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2024 Leadership Northwest Missouri Program Begins Twenty-four women and men make up the 2024 class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that bring together existing and emerging leaders from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri.

The 2024 class began with a two-day retreat, January 24 and 25, at Conception Abbey. The participants will gather monthly for day-long sessions in varied locations throughout the region. The series concludes with a July 11 graduation celebration in Jamesport.

Members of the 2024 class and the 12 counties they represent are: Jeff Agnew and Ethan Piveral, Atchison County; Sarah Battreall, Isaura Garcia, Victoria Masucci, Carolynn Sollars and Amanda Zessi, Buchanan County; Jordan Wright, Carroll County; Cydney Andrews and David Woody, Clinton County; Nicole Lynch, Daviess County; Chris Martin, DeKalb County; Valarie Shisler, Gentry County; Olivia Burchett, Lauren Dannar, Nevada Fields and Tocarra Williams, Grundy County; Rebecca TenHulzen, Harrison County; Richard Switzer, Linn County; Wes Rockwood, Vanessa Slemp, Ashley Turner and Shelby Wood, Nodaway County; and Rachel Brown, Worth County.

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Leadership Northwest Missouri held its opening retreat January 24-25 at Conception Abbey. Members of the 2024 class include, from left, front row, Ethan Piveral, Richard Switzer and Rebecca TenHulzen; second row, Jordan Wright, Ashley Turner and Jeff Agnew; third row, Shelby Wood, Vanessa Slemp and Nevada Fields; fourth row, Chris Martin, Lauren Dannar and Tocarra Williams; fifth row, Cydney Andrews, Nicole Lynch and Isaura Garcia; sixth row, Amanda Zessi, Victoria Masucci and Carolynn Sollars, seventh row, Rachel Brown, Valarie Shisler, Olivia Burchett and Sarah Battreal; and back row, Wes Rockwood and David Woody.

Missouri has become the catalyst for identifying, training and connecting the leaders of our region and is a pathway for effective leadership for generations to come. There is a delib-

BRIEFS NCMC Looks to Future Expansion at Savannah Campus

North Central Missouri College has purchased property adjacent to the Savannah Campus at 107 and 105 US Highway 71. These properties include the current USDA building and a strip mall. NCMC has purchased these properties for consideration of future development. There are no immediate plans to vacate current renters or existing users from these spaces.

“As we are seeing growth at the Savannah Campus, we considered it a good investment to secure the adjacent property when we had the chance,” said President Dr. Lenny Klaver. “It is our hope to develop the property in the future for expansion of our Savannah Campus services, space, and academic offerings.”

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erate focus on fostering a sense of ownership for the region – that we have interdependent roles and we depend on each other for the progress and success of Northwest Missouri.

Comments from some of the 2024 participants included: “The opening retreat was nothing short of inspirational. I came into this [See LNWMO, Page 2]

Bacon Recognized as Outstanding Educator Trenton High School Biology Educator, Charlie Bacon has been selected by the Executive Board of Missouri Learning Forward as a 2024 honoree for the Outstanding Educator award. Mr. Bacon was nominated for this award

by Dr. Johannah Baugher, who serves as the Director of Academics for the Trenton R-IX School District.

Bacon's nomination was evaluated against educators across the state of Missouri and endured an extensive selection process and included this excerpt: "I can attest that Mr. Bacon holds high expectations for his students and without question, scaffolds the learning process to ensure student success. His presentation of content is fluid, natural, and delivered as a conversation.

Students respect him and years after they have long left his classroom, still remember the measures he went to in order to ensure content mastery. Not only does Mr. Bacon excel in the classroom, he is a valued member of the district learning community."

Trenton High School Principal, Chris Hodge shared that, "Mr. Bacon serves the Trenton R-IX School District as a high school science teacher and boys wrestling coach. Mr. Bacon approaches his professional duties with an energy and passion that is second to none. Charlie constantly gets his students/athletes to achieve at a high level by creating an engaging atmosphere and by developing positive re-

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lationships. Charlie is a tremendous mentor to our younger teachers and serves on our building leadership committee. Mr. Bacon is truly deserving of this recognition."

Mr. Bacon will be honored as part of an Awards Reception hosted by Missouri Learning Forward to celebrate his outstanding commitment to professional learning and student achievement on Sunday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Tan-Tar-A Conference Center in Osage Beach.

The reception will include light hors' d'oeuvres.

Dr. Baugher commented, "The Trenton R-IX School District is beyond blessed to have Mr. Charlie Bacon as an educator in our district's learning community. His teaching is exemplary across all standards and truly embodies the district's mission to 'Inspire Excellence: Each Student - Every Day'.”

Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Daniel Gott added, "Mr. Bacon has been a valued teacher and coach in the Trenton R-IX School District for many [See Bacon, Page 2]

GHAS to Hold Fundraisers The Green Hills Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, relying totally on donations from benefactors and the public. Occupying the previous Orschelns building on East Highway 6, the Shelter houses animals for adoption either surrendered by their owners, left homeless as a result of an owner death, or picked up stray by the city.

To say that the shelter needs community support is obvious. Run by two

staff members and Director Rhonda Michael, the building has suffered electrical and plumbing/water issues on an annual basis, and recently suffered a water pipe breakage that forced staff and the board to scramble.

The shelter operates on a $100,000 annual budget, and board member Chuck Jones said this past year represented the best balance sheet finish in a long while. While that was encouraging, the board and

the staff of the shelter are conducting two major community fundraisers to help with expenses, while filling the stomachs of the participants.

Ribfest Sunday, February 11 Let Green Hills Animal Shelter help you with your Super Bowl meal! On Sunday, February 11, a Ribfest will be held at the shelter.

Tim Michael, former HyVee manager, will be smoking the ribs. You can get

one rack of ribs for $25 or two racks for $40.

You can place your order online using the link provided on the Green Hills Animal Shelter Facebook page or by calling the shelter at 660-359-2700 and leaving your order on the answering machine.

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experience with modest expectations and Leadership Northwest didn't just surpass them, they completely blew them out of the water.

Instead of professional development that merely checks off boxes, the opening retreat revealed the exceptional capacities for leadership we already possess and has already started to cultivate them through meaningful connections with one another. I can't wait for what this journey has in store for all of us and our region.”

Tocarra Williams, Grundy County

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There are two pick up times - noon and 4 p.m. Be sure to specify which time you wish to pick up your ribs.

Payment may be made when you pick up your order. All proceeds go towards operating expenses for the shelter.

Soup Supper Friday, February 16 On Friday, February 16, The Green Hills Animal Shelter will host its annual soup supper fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the basement of the First Baptist Church, 2421 Oklahoma Ave. in Trenton.

“The Leadership Northwest Missouri opening retreat proved to be an incredibly enriching experience. Over the span of just a few days, the visionary organizers of this event completely reshaped my understanding of leadership.

Personally, I found myself delving into self-discovery, and the bonds formed with my fellow classmates were truly invaluable. Adding to the overall brilliance of the retreat was the enchanting setting of Conception Abbey – a place of serene beauty that offered the perfect backdrop for introspection and mental clarity.

Isaura Garcia, Buchanan County On the menu will be favorites from the past including taco soup, chili, white chicken chili and vegetable soup, along with a wide array of desserts including pies, cakes and brownies. You may sit down and enjoy or take it to go. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children in an all you can eat format. Again, all proceeds go towards operating expenses for the Shelter.

Go to www.greenhillsanimalshelter.org for more information, and to view the list of adoptable pets.

There were 33 pets featured on the website as of Monday, February 5.

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years. He goes above and beyond to reach all students in a way that is not only relevant, but also engaging.

His hard work, relatability and passion for teaching are

just a few of the many reasons he is so respected by students, staff and the community. We are extremely fortunate to have Mr. Bacon as an educator in our district. He is well-deserving of this honor."

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SNIP Board Provides Voucher Option In an associated article on Ashley Conwell, the Trenton Animal Control officer, that ran in the Feb. 1 edition of the Republican-Times, one of the items discussed was managing the feral cat population.

As noted in that article, managing stray dogs is a matter of capturing them, housing them at the local animal shelter, checking for a “chip” that an owner might have had implanted to keep track of their pet if lost, and if none exists, placing a dog in the shelter after a “hold” to try and place them for adoption.

Cats are a “different critter” altogether. Cats who are born “wild” start out native, and most usually will remain so. Occupying a higher place in the food chain and possessing an impressive repertoire of survival skills, they’ll prey on smaller wild animals, birds, and on occasion, on domestic pets kept outdoors. They’ll overturn garbage cans, turn asunder carefully packaged garbage bags and will find whatever tasty treats are out there that humans throw away.

They are an annoyance. They are a problem. And as Conwell noted in her interview, the population outpaces the ability of the community to stay ahead of them.

The SNIP program voucher system is a way to spay and neuter the animal population, whether in the home or in the back timber.

The voucher system requires the completion of an application by either a pet parent or a community member seeking help with stray cats. The voucher, when approved, is provided to the applicant and greatly reduces the cost of spaying and neutering.

A voucher recipient makes a procedure appointment with an approved vet partner who accepts SNIP vouchers. The result is that animals return home healthy and happy, while

no longer posing risk to an increasing community population.

SNIP applications can be obtained through the Law Enforcement Center or through any veterinarian’s office.

Animal Kingdom Veterinary Office in Trenton accepts these vouchers and is

an approved SNIP Veterinary Partner.

Chuck Jones, a member of the Green Hills Animal Shelter Board, did note that all animals adopted out of the shelter are spayed or neutered before placement with area families.

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AREA District 6040 Governor Speaks to Rotarians at Recent Meeting The district governor for Rotary District 6040 made his annual visit to the Trenton Rotary Club on Thursday, Feb. 1 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.

Mrs. Soptic introduced Randy Steinman of Independence, who is a member of the Kansas City Plaza Rotary Club and is serving as district governor for the 2023-24 year. He talked about the 23-24 Rotary International theme, “Create Hope in the World,” and the four areas of focus he has challenged district clubs to focus on – physical health, mental health, economic health and com-

munity health. He emphasized the importance of the Rotary International goal of polio eradication in the world through the Rotary PolioPlus program, noting that District 6040 established the PolioPlus Society – where members can make a $100 per year pledge to the foundation until the goal of polio eradication is met. There are 188 members who made the pledge in the district and Trenton has three members – Chris Hoffman, Phil Hoffman and Don Purkapile. The district has also partnered with Team Fidelis to help address veteran mental health needs and is also using Global Grant funding to help establish a loan program to help impoverished women in

Santo Domingo start their own businesses. The district is also working to establish a 501(c)(3) that would allow donations to be made to assist communities during times of disaster, which Steinman said would “provide longterm support for our neighbors.” He encouraged the Trenton club to pursue projects in one of the four areas of focus, “creating hope” in communities and in the world.

During the business meeting, it was announced that the fifth Thursday meeting on Feb. 29 would be held during the regular meeting time, with more details to be announced.

Elizabeth Gibson will have the program at the Feb. 8 meeting.

Missouri Roadway Fatalities Dip Slightly in 2023 JEFFERSON CITY – According to preliminary data, 989 fatalities occurred on Missouri roadways in 2023. This is a decrease of 6 percent when compared to 2022, when there were 1,057 fatalities.

This is the first year since 2019 that Missouri has seen a decrease in roadway fatalities. Despite the progress, this still amounts to nearly three lives lost on Missouri roadways every day, leaving plenty of room for improvement in 2024. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety stresses how the four simple actions of Buckle Up, Phone Down, Slow Down and Drive Sober could put a big dent in the fatality numbers.

While overall roadway fatalities were down, motorcyclist fatalities have never been higher. Preliminary numbers indicate that 175 motorcyclists were killed on Missouri roadways in 2023, a 14 percent increase over the previous year (153 fatalities). This is the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities ever reported in Missouri, and almost 50 percent higher than the average number of motorcyclist fatalities prior to the repeal of Missouri’s all-rider helmet law in 2020. Safety professionals cite the lack of helmet use as a major contributing factor to the increase.

“To see not only an increase in motorcycle fatalities from the previous year, but to have it be the highest number ever reported proves that when it comes to motorcycle safety, public policy matters and we’ve taken a step backwards,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna. “The importance of choosing to wear a helmet when riding can’t be overstated. Without it, the likelihood of a crash causing a fatal injury jumps up significantly.”

Other prevalent characteristics observed in roadway fatalities include lack of seat belt use, distracted driving, speed and im-

pairment. These behaviors continue to plague Missouri roadways. Of the vehicle occupants killed in 2023, 63 percent were not wearing a seat belt. Distracted driving contributed to more than 100 deaths in 2023, and historically, more than half of the victims are someone other than the distracted driver. Impaired driving accounted for approximately 17 percent of the fatalities in 2023 while speed and other aggressive driving behaviors remained the top concern, contributing to more than half of the total fatalities.

“The Missouri State Highway Patrol and our traffic safety partners remain committed to reducing the number and severity of traffic crashes on Missouri roadways,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Colonel Eric Olson. “Every day our troopers see firsthand the effects of distracted driving and excessive speed. The passage of legislation, such as the Siddens Bening Hands Free Law, will help save lives in Missouri. To effectively reduce the number of fatalities in Missouri, we need the help of motorists. Every driver who chooses to obey the speed limit, wear their seatbelt, and pay attention to the full-time job of driving will help save lives in Missouri,” said Colonel Olson.

Missouri’s strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, takes a comprehensive approach in creating a safe system to reduce and eliminate traffic fatalities.

Through a combination of education, public policy, infrastructure improvements, traffic enforcement, emergency services, and personal responsibility, Show-Me Zero provides opportunities for every Missourian to help make the state’s roadways safer. For more information on the ShowMe Zero plan and to learn how all Missourians can help make the roadways safer, visit www.savemolives.com.

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who passed away February 8, 2008 Remember not my fight for breath Remember not the strife Please do not dwell upon my Death but celebrate My Life.

Greatly missed by sons Jim, John, Jeff and their Families

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Trenton Man Charged with Assault

Scott Eric Riddle of Trenton was arrested on a charge of 1st Degree Domestic Assault, 1st Offense, a Class B Felony, and appeared in Circuit Court before Judge Carrie Lamm Clark.

In the statement of complaint, the Prosecuting Attorney, Kelly Puckett, detailed the complaint: “On or about February 1, 2024, the defendant allegedly cut the forearms of the victim with a box cutter and such conduct was a substantial step towards the commission of the crime of attempting to cause serious physical injury to the victim, and was done for the purpose of committing such assault and victim and the defendant were family or household members in that they were related by marriage and resided together.”

The facts that formed the basis for this information and belief are contained in the statement of facts concerning this matter, which statement is made a part hereof and submitted herewith as a basis upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause.

Riddle face charges in Division II Circuit Court on February 13, 2024.

Bond is set at $25,000 cash only, noting that the court found reasonable cause that the defendant would not appear on summons, and is a danger to the crime victim, the community, or another person.

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Gerry (Geraldine Marie) Robbins Gerry Robbins (Geraldine Marie), 90, a former resident of Trenton, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 in her home in Flower Mound, TX. Gerry lived her life happily and healthily doing what she wanted to do all the way to the end.

Open visitation will be held at 10 a.m. with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home at 813 Custer St. in Trenton. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery of Trenton.

Anyone who knew Gerry knows that flowers are appreciated and may be delivered to Slater-Neal.

Gerry was born December 18, 1933 in Alpena, MI, the daughter of Wilfred Dubey and Edna McCardle. She last worked as a food manager at Trenton High School before retirement in 1996. Previously she worked in food service in Clarkfield, MN and Wray, CO. She enjoyed gardening and meeting many people selling their beautiful produce at the farmers markets in Trenton and Chillicothe.

Gerry loved children and over the years was a 4H leader, wrestling mom, band booster, and a great supporter of anything related to kids and schools, even when the kids were adults.

In addition to gardening, she was a prolific knitter and baker. She made many, many gifts and legendary cinnamon rolls over the years for her family and friends. Since retirement

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she has been able to travel extensively and enjoyed seeing new places and meeting new people.

On April 17, 1952 she married Kenneth J. Robbins in Charlevoix, MI and celebrated 53 years together living in various communities in Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri.

Her survivors include her children, Patricia Ramsby with husband, Mike (Cheboygan, MI), Donna Robbins (Flower Mound, TX), Bonnie Westfield with husband, Mark (Granite Falls, MN), Barbara Rowles with husband, Bill (Phoenix, AZ) and Kenneth A. Robbins with wife, Tammy (South Lake Tahoe, CA); 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her oldest son, Michael Robbins.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Chalk Talk

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

TIME FOR A TRIP TO THE TRAIN STATION CBS blessed me during the writer’s strike by offering up it’s landmark streaming Western TV series “Yellowstone”, starring Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, and other brilliantly cast actors and actresses.

The story depicts the battles fought by ranch owner John Dutton, his three children and the rolling cast of rogues, villains and bad guys who come one after the other at the Yellowstone Ranch and generally end up broken, dead, or both.

In every instance of an escalating attack against the Duttons, the family responds with extreme force, and bodies litter the landscape.

At the end of Season Two, a rival rancher, Malcolm Beck (Neal McDonough), seeking to elbow out Dutton utilized a militia group to attack Dutton’s daughter Beth, and kidnap Dutton’s grandson Tate. The Duttons mobilized, tracked down the location of the Beck brothers, and learned where Tate was being held. Kayce Dutton, John’s former Navy SEAL son, found Beck’s brother in a compromising position in a bath room, shot him, and dragged out of him where his son was located. Beck provided the information, and Dutton finished him with a shot center mass.

Kayce Dutton said to him before the kill shot, “Did you really think we wouldn’t fight back?”

Beck said to him, “No one ever did before.”

And there you have it. This long-winded recounting of one of TV’s greatest productions encloses a lesson … You don’t poke the bear and live.

It’s a lesson the United States has to learn. When you appease an antagonist, attack at the fringes and yet, don’t impose a devastating response to aggression, the aggression continues.

Iran and it’s proxy Houhti rebels in Yemen have launched 169-attacks on U.S. service men and troops since the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel. The Houthis have launched numerous and massive attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.

The result has been that many shippers, notably Maersk and many oil companies, have ceased sailing in the Red Sea and are instead going back to the days of Portuguese exploration and sail around the southern Horn of Africa. The results and added pressure on the world’s supply chain only add costs to an already inflated consumer economy that can’t handle many more shots to the system.

The recent drone attack against American servicemen on the Jordan-Syria border left three Americans dead and multiple others wounded. Previous attacks, while not deadly have resulted in scores of traumatic brain injuries to these servicemen whose lives will be changed forever.

The Biden administration, predictably a day late and a dollar short is now approximately two months into attacks against Houthi ammunition depots and bases. F-18 attacks from the

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But the attacks continue. And the American response is insufficient, our troops and sailors and airmen are left as sitting ducks. American and British attacks against the Houthis are generally prefaced with a warning by our President to the rebels…we are attacking here, on this day, at this time, in an attempt to limit rebel casualties and tamp down the potential of escalation.

President Biden reversed every one of Donald Trump’s policies aimed at throttling Iran. He tried to restart Obama-era nuclear talks with Iran, freed up frozen assets that went directly into building weapons of mass destruction and funding proxy terror groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and the Houthis.

Instead of putting down a red-line and “saying no more”, Biden is afraid of going head to head with Iran itself. A February 4 attack by the U.S. Air Force attacked Houthis and Syrian-based Islamists in Syria, and lit off what critics are calling a “a multimillion dollar fireworks show”, with little actual effect.

A Fox news broadcast this past Sunday featured a conversation with former Army general Keith Kellogg, a frequent military contributor. Kellogg said that the United States under Biden, particularly since the October 7 massacre in Israel has applied a policy of “Deterrence through Defense”, a rule of engagement that allows our service men, ships and Middle East installations to use interceptors to interdict incoming oneway drones, missiles and rockets.

Since the supply of these weapons seems endless, the policy is one of maintaining the status quo, but not taking the fight to the enemy in what amounts to “total war”.

Kellogg says that the only message Iran understands is brute force, or “deterrence by punishment”...code for “Shock and Awe”. For images of this, refer back to the run-up to the invasion of Iraq and the images of the skies over Baghdad. It was a fireworks show for the ages.

Kellogg suggests that the current attacks, aimed at rebel forces in Yemen will not stop Iran from their current course.

He states that only direct attacks on Iranian soil, command and control, and Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces in Iran will slow the Iranians down. We’re talking intense, total, battlefield-changing force.

This is a kinetic plan that will elicit a response, but past such actions, such as the drone strike on IRG leader Quasem Soleimani in 2019 had the effect of slowing down Iran’s shenanigans around the Middle East. While the Iranians have pledged revenge against the United States for these actions, and even whispered of an assassination plan against Donald Trump, there was an unmistakable message sent.

“Didn’t you think we would fight back?”

“No one ever has before…”

Bullies need to be confronted. Megalomaniacal madmen need to be put down, like rabid dogs. To wish for peace with the Becks, the Duttons knew only maximal, overpowering force would end them as a threat.

In other words, “no justice, no peace”.

A price must be paid for taking the lives of American warfighters. Messing with Yemeni “brown shirts” is a waste of military power. “Deterrence by Punishment” is the only message the Ayatollah and his merry band of freaks will understand.

When John Dutton needed to rid himself of an enemy, or a parasite, he would turn to his ranch foreman, Rip Wheeler(played by Cole Harbour) and tell him, “take them to the train station”.

That was a one way ticket to a county in neighboring Wyoming with no sheriff, no population and no one to care. That was ending an enemy, the only possible solution.

While this President probably won’t do that, and we’ll endure more flag-draped caskets until the next election, I’m relatively certain the next guy will.

The Trouble wiTh Tolerance

Jamey Honeycutt R-T Owner/Editor A funny thing happened as I got old, the definition of tolerance got hijacked.

Tolerate, to my dad in the 60’s, meant “putting up with”. You might not like a certain behavior or belief, but it has the right to exist. It is the bare minimum.

As a child I was taught to be tolerant of other religious views or societal norms. The Oxford dictionary weighs in with “to allow to be or to be done without prohibition, hindrance, or contradiction; to put up with”.

I guess dad was right.

However, some in society would have you believe that tolerance is a blanket acceptance and even endorsement of behavior one might find objectionable.

I am that “one”. Maybe that should be my pronoun.

As Reagan would say, “that is the stuff Bess Truman tried to get Harry to refer to as fertilizer!” To be a tolerant person, I am only required to allow you to practice your beliefs up to the point where they might infringe on my rights and beliefs.

Well, at least that’s what I was doing until cancel culture rebranded what tolerance “should” be. To embrace and celebrate was what woke companies should do. Traditional values be damned. More and more, conservative thought and beliefs that formed the backbone of this country have been criticized, marginalized, demonized and basically rendered a laughingstock.

Things that we would not say or do in “polite company” are now flashed across 65 inch screens as primetime entertainment.

Vulgar acts and vile language are served as entertain-

ment by a largely godless Hollywood and no one seems outraged. Society’s tolerance has turned into forced capitulation.

I’m done.

I have tried to consider what is being proposed but I just can’t honestly look at some of these syndromes being paraded as “normal” and nod and agree.

There are two (and only two) genders, male and female. Those are the only two that will be assigned to a person, at least in this newspaper.

Those that disagree with me can be whatever they choose, just don’t expect me to propagate a fallacy.

I believe that what we tolerate, we encourage. That’s what Tom Landry, the coach of the Dallas Cowboys thought. ”You get what you demand and you encourage what you tolerate” was the exact quote but you get the gist.

So why am I compelled to accept your lifestyle or opinion but you won’t tolerate mine? Why must I change?

Here’s something that should be kept out of polite conversation; your sexual orientation! Not that you asked, but I am heterosexual.

Most that “identify” this particular way could care less if you know what their sexual preference is, generally.

We don’t have “Straight Pride” stickers on our trucks nor do we demand a parade where we wear extremely sensible clothes and walk for a mile or two holding hands with our wives to make sure everyone knows we’re a couple.

No one cares and neither should they. It is none of their business. Likewise, I don’t care about knowing who anyone else sleeps with, at all.

I guess all this to say, you be you and I’ll be me but don’t expect me to buy into your beliefs or constructs.

My beliefs run deep and my culture wants no part of your syndrome. Let's just be and let be.

Sounds like a pretty tolerable outcome – all things considered.

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COMMUNITY Lauren Dannar Has Program at P.E.O. Chapter AD Meeting P.E.O. Chapter AD met on Thursday, February 1 at Hodge Presbyterian Church. Prior to the business meeting, members enjoyed chocolate brownie bites, frosted sugar cookies and Turkish brownies provided by hostess Terry Cobb.

The chapter presented new member Cassie Cordray with her P.E.O. pin.

Connie Hoffman was presented a gavel guard pin for her service as a past president and her leadership in Chapter AD. Member Lauren Dannar presented the program on

her responsibilities as Executive Director of Main Street Trenton and Trenton Chamber of Commerce President. She also spoke about the Economic Development Initiative, the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Grant, and the many exciting happenings in downtown Trenton. It was an informative and uplifting program.

Chapter AD’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 7 at 1 pm at Hodge Presbyterian Church with Bev Bosley as hostess.

Installation of new officers will highlight the meeting.

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speaker but he is a Club member, so he talked about the current team and season, as well as answering several questions from the members.

On Friday, February 2, Lena Cooksey took Jackie Owens to Chillicothe to Morningside Center Nurs-

ing Home to visit Jackie’s mother, Betty Gardner. On Februrary 4, Lena’s daughter, Chris, and her husband Norman Ropp took Lena to Cameron to have dinner at the Chinese Restaurant with Lena’s niece and husband, Barbara and Beedie Herbert from Kansas City.

Advertising Pays!

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Green Hills Animal Shelter 359-2700 • 3041 E. 10th • Trenton, MO

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY 35 years of experience!

Serving the Green Hills Area Since 1996!

Laredo News Carol Wilford Dan Wilford attended the Trenton Lions Club on Tuesday, January 30, which met at the First Christian Church. It was a carry-inyour-own-lunch event.

Coach Jeremy Esry, men’s basketball coach at NCMC was not the scheduled

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“Tundra” - Male Alaskan Malamute Looking for home!

“Bella” - Female Australian Shepherd Looking for home!

“Whiskey” - Male Shepherd/Husky Mix Looking for home!

“Mia” - Female Terrier Mix Looking for home!

NEEDS: CAT LITTER, CAT TOYS, BLANKETS, RUGS Honey Creek Green Hills Animal Shelter Veterinary Hospital

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Saturday, Feb. 17 • 2-4 p.m.

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If you are unable to attend and would like to send wishes: 1125 Lake Manor Drive Trenton, MO 64683

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.

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, WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks, 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.

Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 1 p.m.

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

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

TUESDAY Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

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.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 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.; GCHD Board Meeting, lower level of the health department, 4:30 p.m.

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

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

North 65 Center: GCCOA Board Meeting, 9 a.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

Drive-through Commodity Distribution and Senior Box pick up, Community Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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GHAS Receives Donation

R-T Photo/Mark McLaughlin

The Green Hills Animal Shelter recently received donations and memorials totaling $1,495 in a check presentation from Trenton Cinema owner and GHAS founder Jim Bush (second from left), in memory of his co-founder wife, Maggie, who recently passed away. In addition to the memorials provided, Trenton Cinema also conducted a fundraiser to assist in the operation of the shelter. Receiving the check from Bush were, from left, GHAS Board Member Chuck Jones, Director Rhonda Michael and Tim Michael.

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682

Photo Courtesy of Trenton Middle School

Trenton Middle School has announced its Students of the Quarter for the second quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Students are selected based on the following criteria: academic performance, character, behavior, effort, social relationship and attendance. Students may only receive this honor once in their middle school career.

Those receiving Student of the Quarter honors at TMS include, from left, front row, seventh grader Rozalea Webb, daughter of Chelsea Lake and Jacob Webb; sixth grader Ethan Yardley-Ishmael, son of Ashley Thompson and Jacob Ishmael; fifth grader Damon Heckenmuller, son of Carla and Mike Boggs; and fifth grader Avery Gamet, daughter of Katrina and Nathan Gamet; back row, seventh grader Jax Simpson, son of Shona and Jonathan Simpson; sixth grader Samantha Garcia-Fernandez, daughter of Zulma Fernandez and Roberto Garcia; eighth grader Roman Hunter, son of Erin Johnson; and eighth grader Bailey Williams, daughter of Colleen and Clay Williams.

Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners

Market Report from Monday, January 29 1787 head sold Steers: 400-500lbs 3.14-3.41 500-600lbs 2.95-3.21 600-700lbs 2.56-2.94 700-800lbs 2.30-2.55 800-900lbs 2.26-2.36

Heifers: 400-500lbs 2.65-2.81 500-600lbs 2.50-2.78 600-700lbs 2.30-2.47 700-800lbs 2.10-2.29

Bulk of butcher cows 98-110 High Yielding 110-118 Bulls 113-136

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • 11 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • 11 AM SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • 6 PM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • 11 AM SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 2 • 10 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 4 • 11 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 11 • 11 AM Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st Saturday of the month @ 10 am Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm 5 weigh cow buyers at every sale!

Very active weigh cow and bull market!

Barn: 660-622-4214 Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532 Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776 Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400 Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518 Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759 Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337 Rick Tate: 660-734-1307 Find us on Facebook at Tina Livestock Market Check out our market report on Cattle Market Mobile!

Check us out on our new website: www.tinalivestockmarket.com

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Photo Courtesy of the MFA Oil Foundation

Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College

Industrial Technology instructor Rick Sharp works with students in an industrial technology class at the North Central Missouri College Savannah campus.

NCMC Starts SkillsUSA Chapter The North Central Missouri College Savannah Campus and Industrial Technology Instructor Rick Sharp have started a postsecondary chapter of SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

The new NCMC chapter plans to compete in robotics and automation competitions at the state, regional and national levels.

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations and further education. Robotics Automation Technology Contest will increase students’ level of knowledge based on their industrial experiences while training and competing in the contest.

“I wanted to create a SkillsUSA NCMC Savan-

nah chapter for all students to be able to compete in their own field of study,” said Sharp. “I hope to be able to bring our chapter to the National SkillsUSA competition in June, where the top 2 percent of the nation will compete for bragging rights; the best of the best!” Sharp went on to say, “We never train for state; we always train for national!”

Established in 1965, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Inc. (VICA)

was founded by students and teachers who were serious about their professions and saw the need for more training in the areas of leadership to complement their chosen vocation now known as SkillsUSA. (https://www.skillsusamo.o rg/history/) To learn more about the NCMC SkillsUSA chapter at the Savannah Campus, visit https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact Rick Sharp at the Savannah Campus at 816-262-8669.

Happy 96th Birthday on February 15th to

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The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Laredo R-Vll School District to assist with purchasing a dry erase/markerboard top activity table. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since it was established in 1998, the MFA Oil Foundation has awarded more than three million dollars in grants.

MFA Oil Senior Director of Employee Engagement and Culture Tom May described the MFA Oil Foundation as "a program that allows our company to give support back to the rural communities that are the foundation of our business.

The grants the Foundation awards help support many youth programs and organizations active in addressing and solving community problems and improving the quality of life.”

Pictured are Garrett Antoine (left) and Dean Snyder (right), representatives of MFA Oil, along with Micah Burkeybile (center) and her first and second grade Laredo R-VII students.

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Admission: $10 per day

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Winner gets choice of gun Food & Drinks Available - Homemade Pies & Desserts!

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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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-------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort.

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

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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 -------------------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals.

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

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FARM NEEDS 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.

-------------------------------------Silage for sale $110/ ton.

Mike Epperson 660-3597188 -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------------------

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!

-------------------------------------Boarder Collie Cross Pups for sale. 2 months old.

Mother is good guard/stock.

Pick up at 8514 NW State Route CC Hamilton. $25.00 a piece.

-------------------------------------Purebread Beagle Puppies $100 Each. Call 816-465-1616 --------------------------------------

INSURANCE

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FOR SALE

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

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WEBSITES

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

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.

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

-------------------------------------For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex. 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.

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

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NOTICES

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.

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

-------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Kathy Rorebeck, 1905 Park Lane, Trenton, MO 64683.

-------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association is now accepting sealed bids for the 2024 mowing season. All interested parties should submit bids by Friday, February 23, 2024 for consideration to the following address: Spickard Masonic Cemetery C/O Ruth Ann Shipps 81 NE 115th St. Spickard, MO 64679 -------------------------------------The Grundy County Assessor's Office is seeking bids from qualified companies for the updating of GIS address point data. Intersted parties should submit their bids by February 16, 2024.

For more information or to pick up a bid packet please contact: Grundy County Assessor's Office Attn: Nathan Curtis 700 Main St. Trenton MO. 64683 --------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know

FINANCIAL STATEMENT JACKSON TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2023 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS CART Rock Current Property Tax Delinquent Property Tax Railroad & Utility Tax Interest Other

$94,725.81

TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE

$51,495.42 $146,221.23

DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Grundy Electric Salaries Norris Hutchinson & Co. Hutchinson & Co. IRS Misc. Vendors Republican-Times MFA Oil Tim Miller Randy Horton Horton DoIng Vince Campbell Troy George Mason Meservey Postmaster West Bend Bond Grundy Co Treas.

8,409.79 21,014.66 1,150.81 16,364.90 4,555.26 0.00

Purpose Utilities Board & Employee Rock Insurance MEM Workers Comp Taxes Misc. Expense Ads Fuel Filter Rock Haul Grader Dozer Work Grader Repair Backhoe Mowing Postage Trustee Bond Election Costs

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

787.00 1,641.61 16,843.83 3,897.00 1,156.00 371.98 601.13 175.29 27.10 5,825.18 1,380.00 700.00 498.77 1,375.00 175.00 132.00 100.00 162.36

$35,849.25 $110,371.98

I, David Meservey, Trustee of Jackson Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2023. (2/8/24)

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 23AG-PR00063 In the Estate of ROBERT W SIMS, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROBERT W SIMS, Decedent: On 12-01-2023, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROBERT W SIMS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, Missouri.

The personal representative's business address is: RODNEY BORAM, 2515 FISHERMAN RD, TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The personal representative's attorney's name and business address is: ROBERT E COWHERD, 903 JACKSON STREET, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228.

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: 12-JUN-2023 Date of first publication: 25-JAN-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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SPORTS NCMC Athletics Announces Bulldog Wrestling 2024 Hall Of Fame Class Winnetonka Varsity 3 Trenton 157.5 Jacob White (Trenton) Almost every year the North Central Missouri College selects a few individuals or families that were a part of NCMC athletics to be inducted into the hall of fame. This year there are a total of seven nominations chosen to be inducted into the 2024 hall of fame class.

Each week we will highlight a few of those individuals until the offical announcement during the NCMC double header on Saturday, February 10.

This week is the final two nominations.

North Central Missouri College athletics proudly announces the following individuals, families and teams that will make up the 2024 NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame class. Each will be recognized at the home basketball doubleheader on Saturday, February 10 when NCMC takes on Southeast Community College.

Additionally, the 1998-99 Women’s Basketball team will be acknowledged as it has been 25 years since their national tournament appearance, the first in school history.

Leigh Mead Porter – NCMC Women’s Basketball 2003-05 Leigh Mead Porter, a women’s basketball luminary, earns a well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame with her extraordinary career from 2003-05 which etched an indelible mark on the NCMC legacy. She twice was a First Team All-Region selection. Not only is Leigh recognized as the 2nd leading scorer in school history, amassing an impressive 1,240 points, but she also stands as the 4th leading rebounder with 520 rebounds. She was an all-around player. Her career also boasts the 5th highest free throw percentage in school history at an impressive 83%.

NCMC Head Coach Jenni Croy, who coached against Leigh while she was in high school ranks,

beautifully captures her multifaceted abilities.

"Leigh was a very talented player and is very deserving of this honor.

She had a decorated career at NCMC and went on to have success at the University of MissouriKansas City as well. She had the ability to score under the basket plus hit the three-point shot. We are excited for Leigh as she is well deserving of this honor." Leigh Mead Porter's achievements, including the most points in a single season with 666 in 2004-05, stand as a testament to her skill, dedication, and lasting impact on NCMC women’s basketball. Congratulations, Leigh, on your Hall of Fame induction, celebrating your remarkable contributions to the sport and NCMC athletics.

Her stats for the 200304 season during 29 games include an average of 20.1 points per game.

Her shooting percentage from the field was 52.7 with a three-point percentage of 37.2. She went on to have 244 rebounds, 109 assists and 39 steals on the season.

For her 2004-05 season she played in 34 games averaging 19.6 points per game. Her shooting precentage from the field was 46.2 and she had a three point percentage of 39.2. Other stats included 276 rebounds, 102 assists and 41 steals.

2018-19 NCMC Men’s Basketball The 2018-19 NCMC Men’s Basketball team’s exceptional journey was nothing short of inspirational, marked by their unwavering determination, remarkable skill, and unparalleled teamwork which led to the first NJCAA Region 16 championship for men’s basketball in school history.

Additionally, this team won the NJCAA District 13 title with a victory over Arkansas State MidSouth to advance to the

Division II National Tournament where they went 1-2. Under the guidance of exceptional coaching from Jeremy Esry and Eric Penrod, this team of incredibly talented players exemplified athletic excellence and resiliency. The Pirate’s fans will forever remember their outstanding achievements on the court, marked by a final record of 19-14. The team's unwavering commitment to unity, sportsmanship, and sheer tenacity culminated in a season marked by triumphs and unforgettable moments that will forever resonate within the NCMC community. Head Coach Jeremy Esry had these comments about his team. “The 2019 NCMC Men’s Basketball Team will go down in history as the first men’s team to make the National Tournament and it is well deserved. We had an up and down year but found ourselves late and made a heck of run, beating some really good teams. I will always remember how tough our guys were and how hard they competed every day. They helped set the tone and culture for many years to come in the characteristics that we wanted to instill within our program. They are a team and group of guys that I will never forget.”

Congratulations on this well-deserved induction into the Hall of Fame, a testament to their exceptional talents and enduring effect this team had on the NCMC Athletics family.

This Saturday will be the double header game against Southeast Community College.

All seven nominees will be recognized for their achievements and dedication to the NCMC athletics. The womens game will begin at 2pm followed by the mens game at 4pm.22

Girls Tournament TRENTON: 145 - Avery Clark placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.

3rd Place Match Avery Clark (TRENTON) won by decision over Gabby Scrivener (EXCELSIOR SPRINGS) (Dec 9-2) 235 - Savannah Hughs placed 8th and scored 3.0 team points.

7th Place Match - Cerina Woods (OAK PARK) 2-15 won by fall over Savannah Hughs (TRENTON) (Fall 4:58) GALLATIN: 105 - Olivia Schweizer placed 5th and scored 11.0 team points.

5th Place Match Olivia Schweizer (GALLATIN) won by decision over Allie Mills (OAK GROVE) (Dec 7-4) 120 - Alex Endicott (17-11) placed 5th and scored 12.0 team points.

5th Place Match - Alex Endicott (GALLATIN) won by decision over Brinlee Tripp (OAK GROVE) (Dec 6-2) 170 - Abigail Parker placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.

3rd Place Match Abigail Parker (GALLATIN) won by fall over Taylor Kanoy (HARRISONVILLE) (Fall 2:05) 190 - Clare Kissire (10-11) placed 5th and scored 11.0 team points.

5th Place Match Clare Kissire (GALLATIN) won by fall over Adrien Crawley (EXCELSIOR SPRINGS) (Fall 2:20) 235 - Miah Parker placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.

1st Place Match - Anna Fahrni (RAY-PEC) won by fall over Miah Parker (GALLATIN) (Fall 0:33) TEAM RESULTS OUT OF 22 TEAMS: 11 GALLATIN 74.0 20 TRENTON 21.0 Lathrop Invitational Tournament TRENTON: 106 - Jacob White placed 1st and scored 29.0 team points.

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won by major decision over Wyett Shipman (Excelsior Springs) (MD 14-2) 126 - Cooper Houser placed 3rd and scored 21.5 team points.

3rd Place Match Cooper Houser (Trenton) won in sudden victory over Brendon Hoover (South Harrison) (SV-1 76) 138 - Mason Rongey (29-10) placed 2nd and scored 20.0 team points.

1st Place Match Parker Crane (Hallsville) won by tech fall over Mason Rongey (Trenton) (TF-1.5 3:04 (15-0)) 144 - Walter Olmstead placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team points.

3rd Place Match Walter Olmstead (Trenton) won by fall over Quincey Carter (Truman) (Fall 0:38) 150 - Henry Lasley placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.

5th Place Match - Gabriel Provin (Lathrop 2) won by fall over Henry Lasley (Trenton) (Fall 0:15) 157 - Spencer Steih placed 3rd and scored 22.0 team points.

3rd Place Match Spencer Steih (Trenton) won by fall over William Ratliff (Lafayette Co.) (Fall 2:25) 175 - Logan Wilson placed 2nd and scored 24.0 team points.

1st Place Match Cayden Larson (Chillicothe) won by fall over Logan Wilson (Trenton) (Fall 3:06) 190 - Jackson Bethards place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

215 - Barrett Clark place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

285 - Gavin Cagle placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.

3rd Place Match - Justin Wright (Excelsior Springs) won by decision over GavinCagle (Trenton) (Dec 1-0) TEAM SCORES OUT OF 14 TEAMS: 1 Lathrop 216.0 2 Exc. Springs 169.0

4 South Harrison 145.5 5 Richmond 141.0 6 Chillicothe 122.0 7 Lawson 118.0 8 Lafayette Co. 108.0 9 Hallsville 106.5 10 Carrolton 71.0 11 Butler 59.5 12 West Platte 58.0 13 Truman 40.0 14 Lathrop JV 35.0 Albany Invitational Tournament GALLATIN: 113 - Eli Sperry placed 1st and scored 23.5 team points.

1st Place Match - Eli Sperry (Gallatin) won by fall over Thomas Menke (Polo) (Fall 1:38) 132 - Wyatt Eaton placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points.

3rd Place Match Wyatt Eaton (Gallatin) won by fall over Colton Lemunyon (Maysville) (Fall 2:06) 175 - Ryker Whetsone place is unknown and scored 6.0 team points.

Cons. Round 3 - Ryker Whetsone (Gallatin) won by fall over Lucky Harris (Polo) (Fall 2:16) 215 Keegan McBroom placed 4th and scored 13.0 team points.

3rd Place Match - Colton Davis (Benton JV) won by fall over Keegan McBroom (Gallatin) (Fall 2:01) TEAM SCORES OUT OF 25 TEAMS: 1 Benton 128.0 2 Warsaw 112.5 3 Holden 105.5 4 Polo 96.5 5 Penney 93.0 6 Maryville 83.5 7 Maysville 82.0 8 Rock Port 65.5 9 Gallatin 60.5 10 Stanberry 51.0 11 Lafayette 49.0 12 KC 42.5 12 Lincoln 42.5 14 Tarkio 40.5 15 Albany 36.0 16 South Harrison 34.5 17 Benton JV 25.5 18 Maysville JV 19.0 19 Maryville JV 12.5 20 North Andrew 7.0 21 Penney JV 6.0 22 Savannah 2.0 23 Lafayette JV 1.5 24 Albany JV 0.0

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Trenton Takes on Putnam County The Trenton Lady Bulldogs have a record of seven wins and 10 losses this season as of right now. They are currently sitting fifth in the Grand River Conference.

These last two weeks the Lady Bulldogs have gone two and two, defeating Stanberry and Putnam County but falling to Lathrop and Lawson.

Their most recent game against the Putnam County Lady Midgets on Monday was what the Lady Bulldogs needed to get the week started. In the first quarter of the matchup the Lady Bulldogs were behind by one and only had 10 points, all of them coming from Mirena King. During the second quarter the Lady Bulldogs stepped up both their defense and their offense. King would be the first to score, giving the Lady Bulldogs the lead.

Kaitlyn Clark would come in for the Lady Bulldogs and

score a few threes, the crowd cheering and chanting for the senior. By the end of the first half Trenton led 32-13, only allowing Putnam County to score two in the second quarter.

The second half Trenton would continue to extend their lead. K. Clark and King would continue to help score off the three-point line with Madi Moore and Kaegen Croy handling the points from inside the paint. Trenton would find themselves in a full court press to try and stop Putnam County from getting across the half court line after they would make a shot. The Lady Bulldogs ended the third quarter still in the lead 51-20. The fourth quarter would go by fast with Trenton scoring seven more points and only allowing Putnam County three.

The Trenton Bulldogs currently have six wins and 12 losses this season. They are also ranked fifth in the R/T Photos Taken by Libby Endicott

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RUN THE OFFENSE - Kaylor Hodge looks to make a pass to her teamate before she cuts to the basket to score.

R/T Photos Taken by Libby Endicott

THREE-POINT SHOOTER - Senior Kaitlyn Clark came off the bench to score some points for her team. She was able to hit several 3-pointers from the corner to help secure a Lady Bulldog win.

Grand River Conference behind Polo. Trenton started out last week with a win against Lathrop but have yet to find that winning streak again.

In the first quarter of the game against the Putnam County Midgets, Trenton yet again started with a new starting five. Eli Miller would step in for Seth Doolittle, who was absent from this game. The Midgets would quickly score after the tip and would score four before Miller was able to get one point on the board from a free throw. The Bulldogs would start out behind by 11 in the first quarter, the score 8-19.

The second quarter the Bulldogs would slowly close the gap that the Midgets had created. Bradyn Sager would be a big scorer for the Bulldogs hitting two three pointers and having a total of eight points. The first half would end with Putnam County still in the lead 25-40.

In the third quarter the Bulldogs would score a total

of 17 points. Kiefer Tolson would start things off by getting to the basket for two.

Sager would also continue making baskets from the three-point line. And Maverick Sole would also find himself hitting a threepointer and a couple shots from the block. It wouldn’t be enough though as the Midgets still led 42-63 by the end of the third quarter.

The fourth quarter would be the Bulldogs’ best quarter of the night defensively and offensively. In the last few minutes of the game Tolson would make two free throws and then be followed by Hunter Smith making a basket off a pass from Sole. It wouldn’t be enough though, as the Bulldogs would lose to the Midgets 61-79.

The next two games for Trenton will be at home with Polo being the opponent on Wednesday night and for Senior night on Friday the Bulldogs will take on the Milan Wildcats.

SCORING FROM BEHIND THE ARK - Bradyn Sager stepped up for his team during the game against Putnam County hitting several three-point shots.

R/T Photos Taken by Libby Endicott

KNOCK IT AWAY - Hunter Smith blocks the Putnam County Midgets shot and gets the steal.

He sends it up the floor in transition, looking for a Bulldog basket.