The Leader • 4-6-2023

Election will decide whether to move EBMS

Tax levy would fund new school building in Gower

After consulting with its patrons, the East Buchanan C-1 School District is poised to make history and move its middle school from Easton to Gower, but voters

Lathrop street tax passes

Voters sign off on marijuana sales taxes

More than 1,700 Clinton Countians hit the polls Tuesday to help decide school and city leadership and important tax issues throughout the area.

Sales taxes on the recreational purchase of marijuana gained widespread support, with the county’s proposed three-percent tax passing 1,252 to 465, according to the unofficial results. Gower’s marijuana tax passed 120-34 (Clinton and Buchanan County vote totals) and Plattsburg’s marijuana tax passed 155-42.

While Lathrop didn’t put forward a marijuana tax, the municipality did propose a one-percent sales tax to fund street improvements on Tuesday, which passed 152-62.

The Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg had five people contending for three seats on Tuesday, with Greg Harris (208 votes), Katie Arnold (195 votes) and John Thiessen (188 votes) getting

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will have the final say this August.

In a letter from Superintendent Dr. John Newell on Monday, March 27, the district announced its intention to place a proposed levy increase on the August ballot to fund the construction of a

new middle school in Gower. The school board intends to finalize the ballot language and the exact levy amount when it meets again on April 17.

Dr. Newell explained to The Leader that the district intends to

use a lease-purchase format to fund the construction. He said with the district’s current funding, it would only be able to borrow approximately $4 million – well short of the $13 million to $15 million that

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L IVING H ISTORY

EBES students shine in annual wax museum of famous Missourians

Students at East Buchanan Elementary School in Gower blended history with a little bit of fun on Friday, March 31, with the annual wax museum of famous Missourians. From sports to science, military service to literature, the wide range of portrayals showed how important the Show-Me State has been to the world.

Gower Fire Depart. celebrates 30th anniversary

On Saturday, April 1, the Gower Fire Protection District celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reunion for former volunteers and an open house for the gen-

eral public.

Established in 1993 by former fire chief Sam Thompson and 11 volunteers with four trucks, the district began as an association where property owners subscribed for the

service.

The district has grown, moving into its current station off 169 Highway in Gower and expanding to today’s fleet of three trucks, two brush trucks, one rescue truck and one

command vehicle. There are currently 23 firefighters and a three-member diving rescue and recovery team. It was also where the first night exercise drill was held for emergency management in the state of

Missouri.

Thompson credits

former Trimble Fire Chief Mike Shryock with giving him guidance and information to begin the journey.

Thompson served the dis-

GOWER

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East Buchanan Middle School,

will be needed for the project. The district’s current total levy is $5.22 per $100 assessed, which is used to fund the overall operations. In the letter, the district projects that most taxpayers would see a $200 to $300 increase to its taxes, annually.

Dr. Newell added that if the district had gone with bonded debt over the lease-purchase option, it would both cost more for the taxpayers and provide less money for construction.

Throughout the process, the district has gone to great lengths to ensure residents have their say in the project, including surveys and community meetings in both Easton and Gower. In the letter, the district announced that it received 677 responses to its survey, of which, 54 percent preferred building a new middle school in Gower. That’s in comparison to 17 percent favoring renovating the current building in Easton, 15 percent want-

Tuesday Election,

the nod. They beat out Michael Burton (172 votes) and Angela Trevino (173 votes). Those results include votes from both Clinton and Clay Counties.

Clinton County R-III also had a two-year seat for a vacated position, with

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ing to build new in Easton, and 14 percent that wanted to renovate existing district buildings in Gower to house the middle school.

Dr. Newell said that community involvement has been extremely important in the process, stating that the district belongs to its members, and leaders want to work together with patrons to create solutions and meet the needs of the community.

“Ultimately, the members of the district will de-

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Danny Parra taking the seat unopposed.

Lathrop R-II had three seats to be decided among five candidates. Jen Lanning (257), Darrell Morgan (215) and James Martin (201) were elected, with William Dietrich (169) and T’keya

Hope (121) trailing. Those counts include votes from both Clinton and Caldwell County.

The East Buchanan C-1 Board of Education had three seats contested by four candidates, with Kyle McCoy (258), Ryan Harp-

termine the future of this project at the ballot box,” said Dr. Newell. “I want to put forward a proposal that many will have had a part in crafting. And the importance goes beyond the ownership of being a part of the process; the collective is always stronger than the individual. No single person or small group has all of the answers.”

Even if the proposed levy fails in August, it would give the district some direc-

er (241) and Beth Gregory (228) getting the nod past Michael Oswald (202).

Of the three towns, Plattsburg had the lone contested municipal race, with incumbent Ken Tongue securing another term as Ward III Alderman with 63 votes

tion in handling the existing building in Easton. To continue in its purpose, East Buchanan Middle School will need major renovations, including an overhaul of its HVAC systems. If voters turn down the ballot measure, district officials expect to use its existing resources to address the needs in Easton.

Should the measure be successful, the district will need to decide on a location for the new East Buchanan

Middle School in Gower. Dr. Newell said there are several avenues that could be pursued, including the possibility of acquiring land around the existing Gower campus, using part of the 60 acres of district-owned property west of Fourth Street, or determining whether creative ways exist to use the district’s current footprint. Once the ballot language is finalized, the district plans to host information sessions on the proposal.

over Travis Brooks (29) and Gary Wright (11). Outside of that race, it was quiet on the municipal front, as most city council races in Plattsburg, Lathrop and Gower went uncontested by opponents. That includes the offices of Lathrop Mayor Jennifer

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trict for three years. He also helped form the first mutual aid agreement, which consisted of Gower, Plattsburg, Lathrop, and Trimble.

Sam said when he took on the position, their first budget consisted of $12,500, which was a result of a tencent levy for joining the association. The ISO rating by insurance companies was nine, but dropped to seven (lower ratings are better) due to Chief Thompson’s requirement of 3,000 manhours of training for the volunteers. This could be considered a blessing and a curse, since the requirement resulted in a number of the original volunteers quitting. However, Thompson said there were younger volunteers coming on board.

Current fire chief John Roe started as a volunteer in

Eads Morrison and Gower Mayor Ken Pike, who both ran unopposed for new terms on Tuesday.

All totals reported above are unofficial until further approved by county leaders.

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1994 and has served as chief since 1998, except for a couple years when Tracy Rose took over so John could start a family. John has been chief for a total of 22 years. His budget is significantly higher currently with a tax

levy of 30 cents per $100 assessed value. However, only 26 cents is collected due to the Hancock Amendment. The ISO rating currently stands at four for the area and has been at that level since 2018.

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Clinton County Sheriff’s Department’s Weekly Activity Report

Friday, March 24

2:04 a.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:25 a.m.: Controlled burn on Walnut in Plattsburg.

8:57 a.m.: Medical call on SE Dittoe Lane in Holt.

9:16 a.m.: Structure fire on SE Canyon in Holt.

9:56 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

12:55 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on V Highway in Clinton County.

1:36 p.m.: Assist other agency on NN Highway in Clinton County.

5:19 p.m.: Child abuse on NW VV Highway in Stewartsville.

6:31 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:35 p.m.: Stealing not in progress on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

6:48 p.m.: Motorist assist on I-35 in Clinton County.

6:56 p.m.: Medical call on 224th Street in Plattsburg.

8:09 p.m.: Medical call on SW Crooked in Lathrop.

10:03 p.m.: Medical call on NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

10:36 p.m.: Medical call on W. Maple in Plattsburg.

11:23 p.m.: Animal call on SW 208th Street in Trimble.

Saturday, March 25

2:26 a.m.: Pursuit on SE PP Highway in Holt.

5:06 a.m.: Domestic (not in progress) on W. Concord in Plattsburg.

7:50 a.m.: Structure fire on BrandyWine Drive in Plattsburg.

8:31 a.m.: Animal call on Carter Drive in Plattsburg.

9:56 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

11 a.m.: Controlled burn on NE Witt Road in Cameron.

11:22 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

12:07 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

12:18 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Haynesville.

12:35 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on SE Snow Drive in Holt.

1:17 p.m.: Animal call on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

1:25 p.m.: Medical call on Harrington in Gower.

2:47 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Kansas City.

3:16 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

5:17 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

6:42 p.m.: Gas leak on West Street in Lathrop.

7:36 p.m.: Medical call on W. Osage in Plattsburg.

7:46 p.m.: Suspicious person (not in progress) on SE PP Highway in Holt.

8:31 p.m.: Suspicious person (not in progress) on Ridge Street in Lathrop.

9:45 p.m.: Suspicious person in progress on Clinton Street in Gower.

Sunday, March 26

2:38 a.m.: Fire (misc.) on Vance Street in Plattsburg.

4:26 a.m.: Medical call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

8:03 a.m.: Animal call on Dewey Street in Plattsburg.

9:30 a.m.: Vehicle fire on SE Freeway Farms in Holt.

1:50 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driving on I-35 in Clinton County.

2:22 p.m.: Vehicle crash on NW 284th Street in Clinton County.

6:22 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

7:26 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

8:17 p.m.: Medical call on N. Fifth Street in Plattsburg.

8:30 p.m.: Medical call on W. Osage in Plattsburg.

11:50 p.m.: Medical call on Center Street in Lathrop.

Monday, March 27

8:06 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress at the ballpark in Gower.

8:11 a.m.: Medical call on 316th Street in Gower.

9:59 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

10:20 a.m.: Medical call on

Gregory in Gower.

10:26 a.m.: Controlled burn on NE Heritage Hills in Cameron.

10:38 a.m.: Medical call on S. 169 Highway in Gower.

10:49 a.m.: Controlled burn on Geromino in Lathrop.

11:19 a.m.: Property damage on Oak Street in Lathrop.

1:28 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

1:53 p.m.: Medical call on Perry Street in Edgerton.

3:32 p.m.: Lost/stolen property on SE Hamilton Road in Holt.

3:34 p.m.: Property damage on SE 216th Street in Lathrop.

3:59 p.m.: Lost/stolen property on SW Shaver Road

5:51 p.m.: Leaving without paying on W. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

6:17 p.m.: Structure fire on SE 240th Street in Plattsburg.

7:06 p.m.: Controlled burn on Cannonball Road in Holt.

7:10 p.m.: Medical call on Locust Street in Plattsburg.

7:37 p.m.: Animal call on SW Middle Road in Plattsburg.

7:52 p.m.: Natural cover fire on County Line Road in Gower.

8:45 p.m.: Controlled burn on SE Scott in Holt.

11:04 p.m.: Medical call on SE Pennsylvania in Lathrop.

Tuesday, March 28

2:18 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on SE Cheyenne Drive in Lathrop.

8:43 a.m.: Vehicle fire on I-35 in Clinton County.

8:43 a.m.: Medical call on Kennedy in Gower.

10:28 a.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

10:29 a.m.: Medical call on Paul Revere in Plattsburg.

11:24 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

12:25 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

1:28 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

2:45 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on C Highway

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4:28 p.m.: Medical call on Haynesville in Holt.

4:42 p.m.: Recovered property on SE Osage in Lathrop.

7:19 p.m.: Medical call on Second Street in Plattsburg.

7:40 p.m.: Medical call on Old BB Highway in Holt.

8:41 p.m.: Medical call on SW Cook Road in Plattsburg.

9:39 p.m.: Medical call on Clay Street in Holt.

10:13 p.m.: Assisting another agency on W. Fourth Street in Cameron.

Wednesday, March 29

10:42 a.m.: Juvenile problem on W. Frost in Plattsburg.

11:04 a.m.: Medical (traumatic injury) on Belt Avenue in Edgerton.

11:31 a.m.: Natural cover fire on State Route F in Kingston.

12:55 p.m.: Controlled burn on NE Woodridge in Cameron.

1:57 p.m.: Standby for Children’s Division on SE Oakridge in Holt.

3:17 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle in progress on Faraon Street in St. Joseph.

3:39 p.m.: Animal call on 116 Highway in Gower.

3:57 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 272nd Street in Clinton County.

5:23 p.m.: Medical call on Clay Street in Holt.

6:43 p.m.: Natural cover fire on Gregory in Gower.

9:23 p.m.: Medical call on NE 188th Street in Holt.

Thursday, March 30

4:24 a.m.: Medical call on Cape Cod in Trimble.

6:52 a.m.: Animal call on SE 33 Highway in Clinton County.

7:15 a.m.: Missing person on Old 169 Highway in Clinton County.

8:11 a.m.: Medical call on Pine Street in Lathrop.

9:19 a.m.: Natural cover fire on SW Town and Country in Plattsburg.

10:41 a.m.: Fire meeting on Pine Street in Lathrop.

11:47 a.m.: Medical call on I-35 in Clinton County.

12:56 p.m.: Medical call on CC Highway in Clinton County.

2:21 p.m.: Commercial alarm on Easy Street in Lathrop.

3:35 p.m.: Medical on Kennedy Street in Gower.

3:53 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

4:19 p.m.: Domestic in progress on NE 264th Street in Lathrop.

4:27 p.m.: Vehicle crash on J Highway in Clinton County.

5:09 p.m.: Natural cover fire on SW Hord in Clinton County.

5:53 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 169 Highway in Clinton County.

5:59 p.m.: Assisting another agency on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

9:40 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Clinton County.

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Sheep, Goat & Hog Sale: Saturday, April 15 @ 10 am

Feeder Sale: Monday, April 17 @ 11 am

Feeder Sale: Monday, April 24 @ 11 am

Special Cow Sale: Friday, April 28 @ 6 pm

Feeder Sale: Monday, May 1 @ 11 am

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Hoping those who need it hear the “Altar Call”

You know you’re growin’ older when... You begin every other sentence with, “Nowadays...”

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There are plenty of questions that arise during the season that we Christians call Lent. It’s one of our holiest days of the year, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring after the end of the 40-day Lenten period. This Sunday is our day to celebrate the risen Christ.

When talking about questions, and more importantly, looking and finding the answers, all you must do is consider how one of the most revered evangelists, the late Billy Graham, approached his ministry. Between 1947 and 2005, he conducted 417 crusades in 185 countries and territories on six continents. The first campaign held in September 1947 drew a crowd of 6,000.

The staple of his crusades was his preaching of the gospel, and when ending his service, he would invite people to come forward to ask Jesus “to be their savior” and pray together. During this invitation, he would have a soloist sing the altar call song, “Just As I Am.” In Moscow, in 1992, one-quarter of the 155,000 people in Graham’s audience went forward at his call.

Over the years, millions answered

this call.

A prime example of such an event is retold by Hall of Fame musician Kris Kristofferson, who, as a result of responding to an altar call, wrote the song, “Why Me Lord.” Kristofferson recalled how he and Connie Smith were attending Jimmy Snow’s church one Sunday, where he said he had a profound religious experience – something that he had never experienced before. And “Why Me Lord’ Came out of it.

He said he was not a regular attendee of church. However, on this day, the congregation was kneeling, and Rev. Snow said, “If anybody’s lost, please raise their hand.”

Kristofferson admitted during an interview with Jerry Farris, “I don’t go to church very often and the notion of me raising my hand was out of the question. I can’t imagine who is doing this, and the next thing I know my hand was going up. And I was hoping that nobody else was looking since our heads were bowed praying.”

Rev. Snow then asked anyone who was ready to accept Jesus to come down to the front of the church.

Kristofferson said: “That would never happen. And I found myself getting up and walking down there.

Jimmy said something like, ‘Are you ready to accept Jesus Christ in your life?’ Which I replied, I don’t know. I didn’t know what I was doing there. He told me to kneel down

there. I don’t remember what he said, but I found myself weeping in public. I felt this forgiveness that I didn’t even know that I needed.”

Nobody really knows when or where the power of the Holy Spirit will arrive at our doorstep and provide the answers to our questions, or the forgiveness experienced by Kristofferson.

What I do know is that I’m a truly blessed man that has experienced my “Altar Call.” My prayer for you as we approach Easter Sunday is that you will hear that “Altar Call” and respond so you, too, can find the answers and forgiveness that comes from Jesus Christ.

“Why Me Lord”

Why me Lord, what have I ever done

To deserve even one

Of the pleasures I’ve known

Tell me Lord, what did I ever do That was worth loving You

Or the kindness You’ve shown Lord help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it

So help me Jesus, I know what I am

Now that I know that I’ve needed you

So Help me Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand

Tell me Lord, if you think there’s a way I can try to repay

All I’ve taken from You Maybe Lord, I can show someone else

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

What I’ve been through myself

On my way back to You

Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it

So Help me Jesus, I know what I am

Now that I know that I’ve needed you

So help me Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand

Lord, help me Jesus, I’ve wasted it

So Help me Jesus, I know what I am

Now that I know that I’ve needed you

So help me Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand

Jesus, my soul’s in Your hand.

Trivia question: What is the first day of Spring called? A. Vernal Equinox; B. The first day of spring; C. Spring Equinox; D. Spring Break (find answer nearby).

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A little boy was in church on Easter Sunday with his mother when he started feeling sick.

“Mom,” he inquired, “can we leave now?”

“No,” his mother replied, “the service isn’t over yet.”

“Well, I think I’m about to throw up,” the boy announced.

“Then go out of the front door and around to the back of the church and throw up behind a bush,” said his mother.

After about 60 seconds, the boy returned to his pew, alongside his mother.

“Did you throw up?” she asked quietly.

“Yes,” the boy answered, embarrassed.

“How could you have gone all the way to the back of the church and returned so quickly?” the mother demanded.

“I didn’t have to go out of the church. They have a box next to the front door that says, “For the Sick.” (Trivia answer – A. Vernal Equinox. There are only two times of the year when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a “nearly” equal amount of daylight and darkness at all latitudes. These events are referred to as Equinoxes. The word equinox is derived from two Latin wordsaequus (equal) and nox (night).)

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Food for thought: Book of John: 3:16 (King James version) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Talk to you next week!

Steve Tinnen stevetinnen@yahoo.com

Jobs, housing and education are key to Plattsburg growth

Reading the editorials recently got me thinking about why the population of Plattsburg has gone down. I do not think an alleyway or a lack of support for local business is the reason there is “stifled growth.” I moved to Plattsburg for a couple reasons –and I moved to Trimble for a couple more. I loved being able to walk to Hy-Klas for groceries, Blondie’s for coffee. China Restaurant has the best portions for meals

in town. Being close to St. Ann Catholic Church was a blessing, and our community is still growing. However, the rest of the city is lagging a bit. Why? Three things come to my mind – jobs, housing, and education.

On jobs. I work as an accountant, a financial auditor, for cities and school districts. I work with cities all the way from Kansas City to Sioux City, Iowa, and Duluth, Minnesota. How am I

able to do this remotely in Plattsburg? United Fiber. How was I able to complete grad school at nights in Plattsburg? United Fiber. Focusing on work-fromhome professionals who want country livin’ away from the craziness of Kansas City will be critical for Plattsburg. But I was lucky. The job market for positions with wages that can support a family are slim around here. So, a lot of folks work

in St. Joseph or Kansas City. Why would any of them with a commute pick Plattsburg over Lathrop (next to the interstate) or Gower/Trimble (right on 169)? Spoiler: they wouldn’t, and they aren’t.

Second, housing. Have you paid attention to your property taxes recently? Assessed values are through the roof, literally. That’s hitting the market for housing prices as well. Very few people my age, young adults

with families, can afford a house in Plattsburg. Clay Avenue is beautiful, but that comes at a high cost.

Third, education. Y’all have recently seen the struggles that Clinton County R-III is experiencing with test scores. It is not a good look. Open enrollment is on the horizon, with that bill being passed in the state legislature. Parents will be looking towards Cameron, Lathrop, East Buchanan,

and even Smithville if R-III continues to lag. They will pick where they live based on the perceived quality of their local school district. For them, Plattsburg is not the best choice in Clinton County, or even in the top three right now.

Tyler Walock Trimble, Mo.

Publisher Emeritus Steve Tinnen

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Local Obituaries

John Allen Ditto January 12, 1945 - March 9, 2023

John Allen Ditto was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Herbert and Weata Ditto of Plattsburg, Missouri. At the age of three, John showed great interest in the piano and was taught by Pauline Chaney and Lucille Hoover of Plattsburg. At the age of nine until he was eighteen, he studied piano at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music with organ lessons beginning in 1961.

Upon graduating from Plattsburg High School in 1963, he went on to earn a Bachelors of Music Degree in Organ and Church Music from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1969 John earned his Masters of Music in Organ and Sacred Music from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From 1969-1972 he was the Director of Music for the First Presbyterian Church in Evansville, Indiana. In 1972 he began his Doctoral Degree of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Upon graduation he served as assistant professor of organ, piano and music history at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, and was organist at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on campus from 1975 to 1982. In 1982 Dr. Ditto began teaching at the University

of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music. He continued to teach at the conservatory until his retirement in 2015. In that time he was also the Organist/Music Director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Throughout his career, Dr. Ditto played numerous concerts in the Kansas City metro and throughout the country. During the summer months, John spent time on Lopez Island, Washington, where he was the organist at Grace Episcopal Church. Upon retirement he volunteered at the Kansas City Free Health Clinic and St. Luke’s Hospital. John also served as Chairman of the Program Committee on the UMKC Retirees Association Board.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Weata Ditto and by his nephew, Matthew Nelson and his step-great-nephew, Brian Nelson.

Easter egg hunts in Gower, Lathrop

He is survived by his sister, Mary Alice (Larry) Roberts and nephew, Zach (Ashley) Nelson and his great-nieces Lilly and Sylvie Nelson, all of Plattsburg, Missouri. John loved his “bonus” family and is survived by step-nephews Tim Roberts of LaGrange, Georgia, Vince (Jeannie) Roberts of Edgerton, Missouri, Jason (Valentine) of Encinitas, California, Brandon Roberts of Austin, Texas, as well as step-nieces Dena (Bob) Freund of Mission, Kansas, and Cheryl (Andy) of Macomb, Illinois. He is also survived by 15 step-great-nephews and nieces. In addition, he leaves behind hundreds of former students, colleagues, and friends who will remember him for his great talent, humor and kindness.

Services will be held at 3:30, April 16th, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 11 E. 40th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for the music program, to the American Guild of Organists (New Organist Fund John Ditto Scholarship, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1260, New York, NY 10115), or to the John A. Ditto Memorial Music Scholarship, P.O. Box 136, Plattsburg, Missouri 64477.

Children and seniors alike enjoyed the Easter egg hunt at Oakridge in Plattsburg this past weekend, but for those who missed out, two more hunts will happen locally this weekend. Sisters in Service will hold their annual Easter egg hunt at Gower City Park on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m., sharp!

CCR-III Preschool Screening

The Clinton County R-III School District in Plattsburg will be hosting preschool screenings on Tuesday, April 18, after school from 4:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. An appointment is required and it is open to students from two-and-a-half to four-years old. The district will first fill spots with fouryear-olds and then add three-year-olds if spots remain. All current preschoolers will be screened during class, so there’s no need to sign up. Others can call (816) 539-2187.

The hunt is open to children from a year old through the fifth grade. There will be a lot of candy to find. The Easter Bunny will also make a guest appearance. Children are asked to bring their own basket. If there is rain, the event will be moved to the Gower Christian Church AFC Building.

The Lathrop Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8, beginning at 10 a.m. at Burns Memorial Park (formerly Lathrop City Park on Oak Street). In addition to the hunting fun, be sure to check out the new all-abilities park equipment that was installed last year!

FBC Church Services

The First Baptist Church in Plattsburg invites you to the Good Friday service on Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m., and on Easter Sunday for the Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. with a message from Reverend East (pastor of Second Baptist Church), and the regular worship service at 9 a.m. with a message from Pastor Robert Shelton. The church is located at 501 W. Broadway. Go to their website at fbcplattsburg.com for more information.

Track season underway, East Buchanan hosts early invite

As the calendar flips over to April, the track season in Missouri is in full swing, and local athletes are already adding medals to their collections.

The East Buchanan Invitational was this past Monday, during which the EBHS boys team fought their way to the team title with 127 points, while the girls were sixth. For Plattsburg, the girls placed fourth on the day, while the boys placed seventh in the team standings.

Aidan Hensley led the way for East Buchanan, winning both the 1600M (4:56.99) and 3200M (10:43), while helping the 4x800M relay team (Parker, Paxton, White, Hensley

8:34) to first place. Trey Johnson was also first in the long jump (6.15 meters) and Chase Meers was first

in the shot put (13.88 meters). Trevor Klein added a first-place finish in the triple jump (12.67 meters) and was second in the long jump (6.07 meters). Trey Johnson was second in the javelin, Wyatt Parker was third in the discus and Reece Dixon was fourth in the pole vault (2.59 meters).

For the East Buchanan girls, Laney Wilmes was second in the javelin (34.4 meters), Brooklyn Johnson was second in the shot put, and Rilyn Sherwood was second in the long jump (5.11 meters). Natalya Sprague was third in the high jump and Adrian Allen was fourth in the pole vault.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers cleaned up in the relays, winning both the 4x200M (Howard, Novich, Parra, Schmitten – 1:52) and 4x400M (Howard, Schmitten, Parra, Nelson – 4:26)

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Tigers beat Mules on diamond

It took more than seven innings for Lathrop and Plattsburg to hash out their rivalry on the diamond last week.

The two teams were knotted 6-6 and required extra innings to decide a winner Thursday, March 30, at Lathrop High School. Plattsburg took the win in the eighth, powered by a three-run single from Bra

den Brown that lifted the Ti

gers to a 9-6 victory. Brown finished the night with four RBIs.

Seniors Wyatt Moran and Jackson Lewis each scored twice for Plattsburg. Gavin Carter and Luke Schroeder each scored once and Rylan Langton added an

(Above) Plattsburg thrower Korbin Dow begins his spin in the discus Monday at the East Buchanan Invitational in Gower. (Right) East Buchanan thrower Ella Bilton in the javelin on Monday. This is the second year that East Buchanan has had newer track facilities capable of hosting meets - a big boost for the track program. brett adkison | the leader

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RBI. Four Tigers took to the mound Thursday, with Keegan Gudde striking out five batters and allowing five hits in the start. He went four and two-thirds innings.

For Lathrop, Keaton Coots scored twice and knocked in a pair of runs, while Gabe Watkins knocked in two RBIs. Griffin Schrunk, Max Gagnon, Grady Miller and Mason Mudd each scored a run. Miller and Carson Carver each threw four innings, with Miller striking out six batters and Carver fanning four batters.

A day later, the Tigers drubbed Sweet Springs for an 18-3 win in three innings, during which Plattsburg set a painful new state record by sustaining 11 hit batters.

Braden Brown took the brunt of the damage, getting hit three times. Hunter Risch had four RBIs, while Brown, Schroeder and Moran each scored three times. Moran, Lewis and Carter each knocked in a pair of runs. Carter also struck out five batters in less than three innings on the mound.

The annual Plattsburg Tournament was Saturday, and Risch made the most of it, striking out a school record 16 batters in a complete-game victory over Polo, 5-2. He allowed seven hits and just two walks and one earned run. Schroeder scored twice and Lewis knocked in a pair of runs.

Plattsburg fell in their second game of the day against Maryville, 14-0.

The Lathrop Mules tried to get back on the winning track this past Monday but fell to baseball power Savannah, 15-6. Mason Mudd came up with a home run and four RBIs for the Mules, with Cole Chapman, Max Gagnon, Miller, Mudd, Shane Dodd and Dylan Smith each scoring a run.

Meanwhile, East Buchanan has stormed out to a 6-1 record to begin the season, their lone loss coming against Class 4 Maryville.

Before running into the Spoofhounds, the Bulldogs opened on six-straight wins, including a pair of big victories against KCI foes North Platte, 2-0, and Mid-Buchanan, 6-2. Against North Platte, senior Bronco Whitt allowed just one hit and one walk in the shutout. Against Mid-Buchanan, Gage Busby struck out 10 batters while allowing just a pair of hits. Full stats for East Buchanan were unavailable as of press time.

while finishing third in the 4x800M (Nelson, Woods, Nelson, Wehmeyer). Freshman Letecia Howard set a school record in the high jump at 5’2” to break the mark previously set by Tina May in 1986. Allyson Elliot was third in the pole vault.

For the Plattsburg boys, senior Carson Stockdale won the 400M at 52.58 seconds. He was third in the 3200M and junior Isaia Howard was third in the high jump.

All three local schools took on some big competition last Friday by participating in the Smithville meet. Despite the tough opposition, East Buchanan punched into the top three five times: Brooklyn Johnson was second in the shot put, Trey Johnson was second in the javelin and the

long jump, Rilyn Sherwood was second in the long jump, and Laney Wilmes was third in the javelin.

For Lathrop, Avery Patton won the high jump, Scott Abbott was third in the boys high jump, and Lucas Quinn took fourth in the 110M hurdles. The Plattsburg girls 4x200M relay was second and Letecia Howard was third in the high jump. Carson Stockdale was second in the 400M on the boys side.

Earlier last week, Lathrop hosted its early invitational. Jared Wright won the javelin and Kinsley Patton won the shot put for Lathrop, while Letecia Howard won both the high jump and 440M for Plattsburg. Stockdale won the boys 3200M and the Lady Tigers 4x400M relay was also first.

Plattsburg freshman Lilly Nelson in the javelin

Monday.

(Left) Lathrop infielders Carson Carver and Griffin Schrunk. (Right) Plattsburg pitcher Keegan Gudde delivers against Lathrop.

(Left) Lathrop outfielder Max Gagnon throws from left field. (Right) Plattsburg senior Wyatt Moran at the plate.

The 2022-2023 Plattsburg FFA Chapter. Front Row (left to right): Allyson Elliott, Charleigh Mooney, Charlotte Barr, Addison Barr, Mikyl Grogan, Kiera Timms, Julianne Lambert. Second Row: Ryan Lloyd, Bailey Womack, Gracie Arnold, Xoe Spears, Ashley Morsbach, Rebekah Douglas, Teagan Sowers. Not Pictured: Emily Cameron, Keegan Gudde, Jayden Houser, Tyler Jones, Lane Jorgensen, Camden McLallen, Tessa Miller, Halle Reed, Carson Tucci.

Members of the Plattsburg FFA Chapter visit the National FFA Center in Indianapolis during the National FFA Convention last fall.

(Above, left to right) Plattsburg FFA members attending the National Convention in Indianapolis last fall were Gracie Arnold, Xoe Spears, Charlotte Barr, Mikyl Grogan and Addison Barr.

(Right) Gracie Arnold and Xoe Spears at Kinze Manufacturing in Iowa.

(Below Left) The Plattsburg Horse Contest Team studying for competition.

East Buchanan FFA held its Barnwarming Dance during National FFA Week in February, during which senior Gracie Kelsey was crowned queen (above, escorted by Wyeth Perry), and Natalya Sprague was crowned princess (below, escorted by Colby Walkup).

East Buchanan FFA officers (left to right) Trentin Doss, Barrett Veatch, Wyeth Perry, Dylan Ellis and Carter Shreve attended Area 1 Leadership Training ahead of the school year, winning the Battle of Chapters traveling trophy.

EBHS senior Brazon Pryor nailed his Chuck Wilson attire for “Dress Like Your Advisor Day” during National FFA Week.

East Buchanan FFA Chapter

East Buchanan FFA sent a large contingent to the annual American Royal Farm Show in February.

Members of East Buchanan FFA attending Gower Christian Church on the first day of National FFA Week.

(Left) East Buchanan earned national acclaim this year, as Trentin Doss (left) and Dylan Ellis (right) were named national finalists in Ag Mechanization Repair and Maintenance and Equine Production, respectively, at the National Conference.

(Right) Firstyear members at the annual Greenhand Conference.

Gavin Rhode will serve as the Missouri FFA Area 1 President in 2023-2024, with Carter Shreve, who has served as Area 1 First Vice President this school year.

Lathrop FFA Chapter

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2022-2023 Lathrop FFA Chapter. Top Row (left to right): Logan Oliphant, Mason Mudd, Lucas Dolan, Rylan Ward, Wade Whitlow, Derek Collins. Second Row: Coda Kirkpatrick, Garrett Smith, Ace Lanning, Tucker Henry, Jeremiah Mansfield, Eli Covey, Joe Gordon, Jacob Frye. Third Row: Alexa Bayer, Griffin Schrunk, Kiersten Sewell, Darius Towne, Elijah Coats, Beau McAdams, JD Summers, Denton Keel, Ryan Keefer, Jaxson Rothove. Fourth Row: Jacob Clark, Connal Anderson, Arlie Hall, Isaac Coats, Ethan Summers, Lee Wickstrom, Connor Owen, Paul Keel, Brodie Berghager, Ryder Dalinghaus. Fifth Row: Keylie Beane, Audrey Davis, Kayli Kirkwood, Alex Gordon, Liam Vogan, Zach Painter, Jared Carter, Gunner Smith, Kaden Gray, Luke Stokes. Sixth Row: Emma Mather, Dannica Hope, Gracie Robinson, McKinlee Clapp, Baylie Gordon, Sophia Rumans, Aurora Sherman, Chasey Mitchell, Ava Rhoades, Amber Spicer, Laura Ramos, Emily Gilmour. Seventh Row: Brayden Anderson, Alayna Williams, Lillian Peden, Bre Paul, Hallie McLaughlin, Raelyn Rose, Darian Butler, Brenna Anderson, Destiny Painter, Madison Harris, Kloe Anderson, Ashlyn Hook. Front Row (Officer Team): Advisor Maggie McClain, Danny Adwell, Madeliene Pollard, Jordan Diercks, Morgan Davis, Lainey Christopher, Sarah Swanson, Jessica Swanson, Elli Umbaugh, Marie Dickson, Nathan Cockrum, Advisor Emily Schoning.

In November, the Lathrop FFA chapter spearheaded efforts to pack an astounding 30,000 meals for local families in need. With a shelf life of two years, the meals will be tremendous help to the community for some time.

Members of the Lathrop FFA Chapter spent time this school year visiting and teaching third grade students at Lathrop Elementary about various facets of agriculture, farming and more.

Lathrop FFA Trapshooting Team. Top Row: Coda Kirkpatrick, Logan Oliphant, Connal Anderson, Jaxson Rothove, Paul Keel. Middle Row: Brodie Berghager, Ryan Keefer, Arlie Hall, Ryder Dalinghaus, Denton Keel, Tucker Henry. Front Row: Nathan Cockrum, Gracie Robinson, Kaden Gray, Aurora Sherman, Emily Gilmour.

Agriculture students work the greehouse at Lathrop High School.

(Left) The chapter held a petting zoo last fall, piquing the interest of many future Lathrop FFA members.

(Above) Students tour Shatto Dairy in rural Clinton County.

(Immediately Above) Lathrop FFA members at the National FFA Convention.

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Case Number: 23CN-PR00013

In the Estate of HAROLD DEAN WAGONER, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of HAROLD DEAN WAGONER, Decedent:

On March 23, 2023, Lucretia Hartman was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of Harold Dean Wagoner, 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:

Lucretia Hartman, 8422 SW HIGHWAY Z, P.O. BOX 125, TRlMBLE, MO 64492

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is:

Mark Allen, 12 A WESTWOODS DR, LIBERTY, MO 64068 (816) 781-5905

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 !item pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: April 11, 2022

Date of first publication: March 30, 2023

/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. (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/23)

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IN RE: Lesia Whitaker and Marty Whitaker, wife and husband Trustee’s Sale:

For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lesia Whitaker and Marty Whitaker, wife and husband dated November 5, 2010 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Instrument Number 2010-3452 modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded January 9, 2015 in Instrument Number 201598 further modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded October 17, 2017 in Instrument Number 201703169 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, April 17, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 12:50 PM), at the West Front Door of the Court House, City of Plattsburg, County of Clinton, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, described in said Deed of Trust, and situated in Clinton County, State of Missouri, to wit:

ALL OF LOT 18, BLOCK A, CAPE COD ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF TRIMBLE, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.

to satisfy said debt and costs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE

DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00025

In the Estate of MARY M DEWEERDT, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARY M DEWEERDT, Decedent:

On March 31, 2023, an amended small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on February 4, 2023, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is April 6, 2023

Division Clerk, MISTY DEAN By: /S/ REN EADS (4/6, 4/13/23)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Diana Boyle dated 5/25/2018 and recorded on 5/31/2018 in Instrument Number 201801496, in the Recorder’s office for Clinton County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:30 PM, at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, Plattsburg, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate:

BEGINNING 25 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-SEVEN (57), RANGE THIRTY (30), CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 278 FEET, WEST 108 FEET, SOUTH 278 FEET, EAST 108 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Commonly known as: 7996 NE Redwood Lane, Cameron, Missouri 64429 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

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Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080

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CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Estate# 23CN-PR00023

In the matter of BARRY LEO TODD

Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS OF DECEDENT

To all persons known or unknown who claim any interest as an heir or through an heir in the property, real or personal, of BARRY LEO TODD, who died on the 18th day of February, 2017 residing in Clinton County, Missouri;

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri by MITZI HENSON requesting the court to determine the heirs of the above named decedent and the respective interest in and to all of the property owned by said deceased at the time of his death including the following to wit: CLAIM AGAINST MONSANTO CO. as related to ROUNDUP Weedkiller

Petitioner's attorney is Joseph A. Gagnon, whose business address is 119 N. Main St, Plattsburg, MO 64477

You are further notified that a hearing on said Petition will be held in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, in the Associate Courtroom, located at 207 N Main, Plattsburg, MO, on MAY 1, 2023 AT 9:30 AM at which time and place said petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said petition.

Dated March 24, 2023

/s/ JESSY SCHULZ, Probate Clerk Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/23)

IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, CLINTON COUNTY,

MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number: 23CN-PR00027

In the Estate of JOAN SILL SKIPTON, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JOAN SILL SKIPTON, Decedent:

On March 23, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, Jill Gessell was appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of Joan Sill Skipton, 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:

Jill Gessell, 5760 NW NN HIGHWAY, STEWARTSVILLE, MO 64490

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is:

Joe Gagnon, 119 N MAIN, PLATTSBURG, MO 64477

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 11, 2022

Date of first publication: April 6, 2023

/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. (4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4,27/23)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Daniel Caribardi AND Abbigail Adkins dated 6/15/2022 and recorded on 6/22/2022 in Instrument Number 202202045, in the Recorder’s office for Clinton County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:30 PM, at the West Front Door of the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 North Main, Plattsburg, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND, LYING, BEING AND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF CLINTON AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO-WIT:

ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26), TOWNSHIP FIFTY-FIVE (55), RANGE THIRTY-THREE (33), CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION TWENTY-SIX (26); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, 1333.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST ONEHALF OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 392.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 3 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST, 545.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, 359.30 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST ONEHALF; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 557.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THAT PART ON THE NORTH BEING USED FOR ROAD RIGHTOF-WAY. SUBJECT TO THAT PART, IF ANY, IN ANY STREETS, ROADWAYS, HIGHWAYS, OR OTHER RIGHTOF-WAYS.

Commonly known as: 8673 W. Highway 116, Gower, Missouri 64454

for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

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In the Estate of NIKI JOANN ZOLOTAS, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of NIKI JOANN ZOLOTAS, Decedent:

On April 4, 2023, Crissa Ducharme was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Niki Joann Zolotas, 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 respectively: Crissa Ducharme, 128 E. Evergreen St., Cameron, MO 64429

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

Joseph Gagnon, 119 N Main, Plattsburg, MO 64477

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.

Date of the decedent's death: August 10, 2022

Date of first publication: April 6, 2023

/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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CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE ESTATE OF:

DIANA JOAN GILSON, Decedent.

Case Number: 23CN-PR00002

NOTICE OF HEARING

To all persons known or unknown who claim any interest as an heir or through an heir in the property of Diana Joan Gilson, who died on the 25th day of August, 2021, residing at 6729 Red Top Lane, Lawson, Missouri.

You are hereby notified that an application has been filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clay County, Missouri, by Vaughn M. Gilson for the Determination of Heirship and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to all of the property owned by said deceased at the time of death including the following to wit:

Associated Bank Checking Account #6680 $5,964.87

Central Bank Checking and Savings Account #6596 $21,407.30

Petitioner's attorney is Adam L. Sales, whose business address is 1517 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64116.

You are further notified that a hearing on said application will be held on the day of April 21st, 2023, at 9 A.M., in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County, Missouri, at the Clinton County Courthouse, 207 N. Main Street, Plattsburg, Missouri, 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 therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said petition.

Dated: 3-13-2023

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MoDOT Area 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 April 3-9.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

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

Caldwell County

Route 116 – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over the Union Pacific railroad, approximately 2 miles east of Route 13, through mid-June 2023. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC) https://www. modot.org/caldwell-countyroute-116-bridge-over-railroad

Clinton County

I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 48 to mile marker 40, April 4-7. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction around-the-clock.

Route 116 – Permit work from Hord Road to Route K, April 3-10

Daviess County

Route B – Pothole patching from I-35 to Route 13, April 3-7

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement eastbound at Ogle Road, April 5-6. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock.

Gentry County

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

Route ZZ – CLOSED in 2-mile segmants for a resurfacing project from Route T in McFall (Gentry County) to U.S. Route 136 in New Hampton (Harrison County), April 3-7 (Contractor: Herzog Contacting Corp.)*4

U.S. Route 136 – Edge rut repairs from the city limits of Stanberry to Route H, April 3-7

U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching from the city limits of Stanberry to Route J in Nodaway County, April 3-7.

Club team wins tourney

Congratulations to the Kansas City Volleyball Club for taking first place last month at the Centerline Volleyball Tournament. The team includes Taylor Orstad of Gower (8) and Allie Stockdale of Plattsburg (20), and is coached by East Buchanan alums Addisyn Ishmael (far left) and Morgan Spencer (far right).