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“We Remember” was the name of the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra performance held Saturday evening, June 18 in Trenton.

The perfect name for a showcase dedicated to the late Mr. Buddy Hannaford.

The Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center echoed with the beautifully performed music, a great reminder of Mr. Hannaford’s own talent and the legacy he has left behind.

NCMC Foundation Receives Gift from the Marvin & Jacqueline Sharp Trust The NCMC Foundation announces a generous, unrestricted donation from the Marvin and Jacqueline Sharp Trust. Avid supporter of North Central Missouri College, the late Marvin Sharp was a founding member of the NCMC Foundation Board of Directors, a 2011 NCMC Distinguished Alumni honoree, and a former student of TJC/NCMC, as well as the former attorney for the city of Trenton.

Marvin Sharp attended NCMC for just a semester before attending the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri-Columbia to complete his bachelor’s degree, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law to finalize a law degree. Although brief, Sharp credited his start in higher education to NCMC. “In college, I knew people from all over Missouri and from out

Jackie and Marvin Sharp

of state. The education I received in Trenton was better than anyone I knew.”

Upon graduation in 1961, Marvin chose to return to Trenton and practice law in the small-town firm of Pickett, Andereck and Hauck. Sharp remained with the firm for his entire

career and served as the attorney for the city of Trenton, and one year as the prosecuting attorney of Mercer County. After retiring as a partner in the firm known then as Stockard, Andereck, Hauck, Sharp and Evans in 1992, Sharp remained a steward of the Trenton community through service on a variety of organizations including the Green Hills Law Enforcement Assistance Council, the North Central Missouri College Foundation, Wright Memorial Hospital, North Central Missouri Fair, the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club, and the American Bank of North Central Missouri.

Marvin was united in marriage to Jacqueline Crosswhite Jordin in 1968 and the couple had one son, Robert.

Jackie served her community as a volunteer at Wright Memorial Hospi[See Sharp, Page 8]

Utility Committee Discusses Rate Study The Utility Commission met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 at Trenton City Hall. The biggest discussion of the meeting was deciding on which option of the Toth Rate Study for water and wastewater to present to the city council for approval.

The rate study completed by Toth and Associates was presented to the committee at last month’s meeting for review. The study consisted of two separate options for water and wastewater increases. The

committee decided to go with Option 2 on both, with an amendment added to each to stretch the study rate out over five years instead of the two and three originally presented. City Administrator Ron Urton agreed that a rate study should be done every 5 years.

Councilman Duane Urich made a suggestion of doing a one percent increase annually going forward after this study rate increase, which Councilman John Dolan agreed

with. This way there isn’t such a big one-time increase for people as times are hard now. Councilman Urich said he would like to see the annual one percent increases be reviewed each year as a lot can change budget-wise in a year and, if the increase is not needed for a year, then that year could be skipped.

The commission decided to do the wastewater at the three percent increase for three years and a one percent increase for the following two years. In-

stead of being a two year increase of 6.5 percent and 7.8 percent on water, it would be a 6.5 percent the first year, 3.9 percent the second and third years and one percent the final two years. Toth and Associates agreed to revise the original plan and get a five-year plan to the committee to present to the city council for approval.

In the department reports, Bob Hutchinson reported that the disinfection pumps were locking up so [See Utility, Page 7]

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The First Day of Summer was the perfect day for a swim at The Trenton Family Aquatic Center. Tuesday's heat wave brought out lots of swimmers to enjoy the waves.

The Assessor’s Office, in an effort to be transparent, would like to make it known that due to a shortage of new vehicles in 2020 and 2021, demand for used vehicles has skyrocketed. As a consequence of this demand, their market value has also increased. Pursuant to Missouri State Statute 137.115.9, the Assessor’s Office is to use the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) Official Used Car Guide to determine vehicle value. The values in this guide have gone up as demand has increased for vehicles. Please understand that this increase is going to affect nearly every passenger vehicle that is newer than 20 years old, though not every vehicle will be affected the same way. For any further information on this highly unusual situation, please call the office at (660) 359-4040.

Five-Points Stop Signs

Due to complaints about the motoring public not stopping at the Stop Signs at Five-Points, you will be seeing Police Vehicles in the area monitoring traffic and issuing citations as needed.

Please remember that southbound Main Street motorists and southbound Tinsman Avenue motorists are to obey the Stop Signs and yield to pedestrians.

Let’s make Trenton a safe place to walk and drive!

Community Blood Drive

The Community Blood Center will be holding a Blood Drive on Monday, June 27 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. The drive will be held at the North 65 Center located at 2901 Hoover Drive in Trenton. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: TN. For additional details you may contact Edna Foster at (660)-359-3836 or grundycorsvprusinmo@gmail.com. All presenting donors will receive a free limited edition Royals t-shirt.

Area School Boards Accept Bids, Approve Schedules Pleasant View R-6 A regular session of the Pleasant View R-6 school board was held on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. in the school library. The meeting was called to order by President Danny Westcott. In old business an update was given on several school improvements. The new ceiling is being installed in the kitchen this week, the new bathroom stalls will be installed soon, painting and floors are on progress as scheduled. The Safe to Return to In Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan was approved on a 7-0 vote.

In new business, the board voted to approve the 2022-2023 master schedule, the MSBA Policy EBBC. Bids from Zane Jones for a steer, Prairie Farms for milk and People’s Coop for diesel fuel for the 2022-2023 school year were also approved.

The 2022-2023 school budget was presented and approved on a 7-0 vote, with projected revenues of $1,935,983.56 and expenses of $2,002,561.53 leaving a deficit of $66,577.97. The annual tax rate hearing was set for August 9 at 6 p.m. and a Teacher Baseline Salary Grant was discussed with no action taken. The Superintendent’s report included an update on the ECSE summer school program with 22 students who completed the program from May 16 through June 3.

An update on summer maintenance was given, and there will be no need for a July meeting unless changes arise. Future dates of importance are: August

9-Tax Hearing/Regular Board Meeting, August 23Open House at 6 p.m. and the first day of school has been set for August 25.

The board adjourned to a closed session with no report given.

Laredo R-7 The Laredo R-VII board of education held their regular monthly meeting on June 13 at 6 p.m. In old business, the board opened bids for propane from MFA Oil at $1.80, fuel from Landes at $0.06 off pump price, trash from WCA at $89.68 a month and milk from Prairie Farms. The board discussed building improvements, transportation, extra duty and approved the third reading of the 2022 MSBA policy and form updates. In new business the board had a discussion on the tentative transportation report. The board also approved the adopted resolution from USDA Rural Development Community Facility Direct program for the purchase of a school van and the voluntary student accident insurance.

In Administrative reports the board reviewed the 2021-2022 budget and the preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year.

Summer maintenance updates, CSIP and a review of the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of service plan was also discussed.

The board adjourned to an executive session to dis[See Boards, Page 3]

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LOCAL Dr. Da Slawski Tells Rotarians About New PTS Program A new program to assist military personnel and their families in coping with Post Traumatic Syndrome was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, June 16 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held in the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting and was sergeant at arms. Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Jackie Soptic was the program chairman.

Dr. Da Slawski, a retired orthopedic surgeon, told about the Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center now under construction.

The center is located on a

35-acre portion of a 750acre farm owned by Dr. Slawski and his family and is located at Shibley Point, between Unionville and Kirksville. The center, when completed, will serve up to 16 individuals coping with PTS as a result of their military service, along with family members. Programs for military sexual abuse cases as well as first responders will also be offered at a later time.

Dr. Slawski, an Air Force veteran, came up with the idea for the center after working with patients in his orthopedic practice who were suffering PTS

symptoms following their military service as well as having a friend who had experienced PTS as well.

After visiting three similar centers in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, a notfor-profit corporation was formed and 501(c)(3) status was attained. A foundation was also established to help in fundraising efforts. It is estimated that $2 to $3 million will be needed to construct the center and start operations.

Program services would be offered at no cost to the military personnel. Veterans United has provided a $1 million grant to help with construction costs and it is hoped to have the pilot programs beginning this fall with the first on-site

programs to be offered in the spring of 2023. A board of directors has been established to run the facility and donations are accepted to help with costs. More information about the center and its services is available at www.guardianhills.com.

During the business meeting, members approved Saturday, Sept. 10 as the date for the club’s annual fish fry, which raises money for the club’s yearly Rotary Foundation donation. The fish fry will be held at the Rock Barn.

More information will be announced later.

The program for the June 23 meeting will be presented by Lee Langerock of the Tri-County Tourism project.

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EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Lindsay Oram NCMC Psychology Instructor Have you ever stopped to wonder what causes someone to think a certain way or what causes you to act in the way that you do? Psychology courses look at important questions such as why people think and act the way they do? How do we learn and Dr. Lindsay Oram change throughout our lives? How does culture influence our behavior? What motivates us? How do we learn? What contributes to the development of psychological disorders? There are probably a thousand reasons to study psychology. One stands out – it’s fascinating! If you are interested in a deeper understanding of the human mind, you should consider studying psychology. Psychology courses at NCMC help lay the foundation for those interested in a psychology career. However, the information and skills learned also benefit students from many other degree programs or those who simply want to learn more about the human mind.

The Psychology Department at NCMC offers a range of courses to students. General Psychology is the most frequently taken course from the Psychology Department and is a great place to start. The course is offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters in online and on-ground formats. Besides meeting the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement for many degree programs, the course content is important. For example, this course teaches students about human development, motivation, memory, learning theory, stress and stress reduction, personality, emotions, language and communication, social interactions, and decision-making.

A General Psychology student commented, “I had no idea there was so much you could learn about the human mind.

This class helped me learn why humans do what they do.”

Once students have successfully completed General Psychology, there are several additional psychology options at NCMC. Human Growth and Development is a popular choice for students interested in learning more about how humans develop across the lifespan. Child Psychology is a course that for the psychological basis of child growth and development, emphasizing emphasis on the emotional, mental, physical, and social needs of childhood. This is a common choice among those interested in working with children. Social Psychology focuses on how individual behavior is impacted by societal influences. Abnormal Psychology discusses psychological disorders and treatments. It is an ideal course for anyone interested in working in the health professions, although certainly not limited to only those students. Several of these courses are offered as dual credit, on the Trenton campus, online, and at the North Belt Center. See the NCMC course schedule for availability each semester.

Overall, the Psychology Department at NCMC has several options available for students at NCMC, whether or not they plan to pursue a career in psychology. If you have any questions about the psychology courses, please contact Dr. Lindsay Oram at loram@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

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cuss legal, real estate, personnel, student information and bidding contracts. No report was given.

The next meeting of the board will be the End-ofYear Board Meeting on Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m.

Grundy R-5 The regular meeting of the Grundy R-5 Board of Education was held on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 p.m.

The board discussed the state sponsored voluntary salary grant program to raise teachers pay to $38,000 on the salary schedule. After review of the documents and discussion, the board tabled the matter until the June 29 end-of-year meeting.

The board heard reports from the high school and elementary principles on the progress of maintenance projects and building cleaning for the summer. A review of a list of completed and future projects with the EISER III funding was heard with no action taken.

In new business, the board approved the district’s participation in the A+ program and the transfer of $12,000 from the operations fund to capital projects. The board reviewed end-of-year expenses and a preliminary budget, with the final budget to be approved on June 29. District investments were reviewed by the board and the administration was directed to investigate better investment opportunities and report at the June 29 meeting.

During a closed session the board approved the hiring of Josiah Holloway as a full-time bus driver.

The end of school board meeting is set for Wednesday, June 29 at 6 p.m.

Tri-County R-7 The regular meeting of the Tri-County Board of Education was held on Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the library. Superintendent and Principal reports were given. The board discussed capital projects and reviewed the SCRSP with no action taken. A bid was selected from Midwest Transit for the purchase of two 2018 buses to replace the route buses.

The board discussed changes to board policy providers, reviewed updates to the Student and Employee Handbooks and moved to seek bids for milk, bread, diesel fuel and gas for the 2022-2023 school year. The Minimum Teacher Grant, Career Ladder and budget were discussed with no action taken at this time. The board voted to increase the pay for ESSER III tutoring by $5 per hour. An executive session was held for personnel and real estate matters. The next regular meeting will be held on July 11 at 6 p.m. in the library and the end of year meeting will be June 30 at 6 p.m. in the library.

Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 school board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 13. The meeting was called to order and minutes, bills and fund transfers were approved.

In old business, the board approved bank depository services with First Interstate Bank of Princeton. The school district is working with the City of Princeton and the Princeton Ball Association to relocate the ball fields. Site work began last week on the three field projects with bid opening for materials on June 23 at City Hall. The board approved a cooperative agreement with the Newtown-Harris school district for football, which will allow Newtown students grades 7-12 to play football in Princeton.

In new business, the board was updated on a possible grant to increase teachers minimum salary and career ladder. The district will be waiting on guidance from DESE to see how the grant will affect the district’s finances. The board approved the only fuel bid received from MFA for the 2022-2023 school year.

The board entered into closed session, where they approved the resignation of high school english teacher Betsy McCulley and the hiring of Jason Bears as evening custodian and Amanda Mitchell as high school secretary. Michael Tipton was approved as high school science for 5/8 of the day and an extra duty assignment of Science Olympiad.

Gallatin R-5 The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at the high school library. President Jeffrey Donovan called the meeting to order with seven

board members present.

The board approved the agenda, minutes and bills.

Board members voted to zero balance the Fund 2Teacher Fund if the balance is negative at the end of the school year, and to zero the student accounts for athletics, basketball, football, golf, softball, track and wrestling. The board voted to transfer funds from the general fund to the capital projects. Bids were accepted from Gallatin Lumber Company for paint, Kohl Wholesale for food, Anderson-Erickson for dairy and Ecolab for chemicals.

There were no increases in meal prices for 20222023 school year. The board approved the following plans: Dyslexia Assessment and Safe to Return To School on a 7-0 vote. Carrie Crouse was voted as the district’s Homeless Liason.

Dr. Copple discussed the Teachers Baseline Salary Grant and the board approved the 2022-2023 salary schedule with the additional thirteenth payment to be distributed in November 2022 that also includes a $2500 increase for teachers who do not fall in the $38,000 grant. The 2022-2023 budget and expenditures were approved on a 7-0 vote.

In a closed session the board voted 7-0 to offer Janell Lee an elementary special education aide position and Amber Adams a middle school teacher position for 2022-2023. The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m.

New Books At The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library Children “Billie the Hippo” - Donna Malane “The Story of Ferdinand” - Munro Leaf “It’s Earth Day!” - Mercer Mayer “Armadillo Rodeo” - Jan Brett “Barn Dance!” - Bill Martin, Jr. and John Arcjambault “The Secret on the Wall” - Pam Zollman “Twin Trouble” - Christine Keighery “Halloween Pigs” - Rita Balducci “An Outlaw Thanksgiving” - Emily Arnold McCully “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” - Jon Scieszka “Sir Cumference and the First Round Table: A Math Adventure” - Cindy Neuschwander “Mike Fink” - Steven Kellogg

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“The Age of AI and Our Human Future” - Henry Kissinger “Come Together, Think Ahead! Inspiring People, Organizations and Communities to Thrive” - Judith Sabbert Ebooks are available on our website at www.grundycountylibrary.org Curbside pickup is available to all who prefer it

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OP/ED FIVE POINTS WENDELL LENHART

NESTLÉ PLANT IS GETTING EVEN BETTER The recent announcement that Nestlé Professional USA will invest $7.5 million to expand the plant in Trenton is certainly good news for the community and area. The expansion will also create an additional 30 jobs. What a great investment for our community.

The Trenton plant certainly has come a long way since it was purchased by Nestlé in 2018.

Prior to that the former owner, ConAgra, had announced plans to close the plant.

I remember all the hard work and effort which went into finding a buyer after ConAgra’s announcement. The North Central Missouri Development Alliance and its then director, Micah Landes, coordinated the effort to find Nestlé and ensure that the plant would remain open providing employment opportunities for area residents.

Also instrumental in the effort was the late Phil Tate of Gallatin. Tate was a former state representative, economic developer and had worked for the State of Missouri Department of Economic Development.

Tate was able to use his contacts with Nestlé’s management to facilitate the company’s interest and eventual purchase of the local plant facility. A lot of work went on behind the scenes in 2017 and early 2018 to make it all happen. Much of the credit goes to Tate, Landes, the NCMDA board and many other local boards and individuals.

It was a particularly scary time knowing that there was a very real possibility that the plant formerly known as Trenton Foods, and a fixture in Trenton since 1935, could be closed for good.

The facility here has the only “Flash 18” tank in the world which, to my understanding, allows product to be cooked and canned under pressure in one process.

According to Plant Manager Tyson Christy, the plant produces meat and cheese products and the new expansion will add two new dry lines which will produce seasoning for “Trio” as well as for “Hot Pockets.”

The plant currently has three shifts (two production and one sanitation) five days a week, with 154 employees and is looking for more, both salary and hourly.

We are so fortunate to have the plant and Nestlé in our community providing good jobs for area residents. I hope the plant continues to grow and that it remains a part of the community forever.

It has been a foundation for Trenton and I have my own personal history with it. I worked for a construction company in the summers during the mid1970s (jeez, that sounds old), and I remember the improvements we worked on during plant shutdown.

My most vivid memory of that time was hauling wheelbarrow loads of concrete from the back entrance through the plant to the bean-washing work where we dumped them.

I was afraid of what my foreman, Bob Trickel, would do to this scrawny 20-year-old if I happened to dump my load before it got to its destination.

Fortunately, I never had to find out.

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

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

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The deadline for letters is noon on Monday of the week they are to be published.

For those offended, I offer a suggestion We have received a good bit of feedback regarding the cartoon in last week’s paper as well as my comments on the January 6th investigation and hearings.

Jamey Honeycutt Publisher Sadly, those comments weren’t addressed to me or the paper as letters to the editor. They were directed at employees going about their lives in the community.

That is unfortunate. I would love to host the dialogue on our pages for all to see. If you think I am wrong, say it in a letter. I will print it.

Although slightly edgy, the cartoon was a perfect depiction of how two groups of people can see the same event in a completely different way.

To me, the cartoon was perfect but I invite your thoughts.

It was not something we created, it is part of a nationally syndicated service we subscribe to and it has run in hundreds of newspapers across the country so it is far from unacceptable.

It did have the phrase “bite me” being uttered by the elephant representing republicans but that language, like it or

not, is tame and uttered on daytime television.

Several times in the past few months we have written that the newspaper is here for all to enjoy regardless of your political leanings. We invite those who have a different views to share where we may be off the mark.

While significant portions of our community are conservative, we don’t always agree within our ranks, believe it or not.

Others try to claim being “independent” but I think that is just a way to exist as a conservative or liberal without being accosted by either side.

Most of those are one or the other and “independent” is basically a unicorn, it doesn’t exist.

My best friend is a Clinton democrat and we have some really good debates when we get together but we have learned to limit the discussion and to be as civil as possible when we compare views.

That is what I want for us and the paper, good civil debate.

We really need a liberal contributor that could be the counter to my views. In Cameron I had that arrangement with a man named Jack Briggs. Jack and I are friends but could not disagree more on state and national politics.

He and I co-hosted several events over the years and even called a charity basketball game together. Despite being a heavily conservative

area, having the alternative voice in the paper from time to time kept us from alienating the liberal population we also serve.

Once someone asked Michael Jordan, a known democrat donor, why he didn’t openly talk about his views or politics.

His response? “Republicans wear tennis shoes too.”

I wish more actors and athletes would follow his lead. Our job as a newspaper in this community is to inspire communication and thought. Not being able to discuss these topics and find common ground or at minimum tolerance is what has led to the stark division in this country in the past 20 years.

Social media has done nothing but make the situation worse. People can now sit in annonymity and hurl grenades.

When someone who doesn’t know me or my wife asks an employee “How can you work for those people?”, it tells me that we have a long way to go.

The world is far from black and white. There are many shades of grayto land on. I reject trying to force everyone into one of two boxes.

Case in point, the abortion debate we are currently having.

I irritated many on my own side when I penned that Roe v Wade should be overturned but the decision of how to regulate abortion was a state issue and that I thought it would and should be

legal on some level.

That almost got me kicked out of the club.

You see, I wish no one had an abortion but that is my utopian dream.

The unfortunate reality is that unwanted pregnancies occur and women have the right to choose what happens to their bodies as long as that decision doesn’t affect another human being's rights.

That is the sticky wicket. Where does that begin? I contend it is much earlier than others believe but at the end of the day many states will opt for it being in the first trimester.

I predict that ultimately it will be punted back to the states with a mandate from the supremes to determine the definition of “viable human being”.

Some states will make it extrememly difficult and others will make it easy to obtain.

Either way, whatever the Supreme Court rules,some will be happy and others will be upset.

The Republican-Times wants you to be engaged and involved. We are not offended by criticism andopposing views.

All we ask is that you read everything and judge for yourself. Perhaps even read it twice.

Then if you think I am mistaken, grab a keyboard or pen and paper and go to work telling me where I ran afoul of reality.

Frankly, I will feel lucky if the worst rebuke I get comes in the phrase “bite me”.

ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721

SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov

STATE SEN. DAN HEGEMAN Room 332 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov

STATE REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115C State Capitol Bldg 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-2917 E-Mail: rusty.black@house.mo.gov

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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.

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.

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.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Blood Drive, 12 to 6 p.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 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: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

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The Trenton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 10 at the Trenton Asphalt Plant. The plant was newly constructed in 2019 when the city was seeing additional revenue coming from the sale of asphalt. The original ribbon cutting planned in 2019 was halted due to Covid.

The U.S. Department of Education announced that North Central Missouri College will receive a federal Upward Bound grant of $1,488,005 or $297,601 annually for five years to help more low-income students who would be the first members of their families to earn degrees to prepare for and enroll in college. NCMC has sponsored an Upward Bound Program since 1999 and serves 50 students per year.

The high schools that will be served in the successful grant include Trenton, Brookfield, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Penney (Hamilton), and Tri-County (Jamesport).

One of the federal TRIO Programs, Upward Bound is an intensive intervention program that prepares students for higher education through various enrichment courses. At least two-thirds of the students in each local Upward Bound program are from low-income economic backgrounds and families in which neither parent has a bachelor's degree.

Many Upward Bound alumni have gone on to great success, among them Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, Correspondent for ABC News John Quiñones and Hall of Fame NBA player Patrick Ewing.

“We are thrilled to be able to continue to offer these valuable services to high school students in our local area,” said Janet Pultz, Trio Director “Through college visit and cultural experiences, students have unparalleled opportunities in UB to explore the world beyond north central Missouri. At a cost of $5,952 per student

per year, Upward Bound represents a significant investment in the future of our local youth.”

Campus-based Upward Bound programs provide students instruction in literature, composition, mathematics, science, and foreign language during the school year and the summer. Upward Bound also provides intensive mentoring and support for students as they prepare for college entrance exams and tackle admission applications, financial aid, and scholarship forms.

“I am proud of the work our Upward Bound staff has done to obtain the Upward Bound grant once again,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC President.

“NCMC is fortunate to have a long-standing and successful Upward Bound program and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue the grant.”

According to the U.S. Department of Education, 86% of Upward Bound participants enroll in postsecondary institutions immediately following high school graduation. In FY21, more than 70,000 students enrolled in 966 Upward Bound TRIO projects in the United States.

“Upward Bound is an important part of North Central Missouri College’s mission to serve students throughout our region,” said Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder. “Students participating in Upward Bound benefit from academic tutoring, college planning, college visits, cultural visits, along with ACT and end-of-course (EOC) exam preparation activities. The summer program allows students to build connections with

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their peers from other schools and communities in our region, while getting a glimpse of what it’s like to be a college student.”

In 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act established Upward Bound as a pilot program in response to the War on Poverty. It was the first of seven federal “TRIO” programs to later be authorized by the Higher Education Act to help college students succeed in higher education. It recognizes that students whose parents do not have a college degree have more difficulties navigating the complexity of decisions that college requires for success, bolsters students from low-income families who have not had the academic opportunities that their college peers have had and helps remove obstacles preventing students from thriving academically.

“As systemic inequality and financial hardship discourage students from succeeding in college, TRIO programs like Upward Bound take on new importance because they continue to help students who are low-income and firstgeneration to earn college degrees,” said Maureen Hoyler, president of the non-profit Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) in Washington, D.C. COE is dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities nationwide.

As of 2021, over 3,000 TRIO projects serve approximately 855,000 participants yearly. TRIO projects are in every state and territory in the nation.

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Summer School was bursting with talent as the students performed on Friday, June 10 for all the fourth and fifth grade students.

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Adysan Rains of the Grundy Co. R-V FFA Chapter was selected earlier in the spring to serve as a representative for the chapter as one of the top 100 freshmen members in Missouri FFA. On the weekend of June 17-19 Adysan attended the Missouri FFA HYMAX Academy. This summer academy focuses on teaching its members to better advocate for a specific issue in the agriculture industry such as young farmer incentive programs, the use of drones, and rural broadband. Throughout the weekend members attended workshops, learned from various leaders within the agricultural community, attended agricultural tours, participated in team building activities and created a presentation about their assigned issue. Submitted

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by Jessica Trussell Field Specialist in Human Development Many students in our area have begun enjoying summer vacation. Although the dream of sweet freedom is hard to resist, many parents begin contemplating what their child will do during the summer break to occupy their time. For some preteens and teens, this means looking for summer work.

One area that many youth choose is babysitting. For some, this is an enjoyable way to earn extra spending money and to gain some work experience. Here are some important things for you and your child to consider if she, or he, is going to babysit.

Is your tween or teenager mature enough to be responsible for other children?

There is no set age for how old a child must be in order to babysit. Instead, it is more dependent on the child’s knowledge. Does your child know what to do in case of a

fire or tornado? Is your child able to follow your house rules, does he/she help around the house, take care of the family pets, or help younger siblings with their homework? All of the questions can help guide you in determining if your child is responsible enough to babysit for another parent.

Also, know how many children, and what age group, your child is capable of watching. Some teens do well with infants, while others prefer children out of diapers. Your child should have ideas for games and activities all the age groups of children they will be watching.

If your child is going to babysit and also play summer sports, for example, it is im-

portant for them to understand time management and how to schedule babysitting clients. They need to have enough time to rest and have some summer fun as well. By focusing on time management now, this will help your child to learn about priorities, how to schedule events, compromise with clients and friends and also the effects on others if they must cancel. This is a good learning experience which can transfer to many other areas as children grow.

When preparing to babysit for a specific family, there are also some important things that babysitters need to know. Take time to meet the family and children before the youth is left in control. Know how many children they will be watching, for how long and the hourly wage? Will the child

take naps and what are ideas for dinner and bedtime routines. Make sure your child has the contact information for the parents and that there address and emergency information is written down. Talk to the parents and find out any specific house rules. And finally, on the big day, make sure your child arrives 10-15 minutes early to help ease the transition from the parents control to the babysitters.

These are just a few ideas of things that you and your children can do to ensure that they have a fun, safe, and profitable summer!

If you desire further information on this or any other topic, contact your local University of Missouri Extension Center. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all. Thank you for your time.

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“Swinging Into 4-H Camp” One hundred and ninety 4-H youths from Northern Missouri had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of educational activities during two camping sessions at Crowder State Park, located near Trenton, June 6-16. This was the first overnight camping experience for 4-H youth held in Northwest Missouri since the summer of 2019.

4-H youth, ages 8-13, had an opportunity to fish at the lake; do leather craft; create paracord survival bracelets; learn about simple healthy snacks; practice their archery skills; learn about, build and launch model rockets; learn line and swing dancing; and hike with park Superintendent Anna Persell. In addition, the camps contributed to Crowder State Park, by creating a permanent mural as a part of their servicelearning activity. The mural was drawn by GK Callahan, University of Missouri Extension Community Arts Specialist for the Kansas City area. The youth also participated in a twice daily flag ceremony, an evening dance, swimming at the Trenton Aquatic Center, glow in the dark Newcomb volleyball and an evening campfire.

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Messner Cattle and Land of Albany donated all of the beef needed for two of the meals each week. The generous donations allowed the 4-H staff to maintain a reasonable cost for the 4 days and three nights of camp.

Grundy County youth attending 4-H camp included: Kale Batson, Brayden Reed, Quin Weldon and Bailey Williams.

Becky Simpson is the current 4-H Youth Specialist serving Daviess, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, and Worth counties.

The University of Missouri Extension 4-H staff of Northwest Missouri is dedicated to helping youth to develop life skills, create amazing memories, and make life-long friends in a safe and fun outdoor setting. For more information about 4-H please contact your local University of Missouri Extension office.

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“NCMC alumni are successful in their careers and contributions to their communities and families once leaving TJC/NCMC. Those successes have led to many wonderful, planned gifts to the NCMC Foundation and we are honored that Mr. and Mrs. Sharp named the Foundation in their estate planning. The Sharp’s legacy will live on through the upcoming Transforming Lives, Empowering People major gifts campaign,” remarked NCMC Foundation Executive Director Alicia

Endicott. “Planned gifts allow an investor to leave unrestricted gifts to help fill any unmet needs of the college or help enhance/expand campus life and regional vitality.”

The NCMC Foundation, a 501c (3) IRS-approved organization, works with North Central Missouri College to Transform Lives, Empower People.

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There are many ways to lead an eco-friendly life, and driving less is certainly one of them. Why not create a list of sustainable practices that do fit into your lifestyle? For example, you could start composting or stop using disposable plastic food containers.

On days where public transit is too much for you - for example, when you have a pet and a baby in tow -- remind him that your household is doing its part in other ways. Then you can protect your time and still greenlight his green lifestyle.

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Our city's public transit is far from perfect and transforms what would be a 20minute drive into a two-hour train/bus/bike trip.

This has dramatically increased the amount of time he spends commuting.

I want to support his desire to be more eco-friendly, and I agree with his argument that using public transit more often will help increase ridership and, eventually, with luck, increase and improve service.

But right now, it is taking a very long time. We have a small child, pets and a household to run. Every time he spends four hours to do something that could be completed in less than one, I feel so frustrated that he is choosing public transit and climate consciousness over his family, leaving me with more work to do.

brother-in-law was the same way his whole life. He got very sick and moved in with us. Once I got to spend some time with him, I observed that his approach to life was very different from my own and from most people's. We decided to have him tested, and, at age 46, he was diagnosed with Asperger's.

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Gary Gensler, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, outlined the issues in a recent speech. Gensler argued that an uneven playing field benefits certain financial players, including big trading firms and private exchanges known as “dark pools” that

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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) -------------------------------------Husky pup, female, 3 months old, had her shots.

660-339-7403.

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FOR SALE

Pond building supplies.

Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants.

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

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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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday.

The office is closed on Sat.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------Color Photos from the Republican-Times can be purchased for $5.00 each. dtf -------------------------------------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, July 19 at 12 p.m. in the El Toro Community Room. August 2 Primary Candidates will be present. d14 -------------------------------------The Grundy County Nursing Home District will accept sealed bids for replacing plumbing in the Station 3 restroom. It will consist of removing the existing concrete floor, installing new sewer pipe, tie into existing sewer, and pouring new concrete.

Contact James Owen at Sunnyview Nursing Home, 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683 for bid specifications. Bids are due by 1:00 p.m., August 9, 2022.

The Grundy County Nursing Home District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Grundy County Nursing Home District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the District. d23 --------------------------------------

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 For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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 For Advertising is

FoR the newspapeR: 4 p.m. the Monday before.

-------------------------------------Moving Sale - 2617 Hunter Road, Trenton, June 29 & 30, 1-6 p.m. Crafts, furniture, dishes, quilts/quilt material.

Rd23 -------------------------------------Moving Out of State Sale!

Everything must go! Inside AC to shop. Sat., June 25, 8:00 - 3:00, 2120 Oaklawn Dr., Chillicothe, MO. d23 --------------------------------------

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WANTED Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber.

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

HELP WANTED

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.

8am-4pm TdJul28 --------------------------------------

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.

Nd29 -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

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PRINCETON MANOR APARTMENTS is accepting applications for

1 BEDROOM

SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS Rent is based on income and includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, 24 hour Maintenance and On-Site Laundry Facilities.

Applicants may stop by 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, Missouri to pick up an application and see the pride we take in our housing community. We share in great neighbors, community activities & beautiful surroundings.

660-359-5120 • Some income restrictions apply.

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

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: The applicant will be required to work in extreme temperatures as well as in the office. Strong computer skills, good public relations skills, strong public speaking skills, mathematical 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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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 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 --------------------------------------

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

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.

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 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 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 22AG-PR00027 In the Estate of NORMAN EUDEAN SAGER, Decedent.

Notice of Hearing-Determination of Heirship To: All unknown heirs of the decedent and all persons known or believed to claim any interest in the property outlined below as an heir or through an heir of the decedent.

You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, on a petition to determine the heirs of the above-named decedent, who died on 02-05-2021, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described property.

Should you fail to appear, judgment and decree may be entered in due course upon said Petition.

Description of Property Value Real Property (Including Legal Description) NONE $0 Personal Property The Hartford Small Cap Growth FD-A $22,613.64 The Hartford High Yield Fund-A $2,828.61 The Hartford Growth Opportunities FD-A $76,121.38 US Series E Savings Bonds $702.30 Petitioner's attorney is MICHAEL DEAN ARNOLD, whose business address is 109 E. JACKSON STREET, GALLATIN, MO 64640.

First Date of Publication: June 23, 2022. /s/ Jill Eaton, Clerk dJun23,30,Jul7,14

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Marvin L. Arbuckle Mr. Marvin L. Arbuckle, an 82-year-old resident of Trenton, passed away at 12:07 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his residence.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery of Trenton.

Rev. Bruce Cadle officiated. Special recorded music included “Amazing Grace”, “In the Garden”, “Scars in Heaven” and “On the Road Again”.

Pallbearers were Steve Wilson, Chris Welch, Dale Meek, Christopher Meek, John Jasinski and Gary Hall.

Mr. Arbuckle was born June 19, 1939 in Trenton, the son of Francis William and Nettie B. Layson Arbuckle. He graduated from Trenton High School.

Before retiring he was employed by Trenton Transit Mix as a cement truck driver. He enjoyed playing the Bass Guitar.

On October 23, 1960 he was married to Shirley Ann Jacobs at Trenton.

His survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; one daughter, Gina Sapp and husband, Jeffrey of Gardner, KS; one son, Jeff Arbuckle and wife, Linda of Trenton; and two grandchildren, Derek Arbuckle and Ashley Arbuckle, both of Trenton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Deborah Bick.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and may be left at the funeral home.

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

As of August 1, 2022 please note the following price guideline and publication deadline for placing obituaries in the Trenton, Republican Times.

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William Edward “Ed” Schooler, a 95-year-old resident of Princeton, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton.

Ed was born November 4, 1926 in Mill Grove, the son of Phillip and Mildred (Wilson) Schooler.

After graduating from Princeton High School in 1944, he joined the United States Navy. He returned to Princeton and worked in farm supplies. Ed was a member of the Princeton First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his

wife, Marilyn Colleen Schooler of Princeton; a daughter, Cheryl (Dean) Collings of Foley, AL; a son, David (Dona) Schooler of Chillicothe; five grandchildren, Timothy (Stacy) Collings, Chantay (Colin) Bell, April (Chris) Houk, Courtney Bunnell and Brody Schooler; eight greatgrandchildren; and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, J. P. Schooler; his first wife, Ruth; and a granddaughter, Chelsey Collings.

Memorials may be made to the Princeton Senior Center in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Andrew Jonathon Sizemore

Barbara Louise Morris Stith Barbara Louise Morris Stith, a 74-year-old resident of Chillicothe, passed away Wednesday morning, June 15, 2022 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Pilot Grove #2 Cemetery near Jamesport (1/4 mile east of 27739 Harbor Ave., Jamesport, MO 64648).

There is no scheduled visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Jamesport (660) 684-6133.

Barbara was born on June 10, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Clingingsmith Morris in Livingston County. She was a lifelong resident of Trenton and Chillicothe.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Trenton High School. She furthered her education at Trenton Junior College, graduating in 1968 and attended Northwest Missouri State College.

She married Larry Stith on December 29, 1968 at Shelburne Baptist Church in Trenton.

Barbara worked for Verelle Peniston State School in Chillicothe from 1980 to 1995 as a paraprofessional, secretary and bus driver. She retired from Chillicothe RII School District in 2008, where she was a special education paraprofessional. Barbara was an advocate for the disabled, serving as an activity director for SPA Handicap Program and board member of Hope Haven, Camp Rainbow, Senate Bill 40, and Concerned Citizens for the

William Edward “Ed” Schooler

Developmentally Disabled. Barbara was also a 4-H leader for Double H. Her greatest Joy was her family and she truly felt blessed by God. Barbara loved spending time with her family, cooking, flower gardening, camping, reading and attending 4th of July celebrations. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Larry of the home; daughter, Michelle Kieffer (Robert) of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Amber Ballard (Jacob) of Chillicothe and Alicia Kieffer (Tucker Jones) of Chillicothe; great-grandchildren, Avery Ballard, Myla Ballard and Thea Jones; sister, Kathy Pilcher of Trenton; sisterin-law, Lucinda Morris of Chillicothe; aunt, Sally Morris of Trenton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Morris; a daughter, Teresa K. Stith; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Rae Stith; brother, Larry Morris and brotherin-law, Vernon Pilcher.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Pilot Grove #2 Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Andrew Sizemore, a 65year-old Spickard resident, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Redwood Nursing Home in Cameron.

He is to be cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Inurnment will be at a later date in Oregon.

Andrew Jonathon Sizemore was born April 4, 1957 in Kirksville to Claude Newton and Jessie Jewel Daniels Sizemore.

He served in the United States Army and then worked for the Parks Department in Lake Havasu, AZ. In March 17, 1999 he was united in marriage to Lonna Marie Murray in Lake Havasu. After moving back to Missouri, Andrew worked as a driver for Wahoo Concrete and Fischer Concrete.

Andrew loved singing, playing the guitar and singing karaoke.

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He is survived by his wife, Lonna of the home; children, Angie Gibney and husband, Brandon, Misty Mason and husband, Jeremy, and Andrew Jonathon Sizemore, all of Oregon, Kristina Dean of Trenton and Kristel Trojacek and husband, Kyle of Ennis, TX; brothers, Joe Sizemore and wife, Sandy and Alfred Sizemore and wife, Linda of Oregon; sisters, Juanita Clark of St. Joseph, and Selina Cullett of Oregon; and grandchildren, Sam Gibney, Caidence, Jesse, Trevyn, and Shilee Sizemore and Kris Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leroy Sizemore; and a sister, Sara McHargue.

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

Doris J. Works Doris J. Works, a 91year-old resident of Trenton, passed away at 5:49 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2022 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Trenton. Ron McCullough officiated. Special music was provided by Aryka Peyton and Jacole Simpson who sang “How Great Thou Art”.

Pallbearers were Mathew Taul, Kory Meet, Kyle Meek, Aaron Peyton, Dustin Hall, Mickey Hall and Travis Peyton.

Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements.

Doris was born January 30, 1931 in Trenton, the daughter of Doyle Jennings and Lela Stringer Jobe. She graduated from Trenton High School.

After the death of her father, she helped her mother and brother on the farm. She raised her three daughters also on the farm.

She was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years.

She was baptized in 1971 and was a member of

the Church Of God. She loved studying and reading the Bible.

Her survivors include three daughters, Dianna Peyton and husband, Rick of Trenton, Denise Whiteaker of Winston and Donna Hall and husband, Randy of Trenton; eight grandchildren, Aaron (Johnna) Peyton, Travis (Ashley) Peyton, Vanessa (Aaron) Meyer, Holly Meek, Mathew (Samantha) Taul, William Taul, Dustin Hall and Mickey (Amanda) Hall; twenty great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; and nieces in the area, Gail (MS) Gibson, Linda (Ron) McCullough and several others out of the area.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Helen McClaskey and Virginia Duffy; three brothers, Merlin Jobe, Ralph Jobe and Carl Jobe; and one son-in-law, Clark Whiteaker.

Memorials are suggested to Joseph L. Norton V.F.W. Post No. 919 of Trenton. They may be left at the funeral home.

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

FUNERALS

Gary Leroy Provorse A Celebration of Life for Gary Leroy Provorse was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Edinburg Baptist Church of Trenton. Pastor Ron McPherson officiated.

Gary Provorse, an 83year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 5:50 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Special recorded music

included “How Great Thou Art”, “He Touched Me”, “I Want to Stroll Over Heaven with You” and “When We All Get to Heaven”.

Pallbearers were Dean McLain, George Frazier, Ron Hamilton, Robert Kincade, Jim Manuel and Bob Manuel Private family graveside inurnment was held at Willis Chapel in Brimson.