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republican-times.com 2021 TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

BRIEFS FFA Breakfast Is Friday

The Trenton FFA Chapter has scheduled its community appreciation breakfast for Friday, May 14.

The breakfast will be held in the agriculture building from 6 to 8 a.m. with all FFA supporters invited to attend.

R-9 Board Agenda

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, May 11) at the district office.

Items on the announced agenda include, under old business, non-certified payroll disbursement and extra-duty scheduled adjustments; under new business, escrow deposit agreement 2010B bonds and a cooperative sports agreement with the Pleasant View R-6 School District; under informational items, a safety plan for tornados, the Title Program evaluation and principal and superintendent reports; and a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

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Carly Spencer, left, was named the valedictorian of the Trenton High School Class of 2021, with Hannah Stark, right, named the salutatorian. Both young women were given the honor of addressing their classmates during Saturday’s graduation ceremony.

Spencer, Stark Are Top Students A Total Of 92 Graduates Receive Diploma At Ceremony In THS Gym The threat of rain that moved the Trenton High School graduation ceremony from C.F. Russell Stadium to the school gym didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Class of 2021 as they received their diplomas Saturday night.

Class valedictorian Carly Spencer, the daughter of Amy Spencer and Jeff and Melissa Spencer, and salutatorian Hannah Stark, daughter of Aaron and Michelle Stark, were the speakers for the evening.

Ms. Spencer thanked those who have helped her along the way and told her classmates to remember the victories they’ve shared, such as winning “battle cry” at a pep rally during their freshmen year. That victory, she said, taught them a lesson.

“Just a simple little memory like our freshman year battle cry victory can become a huge life lesson and something we should take with us as we enter the world of adulthood. If you believe you can, you

will. We definitely believed we could be the loudest grade and we were. In life I encourage each of you to set your goals high and fully believe in yourself even when it seems like all odds are against you, and if you do happen to forget that, just think back to battle cry!”

She recalled the positivity she has seen in her classmates, and reminded them that positivity, optimism and a smile can take them a long way. Ms. Spencer shared how the class was called on to adapt when the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything about school.

“We had to adapt to a whole new learning style and be accepting of the fact that any control we once had was gone. Those two concepts have benefitted all of us in ways that even our parents may never experience.”

That experience, she recalled, helped her learn to be grateful for the ability to keep learning, to have helpful teachers and great class.

“Being grateful for the good and the bad is a trait I hope that each of you retain as we experience each day,” she commented.

Before closing by sharing Joshua 1:9, she told the class all they’ve been through has made them stonger.

“From being awkward freshmen, to now adults about to take on the world.

This year was nothing like what we expected, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. The challenges and changes have shaped us into stronger humans and taught us life lessons galore.”

In her address, Ms. Stark reminded students how memories and experiences, as well as other people, help shape us into who we become.

“Life is made of memories and experiences. Personalities form from the way those memories and experiences, along with other people, have shaped you.

Therefore, the people around you and the experiences you endure are essential to who you turn out to be,” she said.

While we don’t always appreciate those experiences or people as life is happening to us, they are what has made members of the class strong, passionate and perseverant, she said.

“Throughout our years of elementary, middle and high school, we and our teachers, have molded each other into the people we are today, forging friendships and familial bonds through blood, sweat, tears and laughter. We haven’t always been the best people, but we’re learning and grow[See GRADUATION, Page 3]

Scholar Bowl Banquet Held

The Trenton High School Scholar Bowl Team was honored during a banquet held Thursday evening.

The team had a 16-3 season, including a Grand River Conference Championship and made it to the final four of districts this year. Students who earned letters were Hannah Stark, Ellie Boman, Jillian Simpson, Mari Atup and Shelby Williams. Those earning All-Conference honors were Hannah Stark, Jillian Simpson and Shelby Williams, while Hannah Stark was named to the All-District team.

Individual honors included Hannah Stark and Jillian Simpson, tied for top scorers; Joey Pattison, most improved; Shelby Williams, outstanding leadership; and Ellie Boman, who was chosen by her team to receive the most valuable player award.

Derek Bloom is the THS Scholar Bowl coach.

Grundy R-5 Board Agenda

The Grundy R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the school.

Items on the announced agenda include the opening of bids for propane, fuel and milk, review of bus barn bids, the second reading of MCE policy updates, the Princeton transportation agreement, voluntary student insurance coverage, summer projects (playground equipment), adding track to the cooperative agreement with Newtown-Harris, principal reports, a financial report and a closed session for personnel and student discipline.

Spickard Board Meeting

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education accepted several bids during a special meeting held May 5.

According to information provided by Secretary Kelli Girdner, the board accepted a bid of $28,500 for removal of asbestos flooring from Sunbelt Environmental Service of Springfield, and agreed to purchase six ceiling fans from Lowe’s to replace older ones in the kitchen/cafeteria area. The board also voted to purchase a mower from Woody’s Outdoor at a cost of $2,100 minus the amount allowed for a trade in.

2021 NCMC GRADUATION

Chinn Addresses Graduates Mosaic’s Turner Speaks To Allied Health Graduates

The 2021 graduating class of North Central Missouri College was challenged by speakers in two graduation ceremonies held Saturday on the Trenton campus, with Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn encouraging graduates at the morning ceremony to make the most of the opportunity they’ve been given, while Dr. Davin Turner of Mosaic Life Care Medical Center, the speaker at the afternoon ceremony, encouraged the allied health graduates to remember the number one

person on the health care team.

In her address to students, Mrs. Chinn, a fifth generation farmer from Clarence, told graduates that being director of agriculture was not in her original plan, but when she fell in love with a farmer, she went back to the family farm. She said she learned to “lead from where you’re at” and to make the most of the opportunities she was given. She told graduates they can make a decision to just “float by” or to “grab life by the horns and do something.” Leaders, she said, have vision and she encouraged them to think about their vision.

“Where do you want to make a difference? What challenges keep you up at night?” she asked before telling them that each person can make a difference right where they

are. “You don’t need a title like ‘Director of Agriculture’ to make a difference.”

Mrs. Chinn challenged the students to remember, when they “make it,” to look around them and pull somebody else up and help them succeed.

Move forward with purpose and leave your mark on something, she told them, and never underestimate the gift they received at NCMC. “I know that you will be great leaders. Continue to believe in yourself and never, ever underestimate the gift you’ve been given at this school,” she said.

In the afternoon ceremony, Dr. Turner, chief medical officer and president of Mosaic Life Care Medical Center in St. Joseph, reminded the allied health graduates that they are joining a team, noting that the

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Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn, left, gave the address at the morning graduation ceremony at North Central Missouri College on Saturday, while Dr. Davin Turner, chief medical officer at Mosaic Life Care, right, gave the afternoon address to allied health graduates.

“team” approach to medicine is more important now than ever. While nurses do the “lion’s share” of patient care, Dr. Turner pointed out that team includes many other important members, such as the dietary staff, pastoral care, cleaning staff, groundskeepers,

pharmacists and technicians.

The most important thing to remember, he said, is that the number one member of the team is the patient. He told the graduates they will need to be the advocate, the friend and sometimes the family for their patients, a responsibility that

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High temperatures will be in the 60’s this week with overnight lows in the 40’s. Sunny skies give way to a chance of rain on Friday. The high in Trenton on Thursday was 65 with Friday reaching 73 and Sunday hitting 61. The high Sunday was 60 with a low of 43 and .40 of an inch of rain falling. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station at the Barton Farm Campus was 58 with a low of 42 and .54 of an inch of rain.

Trent Villacampa and Bradyn Sager combined to capture the individual district doubles championship on Saturday in Chillicothe. Dylan Smith also medaled at the event, placing fourth in the singles bracket. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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was made even more important during this time of COVID-19 and the isolation of patients.

“Everybody else is number two on the team,” he said. “As long as you remember the patient is number one, the patient [See NCMC, Page 3]

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS Summer Youth Tennis Camp

The Trenton High School Tennis program will hold youth tennis camps in two sessions this summer for those entering grades 2-8 this fall. The camps will be held at the Carl Carpenter and Mike Bosley Tennis Courts at the high school.

The first of the two sessions will run from June 7-11 and the second will occur from July 5-9. Campers will have the choice for which session they want to attend, but can only attend one session or the other.

Both sessions will have 2-4 graders meet from 12:30-1:45 p.m. and 5-8 graders meet from 2-3:15 p.m. On tournament day, the last day of each session, play will start at 9 a.m. for the younger group and 11:30 a.m. for the older group.

The cost for the camp is $25 and includes a camp t-shirt. The deadline to register is June 2. Campers will need to furnish their own racket and water bottle.

Persons may contact camp manager David Sager at 816-8045989 or via email at dsager@trentonr9.k12.mo.us to receive a camp sign-up form. Forms are also available to pick up in the Rissler Elementary School office or at the Trenton Middle School office. The Deadline to sign up is June 2. Walk-ins are welcome, but those campers will not be guaranteed a camp tshirt.

Bonnett, Peterson Win Titles

Grundy County track and field athletes Skylar Bonnett and Cole Peterson each picked up individual HDC Conference championships at the league’s annual track meet on April 29 in Bethany.

Bonnet scored 35 points for the Grundy girls, placing her school sixth in the conference all on her own. Bonnett won the 100-meter dash with a time of 14.26 and won the 200-meter dash with a time of 30.62. She was also second in the long jump with a mark of 4.0 meters and third in the triple jump with a leap of 8.27 meters.

For the Grundy boys, Peterson placed first in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 19.05 and he was second in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 46.82. Other placewinners for the Grundy boys, which finished seventh in the team standings with 28 points, included Aiden Rains, third in the triple jump with a mark of 9.38 meters, fifth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.58 and sixth in the long jump with a jump of 4.7 meters; and Jaydon Stotts, sixth in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 6:00.78.

Sporting KC Rallies For Win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Gadi Kinda scored in the 90th minute and Sporting Kansas City rallied to beat 10-man Austin FC, 2-1.

Khiry Shelton redirected Luis Martins’ cross and Kinda headed it down for his second goal of the season.

Austin’s Alex Ring was sent off for a reckless challenge in the 67th minute. Ilie Sánchez tied it for Sporting KC (2-1-1) with a header in the 82nd minute.

Jon Gallagher opened the scoring in the seventh minute for expansion Austin (2-2-0).

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SAT 15

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Villacampa, Sager Through To Sectional Duo Wins First Place In District Doubles Bracket Trent Villacampa and Bradyn Sager had some work to do. One set into their Class 1, District 15 championship match against a Chillicothe duo, Trenton’s number-one doubles team was down a set after falling 6-3.

But Villacampa and Sager battled back, reversing their fortunes with a 6-3 victory in the second set. That set up a winner-take-all third set for the district doubles championship, which Villacampa and Sager won — 6-3 again.

The individual district championship captured by Villacampa and Sager moved the duo into the sectional round of the state playoffs where they will play the District 16 runners-up for a berth at the Class 1 state tennis tournament.

Before running into trouble in the first set of the championship match, Sager and Villa-

campa were cruising. The duo blasted Chillicothe’s numbertwo doubles team in the opening round, winning by a score of 6-1, 6-0. A Carrollton doubles team didn’t fare much better in the semifinals as Sager and Villacampa rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 win to advance to the championship match.

In addition to the doubles district championship won by Villacampa and Sager, Trenton also had a medalist in Dylan Smith in the singles bracket.

The top two in the doubles and singles bracket advance to sectionals, but the top four in each bracket receive medals.

Smith worked his way to a fourth-place medal at the event, picking up a 6-1, 6-3 win in the first round to push through to the semifinals.

Smith would fall 6-0, 6-1 in the semifinals and 8-3 in the third-place match, but still went home with a district medal.

Other Bulldogs in action included Riley Walker, who lost his first round match in singles play 6-2, 6-2; and the doubles team of Jonin Villacampa and Maverick Sole, who fell 7-6

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BRADYN SAGER AND TRENT VILLACAMPA pose with their Class 1, District 15 championship medals after defeating a Chillicothe duo in the final, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

(7-5), 6-1 in their first-round match-up.

Trenton will now turn its focus to a team district championship. The top-seeded Bulldogs defeated Cameron in the Class 1, District 15 team semifinals on Monday in Trenton

and play host to either Carrollton or Chillicothe today (Tuesday) in the district championship dual. First serves for the event are set for 4 p.m. at the Carl Carpenter and Mike Bosley Courts.

Trenton Girls Have Strong Day In St. Joe Ewing Wins Two Gold Medals At Irish Relays

The Trenton girls had a strong day against some solid competition on Thursday, traveling to the Lafayette Relays in St. Joseph and coming away with 85 team points.

Kristi Ewing again led the Bulldogs, winning the team’s lone gold medals with first-place finishes in the 200- and 400meter dashes. Ewing broke the tape in the 200 with a time of 26.92 and was first in the 400 with a time of 59.91.

Behind her two wins, Ewing also added a second-place finish in the 100-meter dash, doing so with a time of 13.11. Shay Westerhof gave Trenton double placing in all of the sprint events, taking second in

the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.56 and third in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.4. Westerhof was also fifth in the 400, finishing that event with a time of 1:06.78.

While Trenton piled up points in the sprints, Ava Simpson added some points in the distance events. She was second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:40.72 and second in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 5:50.0. In the 3,200-meter run, she was third, finishing in a time of 14:03.29.

Other placewinners for the Trenton girls included Emma Roberts, fourth in the shot put with a throw of 9.59 meters and sixth in the discus with a throw of 25.35 meters; Gracyn Rongey, sixth in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 56.43 and seventh in the triple jump with a mark of 9.14 meters; and Morgan King, fifth in the discus with a throw of 25.53 meters.

TRENTON BOYS The Trenton boys netted 20 points at the

meet. Kayden Spencer led the way, finishing fourth in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 12:01.39 and sixth in the 1,600meter run with a time of 5:22.95. Spencer was also a part of the 4x400-meter relay team with Gabe Stark, Cameron Christy and Gabe Novak, which placed fourth with a time of 3:59.39.

Other placewinners for the Trenton boys included Novak, sixth in the long jump with a mark of 5.75 meters; the 4x200-meter relay team of Stark, Michael Nyakoojo, Christy and Levi Johnson, sixth with a time of 1:46.98; and Trevor Murphy, eighth in the shot put with a mark of 11.88 meters.

UP NEXT Trenton’s track and field teams have one final tune-up before districts, coming today (Tuesday) at the Benton Relays in St. Joseph. That event begins at 3:30.

NCMC Softball Season Comes To Close Pirates Go 1-2 At Region 16 Tournament The North Central Missouri College softball team hit the end of the road on Saturday at the Region 16 Tournament at Jefferson College in Hillsboro.

The Pirates opened the event with a loss on Friday, falling 4-3 to Three Rivers

Community College. The one run loss bumped North Central into the loser’s bracket of the double elimination tournament.

Three Rivers scored the goahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning, breaking a 3-3 tie and North Central couldn’t come up with an answer in the seventh. Erica Sandoval, Abby Dobbins and Kori Hornaday all drove in one run each in the loss for the Pirates. Casey Stout was the losing pitcher,

allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six.

There, the Pirates battled back, picking up a 5-0 win over host Jefferson to keep their season alive on Friday night.

Stout fired a seven-inning shutout, allowing just three hits and walking two while striking out nine. Maycee Edgar had two hits at the plate, driving in one run and scoring another. The Pirates also got a

triple from Lindsey Batson, who drove in two runs, and a double from Rylee Sensenich.

But, Saturday brought another loss as the Pirates fell 92 to Crowder College.

Crowder plated seven runs in just the first two innings and that created a hole North Central simply could not dig out of. The loss knocked the Pirates out of the double-elimination event and closed their season with a 41-13 record.

The 41 wins is a school record.

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ing and constantly changing into better versions of ourselves and we couldn’t do that if we didn’t rely on each other.”

In closing, she told the class they have what it takes to take on the next challenge.

“Now, we are facing the biggest change of our lives so far, and many of us will be parting ways, but no matter what, we will always be Trenton High School’s Class of 2021 and we have what it takes to take the world by storm.”

Fifteen students were recognized as honor students, which

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Eight students have been selected as the May 2021 Students of the Month at Trenton Middle School, honored for demonstrating the character trait of “loyalty.” They include, from left, fifth graders Addisyn Wehar, daughter of Kayla and Nick Graham, and Roman Hunter, son of Erin Johnson; sixth graders Trinity Barrer, daughter of Joelle Barrer, and Kaidyn Schweizer, son of Candy and Richard Schweizer; seventh graders Kinsley Otto, daughter of Kristy and Jeb Walker and Lance and Jenny Otto, and Michael Baker, grandson of Mary and Bill Baker; and eighth graders Jacey Hudson, daughter of Christina Nemeth and Jeremy Hudson, and Jacob Horton, son of Brandi and Tim Horton.

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REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $42,319.69 $39,530.03 June $89,633.42 $94,251.55 July $71,561.09 $65,224.05 August $46,158.58 $50,308.89 September $75,897.70 $87,122.01 Interest $404.20 $1,490.35 October $83,553.94 $55,515.78 November $46,701.44 $37,567.33 December $91,602.30 $87,476.82 January $60,592.09 $58,979.01 February $43,515.04 $38,024.41 Interest $438.69 March $90,546.78 $80,289.99 Interest $79.84 April $54,305.22 $60,842.97 TOTAL $796,871.33 $757,061.88 (Comparison Year to Date) $39,809.45 CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $21,128.52 $19,752.97 June $44,796.62 $47,117.82 July $35,780.48 $32,609.38 August $23,076.27 $25,152.25 September $37,948.61 $43,559.74 Interest $202.00 $240.01 October $41,775.83 $27,752.93 November $23,341.37 $18,783.10 December $45,801.09 $43,736.76 January $30,301.94 $29,485.63 February $21,757.47 $19,009.09 Interest $219.32 March $45,273.36 $40,144.89 Interest $39.92 April $27,150.50 $30,386.91 TOTAL $398,373.98 $377,950.80 (Comparison Year to Date) $20,423.18

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FIRE SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $8,925.44 $8,688.00 June $20,752.99 $20,866.07 July $17,044.98 $14,569.69 August $10,032.80 $11,690.74 September $18,060.93 $21,002.70 Interest $92.29 $110.08 October $19,870.03 $12,926.23 November $10,640.68 $8,255.21 December $21,485.90 $20,651.72 January $14,434.50 $13,898.03 February $9,698.62 $8,653.20 Interest $102.90 March $21,323.71 $18,350.04 Interest $18.66 April $12,047.64 $13,648.88 TOTAL $184,429.17 $173,413.49 (Comparison Year to Date) $11,015.68 TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $13,388.06 $13,046.59 June $31,119.86 $30,040.75 July $25,567.30 $21,837.52 August $15,049.44 $17,536.10 September $27,144.17 $31,504.23 Interest $138.24 $107.75 October $29,805.01 $19,386.94 November $15,960.29 $12,394.46 December $32,249.04 $30,977.48 January $21,569.81 $20,847.01 February $14,548.08 $12,977.78 Interest $154.36 March $31,965.01 $27,498.37 Interest $27.99 April $18,071.63 $20,326.71 TOTAL $276,603.93 $258,636.05 (Comparison Year to Date) $17,967.88

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under the direction of Ethan Stewart and Tyler Busick, respectively. Diplomas were presented by THS Principal Kasey Bailey, Trenton R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman and R-9 Board President Dorothy Taul. Mass media instructor Greg Dalrymple and special education instructor Brenda Thorne were selected to shake hands with students after they received diplomas.

A full list of graduates and awards received during last week’s awards assembly were included in the Friday, May 7 edition of the RepublicanTimes.

commitment to the health care field.

“I can’t thank you enough for being nurses,” he said.

NCMC Student Senate President Jacqueline Perez of Milan congratulated her fellow graduates at both ceremonies.

“To everyone who is graduating - today is for us. You can look at yourself later tonight and know that you beat the odds that may have been stacked against you,” she said.

“Whether it be unforgiving pasts, unfortunate experiences, being a first generation college student or any person who told you you couldn’t do it. And yet, here you are. We did it!”

NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver welcomed the students and, during the morning ceremony, recognized three new emeriti - Vicki Weaver, who served as assistant to the president and board clerk; Steve Richman, instructor, coach and athletic director; and Linda Brown, registrar. Chris Hoffman, a member of the NCMC Board of Trustees, gave the alumni welcome and told students they can be assured they have received an education second to none.

“You’ve been prepared well for what life brings you next,” he said.

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Dr. Turner continued by telling graduates it’s part of their job to put the patient and their family at ease, sharing the story of how patients on the fifth floor of Mosaic, where COVID-19 patients were kept, needed reassurance from the nursing staff that they were on the safest floor of the hospital.

Their job, he told them, is not just starting the IV or taking blood, but to be there for the patient and the patient’s family. He ended by telling the group he appreciates their

are those who have a 3.5 or better cumulative grade point average; an ACT composite score of 22 or higher; completion of at least 2.5 units of weighted credit; and have high school attendance of 95 percent or better. In addition to Ms. Spencer and Ms. Stark, those earning the honor included Ellie Boman, Brice Gibler, Lexi Gott, Skylar Gott, Jaycie Griffin, Kidridge Griffin, Chloe Harris, Royce Jackson, Andrew Maxey-Hild, Evelyn McCullough, Chase Otto, Amanda Parrack and Eric Wong.

The THS Concert Band and THS Goldrush performed before and during the ceremony,

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Police Body Cameras Don’t Ensure Quick Release Of Video Footage LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — When the Kansas City Police Department recently announced that about 900 officers had begun wearing body cameras, it was trumpeted as a move toward greater transparency and accountability, particularly in controversial arrests or shootings.

But law enforcement officials warn that even as more departments adopt body and dashboard cameras, Missouri residents should not necessarily expect videos to be released to the public quickly.

A state law passed in 2016 says only a judge can release videos during ongoing investigations. In cases involving possible criminal charges, either against a citizen or an officer, a judge must decide if the public will see the videos before court proceedings end.

The law is designed to balance a defendant's right to a fair trial with the public's right to know the facts of a case, said Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd, who was on a committee that wrote camera guidelines for Kansas City police.

“Those are both very important foundational principles of American government,” Zahnd said. “Sometimes they conflict with each other and we have to ask a judge to balance those two interests and make the decision."

Police body and dashboard camera videos have become a flashpoint across the country, particularly in cases where officers shoot or have a violent confrontation with a person of color.

How the releases are handled varies by state, and the differences played out in two high-profile police shootings of Black people in April.

Ohio law doesn’t govern when police

agencies can release body cam videos, and Columbus, Ohio, police released body camera footage within hours of a fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant on April 20.

But North Carolina, like Missouri, makes most video footage a closed record and requires a judge's order for release. On April 28, a judge refused to release video footage of deputies shooting and killing Andrew Brown Jr., saying to do so could jeopardize the investigation into Brown Jr.’s death.

The public's expectation that police videos will be released — and quickly — has grown in the last five years, as more departments wear body cameras and civil rights advocates show less patience for waiting, said Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, which wrote guidelines police department use of videos.

Departments that agree to wear body cameras send a message that the public can expect greater transparency, he said, and delaying the release contradicts that message.

States like Missouri that hold the release until a judge rules put law enforcement officials in a difficult position, Wexler said, because the public often doesn't understand the process.

“There was a time not long ago when a police department would say we have to wait for the investigation to be completed,” Wexler said. “That's becoming a thing of the past. Now, when the department has a video, every day they don't release it, they wind up losing community trust.”

While acknowledging that a defendant’s

right to a fair investigation and trial is a primary concern, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters-Baker said law enforcement agencies have only themselves to blame for the public’s skepticism when release of videos is delayed.

“Generally, the public would say the longer (law enforcement) has this information, they are just trying to find a way to explain it or cover something up,” Baker said. “That’s the view of the world right now. We have to operate in the present circumstances and we had better be as transparent as the moment and case facts allow us to be.”

Missouri’s law also keeps videos closed records if they are taken in nonpublic locations, such as homes, schools or medical facilities, although family members or their lawyers can access the footage. A judge also can consider whether releasing the video would shame a person, such as someone who is only partially clothed or in mental distress.

While law enforcement officers resisted body and dashboard cameras in the past, many now see them as protection.

Joplin Police Capt. William Davis said the department has come to see the value of the videos since getting its first cameras in 2015. All officers and supervisors have worn cameras since November 2020.

“It's been a tremendous success for us,” Davis said. “It gives us firsthand documentation of an incident, so instead of having to go back and read an incident report, you can watch and listen for yourself. ... We do hope the public understands that balancing act of (releasing the tape) with protecting people's privacy. But for us, the benefits far outweigh any downfalls.”

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

GIVING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FLEXIBILITY I am passionate about many things in my role as a state senator, especially when it comes to aiding the many local government entities in the 12th Senatorial District. Too often, we have found burdensome regulations that keep county commissions or city councils from fully having the authority they need to run their own communities. In my opinion, when the state cuts these restrictions, our local communities flourish.

To this end, I am sponsoring three measures aimed at helping local government. Senate Bill 324 looks at counties and how they bid for construction contracts. If we lessen the burden of how they are allowed to bid for these projects, hopefully then, maintenance items can be repaired more quickly and less expensively. Senate Bill 526 would give local control of securing courthouses over to the county in which they sit, rather than outside entities. Senate Bill 282 relates to elections, especially ensuring against taxpayer money being used to endorse candidates or ballot questions.

Also this past week, we saw House Bill 271 move through the

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Juvenile Black Bear Tranquilized And Moved Out Of St. Louis Suburb RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) — A juvenile black bear has been tranquilized and will be taken out into the country after spending days roaming the suburbs of St. Louis.

Officials with the Missouri Department of Conservation captured the bear Sunday evening in the St. Louis County town of Richmond Heights, the St. Louis PostDispatch reported. Bear sightings had been reported throughout the weekend in

several St. Louis-area communities, including Webster Groves, Fenton, Sunset Hills and Brentwood.

The 150-pound (68-kilogram) animal is believed to be 18 months to 2 years old. Conservation officials will tag his ears so he can be identified if spotted again.

On Saturday, 12-year-old Drew Boeker was with his family driving to his baseball team's season-opener when he called out, “Dad! that was a

bear!” Tim Boeker pulled over and the family watched the bear run along a fence line, then into residential yards.

Several other cars eventually pulled over to watch, too.

The Kirkwood Police Department made its own bearaware post, and it placed extra emphasis on one instruction: “NO SELFIES,” the Facebook post read.

According to Missouri’s black bear management plan, there are an estimated 540 to

840 black bears in the state as of 2019. The bear population is growing.

Bears are most active in the southern part of the state. The report notes that black bear sightings "tend to be seasonal, with a distinct peak of activity occurring in May and June, during breeding and when natural foods are scarce and bears forage in areas where they are likely to be seen.”

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Now you might think that challenge seems insurmountable, but then you have to take into consideration what else goes into the job. Those “long” summer breaks seem a lot shorter once they fill up with summer school, lesson planning, professional development, and preparing for the new school year.

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Pile on top of that all the challenges that have come with this pandemic. Imagine trying to teach math while making sure middle schoolers wear masks.

Imagine consoling elementary students who lost a parent or grandparent while trying to teach them how to read. Imagine trying to juggle teaching students virtually and in person at the same time. It’s tough being a teacher to begin with, but this last year has been tougher than most.

That’s just a small glimpse at what it takes to be a great teacher, which we’re blessed with a whole lot of here in North Missouri. These educators truly dedicate their lives to ensuring our children get the education they need and deserve.

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week and, as I’ve done for many years, I introduced a resolution to thank the incredible teachers in our own community and across the country. All too often, being a teacher is a difficult, thankless job. We should all be grateful and thankful for everything they do for our communities. I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help of those who taught me.

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I hope we can keep all of these local government bills moving, and eventually see them become law. It is a small gesture, but can pay big dividends in the everyday lives of all Missourians.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Quilters Hold Special Event The Scrappy Quilter’s hosted their first “Quilt in A Night” event on May 4 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. There were 17 guild members present and Joyce Cutsinger was a guest.

The group constructed a quilt during the evening consisting of two quilt blocks. Attendees were given a paper bag which held fabrics that were precut for two different blocks. The blocks for this quilt were the Nine Patch and The Snowball block. The fabrics were from the guild’s fabric “stash,” which are fabrics that the group has had donated to them from individuals or families who no longer want or need the fabrics. The finished quilt will be used as a donation quilt either for the guild or donated to another organization to use for a fundraiser. This is the first event of this kind the guild has hosted and the next “Quilt in A Night” event will be held in August.

The group enjoyed a break for a light meal and a video program featuring Ken Burns who is an American filmmaker known for his documentary films. Ken’s hobby is collecting quilts and in April 2015 some of his extensive quilt collection was on display at the International Quilt Museum on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Mr. Burns collects quilt because of their link to American history and many of his quilts are very patriotic and he loves the stories they have to tell. It was the first time Mr. Burns had ever shown any quilts from his collection and it was a year-

long process in setting up this show for viewing to the public.

Anyone wishing to watch this documentary can search “Ken Burns Quilts” and watch it through the PBS viewing site.

Donna Wilson presided over a short business meeting where it was announced that there are still a few spots open for the fall retreat at The Barn in Valley Falls, KS from Sept.

23-25. Susan Williams has contacted the retreat cottage in Brunswick, for a possible mini retreat in July. Members interested are to contact her for more information and dates.

There was no further information currently about a possible mini show in August. This show would be in connection to an event that the Chamber and Downtown Improvement group is planning. The group will try to organize a one-day shop hop in August or early October to Iowa to see the quilt museum in Winterset, Iowa and then to The Crazy Redhead Quilting ship in Newton, Iowa. The Crazy Redhead Quilting is currently closed as they are moving to a new location and should reopen sometime in June. We will need to carpool for this event as we don’t have the option at this time to rent large passenger vans as in years past.

“Share ‘n Tell” participants for this month were Delores Kuttler, Chris Newton, Linda Mullins and Joyce Cutsinger.

The next meeting will be on June 1 with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the regular business meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m.

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It has been years since we have been away as a family.

What's worse is that I have health issues. The only thing the doctors can do is treat the symptoms and make me comfortable.

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My husband took a job that he had always wanted. During the training, he made less than what he was making before. I had to leave my full-time job to take care of the kids. I picked up a part-time job, but it did not compare to what I was making before. Both his and my credit were ruined, and we almost lost the house.

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make life-altering decisions in a peak or valley. Try and get to a state of calm and peace first.

Hopefully, your children can go back to school soon (if they haven't already) and you can continue working, all of which will offer some calm. This is a moment in time, and it will pass.

Dear Annie: I've never seen an answer quite so compassionate as yours to "Totally Broken," who was mourning the loss of her husband. Without impatience or condescension, you walked her step-by-step through the process of finding a counselor, which, for overwhelmed and grieving people, can feel like a bridge too far.

What a sensitive act of kindness, to remove the complications that might keep "Broken" from taking such a needed step.

I have not lost a spouse, but my sister-in-law lost her police officer husband in the line of duty at 34, and my grief for her, a pale imitation of the agony she surely was facing, made it nigh impossible for me to function. I simply can't imagine how she felt. -- Compassion for the World Dear Compassion: Thank you for your kind words. I am printing your letter because, like you, I truly believe that when we are compassionate toward one another, we feel better ourselves. The only thing bigger than fear is love.

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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 FJun11 ------------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

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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 359-7683.

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FMay28 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJun11 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website.

Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMay28 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–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!

Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FMay14* ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FJun18 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

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Jim's Satellite 660-953-0215 TApr20-May14 ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, flower beds, brush cutting, fence row clearing and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-635-1282.

FApr27-May21 ------------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! Mid-States 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.

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Echo Valley Greenhouse 12944 Hwy D. Princeton, MO 64673 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday - Saturday Closed Sunday Weeks roses, premium hanging baskets, citronella geraniums, deck planters, herbs, bedding & vegetable plants, potting soil, mulch, tomato cages, liquid fish fertilizer and more.

North of Trenton, take Hwy 65 to Hwy D. Then, 7 miles west, Detweiler's.

TMay4-21 ------------------------------------------Woodworking - Custom-made furniture, cabinets, repair & refinishing. Jack Wilcox, 2003 Haddox St., Trenton, MO 660-748-8259.

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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE

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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Fresh bulk garden seed for all your favorite vegetables. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647.

S553dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------For Rent - 2 bedroom, edge of town, C/A, deck, basement, $490/month. 660-334-0962.

K814d11* ------------------------------------------For Rent: 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, $500 deposit, $500 monthly.

Background/credit check required. Available June 1st. 660-654-2337.

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Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 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 -------------------------------------------

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Contact Danielle today to learn more! * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm Friday by appointment only 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMay28 ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Annuities *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 53 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf -------------------------------------------

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Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Utility Worker. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL license. Prefer heavy equipment operator experience. Wage depending on experience with beginning wage at $14.72/hr. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. For more information, contact Kenny Ricketts at 660-359-2838. EOE. T052d14 -------------------------------------------

Republican-Times MelissaMovesU.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com dtf -------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

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FARM NEEDS 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 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property.

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Tdtf ------------------------------------------Annual Willis Chapel Cemetery board meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 23 at 907 W. 18th St. in Trenton.

W808d11* ------------------------------------------Annual South Evans Cemetery Association meeting, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 26 at Bunnell Insurance Agency in Trenton. The Association requests that Memorial Day flowers be removed within 2 weeks following the holiday. S829d21* -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time (20+ hours a week) Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston and Linn Counties. Up to $500 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team!

Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660-3594218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TApr27-May21 ------------------------------------------Help Wanted - We are looking for 2 self-motivated employees.

Pick up application at People's Coop, 1736 East 9th Street, Trenton, MO. P043d11 ------------------------------------------Peoples Coop of Trenton is looking for a manager to supervise employees and manage day to day operations of the station, propane business and tire shop.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 21AG-PR00026 In the Estate of HARRY JUNIOR SAMPSON, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of HARRY JUNIOR SAMPSON, deceased: On the 30th day of April, 2021, René A. Brown was appointed Personal Representative by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The business addresses of the Personal Representative is: René A. Brown, 500 Eisenhower Street, Galt, Missouri 64641 and her attorney is Tara L. Walker whose business address is 1210 Oklahoma Ave., Suite A, Trenton, MO 64683 and whose telephone humber is 660339-5050.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in the probate division of this court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to section 537.021, RSMo. Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that he or she necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

Date of decedent's death was April 1, 2021.

Date of first publication of this notice is May 11, 2021.

Jill Eaton Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri dMay11,18,25,June 2 -------------------------------------------

PEARL’S II EDEN FOR ELDERS 611 N. College Ave. • Princeton, MO 64673 • 660-748-4407 has the following openings:

LPN or RN full-time evening shift charge nurse some evenings or medication nurse other evenings LPN or RN

Certified Aide

full-time night shift

full-time night shift

RN day shift each weekend

Pearl’s II is an EOE. We have paid vacations for full- and part-time staff, insurance choices, great weekend bonus for those who qualify, and a great working environment. Schedules include every other weekend and a share of holidays, with double-time for holidays worked. Nursing home experience would be a plus.

Please call for application and interview.

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CLASSIFIEDS Bus Barn Proposal and Bids The Grundy Co. R-V School District is seeking proposals and bids for the construction of a 50'x85' bus barn on district property. Bids should meet all local, state, and federal requirements for competitive bidding for nonprofit schools. Bids should list separately the materials and labor amounts for the building.

We will examine each proposal on its merits and costs. Bidders should also give an approximate date when work could be started and the duration of said services.

Proposal should include labor and materials for site preparation.

Contact the school district for information packet and questions regarding this proposal.

Phillip Fox, Superintendent, 205 SW Border Street, Galt, MO 64641. Phone 660-673-6511. dApr30,May4,7,11 ------------------------------------------SHERIFF’S SALE L&W Quarries, Inc., Plaintiff v.

Lewis Equipment Services, LLC, Defendant.

Case No. 20AG-CC00021 By virtue and authority of an Execution, Number 21-EXEC-1, issued from the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, returnable on June 7, 2021 and to me, as Sheriff, directed and delivered, in favor of Plaintiff, and against Defendant, I have levied upon and seized all the right, title, interest, and estate of said Defendant, in and to the following described real estate, situated in the County of Grundy and State of Missouri, to wit: TRACT 1: ALL OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; AND A TRACT

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, THENCE WEST SIXTY (60) RODS, THENCE NORTH TWELVE (12) RODS AND SIX (6) FEET, THENCE EAST SIXTY (60) RODS, THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE EAST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, ALL IN SECTION TWENTYFOUR (24), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-TWO (62) OF RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25), GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI, TRACT 2: A TRACT OF LAND BEING PART OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT T R A N S P O R TAT I O N (MODOT) RIGHT OF WAY ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY A, IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 62 NORTH, RANGE 25 WEST, OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN AXLE FOUND AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER, AT SAID SECTION 24; THENCE S 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 18 SECONDS E, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 24, A DISTANCE OF 1,211.93 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HIGHWAY A, AND THE

POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 57 SECONDS E, ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 35.22 FEET; THENCE N 45 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 28 SECONDS E, CONTINUING ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY, A DISTANCE OF 84.79 FEET, THENCE S 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 57 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 95.61 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE, OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE N 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 18 SECONDS W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE, OF SAID SECTION 24, A DISTANCE OF 59.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. and I will on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, commencing at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon, at the west front door of the Grundy County Court House in Trenton, Grundy County, State of Missouri, sell at public vendue, for cash, to the highest bidder, all the right, title, interest, and estate of the abovenamed Defendant, in and to said real estate, to satisfy said execution and costs.

Dated: April 26, 2021 /s/ Rodney Herring Sheriff of Grundy County, Missouri dMay4,11,18,25 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00023 In the Estate of BETTY JO POLLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in

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

Sunday School – 10:40 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

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

Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO Pastor – Richard Key - 359-2582 Adult Sunday School - 8:15 a.m.

Worship Service – 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Pastor - Steven Williamson

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

1st Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m.

Christian Education – 10:10 a.m.

2nd Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

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

TRENTON READY MIX A branch of Fischer Concrete Services

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

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

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

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

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

GALT BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Church Training – 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 7 p.m.

GALT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

Worship – 10:50 a.m.

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

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

WEDNESDAY Goof Troop - 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

GILMAN CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

GRUNDY CENTER CHURCH

Pastor – Richard Key 299 N.E. Hwy Y P.O. Box 423, Trenton, MO Prayer chain #660-359-3585 Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

10th Street Baptist Church Invites You To

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Christ Centered Recovery Program

2nd & Johnson Drive Trenton, MO.

Saturday, nightS: 6:00 p.m.

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the Estate of BETTY JO POLLEY, Decedent: On 04-13-2021 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

All creditors of the decedent, who died on 26-JAN-2021, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the decedent.

A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

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

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

1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

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

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study– 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Prayer Service – 6:00 p.m.

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

Church – 10:40 a.m.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH

“A Word From...” by the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance

DEFINING SUCCESS Steve Martin, Pastor Wesley United Methodist Church With graduation upon us, all of our young people graduating from high school or college will soon be moving out into the world. Some will stay in school pursuing a college degree. Some will go to a technical school and learn a trade while others will go straight into the work force. Whatever you decide to do, it is vitally important for you to define what success will be for you.

There is not one of these endeavors that is any more noble than any other. The important thing is that you find a vocation that is interesting and leaves you with a sense of satisfaction. Success is something that you really need to think long and hard about and then define what it will be for you.

Let me share some of the wisdom I have picked up in my 60-plus years of life.

Never confuse knowledge with wisdom. Knowledge can be taught, but wisdom is something that is learned over time.

I know some very wise people who have little to no formal education. Spend time with your gandparents and the elderly. They have a lot of wis-

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship Service - 10:40 a.m.

(Meal to follow)

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Evangelistic Service - 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Service - 7:00 p.m.

RURAL DALE BAPTIST CHURCH \

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

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Training – 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Activities 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841 Father Kevin Drew Saturday - 8:30 a.m.

Sun. - 8:30 a.m.

Sun. - 4:00 p.m. - Latin Mass Daily Masses on Mon. thru Fri. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9th & Haliburton 10 am Sunday worship service on Facebook Live ONLY on the Northeast Episcopal Regional Ministry Facebook page.

This page is found at Facebook.com/NERMwestmo.

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 485-6381 Rev. Tim Munday - 973-1272 Sunday School – 10 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Brian Wilson 2711 Meadowlark Lane SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

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

Worship Service - 10:55 a.m.

Discipleship Training - 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship - 6:45 p.m.

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dom to share.

This is the reason why you should read and know what the Bible says. It is filled with wisdom. It is the best handbook for life that has ever been written. The word of God, the psalmist wrote, is a “lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (119:105).

Always seek counsel from others, especially those older than you. Don’t put too much value on your own opinion.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. ... Do not be wise in your own eyes” (Proverbs 3:5,7).

Wealth is not a good measure of success. Money is a wonderful tool, but a cruel master. “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.

Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” (1 Timothy 6:10).

Faith is a verb. Know what you believe and why you believe it, and most importantly, put it into practice. As James says, “Faith without works, is dead” (2:17).

Lastly, remember that happiness is a choice. You can either be happy or miserable, the amount of work required is the same. I wish for you success!

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

Worship - 10:45 a.m.

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

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

TENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

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

KTTN Broadcast – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Awanas – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday Youth Group – 7:00 p.m.

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

Saturday Griefshare – 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery – 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Worship Services - 9:30 a.m.

TRENTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH

717 Grandview Crest • 359-5401 Pastors Don & Sharon Jahraus Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

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

SUNDAY Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Church – 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

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

Worship Service – 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church – 10:15 a.m.

(Nursery Provided) Sunday School – 9:00 am

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SERVICES SET Ralph Cutsinger A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 for Ralph Cutsinger.

Mr. Cutsinger, a 76-year-old Trenton resident, died Oct. 27,

2020.

The service will be held outside the home of Joyce Cutsinger, located at 1323 Norton St., in Trenton.

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last May 6 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 768½ 769 750 750¼ Jul 754 760¾ 732¼ 736 Sep 757¼ 760¼ 733¼ 736½ Dec 756½ 763½ 736½ 740¼ Mar 762¼ 765½ 740¼ 743¾ May 754 754½ 736¼ 737¾ Jul 706¾ 710¼ 690½ 692¾ Sep 697¾ 697¾ 690½ 691¼ Dec 713¼ 713¼ 695½ 696½ Est. sales 55,526.Fri.'s sales 101,899 Fri.'s open int 422,063, up 218

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CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 766¾ 770½ 760 765 Jul 726½ 730¾ 719¾ 725¾ Sep 643¾ 650¼ 636½ 641½ Dec 625 631¼ 614½ 620¼ Mar 629 634½ 618¾ 623¾ May 625 634¼ 619½ 624¼ Jul 626 631 616¼ 620½ Sep 542¼ 543½ 532¼ 533 Dec 520 523½ 515 516¼ Mar 522½ 525¾ 521½ 522½ May 521¾ 521¾ 521¾ 521¾ Jul 521¾ 523¼ 519 523¼ Dec 458¼ 458¼ 455 455 Dec 437¼ 437¼ 435¼ 435¼ Est. sales 190,741.Fri.'s sales 487,550 Fri.'s open int 1,716,244,up 16,945

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OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jul 412¾ 416¼ 408¾ 413¾ Sep 395¾ 395¾ 391¼ 391¼ Dec 397¾ 397¾ 390½ 392¼ Est. sales 341.Fri.'s sales 406 Fri.'s open int 5,063, up 32

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SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 1621 1627 1613¼ 1627 Jul 1576½ 1593¾ 1575¼ 1588½ Aug 1524½ 1540¾ 1523½ 1532½ Sep 1456½ 1470¼ 1455 1459¾ Nov 1419 1430¾ 1414¾ 1420¼ Jan 1417¾ 1427¾ 1412¼ 1418 Mar 1381¾ 1391¾ 1377¼ 1383½ May 1369¼ 1377¼ 1365¼ 1370½ Jul 1360 1372¾ 1360 1364¼ Sep 1292¾ 1301 1292¾ 1299 Nov 1264¼ 1269¼ 1255 1260 Jan 1263¾ 1263¾ 1263¾ 1263¾ Est. sales 93,053.Fri.'s sales 215,153 Fri.'s open int 807,696

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May 7 Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 7.67; soybeans, 16.34; wheat, 7.42.

New Crop - Corn, 6.21; soybeans, 14.03; wheat, 7.36.

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Two persons were arrested by the Trenton Police Department over the weekend on unrelated charges, with both defendants being held in the Grundy County Detention Center pending court appearances on Tuesday.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Tracie L. Todd of Trenton is charged with third degree assault, a class E felony, and violation of a protection order for an adult, a misdemeanor. She is accused of striking David Thrun with a closed fist on May 8 while prohibited from having contact with him or being on his property.

She is being held on a $5,000 cash-only bond.

Also arrested was Kyle Graves, 37, Trenton, who is charged with second degree burglary, a class D felony, and violation of a protection order for an adult, a misdemeanor.

He is accused of entering an inhabitable structure at 215 E. 8th Ct., owned by Tina Gannon, when he was prohibited by court order from being at that residence.

He is being held on a $5,000 cash-only bond.

Fire Reported

By Citizens

Alert passersby called in a tree fire Friday afternoon, resulting in a best-case scenario for a house on the north side of Trenton.

According to a report by Firefighter Derek Hert, the fire occurred at 101 E. 17th St., occupied by Nikki Taylor, who was not home at the time.

When they arrived, firefighters found a small fire at the base of a dead tree that was approximately 15 feet from the house.

Flames were moving up the tree and firefighters were able to extinguish it and then use a thermal imaging camera to ensure there were no hot spots.

There was only slight damage to the tree with no damage to the home, however, it was noted that if passersby had not noticed the fire and reported it, the incident could have been much worse. It is believed that a discarded cigarette caused the fire.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson

Mike Whitman, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

Isaac Mason Harris and Oakley Ana Madden, both of Trenton.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed

Kassie Lee vs. Zackary M. Lee. REAL ESTATE

Orscheln Properties Co. LLC to Freds LLC

Rotarians Tour THS Additions

The Trenton Rotary Club met on Thursday, May 6 in the Trenton High School library.

Kim Washburn presided at the business meeting and Jackie Soptic gave the prayer.

Donita Youtsey and Amy Lewis were recognized as Paul Harris Fellow recipients. They were unable to attend the formal presentation on April 29. It was announced that 152 pairs of shoes have been collected for the club’s Shoes for Orphan Souls program. The shoes were collected as part of the District 6040 international shoe project and will be formally presented to the district when the “caravan” comes to Trenton on May 15. Members are invited to participate in the presentation, which will be held at 10:15 am in the BTC Bank parking lot.

Some of the shoes will also be donated to the local Bright Futures program.

Those attending the meeting toured recent construction projects at Trenton High School, including the library and the new performing arts center. Trenton R-9 Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels conducted the tour.

The May 13 meeting will be held at noon at the BTC Bank community room. Anna Persell, superintendent at Crowder State Park, will present the program.

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Meeting Set For Upcoming Trips Adventures are the best way to learn.

In 2000 Vickie Ferguson and the late Donalyn Crowley started the Washington, D.C. travel program for middle schoolers. By opening these opportunities to students in the Trenton area, hundreds of students have expanded their horizons and had life-changing experiences. The Washington, D.C. trip gave way to European travel in 2017 and continued in 2019. Like most plans, travel for Trenton students was delayed by the novel coronavirus in 2020 and 2021. Students who had planned to travel to Washington, D.C. and Europe have been delayed to 2022.

As we look forward to the world going back to normal Amy Currie, a teacher at Trenton High School, is making

plans to travel the world in 2022 with THS students. Mrs. Currie will host a meeting in the THS commons at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12 to speak with students about traveling to Washington, D.C. There will be a separate meeting held at 7:30 p.m. on the same night, to discuss travel to Costa Rica and Europe in 2022 as well as to Greece and Italy in 2023.

There will be fundraising opportunities presented to parents and students. Those outside the Trenton R-9 School District or adult community members who would like to take advantage of these travel opportunities through WorldStrides, should plan to attend.

For any questions about any of the four pending trips, contact Amy Currie at acurrie@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

NCMC Offers Free Class North Central Missouri College is providing up to three credit hours, tuition paid, for the first 200 new students enrolled in summer coursework for the summer 2021 semester.

The promotion is available to new students only and does not include fees associated with the course or enrolling.

Funds are from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II).

“By offering this to new NCMC students, we are hoping to encourage more students to enroll and to experience everything that NCMC has to offer,” said Megan Pester, Director of Marketing and Admissions.

“Plus, it gives students that might be on the fence about attending college a chance to test the waters with minimal cost incurred.”

New students are defined as never attended NCMC posthigh school, or haven’t at-

tended NCMC within the last 5 years. The offer does not extend to fees and is capped at three credits at the in-state tuition amount ($148). If Pell and/or A+ is applied, the student may still receive a credit on their account for the amount of the three credits.

New students enrolled in more than three credit hours this summer will receive $148/credit hour for up to three credit hours. New students enrolled in less than three credit hours during the summer term will only receive $148/credit hour for the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled.

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