Chariton Valley representatives Darin Eleazarraraz and Tim Smith presented a check to the Clarence Community Betterment Group for $2000 to assist in purchasing playground equipment for the Clarence Lake. On hand to receive the check were the Clarence Kindergarten and 1st grade students along with Tina Daniel with the Clarence Community Group Member, Brandie Bowles-Clarence Collector/Court Clerk and Mayor Wendy Timbrook.