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R-9 Board Accepts Resignations, Hires New Staff New Board Members Sworn In, Officers Elected For 2022-2023 Changes are ahead at Trenton High School following the resignation of the building principal on Tuesday. Listed among action taken in an executive session at Tuesday’s meeting of the Trenton R-9 Board of Education was the resignation of THS Principal Kasey Bailey. Bailey has served in the position since the 2019-2020 school year and before that was the assistant principal for THS and Trenton Middle School. He had previously been a teacher at TMS. He has accepted the position of Regional Director of College and Career Advisors, a position with Ozark Technical Community College that will be housed at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Resignations were also accepted from third grade teacher Marcie Stegman and eighth grade social studies instructor Joel Hultman. Three new elementary teachers were hired, including Kaylee Myers, Andrew Pauley and Chelsea Coe and new coaches taking on positions include Jon Guthrie, who
will be the varsity boys basketball coach, as well as Guthrie and Kevin Hixson, who were hired for summer weights; Adam Clark, who will be the assistant middle school girls basketball coach; and Zane Robinson, who will be an assistant varsity football coach. Robinson, along with Angela Gutshall, Robin Wilson and Nicholas Covey, were hired as substitute teachers. Also named was the staff for the 2022 R-9 Summer School, which includes teachers Andrew Pauley, Anna Muselman, Emily Voorhies, Joy Bettis, Madison Stahl, Shelby Bagley, Jessica Golden, Pam Bowden, Heather Epperson, Tammy Ockenfels, Michelle Lynch, Alexis Whitney, Jenny Otto, Brenda Thorne, Amos Dickson and Sarah Pauley; paraprofessionals Briana Smith, Libby Hall and Tammy Leafgreen; and cooks Ruth Blackburn, Robin Burkeybile, Tawnya Farmer, Tami Corbin, Carol Leeper, Vicki Williams, Lori Shuler and Sarah Porter. Extra-duty assignments and sponsorships were approved and include Emma Novak and Amber Sprague, Rissler yearbook sponsors; Sheridan Mounce, TMS yearbook sponsor; Taya Ray, Builder’s [See R-9, Page A7]
Staff Changes Coming For Gallatin R-5 District Will Add Sixth Graders To Some Middle School Sports Multiple changes in staff took place following the closed portion of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education meeting, held Wednesday evening in the high school library. The board, which also certified the April 5 election results and saw the oath of office administered to Anita Riley and Jesse Bird, accepted the resignations of Patrick Treece, Courtenay Treece, Stephan Williamson, Hayley Boyd, Dalton Rosenbach, Janece Gibson and Lauren Wingate. In addition, Angel Michael resigned her position as middle school girls softball coach. With resignations usually come new employments and Wednesday was no exception as the board voted to offer teacher contracts to Kelsey Freeman (elementary), Susan McFee and Katilyn Steinman (no grade level specified) and Kristina Lee, seventh and eighth grade math and science. In ad-
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dition, the board voted to offer the superintendent secretary/board secretary position to Carrie Holcomb. Extracurricular assignments were made and include varsity girls softball, Penny Gardner; assistant varsity girls softball, Terri Feiden; assistant middle school girls softball, Aubrey Feiden; assistant varsity football, Harris Cameron, Brett Adkison and Wyatt Bird; middle school football, Stephen Wood; assistant varsity girls basketball, Trisha Sprague; varsity boys basketball, Chad Sullenger; assistant varsity boys basketball, Harris Cameron; middle school girls basketball, Penny Gardner; varsity boys wrestling, Brian Bottcher; varsity girls wrestling, April Fenimore; assistant varsity wrestling, Randy Eaton and Clinton Fenimore; middle school wrestling, April Fenimore; middle school boys track, Penny Gardner; middle school girls track, Brittney Ghidoni; assistant baseball, Cole Lockhart; boys golf, Chad Sullenger; high school football cheer[See Gallatin, Page A5]
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Rachael Rongey has been selected by the Trenton R-9 Board of the Education as the 2021-2022 Trenton R-9 District Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Rongey is the fifth grade Science teacher and has been teaching for 16 years and in Trenton for eight years. Mrs. Rongey uses instructional methods that intrigue and inspire her students, according to TMS Principal Daniel Gott. “One of her most successful strategies is utilizing the ‘whole brain’ teaching method which maximizes student engagement by focusing on mirroring words and actions. Mrs. Rongey's students enjoy being in her class because she acknowledges their individuality and purposefully addresses their needs,” he said. “Mrs. Rongey's hard work, dedication to each individual student and partnership with peers and the community makes her deserving of this honor. We are lucky to have Mrs. Rongey at Trenton Middle School and the Trenton R-9 School District.”
New Council Members Seated Discussion Held On ATV/UTV Operation After Dark The Trenton City Council made efficient use of their time Monday evening, approving a number of items and reorganizing the council during its first meeting since the April 5 election. Three of the four members elected in last Tuesday’s balloting were given the oath of office. New First Ward Councilman Glen Briggs as well as incumbents Marvin Humphreys from the Second ward and Dave Mlika from the Third Ward were given the oath of office after election results were certified. Fourth Ward Councilman Duane Urich, who was also re-elected, was not present. Prior to the new council being seated, an ordinance outlining the parameters of a new Animal Welfare Committee was approved. The five-member committee will be appointed by the mayor for three-year-
terms beginning June 1. The council will have approval over the appointments and one council member will serve as an ex-officio member. The purpose of the committee is to advise the council on matters that arise related to animals in the city and the committee will act only in an advisory capacity. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Farmers Home Administration, USDA grant in the amount of $40,000. The funds will be used to help offset the purchase of a new air compressor and cascade system for the Trenton Fire Department and a new police vehicle with console equipment, a prisoner partition, vehicle graphics and patrol vehicle outfitting, as well as 17 portable radios and eight mobile radios for the TPD. The city is committing funds of around $187,957 for the purchases. Council members also approved an amendment to the city’s ordinance concerning business licenses, creating a $15 daily business license for vendors provid[See Trenton, Page A6]
Area School Boards Meet Boards Reorganize Following April Elections The Laredo R-7 and Princeton R-5 boards of education met Monday, with the Laredo board voting to increase salaries and the Princeton R-5 board continuing its discussion of the purchase of an electric school bus. Laredo R-7
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education elected new officers and voted to increase salaries during its meeting on Monday. According to information provided by the district, the board certified the April 5 election results, with Kristi Urich and Angela Lowrey being elected to three-year terms. Officers were elected and include Matt Foster, president; Casey Bowe, vice president; Mrs. Urich,
treasurer; Robin Griswold, board secretary; and Mrs. Lowrey, MSBA delegate. The board considered the salary proposals and voted to increase Superintendent Misty Foster’s salary by 5 percent as well as non-certified salaries. The board voted to increase the base salary for certified staff by $1,500, making the base $32,500 per year. The board voted to table bus driver salaries until May to [See Area, Page B3]
Gallatin Hears Report On Water Issue Laredo And Spickard Hold Meetings, Swear In New Aldermen The Gallatin, Spickard and Laredo boards of aldermen held meetings this week, giving the oath of office to those elected on April 5. Gallatin In addition to giving the oath of of-
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fice to aldermen West Ward Alderman Dan Lockridge, and East Ward Alderman Dan McCann, who were elected April 5, the board heard an update from Public Works Director Mark Morey on the boil advisory that was issued a couple of weeks ago. According to information provided by City Clerk Hattie Rains, Morey told the board the boil advisory was issued after crews couldn’t get the water pressure shut down enough to
repair a leak on the eight-inch water main. Crews eventually had to shut off the valve feeding the water tower, which reduced the pressure enough for the line to be repaired. Morey said that unfortunately, in the process of shutting off valves to reduce the pressure, a valve separated due to disintegrated non-stainless steel valve bolts. Crews held off replacing all the bolts in the four separate valves on [See Councils, Page B3]
Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 is continuing its effort to make major renovations to the VFW Hall and will host a ham and beans lunch on Wednesday, April 20. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at the VFW Hall, located at 919 Washington St. The event will feature beans, ham, cornbread, Jello salad, dessert and a drink. The cost is $10 per plate and those attending are invited to eat in or carry out their order. All proceeds will be used to help renovate the local VFW Hall.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Trenton Kiwanis Club and Trenton High School Key Club will host its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16 at Moberly Park in Trenton. The event will get underway at 9:30 a.m. with games and activities prior to the hunt, which will start at 10 a.m. sharp. Open to all Grundy County residents aged 10 and under, the event will be held in the upper area of the park near the enclosed shelter house. Those attending should park in either the upper lot near the enclosed shelter house or the lower lot near the pool. If using the lower lot, individuals are asked to use the park road to walk to the upper area of the park so as not to disturb the area that is to be hunted. Ambulance, fire and area law enforcement will have vehicles and staff at the park at 9:30 am. Children are encouraged to check out the ambulance, fire truck and police cruisers and visit with their personnel. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras as there will be an Easter photo area at the shelter house.
Easter Egg Hunt For Dogs
An Easter egg hunt for dogs will be held at lower Moberly Park on Saturday evening, weather permitting. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public. Dogs must remain on leashes and be guided by a person capable of maintaining safe control of the pet. Dogs will sniff out plastic Easter eggs loaded with treats and prizes scattered round the lower park area. The event, which is one in a planned series that is designed to unite pet owners from around the community and provide a safe, fun time for pets, is being sponsored by Pet Central, KONG Pet Products, Canidae Pet Foods and Red Barn Pet Products. For more information, contact Pet Central at 660-3581391.
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MAVERICK SOLE rushes to the net for a winner during he and doubles partner Jonin Villacampa’s 8-1 victory. Sole won his singles match by an 8-0 score as Trenton shut out visiting Chariton, IA, 9-0.
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KIEFER TOLSON tees off on the first hole at the Riverside Country Club during Trenton’s dual with Princeton on Monday. Tolson carded a 50 on the day as Trenton picked up a 222-233 win over the Tigers.
SHUTOUT CITY Golfers Kick Off Trenton Grabs Fourth Straight Dual Without Yielding A Single Tally TRENTON 9 CHARITON, IA 0 After opening the season with a thud in an 8-1 loss at Savannah, the Trenton High School boys tennis team has hit another gear. On Monday at the Carl Carpenter-Mike Bosley tennis courts in Trenton, the Bulldogs shut out visiting Chariton, IA 9-0. It was the fourth-straight sweep for Trenton since the loss at Savannah on March 28. Following that loss, Trenton dispatched of LeBlond and Benton by 9-0 scores before defeating Carrollton 6-0 in a rainshortened dual last week. The shutout streak continued Monday as Trenton dominated the dual with Chariton, outscoring the visitors 72-8 in the nine matches combined. Doubles play opened the dual and Trenton wasted little time putting its foot down. Trent Villacampa and Bradyn Sager worked
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BRADYN SAGER returns a serve during Trenton’s 9-0 win over Chariton, IA on Monday. Sager picked up an 8-0 win in his singles match and combined with Trent Villacampa for an 8-0 doubles win as well.
an 8-0 win to kick things off and the teams of Jonin Villacampa and Maverick Sole and Victor Markell and Tucker Otto followed suit with wins of 8-1 and 80 respectively. Singles play didn’t vary much from the way doubles play went. Jonin Villacampa had some work to do at number-three, picking up an 8-5 win in the closest match of the dual. Otto won 8-2 at number six, but the other matches ended with 8-0 finals as Trent Villacampa, Sager, Sole and Markell all shut out their singles foes. With the win, Trenton moved to 4-1 overall on the season in dual matches. Trenton was back in action at the Kirksville Tournament on Thursday and will return to the courts on Tuesday, playing host to Chillicothe. First serves for the dual between the Bulldogs and Hornets at the Carpenter-Bosley courts are scheduled for 4 p.m.
Gallatin Handles Foes At Home Quad Isaac Bird Cards Score Of 41 For Medalist Honors The Gallatin High School boys golf team got four scores in the 40’s to run away with a home quad on a windy day at the Daviess County Country Club Tuesday. The Bulldogs posted a team score of 174, well below runner-up Lathrop’s total of 214. Princeton and Plattburg, the other two teams at the quad, played with just three players and were unable to post a team score. Leading the day was Isaac Bird, who turned in a score of 41 to take home medalist honors. Logan Bottcher was runner-up to his teammate, shooting a 43 and Brody Bird added a 44 for Gallatin. The Bull-
dogs’ team total was rounded out by a 46 from Garrett Dungy. All four Gallatin scores were lower than any single score from any of the visiting schools. Jordan Donovan was also in varsity action for Gallatin, shooting a score of 54. Princeton had just three of its four golfers at the meet, meaning there would be no team score for the Tigers. Ashton Clapham had another solid round, however, shooting a 47 to lead Princeton. Noel Schreffler and John Schreffler were each in action for Princeton as well, finishing with scores of 61 and 62 respectively. Gallatin will return to the links on Tuesday, hosting Hamilton, Mercer and Albany in another home quad at the Daviess County Country Club. Tee time for that event is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Week With Wins Bulldogs Top Tigers, Hornets At RCC With four-straight days of golf set for the week, Trenton made the most of its opportunities at home, picking up dual wins over Princeton and Hamilton on back-to-back days at the Riverside Country Club. The Bulldogs posted a team score of 222 on Monday, besting visiting Princeton’s mark of 233. On Tuesday, Trenton shaved several strokes off the previous day’s total, carding a team mark of 204 to top Hamilton, which finished with a score of 220. “It was going to be a busy week with four events in four days, so being able to come out and get wins on back-to-back days was a great way to start,” Trenton coach Travis Mullenix said. vs. PRINCETON Riley Gott brought home medalist honors for the Bulldogs at the dual, shooting a 45 with one birdie and one par. He fended off Princeton’s Ashton Clapham, who had the secondlowest total of the dual with a 49, getting one par
on the day. “Riley had his best day so far Monday with a nice round of 45 earning medalist honors,” Mullenix said. “He’s been consistently around that 50 mark so he’s going to have a lot of rounds in the 40’s this year once he becomes a little more consistent.” Behind Gott, Trenton got a 50 with two pars from Kiefer Tolson and a 62 from Hunter Ledgerwood. Bo Meeker rounded out the Trenton total with a 65 and Jake Schmadeke was also in varsity action for the Bulldogs, carding a 66. Behind Clapham, Princeton got a 58 from Noel Schreffler and a 62 from John Schreffler. Tyler Coffman and Levi Willett both shot scores of 64, one of which was used to round out the Tigers’ total. vs. HAMILTON Tolson took a turn leading Trenton on Tuesday, carding a 43 with a pair of pars to win medalist honors against the Hornets. Gott followed his teammate, shooting a score of 52 with two pars as well. “Kiefer had another solid day Tuesday and could have been even better if his putter didn’t fail him on a [See Trenton, Page 3]
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ISAAC BIRD chips onto the ninth green at the Daviess County Country Club on Tuesday during the Bulldogs home quad. Bird shot a 41 to take medalist honors at the event.
Princeton will travel to Maysville on Tuesday for a quad that includes the host Wolverines as well as Stan-
berry and South Harrison. That event is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start as well.
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ASHTON CLAPHAM, of Princeton, hits a drive off the first tee box at the Riverside Country Club on Monday. Clapham shot a 49 on the day, the secondlowest total of the dual.
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KELBY THOMAS lines a hit during Princeton’s 29-2 win over East Harrison on Tuesday. Thomas was 3-for3 in the win with two runs scored and three RBIs.
Princeton Puts It On East Harrison Tri-County Gets The Better Of Grundy In Galt PRINCETON 29 EAST HARRISON 2 The Princeton High School baseball team had no trouble with East Harrison on Tuesday, dispatching of the visiting Bobcats 29-2. The Tigers piled up 17 hits, belted five home runs and drew 11 walks as the runs mounted. Mason Morris was 3-for4, hitting two home runs, one of which was a grand slam. He scored three runs in the win and drove in eight of the Tigers’ runs. Clay Evans was 3-for-3 with four runs and two RBIs and Kelby Thomas was 3-for-3 with two runs and three RBIs. Princeton also got a grand slam from Kaleb Thomas, who was officially 1-for-3 with four runs and five RBIs and Talan Holt was 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBIs. Gavin Power had a home run as well, going 1-for-1 with three runs and three RBIs. Cooper Boxley was 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBIs. The Tigers scored 25 runs in the first inning alone before adding four in the second. The game was called after the top of the third by the 15-run rule. On the hill, Boxley picked up the win. He navigated all three innings, allowing two runs on two hits, two walks and two hit batters while striking out five. With the win, the Tigers improved to 8-2 overall on the season. Princeton was in Grand River Conference play on Thursday, playing at Milan and the Tigers return to the diamond on Tuesday, playing host to North Harrison. PUTNAM CO TOURN. PRINCETON 10 SCOTLAND CO. 5 On Saturday, April 9, Princeton picked up a semifinal win over Scotland County, 10-5. Princeton took advantage of several Scotland County errors in the win, getting seven unearned runs in the win. The Tigers also drew 10 walks in the game. Evans and Kelby Thomas each had RBIs in
AnnaBelle Ball is starting to hit her stride. The Gallatin sophomore was a state qualifier in the 300meter hurdles last year, but on Monday, she won the event at the Stanberry Invitational with a time of 52.24. The gold was one thing, but her time was over a full second quicker than the one she turned in at state last year, which was 53.94. That kind of improvement is expected, but doing so in just three meets so far this season cements Ball as a state-medal contender in her second high school track and field season. Ball’s first-place finish was the highlight of the day for the Gallatin team, which finished 10th in a 15-school field with 24 points. Ball earned 10 points for her first-place finish and helped tack on another 10 with a fifthplace finish in the high
jump, clearing 1.4 meters, and a second-place showing in the 4x800-meter relay, where she teamed with Elle Copple, Ashley Feiden and Alex Endicott. That group placed runnerup with a time of 11:25.32. Other placewinners for the Gallatin girls at the meet included Endicott, who was fifth in the 800meter run with a time of 2:45.07, and Lyndsey King, who was fifth in the pole vault after clearing 1.98 meters. Gallatin’s boys netted just six points at the meet, placing them 11th in the boys standings. All 11 points were garnered in throwing events as Carson Lang was fourth in the shot put with a throw of 12.04 meters and Jaden Wilson took fifth in the javelin with a toss of 37.93 meters. Both Gallatin track and field teams were scheduled to be at the Trenton Relays on Thursday and the teams will run in Grant City on Tuesday at the Worth County Tiger Relays. That event is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. start.
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KEATON NORMAN collects one of his two hits in the Mustangs’ 14-5 win at Grundy County on Tuesday. Norman had a run scored and an RBI in the win also.
the win and Landon Krohn scored a team-high three runs while Power crossed the plate twice. Kelby Thomas threw two frames, allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits and two walks while striking out three. Krohn threw the last four innings, yielding three runs on two hits and 10 walks while striking out nine. PUTNAM CO TOURN. PUTNAM CO. 10 PRINCETON 0 Princeton went on to meet host Putnam County in the championship game and the Tigers were shut out by the undefeated Midgets. No statistics were reported for the title-game loss. TRI-COUNTY 14 GRUNDY COUNTY 5 The Tri-County Mustangs, with Gallatin, scored a 14-5 victory over Grundy County Tuesday night in Galt. The Mustangs scored a pair of runs in the top of the first then broke open a tie game in the third with a five-run frame. Four Mustang runs in the seventh put an exclamation point on the victory. Justin Chadwick was 3for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs and Logan Mallott was 3-for-4 with a double and four runs scored. The Mustangs also got two hits, a double and a run scored from Boston Bell and two hits, a run and an RBI from Keaton Norman. Garrett Skinner doubled, scored three times and drove in a run in the win and Montee Hughes had a hit, an RBI and two runs. For the Panthers, Zack Cross had two hits and Cole Peterson had a hit, an RBI and two runs scored.
Oren Waterbury was the winning pitcher, allowing three runs, one earned, on seven hits and four walks while striking out seven in five innings of work. Bell fired the final two innings, allowing two runs on no hits and six walks while striking out six. Aiden Rains threw four innings for Grundy, allowing nine runs, three earned, on nine hits and one walk while striking out six. Corbin Axtell added three innings pitched with five runs allowed, two of which were earned, on five hits and four walks to go with eight strikeouts. The win pushed TriCounty to 4-2 overall on the season while Grundy dropped to 2-2. The Mustangs returned to action on Thursday, traveling to Gilman City. TriCounty’s next action is set for Tuesday as they hit the road again, traveling this time to Pattonsburg. That game is set for a 5 p.m. first pitch. TRI-COUNTY 25 EAST HARRISON 9 Tri-County rolled over East Harrison on Monday in Cainsville. The Mustangs were in a battle two innings in, leading just 8-6. Tri-County was able to blow the game open with eight runs in the fourth inning, and then added seven in the fifth. East Harrison was unable to close the gap enough to avoid the game ending by the 10-run rule after five. Skinner was 4-for-4 with three RBIs and five runs scored and Hughes was 4for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs and three runs. Mallott was 3-for-4 with a home run, double, three runs and five RBIs while Will Johnson was 3-for-3
with four RBIs and two runs and Norman was 3for-4 with a double, three runs and three RBIs. Grayson Allen had three hits and three runs scored as well. Johnson allowed three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out the side in the first inning. Norman threw three innings, allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits and no walks while striking out five and Hughes issued one run on one hit and no walks while striking out one in one inning thrown. GILMAN CITY 9 PATTONSBURG 5 A seven-run fifth inning gave Gilman City a 9-0 lead over Pattonsburg at home on Monday, but the Hawks had to hold on as Pattonsburg plated five runs over the final two frames. That would be all the closer the visitors got, however, as the Hawks were able to close out the win. Kyler Preston was 2-for2 with a run and an RBI for the Hawks while Peyton Taggart had a home run and three RBIs. Kaden Locker recorded a home run as well, driving in two runs. Locker was the winning pitcher, throwing five innings with no runs allowed on two hits and one walk while striking out seven. Cameron Gregg threw the last two innings, allowing five runs, one earned, on five hits and no walks while striking out four. The win leveled Gilman’s record on the season at 3-3. The Hawks played host to Tri-County on Thursday and Gilman will travel to Plattsburg on Tuesday, taking on the Tigers at 5 p.m.
[Trenton, from Page 2] couple short putts,” Mullenix said. “But, he was still able to claim medalist honors.” Rounding out the team total on Tuesday were Ledgerwood and Schmadeke. Schmadeke finished with a 54 and Ledgerwood was one stroke behind, carding a 55. “Jake and Hunter had phenomenal days against Hamilton,” Mullenix said. “Both set personal bests and really played well. They have been listening and working hard to improve and are coming along nicely. They’re still going to have some rough days due to inexperience but it’s nice to see them getting better.” Also in varsity action was Meeker, who shot a 65. Justin Hall played a junior varsity round, shooting a 68. at LAWSON with RICHMOND Wednesday saw Trenton hit the road for the first time in the stretch, traveling to Lawson for a triangular that also included Richmond. The Bulldogs winning streak ended at the event as
Trenton turned in a score of 220, falling short of both Richmond — which won the event with a score of 192 — and host Lawson, which carded a 199 on their home course. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Tolson, who shot a 48. That mark placed him in a tie for third-place individually behind medalist Aiden Bowman of Richmond, who shot a 43, and Lawson’s Cade Miller, who finished at 46. Behind Tolson, Gott shot an even 50 and Meeker finished with a 59. The Bulldogs’ team total was rounded out by 1 63 from Ledgerwood and Schmadeke finished with a 67. UP NEXT Trenton: The Bulldogs were at the Brookfield Tournament on Thursday and will be back on the links on Tuesday when they return home to host Chillicothe. Tee time for the dual is set for 4 p.m. Princeton: The Tiger golfers will travel to Maysville on Tuesday for a quad that includes the host Wolverines as well as Stanberry and South Harrison. That event is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start as well.
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JAKE SCHMADEKE hits a putt on the second green at the Riverside Country Club during the Bulldogs’ dual win over Hamilton on Tuesday. Schmadeke shot a 54 on the day.
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Lawson Run Rules Trenton Former Pirate Coach Passes Away Bulldogs Yield 17 Runs In Second Inning LAWSON 24 TRENTON 2 - 3 INN. Yielding seven runs in the first inning wasn’t a great way for the Trenton Bulldogs to open their Tuesday night match-up with the visiting Lawson Cardinals at Burleigh Grimes Field. The 17 runs Trenton allowed in the second inning, though, made the seven-run first look a lot better than it should have. In the end, Trenton was saddled with a 24-2 home loss, one that dropped the Bulldogs to 1-9 overall on the season. Trenton had just three hits in the three-inning contest, but two of them
were extra base hits. Mason Rongey doubled and drove in a run and Gabe Novak tripled and scored one of the two Trenton tallies. Gavin Cagle had the other hit, a single, and had an RBI as well. On the hill it was a tough day for Trenton pitchers as the Bulldog defense committed six errors in the field behind them. Bobby Schreckengaust went one and one-third innings, allowing 13 runs, only four of which were earned. He scattered eight hits and walked one while striking out one. Coleman Griffin worked one and two-thirds innings, allowing 11 runs, one of which was earned, on six hits and three walks while striking out one. Trenton was home, hosting Putnam County on Thursday and plays at Pattonsburg on Monday at 5 p.m.
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BOBBY SCHRECKENGAUST comes set before a pitch during Trenton’s home loss to Lawson on Tuesday at Burleigh Grimes Field.
Kimberling Led NCMC Program From 1979 To 1987 Former North Central Missouri College head men’s basketball coach Dale Kimberling passed away on Thursday, April 7, at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life service for Coach Kimberling will be held at State Fair Community College on Friday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center in Sedalia. Kimberling launched his collegiate coaching career as head women’s basketball coach at State Fair from 19771979. He then came to NCMC to lead the men’s basketball program from 1979-1987. After one year at Missouri Southern State University following NCMC, Coach Kimberling returned to State Fair where he finished his career. He led the women’s program for 17 more years followed by two years as head coach for their men’s program before retiring from coaching. “I first met Dale Kimberling as the sports editor of the Trenton Republican-Times and was immediately struck by how much he cared about Trenton Junior College (NCMC), the basketball program and his student-athletes,” NCMC Board of Trustee’s President
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Diane Lowery said. “He grew the community interest in college athletics while at TJC, scheduling opponents whose players were destined to continue their careers at a higher level — Mitch Richmond comes to mind — and always having his players ready to give those teams all they could handle. I keep in touch with many of his former players and they all speak fondly of their time at TJC and their participation in the basketball program. They will certainly be saddened by Coach Kimberling’s passing as I know the community will be as well. He will be missed by us all.” Kimberling compiled a record of 133 wins and 113 losses at NCMC, finishing three seasons with 20 or more wins. Kimberling was inducted into the North Central Missouri College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012. His nomination to the Hall of Fame selection committee said, “Dale was an excellent coach who displayed a tremendous amount of caring for his players. His concern for the future of his student-athletes after they left college was not always apparent to basketball fans, but I know it was a strong theme throughout his tenure at TJC. Also, he was able to bring out the best of his athletes on the court as they played with both pride and a desire to win.”
TMS Opens Track Season Whitham Wins Gold With Discus Throw Of 36.5m The Trenton Middle School track and field teams saw their first action of the season on Monday, traveling to Bethany for the South Harrison Middle School Relays. In a field of 17 schools, Trenton’s boys finished third as a team, collecting 59 points. The Trenton girls, meanwhile, placed eighth, finishing with 30.5 team points. Cole Whitham paced the Trenton boys, earning the team’s lone gold medal at
the meet. He won the discus with a throw of 36.5 meters and followed that up with a second-place showing in the shot put. He was runner-up in that event with a throw of 11.9 meters. Trenton got a runner-up finish from Michael Baker as well. He finished second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.64. He would earn a silver medal in the 4x200-meter relay as well, combining with Elijah Miller, Cooper Houser and Garrison Otto to place second with a time of 1:47.01. Those same four combined for a third-place showing in the 4x400-meter relay, finishing with a time of
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“There are so many memories I have of Coach Kimberling both on and off the court,” Former NCMC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Jamie Hooyman said. “One thing was for certain, when he smiled his crooked smile and mumbled at you under his breath – it was best to just nod your head and say, ‘yes, Coach!’ Dale Kimberling has touched so many student athletes’ lives; he will be missed, but his legacy will last a long time.” The men’s basketball program that Kimberling was such a huge part of has found a lot of success in recent years under current head coach Jeremy Esry. The Pirates are fourtime defending Region 16 champions and have earned national tournament berths in three of those four seasons. “Although I never got to personally meet Coach K, I feel like I had known him for years because of all the stories that his former players at TJC would tell about him,” Esry said. “Through all the funny ones or the stories about Coach being stern and disciplined, I think former player Dave Richman said it best; ‘He was tough on us, but would go to bat for us in a second.’ We are honored to have Coach Kimberling as a major part of our programs history and are proud to call him family.”
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4:13.02. Miller would add a thirdplace finish in the 200meter dash, doing so in a time of 26.68, while Houser was fifth in the event with a time of 27.54. Miller was also fourth in the high jump with a mark of 1.6 meters and Houser was sixth in the triple jump with a leap of 9.9 meters. Braydon Holtzclaw was also a placewinner for Trenton, finishing sixth in the shot put with a throw of 10.5 meters. On the girls’ side, Trenton was led by Alexis Bonnett, who had the team’s highest finish, taking second in the long jump with a mark of 4.5 meters. She was also fourth in the 200meter dash with a time of 30.01 and medaled in both the 4x200- and 4x100meter relays as well. In the 4x200 she combined with Payton Foster, Mylee Baker and Kylee Corwin to run fourth with a time of 2:05.54. In the 4x100, Bonnett, Foster, Baker and Alyssa Hall combined to place fifth with a time of 58.89. Trenton’s 4x400-meter relay team of Baker, Corwin, Katy Simpson and Kambrea Brown finished fifth as well, doing so with a time of 5:12.25. Other placewinners for the Trenton girls included Brown, fifth in the pole vault with a mark of 1.52 meters; Sage Foster, eighth in the 800-meter run with a time of 3:11.9; and Chy Turner, eighth in the shot put with a throw of 8.36 meters. The middle school track and field teams return to action on Monday, traveling to Princeton for the Jim King Relays, which are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. The teams will then host the Trenton Middle School relays the following day, Tuesday, beginning at 2 p.m.
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leaders, Jenni Adkison; middle school cheerleaders, Crystal Crose; high school basketball cheerleaders, Crystal Crose/Missy Chadwick; band, Jack Malo; Scholar Bowl, Courtney Ray; Choir, Garrett Peterson; FFA, Brant Burns; assistant FFA, Amy Holder; FCCLA, Becky Adkison; FBLA, Barb Holcomb; Student Council, Brittney Ghidoni; Drama/Play, Michele Anthuis; Yearbook, Barb Holcomb; National Honor Society, Courtney Ray; Art Club, Ally Ockenfels; and Trap Shooting, Amy Holder. Other action taken following the closed session was to approve the district as a sixth-12th grade school for Missouri High School Activities Association purposes. Activities Director Barron Gann had discussed last month the possible need to add sixth graders to middle school sports, at least for the winter sports seasons. Preliminary participation numbers were shared and Gann said the decision can be made on a sport-bysport basis. It was earlier noted that the sixth grade would not be added to the football season and most of the numbers issue involves the winter sports seasons. Gann also reported that the North Daviess District has inquired about joining the Gallatin-Tri-County cooperative for football next year. Gann said the addition of North Daviess would bring the MSHSAA enrollment of the three districts to 188, with 207 being the cut-off for Class I. No action was taken, but the issue continues to be discussed. In addition to Bird and Mrs. Riley being given the oath of office following their re-elections to the board, members elected officers for the year. Jeff Donovan was re-elected president and Trent Dowell was re-elected vice president. Vicki Corwin was elected board secretary, with Lesli Lin approved as board treasurer. Donovan will serve as the board’s MSBA delegate. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Copple reported on the recent water issue that resulted in classes not being held and told the board he had contacted Rapid Removal, the district’s trash service, after receiving a bill that greatly increased the contracted amount per month. The company acknowledged the error and sent another bill, he said. Dr. Copple updated the board on several upcoming events, noting that the promenade for this
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Jesse Bird, left, and Anita Riley were given the oath of office at Wednesday’s meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education. The two were re-elected to three-year terms on the board in the April 5 election.
year’s prom has been moved back to the Methodist Church. Graduation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 6 at the football field. Principal reports were given and each building principal also provided the board with an “instructional climate” report. Elementary Principal Nicole Thogmartin reported on the recent trip to Jefferson City by fourth grade students as well as the Family Fun Night, which drew just under 400 attendees and included 12 literary events. She also reported on the summer school program, which so far has 264 students enrolled. She discussed the incentive trips for that program and presented the handbook, which was approved by the board. Mrs. Thogmartin noted that this year’s summer school program is being developed by the teachers, who are excited to create their own curriculum and who are able to provide information about what students need to learn during the program to fill in gaps they have seen during the school year. As for the instructional climate, she said elementary teachers have been working in teams on priority standards. In his report, High School Principal Brent Burke reported on the many activities that are taking place this spring and the accolades being received by students and student groups. In discussing the instructional climate at the high school, he noted the building is “studentcentered” rather than “teacher-centered” and
touched on the impact of the “character strong” emphasis, which uses a “word of the month.” He said one strength of the high school is the energy and effort being expended by students in all extracurricular activities, not just sports, which will serve them well. Gallatin Middle School Principal Dr. Justin Collins said “normalcy” is the focal point of his building this year and said the work on curriculum development has been an overwhelming success. Dr. Collins suggested that a summer workshop be held next year to work on curriculum so teachers don’t have to miss class time. He noted that his next goal would be building rigorous assessments. All of the building principals discussed the upcoming “testing season,” saying students are being prepared for it and are being encouraged to not be worried about the testing, but to be prepared and do their best. Multiple incentives are being offered to students in regard to testing. In other action items, the board voted to accept a fuel bid from MFA for $3.39 per gallon. Dr. Copple said the district uses about 900 gallons per month or close to 11,000 gallons per year. He said that while the price of gas could drop, the district can’t count on that and needs to lock in the price at this time. Board members also approved MSBA policy updates. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18.
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The Third Annual Autism/NeuroDiversity Balloon Launch was held Friday April 8 at Johnson Field. Over 200 participants attended the event. According to organizer Brenda Thorne, the event was held to recognize those individuals in our lives who are everyday heroes to each of us.
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The Trenton Branch of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri donated 50 string backpacks and the bank’s staff made a donation of $720, with the donations to go to the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled for their upcoming Walk Against Hunger, scheduled for Monday, April 25 at C.F. Russell Stadium. The bank employees raised the money for its donation through the first quarter 2022 “Pay to Wear Jeans on Friday Fund.” The money raised during the Walk Against Hunger will be split between Bright Futures Trenton and Grundy County Backpack Buddies. Pictured are, from left, front row, Terressa Stiner and Missy Rowlette; back row, McKenna Cox, Sabrina Hartley, Kayla Graham, Jeff Jackson, Tracy Kralicek and Hannah Persell.
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.
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TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.
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.
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Trenton FFA Competes In Recent Contests by the Trenton FFA Chapter The Trenton FFA has been busy these past couple of weeks getting into contest season. So far State Degrees were awarded to eight senior members: Colton Roy, Kaci Persell, Rebecca Urich, Gracyn Rongey, Hannah Bowe, Haven Burress, Jesse Huber-Bethards and Allison Yoder. The Secretary’s book, Treasurer’s book, and Reporters’ scrapbook all placed first at Area Contest. Our Treasurer, Makenzee Epperson, was selected as the 20222023 Area Sentinel after Area Officer Interviews. In addition, our President, Colton Roy, has advanced to the final stages of State Officer Interviews! At the preliminary Creed Contest, freshman Abbye Johnson placed first. Moving into the Area LDE Contest, our Conduct of Chapter Meetings team placed second, Abbye Johnson placed fourth in Creed Speaking, Kaci Persell placed first in Job Interview and Colton Roy placed first in Advanced Public Speaking. All advanced on to the District LDE Contest, which was held on Wednesday, March 23 in Cameron. Kaci Persell, competing in Job Interview, placed third and is a
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Kaci Persell, left, took first place in employment skills at the area contest and is a state alternate at districts. Colton Roy, right, took first place in advanced public speaking in the area contest and first at districts. He will be competing at state.
state alternate. Colton Roy, competing in Advanced Public Speaking, placed first and is advancing to state. Abbye Johnson, competing in Creed Speaking, was a district competitor, and the Knowledge team placed 21st. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings team placed second and is advancing to state. Meanwhile, our CDE teams have been busy as well. The Ag Sales team attended the Columbia FFA MOASKs contest and
placed first. The Dairy Cattle team attended the Annual Lathrop Judging Day contest and placed first. We had four teams attend the NCMC Ag Club contest: the Dairy Cattle team placed 13th; the Meats Evaluation team placed fifth; the Soils team placed sixth; and the Knowledge team placed 21st. Moving south to the Paris Aggie Days CDE contest, three teams competed: the Ag Sales team placed fifth; the Meats
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Conduct of Chapter Meetings - second at area, second at districts, competing at state; from left, front row, Logan Wilson, Kaleb McCallon and Tyler Dixon; back row, Abbye Johnson, Baylee McCullough, Samantha Hoselton, Jacey Hudson and Jena Hunter.
Evaluation team placed 10th; and the Food Science team placed sixth. A few days later at the Savannah FFA MOASK contest six teams competed. Ag Mechanics placed sixth; Dairy Cattle placed third; Meats Evaluation placed sixth; Knowledge placed 16th; Soils placed eighth; and Ag Sales placed third. All the CDE teams competed in Maryville on
April 5. On Tuesday, the Food Science team placed first and is advancing to state, and the Soils team placed eighth and is also advancing to state. Then on Wednesday, four teams competed. The Dairy Cattle team placed first and is advancing to state; the Meats Evaluation team placed fourth and is also advancing to state. The Ag Sales team placed first and is advancing to state, and
the Ag Mechanics team placed 8th and is a district competitor. All teams that advance to state will be competing at State Convention, which will be held on April 21-22 in Columbia. Congratulations to all the teams on their accomplishments this far and good luck! Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy are the THS FFA advisors.
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Ag Sales Team - from left, front row, Gracyn Rongey and Rebecca Urich; back row, Hannah Bowe and Haven Burress.
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Dairy Cattle Judging Team, from left, Cade Claycomb, Emma Roberts, Jena Harris and Milo Simpson.
THS FFA Knowledge Team - District Competitors, from left, Tymber Cooksey, Reece Weldon, Layni Walker and Ayra Meeker.
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Food Science Team - from left, Seanacie Ireland, Katelyn Clark, Abbye Simpson and Kimberly Otto.
Meats Evaluation Team - from left, Kaylynn Stanton, Makenzee Epperson, Ava Simpson and Grayson Coon.
members, Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks made appointments to various committees, which include: Second Ward Councilman Danny Brewer, Briggs, Fourth Ward Councilman John Dolan and Humphreys, administrative committee; Dolan, Mlika, First Ward Councilman Lance Otto and Urich, finance committee; Third Ward Councilman Robert Romesburg, Mlika, Otto and Urich, economic development committee. Liaisons to the various boards and committees were also named and Dolan was elected as the pro-tem. With the new council in place, members took action
The oath of office was given to city council members elected in the April 5 Municipal Election, including, from left, Glen Briggs, first ward; Marvin Humphreys, second ward; and David Mlika, third ward. Not pictured is Duane Urich, fourth ward.
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Soils Team - from left, Maverick Sole, Seth Doolittle and Levi Johnson.
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ing goods or services during events determined by the city council to be eligible. The action came after a request at the last meeting to provide such a license to allow events such as a “Third Thursday” promotion to be held downtown. Other action taking place under the “old” council included a discussion of painting the old R-9 building at the airport, which is currently under way by Eric Hauck, and approval of a memo that will direct the council to review the budget situation six months
into the new budget year to determine if asphalt sales are sufficient to allow enough additional income to be used to authorize a $1 per hour employee cost of living allowance. The guideline, which was developed because the sales cannot be adequately determined when the budget is developed in March or April, may be utilized in future years but notes that the council will determine he appropriate COLA and establish a benchmark for asphalt sales each year. Any possible COLA will also go before the council for approval. Following the swearing in of the newly-elected
to approve the requested budget from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, which totaled $32,500; approved a policy that allows employees to donate paid time off to other employees; and held a discussion on how the city ordinance addresses ATVs and UTVs operating after dark. The council asked City Attorney Tara Walker to add a sentence to the current policy allowing city-permitted ATVs and UTVs to operate after dark “with proper lighting,” which is assumed to mean headlamps and taillamps. The next regular meeting of the council will take place at 7 p.m. April 25.
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William S. Draper William S. Draper, a 93-year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 3:09 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. He is to be cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Mr. Draper was born Dec. 17, 1928 in Mansfield, the son of William Fredrick and Faye Rockwell Draper. On July 31, 1947 he was united in marriage to Janetta Newsom. She preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2003. The couple lived most of their married lives in Laredo, Brimson and Trenton other than 25 years when they lived in Chicago, IL, where he was in construction. He is survived by his children, Sharon Kay Veatch of Independence, Debbie Diane Griffin and her husband, Frank, Alice Faye Albers and her husband, Jack,
Virginia Lee Draper and Robert Douglas Draper and his wife, Lorraine, all of Trenton, and Donna Marie Scheib and her husband, Alvie of Galt; his sisters, Jeneva Joy McCanon of Sedalia, June Stubblefield of Kansas City, Doris Faye McGowan and her husband, Jim of Trenton and Bobby Lynn King and her husband, Danny of Independence; and many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-greatgrandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, William Eugene Draper and John Draper; two sisters, Lois Maxine Lester and Lanore Love; and two brothers, Oscar Dale Draper and Jerry Lee Draper. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Edward Evans Edward Evans, an 82-year-old rural Princeton resident, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 on his farm near his house. Funeral services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m., today (Friday, April 15, 2022) at the Modena Christian Church in Modena. Arrangements were under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Mill Grove. Robert Edward Evans was born June 14, 1939 in Trenton, the son of Robert Andrew and Edith Klingensmith Evans. He graduated from Princeton High School with the class of 1957. On Jan. 19, 1959 he was united in marriage to Willalee Hayden in Princeton. She preceded him in death. He lived and farmed in Mercer county all of his life. He also was an antique dealer and antique consultant since 1979. He was
a member of the Modena Christian Church and a long time Farm Bureau member and president of Mercer County Bureau for several years. He enjoyed hunting and anything involving shooting sports or reenactments. When younger he loved playing baseball and going to games. He is survived by his sons, Robert Wayne Evans and his wife, Ruth of Milan and Jim Evans and his wife, Tammy and Dennis Evans and his wife, Carrie all of Princeton; a sister, Ardith Spencer of Valley Falls, KS; seven grandsons, Chad, Nathan, Walker, Weston, Wyler, Wagner and Will Evans; seven great-grandchildren; two nephews; and a niece. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial donations are suggested to the Modena Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Phyllis Tuggle Phyllis Tuggle, a 91-year-old Trenton resident, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 14 at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton. Pastor Tim Smith officiated. Burial was in the Miriam Cemetery in Bethany. Phyllis Ielene Goff was born Oct. 30, 1930, at the home of her parents, Elvis Guy Goff and Gladys Goldie Adams Goff on their farm outside of Grant City. She was the eldest of three children. She attended rural grade schools and high school at Grant City. She was married December 7, 1947, to James M. Benson of Hatfield. They moved back to her folks’ farm when her mother died in late 1948 to help care for her younger siblings until August 1950. In March 1955 they moved to Bethany. Phyllis and Jim had two daughters, Janet Elaine born in January 1950 and Joyce Ann born in May 1952. In 1957, Phyllis started working for the ASCS office in Bethany. The family moved to Trenton in 1962 while Phyllis continued working in Bethany. In May 1976, Phyllis married Floyd David Tuggle of Ridgeway and they bought a house in Bethany, where they lived for many years. Phyllis retired from the ASCS office in October 1994. Floyd
died in October 1999. In 2008, she moved to Trenton to be closer to her family. Phyllis grew up in a family that made the church and the Lord the center of their lives. She carried that core her entire life. She was a devout member of the First Christian Church in Trenton. Phyllis always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She lined-danced regularly at the North 65 Center in Trenton, volunteered much of her time at the food pantry, thrift store and other community service venues until her health began to fail. Survivors include her daughters, Janet Vaughn and Joyce Cutsinger of Trenton; her grandson, Corie (Marcie) Cutsinger, granddaughter, Kristi Cutsinger and greatgrandchildren, Dakota and Madi Cutsinger, all of Trenton; her brother, Bob (Donna) Goff of Lake Tahoe, NV; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Floyd and her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by a sister, Glatha. In lieu of flowers, Phyllis requested donations be made to the Health Science Division at North Central Missouri College or the Miriam Cemetery in Bethany. They may be left at or mailed to Slater-Neal Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Bessie Leah Wilford Bessie Leah Wilford, a 90-year old former resident of Galt, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022 at Sunnyview Nursing Home of Trenton, where she had resided since March 4, 2016. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Galt Christian Church. Burial will follow in Galt West Cemetery. Open visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Mrs. Wilford was born July 20, 1931 near Spickard, the daughter of Kermit J. and Gladys Lucille Vandevender Myers. She attended Blende School in Pueblo, CO and Fairview School in Myers Township before graduating from Galt High School with the class of 1949. She earned a Stenographers Certificate from Chillicothe Business College in 1950. On Sept. 24, 1977 she was married to Robert M. Wilford by Bro. David Pummill at the Galt Christian Church. He survives. Mrs. Wilford worked at Farmers Electric in Chillicothe from 1950 through 1953 and farmed in the Half Rock community until 1963. She was deputy county clerk of Caldwell County from 1963 through 1973 and owned and managed a laundromat in
Stewartsville from 1967 to 1975. In 1975 she moved back to the Trenton area and worked for the City of Trenton and Sunnyview Nursing Home as a bookkeeper. She retired from the Division of Family Services in 1988. She was a member of the Galt Christian Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Cheryl King of Galt and Leah Verlene McDonald of Kearney; four grandchildren, Kathi Brundage of Liberty, Brad King and his wife, Laura of Bryan, TX, Brett King and his wife, Ashley of Crowley, TX and Suzie Morris and her husband, Jeff of Shawnee, KS; 12 great- grandchildren, Kennady, Alleea, Olivia, Kayla, Noah, Kyler and Mercedes King, Gavin Smith, Sgt. Dalton Olson U.S.M.C., Jacob, Shawn and Samantha Morris; and two great-great-grandchildren, Syrus Nathan King and Braxton Geoffrey Bunck. She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-grandson, Nathan Michael King. Memorial donations are suggested to the Galt Christian Church or the Galt Cemetery Associa-tion. They may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
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Club; Joy Bettis, TMS FCCLA; Derek Bloom, THS Scholar Bowl; Tyler Busick, vocal music; Sarah Pauley, National Honor Society; Amy Currie, Spanish Club and Key Club; Greg Dalrymple, yearbook, junior class sponsor; Tash Dowell, Drama Club; Lori Duff, prom; Christy Gibler, colorguard; Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy, FFA; Taylor Ormsby, senior class sponsor; Emily Rardon, FTA/freshman class sponsor; Brian Sager, science club; Kayce Terhune, FBLA and sophomore class sponsor; Brenda Thorne, Student Council; Anthony Webb, instrumental music; and Jaya Loyd, THS FCCLA. During the open portion of the meeting the board certified the results of the April 5 board election and gave the oath of office to Jeff Spencer and Dorothy Taul, who were elected to three-year terms and Jason Hostetler, who was elected to fill a one-year unexpired term. Marcie Cutsinger, who chose not to seek reelection, was recognized for her service to the district. Officers were elected, with Ms. Taul re-elected as president and Brandon Gibler re-elected as vice president. Melissa King will serve as treasurer and Susan Leeper was reelected to the board secretary post. Ms. Taul will be the MSBA delegate, with Gibler to serve as the alternate. Superintendent Mike Stegman gave a safety report, which included information on the incident on March 30 that resulted in the TMS/THS campus being evacuated after a “suspicious package” was reported. Stegman said several schools faced the same situation that day, with some choosing to evacuate and others choosing not to. He noted that he was out of town at a superintendent’s meeting and commended Bailey for his handling of the situation, Board members approved an employee health insurance plan through Missouri Educator’s Trust. The board will continue to pay $602 toward the base plan, with four options for buy-up plans. Board members also: • accepted the low bid of $71,000 from Fisher Tracks for repair, structural
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Trenton R-9 Board of Education members elected on April 5 were given the oath of office during Tuesday’s R-9 board meeting. They include, from left, Jeff Spencer, three-year term; Jason Hostetler, one-year unexpired term; and Dorothy Taul, three-year term.
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Marcie Cutsinger, who chose not to seek re-election to the Trenton R-9 Board of Education, was recognized for her service to the board during Tuesday’s board meeting. She is pictured with R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman.
spray and striping of the track at C.F. Russell Stadium. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels told the board that tracks should be resprayed about every 10 years and the R-9 one is on year 13. He said the life of a track is about 30 years so another spray will be needed in about eight to 10 years and in about 16 years, the district will need to look at replacing it. • approved a budget amendment for Title Funds to reflect the amounts that will be received from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. • approved grant requests from two teachers to the GEC Foundation. TMS Art Instructor Sheridan Mounce is submitting a grant request for $837 for a Brent Ware Cart that will be used to dry three-dimensional art products. TMS Computer Instructor Charley Crimi is requesting $600 to purchase several items that will be used to teacher a coding unit for fifth and sixth grade students. • learned that the district has received two grants, including one in the amount of $6,782 to help offset learning loss in homeless
youth and one for $9,209.75 that will be used to help offset the cost of items needed for students who are taking CTE courses. • learned that the district’s contract with Rapid Removal for trash service increased from $860 per month to $4,000 per month beginning in April. Stegman said he attempted to negotiate with the company, but that was unsuccessful so bids were sought and the district will now have trash service through GFL Environmental at a cost of $2,000 per month. • learned that Rachael Rongey, fifth grade science teacher at TMS, has been named the district’s teacher of the year and will have her name submitted for consideration as Northwest Teacher of the Year. • heard a report on the At-Risk program and from building principals. Instructional Coach Dr. Jill Watkins said there have been three applications for the “Grow Your Own” Program, with interviews to be conducted with the applicants. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10.
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TRENTON
Thank you Trenton for allowing me the opportunity to tell your sports stories over the past 15 years. Thank you for welcoming me and letting me call this community home over what has literally been my entire adult life. It has been a wild ride with tales of triumph, heartbreak and everything in between. Thank you to the countless coaches and athletes I have had the opportunity to follow, interview, photograph and write about. I hope I did you all justice. Though I am leaving, this town and this job will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my first job, it’s where I met my wife and where I owned my first home. The friendships that were created through living and working here are ones that I will take with me and cherish for the rest of my life. Every time I find myself coming back to Trenton it is going to feel like coming home. To Wendell Lenhart, thank you for taking a chance on a kid who was still 22 credit hours short of having a journalism degree and making this whole thing possible. To my co-workers thank you for taking me in as one of your own and the 15 years worth of memories that followed.
Seth Herrold — Sportswriter
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THE LAST COLUMN
Today didn’t sneak up on me. It’s been on my calendar since January. It’s been on my radar for a year now. But still, there’s something about a day like today actually arriving that takes you by surprise a little. But this job has been full of surprises. I was surprised when my Mom stepped out on the back porch, interrupting a game of Wiffle Ball to tell me I had a phone call from the newspaper in Trenton. I was surprised when Wendell Lenhart hired me on the spot the day I went in for an interview, despite me still being short about a semester of having an actual journalism degree. I walked through the doors of the R-T for my first day of work on April 16, 2007. Now, a full 15 years later, this chapter of my life is closing. Last spring there was a performance in the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center. I don’t remember if it was a choir or band event, but we were down to two people in the office for coverage of news and sports events, so I was needed. The event just happened to fall on “Meet the Players” night for the Gilman City summer ball program. My son Cash was gearing up for his first year of tee ball, so I really didn’t want to miss it. As it turns out, one of the events got bumped to another night and I avoided having to make that choice. But, anyone with kids knows once activities start, they just keep coming and don’t really stop until after high school graduation. I knew going forward Cash was going to be having more and more events and activities. It was inevitable in this line of work there were going to be a lot of hard choices to make. A friend I met in this industry, Cody Thorn, told me ‘at a certain point you have to decide if you want to cover your kid or cover other peoples kids.’ And so last June on vacation I told my wife I was going to quit my job. It’s somewhat bittersweet. I’m going to miss a lot of aspects of this job. I am tremendously proud of the work Ronda and I have done over the past year and a half. I would put the look of our paper and the stories we have written up against anyone. They say you should always try to leave something better than you found it. Well, I went back and looked and I can promise you, the three sports pages in this paper you are holding are a lot better than the one people looked at on April 16, 2007. Looking ahead, though, I can not help but be excited for the future. I’ve been farming as a side hustle for several years now and am looking forward to jumping into that endeavor full-time with more acres to manage. I’m looking forward to working with my Dad and shutting the tractor down in the evening to go in and watch the Gilman City tee ball team take on whoever is next in line. Most of all, I am looking forward to a lot more evenings spent with my wife and kid. These past 15 years have blessed me incredibly. Coming to Trenton is how I met my wife in the first place. Her mom was an employee here at the R-T when I first started. Back in those days I was the only one at the office with a Facebook account (they all have them now) and Karen wanted to see what her daughter was posting. I’m sure she looks back at that moment as one of the best decisions of her life. In all seriousness, though, I have so many great memories from the events I got to cover here. There was De’Andre Vandevender breaking all kinds of records on the football field my first fall on the job. The 2008 state championship boys track and field team and two state runner-up softball teams. I went to two Show-Me Showdowns and traveled countless miles getting team pictures for sports preview special sections. Fun fact, before the iPhone 6 came out, I had to drive to every town to take a picture of their softball or basketball team. The world changed a little bit between 2007 and 2022. I will let you decide if it is for the better or worse. I appreciate the people I called co-workers over the last 15 years. Ronda has been great to work with. We’ve had our differences over the years — I mean, she is a Kansas fan and all — but she has been great in being flexible to allow me to not miss Cash’s events over the last year. I know she has her own new journey coming up and I wish her the best in it. More than a good co-worker, she is a good friend. I put in a full-page ad today (on page 8 of this section), just like Danny Duffy did when he was traded away from Kansas City. I mean every word in it, too. This community has been tremendous in making me feel welcome over the past 10 years. This job and community has been such an incredibly huge part of my life and I will never forget the memories and life events I had here. It was important for me to put that ad in and actually pay for it rather than just ask the bosses for the space. They probably would have given it to me, but this newspaper has given me so much over the last decade and a half. It’s only right that I try to give something back to it. Trenton, thank you.
Tax Day Brings Added Burdens to Missourians by Garrett Hawkins, President Missouri Farm Bureau l Like many Americans, April 15 is my least favorite day of the year. Even though the weather is almost perfect, the grass is growing and the flowers are blooming, something about the IRS tax collector kills the positive energy. This year, Easter weekend earns taxpayers a three-day extension to April 18, but it’s not much comfort. As tough as the tax situation is already, President Biden recently proposed to make it worse.
GUEST EDITORIAL In the last week of March, President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Coming out three weeks before Tax Day, you might think he would propose some relief. Unfortunately, the President’s budget instead calls for more than $4 trillion in new taxes over the next 10 years. The White House’s talking points say these hikes are on corporations and “the wealthiest Americans.” In reality, they go far beyond that. The 2023 Biden budget calls to repeal the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered tax rates for all Americans. Undoing it would cause everyone to pay more taxes, regardless of their income level. During a time of out-of-control inflation and economic uncertainty, raising taxes
on all Americans is an awful idea. The Administration’s proposals take direct aim at family farmers, too. The President’s budget proposes massively increasing the death tax, cutting its exemption to one-third of its current level and raising the tax rate to an unconscionable 45%. Maybe even worse, President Biden’s budget would nearly eliminate the policy known as stepped-up basis. This would force many farmers’ children and grandchildren to sell the family farm, or a portion of it, just to pay the tax bill. Politicians often talk about the importance of family farms in our country, but they don’t always follow through when it counts like Missouri Congressman Jason Smith. Congressman Smith is the top Republican on the House Budget Committee and a senior member of the tax law-writing Ways and Means Committee. I spoke to him for Farm Bureau’s podcast this week. Congressman Smith believes the Administration’s proposed changes to stepped-up basis “would be extremely detrimental not just to farmers, but all small businesses in Missouri.” To push back against this effort, he is a lead cosponsor of a resolution to preserve stepped-up basis, H.Res.
1015. Five Missourians are among the 80 bipartisan cosponsors. Rep. Smith is also the nationwide leader of the effort to fully repeal the death tax. He has the support of 155 bipartisan cosponsors for his death tax repeal bill, H.R. 1712. When I asked him why he’s so focused on the death tax, he said something I hear from Missouri farmers all the time. He told me, “You work your entire life, you’re taxed your entire life. The last thing that your heirs, your kids and your spouse need is a bill from the IRS.” I couldn’t have said it any better myself. We need to make it easier to pass on a family farm to the next generation, not harder. America can’t thrive without strong rural communities, and rural communities can’t thrive without strong farm and ranch families. With the support of our elected representatives, I believe we can stop these bad ideas before they become law. We shouldn't have to dread next April 15 even more than normal. ********************************* Garrett Hawkins, a farmer from Appleton City, Missouri, is President of Missouri Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization.
ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721
SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov
STATE SEN. DAN HEGEMAN Room 332 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov
U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov
STATE REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115C State Capitol Bldg 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-2917 E-Mail: rusty.black@house.mo.gov
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LOCAL Felony Drug Charges Face Trenton Man A Trenton man who was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick M. Graves, 42, is facing a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except
35 grams or less of marijuana, and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana, 11 to 35 grams; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; operating a motorcycle when his license was not validated for such operation, failing to maintain financial responsibility for a vehicle and failing to signal. He is
Ticket Issued In Accident A Newtown man was ticketed following an accident investigated Sunday on Ninth Street. According to Trenton Police Officer Michael Williams’ accident report, the mishap occurred when vehicles driven by Sandra L. Gage of Polo and Paul S. Sawyer of Newtown were westbound on Ninth Street, with Sawyer’s vehicle traveling in front of Ms. Gage’s car. Sawyer said he dropped his phone and reached to get it, inadver-
tently traveling into the center lane. Ms. Gage thought Sawyer was going to turn southbound and pulled into the lane next to Sawyer. After retrieving his phone, Sawyer realized he had traveled into the turn lane and moved back into the right lane, where his vehicle struck Ms. Gage’s car. His vehicle was not damaged, but Ms. Gage’s car sustained minor damage. Sawyer was ticketed for improper lane usage.
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accused of possessing methamphetamine, marijuana and a glass smoking pipe at the intersection of Lake Trenton Drive and Fisherman Road on April 11. Graves is being held on $15,000 cash-only bond and is scheduled to appear in court April 26.
CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Victor L. Tunnell, Galt, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50. Jennifer D. Tunnell, Trenton, waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. She was scheduled to appear in court April 14. Domanic J.L. Ratkovich, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. He was scheduled to appear in court April 14. Hunter D. Krawitz, Spickard, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on felony charges of burglary, stealing and property damage. He was scheduled to appear in court on April 14. Ryleah R. Ishmael, Cameron, waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and delivery or possession of a controlled substance at a jail and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She is scheduled to appear in court April 14. Haley J.M. Houk, Spickard, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabi-
TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT April 4: officers assisted another agency at a north residence and investigated a report of stealing at an east residence. April 5: no activity. April 6: reports of stealing were taken at three south residences and officers investigated a nuisance violation at a west residence. April 7: a report of a stolen motor vehicle was investigated at an east residence and officers investigated a nuisance violation at a west residence. An arrest was made on a warrant in the downtown area and officers were called to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town. A report of stealing was investigated at a south residence. April 8: no activity. April 9: a report of stealing was investigated at a north residence. April 10: a runaway juvenile was reported at a west residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town.
noid of 10 grams or less and was fined $300. Cody P. Morris, Coffey, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended and was fined $49.50. Robert E. Ewing, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was placed on probation for two years. Clarence W. Coursey, Humphreys, pleaded guilty to failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width and was fined $60.50. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Coursey also had imposition of his sentence suspended on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated. He was placed on probation for two years and is to pay $98 recoupment of funds and $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Ronald G. Sprout, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width and was fined $60.50. Tesla K.N. Davis, Altamont, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. She is scheduled to be in court again on May 10. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Joshua W. Gott, Trenton, on a misdemeanor charge of trespassing on real property (he later turned himself in and posted cash bond); Jon H. Milligan, Liberty, on a misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked or suspended; and Byron R. Dickerson, Kansas City, on two felony charges of non-support. Associate Civil Pin Oak Apartments LLC
vs. Andrew Archer. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the total amount of $2,336.50. The case involved rent and possession. Midwestern Health Management vs. Erin Carriker and Stephanie Carriker. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,747.84. The case involved a suit on account. Bob Fay’s Rent to Own, Inc. vs. Norman Leakey. The court entered an order to revive a judgment in a breach of contract case. Midwestern Health Management, Inc. vs. Tammy L. Tucker. The court entered a final judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the total amount of $14,007.90. LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Libby Tunnell. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $804.42. The case involved a suit on account. Revivier Financial LLC vs. Lisa Ward. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $5,034.84. The case involved a suit on account. Kirksville, Missouri Hospital Company d/b/a Northeast Regional Medical Center vs. Lauren Weaver. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $11,397.90. Small Claims Amy L. Kurtz and David J. Kurtz vs. Christopher Huffman. The court entered a judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the total amount of $2,496.14. The case involved a rental dispute. MARRIAGE LICENSE Joseph P. Byler, Eagleville and Emma H. Stutzman, Galt. REAL ESTATE Sean Collins and wife to Heather Rorebeck and husband.
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correspond with transportation reports. Non-certified contracts, as well as extra-duty, band and counseling contracts were approved, with occupational and speech therapy contracts tabled until May. The board voted to accept a bid for mowing from Jack Bethards at a rate of $120 per mowing and approved the payment of MSBA dues for 2022-23. The district will pay for the basic package up to $26 for the employee health fair if insurance does not cover the cost. Also approved was the expenditure of $2,000 toward band instrument purchases as well the NEE contract. Board members also discussed the budget, upcoming events and the district’s Safe Return to In-Person
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Thursday until school was let out. Crews were able to quickly replace the bolts, however, the additional valve repairs extended the boil advisory for the town until Friday. He said crews will need to eventually dig up all the 12 valves that were originally installed in 1995 and replace all the bolts with stainless steel bolts. City Administrator Lance Rains told the board that there is a possibility the city pool won’t open this year due to the lack of a pool manager and lifeguards. He also announced that the Main Street Downtown presentation is scheduled for 1 p.m., April 18, with volunteers currently working on a skit as well as giveaway bags for the visitors who will be touring downtown. A discussion was held concerning a complaint received regarding a bad debt utility payment from 2007. The board will hold a discussion at a future meeting about options for utilizing a collection agency regarding outstanding utility bills. Also discussed was the street issue on South Market Street, with the board voting to proceed with legal action. Rains told the board Amy Barnhilll with the Community Development Block Grant will visit city hall in May to begin the close-out process for the
Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan. Following a closed session, the board voted to increase the daily pay rate for substitutes from $80 to $90 and approved a pay rate of $16 per hour for tutoring hours for the special education paraprofessional. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 9, following the graduation ceremony. Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education is continuing to look at the possibility of purchasing an electric school bus, with bids for the bus considered during Monday’s meeting, which also involved the board considering offering its own summer school program. According to information provided by Superintendent Jerry Girdner, the board considered three bids that were submitted for an
electric school bus. The district has been working for several months to secure grant funding that would make the purchase price comparable to if the district purchased a traditional bus. The bids included one from Bluebird Electric Bus, $338,095 (no charging station included and up to one year for delivery); Thomas Electric Bus, $339,978 (no charging station included and up to one year for delivery); and Lion Electric Bus, $315,320.23 (charging station included and immediate availability). The bid specifications included a Level II charging station and delivery within six months, so the Lion Bus Company bid was the only one that met the specifications. Girdner said the district has been awarded the Volkswagen grant in the amount of $200,000 for the
AMI Metering Grant. Morey told the board the crews are still installing the meters, with electric crews to be done installing the remaining electric meters that are in the inventory this month. Water crews, he said, may take a couple of more months to finish installing the new AMI water meters. In other business, the board learned from Morey that the new brush cutter has been delivered from Terry Implement. Rains said he has corrected the requested items for the street grant and it has been resubmitted. He will begin discussion on finding the match funding for the grant. He hopes the street resurfacing projects can begin in October, if funded. The Mules contract has been given to the city for review and Rains has submitted the draft to Attorney Robert Cowherd. It will be presented to the board when available. Board members reviewed the March 2022 financial report and agreed to transfer the sales tax and sales use tax deposits for April, May and June to the Sales Tax Savings Account, with the intention of taking out another certificate of deposit after June. In his report, Police Chief Mark Richards presented a list of incident reports and said there are no dogs currently in the pound. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday,
April 25. Spickard According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, the board certified the April election results and gave the oath of office to Tanja Younger and Cindy Holtzclaw, who were elected on April 5. Board members accepted a hay bid for the lagoon from John Wagner in the amount of $274.50. It was also agreed to get batteries for the diesel maintenance truck. The 2022-23 budget was approved, with those figures not available as of press time. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, May 9. Laredo The only action taken at the Monday meeting of the Laredo City Council was the administration of the oath of office to council members. According to City Clerk Ashley Bonnett, the oath was given to Mayor Carol Holloway, who was reelected to a two-year term; Bruce McFie and Helen Golden, who were reelected to two-year terms as aldermen at large; and Amanda Tobias, who was elected to fill the one-year unexpired term. Derek Eckert was elected as mayor pro tem. He is new to the position. The next meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9.
purchase as well as a USDA grant to assist with the purchase. The administration will review the bids and coordinate with all grant administrators to finalize the district’s contribution amount. It is estimated that the district could have 85 percent of the new electric bus paid for through grants. Board members certified the results of the April 5 election, which resulted in Ron Parsons and Nathan Evans being elected to three-year terms. New officers were elected, with Rick Ellsworth elected as president and Parsons as vice president. Chad Smith was appointed secretary and Karla Meinke was appointed as treasurer. Summer school was a topic of discussion under new business. The district has been presented a possible grant to host summer school for this summer.
The program has become a possibility due to the American Rescue Plan’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Summer School Grant. In the past, Princeton has not hosted summer school due to the unique state funding formula which would have caused the district to possibly lose significant funding from the school grant and the “hold harmless” provision. Girdner said the grant for summer school is directed toward schools just like Princeton who have not had a recent summer school and would be otherwise negatively impacted by the state’s funding formula. The board authorized the administration to apply for the summer school grant and it is hoped that the plans could be completed by May 2 if the grant is approved.
In other business, the board set tuition for the 2022-23 school year at $6,375 for all students in grades kindergarten through 12 and were provided a list of upcoming events, including baccalaureate and awards, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 4 at the First Christian Church; graduation, 7 p.m., Friday, May 6; prom, Saturday, April 30; and home tracks meets, Monday, April 18 and Saturday, May 7 (Class I District Meet). Following a closed session to discuss real estate and personnel, the board approved the retirement of Kami Stark as high school secretary and the hiring of Lindsay Landis as junior high math instructor. Also approved were extra-duty contracts for 2022-23. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m.
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Market Report from Monday, April 4 • 1634 head sold Steers: 400-450lb 2.04-2.1975 450-500lb 2.00-2.1850 500-550lb 1.95-2.1575 550-600lb 1.80-1.9875 600-650lb 1.84-1.9350 650-700lb 1.63-1.76 700-750lb 1.55-1.63 750-800lb 1.58-1.6225
Heifers: 400-450lb 1.70-1.8475 450-500lb 1.68-1.8125 500-550lb 1.65-1.77 550-600lb 1.60-1.71 600-650lb 1.55-1.64 650-700lb 1.45-1.57 700-800lb 1.45-1.5450 800-900lb 1.30-1.41
We had two pot loads of steers: 787@1.5985, 855@1.5150 We had a pot load of heifers: 636@1.6350 Bulk of butcher cows: 77-92 high yielding 92-98 Bulls 105-125.50
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LOCAL County Tax Comparisons
City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $42,319.69 $51,961.36 June $89,633.42 $95,073.77 July $71,561.09 $69,272.76 August $46,158.58 $54,201.52 Sept. $75,897.70 $96,071.52 Interest $404.20 October $83,553.94 $68,402.36 November $46,701.44 $48,591.00 December $91,602.30 $98,350.56 January $60,592.09 $76,108.89 February $43,515.04 $37,280.01 March $90,546.78 $99,590.99 Interest $79.84 April $54,305.22 $64,024.02 TOTAL $796,871.33 $858,928.76 (Comparison Year to Date) $62,057.43 CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $21,128.52 $25,975.33 June $44,796.62 $47,536.78 July $35,780.48 $34,629.04 August $23,076.27 $27,098.68 September $37,948.61 $48,034.50 Interest $202.00 October $41,775.83 $34,185.14 November $23,341.37 $24,294.81 December $45,801.09 $49,174.78 January $30,301.94 $38,042.66 February $21,757.47 $18,639.94 March $45,273.36 $49,783.23 Interest $39.92 April $27,150.50 $32,011.50 TOTAL $398,373.98 $429,406.39 (Comparison Year to Date) $31,032.39 PARK SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $17,976.14 $23,474.16 June $41,595.68 $44,309.18 July $34,199.87 $32,208.72 August $20,172.55 $25,343.20 September $35,888.45 $46,137.21 Interest $185.27 October $39,917.98 $32,213.83 November $21,281.42 $22,127.16 December $43,078.54 $45,705.34
January 28,865.53 $35,547.04 February $19,396.54 $17,159.73 March $42,756.52 $46,942.36 Interest $37.34 April $24,095.76 $29,405,55 TOTAL $369,447.59 $400,573.48 (Comparison Year to Date) $31,125.89 FIRE SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $8,925.44 $11,692.72 June $20,752.99 $22,131.80 July $17,044.98 $16,093.07 August $10,032.80 $12,670.93 September $18,060.93 $23,068.60 Interest $92.29 October $19,870.03 $16,106.49 November $10,640.68 $11,033.90 December $21,485.90 $22,852.62 January $14,434.50 $17,773.35 February $9,698.62 $8,578.43 March $21,323.71 23,471.08 Interest 18.66 April $12,047.64 $14,697.46 TOTAL $184,429.17 $200,170.45 (Comparison Year to Date)$15,759.94 TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $13,388.06 $17,525.81 June $31,119.86 $33,186.34 July $25,567.30 $23,998.07 August $15,049.44 $19,005.34 September $27,144.17 $34,602.84 Interest $138.24 October $29,805.01 $24,159.93 November $15,960.29 $16,473.25 December $32,249.04 $34,208.05 January $21,569.81 $26,582.52 February $14,548.08 $12,856.18 March $31,965.01 $35,128.25 Interest $27.99 April $18,071.63 $21,965.89 TOTAL $276,603.93 $299,692.47 (Comparison Year to Date) $23,088.54 City Use Tax Collected To Date First Year $109,643.33
The Grundy County Commission receives information concerning the monthly sales tax revenue along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. All three are one-half cent sales taxes, although the collection amount varies slightly for each tax. GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE (The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2022 2021 January $44,675.75 $38,080.00 February $24,644.97 $35,273.25 Interest $50.63 March $59,127,98 $54,091.76 April $41,790.41 $31,776.66 May $37,863.03 June $57,819.36 July $43,094.80 August $35,315.02 September $58,085.84 October $44,448.88 November $33,001.05 December $59,669.37 TO DATE $$170,239.11 $528,569.65 (Comparison Year to Date) $10,966.81 AMBULANCE SALES TAX Month 2022 2021 January $44,663.87 $38,085.98 February $24,645.02 $35,273.19 Interest $50.63 March $59,115.49 $54,091.68 April $41,790.32 $31,774.54
May $37,857.53 June $57,819.25 July $43,087.62 August $35,312.91 September $58,084.87 October $44,432.99 November $33,000.30 December $59,668.92 TO DATE $170,214.70 $528,540.41 (Comparison Year to Date) $10,939.68 LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX Month 2022 2021 January $44,663.87 $38,085.99 February $24,642.50 $35,273.25 Interest $50.63 March $59,115.56 $54,091.72 April $41,790.40 $31,774.48 May $37,857.52 June $57,819.29 July $43,087.60 August $35,312.87 September $58,084.87 October $44,432.81 November $33,000.29 December $59,668.87 TO DATE $170,212.33 $528,540.19 (Comparison Year to Date) $10,936.26
Extension Notes by University of Missouri Extension LIVESTOCK RISK PROTECTION by Jason C. Morris Agricultural Business Specialist Livestock Risk Protection is a means for beef producers who retain feeder cattle and cattle operators who feed cattle to insure against market price declines. Operators have the ability to select from differing coverage levels. Additionally, managers can choose insurance time frames to coincide with dates that feeder cattle would typically be retained or raised. This coverage consists of 12,000 or less head and is only available for the federal crop year which covers July 1 through June 30. This allows for smaller producers to hedge against specific numbers of cattle.
Also, cattle farmers can choose levels of coverage from 70% to 100% of projected final value and choose between 13 and 52 weeks. This LRP is applied when the received value of the animal is under the coverage price. The difference is an indemnity paid as the subtracted difference of the sold price deducted from the coverage price. Premiums paid for LRP are dictated upon three primary factors: level of coverage, length of insurance coverage and purchase date. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is utilized for the LRP. The CME Index price at the close of the insurance period is utilized to determine the value.
The USDA states that coverage is available for: Calves Steers Heifers Predominantly Brahman cattle Predominantly dairy cattle Unborn calves Additionally, beef producers can choose between 600 pounds and under and 600 pounds and over. The LRP is not intended to increase earnings for beef producers. Also, the LRP does not provide guarantees for cattle cash prices. Additionally, it is not designed to protect against production risk. As its name entails, it is for protection against price declines in the cash price index. The LRP is to benefit beef producers through reduction of losses related to drastic price declines of the market. The LRP is a risk management tool and is intended to insure beef producers against market drops occurring at the time of sale.
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Dear Annie: I grew up in an extremely abusive household with a functioning (mean, abusive) alcoholic for a mother. Because of the poor examples I had as a child, I ended up becoming a functioning addict in an abusive relationship of my own. Over the years, I found my way into recovery and therapy, which led to me making some drastic changes in myself. I'm now in a healthy relationship and have turned my life around. I have forgiven people who have never asked for, nor deserved, my forgiveness; I had to in order to heal. The problem is that my mother continues to deny any responsibility for her own actions. If she took accountability for her actions, it would mean she's wrong, and she's NEVER wrong. It's making it really hard to forgive her, which makes it hard to start the healing process. On one hand, I want to cut all contact, but in my heart, I keep hoping she'll change and, beyond that, she's my mom. What should I do?! -- Trying to Heal Dear Trying to Heal: It 10 DAYS
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is incredibly difficult to forgive someone who isn't sorry. But, as you seem to know, it is essential to your own healing. Your mother may never change. It's up to you to decide the effect her behavior will have on your life. Do you want to hold onto your anger, or do you want peace? Follow the advice of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh: "Forgiveness is difficult; even if you want to forgive, you cannot. If he or she has made you suffer so, so many times, even after you have warned him or her, it's difficult to forgive. But if you can understand the suffering, the deep suffering in him or her, and see that they have been the number one victim of their own suffering, the situation becomes different: you can forgive more easily." Dear Annie: Maybe this will help some of the many readers who have written in stricken with grief: "Grief never ends. But it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of
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Inflation keeps roaring ahead year, used car prices are up 35%, bedroom furniture 15%, groceries 10%, with 18% increases for both bacon and oranges. One conspicuous bright spot in the March inflation report: So-called core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose just 0.3% from February to March, the smallest such monthly rise since September. The Federal Reserve was slow to respond to signs that inflation was heating up. But it’s moving now. Last month, the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point and signaled more rate hikes ahead.
Inflation shows no sign of letting up. In March, it set another four-decade high, with the government’s consumer price index surging 8.5% from 12 months earlier. It was the biggest year-over-year increase since 1981. And from February to March, prices jumped 1.2%, the sharpest month-to-month jump since 2005. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, which sent gasoline prices up, is partly to blame for the inflation spike — but hardly all of it. Accelerating prices were widespread across the economy well before the war. Over the past
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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683. Fdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain. Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability. Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FApr15 -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TMay6 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TMay13* -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. TJuly1 -------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724. FMay6 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. FMay13 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FMay6 -------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer. See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products. GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices * TMar22-Apr15 -------------------------------------Lawn Work Residential & Commercial, Hedge Trimming, Stump Removal. Been in Business 10 Years! Call Dustin Wilson, 660-6351282. Insured FJun3 --------------------------------------
Watanabe Junk Removal 660-953-1864 Wdtf --------------------------------------
Electrical work - all phases, plumbing, heating & cooling. Free estimates. Call 660-220-3077. M209d3* -------------------------------------Echo Valley Greenhouse, 12944 Hwy D., Princeton, MO 64673, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday, Closed Sunday. Closed Good Friday, April 15. Potted shade trees, Weeks roses, P.W. perennials, hanging baskets - our specialty, bedding & vegetable plants, herbs - 4 pk for $1.60. North of Trenton, take Hwy 65 to Hwy D. Then, 7 miles west, Detweiler's. E944d15 --------------------------------------
INSURANCE
Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf -------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf --------------------------------------
PETS/ANIMALS
Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf --------------------------------------
FOR RENT
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-3595647. S553dtf --------------------------------------
RUMMAGE SALE PLANNING A RUMMAGE SALE? For your convenience we now take
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Rummage Sale - Brimson Community Building, Friday, April 15, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Clothing, sizes children thru adult; antiques & collectibles; 2 oak highchairs; and some furniture. A250d15* --------------------------------------
FOR SALE
Fresh bulk garden seed. Limited supply. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 3593660. T685d22 -------------------------------------Hot tub, 4-seater with EZ lift top, $2,000 cash; Husqvarna 48-inch riding lawn mower, only 40 hrs. usage, $2,000 cash. In Chillicothe. Call 816-824-4058. T290d19* --------------------------------------
REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------
PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!
GREG FREEMAN 358-4003
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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!
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Heritage Realty
Farm + Home, LLC 207 W. Grand St., Gallatin, MO heritagerealtyfarmandhome.com
Belinda Cameron Owner/Broker 660.334.0512 dtf -------------------------------------
NOTICES The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office is closed on Sat.
Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged. Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $60 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 -------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------Green Hills Animal Shelter is seeking donations for our annual garage sale fund raiser April 23. Items may be dropped off during regular business hours. Please, no computers or televisions. Nothing accepted after April 20. R245d19* -------------------------------------Myers Township is accepting sealed bids for rock hauling. Please mail bids to: Shelly Cunningham 977 NE 70th Ave. Spickard, MO 64679 Bid deadline is Friday, May 6, 2022. M764d15 -------------------------------------The IT Department at North Central Missouri College is seeking bids for DBA Managed Services. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details. N667d26 --------------------------------------
North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors to remove and replace concrete sidewalks. Site tour and specifications are available by contacting Randy Young at North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 or 660359-3948, Ext. 1504 or ryoung@mail.ncmissouri.edu. N103d19 --------------------------------------
HELP WANTED
Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. S415dtf -------------------------------------Grundy Co. PWSD #1, Trenton, MO is seeking a motivated individual for the position of a Water Distribution Operator. Position includes, but not limited to, repairs and maintenance of the district water lines, reading meters, monthly water testing, disconnect/reconnect service, and mowing/weed eating. Applicant must be able to perform manual labor and able to work weekends, holidays & overtime as needed. Must have or be able to obtain a DSI license for the state of Missouri. Please submit resume' or pick up an application at our business office located at 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. P683d26 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Upward Bound Academic Advisor. This is a full-time position with benefits included. 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. N357d26 --------------------------------------
WEBSITES
Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf --------------------------------------
FARM NEEDS
*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf --------------------------------------
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate sealed bids for the construction of the Reservoir Pump Station Improvements - Trenton, Missouri. Bids will be received by City of Trenton, Missouri at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683 until
1:30 p.m., May 18th, 2022, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the plans, specifications, proposal forms and other contract documents are available to Bidders and may be viewed and ordered online at http://adsmo.net, or by contacting American Document Solutions, 1400 Forum Blvd. Suite 7A, Columbia, MO 65203, Phone: (573) 4467768, Fax: (573) 355-5433, email: orders@adsmo.net, for $50.00 for each set, which is a non-refundable deposit. Checks should be made payable to “ADS”. Shipping and Handling costs will be determined at the time of purchase. Engineer for the project is Allstate Consultants, Marceline, Mo. Ph. 660-376-2941. dApr15,19 -------------------------------------REQUEST FOR BID For Tree Trimming Trenton Municipal Utilities is requesting bids from qualified insured contractors to trim trees around electric lines this fall. Contact Brad Griffin at 660-359-2315 for bid specs or more information. Sealed bids will be accepted at City Hall until 2 p.m. May 17, 2022. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that is in the best interest of the Utility. dApr15 -------------------------------------NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED (Sec. 473.033 RSMo.) STATE OF MISSOURI ) )ss. COUNTY OF GRUNDY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of THURMAN EUGENE FORD, Deceased. Estate No. 22AG-PR00003 To all persons interested in the estate of Thurman Eugene Ford, Deceased On the 8th day of March, 2022, Tiffany E. Ford was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of Thurman Eugene Ford, Decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The business address of Tiffany E. Ford is 101 S. Park Street, El Dorado Springs, Missouri 64744, and her attorney is Tara L. Walker of the law firm of TL Walker Law, LLC, P.O. Box 457, 605 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in the probate division of this court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he or she necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. Date of Decedent’s death was September 21, 2021. Date of first publication of this notice is April 1, 2022. /s/ Jill Eaton, Clerk, Probate Division of the Court of Grundy County, Missouri dApr1,8,15,22 --------------------------------------
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 22AG-PR00014 Amy L. Garner-Untiedt, Petitioner, v. Madison Untiedt, Respondent. NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons who claim any interest in the property of Christopher Scott Untiedt, deceased, as an heir of said decedent or through any heir of said decedent: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Determination of Heirship has been filed in the above Court by Amy L. Garner-Untiedt, for the determinatlon of the heirs of Christopher Scott Untiedt, deceased, and of respective interest as such heirs in and with respect to the following described property owned by said decedent at the time of death, to-wit: PROPERTY American Heritage Life Insurance Company $50,000.00 Citizens Bank & Trust Account $976.76 Petitioner's attorney is Allan D. Seidel, whose business address is 705 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683. You are hereby required
to appear to answer said Petition on May 16, 2022, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri at the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, at which time and place said Petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said Petition. /s/ Jill Eaton Clerk, Probate Division Grundy County, Missouri dApr1,8,15,22 -------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY TRUSTEE: To all persons interested in the estate of MARJORIE M HINKLE, decedent, whose last known address was 4554 SW Thornton Road, Clarksdale Missouri 64430. The undersigned CHRISTINA A NEWTON, is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Trustee is 252 NW Egret Lane, Trenton Missouri 64683. All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six ( 6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Date of first publication is April 15, 2022. Christina A Newton Successor Trustee of the Marjorie M. Hinkle Revocable Living Trust dated the 21st day of November, 2006 dApr15,22,29,May6 --------------------------------------
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