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Waldens Bestow Gift To WMH $150k Donation The Largest Ever For Foundation One might say that Wright Memorial Hospital had an almost unfair advantage when Susanne and the late Virgil Walden were pondering what entity they would like to leave a financial legacy to some day. The couple lived across the street from the hospital from the time it was constructed at its Iowa Boulevard location in 2011 until they moved to Springfield in 2019. They saw the building every day, walked on its walking trail and Mrs. Walden served as a long-time member of the hospital auxiliary. She also said there were times that having a local hospital not only helped keep their family healthy, but kept them alive. So, when it came time to determine where they wanted to make a donation that would provide a lasting legacy, it’s no surprise they chose Wright Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Walden, along with her children, Jane Fischer, Gena Crowdis and Dan Walden and his wife, Terri, were honored Thursday at a ceremony at the Barton Farm Campus, where their gift of $150,000 to the WMH Foundation was announced and a plaque in honor of Mrs. Walden and her late husband was unveiled. WMH Foundation Director David Bain said the

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Utility Committee Meeting

The Trenton Utility Committee will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, June 22) at city hall. The meeting is open to the public but can also be accessed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84573956757. Items on the announced agenda include department reports, a director’s update and a review of monthly financial reports.

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Susanne Walden, second from left, and her late husband, Virgil, have made a $150,000 donation to the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation. The donation will be used to construct a maintenance building and provide funding for WMH Auxiliary scholarships. Pictured with Mrs. Walden are her children, Jane Fischer, Dan and Terri Walden and Gena Crowdis.

donation is the largest one in the history of the foundation, with the exception of the donation by Dr. J.B.Wright that established the hospital. The gift will be used to construct the “Virgil and Susanne Walden Maintenance Building,” with $5,000 of the funds being donated to

the WMH Auxiliary to be used for its scholarship program. Bain said the gift is indicative of their long commitment to the community and will provide a lasting legacy to their family and be an ongoing blessing to the community. Mrs. Walden said the gift is a way to say “thank you”

to the community for being a good place to raise her family, which came to Trenton in 1970. “Trenton was such a good place to live and grow and raise a family,” she said. While education was im[See WMH, Page 6]

Grundy County has recorded 43 new cases of the COVID-19 virus in the past seven days, bringing the total number of active cases to 48. According to Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, the positivity rate in Grundy County is currently at 16.47 percent of those being tested. A total of 27.2 percent of county residents have initiated the vaccine process, with 24.6 percent being completely vaccinated against COVID-19. Residents will have the opportunity to receive the Moderna vaccine through the health department on June 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. Grundy County has recorded a total of 1,199 cases of the virus since the pandemic began.

NCMC Board Agenda

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, June 22) in the Frey Administrative Center. Items on the announced agenda include reports from the Head Start directors, vice president for academic affairs, vice president for student affairs, chief information officer and president; consideration of bids/purchases, Head Start self-assessment plan, 2021-22 college catalog, 2021-22 NCMC budgets, PY2021 Northwest Workforce Development Board budget and salaries, the 2021-22 organizational chart, a resignation, transfers and employments. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate.

Grundy R-5, Gallatin R-5 School Boards Meet Boards Take Action On Personnel Matters The Grundy R-5 and Gallatin R-5 boards of education held meetings recently, with both boards taking action on personnel matters. Grundy R-5 The Grundy R-5 Board of Education approved the purchase of a new telephone system and offered extra-duty contracts during its meeting. According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox, the board approved a proposal from Grand River Mutual Corp. for a new telephone system for the district. The cost will be $23,533, which includes both the

elementary building in Humphreys and the junior-senior high building at Galt. The board also approved a request from the Newtown-Harris Board of Education for Algebra II instruction to be conducted via Zoom for students in the N-H district. The district agreed to participate in the A+ Program for the 2021-22 school year and approved the Safe Return to School Continuity of Services Plan for the re-opening of school in the fall. Board members heard administrative reports and the final reading of MCE policy updates, which were all approved. An update on summer projects was given and it was reported that the new playground equipment has been installed. An update was given on the bus barn. The board heard a report on the

ESSER II funding, learning that $137,064 in funding has been requested so far for items such as salary reimbursement, a technology purchase, curriculum, playground equipment and room renovations. ESSER III funding was also discussed, with the district receiving an allocation of $524,385. No action was taken. Following a closed session, the board voted to offer an extra-duty contract to Cari Bundridge for assistant girl softball coach and junior high girls basketball coach. Megan Peterson was offered an extra-duty contract for varsity cheerleading sponsor. The board will hold its end-ofyear financial board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 in the high school business room. Gallatin R-5 The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education accepted multiple res-

ignations and approved the employment of several persons during a meeting held Thursday morning. According to the unofficial minutes of the meeting provided by Board Secretary Vicki Corwin, the board, following an executive session, accepted the resignations of second grade teachers Tyna Morrison and Casey (Sweatman) Jeffers and first grade teacher Sydney (Elbert) Meyers. Board members then voted to hire Sheri Croy to fill a critical shortage elementary teaching position. Also approved for employment were Chris Wever as head girls high school golf coach; Stephen Wood for head middle school football coach; Jenny Stanhope as flags coach; Sebastian Vaughn as drumline director; Sariah Williams as elementary teacher; and Nikki Berry as elementary special

Art’s Alive Group Receives Donation TAG Members Give Helping Hand To Group Art’s Alive, a group formed in 2019 to bring arts back to Trenton and Grundy County, has announced a very generous donation from the Trenton Acting Guild that will allow the new organization

to start providing arts programming in the area. TAG members Tom and Deanna Powell recently met with Dan Maxey, president of Art’s Alive, and offered a sizable gift to Trenton’s newest arts organization. “Thank you is not enough for this very generous gift,” Maxey said of the donation, which included not only $7,000 in cash, but also the donation

of costumes, props and scenery. “This gift is going to be instrumental in getting our feet off the ground!” Founded in 1979, the Trenton Acting Guild was the producer of community theater in Trenton. TAG normally produced three plays a year, including a musical, a dinner theater and a regular play. The deaths of some principal players left a void in the

TAG organization. The Powells are hoping the donation will keep the arts going in Grundy County. “We hated to see it end and would love to pass the torch to Art’s Alive,” said Deanna Powell, who along with Tom and daughters Beth and Catie, were involved in several TAG productions through the years. The late Dr. Vicki [See ART, Page 6]

education aide. Board members accepted a paint bid from Gallatin Lumber Company; a food bid from Kohl Wholesale; a dairy bid from Anderson-Erickson; and a kitchen chemical bid from Ecolab. The board voted to have no increase in meal prices for the 2021-22 school year and approved the 2021-22 Dyslexia Plan, the district assessment plan and the Safe Return to School plan. Carrie Crouse was appointed as the district’s homeless liaison. Board members gave their approval to the 2021-22 school budget and finalized the 2020-21 expenditures. Multiple funds were “zeroed out” and budget transfers were approved. The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, July 15.

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NEW NAME, SAME GAME Madi (Trump) Stillwell Back To Guide Bulldogs

“...I kind of realized that high school ball might be what I have the most time for. It fit me best.”

BY SETH HERROLD Trenton High School athletic director John Cowling told Madi Trump that most of the school board members would know her name when he presented her to them for hire as the new head softball coach. She had, after all, driven her name into Trenton High School softball lore during a fantastic four-year career with the Black and Gold from 2010-2013. Madi Trump was a name a lot of people in the area knew for her prowess on the softball diamond as a player. She hopes Madi Stillwell is a name people will come to know for her ability to coach softball players and win games at Trenton. On April 13, the Trenton R-9 school board made — at the time — Madi Trump the first female head coach in the Trenton softball program’s 21-year history. That set into motion a whirlwind two months that saw Madi Stillwell leading open field workouts last week, just days after her wedding. As if taking over a program in the midst of the final preparations for her wedding wasn’t enough, Stillwell was also trying to keep up with her budding lawn care business, which she runs with her now husband, Ty, a teacher at Newtown-Harris and coach himself with the Grundy R5-Newtown-Harris cooperative agreement. “It’s been a little bit of a challenge,” Madi Stillwell said. “Wedding stuff; there was a ton of planning and

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MADI (TRUMP) STILLWELL, left, works with Morgan King during an open field session at the Ebbe Sports Complex last week. Stillwell is the first female head coach in the softball program’s 21-year history.

things to do. Then all of my lawn care work and stuff like that. It had been raining so much in May so the grass was just growing like crazy. So that was hard transitioning into ‘okay, now I have to put in time for practices, too’.” But Stillwell managed to make time for softball in the midst of the chaos. Softball, after all, has been a huge part of her life for a very long time. With the Bulldogs in high school, Stillwell was a career .353 hitter who tallied 83 hits, 73 runs, 62 RBIs and 29 extra base hits. She excelled behind the plate as well, taking over catching duties during her sophomore season and holding down that position for the rest of her career. She received all-district

honors three times and was a two-time all-region selection. With Stillwell on the roster, Trenton totaled an 80-18 team record in the four-year stretch. After hitting .450 during her senior year, she signed on with North Central Missouri College where she set the school records for home runs (15), doubles (28) and RBIs (74) on her way to becoming a third team NJCAA Division I All-American. After that brilliant two-year career, Stillwell closed out her playing days playing for Harding University in Searcy, AR. While her playing days were now over, Stillwell wasn’t about to leave the sport behind and became a

graduate assistant coach for the Harding softball program. It was somewhere around that point that her former high school coach began pondering a future for her in the Trenton softball program. “For me, (wanting to hire Stillwell) all started when she became a graduate assistant at Harding,” Cowling said. “I always wondered, you know, if she would go into coaching. At that point I started to think, even before I was the athletic director, that she would be a good asset for our school if she came back to live in the Trenton area. “When she decided to get married and move back here, I really thought that we needed to get her in-

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MADI (TRUMP) STILLWELL starred for the North Central Missouri College Pirates following her high school career, setting the school record for home runs (15), doubles (28) and RBIs (74) at the Trenton-based college.

volved in the softball program, whether it was at the middle school level or the high school level. When the opportunity to hire her came open, it was something I pursued from the beginning.” While Cowling wanted to bring in Stillwell from the beginning, she was a little more hesitant. Coming back to the area after helping coach at the college level wasn’t what Trump thought she wanted — a college coaching position. But as time moved along and business picked up in the mowing department, Stillwell began to realize where life was taking her. “(Cowling) has always kind of put a bug in my ear about coming back and coaching,” Stillwell said. “But, I always thought I wanted more of a collegelevel coaching experience. Then, just because my lawn care business has kind of taken off, I kind of realized that high school ball might be what I have the most time for. It fit me best. So whenever I told him I was interested he said ‘okay, let’s go.’ He was excited so that made me even more excited.” One of the biggest challenges for Stillwell, though, will be tempering expectations — at least early on. Coming from coaching college players to coaching high school players will be an adjustment. At Harding, Stillwell saw teams that routinely were conference contenders with records over .500. With Stillwell on the roster in 2017, the Bi-

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MADI (TRUMP) STILLWELL was a standout on the field for Trenton High School from 2010-2013, batting .353 with 29 extra base hits across her fouryear career with the Bulldogs. She scored 73 runs and drove in another 62 as Trenton accumulated an 80-18 record in that span.

sons went 58-9 overall, winning the Great American Conference regular season and tournament titles. Harding won its region and finished the year ranked ninth in the nation at the DII level. That is the kind of success Trenton had grown accustomed to at the high school level, but after a state runner-up finish in 2018, Trenton’s program has dipped. In 2019 a string of 10-straight district championship game appearances was snapped, but Trenton still managed a 168 overall record even with massive graduations from the state runner-up team. In 2020, Trenton was just 621, finishing below .500 for the first time since 2004. “That’s one of the things that I think might be a weakness of mine,” Stillwell said. “Being at a very good and competitive DII school, you know, then coming to high school, there is not the same practice time. You have got to cram it all in in just a couple of months where as college you have the whole year. But I’m excited to step into that role and teach these girls what college softball is a little bit like and hopefully prepare the ones that want to go on and play college ball for that.” Stillwell is taking the first steps toward putting her mark on the program this summer with the open field sessions she has been holding on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Being the program’s first female coach and having played softball competitively as recently as 2018 makes her relatable to the players who are going out for softball. That has been obvious in the numbers Trenton is getting. The Bulldogs have had over 20 players at times during the summer activities. Stillwell credits part of that to time she spent substitute teaching in the area as well. “Any time a new coach steps in people are going to be like ‘let’s try out this new coach,’” Stillwell said. “I think that is part of it, maybe being a female is part of it, too. But, I know a lot of these girls anyway. I know them from (Pleasant View) R-6, Laredo, from substitute teaching and stuff so that might be another reason there are a lot of them out, too. We are super impressed with the numbers.” Stillwell isn’t setting any goals yet, but she doesn’t hide her excitement for what is to come either. This program is in her hands now. Like her lawn care business, Stillwell hopes this program can grow under her guidance and get back to being what it was when she played for the Bulldogs. “I’m excited to see what the season has in store for us,” Stillwell said. “We have got some good talent. I’m excited to work with the girls, teach them some things and just roll with it. Play ball.”

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THE TRENTON YOUTH TENNIS CAMP closed with tournaments on June 11. At left, winners of the 2-4-grade tournament included, from left, Landry Elrod, first; Mary Little, second; Arya Tyler, third; Mae Lasley, fourth; Avery Davies, fifth; and Adriel Soriano, sixth. At right, winners of the 5-8-grade tournament included, from left, Isaac Dixon, first; Aidan Davies, second; Graeme Sager, third; Hailee Hein, fourth; Caleb Dixon, fifth; and Lucy Price, sixth.

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The Ray Family Farms team took third place in the Harrison County League Third and Fourth Grade softball tournament, held last week in Trenton. The team, which plays for the Green Hills Recreation Association, includes, from left, front row, Emerson Ewing, Kitley Paulus, Layla Woodard, Brooklynn Ray and Reese Jawahir; back row, Addi Lebsack, Coach Leslie Woodard, Emmaleigh Maloney, Ambrie Bunnell, Abby Dale, Izabella Sprague, Paige Chambers and Coach Taya Ray.

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Bulldog Classic Tennis Results The annual Bulldog Classic tennis tournament was held on June 11-12 at the Carl Carpenter-Mike Bosley Courts in Trenton. The duo of David Sager and Gabe Swann won the men’s doubles title on June 11, besting the team of Trent Villacampa and Jonin Villacampa for the title. Bradyn Sager and Victor Markell were third and Alfred Loja and Tyler Thario were fourth. In the women’s doubles bracket, also held on June 11, Alvynne Villacampa and Astrid Soriano placed first, topping Martha Sager and Jennifer Elrod for the title. Sarah Sager and Savannah Elrod were third. On June 12, the mixed doubles tournament was held with the team of Anne Davies and Dave Sager placing first ahead of runners-up Alvynne Villacampa and Trent Villacampa. Martha Sager and Gabe Swann were third and Astrid Soriano and Bradyn Sager placed fourth.

Royals Take Series Against Red Sox Royals 7 Red Sox 3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jarrod Dyson capped a 10-pitch at-bat with a tiebreaking, two-run double in a three-run third inning off Nathan Eovaldi, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 Sunday for

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good,” Minor said. “That is a tough team over there and luckily we were able to take the series.” Whit Merrifield got his 800th major league hit in the first and hit a two-run homer in the sixth against Yacksel Ríos. Kansas City, which won two of three against Boston, had not won a series since taking two games from Pittsburgh on May 31 and June 1.

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12-Year-Old Inspires 4-H American Sign Language Program KAHOKA, Mo. – Aynsley Harmon, a 12-year-old from Kahoka, Missouri, wanted to be able to talk with a deaf relative she sees at family reunions. So she did what any resourceful 4-H’er does: She looked for a project to help her accomplish her goal. With a lot of support and collaboration along the way, her determination resulted in a statewide Missouri 4-H project that highlights the best features of university extension and engagement, said Katie Hogan, University of Missouri Extension engagement specialist in 4-H youth development in Clark County. Missouri 4-H piloted the American Sign Language project this spring for youths grades six and up. Aynsley and the 11 other members of the inaugural online class learned to sign the alphabet, introductions, greetings, feelings, family members and how to answer basic questions. Their final assignment? Reciting the 4-H pledge in ASL. Two more six-week sessions are already filled, and there is a growing waiting list of dozens of youths from across Missouri. “I know how frustrated I get when nobody listens to me,” Aynsley said. “I thought about what it would be like to feel that way all the time and not have people understand what I was saying. I think you would feel really alone in the world, and I don’t want anyone to experience that.” When Aynsley first explored learning sign language, her mother, Ardith Harmon, helped her find online tutorials. Aynsley quickly mastered “basic baby sign language, like thank you and please,” but Ardith Harmon realized they needed help to ensure the quality of the instruction. The Harmons approached Hogan with the idea of offering ASL as a 4-

H project. Hogan saw a chance to build on growing interest in statewide virtual classes available through the Canvas online learning platform. “This format offers us a way to meet specialized interests that would be hard to replicate in person in individual counties,” Hogan said. To gauge interest, Hogan and 4-H specialist Sarah Morefield conducted a statewide survey of 4-H’ers age 6 and above. “I received a response from 38 families within the first 24 hours,” Hogan said. “They recognized this is something new and different and not something available in their home communities.” The response was just as enthusiastic when she reached out for resources at MU and in the deaf community. The project got support from the MU Hearing Clinic, the MU Disability Center and DeafLEAD, a national nonprofit advocacy and services center based in Columbia, Missouri. In addition to instruction in ASL, youths learn about career possibilities from students and professionals in speech pathology, audiology and interpretation. Starting in fall, youths will be able to register for the ASL project as an event in the 4-H Online system. Missouri 4-H has added ASL in Canvas to the Clover Catalog for 2021-2022. “This is more than about learning American Sign Language,” Hogan said. “This is about addressing an opportunity gap that exists in many areas around our state where our youth are disadvantaged because they don’t see what else is out there. If we can empower our youth to understand different people and cultures and expose them to other career possibilities, it will help open up their world and future opportunities.” In the U.S., more than 48 million

adults and 30 out of every 1,000 school-age children have hearing loss, said Angela Branson, assistant director at the MU Disability Center. Branson, an ASL interpreter for more than 20 years, helps teach the 4-H class. “There is such a great need for interpreting services, as well as a need for direct communication with deaf and hard of hearing people in other related professions,” Branson said. “With so many people feeling isolated and not having anyone else to talk with, wouldn’t it be great if there were more Aynsleys of the world to help spread the love a little bit by helping us all learn to connect?” “Whatever else students take away from this 4-H project, I hope the main idea is inclusiveness,” said DeafLEAD language coordinator Nicole Hohlt. “A lot of times people are afraid when they encounter someone who is deaf, and they end up avoiding that person altogether. My main goal is to let the students know that there is a whole deaf community out there ready to accept and bring them in and teach them their language and culture. This exposure lets the students know that this is exciting and fun and also opens the door to exploring so many career possibilities out there.” For Aynsley Harmon, one of the best parts of the ASL project — besides looking forward to a more indepth conversation with her relative — has been realizing so many peers have a similar interest. Aynsley lives in “a really small community” of about 2,000 residents in far northeastern Missouri. “It’s so cool and amazing to realize that there are other people around the whole state like me who want to learn how to do this, too,” she said. “And now we have the chance.”

St. Louis Goes Six Months Without Publishing Crime Data ST. LOUIS (AP) — Changes in the way St. Louis police record crime statistics have prevented the department from publicly publishing crime data for nearly six months, officials said. The problem is related to a switch the department made in December to a new way of tracking crime, the National Incident-Based Reporting System. The St. Louis PostDispatch reports that the change was made to comply with new FBI reporting requirements. The FBI has said it required the change to help it improve the statistics it keeps and offer a more complete picture of crime. The city is still working on a way to resume publishing monthly incident data. Switching to the new reporting system required an overhaul of the department’s records software. The city started taking bids on that job in 2019 and hired a company to install new software in 2019.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The court trial over Missouri officials' refusal to expand Medicaid is set to begin Monday. Three low-income woman sued Gov. Mike Parson's administration last month after the Republican said he won't expand Medicaid, even though voters last year amended the state Constitution to do so. Missouri’s Medicaid program currently does not cover most adults without children, and its income eligibility threshold for parents is one of the lowest in the nation at about one-fifth of the poverty level. The constitutional amendment kicks in July 1 and applies to an estimated 275,000 more adults. The plaintiffs argued in the lawsuit that they need the health insurance program to get treatment for illnesses including asthma and diabetes. The Missouri Attorney General's Office is defending Parson's administration in court. Attorneys for the office have argued that because the Republican Legislature didn't include funding to expand the program in the state budget, Parson cannot implement the expansion. “The General Assembly has not provided the necessary appropriations authority," the Attorney General's Office wrote in response to the lawsuit. “And Defendants' lack of appropriation authority to expand taxpayer funds means they cannot implement Medicaid Expansion.”

Boy Injured In Coaster Mishap

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized after an accident at a roller coaster attraction in Branson. Branson officials say the accident happened about 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The Branson Coaster. Emergency responders found the child trapped on a ride with what appeared to be serious injuries. The child had to be extricated. He was flown by helicopter to a Springfield hospital. Details about his injuries have not been released. The Missouri State Fire Marshall's office is investigating the cause of the accident.

11 Injured In Accident

HOLLISTER, Mo. (AP) — Eleven people have been treated for mostly minor injuries after a shuttle bus and a car collided in southwestern Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened at 12:25 a.m. Monday in Taney County, in the Branson area. Two passengers on the bus were treated for moderate injuries. The other passengers and both drivers suffered minor injuries. The patrol said the bus was turning onto Highway 86 and was struck by a Ford Mustang. All of the bus passengers were from Branson. The bus driver is from Holiday Hills, Arkansas, and the Mustang driver is from Ridgedale, Missouri.

Body Found After Trace

WARSAW, Mo. (AP) — The body of a Columbia man has been found in Benton County in west-central Missouri. The Benton County Sheriff's Office said Saturday that 28-year-old Cody Garrett of Columbia was reported missing by his mother about a week earlier. Deputies were able to trace his phone to his car, which was parked on a street in Warsaw. Garrett's body was found about a half-mile away, near a bike trail. A medical examiner ruled the cause of death to be homicide. No arrests have been made.

Ferry Shut Down At Border

HICKMAN, Ky. (AP) — A ferry that carries vehicles across the Mississippi River between Kentucky and Missouri has been shut down due to accumulated sand blocking access to a landing, officials said. The Dorena-Hickman Ferry closed indefinitely Sunday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a news release. Sediment has filled in along the Missouri shore, preventing the ferry from loading and unloading vehicles. Officials are confident that a contractor could be at the site within a few days, the statement said. The ferry connects Kentucky 1354 at Hickman, Kentucky, with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena, Missouri. It is the only direct route between the two states.

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Thank You To my valued patients and this community... THANK YOU! I feel honored & humbled over my last 27 years of chiropractic practice. I treasure the relationships I have built with the many families that have trusted me with their care. To grow up and also raise my daughter in this community has been a blessing. I also must extend my appreciation to the valuable team that has helped me through the years - Mercedes, Connie, Shelley, Cathie and Sandy - love you all. I am moving from the community to continue my journey in life. My last day in the clinic is June 26th. I am happy to announce that Dr. Jennifer Mercer of 5 Star Chiropractic will transition to my location to continue care. I feel confident that Dr. Mercer will continue to provide the best care possible. Best wishes for your health and happiness. Dr. Alissa Wiggins Green Hills Chiropractic & Acupuncture

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Sunnyview Board Meeting The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors approved a change order and heard an update on activities and CDC COVID guidelines during a meeting held Tuesday evening. According to information provided by Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board approved a change order for the window project in the amount of $18,772 and approved for payment a request for funds in the amount of $152,014. Doerhoff gave the board an update on activities held in May, including the Mother’s Day Tea, old time ice cream shop, a carnival, a ballgame, Casino Day, a fish fry with a picnic, a birthday party, porch time and the Resident Council

meeting. Many of the events were held as part of National Nursing Home Month. Doerhoff said the CDC guidelines have been updated to allow residents who have been vaccinated to sit together at meal times and at group activities. He said there were no positive COVID-19 cases in residents in May. Doerhoff said the contractor will start on the energy project in the next few weeks as supplies become available and staff members are being trained on the new software program being used by the facility. The board held a closed session to approve the May closed meeting minutes. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on July 20.

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A quilt made by a Trenton resident earned a third place honor at the Kansas City Regional Quilt Show and was also awarded the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges Award of Merit. Cyndi Johnson’s quilt, “Madison’s Lone Star,” took third place in the applique quilt category. It is a design by quilter Ricky Tims and displays a large diamond pieced star in the center, surrounded by applique designs which are edge-stitched with a speciality glittered thread. The

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Wheeler, a founding member and director of many TAG productions, is remembered fondly for her involvement. Jefferey James Binney, who was featured in several productions while growing up in Trenton, remembered “Dr. V’s” laughter, which he said was “thunderous, commanding, riotous and hysterical.” “There is nothing more rewarding for an actor than to hear the sound of a human laugh,” Binney said. Diane Lowrey, who was also involved in several

productions, also remembered Dr. Wheeler. “It was Dr. Vicki Wheeler who was the backbone of TAG, taking on the responsibility of directing a group of adults with busy schedules and helping to organize the dinners that went along with the first plays we did,” she recalled. Maxey believes the donation will be a gamechanger for the new organization and will allow it to attract talent that will benefit the arts community in Grundy County. “We thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” he said. “We will be able to attract some great talents with this gift.”

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noting that her parents have left quite a legacy for their family. “Well, I saw the impact first-hand that it has had,” Mrs. Walden explained. The gift will be used to construct a building that will be approximately 40feet by 60-feet by 12-feet. It will be located on the south end of the WMH campus. While Mrs. Walden said her husband always had to be busy even picking up trash when they were on their walks the plaque that will be placed at the trail in their honor sums up their feelings about what they hope people will find when they walk the trail or when they seek healing at the hospital. “In this quiet place you are invited to take a moment to slow down, take in the beauty of the green hills and be refreshed.”

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Rotarians Hear About GHHS The Green Hills Head Start program was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, June 17 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Kim Washburn presided at the business meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Chris Hoffman was the sergeant at arms. Lisa McLain, family engagement specialist, and Jenny Lewis, enrollment specialist, told about the program, which serves children age pre-natal to five years old in the nine counties of Grundy, Mercer, Harrison, Daviess, Livingston, Putnam, Sullivan. Linn and Caldwell. Head Start is a national program, started in 1965, with the local program beginning in 1971. Green Hills Head Start is funded by a federal grant to serve 188 children ages three to five and 34 in “early Head Start,” which serves children from birth to three. Participation is incomebased. Children can participate in either in-classroom settings (ages three to five) or home-based settings (pre-natal to age five). North Central Missouri College is the program administrator with a policy council comprised of com-

munity members and parents serving as a liaison and making program recommendations. Head Start provides health screenings for children as well as services such as vision, dental and hearing checks. They also help with getting children immunized. There is a nutrition/meal component to the program as well with classrooms offering homemade meals that are served “family style.” This allows the children to learn about eating meals as a family and helping to clean up and put away dishes after the meal is complete. Home visitors in the home-base program provide a “snack experience.” It was noted each child enrolled in the program receives a new pair of shoes when school starts, courtesy of the “Shoes from the Heart” program based out of Macon County. It was noted Head Start has many community partners and volunteers that help make the program a success. The next meeting of the Rotary Club will be on Thursday, June 26 with a representative from the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center presenting the program.

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 Vegan’s lunch, perhaps 5 Trendy 9 Does first-grade math 13 Injures 15 “Be quiet!” 16 Wiesbaden wife 17 Burst 18 Settle in a new country 20 Feminine suffix 21 Egyptian viper 23 Persistent attacks 24 Chaucer’s “Canterbury __” 26 Sullivan’s namesakes 27 Bowler’s delight

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Dear Annie: A year ago, my best friend, "Tia," got her real estate license, and she has been working very hard to build her clientele. She has succeeded in selling two homes and being the buyer's agent for three. My husband and I want to buy a home soon, and I'm conflicted on whether to hire her as our agent. She's a wonderful friend, and we've been through thick and thin together. On the one hand, I want to do everything I can to support my friend in her new career. I think she has excellent qualities and would do a good job for us. I also worry that she would be hurt if we didn't choose her. On the other hand, my husband is nervous about her lack of experience, and I worry that if we disagreed in this transaction, it would affect our friendship negatively. What do you think I should do? -- Mixing Friends with Business Dear Mixing Friends with Business: Since Tia is a wonderful friend, and

you've been through thick and thin together, take her to lunch and walk her through the entire situation. Explain that your friendship is more important to you than a single house purchase. Tell her of your husband's concerns. Then, you can propose one of two options: You and your husband can hire someone else, or she can team up with an experienced real estate agent and you and your husband can work with two agents in buying your house. Having someone you can trust who is representing you is helpful, and having someone with vast experience is worth gold. Good luck with your new home -- and with your enduring friendship. Dear Annie: I'd like to share something with the high school senior struggling with financial aid for college. There are myriad resources available to help! Since she is planning to start at the community college, the college's financial aid office should have counselors available to help her complete the FAFSA

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(Federal Aid for Student Assistance), which is mostly online now. Yes, it can be very overwhelming when one has not experienced it. They can also let her know about potential scholarships, if eligible for grants, and walk her through the student loan process. They also may have on-campus jobs available, usually called work study. These jobs were a vital part of my college education, and they were great because often I was able to study or do homework while on the job (working in the library and at the desk of the student center). And while student loans sound scary, repayments don't start until six months after you have completed school. Then the lender can work out a repayment option that may take longer but at an amount you can afford. Education is a fabulous investment in one's self that no one can ever take away. If "E and O" is determined, then the financial concern should not be as huge a barrier as it seems right now. Good luck! -- Been There Dear Been There: Thank you for sharing your experience. Your letter offers some wonderful suggestions for students. Congrats on your success.

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estimates it could reach $25 billion in 2021 just in the U.S. That’s more than Twitter, LinkedIn and Snapchat combined. Facebook has already been testing Reels ads in a few countries, with brands such as Netflix, Uber and Nestle. Chinese-owned TikTok also sells advertising. “We see Reels as a great way for people to discover new content on Instagram, and so ads are a natural fit,” said Justin Osofsky, Instagram’s chief operating officer, in a blog post this week. More than 97% of Facebook’s revenue comes from advertising.

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683. Fdtf -------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724. FAug20 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. FSep3 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers. Nathan Rorebeck, 425 NW 40th St., Trenton, MO 64683, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FAug20 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain. Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability. Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FAug6* -------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer. See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products. GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY, 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FSep10 -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TAug27 -------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, flower beds, brush cutting, fence row clearing and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-635-1282. FJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TJun8-Jul2* --------------------------------------

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. TJul30 --------------------------------------

INSURANCE

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WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. FJun2-25* -------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-6465082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf --------------------------------------

NOTICES

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 -------------------------------------Spickard R-II School is accepting bids for the 202122 school year on Dairy, Diesel Fuel, Gasoline and Propane. Interested bidders may submit a bid to 105 N. 4th Street, Spickard, MO 64679 by July 2. S203d22 --------------------------------------

FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------

LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660654-0241. tf -------------------------------------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 Kathy Cheek at 660-3595647. S553dtf --------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------

Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T206d2 -------------------------------------Major Discounters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 660-654-1383 Mattresses, twin, full, queen & king, starting at $119 * Air Conditioners, 5K, 6K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 15K, 18K, starting at $169 * Air Fryers starting at $78 * Laser Printers (all in one) $159 * Pools with Filter, 10', 12', 15', 18' starting at $79.95 * 32" Smart TV $129 * 7.62x39 Ammo $11.95 * Racks of New Summer Clothing starting at $3. FJun15-Jul9* --------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber, Land & Farm Specialist, 660654-3566, johngraber@davidsonre.com, Davidson Real Estate - Specializing in Land & Farms - 321 N. Walnut, Cameron, MO 64429, (816) 632-4400, www.FarmSales.com, info@davidsonre.com dtf --------------------------------------

CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

MelissaMovesU.com dtf ------------------------------------Eddy Real Estate LLC For all your Real Estate needs, we serve: Livingston, Grundy, Daviess, Mercer, Sullivan, Linn, Carroll & Surrounding Counties. 660-6466014, Eddyrealestatellc.com 121 Washington St., Chillicothe, MO, Eddyrealestatellc@gmail.com FJun22-Jul16 --------------------------------------

CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

mike@c21trenton.com J207d25 ------------------------------------House for Sale by Owner - 1713 Chestnut St., Trenton, MO. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances stay, detached garage and small metal shed. Extra lot included. Sold as is, $42,500. Contact Kim Witten, 573-424-0718. W415d22* --------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------Round Baling, Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. FAug13 -------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property. Please call Paul at 651238-2697 to discuss. FJun2-25* --------------------------------------

Full-Time Salaried & Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time salaried & hourly positions. For more information, go to www.nestleusacareers.com to apply online. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. TJun22-Jul16 --------------------------------------

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PETS/ ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------For Sale: Mountain Cur pups. $150 each. Amos Schwartz 660-748-3444. S202d22 --------------------------------------

RUMMAGE SALES

1701 East 8th St., Friday, June 25, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bunk beds, china & much miscellaneous. P004d25* --------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance. Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston and Linn Counties. Up to $500 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team! Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660-359-4218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------Peoples Coop is looking for a full-time or a part-time station attendant. Apply in person at 1736 East 9th St. in Trenton and ask for Jeremy Soptic, manager. P198d25 -------------------------------------The North Central Missouri College Foundation is seeking a Holiday Hoops Director. Interested applicants are asked to send a resume to the NCMC Foundation, ATTN: Holiday Hoops, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Questions can be directed to Committee Members or NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott, 660-357-6403. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N199d25 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home some nights and weekends. Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L245d29* -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a parttime Development Associate. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N204d29 --------------------------------------

The Trenton R-IX Board of Education is taking applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education. The appointed candidate will serve until the next April board election. All candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for School Board candidate under the Missouri law. Applications are available at the district office at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO. Applications will be taken until June 25, 2021. dJun15,18,22 -------------------------------------NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS The Trenton R-IX School District is soliciting bids for a Single Mode Intruder Alert System. Contact Kris Ockenfels (660-359-3994, HYPERLINK "mailto:kockenfels@ trentonr9.k12.mo.us" kockenfels@trentonr9.k12.mo.us, online at www.trentonr9.k12. mo.us) for bid specifications. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021, clearly marked "Alert Bid" to: Trenton R-IX Schools, Attn: Secretary to the Board, 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683, or email to kockenfels@trentonr9.k12.mo.us The Trenton R-IX Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Trenton R-IX School District is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. dJun15,18,22 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No.: 20AG-PR00005 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Goldie Lea Miller, Deceased. You are hereby notified that the undersigned will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal property of the Decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, on the 7th day of July, 2021, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement. SEIDEL, HAVENS, & DENNIS, LLP Allan D. Seidel #22543 Attorney at Law 705 Main Street Trenton, MO 64683 (660) 359-2293 Fax: (660) 359-6744 E-Mail: mshlaw@shdattorneys.com Attorney for the Estate. dJun18,22,25,29 --------------------------------------

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AREA Mark Alan Endecott, 68, passed away in the early morning of June 10, 2021 from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He went peacefully at home with his wife Twila and daughter Elane by his side. Mark was born March 20, 1953, in Trenton, to Jean and CS Endecott. While growing up, he was active in multiple sports and he was a Boy Scout, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout and earning the God and Country award. While in high school he made many lifelong friends, including Twila Steele, whom he married later in life. He went to college at Kansas State University. He graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor of Architecture. Nearly 45 years later, rooting for Kansas State football and basketball continued to be one of his favorite pastimes. Mark also loved watching the rival Kansas basketball games with his step-daughter, Andee Hindery, a KU graduate. Upon graduating, Mark moved back to Trenton and was a part-owner of a construction company. In 1985 he moved to Arkansas and worked in the construction department at Walmart Corporate. One of the best days of his life was in 1990 when his daughter Elane was born; he still made sure she knew that as an adult. In 1994 he moved to Maryville, where he and his then-wife, Elizabeth, purchased Store of Colors, an interior design shop. They owned and operated that business together for many years. Owning and operating businesses was one of his passions and talents. When his daughter was in high school, he balanced owning a business with going to every single band function and tennis match that his daughter was involved in. In 2009 Mark and Twila

DEATHS

DAILY RECORD

Mark Alan Endecott

CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Dennis R. Barnard, Trenton, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Seth N. Herrold, Gilman City, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. Robert A. Whitham, Laredo, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. REAL ESTATE Arthur L. Arneson to Eric M. Barner and wife. Anthony D. May and wife to Kristy Cox.

Mark Alan Endecott

reconnected on Match.com. They went on their first date at Mimi’s Café on Thanksgiving with Mark’s puppy Mojo in tow. They had to sit by a window so Mark could make sure Mojo was okay in the car. They dated between Maryville and Lee’s Summit until Mark moved to Lee’s Summit in June 2010. On Thanksgiving Day 2010, Mark and Twila had a SURPRISE wedding at their home by Lakewood in Lee’s Summit. They shared countless happy memories in their 11 years together. They went boating and fishing on Lakewood. They went on fun trips together to New Orleans, Eureka Springs, St Louis and Ireland. Mark said that one of the coolest things that he got to do was try one of his favorite beverages, Irish whiskey, from the source. There were many trips to Phoenix to visit Mark’s daughter and son-in-law, Etuk, and to watch as many Royals spring training games that he could fit in. Twila and Mark also enjoyed live music events and Mark shared his love of grilling and smoking meats with the family. Prior to COVID, Twila and Mark purchased an RV that they named Willow. They were campground hosts and then planned to make larger trips after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark was also the greatest

handyman and always had a remodel project (or five) going on around their home. Throughout his life, Mark was an active member at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton; at Grace United Methodist in Arkansas; at First Presbyterian in Maryville; and attended Unity Village while living in the Kansas City area. One of the favorite memories of those that got to attend church with Mark was getting to stand beside him and listen to him sing church songs and even hum along to any song even when it wasn’t time to sing. He was proceeded in death by his father, CS Endecott; his sister, Pam Kouns; many aunts and uncles, including Marilyn Horner, whom he checked in on and was actively involved in the design of her home, and Susan Horner, whom he cared for toward the end of her life; and twin infant grandsons, Elijah and Ezekiel Etukeren. He is survived by his wife Twila; his daughter and son-in law, Elane Endecott and Etukeren Etukeren; his mother, Jean Endecott; his sister and brother-in-law, Krista and Ron Brennecke; brothersin-law Tom Kouns, David Steele and Lyle Steele; a step-daughter, Andee Hindery; a step-son, Justin Hindery; three grandsons, Corbin, Arly and Boone Hindery; his niece, Arien; and nephews Andrew, AJ, Chris, and Kyle. Mojo the dog is still kicking and wondering where his dad is, along with two cats that Twila and Mark had rescued earlier in the year crazy Clara that wouldn’t leave Mark alone even when he was very ill (and he loved it) and Christopher. A celebration of life is being planned at 2 p.m., July 31 at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton, Missouri.

FUNERALS

CARD SHOWERS

Martha Alice Peters

A card shower has been requested for Ronny Swank, who will be celebrating his 83rd birthday on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 and is recovering from surgery. Cards may be sent to him at 793 NW Hwy. 146 Brimson, MO 64642.

Funeral services for Martha Alice Peters were held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Pastor Robert Nelson officiated. Mrs. Peters, an 85-yearold former Cameron resident, passed away at 11:55 a.m., on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Daviess County Nursing Home in Gallatin. Pastor Nelson played the

guitar and sang “What A Day That Will Be.” Other special music included “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Pallbearers were Stan Peters, Roy Peters, Tim Peters, David Eads, Kelly Eads and Ray Coombes. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton.

NCMMHC Board Meeting The North Central Missouri Mental Health Board of Directors will meet in regular session at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the Trenton office. The meeting will be held via hybrid of live and Zoom. To join the meeting by Zoom use Meeting ID 960 5277 6134; Passcode 739150614481. Items on the announced agenda include a review of check registers, presenta-

tion/approval of the Proposed FY2022 budget, a year-end review of the FY2021 strategic goals and objectives, presentation of FY2022 strategic goals and objectives, a proposed policy change regarding two signatures on checks, a staffing patter review and the executive director’s report. A closed session is also planned to discuss legal matters, real estate and personnel.

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Two Injured In Area Accident

Two Illinois residents were injured in an accident in Mercer County, with the driver of the vehicle taken from the scene by ambulance. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Antonia R. Benninghoff of Carthage, IL, was the driver of a vehicle that was westbound on U.S. 136, about one and one half miles east of Princeton. The vehicle dropped off the north shoulder of the roadway and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle came back across the road and traveled off the south side, traveling down into a ditch and striking an embankment at the edge of a driveway. The vehicle became airborne and vaulted over the driveway, landing and overturning once, coming to rest upright. Ms. Benninghoff sustained injuries that were described as serious and was taken by Mercer County EMS to Wright Memorial Hospital. A passenger in the vehicle, James A. Martens, also of Carthage, IL, had minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene. According to the accident report, neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The vehicle, a 2010 Ford SUV, was totaled and had to be towed from the scene. The accident was investigated by Sgt. Doug Little, with assistance from Trooper J.E. Hainey, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office and the Mercer County Rural Fire Protection District. republican-times.com

Several Face Charges Here Drug possession and driving while intoxicated are among the charges facing several persons who were arrested recently. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Stephan D. Elliott, a 43year-old Trenton resident, was arrested for driving while intoxicated - persistent offender, a class E felony; operating a motorcycle when his license was not validated for such operation, a class D misdemeanor; and speeding, a class C misdemeanor. He is accused of operating a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol on June 18 near the intersection of Ninth and Grant streets. Elliott does not have a license to operate a motorcycle and was traveling 38 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone. Elliott has posted $5,000 cash-only bond and was given a June 22 court date. Alejandro B. Cuevas, 19, of Paola, KS, and Elden E. Wise, 19, of Odessa, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony; purchase or at-

tempt to purchase intoxicating liquor by a minor, a class D misdemeanor; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor. The two are accused of possessing THC wax, a controlled substance, as well as several varieties of intoxicating liquor and smoking pipes, bongs and a spoon that are considered drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,500 cash-only for each man, with both defendants being given court dates of June 22. Two men failed to appear in court and were arrested. James L. Baker, 59, Versailles, was arrested for failing to appear in court on an original charge of failing to register as a sex offender, a class E felony. He has posted 10 percent of his $5,000 bond and is scheduled to be in court July 15. Stephen C. Deming, 32, Spickard, failed to appear in court on a charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the road was of sufficient width, and has posted $135 cash bond. He is scheduled for a June 22 court appearance.

Access II Holds Fishing Event Access II Independent Living Center netted $480 during their Summer Fishing Tournament Sunday, June 6 at Harrison County Lake. Eleven teams came out to raise money for Access II, a non-profit agency that provides services to people with disabilities and the elderly in Northwest Missouri. Winners from the tournament include: First Place Bass-Gaige Blanton/Beau Blanton - 16.63 lbs; Second Place Bass- Terry Baker/Jeremy Fuston11.98 lbs; Third Place BassDonnie Edwards/Heather Edwards – 11.21 lbs; "Big Bass" WinnerGaige Blanton/Beau Blanton, 5.99 lbs. First Place and “Big Bass” winners received cash prizes and additional winners received donated items from community businesses and organizations. “We appreciate everyone who comes out to support these tournaments and the local businesses that donate to our events,” said Jessica

Adkins, Access II Marketing and Development Director. “The equipment and programs we are able to help fund truly make an impact in the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities in our community. We cannot thank our sponsors and anglers enough for supporting these events.” Access II holds two fishing tournaments a year and proceeds from the tournaments support individual programs Access II offers such as free durable medical equipment, their accessible transportation program, and in the past funds have even been used toward purchasing accessible playground equipment for local schools. Access II is currently constructing a Community Wellness Center in Gallatin, that will allow people with physical disabilities and the general public 24hour access to accessible fitness equipment. Access II provides services to people with disabilities in eight counties including Grundy, Daviess, Harrison, Mercer, Livingston, Ray, Carroll and Caldwell.

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