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BRIEFS Art’s Alive To Perform “Harvey”

Art’s Alive is pleased to announce Open Auditions for the light-hearted comedy, “Harvey”, by Mary Chase. Auditions will be held Saturday, July 16 at 9 a.m. in the Hoover Theater at the Grundy County-Jewitt Norris Library, 1331 Main Street, Trenton. Harvey will be directed

by Ann Plumb and Terry Toms. The play has roles for 6 men and 6 women. Unfortunately, there are no little children in the play, but there ARE parts for young adults.

Prepared readings are optional. Evening Rehearsals will start in July. Performance dates have been set for September 24 and 25.

“Harvey” is a 6-foot rabbit who has befriended Mr. Elwood P. Dowd. Though Harvey is invisible to most, Elwood begins buying theater tickets and introducing him to all his friends.The BIG problem begins when he introduces the rabbit to his sister’s society friends! Embarrassed and mortified by this, Elwood’s sister, Veta, decides to have him committed to the care of Chumley’s Rest. The tables are SOON turned when staff at Chumley’s believe Veta actually needs to be committed instead!

Ticket information and pricing will be announced in the near future. Those with questions can email Ann at annplumb@gmail.com.

BOA Hearing Scheduled

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street. The board will hear a request from Mark & Teisha Ledbetter for a 20-foot variance on the minimum lot frontage of 70 feet to allow them to build a 28’ x 28’ home on property located at 1813 Merrill Street.

GRVCO To Perform

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will be in concert Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m. in the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center.

This summer concert, “We Remember” will be dedicated to the late Buddy Hannaford, who was one of the founders of GRVCO and conducted the orchestra for many years.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to enter through the west side doors of the high school into the commons area. The performance is free, but donations will be accepted to ensure the GRVCO may continue to provide musical entertainment for years to come.

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American flags adorned the Grundy County Courthouse for Flag Day, June 14. The flags were placed around the courthouse by members of the Trenton Rotary Club.

R-9 Board Tackles Lengthy Agenda The Trenton R-9 School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 14. All board members were present along with Interim Superintendent Rob Deaver and Board Secretary Susan Leeper. Board President Dorothy Taul called the meeting to order. The board began the meeting by thanking Mr. Deaver for stepping in and helping with superintendent duties, the office personnel for all the extra work they have done and Kasey Bailey for his years of service to the district. The board also announced the retirement of Board Secretary Susan Leeper, who is leaving after 34 years of service in the

district. There will be a retirement reception for Susan at the district office on Wednesday, June 29 from 12-2 p.m. Mrs. Taul also introduced and welcomed new Superintendent Daniel Gott, who will begin his duties on July 1.

The board approved amendments of the agenda, treasurers report, minutes of the previous meeting and bills. In old business the board approved new wording from two policies that were approved at the last meeting and rescinded the Preschool Coordinator Position. Kasey Bailey presented a policy change of a $50 stipend per event for administrators

to help cover supervision of sporting events which was approved on a 7-0 vote.

Summer school principal Vanessa Pauley gave a report on summer school activities. Summer school is held May 25-June 29 with 206 students enrolled from Trenton R-9, Pleasant View R-6, Grundy R-5, Spickard and Laredo. There are 14 teachers and four paraprofessionals with a daily attendance average of 98.6 percent. The students are enjoying numerous activities and field trips all while focusing on the core subjects.

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Council Discusses Subdivision, Reviews Policy NCMC Expands Service Region

The Trenton City Council met on Monday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Council members Lance Otto, Glen Briggs, Danny Brewer, Marvin Humphreys, Robert Romesburg and David Mlika, along with City Clerk Cindy Simpson, Mayor Linda Crooks, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Attorney Tara Walker and Police Chief Rex Ross were in attendance. Council members John Dolan and Duane Urich joined the meeting via zoom.

Mayor Crooks called the meeting to order, minutes and bills were approved.

Mayor Crooks reported that the

pool has opened with 30 lifeguards and 15 non-certified staff and has been well attended. She reported that Uprooted Creamery should be opening this week and there is a new barbershop in town. Jonesey’s Chop Shop has opened on the north side of the Plaza Towers Apartments. Police Chief Rex Ross reported there were 63 people in attendance at the recent Cops and Bobbers event.

Public Comments were opened with a discussion from a few home owners on Serendipity Lane concerning the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to allow

construction of a subdivision in the area. Terry White was the first to speak, wondering if the city council was going to review the decision. City Administrator Ron Urton told them that since there were no zoning changes made or permits to be issued, the zoning board has full approval process as long as all criteria is met, which it has been. The homeowners are highly concerned over the gravel road being damaged by the heavy machinery and equipment being brought in to build and hook up electric and water to the new subdivision. The homeowners use their yearly

Homeowner Association dues to pay for the gravel to maintain the road.

There was major discussion over who actually owns the road.

The city council suggested the homeowners find out who actually has ownership of the road, and look into establishing a special taxing district to get funds to pave the road. If the road is paved or asphalted, it will be up to the city code and the city would take over maintenance of the road.

Ordinances passed with 8-0 votes were a “Conflict of Interest [See Council, Page 4]

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The Missouri Bicentennial Mural, painted by 16,116 citizens across the state, will be dedicated June 23, 2022, 2:30 p.m., at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 High St., Jefferson City. The large-scale mural was recently installed inside Harry’s Place Cafeteria, 4th floor of the Truman State Office Building, for the public to enjoy. The mural features 19 state symbols to commemorate Missouri’s 200 years of statehood.

Cape Girardeau artists Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey traveled across parts of the state for several years with canvas and supplies to create a 15-panel mural measuring 12 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Horrell and Bailey invited the public to paint within a small triangle of the mural. The oldest painter was 102 years old and the youngest painter, with help from a family member, was 12 days old. Mural painters, including 737 Trenton residents, came from 358 Missouri towns, 30 states, and Washington, D.C., as well as 17 countries since the painting began in 2019. Completed in 2021, the artists donated the mural as a gift to the people of Missouri.

The public can see the Missouri Bicentennial Mural during regular visitor hours when the Truman State Office Building is open, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Bicentennial Mural is an endorsed project of Missouri 2021, a statewide initiative of the State Historical Society of Missouri to promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities and people to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial.

Beginning fall 2022, North Central Missouri College will be expanding its service region to include Buchanan County.

Through this expansion, NCMC will provide affordable community college opportunities to this part of our region by offering courses, customized training, and helpful services to those wishing to enroll in community college.

NCMC efforts in Buchanan County will include partnerships with educational entities, industries, and community organizations. NCMC also has partnerships with industries in Buchanan County for business and industry training.

Recently, NCMC has added a Talent Search grant serving the St. Joseph School district. Talent Search assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them succeed through high school and enter higher education.

NCMC has also entered into a partnership with Missouri Western State University with a dual ad[See NCMC, Page 7]

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SPORTS

Local Athlete’s Jersey On Display At Hall Of Fame Young girl athlete’s often dream of being recognized for their contributions to the game at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. For North Central Missouri College Women’s Basketball standout Nora Ford, that dream has come true. Ford’s jersey will be placed on the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, July 2022 – May 2023 in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2021-2022 season.

“The Ring of Honor is an exhibit at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame where we honor the nation’s top players at every level,” said Kelly Mathis, Director of Development for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. “To have your jersey on display at the Hall of Fame is a huge privilege and we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these young women.”

Currently, the Ring of Honor consists of over 100 jerseys hanging from the rafters of the back rotunda at the Hall of Fame.

By acknowledging these young athletes, the Hall of Fame can fulfill their mission to “honor the past, celebrate the present, and promote the future” of women’s basketball. The display includes jerseys of the top high school and college players from the previous season. The Ring of Honor has displayed jerseys from some of the best players in the world including Can-

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dace Parker, Sue Bird, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, and Aja Wilson.

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, which opened in 1999, is the only facility of its kind, dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball. For more information on the Ring of Honor or the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame visit www.wbhof.com or call (865) 663-9000.

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NCMC Pirates Baseball and Trenton High School Baseball hosted a free camp for local players on Monday, June 6. Turnout for the event was excellent with instruction given to the players by both coaching staffs plus guest presenters Mike Arbuckle (pictured), Jerry Lafferty and Tyler Hudlow. Players in attendance ranged in grade level from 6th-12th.

The event was spearheaded by Arbuckle and NCMC Head Coach Donnie Hillerman. They hope to help nurture the growing baseball interest from area youth.

“It was great to see the turnout and interest level for the camp. The campers were attentive and ready to work and improve. There are several young players who will continue to improve the area high school programs over the next few years,” Arbuckle commented.

Hudlow, a current assistant coach at Truman State University and the manager of the Chillicothe Mudcats, is no stranger to volunteering his time. He worked as the NCMC Pirates volunteer assistant coach from 2015-2021. “I just love coaching baseball and whenever players are eager to learn I am more than happy to help them out.”

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The Trenton Bulldogs basketball team will hold a kids camp Monday through Wednesday, June 27-29 at the Trenton Middle School gym.

Second through fifth grade boys will play from 12-2 p.m. each day, with sixth through eighth grade boys playing from 2-4 p.m. each day. Athletes need to wear Tshirts, tennis shoes and shorts.

The camp is free of charge. For more information, persons can call Coach Jon Guthrie at 641-895-8496 or email him at jguthrie@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

Mixed Doubles Tournament

The Trenton High School Tennis Program will hold a mixed doubles tennis tournament for ages 14-99 on Saturday, June 25 at the Carpenter/Bosley Tennis Courts at the Trenton High School. Cost per team will be $10 and each team must consist of one boy and one girl. Each team is to provide one can of tennis balls for the matches.

Match play will begin at 10 a.m. Medals will be given for 1st through 6th place. To sign up for the tournament or for more information, contact David Sager at 816-8045989.

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OP/ED

When $300,000 walks out the door

Jamey Honeycutt Publisher As many of you know, when my wife and I took ownership of your community paper it was on the condition that Wendell stay involved as much as he could for a while to help us get acclimated to Trenton and Grundy County.

Not that either of us was unfamiliar with NW Missouri after spending a combined 40 years in Cameron, but each community has its own vibe. It takes a while to begin to connect the dots and so that is why I wanted a mentor when it came to calling balls and strikes.

Recently, I was puzzled by the school board terminating the superintendent's contract.

Now don’t get me wrong….superintendents, coaches, sheriffs and other high profile positions are, with rare exception, hired to be fired. It is the nature of the business.

School boards come and go, things change and very few superintendents last for more than a few contracts before either climbing the professional ladder elsewhere or falling out of favor with the community or board.

It was well within their right to change course. Ultimately that is why we elect them but my question is simple.

Why now?

He still had two years on his contract and at almost $150,000 a year the buyout was nearly $300K. That is a LOT of money, especially for a school district in rural Missouri.

Now I want to be very clear. I am not at all condemning the move. I am just very puzzled by the timing.

What was so urgent that his termination had to be this year and not next year or the end of his contract?

What harm was he bringing to the district that made it worth setting a match to almost eight beginning teacher’s salaries?

Adding to the concern is the real possibility that the school district will be in a deficit situation next year when the remaining compensation will have to be paid to the now terminated superintendent.

And if there was such a significant reason for letting him go, shouldn’t there have been a clause in his contract that would have significantly lowered his payout or nullified remaining compensation altogether? We see this happen all the time and when the cause was bad enough to terminate, there is usually a substantial reduction in the buyout of the contract.

That did not happen in this situation.

Again, I cannot stress this enough, I do not know the board members or their motivations for their vote.

It was by the narrowest of margins, 4-3. Obviously there was some dissent.

What I want to hear is why. Why did it have to happen now? What was the $300,000 reason for letting him collect a huge check, paid for with our property tax?

That is what I hope we will be told in the very near future.

When bad behavior becomes a witchunt The riot at the capitol on January 6th was tragic and unlawful. Those who broke the law should be punished and if anyone can be proved to have planned or premeditated the violence that led to dozens storming the capitol then they should be jailed for a long period of time.

However, this was not an insurection. This was not a coup. This was very bad, illegal behavior that should be dealt with but it was not President Trump’s fault.

MY VIEW

By Jamey Honeycutt

Trump didn’t tell anyone to storm the building but he did encourage protest.

Where is the harm in that?

Democrats have encouraged protests that have become violent and destructive in numerous towns including Seattle and Minneapolis over the past year or two.

Blocks of businesses have burned and livilyhoods have been lost but that is no big deal...nothing to see here. Just good anarchists blowing off steam right?

Wrong.

The media even attempted to whitewash the atrocities by calling them “mostly peaceful”.

When conservative Trump supporters have enough and the protest gets out of hand the media blames Trump and liken’s the event to the death of democracy and calls it an insurrection.

This was never about taking over the govenment.

This was about voters who have had enough of the lies and feeling that they were not being heard.

Unfortunately they took it way too far and that is where it became illegal.

I am upset about the 2020 election like many of those protesting were but I didn’t take it to a violent

level.

I saw many inconsistencies in vote counts, trends and missing votes but even I am not sure there was fraud on a level to change the outcome.

However, what I am more concerned with is how a group if hundreds of unarmed protesters could gain access to what should be the most secure building in the world.

How could average Americans be allowed to wander the halls of the Capitol and occupy lawmaker offices?

It almost seems as if they were allowed to breach the walls so that the whole thing could become a defining moment.

I know that sound conspiritorial but how else do unarmed protesters completely take over our Capitol?

I have heard that politicians, hearing that there was a large protest scheduled, declined national guard protections.

Why were Capitol Police not stationed outside in numbers suffieciant to repel these protesters?

Why have we not heard about people losing their jobs because they failed to secure our most precious assets.

Something seems just a bit fishy to me.

I know the left and media hate Trump and will do anything to stop him from making another run for president but this is getting tiring.

We need to insure this type of thing doesn’t happen again but it is not the threat to democracy the left is whining about. It was a protest gone wrong and a classic example of not enough security to do the job or a call to stand down that went horribly wrong.

Publisher’s Note - this opinion is the publisher’s opinion and does not represent those of any of the employees of the R-T .

Trenton City Council

Getting a handle on Biden inflation

Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of Every Month - 7 p.m.

STRAIGHT TALK

Mayor City Administrator/ City Clerk Linda Crooks Utility Director Cindy Simpson Ron Urton First Ward Lance Otto Glen Briggs

Third Ward Robert Romesburg David Mlika

Second Ward Danny Brewer Marvin Humphreys

Fourth Ward Duane Urich John Dolan

By Sam Graves

When President Biden took office, the average price for a gallon of gas in this country was $2.38. It's $4.98 now. Gas is expected to top $6 per gallon by August.

Inflation was under 2 percent when President Biden walked into the Oval Office. Now, it's over 8 percent.

The Administration told us repeatedly last month that the worst was over and rising prices had "peaked." That was a lie. Inflation just hit 8.6 percent—the highest it's been in a generation.

This isn't just about numbers. This is about people.

People are struggling to deal with these rising prices.

It's going to cost the average household $5,000 more

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

this year just to get by. I don't know about you, but most folks I know don't have that kind of money just lying around to pay for these price hikes. It's not like any of us are going to find $5,000 in our couch cushions tomorrow.

This is a real problem and it's only getting worse.

We need a real plan from the White House, but so far, the President's only plan is passing the buck. That doesn't fly in the Show-Me State.

We know exactly how we got here. Deficit spending drives rising prices and inflation. We've known that for years. When President Biden rammed through his massive $1.9 trillion "COVID" spending bill last year, rising prices took off like a rocket ship. When he shut down new permits for oil drilling on federal lands and pipeline construction, oil prices shot through the roof.

It's not too late to turn this around, but to do that Congress and the President need to get back to work.

Instead of ramming through unconstitutional gun control bills and holding prime time hearings on President Trump, we need to get back to working for the American people.

We need to cut off this ridiculous deficit spending and start doing some belt tightening here in Washington because when we can't balance the budget here, it makes it a lot tougher for folks to make ends meet at home.

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LOCAL

Corn Emerging, Soybeans Planted

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The Trenton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 10 to celebrate the new ownership of the Eastgate Shopping Center. Real Estate Investor and Coach Jason Lassiter from Blue Springs has purchased the shopping center and is making improvements to the building in hopes of attracting new tenants.

Plans are currently underway for a new grocery store and laundromat to occupy two of the spaces in the building. Pet Central will be relocating their storefront from downtown to the shopping center in the near future. There are some executive suites available for small businesses. Mr. Lassiter says there are also plans for car shows and carnivals to be held at the shopping center.

There were 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 12, 2022. Temperatures last week averaged 73.3 degrees statewide, 2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.20 inches, 0.18 inch above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 4 percent short, 72 percent adequate and 24 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent short, 86 percent adequate, and 11 percent surplus.

Corn emerged was 89 percent, compared to the 5year average of 92 percent.

Corn condition was rated 5 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 67 percent good, and 9 percent excellent.

Soybeans planted was 71 percent complete, compared to the 5-year average of 76 percent. Soybeans emerged was 56 percent,

compared to the 5-year average of 59 percent. Soybeans condition was rated at 3percent poor, 35 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 5 percent excellent.

Cotton squaring was at 4 percent, compared to the 5year average of 10 percent.

Cotton condition was rated at 6 percent poor, 29 percent fair, and 65 percent good.

Rice emerged was 95 percent compared to the 5year average of 92 percent.

Rice condition was rated at 35 percent fair, 56 percent good and 9 percent excellent.

Winter wheat harvest was at 2 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 12 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 54 percent good and 9 percent excellent.

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The Grand River Garden Club has chosen the home of Dr. David and Kari Whitaker at 3500 E. 28th St. as the Yard of the Month for June.

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Mark’s Barbershop at 1203 Oklahoma Ave. has been chosen as the June Beautification Award winner by the Grand River Garden Club. The shop is owned by Mark and Lori Overton.

Council

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Ordinance”, which is updated every two years and approval of a contract with Strategy Marketing for the migration of company phones to the GOTO Phone System, which will save the city more than $160 a month. Also approved on an 8-0 vote were two resolutions that authorize the filing of an application with DNR for financial assistance through grant programs with the American Rescue Plan Act. These funds will be used for aiding in the completion of the wastewater project and the drinking water project.

An ordinance brought by the Convention and Visitors Bureau to raise the number of members for a

better quorum did not pass.

Voting No were Counilmen Briggs, Brewer, Romesburg and Mlika. Councilmen Otto, Humphreys and Dolan voted yes and Urich abstained. An ordinance approving a change in the noise regulations for “Jake Brakes” came to a tie vote of 4-4 with the Mayor making the deciding vote for approval. This will allow for MODOT to install signs free of charge at the entrances of Trenton alerting commerical vehicles to the ordianance.

In new business, a draft review of the Drug Policy was given to the council members to look over. Any changes will be redrafted and voted on at a later date.

Sales for asphalt rock have reached 11,000 tons as of Monday, the plant had or-

dered 10,000 tons from the Quarry, however it was decided at the meeting to extend that order to 25,000 tons. The quarry should begin crushing rock this week for delivery.

Cyberr Insurance for the city has been covered by MIRMA, however, due to steep increases and deductibles, their board voted to drop that coverage and increase training. MIRMA is working with other companies to help cities have an option to receive the insurance. The city has received one quote for $12,000 for the year. Quotes will be presented at the June 27 meeting for voting as there is no money budgeted for this expense.

The board adjourned for a closed session for legal and real estate matters.

Chula Farmers’ Cooperative recently presented members of the Chula Rural Fire Department with a donation of $7,500. The donation was part of the CHS (Cenex Harvest States) "Seeds for Stewardship" program, which is a matching funds grant that focuses on community betterment and in this case, doing so by promoting agriculture, health, and safety.

The Chula Rural Fire Department plans on using the funds to organize, plan, and implement farm related rescue measures as well as purchasing the necessary equipment to perform such rescues.

Chula Farmers' Cooperative continues pledging to look for ways to ensure a safe environment for not only the staff and producers of the cooperative, but for the betterment of the entire community.

Pictured are, from left, Jamie Rhodes, Bobby Scheib, Randy Horton, Jeff Gillespie, Shayler Keller, Shane Gillespie, Steven McKiddy and Manual Morales.

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The North Central Missouri College Bookstore/Campus Store has temporarily relocated to 121 East 9th Street in Trenton. The NCMC Bookstore is open to the public from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday with entry through the east side door. The 9th Street location will have the same services, supplies, and apparel as the previous location, including textbooks and NCMC Pirates t-shirts, polos, hoodies, pants, and accessories. The NCMC Bookstore also has computers, printers, ink, and office supplies available for purchase. Customers can also order online at https://bookstore.ncmissouri.edu/ The NCMC Bookstore relocated to vacate the previous location on Main Street to allow for the eventual demolition of the strip of buildings called Barnes, Freeman, and the Bookstore. The Bookstore will move to its permanent location in the new Student Center once construction is completed.

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COMMUNITY P.E.O. Chapter AD Enjoys Paint Party Social

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Talma Joiner Hosts Ward Circle Meeting June 7 There were four members of the Ward Circle present for the June 7 meeting held in the home of Talma Joiner. Mrs. Joiner, President, opened the meeting with all members repeating the CWF Prayer. Betty Wimer, Secretary/Treasurer read the minutes of the May meeting. Both the minutes and treasurers report were approved.

Janice Stimpson gave the courtesy report. A card was sent to Sonna Wiggins who is currently in the Wright Memorial Hospital.

It was reported that Martha Maloney is at WMH recovering from hip surgery.

Betty Austinson is residing in a nursing home in Norwalk, IA. Rob Kincaid has had a good report from his oncologist but is suffering from some side effects from the chemo pill.

A dinner was served for the Ronnie Roberts family on the day of his services.

Janice Stimpson attended movie night on June 3 and said it was well attended.

Ward Circle will be responsible for the August flowers for the sanctuary. Talma will take care of the arrangements.

A motion was made by Betty Wimer to donate $100, split evenly, to our two projects: The Ministerial Scholarship Fund and Woodhaven Learning Center. Blessing Boxes will be collected on June 19 and 26 in the church narthex. The next meeting of the group will be September 6 for a one o’clock Dutch Treat luncheon at Washington Street restaurant. Barb Crow will have the devotion.

Due to the resignation of Theresa Cox as CWF treasurer, the group made a motion to elect Tina Marrs as a co-signer on the CWF checking account at Farmer’s Bank. The motion carried unanimously. She and Betty Wimer will both be signers and pay bills.

Mrs. Joiner presented the worship using material from The Creative Lady entitled “Sweet Comfort.”

Our comfort comes from the Lord who gives us strength and hope. We are comforted by: 1. God’s love, 2. God’s protection, 3. God’s wisdom, 4. God’s strength, and 5. God’s righteousness. The meeting closed with the CWF Benediction.

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P.E.O. Chapter AD met on Thursday, June 2 at The Space in downtown Trenton. The meeting began with a social program, a Paint Party, which was organized by Jackie Hoffman. Trisha and Carly Sharp of Gather & Create Paint Parties taught members how to create hand-painted daisies on wooden backgrounds.

After painting and enjoying

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The Family of Gladys Atkins wishes to express a profound thank you to all the friends, former students, and especially to her beloved church family at Hodge Presbyterian Church for all the cards, flowers, thoughts, prayers and gifts of time that made both her life and her memorial service so very special.

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So many happy smiles and hugs made our 50th Anniversary a milestone to remember. We thank you for sharing our day of celebrartion with cards, phone calls, gifts and just being there.

We especially are glad Vojta from Czech Republic made the journey back to Missouri to share in our celebration.

To our friends and relatives, we are blessed. THANK YOU. To my college friends - THANKS. To my Putnam County co-workers - you are aweesome.

THANKS. The blessings we received to have our health allowing us to celebrate was wonderful.

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Thank You We want to thank everyone for the love and kindness shown at Roy’s passing, with your prayers, visits, comforting words, food, flowers and memorial funds. “You” have so blessed us and honor him.

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stayed at the Harbo's home in Eagan, MN, then traveled to the Harbo's timeshare at Gull Lake near Brainerd, MN. They all enjoyed fishing and eating what was caught.

Dan Wilford officiated at the wedding of John Wilford and Ingrid Yang.

The ceremony was held at The Brim Wedding Chapel in Smithville at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Marty Solis, of Branson, John's long-time friend, was the best man and Ingrid's sister, Helena Pearce of North Carolina, was the maid of honor. The couple took a honeymoon trip to the Lake of the Ozarks and will reside in Lee's Summit.

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Carol Wilford The Laredo Lions Club met at the Laredo Community Building on Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.

After the group recited the pledge to the American flag, Dan Wilford opened the meeting with prayer.

Next, Carol Wilford led everyone in singing, “Till We Meet Again”. After the carry-in meal, there was a short business meeting.

The speaker was unable to come, so has rescheduled for the next meeting, Monday, June 27. Members present were Bonna Dittberner, Martha Owen, Margaret Chapman, and Dan and Carol Wilford.

Bonna Dittberner and her grandson, Luke Dittberner of Kansas City, KS, spent from June 2-10 with her daughter and sonin-law, Barb and Gary Harbo. Due to the distance, Steve Percell drove for Bonna. The first night they

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events FRIDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

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

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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.

Grundy County Republican Women, El Toro Community Room, 12 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.

North 65 Center: Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

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Students in Mrs. Thorne’s summer school class made yo-yos and double ball catchers as part of their summer journey.

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Students Enjoy Fishing Trip Summer school students visited Barton Campus on Wednesday, June 8, where Conservation Agent Adam Bransgaard taught them fishing skills and assisted with fishing.

Summer school students recently enjoyed a bowling trip to Fast Lanes in Chillicothe.

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Missouri honey bees have been storing nectar and turning it into sweet golden honey the last several weeks!! Beekeepers will soon start to harvest this sweet golden honey.

Have you ever thought about the honey harvest process? Bees have the great ability to gather and store much more honey than they need. Beekeepers know this and remove excess frames of bees wax comb that is full of honey to start the harvesting process.

The bees wax comb serves as a storage container for the honey. Beekeepers use different techniques to remove the caps of the comb, lower the frames into an extractor and spin the honey out of the comb. The spinning provides a centrifugal force that throws the honey out of the comb and to the inside of the honey extractor.

From there the honey slowly flows down into a storage compartment. The honey may pass through fine sieves before bottling, but that is a short summary of the honey harvesting process.

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missions agreement called Pirates2Griffins. With Pirates2Griffins, NCMC students can experience campus life at Missouri Western while completing their associate’s degree with NCMC. NCMC also has the North Belt Center in Country Club, MO. The North Belt Center offers a variety of day and evening courses and NCMC staff to help with advising and admissions assistance.

"As we advance into the region, we will continue to listen, understand, and help meet the region's educational needs by providing affordable, achievable, and readily available education," said Dr. Lenny Klaver, President. "Our low tuition career programs and customized training will help meet workforce needs while providing another path of career advancement to communities."

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Students Learn Fire Safety Jeremy Chambers and Dustin Todd presented fire safety skills and camping skills for the fourth and fifth grade students at summer school. Once the safety presentation was completed, the students made s’mores with the scout leaders.

the best natural foods you can eat!! If you are looking for a source of local Missouri honey, take an internet trip to the Missouri State Beekeepers Association’s website: https://mostatebeekeepers.org/local-ho ney-finder/. If there are no local beekeepers listed for your area, check out the local clubs (https://mostatebeekeepers.org/localclubs/) map. Oftentimes the local beekeeping clubs have their own local honey source list. Also consider stopping by your local Farmers Market. Beekeepers across the state are ready to sell you this delightful natural sweetener.

If you have any questions, please contact MSBA at: showmethegold@mostatebeekeepers.org.

District, Missouri Western State University, and multiple industry partners to build educational pathways leading to good jobs,” said Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs.

High school students enrolled in the Missouri A+ scholarship program are qualified to attend a community college tuition-free.

The Missouri A+ scholarship allows individuals to obtain the first two years of college education with no tuition cost, keeping their education affordable and student debt low.

Along with expanding into Buchanan County, NCMC will be soon opening a site in Savannah, Missouri, that will offer the Associate in Arts (transfer) degree, the Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate, the

Associate Degree in Nursing (PN-to-ADN), AAS Radiologic Technology, AAS Surgical Technology, and the Industrial Maintenance Skills certificate.

Other programs in development include certificates in Robotics Skills and the AAS degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

North Central Missouri College is a two-year community college that provides associate degrees and certificates that focus on career readiness and easy transferability. For over 90 years, North Central Missouri College has been helping individuals reach their educational goals.

Small class sizes, highly qualified and caring instructors, tutoring services, and affordable tuition make the goal of an excellent college education attainable.

Thank You The family of Doris May want to thank all family and friends who attended her recent graveside service. We greatly appreciate the time and generosity you showed our family for Doris.

First Round of Legislation Signed into Law by Gov. Parson JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Governor Parson has signed seven pieces of legislation into law, including HB 2365. This bill would extend the sunset expiration on the Early Learning Quality Assurance Program to 2028. This program is overseen by the Office of Childhood within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The goal of the ELQA Program is to develop an early learning quality assurance report for educators and families in the State of Missouri. This report will be developed based on evidence-based practices and will provide families with consumer education about early learning programs that they can enroll their children in. This is vital information, especially for young families with their first child. By extending the program, parents will continue to be empowered with the tools to make informed decisions about their children's opportunities. This program enables providers to implement best practices and gives them access to resources that will help build high-quality options for families. Studies show that children with a solid foundation in early childhood learning go on to have a stronger handle on course material in the classroom.

The governor also signed HB 1697 into law. The bill allows Missourians who produce baked goods in their home to sell these items on the internet. Under current law, the cottage food industry in Missouri is defined as an operation in an individual’s home that produces a baked good, a canned jam or jelly, or a dried herb or herb mix for sale to consumers. These cottage food industries are limited to an annual gross income of $50,000 and are prohibited from selling food through the internet. HB 1697 removes the income limit and eliminates the prohibition on online sales, provided that the cottage food production operation and purchaser are both located in Missouri. This will inject more income in to our economy, especially in rural areas where the cottage food industry is more prevalent. By bringing the cottage food statute into the 21st century and allowing sales over the internet, we are allowing people to expand their business practices and generate a higher revenue for themselves and their families.

As always, it’s an honor to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call my office at (573) 751-0246 or email me at Randy.Railsback@house.mo.gov.

Sincerely, Randy Railsback Paid for by Railsback for Missouri, House District 08 Kandi Hales Railsback, Treasurer

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by University of Missouri Extension CHECK OUT THOSE FARMS RECORDS By: Tracie Moore MU Extension, County Engagement Specialist in Agriculture & Environment There is always one hundred things or more that need our attention on the farm and at home. Many of us do not enjoy working on paperwork and would rather do anything else. As hard as it is to believe we are already halfway through the year so, the next time you get rained out of the field think about heading in to see about updating those records.

At the end of last year or the beginning of this one did you create a budget? If you did, wonderful and if not, it is not to late to start. Look over your budget and see if you are on track or if some adjustments need to be made. To

start a budget MU Extension has put together guide sheets and templets to help give farmers a starting place and items to consider when trying to organize a farm budget. The MU Extension planning budgets can be downloaded in a user ready Excel format or printed at http://muext.us/MissouriAgBudgets How about your insurance policies? Over the past year alone prices have changed a lot. If something happens to your machine shed, can you have it replaced? How about the contents in that shed? Also think about your auto liability.

If an accident happens while driving the grain truck will your coverage be enough to keep you out of hot water as far as insurance coverage goes if someone other than yourself

is injured?

At this point or even first, if it is still raining out or too muddy to do anything you could always call a family meeting to discuss your succession plan. Thinking about the future of your farming business can be very tough but talking about it can be even harder. Communication can be key when it comes to getting your farm where you want it when you retire or pass away. When having conversations about your succession plan, topics to discuss can include money, new farming ideas, risk, everyone’s role with the farm now and later, your estate plan or will as well as a timeline or transition plan.

The University of Missouri Extension Agricultural Business and Policy program is here to help farms and Agribusinesses. Try not to let the rest of the year pass by with out reviewing your records or thinking about a succession plan. MU Extension also has resources available to help in developing a farm business plan.

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners

Market Report from Monday, June 6 • 2656 head sold Steers: 300-400lb 2.16-2.25 400-500lb 2.06-2.21 500-600lb 1.95-2.18 600-700lb 1.71-1.9450 700-800lb 1.65-1.7350 1 load 601 lbs @ 1.9750 3 loads 805 lbs @ 1.6375 1 load 850 lbs @ 1.6875

Heifers: 300-400lb 1.84-2.1050 400-500lb 1.70-1.90 500-600lb 1.67-1.86 600-700lb 1.60-1.75 1 load 667 lbs @ 1.6375 1 load 648 lbs @ 1.6810 1 load 766 lbs @ 1.5535

Bulk of butcher cows: 74-84 High Yielding 85-95 Bulls 97-119

SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • 10:00 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 20 • 11:00 AM EXPECTING 1000 HEAD!

SPECIAL COW SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH JUNE 20 FEEDER SALE EXPECTING 200 BRED COWS AND PAIRS TO SELL AT 6 P.M.

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JULY 11 • 11:00 AM SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, JULY 16 • 10:00 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JULY 25 • 11:00 AM * * NO FEEDER SALE JUNE 27, JULY 4 OR JULY 18 * *

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales:

1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10 am

Special Cow Sales: Will Resume in August Open all day on Sundays to receive livestock!

Barn: 660-622-4214 • Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532 Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776 • Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400 Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518 • Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759 Sheep/Goats/Hog: Clark Allen: 660-973-6826 Find us on Facebook at Tina Livestock Market • Check out our market report on Cattle Market Mobile!

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The Gifted Group traveled to Branson March 3-5. The Gifted Group raised all funds for the trip and visited The Branson Belle, Silver Dollar City, Shanghai, Andy’s, Lamberts and rode go-karts. The Gifted Group is a self-advocacy group made up of individuals with special needs.

Anna Muselman updated the board on the Career Ladder Program that has been approved by the House and Senate and is awaiting the Governor’s approval. Once the program is signed it will be sent to DESE who will send information to the schools prior to the start of the new school year. The career ladder helps boost educational funding to retain teachers as it gives them an opportunity to supplement their income. The new career ladder will be 60 percent state funded, which is up from the previous 40 percent and the required number of years for a teacher has been dropped from five years to two years.

Deaver discussed the $38,000 Governor’s proposal for teachers. It is optional to participate. The state would cover 70 percent of the cost to raise current teachers that are below that level and the district would be responsible for

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On June 5, Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled attended a fun afternoon of fishing sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation at the NCMC Barton Campus. A total of 38 participants and volunteers were in attendance. There were a lot of good catches throughout the afternoon, so many it is hard to tell who had the “catch of the day”. A cookout followed the afternoon of fishing.

30 percent. There are currently 35 positions in the R-9 district of which seven to eight are vacant until teachers are hired, which is below this level. It would cost the district $46,500 for the 2022-2023 school year and, since this is a year to year proposal, if the state funding stops teachers would go back to the salaries set by the district in March. The board will need to decide if they wish to participate before the deadline of July 15.

The board voted 7-0 for approval on student handbooks, GEC grants that will help provide two iPad charging stations, reading kits and academic vocabulary kits. The estimated budget was presented to the board showing a current deficit of $201,656 with work to still be done on it.

The final budget will be presented for approval at the final June meeting scheduled for 7 a.m. on June 28. Approval was given to MFA to supply fuel and Prairie Farms to supply dairy products for the 2022-2023 school year.

Informational items reported to the board included Kasey Bailey discussing the A+ and Activities Program Evaluations. The A+ Program had 35 students qualify, which is down slightly from last year, but still average. Thirty-one of those students attended NCMC and Cadet Teaching is where the students get the majority of their tutoring hours. The Activities Program participation report shows a steady increase in baseball and wrestling has improved also. Middle school levels have rebounded to average after Covid, however high school is still struggling.

Dr. Jill Watkins, Director of Academics, provided a report on the four “Grow Your Own Teachers” grants that were awarded to educators or potential educators to earn Missouri Teaching Certifications.

This year’s recipients are Lexie Neighbors, Andrew Pauley, Chelsea Coe and McKinley Hurley. Dr. Watkins has been working with the administration team to create a curriculum development and professional development timeline and action plan for 2022-2023.

Board member Andy Burress gave an update on C. F. Russell Stadium.

There was concern of a spot showing rebar in the locker room that was noticed by the board at graduation. The spot, which had been patched, has fallen back in again, however the building is structurally sound and there is no immediate danger. The track has been finished other than painting the lines, which will be done in the next week or two. The rainy weather has caused a delay in painting.

Board member Bill Miller gave an update on two district vans which students had expressed concern about. Miller reported both vans have been re-

paired and are safe. They are getting older with over 150,000 miles and will need to be replaced in the future. He provided a cost estimate of $70,000$80,000 to replace both and, due to production, it may take a year or more to get new ones so this is something the board needs to consider.

Board member Jeff Spencer presented a report on the SRO Program. A School Resource Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer that would patrol schools with a high visibility presence and would provide law enforcement.

SROs have an open door policy with law enforcement and the police chief has given 100 percent support for this position, including providing equipment. Spencer said ideally it would be great to have an SRO at every school in a district, however with the $30,000$40,000 salary, that would not be feasible. Mr. Spencer said this is something the board needs to consider as the local police are spending more and more time in the schools now.

Board member Brandon Gibler presented a bus report. The bus barn had been contacted regarding combining routes and a complaint of three kids to a seat. Mrs. Taul said she had been contacted by students who said they did not want to sit three to a seat so they were sitting on the floor in the middle of bus aisles.

The bus barn says they have not received any complaints on three students to a seat and stated that some of the buses are rated to allow three students to a seat. The board has submitted a request for credit from the bus company for the combined routes and are still awaiting reimbursement. Gibler did say the bus barn is advertising for a bus barn manager.

The board voted 7-0 to go into closed session.

In a closed session for personnel, the following resignations were accepted: Jon Guthrie-THS varsity assistant baseball coach and Jessica Spurgeon-THS faculty secretary. Retirement announced was Susan Leeper-District Secretary/Board Secretary.

The following people were hired: Roxanne Shultz and Aundriea Lopez-elementary paras, Jennifer Kramer-preschool para, Carley FairchildSLP-A at Rissler, Angie Gutshall-part-time PAT educator, Jessica Roy-Rissler special ed teacher and Tasha Wyant-THS math teacher.

Coaches/Sponsors hired were: Emma Crowley-varsity basketball cheer sponsor, Trey Shields-varsity girls wrestling/TMS assistant football coach, Trent Ireland-THS assistant football/baseball coach, Greg Dalrymple-TMS volleyball coach and Sarah JacksonTMS assistant volleyball coach.

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Summer School Students Visit Shatto Dairy

Fourth and Fifth grade students in Mrs. Ockenfels’ and Mrs. Whitney’s summer school classes traveled to Shatto Dairy to learn about the processes of milking cows and pasteurizing and bottling milk.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2421 Oklahoma Ave. – 359-3898 Rev. Josh Gottman - Pastor Andrew Bertram - Family Minister SUNDAY Morning Worship – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 10:40 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ALTAMONT METHODIST CHURCH

Altamont, MO Pastor - Marilyn Dorst Sunday School 1st & 3rd – 9:30 a.m.

Worship 2nd, 4th & 5th – 9:30 a.m.

(Sunday School to follow)

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

2619 Princeton Rd. – 359-2333 Tony Denney, Pastor SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

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

Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

1700 Princeton Rd. • 359-3928 (Office) Casual Worship - 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor – Rev. Bruce Cadle 2113 Chicago • Office - 359-5374 SUNDAY: Morning Fellowship...9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship...9:30 a.m.

Sunday School...11:00 a.m.

Evening Bible Study...6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting...6:00 p.m.

GALT BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor – Gene Schreffler Home 660-673-6104 Coffee & Cookie Time - 9:45-10:00 a.m.

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Church Training – 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Ladies Home Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 7 p.m.

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH GALT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO Pastor - Bob Casady - 417-459-2344 Adult Sunday School - 8:15 a.m.

Worship Service – 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Church – During Worship Other Sunday School Classes - TBA Youth Group Leader - Kim Sampson

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

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

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Pastor - Steven Williamson

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Del Weyer - Senior Pastor 660-359-4400 Micah Ferguson - Youth Pastor Sunday Services: Kttn Radio Program – 8:30 a.m.

1st Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m.

Christian Education – 10:10 a.m.

2nd Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Services for all ages - 7:00 p.m.

Minister - Stan Richardson - 673-6695 SUNDAY KTTN Galt Christian Church Worship 9:03 - 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on the radio Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Worship – 10:50 a.m.

Jr. High/Senior High Youth Group – 5:30 p.m.

MONDAY NIGHT Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Goof Troop - 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

GILMAN CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

GRUNDY CENTER CHURCH

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

Worship – 10:45 a.m.

TRENTON READY MIX A branch of Fischer Concrete Services

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

1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

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

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 333 NE Hwy. NN Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

JAMESPORT BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Jim Whitley 660-684-6101 Music Leaders: John Agenstein, Ann Eckert, Lanita Smith SUNDAY Adult/Children Sun. School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study– 7:00 p.m.

LAREDO BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Deryl Niffen 286-2102 (Prayer Line) SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Prayer Service – 6:00 p.m.

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

Church – 10:40 a.m.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - Bobby Harrell 2711 Meadowlark Lane SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

10th Street Baptist Church Invites You To

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Christ Centered Recovery Program

2nd & Johnson Drive Trenton, MO.

Saturday, nightS: 6:00 p.m.

CALL 660-359-2765

1200 East 10th Street, trenton phone: 660-359-3307

MELBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

MODENA BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor - E.J. Barnes • 660-359-1286 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:40 a.m.

(Meal to follow)

RIVER OF LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1900 Hillcrest - 359-2800 Pastor: Rev. Gary Pauley SUNDAY Sun. School (for all ages) - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Evangelistic Service - 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Service - 7:00 p.m.

RURAL DALE BAPTIST CHURCH \

Pastor: Brad Prater SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Training – 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Activities 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841 Father Deva Gudime Tuesday Adoration - 6:00 p.m.

Mass - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

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

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School – 10 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Worship - 10:45 a.m.

SPICKARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Pastor - David Binkley Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

TENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

1200 E. 10th, Trenton, Mo. • 660-359-3307 Rev. Ron Ratliff, Pastor Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

KTTN Broadcast – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Awanas – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday First Place – 7:15 – 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Youth Group – 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study/Prayer Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Griefshare – 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery – 6 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 2930 Oklahoma Ave. • 660-663-5286 Barry Bartlett, Jr., Bishop Sacrament Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Schoo/Priesthood & Relief Society – 11:00 a.m.

TINDALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School – 8:30 a.m.

Worship Services - 9:30 a.m.

TRENTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH 717 Grandview Crest • 359-5401 Pastors Don & Sharon Jahraus Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m.

UNION BAPTIST COON CREEK Pastor: Doug Crawford WEDNESDAY - Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Church – 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor - Aaron Stark • 339-7325 787 SW Hwy. W • 359-5833 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:55 a.m.

Discipleship Training - 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship - 6:45 p.m.

9th & Washington • 359-6762 Pastor Steve Martin KTTN Radio - 7:45 a.m.

Worship Service – 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church – 10:15 a.m.

(Nursery Provided) Sunday School – 9:00 am

EASTVIEW MANOR

THE PEOPLE'S CO-OP

Care Center

660-359-2251

1736 E. 9th

660-359-3313, 660-359-3338 or 660-359-5754

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CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Information Phone 359-2212 Classified advertising rate schedule in the Republican-Times is listed below. DEADLINES: For Newspaper: 4 p.m. the Monday before Thursday printing For Green Hills Weekly Shopper: 4 p.m. the Thursday before Wednesday printing Ads also appear same number of days on the Internet at www.northwestmissouri.com.

The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy not consistent with editorial policy.

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Blind ads should be answered by writing box numbers given in care of the Republican-Times.

BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes.

Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996.

Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1800-721-7996.

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

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Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.

Tdtf -------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-425-2547. Like Us on Facebook!

TAug4 -------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort.

800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps.

Over 25 years experience.

Tdtf -------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com.

Monday-Friday, 7-6, Saturday, 7-4.

Tdtf -------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner 359-6625, Trenton.

Tdtf -------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates.

32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 TAug4 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area!

Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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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.

Tdtf -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TJul28 -------------------------------------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 TAug4 -------------------------------------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.

TJun30 -------------------------------------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.

TJul28 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport.

POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

TAug4 -------------------------------------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 TJul28 --------------------------------------

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 -------------------------------------German wirehaired pointers. AKC & NAVHDA registered. Sire & Dam on site. Great Hunters with natural abilities.

Whelped 5/11/2022 Available 7/06/2022 Call John 816835-3161 (6/30) -------------------------------------Good Farm Dog for sale, Red Heeler, 6-7 months old, good family dog. Call 816401-8232 d16 --------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Father's Day Gift ideas!

Pocket Knives, hand tools & power tools. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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FOR SALE

250 CC Motor Scooter Excellent Condition 2 passenger, 70 mpg.

Can be seen at 1724 Maple St., Chillicothe.

Call 660-973-1583

INSURANCE

NOTICES

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 --------------------------------------

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Tdtf -------------------------------------The Grundy County Republican Women will meet Tuesday, June 21 at 12 p.m. in the El Toro Community Room August 2 Primary Candidates will be present. d18,25,1,8,15 -------------------------------------Ranch Rodeo-Saturday June 25th 7:30 pm in Plattsburg, MO Hosted by Plattsburg Saddle Club. 4 man team/$200 cash only. Call Lisa at 816-592-0116 for more information.

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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 -------------------------------------Custom Baling- Big Bales on shares. In Polo and Braymer. Knoxville area.

(660) 232-1179 (6/23) -------------------------------------CRP/Pasture Clearing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO. 816-678-3918 Bdtf -------------------------------------Wanted to buy - 2022 big bales of grass/hay. Call 660752-3228.

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WEBSITES

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf --------------------------------------

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."

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

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RUMMAGE SALE

Multi-Family Yard Sale 10832 LIV 237, Chillicothe Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Furniture, appliances, electronics, clothes, kitchen gadgets, wheelchair, walkers, lots of miscellaneous.

Hd16 -------------------------------------Large Multi-family basement sale: Friday, June 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., 815 East 18th St., north of First Christian Church, Trenton. 100's of name brand clothing, 50 cents and up, jrs./misses/women's XSXL, bras, swimsuits, shoes, purses, men's S-XXXL, girls 3-20, boys 4-16; kitchen items; canvases; rugs; baskets; 15-inch tires; tables of miscellaneous; garage miscellaneous; still cleaning out.

Held regardless of weather, Jincks.

Jd16 -------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 17, 7:00 - 5:00 and Saturday, June 18, 7:00 - 1:00.

Men's new;and like-newl jeans, slacks, jackets, sport coats, ties. Women's plussize clothes, purses, cookbooks, kitchenware glassware linens; toys, Ty teenie beanies, Longaberger, and other collectibles. Really nice stuff! Sloan's, 8026 N. Hwy 13, Hamilton (16) --------------------------------------

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."

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PICK GREG

Trenton R-IX is now taking applications for the following positions for the 2022-2023 school year: • Substitute Teachers and Paras • Substitute Cooks • Substitute Custodians • Substitute Nurses Please come by the district office at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683 during normal business hours to pick up a packet.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking an Assistant Softball Coach/Residence Life Coordinator. 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.

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CEO at Serve Link Home Care Rural, nonprofit home care agency seeking Bachelor Degreed Registered Nurse to serve as CEO. Successful candidate must have proven track record in a leadership position of a home care agency. Candidate selected will serve as the Administrator of the agency's small home health division and as Supervisor of the agency's inhome services division. Must have 4-10 years' experience leading a home care organization or equivalent.

Pay commensurate with experience and the service area. Relocation to Trenton, MO required.

Applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter and your resume to: Serve Link Home Care PO Box 308 Trenton, MO 64683 Attention: Laura To be considered for this position, your applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2022 Serve Link is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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WANTED

Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber.

Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091. tfc --------------------------------------

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 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Academic Affairs Assistant. 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.

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Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District District Specialist I The Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting applications for a District Specialist 1. This is a fulltime position with paid health insurance and retirement benefits. Starting hourly wage is $15 with advancement opportunities. These advancements are based on a progression line, along with required testing milestones. District Specialist job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting landowners with the implementation of state cost-share programs; performing management and administrative duties for the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District which includes making decisions based upon Soil and Water Districts Commission and District Board policy. This individual may be given the sole responsibility by the Board of Supervisors for accountability of the parks, soils and water sales tax funds distributed to the District for the cost-share and District grants. Work is performed under supervision of the Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The applicant must have good communication skills, strong computer skills, possess the ability to work under high workloads at peak times and be able to adapt to day to day changes.

Basic farm knowledge/experience is helpful but not required.

High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a USDA background check.

Applications may be picked up at the Grundy County SWCD office at 3415 Oklahoma Avenue Trenton, MO 64683.

Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on June 27th, 2022. The Grundy County SWCD is an equal opportunity employer.

Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District District Specialist Technician Full-Time job opening as the District Specialist Technician with Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District. Soil and Water Conservation Technicians assist soil and water conservation districts in the implementation of total resource management system plans and provide assistance in conservation planning.

Some of the tasks required by district technicians are to gather preliminary data for conReMeMBeR...... servation plans and develop a plan to implement conservation actions.

On a day-to-day basis a technician gathers preliminary data for use in developing phys* * DeaDLIne ical resource plans and papers on the history of land use. After this, the technician then surAdvertising veys, plots, lays out, and stakes For selected sitesisand assists landowners in selecting, installing, and maintaining a variety of FoR measures thethat conserve and improve soil, water, air, plants, and animals. : be installed on a land site include Some examples of conservationnewspapeR practices that may ponds, dry holes, grass waterways, terraces, seeding, cover crops, well decommissioning, 4 p.m. the Monday before. pest management and grazing systems.

Additional Job Requirements: be required to work in extreme temperallThe adsapplicant must be will prepaid! atures as well as in the office. Strong computer skills, good public relations skills, strong EARLY! public speaking skills, mathematicalPLAN skills and mechanical skills are required for this position. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Starting salary is $15.00 per hour with room for advancement. Benefits available: health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.

Applications are available at the Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District Office in the USDA Service Center, 3415 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on June 27th, 2022.

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CLASSIFIEDS Mower needed for 1 ac +/- farmhouse lot SW of Gower. Manicuring not necessary around lots of trees.

Small brush hog ok. Call 816-716-4709 (23) --------------------------------------

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given this 16th day of June 2022 that the Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on July 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, for purpose of hearing a request from Mark & Teisha Ledbetter for a 20-foot variance on the minimum lot frontage of 70 feet to allow them to build a 28’x28’ home on property located at 1813 Merrill Street.

Mrs. Jean Peace, Chairman Mr. Michael Ormsby, Secretary dJun16 -------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, KEVIN HUDSON dated 2/22/2012 and recorded on 3/5/2012 in Book 615 Page 239, in the Recorder’s office for Grundy County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on July 12, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 1:00 PM, at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOTS, TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LYING, BEING AND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GRUNDY AND STATE OF MISSOURI, TO WIT. A 5.4189 ACRE TRACT IN THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 28, T62N-R24W, GRUNDY COUNTY,

MISSOURI. THE TRACT LIES WEST OF THE RIGHT OF WAY TO STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 65 AND IN THE SE CORNER OF SAID NE SW QUARTER. THIS TRACT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A COTTON PICKER SPINDLE MARKING THE CENTER OF SEC. 28, TWP 62-N, RG 24 W OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 38' 12" EAST, 514.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 27' 42" EAST, 422.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02' 20" WEST. 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE THE OLD HIGHWAY 65. THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 27' 41" EAST, 487.64 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A NEW HIGHWAY 65 THAT IS 90' RIGHT OF CENTER LINE STATION 475+81; THENCE 20.50 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 3909.72', WHOSE CORD BEARS SOUTH 8 DEGREES 27' 03" WEST; FENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 02' 20" WEST 461.35 FEET; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 27' 42" WEST 507.86 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 02' 20" EAST 464.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE BEARINGS ARE REFERENCED FRONT STATE PLANE GRID NORTH DETERMINED

BY A SOLAR OBSERVATION. SUBJECT TO A 40 FOOT WIDE PERPETUAL INGRESS EGRESS EASEMENT ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST CORNER TO BE USED FOR FARM ENTRANCE HEREIN RESERVED BY GRANTORS AS DISCLOSED IN WARRANTY DEED, BOOK 542 PAGE 217.

Commonly known as: 441 NW 5th Ave, Trenton, Missouri 64683 for the purpose of satisfying

County, Missouri, according to the recorded plat thereof commonly known as 1712 Hillcrest Dr, Trenton, MO 64683 (the "Property").

The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof as well as any unknown parties asserting an interest in the subject matter of this suit. The name and address for Plaintiff's Counsel is Richard Beheler, of SouthLaw, P.C., 13160 Foster, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66213.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the first day of publication of June 2, 2022, or such longer time as the Court may fix by order, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

Witness by hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 24th day of May, 2022. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Richard Beheler (MO# 46410) SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600 (913) 663-7899 (Fax) Richard.Beheler@southlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff dJun2,9,16,23 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 22AG-PR00024 In the Estate of LINDA SUE WILCOX, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LINDA SUE WILCOX, Decedent.

On 05-26-2022 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on January 18, 2022, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp.

Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 06/16/2022, 06/23/2022, 06/30/2022, 07/07/2022 CSM File 26-22-00388 NOTE: This office is a debt collector. dJun16,23,30,Jul7 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI CIVIL DIVISION SouthLaw, P.C., Plaintiff, V. Catherine Dennis a/k/a Catherine Sue Smith and unknown parties, Defendant.

Case No. 22AG-CC00012 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendants: Catherine Dennis a/k/a Catherine Sue Smith, and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns; the unknown spouses of any Defendant and the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any Defendant that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; and the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any Defendant that are or were partners or in partnership; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any Defendant that are minors or are under any legal disability; the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned.

You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to deposit into the Court registry excess funds from the foreclosure sale of the following described property in which you may assert an interest: All of Lot Twenty-one (21) of Scott and Haddox First Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is June 9, 2022. /s/ Jill Eaton, Clerk dJune9,16 -------------------------------------SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2848 (913) 663-7600 File No. 234356 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Rona L Eads, dated February 29, 2016, and recorded on March 4, 2016, Document No. 16LR0245, in Book No. 642, at Page 537 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on July 8, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: ALL THAT PART OF LOT SEVENTEEN (17) OF MERRILL'S DIVISION IN PARTITION IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, COMMENCING NINETY (90) FEET EAST AND 120 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 120 FEET; THENCE EAST 60 FEET; THENCE NORTH 120 FEET; THENCE WEST 60 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING 25 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 17; THENCE SOUTH 205 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF WEST THIRTEENTH COURT; THENCE EAST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 110 FEET; THENCE EAST 10

FEET; THENCE NORTH 95 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF WEST CROWDER ROAD; THENCE WEST 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI., commonly known as 432 W Crowder Rd, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee First Publication: June 16, 2022. For more information, visit www.southlaw. com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 234356977655). dJun16,23,30,Jul7 --------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

David Lawrence “Dave” Niemeyer David Lawrence “Dave” Niemeyer, age 76 of Mercer, passed away on May 21, 2022.

Memorial Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 4 at the Princeton High School Gymnasium in Princeton, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Dave was born June 21, 1945 in Washington, the youngest of three children born to Wesley and Edna Hackmann Niemeyer. He was baptized in 1945 and confirmed in 1959 in the Holstein United Church of Christ.

Dave attended elementary school in Holstein and high school in Warrenton, where he enjoyed playing sports, particularly baseball and basketball. He served in the Army National Guard for 8 years following high school.

Dave attended Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, where he was a walk-on baseball player.

His love for the game and desire to coach led him to a degree in Education.

In 1972, Dave moved to Mercer to fill a vacant, half-year coaching position. There, he met his wife, Virginia “Ginny” Bruner, and they married on October 4, 1973. In 1977, they welcomed their daughter, Heather.

Dave taught at North Mercer R-III school for 16 ½ years, where he coached all sports at all grade levels, including boys and girls basketball, boys and girls softball, and track. He later moved to Princeton R-V school in 1988, where he coached boys basketball and girls softball for 11 years until his retirement in 1999. He built strong sports programs within Mercer County and earned the respect of players, fans, and fellow coaches. He was inducted into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2011 and received many accolades over the years.

Dave was an avid sports fan; he rooted for the good guys: the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri Tigers, and any team playing the Kansas Jayhawks. He always had insights to share on the upcoming big game and could talk “ball” for hours. It was rare not to see him wearing a shirt or ball cap with his team’s mascots proudly displayed.

In his retirement, Dave grew his passion of woodworking. He designed and crafted thousands of items from lumber he salvaged from old barns and buildings he tore down. He also spent many hours working in his garden. He served on the Mercer Park Board and Mercer County Recreation Board. He played an integral part in creating Mercer’s city park and most recently worked as a volunteer for Serve Mercer County. Dave was an active member of the Mercer United Methodist Church and a faithful follower of Christ. He would do anything for his family, friends, church, and community.

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Dave created an exceptional legacy. His motto was, “Winning isn’t everything but trying is.” He pushed for greatness, on and off the court or field.

He wanted everyone to strive to reach their highest potential. He coached and mentored his athletes with unwavering encouragement and developed lasting relationships with many of them. Dave lived his life like he played and coached the game: All in. 110% effort. Never giving up, despite obstacles or hardships.

Dave will be greatly missed by the family he loved immensely. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Ginny; daughter and sonin-law, Heather and Matt Schmidt; granddaughter, Ainslea Schmidt; sister-inlaw, Virginia Niemeyer; brother- and sister-in-law, William “Buddy” and Jackie Bruner; sister-in-law, Kay Walters; many nieces and nephews; and a host of people whom he considered “family.”

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his sister, Delores Hubbard; brother, Melvin Niemeyer; brother-in-law, Jim Walters; and parentsin-law, William and Virginia Bruner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Serve Mercer County and/or Helping Hands philanthropies in David’s memory in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Glenda Sue Allnutt Glidewell Glenda Allnutt Glidewell, a 72-year-old resident of Gallatin, passed away at 2:15 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron.

Inurnment will take place at Campground Cemetery near Osgood at a later date.

Glenda Sue Allnutt Glidewell was born December 16, 1949 in Milan, the daughter of Wilburn and Wilma Alexander Williams. She attended Humphreys R-4 and graduated from Grundy R-5 in 1967.

On December 29, 1970 she was united in marriage to Jerry Allnutt. They lived and farmed in the Galt area until he died on May 9, 2016.

On August 10, 2019 she was remarried to Ron Glidewell and they resided in Gallatin. He survives of the home.

Glenda worked several jobs, including as a bank teller for Farmer’s State Bank, from which she retired in 2014. She enjoyed traveling and would take several trips with Ron and every year would travel

with her high school girlfriends. Her true pride and joy were her Family!

In addition to her husband, Ron, she is survived by a son, Kevin Allnutt and wife, Vanessa of Galt; a daughter, Lynn Coffman of Galt; stepchildren, Charady Glidewell of North Kansas City and Robert Glidewell and wife, Brenda of Gallatin; a brother, Rex Williams and wife, Phyllis of Lake Viking; grandchildren, Jodi, Cameron, Briana, Morgan, Dayanaira, Carson, Cooper, Makenna, Gracie, Hanna, Audrey and Kruiz; and a special family member, Phil.

In addition to her husband, Jerry, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Casey Allnutt; and a brother, Raydean Williams.

Memorial donations are suggested to either Children’s Mercy Hospotial or Wounded Warriors Project and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Monday-Breaded chicken breast, sweet potato fries, baked squash, plums, whole wheat bread.

Tuesday-Center cut pork chop, macaroni and cheese, corn, Tuscan blend veggies, 1/2 banana, homemade bread.

Wednesday-Beef pepper steak with peppers and onions, steamed rice, winter mix veggies, fruit juice, garlic breadstick.

Thursday-Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, mandarin oranges, hot roll.

Friday-BBQ riblet on bun, potato salad, pickled beets, baked apples.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES June 14 Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn 8.28, Soybeans 17.06, Soft Wheat 10.25 New Crop Corn 7.01, Soybeans 14.95, Soft Wheat 10.25

Ambulance Director Gives Rotary Program Sarah Porter, director of the Grundy County Ambulance Service, presented the program at the Thursday, June 9 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and Jackie Soptic was the program chairman.

Ms. Porter told about her medical background, which began in the military. She came to Trenton from Texas. The local ambulance service has both paramedics and EMTs working on its staff and provides two staffed ambulances (1 paramedic, 1 EMT in each) fulltime, with rare exceptions. She noted that the paramedic/EMT field is experiencing a staff shortage nationwide and that Grundy County is down two full-time paramedics as well as part-time paramedics and EMTs. To meet the current shortage, the local service will have one full-time staffed ambulance available on Friday and Saturdays from 7 pm to 7 am until additional paramedics and EMTs can be added. She paramedics require over 2,000 hours of training while 160 hours is the general requirement for EMTs. Paramedics are allowed to perform many more services, thus the ad-

ditional required training.

She said she is working with the county commission to increase pay to attract paramedic/EMT Staff. It was noted that Grundy County is only one of three counties in the state of Missouri to operate an ambulance service. All other services are operated by a district with an elected-board to oversee operations. Grundy County collects a general revenue tax to help pay for the ambulance operations.

Ms. Porter said the ambulance service has a good working relationship with the local fire department, with which the ambulance shares space, as well as Wright Memorial Hospital, where the majority of local ambulance patients are taken. In the last year, the local service answered 1,150 9-1-1 calls and performed 750+ transfers.

During the business meeting, It was announced that Megan Taul has been officially certified to serve as a counselor for the Rotary Exchange student the club will be hosting during the 2022-23. Members also signed up to put up and take down U.S. flags around the courthouse on Flag Day. The program for June 16 will be the Guardian Hills Veterans Rehabilitation Project in Sullivan County.

Klinginsmith Named To GU Spring Honors List Mackenzie Klinginsmith of Trenton has been named to the president’s list for Graceland University’s 2022 spring term.

Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president’s list.

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