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NCMC Trustees

Approve Hires and Change June Board Meeting Date

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on May 28, 2024. During the meeting, Trustees heard communication reports. They took action on purchases, a personal day proposal, the SAIL program fee, a June board meeting date change, and several personnel items.

During the communication reports, various updates were shared. Shellee Castanada, Savannah Campus Resource Center Coordinator, provided information on the Savannah Resource Center. Nate Gamet, Athletic Director, discussed future plans for improvement for the Ketcham Center and athletics. Sue Ewigman, Head Start Director, shared information on the self-assessment and goals, including the COLA increase and distribution. Janet Gott, Head Start Director, discussed a recent site visit, infant and toddler centers, and Early Head Start. Dr. Tristan

Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs, provided information on summer intersession and summer sessions, including a surge in Early College, the start of the Upward Bound program, and yearend closeout. Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, shared information on the biennial review, Title IX changes for pregnant and parenting students, OAR dates and attendance, commencement, and the possibility of adding additional ceremonies due to increased graduates and crowd attendance. Jennifer Triplett, Chief Information Officer, provided updates on email security projects, Proofpoint email security, electronic forms, ticketing system, turnItIn, and renewal of several services and software systems. Dr. Lenny Klaver, President, shared information on recent events including commencement, MCCA

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“GOD BLESS AMERICA” Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 160th Year - No. 40

First Responders Visit Summer School

Grundy County First Responders recently visited Trenton R-IX summer school. Stu-

dents had the opportunity to visit with first responders and tour their emergency vehicles. The event was sponsored by BTC Bank.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Thorme

County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session

The Grundy County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 28 at the Commissioners Chamber in Trenton.

The Commissioners received Mark McLaughlin of the R-T, who was seeking information on the Sheriff’s pay dispute, and was referred to CCMA attorney Ivan Schroeder for information and comment.

Correspondence on a project from Green Hills Regional Planning Commission was placed on hold until Sheriff Herring meets with the commission.

A call was received from Cameron Northwest Electric requesting gravel to be placed where trenching work had been done at Mockingbird Hill tower site.

The Commission approved minutes for June 13, 2023, June 20, 2023, June 27, 2023, July 03, 2023, July 4, 2023 and closed session December 27, 2023. Motion to approve by Commissioner Sager, and seconded by Commissioner Chumbley. Motion passed.

The Commissioners signed pay

documents for MODOT for bridge 04900141-BRO-RO40 (29).

The Commissioners approved payroll and and bills, and signed and submitted checks to the County clerk’s office.

Bonding paperwork was completed for Bridge 00900131BRORO40 (28). It was noted that az duplicate copy had been sent to Grundy County.

The Commissioners announced that the Rural Fire and Ambulance radio system had been completed at the LEC and Mockingbird Hills Tower site, and were fully operational.

The Commissioners heard a monthly report from Grundy County Rural Ambulance Director Matt Walker.

Walker discussed the PQC Forum on rural maternal health held May 21, 2024 at the Litton Ag Campus. Walker told the Commission that there was a broad discussion on pre and post natal care and the lack thereof, and how that has adversely affected OB patient outcomes in a more indirect way than

EMS are used to considering.

The problem of these services being absent in a large swath of geography cannot be addressed in any meaningful way by anything less than returning those services to the area. Having more birthing centers, putting midwives to work in clinic sites, haveing telehealth on ambulances are all ideas with merit and advantages, but none of that is going to change the fact that patients with severe postpartum hemorrhage, for example, are very likely to die in the back of an ambulance when the transport time to the nearest facility capable of performing the definitive (surgical) intervention is an hour or more.

Walker went on to liken the problem of OB emergencies to be every bit as critical as it is with strokes, STEMIs, and Severe traumas, but helicopters don’t fly OB patients. Walker said that ground ambulances are not equipped to offer interventions in these kinds of scenarios.

Walker added that a proposed solution was a consortium, one that providers of all scope could belong to that would help them obtain and retain the required training and credentials for OB emergency care, a consortium that could have agreements in place with strategically located hospitals to maintain a space and a chace of equipment for us in OB emergencies, so if an OB emergency occurred in that hospital’s local area the providers of the consortium could could be activated to respond to that facility and take over the emergency care of that patient, relkieving the financial burden of legal liability but maintaining the capacity for definitive intervention for OB emergencies in local facilities.

In other items, Walker revealed that an Emergency Management/Exercise Planning Meeting was conducted at the Courthouse May 23. The group continued planning of the exercise

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“Every second definitive care is deleted in an OB emergency is a step closer to a deadly outcome,” Walker said.

“Hiding Place” Tickets

Art's Alive is pleased to host “The Hiding PlaceThe Musical”, Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Trenton High School Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and there are still a few seats available. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and may be purchased at the door Thursday night. No advanced reserved seating is available.

Check out the Farmer’s Market at Sesquicentennial Park Saturday morning from 8 - 12.

Old Glory flying at Five Points

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and and reported that the EMS segment would be able to transport a couple of simulated patients from the exercise area to WMH ER. Walker said a third crew would be scheduled.

Walker also reported that the EMT class has several persons interested in training, and that when everything is ready, advertising will be done for enrollment so as to create decent numbers. Walker said the projected schedule remains unchanged.

Walker said a new EMT will join the Full time roster on A shift on June 23. He indeed that one Full Time EMT had been accepted into a nursing program and would be leaving full-time employment as of August 1, transitioning to the parttime roster.

Former Teaching Duo Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary

By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

Claude and Nadine Eckert, formerly an administrator-teacher duo at Pleasant View R-VI for nearly 40 years just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 23. You read that right…70 years.

The couple that met on the school bus when both were high school freshmen 77 years ago in 1947, became sweet on each other, rushed to the altar after seven years of courtship, and spent their entire working life, as Claude said, ”Putting kids first”.

Nadine attended school in Grundy County and Claude attended school in Livingston County, and the school bus delivered both to their rural schools.

Claude spent four years of high school riding the bus and sitting behind her.

So on the day that Claude happened to be with his mother on a shopping excursion to Chillicothe, the twosome ran into the County Superintendent of Schools, Howard Leach, who told Claude’s mother that school started Monday and he needed a full-time teacher.

Claude calls that a “God-wink”, one of those unexplainable “happenings” we have when we find our destiny without actually looking for it.

God gave him just a little “nudge” and the rest was history…a LOT of history.

Claude, who had just completed his first year in junior college as an education major, found himself

in front of 33 students the next Monday morning at the Hicks rural school. Nadine was teaching at the Chapel School near Dockery at the time, but both continued their courtship as Claude continued his education nights at Kirksville State Teachers College, and taught school days.

They married in 1954, following three dates Claude had with other girls. It was clear to him that Nadine was the one, and they took the plunge.

One of the great truths about this story was what Claude said about his wife, the love of a lifetime, and their keys to long, happy, marriage in a time where when a relationship suddenly becomes a little bit of work, couples try to outrun each other to divorce court.

“We always agreed on just about everything’. Claude said. “One time though, as the principal, I assigned Nadine to work with a new, young teacher in her classroom.”

“She said ‘absolutely not’,” Claude revealed. “But I was the boss, she relented and the two of them became great friends.”

“She never questioned me on that issue again,” Claude said, chuckling.

He said that the secret both have learned that al-

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president’s meeting, legislative session and a planned 3% state core increase, MoExcels funding and purchases, recent meetings, HB 2310, the FAFSA, the A+ program, and spring athletics.

In business items, Trustees approved the renewal of Ellucian software and support fees and the purchase of end-user computing devices to replace aging

ways helped was “never to go to bed angry.” Problems were discussed, negotiated, compromised, and resolved.

“And the next day, we always started over,” he said.

The two of them currently live at Lake George Senior Living in Columbia, where they are assisted by a number of caregivers, and their “favorite” caregiver Wanda Michael, who assisted with the gathering of information for this story.

“Claude and Nadine are just completely adorable as a couple,” Michael said. “They will be sitting across the room from each other,

equipment. Trustees approved the purchase of a Talent Search cultural trip and approved a change in personal days by removing the flex day and adding two additional personal days to all full-time employees.

Trustees approved a SAIL program fee and changed the June board meeting date from June 25 to June 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frey Administrative Center.

In Head Start personnel items, the Trustees approved the transfer of Lyndsey Jennings to Harrison/Mercer County Home Visitor, the transfer of Kelsey King to Putnam County Home Visitor, and the transfer of Darlene Stottlemyer to Unionville Head Start Center Director. They also approved Kelsie Lowe's resignation, Marie Jobson's retirement, and Jennifer Parsons's end of employment.

make eye contact, and Claude will turn his hand sideways and count 1,2,3.” In their own code, that means “I love you”. Claude and Nadine had one daughter, Claudine who married her husband John. Grandchildren and the “apples of their eye” are Leslie, Andrew and Ethan. Ever the administrator, Michael says there are times when residents at the Center when Claude can be a “little bossy” and they ask Nadine why she puts up with that from Claude.

“Oh, that’s easy,” Nadine says. “He’s just such a good man.”

For North Central personnel items, the Trustees approved the resignations of Lisa Kauten, Nursing Instructor, Jeffrey Grider, Maintenance/Custodian Technician, and Kenlee Frank, Residence Life Coordinator/Assistant Softball Coach. They also approved the employment of Teddy Leffler as Lead Custodian and the transfer of Jenny Lewis to Head Start Director of Centers and Administration. They also approved the employment of Madison Stillwell as Business Instructor and Tara Hoffman as SAIL Program Director. Joseph Stull was approved as an adjunct instructor, and Craig Foster as a clinical instructor. The next regular meeting of the NCMC Board of Trustees will be on June 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frey Administrative Center.

Nadine and Claude Eckert

MUNICIPAL COURT

In City of Trenton vs. Mary Exley Anderson, charged with an ordinance violation for expired plate, the defendant pled guilty, and paid fines and court costs of $89.00 in open court.

In City of Trenton vs. Robert Glenn Blozvich, charged with operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident, the case was continued to June 4.

In City of Trenton vs. Christopher Brian Carson, charged with an ordinance violation for expired plates, the defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued for Carson and new court date set for June, 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Gavin Todd Chambers, charged with exceeded posted speed limit (11-15 mph. over), ordinance violation, the defendant entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of defective equipment, and paid fines and court costs of $186.50.

In City of Trenton vs. Grayson Kate Coon, charged with an ordinance violation of failed to drive on right half of roadway when roadway was of sufficient width, and a second ordinance violation for possession of marijuana, the defendant entered a written guilty plea, and and pays fines and court costs in the amount of $64.00.

In City of Trenton vs. Terry Michael Delauder, charged with an ordinance violation for expired plates, the defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued with an assigned court date of June 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Brandy Marie Elliot, charged with three separate ordinance violations for driving while revoked or suspended, operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, and expired plates, a guilty plea was entered. Fines and court costs of $138.50 were assessed, with a payment review hearing scheduled for July 16, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Stephan David Evans, charged with an ordinance violation for expired plates, a guilty plea was entered and the defendant paid fines and court costs in the amount of $88.50 in open court.

In City of Trenton vs. Charlie Thomas Fayo, charged with an ordinance violation for exceeded posted speed limit (11-15 mph. over), the defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued with an assigned court date of June 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Jack Richard Gathercole, charged with two counts of possessing a vicious animal and two counts of animal-at-large, all municipal animal ordinances, the defendant appeared in

court and entered pleas of not guilty. Trial date is set for July 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Frank Oren Golden, charged with an ordinance violation for failure to yield, the defendant appeared in court, and the case was continued at the City’s request to June 4, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Tiffany Louise Haffner, charged with exceeded posted speed (11-15 mph. over), a guilty plea was entered and fines and fees of $108.50 were paid in court.

In City of Trenton vs. Cale Donald Miller, charged with an ordinance violation for expired plates, the defendant paidf fees and fines totalling $88.50 in open court.

In City of Trenton vs. Elizabeth Anne Novak, charged with an ordinance violation for expired plates, the defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued, and the defendant ordered to appear on June 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Jacklyn Shirley Ormsby, charged with operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, the defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued, and the defendant ordered to appear on June 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Jennifer Nicole Pigg, charged with an ordinance violation for exceeded posted speed limit (6-10 mph over), the defendant entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of defective equipment, and paid fines and court costs of $225.50.

In City of Trenton vs. Logan Wayne Shuler, charged with displaying unlawful plates, the defendant entered a written guilty plea, and paid fines and fees of $50.50.

In City of Trenton vs. Lacy McKenna Smith, charged with operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, he defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued, and the defendant ordered to appear on June 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Daniel Lee Stith, charged with operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility, the defendant failed to appear. A Show Cause Summons was issued, and the defendant ordered to appear on June 18, 2024.

In City of Trenton vs. Darcie R. Taylor, charged with exceeding posted speed limit by 11-15 mph. over, a guilty plea was entered, and the defendant paid fines of $70.50 and court costs.

In City of Trenton vs. Lolohea T. Tuiaki, charged with expired plates, a guilty plea was entered and fines and fees of $88.50 were paid.

FOR SALE

The Third Circuit Juvenile Office is taking Sealed bids on a 2012 Chevy Impala with approximately 180,000 miles. For more information or details, please contact the Juvenile Office at 660-359-4040 ext. 2270. Sealed bids marked “Car Bid” will be accepted in the Juvenile Office at the Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Suite 13, Trenton, MO 64683, until 8:30 a.m. on June 14, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened. The Third Circuit Juvenile Office reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

In City of Trenton vs. Tyler Cheyenne Willey, charged with an ordinance violation for exceeded posted speed limit (11-15 mph. over), a guilty plea was entered and fines and fees of $70.50 were paid.

In City of Trenton vs. Josiah Michael Birkhead, charged with an ordinance violation for exceeded posted speed limt (1-5 mph. over), and a second count of fail to stop at a stop sign/before crosswalk/point nearest intersection, the defendant entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of defective equipment, and paid fines and court costs of $225.50.

CIRCUIT COURT

In State vs. Josiah Michael Birkhead, charged with Misdemeanor A operating a motor vehicle in a careless and improper manner, involving an accident, and a second charge of an infraction of driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened seat belt, Defendant appears in person, pro se. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Defendant waives formal arraignment and enters a plea of guilty. Court accepts same and follows the agreement. Court suspends imposition of sentence on and places Defendant on probation for 6 months under the supervision of NMCS. Defendant is ordered to pay a $94.50 Court cost on or before 0625-2024 at 9:00 a.m. or an appearance will be required. All as per Orders filed.

In State vs. Caina Deann Chapman, charged with Infraction Fail to display plates on motor vehicle/trailer, a payment review hearing was held, and cancelled as the defendant had paid remaining balance due of $25.

In State vs. Michelle M. Dalton charged with owner operating motor vehicle without financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered), a guilty plea was entered and fees and fines of $158 were paid to the court.

In State vs. Brandy Marie Elliot, charged with six counts of Misdemeanor A non-support, Defendant appears in person, pro se. Pursuant to a plea agreement, State dismisses Counts 2, 3 4, 5 and 6. Defendant waives formal arraignment and enters a plea of guilty to Count I. Court accepts same and follows the agreement. Court suspends imposition of sentence on and places Defendant on probation for 2 years under the Courts supervision. All as per Orders filed.

In State vs. Zachariah L. Mullins, charged with Misdemeanor B failure to register a motor vehicle and Misdemeanor D owner operating motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility (motor vehicle required to be registered),Defendant failed to appear. Court orders Warrant be issued with a bond amount of $147.00 cash only.

In State vs. Dan Richard Peters, charged with Domestic Assault-3rd Degree, a Felony E offense, Defendant/Respondent; State appears by PA. Defendant appears in custody and with Assistant PD Susan Whitney. Defendant waives bond hearing and requests a continuance. State has not objection. Case continued to 06-11-2024 at 9:00 a.m.

In State vs. Christa Danielle Phelps, charged with Assault-3rd Degree, a Felony E offense, arraignment was scheduled for June 13, 2024, and the defendant ordered held on a $10,000 cash only bond.

In State vs. Kelsey Dawn Ruggles, charged with Misdemeanor driving while revoked/suspended-1st offense, the defendant entered a guilty plea and paid fines and fees in the amount of $173.50 to the court.

In State vs. Dariana Yanet Sanchez, charged with infraction of driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened seat belt, at request of Court; Continuance RequestorCourt; State appears by PA. Defendant fails to appear. Court to send courtesy notice. Case continued to 0611-2024 at 9:00 am.

In State vs. Kimberly Irene Stevens, charged with Misdemeanor B Trespass1st degree, Defendant appears in custody and with Assistant PD Susan Whitney. . Defendant is arraigned on this date with no modification to bond and therefore remains fixed at $5,000.00 cash only, NMCS, and random UAs. After discussions between parties attendant to furloughs for medical and treatment purposes wherein State does not oppose, Court indicates that she would consider the same if filed. Case continued to 0611-2024 at 9:00 a.m. for BOND HEARING.

In State vs. Ashton Lynn Summers, charged with nfraction of driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened seat belt, State appears by PA. Defendant fails to appear. Court to send courtesy notice. Case continued to 0611-2024 at 9:00 am.

In State vs. Tara Leanne Weimer, charged with Felony E Assault-3rd degree, Defendant appears in custody and with assistant PD Susan Whitney. Bond arguments heard and Court does not modify or change the same. Pursuant to discussions, Court does indicate that a furlough for medical or treatment purposes would be considered. Case continued to 06-11-2024 at 9:00 a.m. The defendant remains in custody on $10,000 cash only bond.

REAL ESTATE

John Ohlberg and wife to Kail McCarter and Wife.

Timothy A. Bryan and wife to Deri B. Shiles. Steven Ishmael and wife to Rock Island Row LLC.

Joetha J. Harris

Mrs. Joetha J. Harris, 88, a resident of Trenton, Missouri died at 8:40 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the First Christian Church, Trenton, Missouri. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Trenton, Missouri.

Family visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made online at marchofdimes.org or left with Slater-Neal Funeral Home, Trenton.

Mrs. Harris was born February 16, 1936 in Trenton, Missouri the daughter of Kenneth and Opal Griffin Roberts.

Jo was a competition archer, placed second Missouri State Women’s Championship. Enjoyed bow hunting, camping, boating, fishing, and playing bridge and bingo. She also enjoyed a long and ful-

filling career at Trenton Trust Bank, starting as a teller and culminating as the bank secretary. She loved meeting people and made hundreds of friends. She was a lifelong advocate and volunteer fundraiser for the March of Dimes in support of the health of moms and babies.

On December 25, 1952 she was married to Raymond L. Harris at Jamesport, Missouri. He preceded her death in April 24, 2006.

Her survivors include two sons, Jerry Harris, Trenton, Missouri, and Gene Harris and wife, Quinta, Killeen, Texas; three grandchildren, Christopher Harris and wife, Nikki, Jason Harris and wife, Elizabeth and Emily Harris; two great-grandchildren, Lochlan Harris and Ashford Harris; and one sister, Karen Branstetter and husband, Karl. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Russell Roberts.

Three Facing Charges Here

Brandon Z. Brewer, 42, of Trenton was arrested on May 30, 2024, charged with Felony E Attempted Forgery and Felony A Possession of a controlled substance. On or about May 30, 2024, the defendant, with the purpose to defraud, attempted to use as genuine a urine sample by possessing a plastic bottle with urine, knowing that it had been made so that it purported to have a genuineness of ownership that it did not possess. On Count 2, Possession of a Controlled substance, on or about May 30, 2024, the defendant possesses methamphetamine, a controlled substance, knowing of its presence and nature. The defendant is a prior and persistent drug offender in that he has been convicted of two or more felony offenses relating to controlled substances, dating back to January 2021, and June 2012. The defendant is ordered held on $50,000 cash bond, administered by North Missouri Correctional Services and is ordered to submit to random urine analysis tests. His court date is set for June 11, 2024.

Douglas Eugene Denny, 68, of Humphreys, MO was arrested on May 30 and charged with Driving While Revoked or Suspended, a Felony E offense. On or about May 29, the defendant operated a motor vehicle during a time when the defendant’s operator’s license was revoked under the laws of the state. The defendant has been convicted of the same offense in June, 2021, March of 2022, and June of 2018. Denny was ordered held on cash only bond of $20,000, administered by North Missouri Court Services, and assigned a June 11,2024 court date.

Rachel Hillary Trump, 46, of Excelsior Springs was arrested May 30, 2024 in Clay County on a charge of Felony D Forgery. She posted a $7,500 cash only bond, administered by North Missouri Court Services. On or about February 20, 2024, the defendant, with the purpose to defraud, passed a check on account drawn on Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri so that it purported to have been made by another person. The defendant is a prior and persistent offender, having previously been convicted of forgery in Livingston County in June 2015, and in February of 2005, convicted of forgery in DeKalb County. She has been ordered to appear in court on these charges in Grundy County on June 11, 2024.

GRVCO to Present Summer Concert

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its annual Summer Concert, “Sunlit Silence!” Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center. A variety of music will be performed. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., following the dress rehearsal. Barb Cox will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Our GRVCO musicians represent the 15 Missouri communities of Altamont, Cameron, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Jameson, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Marshall, Newtown, Pattonsburg, Princeton, Trenton, Weatherby and Winston.

The GRV Orchestra will open the program with “Radetsky March”, followed by “English Folk Song Suite”, “Out of Af-

rica”, “American Folk Rhapsody”, and “The Magnificent Seven”. Chris Thomas serves as the GRV Orchestral conductor.

The GRV Choir will then perform “Big Sky”, “Hold Fast to Dreams”, “Measure Me, Sky!”, and “Music in the Air”, under the direction of Tyler Busick. Sonja Wimer is the choir accompanist.

The GRV Choir and Orchestra will combine for “He Never Failed Me Yet”

The finale will be the performance of “Sunlit Silence”, a piece commissioned for the organization’s 15th Season Celebration. It was composed and will be conducted by Jonathan T Krinke and will be dedicated to the late Buddy Hannaford, one of the

founders of the organization and the original orchestra conductor.

GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization. They have no sponsors and rely on donations. All performances are free due to their Donor’s Club and the anonymous donors who contribute at our concerts. Your financial support helps provide the funds necessary to continue the organization’s mission. Information on the Donor’s Club will be available at the door.

Visit the organization’s website…grvco.com…and Like them on Facebook for additional information.

Come on out June 17 for an evening of enjoyment and the opportunity to Meet Your Musicians following the concert in the THS Commons.

12th Annual Cops N Bobbers Event Held

Even with several other events in the area but with near perfect weather on Saturday, the Trenton Police Department hosted 63 local children at the 12th Annual Cops N Bobbers fishing event. Numerous fish were caught as area kids spent the morning of June 1st, 2024, fishing with the Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders.

Chalk Talk

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

I remember with fondness the summer days in which I sat on the front porch of the rented house I and three college buddies lived in in Kearney, Nebraska.

It was 1983, and I was about 60-days from my college graduation. We lived in a nice neighborhood in one of Kearney’s northern subdivisions. It was a beautiful winding street with lovely ranch style homes and lots of trees. There were numerous families, lots of kids, and the most important features of those neighborhoods.

Dogs with lots of personality.

on it, closed on it, and clamped down with those massive jaws on the slowly turning spoked wheels on the white wall tire.

Uggedy, uggedy, uggedy for about fifteen feet til the shocked driver came to a stop. Bruno made about five circular revolutions around the wheel, then released it, rolling to the curb.

I was sure he was dead.

The dog caught the car. Trump’s fundraising website registered a staggering $50 million in contributions in thirty minutes before the website caught fire and crashed. Heaven only knows what the next few days will bring in.

Republicans have a fire in their pants right now that reaches not only the base, but 82% of Independent voters who say the conviction will either move them towards Trump, or have no effect at all on them.

Americans hate injustice. They hate it when people are treated unfairly. And while Democrats can now happily trumpet that Trump is a “convicted felon”, their tactical incursion will plant this thought in the minds of fair-minded Americans.

Not “convicted felon”, but “political prisoner”

The Trenton Police Department would like to thank all persons and businesses that helped make this event an overall success with special recognition to our community partners and those who provided prizes for each of the kids that registered for the event.

Donators to the event include: American Sportsman Bait & Tackle, Hy-Vee Food Store, PAR Broadcast Group, Trenton Republican-Times, Henry Rifles, Zebco, BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation, St. Joseph Mustangs, Iowa Cubs, Kansas City Zoo,

After fishing with equipment provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation at the North Central Missouri CollegeBarton Farm Campus pond, the youth were treated to lunch by Quail Forever. Quail Forever also provided additional activities for the participants. After all the youth fisherman received a door prize, the grand prize of a Missouri Lifetime Fishing Permit was given to a lucky six-year-old.

Chillicothe Mudcats, Church Women United, 365, LLC Digital Billboards, Trenton LIONS Club, Trenton Cinema, RS Electric and Allstate Consultants.

Event Co-Sponsors are North Central Missouri College, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Quail Forever.

We look forward to holding this event next year and hope to make it even better with more fish being caught by more girls and boys!

Persons with questions, suggestions, or interest are encouraged to contact Chief Rex Ross at 660359- 2121 or via his email at rross@trentonmo.com .

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Bruno was a five-year old English Bulldog. He was representative of the breed with a stout body, short legs and an overly large mouth from which issued big barks and lots of dog slobber. Bruno’s most distinguishing characteristic was that he liked to chase cars. He wasn’t very fast, but he took advantage of the 15-mph. Speed limit that forced cars to just meander along the street.

He laid in wait. He got a running start. But until this day in June, he had never yet caught a car. Ants and rubber tree plants, high hopes a-burgeoning.

On this day, I sat in the shade on the porch, a glass of ice tea and a newspaper, and saw a beautiful 1967 Mustang convertible turn down our street. It was a “Bullet Mustang” deep green, with spoked wheels and white walls.

It moved slowly down our street. Bruno crouched, timing his pounce. And then… the chase was on.

The driver of the car slowed even more so as not to hit Bruno, and this gave him his moment. He gained

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:

I have some opinions and questions related to an article found in the paper I received on May 30, 2024.

Opinion - The intent of a law should always be considered when the law is interpreted. I believe the intent of law 57.317.1.2 RSMo was for the wage of sheriffs to be increased when the law was enacted. To be fair to county budgets, the increase could be given at 20 percent a year over the next five years. By now, Sheriff Herring’s salary should have been increased by 60 to 80 percent of total wage increase required.

Opinion - Missouri Constitution Article VII section 13 intent was to keep state, county and municipal officials who are in control of determining salaries from increas-

I rose from my seat, mouth agape, and was stunned to see Bruno get up, wobbly, bloody mouthed, and stagger back to the house. Bruno never chased another car, but By God, the one he caught sure as the world made a memory, and it left a message I’ll never forget.

Tactical thinking without Strategic thinking leaves you wobbly and bloodied when you let go of the objective after having caught it. And never, ever as the “curse of the Gods” is known to say, should you ever get what you wish for so completely.

In my mind, the conviction of Donald Trump on 34-mysteriously crafted charges in a Manhattan Court was the Democrats “Bruno moment”.

The dog caught the car. And he never tried again.

I’m not going to address the complete abomination this case reflected, the “target rich environment for appeal, the slanted administration from the bench, any of it.

You can get all you want on that from any cable news source. If you hate Trump and want the pile-on, refer to MSNBC or CNN, and if you want the other side, see Fox.

The mainstream media practically threw a block party in gleefully reporting the former President’s conviction, but here’s the problem.

ing their own salary again and again while extending their term in office.

Fact: The Missouri State Government is composed of three distinct branches, each with unique responsibilities. These are as follows: Executive branch, responsible for executing the laws of the state; Legislative branch, responsible for creating and appealing state law; and Judicial branch, responsible for interpreting the law. Please keep in mind there is a big difference between interpreting the law and executing/enforcing the law. Your article says the State Auditor (a member of the Executive branch) decided the Legislative branch was incorrect in creating this law and Judge Green was wrong when he, a member of the Judicial branch, interpreted the law.

Opinion - You are correct the waters are muddy because the State Auditor de-

The Democrats complete lack of strategic thinking has served to take Donald Trump and turn him into Nelson Mandela in the eyes of the American people.

That’s right. Nelson-Freaking-Mandela. The Apostle Paul. A martyr for the Conservative Cause.

Conservatives greatest weakness over time has been their wishy-washy nature and to conduct one circular firing squad after another within their own camp.

Not anymore. People who have, to this point, sat on the sidelines, ignored what was going on, or felt contempt for Donald Trump, if they’re truly fair-minded, have to now look at this bastardization of our legal system and conclude… if this could happen to Donald Trump, why couldn’t it happen to me?

That’s impactful.

I saw Bruno about a week after his skirmish with the Mustang. He just laid in the yard a lot after that, and about three weeks later, Bruno just passed away blissfully, secure in the knowledge that he had achieved his life’s goal.

Sadly, it killed him.

The curse of the Gods is to get what you hope for, too completely.

cided to become involved in “Interpreting” law. My message to him would be much the same as Travis Kelce’s message to the Mayor of Cincinnati.

Question - a little off target but related, recently it was reported that city revenue from sales tax has increased. Would this not be true of county revenue also?

Opinion - The fact that the starting wage of a city police officer is more than our Sheriff with 20 years as Grundy County Sheriff, 30 years total in law enforcement and a degree in Criminal Justice from Central Missouri University and nearly 25 percent more than experienced deputies is unconscionable.

Question: Are the Mayor and City Council that much better than the County Commissioners at managing the budget?

Anna Ferguson Trenton, MO

THE DAY THE DOG CAUGHT THE CAR… THE DEMOCRATS “BRUNO MOMENT”

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Carol Wilford

Dan and Carol Wilford went to Delvin and Jennie Wilford’s home in Trenton on Wed., May 15. Other relatives there were Jerry and Goldie Wilford of Highlands Ranch, CO; Larry and Barbara Stoops of Trenton; and Murlin and Janice Osborn of Mission, TX. Some worked on a large jigsaw puzzle while others shared photos of grandchildren and spent time catching up on each others’ activities. For supper, they all went to Subway. Jerry and Goldie returned home on Thur., May 16.

On Sunday afternoon, May 26, visitors in the home of Bill and Kathy Waits were Kristi Waits and her granddaughter, Jaylyn Souders and friend, Tammie of Chillicothe. On Memorial Day, Bill and Kathy took bouquets of flowers to cemeteries, then had supper at the home of Morgan and Phoebe Duff and sons, Emerson Womack, and Cruz, Haeze and McCoy Duff. Others attending were Junior and Denise Hamilton of Tindall. On Tuesday morning, May 28, Kathy went to the home of Dan and Carol Wilford for a visit. She enjoyed having a tour of their many flower gardens; and she and Carol stopped to eat two strawberries that had been missed when Carol had picked them. There were raspberries beginning to ripen and more gooseberries to pick. In the evening, Bill and Kathy attended two baseball games in Trenton to watch their grandsons Emerson and Cruz play.

Lois Corrigan of Trenton, Mindi Clark of rural Galt, Austyn Campbell of Unionville and Carol Wilford of Laredo were guests of Naomi Campbell at the MotherDaughter-Granddaughter Brunch which was held at the Gill Memorial Baptist Church in Marshall on Sat., Jun. 1. After the brunch, they went to the home of Steve and Naomi Campbell and son, Dustin to visit for a while.

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Grand River Garden Club Tours Ewing Home and Garden

The Grand River Garden Club met Monday, May 20 at El Nopal’s Restaurant in Trenton. Linda Lamp brought a vase of beautiful peonies from her yard. President Dorothy Taul presided.

Mrs. Lamp passed out an invitation from Lenny and Lisa Anderson, Chillicothe, to attend their annual garden tour June 29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and June 30 14 p.m. The Lamp Farm Country store will be there also. Plans were made to attend.

Linda Carman gifted members with a blue floral scarf.

Laura Ewing gave the treasurer’s report, which included the plant sales earned at the Leisure Lake garage sale April 27.

Ms. Taul led a class May 23 for the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled group at Eastside Park shelter house, instructing them about planting a garden and planting flowers in a pot. The members approved buying the plants for this program.

Members toured the yards of Karalyn Thompson, Linda Lamp, Marilyn Bain and Doris Provorse Friday, May 31.

Diana Hoppe announced the yard of the month award for May was given to Larry and Linda Spencer, 804 Lake Manor Dr. The business beautification award went to McDonalds, 1861 E. 9th St.

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After the meeting at the restaurant, members toured the home and yard of Kenny and Laura Ewing. Mrs. Ewing shared her love of flowers with the group. She shared her special rock placement in each flower bed and their origin. She showed trees she had planted and various flowers, when to fertilize

and trim off. Members were intrigued with her beautiful Japanese Maple tree. Other members also discussed how to thin irises, what causes boxwood to turn brown, and different types of hibiscus and peonies.

Mrs. Carman won the garden gift from the Ewings.

Mrs. Ewing served cupcakes and lemonade on the

deck of her home. The next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. June 17 at the home of Doris Provorse. She will serve a salad luncheon and members are asked to bring their own drink and a picture of their father. At 1 p.m. members will go to Barnes Greenhouses where the staff will share a video on new plants and other information.

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

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

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Grundy County Health Department, Safe Sitter for Grandparents, GCHD Education Annex, 9 a.m. to noon.

SATURDAY

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

Farmers Market, Sesquicentennial Park, 8 a.m. - noon.

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

SUNDAY

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

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

MONDAY

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

Grundy County Health Department, WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Free Blood Pressure Check and $1.00 Blood Sugar Checks, walk-in, 9 a.m. to noon.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

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

Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Grundy County Health Department, Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; GCHD Board of Trustees, Regular Board Metting Lower Level of Health Department 4:30 p.m.

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

Class of 1959 Lunch at Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

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

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Grand River Garden Club members visited the home of Kenny and Laura Ewing on Monday May 20. Members attending included, from left, Bonna Dittberner, Dorothy Taul, Marilyn Bain, Linda Carman,Linda Lamp, Doris Provorse, Nancy Taul, Diana Hoppe, Marilynn Booth, and Laura Ewing

THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT It Was About Liberty

By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

(Part three of an eight part series)

To hear the phrase “Our Democracy” bandied about today leaves one with the impression that the entire reason the United States of America became a country was to enshrine the idea of a democracy, that “the majority rules”. They’ve got it wrong, and that assertion “muddies up” the discussion completely. It was about Liberty that Americans divorced their King and the British Empire, a concept that means “freedom from tyranny”, not some innocuous labeling of democracy in another form. The Revolutionary War was well underway in the summer of 1776, and Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense” was must read material in the colonies. It’s challenge to people to step up for Independence was taken up by “The Black Robe Regiment”, an army of pastors who stood up in their churches and preached to their parishes that “our rights come from God, not from men.”

The village churches were the cable news of the day. They were the source of community information, education, and common cause between people of the day. As British troops moved across the countryside, they targeted and killed many of the pastors who rallied the men of their parish to join as militias and flock to the aid of George Washington their commander in chief.

So while war seeped out of New England and into the middle and southern colonies, people not necessarily disposed to the anguish and turmoil of Boston started to feel it themselves, as British troops pulled out of Boston completely and sought to take over New York in the North, and Charleston, South Carolina in the South. It is from this backdrop that Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Patriot” came about, based on the story of the “Swamp Fox”, Frances Marion.

In Philadelphia the Continental Congress determined that any movement towards Independence would require all 13-colonies to unanimously vote for separation. So the delegates argued, debated, and framed some of the greatest

political discussions of all time. The 56-signers of the Declaration could not have been more different. For who these men were, google “who were the 56-signers of the Declaration, and what happened to them?” We’ll leave that for you to research on your own.

The delegates to the Congress were in many cases, self-interested in protecting their wealth and their property. Many owned slaves. The hot-headed “Patriots” of Massachussetts were considered by many of the Congress to be radicals and anarchists. John Adams was notoriously characterized as being “obnoxious and disliked”, but he sang the clarion call to the others to declare independence. His interests were in remedying the pains and atrocities of the occupation of Boston.

But he was a believer in the “Enlightenment Era” belief that rights came from God. He believed that the freedom of speech was as universal a concept as the law of gravity. He referred to rights of “life, liberty and property” as “Natural Laws” which the current British Monarchy was trying to strangle to death.

Franklin, for his part, the “greatest political manipulator of all time” was all-in on the concept of independence, freedom, and liberty, but knew that for all Adams’ passion for the subject, that he was like a 60-mph. hot wind on a 100-degree Philadelphia day. He counseled Adams to find someone else in the Congress to propose Independence.

That person was Richard Henry Lee, a young blueblood from Virginia who was respected as a “gentlemen” by his peers, especially from the pivotal Southern bloc of delegates.

Lee offered this resolution on June 7, 1776, "that these united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states”.

There was an immediate call for a vote on the question from Adams to vote then and there for independence, and then…a curveball.

President of the Congress John Hancock made a decision that given the import of the question, the vote would have to be unanimous.

Adams was rocked, and started to backpedal. Opponents of sep-

aration knew they could put the motion to death right then and there.

But Franklin intervened. He moved that a committee be assembled to put into writing what a declaration of independence would mean, or as Thomas Jefferson would say, “not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of, not merely to say things which had never been said before; but to place before mankind the common sense of the subject; [in?] terms so plain and firm as to command their assent, and to justify ourselves in the independant stand we [were?] compelled to take. neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.”

Hancock assigned Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Robert Livingston of New York and Roger Sherman of Connecticut to the “Declaration Committee” on June 11, 1776. They were to write a “draft version” of what would become the Declaration.

Before that moment, Jefferson was a “back bencher”, though considered a brilliant thinker and philosopher, he had not particularly stood out as a member of Congress, but had a reputation as the best writer in the body.

Over two weeks, Jefferson wrote, re-wrote, and re-wrote again. When finished, Adams and Franklin considered it a masterpiece, and Adams himself who in presenting it to the delegates, quoted Jefferson in calling it “a masterful expression of the American mind.”

So what was it?

In it’s first paragraphs, the Declaration says that which we have all committed to memory since middle school.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the

consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”

Jefferson’s words do not establish a government, but they lay out the new Nation’s “mission statement”.

It says, this is who we are, and this is what we are about. We don’t need a king to rule over every aspect of our lives. We are, by our Nature, equal with every other man. Because of this, we will choose our form of government, identify our leaders, and make our laws. The second and third parts of the Declaration represent the grievances and actual declaration of Independence announcing separation from Great Britain.

Fifty-Six men signed the Declaration, recognizing that it made them wanted fugitives and signatories to an act of treason against the Crown. Many of them would suffer, lose family members, and a good number of them would go penniless.

The Declaration was a state-

ment of purpose, and it laid out LIBERTY as the cornerstone of our future Republic, NOT Democracy, a concept six or seven lanes over from the final outcome, and headed in the opposite direction of what came to be.

It states unequivocally that man requires liberty as a basic need, built into the DNA. It falls just slightly behind air, water and safety from harm in the hierarchy of our basic needs.

It’s final line, inserted as one of the 86 edits put forth by the Congress, came from the Reverend John Witherspoon of New Jersey, who penned, “And now, with a firm reliance on Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to one another our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”

They put everything they had in the hands of their fellow Congressmen, and they sealed a commitment to future generations that it would be God, who steered the direction of the nation that would emerge.

The next installment will move from the Founders to the Framers, who took liberty as a concept and built a nation and its rules around it, committed to limited government, and maximum transparency and access to the American people.

LOCAL

Gallatin Board Approves Bids, New Hires

The Gallatin R-V Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6 p.m in the high school library.

Superintendent Dr. Justin Collins proposed reordering the administrative reports, starting with the Middle School Principal’s Report, then the High School Principal’s Report, then the Superintendent’s Report, etc., which was approved by the board.

The board approved Thursday, June 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. for the next meeting, giving the Superintendent permission to pay bills that may incur a late fee or interest charge prior to the meeting.

The minutes for the April 16 meet-

ing were approved, along with the payment of all April bills.

Administrative reports were given by MS Principal Chris Wever, HS Principal Brent Burk, Dr. Collins, CDSE Principal Nicole Thogmartin and Activities Director Chad Sullenger.

Dr. Michael Reik of Raymond James presented a resolution authorizing lease transaction for a bus lease purchase, which was approved by the board.

Dr. Collins presented a bid from C&C Group to install key fobs at the district and a bid from Maven Mechanical to upgrade air conditioning in the high school building. The board approved both bids as presented.

Chad Sullenger presented the ISS/At-Risk report.

Principal Burke presented the 2024 list of graduating seniors, which was approved by the board.

Dr. Collins reviewed the 2023-24 budget and the Food Service program.

Principal Thogmartin presented the 2024 Summer School Handbook and the 2024 Summer School Staff list. Both were approved as presented by the board.

The amended 2024-25 Classified (Group B) Salary Schedule was approved as presented.

Amy Holder gave a presentation for the Gallatin Community Teacher Association.

During closed session, the board:

• accepted the resignations of Angel Michael, effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year and Deanna Wiederholt, effective June 30, 2024.

• approved the offering of teaching positions to Kelsey Maxwell and Taylor Croy for the 2024-25 school year.

• approved the offering of summer custodian positions to Brett Hemry, Payton Feiden and Peyton Johnson.

• approved the offering of an extraduty drumline position to Payton Dollins for the 2024-25 school year.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Gallatin R-V Board of Education will be held Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m.

Summer School Students Make Tie-Dye Shirts

Please join North Central Missouri Mental Health Center in celebrating its 50th Anniversary

There will be a come-and-go reception on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm which will include a pulled pork slider with baked beans and potato salad, dessert and a drink. The reception will be in the basement conference room at the agency’s administrative facility at 1601 E 28th Street in Trenton. We are proud to have served the Green Hills Area for the past 50 years and look forward to the next 50!

We’d love to have you celebrate with us.

Trenton R-9 Summer School students of Vanessa Pauley and Darcie Taylor are learning what it is like to be a mascot. Trenton R-9 Mascot Sponsor Dave Burkeybile is working with the group. Each Friday morning the Mascots make a visit to summer school giving the students High Fives and making them feel welcome.

Photos courtesy of Dave Burkeybile

PRINCETON MANOR APARTMENTS

is accepting applications for 1 BEDROOM

SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS

Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra

Celebrating our 15th Season presents

Sunlit Silence

June 15, 2024 • 7:00 pm

Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center 1415 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO

Tyler Busick, Choral Conductor

Chris Thomas, Orchestral Conductor

Sonja Wimer, Choral Accompanist

Featuring the premiere of “Sunlit Silence”, a piece composed and conducted by Jonathan T. Krinke and dedicated in honor of the late Buddy Hannaford

WIC provides healthy foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.

Rent is based on income and includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, 24 hour Maintenance and On-Site Laundry Facilities. Applicants may stop by 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, Missouri to pick up an application and see the pride we take in our housing community. We share in great neighbors, community activities & beautiful surroundings. 660-359-5120 • Some income restrictions apply.

For more information about Missouri WIC, call the Grundy County Health Department at (660) 359-4196 or visit www.health.mo.gov/wic.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Students in summer school made tiedye t-shirts to wear on their field trip to the movie theatre.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Thorme

LOCAL

Summer School Students Visited by Ag Ed On the Move

Lillian Smith from Agriculture Education On the Move visited summer school and will present 10 classes with second through fifth grade to discuss the importance of crops and agriculture in our community.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Thorme

On June 2, Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled attended a fun afternoon of fishing sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation and North Central Missouri College (NCMC Barton Campus). A total of 36 participants and volunteers were in attendance. Hamburgers and hotdogs, chips, cookies and cold water/soda pop were served. Almost everyone caught at least one fish, with many catching two or more. Everyone agreed they had a wonderful time, and enjoyed identifying the fish that they caught. A heartfelt thank you to Scott Roy, Andi Rittel, Barbara Denny, Nate Mechlin, Eric Roy and Bobbie Roy for a fun evening with friends.

Photos courtesy of Kayla Graham

Humphreys Alumni, Classmates and Friends Renunion

Past graduates of the Humphreys School met for a reunion at the Humphrey Community Center on May 25.

The oldest graduate in attendance was Betty Spence Hatcher, Class of 1949. She and Lula Lee Burchett Warboys are believed to be the only two left in this class.

Other attendees included:

Class of 1957

Mary Susan McKay Scott and her husband, Melvin and Marilyn Watson Shipley.

Class of 1958

Joyce Downing Boswell

Class of 1960

Judy Callahan Meeker,

Judy Hudson Buckner, Vernon Buckner, Victor Gender, Charles Emberton and Bob Burchett

Class of 1962

Elaine Lloyd Burchett, Esta Carol Tipton Marrs and her husband, Don Marrs and Lois Scott Brattin

Class of 1963

Larry Christy and Guest.

Class of 1967

Marilyn Scott Ahring, Classmates and friends: Denise Hatcher Dickinson, Nancy Roach Emberton, Paula Hatcher.

Thanks go out to Bob and Elaine Burchett, Don and Esta Carol Marrs and Charles and Nancy Emberton for organizing the

meeting place and doing all the invitations and RSVPs. Plan to attend on Memorial Day Saturday, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Thank You

There are not enough words to fully express my sincere gratitude to every friend and family member for all the cards, flowers, gifts and visits to help celebrate my 90th birthday.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Each and every one of you made it such a special celebration!

Marilyn Whitacre

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Rotarians Hear from Trenton R-9 Administrators

Trenton R-9 administrators presented the program at the Thursday, May 30 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Diane Lowrey presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms.

Program Chairman Daniel Gott introduced Director of Education Dr. Johanna Baugher, THS Principal Chris Hodge and THS Assistant Principal/Activities Director John Cowling, who talked about the recentlycompleted school year as well as what is expected for the 2024-25 school year.

Dr. Baugher works with teaching staff in three areas – districtwide curriculum, mentoring and professional development. She said this year was spent working on a

literacy cohort in grades pre-kindergarten through four to help with reading improvement, which will be instituted at those grade levels in 2024-25. A fourth year was added to the district’s mentoring program, allowing new educators more time in working to improve their teaching skills with the help of staff with many years of teaching experience. Several days of professional development time for teachers have been built in to the school year, beginning with staff orientation/in-service on Aug. 14-19, prior to the start of classes on Aug. 20. Dr. Baugher also announced that she is adding the title of Early Childhood Education Director to her title, working with the three- and four-yearold preschool programs as well as Parents as Teachers.

Hodge reviewed the

successes of students during the past year, noting efforts were made to assist students with deciding a career path by having them attend college and job fairs. Students were also given the opportunity to earn community service hours by working at the Community Food Pantry. He told about honors garnered by various organizations, including having three students display art at the Kemper-Albrecht Art Gallery in St. Joseph, having six students complete in state FBLA competitions, having the FFA chapter earning recognition as the fourth best chapter in the state, having Spanish Club members earn honors at a film competition, the FCCLA chapter having students participate in national contests and having several athletes receive all-conference, all-district and all-state recognition.

He encouraged club members to attend events offered by the high school band, vocal music and theater programs. He noted that classroom instruction will be a primary focus next year.

Cowling noted that most sports programs saw lots of success this year, noting that the football team posted a 9-2 record, including a district playoff win. Both the girls and boys tennis teams had individual district champions and both the girls and boys golf teams sent individuals to the state tournament. The volleyball team tied the record for the most wins in a season – 12 – and the girls basketball team won a district championship, while the boys basketball team saw its record improve to 9-14, up from a 1-23 record just two years ago. The boys wrestling team had two state medalists

and the girls wrestling team had a state qualifier. The baseball team won 12 games this year, which was a record, and was one game away from playing for a district championship. The girls track team qualified its 4x800 relay team for sectionals and while the boys team did not qualify for sectionals, it showed much improvement throughout the season. THS had 355 students participating in all activities this year.

Cowling said Trenton will be the host for the Grand River Conference wrestling tournament in January and will also host the all-conference band/choir performances.

During the business meeting, members were reminded the club will be putting up and taking down the U.S. flags at the courthouse on Flag Day, June 14. Members are to meet at 6:30 am and 5 pm, respectively.

The program on June 6 will be presented by Kristi Faulkner and her team of health navigators, who will share what the role of a health navigator is and how they can assist people in the community in gaining access to Medicaid. Steve Taylor and Brian Upton are the program chairmen for June.

Gott, who is superintendent of schools, reported that roof work will begin shortly at the high school, middle school and elementary school along with the installation of 20 new HVAC units and a new thermometer system at the high school/middle school complex. A new districtwide telephone system will also be installed. Much of the funding for these projects is coming from district’s “no tax increase” bond that was approved by voters this past April.

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

ESTIMATING WHEAT YIELD

number of heads per square foot by the average number of kernels in a head to determine the number of kernels per square foot. For example, if there are 60 heads per square foot and 20 kernels per head that equals 1200 kernels per square foot.

There are 43,560 square feet per acre. Multiply the number of kernels per square foot by 43,560 to estimate the number of kernels per acre. In the example, multiply 1200 kernels per square foot by 43, 560 square feet per acre, to determine there are 52,272,000 kernels per acre. On average, there are 900,000 soft red winter wheat kernels in a bushel. Divide the total number of kernels per acre by 900,000 kernels per bushel to estimate the yield per acre. In the example, divide 52,272,000 kernels per acre by 900,000 kernels per bushel to estimate the wheat yield will be 58 bushels per

AGRICULTURE

acre.

Harvest wheat as soon as possible to avoid losses due to precipitation. Repeated wetting and drying of the grain decreases quality and test weight. If grain is going to be stored on the farm, clean bins prior to adding new grain. Remnants of previously stored grain can harbor insects and diseases. Insects can infest untreated grain in as few as three weeks. When grain is moved into the bin, add a labeled grain protectant to the grain stream. Once the bin has been filled and leveled, “cap” the grain by applying an insecticide to the surface to prevent insect infestations from the top surface. Monitor grain regularly.

For more information, contact Valerie Tate, Field Specialist in Agronomy for MU Extension by email at tatev@missouri.edu or call 660-895-5123. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

PRUNING AZALEA AND SPRING FLOWERING SHRUBS

by Kathi Mecham, MU Extension Horticulturist

When I lived in southeast Missouri my family and I looked forward to the Dogwood-Azalea festival in Charleston MO every year. Some years it was chilly, other years it rained. Some years the buds had been affected by a late freeze, but most years both the dogwood and the azalea were beautiful. The town came alive with a plethora of people and flowers.

Many look forward to the beautiful azalea in their yards blooming in the spring too. It

is a disappointment when they fail to flower. Proper pruning can help to ensure the shrub will bloom. If azalea and other spring blooming shrubs are pruned too late into the season, they will not bloom the following spring.

The flowers of a spring blossoming shrub form buds the previous summer. If the shrubs are pruned into the summer or fall, the flower buds will be removed resulting in no blooms in the spring. A good rule of thumb is to prune azalea and other spring flowering shrubs like forsythia and lilac as soon as

possible after blooming and certainly within a month of blooming.

Using garden shears, start by removing any dead or diseased limbs. You can then remove any remaining spent flowers as you shape the shrub to your liking. Pruning from top to bottom helps in shaping the shrub. Remove one-third to onefourth of the stems annually so that the shrub is completely renewed every three to four years. This promotes vigorous growth, which forms strong flower buds. Azaleas are at their best when allowed to grow into an informal habit. There is no need to prune them into a formal habit like a boxwood. I have seen this done resulting in small tight blooms that inhibit the beauty of the shrub. For more information about azalea or other shrubs please send them to mechamk@missouri.edu or call me at 660-542-1792.

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

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*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

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

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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.

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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 LUMBERFull 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

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Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

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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.

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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.

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JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

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BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com

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Willing Workers LLPDo 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

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CRP Grass seeding and management. Experienced life long grass farmer. Ray Schwarz 816-223-4712

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Bannad Studios Custom Soft Décor. Pillows, Cushions & Covers. In Any Size. Any shape. We will use your fabric or ours. Designer and discount fabrics available. Indoor and outdoor Cushions, pillows, bedding, etc. Call today for your quote. 816-724-0694 If no answer, we're in the workroom. Please leave message.

FARM NEEDS

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091.

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PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060

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Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, bouldersTurney Mini Quarry 816-2482523.

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For Sale: One grass fed beef. Sold by hanging weight. Call 66o-645-2269

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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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Registered Jack Russell Puppies for sale. Males only. $350 Call 816-807-0382.

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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"

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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

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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.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St., Trenton, MO Phone: 359-2212

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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.

Pleasant View R-VI is accepting bids for health insurance and insurance brokerage services. Bids are due to the school by noon on June 7th, 2024. More information can be obtained by emailing rsteinhoff@pleasantviewr6.org. Pleasant View R-VI is an equal-opportunity employer.

WEBSITES

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

RUMMAGE SALE

Selling contents of two storage pods. Signed collectibles, Several pieces of Wilton Pewter. Signed pictures.

Victorian, modern and antidue furniture. Plates, bowls and dishes. Decor items. M & M collectibles. Power and hand tools. All kinds of fishing equipment. 5 boxes of blue rock. Pallet Jack. Outside furniture, garden pots and decor. 2007 Lund Boat 17.5 ft crappie edition. This is unique and unusual collection. May 30th 8-6 May 31st 8-5 1101 NE Timberlake Lane, Lathrop.

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Muti-Family Garage Sale. 12 Railroad Circle in Lathrop. June 6th & 7th. From 8 am to 430pm. Nice Children/Adult Clothes. Entertainment Center. Three-piece living room set with hide a bed. Home Decor. Crafts. Toys. Double Stroller. Pack-N-Play. Reptile Tank with Lighting, Etc. Telescope. Weight lifting folding wall rack, lots of Misc.

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Garage Sale - 1805 Eastview Drive; Friday 1-6, Saturday 8-2. Women’s plus size & regular size clothing, men's clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry. Girls size 10-16 clothing, shoes; household, books.

FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S NOTE:

6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Help Wanted: Home Visitor, Caldwell County Head Start. This position is responsible for planning homebased learning experiences that focus on promoting highquality early learning in the home. Full-Time with the following benefits: 4-day work week, Dental/Health /Life insurance, Retirement, LifeFlight, Sick Leave and Paid tuition to NCMC.

This position is responsible for the supervision of center staff and volunteers. As well as planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program, social services, and family engagement activities.

Visit http://www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. E.O.I.

REAL ESTATE

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

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: Hale, Mo. One 1br apt and one studio apt. NO PETS, first month rent and deposit required, Appliances and utilities furnished. Ideal for someone on a fixed income. Immideate possession, background check required. Please call 660-645-2269

FOR SALE

Garden Headquarters! Garden seeds, assorted garden tools, best prices in town. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton. 660-359-3660.

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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.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Residential Life Coordinator/Assistant Women's Softball Coach. 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 660-357-

Bannad Studios Custom Soft Décor. Pillows, Cushions, Covers, bedding & Drapes. Are you a homeowner looking to sell who needs new or custom designed décor for staging your home? Call us today. 816-724-0694 If no answer, we're in the workroom or with customers. Please leave message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

FOR SALE: Home in Spickard, MO. 3 bed 1 bath. Has older two car garage. No heat or air. Older move in ready home. No title Insurance. Serious inquires only. Please call 660-748-3339

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

Are you a Real Estate Agent, Broker or office looking to develop a relationship with someone who can help provide soft décor items for staging homes? Bannad Studios Custom Pillows, Cushions, Covers, bedding & Drapes. Call us today. 816-724-0694 If no answer, we're in the workroom or with customers. Please leave message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible. We look forward to working with you!

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

WILLIAM G. COON, Trustee of the ) William G. Coon Revocable Inter ) Vivos Trust Agreement dated October ) 27, 1995 ) ) et al, ) Plaintiffs, ) vs. ) Case No. ) 24AG-CC00012 BENTLEY WYATT, ) ) et al, ) Defendants. )

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Bentley Wyatt, John Doe Defendants 1-100 and each of the defendants’ successors, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, administrators, executors, creditors and other legal representatives

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: The North Three-fourth (N 3/4) of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Sixteen (16), Township Sixty-three (63) North, Range Twenty-Four (24) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, subject to public and private roads and easements.

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 23rd day of May, 2024 (the date of first publication), Judgment by default will be rendered against you.

WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 17th day of May, 2024. /s/ Becky Stanturf, Circuit Clerk (5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/24)

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Trenton R-IX School District is soliciting bids on Dairy Products and Diesel Fuel for the 2023-2024 school year. Contact Daniel Gott (660-359-3994) for bid specifications. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 10:00 am Friday, June 21st, 2024, clearly marked "Dairy Bid" or “Fuel Bid” to: Trenton R-IX Schools, Attn: Secretary to the Board, 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683. -or email to dgott@trentonr9.k12.mo.us

The Trenton R-IX Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Trenton R-IX School District is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. (5/30, 6/6/24)

SouthLaw, P.C.

13160 Foster, Suite 100

Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600

File No. 245518

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Joelle Barrer, dated June 9, 2023, and recorded on June 12, 2023, Document No. 23LR0638, in Book No. 696, at Page 803 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on June 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot Seven (7), in Block four (4), of College Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, commonly known as 923 Normal St, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee

First Publication: May 30, 2024. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 245518-1029718).

(5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/24)

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 24AG-PR00024

Petitioner: BROOKE NICOLE ASHFORD vs.

Respondent: PARKER ARON PAUL ERVIE, MINOR

Nature of Suit: PR Guardianship - Minor

Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication

The State of Missouri to: Unknown, Natural Father of Parker Aron Paul Ervie

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Probate Division of Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the general nature of which is: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR

The name and address of the Attorney for Petition: TARA L WALKER, 605 E 9TH STREET, TRENTON, MO 64683. The Court has appointed David Hershberger, an Attorney with an address of 721 Webster St., Chillicothe, MO 64601, to represent the above-named Minor.

Said Matter will be heard on 20th day of JUNE, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., at the courtroom of the Probate Division at Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton, Missouri.

It is ordered that a copy of hereof be published according to law in Trenton Republican-Times, a newspaper of general circulation publisher in Grundy County, Missouri. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition, judgment by default will be entered against you.

06-MAY-2024 /s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk

(Date of 1st Publication May 16, 2024) (5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/24)

Notice to Bidders

The Pleasant View RVI School District is accepting bids for milk and diesel fuel. Please contact the Superintendent for bid specifications at rsteinhoff@pleasantviewr6.org. Sealed bids must be received by June 17, at 12:00 p.m. (6/6/24)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Trenton R-IX School District is requesting proposals for replacement of entry doors and windows insulated with tempered glass. Proposals shall be submitted to: Trenton R-IX School District 1607 Normal Street Trenton, MO 64683

All proposals shall be submitted no later than 9:00 am on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 by standard mail clearly marked: Trenton R-IX Windows and Doors. Contact Daniel Gott at 660-359-3994 (dgott@trentonr9. k12.mo.us) for project specifications. The Trenton R-IX School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district.

(6/6, 6/13/24)

SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600 File No. 244886

OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTICE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Carole L. Sims, dated May 7, 2019, and recorded on May 20, 2019, Document No. 19LR0453, in Book No. 663, at Page 668 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on June 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot Twenty-five (25) of Scott and Haddox First Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, commonly known as 2303 Park Lane Dr, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee

First Publication: May 30, 2024. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 244886-1026659).

(5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20/24)

Cultural Corner to Host Art in The Garden

Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery is hosting an event at The Gardens at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, Missouri that will feature classical guitarist Anthony Glise, a jazz duo, and a cellist. There will be plein air artists set up, a photographer, ballet dancers, appetizers and a cash bar, a communal painting, and actors portraying famous artists.

This is a 21 and over adult event. Tickets for the event are $30 each and can be purchased by calling the gallery at 660240-5022, emailing director@culturalcornerartguild.org, stopping by

Cultural Corner (located at 424 Locust, Chillicothe, MO, open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). In the event of rain, the event will be held the following Sunday, June 16th.

This project is funded in part by a Ghost Light Project award from the Missouri Arts Council, in partnership with the Missouri Association of Community Arts Agencies, a grant from the Chillicothe Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, and sponsored by Green Hills Golf Course, Mel Gregg Insurance, and Hedrick Medical Center.

E. Mathews

ACROSS 1. Baby’s dining accessory 4. Something free 8. Ancient Egyptian deity 10. Set-like mathematical categories 11. Top-quality 12. Expansive 13. Seizure 15. People with congenital absence of pigment 16. Gains 17. Mocked online 18. Clint’s son 21. Body part 22. Humor 23. Code number

24. Your physique

25. Family of regulator genes

26. LA football player (abbr.)

27. “The Blonde Bombshell” 34. Charity

35. Bluish greens

36. Examined closely

37. A type of equation 38. Stretched uncomfortably

39. Indian religious god

40. Clocks 41. Slowly leak through

42. Witnesses 43. Midway

between south and southeast DOWN 1. Nestlings 2. Induces vomiting 3. A place to eat 4. Partner in the air

5. Offered one’s take 6. Nobel-winning French biologist 7. Farm animals 9. Prevent from growing 10. Sensationalist periodical 12. Soft-bodied beetle 14. Very fast airplane 15. Imaginative creation 17. Recipe measurement (abbr.) 19. Evoked a response 20. French river 23. Shiny yellow minerals 24. Make illegal 25. U.S. military branch 26. River in France and Belgium 27. A woman of refinement 28. Male child 29. Type of medication

30. German city

31. Animal disease

32. Mediterranean dietary staple

33. Sneak out 34. Radioactivity unit

36. Performs on stage

Garfield® by Jim Davis

Alley Oop® by Joey Alison Sayers and Jonathan Lemon

For Better or For Worse® by Lynn Johnson

Frank & Ernest® by Bob Thaves

The Born Loser® by Art and Chip Sansom

Shoe® by Jeff MacNelly

LOCAL

TRENTON R-IX SUMMER SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES

The following schedule was released from Trenton R-IX Athletic Director John Cowling on summer athletic opportunities for Bulldog boys and girls athletes.

DEAD WEEK #1 — June 29-July 7

DEAD WEEK#2 — August 3-11

No athletic activities will take place during these weeks.

WEIGHT ROOM TIMES:

High School Boys Weights: (MWF)-6:30 to 8:00 AM

High School Girls Weights: (MWF) 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Middle School Boys Weights: (TU, TH) 7:00-8:15 AM

Middle School Girls Weights: (Tu, TH) 8:30-9:45 AM

OPEN GYM/OPEN COURT/OPEN FIELD TIMES:

High School Boys Wrestling: (MWF) 8:00-9:30 AM

High School Girls Wrestling: (MWF) 9:30-11:00 AM

High School Girls Basketball: (MWF) 9:30-11:30 AM

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP SCHEDULE

June 6 @ Chillicothe

June 10 @ Lathrop

June 19 @ TBD

June 20 @ Milan

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL (MWF) 8:00-9:30 AM

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesdays and Thursdays in June

8:30-10:00 AM TMS Gym

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

June 10-14, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM TMS Gym

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAGUE PRACTICE

June 4, June 11, June 18, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF Tu-Th

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Middle School Football (TH)

10:00-11:00 am (after weights)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS

Open Court 10:00 AM-11:30 am)

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS

Open Court Tu, Th

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Open Field (T/TR) 9:00-10:30 AM SOFTBALL CAMPS

June 11-Lathrop

June 18-Lathrop

July Date: TBD at Chillicothe or Trenton Softball Team Camp: Mornings July 29-August 2

THS VOLLEYBALL

SKILLS CAMP 6/3 TO 6/7 7:00 am to 2:00 PM TEAM CAMP 6/10-6/14 7:00 am-9:30 AM

HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CAMP

July 22-26 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

DRUMLINE

July 15-19 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

JULY 22-26 8:00-AM-4:00 PM

COLOR GUARD CAMP

JUNE 10-14 8:00 am-3:00 PM Full Band and Color Guard Camp

July 22-26 8:00-4:00 PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLOR GUARD

6/3 and 6/5 1:00-2:00 High School Gym

6/10 and 6/12 1:00-2:00 Middle School Gym

6/17 and 6/19 1:00-2:00 High School Gym

6/24 and 6/26 1:00-2:00 High School Gym

*The Republican-Times will keep this schedule updated through the summer.

The Old Ball Coach

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

WHEN COLLEGE FOOTBALL WENT ABSOLUTELY BARKING MAD

Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the College Football Playoff, Jim Harbaugh left the University of Michigan for the San Diego Chargers.

But the story was pushed into irrelevance as Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban, winner of seven college football national championships, announced his retirement from the game. Please cue the “Imperial March” as Darth Saban exits the stage, stage left.

The seismic action of the game’s greatest coach sent dominoes exploding all over the room, janga on steroids.

It was Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama, Jedd Fisch from Arizona to Washington, and on and on and on it went. 21-players bailed from Alabama to the transfer portal and more individual dominoes headed to the easy, shop-for-a-team avenue of the portal.

When the smoke cleared, it was clear that the college athletics landscape had changed forever. The Transfer Portal allows a player in any college sport, twice a year, to immediately declare him or herself a free agent, and to go shopping for a better fit. Name, Image and Likeness(NIL), allows a player to sign endorsement deals worth lots of money to them individually in the tens of thousands of dollars, funded by what are known as “collectives” that raise money from donors to help programs assemble the best teams money can buy.

Florida dangled a $14 million endorsement package in front of five star quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada, and then reneged.

Rashada ended up at Arizona State and Florida’s “Gator Collective” and Coach Billy Napier are being sued by Rashada for breach of contract.

While the Portal and NIL are loosely regulated by the NCAA, it is the wild, wild west in college athletics, not just football but all revenue producing sports.

A landmark court case this past week represents an agreement between the Power Five Conferences — the SEC, the Big Ten, the Big Twelve, the Atlantic Coast and the American Athletic Conference to pay their athletes to play from a pool of $22 million per school.

While it does not grant them employee status, and thus qualify them for collective bargaining, college football players, and others, primarily in basketball now have the power to market themselves and to profit from their play at the college level.

Revenue sharing is the next hurdle for universities, the players, and in fact Congress to put some guardrails on something that has completely gotten out of control.

I’ll be the first to say what would have gotten me a stake through the heart twenty years ago. When college athletics became the biggest money pot this side of the NFL, and became controlled by TV contracts and not conference commissioners, college athletics in America moved from a scholarship, character development, education/degree model to an NFL model of business operation.

And the college athlete has been the “mule” upon which ESPN, Fox Sports, and the alphabet networks have raked in billions. And until the last two or three years, college athletes were not allowed to market themselves, or receive money in excess of a monthly stipend we used to call “laundry money” without losing their eligibility or having their schools socked with sanctions by the NCAA.

The “death penalty” has been assessed once, against SMU in the 1990’s for flat out cheating, and the program, now just joined to the ACC in a desperation measure for relevance, is finally emerging from the wilderness.

Teams and coaches are actively poaching and tampering with players on other rosters, although it’s “illegal” (nudge, nudge, wink wink), and are not allowed to make NIL deals with players in the recruiting process (the interview with the coach and the player would be followed by a separate, “unconnected” discussion with the school’s collective…Yeah, right).

Three coaches …Saban, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz are contrasts in style and approach, but how each has handled the swirling landscape around them is worth considering.

For Ferentz, the ultimate “old school” football coach, embracing the portal has been a challenge. The guy who had the worst offense in college football under his son Brian, since fired a year ago, changed his offensive coordinator and a year ago was fairly aggressive in the portal. After winning 10-games this year, and holding 87-players on scholarship (85 is the max), Iowa’s recruiting director Tyler Barnes did not go shopping…much. He spent most of his time re-recruiting the guys already on the roster, to a good result.

The guys who needed to go…Deacon Hill, and two other quarterbacks who would never see a down under the new OC, a defensive back and a defensive lineman, were gone. A quarterback to back up Cade McNamara, Brendan Sullivan from Northwestern, came on.

So Ferentz, considered stubbornly dedicated to the prospect of winning games 5-3 may be that oddest of dinosaurs…The one, who while all others went extinct, still roams the earth. Drinkwitz at Missouri, who put together a terrific campaign in 2023, has embraced all of it. He is a master of the portal, a football C.E.O., and while he hasn’t named a “general

manager” yet in the NFL model, Missouri’s football program is primed tro climb to national prominence by doing everything right.

Because he’s new to it, young, full of inspiring themes, and full of aspirational vision, we could look back in ten years and say that Eli Drinkwitz is challenging Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning at Oregon and Steve Sarkisian at Texas as one of the brightest minds in college football. He understands the landscape, and he is a master navigator.

Saban, on the other hand, had proceeded as he always did on the recruiting trail. He went to recruits homes, talked about “trusting the process” of the “Alabama Way”, and promised parents he would take their boy, and transform them into a man.

And on three distinct, memorable occasions, the players “daddy” asked Saban, after the pitch that had sold parents and players for thirty years, how much money their son would make playing for Alabama.

I don’t know what broke first. Saban’s brain, his heart, or his soul. But he said that he woke up one morning and knew that it was time to go. And the world went absolutely barking mad.

The changes rolling over college sports may make it unrecognizable to the longtime, old-school fan. But as long as Clemson Tigers run down the hill at Death Valley after touching the rock, as long as Notre Dame players touch the sign out of the locker room that says “play like a champion today”, and as long as the Iowa Hawkeyes take the field in “The Swarm”, and wave to the kids at Stead Children’s Hospital at the end of the first quarter, we’ll hang in there, and continue to consume as much college football as ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS and NBC can throw at us.

And when Arch Manning of Texas joins Uncle Payton and Brad Paisley in the ationwide Commercials, we’ll understand this.

The world went absolutely barking mad, and we rolled with it.

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Lady Bulldog volleyballers “doing work” at a skills camp held this week at Trenton Middle School.

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Athletes are participating in camps this week to prepare for fall sports.

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Football players have been involved in camps and practices, getting ready for the fall sports season.

American Sportsman Club Gives Residents Access to Lake Trenton

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By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

One of Trenton’s most beautiful features is Lake Trenton, stretching out about two miles from behind Missouri Highway 6 and northeast towards the eastern most subdivision of Trenton’s city limits.

It is also, until now, been inaccessible to the regular resident of Trenton due to its ownership and exclusivity by the Trenton Lake Association, harking back to the 1990’s, and a lake, who in it’s original inception by Fred Payne intended the lake to be a “pay lake”, accessible to fishers and boaters for a fee.

Vance Cox, owner of the American Sportsman, one of Trenton’s most iconic local businesses has been working for nine years to construct a mechanism to give access to regular Trenton residents with a fishing pole and a boat, to Lake Trenton.

Lake Trenton is composed of the Lower Lake, and the Upper Lake, which from it’s inception was a private lake, open only to Lake Association Members. The Lower Lake, the western most part of the Lake, started out as the “pay lake”.

For $1 a day, or a greater fee for a year, a person used to be able to purchase a ticket from the businesses along the Missouri Highway 6 businesses that adjoined the lake. At the end of that run, daily prices had advanced to $7 a day and

boat rates were as much as $35 per day.

“The Lake originated in 1958, and my parents built the second house on the lake properties in 196162,” said Cox. “As time went on the Lake and the subdivision were annexed by the City of Trenton and then in the ‘90’s, the Lake Association gained control of the Lower Lake as well.”

Cox has spent nine years working to find a mechanism to give local citizens access to Lake Trenton, and recently purchased a property on the Lake under “The American Sportsman Club”. The 501-C3 nonprofit, found on Vance Cox’s Facebook page under the “American Sportsman Club” allows anyone to join the club for $1, and as an extension of the property rights held on the Lake gives anyone access.

American Sportsman Club has three boat stickers that can be used and the American Sportsman store on Missouri Highway 6 will rent these bigger fishing boats, and eight “bobber boats” from their location.

The Club has received support from City leaders, but opposition from roughly 15 of the Lake Association’s 230 members.

In the last two weeks, according to Cox, a father, sons and family members fishing on the Lake were confronted by a Lake Association member, who called Trenton Police and asked to have the family ordered off the Lake, and potentially

arrested.

Thankfully, this didn’t happen.

Cox envisions opening the Lake to youth fishing derbies, and other similar activities. He says that the current status of the Lake represents an enormous missed opportunity for recreational fishing, boating and skiing, with the potential for people from around North Missouri to enjoy what is a beautiful, placid, but sadly…mostly empty man-made resource.

American Sportsman mechanic Jack Gathercole,

an outdoor enthusiast and a fishing fanatic, envisions being able to teach local young people the art of fishing to give them another outlet for recreation.

While at the Lake to get the lay of the land, the R-T encountered Albe Dzabiroski, son of Dino Dzabiroski, owner of Dino’s Diner, who Gathercole taught to fish.

Needless to say, Albe is “hooked”.

Sadly, for as far as the eye could see on a Tuesday morning, there were no other fishers or boaters on the Lower Lake.

Cox points to the conservation implications of the Lake’s closed status, noting that without sufficient harvesting of the Lake’s fish population that it harms the Lake’s ecosystem.

It’s a point hard to argue.

Sportsmen in the area should check out the American Sportsman Club on Cox’s Facebook page and partake in an underdeveloped “jewel” of the community.

“We expect to get pushback,” Cox said. “it’s said that I’m doing this and will make money from it in my business for doing this.”

But Cox says his motivation is for more of his neighbors to be able to enjoy the Lake. His ultimate objective, Cox said, is for the Lake Association to return the Lower Lake to a “pay lake” so that local kids and families can enjoy the lake, learn to fish, and develop a passion. Time will tell how this plays out, and the newspaper will continue to follow this developing story.

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Albe Dzabiroski, son of Dino's Diner owner Dino Dzabiroski fishing on the Lake Trenton Lower Lake behind American Sportsman. Albe was taught to fish by American Sportsman worker Jack Gathercole, and he was, in a word, "hooked". American Sportsman owner Vance Cox has started the American Sportsman Club to open the Lower Lake to member fishing.

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While it can be treacherous to put a boat in at this dock, the opportunity is there.

R-T Photo/Mark McLaughlin Empty...but maybe not for long.