-11 a.m. The road will be narrowed to one lane each direction and may be intermittently CLOSED for crews to run utility conductors across I-29.

marker 46.5 to mile marker 42, through December 2023.

The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot width restriction.

Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Mill Creek Drive to Route P for the first stage of a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through December 2023. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www. modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess.

DeKalb County Route D – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route Z (Gentry County) to King Road, Nov. 30, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clinton County Route NN – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Castile Creek Bridge through December 2023.

(Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/clinton-county-route-nn-bridgereplacement.

I-35 – Concrete replacement northbound from mile marker 42 to mile marker 47, through December 2023.

The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 12-foot width restriction.

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile

Gentry County Route YY – CLOSED at the Bear Creek Bridge due to deterioration. A project to replace the bridge was awarded to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. Construction is scheduled to begin Dec. 4, 2023. https://www.modot.org/atchison-and-gentry-counties-bridge-replacements.

Route H – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 370th Street to 360th Street, Nov. 28, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route BB – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route UU to 442 Road, Nov. 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route Z – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route D to Route AA, Nov. 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.