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FFA Chapter Helps Pack 193,000 Meals for Families in Need at Missouri State Fair
Modine Makes Large Donation
Modine of Trenton has made a $12,000 donation to Bright Futures Trenton to assist with the purchase of a permanent facility to house their operations. Bright Futures Advisory Board President Ryan Vandel expressed his appreciation to Modine on behalf of the Board and commented, “this generous donation from Modine will be a tremendous help to us in paying off the building loan and help keep our focus on serving Grundy County school children.” Pictured are Modine representatives,
Miles Moore, Plant Manager; Stephanie Burnfin, Human Resources Manager and Kimberly Mengel, Plant Finance Manager. Representing Bright Futures Trenton are Lynn Griffin, Ryan Vandel, Kara Helmandollar, Kayla Graham and Chris Hoffman. Other recent donations to the Bright Futures Trenton Building Fund have included: Bruce and Ann Constant, Hodge Presbyterian Church, Doug and Angie Tye; Century 21 and the Wine and Wheels Car Show.
The Board has set a goal to raise $85,000 to cover the cost of the building, installing a bathroom and purchasing storage and organization fixtures. Currently the organization has reached about one- third of their goal. If you, your business or organization is interested in making a donation to support the Building Fund you can reach out to any Bright Futures Board member or mail donations to Bright Futures Trenton, PO Box 593, Trenton, MO 64683.
2024 Annual Meeting of GRM Stockholders
All three were reelected to the GRM Networks Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the stockholders of Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation d/b/a GRM Networks. The meeting was held at 10 a.m. August 21, 2024, at the GRM Networks corporate office in Princeton, Missouri. For more than 70 years, GRM Networks has been providing powerful and innovative communications solutions to customers in the rolling green hills of Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa while delivering an exceptional customer experience. As a member-owned cooperative, GRM Networks, and its subsidiaries, LTC Networks and SCC Networks, deliver essential fiber-to-
the-premise technology to people, businesses, educational institutions, hospitals, municipalities and civic organizations in a 4,500 square mile area. Headquartered in Princeton, Missouri, GRM Networks is committed to promoting and investing in the communities it serves. For more information about GRM Networks, visit grm.net.
Members of the Grundy County R-V FFA Chapter joined more than 725 FFA members and agricultural leaders at the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 13, for the Missouri State FFA Food Insecurity Day of Service. The event is held in conjunction with the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids, a year-long effort to stand in the gap for the one in seven Missouri children facing food insecurity.
“Missouri FFA Day of Service is an amazing opportunity for students
from across the state to give back to their communities and support Missouri agriculture,” said Missouri FFA State Vice President Mikayla Rojas. “It was such an honor to watch members pack meals with such dedication and pride. This day is a reminder to all that some of our best stories can come from living to serve.”
During the eighth annual Day of Service, FFA members from 88 chapters joined agricultural leaders to pack familysized portions of single
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Wright emorial Hospital has received three American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-todate, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke
Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As a participant in Get With The Guidelines programs, Wright Memorial Hospital qualified for the awards by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care.
The STEMI Referring Center award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to getting patients the most up-to-date research-based care for STEMI as outlined by the American Heart Association.
“Wright Memorial Hospital is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart at-
tacks and strokes,” said Catherine Hamilton, Administrator, Wright Memorial Hospital. “Get With The Guidelines programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in Trenton and the surrounding region experience longer, healthier lives.”
This year, Wright Memorial received these achievement awards: Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Bronze Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Stroke Bronze Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Stroke
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dish meals to help neighbors in need. Together, members packed 193,084 meals for food insecure Missouri families.
"Seeing these FFA members talking, laughing and singing as they pack meals for those in need brings a sense of hope and optimism about the future,” said Cyndi Young, director of Brownfield and Learfield Ag. “It is inspiring to see this next generation engaged, compassionate, and willing to make a difference not only during Missouri FFA Day of Service, but when there is need in their local communities."
In addition to meals packed by FFA members, 626 pounds of fresh produce were donated from award-winning exhibits at the Missouri FFA building. Through the Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive $2 Tuesday at the Fair, FFA member volunteers collected food and monetary donations from fairgoers to provide more than 49,840 meals.
“As we see the energy and compassion of Missouri FFA members in action during the FFA Day of Service, we are reminded that the future is bright,” said Ashley McCarty, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation executive director. “Hundreds of students from across the state spend one of their last days of summer in service to Missourians facing hunger. The impact of the Drive to Feed Kids is
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a reminder that, collectively, individual efforts can make a big impact.”
The meals included rice generously donated by Martin Rice, a generational family farm located in the Missouri bootheel near Bernie in Agri-Ready Designated Stoddard County. The family grows and mills their long-grain and jasmine rice crop to ship worldwide. The fortified beans and rice casserole included pinto beans and textured vegetable protein produced by ADM. The generous partnership of these two companies expands and amplifies the resources used to help fight hunger in Missouri.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation to support the Drive to Feed Kids and to provide nutritious meals to those who are in need,” said Richard Ramthun, Commercial Manager for ADM. “This effort is a testament to our volunteers and all the organizations involved who are enthusiastic about their communities. It’s an amazing feat to see how this effort has grown throughout the years, and to see multiple ADM divisions and groups join with Missouri High School FFA members for the common purpose of alleviating childhood hunger. We are proud to be among the groups committed to standing in the gap of food insecurity.”
In addition to the activities at the Missouri State Fair, Missouri FFA members statewide participated in the Drive to Feed Kids earlier this year through the Missouri Farmers Care 4-H and FFA Mini Grant Program. Between January and May, eleven chapters used matching grant resources to provide over 15,000 meals in their communities.
Following the Governor’s Ham Breakfast, over 3,000 meals were packed by elected leaders, farmers and agribusiness members. The Drive culminated Saturday, August 17, with an announcement of the 700,000 meals provided to Feeding Missouri food banks in 2024 through the Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids. The meals were distributed to Missouri’s six regional food banks through Feeding Missouri.
"Our six food banks are working tirelessly to ensure that no child in our state needs to wonder where their next meal will come from," says Heather Hargrove, Executive Director of Feeding Missouri. “However, rising food prices are making it harder for families to put food on the table, and more neighbors are turning to the more than 1,200 community and faith-based programs supported by the food banks. To ensure our network can continue providing hunger relief to these programs, our food banks rely on part-
nerships and initiatives like Missouri Farmers Care and the Drive to Feed Kids to keep our shelves stocked and ensure no child has to go to bed hungry in Missouri.”
The food packing and food drive are held in partnership with Missouri Farmers Care Foundation's Drive to Feed Kids, presented with ADM and Brownfield Ag News. Support of the Missouri Farmers Care’s Drive to Feed Kids was provided by: American Family Insurance, MFA Incorporated, NutraBlend, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, FCS Financial, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Missouri Farm Bureau, Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation, Martin Rice, Missouri FFA Foundation, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas – founders of Protect the Harvest, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri’s Electric Cooperatives, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri State Fair, Missouri 4-H, Missouri State Fair Foundation, Feeding Missouri, and the contributions of many Missouri farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses.
View more photos from the Missouri FFA Food Insecurity Day at Missouri Farmers Care’s Flickr page: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDvwF.
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Silver “These awards show Wright Memorial Hospital’s commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardio-
vascular care,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee and chair of the Department of Preventive
Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. “By following the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols, Wright Memorial can help realize
our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
Betty Nadyne (Spencer) Hatcher 92 of Trenton quietly passed away surrounded by her 3 daughters on Saturday August 24th, 2024, in hospice care at Wright Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Betty was born on December 29, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of the Missouri Green Hills area. In 1949 She graduated from Humphreys High school and married the love of her life Edward Hatcher. Together on their farm, they raised their 3 girls: Paula, Denise and Shelli. Betty cherished her time on the farm and was a dedicated and proud farm wife. Whenever Edward needed any help, she was there. She helped in the fields, working crops, tending cattle, even maintaining fence lines. Meals were always waiting for Edward and the girls. She planned, planted, tilled, and harvested her gardens. She canned vegetables, sewed clothes, made sure her family had all their needs met. Throughout her life, she weekly attended church at the Milan Christian Church, The Community Christian of which she named and later at the Galt Christian Church. She was a member of the Garden club, PTA and many other organizations. Together Betty and Edward had regular neighborhood card games with
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nearby friends in Bowman Township. They usually played “Pitch” and Bridge. Betty and Edward enjoyed going to auctions, farm sales, estate sales, and garage sales looking for bargains. Edward once dropped her off at a house auction in Trenton while he went to another sale. She thought that she would just make an opening bid to get things started. Nobody else bid and she got the house where she spent her last 15 years.
Edward did not see the humor in the situation, but after his death, Betty really enjoyed her house on Lake Manor Dr and all her new neighbors. As she made new friends in Trenton, she was able to enjoy going dancing in Chillicothe at the senior center twice a month. She also volunteered at the Trenton Thrift store and always volunteered at the local blood drives handing out juice and cookies. She was able to do some traveling, going to Alaska, taking an Alaskan cruise, Niagara Falls, Mackinaw Michigan, the Grand Canyon to name a few. She loved to watch the Wheel of Fortune every night and was a bit of a local folk hero on the birthdays and anniversary shows on KTTN as she was a regular caller for decades. People who had never met her
Quinton Harris, 18, of Oskaloosa, passed away at his home on August 24, 2024.
Quinton Scott Harris, son of Canada Scott and Heather Dawn (Giesken) Harris, was born on September 27, 2005, in Killeen, Texas. He attended Oskaloosa Elementary and Oskaloosa High School. He has been employed with
Vermeer Manufacturing as a machinist since April of 2024.
Quinton loved Mustang cars and sports bikes. He enjoyed playing video games in his free time.
Quinton recently desired to learn how to play the guitar and was entering that phase. The Denver Broncos were his favorite football
knew her by her voice from hearing her on the radio. Her life was well lived, and all were blessed that knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Betty was preceded by her husband, Edward Hatcher; parents, Leonard and Molly (Stinson) Spencer; father-in-law and mother in-law, Vecil and Esther (Jaynes) Hatcher; sisters, Arlene (Jens) Holtet, Jesse (Harold) Neely, Vondell (Burton) Koger, Carolee (Harry) McKinley and Mary Alice (Omer) Williams; brothers, Earl (Georgia) Spencer and Billy (Marion) Spencer and a son in infancy, Kyle Hatcher.
Betty is survived by three daughters: Paula, Denise and Shelli (Steve); grandchildren, Brad (Tina) White, Mollie White, Jacob Waggoner, Casey (Melissa) Waggoner and Esther Waggoner; great grandchildren, Amy, Bryce, Bradyn, Brielle and Brinsley White, Ray Jr, Tatyana, Jesus, and Dominic Rivas, and Ezmeralda White, and Nova and Mia Waggoner, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends.
Services for Betty will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Galt Christian Church in Galt, Missouri with an hour before visitation, starting at 1:00 PM.
team; he considered himself a huge fan of the team. Good memories were made during his friendships with a few good buddies. Left to cherish Quinton’s memory are his family: his parents, Canada and Heather Harris; his brothers: Brayden and Garrett Harris, all of Oskaloosa; and his paternal grandparents, Wayne and Marcella Harris of Gallatin, Missouri.
Quinton was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Deb Auten. Memorial services for Quinton will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions have been established in his name and will be designated at a later time. You may send memorial contributions to his parents, Canada and Heather Harris, or the funeral chapel. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements for Quinton.
Burial will follow at the Wilhite Cemetery, West of Milan, Missouri. A visitation will also be held 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 30th, at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions are suggested to the Galt Christian Church or the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library.
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NCMC Althletic Boosters to Meet on September 4
The NCMC Athletic Booster Clubwill meet at 6pm on Wednesday, September 4th at the Ketcham Community Center. All interested persons are encouraged to attend.
Membership information will be presented and there will be a discussion of activities planned for the year, including the major club fundraiser. For more information, contact club President, Doug Tye or Secretary Diane Lowrey.
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FFDD Has Grant Request Forms
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled-Grundy Co Senate Bill 40 currently has Grant Request forms available for the FY2025. Grant applications will be accepted until Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the FFDD office located on the 1st floor of the Grundy
County Courthouse or by mail at P.O. Box 402, Trenton MO 64683. If you are interested in receiving an application please contact Kayla Graham, Executive Director at 660-359-7556 or 660-359-3285. Arrangements will be made to mail an application to you and/or your organization.
Grundy County Democrats Committee Elects Officers
Grundy County Democrats met August 20th with the Committee electing officers to serve for the next two years. Marie Dolan was elected Chair; Dan Dennis, Vice-Chair; Cindy Guthrie, Secretary; and Glen Briggs, Treasurer. Plans were made to have an entry in the Missouri Days
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Parade, as well as a booth at the fairgrounds. Yard signs for Presidential and VicePresidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have been ordered. Other candidates' signs will be available later. Anyone wanting yard signs should contact Marie Dolan at 573-659-0568.
Amy Ridenour Valeka, of Trenton, was arrested by RPD on August 21,2024, charged with Felony D endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk-1st degree-1st offense-no sexual conduct and two misdemeanor charges for Violation of a Child Protection Order and Assault-4gth Degree-pursuant to subdivision (3). She was charged on August 22, and will go to Division II court on August 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM. She is ordered held on $25,000 cash only bond. Hayden O. Griffin, 23, of Trenton was arrested on August 21 by TPD, charged with Misdemeanor A Violation of Order of protection for an adult, Misdemeanor B Peace Disturbance-first offense, and Misdemeanor B Trespass-1st offense. The defendant was ordered held on $10,000 Cash Bond, ordered to have no contact with the victim, with bond supervised by NMCS. He has been referred to Division II Court and will go to court August 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM.
Angel Maureen Stewart, 52, was arrested
August 15, 2024 on a probation violation stemming from a December, 2022 case involving Felony E Property Damage1st Degree, Felony E Resisting Arrest/detention/Stop by fleeing creating a substantial risk of serious death/injury to any person. She also had two Misdemeanor cases for DWI and Fail to Stop For Stop Sign at Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/point nearest intersection. Stewart was ordered held on $10,000 cash bond with a court case scheduled for September 12, 2024.
Kendall Crowley presented the program at the Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Megan Taul was the sergeant at arms.
Program chairman Cathy McKay introduced Ms. Crowley, who shared her experiences while serving a three-month internship in South Africa. Ms. Crowley was one of six interns working with Arise Family, a faith-based organization that provides holistic support and interventions to existing families and promotes creation of new families through its adoption support services. The organization works to strengthen family relationships, deepen connections and help children reach their full potential. Ms. Crowley, who graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in April, told of two programs she worked with – the 3-Day Holiday Camp for high school students and the Roots to Resilience Program for parents and caregivers. She said
that while she was able to share what she had learned in her college psychology classes, she was also able to learn more about herself and the career she plans to enter, which includes social work and adoption. Ms. Crowley also shared information about the area in which she lived, including her housing, foods and activities in which she participated.
During the business meeting, sign-up sheets were passed around for members to help with the Rotary Fish Fry, which will be held on Sept. 14 at the Rock Barn. Rotary members are now selling tickets for the event, which helps the club raise funds for its annual donation to the Rotary Foundation.
The club will have its “Fifth Thursday” meeting on Aug. 29, with members meeting at the Grundy County Museum annex for a noon meal and meeting before going to the museum’s main building to view the new exhibit on notable Grundy County residents. Diane Lowrey is in charge of the program.
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"Five Trenton FFA Members attended a week-long FFA Leadership Camp at Camp Rising Sun over the summer. Members attended leadership events where they learned about new skills and activities that they can bring back to the chapter and in addition to strengthening leadership skills that already exist. When they weren’t in leadership events, they had waterfront activities and events such as archery. All five Trenton FFA members also received their state leadership medal. Attendees include Left to right -Sage Foster, Titus Kottwitz, Cutler Epperson, Abbye Johnson and Justin Dixon.
(Written and submitted by Trenton FFA Reporters Kinsley Otto and Logan Roberts)
Trenton FFA member Kale Batson was selected to attend the Missouri Agribusiness Academy during the first week of June. While there he had the opportunity to go on many agricultural tours where he learned the ins and out of agribusiness. Some of the places they toured included Hammond Black Walnut Processing, Joplin Regional Stockyard, and the Hiland Dairy processing plant. Kale stated, “It was a great opportunity and honor to be one of the 30 Missouri FFA Members selected to go. I had a fun time meeting the other members and touring all of the agribusinesses.”
(Written and submitted by Trenton FFA Reporters Kinsley Otto and Logan Roberts)
Fair Week- During the North Central Missouri Fair, the Trenton FFA hosted many activities. We kicked the week off with the annual Alumni BBQ, which served roughly 310 people. The money raised goes back to the members for scholarships and to offset costs for the Washington Leadership Conference. The rest of the week was all about the FFA Cookshack. Our Trenton FFA President bbye Johnson said, “It was great seeing how our members interacted with the community and how much support our chapter had.” Our cookshack would not run as smoothly as it does without the support from our members and parents who put a lot of time and effort into helping run our cookshack, but most importantly we thank our community for your support. Our FFA chapter would not be able to excel without you!
(Written and submitted by Trenton FFA Reporters
Kinsley Otto and Logan Roberts)
Washington Leadership Conference provides FFA members with an unforgettable leadership experience while learning the rich history of Washington D.C. This year Trenton FFA had four members attend the conference. FFA member Reece Weldon stated, “I was so skeptical, but I trusted the process and it ended up being the most memorable trip I had ever been on.” She also stated “The lessons that I learned were deep and impactful to my life, they changed me for the better.” While in Washington D.C., members visited the Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Holocaust Museum, and were taken on a guided tour of the Capitol building by officials from Representative Sam Graves’ office. Abbye Johnson, another member who attended WLC stated, “It was awesome to see how these historical leaders fought for change in our world, not even knowing if they would get to see the results.”
HYMAX is a youth leadership conference designed for promising ninth-grade FFA members to reach their full potential. Two members from the Trenton FFA chapter attended HYMAX academy in June at Camp Rising sun. Justin Dixon and Sage Foster participated in leadership sessions, networking, and field trips to agribusinesses in Missouri. At HYMAX, FFA members learn how to be an advocate for agriculture and that is exactly what they did. Justin Dixon stated, “ I learned how to be a better advocate from some inspiring Missouri agriculture advocates, and participated in meaningful leadership activities.”
(Written and submitted by Trenton FFA Reporters Kinsley Otto and Logan Roberts)
"Summer Meeting- In July, the Trenton FFA chapter hosted the annual summer meeting and cookshack sign-up night. During our summer meeting we played slip and slide kickball, we ate ice cream and enjoyed our time! Members and parents signed up for cookshack shifts and other fair activities. All in all, everyone had a great time!
(Written and submitted by Trenton FFA Reporters Kinsley Otto and Logan Roberts)
(Written and submitted by Trenton FFA Reporters Kinsley Otto and Logan Roberts)
Pictured from left to right is Baylee McCullough, Ayra Meeker, Reece Weldon, and Abbye Johnson.
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The U.S. job market hasn’t been as strong as was previously thought. So says the Labor Department, which now estimates that employers added 818,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months that ended in March than it initially reported — a drop of 68,000 a month. Though the revisions were preliminary and final figures will be issued in February, they added to evidence that the economy has slowed under pressure from high interest rates.
Job growth still averaged a solid 174,000 a month over that year-long period. The revisions were nonetheless the biggest since 2009.
Some conservative commentators accused the Biden-Harris administration of covering up bad economic news. The charge is puzzling. If it were true, why would the Labor Department itself set the record straight by issuing lower revised job growth less than three months before the presidential election? In fact, the department issues a “preliminary benchmark revision’’ every August, partly to reflect an updated and more accurate count of the number of businesses that opened or closed over the 12-month period. In 2019, when Donald Trump was in the White House, for example, the preliminary revisions erased 501,000 jobs.
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Grundy County Republican Central Committee
Reorganizes, Resolves
Thirty county residents and members of the Grundy County Republican Central Committee met last week at the Courthouse.
The group reorganized its leadership, electing local rancher Ben Thomas as County Chair for a two year term, Marci Meservey as Vice-Chair, Dr. J.A. Kuehn was elected to another two-year term as Treasurer, and Mary Axtell was elected secretary.
The Committee discussed a number of matters pertaining to the upcoming legislative committee and Senatorial Committee meetings upcoming in the next month.
Representative Mazzie Christensen hosted a Monday, August 26 legislative committee reorganization at Winston, followed by a Chillicothe Senatorial committee meeting hosted by Senator Rusty Black, both of which will determine a delegate slate to move forward to the State Committee reorganization later in September.
Thomas addressed the group on a number of issues, specifically a continuing emphasis on Initiative and Petition reform, a discussion aimed at making the process of amending the Missouri State Constitution much more difficult and more solemn than it currently is.
Amendments which go on the ballot in November require only 50% plus one vote to amend the Constitution.
The IP Reform movement, led by former Senator and gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel, and Secretary of State nominee Denny Hoskins, called for the process to require that five of the state’s
Congressional Districts vote affirmatively for a measure before it becomes codified in the Constitution.
The group discussed the upcoming Amendment 3 on how abortion is to be addressed in Missouri.
When the Dobbes case overturned Roe vs. Wade two years ago, it did not ban abortion, but rather sent the issue back to individual states to decide, some by legislative action, others by ballot measures like Amendment 3 in Missouri.
Voters probably have not “locked in”on the idea that the right to life for unborn children in Missouri is up to them, literally placing thousands of lives at risk…forever.
The Committee voted and approved a recommendation to write a resolution on Amendment 3 taking a firm position in opposition to the measure. The resolution to be written will be replicated and recommended to other Central Committees around the state,and to local ministerial associations in at least communicating the presence of the measure on the ballot to church members, if not outright working against its passage as organized groups.
In other business, The Committee discussed operating a booth at Missouri Days coming up in September, discussed selling large signs to Linn County Republicans and holding Black’s “feet to the fire” on Amendment 3, and pressuring him to support their upcoming resolution.
A strategy session was held Monday night, August 26 at 5:15 PM at Republican headquarters in Trenton.
Ready, Set, Paint!
Get ready to paint the town with the Main-iacs on Main! We’re excited to announce a vibrant community project where our incredible 2024-25 student volunteer team will be repainting the crosswalks in the Kelly Poling Arts District. Painting will be done Sunday, August 25th, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. To ensure the safety of our volunteers, Locust Street will be closed from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. They have already completed the crosswalk at Locust and Clay Street, go check it out!
This project is more than just a painting session—it’s a chance to come together as a community and support our Main-iacs on Main. These dedicated student volunteers are not only
helping to beautify our neighborhood but also strengthening the bonds within our community
Following our painting session on August 25th, we are excited to invite you to the Main-iacs on Main Induction Party, celebrating our 2024-25 CHS student volunteers. This special event will take place from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, right after the crosswalk painting. Join us for a casual evening of introductions, music, snacks, drinks, and networking as we celebrate these young individuals. Your presence will mean the world to us and our young volunteers as we come together to make these students feel truly valued and integral to our community. We encourage everyone to come out, lend
a hand, and make this event a memorable and inspiring experience for all involved. Let's paint the town together and show our youth volunteers the appreciation they deserve!
Would you like to support or donate to this event? Monetary donations can be made to Main Street Chillicothe by cash, check, or online at mainstreetchillicothe.square.site. Funds are used solely for youth group activities and projects. We are also accepting in-kind donations of: soda, bottled water, individually packaged snacks, snack chips, candy, and local restaurant gift certificates. For more information or any concerns regarding the street closure, please contact our office at 660-6464071
NCMC Calls for Artists
A collection of works by area artists will begin the 2023-2024 exhibition schedule in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. “Local Artists Showcase 16” will open on Friday, September 6, and run through Friday, October 11. Artists can submit up to two pieces of original art that have not previously been shown in the Rider Gallery. Any media is acceptable, but
some pieces may not be accepted due to size constraints or content. Work may be brought to the gallery on Thursday, August 29, and Friday, August 30, from 8:30 to 4:30 on both days and anytime before by appointment.
“This is always a fun show,” said Gallery Director Jim Norris. “We have so many talented people all around us who are making very nice art. This show is a
chance to recognize some wonderful local artists and their creations!” For more information, please Norris at 357-6345 (office) or 660-635-2189 (cell), or by email at jnorris@mail.ncmissouri.edu.
The Rider Art Gallery's regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and selected weekend and evening hours are by appointment.
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One 2 bed apt, one 1 bed apt, 1 studio. NO
PETS First month rent & dep req. appliances & utilities furnished. Background check req, 660-645-2269
FOR RENT Hale, Mo.
One 2 bed apt, one 1 bed apt, 1 studio. NO
PETS First month rent & dep req. appliances & utilities furnished. Background check req, 660-645-2269 For Sale
Registered Jack Russells 816-807-0382
For Sale 2021 Polaris Ranger XP1000. AirHeat wipers. Electric windows, winch, back up mirror, side mirrors,
Lincoln Township of Grundy County will be having a Tax Levy meeting on August 30th, 2024 @ 6:00 pm. 738 NE Ave Trenton, Mo. 64683 If any questions, please call Anna at 660-654-1883 (8/29/24)
dump bed. Call 660359-7643
Bannad Studios Custom Soft Décor. Pillows, Cushions & Covers. In Any Size. Any shape. We will use your fabric or ours. Designer and discount fabrics available. Indoor and outdoor Cushions, pillows, bedding, etc. Call today for your quote. 816724-0694 If no answer, we're in the workroom. Please leave a message. Attention customers! Trenton Hardware has all your home building & repair supplies. If we ain't got it...you don't need it! Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660359-3660.
HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different"
Shelter Insurance –Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.ShelterInsurance.com
Shelly's Pet Care, 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years
of Experience!Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! Help Wanted
Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. Notices
THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP 1736 East 9th St. 3593313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol –CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.
Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com Services
*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters!
MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.
WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks, Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS, (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage). 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.
Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268. tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.
Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.
RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the
NCMC Closed Monday September 2
North Central Missouri College will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. This closing includes all campuses, buildings, and offices at the Main, Barton, and Savannah Campus locations. No in-person
classes will be held. The Ketcham Community Center will also be closed.
NCMC and the Ketcham Center will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd, for regular hours of business.
new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.
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 660-6846404
JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS - GARAGES, Spray foam
insulation.
BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com
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 660-3592045 or at http://www.midstates.net. 4100 Okla-
homa Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.
Willing Workers LLP -
Do you need your siding or roof replaced?
Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648
PAGE TREE SERVICE
Jeff Page 660-3593699-shop, 660-3592202-home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75' bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & in-
sured. Free Estimates!
Garage Sales
Sale Behind house. Sept 6 8am-5pm & Sept. 7 8am-?. Belt buckles, airline memorabilia, dryer, cast iron horse, buggies, canon printer, furniture, household and misc.
Garage Sale- Saturday, Aug 31st, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1712 E 4th St, Household goods, desk, baby items and clothes (0-12 months), boys back to school clothing 12 to 16, shoes, books, devotionals, Boyd ™s bears collectibles, and much more.
T RENTON R-9 S CHOOL S PORTS S CHEDULE A UGUST - S EPTEMBER
AUGUST
Week One
August 30, 2024: FOOTBALLvs. Brookfield, home 7:00 PM
August 31, 2024: SOFTBALL— @ Cameron Tournament, 8:00 AM
SEPTEMBER
Week Two
September 2, 2024:
JV Football-vs. Brookfield, home 6:00 PM
September 3, 2024:
Golf vs. Brookfield @ Riverside/ Trenton home, 4:00 PM
Girls Tennis vs. Carrollton, home, 4:00 PM
VJV Volleyball vs. Brookfield, home, 5:00 PM
September 5, 2024:
Golf, vs. Chillicothe Quad, home, 4:00 PM
Girls Tennis @Savannah, 4:00 PM
VJV Softball, vs. South Harrison, home, 5:00 PM
FR, JV-V Volleyball @ Chillicothe, 5:00 PM
September 6, 2024: Football, @ Polo, 5:00 PM
September 7, 2024: THS Cheer Clinic, THS Gym
2:00-3:30 PM
September 8, 2024: THS Cheer Clinic, THS Gym 2:00-3:30 PM
Week Three
September 9, 2024: TMS JH Football, @ Polo, 5:00 PM
JV Football @ Lathrop, 5:00 PM
FR,JV-V Volleyball vs. Cameron, Home, 5:00 PM
JV,V Softball @ Princeton, 5:30 PM
September 10, 2024: Tennis @ Bishop LeBlond, 5:00 PM
JV, V Softball, vs. Gallatin, home, 5:00 PM
FR, JV-V Volleyball vs. Plattsburg, home, 5:00 PM
September 11, 2024: Golf @ Lawson Golf Invitational, 9:00 AM
Tennis @ Lady Trojan Invitational, Carrollton, 9:00 AM
MS Softball @ Chillicothe, 5:00 PM
THS Cheer Camp and Clinic @ THS Gym, 5:00 PM
September 12, 2024: Golf @ Gallatin Quad, all day
Tennis, vs. Camron, home, 4:00 PM
MS Softball @ Brookfield, 5:00 PM
JV-V Softball @ Brookfield, 5:00 PM
FR, JV-V Volleyball @ Carrollton, 5:00 PM
September 13, 2024: Tennis @ Benton Tournament, all day
Football, vs. Putnam County, home, 7:00 PM
September 14, 2024: All District Choir Auditions @ Missouri Western, all day Softball, @ Benton Tournament, all day Volleyball, @ Lexington Tournament, all day
Trenton Area Calendar of Events
FRIDAY
Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.
Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.
Grundy County Health Department, Safe Sitter for Grandparents, GCHD Education Annex, 9 a.m. to noon.
SATURDAY
Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Farmers Market, Sesquicentennial Park, 8 a.m. - noon.
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.
Grundy County Health Department, WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Free Blood Pressure Check and $1.00 Blood Sugar Checks, walk-in, 9 a.m. to noon.
MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.
North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.
Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.
Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.
North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ; GCHD Board of Trustees, Regular Board Metting Lower Level of Health Department 4:30 p.m.
Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.
Class of 1959 Lunch at Senior Center at 11:30 a.m.
North 65 Center: 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.
Grundy County Health Department, Adult Blood Draw Clinic by appointment, 9 a.m. to noon.
