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Court City Council Accepts Bids, Discusses Demo List

The Trenton City Council met in open session on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. In attendance were Mayor Jackie Soptic; Council Members William Fisher, Glenn Briggs, Calvin Brown, Marvin Humphreys, Timothy Meinecke, David Mlika, Duane Urich and John Dolan; City Attorney Tara Walker; City Administrator/Utilities Director Ron Urton; Police Chief Rex Ross; and City Clerk Cindy Simpson.

The minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting were approved by the council, as was the payment of all duly obligated bills.

The council then moved on to reports from around the city. Briggs reported on the electronic waste collection that was held. He also reported on the discussion held by the police personnel board about hiring Anthony May after he graduates in December. The council moved to accept the hiring of May.

Urich reported on the utility committee meeting and the economic development committee meeting.

Mlika reported on the building and nuisance board meeting and the progress of the cleaning up of three properties.

Urton discussed the

BRIEFS

NWTF Banquet

The Green Hills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold their annual banquet on Saturday, October 7 at the Rock Barn in Trenton. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at 7 p.m.

Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. You may pre-register at https://events.nwtf.org/250 2010-2023 or by contacting Freddie Griffin at 660-3597464.

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Dulce Lopez and Gabe Novak were crowned homecoming queen and king during coronation ceremonies held Wednesday, September 27 at C.F. Russell Stadium. The homecoming court included, from left, front row, crown bearers Alivia Busick and Reid Ormsby; middle row, freshman attendant Sarai Birkhead, senior attendant Ella Novak, queen Dulce Lopez, senior attendant Jena Harris, junior attendant Arianna Ortega and sophomore attendant Ali Cox; back row, freshman attendant Henry Lasley, senior attendant Collin Taylor, king Gabe Novak, senior attendant Gabe Stark, junior attendant Mason Rongey and sophomore attendant Elijah Miller

NCMC Board Hears Enrollment Reports, Approves Retirement

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on September 26, 2023. During the meeting, the Trustees heard communication reports, approved Head Start items, purchases, surplus property, and personnel items.

In communication items, Melinda Matter, English Instructor introduced herself to the board, and faculty members Dr. Lindsay Oram, Maryellen Harmon and Dr. Susan Stull provided a presentation on the Math/Science/Social Science department. Head Start Director Janet Gott discussed Head Start enrollment, and

NWMSU, NCMC Strengthen Partnership

Representatives of Northwest Missouri State University and North Central Missouri College convened Monday to celebrate their continuing partnership and another batch of agreements that create pathways to further student educational attainment and success.

During the gathering at North Central’s Savannah Campus, Northwest President Dr. Lance Tatum and North Central President Dr. Lenny Klaver signed 17 articulation agreements that

help qualified students complete a bachelor’s degree at Northwest after earning an associate degree at North Central. The institutions signed 14 similar agreements last spring during a celebration on Northwest’s campus.

As the leaders of both schools touted their institutions’ strategic focuses on academic excellence and student success, they also noted their shared interest in workforce development and preparing students with

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change of scope, and provided an update on the Brookfield Center merge. Vice President of Academic Affairs discussed a Missouri State Board of Nursing site visit, a signing ceremony with Northwest Missouri State University, and highlights from the census praising several academic programs significantly up in enrollment. Chief Information Officer Jennifer Triplett provided updates on multifactor authentication implementation for employees, website directory improvements, PowerCampus upgrades, and MOREnet circuit upgrades and analysis.

GCBCSG Annual Fundraiser

During the President’s report, Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed the significant increase in enrollment for NCMC and the clean audit NCMC recently received. He also provided an update on the capital campaign and a recent RCCA conference he attended. He discussed disaster planning and projects around campus.

In business items, Trustees approved the Head Start year five noncompeting continuation grant application and the annual program report. They also approved the purchase of 20 heifers for the Barton

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The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group will hold their annual fundraiser on Friday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hy-Vee parking lot. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, chips, bbq beans, homemade ice cream made by Allen and Lynda Berry, cookie, cupcakes and drinks. Donations are appreciated. All proceeds will stay in Grundy County to support those who are battling breast cancer.

Guns ‘N Hoses Softball Game

The Trenton Fire Department and Trenton Police Department will play a softball game on Saturday, October 7 at 11 a.m. on Johnson Field at the Ebbe Sports Complex in Trenton. This game will be a fundraiser for the Green Hills Recreation Association. While admission is free, donations will be accepted. A concession stand will be provided with food, drinks and snacks. Trenton Bulldog Mascots and Sparky the Fire Dog will be available for pictures. For more information, contact Lt. Derek Hert at 660-6549885.

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NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver, left, and Northwest Missouri State University President Dr Lance Tatum,right, signed 17 articulation agreements on Monday, October 2 during a gathering at North Central’s Savannah Campus. These agreements will help qualified students complete a bachelor’s degree at Northwest after earning an associate degree at North Central.

the skills needed to support growing industries and benefit the region.

“Today is a great example of two institutions pulling their resources, working together to accomplish great things for northwest Missouri,” Tatum said. “We are also honored and proud of the fact that we represent probably the number one destination for students coming from North Central.”

Klaver added, “There’s no better way to do that than through articulation agreements, having our graduates transfer to Northwest, being colleagues and collaborators rather than competitors. It works; it’s been proven over the years, and hopefully this will strengthen it even more.”

Dr. Mitch Holder, dean of

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Farm Campus and the renewal of a service contract with MOREnet. Trustees also approved a list of items from the physical plant as surplus items.

instruction at North Central Missouri College and a Northwest alumnus, said, “We recognize by working together and through these articulation agreements that we are able to inform students of the most efficient course of study for the degree pathways that they should pursue.”

Said Dr. Jamie Hooyman, an alumna of North Central who now serves as the provost at Northwest, “We collaborate so well together because both of us put the students first. We work hard, not only to get them to our institutions, but it’s extremely important to us that they’re successful at our institutions.”

The agreements signed Monday support the following areas of study at Northwest:

• Applied science

• Early childhood education

For personnel items, Trustees approved the resignation of Lindsey Schlared, Custodian, and the retirement of longtime Nursing Instructor Beth Crawford. Beth will retire at the end of the year. The employment of Shanna Nichols as Nursing

• Special education

• Physical education

• Agricultural education

• Marine biology

• Wildlife ecology and conservation

• Biology

• Social media management

• Mass media broadcasting and production

• Criminology

• Nursing

• Sonographic sciences

Located in Maryville, Northwest is a state-assisted, four-year regional university that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. North Central Missouri College is a two-year community college offering associate degrees and certificates that focus on career readiness and easy transferability. Both institutions are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and hold several discipline-specific accreditations.

Instructor was approved, along with Geordan Karr as a Clinical Instructor.

The next regular meeting of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will be on October 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Frey Administrative Center.

equipment estimate from Vermeer for a vacuum excavator for the water/wastewater crew. The budget was $75,000 and the estimated price was $75,150. With no bids taken, the council voted to purchase the equipment.

Mayor Soptic reported that she is working on two grants - one for recycling totes and the other for the World War I memorial at the park.

Moving on to the unfinished business portion of the meeting, the council went back to discussion regarding the trash bids. The council had requested to invite Rapid Removal and GFL to the meeting so questions could be asked.

After asking many questions and having discussion, the council made a motion to accept the trash bid from Rapid Removal on a 7-1 vote with Dolan, Fisher, Briggs, Brown, Humphreys, Meinecke and Mlika voting yes and Urich voting no.

The Council also discussed the concern of curbside recycling. There was a motion to do away with curbside recycling. The motion passed on a 5-3 vote with Fisher, Humphreys, Meinecke, Mlika and Urich voting yes and Dolan, Briggs and Brown voting no.

The council meeting then moved on to new business. There were bids taken regarding the river pump station improvements. The engineering company rec-

ommended the bid from Smico Contracting Group for $183,912. The council voted to accept the bid.

Urich mentioned he thought the two properties that were taken off the demolition list should be put back on the list. After discussion regarding 835 W. 13th Ct. and 416 W. 13th Ct., a motion was made to put them back on the list. The vote was a 4-4 tie with Briggs, Mlika, Urich and Dolan voting yes and Fisher, Brown, Humphreys and Meinecke voting no. Mayor Soptic voted yes to break the tie and the motion passed.

The meeting concluded at 8:32 pm. The next meeting of the Trenton City Council will be held Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is excited to announce 219 individual scholarships were awarded in the amount of $272,600 to currently enrolled college students and graduating seniors in the Class of 2023. The Community

Foundation administers 95 scholarship funds for students in the 18 counties of Northwest Missouri and beyond. Students from Trenton R-IX receiving scholarships include Eliana Cowling (Cara McClellan American Family Agency Scholarship), Dylan Smith

(Kadyn McClellan Memorial Scholarship), Mercy Schweizer (Frank Lee Kinney Memorial Scholarship) and Lydia Leininger (Julia Louise Williams Key Welborn Memorial Scholarship).

High school seniors may apply for scholarships through Scholar-Link, the foundation’s online scholarship application from January 15th through March 1st each year. To apply, students should visit cfnwmo.org and click the Scholar-Link logo.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity with a mission of encouraging regional collaboration to increase the power of charitable giving and philanthropy to transform our region into an economically vibrant area.

dent for September. Joey, a Missouri A+ scholarship student, is currently studying Business Management. After graduating with his Associate's degree and a certificate from NCMC, Joey plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete an engineering degree.

At NCMC, Joey is involved in Student Support Services, Book Club, Geology Club, and Game Club. His favorite class that he has taken is Psychology with Dr. Lindsay Oram, and his favorite class he is taking right now is Microcomputer Apps with Ronda Copple.

When asked why he chose NCMC, Joey said, "NCMC is close to home; I know the people here, and I heard it is a good school that could help me get the business degree I wanted." Joey went on to say, "NCMC has been a stepping stone that has allowed me to build my life up after high school. I will graduate with two degrees and a certificate, and NCMC has allowed me to build the structure of my future."

NCMC “Meet the Pirates Night”

The public is invited to meet the North Central Missouri College sports teams during a “Meet the Pirates Night” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Ketcham Community Center.

The NCMC Pirates Booster Club is hosting the event, which will include an introduction of the men’s and women’s basketball teams, the men’s and women’s golf teams, the men’s baseball team, the women’s softball team, members of DanceWave (the college dance troop) and members of the NCMC eSports team. Events are scheduled to get under way at 6 pm with a “free” pizza party, with pizza being offered to those attending the event until it’s gone. There will be a 2piece limit to assure there is plenty of food to go around. The Booster Club will be selling drinks as well.

Introductions of teams will begin at 6:30 pm, with games for the kids and organized by the NCMC teams being interspersed

NCMC 2023-2024 Scholarship Reception

The North Central Missouri College Scholarship Reception to honor 2023-2024 scholarship recipients will be held on October 11, 2023, in the Jeanette Hoffman Robison Auditorium in the Ketcham Community Center. This annual event is hosted by the North Central Missouri College Foundation to highlight Foundation scholarship recipients and all NCMC institutional scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year.

“This event incorporates not only student recipients but the donor families that have invested in NCMC through endowed and annual scholarship funds,” commented NCMC Foundation Executive Director Alicia Endicott.

“Each year, the Foundation is honored to be able to increase the amount of scholarships awarded to NCMC students. Our students are doing great things, and their hard work is rewarded through scholarships.”

Mrs. Tammie Wiebers, Speech Faculty, will emcee the event this year with featured student speakers Cole Henderson of Gallatin, Lauren Krohn of Princeton and Marie Smith of Richmond. Also, speaking on the impact that NCMC had on her life is Distinguished Alumna Dr. Jamie Hooyman. NCMC Scholarship Coordinator Kristi Varner is excited to participate in her first reception, saying “I have been in Education for over 20 years; it is a special honor to see students being rewarded for their hard work and their commitment to bettering themselves.”

Light appetizers will be served, and recipients will be able to meet and take pictures with their scholarship donor representatives. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. for meet and greet, and the program starts at 3:30 p.m. The event will also be live-streamed www.piratesdigitalmedia.com.

To reserve a seat at this event, call 660-357-6415. The NCMC Foundation, a 501c (3) IRS-approved organization, works with North Central Missouri College to transform lives and empower people. Those seeking more information on establishing a scholarship with the NCMC Foundation or being a part of the scholarship reception can contact the NCMC Foundation Office at (660) 3576321 or kvarner@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

Monday-Closed for Columbus Day.

Tuesday-Closed for Maintenance.

Wednesday-Beef chili, carrots, house salad, baked apples, cinnamon rolls, whole wheat bread.

Thursday-Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans,

throughout the evening. Each child who attends will be given a ticket, which will be used to select the participants in the games.

Prizes donated by local merchants and NCMC will be presented to the participants. The Dance Wave is scheduled to perform just prior to the final activity of the evening – a 10 to 15 minute scrimmage by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Although admission to the Meet the Pirates Night is free, the Booster Club is suggesting those who attend donate non-perishable food item for the NCMC Student Food Pantry.

The Booster Club will also have a table set up for persons wanting to purchase a membership. Membership levels are $50, $100 and $150 for individuals/families. There are also corporate memberships available.

For more information, persons can contact Nate Gamet at the Ketcham Community Center.

Larry Gene Fletcher

Larry Gene Fletcher, a 79-year-old resident of Trenton, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:50 p.m. at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Larry was born January 8, 1944 to Floyd and Mary Fletcher in Des Moines, IA. Larry grew up on the farm fishing and hunting. After graduating high school, Larry joined the US Army and served in the Vietnam War.

After serving in the war, Larry returned to Missouri and met his wife, Anita LaRae Fletcher (Petrovic). They were married in Independence on November 14, 1965. Together they had three children and their family grew and grew from there! Larry and Anita moved to Trenton in 1999. Larry worked at Aquila as a pipefitter until his retirement. Larry and Anita joined Dockery Chapel Church as members on September 16, 2001 and have since enjoyed the fellowship they have shared with friends and family.

Larry's memory lives on with his spouse of 57 years,

Anita; son, David Fletcher (Angie) of Independence; daughter, Maria FletcherAkers (Chris Kemp) of Cameron; daughter, Julie Williams (Brian) of Macks Creek; honorary daughter, Tina Fletcher of Independence; and granddaughter, Katherine Tabbert (Jacob) of Chillicothe. He is survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Mary Fletcher; brother, Troy Fletcher; nephew, Ronnie Fletcher, grandson, Jon-Jon Fletcher; and grandson Montana Akers.

A memorial service open to all family and friends will be held at Dockery Chapel on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., with a meal to follow for all to join.

Memorials to the Larry Fletcher memorial fund to help with expenses may be left at Dockery Chapel, 386 SW State Hwy WW, Trenton, MO 64683. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

peaches, hot roll.

Friday-Ham & beans, cucumbers & onions, beets, pineapple, chocolate cake, cornbread. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

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Assure Missouri and Associates, owned by Robert W. Barnes, and Green Hills Superior Care, Inc., owned by Susie Barnes, received the Beautification Award from the Grand River Garden Club for the month of September. The businesses are located at 915 E. 9th St. in Trenton.

Chapter

PEO Hear About State Meeting, Poppies

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Chapter MN, PEO met on Oct. 2 at the Grundy County Museum with 14 members present.

Sarah Maloney presided at the meeting. Pro-tem officers were Cathy McKay, vice president; Cindy Guthrie, chaplain; and Diane Lowrey, guard. Co-hostesses were Cathie McKay and Cindy Simpson.

The recording secretary, Pam Johnston, read the minutes of the last meeting and treasurer Ann Constant gave the treasure’s report. It was voted to make a $25 donation to the PEO Scholar Program in honor of the late Ann Brinser, who was one of the chapter’s original members.

The program was given by Phyllis Jackson, with members teaming up in groups to answer questions about the historic display at the Grundy County Museum. The museum is currently featuring long-time local businesses and personalities from the community.

The next meeting will be held on Nov. 6 at the Hodge Presybterian Church with Dana Creason and Marsha Hurst as co-hostesses. Vickie Weaver will have the program.

Neff Family Pinic

The 25th annual Neff family picnic was held on September 10, 2023 on Becky’s picnic hill on Linda Lou Minich’s trust farm near Lindley. Activities included family news, a carry in dinner with roasted wieners and brats and concluded with an emotional ceremony scattering Linda Lou’s ashes around the Heritage Cross and then later bingo. Sara, Claudia and Damon spread the ashes.

About 50 people attended including Kenny and Sara Wilson, Rick, Abby and Amanda Neff, Frances H. Neff, Joel and Joy Farris, Rylan Stewart, Paige, Brooklynn and

Reece Farris, Kevin and Sharon Neff, Joe, Debra, Elizabeth and Joseph Pochop, Anna Neff, Kevin and Kannon Stamper, Claudia and Rusty Stamper, Colton Neff and Jaden Purdun, Erlene Robertson and Bill Folks, John and Linda Urich, Mark and Kristi Urich, Laura Callihan, Scott and Robin Wilson, Clair and Reid Ormsby, Laura Callihan, Lance and Tammy Pipes and Nick, Brittany and Dakota Pipes. Dakota, who was born October 11, 2022, was the youngest attendee.

Thanks to Wayne Pipes for preparing the picnic ground.

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Shakespearean Circle Discusses Act I of “Antony & Cleopatra”

The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, September 27 at 1:30 pm at the First Christian Church Activity Center in Trenton. The six members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Sarah Dannar, Susan Engelmann, Kathy Greenslate and Terry Cobb.

As ordained by the Shakespearean Circle Constitution, a copy of its articles and bylaws was read by the president, Krista Rickerson. Following the business meeting, Krista in-

troduced the play for this semester, “Antony & Cleopatra.” She noted how this play’s theme could best be described as duty vs love/pleasure. The imperfect characters struggle to find the balance.

After viewing the video of Act I, members discussed the study questions.

The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the First Christian Church Activity Center. Sarah Dannar will lead the study of Act II.

Laredo News

Carol Wilford

Carol Wilford attended the NW Region Women’s EQUIP Missions Conference at Grand Oaks Baptist Assembly in Chillicothe on Thursday, September 21.

Carol’s daughter, Naomi Campbell of Marshall, drove the church bus from her church, Gill Memorial, bringing nine ladies from both Gill Memorial and from First Baptist of Marshall. Conference Sessions included “Missions in Zambia, Africa”, “Montana Partnership”, “Ways to Teach Children about Missions”, “Mental Health”, “Operation Christmas Child”, “Convoy of Hope” and “Opportunities with ‘Casas’ Por Christo’ in Mexico”. Naomi led the

music as well as singing a solo during the worship time, and Carol was the pianist. There were 63 in attendance.

A birthday celebration for Vickie Bowe was held on Sunday afternoon, October 1. Those present were Jean Hughes of Sunnyview; Charles and Vickie Bowe; Valerie, Charlie, Chloe and C.J. Sheckells of Kansas City; Clint, Amy, Abigail, Addison and Alyssa Bowe of Maryville; Casey, Jennifer, Caden, Hannah and Catelin Bowe of Laredo; Betty Freeman of Trenton; and Betty Hall of Laredo. The event was held at Sunnyview Nursing Home.

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: Closed for Columbus Day

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

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 1 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: Closed for Maintenance; No Fun Night

WEDNESDAY

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

North 65 Center: Hearing Screenings, 10 a.m.; Token Bingo and 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, 6:30 p.m.

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

Homecoming Week Activities

Pep Rally

GRAND MARSHALL - 1978 THS Alumni

Mrs. Martha Roberts gave the opening remarks before the pep rally and Coronation event. She is a Trenton native and has served two terms on the Trenton School Board.

BULLDOG MASCOTS SKIT - The THS Mascots put on a skit during the pep rally. It featured Barbie choosing between the Trenton Bulldog, the Polo Panther and Spiderman. In the end Barbie chose the Trenton Bulldog to take Ken’s spot at the homecoming dance.

past at THS and how those events impacted his life. He encouraged the current Bulldogs to reflect on those stories.

COACHES SPEECHES - During the pep rally

Coach Hixson and all the other THS coaches took turns giving previews of their seasons and all of their accomplishments.

Coronation

HOMECOMING COURT - (right) THS senior homecoming candidates (from left to right) back row Collin Taylor, Gabe Novak and Gabe Stark. Front row Ella Novak, Dulce Lopez and Jena Harris.

Gabe Novak was crowned homecoming king and Dulce Lopez was crowned homecoming queen.

Other court attendents included Juniors Arianna Ortega and Mason Rongey, Sophmores Ali Cox and Elijah Miller, and Freshmen Sarai Birkhead.

GUEST SPEAKER- Greg Stahl was the guest speaker during the pep rally. Stahl was a 1990 THS Alumni. He reflected on many stories from his

CROWN BEARERS - (left to right) Miss Alivia Busick and Reid Ormsby helped the homecoming court out by carrying out the King and Queen’s crowns for Coronation.

THS CHEER SQUAD - The Trenton High School cheer squad performed their routine during the pep rally and then again during the Friday Night Football game. The Cheerleaders help keep the crowd engaged during the games and also help lead the student section in cheers.

StocksRecap

Job market forecast

The job market will face a major obstacle over the next decade: An aging U.S. population The graying of America will limit how many workers are available to employers. It will also open up hundreds of thousands of jobs involving care for the elderly. So says the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its assessment of economic and hiring trends from 2022 to 2032. The agency foresees annual employment growth slowing to 0 3% down from a 1.2% annual rate from 2012 through 2022 The proportion of Americans who either have a job or are looking for one is forecast to

slide to 60.4% in 2032 from 62 2% in 2022. The main reason: A larger share of the population will have retired. Healthcare and social services providers, needed to care for older Americans and those with heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions, are expected to account for 45% of job gains Among the occupations that are expected to rise rapidly over the next decade are home health aides, registered nurses and health services managers. The economy is also expected to add roughly 410,000 software developers

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McCarthy Auto Group Show Me Spectacular at I-35 Speedway

I-35 Speedway is racing every Saturday during the month of October! Put these dates on your calendarOctober 7, 14, 21 and 28. Racing starts an hour earlier in October with gates opening at 3:00 p.m., driver’s meeting pill draw close at 5:00 p.m. and first race at 6:00 p.m. There is always excitement and fun at this legendary track. Racing is close with some races determined by thousandths of a second.

Saturday, October 7 will be the McCarthy Auto Group Show Me Spectacular Weekly Racing Program. The E Modifieds will be competing in a $500 to win feature race with bonuses paid in various other finishing positions.

Also in racing action will be the Pure Stocks, the Sport Compacts (both junior and senior), the A Mods, B Mods and Stock Cars. Points will be awarded in the E Mods, Pure Stock and Sport Compacts and I-35 Speedway class rules will apply (other sanctioned classes are welcomed with stipulations you can see in the first paragraph of these class rules).

The A Mods, B Mods and Stock Cars will not earn points as this is USRA Nationals week. I-35 Speedway welcomes IMCA, UMP and other sanctioned classes in these three classes to come race following your sanction rules (Hoosiers are fine, no alternative rules, race with your car meeting your rules as published).

Head on out to the race track on Saturday for Racin’ at its best!

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BECOME COMPLACENT WITH CALF MANAGEMENT

by Shawn Deering, Livestock Specialist

Calf prices are extremely good and cow-calf producers are finally making money. Of course, prices need to be high to offset input prices nearly doubling over the past two years.

When calves are selling so well, it is tempting for producers to just pull calves straight off the cow and take them directly to the sale barn. Granted, they will bring a good price, but money will be left on the table by not doing the basic things that we know add value. Those things include castration of bull calves, vaccinations and weaning.

Most buyers prefer that calves have at least two rounds of shots and that is not just for clostridial (blackleg) protection. Respiratory vaccinations are extremely important to buyers. We used to recommend that calves be weaned for at least thirty days. That then

Casey’s Night at I-35 Speedway

By: Phillip Wilson Track Announcer

One hundred and ten cars (110) checked in for Casey’s night at the races at I-35 Speedway. It was also fan appreciation night with free general admission sponsored by Larry McFee Trucking, Racin Dirt, Hwy 36 Auto and Diesel and the Johnson’s.

We started out in the EMods as George Burnett added another win to his career stats, his first victory of 2023. Tony Layne battled with Burnett through the race but had to settle for second, while Chris Dishong has struggled at I-35 lately but would have a nice podium finish in third. Points leader Adam Dunwoodie put himself in a hole in his heat race as he had to start tenth, but would work his way up to a fourth place finish and Michael Hascall continues his quest to oust Dunwoodie out of the top spot as he finished right behind him in fifth.

third. Rookie Carter Johnson had his best finish as well, finishing fourth and Devin Baker would also have his best finish of the season in fifth.

Paul Glendenning would use a nice move with lap traffic to squeeze by points leader and race leader Houston Johnson to pick up his third win of the season in the Midwest Limited Late Models. Johnson would finish second, Tommy Cordray came home third followed by Bobby Ryan and Jake Morris.

Lonnie Farley picked up his third win of the season in the Vintage Open series as he passed and then held off three-time feature winner Ron Lefholz. Ron would finish second with Allen Guthrie third, Mike Lefholz fourth and Steve Tanner fifth.

bounded from an early spin to finish third, Chase Moulton had a good run in fourth and points leader Corey Myers came home fifth.

I-35 Speedway Medieval USRA Stock Car points leader Jeff Dixon changed the look of his car this week and parked it back in victory lane for the fourth time this season. Dixon had to get by leader Nic Hanes and Danny Holt to claim the victory then had to hold off Holt in the closing laps. Holt would finish second, Hanes third, Scott Brown came home fourth and Bill Carter had a good run in fifth.

as Mick would regain the lead on the outside in the closing laps. Hartman would finish second with Elijah Hoyt in the mix as well finishing third, Ryan Hinkle was fourth and Brad Aleshire fifth.

changed to forty-five days. Buyers now prefer calves that are longer weaned for as much as sixty to seventyfive days. Buyers know that calves receiving two rounds of shots on farm and that are weaned for an extended period of time tend to have less sickness and perform better when they arrive at their new location. It is also advised that the paperwork documenting the vaccinations and work that has been done on your calf crop accompany them to the auction.

The argument from producers is that they don’t seem to get any premium for going through the process of setting calves up for success. My argument is that by doing this you will certainly not receive any discounts!

In closing, it is important to continue to do the things that we know make your calves more attractive to buyers even when prices are at record levels.

In Pure Stock competition Jakub Hisel has been close many times to securing his first victory of the season. But as they say, close only counts in horseshoes and hand-grenades. Tonight, Hisel wouldn’t be denied as he cruised to his first win of 2023. Points leader Jeffrey Sears, after transmission issues in the heat race, would race his way up to finish second after starting fourteenth. Rookie driver Bo Eads would win his heat race then proceed to have his best finish of the season in

Stanley Kreisel picked up his second win of the season at I-35 Speedway in the Poweri Midwest Lighting Sprints. Jeff Bard would finish second, Mike Tindell third, the 2023 points champion Trice Roden would finish fourth and last season’s champion Chasity Younger was fifth.

By this time in the season Ethan Issacs usually has a few wins in the USRA B-Mods at I-35 Speedway. On this night Issacs would finally visit McCarthy Autogroup Victory Lane for the first time in 2023. Josh Barnes had a great night as he competed for victory finishing second, Lucas Issacs re-

Lee Hibner finally got his first USRA Modified win of 2023 as he held off a stout field of competition. At one point, Hibner would lose the lead to Houston Johnson only to gain it back and set sail. Darren Shaw gave chase to Hibner but finished second, Johnson would finish third followed by good runs in fourth for Tyler Grooms and fifth for Richard Layne.

Sport Compacts points leader Brad Mick held off Jonnathon Hartman in the closing laps to claim his eleventh victory of the season. Hartman would take the lead on the inside line

Grant Sheetz has been close to victory many times this season, but, on this night, would finally park his Jr Sport Compact in victory Lane for the first time in his career. Points leader Payton Hanes and Maddy Barr traded the lead back-and-forth until Sheetz made his move. Hanes would finish second with Barr in third. Katelynn Fleming came home fourth and Autumn Manley was fifth.

Congratulations to fan of the week winner Treyton Pritchett sponsored by Hartman Racing, Corey Myers Racing, David Oxford Racing, Tyler Grooms Racing, Hayes Racing, Keller Racing, Allen Racing, Kunze Racing, Fisk Family Racing, Hibner Racing, Johnson Motorsports, Dalton Strohl Racingand JDB Racing

Videography & Design

Join us Saturday, October 7 for the McCarthy Auto Group Show Me Spectacular and see more dirt trackin’ at its best.

HELP WANTED Bartender

$12/hour + Tips

Please stop in and fill out an application after 4 p.m. or call 660-359-6280

Trenton Elks Lodge

1012 Tinsman Ave., Trenton, MO

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

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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.

-------------------------------------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

• Free Estimates.

Available

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 816-933-8680. No job too small. Located in Hamilton, will travel in surrounding area. 40 years of experience. Free estimates.

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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

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.”

"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."

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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Retired Trenton R -IX teacher looking to tutor in 5th Math through College Algebra levels. Call or text 660654-1198 or email jwyant1198@gmail.com.

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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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Party Yorkies for sale. Males $500. Females $600. Call 816-574-2011 or 816853-1294

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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

Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660359-3660.

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2000 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic motorcycle. Low miles, newer tires, very good condition. $3,000.00. Galt. 515-771-4020.

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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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.

STUCKER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 8, 2023

6:00 pm at the cemetery Anita Alley, Sec/Treas

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY OCT. 10, 2023 AT 6:30 PM AT THE CHURCH.

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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PLAZA APARTMENTS

One and Two bedroom apartments available. Must be 55+ or disabled. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

For Rent in Trenton - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, deck. No Pets. 660358-4259.

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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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Property For Sale: Great farm, hunting, building site, 160 acres, 125 tillable, near Dawn, corner of LIV 443 & 426. Early settlers Phineas Young & Anson Call. $990,000. 702-984-8414

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RUMMAGE SALE

Garage Sale - House clean out. 1030 Sunset, Chillicothe. Oct 6 8a-2p and Oct 7 8a-noon. Lots of items, too many to list. Priced to sell!

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GARAGE SALE

1421 Chestnut St.

Sat., Oct. 7 • 8-1

Household items, decor, name brand purses and wallets, clothing, shoes & boots for ladies.

Miscellaneous items.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Ridgeland Storage, LLC., DBA Pleasant Plain Storage, will be selling at public auction the contents of storage unit #15, KERRI WAGGONER, which includes household furniture and items, to satisfy a lien. The date of the sale will be OCTOBER 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM. The sale will be conducted at the facility located at 2709 Pleasant Plain, Trenton, MO 64683. (10/5/23)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

Estate No. 23AG-PR00049

In the Estate of GALEN R. HATHAWAY Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Independent Administration - Non-Resident Fiduciary) TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GALEN R. HATHAWAY, DECEASED:

On September 12, 2023, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, STEVEN P. HATHAWAY was appointed personal representative of the estate of GALEN R. HATHAWAY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name and business address of the personal representative:

STEVEN P. HATHAWAY, PO BOX 1646, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92693.

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number: ROBERT COWHERD, CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C., 903 JACKSON, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601; 660-646-0627.

The non-resident personal representative's designated agent's name, business address, and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD, CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C., 903 JACKSON, P 0 BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601; 660-646-0627.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

Date of the decedent's death: May 7, 2023

Date of first publication of this Notice is September 28, 2023.

/s/ Michelle Smith Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/23)

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)

ADVERTISEMENT – ROAD & BRIDGE WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals, addressed to “GRUNDY COUNTY COMMISSION" and endorsed "PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE NO.00900131”, will be received by the Commission until 11:00 a.m. on October 31, 2023 at the office of the County Clerk and at that time will be publicly opened and read. Bids should be delivered to: Grundy County Clerk, 700 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683.

The proposed work includes: The construction of a new 60’-0” single-span, precast voided deck-girder bridge with steel piling (14” round C.I.P., galvanized), concrete abutments, wbeam railing, and all appurtenances.

Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the County Clerk at 660-359-4040 x4 at least 5 working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend.

The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the bid proposal. When Federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962" (P.L. 87-581; Stat. 357) and implementing regulations.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109, and E.O. 11246

The County of Grundy hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award.

All bidders must be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2019 Edition including all revisions. The contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Contractors and subcontractors who sign a contract to work on public works projects must provide a 10-hour OSHA construction safety program, or similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to be completed by their on-site employees within sixty (60) days of beginning work on the construction project.

Plans and specifications are on file at the office of the Consulting Engineer, HOWE COMPANY, LLC., 804 E. PATTON ST., MACON, MO. Complete instructions to bidders and proposal blanks may be obtained at the Engineers Office for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. The plans and specifications will be mailed upon payment of $25.00 for shipping and handling, for a total of $75.00 for each set. The shipping and handling charges will be waived if the prospective bidder contacts the Engineer with a valid account number for shipping services with United Parcel Service (UPS), so the shipping cost is billed to the bidder. Hard copies of the bid documents can be ordered by calling 660-395-4693. A PDF version of the bid documents may be obtained from www.howecompany.com for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 paid through PAYPAL. Bidders must obtain their bid documents from either Howe Company, LLC., or www.howecompany.com and be plan holders in order to bid the project. All proposals must be on the forms provided in the bid documents.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A certified or cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% shall be submitted with each proposal. The DBE goal for this project is 5%.

No 2nd tier subcontracting will be allowed on this project.

The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who provides the lowest price complying with the Conditions of the Contract Documents within the Owner's budget.

(10/5/23)

Seeking Bids

The Pleasant View R-VI School District is accepting bids for a beef market animal (cow, heifer, or steer). Animals must be healthy, pass USDA inspection, and be ready for butchering. Bids must include estimated live weight and price per pound. The winning bidder must deliver the beef animal to Chillicothe on October 30th. Submit bids to Brenda Allnutt at 128 SE 20th St, Trenton, MO 64683 by October 10 at noon.

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sale:

Saturday, October 7 @ 10 am

Feeder Sale:

Monday, October 9 @ 11 am

Feeder Sale:

Monday, October 16 @ 11 am

Feeder Sale:

Monday, October 23 @ 11 am

Special Cow Sale:

Friday, October 27 @ 6 pm

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales:

1st Saturday of the month @ 10 am

Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm

5 weigh cow buyers at every sale! Very active weigh cow and bull market!

Open

Barn: 660-622-4214

Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532

Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776

Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400

Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518

Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759

Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners

Red Barn Mini Storage Across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton, MO 5 UNIT SIZES AVAILABLE Call: Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683

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

Last Friday the Trenton High School Football team took on the undefeated Polo Panthers in a Homecoming GRC matchup. The Bulldogs started off the night right winning the coin toss and choosing to receive the ball first.

On the first drive of the night Gabe Novak was able to gain a couple yards. The Bulldog offense would gain two first downs before Polo was able to knock the ball out of their hands and make the recovery.

Polo would go on to make drives down the field gaining yards before making a twoyard touchdown. On their extra point attempt they faked an extra point kick, but their

two-point attempt was no good.

Polo would then kick the ball down the field into the hands of Cooper Houser. He would sprint down the field before losing the ball which then got picked up by Remi Olmstead who carried it down to the Polo 44-yard line. With several plays and a few flags to follow the Bulldogs would get in range for a 23-yard field goal which was kicked by M. Gonzales. This would put three points on the scoreboard for the Bulldogs.

Camden Skipper would then kick the ball downfield to Polo who returned the ball but was then stopped by Brayden Wiggins and Braydon

Holtzclaw. The Bulldogs defense had several tackles made stopping the Panthers from scoring the rest of the first quarter, the score 3-6 Polo.

At the beginning of the second quarter the Panthers were able to get a first down and score a touchdown extending their lead to 12.

The next kickoff Houser would return the ball and make it to the Trenton 33-yard line. Novak would get the first down after finding a hole provided by blockers. A pass from Mason Rongey to Devin Baker would get a second first down. The Bulldogs would continue to make short plays but eventually came up short of a first down turning the ball over to the Panthers.

Polo would start out on their own 11-yard line and was able to make their way down to the field. They then tried to make a passing play on fourth and 14 which was intercepted by Novak, who then ran it back down the field for a touchdown. With 45 seconds left on the clock Gonzales would kick the extra point through the uprights closing the gap between the scores.

game.

The third quarter of the game started with Trenton kicking an onside kick to stop Polo at their 33-yard line. Four plays later the Panther’s quarterback threw another interception pass which landed in the hands of Novak. The play ended quickly though after his helmet was stripped from his head.

Several carries by Novak would lead the Bulldog offense down the field. He would then make it down to the four-yard line and score a touchdown allowing Trenton to take the lead for the first time in the game.

The Bulldogs would play good coverage defense and force Polo to have their first punt of the night. Trenton would end the third quarter with possession of the ball.

Matthew Bowden would get the first down in the beginning of the fourth quarter. Novak would then carry the ball into the endzone for a 26yard touchdown. After Gonzales kicked the extra point, the Bulldogs extended their lead 23-12.

ball, Rongey taking a knee to run the clock out.

GRC football standings. Their next game will be senior night at CF Russell sta-

dium

R/T Photo by Libby Endicott INTERCEPTION TOUCHDOWN - Gabe Novak caught an interception and ran up the sideline for the touchdown.

Trenton’s next kickoff would stop the Panthers on their own 33-yard line on a tackle made by Elijah Miller. Gavin Cagle would break through and make a big tackle ending the first half of the

CONGRATULATIONS

The defense would continue to work hard, with Miller blocking a pass and stopping the Panthers from scoring the rest of the game. Brayden Hughs would score the final touchdown of the night for the Bulldogs.

The game ended with the Bulldogs in possession of the

THS Lady Bulldog Sports

Girl’s Golf:

10/2Grand River Conference Tournament

- 2nd place as a team with a 464

- Reece Weldon 7th, Kinsley Otto 8th

Softball:

9/30La Plata Softball Tournament (1st Place)

- vs Brashear 14-1

- vs Montgomery County 7-1

- vs South Shelby 11-2

10/2@ Marceline (Loss 6-9)

10/3vs Brookfield (Loss 5-6)

Girl’s Tennis:

Astrid Soriano District Champion, Advancing to Sectionals (6-2,6-0)

Volleyball:

9/30 Carrollton Tournament (2nd Place)

- vs Brookfield (2-0)

- vs Richmond (1-1)

- vs Carrollton (1-1)

- vs Carrollton (0-2)

10/2 @ Chillicothe (Loss 0-3)

against the Maysville Wolverines starting at 7pm.

R/T Photos by Libby Endicott DEFENSE - (top) Trenton’s Gavin Cagle puts pressure on the Polo quarterback.

BREAKING THROUGH - (bottom) Brayden Hughs makes his way through the Polo defense gaining the first down for the Bulldogs.

TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES PICK 10 Pick 10 is brought to you each week by: Chumbley’s Hometown Billiards Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri Trenton Hy-Vee Serve Link T & L Auto Supply Trenton Coca-Cola