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CITY OF LATHROP

Council approves bid for major sidewalk project

The Lathrop City Council approved a bid Tuesday, December 17, for construction on two stretches of sidewalk that will ultimately reach all of the way from Oak Street to the parking

The City of Lathrop has made major strides in refurbishing its sidewalks over the last decade, thanks in large part to state transportation grants. The largest of those projects could be underway in the coming months.

lot of Lathrop High School on the north side of town. Construction is expected to begin in the spring.

The winning bid came from Sands Construction out of Kansas, which bid the first section (along Center Street from Oak Street to Walnut) at $239,471 and the second section (along Center Street from Walnut to Lathrop High School) at $379,869. It was the lowest of four bids that were submitted for the work.

The project total is $619,340, which Lathrop

HOLIDAY CLASH

Before heading home for the Christmas break, the KCI Conference season got underway with a series of match-ups, including a clash between East Buchanan and Plattsburg at PHS on Friday, December 20. The Plattsburg girls came out on top in their game, 45-20, while the East Buchanan boys kept their state-ranked momentum going with a win over the Tigers. (Above) East Buchanan freshman Ainsley Stallard and Plattsburg senior Loralie Matsukevich battle for position on a free throw Friday at PHS. See inside for more photos. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

EAST BUCHANAN SCHOOLS

Board reviews audit, signs off on next year’s calendar

The East Buchanan Board of Education voted to accept the district’s audit and approved a new district calendar for the 2025-2026 year during their monthly board meeting held on Monday, December 16. According to Superintendent Dr. John Newell, this year’s audit was similar to previous years’ audits,

with no issues. The auditors again added a note regarding the separation of duties, but as Dr. Newell explained, this is a concern that all small districts have due to the number of staff available to share all of the district’s responsibilities.

The board also approved the district calendar for the upcoming school year, adopting the option that 58 percent of the staff

favored, which has school starting on August 18. The entire calendar can be found online at the district website.

During the celebration portion of the meeting, Mrs. Jodie Parkhurst told the board about their activities during the recent Grandparents Day and also about a visit from Alastair Heim, the author of “How the Grench

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City Administrator Bob Burns said is approximately $190,000 more than the city had hoped it would cost. The brunt of the bill is being footed by a MoDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant, which will pay for 75 percent of the total while the city pays for 25 percent of the total. Perhaps the biggest feature in the project will be how it handles the intersection of 116 Highway and 33 Highway on the north side of town, which is always

Christmas has come and gone, and now, 2025 can be seen just on the horizon. Before we plunge into the new year, let’s take a look back at the stories that made headlines each week in Clinton County. Below, you’ll find the biggest headlines from each edition of The Clinton County Leader, beginning with the first half of 2024. Next week, we’ll jump into the second half of the year.

January 4: Clinton County Commissioners report the county will finish 2023 in the black with healthy reserves; the City of Plattsburg will end curbside pick up for glass recycling.

January 11: April elec-

tion races for city, school district leadership are set, including a threeman race for Plattsburg mayor between incumbent James Kennedy and challengers David Jett and Ricky Volkman; Plattsburg’s Helton twins help coach Liberty North to state football championship; Plattsburg mourns the loss of Keith Clements at 80.

January 18: East Buchanan Elementary Principal Josh Barker named next superintendent at North Andrew School District; East Buchanan seniors Gage Busby and Zora Whitt are crowned Courtwarming Royalty; Gower City Council begins process to annex land where new EBMS will be built; City of

Plattsburg alum Isaia Howard is seeing some time already with the breakout Drake team.

Students at East Buchanan Middle School in Easton left their mark on history recently, signing a steal beam that will be used in the construction of the new middle school building in Gower. photo courtesy of east buchanan schools

East Buchanan School Board,

Lost Christmas” for the Dr. Seuss series. Heim visited the school and signed about 200 copies of his book that each family at the elementary school received. Heim also spoke at assemblies for all students.

Rayleigh Burns told the board that she enjoyed hearing the book and how the author told the students about creativity and urged them to read as much as they could. Heim was contacted and scheduled by teachers Mrs. Parkhurst and Mrs. Deanna Mathews, and the PTO purchased the copies of his book to give to each elementary family.

The board received an update on the construction of the new middle school, finding that the project is currently about three days ahead of schedule, with most walls and precast walls up, and some of the roof supports are in place.

The board also re-

viewed the district’s Annual Performance Review (APR), with Dr. Newell going over it, explaining how the district faired during this process. Dr. Newell stated that the district did well on this review. However, the state education department will again be changing some of the processes the district will go through in the future.

One of these changes has to do with the amount of growth in student results, and if that amount was expected simply because the student would be one year older or because of the educational instruction the student received. Another change will be in how districts must score to be accredited or accredited with distinction.

The board also was told that the district would be putting out a request for proposals for its food services for the students. This

request for proposals from interested parties to provide the district for its food service contract will start in 2026. Currently, OPPA provides food service for the district. Dr. Newell added that in the request for bids, one of the stipulations is for the provider to pay a minimum of $16 per hour.

During the superintendent’s report, former administrator Dave Elms reported to the board that another Kauffman Grant had been applied for and received. He stated that the request for the grant was to improve the playing surfaces of both the baseball and softball fields, do some work to help with drainage along the foul lines, and to help the fields dry more quickly. He also added that a warning track in the outfield on the baseball field is planned. Last, he asked the board to start to consider if they wanted any signage for the new middle

school and if they wanted to have a plaque done. One of the issues is that the board could have a different make up after the local election in April of 2025.

Director of Special Services Heidi Shoemaker told the board her department is working on plans for the upcoming job fair to be held for the special edu-

cation students. This is currently scheduled for March of 2025.

All three district building administrators spoke briefly to the board about recent ongoings, such as the KCI Conference Basketball Tournament hosted at the high school, the Grandparents Day at the elementary, and the middle school students’ efforts to collect 1,200 canned items during their Turkey Bowl for the food pantry.

With no additional business before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m., with the monthly January meeting to be held on January 27.

End of an Era for 43rd Judicial Circuit Judge Brent Elliott

Story courtesy of DeKalb County Record-Herald

Tuesday, December 31, will mark the end of Judge Brent Elliott’s tenure as a circuit judge for Missouri’s 43rd Judicial Circuit.

On January 1, 2001, he was appointed to succeed Warren L. McElwain as DeKalb County Associate Circuit Judge. After being elected to two terms as DeKalb’s associate judge, Elliott was appointed as a circuit judge and subsequently elected three times to that position.

A 1980 graduate of the University of Missouri-Co-

lumbia School of Law, two years later Elliott was elected in Livingston County as one of the state’s youngest prosecuting attorneys. As a prosecutor and special prosecutor for other counties, he tried dozens of jury trials, procuring a conviction in each one. In 1988, Elliott accepted a position as trial attorney for a Chillicothe law firm and continued to win all of his jury trials, both civil and criminal. His mastery of the jury system would not end there. In a career spanning 24 years on the bench, Elliott presided over dozens

of jury trials and was never reversed or required to grant a new jury trial by the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. As a prosecutor, private attorney and judge, Elliott handled everything from complex murder cases to multi-million-dollar civil suits. He even gained national recognition when one of his cases was the subject of a New York Times article “Two Judges Who Get It About Banks.”

Elliott was an integral part of DeKalb County’s award-winning Inmate Public Service Program. He was appointed by the Missouri

Supreme Court to a committee assigned with establishing protocols for the use of closed-circuit transmission appearances by defendants incarcerated in prisons and jails and was among the first judges to implement the safer, money-saving system.

In retirement, Elliott has agreed to serve as a senior judge for the state and will accept assignments from the Missouri Supreme Court to specific cases. He also plans to substitute teach in some of our local schools. He and his son, Connor, will continue their bison operation on their farm near Stewartsville.

“I want to thank the citizens of DeKalb County and the 43rd Judicial Circuit for allowing me to serve as their judge,” Elliott said. “It has truly been my honor.”

Lathrop City Council,

busy, but especially so before and after school. Burns said that the sidewalk (on the west side of Center) will begin running up against the elevated road at Sellers Place, guarded in part by an eight-inch curb. At the intersection, there will be a push button that will acti-

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vate warning measures that there are pedestrians in the roadway.

From the intersection northward, the sidewalk will stay up against the roadway, where it will run all of the way to the LHS parking lot entrance, then westward all of the way to the southern section of the building’s sidewalk network. Also during the meeting on Tuesday, the council appointed Scott Archdekin to continue as the city’s representative to the Region D Recycling District.

Gower Decorations Winner

Students at EBMS in Easton sign a beam to be used in the new building being constructed in Gower. photo courtesy of east buchanan schools

Judge Brent Elliott (right) receives a state congressional proclamation, presented by DeKalb County West District Commissioner Kyle White. dekalb county record-herald

Congratulations to Konor and Natalie Simon (and son) of Gower for winning the Ninth Annual Gower Lions Club Christmas Decorating Contest. They were joined by several members of the club to celebrate the occasion. submitted photo

Plattsburg residents continue to sound off on issues, including polarizing dumpster in a downtown alleyway.

January 25: Lathrop R-II School District to ask voters for a tax levy shift of 23 cents from debt service to operational levy; Schools contend with snow, ice and frigid temperatures to begin the year; Lathrop City Council approves license for a second Casey’s General Store.

February 1: Clinton County Commissioners hope to use remaining ARPA funds to address failing roof, make major courthouse improvements; Jim and Grace Hobbs to retire from Community Courtyard leadership roles they’ve held for 30 years; Second mural to be added in downtown Plattsburg, honoring Jefferson Highway; Lathrop wrestling wins the 2024 KCI Conference Championship; Lady Mules basketball moves undefeated record to 17-0.

February 8: Rachael Parkey hired as new principal at East Buchanan Elementary; I-35 between Lathrop and Cameron to close for 24 hours as part of construction of new Route H bridge; Clinton County Commissioners approve $5.1 million budget for 2024; plattsburg senior Tryston Miller and Abigail Mertz named 2024 Courtwarming Royalty; Renowned Kearney businessman Mack Porter passes away at 96; Lathrop senior Kaitlyn Morgan scored 1,000th point on basketball court.

February 15: Plattsburg city leaders are optimistic they’ll reach an agreement on rightof-way issues on the alleyways between Broadway and Locust west of Main Street; Smoke at Lathrop Middle School leads to evacuation of students, who return to class when it’s found a motor in furnace had broken down; MoDOT to close BB Highway over I-35 in Cameron for three days for bridge repairs; Lathrop seniors Kaitlyn Morgan and Gabe Watkins crowned 2024 Courtwarming Royalty; Trex Mart on I-35 in Lathrop to sell to Casey’s General Stores; Plattsburg mourns the loss of John George II at 64;

February 22: Plattsburg City Council reaches five-year agreement with PW Holdings on use and responsibilities of alleyway behind Main Street; After nearly a year, Clinton County Clerk David Woody returns from overseas service with the 1135th Engineer Company out of Richmond, Mo.

February 29: Clinton County Clerk David Woody sues Clinton County Commissioners over decision not to fully pay Woody his salary while serving country overseas; For the first time since 1987, the Lathrop Lady Mules win the district championship to advance to the state playoffs; Longtime Plattsburg farmer Wesley Norton passes at the age of 85; East Buchanan, Plattsburg boys basketball teams win district championships; Candidate forum held ahead of contentious April election for Cameron R-I Board of Education; Lathrop sophomore Garrett Beane makes state title match again, finishing second in Missouri at 120 lbs.

March 7: Plattsburg mourns another loss in the community, as longtime businessman and volunteer Don Talley passes away at the age of 86; All three local postseason basketball teams—East Buchanan boys, Plattsburg boys and Lathrop girls— fall in state quarterfinals; East Buchanan Board of Education approves major increase to salaries, upping starting pay to $41,000.

March 14: City of Plattsburg hosts Town Hall to discuss ballot issues, grants and other issues; Candidates file for county election in August— AJ Carrel to face incumbent Larry Fish for sheriff, Tyler Walock to challenge incumbent Jay Bettis for First District Commissioner; Lathrop FFA welcomes nearly 2,000 students to town for annual competition day; Plattsburg resident Darrell Wolfe warns council about the keeping of horses and dogs at residence on Birch Avenue.

March 21: City of Plattsburg, Administrator Chase Waggoner agree to part ways; After seven years leading Clinton County Middle School, Principal Angie Courtney to leave at end of the year to spend precious time with her family; Clinton County forgot to publish its financial statements in 2023.

March 28: After a half century with the Lathrop Fire Department, Chief David Eads set to retire from full duties on April 1; East Buchanan teacher Amber Kriley named the next principal at Clinton County Middle School in Plattsburg; Coach Twydell Love, Jr., to leave Plattsburg basketball after helping Tigers to 75-14 record, two district titles, two KCI titles and thirdplace finish at state in 2023; East Buchanan to add high school wrestling.

April 4: $450 million electric generation plant planned for rural area between Turney and Lathrop; East Buchanan breaks ground on new middle school building in Gower; David Jett wins race for Plattsburg Mayor; Steve Garrett named next City Administrator for City of Plattsburg.

April 11: Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft visits Plattsburg as he campaigns for governor’s house; Major grant will help Lathrop make big improvements at youth baseball, soccer fields; Residents enjoy partial solar eclipse; Lathrop Masonic Lodge, Missouri Masonic Home donate $36,000 to Lathrop R-II backpack food program.

April 18: EF-1 tornado causes damage in rural areas of southern Clinton County; Plattsburg football to remain in eight-man division for

2024 after coming in under cap number; Matt Holsted honored for 12-years of service to Lathrop R-II School District.

April 25: Clinton County R-III School District turns down a request to add soccer programs at the high school; City of Lathrop approves small increase in water, wastewater rates to offset increases in water rates from Kansas City; East Buchanan’s Gavin Rhode named Missouri State FFA Secretary for 2024-2025; Kelsie Lewis named next softball coach at Plattsburg, Brett Pierce to coach PHS boys basketball; Lathrop Academic Bowl team to compete in national small school tournament in Chicago.

May 2: Plattsburg residents speak out against proposed housing development near Lake Concord; Lance Rains named the next economic director for the City of Cameron; Lathrop High School hosts track meet for special education athletes; Dean Walkup honored for 12 years of service on East Buchanan Board of Education; Sixth Annual Patriot Ride by the Northwest Missouri UTV Patriot Riders raises more than $60,000 for Veterans Assistance League in Cameron; Plattsburg Rotary Club donates approximately $5,000 in park benches and other equipment for Perkins Park.

May 9: Murphy Land and Cattle requests industrial zoning for proposed beef processing center east of Lathrop near I-35; City of Cameron adopts IT master plan, could add new tech director position; Clinton County Commissioners consider options to address antiquated jail in basement of courthouse; East Buchanan boys track team wins district championship; Plattsburg basketball standout Isaia Howard commits to Drake.

May 16: Chris Anderson named the next principal at East Buchanan Middle School; Joe Dutcher to take on athletic director’s position at Lathrop High School; Seniors at Cameron High School walk across the stage during sunset graduation.

May 23: East Buchanan boys track and field team wins the Missouri Class 2 State Championship in Jefferson City; Seniors at Lathrop, Plattsburg and East Buchanan celebrate graduation; Cameron R-I honors Dr. Amgela Ormsby and Dr. Derek Lannigan for earning doctorates, hears from Dani Landi and Heath Gilbert on several complaints; Mid-Buchanan defeats Lathrop in Mules’ bid for second-straight district title; Lathrop’s Kaitlyn Morgan,

Autum Nichols finish local athletic careers on state track podium; Plattsburg’s 1979 state champion football team inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame alongside Tom Watson, Eric Hosmer in Class of ‘24.

May 30: Memorial Day services held throughout Clinton County; Pair of aggressive dogs crash Lathrop Elementary field day, two students bitten before officers dispatch one of the animals; School officials investigate as nine-millimeter bullet found at East Buchanan Middle School.

June 6: Clinton County Commissioners consider partnership with Platte County that could ease need for more jail space; Cam-

eron City Council hears of major issues with city hall building, Third Street buildings; Lathrop Friendship Festival celebrates 60 years—Lady Mules basketball named Grand Marshals, Martha Martin named Rotary Citizen of the Year, Porter and Mitzi Henson crowned Senior King and Queen; Ron Snider and Steve White honored for 50 years of membership at Gower American Legion Post 393.

June 13: Clinton County Planning and Zoning signs off on proposed meat processing center outside of Lathrop, issue to go to county commissioners for final approval; Plattsburg’s Mallen family goes to Texas to catch total solar eclipse; Retired KCMO police de-

tective recalls violent era in Kansas City’s mob past.

June 20: Clinton County Commissioners approve rezoning and permitting for proposed meat processing plant east of Lathrop; Cameron City Hall is closed as crews test for mold; Clinton County Historical Society hosts annual Juneteenth celebration; The battle over questionable books continues at Cameron R-I school district; Lathrop Antique Club hosts its 46th annual summer show.

June 27: Plattsburg City Council considers changes to fireworks restrictions as residents grow concerned; Lathrop City Council hears details on major sidewalks project.

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Jacob Hansen-30 Angus cows. 3-5yrs old. Bred Angus bull. Calve march. Very fancy.

Kent and Barbara Johnson-38 Angus cows. 4-7 years old. Bred to sim Angus bulls. Calve end of February.

Jim Wilson-53 Angus and Angus cows. 5-8 years old. Start calving March 1st. Angus and sim Angus bulls.

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Howard makes leap from Plattsburg to DI

You know you’re growin’ older when... Your ability to recall song lyrics from the 70’s far exceeds your ability to remember why you walked into the kitchen.

There’s a storyline which is familiar for those that come from a small community, and in a short time they are thrust into a new, far bigger atmosphere.

For Isaia Howard of Plattsburg, that bigger atmosphere was the bright lights of the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, where his Drake Bulldogs basketball team played the Big 12 Conference’s Kansas State in the Wildcat Classic last week.

While in Plattsburg, his home gym held just over 1,000 fans. He did see bigger venues and crowds when his Tigers competed in postseason and Final Four basketball games. However, nothing could reach the rarified air of the T-Mobile Center, where the Big 12 Championships are held with 18,000 screaming fans jammed into the stands.

On Tuesday night, December 17, there was just over 9,000 rabid K-State fans. Only a handful of the Drake faithful made the journey down I-35 to Kansas City from Des Moines, Iowa. So, what did the youngster from Plattsburg think about the experience?

“It was exciting for someone from a small town with all the lights and logos,” said Howard, back home on Christmas break. “We practiced the day before at the T-Mobile Center. It was an awesome shoot-around the day before, to get a feel. On game day, it’s important to have a routine and stick with it. Our coach talked about the game. It’s the same game and it didn’t change because of the opponent. Our goal every game is to play defense, rebound, get the 50-50 balls. Every little category we can. Play with intensity and talk a lot. We like to have

fun when warming up and it helps to talk as we warm up. The main thing is to have fun with it. Don’t be scared. At the end of the day, it’s basketball.”

But when the game began, the only noise being generated was from the Bulldogs, as they raced to a 20-9 first half lead. Sharpshooting guard Mitch Mascari put on a long-range clinic, scoring 19 of his 25 points in the first half. His teammate guard Bennett Stirtz also scored in double figures with 22 points, including a threepoint basket to seal the overtime victory, 73-70. Even though he didn’t get any playing time on the court that night, he says he continues to work hard and learn. The competition is tough in practice, as witnessed against K-State when their guards paved the way for the overtime victory.

Howard said Coach McCollum stresses the importance of having a routine.

Something the coach follows as if it is a ritual that needs to be performed before each game? Maybe a superstition? It’s not a superstition for Howard, since the pre-game ritual has been something he has embraced during his high school career.

“My mom urged me to develop a routine in high school, and I had one then,” he said. “I’ve established one here at Drake with a nap before a game (something his roommate suggested), a Snickers and some Gatorade. I stick with it.”

In high school he went to Aunt Elizabeth’s house (Nanny) and often Aunt Tina was there. They watched Family Feud or Jeopardy, ate a Snicker’s candy bar and drank Gatorade.

When growing up he also remembers the influence of his great-great grandfather, Mickey Howard. Mickey was a constant at every sporting event, and Isaia could hear him shout-

ing words of encouragement all the time.

“He always called me ‘Son’ when we met after the games,” Howard recalled. “In the eighth grade, I jammed my finger playing football. I went to the sideline, and he came down from the stands and told me to get back in there. He was encouraging and coaching all the time.”

Encouragement and coaching are something that Isaia has experienced all his life. His dad, Michael, began coaching him when he was in the second grade. Michael is currently the high school coach for the PHS Lady Tigers, where Isaia’s sister, Letecia, is an All-Conference performer. Abundant support comes from his mom, Lisa, as she continues to cheer him and his sister on in their athletic endeavors.

And there’s plenty to cheer about, as the Drake Bulldogs continue their winning streak, which has

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reached 11 games.

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Trivia question: What is the name of the famous ball drop event that takes place in New York City on New Year’s Eve? A. Big Apple Countdown; B. New Year’s Rockin’ Eve; C. Times Square Ball; Drop D. None of the above.

* * * * Some New Year resolutions…

• I will stop buying useless skincare products and start using the ones I already own.

• I will do less laundry and use more deodorant.

• I will no longer waste my time reliving the past. Instead, I will spend it worrying about the future. (Trivia answer: C. The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City is famously known as the Times Square Ball Drop. This spectacular event takes place in the heart of Manhattan at Times

Square, where a massive crystal ball, illuminated with thousands of LED lights, descends a 77-foot pole atop One Times Square as the clock counts down the final seconds to midnight. A tradition that began in 1907).

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Food for thought: “I’ve got a theory that if you give 100 percent all the time, somehow things are going to work out in the end, and when it gets down to it, basketball is basketball.” Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bird is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He is the only person in NBA history to be named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Finals MVP, All-Star MVP, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

Trump stocking cabinet with questionable crew

Looking for a highpaying, high-profile job? Get your application in soon because the slots are filling up quickly in the Trump Administration. Don’t worry about a solid resume. No experience required. But it’s helpful if you’re related to the president-elect or one of his children. It’s also valuable to be a billionaire.

Look at those who already have been selected.

Family members: Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law (advisor for Middle East

Affairs), Ivanka Trump’s father-in-law (Ambassador to France, never mind that he served two years in prison for tax evasion and witness tampering), Jared Kushner’s college roommate (Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs), Donald Trump Jr.’s former fiancée. (Ambassador to Greece, no hard feelings, Donnie), sister-in-law of Trump’s NSA pick (surgeon general), sister-in-law of Trump’s Transportation pick (Ambassador to Dominican Republic), son-in-law

of Trump pardon recipient (DEA Administrator).

Billionaires Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Linda McMahon, Howard Lutnick, Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent, Jared Isaacman, Steven Witkoff and Warren Stephens. No conflicts of interest there.

If you’re not a relative, close friend or billionaire, there still is hope. A key qualification for being on Trump’s team is the ability to bend your knee and pledge your undying loyalty to him. Heck, you can even be a for-

mer Democrat if you are willing to kiss Trump’s ring.

Tulsi Gabbard once represented a blue state. But now she’s a fierce MAGA gal and soon to be director of national intelligence, even though she thinks Vladimir Putin is a swell guy.

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Kari Lake embraced the Trump religion and now will lead Voice of America (VOA used to be a way to promote American ideals overseas. Now, I guess, it will be a domestic propaganda outlet).

Kash Patel is an ideal FBI director because he hates the FBI but loves Trump. Pete Hegseth is perfect for DOD because he adores Trump and is willing to give up drinking for the next four years .

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a Democratic blue blood until Trump offered him the chance to be head of the Department of Health and Human Services, where he’ll be able to promote his theories about the dangers of vaccines that have saved millions of lives.

And let’s not forget Matt Gaetz, a Trump super-fan who backed out when drug use and sex trafficking allegations got too hot.

Inexperienced family members, self-dealing billionaires and shameless ring kissers in charge of your American government. We the people, what could go wrong?.

Jim Patrico Plattsburg, Mo.

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Drake Bulldogs basketball player Isaia Howard dunks during pregame warm-ups at the T-Mobile Center (left). Howard is a Plattsburg alum (right) who helped lead the Tigers to their most prosperous era of basketball.

David Charles “Dyno” Clinton, 71, Gower, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.

He was born May 27, 1953, in Van Nuys, California, to Hollis and Thelma (Miller) Clinton. He grew up in California and spent a few years in Hawaii, which he loved.

David’s family later moved to the St. Joseph/ Agency, Missouri, area, where he met Bonnie Elaine Tolbert. The couple married on July 16, 1977, and shared 47 years together.

He worked as a mechanic for several auto-related businesses, including Bunton’s, Wiedmaier’s, I&M Machine, Weld Wheels, Midas, and Leaverton’s. Always up for an adventure, David also traveled with the Monster Truck Shows, most notably getting to work on Bigfoot.

David was an outgoing guy who made friends wherever he went. He loved to share his knowledge with everyone. He also enjoyed classic rock, country, and some Johnny Cash songs.

David leaves behind a legacy of love, knowledge, and precious memories for his family to treasure.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, John Clinton. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; children, Rebecca Clinton, Melissa Cox (Daniel), and Jeremy Clinton; grandchildren, Chance, Liam, Grayson, and Sawyer; siblings, his twin brother Dan Clinton, Don Clinton, and Debbie Clinton; numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends; and his beloved dog, Lulu. Farewell services and public livestream 1 p.m. Monday, December 30, Abundant Life Center. The family will gather with friends 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 29, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Tim Coulter Donates Found Money in 2024

The Salvation Army is receiving another donation from Plattsburg’s Tim Coulter, whose tradition continues to benefit those in need. Coulter collects all of the money he finds throughout the year and donates the annual amount to the Salvation Army. This past year, Tim found $18.64 in various places—parking lots, sidewalks, and everywhere inbetween. His total donations since 2015 exceed $400. He said he’d love to see others pick up the habit, as every little bit helps.

The Days After Christmas

“Tis a day after Christmas and all through the world, The people are exhausted, the presents unfurled. The stockings are empty and thrown on the floor, The kids were too sleepy to do one little chore.

The parents were napping still in their bed, The pets were wondering when to be fed. The food was consumed, the party was over, There were no crumbs, and not one leftover.

The Christmas decor was already down, Not one sign of Christmas all over the town . The coming of Christ, what does it mean?

Is it something to behold or just a big scene?

When suddenly I heard a whispering voice,

“What have they done, what is their choice?”

The Lord had come but nobody listened,

The “day” was over, some much for a season.

The birth of the Lord is a celebration for all, His life among us was more than a call.

He lives forever that we might have life, Amidst the struggles and difficulties and sadness of life.

The Feast of Christ’s birth is more than one day, His gift remains with us in many ways.

The trees and the lights are put back in storage,

But the peace and joy of the Lord, there is no shortage. May His peace and joy always remain in your heart.

May the celebration of Christmas day be only the start.

Missouris Shoal DAR Chapter Meets

The Missouris Shoal Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution conducted its monthly meeting Tuesday, December 10, with a trip to Saltgrass Steak House in Liberty. The meeting was called to order, followed by the pledge, readings, scriptures, prayer and more. The program for the day was from Mary Tyrell, who talked about Christmas traditions over the years within our

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national defense. The president general’s message and the national defense report were given. Chaplain Margaret Stevens gave the blessing ahead of lunch.

The meeting resumed and the committee reports were given. A total of 16 members were present.

Carmen Stoneking thanked those who helped with the Forever Christmas event, from which the chapter donated to the Plattsburg

Senior Center and the Cameron Veterans Home. It was noted that Wreaths Across America would be on Saturday, December 14, and a record-breaking 312 wreaths were purchased to place on the graves of veterans.

The group is considering March 29, 2025, for its annual genealogy workshop, but they will need to check with the church to ensure the date is available.

The next meeting is January 14 at 11 a.m.

Plattsburg Class of 1949

If you are a classmate (or relative) of the Plattsburg High School Class of 1949, please contact Ronald Adam, 350 NE Walnut Grove Road, Lathrop, Mo., 64465. Phone: (816) 780-8032

Especially hoping to hear from: Rachel Ann Baker Affalter, Patrick Downey, Don Henry, Rudy Holman, Helen Killgore, Evan Kirkpatrick, Gary Matthews, Frances Dovie Slayton, Gail Van Fossan, Margaret Wieneke.

- Fr. Tom Ludwig, Pastor St. Munchin Catholic Church

East Buchanan Kindergarten Letters to Santa

Mrs. Ray’s Class

Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly? I would like a uniccrn (unicorn). I would like a Dol (doll).

Your Friend, Chaney Lynn B.

Dear Santa, Can the elf talk? I would like a fon. (phone). I would like a doll.

Your Friend, Kiki B.

Dear Santa, How do you make presents? I would like a lance box (lanky box). I would like a hos (house).

Your Friend, Zander C.

Dear Santa, How many reindeer do you have? I would like a tablat (tablet). I would like a kombin (combine).

Your Friend, William C.

Dear Santa, How do you make bows? I would like a fon (phone). I would like a tablet

Dear Santa,

Your Friend, Clarabelle E.

How do the elf’s live in the snow? I would like a scetbord (skateboard). I would like a mine frij (mini frig).

Your Friend, Gunner K.

Dear Santa, What does the elf eat? I would like a dol (doll). I would like a dres (dress).

Your Friend, Quinn K.

Dear Santa, How far is the North Pole? I would like a tablt (tablet). I would like a 4 welr (four wheeler).

Your Friend, Bryar L.

Dear Santa, How does the elf fly? I would like hedfons (headphones). I would like a stuf anml (stuffed animal).

Your Friend, Kymber L.

Dear Santa, How do you make all the presents? I would like a brbe (barbie). I would like a stufe (stuffie).

Your Friend, Charlotte L.

Dear Santa, Where does the elf get his

Lathrop

Mrs. Boehner’s Class

Der Santa, How do you fli? I wunt a goldn toi. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Cash

Der Santa, How r u? I wunt a phone. Merry Christmas! Luv, Elliott

Der Santa, Wut is yor birthday? I wunt a backpack. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Franklin

Der Santa, How do rander git majic? I wunt a glo trac. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Jackson L.

Der Santa, How do the alfs do stuf? I wunt a reel fon. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Oakley F.

Der Santa, How do rander get magic? I wunt a goldn toi. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Maleah

Der Santa, How do you git in homs? I wunt a vampire costume. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Finley

Der Santa, Wut is yr birthday? I wunt a gabby dollhouse. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Nora

Der Santa, Who takes car of the render? I wunt a i fon. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Dawson

Der Santa, Hav u evr mist Christmas? I wunt a fone. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Kaston

clothes? I would like a tractr (tractor). I would like a tdblt (tablet).

Your Friend, Ayden M.

Dear Santa, How did you get the reindeers? I would like a TV. I would like a dol hos (doll house).

Your Friend, Maggie M.

Dear Santa, I love you Santa. Is Rudolph nice? I would like a bisicl (bicycle). I would like a dol (doll).

Your Friend, Carly S.

Dear Santa, How do you make toys? I would like a sonic ty (sonic ty). I would like a go jit zo ty (Goo Jit Zu toy).

Your Friend, Lucas V.

Mrs. Miller’s Class

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I would like a techr kit (teacher kit). I would like Stich stuf (stitch stuff).

Dear Santa,

Your Friend, Charlee G.

What is your favorite cookie? Is it a Santa cookie? I would like a skat bord (skate board). I would like a toy rander (toy reindeer).

Your Friend, Emet R.

Dear Santa, Are you done making all of the toys yet? I would like a ranjr (ranger). I would like a toy.

Your Friend, Declan M.

Dear Santa, What is your favorite cookie? I would like a bans has (bounce house). I would like a trampolen (trampoline).

Your Friend, Rayleigh B.

Dear Santa, Do you like eating all of the cookies on Christmas night? I would like an electric scotr (electric scooter). I would like niju kids mrch (nija kids merch).

Your Friend, Laynie M.

Dear Santa, Do you want toys for Christmas? I would like a Bans has (bounce house). I would like a sort basketball

(short basketball hoop).

Your Friend, Jacquie M.

Dear Santa, Are you excited about Christmas? I would like a toy haws (toy house). I would like a toy kor (toy car).

Your Friend, Graceyn L.

Dear Santa, Do you want me to leave you cookies? I would like a nintendo swish (Nintendo Switch). I would like a transformr (transformer).

Your Friend, Asher P

Dear Santa, Do you get cold delivering presents? I would like a Giepig (Guinea Pig).I would like a haumml (hatchimal).

Your Friend, Ruth M.

Dear Santa, Do you like Christmas? I would like a futbol (football). I would like ben bag (bean bag).

Your Friend, Ryker M.

Der Santa,

Dear Santa, What do you do when it isn’t Christmas? I would like a huvr bord (hoover board). I would like rolrscats (rollerskates).

Your Friend, Ashtyn C.

Dear Santa, How does your sleigh fly? I would like a stufe chetu (stuffie cheetah). I would like a rid on chetu (ride-on cheetah)

Your Friend, Lynnley H.

Miss Kimsey’s Class Dear Santa, How do you have magic? I would like gof club (golf clubs). I would like a sled. I would like a rander.

Your Friend, Bradley D.

Dear Santa, How do you get your reindeer to follow directions? I would like drums. I would like a mine tint (mini tent). I would like a bag. Your Friend, Josie D.

Dear Santa, How do you make toys? I would like a babe dol (baby doll). I would like babe nrsre (baby nursery). Your Friend, Rylee K.

Kindergarten Letters to Santa Claus

How do yor rander fli? I wunt a goojitsoo. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Olivia

Der Santa, How do u fli? I wunt a reel fon. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Lyric

Der Santa, How do u fli? I wunt a nerf gun. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Lane

Der Santa, Wut is yor brthda? I wunt a hed set. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Abel S.

Der Santa, How do the elvs get in mi hos? I wunt a gooidsoo. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Miles

Der Santa, Where do you get your reinder? I wunt a gookitsoo maker. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Cal

Der Santa, How do u git yor majik? U wunt a hed set. Merry Christmas!

Luv, Joe

Mrs. Mudd’s Class Dear Santa, Do u lik sgl? I wut a kluz. Merry Christmas!

Love, Norma

Dear Santa, How are you magic? I want a monster jam truck. Merry Christmas! Love, Bricen

Dear Santa, Kan u b invizbl ? I want po potrl. Merry Christmas!

Love, James

Dear Santa, How much milk do you drink? I want a monster truck. Merry Christmas! Love, Wesley

Dear Santa, How dus San dlivr presnts? I wan sno glob. Merry Christmas! Aurora

Dear Santa, How do randr fli? I want rambo hi dol. Merry Christmas! Leigha

Dear Santa, What is yor favrit kocke? I want a squeaking mnke. Merry Christmas! Love, Ameliah

Dear Santa, Do yow lik christmas? toy brd tat tocs. Mare crismis! Briar

Dear Santa, How do rander fli? I want 5 nits at frede. Merry Christmas! Kye

Dear Santa, Wi do u hav a whit berd? I want otmis pim. Merry Christmas! Jaxon

Dear Santa, I wot brbe dol. How r lf so smal? Merry Christmas! Miriam

Dear Santa, How do you no wit tow to go to? I want a now bed. Merry Christmas! Ansley

Dear Santa, How do u mak presnts so fast? I want brbe drm cmpr. Merry Christmas! Elizabeth

Dear Santa, How mane coces do et? I want mincet. Merry Christmas! Case

Dear Santa, Haw do you no wich child present it is? I want shopkins. Merry Christmas! June

Dear Santa,

Wi r u red? I wunt bloe aplan. Merry Christmas! Emery

Mrs. May’s Class

Der Santa, U do u hav so mani render? I wunt oreo chapctik. Merry Christmas! Love, Harlynne

Der Santa, Y do u war undrwar? I wunt a pet ulive brd. Merry Christmas! Love, Braelynn

Der Santa, Hay did u git a sla? I wunt Elvra to com hom. Merry Christmas! Love, Jackson

Der Santa, Y do u hav long underwar? I wunt a rel dog. Merry Christmas! Love, Pierson

Der Santa, Y duz doodof haf a rad noz? I wunt fac nals. Merry Christmas! Love, Mazelin

Der Santa, Y r u bold? I wunt pet uliv pingn. Merry Christmas!

Christmas!

Love, Mason

Der Santa, Y do u have rander? I wunt a dron. Merry Christmas! Love, Kelton

Der Santa, Y do u olwaz war red pgamuz? I wunt a panting set. Merry Christmas!

Love, Aliza

Der Santa, Wil u com to mi has? I wunt thundrorus. Merry Christmas!

Love, Corbin

Der Santa, Y do u hav a red coot? I wunt a toy pengwn. Merry Christmas!

Love, Oaklee

Der Santa, Y do u lov cooked so much? I wunt a pet uliv dog. Merry Christmas!

Love, Macklynn

Der Santa, Pau do alvz moov? I wunt a toy pengn. Merry

Love, Emery

Der Sata, Y do u hav a berd? I wunt a toy pengin. Merry Christmas! Love, Remington

Der Santa, Can elfs achoole fli? I wunt a figrling munce. Merry Christmas! Love, Lillian Der Santa, I like Santa I wut a dron. Merry Christmas! Love Connor

Der Sata, Is yor haes fl of cooces? I wunt a sttr urs set. Merry Christmas!

Love, Shaddix

Der Sana, Y do u hav a berd? I wunt a pet uliv pengyen. Merry Christmas.

Love, Owen

Dear Santa, I want a new ball. Merry Christmas. Love, Russel

Plattsburg Ellis Elementary Letters to Santa Claus

Dear Santa,

My name is Olivia. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be roller skates and number two would be a new tablet. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Olivia

Dear Santa,

My name is Gordon. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be transforming robot and number two would be Sonic shoes. I plan on leaving cookies for you and cookies for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Gordon

Dear Santa,

My name is Huk. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be monster trucks and number two would be two more elfs.

I plan on leaving cookies for you and reindeer food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Huk

Dear Santa,

My name is Alex. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a robot and number two would be a ball. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Alex

Dear Santa,

My name is Robbie. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a toy jeep and number two would be a little car. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Robbie

Dear Santa,

My name is Sadie. During the past year I have been good most of the time. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a power wheel motorcycle and number two would be a bean bag. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Trimble. Have a Merry Christmas. Sadie

Dear Santa,

My name is Arlo. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one

choice for a gift would be a power wheel motorcycle and number two would be a power wheel four wheeler. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Arlo

Dear Santa,

My name is Ruston. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a minecraft fee stuffy and number two would be a Nintendo. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and candy canes and carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Ruston

Dear Santa,

My name is Arle. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a dirt bike and number two would be a toy dirt bike. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Arle

Dear Santa,

My name is James. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a dirt bike and number two would be a monster truck. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. James

Dear Santa,

My name is Levi. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a hover board and number two would be a PS5. I plan on leaving milk and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Levi

Dear Santa,

My name is Hallie. During the past year I have been good most of the time. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a squishmellow and number two would be Christmas clothes. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Hallie

Dear Santa,

My name is Will. During the past year I have been good most of the time. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be hey dudes and number two would be a tablet. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and rein-

deer food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Trimble. Have a Merry Christmas. Will

Dear Santa,

My name is Mandy. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a baby doll and number two would be a squishmellow. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and reindeer food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Mandy

Dear Santa,

My name is Liam. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be planets and number two would be puzzles. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Liam

Dear Santa,

My name is Maddie. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a big doll and number two would be a picture phone. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Maddie

Dear Santa,

My name is Auree. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a barbie. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Auree

crinkle toy and number two would be Playdoh. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Sage

Dear Santa,

My name is Emberly. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a baby cat and number two would be a pony. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Emberly

Dear Santa, My name is Aysha. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be playdoh and number two would be magnet marbles. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Aysha

Dear Santa,

My name is Mallory. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a barbie dreamhouse and number two would be a phone. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Mallory

Dear Santa, My name is Eli. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a fart shooter and number two would be a remote control shark. I plan on leaving cookies for you and food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Holt. Have a Merry Christmas.

Eli

been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a teddy bear and number two would be elf on the shelf. I plan on leaving unicorn for you and teddy bear for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Annabelle

Dear Santa, My name is Mason. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be elf on the shelf and number two would be a dog. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am 5.5 years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Mason

Dear Santa, My name is Joanna. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a squishy paw and number two would be a light up “J”. I plan on leaving cookies for you and food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Joanna

Dear Santa, My name is Olivia. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a toy elf and number two would be a remote control bunny. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and baby carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live on a gravel road in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Olivia

Liam

Dear Santa, My name is Eliza. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be monkey noodles and number two would be a remote control car. I plan on leaving milk and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Eliza

Dear Santa, My name is Coleson. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a dog and number two would be a deer blanket. I plan on leaving cookies for you and milk for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Coleson

Dear Santa, My name is Nolan. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a light up “N” and number two would be dinosaur eggs with slime. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Trimble. Have a Merry Christmas. Nolan

Dear Santa,

My name is Ozcar. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a watch. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am fiveyears old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Ozcar

Dear Santa,

My name is Sage. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a

Dear Santa,

My name is Braelynn. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be keys and number two would be roller skates. I plan on leaving cookies for you and food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Braelynn

Dear Santa, My name is Annabelle. During the past year I have

Dear Santa, My name is Izzy. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a phone and number two would be long nails. I plan on leaving cookies for you and milk for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Isabelle

Dear Santa, My name is Liam. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a nintendo switch and number two would be a bay blade x. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa, My name is Sadie. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a doll house. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Have a Merry Christmas. Sadie

Dear Santa, My name is Knox. During the past year I have been good most of the time. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a skateboard and number two would be a sea monster. I plan on leaving cookies for you and milk for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Knox

Dear Santa, My name is Kamren. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a spider robot and number two would be a present for my brother. I plan on leaving

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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: Joe Gagnon 119 N Main St Plattsburg, MO 64477 (816) 336-2260

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 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: 09-MA Y-2024. 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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Ray Schwarz (816) 2234712, Marlon Mier (816) 383-1969. Let’s talk!

Wanted

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Buying standing walnut, oak & timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091

Looking to buy old flat bed semi trailers suitable for bridges. (816) 223-4712.

Agriculture Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch,

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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river rock, boulders-Turney Mini Quarry 816-248-2523.

Jamesport Feed & supply. Feed for all your animals! Chickens, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Beef, Dairy Swine, Cats and Dogs. Located 4 miles east of Jamesport at 712 Highway F. 660.684.6227

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 Med-

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ELECTION OF ONE DIRECTOR FOR THE HOLT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT December 10, 2024 - 7:00 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 for the 2025-2031 term, of the Holt Community Fire Protection District of Clay and Clinton Counties, Missouri, to be elected on April 8, 2025, shall commence at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2024, and the closing date shall be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. The hours to file are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. No filings will be accepted Monday, December 31st, 2024. 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 10, 2024, to establish the order of ballot for that day only. No applications shall be accepted after 5:00 p.m. December 31st, 2024.

Board of Directors

icaid. For more information con-

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For Sale

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Help Wanted

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E.

!!! Looking for an experienced Man or Woman Bookkeeper/ Payroll

Needed urgently. Part time 2-3 hrs $30 per hour. For more info kindly email below: justinsmith3330@ gmail.com !!!

Rick Hall Farms of Laredo is currently seeking a full time agricultural employee. We are a grain only operation. Basic farming skills and a clean driving record required. Salary depends on skill level. References welcomed. For more information call David at 660-654-1410. Leave message or text.

Real Estate

Are you a Real Estate Agent, Broker or office looking to develop a relationship with someone who can help provide soft décor items for staging homes? Bannad Studios Custom Pillows, Cushions, Covers, bedding & Drapes. Call us today. 816-724-0694 If no answer, we’re

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

in the workroom or with customers. Please leave message. We look forward to working with you!

Services

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WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks, Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS, (formerly Jims Auto Salvage). 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.

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Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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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 ___________/S/ Kat Clay__________

Court Clerk

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NO HUNTING DIRECTORY

highlighters for you and the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Kamren

Dear Santa,

My name is Everleigh. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a nintendo switch. I plan on leaving cookies for you and milk for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg.

Everleigh

Dear Santa, My name is Winslet. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a computer and number two would be a unicorn stiffed animal. I plan on leaving skittles for you. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Winslet

Bus Mechanics

Needed for Clinton and DeKalb County Schools

Bus Mechanic needed in Gower and Maysville MO. For more information or to apply contact Don Gibson

Maintenance Director

Jarnik Buses

Peoples Transportation Service Don.Gibson@JarnikPeoples.com (816) 797-2109

Dear Santa, My name is Xavier. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a phone for games. I plan on leaving cookies for you and food for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg.

Xavier

Dear Santa, My name is Theo. During the past year I have been good most of the time. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be an Xbox and number two would be a playsta-

Dear Santa,

How do you know where the houses are? I would like a Barbie. I would like an elektrik sled (electric sled). I would like an lol dol (LOL doll).

Your Friend, Abi D.

Dear Santa, How do you make the reindeer fly, without crashing into houses? I would like a liv pet (live pets). I would like a tigr (tiger). I would like a dres (dress).

Your Friend, Jersey D.

Dear Santa, Do you like milk and cookies? Do your reindeer like

tion. I plan on leaving cupcakes for you and chocolate milk for the reindeer. I am six years old. Theo

Dear Santa, My name is JR. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be an Xbox and number two would be a Playstation. I plan on leaving cookies for you and hot chocolate for the reindeer. I am six years old. JR

Dear Santa, My name is Carter.

carrots? I would like a pink kitchn (kitchen). I would like a pink fon (phone). I would like a pink woch (watch).

Your Friend, Charli M.

Dear Santa, What is your favorite kind of cookie to eat? I would like a woh (watch). I would like rolrskates (rollerskates). I would like a hedband (headband).

Your Friend, Randallynn M.

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I would like a dog. I would like a sla (sleigh). I would like a fon (phone).

Your Friend, Martin N.

During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a golden chain and number two would be a golden watch. I plan on leaving chips and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am six years old and live in Plattsburg. Carter

Dear Santa, My name is Dannie. During the past year I have been very good. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a notebook with keys and lock, and number two would

have power? I would like lipstic (lipstick). I would like a bublebath (bubble bath). I would like a brbe (barbie).

Your Friend, Rebecca O.

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fly in the dark? I would like rolrskats (roller skates). I would like a fon (phone). I would like stufdaniml (stuffed animal).

Your Friend, Ainsley P.

Dear Santa, How do you feed the reindeer? I would like a gravdigr (grave digger). I would like babe Hudson. (baby Hudson, brother).

be a baby doll. I plan on leaving cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old.

Dannie

Dear Santa, My name is Kai. During the past year I have been good most of the time. For Christmas this year my number one choice for a gift would be a pizzia and number two would be a cat toy. I plan on leaving cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. I am five years old and live in Plattsburg. Kai

Dear Santa, Why is Rudolph’s nose red? I would like a slim the grila (slime the gorilla). I would like a momst truk (monster truck).

Your Friend, Koy Sears

Dear Santa, How do you make toys? I would like a monster truk (monster truck). I would like a motriskl (motorcycle).

Your Friend, Greyson S.

Dear Santa, How does your reindeer

Your Friend, Brayden R.

Dear Santa, Why did you let Rudolph guide your sleigh? I would like a LOL dol (LOL doll). I would like a culren buk (coloring book). I would like a squishmilo (squismallow).

Your Friend, Emma W.

Weekly MoDOT Roadwork

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Dec. 23-29.

MoDOT will limit road construction on Christmas to accommodate expected increased holiday travel. Work on most maintenance and construction projects will be suspended at noon Tuesday, December 24, and

resume at 6 a.m. Thursday, December 26. Some longterm traffic impacts will remain in place.

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-bridge-

replacement-caldwell Daviess County Route NN – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 6 to 292nd Street, Dec. 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route V – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Quarry Road to Shady Road, Dec. 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route T – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from County Road 130 to Abbey Road, Dec. 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wrestlers grapple on the Katy Trail

by brett adkison leader editor

The Christmas break provides wrestlers with a natural pause before they get into the meat of the season, but before heading home for the holidays, the three local programs competed in one of Missouri’s biggest tournaments of the year.

Hundreds of wrestlers and more than 80 teams competed in the Battle at Katy Trail, a two-day tournament for both boys and girls in Sedalia, Missouri, on Friday and Saturday.

On the boys side of the tournament, St. Pius X won the team title, with Lathrop finishing seventh, East Buchanan placing 24th and Plattsburg finishing 27th.

Lathrop sophomore Garrett Beane battled his way through the bracket at 126 lbs. to finish second. He went 5-1 on the day. Jesse James was fifth at 175 lbs. (62), Rylee Dupignac was sixth at 132 lbs. (6-3), Drake Coots was seventh at 138 lbs. (6-2) and Remi Wolfe was eighth at 190 lbs. (4-3).

Plattsburg’s Caden McLallen turned in a big-time performance, placing second at 150 lbs. with a record of 5-1. Colton Wilkinson added an eighth-place showing at 14 lbs., going 5-3.

Despite being the new team on the scene, East Buchanan showed they belong, with three wrestlers placing in the top 10. Gavin Utz had the best performance for the Bulldogs, finishing sixth at 126 lbs, going 5-3. Brody McCartney was eighth at 120 lbs. and Reece Dixon was ninth at 150 lbs.

In the girls tournament, Brookfield took the team championship. Lathrop was 14th, Plattsburg was 25th and East Buchanan was 45th.

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Plattsburg’s Isabella Hofmeister had the best local finish, placing second at 100 lbs. with a record of 3-1. Kenlee Fish was third at the 170 lbs. division with a record of 4-1. For Lathrop, Aubrey Schrunk was third at 100 lbs. with a record of 4-1. Sydney Clark was fourth at 145 lbs. and Gracie Rindom was seventh at 155 lbs.

East Buchanan, Plattsburg Battle on the Court

(Above) Plattsburg senior Gavin Boyle looks for a teammate as a pair of East Buchanan defenders close in. (Above Left) Jaiveon Grayson goes to the basket for Plattsburg but East Buchanan defender Clark Scott gets a hand on the shot. (Left) East Buchanan junior Kaylynn Engnes drives while Plattsburg’s Izzy Parra defends. (Right) Plattsburg’s Sophie Schmitten with the pass. (Below Right) Plattsburg senior Rylan Langton eyes his options on a fast break on Friday against East Buchanan High School. (Left) Plattsburg junior Izzy Parra puts up a shot in the paint against the East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

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