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TRENTON

THURS., FEB. 22, 2024

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THS Courtwarming Royalty

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Trenton High School held Courtwarming ceremonies between the girls and boys basketball games against Penney High School on Thursday, February 15 in the THS gym. Crowned queen was senior Ella Novak, while the king was Seth Doolittle. The royal court included from left, front row, crown bearers Lucy Guthrie, daughter of Amy and Jon Guthrie and Karter Cool, son of Kali and Kameron Cool; back row, freshman attendant Jacob White, senior attendant Gabe Novak, freshman attendant Makayla Mejia, senior attendant Katelyn Clark, queen Ella Novak, king Seth Doolittle, senior attendants Madi Moore and Bradyn Sager, junior attendants Astrid Soriano and Maxx Baker and sophomore attendants Olivia Tabbert and Garrison Otto.

THE STATE OF THE CITY

A Conversation with Mayor Jackie Soptic

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer If readers will indulge me, please allow me two paragraphs in the first person to set the stage for this article.

In my month in the City of Trenton, my early work for the Republican-Times has been about getting the pulse of the city, meeting the players in City and County leadership and de-

termining what they are all about and how they serve us.

In City government, no individual has more footprints or fingerprints on Trenton’s direction than Mayor Jackie Soptic. The Mayor is on the move constantly, and in my short experience here, if you need to find her, just follow the dust cloud.

Beep, beep!

Too much? Maybe. But please indulge me. If I am a suck-up, I plead guilty, but Mayor Soptic greatly impresses me.

Back to the third person.

Mayor Soptic is at nearly every Council and Board meeting, is a support to the Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau, and has wrapped thirty-three years of com[See Soptic, Page 2]

Downtown Streets to Close as Construction Begins at NCMC

Student Center Site Construction Road Closures (red is full closure, yellow is partial closure)

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Construction of the new North Central Missouri College Dr. Neil and Susanne Nuttall Student Center on the Main Campus in Trenton is set to begin, causing temporary closures to downtown roads and areas. NCMC’s new Nuttall Student Center will be built on the block of Main and Chestnut between 12th Street and 13th Street, south of Geyer Hall. The area surrounding the Nuttall Student Center will have no or limited accessibility for traffic and pedestrians during construction.

Beginning Wednesday, February 21, the gravel parking lot south of Geyer Hall will be closed. Starting Monday, February 26, a fence [See NCMC, Page 6]

Mayor Jackie Soptic

Trenton R-IX Board Approves Policy Changes, Contracts

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer The Trenton R-IX Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, February 13 at the district office.

In attendance were board members Brandon Gibler, Jeff Spencer, Dorothy Taul, Andy Burris, Bill Miller and Ronda Lickteig.

Superintendent Daniel Gott, and administrators from THS, TMS and Rissler were also in attendance with THS High School Principal Chris Hodge pulling yeoman duty with a game night administration at the high school.

The Board recognized three students, Carter Bunnell, Ross Moloney and Kennedy Cross for spectacular art work done in middle school Art class. The works will hang in the Board Room for the next year.

Board President Brandon Gibler called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Board reviewed minutes from the last meeting and the monthly bills, approving both with 7-0 votes.

In new business before the Board, Superintendent Gott explained some budget amendments, relating the moving around of some funds, postponement

of some vehicle purchases, and noted that the purchase of a 12-passenger van would be postponed in parfait because of requirements for CDL or special licensing required for the drivers.

Gott said that some of the purchases were delayed due to the slow arrival of special education funding from DESE, and that other needed items, including three “down” HVAC units, would wait until the District saw how the April 2 bond issue played out. The Board motioned, seconded, and voted 7-0 to approve the presented Budget adjustments.

The Board moved on to policy changes in the handbook, and policy books of the school, mostly dealing with marijuana policies.

Wording and verbage were adjusted to recognize that while the state of Missouri has legalized marijuana use, Federal law still prohibits it.

Impacted by the policy changes were students and how interactions with rule violations would play out, expectations for staff during the school day, and as part of the hiring process.

In short, the Board adjusted policies to comply with those contradictions of state and federal law. The Board voted 7-0 to approve [See R-IX, Page 2]

Dannar to Replace Sharp as Director of NCMDA

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer Lauren Dannar, current Executive Director of the Trenton Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Trenton projects, has been named to succeed Scott Sharp as director of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance.

The NCMDA mission is to listen to businesses, identify needs, match funding and planning resources for existing businesses and

help prospective new businesses to locate in Trenton.

Investment, job creation, and innovative business development are “head of the spear” activities for the Alliance.

Sharp, a long-time Director of NCMDA, moves on to the Department of Economic Development Regional Engagement Team as a project manager.

Dannar will preside over existing projects such as the Wayfinding Project, a

series of signs designed to help visitors find their way to the sites and resources of the community. She and Sharp noted that the Convention and Visitors Bureau had pledged $50,000 to the project, and another entity had pledged $125,000.

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LOCAL Soptic

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munications and economic development efforts for 74 different communities historically, but the City of Trenton most impactfully.

Soptic states three guiding priorities for economic development as the Mayor: 1) Keep what we have in place.

2) Expand and grow our economic base.

3) Build from within.

Soptic identified that the best asset Trenton has is the heart and grit of its people.

She says that there is absolute, unbridled potential in the people of Trenton and says, without pretense, “I’d put my last dollar on the people of this community.”

She notes that Trenton is a community primed for growth. Having North Central Missouri College (NCMC) in the community is huge and adds to its identity in a powerful way.

Trenton is at the heart of the Green Hills region, and has an outstanding educational base Pre-K to 14, and a tremendous service-oriented base.

She notes that businesses are transitioning – that many Main Street and local owners are prepping for retirement, or have ac-

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the recommended policy changes.

In other new business, the Board approved “Calendar A” for the 2024-25 school year. The calendar was adjusted to create enough in-house student hours to preclude the need to build in days for snow make-up. Gott noted that staff had been presented with two calendar options, and voted “in the high 60 percentage” for the Calendar A option.

Student days account for 166 days on the 2024-25 calendar, and changes also include four early-out days for teachers to work on curriculum, teaming on data, and other “work intensive projects” not covered under professional development.

Gott noted that other staff in the school, specifically kitchen and maintenance could use that time for needed work, such as deep

tive side businesses that are their passion. She notes the difficulty many of them have.

“It’s very hard when you want to sell a business to find someone to take it over,” Soptic says. “But there are many, many turnkey opportunities in Trenton that can provide gateways for people looking for a business opportunity.”

Conversations about community development and boosting the industrial park space in the community are ongoing. The Convention and Visitors Bureau noted that the existing industrial park, built in the 1960’s has only one space for any additional manufacturing entries.

Soptic notes that the City owns a substantial property north of town that provides the space, but lacks the infrastructure of electric, water and other services that new businesses will need to come into the city.

“We have land, and water, sewer and electrical capability, but have to take the next step to develop this land.” Soptic said. “If we’re not going to develop it, we should sell it, as there are options out there, like the Fair Board, that conceiv-

ably would be an outstanding fit.”

Soptic notes the use of analytics by the Chamber and North Central Missouri Development Alliance in identifying some interesting statistics. She notes that more than 50 percent of the people who work in Trenton don’t live here. Businesses in the restaurant/fast food industry “stat out” to as much as 60 percent of their business coming from out of town, with just under 40 percent from in town.

Those statistics point to what past NCMDA Director Scott Sharp identified as “leaking customers” from Trenton and from other communities in the Green Hills Region to Trenton.

Those numbers reflect a serious level of opportunity if the community can capitalize on it.

“Our research shows that the new manufacturing that will come into Trenton will not employ 1,000 people, but more likely 25 to 50 people in each instance.” Soptic says. “This is a realistic goal to shoot for.”

The planning component of Soptic’s work is the visionary part, but the dayto-day, month-to-month operation of the City comes down to what Soptic calls a

“superb” group of department heads and City workers who keep the lights on, the pool full, the garbage picked up, houses up to code and potholes filled.

Soptic points to City Administrator Ron Urton, who covers two positions as City Administrator and Utility Director of Trenton Municipal Utilities, as a “superbly efficient, talented public servant” who “could use help”.

Some years ago, the City absorbed the retirement of the previous Utility Director and chose not to hire a replacement, instead shifting the job description to the City Administrator.

Soptic approached the City Council a year ago about re-adding a second position, but money concerns stalled that initiative.

Soptic says that she plans to take another run at this with the Council this year, and with budget conversations approaching, this will be a priority for her.

Two sources of funding are the potential ½ cent sales tax initiative, planned for the April city elections, and the profit level of the community’s asphalt plant.

“The sales tax initiative can generate up to $400,000, which can be di-

rected towards development of the new industrial park infrastructure, and towards other city priorities,” Soptic said. “We believe it’s an important investment we hope citizens will strongly consider.”

Soptic’s immediate work over the next month is to work with department heads in the development of a salary schedule, reflective of job description, years of service and training, based on “levels” of responsibility and tiering pay from the entry level worker to a department director.

When looking at the State of the City, Soptic was bullish.

“The city’s financials are very stable, our assets of city utilities, infrastructure, EMS and maintenance tools and resources are up to date, solid and wellmaintained,” Soptic said.

“We have a top notch city staff across departments, and the people we serve, our greatest asset, are second to none.”

Soptic points to the challenges of the community in looking at the approaching retirements of department heads and “key people” at all levels of government.

She noted that City Clerk Cindy Simpson, widely ac-

knowledged as a force of nature in her own right, has set a terminal leave date in the next year.

Soptic pointed to a search to find a person to step in, serve with Simpson over the next year and learn the ropes. That alone speaks to the regard held for Simpson and trying to “pass along” the experience of a great public servant.

“I don’t lose a lot of sleep at night because I know that we possess a great deal of institutional knowledge, ideas and perspectives in our city leadership,” Soptic said. “As I said, I’d spend my last dime on our people all day long.”

Soptic notes that her primary motivation is not money, because the Mayor’s position pays little or nothing (trending more to the nothing), and like City Council members, who are paid even less, service to the community has been her constant, driving motivation.

“It isn’t about money to me,” Soptic said. “I take a great degree of satisfaction in having been able to lend service to this community.”

And the community is fortunate. Bank it….

cleaning of the kitchen and other parts of the school.

A probable start time each day of 7:50 a.m. is in the works for Trenton High and Trenton Middle School, with an 8:05 a.m. start at Rissler Elementary.

The projected first day of school is August 20, 2024, with May 16, 2025 slated for the last day. The Board motioned, seconded and approved the Calendar A option for the 2024-25 school year by a 7-0 vote.

Discussion moved to the upcoming expiration of the transportation contract with First Student, due on June 30. The Board moved to direct Gott to put transportation services out for bid.

Gott was highly complimentary of the bus service for their work to improve service, staff drivers, and cover commitments during this school year.

THS assistant principal Mike Hostetter presented the High School Vocational Program report, pointing to

strong numbers in Business, Ag and Family and Consumer Science Classes.

Hostetter noted how spectacularly THS students had computed in FBLA, FFA and FCLS competitions at the state level.

In response, Gott said, “You should be proud of these staff members and the work they and their students have done, because it is top notch.”

Director of Academics Dr. Johanna Baugher reported that curriculum work was ongoing in the District and that the groundwork was being laid for the Pre-K-4 Literacy project to kick off this year.

She noted that Professional development on curriculum had been undertaken in a February 7 work day.

TMS Science Teacher Charlie Bacon was recognized by the Board for his high honor in being named the 2024 Teacher of the Year by Missouri Learning Forward. Gott said of Bacon that, “students who have had him as a teacher would say they have really benefited from his instruction, professionalism and ability to connect with stu-

dents.”

In an insurance update, Gott provided visuals of the work to be done in the repair of roofs at all three buildings, and the need to replace five damaged HVAC units from the summer hail storm. Gott noted that Veregy Company, the school’s project manager for upcoming “turnkey” repair projects, had been working with the school to meld the needed repairs into the already upcoming $3.5 million bond issue.

“There are damages to be repaired, and other improvements that were planned in advance of this,” Gott said. “Veregy has provided an amazing service to our district in helping to dovetail the needs to be covered by insurance, and the needs to work towards in anticipation of the Bond.

“The Bond will cover things that simply needed to be repaired, and that have either failed or outlived their functional life (referencing the five HVAC units “down” currently, not damaged by the storm),” Gott said. “Veregy helps us to determine if something,

a roof for instance, needs to be stripped and replaced, or can be repaired at an obvious lower cost to the District.”

Gott told the Board the workers can begin work on these projects this summer, or could conceivably start in the spring, working from 4 p.m. in the afternoon into the overnight using lighting, the objective being to create zero disruption to the school day, and get the work done more quickly.

Gott noted that the football grandstand was under functional review going into the bond issuer. Engineers identified “typical issues” to be repaired, stating that the stadium structure is structurally sound, but needs some work.

Gott noted that the current plan is to “gut” the bottom level of the structure, understanding that will help in determining what other repairs might be necessary.

He noted that locker rooms, bench seating, and some other needs would be addressed by the renovation.

Gott noted that multiple tiered bids would be sought and received in completing the project.

During a closed session, the board: • approved Amber Raines as a February substitute.

• approved the resigna-

tions of Susan Gott as Rissler Elementary principal, Kameron Cool as THS girls tennis coach and Greg Dalrymple as TMS girls basketball coach, all effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year.

• approved the transfers in district of Darcie Taylor from sixth grade science to eighth grade science and Rachael Rongey from fifth grade science to sixth grade science for the 2024-25 school year.

• approved the hiring of Kailey Caldwell as early childhood special education paraprofessional effective Feb. 14 and Salem Croy as THS assistant varsity track coach.

• approved administrators for the 2024-2025 school year, including Wade Proffitt, Rissler Assistant Principal; Mike Hostetter, TMS Principal; Dan Dunkin, TMS Assistant Principal; Chris Hodge, THS Principal; John Cowling, THS Assistant Principal; Tara Hoffman, Director of Special Services and Preschool; and Dr. Johannah Baugher, Director of Academics. Salaries are to be determined at a later date.

The next meeting of the Trenton R-IX Board of Education will be Tuesday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the district office.

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THIRD CIRCUIT COURT NOTES February 13, 2024 The Honorable Carrie Lamm Clark The Grundy County Third Circuit Court heard cases at the Courthouse on February 13, in the courtroom of presiding Judge Carrie Lamm Clark.

In the case of the State vs. John Paul Ashford, charged with multiple moving violations on September 12, 2023, including an E-Class Felony for Driving While Revoked/Suspended and being arrested by State Patrol Officers after being clocked going 117 mph In a 60 mph Zone, the defendant’s council, Rachel Townsend filed an “engaged counsel” motion with the court, and was unable to appear. The case was continued until March 12, and the defendant remains detained without bond.

In the case of the State vs. Jason Christopher Blakley, charged with Owner Operating Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility, the defendant failed to appear. Judge Clark issued a bench warrant for Blakley’s arrest, and has assessed a $158.00 cash only bond upon apprehension. In an additional case of Exceeding the Posted speed limit (driving 55 in a 45 mph zone), an additional warrant for Failure to Appear was issued, with an assessed $132 cash bond.

In the case of State vs. Caina DeAnn Chapman, in two separate cases including charges detailing Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License, and Failure to display plates on Motor Vehicle, the defendant contacted the Prosecuting Attorney to request a continuance. The case was continued until February 27 at 9:00 PM. In the case of State vs. Jason Robert Collins, charged with Misdemeanor Violation of Order of Protection for Adult, Resisting/Interfering with Arrest, detention or Stop, and 4th Degree Assault, Collins entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 60-days in jail concurrent with Counts II and III of the charges.

In the case of State vs. Dakota Andrew Compton, charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without Brakes in Good working Order, Compton entered a guilty plea. He was fined 50.50 and assessed court costs for a total fine of $207.50.

In the case of State vs. Jennifer Lynn Curtis, charged with Failure to Display Plates on Motor Vehicle, Curtis entered a guilty plea and was fined $50.50 and court costs for a total fine of $50.50.

In the case of State vs. Adam David Anthony Davidson, on charges of Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway when the Roadway was of sufficient width, Owner Operating a Motor Vehicle without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (2nd offense), Driving While Under the Influence, and Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Seat Belt Properly, the defendant appeared in person with Public Defender Kelly Miller who indicated that he just received notification from his office for assignment.

The case wascontinued to March 12 at 9:00 a.m.

In the case of State vs. Stacy Renee Evans, charged with a Class D Felony for Stealing-Controlled Substance/Meth Manufacturing Material, arraignment was scheduled for Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m. before Judge Steven D. Hudson.

In the case of State vs. Austin C. Fritz, facing charges for Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Seat Belt and a separate offense for Driving While Revoked/Suspended, the defendant failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued for Fritz’s arrest on Failure to Appear.

In the case of State vs. Heather Nicole Gabelman, facing separate offenses for 1st Offense Driving while Revoked/Suspended, DWI, and Exceeded Posted Speed Limit, the defendant entered a guilty plea on the first offense, and was fined $198.50 and court costs. The defendant pleaded guilty on the second offense, and was fined $500 and court costs. On the third offense, the defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $60.50 and court costs.

In the case of State vs. William Daniel Gott, charged with Trespass on Real Property Marked as Required by Rsmo, Gott earlier pleaded guilty, and was sen-

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tenced to serve two days in jail. Gott was assessed fines and court costs of $142.50.

In the case of State vs. Justin Lee Hall, charged with Car/Motorcycle/Truck Under 18000 lbs.-Followed another vehicle too closely, the defendant appeared in court and requested a continuance, subsequently granted by the Court. His case will be heard February 27 at 10 AM. In the case of State vs. Jeremy Donald Hamilton, charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended-2nd or 3rd offense, the defendant entered a guilty plea. He was sentenced to one year of supervised probation.

In the case of State vs. Jesse Matthew Harding, charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended, 2nd or 3rd offense, Harding entered a guilty plea.

He was sentenced to one year of supervised probation.

In the case of State vs.Jason Lee Herwehe, charged separately with Operating a Motor Vehicle Owned by Another Knowing Owner of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility, and Operating a Vehicle on Highway Without a Valid License, a guilty plea was entered for the first offense, and the defendant was fined $50.50. On the second offense, a guilty plea was entered and the defendant was fined $50.50.

In the case of State vs. Nathan Tylor Hoover, charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle in a Non-Designated Area in a State Park, and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with Brakes Not in Good working order, the defendant pleaded guilty to the first charge and was fined $27.50 and court costs. On the second count, the defendant entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to pay a fine of $207.50, including court costs.

In the case of State vs. John J. Jevyak, four separate charges were filed, including Operating a Motor Vehicle without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (two counts), Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt, and a fourth count of Exceeded Posted Speed(Exceeded by 26 mph or more), Javyak failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest for Failure to Appear.

In the case of State vs. Jarred W. Kelsall, charged with Felony D Assault in the 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal, AQction, Felony E Unlawful use of Weapon, Felony E Property Damager in the 1st Degree, Felony D Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk, 1st Degree, 1st Offense, no sexual conduct. The case was set for a preliminary hearing on February 27, at 1:30 p.m.

In the case of State vs. Angela Marie Knox, charged with Failure to Register Motor Vehicle, the defendant failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued, and bond set at $122.00.

In the case of State vs. Samuel N. Lewis, charged with five counts of Passing Bad Check, the defendant entered a guilty plea, and received a suspended imposition of sentence. Defendant will appear on March 12 and make restitution in the amount of $252.27 to the office of Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Puckett.

In the case of State vs. Tina M. Marrs, charged with Take, Attempt To Take, And/Or Possess Deer Without Deer Permit-Mo Resident, the defendant entered a guilty plea, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $149.50 and court costs.

In the case of State vs. Byron Paul Michael, charged with Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened safety belt, the defendant failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued, and bond set for $10 upon apprehension.

In the case of State vs. Alyssa Brook Miller, charged with Fail to Stop for Stop Sign at Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point, a guilty plea had been previously entered. A fine of $96.50 was assessed. In another charge of driving While Revoked/Suspended, the defendant entered a previous guilty plea and was fined $119.50.

In the case of State vs. Sandi Vanessa Murphy, the defendant was charged with Exceeded Posted Speed

Limit(Exceeded by 16 to 19 mph), the defendant failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued, with an associated bond of $172.00 cash-only bond ordered.

In the case of State vs.Tyler W. Nunley, the defendant was charged with Felony C Delivery of Controlled Substance Except 35 grams Or Less of Marijuana or synthetic Cannabinoid, Felony E Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphenalia, and DWI, the case was assigned to Judge Steven D. Hudson’s court on February 16 for disposition.

In the case of State vs. Shane Allen Odell, the defendant was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. In the first instance, the defendant pled guilty and was fined $100 and court costs. In the second instance, the defendant pled guilty and was fined $10 and court costs.

In the case of State vs. Scott Eric Riddle, charged with Felony B Domestic Assault-1st Degree entered a guilty plea.

He was granted suspended imposition of sentence, and sentenced to five years of supervised probation.

In the case of State vs. Lisa I Roberts, the defendant was charged with Felony D Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Felony E Domestic Assault 3rd Degree, and Felony E Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For a Felony. The defendant entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 4 years of documented 120-day program treatment for the sum of charges, sentence to be served concurrently.

In the case of State Michael Sanders, the defendant was charged with NonSupport on charges going back to December of 2019. Sanders entered a guilty plea.

In the case of State vs. Jerry Lee Seward, the defendant was charged with Felony D Tampering With Motor Vehicle, and Trespass-1st Degree, and did not appear. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

In the case of State vs. Amos Slabaugh, the defendant was charged with 11 counts of Felony B Assault-1st Degree or Attempt, and one count of Felony Unclassified Armed Criminal Action. No action was reported on Missouri Case Net. In case of State vs. Charles Edward Snyder, the defendant was charged with Fail to Display PLates on Motor Vehicle.

The defendant failed to appear. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest for Failure to Appear.

In the case of State vs. Wendell E Tharp, the defendant was charged with Operate Motor Vehicle on Highway Without a Valid License. The defendant entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to a fine and court costs of $100.50.

In the case of State vs. Marvin Allen Tolle, the defendant was charged with Take, Attempt to Take, And/Or Possess Deer Without Deer Permit-Missouri Resident. The defendant pleaded guilty.

Fines and sentence were not noted by the Court.

In the case of State vs. David Paul Wilson, the defendant was charged with Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. The defendant failed to appear and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

In the case of State vs. Kaliah N. Wilson, the defendant was charged with Purchase/Attempt to Purchase or Possession of Liquor By Minor-1st Offense.

The defendant entered a guilty plea and was fined $100 plus court costs.

In the case of State vs. Randy Lee Worthy, the defendant was charged with Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail to Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. The defendant entered a guilty plea and was fined $10 and court costs.

REAL ESTATE Emri Properties to Sitiveni Fanua and Wife.

Daniel Curtiss and Wife to J & K Davis Farms.

David Anderson and Wife to Lindsay Oram.

MARRIAGE LICENSES James D. Bush and Angela M. Corbett.

Gabriel Luis “Gabe” Barron of Trenton passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Gabe was born on August 3, 1966 to Jose Severino Sanchez Sr. and Nancy Jean Grose. He graduated from THS in 1984.

Gabe was known for his kindness, humor and easygoing temperament. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to help anyone at the drop of a hat.

This followed him through life until passing and beyond by donating his organs and tissues to give hope to others.

Services will be held at First Christian Church, 1700 Princeton Rd in Trenton, on Saturday February 24, 2024 at 2 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at the Trenton Elks Lodge #801, 1012 Tinsman Ave., immediately following the service. Private family bu-

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rial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gabe Barron Memorial Fund to help his daughters pay for the funeral expenses. There will be a basket at the Celebration of Life for those who want to donate. If friends and family would like to bring finger foods to the Celebration of Life, that is also welcome.

Randall G. Tharp Sr. Randall G. Tharp Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Liberty Health and Wellness in Liberty, where he was a resident.

Mr. Tharp was born September 2, 1942 in Galt, the son of Lorraine and Benford Tharp.

He is survived by a daughter, Sheila Krumwiede (Jeff); four sons, Randall Tharp Jr. of Kansas

City, Rodney Tharp (Kim) of Independence, Timothy Tharp of Kansas City and Anthony Tharp (Kurin) of Lone Jack; sister-in-law, Barb Tharp of East Moline, IL; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr Tharp was cremated and a family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrests Made on Warrants Ignacio Dommick Guerrero, 19, of Trenton was arrested and has been charged with possession of controlled substance, a class D felony and a misdemeanor misusing 911.

Court documents state that on or about February 12, 2024, Guerrero was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, a controlled substance, knowing of it’s presence and nature.

On the misdemeanor charge of misusing 911, the Guerrero is said to have made repeated calls to “911” for nonemergency situations, causing operators or equipment to be in use when emergency situations may have needed such operators and equipment.

Guerrero is being held without bond, given that the court believed the defendant would not appear on summons and is a danger to the community or another person.

Also arrested was John Paul Ashford Jr. of Chillicothe, who was charged with driving while revoked/suspended and resisting arrest/detention/

stop by fleeing-creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to any person, both Class E felonies.

He was further charged with three misdemeanor counts of exceeding the posted speed limit (26 mph. or more), driving on the left side of the roadway when view was obstructed by a hill or curve, passing a vehicle and interfering with approaching traffic and failure to display plates on a motor vehicle.

Ashford had earlier pled guilty to similar and other complaints in the Livingston County Circuit Court and was identified as a “prior” and “persistent” offender and is punishable by sentence to an extended term of imprisonment, specifically, that of a Class D felony, in that he has been convicted of two or more felonies committed at different times.

Prior convictions in 2017 and 2013 were noted in the complaint.

Ashford is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 12.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Chalk Talk

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

BRING IN THE CLOWNS Two items of note occurred in the last week…

EXHIBIT 1 – The Chiefs won the Super Bowl, had three days and one morning plus two PM hours to enjoy it, and then all hell broke loose.

In the case of the Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting, I found myself strangely numb for two or three days. I had past students there Wednesday that I was close to and cared about a lot, and know among others, that Mayor Soptic attended as well.

Put aside all of the emotion for a second, and just take as a given that the psychological damage done to many people, more than half of them children, will be lifelong and cannot be put back in the bottle. Put aside the stories of heroism of bystanders who took down the suspects, and members of the Chiefs who put themselves at risk in the moment and in the immediate aftermath to provide shelter and comfort to kids who didn’t know what to do. Put aside the extraordinary efforts of law enforcement to protect the 800,000 to 1,000,000 participants along the parade route in what would be the softest of soft targets for any bad actor looking for a body count.

The only reason police have provided to this point is that there was “a dispute” between a group of people at the southwest side of Union Station that resulted in gunfire. Detectives, the FBI, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are investigating what happened, and were very stingy about information.

On Tuesday, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker announced that two individuals, Lyndell Mays of Raytown and Dominic Miller of Kansas City, had been charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Investigation has yielded the conclusion that no premeditation was involved, and once one defendant drew his weapon, the second defendant responded, almost instantaneously and without thought.

Crimes of passion resulting in death are, by textbook definition, second-degree murder. If the account of one individual who had witnessed the shooting up close is to be believed, one suspect opened fire and then spun in a circle, firing indiscriminately into the crowd. Semi-automatic handguns hold

anywhere from 9 to 17 shots in a magazine, dependent on caliber of the weapon. At least 17 of the 23 people wounded were hit with gunfire, so at least two firearms discharged close to a full magazine.

What the hell? If two or three people had a beef with each other, would it have been too much to ask for them to have emptied their mags into each other rather than spreading the wealth into moms, dads, and kids?

While the technicalities of the charges and coming prosecution will identify whether the weapons were registered and at least one of the defendants was in legal possession of the weapon, which “builds in” a self-defense argument by defense counsel.

Mayor Quintin Lucas and Police Chief Stacey Graves have been open, cool-headed, and supportive of their cops. I cannot argue with the deliberate way the Mayor, Police Chief and Prosecuting Attorney operated in the last week. Casual observation suggests to me they’re getting it right.

While Lucas commended the effort of the 800-some law enforcement officers in their response at the moment of peril, Lucas still said that “we failed to keep the public safe. You can’t plan against young adults without fully developed prefrontal cortexes who come into semi-automatic handguns and decide to settle their disputes with those lethal weapons. You can’t begin to account for that. You can’t begin to see that “it doesn’t happen again”.

When society is so broken that “civil society” breaks down and we can’t go and celebrate a Super Bowl victory without fear for our lives, life in public is a circus, and it’s not funny.

Bring in the clowns…

EXHIBIT 2 – Independent Counsel Robert Hur released his report on the possession of classified documents by Joe Biden. Hur declined to press charges after identifying clearly that Biden willfully and knowingly had classified documents he wasn’t supposed to have. But the bombshell was his statement that he was not pressing charges because “Biden presents as an elderly, well-meaning man with a poor memory”.

Hur said essentially this. The Department of Justice would not file charges against a person who could not stand up to the rigors of trial, and would likely be acquitted by a jury sympathetic to his plight.

We all know that President Biden is in the throes of dementia. We also know that he has acted wantonly, cravenly and criminally in enriching himself by his years in public office.

He did what he was accused of.

But Hur is a very important individual in American government right now. He is by far the only non-Biden family, staff, or government official to spend an extended period of time with Biden in an unfiltered environment.

There is no hiding what Hur witnessed…memory issues, the wandering gibberish, the lack of ability to focus, find the words, or recall the facts about what happened.

Hur will appear this week in front of the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees and they have subpoenaed the Justice Department for the transcripts and audio recordings of the deposition.

The White House and Democratic political operatives have gone bat guano crazy in attacking Hur, and have beat up Attorney General Merrick Garland for not “sanitizing” the report before it was made public.

The two worst possible outcomes occurred as a result: 1. Biden was found to have knowingly and willingly come into documents that he had no right to, either as a Delaware senator, or as Vice-President. It is a crime, charged or not.

2. Biden is identified as not being cognitively capable to understand, remember, or to be held accountable for what he’s done. This also means that the Commander-In-Chief is incapacitated to such a degree that he cannot remain in office.

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley made an extremely cogent argument when he called on A.G. Garland to either charge him criminally, or initiate proceedings to remove the President from office under the 25th Amendment.

“You have to do one or the other…” Hawley said, and he was right.

While progressive media was put upon to either louden the drum beat for Biden’s removal from the ticket, or defend him and castigate Hur, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow rushed to the President’s defense, claiming his physical and mental fitness for the job.

“He rides a bike!” she exclaimed, furtively brushing aside the criticism and challenging us not to believe our lying eyes that Biden is a husk…an empty vessel. A place where the lights are on and nobody’s home.

I can see Jill and Joe in a quiet moment on Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, and Biden turns to Jill and says softly, “I know what I want to do when I grow up.”

Jill replies, “what’s that dear?”

“I want to join the circus.” Joe says. “I want to be a clown, riding a bike with a flower on my chest that shoots water when I’m up close to people I don’t like…like Doocy, that miserable…”

“That’s nice dear.” Jill says. “But you’re already a clown… but forget the bike. You know how that came out.”

Yep. Bring in the clowns…

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Photos Courtesy of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments

Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments held a Valentine’s Day party on Wednesday, February 14.

Residents and staff enjoyed punch, cookies and music. At left, named king and queen of Sunnyview Apartments were Milton Kuntz, left, and Sally Collings. At right, named queen and king of Sunnyview Nursing Home were Linda Richardson, left, and Floyd Somerville. When asked what their Valentine’s Day advice would be, Milton said, “Never stop loving each other.” Sally’s advice was, “Always get along.

I was married 71 years and we learned to just love each other.” Linda said we should “Love everyone, smile and have fun,” while Floyd’s advice was to “Always love your family.”

Laredo News Carol Wilford The Laredo Lions Club met at the Laredo Community Building at 1:00 on Monday, Feb. 12. After the pledge to the American flag, Dan Wilford opened in prayer. A light meal was served, followed by a business meeting. The Club made plans to have the annual Laredo Pancake/Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, Apr. 6 from 8:00-1:00. It was announced that the Lions District Convention will be held in Chillicothe on Mar. 15-16. Friday evening will be the Hospitality Night, and the main program will be on Sat-

urday. Both events will take place at the Veterans’ Building this year instead of the Comfort Inn. The next Laredo Lions Club meeting will be on Monday, Mar. 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Guests in the home of Dan and Carol Wilford on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17 were their daughter, Naomi Campbell of Marshall, their granddaughter, Halley Campbell of Warrensburg, and Josh Tucker of Alma.

They spent the afternoon visiting and opening some long-awaited Christmas presents.

A Valentine banquet was held at the Alpha Baptist

Church on Saturday evening, Feb. 17. The meal was catered by Hy-Vee. A creative Valentine backdrop was set up for people to take photos. There were 42 people who attended the evening of Christian fun, food and fellowship.

Dan Wilford attended the Galt FFA Breakfast Fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 19. It was held at the

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

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

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

Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance “Sharing of the Heart” Baked Potato Bar and Pie Auction, First Assembly of God Activity Center, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Trenton FFA Community Breakfast, THS Agricultural Building, 6:15 a.m. to 8 a.m.

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

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 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, Blood Pressure and 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 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.

Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

Grundy County Health Department, Immunizations by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Adult Blood Draw Clinic by appointment, 9 a.m. to noon.

THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

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

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American Rescue Act Funding (ARPA Plan P), initially promised, and then withdrawn, did not dampen the local effort of marketing and tourism to fill up hotel rooms, restaurants and shopping areas.

Sharp noted that the Hostetler’s Discount grocery, which recently came to Trenton and opened for business in November, was persuaded by analytics utilized by

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will be erected around the Nuttall Student Center job site and the lot will be offlimits to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The following road closures will also occur at this time (all ap-

NCMDA to track visitors to Trenton, determine their preferences for shopping and, in a more long term sense, help to identify the “market” for new businesses and manufacturers coming to the city.

Using the “Placer AI” program, NCMDA “geofenced” shoppers, noting that more than 6,000 Trenton shoppers had traveled to other communities to shop at discount and bulkshopping markets in that area.

That “leaking of cus-

tomers” is a trend across business and consumer categories that NCMDA endeavors to combat.

Sharp and Dannar were able to identify that Trenton could absorb another grocery retailer alongside Hy-Vee. Hostetler’s fit nicely into the community as a “full-scale store offering a floating inventory”, a lot of it in bulk.

Dannar, whose work with Main Street Trenton has worked to preserve the historical downtown, stated that though Sharp was

moving on, she was fortunate to have him as a resource in town.

Dannar and Sharp are two of a series of people locally who are into the process of community economic development.

Sharp noted that while the City Council focuses on having the budget in place to deal with the immediate needs of the community, NCMDA, the Chamber and Main Street Trenton are focused on long-term projects and funding five, ten and fifteen years down the road.

proved by the City of Trenton): all of 13th Street between Main and Chestnut Street, all of 12th Street between Main and the western edge of the gravel parking lot, one lane of Main Street closest to the job site between 13th and 12th Street, (partial street

closure will cause narrow lane on this street), one lane of Chestnut Street closest to the job site between 13th and 12th Street (partial street closure will cause narrow lane on this street), and northern lane of 12th between Chestnut and the western edge of the gravel parking lot for the duration of construction.

Construction of the new NCMC Nuttall Student Center is to take approximately a year and a half,

with the building anticipated to be open in the summer of 2025. Those using the areas mentioned will need to find alternate routes for the construction time. North Central Missouri College would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding during this exciting advancement of downtown Trenton and North Central Missouri College.

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North Central Missouri College Student Senate, in partnership with the Community Blood Center (CBC), will be hosting a blood drive on the North Central Missouri College Main Campus in Trenton on Wednesday, February 28, at the Ketcham Community Center Sugg Room from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The drive is open to students, faculty and staff, as well as the public.

DCC to Hold Meeting

The Grundy County Democratic Central Committee will meet Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Washington Street Food and Drink in Trenton.

As a result of HB 1878, passed by the General Assembly in 2022, the presidential primary is left to each political party instead of the state. Voting in person for the Democratic presidential primary only will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon), in the Grundy County Courthouse, ground floor. Mail-in ballots may be requested now until March 12 from the Missouri Democratic Party.

For more information, go to the Missouri Democratic Party website at missouridems.org or contact Marie Dolan, Democratic Committee Chair at 573-659-0568 or 660359-1917.

RCC Announces Filing Dates

The Grundy County Republican Central Committee met on Thursday, February 8 at 6 p.m. to finalize the vetting process for candidates seeking to run for Grundy County office under the Republican ticket. Candidates wanting to run on the Republican ticket will be required to be vetted by the Grundy County Republican Vetting Committee. Vetting interviews will be conducted on February 19, 20 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. Other dates for interviews can be scheduled in March. Candidates should read the Republican party platform available on the missourigop website to prepare for their interview. They will also be required to sign a Candidate Statement to support the Republican party platform and pay a $100 filing fee to treasurer Dr. JA Keuhn. Filing dates for county offices are February 27 thru March 26. All interested candidates should contact Becky McDonald at 660-654-1482 to schedule their interview.

Christian School Considered

The Trenton First Christian Church is considering establishing a Christian school in the fall of 2024. It is planned as K-4 elementary school accredited through the Missouri Non-Public School accreditation. To assess the community’s interest and need for a Christian school, go to the website www.Trentonmochristian.com to complete a needs assessment by March 10, 2024.

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Spickard BOA Meets

The Spickard Board of Aldermen met on Monday, February 12 at 6 p.m. at Spickard City Hall. Present were Mayor Alan Tharp, Cindy Edwards, Maggie George, Tonja Younger and Secretary/Treasurer Becca King.

The agenda was approved, along with the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2023 meeting and the payment of all January bills. A valve replacement proposal was read and approval was given for the new valve.

The next meeting of the Spickar Board of Aldermen is set for Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m. at Spickard City Hall.

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CVB Discusses Wayfinding Sign Project, Sponsorships

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer The Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau met in its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 13.

Members present included President Megan Pester (NCMC), Jordan Ferguson (Wright Memorial Hospital), Cara McClellan (American Family Insurance), Lauren Dannar (Chamber of Commerce, new director of North Central Missouri Development Alliance) and past NCMDA director Scott Sharp, now headed to the Department of Economic Development Regional Engagement Team.

The Bureau dealt with a number of ongoing projects, first approving the minutes of the previous meeting by a 4-0 vote. Bills were discussed and the Bureau elected to approve payment of a $1,050 bill for signage used at the Great Northwest Missouri Day at the Capital in early February.

Pester provided some handouts detailing social media analytics, provided to CVB

by Amplify Creative. Results of this report will be detailed in another article next week. Discussion did move to the CVB’s existing blog and detailed a more timely

posting of local events to the blog, and discussion of a person to do so was detailed.

Ferguson detailed the presence of the CVB at the Great Northwest Missouri Day at the capital. He said the Trenton booth, supported by CVB, Chamber and other local stakeholders took third place in the booth competition, trailing only two communities in the area, Brookfield, and one “Who Shall Not Be Named”.

The day was an opportunity for community promoters to meet and develop relationships with our representatives in the capitol, to meet other legislators from other areas, and to begin, continue and advance economic development programs and discussions at the legislative level.

“Visit TrentonMo.com”, found on Facebook and Instagram, is the place where these promotions can be found. Ferguson noted that the region identified a list of priorities to pursue.

Discussion turned to the Wayfinding Project, and McClellan shared a design “theme” for the signs that will be used to direct visitors to important places in town…parks, schools, the pool, the college, etc. The topic, discussed by the Park

Board and City Council in meetings over the last week was further fleshed out by the CVB group.

Sharp explained that those initiating this project had spent time looking at where signs needed to be located in town. While other discussions other places have mentioned up to 400 signs, the more likely need will be for between 40 and 60 signs. Sharp added that original pricing on these signs was projected at $5,000 a sign, but he had learned that each sign could be had for around $500, representing between $20,000 and $30,000 cost to the city.

Sharp also noted that MODOT regulated how many things could be put on one sign, explaining that the speed limit determined how much could be covered. More content could be attached to a sign in a 35 mph zone, while less could be attached to a sign in a 45 mph zone, and so on.

The Bureau suggested minor corrections to font and design of the sign, and did not vote to approve the current proposed design, holding that off until proposed changes could be made.

Sponsorships to different events were discussed, and brought forward by Dannar.

The Highway 6 Tourism project had approached the CVB for a $200 sponsorship for signage in Grundy County. Given the CVB’s mission to promote City of Trenton city limits primarily, Dannar suggested that the Bureau could possibly commit $100 of the sponsorship cost, but felt the County should cover the other half.

Discussion moved on to sponsorship of the Northwest Missouri Music Jam, and the Bureau discussed sponsorship levels and opportunities. McClellan recommended to the Bureau that they seek to commit $800 towards a Platinum Sponsorship for the event, which included posting of signage, “Visit TrentonMo.Com” logo on merchandise, and up to eight tickets for the dinner and concert that would mark the event, and that could be given away on Facebook’s Visit TrentonMo.Com site.

The Bureau discussed the probable need to add a “line item” to the budget specifically for promotional sponsorships.

To conclude the meeting, Ferguson reminded his fellow members that the Budget for FY25 would need to be set at the March meeting, and election of officers in May.

Rotarians Hear About Heart/Stroke Center, Reading Program Wright Memorial Hospital Nurse Manager Sarah DeVorss presented the program at the Thursday, Feb. 15 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Daniel Gott was the sergeant at arms.

With February being Heart Month, Elizabeth Gibson introduced Mrs. DeVorss, who told members that WMH is both a TCD Level III Heart Attack and Stroke Center.

She noted that emergency department, which initially handles heart attack and stroke patients, is under the direction of Missouri Physician Partners and saw 5,900 patients in 2023. Of that number, 320 were admitted to WMH, with the average stay in the emergency room being 147 minutes. She also presented information on what to know about heart attacks and strokes, including risk factors, signs and what should be done if either occurs. She said that 805,000 Americans suffer heart attacks annually while 795,000 Americans suffer strokes. Heart attacks are the number one leading cause of death and strokes are number five.

During the business meeting, Shoes for Orphan Souls Chairman Diane Lowrey talked about the 2024 project, which will benefit both the Rotary shoes project as well as the Bright Futures Trenton

shoe project. Members are being asked to donate at least one pair of shoes as well as make a monetary donation. Shoes will be collected through April 11 and taken to the Rotary District 6040 joint meeting with District 6060 and District 6080 later in the month for distribution to children in need. President Jackie Soptic said she will be gathering information regarding interest in forming a Rotaract Club locally.

Dan Wilford announced that the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will have its annual potato bar and pie auction on Feb. 23.

Cynthia Foster and Charity Ramsey of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library gave the program on Feb. 8. They told about the Summer Reading program, which includes programs for both students and adults. The student program begins at the end of the current school year and continues through August, while the adult program goes from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Mrs. Foster noted that February is National Library Month and encouraged all members to get a library card and use the services offered through the local library.

Those services are listed on the library website at grundycountylibrary.org.

The Feb. 22 meeting of the Rotary Club will be held at the BTC Bank community room. The program will be presented by the Trenton FFA Officers.

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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for the month of February. Students were selected and recognized for demonstrating the character trait of “Honesty”. The award is presented each month and is sponsored by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Sonic Drive-In of Trenton.

Those selected include from left, front row, Vera Glidewell, Layla Green, Easton Buenemann, Liam Gott, Sebastian Armstrong, Zoe Vandevender, Presley Logan and Alena Tran; middle row, Liam Busick, Charlie Dannar, Alana Partin, Natalie Siemer, Jaxon Schroeder, Isabella McClure, Jack Novak and Steven Brand; back row, Jase Meek, Ryan Simpson, Rissler Counselor Christy Grissom, Jaiden Holsted and Jordyn Dixon. Not pictured is Kyden Herring.

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THS Announces First Semester Honor Roll Trenton High School has announced the names of those who are listed on the Superintendent’s and Principal’s Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. To be named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, students must acquire a 3.67-4.0 grade point average.

Those named to the Principal’s Honor roll must achieve a grade point average of 3.0-3.66.

Named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Katelyn Clark, Cade Claycomb, Aubree Dalrymple, Morgan Foster, Saige Gott, Jena Harris, Adrianna Havens, Dulce Lopez, Victor Markell, Zachary Michael, Madi Moore, Ella Novak, Emma Roberts, Abby Simpson, Maverick Sole, Gabe Stark, Nathan Stark and Lillian Woods, seniors; Kali Burchett, Colton Hammond, Jacob Horton, Jena Hunter, Abbye

Johnson, Mirena King, Kenzie Lynch, Baylee McCullough, Arianna Ortega, Abby Price, Matty Schultz, Jacole Simpson, Astrid Soriano, Kiefer Tolson, Nathan Tran, Joshua Truitt and Kaytee Wright, juniors; Kale Batson, Isaac Bonta, Alyssa Bunnell, Ali Cox, Kaidence Griffith, Mattea Havens, Savanna Hughs, Titus Kottwitz, Evan Michael, Garrison Otto, Kinsley Otto, Klaire Quimby, Thomas Roberts, Olivia Tabbert and Brianna Wheelbarger, sophomores; and Sarai Birkhead, Catelin Bowe, Kimberly Clark, Justin Dixon, Lillian Golden, James Huber-Bethards, Matthew Kralicek, Henry Lasley, Makayla Mejia, Bradly Miller, Ashlyn Pagel, Lucy Price, Ethan Shell, Camden Skipper and Jacob White, freshmen.

Those named to the Principal’s Honor

Roll included Shayla Chapman, Seth Doolittle, Seth Elder, Ava Frazier, Kinze Hanson, Robert Muselman, Hannah Oshel, Ayden Owen, Kyle Price, Emma Redaelli, Bradyn Sager, Michael Schultz, Milo Simpson, Amanda Stapleton, Collin Taylor, Tymberlyn White, Brayden Wiggins and Ronald Woods, seniors; Maxx Baker, Morgan Burchett, Caleb Campbell, Avery Clark, Tymber Cooksey, Kaegen Croy, Sofia Currie, Tyler Dixon, Mercedes Durham, Riley Gott, Samantha Hoselton, Sheldon Ishmael, Hunter King-Harden, Korben Lee, Kaleb McCallon, Ayra Meeker, Ellie Meeker, Alhanna Milazzo, Stephen Nicewaner, Elysia Noble, Jazmin Parrent, Mason Rongey, Kathleen Russell, Hunter Smith, Reece Weldon and Aiden Weyer, juniors; Mylee Baker, Nevaeh Bowers, Kambrea Brown, Kylee Corwin, Kallie Curd,

Faith Elliott, Adam Fender, Cody Griffin, Jason Hines, Kaylor Hodge, Braydon Holtzclaw, Cooper Houser, Grayson Little, Elexyss Miller, Claudia Olivo, Shelby Romesburg, Reagan Schmidt, Sosha Scott and Katy Simpson, sophomores; and Clayton Archuleta, Peyton Baker, Alexis Bonnett, Madison Briggs, Barrett Clark, Kaydan Foster, Sage Foster, Kendall Foust, Addisyn Freeman, Shaina Frisbie, Alexis Gamet, Emma Gifford, Selena Hansen, Dillon Hunter, Ryeland Kirk, Colton Ledbetter, Zane Lee, Adylene Lopez, Johnny Lovell, Logan Mehrhoff, Gage Pierce, Asher Pryor, Caleb Ray, Graeme Sager, Kaidyn Schweizer, Caleb Shell, Ian Vandevender, Addison Voorhies, Braxton Wilson and Laney Woldridge, freshmen.

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Activities for FFA Week included: Sunday: Church services at Laredo Christian Church Monday: KTTN Open Line for Officers and Bowling Tuesday: FFA Official Dress Day

National FFA Week Feb. 17-24

Proud Supporter of the

Trenton FFA Chapter

Wednesday: Truck and Tractor Day Thursday: Greenhand Initiation and Dress as a Cowboy or Rodeo Clown Friday: Community Breakfast

We are Proud to Support the Trenton FFA Chapter

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GRUNDY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUS Saturday, March 2 Register 9-10 a.m.

Caucus 10 a.m.

First Assembly of God Family Activity Center 1107 Avalon, Trenton Must be a registered voter, have Photo ID and sign the Missouri Republican Party Pledge.

Elected will be 2 delegates & 2 alternates to the 6th Congressional Caucus and 2 delegates & 2 alternates to the State GOP Convention.

Paid for by Grundy County Republican Central Committee, Dr. J A Keuhn treasurer

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

Sunday School – 10:40 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ALTAMONT METHODIST CHURCH

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

Worship 2nd, 4th & 5th – 9:30 a.m.

(Sunday School to follow)

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

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

Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO Pastor - Bob Casady - 417-459-2344 Worship Service – 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church – During Worship “Going Deeper” (all age groups) – 10:45 a.m.

Youth Group Every other Wednesday – 6:30 p.m.

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.

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

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.

Pastor – Rev. Bruce Cadle 2113 Chicago • Office - 359-5374 SUNDAY: KTTN Radio...6:45 a.m.

Morning Fellowship...9:00 a.m.

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

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

Children’s Worship Supper...5:00 p.m.

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

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

GALT BAPTIST 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

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.

1ST & 3RD MONDAY Women’s Bible Study - 1:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Goof Troop - 3:30 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 – Danny Berry Pastor’s #816-261-2737 299 N.E. Hwy Y P.O. Box 423, Trenton, MO Prayer chain #660-359-3585 Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Worship – 10:45 a.m.

TRENTON READY MIX A branch of Fischer Concrete Services 2nd & Johnson Drive Trenton, MO.

CALL 660-359-2765

333 NE Hwy. NN Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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.

Youth Group – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

TINDALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

9th & Haliburton 10:30 a.m. Sunday - Worship Service 8:05 p.m. Sunday - Compline Service

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School – 10 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAPTIST CHURCH 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.

EASTVIEW MANOR

THE PEOPLE'S CO-OP

660-359-2251

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

Worship - 10:45 a.m.

2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841 Rev. William Fox Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday Mass - 6:30 p.m.

Preceded by Adoration Wednesday - Saturday Mass - 9:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

Care Center

SOUTH EVANS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1736 E. 9th

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

Sunday School – 8:30 a.m.

Worship Services - 9:30 a.m.

TRENTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH 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 Bob Voels 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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CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Information Phone 660-359-2212 Classified advertising rate schedule in the Republican-Times is listed below. DEADLINES: For Newspaper: 4 p.m. the Monday before Thursday printing For Green Hills Weekly Paper: 4 p.m. the Thursday before Tuesday printing Ads also appear same number of days on the Internet at www.northwestmissouri.com.

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

Up to 25 words - $10.00

60¢ per word for each additional word over 25 words.

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

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

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

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

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

The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters!

MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

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

-------------------------------------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.

-------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 660-359-2202-home.

Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured.

Free Estimates!

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

Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

-------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net.

4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

-------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available.

Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.

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

POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

-------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------COX ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE LLC, Personal, Farm and Business taxes, 18 years experience, reasonable rates. We include Protection Plus $1 Million Tax Audit Defense and Identity Theft Restoration Services with all our 1040 returns. If you receive a tax notice or suspect an identity theft incident, simply give us a call and we'll handle the rest. 660-425-5598 Julie Cox, Jameson, MO -------------------------------------Need proof God is real?

Watch "Evidence for the Bible pt1" by Mike Winger on YouTube -------------------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals.

Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

NOTICES

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 -------------------------------------Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber.

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

-------------------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 -------------------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent.

Call Brad 816-284-3689.

-------------------------------------Hair Ewes for sale. Katahdin Cross. Complete sellout of over 100 head of ewes.

Yearling to 4 years old. Home raised bred to Lamb the 3rd week in April. Will sell the whole group or gate cut. Located in Jamesport, MO 660663-5226.

-------------------------------------ISO pasture to lease.

Cameron, Osborn, Plattsburg, Maysville. Top price paid. Text 816-284-0570 --------------------------------------

The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays.

PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming.

Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

35 Years of Experience!

Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

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INSURANCE

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" -------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.

ShelterInsurance.com --------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Complete line of Milwaukee Power tools. Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660.

-------------------------------------4 burial sites for sale at Resthaven Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri. $675 each or $2475 for all. Call Bob at 660359-7468.

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WEBSITES

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

NOTICES

Laredo R-7 School District is accepting bids for mowing the school yard this summer.

If interested, please submit a bid and proof of liability insurance by noon on Friday, March 8, 2024. Please label as "Mowing Bid" on outside of envelope.

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St., Trenton, MO Phone: 359-2212 news@republican-times.com -------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires.

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FOR RENT

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

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

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

-------------------------------------For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex in Trenton. All appliances, mowing and snow removal included. Renter pays all utilities. No pets or smokers allowed. References and background checks required. No HUD. First month and deposit due.

Call 660-359-1442.

-------------------------------------Apartments for rent in Hale MO. Different size & prices. First month's rent and deposit. No pets. Background check required. Available now . call 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316.

-------------------------------------For lease, Large house.

Hale, MO Appliances furnished. 1st month & deposit due. NO Pets. Background check required. Available 2/15/24 Call 660-645-2269.

-------------------------------------Commercial and Office Space Available at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. Water and sewer provided. Call 660359-3800.

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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. -------------------------------------Secretary Position. Will need to know Excel, Word and QuickBooks. 16 hours a week, Friday and Saturday. $12.75 to start, 3-month review. Will be bonded. Please submit resume to office@leisurelake.net or mail to 71660 NW 25 th Trenton, MO. Call 660-789-2793 if questions.

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Help Wanted: Trenton Head Start Teacher, Full-time with the following benefits: Dental/Health insurance/Life flight, Retirement, life insurance, sick leave and paid tuition to North Central Missouri College. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Trio Director. This is a full-time position with benefits included.

Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/ jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer --------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 24AG-PR00009 In the Estate of DAVID E. GWINN, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DAVID E. GWINN, Decedent: On 01-23-2024 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 Decedent David E. Gwinn, who died on 06-30-2023, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of 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.

Date of first publication: 22-FEB-2024 /s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk (2/22, 2/29/24) IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 24AG-PR00008 In the Estate of JENNIFER LEE WEBB, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JENNIFER LEE WEBB, Decedent: On 02/06/2024, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JENNIFER LEE WEBB, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address is: JESSE RAY WEBB, 1420 S. HWY 65 , TRENTON, MO 64683.

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is: BRANDON FRANKLIN GREER, PO BOX 467, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in 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 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. Date of the decedent’s death: Nov. 20, 2023 Date of first publication: Feb. 15, 2024 /s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient 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 above referenced Circuit Court.

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI CHRISTOPHER B. HOFFMAN et al., Plaintiffs, vs.

JOHN DOE (1-100) Defendants.

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Case No. 24AG-CC00006

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: John Doe Defendants 1-100, Defendants.

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has been commenced against the Defendants named above in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object, and general nature of which is to determine and declare the respective interests and to quiet title the following described property in Grundy County, Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land lying West of Main Street, in Out Lot 39, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 61 North, Range 24 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, in the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" bar and 2 stones found at the Center Quarter Corner of said Section 20; thence N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 422.2 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 10.15 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Northwest Corner of said Out Lot 39; thence S 89°35'14" E, along the North line of said Out Lot 39, a distance of 330.0 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Northeast Corner of said Out Lot 39; thence S 00°28'38" W, along the East line of said Out Lot 39, a distance of 10.15 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence N 89°35'14" W, parallel with the North line of said Out Lot 39, a distance of 330.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on December 28, 2023 and contains 3349.34 square feet or 0.077 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements.

The bearings for the tract are Missouri Central State Plane Grid and are based on Global Positioning System (GPS) survey measurements. and A tract of land lying West of Main Street, in Out Lots 28 & 36, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 61 North, Range 24 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, in the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" bar and 2 stones found at the Center Quarter Corner of said Section 20; thence N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 102.0 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 167.97 feet to the Southwest Corner of said Out Lot 36; thence continuing N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 86.27 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 89°35'14" E, parallel with the North line of said Out Lot 36, a distance of 330.0 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) on the East line of said Out Lot 36; thence S 00°28'38" W, along the East line of said Out Lot 36, a distance of 86.27 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Southeast Corner of said Out Lot 36; thence N 89°35'14" W, along the South line of said Out Lot 36, a distance of 250.0 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 00°28'38" W, parallel with the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 167.97 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence N 89°35'14" W, parallel with the North line of said Out Lot 28, a distance of 80.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on December 28, 2023 and contains 41905.75 square feet or 0.962 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements.

The bearings for the tract are Missouri Central State Plane Grid and are based on Global Positioning System (GPS) survey measurements. and A tract of land lying West of Main Street, in Out Lot 28, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 61 North, Range 24 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, in the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 5/8" bar and 2 stones found at the Center Quarter Corner of said Section 20; thence N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 16.75 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 89°35'14" E, parallel with the East - West quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 347.80 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the East line of said Out Lot 28; thence S 00°28'38" W, along the East line of said Out Lot 28, a distance of 16.75 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the East - West quarter section line of said Section 20; thence N 89°35'14" W, along the East - West quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 347.80 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on December 28, 2023 and contains 5824.26 square feet or 0.134 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements.

The bearings for the tract are Missouri Central State Plane Grid and are based on Global Positioning System (GPS) survey measurements.

The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address for the attorney for the Plaintiffs is Tara L. Walker, P.O. Box 457, 605 E. 9th Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683.

You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 15th day of February, 2024 (the date of first publication), Judgment by default will be rendered against you.

WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 6th day of February, 2024. /s/ Becky Stanturf, Circuit Clerk (2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/24)

The Grundy County Commission is taking bids for two steel containers. Container bids should include: 36” LH inswing door HVAC ½” Sheathing on floor, walls & ceiling Insulated walls, floor & ceiling 2x4 studs on 16” centers 2-120v receptacles on each wall Each wall shall be on a separate circuit Extra weatherhead installed for coax/network cables 4 ft LED lighting A copy of the requested floorplan is available in the County Clerk’s Office. Questions can be directed to Courtney at 660-359-4040 ext 4. Sealed bids marked “SEALED BID” will be accepted in the county clerk’s office at the courthouse, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 9:00 am on March 5th, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened. The Grundy County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner (2/22, 2/29/24)

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Grundy County Lady Panthers Advance to District Semifinals

R/T Photo Taken by Mark McLaughlin

FOR TWO - Landry Oaks scores a basket against the Novinger defense to extend the Grundy County lead, resulting in a victory and keeping a spot in the District Tournament.

The Grundy County-Newtown Harris girls opened District Tournament play with a 45-40 win over a gritty Novinger squad in Class I, District 11 play.

After two or three minutes of early initial jitters, the Panthers worked to the end of the first quarter with a 13-12 lead.

Kinsley Allnutt paced

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the Panthers with seven points, while Molly Milazzo had five in the early going.

The second quarter saw Grundy surge to a 27-19 lead behind two threes from Lexa Stonger, and balanced scoring through the rest of the lineup. The Pirates gave the impression that they would slowly pull away from the Wild-

cats, with a 7-0 run in the last 1:40 of the half.

In the third quarter, it was a different story. Novinger used a 13-1 run in the first 4:30 of the quarter, taking the lead for the first time at 29-28 with 3:16 to play in the third. Graci Fountain put up six key points in the third for the Wildcats, but it was a Landry Oaks put back that sent Grundy back up 3230 to signal a rock fight in the last nine minutes of the game.

For Grundy’s cold third quarter, the Panthers were disciplined and deliberate in running their offense, working the ball on the perimeter and touching the lane with Allnutt in the high post and Oaks in the low. Despite a half dozen point blank attempts, the lid stayed on the basket until Oaks put back.

Novinger’s Avery Carter hit a big three down the stretch of the third to give Novinger the 33-32 lead going into the fourth.

Tension built down the stretch and Novinger held a one-point lead at 35-34 with 5:47 to play and a Ty

Stillwell timeout. The Panthers came out of the huddle from the timeout, and applied full-court pressure on made baskets, with the critical basket coming on a beautiful pocket pass from Allnutt off the dribble to the lane, finding Oaks for a layup and a 3938 lead, which the Panthers would not relinquish.

Stonger’s “dagger” three-pointer with 3:27 to play gave Grundy a 42-38 lead.

Both teams had played a remarkably clean game, going into the last 2:00 of the game with one team foul apiece.

Grundy put the ball in the hands of Stonger and Milazzo and ran patient, deliberate offense, with the intent of drawing Novinger out to foul.

The lack of team fouls worked to Novinger’s detriment as they got the foul count to five, but still didn’t force the Panthers to the line.

An intentional foul call put Milazzo on the line with under 1:30 to play, and she sank both, giving the Panthers a 44-40 lead.

A defensive stop and one final possession

led to another foul of Milazzo who calmly hit one of two free throws to achieve the 45-40 victory.

Molly Milazzo led the Panthers with 15 points, including three three-pointers and five for six free throw shooting, including the pivotal three for four she hit from the line as Grundy pulled

away. Kinsley Allnutt added 11 points, Stonger had six and Rains and Oaks each added five.

The Lady Panthers moved their season record to 15-10. They move on to a second round game against top seeded Mercer on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Princeton gym.

R/T Photo Taken by Mark McLaughlin

QUICK FEET - Lexa Stonger defends her basket using quick movements, keeping herself between the offense and the basket.

Updated District Games

Princeton vs Green City Girls @ Princeton 7:30 pm Grundy County vs Mercer Girls @ Princeton 5:30 pm Grundy County vs North Harrison Boys @ Jamesport 6:00 pm Princeton vs Gallatin Boys @ Albany 7:00 pm

HELP WANTED

First Christian Church of Trenton is seeking an office and care ministry coordinator. We seek a self-directed, detail-oriented person with a heart for care ministry. This position will help with our current worship needs and coordinate volunteers. Pay begins at $19.50 for 30 hours. For more details, go to our website https://trentonmochristian.com/ or our Facebook page, First Christian Church of Trenton. Resumes can be left in the office or emailed to fccdisciples64683@gmail.com.

NOTICE

CANDIDATES FOR GRUNDY CO OFFICES that plan on running as a Republican will be required to be vetted by the Grundy County Republican Vetting Committee prior to filing for office.

Please contact Becky McDonald at 660-654-1482 to schedule an appointment for February 19, 20 and 22 from 6-8 pm. Other dates can be set up for March with the deadline to vet being March 26 at 2:30 pm. Filing opens on February 27 and closes March 26.

Offices to be elected: 1st District County Commissioner 2nd District County Commissioner Assessor Ex-Officio Collector-Treasurer

Coroner Public Administrator Sheriff

Candidates: Please read the Republican Platform on mogop.org to prepare for vetting interview and sign the Republican Candidate statement Paid for by Grundy County Republican Central Committee Dr. J A Keuhn treasurer

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Gallatin Teams Make It Through First District Games

R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott

35 POINT GAME - After recently scoring her 1,000th point, Annabelle Ball laid down 35 in the District game against Penney Lady Hornets.

The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs punched their way to the Semifinals of the Class 2 District 16 Tournament after defeating the Penney Lady Hornets on Mon-

day.

Prior to this Gallatin and Penney had faced off two times before.

The first time was during the Hamilton Tournament where Penney

R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott

CAN’T STOP ME - Kallie Salmon goes up against the Penney defense scoring off a fast break for two points.

came close to defeating the Lady Bulldogs. The second time was a regular season matchup game where the Lady Bulldogs confidently walked into the gym and came home with an easy win.

This time was no different for the Lady Dogs. After Annabelle Ball won the tip off things started out a little slow for the Lady Bulldogs.

Playing in neither of their home gyms, both teams had to adjust to the Maysville court.

Penney would be the first to strike hitting a three pointer mid-first quarter. The Lady Bulldogs would not let that stop them, though, as they soon closed the gap before taking the lead.

After about 15 steals off the full court press for Gallatin, Ashley Feiden, Kallie Salmon and Brynn Bird would all hit three pointers in the last few minutes of the quarter. But it would be Ball who would pave the way, having a total of 10 points in the quarter.

The second quarter the Lady Hornets would actually out score the Lady Bulldogs, having a total of 13 points to Gallatin’s 11. But at halftime the Lady Bulldogs would head to the locker room with their heads held high leading 40-22.

The second half of the game, the Lady Dogs would have a similar third quarter as the first. With three players dropping threes and Ball continuing to work inside the paint ,Gallatin charged ahead. Within the last few seconds of the quarter, Feiden would get fouled from behind the arch sending her to the free throw line after the buzzer to shoot three bonus shots. With years of perfection on form, she would sink all

three and stand perfect from the line for the night.

The fourth quarter the starters would play the first five minutes, extending their lead before Coach Trisha Adkison would send in her young JV squad. Collectively the JV would score seven, ending the game with a score of 80-42.

It would be an outstanding night for Ball as she scored a total of 35 points herself and went 10 for 14 from the free throw line. Feiden would follow with 12 points, three each quarter, and Bird would have 11.

The Lady Bulldogs’ next matchup is against this season’s rival, the Polo Lady Panthers.

The two teams have already seen each other twice this season with Gallatin taking the first win at the Gallatin Tournament 45-37, and Polo taking the second win during the regular season 31-36.

The game is scheduled to play Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Maysville High School gym.

The Gallatin Bulldogs also had a successful win over the Albany Warriors on Tuesday night.

After Gallatin beat Albany in their regular season game, the Warriors were looking for revenge and hoped to end Gallatin’s season.

The first quarter started out rough for the Bulldogs.

Albany would be the first to score, and with several turnovers, they would fall behind. But with three pointers from Pryce Johnson, Jack Donavan and points by Gavin Wilmes, Gallatin would take the quarter by storm, doubling the Warriors’ score.

They would continue to take on the first half, using shooters from mainly behind the three

R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott

IN FOR THREE - Brody Bird takes his shot from behind the three-point line. B. Bird had a total of 13 points on the night.

point line and their bigs down low to get rebounds. By halftime the Bulldogs led 27-19.

The second half the Warrior defense played the Bulldogs hard, but with patience and faith in their plays, the Bulldogs were able to take the third quarter as well.

Brody Bird would take charge in the first part of the second half, having seven of the 14 points.

The fourth quarter the Bulldog defense would continue to stand their ground, only allowing Albany to score

four points. With the quarter coming to an end the sophmores and freshmen on the team would close out the game ending Albany’s season with a final score of 51-30.

Lead scorers for the Bulldogs would include B. Bird with 13 and Johnson, Boston Bell and Wilmes all with eight a piece.

The Gallatin Bulldogs will play in Albany again on Thursday night against the number two seeded Princeton, at 7 p.m.

R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott

DOWN AND DIRTY - Gavin Wilmes gets the steal against the Albany Warriors during the quarterfinal District game.

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Trenton Boys Basketball Season Ends Still Hope for Lady Bulldogs Despite a 25-point outburst from Bulldog senior guard Bradyn Sager, the South Harrison Bulldogs put together four outstanding quarters and defeated the Bulldogs 45-60 in Class 3 District 16 first

winners of five of their last six games, who used 21-points from sophomore guard Jett Cornett and 14 from senior guard Braxton Booth to notch the win.

Trenton led at the end

R/T Photo Taken by Mark McLaughlin

3 POINT ENFORCER - Senior Bradyn Sager gets air time from behind the three point line in the first game of the Class 3 District 13 Tournament. In the first quarter he was able to score five threes, and led his team in scoring with a total of 25.

round action.

Trenton, closing out it’s season with a 9-14 mark and possessing the number 4 seed in the tournament, could not withstand a punishing, relentless attack off the dribble from South Harrison, now 8-16, and

of the first quarter 21-14 on the balance of five Sager three-point field goals. The game threatened to get away from South Harrison as they struggled to locate Sager on the perimeter and used good swing passing to create openings for him

off step-backs, and good ball movement.

The second quarter was a bit different, with South Harrison outscoring Trenton 7-18 in the frame as Cornett, a brilliant young player with great handles and an exceptional first step drove again and again to the rim adding six points off the drive and a three pointer.

Booth became untracked for the “other” Bulldogs as well, notching a pair of drive baskets.

Trenton’s Kiefer Tolson, a high-end 6-2 combo guard for the Bulldogs scored three times on tough finishes at the hoop and found the range for a pair of threes.

The third quarter was disastrous for Trenton as South Harrison “gained separation” and outscored the “hometown” Bulldogs 2-14 in the third. Sager cooled off in the third, Trenton struggled to find Tolson in scoring position and South Harrison used eight points from Brody Templeton, another talented sophomore, and eight more split between Cornett and Booth to extend the lead.

Trenton committed six straight turnovers and South Harrison capitalized on all of them. Only Tolson’s two free throws towards the end of the third prohibited South Harrison from pitching a third-quarter shutout.

Down 30-46 in the final quarter, Trenton coach Jon Guthrie used two timeouts to try to find

Photo Courtesy of Coach Travis Mullenix

The 2023-24 Trenton Middle School boys basketball team included, from left, front row, Archer Gannon (7), Guzman Bello (8), Ryker Olmstead (7), Jase Walker (7), Braden May (8) and Logan Harris (7); middle row, Timothy Johnson (8), Hunter Bellow (8), Sam Ledbetter (8), Drake Weaver (8) and Malachi Kottwitz (8); back row, Coach Travis Mullenix, Cayden Farmer (8), Jackson Lewis (8), Caleb Dixon (7), Rylan Campbell (8), Bentley Lawrence (7), Kolt Mathews (8) and Coach Jeff Crowley.

Tolson for touches and possible scoring opportunities from 15-feet and in.

Though Tolson was game and added six fourth quarter points, a steal and put back from Sager narrowed the lead to 45-58 before South Harrison was able to pull away.

South Harrison’s win sets up a Thursday night District Semi-final against top-seeded Lawson at 5:30 p.m.

For Coach Jon Guthrie’s Bulldogs, the tough loss has Trenton bidding farewell to senior Bradyn Sager, senior Gabe Novak who suffered a season-ending ACL tear in January, senior starters Maverick Sole and Seth Doolittle and senior Evan Claycomb.

The cupboard is not bare, as Tolson returns as one of the top players in North Central Missouri next year, cleared the 1,000 point barrier at Holiday Hoops in December, and may be positioned to make a run at 2,000 points as a senior.

Tolson is long, rangy, physically tough and has an exceptional basketball I.Q. He will be joined by juniors Elijah Miller, Hunter Smith and others who will use the off-season to sort out, get to the weight room, and “do the work” to prep for a better season next year.

SCORING: TRENTON (45): Sager, 25; Tolson, 16; Miller, 1; Sole, 3 The Trenton Lady Bulldogs are scheduled to TMS Boys Basketball Season Recap

by Mark McLaughlin The Trenton Middle School Boys basketball A Team finished with a 2-11 record, while the B Team finished 8-1 in a good developmental season for the Junior Bulldogs.

Coach Travis Mullenix commented on the squad’s growth over the year.

“The A Team played very competitive basketball all year long outside of a couple games,” Mullenix said. “We lost seven by single digits and three games by five or less. So we were right there in almost all of our games, but just came up a little short.”

“Going to Chillicothe and picking up that win was a big night for the

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DEFEND THE BASKET - Hunter Smith takes on the South Harrison offense attempting to protect the basket from the reverse layup.

play Wednesday night against the number two seeded Lafayette County Lady Huskers.

The Lady Bulldogs pulled out the number three seed in the Tournament after finishing with a season record of 8-13.

Towards the end of the season the Lady Bulldogs took on the Lady Huskers during the Hamilton Invitational Tournament. The results of the game where in favor of Lafayette County after they defeated Trenton 38-44.

But the Lady Bulldogs made them work for the win and will be looking forward to the rematch.

Mirena King will be looking to add more points to the board as Lafayette shut her down during their first encounter, and the defense will have to fight hard for rebounds to look up the floor for fast breaks.

Tip off for the game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Carrollton High School.

boys,” Mullenix said. “I was proud of the work they put in all year and will miss that group of eighth graders.”

Leading scorers for the A team included Caleb Dixon, who is a promising seventh grader with 13 pts/game average and Cayden Farmer with 11.5 pts/game.

“Caleb has a high basketball IQ for a seventh grader and we are looking forward to having him back next year,” Mullenix said.

“Cayden plays hard, with a lot of passion, and can score in bunches so he will definitely be welcomed at the high school level next year.”

“There’s a handful of eighth graders moving up that have an opportunity to

be pretty good high school basketball players if they put in the work,” Mullenix added.

“The B team had a great year, only losing one game,” Mullenix said.

“Dixon also played on the B team for a couple quarters per night and had a lot of success.”

“Logan Harris is a real smart player and I think will get a lot better over the summer and into next year.

Bentley Lawrence was our big in the middle and definitely got better throughout the year. Sam Ledbetter is a very athletic kid and just needs to work on some fundamentals to be a contributor at the HS level,” Mullenix added.

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Local State Wrestling Qualifiers

Jacob White - 106

Avery Clark - 145

Logan Wilson - 175

Trenton’s Jacob White was able to secure the second place win and a ticket to the State Tournament during the Class 1 District 3 Tournament.

For his first matchup he won by pin over a wrestler from Lexington. His second match he won by a technical fall of 19-2 over a wrestler from Father Tolton. His third match he was able to secure another win by pin over Centralia’s 106 wrestler with a fall time of 1:38. His final match he fell just short of the first place finish, losing to Gallatin’s Eli Sperry.

When asking White how his season has felt so far he responded with, “My season has felt successful so far. I feel like I have accomplished a lot during this season and I’m pleased with how it has turned out.” Looking at his time at the District tournament he felt “My final match got in my head a little bit but it took some pressure off of me knowing that I qualified for state.” As White gets ready for the State Tournament he says, “State will be a new atmosphere for me and nerves will be another factor against me during the Tournament. I just have to keep in mind I have nothing to lose and I didn’t come this far to fall down now.” (photo by Shani Kinney)

During the Class 1 District 2 girls wrestling tournament Avery Clark was able to bring home second place after having an almost perfect day, and securing a spot at State.

She was able to secure a bye in her first round before pinning her opponent from Wright City in round two. Her third round she took on a wrestler from Holt that she was able to pin with a fall time of 20 seconds. In her Semifinal round she pinned her opponent from Marceline before heading to the Championship match against a wrestler from Moberly, where she lost by pin.

Reflecting on her season Clark says, “It’s been a roller coaster season but I’ve hit my stride in the last few weeks and I’m stronger physically and mentally.” During her time at Districts her mindset was “You have a job to do, practice time is over” and before her final match “I’ve achieved one goal for this season.” As she heads to the State Tournament her thoughts are “I’m not done yet. I have a goal this season to bring home hardware from State. I’ve been mentally and physically preparing myself for some really tough competition to reach my season goal.” (photo by Shani Kinney)

With a fourth place finish at the Class 1 District 3 Tournament, Logan Wilson finds himself heading to the State Tournament in Columbia.

During his time at the District Tournament Wilson was able to win his first match by a technical fall over his opponent from Palmyra 16-1. In his second matchup against a wrestler from Carrollton, he found victory by pin. In Wilson’s third matchup his opponent from Father Tolton was able to pin him, sending him to the third place match. He would face an injury default against the wrestler from Marceline, but was still happy to be traveling to the State Tournament.

When discussing how his season has gone so far he said “My season this year has felt like I have met all my goals set.

I am very satisfied with how my season has gone so far.”

During his time at Districts he said he was “Very hyped up and ready to give it my all and leave every little bit of energy on the mat.” As he looks forward to State this week he said he is “very excited and ready to get on the mat and wrestle.

I’m going to give it my all out there and wish for the best.”

Mason Rongey - 138 With a fourth place finish and contributing nine points towards the team score at the Class 1 District 3 Tournament, Trenton’s Mason Rongey will travel to the State Tournament this week with others on his team.

During the District Tournamet he started the day with a bye in round one. His second match of the day would be against an opponent from Brookfield, and after a tough battle Rongey would come out on top with a win by decision of 18-9. In his semifinal match his opponent from Father Tolton would pin him. He would come back against a wrestler from Polo, winning by a decision of 4-1 and sending him to the third place match.

Another gruesome battle against a wrestler from Marceline would end in favor of his opponent with a decision of 0-3. (photo by Shani Kinney)

Gavin Cagle - 285 Along with other members of the Trenton Bulldog Wrestling team, Gavin Cagle finds himself advancing to the State Tournament after taking second place at the Class 1 District 3 Tournament. He was able to earn his team 20 points, helping them to secure sixth as a team out of 16 schools.

He took on his weight class one at a time before making his way to the Championship match. His first match was against a wrestler from Father Tolton, who he was able to pin with a fall time of 1:02. His quarterfinal match followed in suit, pinning his opponent from Missouri Military Academy with a fall time of 25 seconds. In his semifinal match

(photo by Shani Kinney)

Gallatin Boys The Gallatin Boys Wrestling team also competed in the Class 1 District 3 Tournament last weekend. Out of four Gallatin Bulldogs, two were able to score a spot at the State Tournament.

Eli Sperry - 106 (right) Eli Sperry was able to find himself at the top of the podium during the District Tournament. With his first match of the day being a bye, he continued to go up from there. His second match was an opponent from Macon, who he was able to defeat by a major decision of 13-2. His third match he also won by a major decision of 12-0 against the 106 wrestler from Marceline.

And in the Championship round for first place, he was

able to pin Trenton’s Jacob White.

Laramie Fenimore 150 (left) Fenimore was also able to secure a spot at State, bringing home third place.

In his first match he was pinned by an opponent from Brookfield. After that he would slowly make his way back, winning by pin against

his opponents from Carrollton, North Callaway and Macon. In the third place match he was able to win by a decision of 4-0 against the 150 wrestler from Missouri Military Academy. Securing the third place finish, he and Sperry will compete at the State Tournament in Columbia. (photo by Olivia Schweizer)

he faced a tougher battle, taking on the 285 wrestler from Centralia. He came out victorious after winning by a decision of 2-0. In the Championship round, Cagle’s opponent from Penney pinned him, leaving him to take home second. (photo by Shani Kinney)

Class 1 Girls/Boys State Wrestling Tournament February 21-22

Photo Taken by Macon Schweizer

STATE QUALIFIERS - (from left) Miah Parker (235), Abby Parker (170) and

Karydon Jones (155) all qualified for the State Tournament for the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs Wrestling team.