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Trustees Hear from Student Senate and Approve Savannah Parking Lot The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. During the meeting, trustees heard communication reports and approved several items in new business. In communication reports, trustees heard from several students in attendance representing the education department and Student Senate. Students introduced themselves to the board and the Student Senate President, Sawyer McCallon, discussed Student Senate efforts. Also in communication, the trustees heard from Sue Nichols, Interim Dean/Director of the Savannah Campus on an update about
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Savannah Campus. Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre discussed programs for next fall, an upcoming PAS conference on campus, a visit from the Missouri State Board of Nursing and Northwest Missouri State University. He also discussed a grant NCMC received from the Department of Education for NCMC’s education program. Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, discussed Student Senate and their efforts, and a feature NCMC has in the American College Health Association publication, Sawyer speaking at MCCA, Registrar efforts [See NCMC, Page 2]
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On Saturday, October 28, six choir members represented Trenton High School at the Northwest Missouri All-District Choir in Platte City, including, from left, Sofia Currie, Ronald Woods, Garrison Otto, Brayden Bell, Caleb Campbell and Evelyn Mehrhoff. Campbell was also selected as Honorable Mention for the Missouri AllState Choir.
Gallatin R-V to Rebid Snow Removal for 2024 School Year BRIEFS The Gallatin R-V Board of Education met on Thurssday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in the middle school functional skills classroom with seven members present, along with Superintendent Dr. Justin Collins, MS Principal Chris Wever, HS Principal Brent Burke, AD Chad Sullenger and Board Secretary Carrie Holcomb. Varsity softball seniors Betty Rogers, Abigail Burns, Ashley Feiden, Anabelle Ball and Alex Endicott lead the board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Collins requested to amend
the agenda by adding Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) & End of Course (EOC) Assessment Review to New business, which was approved by the board. The open minutes from the September 20 board meeting and the payment of all bills were also approved. Reports were given by Dr. Collins, Principal Burke, Principal Wever and AD Sullenger. Dr. Collins gave Principal Thogmartin’s report in her absence. Dr. Collins presented a report for the Vocational Family and Consumer
Science Program. Snow removal bids were reviewed. Dr. Collins reviewed the MAP & EOC Assessments from Spring 2023. Amy Holder gave a presentation for the Gallatin Community Teacher Association. The board moved into closed session with the following announcements made: • approved the reopening of the bidding process for snow removal for the 2024 school year. • approved the offering of a paraprofessional position to Tiffany
NCMC to Host 2023 Missouri PAS Conference The 2023 Missouri Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization Conference will be held on the North Central Missouri College Campus in Trenton November 7-9. This year’s conference is being coordinated by the NCMC Agriculture Natural Resources Department and sponsored by FCS Financial and Heritage Tractor. Missouri PAS Treasurer Joshua Eckert, an NCMC sophomore Agriculture major from Chillicothe, is helping lead the local effort. More than 120 agriculture students from six Missouri post-secondary institutions are expected to compete in career development activities, attend leadership workshops, and elect state officers for next year. Featured session speakers will be
former agriculture instructor and current Missouri State Senator Rusty Black from Chillicothe and Cooper Hamlin, National PAS Vice President from State Fair Community College. Conference participants will also have the opportunity to attend an agriculture career fair, providing them with the opportunity to network and explore internship and career opportunities with agribusiness companies, along with touring Trans-Ova Genetics and MFA, Inc. Hamilton Rail Facility. Approximately 30 regional agricultural and educational leaders have agreed to serve as judges for the career interview section of the conference. Missouri colleges participating in this year’s conference include Crowder Col[See PAS, Page 2]
Whetstone for the remainder of the 2024 school year. • approved the offering of the school nurse position to Megan Hydorn for the remainder of the 2024 school year. • approved the recommendation of Emma Christopher to the Missouri School Board Association for the John Belcher Scholarship. The next regular meeting of the Gallatin R-V Board of Education will be Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
Spickard R-II Names October Top Pirate Spickard R-II recently held their first quarter awards assembly, naming Red and Black Honor Roll and AR Reading Heroes, along with Top Pirate and Top Teammate awards. Named to the Red Honor Roll (A) were Nolan Allen, Remington Etter, Indillin Allen, Zoey Eakes, Alice Tharp and Annyston Vandever. Named to the Black Honor Roll (B) were Emmitt Marrs, TaraLynn Stiner, Tyler Canady, Mason Wilson, Carter Wyatt, Sophia Persell,
Jacob Wilson-Hay and Forest Sharp. AR Reading Heroes included Nolan Allen, Remington Etter, Emmitt Marrs, Bentley Adams, IndiLinn Allen, Zoey Eakes, TaraLynn Stiner, Alice Tharp, Annyston Vandever, Tyler Canady, Trinity Chapman, Mason Wilson, Carter Wyatt, Taylor Mantlo, Sophia Persell, Jacob WilsonHay and Forest Sharp Emmitt Marrs received the October Top Pirate Award and the October Top Teammate Award went to Jessica Wilson.
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Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton has announced they are currently scheduling Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations designed to target the most current circulating COVID19 variants. Doses are available for persons 12 years and older who are an established patient of Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group or Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic. All patients will be monitored for 15 minutes after the injection. To schedule an appointment, call Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group at 660-358-5750.
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with digital credentials, spring enrollment, and the current Cohort Default Rate. Alley mentioned PTK induction, “support ducks” initiative, a recent blood drive, domestic violence awareness, and the upcoming Roll Call event. Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed the state budget, an ACCT conference and takeaways with Trustee Maloney also providing his feedback. Dr. Klaver discussed participation in the Grundy County emergency protocol and meeting with Rich Gross regarding the campaign. Klaver also provided several “data points” regarding progress at NCMC and initiatives. In business items, trust-
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lege, Missouri State University-West Plains, North Central Missouri College, State Fair Community College, State Technical College of Missouri and Ozark Technical College. The National PAS Organization was founded in March 1980 in Kansas City.
ees approved a bid from E.L. Crawford to construct a temporary rock parking lot at the Savannah Campus for additional needed parking. They also approved several nursing department items as surplus items. For employments, Trustees approved the employment of Shermy Purdy as Custodian and Nicole Baker as a Clinical Instructor. They also approved Jonna Fugua and Jackie Wyant as adjunct instructors. Trustees also approved a new full-time position for the Savannah Campus, Savannah Campus Assistant. The NCMC Board of Trustees will meet again in regular session on Tuesday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frey Administrative Center on the NCMC campus. Its mission is to provide opportunities for individual growth, leadership, and career preparation. North Central Missouri College is a charter member of both the Missouri and National PAS Organizations. For more information on the conference, contact NCMC Agriculture Instructors Rustin Jumps or Jack Green.
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Trick or Treat Night on Monday, October 30. There were 32 local businesses, organizations and churches that handed out candy and treats to approximately 425 kids. The winners of the table decorating contest were Nestlé, first place; State Farm, Dillon Harp Agency, second place; and Trenton Abstract, third place. Photos Courtesy of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce
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Trenton R-9 Mascot team raised $620 during their annual Fall/Halloween Pancake Day held on Saturday, October 28 in the Trenton High School Commons. Kids that came in costume got a special Halloween treat from Trent, the Trenton Bulldog. Mascot Sponsor Dave Burkeybile said funds from the pancake day will go towards the mascot team. The team uses the money for costume upkeep and maintenance, the purchase of any props for skits, and donations for special events in the Trenton R-9 district, such as homecoming week and the R-9 Halloween Carnival. There are currently five students on the high school team and five students on the middle school team. Photos Submitted by the Trenton Bulldog Mascots
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AREA Salvation Army Is Topic of Recent Rotary Meeting The Salvation Army was the topic of a program presented to members of the Trenton Rotary Club on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Brian Upton gave the prayer and was the sergeant at arms and Phil Hoffman was the program chairman. Lynda Snuffer, who is the executive director of the Salvation Army that serves both Grundy and Livingston counties, spoke to club members about changes in the organization’s structure at the local level, including elimination of its permanent office at
Chillicothe. The Salvation Army continues to offer many of the same programs that it has in the past, including its food pantry and working with local and area organizations to meet emergency needs. During the Christmas season, the Salvation Army will have its Angel Tree project, which helps provides toys to children in need. Locally, Angel Trees will be located at the BTC Bank and Southern Bank as well as the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce office. Persons wanting to help with this project can go to one of those sites and get a tag that has the name
of the item needed for donation. Bellringing will also be done at Trenton HyVee during a six-week period in November and December, with funds raised being used to pay for services provided by the Salvation Army in Grundy County. Persons can sign up online to take a bellringing slot. The Rotary Club has participated in this effort for many years and plans to do so again this year. During the business meeting, members were reminded about becoming a Polio Plus Society charter member by pledging donations to the Polio Plus proj-
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ect on an annual basis. The deadline to apply for the district grant program is Dec. 1 and members were asked to think of a project that the club could seek funds for. Up to $5,000 per club is made available by District 6040, with the club also providing the same amount to match that donation. It was announced that the club Christmas party would be held on Dec. 14 at The Space. Club members who helped with the Missouri Day Parade were also thanked for their efforts. The program on Nov. 2 will be presented by Father Bill Fox of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Trenton. Cathy McKay and Joe MacDonald are the program chairmen for the month of November.
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Alan Paul Thrasher Alan Paul Thrasher, 80 of Galt, passed away on to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Alan was born in Humphreys on October 19, 1943, the son of Sterling E. and Velda W. Axtell Thrasher. Alan graduated from Galt High School in 1961. He then attended MU at Columbia for a year and moved to Kansas City to live and work. In 1966 he returned to Galt to work in the family business, Thrasher’s Feed Store where he worked until 1993. From then until 2009 he worked for Premium Standard Farms feedmill at Lucerne, and he transferred to Milan facility to drive trucks. He also drove for Trenton Transit Mix and Wahoo Concrete until he retired in 2009. On February 14, 1971 he married Patty Sue Spencer. He joined Mt. Tabor Primitive Baptist Church near Hurdland in July of 1972. He served on the Galt Utility Board for several years and was a member of the Galt Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed motorcycles, cameras, computers and reading. Alan is survived by his wife, Patty of the home;
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three children, Michele (Keith) Meidling of Ashburn, VA, Matthew Thrasher and Melanie Goddard; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at DavisPlayle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Hurdland. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Mt. Tabor Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-HudsonRimer Funeral Home, wwwdavisplaylehudsonrimer.com.
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TRENTON R-IX HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
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Winners in the infant category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Graecyn Couch, fifth; Treyson Bryan, fourth; Ozzie Zang, third; and Niko Gonzalez, second.
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Winners in the Kindergarten category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Gracie Burrows, first; Everly Bethards, second; Easton Buenemann, third; Ainsley Miller, fourth; and Rowan Bain, fifth.
Winners in the Pre-K 3-year-old category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Fynn Buenemann, third; Spencer Busick, second; Zabella Jones, first; Zoey Biswell, fifth in PreK 4-year-old; and Layla Culton, fourth.
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Winners in the First Grade category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Khane Ward, first; Maverick Harp, second; Zane Yelvington, fourth; and Anniston Koenig, fifth. Not pictured is Athel Hollinger, third.
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Winners in the Pre-K 4-year-old category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Quinn Ripley, first; Athena Hollinger, second; Karter Shuler, third; Carter Bothke, fourth, and Leo Mengel, fifth.
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Winners in the Second Grade category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Jenney Proctor, first; Emma Lowe, second; Haeze Duff, third; Quinn Anderson, fourth; and Sutton Buenemann, fifth.
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Winners in the Third Grade category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest included, from left, Toby Lickteig, first; Madelyn Clark, second; Aldrich Bonnett, third; Nora Guthrie, fourth; and Carson Conwell, fifth. Winners in the Fourth Grade category in the Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival contest were Kyzer Hert, first; Londynn Jerikka, second; Jprdum Dixon, third; Cruz Duff, fourth; and Zoie Ward, fifth. Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, we were unable to get a photo of the fourth grade winners. We do apologize for this error.
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COMMUNITY Delegates to the Silver Haired Legislature Choose Priorities The 50th Annual Conference of the Silver Haired Legislature took place at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on October 17, 18 and 19. The 103 delegates in attendance chose their Top Five Priorities and formulated plans to advocate for Senior issues during the coming legislative session. After spirited debates in the Legislative chambers, the delegates chose these issues as their Top Five Priorities for the 2024 legislative session: 1. Increased funding for transportation services to provide additional options for seniors. 2. Increased accessibility to public buildings for individuals with disabilities. 3. Required special dementia training in long-term care facilities. 4. Increase the Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) to $100 per month with an inflation rider. 5. Money recovered by MO HealthNet to be returned to the MO HealthNet. Anyone interested in learning further details about the priorities of the Silver Haired Legislature is encouraged to call or e-mail Freda Miller at 660-240-9400, fmiller@yahresources.org or SHL Chair, John Herdon at 660-375-5083, johnnieherdon@sbcglobal.net Missouri’s Silver Haired Legislature was founded in 1973, the first in the nation after the Older Americans Act was amended to include advocacy groups. The SHL is composed of fifteen volunteers from each of the ten statewide Area Agencies on Aging. These 150 senior advocates, elected by their peers, identify and advocate for issues critical to older Missourians.
Shakespearean Circle Discusses Act III of “Antony & Cleopatra” The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the First Christian Church Activity Center in Trenton. The five members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Sarah Dannar, Susan Engelmann and Terry Cobb. Following the business meeting, Terry Cobb introduced Act III of “Antony & Cleopatra”. She noted that according to Isaac Asimov, historically there was an eventful two-year gap that Shakespeare conveniently overlooked between scenes
5 and 6. During that time, Marc Antony left Athens and his wife Octavia for Alexandria and Cleopatra. He also conducted unprovoked and unwise military campaigns against the Parthians and Armenians that left his reputation tarnished. After viewing the video of Act III, members discussed the study questions. The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the First Christian Church Activity Center. Amy White will lead the study of Act IV.
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Mary Helen Richardson Hosts Town and Country Garden Club The Town and Country Garden Club met at the home of Mary Helen Richardson in Galt Monday afternoon. President Barb Peterson brought the meeting to order by reading some quotes about autumn, the favorite being, “fall goes from 90 to 55 like she has just saw a state trooper!” Nine members answered roll call by telling their favorite thing to do in the fall. Answers included drives to look at the fall foliage, hayrides, pumpkin carving and watching harvest. A discussion was held on gardening problems and solutions. It was decided to skip the November meeting. Mrs. Peterson presented the lesson on using native grasses in your garden and landscape. Ornamental grasses have bold textures, sizes from large to small,
and a range of leaf colors. They add wildlife value and tolerate the widely fluctuating weather that Missouri has. They will also grow in a variety of soils. Suggested varieties included prairie dropseed, little bluestem, beakgrass and sideoats grama. Gardeners should use caution when using giant cane as it can spread invasively by underground runners. The group discussed the benefits of mulching plants in general for winter care and protection. After the meeting, Mrs. Richardson served refreshments with Judy Jackson winning the door prize. The next meeting will be a dutch treat luncheon on December 11 at 11:30 a.m. at China One Buffet in Trenton. Please bring $5 for a Christmas donation.
Carol Wilford At noon on Sunday, October 22, Dan and Carol Wilford drove from First Baptist Church in Milan to Browning, where they stopped at the covered shelter adjoining the community building and ate their lunch they had brought, then drove to Springfield, arriving at 5:00 p.m. They checked into the Springhill Suites Hotel, then went to the Crossway Baptist Church where they attended the evening worship service. Following the service, they went to another room in the church and attended an apologetics debate between Old Earth and Young Earth. On Monday, they attended the Pastor’s Conference, which was followed by the Missouri Baptist Convention. The Crossway Church hosted both events. They left Springfield on Tuesday around 4:00 p.m. and drove to Marshall, where they stopped at their daughter and son-in-law’s house to eat supper. Naomi had fixed cheeseburger soup
and squash. Dan and Carol visited with Steve and Naomi and Dustin, then headed back to Laredo in the pouring rain. In commemoration of the Trenton Rotary Club's 100-year history, the Club served as the grand marshal for the Missouri Day Festival. Ward Soptic drove his truck with Rotarian Dan Wilford on the passenger side and Bruce Constant, Rotary member with the longest membership, on a hay bale in the truck bed. Barb Harbo of Eagan, MN, came to Bonna Dittberner’s house on Friday, October 27. She helped the Laredo Lions prepare for the Lions Fundraiser on Friday afternoon. The Laredo Lions Club annual Ozark Supper was held on Saturday, October 28, from 11:00 to 2:00. A little over 100 people attended, including workers. The Busy Bees 4-H Club was the service club that helped this year. Other volunteers from the community, as well as from Trenton, also assisted.
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events FRIDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. 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. SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.
MONDAY North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. Grundy County Health Department, Adult COVID-19 Vaccination by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks, 9 a.m. to noon. TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.
Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m. North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. Grundy County Health Department, Immunizations by appointment, 9 a.m. to r p.m.; GCHD Board Meeting, 1716 Lincoln Street, lower level, 5 p.m.
North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m. THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon. North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Adult Blood Draw Clinic by appointment, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Drive-through Commodity Distribution and Senior Box pick up, Community Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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LOCAL Area Students Named Semifinalists in Coca-Cola Scholars Program Peter and Nancy Trombley, owners of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, are excited to announce that The Coca-Cola Scholars Program has selected two students from their bottling territory as semifinalists. Those selected from this area include Mason Meservey of Chillicothe R-II High School and Emma Whitlock of Putnam County R-1 High School. Only 1,514 students were selected as semifinalists from a total of 103,800 applicants from across the United States. These students are currently submitting their semifinalist applications to be reviewd by the Program Reading Committee. After this
review, 250 will advance as Regional Finalists with 150 becoming CocaCola Scholars and receiving a $20,000 college scholarship. A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and The Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporatesponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States. With the addition of the 36th class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 6,900 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $84 million in scholarships since 1986. In addition to receiving college
scholarships, those students selected as Coca-Cola Scholars will be welcomed into a vibrant community of alumni that has become a powerful force for positive change in the world. Through networking, collaborations, and friendships, the group strives to make a greater impact together. Initiatives include a podcast called The SIP (The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast) and the eighth year of a coaching program that partners seasoned alumni with first-year Scholars as they transition to college. Every 5 years, all alumni are invited to a Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership Summit.
North Missouri Rural Bridge Program Completed ported by timber piles, in poor condition, and were one lane but carried twoway traffic. The replacements were funded by a $20.8 million Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant from the Federal Highway Administration in 2018, as well as $5.2 million from the Missouri Department of
Transportation. “These bridges were in desperate need of replacement but were historically difficult to prioritize because of funding constraints,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “This grant program allowed us the opportunity to take care of this work and truly improve access across northern Missouri communities.” The design-build project was awarded to the Lehman-Wilson team in the spring of 2021. Designbuild is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway improvement under
one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings. When the Route T bridge over Fitzgerald Branch in Gentry County opened this month, it marked the program’s completion – one month ahead of schedule. The full list of bridge replacements is available on MoDOT’s website: Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).
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Colton Greer, IT Helpdesk Specialist of Chillicothe, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for October. Colton has been employed at NCMC for a year and a half. Colton describes his job as challenging, engaging, and fun. When asked what his favorite thing is about NCMC, he said, “the people and the environment.” Colton would like to continue to challenge himself and help others to the best of his abilities. In the future, Colton sees his department advancing the security of NCMC and making it a safe environment for employees and students. When Colton isn’t at work, you can find him spending time with his pets, playing pool and video games.
North Central Missouri College inducted students into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society membership for fall 2023. New members include, from left, front row, Alaina Thompson of Chillicothe, Kennedy Dickerson of Centralia, Skylar Bonnett of Galt and Maggie Bowman of Trenton; back row, Lisa McCullough of Trenton, Abby Hecker of Chillicothe, Landry Oaks of Newtown-Harris and Brett Cruickshank of Princeton. Those present were honored and recognized at an induction ceremony recently held in Cross Hall on the Main Campus in Trenton. NCMC PTK advisors are Maryellen Harman, NCMC History Instructor, and Nicole Shell, Academic Advisor. Currently, PTK membership at NCMC is 74 students in total. PTK is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited institution offering an associate degree, completed at least 12 credit hours, have a 3.50 GPA or above, receive an invitation to join and adhere to the moral standards of the society. To learn more about the PTK program, visit www.ptk.org
435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners
Sheep, Goat & Hog Sale: Saturday, November 4 @ 10 am
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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 all day on Sundays to receive livestock! Barn: 660-622-4214 Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532 Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776 Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400 Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518 Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759 Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337 Rick Tate: 660-734-1307 Find us on Facebook at Tina Livestock Market Check out our market report on Cattle Market Mobile!
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Less hiring, less inflation? nearly 8% since early September. That suggests that it’s taking longer for people who do lose jobs to find new ones. This is troubling for people who need to find work. But spread across the economy, it’s a sign of cooling in the job market, which the Federal Reserve wants to see as it raises interest rates to fight inflation. Slower hiring could reduce wage increases, which, in turn, could help moderate overall inflation in the economy. Reducing inflation through slower hiring is far preferable, of course, to imposing widespread layoffs.
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BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes. Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996. Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1800-721-7996. INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.
The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. -------------------------------------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. -------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 --------------------------------------
Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12. -------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683. -------------------------------------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! -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 -------------------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------------------
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Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091. -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 -------------------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 -------------------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-284-3689. --------------------------------------
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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660359-5647. --------------------------------------
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North Central Missouri College is seeking bids for the renewal of Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services as well as Security Assessments. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details. (11/2, 11/9/23)
PUBLIC NOTICE Trenton R-IX School District is requesting sealed proposals from Qualified Providers for energy efficient facility improvements and maintenance/operations savings under a guaranteed energy savings contract. Request for Proposal documents can be obtained at the District's Administration Office located at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton MO, 64683. Proposals shall be sealed and received in the office of Daniel Gott, Superintendent of the Trenton R-IX School District, 1607 Normal Street, Trenton MO, 64683, no later than 9:00 am Central Standard Time on Monday November 6th 2023. and shall be opened immediately thereafter. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Any questions and all discussions regarding this Request for Proposals shall be directed to Daniel Gott at 660-359-3994 and dgott@trentonr9.k12.mo.us. (10/26, 11/2/23)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project No. 191116-000 City of Laredo, Missouri Separate sealed bids for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements - ReBid will be received by City of Laredo at the office of City Hall, 213 Main St., Laredo, MO until 11:00 o'clock A.M., November 28, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following: Copies of plans and specifications can be seen or purchased for a Non-Refundable fee on-line at www.drexeltech.com in their eDistribution plan room, additional assistance is available at distribution@drexeltech.com. Information regarding this project can be found in the “Public Jobs” link on the website. Contractors desiring the Contract Documents for use in preparing bids may also obtain a set of such documents from Drexel Technologies; 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214, telephone number is 913-371-4430. Bidding documents will be shipped only if the requesting party assumes responsibility for all related charges. Corporate, certified, or cashier’s check shall be made payable to Drexel Technologies, Inc. Copies may be obtained at the office of Drexel Technologies Inc. located at Lenexa, KS upon payment of $TBD for each set. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set promptly and in good condition, will be refunded his payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning such a set will be refunded $0.00. The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and Davis Bacon and/or State Prevailing wage rates to be paid under the contract, Segregated Facility, Section 109, and E.O. 11246. MBE, WBE and Section 3-DBE bidders are encouraged to bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. First date of Publication, October 26, 2023 Second date of Publication, November 2, 2023 Third date of Publication, November 9, 2023 “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER” No pre-bid conference will be held. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All listed iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and construction materials. The deminimis and minor components waiver apply to this contract. (10/26, 11/2, 11/9/23)
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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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Bulldogs Win District Game
Photo Provided by Noelle Duff QUARTERBACK KEEPER - With a block from Gabe Novak (#2), Mason Rongey (#8) cuts the corner and shoots through the gap in search of a Bulldog touchdown.
Last Friday the Trenton Bulldogs hosted Lathrop for the first game of the Class 2 District 8 tournament. The two teams faced off in the beginning of the season with Trenton coming out on top 27-12. The game began with the Bulldogs electing to receive first. Lathrop’s kick was returned by Cameron Christy and was returned to the Trenton 35-yard line. Mason Rongey’s first throw of the night would be blocked by the Mule defense. Gabe Novak would have the first three first downs of the night off of hand offs by Rongey. The Bulldogs would get to the nine yard line, close to the goal, but a flag would be thrown to take them back ten yards. That didn’t stop Brayden Hughs from making a 19-yard touchdown for the Bulldogs to score the first points of the game. The Trenton defense would take the field to try and stop Lathrop from scoring. On the Lathrop 46-yard line, the defense was able to hold them, forcing two incomplete passes and a
big tackle by Gabe Stark. This forced the Mules to punt on fourth and 10 which was returned to the Mule’s 47yard line by Novak. The Bulldogs wasted no time getting back to the endzone. Carries by Novak, Rongey and Hughs set the Bulldogs up on the 31-yard line. After an incomplete pass, the next play would be a hand off to Hughs to score touchdown number two of the night. A pass from Rongey to Aiden Weyer for an extra two points would make the score 14-0. After the kick off the Mules would start on their 35-yard line. A block by Devin Baker would be followed by a flag against Lathrop. They would be forced back to first and 25 and forced to punt from there after four failed plays. With seconds left on the clock, the Bulldogs are able to end the first quarter in possession of the ball on third and five. The beginning of the second quarter, Coach Hixson takes a timeout before the clock loses any time. The Bulldogs fight hard
for the first down and on fourth and five they set up for the punt. It ended up being a fake with Rongey getting the ball but being brought down before he could make the play. Lathrop took over on downs starting on Trenton’s 49-yard line. They would complete three first downs in ten plays to end up on sixth and goal. A tackle by Hughs would stop them at the one but the defense wouldn’t be able to stop them from a touchdown and putting seven on the board after kicking an extra point. Cooper Houser would return the kickoff and land on the Trenton 37-yard line. Rongey and Novak would have the first two carries before it came up third and five. The next play Rongey would receive the snap, hand it off to Hughs who then gets it to Weyer who would then throw it down field to Rongey for a 34-yard pass and the first down. Rongey would later make a pass to Baker, which was soon followed by a touchdown from Novak after he got a block from Gavin
Cagle. This extended Trenton’s lead 20-7. Lathrop would not waste any time making their way down field having just two passing plays to end up in the endzone. With just over a minute left in the game the Mules closed the gap to six points. Trenton would start way back in the back field on their next possession. Novak would gain yards on the first three downs and Hughs would gain the first down and get out of bounds on the fourth. With thirteen seconds left in the half, the Bulldogs would finish the quarter with a pass from Rongey to Weyer which would have been a first down if there had been more time on the clock. The second half began with Camden Skipper kicking the ball down field to Lathrop. The Bulldog defense would come out strong with Cagle having the first tackle, only allowing seven yards and Rongey holding them there. An incomplete pass would then force the Mules to punt. The Bulldogs would have four first downs by Novak, three being carries and the fourth being a pass from Rongey for a 17-yard run. With the Bulldogs on the one-yard line Rongey keeps it and runs in for the touchdown. Hughs would then leap over a defender for the extra two points, which brought the score to 2814. The next kick off by Skipper would be returned and run quite a ways down field before being brought down by Skipper on the Bulldog 35-yard line. The Trenton defense wouldn’t let them get much farther, only allowing them to gain a yard before Stark got a sack on fourth
down. Taking the ball over on downs, Novak would get the first down and Weyer would get the second off the pass. The Bulldogs would make their way down field where Hughs was able to make a seven-yard carry for another Bulldog touchdown. The Bulldogs would lead by 20 at the end of the third quarter. The Mules would have possession of the ball with third and one to start the fourth quarter. Five plays later they would find themselves in the endzone and with an extra point to bring the score to 3421. On Trenton’s next possession, Rongey would keep the ball off the snap but be hit hard ,fumbling the ball which Lathrop then recovered. Lathrop would then use this opportunity to make a 45-yard pass and then a one-yard touchdown plus an extra point to bring the game within six points. The kickoff would result in Hughs returning the ball and being brought down quickly. After a penalty against
the Bulldogs, they would start on their own 10-yard line to start the possession. First downs by Novak and Rongey would bring the team closer to the endzone. Rongey would make a touchdown off the quarterback keeper and then have two extra points to extend the Bulldog’s lead. Lathrop’s next possession would lead to an interception by Hughs, which was called back after a penalty against Trenton. The next play would be another passing play which was tipped by Jake Schmadeke and then caught by Brayden Wiggins for another interception, which he then carried to midfield. The Bulldogs would get a first down before they eventually took a knee to run the clock out and end the game with a final score of 4228. The Bulldogs get the opportunity to also host the next game of districts where they will be taking on Mid-Buchanan, who is seeded in the third spot for District 8. Kickoff is this Friday at 7pm.
Photo Provided by Noelle Duff GAINING YARDS - Gabe Novak had 33 carries and a total of 231 yards against Lathrop. He also scored a Bulldog touchdown.
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Gallatin Softball Takes 4th at State Tournament
R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott
HOMERUN SMACK - AnnaBelle Ball hits one deep over the fence in the Bulldog’s first game against LaPlata. Ball also pitched almost every inning of both games.
Gallatin’s first game of the State Tournament as a final four team was against the LaPlata Bulldogs. Gallatin would be the home team on the board putting LaPlata up to bat first. Starting on the mound for the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs would be AnnaBelle Ball. Ball would have two strikeouts in the first inning and the defense allowed no runners to score. The bottom of the first Gallatin would strike first with Brynn Bird getting walked to start the inning and then getting across home plate after an error by the LaPlata catcher. The Gallatin defense would continue to prevent LaPlata from scoring. Ball would have three strikeouts in the second inning and two in the third. Betty Rogers would
get the third out off quick action to catch a bunt. LaPlata would come back and tie it in the top of the fourth after the first two batters both hit doubles. The battle would continue back and forth in the fifth inning with both teams having runners on base but unable to get anyone across home plate. The top of the sixth LaPlata would score three runs to take the lead. Gallatin would respond soon after. With two outs Ashley Feiden would get walked bringing Ball to the plate, who would hit one over the fence to score two runs closing the gap. LaPlata would score one more run in the seventh but the Gallatin Bulldogs would be unable to close the gap, taking a loss of 3-5. They would then move
on to play in the third place game against Marion C. Gallatin again was the home team on the scoreboard with Ball still on the pitcher’s mound. Marion would start off by scoring one in the first inning and one in the second inning. Coach Gardner gave Ball a short break for a couple innings, replacing her with Bird. It wasn’t until the bottom of the third that the Lady Bulldogs were able to get one across home plate. After one out Alex Endicott would be walked to first. Karydon Jones would follow, getting out at first but advancing Endicott to second. Feiden would hit one to right field allowing Endicott enough time to score at home plate. Ball would come back in, having two strikeouts in the top of the fourth inning and Endicott getting the third out in center field. The top of the fifth Marion’s first batter would hit a double and eventually score. Endicott would get the first out of the inning with a catch at center. Ball would have two strikeouts for the other two outs but not before Marion scored two more. Gallatin would trail 1-5 but found some energy in the batter's box in the bottom of the fifth. Bird would hit one past the first baseman for a single, which was then followed by Jones hitting one at the pitcher to land on first and bring Bird to third. Feiden would bring them both home off a big hit into right field,
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bringing the score 3-5. In the sixth inning Marion would score two more runs to extend their lead. The first batter of the inning was walked before another batter allowed her to score and the runner on second to score. Bottom of the sixth Channing McBroom would lead off hitting one high which was caught by the second baseman for out one. Rogers would hit a double out in center field giving the Bulldogs a chance to close the gap. Abigail Burns would follow suit hitting one to center to land on first and score Lyndsey King, courtesy runner for Rogers. Bird would get a double but wouldn’t make it across home plate after the following batter got out. The seventh inning the
lead off batter would hit one to Jones who would catch it for out one. The second would hit it out to Paige Heldenbrand for out two. Bird would catch the third out in right field to end Marion’s last inning of offense. Unfortunately for the Lady Bulldogs they would not have any runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and would take fourth after a 4-7 loss. The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs would finish their season with a record of 21-5 and be Gallatin’s very first softball team to make and place in the state tournament. Along the way several players on the team were chosen for the AllDistrict Class 1 team and AllRegion 4 team. All-District team included AnnaBelle Ball (1st team
pitcher), Brynn Bird (1st team pitcher), Betty Rogers (1st team catcher), Karydon Jones and Ashley Feiden (1st team infielders), Alex Endicott (1st team outfielder), Channing McBroom (2nd team infielder) and Paige Heldenbrand (2nd team utility/dp). The All-Region team included AnnaBelle Ball (1st team pitcher), Betty Rogers (1st team catcher), Alex Endicott (1st team outfielder), Ashley Feiden (1st team infielder), Karydon Jones (1st team infielder) and Brynn Bird (1st team pitcher).
R/T Photo Taken by Macon Schweizer
FOURTH PLACE AT STATE - The 2023 Gallatin Lady Bulldog softball team is the first team in Gallatin High School history to make it to the final four of the State Tournament. The team took fourth after close losses to LaPlata and Marion C.
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