The Leader • 12-19-24 by HoneycuttMedia

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LEADER CLINTON COUNTY

Cameron PD safely removes possible jumper

The Cameron Police Department was able to safely bring a man down from a thirdstory window downtown on Tuesday morning.

According to a press release from the department, officers were alerted to a disturbance in the parking lot of the police department around 10:29 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The man then ran from the parking lot to the 200 block of N. Chestnut Street.

HATS IN THE RING

Area candidates file for election

While the filing period for the 2025 April Municipal Election has been open for a week, prospective candidates haven’t been flooding onto the ballot.

As of Monday, nobody had filed for the open seats on either the Cameron City Council or Lathrop City

Council. The Cameron City Council has just one seat up for election this round (that of Karen Hamlet) while the Lathrop City Council has three seats on the ballot— those held by Mayor Jennifer Morrison, South Ward Alderman Coetta Whiteley and North Ward Alderman Gerald Snodgrass.

The Cameron R-I Board

of Education has two seats with three-year terms on the ballot. Those are currently held by Andy Lockridge and Staci Earley. Both Lockridge and Earley have filed for reelection, while challenger Michael Barlow has also filed.

There are two seats with three-year terms up on the Lathrop R-II Board of Edu-

cation. The incumbents for those two seats, Jenice Minnis and Adam Swearingin, have filed for re-election.

The Plattsburg City Council has seen plenty of competition early on, especially in Ward II, where incumbent Sue Malone has filed for re-election and will be challenged by Bruce Lair

KCI CHAMPIONS

Officers arrived to the area and could hear items being thrown down the entrance steps of an apartment building. Soon after, the man emerged from a window on the third floor. The Cameron Police Negotiations Team, Cameron Ambulance and Cameron Fire were called to the scene.

According to the release, the man was taken into custody after a brief negotiation and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also assisted in the incident.

Cameron citizens weren’t too shy to express displeasure with the city council and town leadership Monday night at the public town hall meeting to discuss solutions for a crumbling city hall. Shawna Conley gave a fiery speech that drew applause on two occasions from the crowd of over 50 attendees. See this and more videos from the event on our Facebook page. For Jamey Honeycutt’s take on the meeting, see page A4 of this edition.

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Davidson jockeys with a Mid-Buchanan player for a rebound on Saturday at EBHS. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Christmas display in Lathrop is an annual hit with onlookers

There’s more than 3,000 miles between the North Pole and the community of Lathrop, but thanks to one local Christmas display, residents can feel like they’re standing just outside of Santa’s Workshop.

For more than 30 years,

Steve McGregor has been collecting and building his Christmas decorations, and since 2019, that display has taken shape as the North Pole Walking Trail, which wraps entirely around his home on the northern-most block of Park Street.

“I ended up getting so much stuff that I can’t pile it

up in the front yard for everybody to see,” said McGregor.

“So we decided to make a trail around the house.”

In fact, the display now sprawls onto three properties, including his son’s, whose family lives directly behind Steve and wife, Glenda. It takes plenty of work.

Steve takes an entire week off ahead of Thanksgiving to craft the display. His son, Michael, and grandson, Ethan, help tremendously, as does Glenda; Steve said he’ll set stuff up, but she’s one who straightens it up.

Steve hasn’t kept track of the number of decorations he has, or the countless

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Buchanan Bulldogs kept their undefeated basketball season going through the KCI Conference Tournament, flying through the field and winning the championship over Mid-Buchanan on Saturday at EBHS. For more from the tournament, see page A6 of this edition. (Above) East Buchanan senior Dylan

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strands of lights or extension cords. There’s also the matter of beating the winter winds. He anchors everything with rebar to ensure that the real Santa Claus is the only one seen flying over Lathrop.

McGregor’s display truly started in 1991 when he and his family lived in rural Lathrop. Tragically, their 13-year-old daughter passed away that year, putting a damper on the holidays.

“That year, Christmas had come,” Steve said. “My wife had a hard time with Christmas, as you’d expect with anybody. I tried getting her into the mood.”

He bought six or seven animated Christmas characters and put together his display, not knowing then what it would eventually evolve into.

“Then I just went overboard,” he joked.

CITY OF GOWER

Town’s trash rates could be on

by jim bonebrake leader reporter

During the Gower City Council meeting on Monday, December 9, the council accepted a bid to sell the city’s old snowplow, Ford truck and salt spreader for $4,200. The winning bid was submitted by Danny Musser. There was only one other bid submitted to the city, and it was from Ray Buxton for $2,558.

the rise soon

stated in his letter that current fees are $32 per ton and that the City of St. Joseph is currently contemplating increasing the rate to $125 per ton. This action could be necessary because the City of St. Joseph is running out of landfill space, due in part to the number of haulers from outside the city dumping at the landfill.

winterized, and the water and services are also running smoothly. Office Joseph Winterer provided the council with the monthly report in place of Chief Adam Hill. The police department had nothing out of the ordinary to report.

The first year of the full walking trail was 2019. The community had a decorating contest with the proceeds going toward the ADA-compliant playground expansion at the city park. The McGregors also take donations at the entry to the trail, which went toward the park in the first couple years. This year, the donations will likely go to the Lathrop Cemetery (though they haven’t made that official yet).

plays are strictly visual. There are several—including a 1928 taxi, a big sleigh with all of the reindeer, and a sturdy metal train—that the kids love to climb into and play around on. That’s when Steve tends to hear the most laughs from the spectators, too.

Steve has an eye for the displays, and with the experience he’s gained, he knows a good price when he sees it. This year he added a beautiful, animated bees’ nest, complete with a pair of large bees whose wings flutter softly. Though it isn’t the most Christmascentric decoration, he got it at a price he couldn’t turn down. Now he’s looking to add a Christmas Winnie the Pooh to complete the look. And not all of the dis-

He likes to keep the displays fresh with additions or rearrangements. He has a lot of pieces for a Santa’s Workshop display. They’re in the home’s bay windows now, but he’s leaning toward making them into a full-blown display down the road

Whatever he decides, it’s sure to be a hit with the spectators.

“Some people are dedicated,” Steve said. “They come every year. Their kids love it. That’s basically what I do it for now.

“I have a few people in town that call us the Griswolds,” he slyly added. “I don’t know why.”

The council approved the Christmas in the Park parade route and agreed to close off half of Railroad Avenue for the event, which was held Saturday, December 14.

In other business, the council received a letter from Jacob Petersen of Redgate, the city’s trash services contractor, outlining the possible impact of an increase in tipping fees at the St. Joseph Landfill. Petersen

Elections,

Trying to put this in perspective for the council, Petersen wrote that this potential increase is equivalent to fuel going from $3 per gallon to $12 per gallon, and if St. Joseph increased its fees, this would necessitate a discussion with the city council about an increase in its trash service rates.

Department heads provided their reports to the council, with City Administrator Carroll Fisher reporting that things are running smoothly. The parks are all

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and Jim Banks. In Ward I, incumbent Clyde May has signed up for re-election while Thomas Bailey has filed to challenge for the seat. Travis Brooks has filed to run in Ward III, a seat currently held by Ken Tongue.

The Clinton County RIII Board of Education in Plattsburg has three seats up this year, including two seats with a three-year term and one seat with a one-year term. Keith Carnie has filed for the one-year term (the

same seat to which he was appointed and currently sits on the board), while incumbent Travis Day and Corey Wilkinson have signed up for the two seats with threeyear terms. Three seats will be decided on the Gower City Council. Mayor Ken Pike has filed for re-election, as has Ward I Alderman Mike Krueger. Steve Veraguth is the only candidate to file for the Ward II seat held currently by Randy Jameson.

City Clerk Gwen Balou reminded the council that the filing dates for upcoming aldermen positions started December 10 and will run until December 31. There will be two aldermen and the mayor’s position up for election in April of 2025. Aldermen Mike Kruger and Randy Jamerson and Mayor Kenneth Pike’s positions are all up for election.

With no further business before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next scheduled council meeting will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025.

The East Buchanan Board of Education has two seats with three-year terms that will be decided in April. Incumbent Jesse Fisher has filed, as has challenger Jeremy Henry. The other incumbent, Lori Caylor, has yet to file for re-election.

The 2025 Municipal Election is slated for Tuesday, April 8. The filing period runs through the end of December.

MoDOT Deputy Director Named

JEFFERSON CITY – Eric Schroeter has been named the new deputy director / chief engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation. This position serves as the senior registered professional engineer responsible for preparation and approval of all engi-

neering documents, plans and specifications with oversight of the delivery of projects from planning through design and construction. The position also oversees the operations and maintenance work for the department.

Schroeter holds a Bach-

elor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer. He has worked for MoDOT for 32 years including the past six years as the Assistant Chief Engineer. Through his career, he has served in a variety of positions, including construction, operations, and design at both the district and central office management levels. He was interim district engineer in the Central District prior to becoming state design engineer in 2013.

“During his time as State Design Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer, Eric has guided the department to deliver a record $10 billion in projects, $385 million under budget and 94% on time, which is unprecedented by state DOTs,” said MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. “Eric’s experiences will be critical in guiding and directing the department as we deliver $14.6 billion in transportation projects over the next five years. He will also be focused on improving our operations and overall customer service.”

Schroeter replaces Ed Hassinger who was promoted from the position to the MoDOT Director in November 2024.

The McGregor family’s penchant for Christmas isn’t limited to exterior decorations, as Steve stands next to their decorated fireplace. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Lathrop Chiropractic Donates for Holidays

More than 100 patients new and existing took part in the 19th Annual Lathrop Chiropractic Center Toy Drive this year, donating a heap of toys to benefit Lathrop R-II students in need this holiday season. “It’s wonderful,” said Dr. Kyle Beane. “This is the biggest fundraiser we do all year. Our patients love it. Everyone chips in and really helps out a bunch, so it’s good to see.” (Left to Right) Cortney Gacayan, Jenn Risch and Dr. Kyle Beane of the Lathrop Chiropractic Center, LeAnna Wilcox and Robbi Bishop with the Lathrop R-II School District. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

LATHROP R-II NOTES

Board considers next calendar, O’Connor to retire

A long-time staple in the Lathrop R-II School District will be retiring at the end of the school year.

During its meeting on Wednesday, December 11, the Lathrop R-II Board of Education officially received notification from Lathrop Elementary Librarian Michelle O’Connor that she will be retiring at the end of the year. O’Connor previously served as a teacher at the middle school before transitioning to the elementary library.

However, O’Connor took the opportunity in her retirement letter to voice some concerns with the librarian position, primarily that additional duties assigned to the position have

made it hard to sufficiently carry out the core duties in the library. She suggested hiring an aide, using student aides from LHS, or provide a stipend for work done outside of the contracted hours.

She also wrote that it has been a privilege to be part of the Lathrop R-II community.

“Serving in various roles within this district for nearly 45 years has been a privilege and an honor, and I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work with exceptional teachers, administrators, parents, board members, students and community members throughout my years as a Lathrop Mule,” she wrote.

Lathrop Elementary teachers Sydnie Johnson and Jacque Gentzell also

submitted letters of resignation, effective at the end of the school year.

The board conducted its first reading of the proposed calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The proposed calendar had a start date of August 19, 2025, with the last day of school on May 22, 2026. Thanksgiving break would start November 26, the last day before Christmas break would be December 19, and the students would return on January 6. The district will also be out of session on April 3.

The board is expected to decide on the calendar in February.

Lathrop senior Lily Dietrich was named the local nominee for the John Belcher Scholarship.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

– Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 7-15. Top harvest counties were Pike with 477 deer harvested, Callaway with 391, and Lincoln with 382.

Archery deer hunting continues through Jan. 15, 2025. The alternative methods portion will run Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2025.

Next year’s firearms

This year’s harvest total was down from last year’s late antlerless portion harvest total of 18,916 and slightly (4%) below the previous five-year average. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/ widgets/harvest_table/. For harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/ species/deer/deer-reports/ deer-harvest-summaries.

Jason Lourenco-10 black Angus bred heifers. Start calving March 5th for 60 days. Bred to lbw Angus bull.

Davis farms-37 Angus cows. 3-6 years old. Start calving March 1st. Bred to Angus bulls.

Foote cattle company-40 black Angus heifers. AI bred to safe and sound or Connealy guardrail bull to calve in March. Extremely fancy set of big heifers. Luke staton- complete dispersal. 35 Angus cows. 4-8yrs old. Bred Angus bulls. Spring and fall calvers.

Kris Walker- 20 big fancy red Angus heifers. Bred to Red Angus bull. Calve in March.

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

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

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

Crain farms-44 Angus and sim Angus cows. 3-7 yrs old. Bred to Angus bulls. Start calving 1st of March.

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OPINIONS

THIS MIGHT STING

The Christmas Card that Keeps Giving

You know you’re growin’ older when... You don’t drink alcohol anymore; you get the same effect just standing up fast.

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“Christmas cards: small reminders of the joy, peace, and love that the holiday season brings.” Unknown.

There are plenty of family traditions that were followed in the Tinnen household, and one was sending our annual Christmas card. The one taken circa 1958 has a history that continues to bring the same joy, as we were pictured in H.O. Tinnen’s 1911 Model T Ford in the showroom of his Ford Dealership in downtown Plattsburg.

My brothers, Dave and Greg, and I were all born in Maysville, Missouri, where our father Skip operated a Ford implement business. During our time in Maysville, Skip became friends with Gene Newkirk, who would later own and operate Gene’s Photo Shop, where he made house calls to take Christmas card photos and then print them.

The Model T Christmas card photo was taken and printed by Gene, who along with his wife, Emma, operated that business for 34 years. Both he and his wife have now passed away.

Over the next 50-plus years, the photo was tucked away in our enormous archives of photographs. Brother Greg has thankfully kept them safe, and in the last few years he has started to go through them, and shared this one with me in April 2023.

The original Model T pictured is no longer around, with a fire in the 1960s de-

stroying it. I decided that I should try to find a replacement for the historic 1911 Model T and reached out to Bob Pressly, an active member of the KC Chuggers.

This set in motion a series of events that would rival any of Ripley’s Believe it or Not columns, or Rod Serling’s ‘Twilight Zone’ episodes.

Bob determined that the Model T I was looking for was a 1911. A post by Mary Russell of St. Joseph in October of 2023 said she and her two brothers were going to sell their dad’s Model T. When I reached out to Bob, he offered to drive from his Lee’s Summit residence to investigate the potential purchase. A deal was agreed to, and with Pressly’s gracious offer to transport the Model T back home to Plattsburg, completed.

Everybody would be blessed to have a person like Bob Pressly offer to help them!

The local Jefferson Highway group, spearheaded by Terry Wood and his wife, Lynn, were working with the Clinton County Historical Society and the Plattsburg Artist Coalition, seeking a building wall to paint a mural honoring the Jefferson Highway and Plattsburg History.

The wall of the former H.O. Tinnen Ford dealership building that was built in 1916 by C.R. Young, and purchased by H.O. In 1936, was selected. Artist Daniel Bartle was selected to paint the massive wall, and it was dedicated on September 28 during a ceremony.

Featured on the mural is the Model T, H.O. Tinnen and his wife, Aggie (Castor), along with Jim Rakestraw and his, dog Shep. Through the expertise of

Jadon Mitchell and Cheveyo Bramble, who are students in the CCR-III School District’s CAPS program, a QR code and a website was created to honor the dedication and the mural. Jeffersonhwy. org. All the results of a Tinnen family Christmas Card from 1958.

* * * * Trivia question: Which state produces the most Christmas trees? A. Oregon; B. Minnesota; C. Wisconsin; D. Montana (answer is nearby).

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Some Christmas smiles…

• What’s the best Christmas present? A broken drum: you just can’t beat it!

• Why is there an angel on top of the Christmas tree? You see, Santa, was having a really bad day and totally stressed out. Then the Angel came in and asked, “Hey Santa, where should I stick this tree?”

• Why are Santa’s helpers depressed? Because they have low elf-esteem

• After the Wise Men gave their gifts of gold and frankincense, Mary and Joseph started to thank them, but the third one spoke up, saying: “But wait, there’s myrrh!!”(Trivia answer A. Oregon is the top producer of Christmas trees in the United States, producing over 4.7 million trees each year, which is about 33 percent of the country’s total).

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Food for thought: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-11.

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Tales from a Town Hall

A strange thing happened Monday night at the Cameron City Council Town Hall meeting. Common sense showed up. En masse.

Now, before you start thinking everything is fixed, and we all walked out holding hands whistling “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” I’m about to burst your bubble... that same common sense ran headlong into government bureaucracy, but I think it might still stand a chance, if those making the comments stick to their guns. A lack of trust in city leadership over the last decade was the common theme. How could a $7 million city asset be allowed to decay so badly?

That lack of trust does not instill confidence that version 2.0 of Cameron City Hall is going to be any better than the original, with bricks not made for outdoors, windows that were not commercial grade and a roof that has been leaking since Mark Gaugh commissioned one of the original “roof engineering studies” in 2009 or 2011 that showed significant issues.

Allegations were flying as to whether those repairs were ever made.

Things get fuzzy when you look back more than two or three years at city hall, I am finding. I was fully prepared to give you my thoughts, but I have to confess, anything I would write would pale in comparison with what Cameron citizens said in their own words.

They came prepared (largely) and loaded for bear. I will try to include at least a few of the most eye-opening takes and difficult questions. Frankly, after seeing the camaraderie to “Make Cameron Great Again” reflected by this group, it kind of rekindled a fire.

I encourage you to visit our Facebook page and watch shortened clips

of “the best” from the meeting. Rather than waste ink here, I think you should hear it from the folks who showed up because they said it more succinctly than I can.

The Clinton County Leader has offered the City of Cameron space to publish the top options being considered after hearing from the public. I suggested, and Mayor Curtis seemed favorable, to publish those free of charge so the community can see what is being considered and allow a comment period before any action is taken.

Simply put, the tail has been wagging the dog with ideas flowing in one direction. Monday night, citizens reminded management and staff at whose pleasure they serve, the taxpayers.

Let’s see if leadership really listened Monday, or if it was just lip service.

Again, let’s lay out all plans being considered and give citizens ample chance to comment with their representatives on council before the vote is cast. No rushing, no ram-rodding, just viable options and a well-thought out plan.

Ball’s in your court, council. Which master do you serve?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Can lunacy be turned back to normalcy

Is this abnormality of our nation and institutions a sleight of hand, or just happenstance? Evidence shows this degradation has deepened for many years.

The Trump election may be a turning point. Clearly the majority wanted a mandate for change. But consider the large percentage that don’t pledge allegiance for American values. Their rationality and truth that matters, has gone out the window.

Remember the balloon that viewed our countryside? And the drones touring the Chesapeake Bay? Were they being friendly? Not so! When will our government start protecting our interests?

The deterioration includes both political and cultural subversion. It includes predators, the fox in the henhouse, and the cuckoos.

The Bidens top the list for corruption. The Hunter pardon is lunacy. The ten

percent guy, Joe Robinette, should be indicted for treason. Others in his administration should expand the treason list. Is it time to send another boatload of cash to Iran like Obama did? Barack set the stage for the mess we have. He wins the masquerade award. The political modus operandi carries more rot. Trump has nominated qualified people to make replacements. Let the exodus begin.

Culturally, many have gone secular. God and faith are in a low tier. Christmas displays bells and holly. But where is the crib and the Christ-child?

We’ve had some wins at the Supreme Court. But not many states followed suit. On abortion, Missouri allows the death sentence to the baby until viability (the baby at about six months survives outside of the womb). Is that day number 186 or whatever? Nature doesn’t work that way. My

aunt was born at one-anda-half lbs. 91 years ago. Just another exception. The union of the sperm and the egg is called conception, the beginning of new life. Now we’re dealing with transgenderism, a manmade concept. We’re on our way to debauchery just like the Romans. The chromosome problem is present in one quarter of one percent, and many outgrow that. Abigail Shriers’ book, Irreversible Damage, clarifies this heinous movement. The antisemitic stance is unhinged. Some even deny the Holocaust. Israel must fight the perpetrators trying to wipe their country into oblivion. Israel is the stabilizer and our friend. This is the season of giving and receiving. Let’s turn our attention and prayers to those affected by environment damage and other hardships.

LeRoy Schwery Lathrop, Mo.

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Pictured in the Model T Christmas card photo. Front Seat: Franc E. and Skip Tinnen. Back (left to right): Sons, David, Steve and Greg.

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Wreaths Across America

Volunteers in Lathrop laid more than 300 wreaths on the graves of veterans on Saturday, December 14, as part of Wreaths Across America, a nationwide effort to remember those who served during the Christmas season. The event was made possible by the Missouris Shoal Chapter of DAR, Lathrop Rotary Club, Lathrop American Legion, and more. All wreaths purchased for next year’s event through Wreaths Across America between now and January 17 will be matched by the organization.

FROM THE PASTOR

The Season of Jesus’s Birth

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the

guest room. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:4-11

What happened in Bethlehem was the fulfillment of that eternal decree of the heavenly Father. As soon as His Son became man, the unbearable bur-

den of all of humanity’s sin was laid upon Him. And so, as Christ, God’s sacrificial Lamb for the sins of the whole world lay in a hard crib in the dark stable, the eyes of God looked into the future to see His Son already on the cross. Therefore, this atonement for sins, by which God’s offended holiness and righteousness were satisfied and men were reconciled to Him, was already as good as accomplished. Rev. C.F.W. Walther (1811-1887)

The Peace and Love of Jesus Our Lord and Savior Abide with You, Rev. Mark Goucher, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Christmas Services at FBC

The First Baptist Church in Plattsburg will hold a worship service on Sunday, December 22, at 9 a.m. (nursery available) and on Tuesday, December 24, at 5 p.m. Both

services will be filled with beautiful Christmas carols, special music and Scripture readings. We will observe the Lord’s Supper at the Christmas Eve service. FBC

is located at 501 W. Broadway. For more information, call 539-2510 or go online to www.fbcplattsburg.com. The public is invited to each of these services.

There will be no Dinner on Broadway in December. We hope you join us for our first dinner of the New Year on January 27, 2025. We are hosting a candlelit Christmas Eve service on December 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Broadway United Methodist Church!

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Christmas Wonderland

Plattsburg Class of 1949

If you are a classmate (or

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

Middle Road Productions held its annual Christmas Wonderland in downtown Lathrop on Saturday, including plenty of fun and merry cherry, like the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and the annual lighted parade. (Above) Lathrop Mayor Jennifer Morrison had help throwing the switch on the mayor’s Christmas tree on Saturday night from Lathrop youngster AnnMarie Saunders.

East Buchanan boys win KCI Tournament

Lady Mules take third, Tigers beat Lathrop

Rivals East Buchanan and Mid-Buchanan battled back and forth Saturday night in Gower for the 2024 KCI Conference Tournament championship, and ultimately the Bulldogs won the crown with an 80-70 victory.

The win moved East Buchanan—ranked third in Missouri Class 3—to 5-0 on the young season.

“I was very pleased with how our boys played,” said East Buchanan head coach Michael Carpenter. “We played really well all tournament and did a good job executing through the week. We have been in a lot of close games with Mid-Buch and it’s always good to come out of that with a win. I thought our boys did a great job of getting baskets and stops when we needed them to come out with the win.”

Junior Clark Scott led East Buchanan with 26 points and 10 rebounds for a doubledouble. Senior Isaiah Watkins scored 13 points with five rebounds and nine assists. Junior Ben Rhoad also scored 13 points, while Seth Spencer scored 11 points and senior Aidan Smith had nine points and five rebounds.

East Buchanan’s defense was stellar in the first two rounds of the tournament, defeating Plattsburg 8022 in the opening round on December 10 and following it up with a 72-21 victory against West Platte in the semifinals on December 12.

Against West Platte, Smith and Watkins each scored 15 points, while Scott added eight points.

After defeating Plattsburg in the first round of the girls tournament, the Lathrop Lady Mules suffered their first loss of the year in the semifinals against Mid-Buchanan, 47-34. The ladies bounced back, however, defeating West Platte 49-24 to take third place on Friday, December 13.

Against West Platte, Ja-

cie Kassanavoid led Lathrop with 11 points to go with nine rebounds. Senior Alayna Williams scored 10 points and Makenzie Keith added seven points. Senior Audrey Davis grabbed nine rebounds. In the loss to MidBuchanan, Kassanavoid scored 14 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double. Davis scored nine points. Back on the boys side, a pair of rivals faced off for the consolation title on Friday. The Plattsburg Tigers fell to East Buchanan in the tournament’s first round, but bounced back with a consolation semifinal victory against Lawson on December 11, 52-47, then downed Lathrop 50-29 in the consolation title game on Friday, December 13. Jessiah Berry scored 20 points for Plattsburg while Jaiveon Grayson scored 14 points. Donte Bingham had 14 rebounds and Rylan Langton scored seven points. Gavin Boyle had six rebounds and three points. For Lathrop, both Brody Spear and Ace Lanning scored seven points, while Brayden Pritchett scored five points and Ean McKinley pulled in seven rebounds.

Wrestlers compete at early-season tournaments

Both the Plattsburg and East Buchanan wrestling programs traveled to Lawson this past weekend to take part in one of the newer annual tournaments in the region. The East Buchanan boys battled to sixth in the team standings, while Plattsburg was eighth. Omaha BV High School won the team title.

Finley Fisher turned in

East Buchanan’s best performance, taking second at 175 lbs. Both Brody McCartney (120 lbs.) and Gavin Utz (126 lbs.) took third, while Corbin Allen was fourth at 190 lbs.

For Plattsburg, Caden McLallen turned in a second-place finish at 157 lbs. Colton Wilkinson (144 lbs.) and Brennan Shoniber (215 lbs.) were fourth. On the girls side, Lawson took the team champion-

ship, while Plattsburg was fifth and East Buchanan was ninth.

Isabella Hofmeister took first place for Plattsburg at 100 lbs., while Kenlee Fish was second at 190 lbs. and Charleigh Mooney (125 lbs.) and Ava Wendel (135 lbs.) were each fourth. For East Buchanan, Brooklyn Utz finished third at 110 lbs.,

Seriniti Parton was fifth at 145 lbs. and Miley Brushwood finished sixth at 125

lbs.

Both the Lathrop boys and girls were slated to compete in Iowa over the weekend, but bad weather forced a change in plans.

The Lathrop boys were able to enter the Coffman Tournament at Truman High School, where they finished third against some tough competition. Vianney was first and Glendale was second, while Van Horn was fourth and Raytown was

fifth. Garrett Beane won the 126 lbs. championship and Remi Wolfe won the 190 lbs. championship, with both athletes finishing 7-0 at the tournament. Four Mules— Donovan Walters (120 lbs.), Jacob Clark (138 lbs.), Drake Coots (144 lbs.) and Gabe Provin (157 lbs.)—finished fourth in their weight classes. Jesse James added a third-pace finish at 175 lbs.

The Lathrop girls took

part in the Excelsior Springs tournament, where Aubrey Schrunk was third in the 100A division. Both Sydney Clark (145B) and Gracie Rindom (155B) were first, as was Kala Piatt (115B). Izzy Kidwell took second at 125B and Jolene Ashcraft was second at 130B. Addie Meppelink added a first-place finish at 110C.

(Above) East Buchanan senior Isaiah Watkins dishes the ball in a victory over MidBuchanan in the KCI Conference title game Saturday in Gower. (Left) East Buchanan senior point guard Aidan Smith. (Below Left) EBHS sophomore Piper Jacobs finds her way around a Lawson defender in the consolation game on Friday. (Below Right) Sophomore Kourtney Keling drives into the paint Friday. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

In Plattsburg’s win again Lawson, Langton scored 11 points while Boyle and Berry each scored 10 points. Grayson and Bingham each scored eight points.

The Lathrop boys lost to Mid-Buchanan, 57-38, in the tournament opener but rebounded by beating Hamilton in the consolation semifinals, 54-38. Against Hamilton, Lucas Dolan led the Mules with 14 points, while Pritchett scored 13 points. Spear had 10 points and Lucas Quinn had eight rebounds.

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs also played for the consolation title in their bracket, but were unable to upend Lawson, falling 53-38 on Friday night at EBHS.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers had to settle for an early exit from the tournament, falling to Lathrop in the first round, 44-23, and then East Buchanan, 35-28, in the consolation semifinals.

(Above) Lathrop junior Lucas Dolan spots up from the corner for a three-point try against Plattsburg in the KCI Conference Tournament last Friday in Gower. (Right) Lathrop senior Brayden Pritchett works his way toward the basket against Plattsburg defender Jaiveon Grayson on Friday in Gower. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Plattsburg senior Donte Bingham comes down with a strong rebound in a win over Lathrop in the KCI Conference Tournament. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

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The Easton Fire Protection Department will hold an election for one board member for a six year term at the general election April 8, 2025. The first day of file a declaration is Tuesday, December 10. Filing will remain open through Tuesday, December 31 at 5 PM. Anyone qualified to file for this position shall request an application from Rick Stepanek at 800 E Elijah Street Easton, MO or you may contact at eastonfpd@gmail.com or 816-351-6987 (12.5, 12.12, 12.19, 12.26.24) Do you have a newborn in the family? A recent graduation? Did your little hunter take their first buck? Parents celebrate a big anniversary? Let us know about it! Send photos and information to leader@clintoncountyleader.com so we can share the headlines that are defining your life! Got news? We want it!

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IN THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE

Case Number: 24CN-PR00079

In the Estate of ROBERT DANIEL HARRIS, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration

Granted (lndependent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROBERT DANIEL HARRIS, Decedent:

On November 26, 2024, the following individuals was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROBERT DANIEL HARRIS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of CLINTON COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative’s business address and phone number is:

MARSHA A HARRIS, 804 VANCE ST , PLATTSBURG, MO 64477

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: Joe Gagnon 119 N Main St Plattsburg, MO 64477 (816) 336-2260

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after Decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 09-MA Y-2024. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person’s interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

(12.19, 12.26/24, 1.2., 1.9.25)

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CAMERON SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FILING

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

Filing will take place in the Superintendent’s Office, 423 N. Chestnut, during the school’s business hours of 7:30 am – 3:30 pm with the exception of the first and last day as previously mentioned. These hours are subject to change. The election will be held April 8, 2025. Candidates will be placed on the ballot in order of filing.

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

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

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

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

Two (2) candidates will be chosen to serve as members each for a three-year term. Senate Bill 380 information requires local board members elected after August 28, 1993, to complete 18.5 hours of orientation and training offered by a state wide association organized for the benefit of members of the Board of Education or approved by the State Board of Education.

If you have any questions, please call Central Office at 816-882-1031 Kelly Walker, Secretary to the Board of Education (11.28, 12.5, 12.12, 12.19, 12.26.24)

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WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks, Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO

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Wanted Looking for crop ground. Cash rent or share crop. Call Hunter 660.973.2119.

Man seeking wifeMe:Christian, 35 years old, 5’10”, white, bearded, never married, craftsman, farmer and business owner. Intel-

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ELECTION OF ONE DIRECTOR FOR THE HOLT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

December 10, 2024 - 7:00 pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to notice from the election authority, and under the authority of the Missouri Revised Statutes, the opening date for filing of candidacy for one six (6) year term for Director for the 2025-2031 term, of the Holt Community Fire Protection District of Clay and Clinton Counties, Missouri, to be elected on April 8, 2025, shall commence at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2024, and the closing date shall be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. The hours to file are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. No filings will be accepted Monday, December 31st, 2024. Candidates must be a resident and voter in the District for a period of one (1) year preceding the election and be over the age of twenty-four (24) years. There are other qualifications set by Missouri law. Candidates are hereby notified that they are required to file, under oath, an affidavit with the Department of Revenue (Form 5120) regarding any tax delinquency and bonding requirements (see Section 115.342, RSMo.) No person holding lucrative office or employment under this state or any political subdivision thereof as defined in Section 70.120 RSMo shall hold the office of Fire Protection District Director under this chapter. Candidates should file for candidacy, together with a filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00), with the Secretary of the Holt Community Fire Protection District or his/her designate, at the District’s Fire Station located at 260 N. 33 Hwy., Holt, MO. Ballot order shall be determined by order of filing. Candidates may line up at the front door of the Fire Station on December 10, 2024, to establish the order of ballot for that day only. No applications shall be accepted after 5:00 p.m. December 31st, 2024.

Board of Directors

Holt Community Fire Protection District (12.19.24)

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

ABBY BOOTH ) Respondent. )

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF MISSOURI to: ABBY BOOTH Respondent

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Date of Publication: December 5th, 2024

Court Administrator ___________/S/ Kat Clay__________ Court Clerk

(12.5, 12.12, 12.19, 12.26.24)

Brushwood, Newell named finalists

Lathrop’s Gabe Watkins earns nomination to US Air Force Academy

U.S. Representative

Sam Graves has announced United States Military Service Academy nominations for students in Missouri’s Sixth Congressional District. Each year, Members of Congress are tasked with selecting qualified students from their respective districts to attend one of America’s prestigious military academies.

Among those nominated is Gabriel Watkins (US Air Force Academy) of Lathrop.

“It is always an honor to be able to nominate highly-qualified students to attend our nation’s military academies,” said Rep. Graves, who notified

each student by phone of their nomination. “These young men and women are exceptionally qualified, excelling in their academics and demonstrating exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. I know all of them will make North Missouri proud.”

Other students from across North Missouri received nominations from Congressman Graves: Annabel Beeman – U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Platte County High School); Jacob Duckworth – U.S. Air Force Academy (Park Hill South High School);Nikos Guerrero – U.S. Air Force Academy (Park Hill High

School); Remington May – U.S. Naval Academy, U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (Highland High School);Ethan Smith – U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy (Platte County High School);Kloiee Wagner – U.S. Military Academy (Moberly High School); Isaac Woodward–U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy (Fort Osage High School);Tade Wynn– U.S. Military Academy (Culver Military Academy).

The nomination system is a very competitive process. Various military academies hold extremely selective admission standards. To help

in the nomination process, Rep. Graves created an Academy Nominations Review Board. The board, made up of service academy graduates, veterans and citizens of the Sixth District, interviewed and reviewed all applicants before making final recommendations to Rep. Graves. Students interested in being appointed to a service academy in the future are encouraged to learn more, particularly early in their high school career, by contacting Graves’ district office in Kansas City or by visiting graves.house.gov.

ELLIS TIGERS OF CHARACTER

Congratulations to this month’s Tigers of Character at Ellis Elementary in Plattsburg. The habit for the month of November was “Put First Things First.” An extra congratulations goes to Isabella Blackman, who was named the Ellis Elementary Student of the Month. Front Row (left to right): Locklan Boswell, Avery Edmonds, Ahriana Poulter. Second Row: Isabella Blackman, Isabelle Kavanaugh, Ruston Burnett, Valariegh Mantonya, Sadie Ferguson. Back Row: Tyson Williams, Rylee Busch, Lillian Taulbee, Preslee Hall, Madison Lloyd, Addison Bowen. Not Pictured: Hartleigh Phillippe, Leon Briggs, Kota Harkrider. photos courtesy of clinton

LATHROP ELEM. AWARDS

CCMS TOY DRIVE

Congratulations to the recent Big 3 Award winners at Lathrop Elementary, who showed instances of being respectful, responsible and safe. (Above) Jaxon Yelton, Jackson Caldwell, Chase Sumpter, Brynlee Russell, Mason McGinnis, Brogan Stewart, Leah Camerillo, Dax Hadley, Gunne Schaunth, Zoey Nichols. photos courtesy of lathrop r-ii

Congratulations to the recent Big 3 Award winners at Lathrop Elementary, who showed instances of being respectful, responsible and safe. (Above) Remington Freeman, Kennedy Gacayan, Lennon Henry, Amelia Thornton, River Florence, Franklin Jovel Jacobo, Haddon Wathen, Christina Jenkins, Alaina Marek, Samantha Harris, Emery Bailey, Jordon Peters. photos courtesy of lathrop r-ii

Congratulations to the Lathrop Elementary Team Players for November. (Left to Right) Addison Bernard, Gunner Smith, Kaytlin Saling. photos courtesy of lathrop r-ii

Clinton County Middle School fifth grade teachers Mr. Stockdale, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Mericle held a toy drive at CCMS for their annual service project. CCMS families responded by donating more than 200 toys, which were donated to the Hartzell fam-

Toys for Tots campaign. photos courtesy of clinton county middle school