Trenton Republican-Times_9-21-23

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NCMC Foundation Holds Officer Elections

The North Central Missouri College Foundation Board of Directors met on Thursday, August 24 to elect officers, appoint a new board member, hear committee updates and conduct other business. The quarterly meeting was held in Cross Hall with a meal provided by Great Western Dining. Members of the nominating committee proposed an officer slate that included, Allan Seidel - President, Seth Cox - Vice-President, Cathy McKayTreasurer and Tricia Key - Secretary (nonvoting position). After board approval of the proposed officers, the nominating committee recommended and the board approved the appointment of a new director, Mike Gallagher.

“Being nominated for the NCMC Foundation was an honor,” remarked Mr. Gallagher. “I accepted the position on the Foundation because of what I have learned so far about NCMC. I knew very little about NCMC in the beginning and I have found it to be a top notch organization, full of top notch people and I have been proud to be a part of something that will be so beneficial to our region in the future.”

Mike Gallagher graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ag-Business in May of 1981. He grew up raising hogs, cattle, corn and soybeans on his fam-

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ily’s farm located six miles southeast of Maryville before leaving home.

After working in banking in Northwest Missouri for 30 years, the opportunity for private bank ownership was realized in March of 2011 when Mike and a small group of investors purchased the Citizens Bank in Oregon, MO. The group pur-

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Gifted Executive Board Meets

The Gifted Group executive board met on Wednesday, Spetember 13 to elect new members to the board. New board members include Joyce Trask, president; Cindy Soptic, vice president; Cole Soptic, secretary; and Judie Leininger, treasurer. The Gifted Group executive board meets monthly.

Fan Appreciation Night

I-35 Speedway Fan Appreciation Night will be held Saturday, September 30. Grandstand admission will be free for everyone who wishes to attend. It will also be double points night for the racecar drivers in the Sport Compact, Junior Sport Compact, E Mods and Pure Stocks categories.

Classes in competition that evening will be the USRA Modifieds, USRA Medieval Stock Cars, USRA B Mods, Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, E Mods, Sport Compacts, Junior Sport Compacts and Vintage Open. For the USRA classes, I-35 Speedway is the only track in Northwest Missouri giving USRA National Points on this night. This free night of racing is brought to you by Racindirt, Highway 36 Auto and Diesel and Larry McFee Trucking.

“Racquet Roost” Gets Tune Up

The "Racquet Roost" at the Carl Carpenter & Mike Bosley courts at Trenton High School recently received a tune up. Several fresh racquets with new grips in adult and kid sizes have been added. Now that weather has broken, everyone is encouraged to get out and hit some balls. Please don't take the racquets from the Roost. If any local youth wants or needs a racquet to keep as their own, please contact Randall Hutchison or Mitch Dugan. Their email addresses are in the Roost.

R-9 Board Approves Policy Changes, Hears Reports

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education met on Tuesday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at the District Office.

The first order of business was to approve the amended agenda. The MAP.EOC Results - CSIP Update were moved to the October 2023 agenda due to illness. Approval was also given for the payment of all bills, the minutes from the previous meeting and the treasurer’s report.

Under new business, Superintendent Daniel Gott presented the 2023/24 bus routes, which were approved. He also presented six MSBA policy updates to the board, which were approved as well. The health and wellness policy was approved as written upon recommendation by Mr. Gott.

A Policy GCBA Professional Staff Compensation clarification was recommended by Mr. Gott,

which reads: An employee must turn in credit hours earned over the course of the year to the superintendent or designee no later than August 30th to progress on the salary schedule for the current school year. An employee on a 12month contract must turn in their hours no later than July 1st. This clarification was approved by the board.

It was announced that the first round of emergency drills have been scheduled and include:

Fire - 9/7

Tornado - 9/14

SafeDefend - 9/21 8:15

Rissler, 9:00 TMS/THS

Evacuation - 10/5

Earthquake - 10/19

It was also reported that the Rissler fence was completed prior to the beginning of the school year.

During administrative reports, THS Principal Chris Hodge reported a high school enrollment of 333, which includes 93

freshmen, 78 sophomores, 88 juniors and 74 seniors. He said fall sports are underway and Trenton will be hosting district softball this year. Homecoming is set for September 29 with an early out at 12:55 p.m. Mr. Hodge mentioned that votech enrollment is 38. There are 56 students enrolled in dual credit courses collecting 180 hours of college credit. There is one student participating in the flex program, with more students interested for second semester. He mentioned that September 20 is a Build My Future event for seniors to be held in Macon and the NCMC College Fair is scheduled for October 20.

TMS Principal Mike Hostetter reported the middle school has a total of 301 students enrolled this year, including 79 in fifth grade, 82 in sixth grade, 72 in seventh grade and 68 in eighth

Area School Boards Discuss Bids, Lead

The Pleasant View R-6, Spickard R-2, Grundy R-5, Laredo R-7, Tri-County R7 and Princeton R-5 school boards recently met. Discussion topics included bids, lead testing and school improvements.

Pleasant View R-6

The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m. The agenda, minutes from the last meeting, financial statement and bills were all approved unanimously.

During public comment time, Avery McCauslin, Community Club President, gave an update on the Community Club this year. First grade teacher Mrs. Lindsey Bond gave an update on her class.

In old business, discussion was held on school improvements. The exterior coating on the 3/4/5 wing has been completed. Several new exterior doors are being installed throughout the building. Discussion was also held on cleaning the coiling on the heating/air conditioning units.

Under new business, approval was given for a field trip for the first and second grade classes to The Fun Farm in Kearney on October 13th, as well as a request from the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes to attend the Steam and Gas Show in Chillicothe on September 29th. Also approved was for the students who met the iReady Summer Challenge requirements to attend Rush FunPlex on October 2nd.

The board agreed to proceed with the testing of any water outlets that could be used for drinking water to be tested for lead.

It was decided to make changes to the CSIP plan regarding literacy and social/emotional learning and the MSBA Policy Update 2023C was approved.

Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff gave an update on the Trenton sports coop. Pleasant View has four students playing volleyball, two playing football and one playing softball.

Future dates of importance include:

9/22-Midterm 1st

Quarter-Family Night 5:307:00

9/29-Early Out-Trenton Homecoming

10/16-PV @ Jamesport 6 pm

10/17-PV @ East Harrison 6pm

10/19-Early Out @ 1:20 pm (Parent Teacher Conferences)

10/20-No School

10/23/24/26-Laredo

Tournament

11/1-No SchoolTeacher PD

11/2-Laredo @ PV 6 pm

11/7-PV @ Bishop Hogan 6 pm

11/9-Chula @ PV 6 pm

11/13-Gilman City@ PV 6 pm

The board moved into closed session at 6:35 p.m. with no announcements made.

The next regular meeting of the Pleasant View Board of Education will be Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m.

Spickard R-2

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met on Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m.

The board approved payment of bills totaling

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$22,251.19. Also approved were budget amendments for the Fresh Fruits & Vegetable Grant, ESEA and Special Education reallocations.

Superintendent Erica

Eakes reported the final CSIP was submitted to DESE, work on the third floor restroom is to begin on Tuesday, September 19 and the MSBA Fall Meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 in Brookfield.

The board approved the raising of substitute pay to $100 per day to begin immediately. The school is in need of more substitute teachers for this school year.

Get The Lead Out LLC was approved to begin testing drinking water for lead contamination in compliance with SB681.

Reimbursement for graduate credit for teachers to attend DESE LETRS

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Mike Gallagher NCMC Foundation Director

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grade. He mentioned that both open houses were well attended and new and returning staff are settling in well. Mr. Hostetter mentioned that all spring testing scores have been given to parents/guardians. Any students needing reading assistance have been assessed and are being pulled by the interventionist and fifth grade math students needing assistance are being rotated through a process to increase “math sense”. This

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chased the UMB branch in Savannah in 2012. After which, the investors sold the two banking centers to the Wells Bank in Platte City. The group purchased Mainstreet Bank in Ashland, which changed its name to Connections Bank when it acquired American Trust Bank in Kirksville approximately five years ago. Both Wells Bank and Connections Bank share common management and some common ownership.

After the merger of Wells Bancshares and Connections Bancshares in 2023, Wells Banks in Maryville, Oregon, Savannah, and locations around Missouri, changed their name to Connections Bank.

Mike has lived in Savannah since 1987 and works as a Senior Vice President for Connections Bank in Savannah. Mike and his wife Susie have two children and five grandchildren.

“Mike has been a great asset to the Foundation as co-chair of the “Transforming Lives, Empowering People” campaign executive committee,” commented NCMC Foundation President Allan Seidel. “We are thrilled that the nominating committee recommended him and saw the value in having representation from Savannah on the Foundation Board of Directors.”

Allan Seidel of Trenton and Distinguished Alumni Class of 2018 has served as President since May 2018 and was first elected to the Foundation Board in 2013. Cathy McKay of Trenton

will take place all year through Mrs. Link’s room. Mr. Hostetter said that content team meetings were to begin the week of September 11. The math agenda has been sent out. The plan was to look at the year so far and then look at standards from the spring testing that were not so good. He said that TMS extra and co-curricular activities are well under way and the new PowerSchool program is gaining ground.

Rissler Elementary Principal Sue Gott reported a total of 377 students en-

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rolled, including 90 in kindergarten, 69 in first grade, 67 in second grade, 78 in third grade and 73 in fourth grade. She mentioned that midterm will be September 15 and school picture day is scheduled for September 20.

Mr. Gott thanked the Trenton High School Foundation Trust for their donation of $5,000 to the Title Reading Program at Rissler Elementary and for the $3,000 donation to the instrumental music department at THS/TMS.

Mr. Gott have an update

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training was tabled until the next meeting so more information can be gathered.

The 2023-24 Professional Development Plan was approved, as was the 2023-24 After School Club Plan.

A fall field trip to the Ararat Shrine Circus in Independence on November 17 was approved by the board.

Several new MSBA board policies were adopted.

Adult meal prices were set at $4.80 for lunch and $2.75 for breakfast. Staff will continue to receive meals for free and the district will reimburse the federal school lunch and breakfast program for the cost of meals.

Board members completed the one hour mandatory board refresher training.

Upcoming events announced include:

9/28-School Pictures

9/29-Top Pirate Assembly

10/6-First Mate Lunch

10/9-No School, Teacher Inservice

10/20-End of 1st Quarter

10/26-Early Dismissal

1:00, Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/27-No School

10/30-Top Pirate Assembly

on the hail damage. He said the school is currently working with Veregy, who provided an evaluation of district buildings and assets for damage, working with MUSIC to determine the appropriate budget for the work to be done, handling the bidding process, managing the subcontractors, handling all aspects of the contract management (certified payroll, insurance requirements, code compliance, etc.), and overseeing implementation and warranty. Veregy will provide the upfront analysis,

of the high school gym.

Under new business, the board set high school graduation for Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Preschool graduation will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and fifth grade graduation will be at 6:00 p.m. on May 16. Preschool and fifth grade graduation will be held at the elementary building in Humphreys.

The board approved paying for flu shots for staff members who had requested them. The total cost will be $540.

The board reviewed and approved the Safe Return to Instruction plan and heard the first reading for MCE policy updates.

The board heard a request for starting a middle school girls softball program. The administration was directed to gather more information and present it at the October board meeting.

A report on the required lead testing of the school water was heard by the board. It was reported that test results have not been released to the district from recent testing.

The district is receiving a $36,840 preschool grant from the Department of Education.

Reports were presented by the elementary and high school principal.

provide budgets, etc at no upfront cost to the district. The payment to Veregy will not exceed the insurance payout.

An HVAC unit over the THS kitchen is being replaced at a cost of $16,950.41.

During a closed session, the board approved two early graduate applicants. September substitutes approved include Jeff Berti, Emma Crawley, Jennifer Findley, Tia Griffin, Mary Hale, Stephanie Shockley, Mattie Yoder, Chris Parks, Angela Dugan, Nic

discussion was held on Food Pals, board training and basketball concession. It was decided to run an advertisement for snow removal bids. The fifth through eighth grades will be eligible to participate in basketball and cheerleading.

Superintendent Misty Foster was named the District Program Coordinator to oversee wellness, foster care, ELL, migrant, homeless and Title IX.

A fall field trip on September 22 to the Pumpkin Patch was approved for all students K-8th grade.

The MEC Code of Ethics of Interest Ordinance was approved and the first reading of the 2023 C MSBA Policy Updates was heard by the board.

The budget review was approved.

It was announced that Grandparent’s Day will be held Friday, October 6 and the Christmas program is scheduled for Thursday, December 8.

The board moved into closed session, with no announcements made.

The next regular meeting of the Laredo R-7 Board of Education will be held Monday, October 9 at 6 p.m.

Tri-County R-7

The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education met on Thursday, September 7 at 6 p.m. in the library.

McHargue, Kasen Purdun, Joni Williams, Karen Willis, Kim Townsend and Martha Goedert. New hires approved were Chris Parks - Varsity Football Assistant, Amy Currie - Middle School Volleyball Assistant and Jasmine Allen - Rissler Yearbook Sponsor. The next meeting of the Trenton R-9 Board of Education will be Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at the District Office.

with no announcements made.

The next regular meeting of the Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will be Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 in the library.

Princeton R-5

The Princeton R-5 Board of Education met on Monday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m.. The agenda for the meeting was approved, along with the minutes from the August 14 meeting, payment of all bills and any necessary fund transfers, first day enrollment numbers of 337 students and the state tax auditor letters.

In old business, the board was updated on the relocation of the ball fields.

The Russ Derry Sports Complex will be a threefield complex on the west side of Mercer County at the intersection of Route FF and US Highway 136, across from Dollar General. The Federal Land, Water, and Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant that is administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded over $300,000 to the project. Construction on the concession stand is in its final stages.

joined the Board in 2018 and is serving her second year as Treasurer. Cathy was honored as a Distinguished Alumni Class of 2013 honoree. Seth Cox of Laredo is serving his first year as Vice-President and has been a board member since 2016.

10/31-PTO Trunk or Treat

The next meeting of the Spickard R-2 Board of Education will be Monday, October 16 at 6 p.m.

Grundy R-5

The Grundy R-5 Board of Education met on Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m.

In old business, the board approved the final bus routes for the district. They heard a report about bus transportation with no action taken.

The board accepted the bid from Kramer construction for $52,640 for concrete replacement and construction of a covered walk way on the north side

A closed session was held with no announcements made.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Grundy R-5 Board of Education will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school business room.

Laredo R-7

The Laredo R-7 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m. The agenda was approved, along with the minutes from the last meeting and the payment of all bills.

In old business, the 2023-2024 Literacy Plan was approved by the board.

Under new business,

The board approved the bills and consent calendar. Superintendent and Principal reports were given.

In old business, the board voted to accept a bid from BTC Bank for a CD investment in the amount of $500,000. The three year term was selected at a rate of 4.25 percent.

Under new business, the board approved fundraising requests as presented by administration.

The board approved a Conflict of Interest Ordinance for MEC and discussed the budget with no action taken.

The board entered into a closed session for personnel and student matters,

Under new business, the board received instructions on completing their annual board training requirements: Missouri State Statute 162.203--Any school board member serving a term as of August 28, 2019, or elected or appointed after August 28, 2019 , shall complete at least one hour of refresher training each year of any term in office.

The board approved the Homeless Liaison Duty to be assigned to the Elementary Principal.

The board went into closed session at 6 p.m., with no announcements made.

The next regular meeting of the Princeton R-5 Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m.

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Cathy McKay, Treasurer NCMC Foundation

Seth Cox, Vice President NCMC Foundation

Allan Seidel, President NCMC Foundation

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OBITUARIES

David W. Duty

David W. Duty, 61, a resident of Hamilton and former Trenton resident, died at 7:02 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. He was to be cremated after the service.

Mr. Duty was born December 20, 1961 at St. Joseph, the son of James Arthur Duty, Sr. and Vernita Moore. He had been employed at the former Trickel Construction of

Trenton. His survivors include his five daughters, Ashley Duty and significant other, Jeff of Trenton, Brandy Duty of Trenton, April Gemignani and husband, Ben of St. Ann, Natalie Bruner and husband, Joseph of Trenton and Heidi Thorne and significant other, Matt of Sedalia; one son, Zackeria Brunner of St. Joseph; his significant other, Nancy Seward of the home; one sister, Barbara Cregger of Florida; one brother, Clarence Ware and wife, Della

of Grant City; fifteen grandchildren; and his beloved cat, Heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Davey Duty; one granddaughter, Sophia Gemignani; one sister, Ann Runkles; and one brother, Jimmy Duty. Memorials are suggested to the David Duty memorial fund to help with expenses. They may be left with the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

AGRICULTURE

Find a Third Place Near You to Help Rebuild Community Trust

By David L. Burton, Community Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

A "third place" refers to the social surroundings separate from the home (first place) and work (second place). Third places could include churches, cafes, clubs, taverns, lodges, libraries, bookstores, VFW halls, parks, barber shops, coffee shops, or senior centers or places where people can gather due to shared interests and then interact with each other.

If you have third places declining in society, what happens is that we gradually become more distrustful of one another because we don't have as many interactions based on

shared interests.

The idea of a "third place" was first proposed by Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, “The Great Good Place.” Oldenburg says there are characteristics that most third places have in common.

First, they are on neutral ground where everyone is equal and can go. Second, these places are levelers and are inclusive. Most workplaces have a hierarchy where there are leaders and followers, but third places are for interaction.

Third, they are conducive to conversation where social interaction becomes the main point of going to a third place. Fourth, third places must be accessible, which is why many are located in neigh-

borhoods and within walking distance of regulars.

Fifth, a third place will almost always have regulars who establish the character of the place and are responsible for the mood. A third place often has a relatively low profile, the atmosphere tends to be playful, and smiling and laughter help to set the tone.

Finally, a third place tends to be a home away from home. You go to a third place because, in a way, you feel at home, but it's not private in the way home can be.

For example, a coffee shop is only a third place if regulars meet there and you go often enough to make friends and social connections. If you go into a cof-

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fee shop, but your purpose is to get your favorite coffee and then open up your laptop and work on something for an hour by yourself, that is not a third place for you.

The argument in Robert Putman's book, “Bowling Alone”, is that we have neglected to pay attention to the importance of social capital, the reservoir of generalized trust that builds up in communities where people are highly engaged with their neighboi-s and communities:

Third places, or the lack of them, directly impacts social capital. That in turn, affects everything from the local economy and loneliness to public school quality and trust in local government and other institutions.

While our culture is seeing a significant drop in people having a third place and joining groups that allow them to build social connections, we are also seeing increases in loneliness.

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by Valerie Tate, MU Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy

Feeding livestock during the winter months is one of a producer’s biggest expenses. Knowing the quality of the hay being fed can ensure livestock are getting the nutrition needed. When a hay quality test is not available, average values are assumed when balancing livestock rations. If hay quality is below average, then animal performance will suffer due to inadequate nutrition. If hay quality above average, producers may be adding unnecessary expense to livestock feed costs.

Plant growth stage at harvest has the greatest influence on hay quality. Plant leaves are higher in protein and lower in fiber than stems. As the plant matures, more stems develop and forage quality decreases. High fiber content also lowers the digestibility of the forage. Weather can influence hay quality. When rain events prevent hay from being baled after it was mowed, nutrients may be leached from the plant. The moisture content when the hay was baled also impacts quality. If hay was very dry when baled, especially legume hay, the leaves can shatter and be lost. Conversely, if hay was baled too wet, the forage may heat to the point it caramelizes, which greatly reduces quality.

If hay was harvested while the plants were under drought stress, anti-quality factors such as high levels of nitrates, may be a concern. Before feeding, test forages, especially sorghum-sudangrass, millets, or corn silage for the level of nitrates. If unsafe levels are present, dis-

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cuss feeding strategies with an MU Extension Livestock Specialist or a veterinarian. Weeds that are baled along with the desired forages, can reduce quality. Some weeds found in hayfields can also accumulate nitrates including spiny amaranth and other pigweeds, lambs quarter, thistles, dock, and Johnson grass.

The best way to collect a sample is with a hay probe. This is a hollow cylinder 1218 inches long, which pulls a core from the bale. Many University of Missouri Extension county offices have hay probes which can be checked out by producers. Probe large round bales from the rounded side of the bale at waist height. Square bales should be sampled from the end to cut through multiple ‘slices” of hay. This method provides a good representation of the entire bale since it will include hay from several places in the windrow. Collect cores from each lot of hay by randomly selecting 20 or more bales to be sampled. Thoroughly mix the cores together and put the entire sample in a clean airtight plastic bag to maintain the moisture content. Separate samples should be collected for each “lot” of hay or baleage. A lot is a group of bales which are similar in harvest location, the forages and weed species in the bales, and the date mowed and baled. One lot should be similar in the stage of forage maturity at harvest time and whether or not it had rain damage. The goal is to remove the variability within the sample. Contact an MU Extension livestock specialist for assistance balancing rations after the hay quality results are obtained.

Grand River Garden Club Hears About the Money Plant

Linda Carman presented the program on the money plant Monday, September 18 at the Grand River Garden Club when the group met at Crowder State Park.

The money plant (lunaria annua) is an old-fashioned biennial native to southern Europe. It is grown primarily for its fruit - a flat, oval, translucent seedpod. Plants are best suited to the cutting garden, an informal border or a wildflower meadow. Their papery seedpods are valued for dried arrangements. The money plant only needs well drained soil and is drought and wet tolerant.

President Ginny Johns presided at the meeting. Karalyn Thompson gave the secretary’s report, which was approved. No treasurer’s report was given due to the absence of the treasurer.

Diane Hoppe reported the August yard of the month was given to Jennifer and Rocky Dunkin at 3604 E. 28th St. No business of the month was given.

On a motion by Ms. Carman and seconded by Marilyn Booth, the meeting was adjourned. After the meeting, members decorated a soup can or another type of container with roadside or garden flowers.

Those attending were Kim Telkamp, Mrs. Hoppe, Mrs. Thompson, Linda Lamp, Cinda Stifel, Ms. Carman, Mrs. Johns, Doris Provorse and Mrs. Booth.

The next meeting will be October 16 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Members will bring a sack lunch and finger food to pass to everyone and will decorate gourds and pumpkins.

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Shakespearean Circle Holds Annual Fall President’s Tea

The Shakespearean Circle held its annual fall semester President’s Tea and organizational meeting on September 13 at the First Christian Church Activity Center. Members enjoyed finger sandwiches, appetizers, and bread pudding along with flavored hot teas provided by Krista Rickerson.

Krista distributed the dis-

cussion questions for Act I of “Antony & Cleopatra” for members to research for the next meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be at 1:30 pm, September 27 at the First Christian Church Activity Center.

Members present were Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Sarah Dannar, Susan Engelmann and Terry Cobb.

Thank You

To the family and many friends of James (Jim) Martin Brown, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many acts of kindness, for the condolences, and support that we have received. We truly appreciated all the calls, cards, food, flowers, visits and the generous donations in memory of Jim. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Hart’s office, Serve Link Home Care, St. Luke’s Home Care and Hospice, Slater-Neal Funeral Home and Nevin Curtis for the wonderful service.

Sincerely, Dixie Marty, Pam and Family Rick, Janet and Family Monty and Family

P.E.O. Chapter AD met on Thursday, September 7 at Hodge Presbyterian Church. Prior to the business meeting, hostess Bev Bosley provided delicious butterscotch cookies, peanut butter and chocolate bars, and refreshing white grape and ginger ale drinks.

In the business meeting, members discussed the annual pecan fundraiser. Members are now taking orders for 1lb bags of whole pecans at $11/bag. The proceeds will be used to fund scholarships.

Jean Dustman gave a report on the Missouri P.E.O. Outreach Program and described how the fund provides financial assistance and caring encouragement to needy people who are aged and/or infirm.

Molly Buennemen gave a report on the P.E.O. Star Scholarship which provides a non-renewable $2,500 scholarship to exceptional high school graduating women to attend

accredited post- secondary education institutions.

In the Cottey College “Moment,” Betty Wimer gave a fascinating recount of Dora Doughtery Strother, a distinguished Cottey College alumna, and brilliant member of the Woman Airforce Service Pilots. Betty also spoke about the important role the WASPs played in World War II.

Corresponding Secretary Sara Gibson read a thank-you note from Bright Futures Trenton for Chapter AD’s participation in the August 11th Backto-School event.

Following the business meeting, Ann Constant from P.E.O. Chapter MN provided a fun program teaching members how to make P.E.O. bracelets. Chapter AD’s next meeting will be held at 1 pm, Oct 5 at Hodge Presbyterian Church with Betty Cox serving as hostess and Betty Wimer as program leader.

Melbourne Baptist urch Revival

Melbourne, Mo

September 24-27 • 7 PM

Evangelist - Jim McNeil

Bro. Jim has been an SBC and Missouri evangelist for over 50 years. He is known for his dramatic character evangelism. Some call it a drama making the scriptures come to life through memorization. To preach like this he has memorized much of the New Testament.

Special Music and Theme Nights

Each Evening

COME AND JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND!!

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

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

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

SATURDAY

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

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Al-Anon, North 65 Center, 7 p.m. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

North 65 Center: Blood Pressure Clinic, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; WITS Workout, 12 p.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Spickard Board of Aldermen Meet

The Spickard Board of Alderman met on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6 p.m. in Spickard City Hall.

Mayor Alan Tharp called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Those present included Mayor Tharp, Maggie George, Tanja Younger, Cindy Edwards, Daniel Chapman and Secretary/Treasurer Becca King.

The agenda for the meeting was approved, as were the minutes from the August 14 meeting.

Under new business, it was reported that two donations have been made to the City Park totalling

$600.

In old business, the water tower bids were discussed with no action taken. A company has contacted the city about the lead service line inventory to discuss the process.

It was decided to give Sam Scharn a $1.00 raise effective September 1, 2023 due to passing his DS1 water certification.

The clerk reported that the city received a notice from the bank that the Grinder/Savings account has gone into a dormant status, which happens after two years of inactivity. There will be a charge of $2.00 a month unless action is taken. Mayor Tharp allowed the clerk to transfer $100.00 to avoid any further fees. At this time there has only been one fee assessed. It was decided to transfer $500 to the Sewer Reserve Account every month to keep the account active and avoid any further service fees.

The payment of all August bills was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m.

The next meeting is set for October 9, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Spickard City Hall.

On Monday, September 18, Mayor Jackie Soptic signed a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the City of Trenton.

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the world's longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words – “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.

On September 17, 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States of America. Nearly 170 years later, in 1955, the Daughters of the American Revolution spearheaded an effort to set aside one week annually when Americans could celebrate this iconic signing. After petitioning Congress to set aside the week of September 17-23, on August 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Constitution Week into law.

Pictured are, from left, front row, Mayor and DAR Member Jackie Soptic and DAR members Fran Poe; back row, DAR members Marlene Ralston and Marie Dolan and DAR Regent Cindy Guthrie.

Classified Advertising Information

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For Newspaper: 4 p.m. the Monday before Thursday printing

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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

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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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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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CLASSIFIEDS

Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214

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Need help with maintenance around your home? If so, call Tony at 816-9338680. No job too small. Located in Hamilton, will travel in surrounding area. 40 years of experience. Free estimates.

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PETS/ANIMALS

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.

-------------------------------------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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PAGE TREE SERVICE

Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 660-359-2202-home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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LAUHOFF JEWELRY

Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open

Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com

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H & S CONTRACTING

Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724.

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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 LLP -

Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648

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Shelly's Pet Care 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

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INSURANCE

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different"

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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

FOR SALE

Water pumps, Delta faucets, plastic pipes & fittings, copper tubing. A complete line of plumbing supplies at Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-359-3660.

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For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition. 2017 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-771-4020

2022 Takeuchi TL12R2 skid loader. 150 hours. $82,500. Call 660-605-1242.

2007 Chevy Blazer. Arizona owned, no rust. 150,000 miles. In great shape, runs great. Need to sell. $5,000 OBO. Gilman City. 520-8504448 or 520-465-1739

FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682

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

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

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WEBSITES

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment.

www.tlautosupply.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: 660-359-2212

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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.

Grundy Center Cemetery meeting, September 26th, 6 p.m. at Grundy Center Church.

Laredo R-VII School is seeking bids for snow removal for 2023-24 school year. Please have bids submitted to the school by October 9th at 3:00.

FOR RENT

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

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

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 660359-5647.

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For Rent: Mobile home in Jameson. 3 bedroom and 2 bath. Call for application. 660-334-1334

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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 Custodian. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/ jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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WANTED

Wanted: TWIN sized French Provential bed. Reasonable. 816-590-7964

660-359-2212

Trenton City Wide Garage Sales

Garage Sale Saturday September 23rd. 1607 E 8th Street, Trenton. Hand tools, saws, hammers, nails, small drill press, snow blower, yard tools, weed eater, electric drills, ladders, small sander, glassware, and much more. Priced to sell.

503 NW Church Street, Edinburg -- Over 50 fishing poles and supplies, yarn, Traeger grill, Honda power washer, Reese 5th wheel hitch, some tools.

1808 Sportsman Rd, Trenton -- Friday Sept 22nd 9am-2pm & Saturday Sept 23rd 8am-2pm clothes, household toys, miscellaneous.

Garage Sale at 3909 E 10th Street, Trenton - east of Lake View. Friday Sept 22 8am-3pm and Saturday Sept 23 8am-3pm. Clothes and miscellaneous.

1810 Pleasant Plainunfinished hand sewn quilt tops, vinyl records, HD Heritage engine guard & seat, jewelry, trophies, wood carving tools, wooden cupplates etc., hand knit crochet, baby scarf set, etc. Teddy Ruxpin bears, Barbies, Indian, New Mexico area.

Yard Sale - 1816 Hillcrest Dr., Trenton 8am - ?. Clothes Boys NB to 2T, women's petite. Baby swing, pack n play with changing table, baby bed and bedding, Halo bassinet, Fisher Price bouncing dog, bathroom vanity top with faucet, bathroom mirror, 2 medicine cabinets, window blinds, living room lamp, antiques.

1817 Saint Joseph Street, Trenton September 23 8-?. Girls clothes NBsize 6, women's and men's clothes S-XL, kitchen items, decor, furniture, toys, and more.

Garage Sale - 702 Rural Street, Trenton. Friday Sept 22 ONLY. 8am - 7pm. Sports cards & memorabilia, comics, 2 vanities with chairs, trunk, home decor, toys, and much more.

1914 Chicago Street, Trenton. Friday 9/22 & Saturday 9/23 8am-2pm, Sunday 9/24 Bargain/Cleanup 1pm-4pm

800 Kumler St, Trenton. Cleaning products for one dollar. New shoes in boxes.

Garage Sale - 214 E 7th Street, Trenton. Saturday 9/23 9am-? Too much to list.

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Yard Sale - Saturday Sept 23rd 8am-? 630 SW 20th Street, Trenton. Clothing, toys, rugs, paint, futon, vintage linens, antique bed frame, child's vanity, housewares, lost of stuff.

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Multi Family Sale - 1421 Chestnut Saturday 8-4. Women's clothes M-XXL., child's desk, air fryer, Christmas decor, purses, wallets, collectors items, shoes/boots size 7-10, 2 adult bicycles, dishes, L.L. Bean King comforter, pressure cooker, dog crates, toys.

Multi family Garage Sale - Sept 22nd & 23rd 8-?? 922 Kumler Street, Trenton. Small bills only

Garage Sale - 1211 Wiggins, Trenton. Friday 9/22 8-5 and Saturday 9/23 8-4. Western books, books, pictures, advertising clocks, old brass lamp, Pez, tobacco tins, oil tins, ILCO key machine, miscellaneous.

Garage Sale Friday & Saturday Sept 22nd & 23rd 8am - ? 1305 Normal Street, Trenton. Women's and men's clothes and shoes, household items, misc kitchen items, treadmill.

Main Street Mall - 1007 Main Street, Trenton. Sat Sept 23rd 8am-5pm. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage clothes, purses & material, women's Harley boots. 60s, 70s, 80s vintage clothes. 50s, 60s, 70s magazines. Collectible stamps, barbies, Hallmark ornaments, Beanie babies, vintage jewelry.

2 Family sale - 1315 E 10th Street, Trenton Friday & Saturday. Kitchen and fishing items, decanters, fruit jars, suit cases, golf clubs, bamboo fly rod, lure collection, lots of collectibles.

83 NE 20th Street 7am? 6.5'x10' utility trailer, leaf vacuum shredder, 225,000 BTU LP gas heater, wood stove, chain saws, snow blower, bicycles, Maytag dishwasher, tools, Holland grill. 660-359-7698

September 22, 23 8:005:00 4215 E 10th St., Trenton across from Black Silo Winery. Baby bed with mattress, baby, girls, adult clothes, wall art, green Mason jars, household, etc.

1507 E 8th St. Trenton. Friday 8-5 Sat 8-?? Girls & Women's clothes Newborn - XL, Girls & Women's Shoes sz 6-9. Books, Home Decor, Dishes and more.

SEEKING BIDS

North Central Missouri College is seeking bids for a Learning Management System as well as migration and implementation services. Information on this request can be found on the College’s website at: www.ncmissouri.edu.

(9/21, 9/28/23)

CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Debra Lynn Huffstutter

Case No. 23AG-DR00090

To Whom It May

Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 23AG-DR00090 made and entered on the record on September 5, 2023, the name of Debra Lynn Huffstutter was to change to Debra Lynn Moore.

/s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk (9/14, 9/21, 9/28/23)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF JAIDEN Z. HOLSTED, Minor.

Estate No. 23AG-PR00029

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to the natural father: BRYAN W. MCGUIRE

You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court for the County of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-GUARDIANS.

The name and address of the attorney for Petitioners: JAMES A.WAITS, 401 W. 89TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64114.

Said Matter will be beard on 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at the courtroom of the Probate Division at Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton, Missouri. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Republican-Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri. Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 29th day of August, 2023

/s/ Becky Stanturf, Circuit Clerk Grundy County Circuit Clerk (8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/23)

REQUEST FOR FUNDING

The Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Tax Fund Board is requesting organizations to submit a Request for Funding letter to the Board for consideration. The funds to finance this program are generated by the Senior Citizens’ Services Fund tax levy pursuant to RSMO 67.993. The proposed tax will be 5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for personal property in Grundy County. The funds are to be utilized to provide services that will improve the health, nutrition and quality of life of persons who are sixty years of age or older residing in Grundy County.

The qualifications are:

1. Shall be not-for-profit in nature, based in Grundy County.

2. Has a volunteer board.

3. The organization understands and agrees that the Tax Board reserves the right to negotiate any and all requests based on funding availability.

3. The organization must have adequate staff and volunteers to perform Functions necessary to implement the proposed program.

Requests will be accepted only on the Request for Funding Form provided by the Tax Board and may be obtained by writing to:

Grundy County Senior Citizens' Services Tax Fund Board or GCSCSTF

P.O. Box 103, Trenton, MO 64683

Completed Request for Funding Applications may be mailed to the Tax Board at the address listed until 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2023. The Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Tax Fund Board hereby reserves the right to reject any or all requests.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: R.W. Keuhn, Chairman; Delores Newton, Vice-Chairman; Diana Hoppe, Secretary/ Treasurer; Members, Cyndee Chrismas, Max Dickerson, Rodney Herring and Tom Witten. (9/14, 9/21/23)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE NUMBER KLAIRE QUIMBY, 23AG-PR00039 EVAN CLAYCOMB 23AG-PR00038 Minors.

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

The State of Missouri to the natural father: KOTY RADMER-QUIMBY

You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court for the County of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-GUARDIANS.

The name and address of the attorney for Petitioners: JAMES A.WAITS, 401 W. 89TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64114.

Said Matter will be beard on 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at the courtroom of the Probate Division at Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton, Missouri.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Republican-Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 13th day of September, 2023.

/s/ Becky Stanturf, Circuit Clerk Grundy County Circuit Clerk

By: Michelle Vandevender (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/23)

We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC.

660-359-5477

•WANTED• FARM GROUND to Lease! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682

Google in hot water

trial of the 21st century sees the U.S. government taking aim at Google s ubiquitous search engine, an empire that’s synonymous with finding information online Federal lawyers and state attorneys general argue that

Google rigged the market in its favor by locking in its search engine as the default choice in a plethora of places and devices. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta likely won’t issue a ruling until early next year. If he decides Google broke the law another trial will decide what steps should be taken to rein in the Mountain View, California-based company.

The case mirrors one against Microsoft back in 1998 in many ways, including the existential threat it poses to a renowned tech giant whose products are relied on by billions of people “The DOJ won’t have a hard time arguing that Google’s contracts limit choice for advertisers, but whether they are harmful to consumers will be harder to prove,” said Insider Intelligence analyst Daniel Konstantinovic. “But there’s also a growing sense that Google s usefulness is declining because of too many ads and spammy links atop search results.”

THE

Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews

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

Trenton Volleyball

The Trenton Volleyball team has had a busy past week with a matchup against Kirksville, where they lost a tough battle of 2-3.

They then traveled to the Lathrop tournament where they went 2-2-1 on the day. Their first matchup was against Cameron where they lost 0-2. They then also fell to Lathrop in two games. It was then against Wellington-Napoleon that they tied their score. They would then finish strong by beating Orrick 2-0 and then defeate Wellington-Napoleon 2-1.

Their last home meet against Maysville resulted in a 3-0 win where the Lady Bulldogs won the last game 259.

Their most recent matchup against the Penney Hornets was also won 3-0.

The Lady Bulldogs move on with their season with a record of 7 wins, 10 losses, and 2 ties.

Golf Softball

Trenton: 9/14at PoloLoss 1 - 9

9/18at LawsonLoss 1 - 11

The Trenton Lady Bulldog Golf team has been busy these last few days with tournaments and meets. Their most recent tournament was at Richmond were they faced off against 15 other schools. As a team they placed 11th with a 470 only behind Lawson by one stroke. Reece Weldon shot a 103, Kinsley Otto a 122, Seanacie Ireland a 124, Ali Cox a 121 and Abbye Johnson shot a 126. Weldon tied for the 21st place with the other girls being close togther for individual placings.

The Lady Bulldogs also traveled to Hamilton to take on the Penney Hornets Lady Golf team. Weldon tied for a medalist spot and the girls won as a team.

The girls will be traveling to Chillicothe for a Tournament on the 21st and will also have a home meet against Maysville and South Harrison on the 26th.

Trenton Gallatin

The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs golf team has had their last few meets at home. They had a quad against South Harrison, Maysville and King City on the 14th. Their team shot a 221 against South Harrison’s team who had a 200. Courtney Crose shot a 49, LeAyrah Leeper a 54, Hannah Critten a 69, Jayda Curtis-Mazur a 59, and Katie Lynch a 70. Crose placed in the top three.

The Albany best ball tournament was also moved to Gallatin this year and played at the Daviess County Country Club. There were a total of 10 schools in attendance that placed as the following: Princeton, East Atchison, King City, Gallatin, Worth County, Albany, Stanberry, Rock Port, North Harrison and Maysville. The Gallatin team scored a total of 520 with their teams being Crose and Leeper (96), Critten and Curtis-Mazur (107) and Lynch (119) who played on her own.

The Lady Bulldogs will travel to Maysville for the Maysville tournament on the 21st and then have another home meet against Albany, Stanberry, and Princeton on the 25th.

9/19at MilanLoss 7-8

Gallatin:

9/14MaysvilleWin 7 - 2

9/18Mid-BuchananLoss 5 - 8

9/19South HarrisonL oss 5 - 8

9/21at Stanberry @ 5:30 p.m.

Princeton: 9/14at AlbanyLoss 0 - 5

9/18at Gilman City Win 8 - 5

9/19North AndrewLoss 0-6

Grundy County: 9/13NovingerWin 13 - 9

9/19MercerLoss 3 - 12

9/21at Tri-County5:30 pm

9/22at Brashear5:00 pm

*Trenton, Gallatin and Princeton will be participating in the Nancy Carter Softball Tournament held by North Central Missouri College on September 23 in Trenton.

Photos by Brett Adkison

SET IT - (top) Emma Redaelli focuses on setting the ball so that her team can execute the play.

BUMP IT - (bottom) Mckenzy Dolan calls out the ball so she can get the bump to send over the net and hopefully score.

Photo Provided by Brett Adkison A-C-E, ACE - Jacole Simpson serves the ball during the Lathrop tournament looking for the Ace to score some points for her team.

Thursday,

September 21, 2023 :: REPUBLICAN-TIMES.COM/CATEGORY/SPORTS

Trenton Football Continues Winning Streak

TRENTON 49 PUTNAM CO. 16

The Trenton Bulldog Football team took on the Putnam County Midgets last Friday in a Grand River Conference matchup. This would be a good game for the Bulldogs to try and do some new things.

The Bulldogs started the game kicking the ball to the Midget offense, followed by a loss of 24 yards caused by the Bulldog defense. The Midgets would gain those yards back working hard but not hard enough and after an incomplete pass, turned the ball over on downs.

Trenton would take the ball and first make a pass to Brayden Wiggins, who put on jersey number 44 instead of his regular 50. The pass got the offense rolling and, soon after, the Bulldog offense would make it to the Midget 24-yard line. The first touchdown made by the Bulldogs was called back due to a holding flag against Trenton, but that didn’t stop them from scoring a 13-yard touchdown through a carry from Brayden Hughs. Camden Skipper would go on to kick the extra point taking the Bulldogs into the lead 70 with 4:48 left to go in the first.

With the Bulldog kick off back to the Midgets, an onside kick by Skipper would

bounce off the body of a Putnam County player and then be recovered by Trenton. Within three plays by the Bulldog offense Gabe Novak was able to score a 36-yard touchdown and Skipper with the extra point all within a span of 35 seconds from their last touchdown.

The Bulldogs would kick off again. This time the Midgets found their grip on the ball but were shut down by Jake Schmadeke on their own 32-yard line. Putnam County would gain a few yards and lose a few yards but were never quite able to advance down the field. A fourth down with 13 yards to go would force them to punt putting the Bulldog offense back on Trenton’s half of the field.

Before the end of the first quarter the Bulldogs had a big pass from Mason Rongey to Devin Baker, and several carries by Novak and Hughs. They would end the quarter on second down with seven to go before the clock ran out, leaving Trenton in the lead with 14 points and none from Putnam County.

The second quarter would start with the Bulldogs picking up where they left off but wasting no time. A carry by Novak would get the first down followed by

two more. This eventually put the Bulldogs at first down and two yards away from the endzone in which Rongey would be able to thread through a hole and make the quarterback keeper touchdown. Skipper would continue his streak and make his third extra point kick of the night bringing the Bulldog score 21-0.

Trenton’s kick off would make it far back on the Midgets side before they ran it forward but was hit by Gabe Stark to slow them down. Putnam County would have a few first downs that got them to the Bulldog six-yard line, but the Bulldog defense put a stop to any advancement. A quarterback sack by a big group of Bulldogs would put the Midgets at second down with 19-yards to go before the offense got flustered and the quarterback threw an interception pass to Rongey who made it to the Trenton 33- yard line.

The Bulldogs would carry the ball for a few plays but ended up having a fumble in which the Midgets recovered. The Midgets wouldn’t hold the ball long as the Trenton defense got the ball back and on the next play by Trenton, Novak was able to score a 52-yard touchdown. With seconds ticking down in the half the

Bulldog kick off resulted in the Midgets getting past the defense and making their way down the field to the goal line and then scoring a touchdown on the next play. Their two extra point attempt was stopped the first time but was replayed after a flag called against the Bulldogs which then resulted in them completing the two points, putting a total of eight points on the scoreboard for the Midgets.

The half was ticking down and with 28 seconds left on the clock the Midgets kicked off to the Bulldogs with Collin Taylor recovering the ball. He broke through the Putnam defense and made the touchdown for the Bulldogs who then also scored the extra two points. The Bulldogs then went to kick off and had another recovery of the ball after it was touched by the Midgets.

The Bulldogs ended the half in possession of the ball taking a knee to end the quarter on a score of 35-8 Trenton.

During the halftime show, the Cheerleaders held a mini cheer show with kids grades Pre-K to sixth grade. They were then followed by the band and their field show performance.

The third quarter Putnam started off by kicking the ball to the Trenton offense. The Bulldogs would just come up short of

a first down and elected to punt the ball down field. The Midgets would get the ball but would also have to punt on a fourth down and 30 yards to go. Novak would return the ball and make the touchdown for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldog defense would get the ball back from the Midgets and the offense would run several plays to make it towards the endzone. Novak would score another touchdown for the Bulldogs. After the Bulldogs would go to kick the extra point, but on a bad snap Rongey would pick up the ball and make the pass to Baker. The Bulldogs ended the quarter 49-8.

The Fourth quarter went by fast and had some differ-

ent players in the mix for the Bulldogs. Putnam took the ball first and was able to score a touchdown about halfway through the quarter. The Bulldog offense would then lose the ball on the kickoff but with tackles from Aiden Kempton and Evan Claycomb the Midgets were not able to score again. Schmadeke would help lead the way in making the Midgets lose yardage and keep them farther away from the endzone. Trenton won with a final score of 4916.

This Friday the Bulldogs will travel to Milan to take on the Wildcats. Both teams sit 1-0 in the Grand River Conference and will be looking to bring home the win.

R/T Photos by Libby Endicott TOUCHDOWN(left) Brayden Hughs makes the first touchdown of the night from the 13-yard line. BULLDOG CHEER - (bottom)The Trenton Cheer squad welcomed mini cheerleaders onto the field during the halftime show on Friday.

R/T Photo by Libby Endicott THROUGH THE GOAL POST - Camden Skipper made three extra point kicks in the game against the Putnam County Midgets.