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PINEWOOD DERBY It might not have been the Indy 500 but members of Cub Scout Pack 23 were just as excited to watch their cars race down the track at the pack’s annual Pinewood Derby. The event was held Saturday afternoon in the Trenton High School gym with winners selected from each level as well as having overall winners named. In addition, scouts voted on a “Best of Show.” See photos of all the winners on page 6 of today’s Republican-Times.

TMS Sweeps Spelling Bee Lasley, Spurgeon Advance To Regional Bee When the Grundy County Spelling Bee began Friday afternoon in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center there were 27 spellers from five school districts ready to step up to the microphone to compete for the title of county spelling champion. When it ended about an hour later, Trenton Middle School seventh grade student Henry Lasley was the last one standing. Henry, who correctly spelled the word “phonics” to grab the crown, outlasted his fellow TMS student, fifth grader Wyatt Spurgeon, to earn the top spot. Both boys will now travel to St. Joseph on Saturday, March 5 for the Regional Spelling Bee. Nine spellers went out in the first round, with another six misspelling their word in the second.

When the 2021 budget was approved last January, it was described in the Republican-Times as “ugly.” With a $1.1 million projected deficit, that seemed like a pretty accurate description of the county financial situation. Even with that large projected deficit the three Grundy County commission-ers, Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray, First District Commissioner Don Sager and Second District Commissioner Brad Chumbley, took some comfort in knowing - or believing that several big projects were going to be completed by the end of the year. That didn’t exactly pan out as two bridges that had been budgeted didn’t get constructed and the courthouse door project remains stalled since the hardware for the doors hasn’t arrived. That certainly helped the budget look better at the end of 2021, with the county seeing a surplus of $1,384,756.56. A huge portion of that money, over $950,000 came in the form of intergovernmental revenue that had not been anticipated through the

American Rescue Plan Act. The county’s three sales taxes were projected to dump $1,425,000 into the county coffers but actually came in more than $160,650 higher than projected. The 2022 budget doesn’t look any prettier than 2021. Overall, the county is going into 2022 with a $5,294,977.37 fund balance. The budget shows total anticipated revenue of $7,218,191 for a total of $12,513,168.37 in total funds available. On the expenditure side of the budget, total expenses are listed at $9,019,582, leaving a deficit of $1,801,391 and a projected ending balance on Dec. 31, 2022 of $3,493,586.37. That balance would be about $500,000 less than the county began with in 2021 but about $1.8 million less than it is starting with this year The budget does include a $1 per hour across-theboard pay increase and additional adjustments to salaries for deputies and emergency responders in an effort to be comparable with surrounding counties. Deputies will see increases of just under 15 percent, making the starting salary $14.45 per hour. That would put the base at [See BUDGET, Page 6]

BRIEFS Alumni Meeting Postponed

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Henry Lasley, a seventh grade student at Trenton Middle School, is the Grundy County Spelling Bee champion following competition held Friday at TMS. Wyatt Spurgeon, a fifth grader at TMS was the runner-up, while Isaac Bonta as the first alternate and Graeme Sager as the second alternate made it a clean sweep for TMS this year. See a photo of the top four on page 12.

Five more were eliminated in the third round and after the fourth, only Henry and Wyatt were left. In Round 5, Henry correctly spelled “moorage” before Wyatt

incorrectly spelled “seethe.” Henry had to spell one more word correctly to be named the champion and that’s when he correctly spelled

“phonics.” Five spellers then competed in a spell-off to determine the two alternates, with TMS students Isaac [See BEE, Page 12]

Plans for the Feb. 6 mass mailing meeting of the Trenton High School Alumni Association have been postponed. Steve Maxey, secretary of the association, said that efforts to hold the meeting earlier than normal to allow for the printing of the Alumni News simply have not worked out. Maxey asks that classes who have special reunion plans to contact him with details for inclusion in the general mailing and for all classes to submit address changes and updates of alums to Dr. John Holcomb. “A new date of Feb. 20 is a tentative make-up date for the mass mailing,” Maxey said. “But plans may be altered depending on the COVID status for a group meeting as well as adequate news to complete the general information letter.” The 2022 annual reunion of THS Alumni is scheduled for Sept. 2-5.

Park Board Meets Wednesday

The Trenton Park Board will hold its monthly meeting at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at the park shop building. Other than reports from the pool, grounds and facilities committees, the only items listed on the agenda are the discussion of a recreational trails program grant and the superintendent’s report.

TAMA Plans Annual Event

The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will hold its annual “Sharing of the Heart” baked potato bar and homemade pie auction for the group’s Good Samaritan Fund on Friday, Feb. 18. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church Activity Center, located at 1107 E. 11th St. in Trenton. The eat-what-you-want, pay-whatyou-want chili and potato bar will be accompanied by a pie auction conducted by Michael Witten, with pies to be auctioned every 15 minutes. The Good Samaritan Fund is a ministry of TAMA that helps those in need of assistance to pay for utilities.

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The 2022 Trenton High School Courtwarming Queen and King are Gracyn Rongey and Caleb Johnson, with the royalty crowned Saturday evening in the Trenton Performing Arts Center prior to the courtwarming dance. The event had been postponed from Jan. 21 when classes and activities were cancelled due to illness and inclement weather. Pictured are, from left, freshman attendants Aiden Weyer and Arianna Ortega, sophomore attendants Milo Simpson and Madi Moore, junior attendants Gaven Kelsall and Mercy Schweizer, Queen Gracyn and King Caleb and senior candidates Teya Cooksey, Kaden Owen, Morgan King and Nate Burkeybile. Emersyn Coe, pictured in front, and Case Saul, not pictured, were the flower and crown bearers.

Variance Is Requested

The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., Monday, March 7 to hear a request for a variance. The request from Le Tran and Anh Nguyen is for a four-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for the construction of a 10-foot by 18foot addition on a house located at 1707 E. Seventh St.

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At Last, Bulldogs Win Conference Tournament Trenton Outpaces Gallatin For First League Crown When it was announced that Trenton High School would be joining the Grand River Conference for the 2016-2017 school year, the Bulldogs were invited to go ahead and compete for the conference crown at the Feb. 2016 Grand River Conference wrestling tournament. Trenton didn’t take home the title that year, or the next, or the next. Trenton was constantly in the running for the league title, but always found themselves just missing out on hanging a GRC championship banner in the gym. On Saturday in Polo, however, Trenton finally broke through, outdueling Gallatin for the Grand River Conference championship. The Bulldogs’ first league title, one seven years in the making, came behind five individual championships and 156 team points. Gallatin, with five individual champions of its own, came home in second place, finishing just six points behind Trenton with 150 team points. “I am just really proud of

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THE TRENTON BULLDOGS laid claim to their first Grand River Conference wrestling championship on Saturday in Polo. Members of the team included, from left, front row, Coleman Griffin, Sam Gibson, Brayden Wiggins, Kaden Owen; middle row, manager Kate Clark, manager Ella Novak, assistant coach Trey Shields, assistant coach Kevin Hixson, Gavin Chambers, Mason Rongey, Caleb Johnson, Nate Burkeybile, Gavin Cagle, head coach Charlie Bacon; back row, Trakor Hignutt, Brayden Hughs and Hunter McAtee. Not pictured is manager Ally Westcott.

our boys,” Trenton head coach Charlie Bacon said. “I felt like we had a huge last round of the tournament winning some really big matches to clinch the championship.” Trenton and Gallatin combined to win every weight class from 132 pounds through heavyweight.

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LOGAN BOTTCHER takes down Maysville’s Max Heintz during the Grand River Conference Tournament on Saturday in Polo. Bottcher won the 182pound championship with a 4-0 record.

Championships from Trenton’s Caleb Johnson (220), Sam Gibson (195), Coleman Griffin (152) and Hunter McAtee (138) were all victories the Bulldogs could see coming. But Brayden Hughs wrestled a perfect day at 132 to join his teammates at the top of the podium. Hughs ran a 40 record at the tournament pinning all challengers for the 132-pound title. McAtee was 5-0 at 138, getting three straight wins by fall and an 11-1 major decision victory to put him on the verge of a GRC championship. He accomplished that feat with a third-period pin of Maysville’s Kaleb Jestus to complete a 5-0 day and pick up the 138-pound title. For Griffin, two tough matches started the day, but Griffin was able to get wins in both of those, picking up a second-period pin of South Harrison’s Jayson Baker and a close 4-2 decision win over Gallatin’s Andon Allen. From there on it was smoothe sailing for Griffin who picked up wins by fall, medical forfeit and a 20-7 major decision to cap an undefeated day and the 152-pound championship. Gibson got a medical

forfeit win to open the day then proceeded to pin his way to a championship, taking all of his three remaining matches by fall to finish 4-0 and stand atop the 195-pound podium. Johnson needed just 22 seconds to grab an individual championship. Only two 220-pounders were active at the tournament and Johnson made short work of his lone opponent to grab the title. In addition to their five champions, Trenton had three other wrestlers come

in as runners-up. Mason Rongey was second at 126 pounds with a 4-1 record. He won three matches by fall and scored a 9-2 decision win. His lone loss came to North Andrew’s Dawson Fasher, who is ranked fourth in the state. Gavin Chambers was also 4-1 at 145 pounds, bringing home a secondplace finish at the weight. He had three wins by fall and another by a medical forfeit. His lone loss came to Gallatin’s Reggie Arnold by a 12-2 major decision.

At 285, Gavin Cagle was 2-1, finishing second. He won one match by fall and another by a medical forfeit. His lone loss on the day came by pinfall. Other Trenton Bulldogs in action included Trakor Hignutt (106), who was 02; Kaden Owen (160), who was 1-2; Brayden Wiggins (170), who was 0-4; and Nate Burkeybile (182), who was 1-3. Trenton was open at 113 and 120. “I am really proud of all of the accomplishments of this team so far this season, but we have to get back in the room and focus on districts,” Bacon said. “We have crossed a few goals off of the list, but the big postseason goals are the ones we are focused on now.” Trenton will be on the road in Higginsville for a dual with the Huskers on Thursday. That will be the Bulldogs final tune-up before the Class 1, District 3 Tournament, which will be held in Higginsville on Feb. 11-12. GALLATIN The Gallatin Bulldogs came up just six points short of a conference championship, which would have returned the Red and Black Bulldogs to the top of the league after Maysville snapped a run of four-straight conference championships for the Bulldogs last year. [See GRC, Page 3]

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BRAYDEN HUGHS works for a pin during a 132-pound match at Saturday’s Grand River Conference Tournament in Polo. Hughs won the weight class with a 4-0 record, pinning all of his opponents.

Trenton Tops Undermanned Foes, Gallatin Has Hands Full Owen Gets 100th Career Win, Sperry Wins Ranked Battle STANBERRY QUAD The Trenton wrestling team was at the Stanberry Quad on Thursday, picking up four victories against the three opposing schools. Trenton’s boys topped Rock Port 66-12, beat Stanberry 72-6, defeated North Andrew 669 and then picked up a victory over Stanberry again, defeating the hosts 71-6 this time around. The dual with Rock Port featured the most action on the mat as eight weights were contested. Trenton took six of the eight weights, getting pins from Brayden Hughs at 132, Coleman Griffin at 152, Kaden Owen at 160, Brayden Wiggins at 170, Gavin Cagle at 285 and Mason Rongey at 126. The win from Owen was the

100th of his career, making him the third Trenton wrestler this season to reach the milestone. Caleb Johnson and Hunter McAtee both hit the 100-mark this season as well. Nate Burkeybile was pinned at 182 and Charlie Riley lost by fall at 120 to give Rock Port its 12 points. Both schools were open at 113 and Trenton took all of the remaining weights by forfeit. The first dual with Stanberry saw Trenton take three of the four matches wrestled. Hughs (132), McAtee (138) and Gavin Chambers all won by fall while Gavin Cagle was pinned at 285. Again, 113 was a double forfeit and Trenton won all the remaining weights by forfeit. Five matches were wrestled in the North Andrew dual with Trenton getting wins by fall from Riley (120), Rongey (126), and Sam Gibson (195). Hughs was defeated by a 6-2 decision at 132 and Trakor Hignutt was pinned at

106 to get North Andrew to its nine-point total. Neither school fielded a wrestler at 113 and Trenton took all of the other matches by forfeit. Trenton closed the dual with a second win over Stanberry. The second dual mirrored the first with the only difference coming at 138 where McAtee won by a 19-4 technical fall rather than a pin as he did the first time around. Hughs (132) and Chambers (145) each pinned their Stanberry foes again and Cagle lost by fall at 285 again. The four wins pushed Trenton’s dual record on the season to 16-4 overall. GIRLS Trenton’s girls picked up 18-12 wins over Rock Port and Stanberry and drew with North Andrew at 12-12. Only one girls match was wrestled with Mercy Schweizer being pinned at 120 by a North

Andrew opponent. MID-BUCHANAN 69 GALLATIN 3 The Gallatin Bulldogs had a rough night on Thursday, playing host to the defending Class 1 state champions, and favorites to repeat, in the Mid-Buchanan Dragons. Gallatin got just one win in the dual, falling 69-3. Rodell Sperry accounted for the team’s lone win, picking up a 3-2 decision win at 160 pounds. The match featured Sperry, ranked second in the state at 160 pounds, facing off with thirdranked Colton Kirkham of MidBuchanan. In the end it was Sperry holding serve, winning by a point. Andon Allen dropped a ranked battle by a narrow 1-0 decision at 152. Allen is ranked fifth while his opponent, Nathaniel Hyde, is the sixth-ranked 152-pounder in the state. Gabe Parker gave the secondranked heavyweight in the state a

good run, ultimately falling to Mid-Buchanan’s Seth Cruz by a 5-2 decision. Parker is the ninthranked heavyweight in the state. Also dropping a decision was Reggie Arnold, who fell 8-1 at 138. Luke Johnson (126), Brantley Burns (132), Jagger Gray (170), Tyler Tustison (182) Draygan Schweizer (195) and Magnum Fenimore (220) were all pinned on the night. Gallatin was once again without Logan Bottcher, who is ranked fifth in the state at 182, who is still recovering from injury. GIRLS In girls action, Gallatin fell 5118. The Bulldogs got three wins by forfeit from Christin Burns (159), Kaydence Clevenger (174) and Abigail Parker (194). Makayla Rainey lost by a 2318 decision at 125 and Karydon Jones was pinned at 149. MidBuchanan won seven weights by forfeit.

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Trenton Girls Bring GRC Titles For Five Gallatin Wrestlers Home Consolation Bulldogs Claim Trophy After Two Overtime Periods TRENTON 50 HIGGINSVILLE 44 There has been plenty of drama in the 2021-2022 Trenton High School girls basketball season. But Friday in the consolation final of the Hamilton Tournament, Trenton hit a new level of drama as the Bulldogs and Higginsville needed two overtime periods to decide who was taking home the hardware. Once again, Trenton found a way. Despite mounting adversity Trenton prevailed, picking up a 50-44 double overtime win to move to 11-8 overall on the season and return home with the consolation trophy. Adversity began to hit Trenton in the fourth quarter when the Bulldogs’ leading scorer, Mirena King, suffered an ankle injury. She would not return in the frame or either of the bonus periods. Trenton, already offensively challenged, would have to look elsewhere for points. Gracyn Rongey put up two huge points with 25 seconds left in the game, knocking down a pair of free throws, to draw Trenton even at 32-32. The Bulldogs’ defense held through a tense possession at the other end and the game went to overtime. At the end of the first

overtime, Trenton again had to rely on its defense to thwart a game-winning attempt from Higginsville and again, the defense held, pushing the game into the second overtime. The Huskers would score the first four points of the second overtime, putting Trenton down 43-39, but Trenton closed the contest with an 11-1 run to take the game and the title. “The girls showed so much toughness,” Trenton head coach Kameron Cool said. “Taking charges, mixing it up inside to get rebounds against much bigger players and doing everything possible to find a way to win. This group has so much character and I’m so happy for them to get this result.” Trenton was paced by Mirena King, who had 13 points, six rebounds and four steals before her injury ocurred. Morgan King followed with 12 points on four three-pointers, two in the fourth quarter and one each in both overtimes. Madi Moore had seven points and nine rebounds and Chandler Lynch finished with six points, seven assists and five rebounds. Trenton also got five points and seven rebounds from Teya Cooksey, four points from Rongey and three points from Astrid Soriano. Trenton was on the road in Lathrop on Monday night and will travel to Stanberry on Friday. That matchup is slated for a 6 p.m. tip off.

SPORTS BRIEFS Kids Club Wrestles In Tourneys

The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club participated in two tournaments over the weekend, traveling to the Randy Parn Classic in Brookfield on Saturday and the Victory Tournament in Liberty on Sunday. Saturday, Trenton had first-place winners in Atlee Spicher (6U/40), Lucas Wood (8U/60C), Wesley Stiles (8U/115), Marcus White (10U/70B), Kash Barlow (12U/100) and Jacob White (14U/75) Haeze Duff (6U/45E), Owen Lowe (8U/115), Kynsen Bain (10U/75B), Ayden Ortega (10U/75C), Jackson Miller (10U/95), Brody Trent (14U/85) and Cooper Houser (14U/115) were all second in Brookfield while Joseph Kinnison (6U/55C), Khyler Sprague (8U/65B), Karsyn Tinsley (8U/65C) and Xylus Rottman (10U/85) were third and Lane Hostetler (6U/45E), Wyatt Stiles (6U/50A), Aiden Cosgrove (6U/55B), Clayton Glidewell (8U/45), Cruz Duff (8U/65A) and Lane DeVorss (10U/85) finished fourth. Finishing fifth were Colt Miller (8U/85), Shay Boothe (10U/90B), Braylee Barron (10U/130), Zariah Mazur (12U/65), Kaydan Foster (12U/115) and Mason Brown (12U/130). Elijah Shuler (10U/155) was sixth. Sunday in Liberty, Owen Lowe (8U/110) was Trenton’s lone individual champion. Toby Lickteig (8U/55) and Braylee Barron (10U/130) each placed third and Clayton Glidewell (8U/45) and Cooper Houser (14U/115) were both fourth. The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club will be hosting its annual tournament on Saturday at the high school. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

NCMC Gets Sweep

The North Central Missouri College men’s and women’s basketball teams each picked up wins on Saturday at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The North Central women defeated North Platte Community College 94-80 while the men’s team topped Ellsworth Community College 93-64. For the Pirate women, Nora Ford had 30 points, five rebounds and four assists and Kennadie Crowe added 21 points, six rebounds and six assists. North Central also got 17 points and seven rebounds from Maci Moore and 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench from Toya Bethel. Jasmine Taylor finished with nine points. The win pushed the 17th-ranked North Central women to 15-4 overall. In the men’s contest, North Central was paced by Kolton Griffin and Isaiah Ervin, both of whom scored 18 points in the win. Darius Walsh added 12 points and four assists and Kam Bevel scored 10 points off the bench. The North Central men have now won four straight, moving to 10-9 overall. Both NCMC teams host Southeast on Thursday. The men tip off at 5 p.m. with the women to follow.

[GRC, from Page 2] Despite missing the conference championship, Gallatin equalled Trenton’s total of five individual champions. Rodell Sperry went 3-0 with three pins to claim the 160-pound title and Logan Bottcher was 4-0 with three pins and a 12-0 major decision win to pick up the championship at 182 pounds. Jagger Gray picked up the 170pound title between those two, going 4-0 with two pins, a win by a medical forfeit and a win by a 14-2 major decision. Reggie Arnold was 5-0 at 145 pounds and controlled all of his matches. He won four times by fall and had a 12-2 major decision victory of his other win. Gabe Parker rounded out Gallatin’s champions, winning the 285-pound record with a 3-0 mark. He won twice by fall and picked up a medical forfeit win to round out his championship. Brantley Burns (132) and Andon Allen (152) each finished 3-2 on the day to place third in their respective weight classes. Burns was pinned in

each of his losses, but won one match by fall. His other two wins came by injury default and injury forfeit to place him third. Allen won all three of his matches by fall. He dropped a 145 major decision to Maysville’s Brendan Barton and lost by a slim 4-2 decision to weight champion Coleman Griffin of Trenton, who is the third-ranked 152-pounder in the state. Other Gallatin Bulldogs in action at the tournament included Luke Johnson (126), who was 2-3; Draygan Schweizer (195), who was 1-3; and Magnum Fenimore (220), who was 0-1. Gallatin was open at 106, 113, 120 and 138. South Harrison was a distant third behind Trenton and Gallatin, scoring 106 points. Maysville, the defending league champions, were fourth with 90.5 points and host Polo rounded out the top five at the tournament with 63.5 points. Gallatin will host Hamilton in a dual tonight (Tuesday) at 5:30 and will travel to Stanberry for dual action on Thursday at 6 p.m. GIRLS Polo laid claim to the first Grand

River Conference girls wrestling title in history, scoring 30 points. South Harrison finished second with 12 points and North Andrew rounded out the top three with nine points. Gallatin was fourth on the day with six points and Trenton was fifth with four. For Trenton, Avery Clark (141) and Jacey Hudson (235) won conference championships without wrestling a match as they were the only entrants at their respective weights. Mercy Schweizer was the lone Trenton wrestler in action on the mat, finishing 0-2 with a loss by fall and a forfeit loss at 120 pounds. Gallatin had five wrestlers at the tournament. Christin Burns (159), Kaydence Clevenger (174) and Abigail Parker (194) all won conference titles by default as the only entrants at their respective weights. Makayla Rainey was 1-1 at 125 pounds, getting a win by fall and losing by fall. Karydon Jones went 0-2 at 149 pounds, dropping an 11-9 decision and losing by fall in her other match.

Gallatin Boys Just Miss Championship Fourth-Quarter Flurry Not Quite Enoungh HIGGINSVILLE 65 GALLATIN 63 The Gallatin High School boys basketball team made a good run at top-seeded Higginsville in the championship game of the Hamilton Tournament on Saturday, but the Bulldogs came up two points shy, settling for second with a 65-63 loss. Gallatin trailed by 10 points entering the fourth quarter, but dialed up some offense over the game’s final eight minutes. The Bulldogs would score 20 point in the frame, coming all the way back, but Higginsville was able to survive the Gallatin run,

taking the game, and championship, by two points. “We played and competed really hard,” Gallatin head coach Chad Sullenger said. “We were down 10 starting the fourth and to see us be able to get it to a one possession game late shows the improvement and composure of our players.” Isaac Bird led Gallatin with 25 points, six rebounds and three steals while also handing out two assists. Peyton Johnson had 14 points and three assists and Brett Hemry had nine points for Gallatin. Payton Feiden scored seven points while pulling down 11 rebounds and swiping three steals in the loss. With the defeat, Gallatin fell to 13-5 overall on the season. SEMIFINALS Gallatin advanced to the

championship with a 71-53 win over Lathrop in the semifinals on Thursday. Bird led Gallatin in that game as well, going for 28 points, nine rebounds, six assists and six steals. Feiden added 15 points and Hemry finished with 13 points and five rebounds. The Bulldogs also got seven points from Durk

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Tri-County Boys Pick Up Third In Gilman City MERCER 49 MEADVILLE 33 The Mercer girls picked up the Meadville Tournament championship on Saturday, dispatching of the host Meadville Eagles 4933 to win the title. The game was tied at 1111 after one quarter of play, but Mercer took off from that point, going on a 15-8 run in the second quarter. The Cardinals added marginally to their advantage in the second half, winning the title game by 16 points. Tori Meinecke led Mercer with 21 points and Maddi Fisher scored nine while Rainey Michael scored seven. The win pushed Mercer to 18-1 overall. Mercer travels to Winston tonight (Tuesday) as the Cardinals return to HDC Conference action at 6 o’clock. Tri-County Boys 57 Princeton Boys 47 The Tri-County boys edged Princeton for the third-place trophy at the

Gilman City Tournament on Saturday. The Mustangs trailed 2926 at halftime, but outscored Princeton 16-8 in the third quarter and 15-10 in the fourth to hoist the trophy. Tri-County was led by 16 points from Derick Curtis while Garret Skinner had 14 and Noah Tomlinson scored 13. Tri-County also got 10 points from Jakob Ybarra in the win. Princeton, meanwhile, was led by 12 points from Talan Holt with Clay Evans adding 11. Tri-County moved to 612 overall with the win. The Mustangs are at home in Jamesport tonight (Tuesday), playing host to East Harrison in HDC Conference action. Princeton, meanwhile, dropped to 8-11 overall on the season. The Tigers are at home against Grand River Conference foe Maysville tonight (Tuesday). Princeton Girls 58 Tri-County Girls 36 Princeton won the girls third-place game over TriCounty at the Gilman City Tournament on Friday. Individual scores were not available as of press time.

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LOCAL TMS Students Participate In FCCLA STAR Events The Trenton Middle School FCCLA chapter took five students to Region 2 FCCLA STAR Event competition on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Caleb Ray and Caleb Shell competed in the Food Innovations event. For the event the boys were expected to develop an entree and side dish that could be packaged and sold to middle school students. Titus Kottwitz competed in the Nutrition and Wellness event. The event required Titus to track his nutrition and wellness for a week and then develop a nutrition and wellness plan that would help improve his health. Ali Cox and Layla Clause competed in the Repurpose and Redesign event. The event involved the girls taking an old picture frame and turning it into a useful jewelry holder. During the competition students are required to give a speech they have written detailing how they completed the projects. They also are required to present some form of visual graphic for the judges by including either a presentation board or a digital

VA Services Are Offered A veterans service officer will be in Trenton several times during February to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions. The service officer will be at the VFW Hall in Trenton from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, Monday, Feb. 7, Friday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 18. Those needing assistance are reminded to bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they may have. A veterans service officer is available on call all month by calling 660-3592078. Submitted Photos

Trenton Middle School FCCLA students competing at the Region 2 STAR Events Jan. 25 were, from left, top, Layla Clause Titus Kottwitz, Caleb Ray, Caleb Shell and Ali Cox. All five students were invited to move on to the State FCCLA Leadership Conference at Tan-Tar-A in March. Also pictured at left is Mallory Peterson, who will be competing in the preliminary round of the national level with an Instructional Video Design STAR Event. Joy Bettis is the TMS FCCLA advisor.

PowerPoint presentation. All five students received a Gold rating and have been invited to attend the State FCCLA Leadership Conference held at Tan-Tar-A in March. They will compete at the state level there and if they do well, they will continue to the na-

tional competition, which will be held in San Diego, CA this summer. TMS FCCLA also has another student, Mallory Peterson, who will be competing in the preliminary round of the national level with an Instructional Video Design STAR Event. Her

project is posted on the TMS website. If she moves past the preliminary round she will be invited to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference this summer as well. Joy Bettis is the TMS FCCLA advisor.

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MoWest Lists Honor Students Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph has announced its President’s and Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Area students named to the President’s List with a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying 12 hours or more are Nessa Leeper and Elle Neal of Trenton and Abigail Smith of Gallatin. Area students named to

the Dean’s List with a grade point average of 3.5 or better while carrying a load of 12 credit hours or more were Samantha Mihalovich of Trenton; Matthew Johnson of Mercer; Jayci Lewis of Harris; and Catlin Archer, Maelea Coulson, Morgan Glidewell, Jessica Hart, Claire Hemry and Ceirra Redman, all of Gallatin.

Tolson Makes Dean’s List A Trenton woman has been named to the Dean’s List at Avila University in Kansas City. Ainsley Tolson was named to the list for the Fall 2021 semester. To earn

the honor, a student must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average and have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours.

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North Central Missouri College celebrated Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day Saturday and crowned the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, Guy Moran of Centralia and Lindsey Batson of Princeton. Both the Lady Pirates and Pirates won, with Lady Pirates scoring 94-80 against North Platte Community College and Pirates 93-64 against Ellsworth Community College. The NCMC Dance Wave performed at halftime of the women’s and men’s games. Pictured is the Homecoming Court, which included, from left, Arturo Brito Flores, Annie Nelson, Lindsey Batson, Guy Moran, Jasmine Taylor, Aubrey Burns and Adrian Cornell. Not pictured is Noah Hudson.

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High Low Last Chg JAN 31 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 793 798½ 765½ 766¼ —20 May 800 803½ 770¾ 771¾ —19¼ Jul 790 794¼ 764½ 765¼ —16¾ Sep 791¼ 793¾ 765½ 766¾ —15¼ Dec 784¾ 797¾ 770 771¼ —15¼ Mar 796¾ 800¼ 775¼ 775¼ —15½ May 793¾ 796 785 785 +1 Jul 767 767¾ 742½ 742½ —12¾ Dec 747¼ 747¼ 747¼ 747¼ —10 Mar 745 745 745 745 —11¼ Est. sales 46,758.Fri.'s sales 74,699 Fri.'s open int 393,205 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 635¾ 642½ 625¼ 625¼ —10¾ May 633 640½ 624½ 624½ —8¾ Jul 626 634¼ 619½ 619½ —6¾ Sep 583¾ 591½ 583 584¼ Dec 568¾ 577 568 571 +1½ Mar 575¾ 584½ 575¾ 578¼ +1¼ May 579¼ 587½ 579¼ 585¼ +5¼ Jul 580½ 587¼ 580½ 580¾ +1 Dec 543½ 547¾ 541½ 541¾ —1¾ Dec 498½ 499 496 496 +¾ Est. sales 225,925.Fri.'s sales 343,197 Fri.'s open int 1,548,153,up 10,304 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 675 715½ 675 698½ +23 May 641 663 638¼ 654¾ +14¾ Jul 598¾ 600 597 597 +5¾ Sep 530 534 530 534 +7 Dec 534 535 534 535 +4¼ Est. sales 772.Fri.'s sales 822 Fri.'s open int 3,800 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 1474 1496¾ 1473½ 1479½ +9½ May 1479 1501½ 1479 1485½ +10¼ Jul 1477½ 1498¼ 1477 1485¼ +11¾ Aug 1448 1464 1448 1453¼ +9¾ Sep 1387¾ 1402¼ 1387¾ 1394¾ +10¼ Nov 1351½ 1369¼ 1351½ 1359¾ +8¼ Jan 1351 1367½ 1349¾ 1358½ +9½ Mar 1335 1345 1332 1338 +10½ May 1335¼ 1335¼ 1326 1332¼ +11 Jul 1336 1336½ 1329¾ 1333 +10¼ Aug 1330 1330 1320 1320 +6½ Nov 1255¼ 1267 1252¼ 1256½ +1 Est. sales 103,967.Fri.'s sales 297,906 Fri.'s open int 762,867,up 8,802 JAN. 28 Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - corn 6.61, beans, 14.85, wheat, 7.46 New Crop - corn 5.49, beans, 13.21, wheat, 7.52

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Leadership Northwest Missouri 2022 Class Begins Twenty women and men make up the 2022 class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that bring together existing and emerging leaders from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri. The 2022 class began with a twoday retreat, Jan. 19-20, at Conception Abbey. The participants will gather monthly for day-long sessions in varied locations throughout the region. The series concludes with a July 14 graduation celebration in Jamesport, Missouri. Members of the 2022 class and the 14 counties they represent are: Amy Alexander, Atchison County; Kasi Norris, Buchanan County; Abbie Backes and Brittany Higgins, Carroll County; Matt Barry, Clay County; Curtis Prussman, Daviess County; Amy Ford, DeKalb County; Marissa Spillman, Gentry County; Scott Sharp, Grundy County; Ashton Vandivert, Harrison County; Jeremy Jackson, Holt County; Jim Skipper and Corinne Watts, Livingston County; Kelli Hagey, Marsha Martin,

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The 22nd class of Leadership Northwest Missouri is shown during its recent opening retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. Class members shown, from left, front row, Abbie Backes, Brittany Higgins, Kendra Pickering, Marissa Spillman; second row, Brett White, Marsha Martin, Dr. Brooke McAtee, Amy Alexander; third row, Amy Ford, Matt Barry, Kasi Norris, Corinne Watts; fourth row, Jeremy Jackson, Joni Oaks, Kelli Hagey, Meggan Brown; and fifth row, Curtis Prussman, Ashton Vandivert, Scott Sharp and Jim Skipper.

Dr. Brooke McAtee (formerly of Trenton), Kendra Pickering and Brett White, Nodaway County; Joni Oaks, Sullivan County; and Meggan Brown, Worth County. Leadership Northwest Missouri has become the catalyst for identifying, training and connecting the

STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 IT’S GETTING HARDER TO GET BY When rising prices were cutting into Americans' paychecks, we were told inflation was "transitory." It wouldn't last. If we just ignored the problem, it would go away on its own. That didn't happen. When gas prices shot through the roof, we were told selling off part of the strategic petroleum reserve would solve the problem. That didn't happen. Then, when the supply chain crisis clogged our ports, delayed shipments, and drove prices even higher, we were told the President would solve the problem. That didn't happen. Instead, ports on the west coast told ships to anchor further out and go slower across the ocean. Out of sight, out of mind, they reasoned. While there's no longer an unsightly armada of loaded container ships anchored in the Port of Los Angeles, the problem still hasn't been addressed. The same can be said for sky-high gas prices and inflated grocery bills. These problems haven't disappeared. If anything, they've

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gotten worse. As a result, most Americans are worse off than they were this time last year. It's gotten more expensive to put food on the table, fill up your tank, and just scrape by. Inflation and rising prices cost the average American family $3,500 last year. Many are predicting this year will be worse. The bigger problem is that paychecks haven't even come close to keeping up with rising inflation. Real wages are down, and it seems like there's no end in sight—no light at the end of the tunnel. It doesn't have to be this way. There are real and concrete steps we can

leaders of our region and is a pathway for effective leadership for generations to come. There is a deliberate focus on fostering a sense of ownership for the region – that we have interdependent roles and we depend on each other for the progress and success of Northwest Missouri.

take to right the ship. For starters, we've got to stop the things that are making this problem worse. That means we have to reign in the out-of-control spending that's fueling inflation. Luckily, we caught a break there when the President's massive tax and spending plan hit a brick wall in the Senate last month. Next, we have to stop the mandates and regulations coming out of Washington that are making the supply chain crisis worse. For example, there's no need to force vaccine mandates on truckers hauling truckloads across international borders. We're already having problems finding enough truckers to get things where they need to go. There's no sense in scaring any more off. Instead, we should be listening to them and giving them what they need to get the job done. Finally, we have to make sure the money we are spending is actually going to

fix this mess we're in. Since last year's infrastructure bill was passed, the Administration still hasn't fully briefed lawmakers on how exactly they plan on spending all that money. That makes it hard for Congress to stop waste, fraud, and abuse. It makes it next to impossible to ensure that money is going towards things that will ease this crisis, like expanding capacity and increasing efficiency at our ports, instead of just paying to scrap diesel equipment and replace it with electric machinery powered by the coal-fired power plant down the road. None of these problems will disappear if we just pretend like they don't exist. We have to put aside our political differences and start doing what needs to be done to solve these crises. For the most part, Washington just needs to get out of the way. Until that happens, it's going to keep getting more and more difficult for folks just to get by.

Suitable for a cold and blustery winter day, Mrs. Ellen Dolan hosted a vegetable soup and cornbread luncheon for the Southside Farm Club meeting held Jan. 19 with side dishes and desserts provided by the attending members. Following lunch, the meeting was called to order by 2022 President Janice Belvel. Secretary Viola Paschall began roll call. Accompanying the hostess were Jackie Altenderfer, Janice Belvel, Marie Dolan, Jeanie Gibson, Babette Hill, Jacky Mack, Robin Meservey and Viola Paschall. The hostess proposed sharing “Something That Perks Us Up.” Responses included visits to warmer climates, family or nestling in our homes with seed catalogs that remind us spring will arrive soon. The treasurer’s report and a card of appreciation from the Back Pack Buddies and Grundy County Food Pantry were read. Next stop? Thrift Shop! Mrs. Dolan delivered an enthusiastic presentation of

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treasures discovered in the nooks and crannies of thrift stores. Exhibits included, but were not limited to, a Navajo “Gallup Throw”, color etchings, sculptures and artwork of Lee Teeter, Lee Ross or Marlene Moore, were but a few of her findings. With investigation talents, wares from places like Grand Marais, MN, Tubac, AZ and elsewhere could be worth more than mere admiration. She encouraged members to explore more Thrift Stores where they may just find hidden gems and trophies from their travels. The announcement of prize winners, and next month’s meeting information concluded the day. The Hostess Gift was awarded to Robin Meservey and the mystery gift recipient was Jackie Altenderfer. Robin Meservey will host the February meeting at Uprooted Kitchen followed by a visit to Vintage Vines with proprietor Sena Arnold.

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THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. Go and Learn Club, El Toro, 11 a.m.

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Here’s a synopsis of the projects for the county’s • From Front Page • main funds: $30,056 plus another General Revenue $1,200 annually in supple- Carryover: $708,110.72 mentary salary pay. Revenues: $1,330,000 EMS employees will Available: $2,038,110.72 also receive additional in- Expenditures: $2,036,495 creases from 7 to 9 per- EEB: $1,615.72 cent, depending on rank. Major revenue sources The starting salary for an in the General Fund inEMT will be $12.30 per clude property tax, hour, with the starting sal- $276,700; sales tax, ary for paramedics being $500,000; intergovernmenset at $15.30 per hour. tal revenues, $18,300; The county’s employee charges for services, health insurance will see a $376,000; interest, $2,000; 2.97 percent increase. other sources, $109,000; Other big-ticket items in and transfers in from other the budget include a 911 sources, which totals system upgrade, a new $48,000 ($24,000 each Type III ambulance and the from road and bridge and spending of the ARPA the ambulance fund for adfunds. The Thompson ministrative fees). Major River Bank Stabilization expenditures from the fund project, which will be “in include the majority of saland out” money will also aries and funds to operate be paid for out of this the various county departbudget. ments and courthouse exThe projected ending penses. They include balance for the General county commission, Revenue Fund is just over $134,210; county clerk’s $1,600 and commissioners, office, $118,420; elections, who voted unanimously to $63,600; buildings and approve the budget, said grounds, $166,450; emthat is a concern. That fund, ployee fringe benefits, they said, has the least $310,000; treasurer’s ofamount of flexibility and fice, $103,620; circuit when sales tax is up, the clerk’s office, $57,131; county has to decrease the court administration, levy for personal property $38,222; public adminand real estate taxes. istrator’s office, $60,290; sheriff’s office, $427,145; prosecuting attorney’s office, $111,200; juvenile office, $64,107; county coroner, $30,350; emergency fund, $50,000; and other (Extension, insurEmail: rtimes@lyn.net • Phone 660-359-2212

ance, dues, etc.), $84,550. Road and Bridge Carryover: $472,396.41 Revenues: $570,700 Available: $1,043,096.41 Expenditures: $863,600 EEB: $179,496.41 There were high hopes when the 2021 budget was approved that the department would add at least one if not two employees to the two already on staff, but that didn’t happen. The commission plans to keep the number at two (with salaries budgeted at $80,000) and use a portion of the money that would have been used to pay another employee to contract some services such as hauling gravel. The 2021 budget also included funds to construct two bridges, one located on N.E. 30th Street and the other on N.W. 60th Street. Neither of those bridges were built last year but are included in this year’s budget as is one on SW 86th Avenue. ARPA funds will be utilized. The commission had said last fall they wanted to “get ahead of the game” by having the engineering done for the bridges when the ARPA infrastructure money became available so they would be ready to get started. It is hoped that bids can be let on April 1. On the income side, $65,000 is budgeted from property tax revenues, with $500,000 expected to come in from intergovernmental revenues in the form of

CART rock funding. On the expense side, the commission has budgeted just the $80,000 for salaries plus $35,000 for fringe benefits and overtime. In looking at road and bridge materials, $100,000 is budgeted for rock for construction, $75,000 for tubes, $25,000 is budgeted for steel and another $40,000 is allocated for concrete. CART rock money to the townships will stay steady at $200,000, with the amount provided to each township based on the number of miles of roadway in the township. That number is determined by the state, not the county. Ambulance Fund Carryover: $2,119,772.44 Revenues: $1,469,275 Available: $3,589,047.44 Expenditures: $2,092,728 EEB: $1,496,319.44 There’s nothing really new on the revenue side of the Ambulance Department budget, with $950,000 budgeted to come from collections for services and $500,000 from sales tax revenue. On the expense side, employee wages total $400,000 but the line item for Other Pay (Director Pay) has been increased from $14,100 to $75,000 to reflect that the commission intends to hire a full-time director and the part-time director, Steve Tracy, is continuing in that position. The amount budgeted for overtime is $275,000, up

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from the actual amount of $196,100 in 2021. The ambulance fund will transfer $600,000 to the 911 Fund to help pay for 911 radio upgrades. A new ambulance is in the budget at a cost of $183,478. Fuel is listed at $50,000, a $10,000 increase over the amount budgeted in 2021, and pharmacy supplies are estimated at $12,000. The ambulance department pays $18,000 in rent to the City of Trenton for the building on 17th Street and while there has been some discussion of renegotiating that contract, the same contract remains in effect. As mentioned earlier, there is also a $24,000 transfer from the Ambulance Fund to General Revenue, which is the usual administrative fee paid by the ambulance fund. Law Enforcement Center Fund Carryover: $166,799.97 Revenues: $796,150 Available: $962,949.97 Expenditures: $791,675 EEB: $171,274.97 This fund is used to operate the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center, as opposed to operating the sheriff’s department, which is included in General Revenue. A one-half cent sales tax is expected to generate around $500,000, with the remaining revenue coming from prisoner board bills, $50,000; extraditions, $10,000; city utility reimbursement,

$10,000; and transporting prisoner fees, $6,000. A $210,000 transfer from General Revenue is also budgeted. Expenditures are listed at $307,500 for wages, insurance, FICA, etc., with another $294,000 budgeted to pay the principal and interest on the LEC. Including 2022, the county still has nine more years to pay on the building. Utilities will run around $53,275, with equipment coming in around $52,500 and prisoner room and board expenses are listed at $40,500. Assessment Fund Carryover: $93,941.26 Revenues: $203,825 Available: $297,766.26 Expenditures: $199,320 EEB: $98,446.26 The Assessment Fund gets the bulk of its revenues from intergovernmental revenues in the form of collector’s withholdings, $166,650 and state reimbursements, projected at $30,440. Expenditures include salaries and benefits, which are estimated at $143,020 and copier rent at $25,000. The budget for this office doesn’t change much from year to year except for salaries when increases are approved by the commission. Those who would like to review a complete copy of the budget may do so in the county clerk’s office, located on the second floor of the courthouse.

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A Word From... by the Trenton Ministerial Alliance The Celebration Of Candelmas by Terry Cobb St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

On February 2nd, many Christian denominations celebrate the feast of Candlemas, also known as The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, or also as the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Luke 2:22-40 describes Jesus’ presentation in the Temple forty days after his birth which was in keeping with the Jewish tradition. Simeon, a devout and righteous priest, had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he saw the Christ. When Simeon took the Christ child in his arms, he recognized him as the Messiah and praised God. In Luke 2:34-35, Simeon blessed Jesus’ parents and said to Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and

the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul, too.” The feast of Candlemas also commemorates the Virgin Mary’s purification. In Biblical times, women were considered impure for six weeks after giving birth and would go to the Temple after that time for a purification ceremony. Details of this Jewish custom are given in Leviticus chapter 12. The English name Candlemas (candle mass) has been given to this Christian commemoration to describe the activities associated with the celebration. In many denominations, candles are brought or given out by churches to be blessed. They are then lighted and the congregation processes into the church singing or chanting the words of Simeon when

he saw the Christ child which are found in Luke 2:29-32 and are known as the “Nunc Dimittis.” The procession into the church for mass commemorates the Christ’s entrance into the Temple. Throughout the world, various traditions and customs have developed around Candlemas. For instance, in Spain whoever found the baby figure inside the King Cake baked on Epiphany, January 6, was obliged to bring food for the Candlemas celebration on February 2. In France on Candlemas, each family member cooks a crepe while holding a coin to ensure good luck and wealth throughout the year. Candlemas is a celebration of hope. Just as the Candlemas procession of blessed candles light up the long night of winter, Christ is the holy light that guides us through darkness.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2421 Oklahoma Ave. – 359-3898 Rev. Josh Gottman - Pastor Andrew Bertram - Family Minister SUNDAY Morning Worship – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School – 10:40 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

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Pastor - Steve Dennis Rt. 1, Laredo, Mo. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Evening – 6:30 p.m.

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2619 Princeton Rd. – 359-2333 Tony Denney, Pastor SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP SERVICE 1015 Main, Trenton, MO Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO Pastor – Richard Key - 359-2582 Adult Sunday School - 8:15 a.m. Worship Service – 9:00 a.m. Children’s Church – During Worship Other Sunday School Classes - TBA Youth Group Leader - Kim Sampson

EDINBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 660-789-2385 Pastor - Ron McPherson, 660-734-1782 Pastor’s Wife - Amy, 660-591-5788 Song Leader - Chris Gott Pianist - Charles Mang Sunday School Director Amy McPherson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH (Southern Baptist Church) 1813 Pleasant Plain – 359-6544 SUNDAY Sunday School - 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Pastor - Steven Williamson

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Del Weyer - Senior Pastor 660-359-4400 Micah Ferguson - Youth Pastor Sunday Services: Kttn Radio Program – 8:30 a.m. 1st Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m. Christian Education – 10:10 a.m. 2nd Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Wed. Services for all ages - 7:00 p.m.

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Pastor – Rev. Bruce Cadle 2113 Chicago • Office - 359-5374 SUNDAY: Morning Fellowship...9:00 a.m. Morning Worship...9:30 a.m. Sunday School...11:00 a.m. Evening Bible Study...6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting...6:00 p.m.

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Pastor – Gene Schreffler Home 660-673-6104 Coffee & Cookie Time - 9:45-10:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Church Training – 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Ladies Home Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 7 p.m.

GALT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister - Stan Richardson - 673-6695 SUNDAY KTTN Galt Christian Church Worship 9:03 - 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on the radio Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Worship – 10:50 a.m. Jr. High/Senior High Youth Group – 5:30 p.m. MONDAY NIGHT Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Goof Troop - 3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

GILMAN CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Hwy. 146 • Gilman City Pastor Kobey Puls Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., All Ages Church Service - 10:45 a.m.

GRUNDY CENTER CHURCH

Pastor – Richard Key 299 N.E. Hwy Y P.O. Box 423, Trenton, MO Prayer chain #660-359-3585 Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Worship – 10:45 a.m. 10th Street Baptist Church Invites You To

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HASEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 12386 Hwy. E, Humphreys, MO Arch Philips, Minister Church Services - 11:15 a.m. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

HATTON CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH NW Highway A Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

HODGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Joe MacDonald, Pastor 315 W. Crowder Rd. – 359-5394 Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 333 NE Hwy. NN Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1711 Hillcrest – 660-359-3076 Pastor Glen Gutz & Pastor Noah Burgdorf SUNDAYS 3:00 p.m. Bible Study SUNDAYS 2:00 p.m. Worship

JAMESPORT BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Jim Whitley 660-684-6101 Music Leaders: John Agenstein, Ann Eckert, Lanita Smith SUNDAY Adult/Children Sun. School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study– 7:00 p.m.

LAREDO BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Deryl Niffen 286-2102 (Prayer Line) SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer Service – 6:00 p.m.

LAREDO CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bro. Duane Campbell Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Church – 10:40 a.m.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH

MELBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

MODENA BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - E.J. Barnes • 660-359-1286 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:40 a.m. (Meal to follow)

RIVER OF LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1900 Hillcrest - 359-2800 Pastor: Rev. Gary Pauley SUNDAY Sun. School (for all ages) - 10 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service - 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY - Service - 7:00 p.m.

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Pastor: Brad Prater SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Discipleship Training – 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Children’s Activities 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841 Father Kevin Drew Tuesday Adoration - 6:00 p.m. Mass - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9th & Haliburton 9:05 a.m. Sunday - Compline Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday - Worship Service

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 485-6381 Rev. Tim Munday - 973-1272 Sunday School – 10 a.m. Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Evening Worship – 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Brian Wilson 2711 Meadowlark Lane SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

Pastor - Aaron Stark • 339-7325 787 SW Hwy. W • 359-5833 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:55 a.m. Discipleship Training - 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - 6:45 p.m.

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SOUTH EVANS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Nevin Curtis, Pastor 678 Northeast Hwy. Y Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 10:45 a.m.

SPICKARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Pastor - David Binkley Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

TENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

1200 E. 10th, Trenton, Mo. • 660-359-3307 Rev. Ron Ratliff, Pastor Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. KTTN Broadcast – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. Awanas – 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday First Place – 7:15 – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Youth Group – 7:00 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Saturday Griefshare – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery – 6 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 2930 Oklahoma Ave. • 660-663-5286 Barry Bartlett, Jr., Bishop Sacrament Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Schoo/Priesthood & Relief Society – 11:00 a.m.

TINDALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School – 8:30 a.m. Worship Services - 9:30 a.m.

TRENTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH

717 Grandview Crest • 359-5401 Pastors Don & Sharon Jahraus Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

UNION BAPTIST COON CREEK Pastor: Doug Crawford WEDNESDAY - Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Church – 11:00 a.m. Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9th & Washington • 359-6762 Pastor Steve Martin KTTN Radio - 7:45 a.m. Worship Service – 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church – 10:15 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Sunday School – 9:00 am

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Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for eight years, and we have four beautiful boys together. A little over a year ago, I caught her having an affair with one of her co-workers. The details of the affair broke me. Over the past year, the pain and hurt has turned into resentment and major distrust. I don't want to live like this, but I don't want to change things for my boys. I worry that a change of home life would hurt them in the long run. -- Still Hurting Dear Hurting: It is totally understandable that you are still hurting from your wife's betrayal. You suffered a real trauma, and you need to allow yourself time to heal. Once you can heal, then you can decide if you want to stay or not, but staying out of guilt and feeling bad for your sons is not reason enough. You can heal from this and forgive your wife's mistakes, but the forgiveness will be a gift that you give to yourself and not to anyone else. If you are just

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expects global product sales to swell from an estimated $96 million in last year’s fourth quarter to $650 million in the first quarter of 2022. That’s before any U.S. authorization would have an impact. Mamtani noted that studies have shown the protein-based vaccine is roughly as effective as shots from Pfizer and Moderna. He expects that to make it a popular booster choice in countries that used less-effective vaccines for initial doses. Much of the world also still needs those initial shots, and annual boosters might be required. “The demand is massive,” Mamtani said. Novavax net income / loss

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HELP WANTED Part-Time Administrative Assistant Value Vending (Part of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., LLC) is looking for a part-time employee to join our growing business. Responsibilities include performing general clerical and accounting duties including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Will also be responsible for some light warehouse work including building orders. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must have a valid driver's license. Apply in person at 821 Industrial Drive, Trenton. T280d8 -------------------------------------Maintenance Technician This position will support the control, operation and maintenance of the biogas generation system (Lagoon Cover) in both Mercer & Harris, Missouri. Contact Roeslein Alternative Energy at HR@Roeslein.com or call 314-729-0055 for more information. R062d18* -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time English Instructor. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N671d11 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time Mathematics Instructor. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N672d11 --------------------------------------

BID NOTICE The Grundy County Commission are seeking bids for a 1994 International 9300 Road Tractor with 3406 CAT engine and an 8LL transmission. Sealed bids marked "TRUCK BID" will be accepted in the county clerk's office at the courthouse, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 8:30 am on February 8, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened. The Grundy County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Grundy County Commission dFeb1 -------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given the 1st day of February 2022 that the Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, for purpose of hearing a request from Le Tran and Anh Nguyen for a 4-foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for a 10' x 18' room addition to be built onto house located at 1707 E 7th Street. Mrs. Jean Peace, Chairman Mr. Michael Ormsby, Secretary dFeb1 --------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

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David A. Smalling Mr. David A. Smalling, a 73-year-old Laredo resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at his residence. His body was cremated under the direction of Slater–Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Smalling was born June 20, 1948 in Nashville, AR. He graduated from Salisbury High School. Before retiring he was employed as general foreman at Modine Manufacturing of Trenton. His survivors include his

daughter, Christy Goucher and her husband, Dusty of Weatherby; a son, Jeffrey Smalling of Galt; a sister, Marilyn Harding of Nashville, AR; two brothers, Owen Dean Smalling of Laredo and Larry Smalling of Jacksonville, FL; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ralph Smalling and James Edward Smalling. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Shirley Nadine Williams Shirley Nadine Williams, a 76-year-old Laredo resident, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at her residence, where she was under hospice care. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery, north of Trenton. A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the funeral home. Mrs. Williams was born Jan. 30, 1945 in Spickard, the daughter of Everett and Hilda Vandevender Lynch. On Feb. 6, 1961 she was united in marriage to James Richard Williams in Carrollton. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2017. Shirley worked as a CNA for Eastview Manor Care Center in Trenton for

21 years. The most important thing to Shirley was spending time with family and her companion, Ray. Surviving relatives include her daughter, Deanna Keller and her husband, Perry of Smithton; her companion, Ray Eckert of the home; two sisters, Evelyn Bennett of Trenton and Dollie Boyd and her husband, Stanley of Chillicothe; grandchildren Keisha Guthrie and her husband, Timothy of Avondale, Chris Keller of Sedalia and Nick Keller of Smithton; a great-grandson, James Guthrie of Avondale; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial donations are suggested to the Salem Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Zahara S.F. Yekisuk, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $203.50.

Trenton Man Arrested For Theft Of Debit Card The theft of a debit card led to the arrest of a Trenton man who is being held on cash bond in the Grundy County Detention Center. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Brett M. Woolsey, 26, is being held in the GCDC

A vacant house on Crowder Road caught fire Saturday night, with the cause of the blaze under investigation. According to a report filed by Firefighter Derek Hert, the blaze at 213 E. Crowder Rd. was reported through a 911 call at about 5:15 p.m. Saturday. The house, which is owned by Russell and Beatrice Shaw, had heavy smoke and fire coming from the windows of the front lower level. When firefighters were able to make entry through the front door, they found heavy smoke and fire in the living room. They were able to knock down the fire and conducted a search of the entire structure, with no occupants found. There was severe smoke and fire damage to the first

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Bonta and Graeme Sager emerging as the top two after three rounds. The two then had to have another spell-off to determine who would be the first alternate. Isaac correctly spelled “sediment” and Graeme responded by correctly spelling “planetarium.” In Round 2, Isaac moved on by spelling “primitive” correctly, with Graeme not getting left behind when he correctly spelled “testimony.” In the third round of the alternate spell-off, Isaac spelled “heredity” correctly but Graeme got tripped up on “perilous,” meaning Isaac will be the first alternate and Graeme will be the second. Henry admitted after the bee that he’s not a naturally good speller, but he reads a lot and can often picture the words. “I can see the words in

floor and moderate damage to the majority of the second floor from heat and smoke. A bedroom on the second floor sustained severe damage from where a hole was cut with a chainsaw due to fire extension. Firefighters remained on the scene for about two hours, with some being at that location for approximately five and one-half hours. Investigators from the Missouri Division of Fire Safety have been contacted to investigate the cause of the blaze. Departments assisting the TFD were the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, Grundy County Ambulance Service, Trenton Police Department, Trenton Municipal Utilities and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.

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my head,” he said. “Sometimes I pretend to write it down.” His hardest word at the county event was “mosquito,” he said, but his biggest challenge had nothing to do with spelling. “I was just trying to not be too nervous,” he commented, also noting that his plan to prepare for the regional bee will be to study the dictionary. While Henry competed in the county spelling bee as a sixth grader, Wyatt was competing in his first bee. The pressure of being in front of the crowd didn’t

after being arrested on a class D felony charge of stealing. He is accused of stealing a debit card that belonged to Charles Veatch. His bond is $5,000 cash only and he is scheduled to make a court appearance on Feb. 8.

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Trenton Middle School had a clean sweep of the Grundy County Spelling Bee, held Friday at TMS. Winners included, from left, Henry Lasley, first; Wyatt Spurgeon, second; Isaac Bonta, first alternate; and Graeme Sager, second alternate. Henry and Wyatt will now move on to the Northwest Regional Spelling Bee in St. Joseph on March 5.

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seem to faze him. “I’m usually an okay speller and I actually do better under pressure,” he said. He already has a plan for how to prepare for the regional bee, which will have more spellers and more pressure. “I’ll study the spelling words and read quite a lot like I already do,” he said. “And try not to be too nervous.” In addition to TMS, other schools sending spellers to the event were Pleasant View R-6, Spickard R-2, Laredo R-7 and Grundy R-5.

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A former Trenton resident has been appointed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to serve as circuit judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Corey Herron was appointed to the position to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Roger M. Prokes. Judge Herron, of Rock Port, currently serves as an associate judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Atchison County. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a juris doctorate, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is married to the former Kristi Kelsall, also formerly of Trenton. The Fourth Circuit includes the counties of Nodaway, Atchison, Holt, Gentry and Worth.

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Rotarians Hear About Local Groups At Recent Meetings The Trenton Rotary Club heard information from the Life Options Green Hills during a program presented on Thursday, Jan. 27 at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and Mike Stegman was the sergeant at arms. Rachel Brotherton presented information about Life Options, which is a pregnancy resource center located in Trenton. Services are free and confidential. Mrs. Brotherton said information is presented to help mothers make decisions that are best for them and their child both now and in the future. In addition to services such as counseling, pre-natal testing and support, she said the center is adding sexual testing and treatment as well as a “dad education” in an effort to get the fathers more involved with the pregnancy. She also told of several ways individuals, organizations and businesses could provide support to the center, which is operated totally by donations, and private funding, including private grants. During the business meeting, a sign up sheet was distributed for members wanting to form a team for the Princeton Ro-

tary Club “Trivia Night” on Feb. 19. The event is a fundraiser for scholarships. Amy May, clinical director for the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, presented the program at the Thursday, Jan. 20 Rotary meeting. Mrs. May has worked there for nine years, starting as a case worker. She told of the many services offered by the center, which has its main office in Trenton but also has centers in Chillicothe and Brookfield. Services are also available by appointment at Bethany, Gallatin, Milan and Unionville and there is also a “day group” that meets at Laredo. Among the services offered are mediation management, substance abuse, integrated treatment, psychiatric services, crisis intervention, disease management and counseling. Funding is provided through the Department of Mental Health as well as Medicaid, Medicare and insurance. There is a sliding fee scale offered for individuals based on their incomes/insurance coverage. The Feb. 3 program will be presented by Sena Arnold of Vintage Vines. Megan Taul and Gary Dolan are the program chairmen for February.

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