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Nestlé Announces Expansion Of Trenton Plant Company Plans Addition Of 30 Jobs Nestlé Professional USA has announced it is investing $7.5 million to expand its facility in Trenton, with plans to add more than 30 jobs. The expansion of the factory will enable the company to meet growing demand for products for the out-of-home market. “Nestlé’s expansion is great news for Trenton and will positively impact the community now and in the future,” said Gov. Mike Parson. “Here in Missouri, businesses are growing, creating more good-paying jobs, and further strengthening our economy. Our unwavering focus on workforce development and infrastructure has gotten results, and we’re proud to see world-class companies like Nestlé continuing to choose our state.” Nestlé Professional, the out-of-home division of Nestlé, produces a variety of ready-to-use products for restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more. The company’s Trenton factory, purchased in 2018, began its expansion in 2021 to support the manufacturing of the TRIO brand and their full range of dry mix products. TRIO sauces and gravies, a market leader for foodservice operators, offer superior flavor and minimal preparation time. New jobs added to support the expanded production will pay salaries well above the county average wage. “We are so happy to be part of the Trenton community and appreciate the partnership from state and local officials,” said Tyson Christy, Nestlé Factory Manager. “We look forward to contributing to the local economy and the Trenton community for many years to come.” Open hiring for Nestlé Professional’s Trenton factory started in early April, with a job fair scheduled at the Trenton Job Center on May 11-12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The facility currently produces Chef-mate products using its proprietary cooked-before-canning process, which was invented in Trenton in 1964. This unique cooking process addresses the specific needs of the out-ofhome industry that utilizes large cans. The company is [See Nestlé, Page 8]

WEATHER ALMANAC Day: High/Low Rain Monday 56/42 — Tuesday 66/34 — Wednesday 77/45 — Barton Campus Wednesday 77/44 —

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Rissler Elementary School students were welcomed to school on Tuesday morning with encouraging sidewalk chalk messages as they began the spring testing season. Above, kindergarten teacher Caitlin McNabb shares her message, “Toucan Do It,” on the sidewalk.

Beginning next week, your Republican-Times community newspaper will publish weekly. Implementing this change is necessary for the survival of the newspaper. This reduction in editions will ensure that your newspaper continues to fulfill its duty to cover events, showcase youth achievement, highlight areas of need and conduct our very important “watchdog” responsibility on your behalf for city and county government. “Our commitment to the community we serve is strong, and publishing weekly moving forward will give us a chance to survive and even thrive”, commented Jamey Honeycutt, co-owner and publisher of the Republican-Times. “We

knew this move might be necessary when we purchased the publishing company in September but hoped it would be one we could avoid.” In the past six months, cost increases in postage, printing and wages have buffeted newspapers across the country. Many have continued to close their doors as witnessed in Gallatin one year ago when the North Missourian ceased publication. “Our goal in purchasing this newspaper was to ensure its survival, even if that meant making some difficult decisions”, said D’Anna Honeycutt, coowner and publisher. ”By reducing our publication schedule to weekly we can continue to report on this county and stay compet[See Change, Page 6]

NCMC Accepts Young’s Retirement Trustees Approve Employments, Creation Of New Faculty Position The retirement of North Central Missouri College’s long-time facilities director was accepted during a meeting of college trustees Tuesday evening, with both he and another retiring employee being granted emeritus status. Randy Young, who has served at the college for the past 21 years, submitted his letter of retirement, effective June 30. Board members accepted it with both regret and gratitude for his leadership during a period of growth and expansion. Among the projects Young has helped lead and execute are the expansion of Hoffman Hall, the construction of Cross Hall, the

development of the Barton Farm campus, the renovation of Geyer Hall, the construction of the new Head Start building and the Pirate Plaza residence halls as well as the development of the new Savannah campus site. In addition to accepting Young’s retirement, the board granted Director Emeritus status to him and Professor Emeritus status to Dennis Sager, who is retiring after 22 years of full-time service to NCMC following the spring semester. The oath of office was given to Chris Hoffman and Diane Lowrey, who were unopposed in the April 5 election and were seated for sixyear terms. Both were incumbents. Officers were elected for the twoyear period of 2022-24 and include Dr. NiCole Neal, president; Hoffman, vice president; Tyson Otto,

BRIEFS Gass Takes Main Street Post

The Trenton Downtown Improvement Association has announced that E’lisha Woodson Gass has been selected by the board of directors to serve as the executive director for Main Street Trenton. E’lisha is a lifelong resident of Trenton and a retired educator from the Trenton R-9 school district. According to the TDIA Board, E’lisha will bring her skills, talents and overwhelming passion for her home community to the position, ensuring that the positive momentum in downtown Trenton continues. E’lisha will begin her parttime duties on May 17 while former director Megan Derry Taul will continue to provide marketing, communication services and transition support to the organization on a temporary basis to ensure that the Main Street events, services and programming continues seamlessly during the transition period.

FFA Banquet Is May 6

The Trenton FFA Chapter will hold its annual chapter banquet on Friday, May 6. The meal, provided by the FFA Chapter with the meat donated by Smithfield, will be served at 6 p.m. with awards to follow in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. The banquet will include the recognition of chapter members for their accomplishments during the year as well as community members.

Blood Drive Set For Monday

The Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive in Trenton on Monday, May 2. The drive is being sponsored by RSVP, the Lions Club and the North 65 Center. The drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the North 65 Center, located at 2901 Hoover Dr. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: TN. For more information, contact Edna Foster at 660-359-3836 or at grundycorsvprusinmo@gmail.com. Masks are required for all donors regardless of vaccination status.

treasurer; and Kristi Harris, secretary. Trustees approved the employment of Stephen Williamson of Gilman City as a full-time English instructor and Auric Brockfeld of Columbia as a full-time math instructor, with both scheduled to begin their duties on Aug. 17. Jessica Wallace of Lamoni, IA, was hired as the second full-time talent search advisor, beginning her duties June 6 in St. Joseph. Also hired were Colton Greer of Chillicothe as full-time IT Helpdesk Assistant and Stancy Bond of Savannah, who will serve as an adjunct instructor, teaching English classes this summer at the Savannah/North Belt Center sites. On the recommendation of Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre, the board approved the creation of a new faculty posi-

tion in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The position would be filled for a July 1 start date, but the program would not be ready to accept students until 2023. The position would be paid for through federal Perkins grant funds for FY23. Head Start personnel matters included the transfer of Lynda Brosdahl from cook to teacher aide at the Brookfield “B” Center and the employment of Heather Harper to fill the cook position vacated by the transfer of Ms. Brosdahl. The retirement of Connie Anderson as nutrition specialist for the program was accepted, effective June 30. Other action items included the acceptance of the low bid of $61,447 submitted by Joe DeVorss for multiple concrete sidewalk projects on the main campus (the work will be 100 percent paid for [See NCMC, Page 7]

Company Recommends Utility Rate Increases More In-Depth Discussion Set For Utility Committee A consulting company is recommending increases in both the water and wastewater rates for customers of Trenton Municipal Utilities, with the recommendation for both rates in the single digits. Craig Woycheese, a senior utility rate consultant with Toth and Associates, presented the findings of a rate study during Monday night’s Trenton City Council meeting. His presentation was meant to be an overview of the recommendations and he plans to present a more in-depth report at the next Utility Committee meeting, scheduled for May 17. Woycheese said the city needs to ensure that rates are at a level that will meet the revenue requirements to cover the costs of debt service, capital costs, the operating budget and cash reserves. He recommended a rate increase of 6.5 percent for water customers and 3 percent for wastewater customers. The proposed increase in water rates would bring in an additional $154,395 per year. Virtually all residential customers inside the city limits currently have a minimum monthly meter charge of $15.20 plus the metered rate, which begins at $5.50 for the first 1,000 cubic feet per month. Those outside the city limits have a minimum

meter charge of $18.25, with a metered rate of $6.60 for the first 1,000 cubic feet per month. Woycheese suggested the utility move the water district rates out “on its own” rather than have it lumped together with the rates for those outside the city limits. A 3 percent increase in wastewater rates would provide an estimated additional $100,831 per year. The existing rates include $45 per month for customers inside the city limits plus $3.44 per 100 cubic feet per month. The current charges for customers located outside the city limits is $50 per month, with a metered rate of $4.14 per 100 cubic feet per month. Industrial monitored customers, which currently only includes Nestle, pay a minimum charge of $87,204 per month plus $4.66 per 100 cubic feet per month. Council members took no action on the recommendations and will continue to consider them when the more in-depth presentation is made to the Utility Committee. The council agreed to have City Attorney Tara Walker draft an ordinance that would change how the members of the Utility Committee are selected. Currently, the committee is comprised of the chairmen of the administrative, economic development and finance committees. However, that results in the need to hold brief [See Council, Page 8]

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Netters Continue Winning Ways

Baseball Team Growing, Learning How To Win Young team could be a force soon

Jamey Honeycutt Publisher Trenton residents missed a good baseball game Monday if they weren’t at Burleigh Grimes Field. Your Bulldogs fought hard against a much stronger team, record-wise, and almost pulled the upset. Somehow I predicted this would be a good game and a litmus test for the Diamond Dogs when I wrote the article last week. I saw the pop in the bats returning and the heart these young men are showing is worthy of your sup-

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HOLDING SERVE - Tucker Otto prepares to serve at Trenton’s match at St. Joseph Lafayette.

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Trenton Tennis improved to 7-1 on their season with a 9-0 win over Lafayette in St. Joseph. Lafayette only having two players meant that only three matches were played on the day. Action kicked off in doubles with the Trenton team of Maverick Sole and Jacob Horton winning the lone doubles match 8-1. In singles, the Bulldogs wrapped it up

with wins by Tucker Otto (8-1) and Victor Markell (8-0). The Bulldogs will next take on Lafayette County on April 29. Trenton vs. Kirksville Earlier in the week Trenton was at Kirksville and won six of nine matches. Trent Villacampa, Bradyn Sager, Maverick Sole and Tucker Otto won their singles matches while Trent Villacampa/ Bradyn Sager and Jonin Villacampa/Maverick Sole won their doubles matches.

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FIRING STRIKES (TOP) Bodie Burgess pitches on Monday against St. Joe Christian. (Middle) Aiden Weyer rounds third base and (Bottom) Bobby Shreckgaust makes contact in Monday’s game at Burleigh Grimes Field.

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port and the Trenton name across their chests. Trenton came back not once, or twice, but three times during the seven-inning affair but could not rally a fourth time despite true grit and heart. The final score was 1512 and the weather was in no one’s favor on a blustery day that made fly balls an adventure. Freshman Brodie Burgess showed toughness against the Lions of St. Joe Christian (10-3) in four innings. In the end he kept his team in the game against strong bats and swirling winds which is all you can ask. Sam Gibson came in relief in the fifth in a bases-loaded jam and finished the game with scoreless frames in the sixth and seventh. I can tell these young men like one another and their coaches foster that feeling of camaraderie that makes them a fun team to watch. It was a good day at the old ballpark despite coming up a few runs short. I salute the fans that braved the wind to support their team. Thank you. My hot dog in the bottom of the fourth was good and the nacho plate I saw one fan receive was epic. The team will complete a road trip against three beatable opponents by the time you read this. Their next home opponent is undefeated Macon as they head into the stretch run before districts. Come cheer them on and unless you are lactose intolerant, try the nachos. I know I will.

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LOCAL TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT April 11: officers investigated a report of assault at a south residence. April 12: a motor vehicle crash in which a driver left the scene was investigated in the east part of town. April 13: officers investigated a report of a runaway juvenile at an east residence. April 14: officers assisted another agency at a south residence. April 15: no activity. April 16: an assault was

investigated at a south residence and officers responded to a domestic dispute at an east residence. An arrest was made on a warrant at a south residence and a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the east part of town, with a driver leaving the scene. April 17: officers assisted another agency at a south residence and investigated a report of stealing at an east business.

Two Earn Degrees In Nursing The granddaughters of a Laredo residents have earned their nursing degrees. Bri Anna Dittberner Tovi attended the University of Kansas before earning her nursing degree from Baker University in Kansas. Abby Dittberner Mikkelsen earned her nursing degree from Washburn University in Topeka, KS and has now earned her doctorate of nursing practiceadult gerontology primary care. She passed her boards on April 15 and is now working in Washington State. The women are the daughters of Brian and Suzee Dittberner and the granddaughters of Bonna Dittberner of Laredo.

Youth Jackpot Show Planned The Schuyler County FFA Chapter will host a lamb and sheep jackpot show in Chillicothe on Sunday, May 8. The show will be held at the Jenkins Expo Center in Chillicothe, with check-in and weigh-in scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the show to start at 10 a.m. The order of the show will be breeding does, commercial does, market goats, goat showmanship, commercial ewes, WBI, market lambs and sheep showmanship. The top five will be placed with the exception of WBI, which will have the top three placed. Showmanship honors will go to a grand champion and reserve grand champion, with the ages divided as 10 and under; 11 to 14; and 15 and up. The entry fee is $25 per head, with Skylar Scotten serving as the judge for the show. For more information, call 660-654-3710. Email your news to the Republican-Times at

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Building Board Meets With Homeowner The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met with a homeowner concerning his property during a meeting held Monday. Anthony Polley, the owner of property at 1429 Chestnut St., met with the board, with his property listed at the “Public Hearing” stage of the process. Polley, who property was damaged in a fire, was upset that he had received what he termed a “threatening letter” from the city concerning the condition of the house. Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone explained to the board that he had recommended at the March meeting that the property be moved to the “Public Hearing” stage because in a discussion of five burned properties, only Polley did not have a “game plan” to move forward to eliminate the nuisance. Barone noted that Polley could have been part of the city’s demolition program but he refused to sign a “letter of intent” to participate because the exact price of the tear down was not yet known. The bids for the demolition program aren’t determined

until after the city provides a list of houses to those who plan to bid. Therefore, Polley’s property was not a part of the bid. Barone said he did not realize in March that Polley already had secured an individual contract with Perkins Dozing to demolish the property. Polley said he should not have received the letter because the city already has his insurance check from Farm Bureau. City Clerk Cindy Simpson said the city does have the check, but since Polley will not endorse it, it cannot be cashed. Barone said now that Polley has a game plan to move forward the property can stay at the Public Hearing stage until the demolition is complete. The board agreed to allow 30 more days at the Declaration of Nuisance stage for property at 1861 E. 16th St., owned by S & K Enterprises; 513 E. Ninth St., owned by Carlos Hendricks; and 601 E. Ninth St., owned by Melodie Overton. Property at 601 E. 19th St., owned by John Berry, was given another 30 days at the Public Hearing stage. The

board tabled any action on property at 1013 Tindall Ave., owned by Longomoeloto Tukitoa and Viliami Taulanga and gave another 90 days at the Findings of Fact stage for property at 604 Linn St., owned by Duane Lahn. Barone said the issues that had placed a Certificate of Existence of Dangerous Building on property owned by Kathy Reeder and William Earl Gott at 1614 Mable St., have been alleviated. A discussion was held on property at 1001 Custer St., with Barone saying Rick Hull has requested that the property be removed from the Certificate of Existence of Dangerous Building list. A discussion ensued concerning the current ownership of the building, but the gist of Barone’s comments to the board were that the issues that had placed the structure on the list have been taken care of and it can be removed. Also during Barone’s discussion concerning current structures, the board followed his recommendation to declare property at 835 W. 13th Ct., as a nui-

sance. The property owner, James Ellis, has indicated he would like to have the property demolished at some point. In Barone’s report to the board concerning his activities between March 9 and April 18, he noted he conducted 23 rental inspections, 20 new construction inspections, 11 pre-permit inspections, three right-ofway inspections and one dangerous building inspection. He also issued three building permits, three occupancy permits and two right-of-way permits. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said year-to-date, the TPD has investigated 30 nuisance incidents, including 22 for trash and debris and eight for unregistered vehicles. Of those 30, nine are active, 12 have been cleared and nine were sent for prosecution. There are currently 25 nuisance cases on the court docket. The next regular meeting of the building and nuisance board is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, May 23.

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OP/ED JAMEY HONEYCUTT

TOUGH DECISIONS AND CHANGE As a conservative, I am predisposed to being fiscally responsible. I am also fearful of significant change as well. I believe in traditions. Trust and loyalty are pillars for me. For those reasons, making significant changes to the newspaper Wendell entrusted to us is not taken lightly. Despite visiting with him about the possibility during the purchase process, I genuinely thought we would not have to cross this bridge for years. Then inflation hit, employees became impossible to find and newsprint and postage both went up almost 15% each. When you are already on a tight margin (or no margin) any one of those is difficult but when they hit at the same time, it was like a bomb went off. It became apparent that we would have to make changes quickly or put the entire operation in jeopardy. My wife and I agonized over it and finally came to the decision that sometimes you have to amputate a leg to save the patient. The decision to go weekly was made. We are going to try and find a positive from this experience. First of all, we are going to fit as much local goodness in the 16 or 20 pages each week as possible. We want to strip out any filler and national wire. Second, despite printing 24 pages before, we are only dropping the page count of the weekly to 16-20 pages, retaining almost all of the news you were getting from two newspapers. Cutting postage and printing for a second edition saves far more than boosting the pagecount of a single edition. We also want to know what you expect in the way of content. For far too long, newspapers have followed the same play book for content. We want you to tell us what floats your proverbial boat. In this edition and for the next week or two, we will publish a survey to determine what content is valuable to you. From One to Ten, we are asking you to rank ten areas of news. One being the MOST IMPORTANT and ten being the content you won’t miss a bit. Send it in and put your name on it and we will enter you for a prize. Don’t sign it and we won’t put you in the running for a sweet prize but we will still record your thoughts on the news. (No purchase necessary, void at the White House and Maxine Waters' house) Some people think the paper should be all sports while others wouldn’t give a rats rear end if nothing but the comics, crossword and obits (preferably with them omitted) ran religiously. Here is your chance to weigh in. No one likes change but we will all get through this and while a newspaper may be closer to a dollar an edition, that is still less than half of a bottle of soda or 25% of a gallon of gas. (thanks, Uncle Joe) While I have tried to keep this as light-hearted as possible, we do realize this is a big change but we are always open to suggestions and criticism. I will publish letters both thinking this is a reasonable approach and also if you think I am completely out of touch. Oh, and ignore that drivel on social media that we are horrible people because of this and other changes we have made. We are pretty good folks, somewhere in between the Lenharts and Mother Teresa.

Trenton City Council Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of Every Month - 7 p.m. 1101 Main St. 660-359-2013 • 660-359-4310 www.trentonmo.com Mayor City Administrator/ City Clerk Linda Crooks Utility Director Cindy Simpson Ron Urton First Ward Lance Otto Glen Briggs

Third Ward Robert Romesburg David Mlika

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RONDA LICKTEIG

THIS OLD DESK It’s almost 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022 and I’m sitting at my desk writing what will be my last column as editor of the Trenton Republican-Times. It’s amazing how many memories a desk can contain after someone sits at it for 30 years. There’s a picture of the late Leonard Lame, complete with his signature on the back. I have a “toy drawer” that children who are now adults knew was just for them. I’ve got a drawer full of minutes from Park Board and North Central Missouri College meetings held over the past few decades. I have no idea why I have them other than I guess I thought someday someone might ask what one of them did at a meeting in December 2003 or July 2012. No one ever has. I have copies of the limited edition paper we printed in 2004 containing my obituary, written just in case I didn’t make it through gallbladder surgery. This metal desk with fake wood grain has been knocked on hundreds of times as my suspicious nature made me say “knock on fake wood.” The desk still holds a painting my son, now 24, made in September 2002 entitled “Big Fat Snakes.” This desk holds two large manila envelopes, one entitled ”Fun Stuff” and the other “Pictures, Cartoons and Funny Things.” A smaller envelope contains things I didn’t want to lose: the programs from the funerals of Donalyn Crowley and Mike Bosley; a copy of Ed Geyer’s resume (he and Jean were like family); a card from Wendell Lenhart’s late sister, Katherine, telling me she was praying for my family as we went through a difficult adoption process and noting that she looked forward to reading my column. Oh, and these drawers contain about 300 business cards with the words, “Ronda Lickteig, Ace Reporter” on them. No one ever asked for my card but just having one made me feel like I had “made it.” While all these things hold memories, it’s the sounds of the R-T that will stick with me for the

rest of my life. Not just the sound of the press starting up (or it’s abrupt stop that meant something bad had happened) but the sounds of the “R-T life”: Curt Thorne saying, “You know what I heard?” We all say “What?” hoping for some good gossip; Curt responds: “Sheep.” Yeah, he’s just hilarious. Many days started with “Did you see that game?” or “What the heck happened at that meeting last night?’” or “Listen to what my idiot kids have done now” (okay, it’s possible that one was usually me). There’s been so much laughter in this office that sometimes - many times - it didn’t feel like we were coming to “work.” But there have been more difficult times, too. I’ve listened as three of my co-workers took phone calls telling them a parent had passed away. We stood together around the old TV watching the second plane hit the World Trade Center and the O.J. jury render it’s verdict. We huddled in the basement while sirens blared one summer afternoon, but made sure Greg Dalrymple had his camera pressed against the window so he could get a good picture as the storm passed. Through it all, it’s been an honor to tell your stories. Thanks for telling me when you thought I was wrong and for telling me when you thought I had hit the nail on the head. Even though I was 27 years old when I came to work here, I feel like this office is where I grew up. This is where I learned to listen. This is where I learned that some people are always going to try to spin the truth toward their “side” so you better be on guard. This is where I learned to be thoughtful about what I write and to be okay with those who don’t agree. My skin has certainly thickened over the past three decades, but hopefully my heart has remained soft. Truth be told, this is where I became Ronda Lickteig. Not Ronda Lickteig, ace reporter. Not Ronda Lickteig, editor. Just Ronda Lickteig, good citizen and good person. This is where I made a living. This is where I made a life. Hopefully this is where I made a difference.

ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721

SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov

STATE SEN. DAN HEGEMAN Room 332 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov

STATE REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115C State Capitol Bldg 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-2917 E-Mail: rusty.black@house.mo.gov

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COMMUNITY Laredo Lions Sock Hop The Laredo Lions Club will sponsor a community sock hop on Friday, May 6. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the

Laredo R-7 School and community members of all ages are invited to attend. A free will offering will be taken.

Ninebark Shrub Is Focus Of Program At Garden Club The Town and Country Garden Club met Monday, April 25th at the home of Lois Corrigan in Trenton. President, Barb Peterson, opened the meeting by reading an Inspired Living - Greetings from SmallTown America article. From Guideposts magazine, the article featured Hamilton, Missouri, billed as Quilt Town, USA. Nine members answered roll call by telling what they did to acknowledge Earth Day, which was celebrated on April 22. Many reported recycling throughout the year and several planted trees. Perennials and seeds were exchanged. It was reported that the hummingbirds have arrived in Grundy County. Full nectar feeders will be appreciated by them, until the flowers start blooming in earnest. Beverly Kimberling gave the lesson on the perennial shrub, ninebark. It is so called because the bark peels and curls up to look like the number 9, for easy identification. It

comes in many colors of foliage combinations. Most varieties have white blooms in mid summer. It can grow up to 10 ft. high and 8 ft. wide, however, miniature varieties are available. Ninebark is deer resistant and pollinators love it! Mrs. Kimberling also reminded members to care for the toads in their gardens, as they are very beneficial. Toads eat thousands of crop damaging insects. They basically need only water to stay wet. Toads don’t drink water, but absorb it through their skin to stay healthy. This water can be as small as a bowl sunk in the ground of your garden or flower bed, with a rock in the middle for them to perch on. Mrs. Corrigan served refreshments after the meeting, with Tillie Moore winning the door prize. The next meeting will be at the rural Galt home of Judy Meeker, at 1:30 p.m. on May 23. Judy Jackson will be presenting the lesson.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Monday-Pork tenderloin on bun, wedge potatoes, mixed vegetables, diced peaches. Tuesday-Center cut pork chop, sweet potatoes, spinach salad, apple crisp, cornbread, fruit juice. Wednesday-Swiss steak, baked potato, California blend vegetables, apricots, brownies, whole wheat bread. Thursday-Chicken livers

or strips, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, hot roll. Friday-Baked fish or ham slice, potato salad, broccoli with cheese, pineapple, biscuit. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

New Books At The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library Children “Frog and Toad All Year” - Arnold Lobel “Frog and Toad Together” - Arnold Lobel “Hurricane Opal: Into the Storm” - Carlos Bernardez “Robocat” and “Robocat Stops Crime” - Andrew Clements “Jingle Bear”, “Rhubarb”, and “Shimmeree” - Stephen Cosgrove “Spiders” - Gail Gibbons “Flute’s Journey: The Life of a Wood Thrush” and “The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest” - Lynne Cherry “Animals on the Loose” - Jiang Qingling “The Seed” - Joy Comley “Please, Wind?” - Carol Greene “Shoe Town” - Janet Stevens “Seeds on the Move” - Christina Wilsdon “Ten Monsters in a Bed” - Rozanne Lanczak Williams “Water Lilies and Other Stories” - Peter Edwards “Something Fishy” - Jacqueline Ross “Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt” Marjorie Weinmen Sharmat

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

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Trenton FFA Chapter Does Well At State Competition In addition to having chapter member Colton Roy named the Missouri State FFA President, the Trenton FFA Chapter was awarded the a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award at the State FFA Convention. Trenton placed second out of 353 chapters and was the model of innovation in building communities state winner. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. Chapters improve operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership. The top chapters compete for the National FFA Chapter Award. Winners will be announced this fall at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Both awards are sponsored by FCS Financial. The Trenton FFA advisors are Sadie Roy and Kabel Oaks. The Trenton FFA growing leaders activities included SAE Spotlight. This activity encouraged high school students to become active in agriculture and in their supervised agricultural experience programs. This activity also promoted and educated the public about FFA members’ SAE activities. Chapter activities in the strengthening agriculture category included Farm to Fork. The chapter hosted a petting zoo and Food for America program at the

local elementary school during summer school. All second and third grade students learned about the dairy industry and how ice cream is made. Building communities activities included the Willow Wonderland project. The Thompson River provides drinking water for the community and fertile farmland along its banks. Recent flooding issues spurred a riverbank stabilization project where the chapter planted willow stakes to slow riverbank erosion and protect the river. Those bringing home individual honors from the state convention included Roy, who received the second-place Missouri FFA Agricultural Processing Proficiency Award placed fifth in the advanced prepared public speaking leadership development and was recognized as the Area 2 Star in Agribusiness; Jesse HuberBethards, who placed second in the Missouri FFA Grain Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award; Gracyn Rongey, who won the Missouri FFA Vegetable Production Entrepreneurship and Placement Combined Proficiency Award. Jesse Huber-Bethards and Rebecca Urich received the Youth in Agriculture Scholarship at the convention and Hannah Bowe, Haven Burress, Jesse Huber-Bethards, Kaci Persell, Gracyn Rongey, Colton Roy, Rebecca Urich and Allison Yoder all received their State FFA Degree. The Missouri FFA has 25,626 members representing 353 chapters. The national organization has more than 735,000 members representing 8,817 chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

The Missouri FFA Association awarded the Trenton FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award. Trenton placed second out of 353 chapters and was the model of innovation in building communities state winner. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. Representing the chapter were Jesse Huber-Bethards, left, and Kaci Persell.

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newspaper. “Today we are taking the same action in an effort to continue to serve you well into the future,” added D’Anna Honeycutt. Another issue making weekly publication necessary is the labor situation facing every other business in America. “We are simply not finding the skilled journalists needed to produce two newspapers

each week,” added Jamey Honeycutt. Beginning Thursday, May 5, your weekly edition of the Republican-Times will arrive by mail at your home and at the newsstand. There will not be a newspaper on Tuesday, May 3. Subscribers will see their subscriptions extended due to the change and subscription rates will be adjusted slightly to offset costs. The

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itive, while still honoring the legacy of those who managed the publication before us.” Former RepublicanTimes owner Wendell Lenhart made the difficult decision to cut the newspaper from five days a week to twice-weekly four years ago to preserve the

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In addition to being named State FFA President for 2022-23, Colton Roy, a member of the Trenton FFA Chapter, received the second-place Missouri FFA Agricultural Processing Proficiency Award at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. In addition, he placed fifth in the advanced prepared public speaking leadership development and was recognized as the Area 2 Star in Agribusiness.

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Gracyn Rongey, a member of the Trenton FFA Trenton, won the Missouri FFA Vegetable Production Entrepreneurship and Placement Combined Proficiency Award at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention.

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average subscriber will see the cost of their newspaper go up about nineteen cents per week. “While we are eliminating one issue, we hope to reduce filler content, state and national news wire and make your newspaper thicker with hyperlocal content,” added Jamey Honeycutt. “While we know this is painful, we are trying to build value into the paper where we can and more features and

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Jesse Huber-Bethards of the Trenton FFA Chapter placed second in the Missouri FFA Grain Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention.

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Gallatin Pool Won’t Open If Lifeguards Aren’t Found If pool staff is not found soon, the Gallatin City Pool will not open for the season. That was the consensus of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen at its meeting Monday night when City Administrator Lance Rains informed the board that there is still not a pool manager in place and there has only been one lifeguard applicant. Public Works Director Mark Morey told the board that he needs to order chemicals now if the pool is going to be open this season. Following a discussion, the board agreed that the pool will not open this summer unless a manager and lifeguards are hired soon. A final decision on the matter will be decided at the May 10 meeting. The board passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and city clerk to execute an agreement between the city’s police department, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department/Daviess County Commission and Daviess County Central 911 to perform Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer transactions. Board members reviewed a petition submitted by Charles and Belinda Cameron to vacate the street and alley located in the Brown Subdivision and Brown and Wirt’s Addition. The entire area is currently full of trees and the couple plans to clean it up. The street vacation request is at the east end of George Allen Street, east of the North Market intersection and the alley is east of lots one, two and three in the Brown and Wirt’s Addition. The short section of street runs east and west and the alley runs north and south. The board will be presented the vacation request in ordi-

nance form at the May 23 meeting. Rains led a discussion on the outstanding street issue on South Market Street and announced that 65 people attended the Main Street presentation last week, noting that event went very well and was comical and informative. He said he continues to work on the FEMA/SEMA grant and Community Development Block Grant. Morey reported that all of the AMI electric meters that the city had in its inventory have been installed, with the remaining electric meters being either three-phase or commercial meters, which have not yet been received. He explained that a water main leak repair on Franklin Street was the result of settling from a tube replacement in 2016. Crews had to cut out a 20-foot section and added a valve to help with shutting down water flow in that area of town if needed in the future. Morey said that unfortunately, a fire hydrant on Park Street is now leaking from shutting down water flow in that section of town so crews will be replacing the hydrant this week. Morey told the board he has ordered a tamper/compactor at a cost of $900 to be used in filling leaks to help decrease future settling issues. He also said Utility Services has rescheduled the painting of the water tower until May and Irvinbilt is waiting on equipment to finish the sewer clarifier project at the sewer plant. In other business, aldermen passed ordinances authorizing the city to enter into contracts with Rodell Sperry for mowing at Dockery Park and cemeteries. The next meeting of aldermen is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, which is a change in the regular meeting day because of the Truman Day holiday on May 9.

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The Grundy County Commission met with special education students from Trenton High School, members of the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled and Friendship Place Apartments on Tuesday to proclaim that day “Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Day” in Grundy County. The worldwide Autism Acceptance Day was held April 2 and April is Autism Acceptance Month in the U.S.

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through state deferredmaintenance funds) and the purchase of ATI testing supplies for the nursing program in the amount of $115,369.40. Trustees also gave approval to a change in board policy on faculty office hours, allowing up to 50 percent of the required minimum 10 hours per week to be scheduled in an online format and approved the Public Complaint and Internal Dispute Resolution for the Head Start program. In his report to the board, NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver reported on state budget updates and the recent groundbreaking at the Savannah site. He reported on the recent National Junior College Athletic Association Conference meeting, including votes on transgender student-athletes participation. He said NCMC and other colleges will abide by what their respective states require because of state funding issues. He also said the NJCAA board voted to eliminate the transfer waiver. Several other reports were presented at the meeting, including a report on advising and retention, presented by Jenna Stevens, Director of Advising and Retention. She focused her report on the OAR (Orientation, Advising, Registration) program and noted that students who attend an OAR session are more involved and more likely to graduate than students who do not attend one. She said there is an online option for students who wish to attend OAR in that manner. Head Start Directors Janet Gott and Sue Ewigman reported on the program’s self-assessment, noting its strengths, including having completed the year with full comprehensive services following the disruption brought on by

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Nineteen friends from the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County recently made 72 toys out of old t-shirts for donation to the Green Hills Animal Shelter. The group braided and assembled each rope with assistance from FFDD volunteers. At left, Pierce Rash made the donation to the GHAS Director Ronda Michael.

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Chris Hoffman, left and Diane Lowrey took the oath of office during Tuesday’s meeting of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees. The two incumbents did not face opposition in the April 5 election and will serve through April 2028.

the COVID-19 pandemic. It was noted that the program is losing a large number of students next year who will move on to kindergarten. Dr. Londre reported on the new programs that are pending state approval for the fall semester, which include entrepreneurship, robotics skills and robotics maintenance. New degree emphasis areas include cybersecurity, networking and food/beverage management. He said an application has been submitted for Economic Development Administration funds to support IT and classroom equipment at the new Savannah site and the college’s grant writer, Kristie Cross, is currently working on a grant application through the National Science Foundation. Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder reported on the outreach to the Tongan population that is locating in Trenton and it was noted that some students who are attempting to move here straight from the Pacific Island are encountering issues as they pass through Fiji. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley reported that student senate leadership for the 2022-23 school year has

been selected and includes Carly Beck of Gallatin, president; Zoe Williamson of Gilman City, vice president; and Edward Neill of Princeton, secretary. In her report, Chief Information Officer Jennifer Triplett gave updates on multiple projects, including the renovations that are ongoing at the old U.S. Bank building on Ninth Street. The college recently purchased the building, saying it will initially be used as temporary space for areas that need to move in order to allow for demolition of older buildings on the campus. She said a move-in date is still set for midMay. Board members held a closed session after which they voted to purchase a building located at 1026 Union St., in Unionville from David Cody Brittain and Lindsey Brittain. The building, which had a purchase price of $215,000, will be used to house the Green Hills Head Start site in that community. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, with another meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 26. That meeting will be a joint gathering with the NCMC Foundation Board.

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committed to transforming its business for the future by focusing on highgrowth out-of-home categories. “We’re excited for the community of Trenton and the benefits Nestlé’s growth will bring to the area,” said Maggie Kost, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “Leading companies invest in our state because we have the workforce, low costs and infrastructure that businesses need to thrive. It’s always encouraging to see an industry leader like Nestlé creating new opportunities for Missourians.” “The pandemic has intensified the need for high

quality, easy to use, restaurant products and we are confident that our solutions will continue to drive our recovery,” said Perry Miele, President and CEO of Nestlé Professional USA. “Nestlé’s investment in Trenton strengthens our market position and enhances our U.S. manufacturing capabilities. We’re excited to begin adding staff to this location to support our enhanced operations and the local community.” For this expansion, Nestlé Professional used the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.

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The Second Annual Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled Walk Against Hunger was held Monday afternoon, with 34 FFDD friends taking part in the walk that has so far raised $2,284 that will be divided between Bright Futures Trenton and Grundy County Backpack Buddies. In addition to volunteers from the FFDD board, Bright Futures Trenton and the Grundy County Food Pantry and many other volunteers, Dave Burkeybile served as the DJ, the Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School Bulldog mascots were onsite and Dillon Harp-State Farm Insurance and family donated water and snacks for those that attended. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri donated the string backpacks that were used during the walk. Donations for the Walk Against Hunger will be accepted until Friday, May 6 and those who would like to donate may contact FFDD Executive Director Kayla Graham at 660-359-3285 or by email at ffdd@grundycountymo.com.

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meetings following each council election to elect those chairmen before a meeting of the utility committee can be held. In addition, City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton said there are sometimes council members who have an area of interest or expertise in regard to utilities but who are not the chairmen of one of the other committees and therefore, cannot be placed on it according to how the current ordinance is written. Mrs. Walker will draft an ordinance that will state that the members are appointed by the mayor as other committees are formed. The change, if ap-

proved, would not take effect until after the April 2023 election. In other business, the council: • approved changes in two ordinances that will now allow all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to operate on city streets at night if they have proper lighting as defined in the city code (a headlight and tail lights). • approved purchases for the wastewater department, including a centrifugal pump for the clarifier at a cost of $13,445 from JCI Industries, Inc. of Lee’s Summit. In addition, four replacement pumps for lift stations and a grinder pump were approved for purchase from Enviro-Line Co., Inc. of Osawatomie,

KS. The costs, which did not include freight, include $2,091 for the backup grinder pump; $7,084 for a pump at the Porters Lift Station; $8,708 for the pump at the Iowa Boulevard Lift Station; $8,848 for the pump at the LeBlanc Lift Station; and $9,526 for the pump at the Skinner Road/Gables Lift Station. The purchases had been budgeted. • accepted a bid from Command One for Harris brand radio replacement equipment for the Trenton Police Department. The bid includes eight mobile radios at a cost of $56,417.36; 17 portable radios at a cost of $75,732.11; and 17 extra batteries at a cost of $2,201.50. The purchase,

which was included in this year’s budget, will be paid for through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and a USDA grant. • approved the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from Don Brown Chevrolet of St. Louis at a cost of $35,174. The truck, which will be used by the wastewater department, was budgeted last year but it was not available. The city can preorder the vehicle now, but it will likely be November before it is delivered. • approved budget adjustments for 2021-22 to comply with state statutes. • held a closed session, with no action taken. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 9.

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finding a new flame. Your next love match is out there waiting for you. Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 22 years. Like many couples, we have experienced problems where we have consulted a therapist and have also enjoyed, over the years, reading and trying to apply your various tips. Our experiences lead me to suggest a few lessons that might also apply to others: -- You often suggest therapists. Yet in very important situations -- like divorce or separation -- I feel it is important to have "second opinions," even if that means hiring a second therapist. -- If one is lucky enough to have close, intelligent, perceptive friends, they should be included in the advice-seeking. Active listening and questioning skills should be a focus for you. -- Behavioral change is not instant. Even if friends or therapists "hit the nail on the head" with observations

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Dear Annie: I have an old flame who has been happily married for many years and lives across the country. I would never cross the line, as I have been on that end, and I wish that pain on no one. How do I get my heart to stop wanting him? I have tried, but out of the blue, I find myself wanting him in my life. How do I let the feelings for him go away? This is the short version of my dilemma. -- Stuck on a Feeling Dear Stuck: There's a difference between missing a former friend and longing to rekindle an old flame. You mention feelings of both. Evaluate the situation and decide which is true in your case. If there's any hint of romantic feelings on your end, leave him be. There's a reason he's an "old" flame and you two called it quits all those years ago. He is, as you said, also happy in his marriage. Don't play with fire. To settle the struggles you feel in your heart, try getting back out there and

or recommendations, one should not expect that the ability in everyone exists to change behavior overnight. It may take many months, or longer. Tips for handling this often long "transition period" are valuable. -- One should also expect the possibility of recurrences. That is, sometimes when a problem is solved, it comes up again months or years later. Critical here is the ability to constructively use the memories of the first problems and their solutions to help solve the recurrence. These thoughts are offered to complement the excellent ideas in your column. -- Making the Most of Therapy Dear Making the Most: Thank you for your superb suggestions. While therapy is certainly helpful (and often essential) in coping with our emotions, it is not a magic pill. It often takes time, and the right therapist, to be effective. You raise another good point, which is that progress is not always linear. We often stumble before we get where we are trying to go. If you are frustrated by your progress -- or perceived lack of progress -remember to have patience and grace for yourself.

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climbed 16% to nearly 2.9 million people. Medicaid enrollment is widely expected to start falling later this year, but Medicare Advantage customers tend to stick with the same insurer each year. Also, prescription claims from the plans’ 65-and-older crowd help feed Anthem’s pharmacy benefits business. Medicare coverage also provides more customers for company businesses that manage chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes. And those businesses help keep big insurance claims down, which can improve the bottom line. “Investors like health plans with attractive, growing Medicare Advantage businesses,” Windley said.

Enrollment heavyweights: Big growth helped Anthem keep the title of largest U.S. health insurer in the first quarter with more than 46 million customers. Anthem enrollment ©2022 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Fresh bulk garden seed. Limited supply. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 3593660. T468d6 -------------------------------------SAVE $$ SHOP TRENTON! We sell for less than Amazon and Walmart EVERY DAY! NEW Mattresses * Hardware * New Clothing * Furniture * Generators * Water Heaters * Cleaning Supplies * Work & Western Boots * New items EVERY WEEK! Major Discounters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO (next to Barnes-Baker) 660-6541383 TApr12-May6 -------------------------------------Red and white mini barn, 12 ft. x 16 ft. with vinyl porch, 2 windows, electric and finished inside. $5,500.00 OBO. Call 660-659-2011, Wheeling, MO. Z200d3* -------------------------------------For Sale - Lot No. 59, 1-4 in the Masonic section of Resthaven Cemetery. Call Kenneth Brown at 816-9034607 or 816-377-4303. B288d10* --------------------------------------

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660359-5647. S553dtf --------------------------------------

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THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------The Green Hills Women's Shelter is seeking bids for mowing at our Trenton location. Please send your bids to Green Hills Women's Shelter, Attn: Lisa Dicks, at PO Box 107, Cameron, MO 64429. For more information or to set up a time to view the property, please contact Lisa Dicks at (816) 724-3992. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The Green Hills Women's Shelter reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to modify or change contractual requirements, or to accept any bid which it believes to be in its best interest. G107d29 --------------------------------------

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Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf -------------------------------------The Grundy County Assessor's Office is seeking candidates for the entry-level position of GIS Coordinator/Field Data Supervisor. Candidates hired will receive on-the-job training in collecting and verifying data from real property for the purposes of ad valorem tax assessment. Responsibilities include performing field inspections for the purpose of measuring structures; collecting and maintaining property data; providing, in-person or by telephone, answers to questions from property owners regarding assessment, legal descriptions, and related information maintained by the Assessor's Office; and performance of any other duties that may be assigned. Candidates should possess proficiency with standard office equipment and should be familiar with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidates should be capable of working independently, making accurate mathematical calculations, and responding professionally in potentially volatile situations. Candidates are required to possess and maintain a valid Missouri Driver's License and must be willing to work in the field which will require frequent walking, bending, and other movements and may include exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Grundy County Assessor 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 G392d10 --------------------------------------

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NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS Grundy Co. R-V Board of Education of Galt, MO is accepting bids for bread, milk, propane and diesel fuel. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on May 13, 2022. Bids will be opened at the May 17, 2022 regular meeting. Envelopes should be clearly marked and mailed to: Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Box 6, Galt, MO 64641. The Grundy Co. R-V Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Grundy Co. R-V School district is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Institution. dApr22,26,29 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of HARRY JUNIOR SAMPSON, Deceased. Estate No. 21AG-PR00026 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AND PROPOSED ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION To all persons interested in the above-referenced estate: You are hereby notified that the undersigned personal representative will file a petition for an order of complete settlement of the estate together with a final settlement and proposed order of distribution in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri on April 30, 2022, or as may be continued by the Court. If no objections to the settlement or proposed order of distribution are filed within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing thereof, the court will consider said settlement and proposed distribution and, upon their approval, the Court will determine the persons entitled to decedent's descendible interest in the estate and the extent and character of their interest therein. Upon proof of compliance with the Court's order of distribution by the personal representative, the court will discharge the personal representative and her sureties, if any, from further claim or demand by any interested person. Dated this 18th day of April, 2022. René A. Brown, Personal Representative dApr22,29,May6,13 -------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY TRUSTEE: To all persons interested in the estate of MARJORIE M HINKLE, decedent, whose last known address was 4554 SW Thornton Road, Clarksdale Missouri 64430. The undersigned CHRISTINA A NEWTON, is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Trustee is 252 NW Egret Lane, Trenton Missouri 64683. All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six ( 6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Date of first publication is April 15, 2022. Christina A Newton Successor Trustee of the Marjorie M. Hinkle Revocable Living Trust dated the 21st day of November, 2006 dApr15,22,29,May6 --------------------------------------

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AREA Scholarship Will Honor Local Couple The North Central Missouri College Foundation has announced a new scholarship established by an investment from Claude M. and Nadine Eckert, long-time educators in the Pleasant View R-6 School District and 2008 Distinguished Alumni of North Central Missouri College. The scholarship will be awarded starting in the 2022-23 academic year to NCMC students seeking a degree or certificate from Trenton High School or Chillicothe High School, with preference given to a student who also attended Pleasant View R-6. With a combination of 78 ½ years of teaching experience in Northwest Missouri, Claude and Nadine have influenced the lives of hundreds of young people in the region. After graduating high school, Nadine earned a scholarship to attend Trenton Junior College, now North Central Missouri College and encouraged her high school sweetheart to join her. At 18 years old and after just one year of study at TJC, Nadine began her teaching career in Estes School, followed by Pleasant Ridge, Springhill and Skinner schools. After one year at TJC, Claude farmed for a year before being offered a teaching position at the Hicks School in Livingston County, followed by Mt. Pleasant and Sampsel schools. Together, the Eckerts moved into the new Pleasant View R-6 School in 1958-59 and remained there until their retirement in 1991-92. Both Claude and Nadine credit their long history of success to their beginnings at TJC/NCMC. Although Claude stated there were many opportunities to leave the Pleasant View District throughout their careers, they chose to remain. “I just believe we have an outstanding community,” he stated. Outside of education, Claude and Nadine have owned and operated a farm since

DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were: William A. Blanton, Natchez, MS, on a misdemeanor charge of speeding; Rodolfo G. Hernandez, Milan, on misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked or suspended, speeding and displaying or possessing the motor vehicle plates of another; Frances A. Koch, Gallatin, on a charge of not wearing a seat belt; Michael T. Koch, Gallatin, on misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of drug

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1953, remained active in the Shelburne Baptist Church and served as volunteers on numerous boards and organizations in the region. “Everything happens for a reason, and Claude and Nadine’s story is the perfect example,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “Their story is one to be shared and remembered. Their investment with the NCMC Foundation to start a scholarship will ensure their story lives on for decades to come. We are very honored to announce the Claude M. and Nadine Eckert Scholarship and cannot thank Claude and Nadine enough for their support.” The NCMC Foundation is a 501c (3) IRS-approved organization that raises funds through different campaigns, including the Gifts in Action Scholarship Campaign. Through scholarships, students are given a chance to develop as a student, an individual, and a member of the community.

FFDD Special Meeting Set The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at the Grundy County Courthouse. Those planning to attend should use the east entrance. Items on the agenda include a policy and procedure review by attorney Tara Walker and Senate Bill 40 training conducted by FFDD Executive Director Kayla Graham.

paraphernalia, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less and not wearing a seat belt; Riak A. Mabour, Kansas City, on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and misdemeanor charges of speeding and driving while revoked or suspended; Audra E. McLain, Gilman City, on a misdemeanor charge of speeding; and Denny J. Weaver, Jr., Kirksville, on misdemeanor charges of driving while revoked or suspended and not wearing a seat belt. Aaron Z. Wolf-Moffett,

Trenton, had his preliminary hearing set for June 28 on felony charges of second degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. MARRIAGE LICENSE Michael C. Vicenti and Tammy Louise Wilson, both of Trenton. Mario Alberto Gonzalez Gallardo, Trenton and Stefany Nathaly Vivas Loor, Princeton. REAL ESTATE John Kiefer and wife to Jeremy Eads and wife.

No Injuries In Recent Semi Rig/SUV Mishap Both drivers involved in a Monday accident at the intersection of Highway 65 and 28th Street were able to escape the mishap without injury, although both of their vehicles sustained extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene. According to Trenton Police Officer Chanse Houghton’s report, the collision occurred at about 1 p.m. when a tractor-trailer

rig driven by Terry D. Thompson of Trenton was northbound on Highway 65. A sport utility vehicle driven by George R. Schoell, also of Trenton, was stopped on 28th Street at the intersection with Highway 65. Schoell said he looked both ways before pulling into the intersection, traveling eastbound, but a southbound vehicle traveling at a high rate of

speed appeared and Schoell said he had to “gun it” to get out of the intersection. The passenger side front end of the semi made contact with the passenger side rear tire of Schoell’s SUV. The SUV then struck a stop sign and came to rest in the grass. Thompson was able to pull to the shoulder and come to a stop. No tickets were issued in the mishap.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Larry Stoops, who will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, May 8. Cards may be sent to him at 13154 W. Crowder Ct., Trenton, MO 64683.