Trenton Paper_9-29-22

REPUBLICAN-TI I MEES

BNB Declares Nuisances

The Building and Nuisance Board met on Monday, September 26, at City Hall. Those in attendance were: Code Enforcement

Officer Wes Barone, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, Mayor Linda Crooks, Police Chief Rex Ross, Board Chairman David Mlika and board members Mary Axtell, Lindsay Stevens, Tim Bland, Vickie Meservey, Gaylon McCorkle and Harry Kately. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mlika and minutes were approved.

In declaration of a nuisance, 1701 Tindall Avenue, owned by Denise A. Wilson was moved to Public Hearing. Barone stated he had sent a letter and had received no reply and nothing has been done at the property.

In public hearing, a property at 1416 Chestnut originally owned by Michael Cash and Melissa Bye has been sold to Brad Chumbley. Mr. Chumbley was at the meeting and stated that he has been cleaning and doing work on the property. He intends to make it a split level and turn it into two apartments. He plans on having a skid loader brought in to knock down the garage. The board agreed to give a 90 day ex-

NCMC Sees Continual Enrollment Increase

For the second year in a row, North Central Missouri College has seen a significant enrollment increase in both headcount and credit hours. For the fall 2022 census, NCMC is up 7.7% in headcount and 7% in credit hours. Headcount is up in full-time and part-time students as well as first-time freshmen. The most significant areas of increase include transfer-in students at 58.3% and outof-state students at 39.4%.

“Our focus has and remains for North Central Missouri College to provide affordable, achievable, and readily available education,” said President Dr. Lenny Klaver. “Through our efforts of expansion, new academic programs, building projects, educational partnerships, and more extracurricular activities, we have listened to understand how to better meet the region's educational needs.”

Enrollment for NCMC for fall 2022 is 1,770, which is up from 1,643 in fall 2021. Credit hours are 16,879, up from fall 2021 at 15,774. NCMC has focused on expansion in Buchanan County and the upcoming Savannah Campus. This fall, NCMC launched new allied health programs in Radiologic and Surgical Technology, new degree emphasis in business and computer

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tension on this property so he can continue to make improvements.

Property at 1423 Chestnut street, owned by Jeffrey and Rachel VanHoozer was purchased at the property tax sale by Brad Chumbley. He has mowed the property, cleaned up a downed tree and is removing the pool from the backyard so he can work more on it. He currently only has a quit claim deed as the property has a lien on it from a gentleman in California who has a year to either pay the back property taxes or forfeit the property to Mr. Chumbley. Chumbley stated he would be boarding up the two broken windows and he will keep the yard mowed but does not want to put a lot of money into the property now until the lien is taken care of. The board gave a 90 day extension on the property.

Property at 704 E. 17th Street, owned by Roger and Monica Triplett was given a 60 day extension as they have torn down the shed and are keeping it mowed.

Mr. Barone spoke to Mrs. Triplett and their intention is to sell the property.

Representatives of Morse and Sons were at the meeting to discuss their intentions on property at 503

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BRIEFS

NCMC to Host Blood Drive

Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the region. CBC will conduct a lifesaving blood drive on Friday, September 30th from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, MO.

“When individuals normally think of essential community services, they often think about fire and police departments.” said Patsy Shipley, Executive Director of Community Blood Center. “Community Blood Center and its donors are very similar to police officers and fire fighters. We make up life-saving team that is here to meet the needs of local patients. Our volunteer donors roll up their sleeves and do so without hesitation.”

Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: FU. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at (816) 3519308.

E 22nd Street. They have contracted with Perkins and Sons Dozing to have the structure torn down. They are waiting for the contractors to show up to tear it down. The board agreed to table the structure for now, until it is torn down.

In Finding of Facts, a storage unit building at 1861 E 16th Street, owned by S and K Enterprises, has been removed from the list. The board agreed the work they asked to be completed has been done and it will be removed from the list.

In Certificate of Existence of Dangerous Building, the structure at 1017 E 13th Street, owned by Cory and Lori French, has had the paperwork filed to move it on through the process. They would like to be able to get it added to next year's demolition list.

In an update, there were three properties that were declared a nuisance. Those properties included 506 Jackson Street, owned by Barbara Morgans; 1422

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Park Board Approves New Press Box

The Trenton Park Board met on Wednesday, September 14, at City Hall.

Those attending the meeting were: Park Superintendent David Shockley, Recording Secretary Dawn Griffith, board members Lynda Lynch, Beth Mack, Andy Cox, Mary Peterson and Melissa Spencer. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Andy Cox and minutes were approved.

Nate Gamet, the NCMC Athletic Director presented a request to the board to move forward with building a new press box at Griffin Field. He said it would include an enclosed top

portion to what is already there that would allow for broadcasting if it was feasible. Gamet noted that the Region 16 JUCO - Junior College Athletic Association Tournament will be held in Trenton and they would like to have this press box completed by December so construction would need to begin soon. The plan is to extend the current stand to the cement, enclose it and add a top portion that would also be enclosed. There would be stairs to the upper portion inside a locked door. The colors would be neutral so that it would be suitable for both NCMC and THS

games. This would be constructed at no cost to the city as donations and the NCMC budget would cover the cost. Gamet said they would look for bids and a design and would work with Park Superintendent Shockley on the final approval. The board approved the request for construction of the press box at Griffin Field.

In department reports, Shockley and Cox reported that the Aquatic Center sold 87 passes and averaged around 106 swimmers daily. Between the concessions and admissions, the pool brought in

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Missouri Day Parade Fast Approaching, Pre-register Now

Entries for the 37 th annual Missouri Day Festival parade continue to be received and the sponsoringTrenton Rotary Club is encouraging participants to pre-register for the October 15th parade,“Homegrown Since 1985”. Floats and entries will celebrate the importance of our local history,business or civic individuals or our cultural traditions.

Entries are being taken online. The site for parade registration can be found by visiting the Trenton Chamber of Commerce website at www.trentonmochamber.com and

pressing on the Missouri Day Festival tab. Or as always you can contact a Trenton Rotarian and they will put you in contact with a parade committee member that will be able to assist you. Categories for judging include the overall prize winner, the Spirit of Missouri Day, best organizational entry, best business entry, best youth entry, best religious entry, best equestrian entry, best car or truck pre-1960, best car or truck post-1960, and best tractor entry.

Parade entries will once again line up on Crowder Road and adjacent streets

with the parade route to originate at Crowder and Main travelling to 9 th and Main and exiting at Bulldog Avenue from 9th street.

All entries will follow this route with the exception for the marching bands that will leave the parade at Normal Street to allow for the start of additional band competitions.

The 37 th annual Missouri Day parade rolls at 8:30 am on Saturday morning October 15 th , with thousands of spectators expected to line the streets

In the region, one in three people will need blood at some point in their life and nearly one in seven hospital admissions requires a blood transfusion. This means, nearly 600 donations are needed every day to meet hospital demand, and with a limited shelf life, supplies must be continually replenished. In just 60 minutes, you can donate one pint of blood and Save a Life, Right Here, Right Now in your own community.

For more information regarding our donor centers and mobile blood drives or how to set up your own drive, visit www.savealifenow.org or call 1-877-468-6844.

TPD Conducts Child Safety Compliance Operation

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, members of the Trenton Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, conducted a child safety compliance operation near S.M. Rissler Elementary School.

During the enforcement operation, 14 vehicles were checked. As a result, numerous warnings were issued for occupant restraint related violations. This operation is the product of proven successful communications and cooperation between local and state agencies.

Anyone having complaints about traffic related violations in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the Trenton Police Department by calling 660-359-2121.

GCHD To Hold Safe Sitter Class

The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Safe Sitter Class on Friday, October 14, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the GCHD office. Safe Sitter is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The course is led by certified instructors and includes practice of rescue skills like CPR and choking rescue.

Class fee is $20 per person, lunch is included. Class is open to girls or boys entering grades six through eight.

Register at the Grundy County Health Department, call 660/359-4196 or in person at 1716 Lincoln in Trenton. Deadline for registration is October 10.

For questions, call 660/359-4196 or email safesitter@grundycountyhealth.org.

MODOT Plans Bridge Work on Hwy 65

A bridge rehabilitation project will narrow U.S. Route 65 over Route 6 in Trenton beginning October 10. Contractors from Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will complete the rehabilitation project which is ex pected to continue through late December 2022.

Temporary traffic signals will be in place to direct motorists through the work zone and a 17-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

Outbuildings Destroyed By Fire

On September 25, the Grundy County Rural Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 875 NW 80th Avenue in Gilman City, owned by Ron McClure.

Upon arrival, firefighters found two outbuildings and their contents on fire. A live overhead power line was laying on the ground running to one of the structures. The fire department contacted Grundy Electric Cooperative to disconnect the power.

Once power was disconnected, the department deployed an attack line to put out the remaining fire. The two outbuildings and contents were a total loss. The cause of the fire was undetermined.

Other departments assisting were the Trenton Fire Department, Grundy County EMS and Grundy Electric Cooperative.

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Board

The Trenton Park Board met on Wednesday, September 14, at City Hall.

Those attending the meeting were: Park Superintendent David Shockley, Recording Secretary Dawn Griffith, board members Lynda Lynch, Beth Mack, Andy Cox, Mary Peterson and Melissa Spencer. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Andy Cox and minutes were approved.

Nate Gamet, the NCMC Athletic Director presented a request to the board to move forward with building a new press box at Griffin Field. He said it would include an enclosed top portion to what is already there that would allow for broadcasting if it was feasible. Gamet noted that the Region 16 JUCO - Junior College Athletic Association Tournament will be held in Trenton and they would like to have this press box completed by

December so construction would need to begin soon.

The plan is to extend the current stand to the cement, enclose it and add a top portion that would also be enclosed. There would be stairs to the upper portion inside a locked door. The colors would be neutral so that it would be suitable for both NCMC and THS games. This would be constructed at no cost to the city as donations and the NCMC budget would cover the cost. Gamet said they would look for bids and a design and would work with Park Superintendent Shockley on the final approval. The board approved the request for construction of the press box at Griffin Field.

In department reports, Shockley and Cox reported that the Aquatic Center sold 87 passes and averaged around 106 swimmers daily. Between the concessions and admissions, the pool brought in $56,333.31 this season. The current manager and two assistants have stated they do plan on returning next season.

Mary Peterson discussed the possibility of tree removal at the Sesquicentennial Park, as the sidewalks have started to bevel and there is a continuation of bird droppings on the sidewalk and benches that is not easy to clean. She wants the board to look into the options to fix this problem. All members were asked to think about resolutions and bring those to the next meeting. Shockley reported that the new sign at the Rock Barn will be installed after Missouri Days and he plans to hang a banner by the flowers for the festival.

In the park superintendent's reports, Shockley said mowing is continuing at all parks once a week and the ballfields get mowed twice a week, weather permitting. Routine maintenance is being completed at the Rock Barn and upper Moberly Shelter House. He reported that the TMS/THS softball season has begun and so ballfields are being prepped for games, and all baseboards along the backstop at Griffin Field have been replaced.

Winterizing is in process at the Aquatic center since it has closed for the season.

The street department has been working on the walking trail along Burleigh Grimes field and has eliminated the parking area along the right field fence. They will begin filling the area with black dirt. An irrigation line had broken under one of the trees at the Sesquicentennial Park and had to be repaired and rerouted around the tree.

The board adjourned to a closed session with the following announcement made. Shockley reported there were four applications received for the position of Assistant Park Superintendent. The board hired Shaun McCullough as the new Assistant Park Superintendent, who will begin his duties on October 3. He will be paid $18.50 an hour, which includes the fifty cents per hour for a commercial drivers license.

McCullough has been working for the city in the sewer and water distribution department.

Two Area School Boards Meet

Laredo R-7

A special meeting of the Laredo R-7 school board was held on September 15.

The meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved.

In old business, the Tutoring/Career Ladder was discussed. The board approved up to Stage 1 and Stage 2 for the 2022-2023 school year.

In new business, miscellaneous items were discussed with no report made.

The next regular school board meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on October 13, 2022.

Spickard R-2

nents of effective instruction and access to highquality instructional materials. The highest student priorities were 1-on-1 help with schoolwork and making learning exciting and fun.

The board adopted the District Wellness Policy and the Crisis Response Plan for the school year. They also set substitute cook and maintenance pay rate to $12.00 per hour which is an 85 cent increase.

Board members were reminded that refresher training is available and should be completed before the next board meeting on October 17, 2022.

science, and new certificates in entrepreneurship and robotics.

NCMC has also focused on support programs such as adding another TRIO program, Talent Search, placing importance on the tutoring center and testing, and a full-time counselor while continuing to keep tuition low. Over recent years, NCMC has added extracurricular activities such as Dance Wave, Livestock Judging, Esports, and Trap Shooting Sports.

NCMC has also added new educational partnerships with the return of Graceland University, offering educational courses on NCMC Main Campus and partnering with Missouri Western State University on a Pirates2Griffons collaboration.

“It’s so exciting to see the growth this year, especially among transfer students,” said Megan Pester, Director of Marketing and Admissions. “Between the 40 different degree programs to choose from, our multiple locations from which to take courses plus online options, and affordable tuition, you just can’t go wrong with being a Pirate. We continue to shift our recruitment efforts, and I can tell that our approach and the efforts we put into personalizing a student’s experience with NCMC are really paying off. I’m very pleased that so students are choosing NCMC to continue their education.”

To learn more about North Central Missouri College, visit https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/ or contact Admissions at 660-359-3948.

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Bland asked for Wes Barone to look at two houses that have some issues that may need to be addressed. Those addresses were 403 E 9th Street and 413 E 9th Street.

The meeting was adjourned.

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met on Monday, September 19, 2022. The meeting was called to order. The board approved payment of bills totaling $19,367.86 and budget amendments that resulted in revenues of $1,133,827 and expenditures of $1,061,818.

A discussion was held regarding the results of the Esser survey that was sent out in August. The highest parent priorities were implementing key compo-

An announcement was made of a few upcoming dates of importance: PBS Assembly on September 29, at 3:20 p.m.; PTO Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on October 5; No SchoolTeacher In-Service Day on October 10; Field Trip to Gospel Farms Pumpkin Patch on October 11 and Halloween Trunk or Treat at 2:30 p.m. on October 31, 2022.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held on October 17, 2022.

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City Council Discusses Dangerous Dog Ordinance

The Trenton City Council met on Monday, September 26, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Linda Crooks, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, Police Chief Rex Ross and Councilmen Glen Briggs, Danny Brewer, David Mlika and Marvin Humphreys. Attending via Zoom were City Attorney Tara Walker and Councilmen John Dolan and Robert Romesburg.

The meeting was called to order, minutes and bills were approved. In reports, David Mlika reported that the Building and Nuisance board was able to release the S & K Enterprises storage units, which have been on the nuisance list for a few months, as the repairs have been completed.

There were two ordinances from Howe Company LLC, accepted for water main replacements

Grand River Garden Club Welcomes New Member

Members of the Grand River Garden Club welcomed Linda Lamp as a new member when they met at Crowder State Park for a picnic lunch September 19.

A few members brought items to be painted or decorated for the tree. The club will donate to the Festival of Trees. Follow up discussion was held on the idea of awarding a prize during the winter. Members agreed to award prizes for snowmen judged by members. Next month members are to bring small gifts to be placed in baskets to be awarded.

A book entitled “Containers in the Garden,” by Claus Dalby is to be given to the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in mem-

ory of member Betty Rumbley.

A plant exchange will be held in the spring. The meeting was presided by Ginny Johns, president. The minutes of previous meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved. Dues for next year were collected.

Mrs. Johns, with her husband’s help, grilled hamburgers for the following: Diana Hoppe, Marilyn Booth, Laura Ewing, Karalyn Thompson, Linda Carman, Dorothy Taul, Bonnie Dittberner, Marilyn Bain, Annie Foreman and Kim Telkamp. Members also brought dishes.

The next meeting will be a potluck lunch at Crowder State Park October 17.

Shakespearean Circle Begins Fall Play

The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, September 21 at 1:30 pm at the Activity Center of the First Christian Church in Trenton.

The six members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Sarah Dannar, Nancy Trombley, Susan Engelmann and Terry Cobb.

Following the business meeting, Sarah Dannar introduced our play for this fall “Romeo and Juliet” and discussed its popularity today as well as in Shake-

speare’s time. This play, in addition to ‘Hamlet”, “Julius Caesar,” and “Macbeth” are the four Shakespearean plays most studied in high schools.

After viewing a video performance of Act I, members discussed study questions.

The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be at 1:30 pm on October 5 at the First Christian Church Activity Center.

Krista Rickerson will lead the study of Act II.

and installation of sewer mains. These were required by the end of October for DNR to release the ARPA money to the city for this work to be done.

Councilman Marvin Humphreys began a lengthy discussion on the Dangerous Dog Ordinance in Trenton. He said that he knew of someone who was bitten by a dog a few months ago and the way the process was handled was not the way the ordinance states. He said he was told a Judge was the only person who could determine if the dog is considered dangerous. Humphreys stated that the way the ordinance reads that the animal met three of the seven definitions of a dangerous dog and that a police officer could determine the dog dangerous. The owner was issued a citation and the case is currently in criminal process.

City attorney Tara Walker explained that the ordinance follows the civil process also and the city uses the criminal process. The civil process allows the dog to stay in town with the owner in confinement at all times, where the criminal process requires the

animal to be removed from the city limits. She stated that since the case is under litigation there is a limitation on what can be discussed at this time.

Humphreys was just looking to see if we needed to revamp the ordinance to clarify the process. The council agreed to send this to the administrative committee for further review.

The council discussed and approved the changes to the personnel policy. Personal time off and major medical leave were the main topics of change with regards to what can and cannot be used for major medical leave.

The council also discussed and approved the change to allow the extra 3200 feet of 21-inch sewer to be lined at the amount of $476,628, which is already in the budget. Also approved was a revision to the water rates regarding wholesale water classification. These two items were approved by the utility committee and brought to the council for final approval.

The council adjourned to a closed session for legal and personnel with no announcements made.

THS Class Of 1952

The THS Class of 1952 met at Dino’s Restaurant for their 70th Class Reunion on September 3, 2022.

A short business meeting was held after the meal. One item of interest, concerned the painting of the class, taken from the 1952 Tawana yearbook, orginally done in 1992 by member Richard Babb.

The 3X5 painting depicted each member of the class. It was decided to contact the Grundy County Museum for a permanent home for this class treasure.

A poem was read entitled “I Love to Live”, which was enjoyed by all. Time was set aside to remember and honor those class members who have passed away. The luncheon

closed with a prayer by Leon Spencer.

Those attending were: Charles King, Dixie Ireland Brown and husband Jim, Caroline Stokes, Virginia Watkins Gumm, husband George and daughter Teresa. Also attending were Leon Spencer and wife Janet, JoAnn Ellis Sawyer, Edward Holt, Helen Ritco McFarland and husband Deward, Marilyn Gear Whitacre, Jennie Wallace Wilford and husband Delvin.

Classmates and friends are invited to attend the monthly coffee/breakfast meetings. The meetings are currently held at Dino’s Restaurant on the second Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m.

DEATHS

Mrs. Elsie Mae Browning, 101, a resident of Trenton, passed away at 1:41p.m., Monday, September 26, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Trenton. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens north of Trenton.

Memorials to either the library or mission fund of the First Baptist Church may be left with SlaterNeal Funeral Home, Trenton.

Mrs. Browning was born July 2, 1921 in Independence, the daughter of Frank and Mae Emma Thompson Patterson. She taught 4th grade in the Trenton R-9 School District until she retired.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Retired Teachers Association , DAR, Women On Mission of the First Baptist

and was active in the North Grand River Baptist Association all of Trenton.

On April 3, 1949 she was married in Kansas City, to Robert Daryl Browning. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2018.

Her survivors include three daughters Denise Dodd and husband Craig, Parkville, Daphne McClure and husband Jon, Spring Hill, Kansas, Maeanne Browning, Trenton; two grandchildren Brianne McClure, Brooklyn, New York, Brian McClure and wife Megan, Olathe, Kansas; two great grandchildren Hudson McClure; Everly McClure both of Olathe, Kansas; three nieces Shari Brown and husband Stewart, Wesley Snell and husband Jim and Kathy Hinkley and husband Colin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers Robert Patterson and Frank Patterson.

Mary Louise Melvin

Mary Lousie Goodrich Melvin, 92, formerly of Blockton, IA and Liberty, peacefully entered into rest on August 29, 2022. She was surrounded by loving family in her final days.

Mary was born June 22, 1930, the eldest of four daughters of Clifford H. and Mildred Akers Goodrich. She grew up on a farm in Grundy County and graduated from Trenton High School.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 70 years, Orville Melvin. She is survived by 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren, 1 greatgreat-grandchild, nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Her sisters, Evelyn Trickel, Margaret Ann Rice and Karen Prewitt all reside in the Trenton area.

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Amanda Sampsel, Enrollment Marketing Specialist from Gower, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for September. Amanda holds a bachelor of science in communication studies and has been with NCMC for a year and a half. Amanda describes her job as fast, creative, and rewarding. “I love the people I work with,” said Amanda. “Everyone is approachable and always willing to help.” Recently, she has helped create the content for the Parents and Supporters pages on the NCMC website.

In the future, Amanda would like to host a Pirate Preview Day for prospective students. Prospective students would be given the opportunity to sit in on a class of their choice, tour the NCMC Main campus and Barton Farm campus, eat lunch in the cafeteria, and attend an NCMC sporting event. She sees her department growing with the NCMC Savannah campus opening and the opportunity for more on-campus events for prospective students.

Each month, nominations are submitted by faculty/staff members for an outstanding employee they feel is hardworking and dedicated, and has made NCMC overall a great place. To learn more about North Central Missouri College employment opportunities, visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs.

Lauren Gray, daughter of Ian and Ali Gray has received her Certificate of Naturalization, after a very long process.

Lauren aged out of her Visa at the age of 21. The family took a trip to Washington to lobby for her and she was awarded a 2 year extension. Once that extension ended, the renewal process was not easy and Lauren decided to go back to England.

She received her Green Card shortly after she had left for England. She decided to stay in England for a few years, getting a job and establishing herself.

Lauren has been back in the states for around 6 years now. The process to receive her citizenship took the longest to process due in part to her application being lost during Covid.

Lauren would like to say “Thank you to everyone for supporting her during this process”.

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NCMC nursing student Chloe Harris from Trenton, MO, said, “As a student wanting to enter the healthcare field, the emergency drill was beneficial by allowing me to experience what would happen in a real-life scenario. Naturally, we all know that disasters can happen, but we never think about how we would react in that instance. Being able to go hands-on and engage in a similar real-life experience is crucial for preparedness. That was the first time I had ever witnessed anything of that sort, but now I have a much greater awareness of what my role will be in a situation like that.”

“We are so thankful for the partnership we have with Wright Memorial Hospital and the opportunities they provide our students,” said Korynn Skipper, NCMC Practical Nursing Director. “I cannot think of a better way for our nursing students to participate in a community health awareness plan than to witness firsthand the collaboration between our EMS systems.”

FRIDAY

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

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

On Saturday, September 17, THS Choir students auditioned for Northwest Missouri All-District Choir in St. Jospeh. Seven students were selected and are pictured above (L-R): Astrid Soriano, Garrison Otto, Victor Markell, Noah Wecker, Connor Campbell, Trent Villacampa and Makayla Hamilton.

These student will perform in the NW Missouri All-District Honor Choir Day on Saturday, October 29, in Platte City.

Trenton,

Faith - 2 Cor. 5:17

Tuesday Evening 6:30 P.M. - Walking Circumspectly - Eph. 5:15

Wednesday Evening 6:30 P.M. - Walking in Love Eph. 5:2

additional information, please call 660-635-1282

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

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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Students at North Central Missouri College assisted in the Wright Memorial Hospital and Grundy County emergency responders mass casualty incident drill on Saturday, September 17th. Over 35 NCMC students, including nursing students and athletes, volunteered as “victims” in the simulation. Students were assigned roles in various states of distress in a mass casualty simulation.

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The THS Class of 1971 met on September 3, 2022 for their belated 50th class reunion at the Ketchum Center with a catered meal by Smoked Iguana BBQ. Thirty two class members and their guests attended. Class members attending were front row from the left, Rosemary Williams Searcy, Risa Kincaid Holloway, Alice Taylor Nathan, Alice Hoffman Erickson, Deanna Ward Harper, Tricia Alexander Elliot, Marsha Robbins Eaton, Mary Whitley, Sara Bonta Hargrave, Lynne Clark Elliott, Theresa Gilhuly Ramsey, Cheryl Trump Harr; middle row Marjorie Witten Keuhn, Sharon Rader Williams, Debra Trump Hamilton, Bill Lenhart, Steve Urich, Eric Woodard, Tom Stanturf, Shiela Serr Roszell, Cathie Cox Lowrey; back row Paul Porter, Maeanne Browning, Lynn Brown Smith, Diana Hagan Scott, Alan Scott, Sylvester Whitt, Wayne Johnson, Paul Costello, Claude Harris, and Wayne Page. Debbie Ellis Bundridge was also present.

HOMECOMING

Trenton High School Homecoming 2022 Court: (L-R)- Senior Attendants Lydia Leininger, Trent Villacampa, Kelsey Gibler, Tim Kempton; Homecoming Queen Eliana Cowling and Homecoming King Tucker Otto; Crownbearers Elsie Wyant and Jack Hainey; Junior Attendants Seanacie Ireland and Gavin Cagle; Sophmore Attendants Hunter Smith and Trisha Peterson; Freshman Attendants Cooper Houser and Kinsley Otto

Homecoming Queen Eliana Cowling and Homecoming King Tucker

Bulldog Mascot “Buster” cheering on the Bulldogs

THS Cheerleaders and pep squad perfoming a double stunt.

THS Class of 2008 Alumni Scott Stevens, guest speaker at homecoming festivities.

Senior Class Float in the Homecoming Parade

Homecoming Queen Eliana Cowling riding in the parade with crownbearer Elsie Wyant

THS Golden Bulldog Marching Band performing in the Homecoming Parade.

Athletic Director John Cowling walking his daughter, Homecoming Queen Eliana Cowling across the field.

THS Football players riding in the Homecoming parade

A hard fought victory for Homecoming 2022! Go Bulldogs!

Photo Credits Libby Endicott

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Green Hills Animal Shelter

The Green Hills Animal Shelter provides animal care, protection, and adoption services for stray, abandoned, and relinquished dogs and cats in Trenton and nearby towns. Dogs and cats often get lost, dumped, or need to be rehomed. The shelter is a means of help to animals and people. The Green Hills Animal Shelter is a “promised” shelter.

Christy Tolson, Green Hills Animal Shelter board member and volunteer, said, “As a promised shelter, we do everything possible to find a home for every animal in our care.”

The shelter houses 25 dogs and 15 cats at a time. While in shelter care, each animal receives vaccines, wormer, and flea and tick treatment. The shelter has three veterinarians they contract with to provide health care when needed and spay/neuter services to the rescues. Dr. Gayla Whittle, one of the shelter’s founders, is the overseeing veterinarian and a huge part of the success of animal care. The shelter also receives services from Dr. Shelby Perkins, and Dr. Dan Fischbach. Christy said, “We are so blessed to have good veterinarian care available to our shelter and community.”

Green Hills Animal Shelter first formed a committee with the dream of a shelter in 1999. In

2000, that dream became a nonprofit corporation, and in 2007, Orscheln’s Farm and Home donated their old building to the non-profit corporation. Within two years, the building was renovated and transformed into the shelter we have today. Many parts of the shelter have been updated or improved since the first time the doors were opened for animals.

Christy said, “There are so many favorite aspects of the shelter. Saving a homeless, scared, hurt animal is always rewarding. The love they show you for helping them is priceless.

Watching a new family take home their forever friend can bring tears to your eyes. We get updates and pictures from adopters, and it just makes your heart swell that you helped make that happen. When a dog or cat gets lost, and we help them get back home, it is very rewarding too.”

The state or the city does not fund the Green Hills Animal Shelter. The board and volunteers raise every penny that supports the shelter. Fundraisers are the backbone of the shelter’s funding. Christy said, “When the covid years hit, it was tough. We had to cut back on employee hours and depend on volunteer

work as much as we could. Right now, our current manager is strictly volunteer. She works seven days a week with no pay whatsoever. We also have three regular paid employees, one PRN paid employee, and several volunteer board members that take care of the shelter. Our paid employees even volunteer time when needed. Making ends meet is tough, but without these people, it would never be possible.”

Recently, the shelter was named the Trenton Chamber of Commerce’s Organization of the Year. Christy said, “It was so nice to be acknowledged and spotlighted!”

In the future, the shelter would like to update the facility and expand the volunteer group. The building is aging and is always in need of repair. This year the shelter updated its HVAC units. It was a very costly improvement, but a much needed one. Christy said, “Shelters and Humane Societies are all struggling financially. They are overflowing with animals making it hard to keep their doors open. Our board works very hard to keep up with fundraising so we can keep going. We have many wonderful supporters that have helped us, and we appreciate all they do for

us.”

The shelter has had to change and adapt over the years due to financial restraints. They have had to cut the in-house animal numbers in half to 25 dogs and 15 cats. Christy said, “Our budget just can’t support more than that. We want to keep our doors open; to do that; we have had to limit our intakes. Adoption fees and relinquish fees have had to increase. All these changes and increases were tough decisions for us, but our financial outlook required a change, or closing our doors would be our future.”

The shelter tries to do three to four big fundraisers a year and a few smaller ones when time allows. The next big fundraiser is Barktoberfest on Oct 8th at Black

Silo Winery. Barktoberfest is a social, dinner, auction, and live entertainment event. During this event, a rib meal will be served, and donations from individuals and businesses will be auctioned off. Charlie Bacon and Jeremiah Hamilton also provide live music. Those interested in attending can purchase tickets from the Green Hills Animal Shelter website, Facebook page, at the shelter, or from a board member.

To learn more about the Green Hills Animal Shelter, visit greenhillsaniamlshelter.org. From the site, you can access the animals up for adoption, fill out adoption applications and volunteer applications, or provide a donation.

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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

In the Estate of Pamela Lynne Sager, Deceased Case No. 22AG-PR00052

Notice to Creditors

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Pamela Lynne Sager, Decedent:

On 21-Sept-2022, a small estate affidavit was filed be the distributees for the decendent under section 473.097, REMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decendent, who died 06-MAR2022, are notified the Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decendent. A creditor may request that this esate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed be 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 for the affitdavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Groundy County, Missouri.

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In Re: Deborah June Begley Case No. 22AG-DR00125

To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 22AG-DR00125 made and entered on the record on September 6, 2022, the name of Deborah June Begley was to change to Deborah June Tunnell.

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Homecoming win, Bulldogs undefeated

Defense holds as offense stays strong

Milan 07

By: Libby Endicott Sports Reporter

The night began with the Bulldogs winning the coin toss and deferring to the Wildcats. Trenton then kicked of the ball to the Milan receivers.

The Bulldog defense was able to stop the offense on the first play of the night. This led to a six-yard loss for Milan. The Wildcats turned the ball over to the Bulldogs. Trenton was able to gain a few yards before a fumble returned the ball to the Wildcats. Milan was unable to make a scoring play and with two and a half minutes on the clock, Sam Gibson took the handoff 65 yards for a touchdown and lead 7-0.

Quarterback Coleman Griffin had several passing yards in the quarter and the Bulldogs ended the quarter by stopping the Wildcats at their own 22 yardline.

The second half started with the Bulldogs throwing an interception but the defense was able to hold the Wildcats.

Tim Kempton had a quarterback sack on a Milan fourth-down. This led to the Bulldogs having another touchdown, this time by Gabe Novak. Novak took the handoff by Griffin scored.

There was a flag on the

play on Milan which was taken on the kickoff. The Bulldogs led, 14-0. Milan turned it over by throwing an interception to Novak.

Coach Hixon used timeouts to form a plan to end the half. The Bulldogs got close enough to attempt a field goal which was no good to end the half.

Bulldogs received the kickoff to start the second half. The possesion ended on on a turnover with Griffin throwing an interception.

Milan was able to gain a few yards against the Trenton defense but the drive soon stalled.

The Bulldogs took the ball down the field and a 38 yard pass from Griffin to Novak started a big set of plays for the Bulldogs.

Gibson had a good series capped by a touchdown.

That ended the half 21-7.

The fourth quarter was the defensive part of the game. Milan threw an interception to Novak. The Bulldogs ended the night with a homecoming win.

It was quite a present for Coach Hixson who was celebrating his birthday Friday. Leading offensive players of the night where Griffin, Gibson, and Novak. Coleman had 111 passing yards.

Leading defensive players of the night where Novak, Gibson, and Kempton.

Kempton had a several tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble against the Wildcats.

Trenton’s next game is at Polo against the Panthers. The Bulldogs continue their winning streak with five wins. The Bulldogs sit second in the conference while Polo is eighth.

APPLAUDING THE EFFORT- (Above) Mason Rongey (8) cheers on the play of Gabe Novak (2) versus Milan. (Right)Mason Rongey (7) shows good sportsmanship helping up a Milan ballcarrier. Milan had several opportunities to close the gap Friday night but the defense kept them off the score board most of the game.

Gallatin handles Maysville, climbs to 5-0

The Gallatin Bulldogs faced a very good Maysville football team this past Friday night. On the opening kick off, Gallatin fumbled the ball and was recovered by the Wolverines. This set up great field position for Maysville, which led to a touchdown and an early 6-0 lead. Late in

the second quarter Gallatin was able to run two minute offense which led to a late touchdown score, bringing the score at halftime Gallatin 21- Wolverines 6.

The second half brought more offense for the Bulldogs, scores from Draven Wright, and Peyton Feiden. On the defensive

side, the Bulldogs were led by seniors Isaac Bird with 7.5 tackles (1 INT), Logan Bottcher 6.5 tackles,and Draven Wright 4 tackles (1INT). It was great to see the Bulldogs battle back from adversity and a very tough physical game. Final Score Bulldogs 35 - Maysville 12

TEAM CAPTAINS- (above) Bulldog captains for the 2022 Homecoming game versus Milan, Coleman Griffin (3) Sam Gibson (20), Tucker Otto (7) and Gabe Stark (67)

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

TUNNEL RUN - (above) Sam Gibson (20) leads the team onto the field Friday night for Homecoming against Milan. The Bulldogs won the game 21-7.

R-T Photo/Macon Schweizer

PASS PLAY - Peyton Baker (7) launches the ball to Isaac Bird (11) as he breaks off his route in Friday’s game against the Wolverines of Maysville. Currently the Bulldogs are 5-0 on the year and withTrenton being undefeated is setting up for a showdown in two weeks at Trenton.

FINAL SCORE- The scoreboard told the tale at the end of the game. The Bulldogs will take their show on the road Friday as they face the Polo Panthers.

Lady Bulldogs defeat Milan 9-5

The Lady Bulldogs played the Milan Wildcats during Homecoming Week.

The Lady Bulldogs where able to take an early lead. Madi Moore scored an over the fence homerun. In the second inning, Trenton was able to score five runs. With a few errors made by the Lady Bulldogs the Wildcats where able to score. They had four runs in the third, and one in the fifth. Lady Bulldogs finished strong by scoring three in the bottom of the sixth. They then continued to play defense to stop Milan in the seventh. Final score 9-5 Trenton Lady Bulldogs.

Talking to Coach Stillwell about the game and current season, she is very happy with how her girls are doing so far. “We played Milan well and even though we won there was still some things that we can improve on. We had some errors that where uncovered, but we are now able to talk about those and be ready for the games ahead” (Coach Stillwell).

The games ahead for the Lady Bulldogs include a pink out game against La-

throp Mules, an additional game against Stanberry. And what Coach Stillwell calls a ‘step up from last year’ the Lady Bulldogs will be playing the Worth County Lady Tigers in the GRC crossover game.

Trenton tennis has had a busy week, with matches against St. Joseph (Benton) and Lexington. Coach Tammy Ockenfels had this to say about her squad:

“Varsity lost a tough match against Benton on Senior Night 3-6. However, Junior Varsity swept Benton 5-0, winning all 5 of their doubles matches to end their season.”

“Varsity played again to-

night against Lexington. Lexington only had 5 players. Varsity won their two doubles matches and all 5 singles matches to conclude their regular season.

Varsity will be preparing the rest of the week for Individual Districts, which will be held this Saturday, October 1, in Trenton on the Mike Bosley/Carl Carpenter Tennis Courts beginning at 9:00 am.”

Brian Mullins

Trenton Volleyball Sweeps Brookfield

Jamey Honeycutt Owner/Publisher

The Pick 10 was very interesting this week.

There were a lot of contenders heading into Sunday night but the winner would ultimately be someone who had their points sewn up before MNF even kicked off.

While it was a good run for Football Queen Judy Self, she could not predict a third week.

Hopefully we will see her name again this season.

We did have one person miss EVERY GAME this week. I really wanted to mention their name because to me this would be a badge of honor. However, I didn’t want to embarrass anyone so

Ava Simpson (1) serves against Brookfield. Nautica Dowling led the team with seven aces, Saige Gott had nine kills, Abby Simpson had seven assists. Ava Simpson and Zoie McGowan had two digs apiece.

Coach Ewald had this to say about his team’s performance, “We are really happy with how aggressive the girls played last night. It was an extremely error heavy night as far as ball handling went, but the girls really kept there heads and controlled the tempo on our side. We only had 5 digs all night, that’s due to the fact that they only attacked the ball, ( tip, push, or hit), 6 times all night. I attribute that to us only giving them about 6 free balls all game and all the other times it was an aggressive play on the ball, something we’ve really worked on the last 2 years. If we can clean up some of the play and bring the same intensity and energy tonight, it will be interesting to see what we can do against a really strong East Buch.“

The squad faced East Buchannan Tuesday night as Coach Ewald mentioned. Varsity lost the match in three sets.

Saige Gott had four kills and five digs, Abby Simpson had three assists. Zoie McGowan had five digs.

Coach had these comments after the match:

“It was a rough night overall for us, but there were moments that we played up with East Buch., who I would consider one of the better teams in the state right now. We are still working to control tempo in a game of that caliber, and finish rallies when we get them on the ropes. There were several moments in the first two sets that we would get them scrambling in a rally and just make a mistake that bailed them out. It’s all part of the learning process, and hopefully we’ll adjust sooner rather than later.”

I will not....

Brian Mullins won this week. Had I done what Brian did, and put the Chiefs in the 1 point spot, I would only be paying out $30 this week.

Instead, I finished well below Brian and he gets the $50 prize this week.

Honestly, I thought judging the contest would be a pain, but I have to admit, it had been a pleasure. I am watching the games with new purpose and I genuinely enjoy writing the checks thanks to our wonderful sponsors.

This week I did horrible in my picks and still had a chance to win had my Chiefs not let me down.

I knew better than to put them high on my list but I did and it cost me $20.

The first three weeks have been a roller coaster with the fewest winless teams to date than ever before.

Hopefully we will begin to level out and trends will emerge. That is what I am good at identifying....trends.

Early on Judy had my number and now Brian

slipped one over on me but now it is time to get to work.

Throw your hat in the ring this week and see if you have what it takes to wrestle the money out of my bank account.

I predict it will take a better effort to win this week. The best score possible is 55 points and I suspect it will take 40 points or more to win the pot this week.

Figure out which games you dare to predict and get your entry turned in to one of our sponsor locations.

Many were close but in the end, only one person won my money and frankly, I am tired of coming in second place.

Do not be the first person to win, only to have their hand slapped by being bested by me.

I dare ya.

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R-T Photo/Libby Endicott SERVICE - Astrid Soriano holds serve agains Benton (St Joseph) Monday.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

PLAY AT FIRST (above) Morgan Foster(4) prepares to receive the ball from catcher Taylor Hodge (2)

EYE ON THE BALL (above) Maddi Moore (24) begins her swing against Milan Monday

Submitted photo

EYEING A PUTT (above) Morgan Brown watches her putt at Riverside Country Club. Trenton placed second versus South Harrison, North Harrison, Maysville. Eliana Cowling was the low score with 56.