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They Keep On Rolling Lathrop girls, Plattsburg boys basketball rack up more victories ahead of the postseason. || PAGE A7

Who is Making the Grade?

Honor rolls from both Lathrop High School and Lathrop Middle School inside this week! || PAGE A12

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EAST BUCHANAN

Parkey Hired As Next Principal Will replace the outgoing Josh Barker at EBES

by brett adkison leader editor

East Buchanan cast a wide net to find its next elementary principal, and received plenty of interest, but ultimate-

ly, the district found its newest addition just down the road.

The East Buchanan C-I School District has announced Rachael Parkey will be the

next principal at East Buchanan Elementary beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

Parkey, who is currently the district-wide principal at the Stew-

artsville R-II School District, will replace the outgoing Josh Barker.

“East Buchanan is known for its strong academics and active ||Continued on A2

PLATTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

COURTWARMING

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After years of tight finances in the past, Clinton County continues to find itself on solid fiscal footing.

The Clinton County Commissioners recently approved the 2024 budget, which includes $5.1 million in expenditures in the general revenue budget. The county expects to bring in $4.88 million in general revenues, while also carrying $290,305 from 2023 into the new year.

That gives the county an expected ending balance in the general revenue fund of $12,294. However, that doesn’t include the $147,000 that the county has budgeted to add to its emergency fund. That emergency fund (which functions as the county’s reserves) totaled approximately $700,000 at the end of 2023, but the county expects to push it back up to $1.1 million by the end of 2024.

Among the county’s largest expenditures in general revenue, the sheriff’s department has been allocated $1.6 million for its budget and $436,000 for the county jail. The county expects to spend $724,000 on em-

See what calls for service the Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department recently fielded through dispatch. || PAGE A3

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Plattsburg High School held its annual Courtwarming ceremonies on Friday, February 2. (Above, left to right) Congratulations to seniors Aesa Eleaume and Jon Fish for being named princess and prince, and Abigail Mertz and Tryston Miller, who were crowned 2024 Courtwarming Queen and King. (Right) Plattsburg junior Loralie Matsukeich plays defense in the Lady Tigers’ game against North Platte on Friday night. For more on sports, check inside this week’s edition. brett adkison | the clinton co. leader

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I-35 between Lathrop, Cameron will close

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Interstate 35 in Clinton County will be closed in both directions between U.S. Route 69 just south of Cameron to Route 116 in Lathrop for 24 hours beginning Monday, Feb. 19.

Contractors from Phillips Hardy, Inc., working

with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the interstate as part of the Route H bridge replacement project, which is now scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 12.

In order to safely demolish and remove the Route H bridge, all north

and southbound lanes of I-35 are scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m., through Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m.

Additional single-lane closures on I-35 under the bridge may also occur prior to and after the closure.

During the closure,

a signed detour will be in place guiding interstate traffic onto U.S. Route 69 and Route 116. Motorists will not be able to access the following routes and will need to seek an alternate route: Route 116 west of I-35 towards Lathrop.

Brooking Road south of Route 116.

S. Route 69 south of the roundabout.

Route 116 east of the roundabout.

NE 256th Street east of U.S. Route 69.

Route 121 east of U.S. ||Continued on A2

Community

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East Buchanan Hires Rachael Parkey, Continued from Page A1 community involvement, which I am thrilled to become a part of!” Parkey said. “I specifically sought out East Buchanan Elementary because I find much joy in the excitement and growth that happens during the early learning years.”

Parkey has spent 17 years as an educator, teaching high school mathematics and serving as instructional coach before becoming the principal at Stewartsville this school year. She grad-

uated from Missouri Valley College in 2007 with a degree in mathematics, and in 2019 she added a masters in educational leadership. She taught at Raymore-Peculiar, Chillicothe and Cameron before coming to Stewartsville. She is a native of Wheeling, Mo., and a graduate of Chillicothe High School.

East Buchanan Superintendent Dr. John Newell said the district received 19 applications for the job, add-

ing that they were fortunate to have many strong, quality applicants.

“If I had to say in one word what set Mrs. Parkey apart, it would be ‘connection,’” said Dr. Newell.

“We utilized two rounds of interviews. The first round included myself, our curriculum director and eight elementary teachers. The whole group was immediately put at ease by Mrs. Parkey and everyone felt an intangible ‘spark’ that is difficult to put

into words.

“I feel that Mrs. Parkey is going to bring the right combination of expectation and support. I believe that she will push for the growth of all of our students while, at the same time, building and maintaining strong relationships with students, staff and community members. I am excited to have Mrs. Parkey join our team.”

Parkey said she is excited to collaborate with East Buchanan’s teachers to build

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a strong academic foundation for the students.

“Equally, I am eager to learn from the experienced administration, as well as get to know the elementary students and staff on a personal level to ensure student success,” she said. “The positive interactions I have already had with teachers and administrators have made me feel truly valued and part of a supportive community. I anxiously anticipate meeting the entire staff, all our amaz-

ing students, and of course, engaging with our wonderful community members.”

Current East Buchanan Elementary Principal Josh Barker has announced that he’ll be leaving at the end of this school year to become the superintendent at the North Andrew School District, north of Savannah, Mo. Barker has spent 15 years with the East Buchanan School District, including more than a decade as the principal.

County Budget, Continued from Page A1

ployee fringe benefits. sales tax (including use tax) The salary commis- and $827,853 in property sion recommended that the tax. county add a three-percent Also in 2023, the councost of living pay increase ty had to make a payment for elected officials, but to the IRS of upwards of only if the county could af- $300,000, which included ford the same increase for some penalties and interest. its employees. The county “We had a couple of was able to do just that for hiccups during the year that 2024. we had to do some budget In 2023, Clinton adjustments on, but with County spent $4.69 mil- what we had in the emerlion against revenues of gency fund, it had a negli$4.7 million in the gen- gible effect on the budget,” eral revenue budget, with said Presiding Commisthe $290,305 in available sioner Patrick Clark. “We cash at the end of the year. were able to, at the beginAmong the county’s reve- ning of the 2024 budget, nues last year, the county put that money back in the xp_CCL - The Paper ads 2/6/24 4:55 PM Page 20 brought in $1.3 million in emergency fund to get us

back to $1.1 million.”

The commissioners lauded officeholders for their work, with Clark saying that, for the most part, the officeholders made conservative budget requests for 2024.

“We plan on doing the same budget controls we have since 2019,” Clark said. “We expect to be ending the year in the black again.”

Those controls include reviewing all budgets monthly and meeting with each of the officeholders to go over the review.

Interstate 35, Continued from Page A1 Route 69.

S. Route 69 west of I-35 towards Cameron.

Beginning Feb. 12, Route H will be closed to all through traffic from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69.

The replacement project is expected to be completed in

November 2024.

To learn more about the project and view the detour route, visit the Missouri Department of Transportation website. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

MoDOT asks drivers

to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

Nick Nichols is the newest Plattsburg Rotary member Nick Nichols (left) is the latest member of the Plattsburg Rotary Club. President Kristy Young of Central Bank and sponsor Don Talley of Show-Me Real Estate initiated him at the club’s meeting on February 5. Nick is the owner of DN Appliance Services in Plattsburg, where he moved from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He works on appliances, furnaces, electrical systems and sump pumps. The Plattsburg Rotary Club is a service organization that recently has given scholarships to local high school grads, made improvements to the Perkins Park trail and helped provide decorative banners for downtown Plattsburg. It meets at noon Monday at the Plattsburg Country Club. jim patrico | rotary

Lathrop man hurt in crash

An accident southeast of Turney on Saturday sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries.

The accident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Ac-

cording to the MSHP report, David Blackman, 70, of Lathrop, was driving a 1998 Arctic Cat ATV westbound through a field when he attempted to make a left turn.

The driver lost control of the ATV, which overturned and ejected Blackman.

The ATV came to a rest on its right side on top of the driver, who was not wearing a safety device. Blackman suffered serious injuries and was transported to Truman Medical Center by LifeFlight Air Ambulance.

Students make Dean’s List

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SPRINGFIELD • Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top Midwestern university, according to US

News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

Congratulations to Plattsburg graduates Kate Black and Gannon Steggall for making the Dean’s List.

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Clinton County Sheriff ’s Department Calls for Service

Friday, January 26 12:01 a.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

2:19 a.m.: Medical call on 33 Highway in Plattsburg.

3:25 a.m.: Medical call on SE King Road in Holt.

5:09 a.m.: Medical call on N. Fourth Street in Plattsburg.

8:38 a.m.: Medical call on 169 Highway in Gower.

12:54 p.m.: Medical call on NE 178th Street.

2:05 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concord in Plattsburg.

2:56 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

3:09 p.m.: Stealing (not in progress) on E. Wells in Osborn.

5:21 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 296th Street.

5:41 p.m.: Suspicious activity on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

5:54 p.m.: Medical call on W. Broadway in Plattsburg.

6:17 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on E. 116 Highway in Lathrop.

6:29 p.m.: Medical call on Ball Park Road in Edgerton.

6:38 p.m.: Animal call on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

8:50 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on 169 Highway in Gower.

9:04 p.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Saturday, January 27 8:03 a.m.: Medical call on Fredrick Drive in Gower.

9:54 a.m.: Stealing (not in progress) in Lathrop.

12:09 p.m.: Animal on A Highway in Clinton County.

1:22 p.m.: Medical call on Lee Lane in Holt.

2:03 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

2:36 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 33 Highway in Holt.

4:48 p.m.: Trespassing (not in progress) on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

8:36 p.m.: Trespassing on North Street in Lathrop.

9:16 p.m.: Vehicle crash on Hedge in Clinton County.

10:00 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on SE 201st Street in Holt.

10:10 p.m. Medical call on SE 209th Street in Holt.

10:47 p.m.: Disturbance in progress on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

11:17 p.m.: Medical call on E. 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

Sunday, January 28 4:44 a.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Lathrop.

4:57 a.m.: Medical call on SE DD Highway in Gower.

5:44 a.m.: Medical call on E. Clay in Plattsburg.

9:48 a.m.: Suicidal subject on NW 283rd Street in Plattsburg.

11:20 a.m.: Animal call on SE Haynesville in Holt.

12:30 p.m.: Medical call on

33 Highway in Holt.

1:32 p.m.: Vehicle crash on S. First Street in Gower.

2:08 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 36 Highway in Hamilton.

5:13 p.m.: Animal call on PP Highway in Clinton County.

5:58 p.m.: Medical call on Lewis in Edgerton.

Conference championship.

Ten Years Ago February 6, 2014 • Missouri State Attorney General’s Office closes complaints filed on three Lathrop council members.

The complaints centered on the Sunshine Law and the members’ meetings at a local eatery ahead of monthly meetings.

• A pair of storms dump a double-dose of snow on Clinton County and Northwest Missouri.

Twenty Years Ago February 5, 2004 • Clinton County R-III Board of Education declines to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Gary Drummond.

• Shirley Grant, an active community member and business owner in Platts-

ford, Curator at MQM. The Show-Me Gallery will feature Missouri Quilts from Lee’s Summit, Hannibal, DeKalb County, Smithville and Livingston County.

Other featured exhibits will include the new miniature quilt gallery, an expanded display of over 700 toy sewing machines, pixel

12:16 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main Street in Plattsburg.

3:00 p.m.: Trespassing on Buena Vista Road in Dearborn.

3:40 p.m.: Medical call on E. Concha in Lathrop.

4:28 p.m.: Medical call on N. Third in Trimble.

4:49 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on N. Main in Plattsburg.

5:58 p.m.: Medical call on Castile Street in Gower.

10:31 p.m.: Drug offense on South Street in Lathrop.

Market Report from Monday, January 29 1787 head sold

burg, passes at 68.

• The Plattsburg High School Science Olympiad team punches its ticket to the state championships.

Thirty Years Ago February 3, 1994 • Major residential care expansion at Oakridge of Plattsburg nears completion.

Forty Years Ago February 9, 1984 • Rodney Grayson and April Sullivan named 1984 Plattsburg Courtwarming King and Queen.

• Deals at Don Soper’s Market: Wheaties cereal for $1.39 per box; Tide detergent, $1.59 for 49-ounce box; pork cutlets for $1.29 per pound; package of chocolate chip cookies for 99 cents.

Quilt Museum to Open for ’24

The Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton will reopen for 2024 on Tuesday, February 20, at 11 a.m.

Quilts from nationally known quilters Kelly Cline, Karen Miller, Carolina Moore, Jenny Doan and Courtenay Hughes will be displayed at various times this year, said Dakota Red-

3:44 p.m.: Medical call on Valley in Plattsburg.

5:22 p.m.: Medical call on Oak Street in Lathrop.

5:38 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Plattsburg.

6:48 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

7:14 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Maple Street in Lathrop.

8:17 p.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

9:19 p.m.: Smoke investigation on Oak Street in Lathrop.

9:16 p.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

10:03 p.m.: Medical call on Kay Drive in Lathrop.

11:53 p.m.: Medical call on E. Clay Avenue in Plattsburg.

Monday, January 29 4:37 a.m.: Medical call on SE Holiday Harbor in Clinton County.

4:54 a.m.: Medical call on N. Main in Plattsburg.

6:54 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton Thursday, February 1 County.

11:01 a.m.: Medical call on 6:55 a.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg.

116 Highway in Clinton 3:53 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle County. on NE Station Lane in Clin7:09 a.m.: Vehicle crash on ton County.

169 Highway in Clinton Wednesday, January 31 4:05 p.m.: Medical call on E. County.

Tuesday, January 30 8:01 a.m.: Medical call on N. Clay in Plattsburg.

Tina on Livestock Market.qxp_Tina Livestock 1/31/24 3:06 PM Page 3 7:33 a.m.: Medical call E. 6:26 a.m.: Medical call onAuction W. Main in Plattsburg.

6:03 p.m.: Medical call on Clay in Plattsburg.

Osage in Plattsburg.

8:37 a.m.: Medical call on E. SE Tower Ridge in Lathrop.

7:51 a.m.: Vehicle crash on 3:30 p.m.: Careless and im- Clay in Plattsburg.

6:12 p.m.: Vehicle crash I-35 in Clinton County. prudent driver on 116 High- 11:38 a.m.: Medical call on on 69 Highway in Clinton 7:52 a.m.: Medical call on way in Plattsburg.

SE V Highway in Lathrop.

County.

I-35 in Clinton County.

9:00 a.m.: Medical call on S. Walnut in Plattsburg.

10:43 a.m.: Suspicious activity in progress on W. Clay in Plattsburg.

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 11:31 a.m.: Medical call on Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners Kay Drive in Lathrop.

2:49 p.m.: Death on SE Cameron.

2:59 p.m.: Medical call on S. Elm in Plattsburg.

Bulk of butcher cows Steers: Heifers: 3:52 p.m.: Animal call in 98-110

• WEEKLY HISTORY NOTES •

Five Years Ago February 7, 2019 • Community mourns the loss of Leann Gump, who spent more than 30 years working at the Clinton County Courthouse, including 12 years as the county treasurer.

• All three local high schools hold Courtwarming ceremonies. Colton Coldren and Kelsie Lewis are crowned King and Queen at Plattsburg. Tristin Smith and Alexa Campbell are crowned King and Queen at East Buchanan. Timon Braun and Madelyn Vonderfecht crowned King and Queen at Lathrop.

• East Buchanan head football coach Kevin Bryan to be inducted into Platte County High School Hall of Fame.

• Lathrop Mules wrestling team wins the 2019 KCI

Clinton County.

4:02 p.m.: Vehicle crash on SE PP Highway in Holt.

4:22 p.m.: Careless and imprudent driver on 69 Highway in Clinton County.

4:48 p.m.: Pursuit on I-35 in Clinton County.

5:58 pm..: Careless and imprudent driver on I-35 in Clinton County.

7:36 p.m.: Harassment (not in progress) on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

8:42 p.m.: Medical call on 116 Highway in Lathrop.

9:28 p.m.: Medical call on W. Osage in Plattsburg.

10:51 p.m.: Vehicle crash on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

10:52 p.m.: Medical on 116 Highway in Clinton County.

quilts, civil war era quilts, antique sewing machines, and an expanded gift shop.

Redford said that the museum has recently completed cataloging a donation of over 300 antique quilts from the Lynn Miller collection. Quilts from this collection will be displayed at various times during the year.

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WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD

Reduce, Reuse Memories before the bowl was super and Possibly Reconsider by steve tinnen

leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growing older when...By the time you are ready to retire, you’ll know what you want to be when you grow up.

by brett adkison leader editor

A few years back, I decided to drive the streets of Lathrop and count the number of recycling bins that were placed curbside on collection day. The weather was nice, and it was partly an excuse to cruise the town, drink my coffee, and listen to the radio while technically (big air quotes, here) “working.”

It was unofficial and unscientific and it was 14 percent. Just 14 percent of homes and businesses that week put out recycling for collection—a tough number, considering every trash collection customer in Lathrop also pays for curbside recycling. In recent months, the same question has cropped up in Plattsburg—is paying for curbside worth it?

This is neither a criticism of recycling, nor of those who don’t use the service. Rather, this serves as the outer limit of what small-town municipalities can offer as a service.

I’m sure there are some radicalized goofballs out there who would argue that our city streets would be better if they were privatized. But most of us agree on the basic services a small town should provide. Clean water should come into our homes and dirty water should flow out.

Someone should put out fires, arrest criminals, grab our trash on a predetermined day and keep our roads smooth and patched.

But curbside recycling rests on the edge of those services. If curbside recycling disappeared today, most locals wouldn’t even notice a difference until their monthly bill came in lower. And even among those who use it, I doubt anyone in Plattsburg or Lathrop would lose sleep over its discontinuance.

It’s easy to be of two minds on the issue. I use it infrequently, but I don’t mind paying monthly for recycling; it helps fund a worthwhile endeavor. At the same time, it’s tough knowing that seniors on a fixed income are paying for a service used by (generously) maybe one out of every four residents.

Lathrop might already offer the solution.

I’ve long been a fan of the drop-off recycling center behind the fire department. It’s nearly always available, giving residents more flexibility. Whether it’s less expensive, I don’t know, but since it’s taxpayer funded, the expense could be shared with those who shop in town (including out on I-35) and it could lean heavier on large property owners than it does ma and pa in their quaint little home. It also opens the city up to grant opportunities that could ease the burden.

There’s no groundswell of opposition or support for recycling collection, so don’t expect either town to kick it to the curbside any time soon. But it is a natural inkblot test for local governance. Is it a major overstep by those pushing a green agenda? Is Greta Thunberg lurking in the shadows? Not likely. It’s a morally worthwhile endeavor that comes with a price tag, and each of us will consider those costs differently.

**** Note: The following is a revised story from 2017 of the once-in-a-lifetime journey to NFL–AFL World Championship, aka Super Bowl I. We were a small but enthusiastic group, but very fortunate attendees of Super Bowl I. Yes, it seems like only yesterday that we were seated under the umbrella of the bright blue California sky at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967, for the game between our beloved Kansas City Chiefs and the powerful Green Bay Packers. Without any hesitation or uncertainty, the expedition to Los Angeles for the game was the most unforgettable event for the Skip Tinnen family (Skip, Franc E., Dave, Greg, and yours truly). It was the trip of a lifetime that continues to bring forth fantastic memories, even though it happened 57 years ago.

What made our journey even more memorable is we enjoyed this first ever NFL-AFL World Championship game with our good neighbors and family friends, the Frank Gassman family (Frank, ‘Mother’ Jean, Mike, Gregg and Peggy) and honorary family member, Francis (Cisco) Hales.

The exhilaration of taking a first-class flight from Municipal Airport (now Charles Wheeler Airport) aboard a Continental Golden Jet was made even more exciting with the two-hour delay in our takeoff due to fog in Los Angeles.

The adults made the most of the postponement, spending time in the airport bar in preparation for the four-hour flight.

The fog proved to be thick that night, and we had to land in Ontario, California, where we were transported back to Los Angeles via school buses. The bus trip almost became longer when the jovial, charismatic Frank Gassman convinced the bus driver to pull over to a

neighborhood bar for a needed refill. A lady wearing white, knee-high Nancy Sinatra boots didn’t share the same gusto, and she quickly stopped any detour.

On ‘Super Sunday.’ we enjoyed a chartered coach ride to the iconic Los Angeles Coliseum courtesy of one the perks from Skip’s status as president of the National School Bus Association. Mel Sherman, who was the school bus contractor for the Los Angeles school district, was happy to accommodate us as we provided him with 50-yard-line tickets to the game.

The game’s entertainment was highlighted by two men dressed in Chiefs and Packers uniforms with jet packs strapped on their backs as they climbed high over the field and circled over our heads. Their flight path took them back to the fifty-yard-line, where they landed and shook hands. Also performing at halftime was the Grambling State University high-stepping marching band, along with the University of Arizona marching band. Al Hirt blasted his trumpet, and the pregame was filled with balloons and pigeons flying overhead.

It was something this 15-year-old from Missouri will never forget.

The Chiefs made a game of it, trailing only 14-10 at halftime to the powerful team from Green Bay, who had defeated Dallas in the Ice Bowl game to earn the right to face the upstart Chiefs from the American Football League. The second half wasn’t as kind, as the Chiefs were shutout and lost 35-10.

Another enjoyable sidebar to our trip was our conversation with New York Jets left tackle Sherman Plunkett. Plunkett, who protected the blind side of quarterback ‘Willie’ Joe Nameth, would later play a vital role when the New York Jets won Super Bowl III. He was one of the first ‘super-sized’ offensive linemen, weighing in at over 300 lbs.

Almost as unforgettable as the game was our youngsters-only trip on Saturday

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night to the famous Whiskey A Go Go on the famed Sunset Strip. The headliners that night were Tammy Tyrell and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Temptations, and the Four Tops. We underage youngsters, except for Mike Gassman, were seated in the ‘Shirley Temple’ drink section in the balcony. I still don’t know how Mike managed to gain entry to the lower level and enjoy the benefits provided to those of the adult section.

My guess is he used that Frank Gassman charisma to gain entry.

Mike didn’t share his secret method of attaining adult status, but he did share some of his thoughts about the historic game and trip.

“It was a great time, since we got to enjoy the excitement with our parents and neighbors,” Gassman said. “They had fun, and we were lucky to be a part of that fun. The game was fantastic even though the Chiefs didn’t win. We saw two great football teams with plenty of Hall of Fame players and coaches that day. You couldn’t do the same things we did back then today, and for sure it was a special time.”

When looking back at the players who participated that day, it’s no wonder that most thought the game would be a rout by the Packers. In all, 10 of the Packers players are now in the NFL Hall of Fame, in addition to their coach, Vince Lombardi. They are Herb Adderly, Willie Davis, Forrest Gregg, Paul Horning, Henry Jordan, Ray Nitschke, Dave Robinson, Bart Starr, Willie Wood, and Jim Taylor.

Playing for the Kansas City Chiefs that day were future NFL Hall of Famers Len Dawson, Bobby Bell, Buck Buchanan, and Coach Hank Stram. Obviously, the Chiefs were out-manned that day.

This Sunday, I know that I, along with my brother, Greg, will be joined by the Gassmans—Mike and Peggy (Gassman) Bradley. Surely, we will be reminiscing of grand memories of Super Bowl I. Skip, Franc E., Dave, Frank, “Mother” Jean, Francis and

Dr. Gregg Gassman will have a prime ‘Heavenly’ view from above.

They say the first time for any event is special. When it comes to our experiences at the first ever Super Bowl, let’s just say it was indeed “Super.”

The late Dr. Gregg Gassman wrote a story about his memories of Super Bowl I in January 2020. The following is a snippet: As the second half began, it became evident Vince Lombardi, coach of the Packers, had analyzed the Chiefs’ play-calling and weaknesses in the defense. Master tactician that he was, Lombardi drew up plans that stalled the Chiefs and provided the offensive punch needed to beat the Chiefs, 35 to 10.

I recall all of us walking away hoarse, saddened by the loss, and thrilled to have witnessed our Chiefs represent the AFL in the first Super Bowl. While it has been 50 years since the Chiefs’ last appearance and winning Super Bowl IV, my bet is on Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes to win next Sunday!

I am living in Oregon, so most of my friends are Niner fans.

This has led to some lively “discussions.” And next Sunday I will console my friends when the Chiefs once again become World Champions! GO CHIEFS! (Dr. Gassman called it right in 2020).

Peggy (Gassman) Bradley shared the following: It’s hard to believe so many years have passed since that first Super Bowl. Yet, at times, it feels like just yesterday! What an incredible experience!

Some memories I reflect upon when thinking about that day would be the incredible camaraderie among the fans, especially during the first half, sensing a comeback that eventually didn’t happen! I remember the comment from a Packers fan while using the restroom facilities. She just couldn’t understand why I chose to wear Chiefs colors, considering they were the underdogs (I sensed her comment was fortified by quite a bit of liquid reinforcement). And, of course, I’ll never forget the trip to Whiskey A’ Go ||Continued on A6

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Obituaries

Kenton “Buck” Stone

Kenton L. “Buck” Stone, 70, of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at a hospice facility in Kansas City, Mo. He was born on August 16, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Clelland L.” Pete” Stone and Rosa (May) Stone Walker. He attended school in Liberty and Plattsburg.

Buck loved to fish, play horseshoes, baseball and Playstation golf. He also loved to cook; he was a cook for Bert and Ernie’s and JJ’s restaurant.

Kenton was preceded in death by his father; sister, Christina Stone; and granddaughter, Jacelynn Stone.

Survivors include his children, Talia Stone, of Wisconsin; Natasha Stone, of Cameron, Mo.; Kenton Stone, Jr., of St Joseph, Mo.; and Mackenzi Callaway, of Plattsburg; his mother, Rosa

Walker, of Plattsburg, Mo.; six grandchildren; sisters, DuShon Stone, Shellita Graham and O’Tila Vaughn; brothers, Frank Stone, Tony Stone and Darryl Stone; several nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg, Missouri.

Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service. Online obituary and guestbook at www.baileycox.com

Mack Alan Porter, 96, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Mack was born November 23, 1927, in Paradise, Missouri, to the late Claud Porter and the late Grace Porter. He was raised on the Porter family farm in Paradise, where he learned the value of hard work. Growing up, Mack attended Rocky Point school, a one-room school house, where he gained his exceptional mind for figures. To get to school, he did not have to walk up hill both ways—he rode his horse, Tony. To the day he passed, he kept a picture of Tony on his person at all times, which he talked about to whomever, with fanfare.

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Mary Helen Gilmore for 62 years before her passing in 2014. Mack and Mary Helen founded Kearney Lumber Company in June of 1952 with barely two nickels to rub together. In order for them to purchase their first load of lumber for their new store, Mack sold Mary Helen’s car. Eventually, the business found its legs and became what we all know as Porter Building Centers.

Mack held many occupations throughout his lifetime: lumber dealer,

teacher, coach, Army solider, philanthropist, and parent, just to name a few.

With all those jobs, no “occupation” was more fitting than his being a servant. He served his family, community, and business until the day he took his last breath.

It was very obvious to anyone who knew Mack that his driving motivation for most of his decisions was to better the communities which he held dear. His work was most notable in the Kearney and Smithville communities, but ranged all over, from Maryville to Cameron, to most of the Kansas City Northland.

Mack is survived by three children, Craig and wife, Katee Porter, of Kearney, Mo.; Kent and wife, Linda Porter, of Kearney, Mo.; and Kristy and husband, Ed Char-

land, of Lake Winnebago, Mo.; six grandchildren, Natalie Thompson, Evan Charland, Alex Porter and wife Emily, Claire Charland, MacKenzie Helmick and husband Andrew, and Chase Porter; four great grandsons, Connor Porter, Jackson Helmick, Ryker and Renley Porter, and one great granddaughter, Kenley Helmick; other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Grace Porter, wife Mary Helen Porter, brother Howard Porter, and sisters Mildred Fletcher and Joan Connell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Smithville American Legion Post 58 or the E. Howard Porter VFW Post.

Missouris Shoal Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution Meets

The Missouris Shoal Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution conducted their monthly meeting on January 11, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Lathrop. Judy Wright was the hostess and all in attendance brought food for a salad luncheon.

Regent Carmen Stoneking called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. with welcoming remarks to

members and guests. Then the Ritual was conducted.

New member Loretta McCarter took the oath of membership to join the chapter, which was administered

by Margaret Stevens and Lana Wright, followed by Regent Carmen Stoneking presenting McCarter with flowers.

This month’s program was given by Lana Wright.

She spoke about Sally Ride,

the first American woman to become an astronaut at the age of 32.

Committee reports were given. During the business meeting, there were seven members in attendance.

Previous minutes were approved and the treasurer’s report was given.

Chaplain Lana Wright reported that on December 21, 2023, the “Laying of the Wreath” ceremony at

the Gower Veterans Memorial was well received. She thanked everyone who attended.

There was discussion of what people will bring and who will be at the Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, January 27. The show-up time was between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., with breakfast being served between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. It was held at the Plattsburg

American Legion Post #97 and this is was our “Service to Veterans” project.

The Missouri State Conference will be in April at the Sheraton Westport Chalet in St. Louis. We will be donating to the Junior Bazaar this year, so think of items to donate.

The meeting was adjourned at 1 p.m. with benediction by Chaplain Lana Wright.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 13, at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Lathrop. Margaret Stevens will be the hostess and Crystal Poole will be the program speaker. The community service for the month will be the Plattsburg Food Pantry. If interested in learning more about DAR, please attend a meeting or contact us on Facebook.

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, February 8 Ham and beans, carrots, buttered beets, pears, cornbread.

Friday, February 9 Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, apricots, wheat bread.

Monday, February 12

John Marzetti, cauliflower, carrots, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, apricots, February birthday cake.

Tuesday, February 13 Tuna casserole, creamed peas, spinach, apple crisp, wheat bread.

Thursday, February 15 Fish filet, lima beans, corn, peaches, wheat bread.

Wednesday, February 14 Hot roast beef sandwich,

Friday, February 16 Sloppy Joe on bun, buttered beets, broccoli, pears.

Monday, February 19 Closed for President’s Day. Call (816) 539-2211 before Feb. 12 if you need a frozen meal for this day.

Tuesday, February 20 Chicken tetrazzini, broccoli, corn, gelatin with pears, wheat bread.

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Lathrop spellers punch ticket for 2024 county bee

Congratulations to the following students who were finalists in the Lathrop Spelling Bee. These students will represent Lathrop in the Clinton County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lathrop Elementary School cafeteria. Finalists from Lathrop, Plattsburg, and Cameron will compete to determine who will represent Clinton County in the regional bee on March 2 in St. Joseph, MO. (Above Left, left to right): Eighth grade finalists Libby Banks, Rydr Hufford, Daxton Walters and Lucy Howerton (alternate). (Above Right) Seventh grade finalists Parker Starns (alternate), Remington Gudde, Trekker Peterson and Scarlet Abbott. submitted photos

(Above Left) (Above Left) Sixth grade finalists Matthew Johnson, Haylee Doyle, Sarah Howerton, Amyra Burt (Alternate). (Above Right) Fifth grade finalists Lincoln Moore (Alternate), Elijah Wilson, Adeline Willard, Rowdy Acklin. submitted photos

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week, year-round, made time to offer this unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience to his family! Thank you, Dad! **** Trivia question: Which team was the first to win six Super Bowls? A. Dallas Cowboys; B. Denver Broncos; C. Green Bay Packers; D. Pittsburgh Steelers. **** Some Super Bowl facts: • When the Green Bay Packers won the first Super Bowl, each player received

a bonus of $15,000. Kansas City players only received $7,500.

• Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for food consumption in the U.S. Thanksgiving Day is the first.

• Roman numerals are used in the Super Bowl (such as Super Bowl XV) because the football season falls in two calendar years.

Some 49er smiles…

Q: What do you call a football team that just lost another game? A: 40 Whiners.

Q: What is the difference between a 49ers fan and a

baby? A: The baby will stop whining after awhile.

Q: What did the 49ers fan say after his team won the Super Bowl? A: “Dammit mom, why’d you wake me up? I was having an amazing dream!”

Q. How are the 49ers like my neighbors? A. They can’t pick up a single yard! (Trivia Answer: C. Green Bay Packers. In addition, the Packers won the first two Super Bowls (over Kansas City in 1966, 35-10, and over Oakland in 1967, 33-14). **** Food for thought: “You can’t compare a Super Bowl crowd, which tends to be more polite and a little more neutral to that. The Super Bowl only has 7,000 to 8,000 fans for each team.”

Lamar Hunt (August 2, 1932 – December 13, 2006) was

an American businessman.

He was the principal founder of the American Football League (AFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS), as well as MLS’s predecessor, the North American Soccer League (NASL), and co-founder of World Championship Tennis. He was also the founder and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL), the Kansas City Wizards of MLS, and at the time of his death, owned two other MLS teams, Columbus Crew and FC Dallas. In Kansas City, Hunt also helped establish the Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun theme parks. **** Thank you and I’ll talk to you next week!

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Lathrop Lady Mules perfect through 20 games by brett adkison leader editor

After nearly three months and 20 games, the Lathrop Lady Mules remain perfect.

The Lady Mules downed West Platte on Tuesday evening, 55-22, to notch their 20th victory of the year. They are now just two victories away from a KCI Conference championship and five victories away from an undefeated regular season.

The Lady Mules, ranked fourth in Missouri Class 3, earned a pair of KCI Conference wins last week, starting with a 69-34 win against East Buchanan at LHS on Thursday, February 1, which was followed by a 51-46 win on the road against Mid-Buchanan the next day.

Freshman Jacie Kassanavoid led Lathrop with 16 points and six rebounds against Mid-Buchanan.

Both seniors Keylie Beane and Kaitlyn Morgan scored 11 points, with Beane dishing out seven assists and swiping five steals. Fellow senior Autum Nichols added seven points.

Against East Buchanan, Beane tallied 16 points with five assists and seven steals.

Kassanavoid scored 13 points with 11 rebounds and three steals. Morgan scored 11 points, Nichols scored 10 points, and both Alayna Williams and Trinity Goodman scored seven points.

The Lathrop boys had a tough week, falling to Pattonsburg last Thursday on the home court, 55-47, ||Continued on A8

(Above Left) Lathrop junior Brayden Pritchett spots up from range against Pattonsburg. (Above Right) Lathrop junior Audrey Davis finds her way to the rim against East Buchanan. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Tigers control race for KCI title by brett adkison leader editor

The state-ranked Plattsburg Tigers basketball team continues to claw closer to another KCI Conference championship.

The Tigers picked up a pair of KCI wins last week, defeating East Buchanan on the road, 64-58, last Thursday, and following it up the next night with an 81-50 win against North Platte on Courtwarming at PHS. Senior Isaia Howard dominated in both matchups. Against East Buchanan, he scored 31 points while adding 12 rebounds Plattsburg senior Isaia Howard throws down a dunk in the Tigers’ victory over North Platte on Courtwarming. Howard scored 43 points. brett adkison | the leader

Coots, Beane help Mules to tourney title leader editor

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scored 10 points, Langton scored 10 points with six assists, Bingham scored eight points and Jon Fish added six points.

The Lady Tigers pulled out a big victory on the road against Lutheran Kansas City on Tuesday, January 30, using a late surge to

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Keaton Coots continues to have a stellar final year at Lathrop High School.

The senior battled his way to first place at 144 lbs. in the Lathrop Invitational on Saturday, February 3, and in the process helped lead the Mules to the tournament championship. Lathrop finished with 216 points, well clear of second-place Excelsior and all other challengers in the 15-team field.

Coots, who has his eyes set on a return to Columbia and the Missouri state championships, has now racked up more than 110 victories

and six steals. Gavin Boyle, Rylan Langton and Donte Bingham each scored seven points, while Jaiveon Grayson and Tryston Miller each added six points.

Against North Platte, Howard poured in 43 points with 12 rebounds, seven assists and nine steals. Boyle

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Lathrop wrestler Garrett Beane stalks his opponent from Lafayette County on Saturday in the annual Lathrop Invitational wrestling tournament. brett adkison | the leader

pull away 44-41. Letecia Howard led the team with a 14-point performance, while Izzy Parra added 13 points.

The ladies fell to North Platte (who sits at an impressive 18-4) on Courtwarming night Friday, 63-33.

Special Olympics Basketball The Plattsburg School District will be hosting Special Olympics basketball on Thursday, February 15, at Plattsburg High School.

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Schools include Plattsburg, Lathrop, East Buchanan, Cameron, Braymer and more!

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(Above Left) East Buchanan senior Gage Busby fights through a pair of Plattsburg defenders last week. (Above Center) Clark Scott attacks the basket for the Bulldogs. clifton gooms | the cliff notes podcast

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East Buchanan’s Holly Caylor drops into defense against Lathrop. brett adkison | the leader

East Buchanan basketball teams fight to victory by brett adkison leader editor

Gage Busby led East Buchanan to a big victory last week against a non-conference rival.

The senior put up 15 points with six rebounds to

help the Bulldogs to a 60-44 win over LeBlond on Tuesday, January 30, at EBHS. Isaiah Watkins added 14 points, while Dylan Davidson scored 12 points with five rebounds.

East Buchanan proved

Wrestling, From Page A7

Lathrop wrestler Gage DeShon drops a South Harrison grappler on Saturday. brett adkison | the leader

Tigers on a Roll

The Plattsburg Tigers continued their winning ways last week by rolling past North Platte and keeping pace for another KCI Conference championship.

(Right) Plattsburg athlete Jaiveon Grayson scores at the basket for the Tigers, who proved to be too much for an up-and-coming North Platte squad on Courtwarming night. brett adkison | the leader

to be a stiff test a couple nights later when they hosted Class 2 state-ranked Plattsburg, but the Tigers were able to pull away for a 64-58 victory. Both Watkins and Busby scored 14 points with Watkins adding seven

in his career.

He wasn’t the only Mule on the podium on Saturday.

Garrett Beane added another first-place finish to his resume, winning the 120 lbs. division, while Beau McAdams was second at 157 lbs. and Paxton Quarles was second at 113 lbs. Jacob Clark was third at 132 lbs., Gage DeShon was third at 138 lbs. and Jesse James was third at 165 lbs.

A week ahead of their districts, the Plattsburg Lady Tigers wrestling team was also in action on Saturday, competing in Belton. Aynjewel Jones was third at 100 lbs. and Lillian Watchinski was second at 105 lbs. Madison Huke was fourth at 155 lbs. and Lana Fuller took home fourth at 235 lbs.

rebounds. Davidson scored 13 points and Clark Scott added nine points with 11 rebounds.

The East Buchanan girls basketball team fell against an undefeated Lathrop squad on Thursday, February 1,

69-34 at LHS. Senior Hilarry Elifrits led the team with 11 points and six rebounds, while Piper Jacobs had three assists and Kaylynn Engnes had three steals.

The Lady Bulldogs bounced back the next night

for a 58-27 win against Hamilton, during which Jacobs scored 19 points with nine rebounds and six assists. Elifrits scored 18 points with nine rebounds, and freshman Kourtney Keling added seven rebounds in the contest.

Morgan Cracks 1,000

Congratulations to Lathrop senior basketball player Kaitlyn Morgan, who crossed the 1,000-point milestone for her career last week in a win against Trenton. The school honored Morgan (pictured with athletic director Andy McNeely and head coach Greg Keith) with a commemorative basketball between games on Thursday, February 1. brett adkison | the leader

Lathrop basketball, Continued from Page A7 then dropping a road contest to Mid-Buchanan the next night, 74-62.

Against Mid-Buchanan, senior Kyle Morgan put up 20 points with six assists, while Brayden Pritchett added 15 points to go with 12 rebounds. Brody Spear scored 11 points.

(Right) Lathrop freshman Jacie Kassanavoid has been an instant lift to the Lathrop line-up this season, joining an already-experienced team and helping the Lady Mules to a 20-0 start. brett adkison | the leader

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Plattsburg High School

COURTWARMING Friday, February 2, 2024

Plattsburg Courtwarming Candidates Tryston Miller and Lillian Watchinski.

Plattsburg Courtwarming Candidates Dakota Rankin and Aesa Eleaume.

Plattsburg Courtwarming Candidates Gavin Carter and Abigail Mertz.

Plattsburg Courtwarming Candidates Jon Fish and Dana Jorgensen.

(Above Left) Plattsburg High School Courtwarming Court members, sophomores Tanisha Gallen and Tyler Ariano.

(Above Right) Plattsburg High School Courtwarming Court members, juniors Alexis Grayson and Donte Bingham.

(Right) Plattsburg High School Courtwarming Court members, freshmen Ava Wendal and Kaden Burchit.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Lathrop, MO, at 7 p.m. on February 29, 2024, at 707 Oak Street, Lathrop, Missouri, concerning a change to the zoning ordinances of the City regarding the status of manufactured homes and T-1 zoning. At this public hearing any citizen or interested person may present evidence or testimony regarding the proposed changes.

Done by order of the Board of Aldermen. /s/ Susie Freese, City Clerk (2/1, 2/8/24)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF GOPPERT FINANCIAL BANK The annual stockholder’s meeting of Goppert Financial Bank will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 8:00 AM at the banking facility located at 710 Oak St., Lathrop, Missouri. The purpose of the meeting will be to select six directors to serve for the ensuing year and any other business brought forward during said proceedings.

M. Corey Strider President/CEO (1/25, 2/1, 2/8/24)

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS CLINTON COUNTY SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS Let it be known that the Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory 1 includes (Lafayette and Atchison Townships) and Territory 3 (Shoal and Lathrop Townships). The election will take place from February 1, 2024 to February 20, 2024. Ballots are available to print online at Clinton County | Missouri Soil and Water (mosoilandwater.land) Printed ballots may be returned to the district by mail and must be postmarked no later than February 20th. You may also vote in person from 8 AM-4:30 PM at the USDA Service Center in Plattsburg, MO. Each eligible land representative in the district is allowed one vote. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.

The following qualified candidates will be considered for election: Territory [1] – Larry Runyan: Lafayette Township Territory [3] – Scott Shrewsbury: Lathrop Township Supervisors manage the administration of district policies and programs, as well as district personnel and funds. The district is supported by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. For additional information on the district election, contact the district office at 816-539-2136, taylor.shrewsbury@swcd.mo.gov, 1800 W Highway 116 Plattsburg, MO 64477 (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/24) TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Donald Bucy and Jennifer Bucy, Husband and Wife, and Patricia G. Sevier, a married person Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Donald Bucy and Jennifer Bucy, Husband and Wife, and Patricia G. Sevier, a married person dated August 19, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Clinton County, Missouri as Document Number 201702649 and modified by Loan Modification Agreement Recorded August 22, 2022 as Document Number 202202701 the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note will on Monday, February 26, 2024 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 THIRTEEN (13) OF THE POINTE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF PLATTSBURG, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI. to satisfy said debt and costs.

MILLSAP & SINGER, P.C., Successor Trustee 612 Spirit Drive St. Louis, MO 63005 (636) 537-0110 File No: 214157.022624.437865 FC NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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