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Womens Shelter To ‘Restructure’ Details Remain A Mystery The Green Hills Women’s Shelter has announced a “restructuring” at the local shelter, however the exact nature of that “restructuring” seems to be a mystery.

When asked Monday morning if the Trenton shelter remains open, Shelter Director Lisa Dicks said that residential services are being provided through the shelter.

But when asked if those services are being provided at the Trenton shelter, she said they “do not have anyone staying at the building” at the moment. She called it a “temporary situation” that would last “three to six months” and referred to a “Plan B.” When asked about staff that had been employed at the shelter and if they are still employed, Mrs. Dicks said that she was only going to follow what she has been told she can and can’t say, which is that the shelter “is still providing all the services we were providing” and victims are still being cared for.

The shelter recently sent information to the Republican-Times indicating its plans to restructure, but not providing any details on what that restructuring might mean to the shelter or its employees. The COVID-19 pandemic was mentioned, although it does not specifically state how the pandemic affected the shelter or its services.

“Green Hills Women's Shelter is excited to announce our plans to restructure the Trenton Green Hills Women's Shelter location. COVID19 brought about many changes and our plan is aimed at improving accessibility and service delivery to better meet the needs of those we serve in our community,” the statement said.

The statement went on to say that services would continue, although there was no elaboration on the details.

“The people in the communities that we serve are important to us and we would like to assure you that we will continue to provide services to domestic and sexual violence victims.”

The organization operates shelters in Trenton, where a new facility was recently constructed, and in Cameron. The statement said the organization is continuing to accept donations to assist clients.

When asked Monday morning what those donations would be used for if the shelter is closed, Mrs. Dicks reiterated that services are still being provided. She said the shelter is still paying for legal services and continuing to do things for the clients.

Tritt To Headline MidAmerica Music Festival Annual Event Set For Aug. 5-7 At Black Silo Winery Award-winner country music star Travis Tritt will headline the 2022 MidAmerica Music Festival, set for Aug. 5-7 at Black Silo Winery.

The festival, presented

by CFM Insurance, has announced Tritt and the rest of its weekend lineup, which features 12 country music artists.

Headlining Friday, Aug. 5 is country music artist, Lauren Alaina. Alaina was recently inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Friday’s lineup also includes Matt Stell, Elvie Shane, Restless Road and Preston Ary Band. Gates open Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Headlining the Saturday, Aug. 6 lineup is country music legend Travis Tritt.

The platinum-selling and award-winning artist is bringing his classic country to the festival stage. Saturday’s lineup also includes Jameson Rodgers, Larry Fleet, Frank Ray, Sons of Sterling, Steven Bankey and the Flatlanders and Trenton’s local band, Slow Leak. Gates open Saturday at noon.

According to the MidAmerica Music Festival team, festival goers will experience live music, primi-

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tive style camping, fun activities, vendors, food trucks, plenty of beverage stations, fireworks and more. Tickets are $54 for a single-day general admission pass and $80 for a two-day general admission pass. Tickets increase to $60 per day and $85 for the two-day pass today (March 1) and will see another increase on June 1. VIP packages with premium seating are also available on the website, MidAmericaMusic.com.

The Mid-America Music Festival is a charity event for the Black Silo Foundation. The festival team announced recently it is supporting four charities this year, including Bright Futures Chillicothe, Camp Rainbow, Green Hills Animal Shelter and Main Street Trenton.

"The Mid-America Music Festival brings together music fans from all over the United States," said Jenn Hottes, Black Silo Foundation President.

Cracraft Taking Over Bethany Postmaster Spot After 10 Years In Trenton After 10 years at the local post office, Trenton’s postmaster has accepted a position in Bethany.

Rob Cracraft, who has been the postmaster at the Trenton office since Feb. 11, 2012, oversaw a staff of about 20 full-time and 10 part-time employees. Cracraft’s final day at Trenton was Friday and he is set to begin his duties as postmaster at Bethany - a much shorter commute from his home in Eagleville.

Prior to coming to Trenton, Cracraft was the supervisor at Maryville

"Friends and family gather for a fun weekend to enjoy incredible music and unforgettable experiences. It's truly a ‘can't miss’ summer tradition. Bring a friend, pack a lawn chair or blanket or plan to camp for the weekend and enjoy all the festivities."

For additional information contact the festival team at midamericamusicfestival@gmail.com or visit the festival website at midamericamusic.com.

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and before that, served as a clerk at the Albany Post Office. He began his career with the post office in November 2003. He said he’s been involved in post offices in many locations, including Kansas City, and puts the Trenton staff at the top of the list.

“I’ve never had a crew of people like this,” he said. “This (leaving) is the hardest decision I’ve had to make in my postal life. When you have a great group of people to work with it’s easy to come to work.”

Cracraft said Jennifer Hoover of Gallatin will be placed at Trenton until a new postmaster is named and will be assisted by Kaci Moulin, who has been Cracraft’s assistant at the Trenton office.

Trenton R-9 Sets Screening Dates

The Trenton R-9 School District is gearing up for its annual preschool and kindergarten screenings.

The screenings are open to all families residing in the Trenton R-9 School District. Kindergarten and preschool screenings will be held April 4, 5 and 6 at the district’s Early Childhood Center located at Rissler Elementary School.

Absentee Ballots Available

Absentee ballots for the April 5 Municipal and School Election are now available for voting.

According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, the ballots can be voted until 5 p.m., Monday, April 4 and can be requested by mail until March 30. The last date to register to vote in the April election is Wednesday, March 9.

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Appointments Available For Pre-K, Kindergarten

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Children who will be five years old before Aug. 1 will be eligible to attend kindergarten at Trenton R9 in the fall. Areas that will be screened will be communication, pre-academic reading skills, fine/gross motor skills, vision and hearing.

Children living in the district who will be three or four years old by Aug. 1 are eligible to attend the free Trenton R-9 preschool program in the fall. Preschool children will receive a developmental screening in the areas of language, con-

cepts, motor development, vision and hearing.

Parents can expect the screening process to take approximately an hour and a half or longer per child.

Parents are given the opportunity to fill out required paperwork while their child is in the screening process.

The required documents for fall enrollment for both kindergarten and preschool include the child’s immunization record, legal birth certificate and proof of residency. Appointments are now being accepted and

parents may call 359-2003 to schedule a kindergarten or preschool screening appointment.

WEATHER ALMANAC Day: High/Low Snow Thursday 22/14 1.1 Friday 27/6 — Saturday 43/14 — Sunday 53/24 — Barton Campus Sunday 52/23 —

Grundy County Public Administrator Adria Moore has officially filed for election to the office and will have her name on the Aug. 2 Primary Election Ballot.

Mrs. Moore, a Republican, was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson to fill the seat following the resignation of Jill Eaton. The person who is elected in November would serve until the Nov. 2024 election, completing Mrs. Eaton’s unexpired term.

The deadline to file for offices in the August Primary is Tuesday, March 29.

Alumni Mass Mailing

The annual mass mailing meeting of the Trenton High School Alumni Association will be held at 1 p.m., this Sunday afternoon, March 6, in the THS Commons.

After several cancellations, the meeting will take place and a request for “all hands on deck” is being issued. Nearly 6,000 letters will be assembled for mailing and classes with special letters to be inserted are asked to be there early to begin the process. Classes with upcoming reunions are reminded to bring class letters for insertion into their respective mailing and all other supplies will be provided.

Any last minute changes in addresses or names are needed by John Holcomb in preparation of printing of labels PRIOR to the meeting. Steve Maxey, secretary of the alumni association, is reminding everyone that this meeting is very important and the more available help, the better in completing this big task.

The Annual Trenton High School Reunion is scheduled for September 24, with lots of special events being planned.

EMS Appreciation Breakfast

The Trenton High School/Trenton Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a “thank you” breakfast for all emergency response personnel on Wednesday, March 9.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. in the THS FACS room. For more information, contact Brenda Thorne at 660-6540218.

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NCMC Sweeps Region 16 Titles NCMC Women Repeat, Men Grab Fourth-Straight

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MIRENA KING drives into the lane against the Milan defense during Trenton’s 52-44 district championship loss on Friday at the Ketcham Community Center. King led the Bulldogs with 12 points in the loss.

Trenton Goes Down Swinging Bulldogs Dig Big Hole, Nearly Climb Out Of It In District Championship The Trenton High School girls basketball team did not win their Class 3 District championship contest with Milan on Friday at the Ketcham Community Center.

Considering where the game once stood, however, the 52-44 loss that ended the Bulldogs’ season was just one more opportunity for Trenton to display the grit and determination that were hallmarks of the 2021-2022 season.

Milan opened the second quarter on a 7-0 run, opening up a 21-9 lead on the Bulldogs. It appeared the Wildcats were going to run away with the district title, but by the end of the game, they were just happy to have survived the Bulldogs one final time.

Trenton closed the half on a 10-4 run, cutting the Milan advantage down to six points by halftime. The Bulldogs just couldn’t quite reel Milan in in the second half, though, ultimately seeing their season cut short with the eight-point loss.

“This team showed once again why they are so special,” Trenton head coach Kameron Cool said. “We fought until the very end

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CHANDLER LYNCH looks to pass during Trenton’s district championship game loss to Milan on Friday at the Ketcham Community Center. Lynch had six points and nine assists in the contest, which Trenton lost, 52-44.

and again gave a great team all they could handle. I’m so proud of these kids.”

Trenton could have survived the 20 points Milan’s Cady Pauley scored on made field goals, but officials sent the Missouri State commit to the freethrow line 17 times where she connected 16 times, pushing her game-high total to 36. The rest of Milan’s roster combined for just 16 points.

Trenton, meanwhile, got 12 points and seven rebounds from Mirena King and 10 points from Gracyn Rongey. Madi Moore finished with nine points and 17 rebounds while Chandler Lynch scored six points while handing out nine assists on the night.

Morgan King had four points and Teya Cooksey finished with three to round out Trenton’s total.

For Lynch, Cooksey,

Rongey, Morgan King, Mallory Sole and Rebecca Urich it was the final game of their careers as they are all seniors.

“I’m going to miss this group of seniors so much,” Cool said. “The leadership and heart they have is not common. They are such good people and I’m so glad I got to be their coach.”

With the loss, Trenton closed the season with a 17-11 overall record. In addition to the runner-up finish at districts, the Bulldogs were runners-up in the Gallatin Tournament and consolation winners at both the Hamilton and Lawson Tournaments. They finished third in the GRC East, winning their crossover game.

“I really hope people remember this group for how much they got out of themselves and the character they showed while they played,” Cool said. “What they did this year was extraordinary.”

Milan will move on to the Class 3 sectionals where they will face District 15 winner East Buchanan on Wednesday at Truman State University in Kirksville at 6 p.m.

The North Central Missouri College men’s and women’s basketball teams are Region 16 champions once again. The women picked up their secondstraight Region 16 championship on Friday with an 86-62 thrashing of Metropolitan. The men followed up that feat by topping Metropolitan 89-78 to capture the Region 16 men’s championship for a fourth year in a row.

WOMEN The North Central women have dominated region competition this season and Friday’s championship game was no exception. The Pirates piled up 43 points in the first quarter alone, taking a 43-8 lead just 10 minutes into the contest. There was no need to press at that point and the Pirates made full use of their bench, coasting to the finish for a 24-point win.

“We stressed all week in practice that we wanted to jump out early and quick to leave no doubt on the outcome of the game,” North Central head coach Jenni Croy said. “The girls did just that. We came out ready and focused. We executed the press and turned our defensive stops into scores, which has been our focus all year. I’m proud of this group of girls. They get excited for each other’s success, which leads to team success. We are thrilled to get to play one more game at home.”

Nora Ford, who was named the Region 16 player of the year, led North Central with 23 points, five assists and three steals. Maci Moore followed with 13 points and Kennadie Crowe had 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Angel Wiggins had 10 points and four assists coming off the bench and Jordan Hibner had nine points, coming off a trio of three-pointers.

The win means the North Central women will host the Central Plains district championship, which

determines a national tournament berth. The Pirates will host the District 2 champions from Arkansas, which was to be determined Monday night. No time has been set for the district championship game in Trenton on Saturday.

MEN The North Central men continued their stranglehold over the region, winning the title for the fourth year in a row. The Pirates had to work for this one, needing a semifinal win over St. Louis, which they got by an 88-61 score on Thursday, just to reach the final.

Once the ticket was punched, however, the Pirates were able to come away with a double-digit win over Metropolitan to pick up another region title, this one by an 89-78 score.

“I was super impressed and happy with our performances in Jeff City on Thursday and Friday,” Pirates’ head coach Jeremy Esry said. “I thought our guys were locked in and played with great toughness. We had some ups and downs in both games, but our overall consistency was good and it was great to see the fight and focus in our guys.”

Isaiah Ervin had 21 points to pace the Pirates in the championship win while Kolten Griffin added 19 points to go with nine rebounds and six assists.

Darius Walsh finished with 13 points and five assists and Mack Anderson had 11 points and six rebounds.

In the semifinal win over St. Louis, Kam Bevel had a game-high 21 points with six rebounds and Ervin scored 20 points. Gerald Gittens chipped in nine points and four assists while Anderson had eight points and five rebounds and Sterling DeSha finished with seven points and three assists.

The Pirates moved to 1611 overall with the two wins and will now host the Central Plains District championship game on Saturday at the Ketcham Community Center. The North Central men will host the yet-to-be determined Region 2 champion from Arkansas.

Gallatin Grabs District Title Strong Fourth Quarters Carry Gallatin To Title GALLATIN BOYS 65 WEST PLATTE 49

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PEYTON JOHNSON races down the floor for a fast break layup during Gallatin’s 55-51 district semifinal win over Plattsburg on Thursday night. Johnson had 12 points in the win.

Twice in the Class 2, District 15 Tournament the Gallatin Bulldogs found themselves in close contests going into the fourth quarter. Twice Gallatin prevailed.

The championship game on Saturday was a little more comfortable than the Bulldogs’ semifinal win

over Plattsburg on Thursday as Gallatin clinched the district crown with a 65-49 victory over top-seeded West Platte.

Thursday, Gallatin ousted second-seeded Plattsburg 55-51 to reach the championship.

Both games were close going into the final eight minutes where winners are determined and Gallatin was at their best when it counted the most.

In the championship on Saturday, the Bulldogs carried a 38-29 lead into the final frame, but the advantage only grew down the

stretch. Gallatin outscored West Platte 27-20 over the final eight minutes to secure the district championship plaque.

In the semifinals, Plattsburg led by two points going into the decisive fourth quarter, but Gallatin closed the contest on a 137 run to eliminate the Tigers.

Both game were played at home as Gallatin was the host site for the tournament.

“The atmosphere was unbelievable,” Gallatin head coach Chad Sullenger [See Gallatin, Page 3]

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SPORTS DISTRICT BASKETBALL

Mercer Girls Win District Title Again Grundy Boys Dealt Loss In Championship MERCER GIRLS 54 TRI-COUNTY 37 The Mercer girls picked up their second-straight district championship on Thursday, defeating HDC Conference rival TriCounty in the title game for the Class 1, District 14 crown in Mercer.

Tori Meinecke led Mercer in the win, going for 23 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots. Maddi Fisher added 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals and Emma Shipley finished with 10 points and three assists. Mercer also got nine points, four assists, three steals and two blocks from Rainey Michael.

Tri-County was led by 16 points from Destiny Gutshall and Carly Turner scored 12.

The Cardinals moved to 27-1 overall with the win, while Tri-County closed the season at 18-9 overall.

Mercer advances to the

state playoffs where they will meet Tina-Avalon in the sectional round today (Tuesday) at the St. Joseph Civic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

Green City Boys 63 Grundy County Boys 38 The Grundy County boys basketball team’s season ended in the district championship game on Saturday as the Panthers were knocked out of the playoffs by top-seeded Green City in Mercer.

Grundy was chasing a second-straight district championship, but Green City had too many weapons, leading to a 63-38 loss for the Panthers.

A 20-9 run for Green City set the tone and the Gophers added a 14-7 run in the third quarter to put the game away. The Panthers were outscored in all four frames.

Corbin Axtell led Grundy with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals while Zack Cross added 11 points and three steals.

With the loss, Grundy finished the season with a 20-8 overall record on the season.

Gallatin Boys Into State Playoffs

[Gallatin, from Page 2] said. “To see the community come out in full force to support the guys was amazing. I thought the guys battled their tails off through both games. Things weren’t always easy and as smooth as we’d have liked, but they kept grinding and working. It was nice to see how we played the fourth quarters in both games. There were numerous guys in both games stepping up in crucial situations making plays offensively and defensively.”

The district title more than compensated for Gallatin missing out on a Grand River Conference championship this season. A year ago, Gallatin won the GRC, but fell short of a district championship. This year, however, Gallatin will play on, moving into the state tournament.

Payton Feiden continued a very strong district tournament, leading Gallatin with 24 points and 18 rebounds in the championship game against West Platte. Isaac Bird followed with 15 points and eight rebounds and Brett Hemry had 15 points and six rebounds. Gallatin would also get eight points and three assists from point guard Peyton Johnson.

Feiden led Gallatin against Plattsburg as well, going for 18 points, 14 rebounds and three assists. Bird had 13 points, eight rebounds and four steals in that win while Johnson added 12 points.

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PAYTON FEIDEN beats a West Platte defender for two points during the Gallatin Bulldogs’ 65-49 win in the Class 2, District 15 championship game. Feiden led Gallatin with 24 points and 18 rebounds in the win.

Gallatin to 22-6 overall on the season.

Gallatin will face District 16 champion LeBlond in the sectional round of the state playoffs on Wednesday.

The game will be played at Staley

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CORBIN AXTELL, a sophomore, scored his 1,000th career point near the end of the regular season for the Grundy High School boys basketball team. Axtell was the Panthers’ leading scorer this year, averaging 20.9 points per game. He also averaged 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game this year. In the Panthers’ final game of the season on Friday, Axtell had 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 63-38 loss to Class 1, District 14 champion Green City in Mercer.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a free upcoming hunter education skills session in Trenton on Thursday, March 31. The event will be held in the Lager Building on the Barton Campus of North Central Missouri College and is scheduled to run from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Participants will earn the safety certificate needed to obtain hunting permits at the session. The session will teach and test participants for safe firearms handling and basic hunting skills.

The skills sessions classes are for students ages 11 and older. The certification course can be completed online by hunters ages 16 and older for a paid fee to an online provider. But for hunters ages 11 to 15, or those of any age seeking in-person instruction, they must take the free skills class in person.

To register for the Trenton session, persons may visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4ow.

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Kids Club Wrestles At Districts

The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club was in district tournament action in Marceline over the weekend. The top six finishers in each division advanced to the regional tournament, which will be held on Saturday at Staley High School.

Trenton advanced 13 wrestlers with two winning individual district titles in Wesley Stiles (8U/115) and Jacob White (14U/70).

Others advancing for Trenton included second-place finishers Clayton Glidewell (8U/45), Marcus White (10U/70), Brody Trent (14U/85); third-place finishers Ayden Ortega (10U/75), Xylus Rottman (10U/85), Jacob Black (14U/205); fourth-place finishers Colt Miller (8U/85), Owen Lowe (8U/115), Braylee Barron (10U/130); and fifth-place finishers Lane DeVorss (10U/85) and Kash Barlow (12U/105).

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Fire-Building Is Rotary Meeting Topic Steve Spencer presented the program at the Thursday, Feb. 24 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Brian Upton presided at the meeting and was the sergeant at arms. Jackie Soptic gave the prayer.

Gary Dolan was the program chairman and introduced Spencer, who told about primitive fire building. An avid “experimental archeological hobbyist,” Spencer talked about how fire was critical to early humans, in particular with weapon making and cooking. He said that the job of fire building was one of the most important in the tribe.

He showed several examples of equipment used in

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The Trenton Middle School Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America celebrated National FCCLA Week Feb. 14-18, with several special events taking place, including a skating party at B&J Skate Center in Bethany, as pictured above. At left, FCCLA members gave morning announcements from the school office during the week.

Chapter members also held several special “dress-up day” during the week. Joy Bettis is the TMS FCCLA sponsor.

Family Career and Community Leaders of America hosted FCCLA week for the week of February 1418.

The Trenton Middle School FCCLA Chapter sponsored events in recognition of this nationally recognized week. In order to kick the week off Region 2 FCCLA hosted a "LockIn" in Cameron on Saturday, Feb. 12. Trenton students participated with other surrounding chapters in exciting events planned

by Region 2 officers. Students participated in organized dress up days, which

included: Country vs.

Country Club, Red,White and Blue, Twin a Teacher, Future Career and FCCLA attire.

In addition to these dress up days, FCCLA students gave the morning announcements each day of FCCLA week. FCCLA members distributed Valentine Grams to students at FCCLA on Monday as part of a fundraiser for the chapter. On Tuesday, the FCCLA Chapter officers presented cookies and chocolate covered strawberries to our local fire and EMS crews. Members also

passed cookies out to students at each lunch shift.

Teachers were the recipients of a chili lunch on Wednesday and students attended a skating party at B & J Skate Center in St. Joseph on Wednesday evening.

There are many more FCCLA events planned for the remainder of the school year. Chapter members look forward to each opportunity to become better leaders of our future families, careers and communities. Joy Bettis is the TMS FCCLA sponsor.

early fire building which he built based on his research.

They included the “fire bow,” which uses sticks and string to create heart; “flint fire,” using pyrite against a rock to create a fire spark; and a fire piston, which creates compression buildup to ignite bark and create a fire. The fire piston lead to several other fire building creations made in France (the Sulphur match) and Germany, where Rudolf Diesel’s experiment with fire led to the creation of the diesel motor.

During the business meeting, members were reminded about the Shoes for Orphan Souls project, with the members being asked

to donate at least one pair of new shoes for the project and match that donation with a second pair of shoes to be distributed locally to those in need. It was also announced that the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will hold its annual Community Good Friday Service on April 15 at the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center.

The program for the March 3 meeting will be Cindy Roy, representing the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and who will provide information about the upcoming annual meeting and the presentation of its annual recognition awards.

Leadership Northwest Receives Gift Leadership Northwest Missouri has received a charitable gift from the Patterson Family Foundation in the amount of $2,000.

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The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson. It strives to help lift up rural communities through health care, education, economic opportunity,

and beyond. Their mission is “Advancing health care, education, and strengthening communities, particularly in rural areas.”

Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Circle Continues Study Of “The Two Noble Kinsmen” The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Activity Center of the First Christian Church in Trenton.

The six members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Susan Engelmann, Sarah Dannar, Mary Jane Smith and Terry Cobb.

Following the business meeting, Krista Rickerson introduced Act II of “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and

reviewed the action. She noted that the play’s major flaws were highlighted in this act: a thin plot line and the characters’ lack of psychological depth. After viewing a video of Act II, members discussed the study questions.

The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be at 1:30 p.m. on March 9 at the First Christian Church Activity Center.

Terry Cobb will lead the study of Act III.

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Garden Club Hears Festival Report, Makes Spring Plans A report on the successful club donations to the Festival of Trees was given to Grand River Garden Club members Monday, Feb. 21, when they met at El Toro Restaurant.

Dorothy Taul reported organizers said the festival turned out to be the biggest they have had. The club’s donations of the decorated old cream can and a

wooden snowman yielded $65 for the charity.

Members discussed next year’s festival and they decided to start any project for donation in September or October so not to be rushed.

President Ginny Johns called the meeting to order.

Laura Ewing gave the treasurer’s report. Ms. Taul reported Jackie Altenderfer

compiled 2022 booklets for the club and it was agreed to send her a check. Discussion on trips the group would like to take during the spring and summer was held. Mrs. Johns reminded members the Jamesport Flower and Garden Spring Planting Festival would be May 6-7.

Those attending were Laura Ewing, Kim Tel-

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were served, and Phoebe Duff of Homegrown Photography was available from 6-7 p.m. to take photos for the attendees. The music was provided from a playlist on a cell phone.

Granddaughters played important roles in the life of the Charles Bowe family recently. Vickie Bowe and Hannah Bowe went to Columbia Feb. 17-19 to the State Wrestling Tournament to watch Chloe Sheckells participate. On Sunday, Feb. 20, Charles and Vickie went to Leawood, KS, to watch Abigail and Addison Bowe play in a volleyball tournament.

Hannah is the daughter of Casey and Jennifer Bowe of Laredo; Chloe is the daughter of and Clark and Valerie Sheckells of Kan-

sas City; and Abigail and Addison are the daughters of Clint and Amy Bowe of Maryville. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Vickie went to Sunnyview Nursing Home to visit her mother, Jean Hughes.

Bonna Dittberner and Martha Lesser drove to the Senior Center in Chillicothe to attend a dance on Friday, Feb. 25. Classic, country and some rock music was provided by the Show Me Ramblers Band, composed of Robert Whitham of Laredo and Rodney Keller and Eric Martin of Chillicothe. There were approximately 44 who attended. Following the dance, everyone enjoyed a small carry-in meal. The event was from 7 to 10 p.m.

Carol Wilford Halley Campbell of Marshall came to visit her grandparents, Dan and Carol Wilford on Saturday, Feb. 12. After leaving the Wilford’s, she drove to rural Galt to spend time with her other grandparents, Dave and Mindi Campbell.

The Laredo Social Committee held a free will donation Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Laredo Community Building. Approximately 25 people attended; some from Trenton as well as Laredo. The dance, which was open to all ages, included a father-daughter dance along with a motherson dance. Refreshments

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Southside Farm Club: Uprooted And Still Blooming Southside Farm Club gathered at Uprooted Kitchen for its Feb. 16 meeting.

Hostess Mrs. Robin Meservey had prepared the tables with Valentine decorations and delights for attending members. True to form a feast of options was available.

Roll call was taken by “saying anything we felt like sharing.” Members present were Jackie Altenderfer, Janice Belvel, Sue Brewer, Marti Campbell, Ellen Dolan, Marie Dolan, Jeanie Gibson, Jacky Mack, Robin Meservey, Viola Paschall and Robin Urich. Guest Marcie Meservey joined the group and had the winning ticket for the Hostess Gift.

The responses to roll call were well-rounded and entertaining. Valentine’s Day dinners with loved ones, sewing projects, watercolor painting, documentary movies, shopping excursions and memories of harmless mischief were recounted. Once the laughter and discussion subsided, club business was brought to order. Earlier meeting minutes and treasury reports were read.

New business discussion was brief and concise, ending with Judith Urich as the winner of the mystery gift.

Fresh and fragrant scents met the group at the door of Vintage Vines. Owner Sena Arnold demonstrated the art of flower arrangements.

Working with fresh red roses and greenery in upward layering heights a simple glass vase soon held a beautiful bouquet. With her encouragement using the simple technique, Ms. Arnold showed members they can transform the fresh flowers of their gardens into a pleasing display. An overview of distribution and countries known for specific types of flower was woven throughout the visit. For example, from the South American country of Ecuador grows a large percentage of roses available worldwide. Political or civil uprisings can affect that availability resulting in higher prices for the florists and consumers alike. Club members perused the shop admiring decor, displays, jewelry, coffee and candles to name a few and individual purchases brought a close to the day.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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.

FRIDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 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.

SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

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Pandemic Fears Are Fading In U.S.

(AP) Omicron is fading away, and so are Americans' worries about COVID-19.

As coronavirus pandemic case numbers, hospitalizations and deaths continue to plummet, fewer people now than in January say they are concerned that they will be infected after the rise and fall of the wildly contagious virus variant, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Just 24% say they are “extremely” or “very” worried about themselves or a family member contracting COVID-19, down from 36% in both December and January, when omicron caused a massive spike in infections and taxed public health systems. Another 34% say they are somewhat worried. More than 140,000 deaths in the U.S. have been attributed to COVID-19 since omicron became the dominant strain of the coronavirus in midDecember.

In Lincoln, Nebraska, trucking dispatcher Erica Martinez said she let down her guard last summer, before the deadly delta variant took hold, then “stopped doing a lot of the social stuff” when cases spiked again during successive waves of delta and omicron. Now, with virus numbers falling rapidly, she said she is more com-

fortable about socializing than she has been in months.

“I feel like the country is desperately trying to recover from the last two years," said Martinez, 36.

“I think there will always be new variants popping up, left and right. I think, sadly, this is going to be the new norm for society,” with people taking fewer or more precautions as cases ebb and flow.

That's a widespread attitude; most Americans think the virus will stick around as a mild illness, according to a January AP-NORC poll. Just 15% think COVID-19 will largely be eliminated when the pandemic is over.

Signs the nation is ready to move on from the biggest COVID-19 wave to date are everywhere. Statewide mask mandates have all but disappeared, and on Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's no longer recommending indoor masking for most Americans, based on current data.

Cities are lifting vaccine requirements to enter bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. Companies are bringing workers back to the office. California said it's taking an “endemic” approach to the virus that leans on prevention and swift containment of outbreaks.

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Worries about infection have dipped among both vaccinated and unvaccinated Americans. Still, roughly two-thirds of vaccinated Americans say they are at least somewhat worried about COVID-19 infection. About 4 in 10 unvaccinated Americans say the same.

Amie Adkins, of Gassaway, West Virginia, who is unvaccinated, said she was “surrounded” by omicron but never worried about getting it, counting on a mask and good hygiene to protect herself. Data shows unvaccinated people are at much higher risk for serious illness and death than people who got the shot.

“Even after all that, if we’re going to get something, we’re going to get it, and there’s nothing we can do about. So there’s no use worrying about it,” said Adkins, a 43-year-old stayat-home mom.

Public support for masking requirements also has ticked down, though Americans are still more likely to favor than oppose requiring masks in public, 50% to 28%, in the new poll. In August 2021, 55% were in favor. Support was much higher, at roughly threequarters of the public, in 2020.

George Reeves, an 83year-old semiretired electrical engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina, said his mask might soon come off.

“It’s a risk-reward kind of thing,” said Reeves, who is vaccinated. “There’s some guesswork involved,

but is it worth the hassle?

Probably pretty soon it won’t be worth the hassle of messing with masks.”

More broadly, concern about the spread of infectious diseases as a threat to the U.S. has fallen sharply from a clear majority just six months ago, according to the poll.

About half of Americans now say they are “extremely” or “very” concerned about the threat posed by infectious diseases, down from roughly two-thirds in August. Still, only about 2 in 10 are not concerned.

The current level of concern is similar to an APNORC poll in January 2019, well before the global pandemic.

Dave Pitts, a computer engineer and college math and science tutor in Denver, is vaccinated, doesn’t socialize much and wears a mask when he goes out, so he’s not that worried about getting COVID-19. But Pitts — who spent three miserable weeks battling influenza in the 2009 H1N1 pandemic — predicts infectious disease will continue to pose a huge threat to the country.

He worries about a new, even deadlier variant of the coronavirus.

“I think we’re in a better position now, but I think the minute spring break hits, we’re going to see something worse show up," he said. "I think humanity’s too dumb to be free of this just yet.”

The U.S. is still reporting about 66,000 new, confirmed infections per day as the pandemic enters its third year. *** The AP-NORC poll of 1,289 adults was conducted Feb. 18-21 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population.

STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 UKRAINE Life for forty-four million Ukrainians changed dramatically this week. They have been fighting Russianbacked separatists for control of two break-away territories in eastern Ukraine for eight years. Now, they're fighting for their freedom and the future of their entire country.

Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces into a fullscale invasion of the eastern European country. That's a break from the comparatively smaller-scale invasions into eastern Ukraine and Georgia in 2014 and 2008. An assault of this scale will mean exponentially more bloodshed and could drag out for months, if not years. We haven't seen anything like this in Europe since World War II. Our response must reflect the magnitude of this assault on freedom. Putin’s unprovoked military aggression has gone unchecked for far too long. We must relegate his regime to the status of an international pariah. We

must swiftly impose the strongest possible sanctions on Vladimir Putin's regime to cripple his ability to make war.

The will of the Ukrainian people is strong, and they will not slip silently into the night. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, they will fight with everything they have to defend their homes, their families, and their freedom. We’ve already seen so many incredibly heroic examples of Ukrainian patriots staring down impossible odds and fighting to protect their homeland. Our prayers are with them in this darkest hour.

There will be plenty of time to dissect this crisis and cast blame on those responsible in the coming weeks and months. For now, we must work together to support our NATO allies in the region and condemn the man ultimately responsible for this unprovoked attack on the free people of Ukraine— Vladimir Putin.

Des Moines Schools Leader Resigns DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district announced Monday he would resign in June after a decade-long tenure, which included a standoff with the state's conservative governor over coronavirus protections that led to his public reprimand.

Thomas Ahart said at a news conference that he would quit his position leading the 31,000-student district on June 30, expressing satisfaction about accomplishments during his 10 years as superintendent but acknowledging the job at times was “frustrating and exhausting."

Ahart said he wasn't forced out of the job, though the school board last year declined to extend his contract past its expiration date of June 2023.

“I feel it's a good time for me to step away, to reevaluate where I want to go in my career and turn the reins over to new leadership," Ahart said. “The last two years didn't feel like two years. It felt more like four or five years."

The board's action followed a dispute between Des Moines schools and Gov. Kim Reynolds over her effort to require all Iowa public school students to have the option of in-person classes at the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, when Iowa has some of the nation's highest rates of coronavirus infections. For the first two weeks of the school year, the Des Moines district violated the order until it gave students the options of hybrid or all-virtual learning.

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Trenton R-IX is gearing up for their annual preschool and kindergarten screenings. These screenings are open to all families residing in the Trenton R-IX School District. Kindergarten and preschool screenings will be held April 4, 5, & 6th at the Trenton R-IX Early Childhood Center located at Rissler Elementary. The address is 801 W. 4th Terrace.

Children who will be five years old before August 1, 2022 will be eligible to attend kindergarten at Trenton R-IX in the fall. Areas that will be screened will be communication, pre-academic reading skills, fine/gross motor skills, vision and hearing. Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by August 1, 2022 are eligible to attend Trenton R-IX preschool in the fall. Preschool children will receive a developmental screening in the areas of language, concepts, motor development, vision and hearing. Children that participate in the screening will be eligible to attend the Trenton R-IX preschool programs, which is free to students residing in the Trenton R-IX school district.

The required documents for fall enrollment for both kindergarten and preschool are your child’s immunization record, legal birth certificate, and proof of residency. Parents may call 359-2003 to schedule a kindergarten or preschool screening appointment. Parents can expect the screening process to take approximately an hour and a half or longer per child. Parents are given the opportunity to fill out required paperwork while their child is in the screening process.

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A Word From The Trenton Ministerial Alliance

Fixed On What or Who?

by Sharon Jahraus, co-pastor Trenton Foursquare Church Many of us may remember a school teacher’s instructions, “Eyes forward and keep your eyes on your paper.”

Isaiah 26:3 says: “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You.” Throughout Scripture we are warned of troublesome days for believers. But God promises to keep His holy remnant in perfect peace, if we remain steadfast, firm and faithful to Him. When our minds are absorbed with sinful distractions or past pain and failure, we will be consumed with anxious thoughts and more trouble. We need to learn to keep our minds fixed on Jesus. Turn away from those distractions and turn to God In prayer, trusting Him to help us change our perspectives. We place our trust in Him because He is the Rock who endures forever.

Look to Jesus as your example of trust and

commitment to God’s will, of prayer, of overcoming temptation and suffering, of persevering loyalty to Father God. We are to “fix our eyes on Jesus” who persevered to the end by enduring the Cross.

Look to Jesus as your source of strength, love, grace, mercy and help. Jesus is our Savior!

If we will look at nothing but Jesus, He will help us to fix our minds on Him; and as we make Him our focus, He promises to flood us with His “perfect peace”. It’s a peace the world can’t give.

It takes effort to keep our eyes on Jesus.

The moment we become distracted or discouraged, we stumble over what might be in front of us. I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t want to miss anything God is doing!

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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.

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Steve Dennis Rt. 1, Laredo, Mo. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Evening – 6:30 p.m.

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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 - Bob Casady - 417-459-2344 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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Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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.

GALT BAPTIST CHURCH

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 – Bob Casady Pastor’s #417-459-2344 299 N.E. Hwy Y P.O. Box 423, Trenton, MO Prayer chain #660-359-3585 Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

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HASEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 12386 Hwy. E, Humphreys, MO Arch Philips, Minister Church Services - 11:15 a.m.

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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.

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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.

RURAL DALE BAPTIST CHURCH \

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 Deva Gudime 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 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 - Bobby Harrell 2711 Meadowlark Lane SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 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.

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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.

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by University of Missouri Extension UNDERSTANDING CROP INSURANCE

By Jason C. Morris Agricultural Business Specialist The United States Farm Bill is a law covering more than one year and usually consists of four to five years’ worth of mandates. The bill covers many facets of agriculture and food production including nutrition assistance through subsidies. Without subsidies, agriculture production would not be at the level it is today. One of the most important subsidies available to crop producers is crop insurance. This insurance is available to farmers in one of two forms; Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) The (ARC) is a program which allows for subsidies to be paid to farmers if profit per acre fails to reach the county or farm average.

Typically, these serve as a benchmark target amount

received per acre and can be understood as a definite amount expected. This subsidy includes more than twenty crops with corn, soybeans and wheat being the most popular. These subsidies are not standardized as each Farm Bill and can vary. For year 2017, these subsidies were in excess of three and a half billion dollars. The (ARC) program utilizes different risk management techniques which allow for protection from income losses which occur from either price and yield declines or both. Agriculture Risk Coverage payments are not fixed payments but rather based upon historical averages related to base acreage and the yields of those acreages.

The (ARC) subsidy payment that is based upon the county level (ARC-CO) and is paid when the county revenue from that crop fails

to reach eighty-six percent of the historical average. However, that per-acre payment does not extend past the ten percent benchmark.

What this means is that the first 14% of the 86% is absorbed by the farmer. Only then does the government step in and assume the next ten percent. The (ARC) subsidy payment based upon the farm level (ARC-FM) occurs when farm revenue for specific crops produced on that specific farm does not meet the historical average.

This average is designated from the historical yields produced from that specific farm. To obtain this amount, farm payments are derived from calculating 65% of acreage multiplied by the difference between guaranteed revenue and actual price of crop.

Price Loss Coverage (PLC) subsidy is risk management tool utilized by farmers and is known as income support. Much like the Agriculture Risk Coverage subsidy, the (PLC) aids farmers with price support.

Unlike the (ARC), the (PLC) affords payments when market prices do not meet the reference price. Another difference between the two forms of subsidies is the amount of production. The

(PLC) is similar to the Counter-Cyclical Program in that the subsidy is derived from crop prices. The (PLC) entices producers to plant more acreage when compared to those of non-subsidy producers.

An advantage to the (PLC) is that through this subsidy, farmers do not have to sell at a loss due to low prices because of a minimum guaranteed amount. However, a major disadvantage is a lack luster production year in which prices are high but yields are lower.

The (PLC) essentially states a floor price for each crop and that does not change regardless of the market condition or amount of production. The subsidy payment is the “target price minus the loan rate”. This often relates to crop producers favoring shallow losses of the (ARC). Further, payments related to the (PLC) correspond with price changes which occur with the specified commodity.

When this occurs, the farm payment is not impacted regardless of crop yield. Also known as a price protection method, the (PLC) reference price is adjusted for each crop at 35%, 40% or 45% of observed monthly farm price.

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HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

FINISHING WHAT WE STARTED Over the past several weeks, a lot has been said about the supplemental budget for Missouri’s current fiscal year. The fiscal year for state government runs from July 1 through the following June 30. Each year, hundreds of dedicated people take time to go through thousands of lines in a budget to ensure our state spends within its means. Crafting a balanced budget each year also means having to predict what could happen around the halfway point of the fiscal year. To this end, we also craft a supplemental budget.

Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s supplemental budget is different.

Of the $4.6 billion in this year’s supplemental appropriation, $4.1 billion comes from the federal government.

Most of these funds have specific spending requirements attached to them when the state receives them. Our goal in the Missouri Senate Appropriations and Missouri House of Representative Budget committees is to ensure these funds are used in a way the best aids our state. The governor has also weighed in, and we have reached the consensus those people who work at

our veterans homes, prisons, hospitals and other essential services are severely underpaid. To this end, the supplemental budget contains pay increases for these folks and our teachers.

It is unusual to see a supplemental budget with this much spending, but these are different times. Again, this is spending only slated to happen once. Without it, we would have to come up with these dollars on our own, which would mean less money for education, roads and other essential services our most vulnerable populations rely on each day in the Show-Me State. While I am not a big fan of spending, as chair of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee, I am making every effort to see to it your tax dollars are used in the best way possible and benefit the most Missourians as possible.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns.

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Dear Annie: I am a middle-aged widow. A few years ago, I reconnected with a longtime family friend. I was cautious because he has been divorced several times. I knew two of his ex-wives.

Years ago, we double dated as couples, and he was a great friend to my spouse. His wife admitted to me that she had an affair. I felt bad for him.

They divorced.

Several months passed, and then he contacted me. He said he had vacation time to use and would like to come see me. We arranged a time to meet, and he drove 275 miles.

He stayed at a local motel. We had a great time; our conversations were great, and our friendship seemed to fall into place. He was respectful and genuinely sad about my loss.

He was a real gentleman.

We had a nice dinner and then agreed to have breakfast before he went home. We shared a brief hug goodbye. I asked if he could text me so I would know he was home safely after the long drive. He said he would. He sent me a text and said he would like to stay in touch. He asked if he could call me, and I agreed.

Over the next month, he called me daily. He said he wanted to date me. He said

that he was lonely and had always liked me. He stayed at my home, as I felt comfortable since I had known him for decades. I was falling for him, and it was nice to have someone who seemed to care about me. He told me he that he had dated other people, but they were not what he was looking for. He was excited to really get to know me better.

I believed him.

We dated for over a year and talked about marriage, and he wanted to move into my home to be with me.

Right before Christmas, we attended his company Christmas party. One of his coworkers smiled at me and said that I was a different lady than he brought last year. I was in disbelief. He was still seeing one of his ex-girlfriends when he was seeing me and had omitted to tell me.

He said they were only friends, although he had continued to text her, follow her on social media and put hearts on her pictures. He also put friends' anniversaries and other posts including red hearts on other ex-girlfriends' pages. I thought it was inappropriate, and I asked him to stop. He said it is just who he is. Once a friend, always a friend.

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He apologized and said he was sorry. I gave him another chance. Then the pandemic happened. We talked, and I shared my feelings. I said that he needed to stop contact with her or end our relationship, as I felt deeply hurt. We went to counseling. I felt I could forgive him, but he kept lying.

He contacted her through Facebook again.

I realized our relationship was built on lies from the beginning. How do I end it? I have never ended a serious partnership. I am at a loss. -Untrusting Widow Dear Untrusting Widow: I am very sorry for your loss.

It does sound like you did have a really nice connection with this man, but as the Fleetwood Mac song "Dreams" says: "Players only love you when they're playing."

He might be a player, but that doesn't mean that he's not in love with you; it just means that he knows who he is. If this woman is truly just a friend, you are forcing him to choose. I ask you why he is not allowed to have female friends. But if you know in your heart that there is more to this and he is unfaithful to you, then the best way to end this relationship is to say so as clearly and directly as possible. The more you beat around the bush, the worse it will be. If you have already made up your mind, then tell him in no uncertain terms.

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32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 FMay13 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area!

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-3595647.

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"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."

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CAMTS is a peer review organization dedicated to improving patient care and transport safety by providing a dynamic accreditation process through the development of standards, education, and services.

Every three years, CAMTS conducts an accreditation site visit at LifeFlight Eagle.

This March, LifeFlight Eagle will have its triennial visit.

NOTICE The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of LifeFlight Eagle on March 7 & 8, 2022.

The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards. The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which accreditation should be awarded to the program.

CAMTS accreditation standards deal with issues of patient care and safety of the transport environment.

Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent or valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the CAMTS site surveyors at the time of the site visit. Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process.

Requests for public information interviews must be made in writing and sent to CAMTS no later than 10 business days before the site survey begins. The request should also indicate the nature of the information to be provided during the interview.

Such request should be addressed to: ADMIN@CAMTS.ORG The Commission will acknowledge such written requests in writing or by telephone and will inform the program of the request for an interview. The Commission will, in turn, notify the interviewee of the date, time and place of the meeting.

This notice is posted in accordance with CAMTS requirements and shall not be removed until the site visit is completed.

Date Posted: February 7, 2022. dMar4 -------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association is now accepting sealed bids for the 2022 mowing season. All interested parties should submit bids by March 11, 2022 for consideration to the following address: Spickard Masonic Cemetery AssociationBoard of Trustees C/O Ruth Ann Shipps 81 NE 115th St. Spickard, MO 64679 S223d8 -------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the residence of Kathy Rorebeck, 1905 Park Lane Drive, Trenton, MO 64683.

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The City of Spickard is now accepting bids for the lagoon hay ground for the year of 2022. Sealed cash bids will be accepted until April 1, 2022. Please submit bids to Spickard City Hall, 303 Jefferson, Spickard MO. 64679.

Or place bids in the drop box in the front of city hall.

Amy Chapman, City Clerk S303d1 -------------------------------------NOTICE Accepting bids for 2022 C.A.R.T. Rock for Lincoln Township. Contact Eric Hoffman at 660-358-2346.

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HELP WANTED

Trenton Downtown Improvement Assoc. is seeking a part-time Main Street Trenton Executive Director. The Director will assist with all levels of professional nonprofit organization management including strategic and event planning, records and reporting management, committee facilitation, professional and verbal communication, grant writing, and fund raising. Individual must be a self-starter answerable to a Board of Directors. Resumes with three references will be accepted at 1104 Main, Trenton MO Attn: Jackie Soptic, President. Interviews will begin in March. Salary is negotiable.

T207d4 -------------------------------------Dental Assistant wanted Experience preferred but not mandatory, will train a friendly, caring person. Bring a recent resume to 1011 Cedar, Trenton.

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CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI Advertisement for Bidders The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids for Hazardous Materials Inspections Services. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on March 17, 2022. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Wes Barone at 660-3592013. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dMar1,4,8,11,15 -------------------------------------Spickard R-II School District is seeking sealed bids for yearly audit services for the 2022-2023 school year.

Bids are due by March 15, 2022. Please submit bids to: Spickard R-II School, 105 N. 4th St., Spickard, MO 64679 or email to eeakes@spickard.k12.mo.us. Call 660-4856121 for more information. dFeb25,Mar1 --------------------------------------

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Khane Alexander Nei Case No. 22AG-DR00018 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 22AG-DR00018 made entered on the record on February 15, 2022, the name of Khane Alexander Nei was changed to Khane Alexander Ward. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dFeb22,Mar1,8 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No. 21AG-JU00053 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: KAMDYN CHASE DOWLING Date of birth January 11, 2012 KYZER RAY DOWLING Date of birth November 25, 2013 DWH and SMH Petitioners vs.

Brittany Dowling Natural Mother John Doe Unknown Natural Father of Kamdyn Chase Dowling Respondents NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT: Brittany Dowling, Natural Mother and John Doe, Unknown Natural Father of Kamdyn Chase Dowling.

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to terminate the parental rights of the natural mother and unknown natural father of Kamdyn Chase Dowling and to secure a Decree of Adoption for the children and to change their names.

The names of all the parties to said action are stated above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioners is: JAMES A WAITS, 401 West 89th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after February 22, 2022 the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you. You may be entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent you at no cost to you and you should contact the court if you desire to see an appointed attorney.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Trenton Republican-Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri. To be published on the following dates: February 22, March 1, March 8 and March 15.

Dated February 16, 2022. /s/ Amanda Spencer, Circuit Clerk dFeb22,Mar1,8,15 --------------------------------------

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City of Gallatin Bid Notice The City of Gallatin will be taking bids until 4:30 pm, March 14th, 2022 for the mowing of city cemeteries and Dockery Park for this year. Separate bid forms are available at City Hall, 112 E. Grand, Gallatin, MO. FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Gallatin R-V School District is seeking a 12 month fulltime Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Secretary of the Board of Education for the 2022-23 school year. This position will assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school district office for maximum positive impact on the education of children. To apply, please visit our website at: http://www.gallatin.k12.mo.us under the “District” tab and then select “Employment”. Completed application packets or specific questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Justin Collins at jcollins@gallatin.k12.mo.us. The Gallatin R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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AREA DEATHS

Shed Is Total Loss In Fire

Judith A. Barritt Mrs. Judith A. Barritt, an 83-year-old Princeton resident, passed away at 9:51 p.m., Saturday Feb. 26, 2022 at Pearls II Eden for Elders in Princeton, Her body was cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. A private burial of her cremains will be held later at Resthaven Memorial Gardens north of Trenton.

Mrs. Barritt was born on Nov. 7, 1938 in Trenton, the daughter of the late Kenneth Whitney and Frances Clingensmith Whitney.

She was married to Paul Barritt on Sept. 29, 1957. He preceded her in death.

After their marriage, Paul and Judy moved to Mercer, where they built a home for themselves and their three daughters. Judy worked various jobs throughout her lifetime including at the Veach Saddle factory, painting and more. She was an avid ball player who brought the windmill style pitching technique to northern Missouri, and later enjoyed

watching her children play sports. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by many.

Her survivors include two daughters, Brenda Betz and Becky Freeman and her husband Elvis; six grandchildren, Kesha Freeman, Paul Freeman, Whitney and Brandi Hastings, Noah and Brandy Hastings, Skylar and Mandy Betz and Ariel and Vince Harris; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Sue Robertson and her husband, Roydale; three sisters-in-law, Zella Whitney, Ruth Whitney and Penny Whitney; and two brothers-in-law, Bud Eason and Ben Veach.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Marylouise Eason and Betty Veach; three brothers, Joe Whitney, Harold Whitney and Donnie Whitney; and one daughter, Lacraica Barritt.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Jonnetta Lynn Calivere Jonnetta Lynn Calivere, a 53-year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 12:36 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at her residence in Trenton.

She is to be cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton.

Ms. Calivere was born Oct. 10, 1968 in Jackson County, the daughter of John D. and Helen D. Hendren Calivere. For over 12 years Jonnetta had been employed with Preferred Family Health Care in Trenton. In her spare time she enjoyed singing and listening to music and fishing.

Surviving relatives include her children, Amber Delauder and her husband, Michael Myers of St. Rob-

ert, Amanda Bears and her husband, Ben of Little Sioux, IA and Aaron Tuttle of Trenton; a sister, Christine Stone and her husband, Brian of Osborn; two brothers, Toby Calivere and his wife, Wendy of Chillicothe and John Calivere and his wife, Cindy of Trenton; her step-father, Bill Pilmore of Trenton; and grandchildren Aiden, Tanner, Harley, Teegan, Camie, and Titus.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial donations are suggested to Preferred Family Health Care and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Kendra Osborn Kendra Osborn, a 56year-old Maysville resident, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary, with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

A visitation is scheduled

Melissa Jane Hoover Robinson Melissa Jane Hoover Robinson was born August 24,1946 in Trenton, the daughter of Jack and Jenny Hoover. She graduated to her eternal home, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.

She leaves behind to mourn her passing her husband Earl; her daughter, Jackie and her husband, Rick Wyant of Trenton; two step-daughters, Kim and her husband, Jeff Kauffman of Columbia and Krista Kay and her husband, Russell Place of Norwalk, IA; her grandchildren, Keith Howard of Trenton, Ethan Wyant (Tasha) of Trenton; step-grandchildren, Cooper Kauffman (Devon) and Ellie Claire Kauffman of Columbia, Leslie Merriman (Dan) and Russell Place (Kim); great-grandchildren, Mayson Howard and Tyson and Elsie Wyant; step-great-grandchildren, Tanner and Anna Merriman and Payton Place.

Melissa enjoyed holding hands and dancing with Earl, walking in the rain, friends and classmates, traveling, painting, horseback riding, donkeys, golfing, her two lab dogs, Nellie and Lucy, her cat

NCMC Awards Dual Credit Scholarships were 122 applications received, with winners selected by the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Among those receiving scholarship in this area are Harley Hall of Trenton High School; Brianna Filley of Gallatin High School; Andee Angle of Penny High School at Hamilton; Emily Worman of Hale High School; Gracen Clark of Harrison

Stubby. Melissa enjoyed life! She was a good cook, house cleaner, caring, giving, outgoing, conversationalist. She never met a stranger.

Melissa was thankful for the tender relationship she and Earl enjoyed. She considered her daughter, Jackie and Rick as the best gifts God could ever give.

Her grandchildren warmed her heart.

Melissa was employed with Robinson Realty and Serve Link, where she loved the people under her care. She was baptized in the Christian Church of Trenton and later moved her membership to Dockery Chapel Church, which she dearly loved.

Earl called her a sweetheart. We knew her as sweet Melissa.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Dockery Chapel Church, located southwest of Trenton.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter or Dockery Chapel in care of Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Trenton Man Hurt In Mishap

A Trenton man sustained moderate injuries in an accident Friday afternoon in Saline County.

According to the MisFUNERALS souri State Highway Patrol, Michael Markhum of TrenNorman Thomas Stuart ton was the driver of a A private inurnment was Wright Memorial Hospital 2001 GMC Yukon that was traveling on Highway 41 held for Norman Thomas in Trenton.

Stuart at 3 p.m., Friday, Joseph L. Norton VFW north of Route NN in SaFeb. 25, 2022 at Resthaven Post No. 919 conducted line County. The vehicle Memorial Gardens of military graveside rites. traveled off the west side of Trenton.

Those participating were the roadway and Markhum Mr. Stuart, a 92-year-old Tony Ralston, Sam Smith, overcorrected, causing the Trenton resident, passed Don Altes, John Rice, SUV to travel off the east away at 3:28 a.m., Wednes- Scott Forman and Lannie side of the road, where it overturned. The vehicle day, Feb. 16, 2022 at Harkins.

The North Central Missouri College Foundation recently announced dual credit scholarships have been awarded to 28 students in counties within the college’s service area.

The recipients of the annual Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young and Myra A. Young Dual Credit Scholarship were given a one-time $324 scholarship to use toward their tuition. There

from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday at the mortuary.

She is survived by her husband, Harold of the home; a son, Ethan Osborn of Maysville; a daughter, Nikki Spotanski of York, NE; her father, Kenny Kriewitz of Maysville; and a brother, Gregg Kriewitz of Bethany.

County R-4 School at Gilman City; and Anissa Williams of Tri-County High School.

For more information about dual credit at NCMC, contact Director of Regional Programs Whitney Trump at 660-3576318 or by email at wtrump@mail.ncmissouri.edu

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came to rest on its wheels.

Markhum’s passenger, Vickie D. Johnson of Salisbury, sustained serious injuries and both occupants were transported by Saline County EMS to University Hospital in Columbia. Both were reported to have been wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Markhum’s vehicle was totaled and was towed from the scene.

The accident was investigated by Cpl. A.D. Martin.

The Trenton Fire Department responded to a fire on West 12th Street Thursday evening, with a shed destroyed in the blaze.

According to information provided by Firefighter Alex Lovell, the fire occurred at 705 W. 12th St., in a house owned by Tamara Babcock. When they arrived shortly before 8 p.m., firefighters found the shed, which was built to enclose a woodstove, fully engulfed in flames. It was a total loss, with no damage to the house, which had been being taken care of by visitors.

The report states that an improper flue had been installed and allowed the fire to spread to the structure, where it penetrated the shed roof.

Firefighters, including those from the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, were on the scene for about 30 minutes and were also assisted by the Trenton Police Department and the Grundy County Ambulance Service.

One Held On Drug Charges, Another Back To DOC A Trenton man is being held on felony drug possession charges while another man is being returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections after violating the terms of his parole.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Oliver E. Vandevender, 48, is charged with a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; a class E felony of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; a class D misdemeanor of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams of less; a class D misdemeanor of not maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle; and speeding. He is accused of possessing methamphetamine, a glass smoking pipe and less than 10 grams or marijuana on Feb. 25. He is also accused of operating a motor ve-

hicle for which financial responsibility had not been maintained and speeding 64 miles per hour in a 60 zone.

Vandevender’s bond has been set at $15,000 cash only and he remains in the Grundy County Detention Center, with a court appearance scheduled for March 8.

Another Trenton man, 35-year-old Corey Hines, is being returned to the Department of Corrections to complete his sentence on a charge of stealing after violating the terms of his parole. He was arrested Friday.

Another Trenton man, 42-year-old Robert P. Peck, failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of not maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle.

Bond was set at $122 cash only and he is scheduled to appear in court March 8.

Mishap On Ninth Street Two vehicles turning onto Ninth Street from business lots collided in an accident investigated Saturday afternoon by the Trenton Police Department.

According to Officer Jeff Spencer’s accident report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Carly Smith of Humphreys was pulling out of a lot on the north side of Ninth Street while a car driven by Cynthia A. Robertson of Trenton was pulling out of a lot on the

south side of Ninth Street.

Ms. Smith was attempting to turn eastbound onto Ninth Street while Ms. Robertson was attempting to travel westbound on Ninth Street. Neither driver was able to see the other until the two vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection, causing minor damage to each of them.

No injuries were reported in the accident and no tickets were listed on the report.

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