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Magical Evening for Downtown Christmas
BRIEFS Letters to Santa
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Snow brought the Christmas Spirit to Downtown Trenton during their annual Downtown Christmas Five Points Alive Christmas parade and festivities held on Friday, December 1. The snowy evening held a holiday parade, cookie walk sponsored by Hodge Presbyterian Church, the Art’s Alive Gingerbread House Contest, THS Band and Colorguard performances, Christmas Carols held at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, hot cocoa sponsored by Preceptor NU, a soup supper held at the North Grand River Baptist Bookstore sponsored by MOPS, Sager Christmas Village on display at the Grundy County Museum and special guest Santa in the gazebo at Sesquicentennial Park. Top left - Pleasant View R-6 had the first place entry during the lighted parade. Top right - “Christmas Off the Grid”, created by Megan Miller, won first place in the professional category, along with the People’s Choice Award, during the Art’s Alive Gingerbread House Contest. Bottom right - Ian Harris takes a minute to let Santa know what he wants for Christmas. See more photos from the Downtown Christmas event on pages 8 & 9 of today’s Republican-Times.
NCMC sets Election Filing Dates, Hears Housing Report The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. During the meeting, Trustees heard communication reports, approved a purchase of property insurance, and set the filing dates for the April 2024 election. During communication reports, Trustees were introduced to new Nursing Faculty member Shanna Nichols and heard from Janet Gott, Head Start Director, about a recent Grundy County emergency tabletop exercise and updates to their emergency evacuation plan for centers, and recent distribution from Second Harvest to families. Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs, discussed the PTK induction, state PAS contest on campus, and a Nursing and Health Science Day at the Savannah Campus. He
recognized Dr. Sterling Recker for receiving the MAAS Servant Leadership Award and mentioned the conference/training faculty had attended. He then gave the floor to Dr. Mitch Holder. Holder discussed his participation with the AACC Commission on Student Success. Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs, provided a housing report and updates on current initiatives with residence life. She also discussed mental health efforts for students and the FAFSA progress. Alley discussed new student spring registration increase and the Light the Way event happening. Chief Information Officer Jennifer Triplett discussed a focus on cybersecurity compliance and efforts around student cybersecurity training. Triplett also discussed multifactor authentication [See NCMC, Page 2]
The Trenton Republican-Times will be publishing “Letters to Santa” in a special section that will be included in the newspaper on Thursday, December 21. Children who are not submitting letters through their class at school are encouraged to write letters to Santa to let him know their Christmas wishes. Letters must include the child’s name, age, address (town) and a telephone number in order to be published. Only the child’s name, age and town will be included in the letter. Because of space constraints, letters should be kept to a minimum and the R-T reserves the right to edit letters, if necessary. The deadline to submit letters is 12 p.m., Friday, December 15. Letters should be emailed to news@republican-times.com. Please type “Letters to Santa” in the subject line.
Election Filings
For the City of Trenton City Council, incumbent Marvin Humphreys of 1726 Tindall Avenue has filed for reelection as second ward councilman. Also filing for reelection was first ward councilman incumbent Glen Briggs of 701 E. 5th Street. Incumbents Don Dalrymple and Rob Maloney have filed candidacy for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees. Brigette Bunnell has filed for one of the two 3-year terms on the Grundy County Nursing Home Board of Directors. She is an incumbent. Filing for the municipal election to be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024 began Tuesday, December 5 and runs through Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
NCMC Lights the Way for Students and Staff
Photos by Alicia Endicott
North Central Missouri College Main campus in Trenton kicked off its holiday tradition of lighting the tree and lights located in front of Geyer Hall for students and staff in their annual Light the Way event. NCMC launched the holiday season on campus with a reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s “The Night Before Christmas”, read by Cassie Cordray, NCMC’s Education Instructor, and caroling led by English Instructor Amy Guthrie, and the official tree lighting countdown. Elementary-age children of NCMC employees are entered into a random draw to be selected as the individual who flips the switch for the lights. For 2023, Barrett Suttenfield was chosen to do the honors. Barrett’s favorite things about the holiday season are “presents and getting to see my family and play with my cousins.” For Christmas, Barrett would like a Nerf gun that curves, Hot Wheels tracks, and a snow globe. When asked if he was excited to light the tree, he said, “Yes, I was very excited to light the tree. It was my favorite part of the night.” Barrett is a kindergartner at Trenton R-IX Rissler Elementary School and is the son of Ryan and Kim Suttenfield. After the tree lighting, children and NCMC students were invited to Cross Hall to participate in games and activities organized by NCMC student organizations and athletics. Children and students could also get their pictures taken with Santa. The tree and Geyer Hall lights turn on at dusk for viewing and enjoying. Those wishing to see the tree and lights can view them in downtown Trenton on the Main campus in front of Geyer Hall on Main Street.
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LOCAL BRIEFS GRVCO Christmas Concert
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will begin its 15th season with the presentation of its annual winter concert, “Christmastime”, at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 9, in the Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center. The doors will open at 2:30 p.m., following the dress rehearsal and picture-taking session. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. The group will also be taking a special collection for the Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance Good Samaritan Fund. GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization. GRVCO musicians represent the 15 Missouri communities of Altamont, Cameron, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Galt, Jameson, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Marshall, Pattonsburg, Princeton, St. Joseph, Trenton and Weatherby.
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and a significant PowerCampus upgrade. President Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed the recent MCCA annual convention and those receiving awards. Klaver mentioned community engagement meetings and the Aspen Award nomination progress. He discussed the PAS state convention and provided several data points/highlights.
In business items, Trustees approved a Head Start in-kind volunteer hourly rate and approved the purchase of property/casualty/liability insurance through the Missouri United School Insurance Council. Trustees also approved election filing dates for the April election for December 5 through December 26, with the exception of December 22 and 25. The board meeting date for the December board meeting was also
changed to December 19 and Trustees also approved minor changes to the nondiscrimination statement. In personnel items, Trustees accepted the resignations of Zachary Dudley, Talent Search Advisor, and Dana Lockwood, Academic Affairs Assistant. They approved the hirings of Belinda Egbuta as Savannah Campus Assistant and Abigail Bilby as Nursing Faculty. They also approved the hiring of several adjuncts, including Tabatha
Hatfield, Bridgett Hubbartt-Bass, Devon Matthias and Jennifer Jarvis. Trustees granted emeritus status to Beth Crawford, Nursing Faculty, upon retirement as professor emerita. The next meeting of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frey Administrative Center on the NCMC Campus in Trenton.
TFD Called to West Crowder
On Tuesday, November 28 at 2:11 p.m., the Trenton Fire Department responded to a call of a structure fire at 718 W. Crowder Rd, owned by Brad Couey and occupied by Miranda Hamilton. According to a report made by Lt. Alex Lovell, upon arrival crews found heavy smoke and fire showing on the east side of the structure with at least 75 percent of the interior being involved. Firefighters began extinguishing at the east side door, before making entry and beginning interior extinguishment on the first floor while performing a primary search. Additional crews helped with extinguishing by going through the front door. Upon extinguishment of the first floor, fire crews worked their way to the second story, working to extinguish the fire and perform a primary search until the structure became unsafe for interior fire operations. All fire crews then exited the structure and continued to attact the fire from the exterior, including the deployment of an aerial ladder to attempt extinguishment from above the structure. Fire crews continued extinguishment until no flames or hotspots were visible. The on-duty fire crew returned to the scene twice throughtout the night to extinguish rekindled material. The structure was a total loss. All occupants who were home at the time of the fire made it out safely. One kitten was rescued from the fire. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Those lending assistance included the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, Grundy County Ambulance, Trenton Police Department and Ewing Repair and Towing.
WMH Living Nativity
The Wright Memorial Hospital Spiritual Wellness Team will host a Live Nativity on Tuesday, December 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will begin underneath the Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group entrance awning and will conclude inside the hospital’s Education Center. The story of Christmas will be illustrated in five simple scenes spaced along the sidewalk on the south side of the hospital. Christmas carolers will also be spaced along the sidewalk. The entire walk should take 10-15 minutes to complete. As attendees finish the route, they are welcome to come inside to warm up and enjoy refreshments in the hospital’s Education Room. Parking will be available in the east parking lot. Signage will be posted and parking attendants will be available to guide traffic. For more information, contact Jennifer Dixon at 660-214-8235.
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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for the month of December. Students were selected and recognized for demonstrating the character trait of “Kindness”. The award is presented each month and is sponsored by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Sonic Drive-In of Trenton. Those selected include from left, front row, Lincoln Wood, Frankie Draper, Elliana Hanes, Thea Tatum, Kase Saul, Ryder Tipton, Ace Bain and Jackson Hughes; middle row, Evelynn Dodson, Sutton Buenemann, Lyric Olmstead, Ali White, Remi Buzzard, Jhett Ferguson, Ty Lisle and Aaliyah Wilson; back row, Kara Helmandollar representing the Trenton Kiwanis Club, Ayden Reeder, Zoie Ward, Christian Missey and James Guthrie. Not pictured is Maddie Cook.
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2024-2025 NCMC Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open North Central Missouri College Foundation announces NCMC Foundation Scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open and available online. Any student planning to attend NCMC fulltime in the fall is strongly encouraged to apply. The priority deadline is Monday, April 1, 2024. “One online application matches students to all the Foundation Scholarships they could be eligible for,” indicated NCMC Scholarship Coordinator Kristi Varner. “The NCMC Foundation awarded over $260,000 in scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year due to the generosity of many investors.” Incoming, returning, or transferring students can access and complete the scholarship application on the NCMC website, www.ncmissouri.
edu or go to www.ncmissouri.edu/ foundation/foundation-scholarships/. To be eligible for scholarships, prospective and current students must complete one online application per year. Financial need, academic progress, a program of study, an essay, and/or a combination of these factors are the basis of scholarship selection. Contact the NCMC Foundation Office for any questions at (660) 3576403, Scholarship Coordinator Kristi Varner at (660) 357-6321, or kvarner@mail.ncmissouri.edu. Scholarships are a gift that reduces the overall cost of attending NCMC and are the ideal opportunity for NCMC students to keep the costs of their higher education low. Applicants fill out an application, and each application is sorted and ranked by criteria specific to each scholarship opportu-
nity. After selection, notification, and verification of full-time enrollment during the fall 2024 semester, students may access scholarship funds through their student account. Recipients are strongly encouraged to write a thank you letter expressing their appreciation to their scholarship investor and to attend the annual scholarship reception. The NCMC Foundation is an IRSapproved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with North Central Missouri College to transform lives and empower people. For information on the NCMC Foundation, contributing, or starting a scholarship, contact Executive Director Alicia Endicott at 660-357-6403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu. Find more information at www.ncmissouri.edu/ foundation/gifts-in-action/.
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Deleta Nora Hamilton Johnson Deleta Nora Hamilton Johnson, 96 of Princeton, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton. She is to be cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. No services are scheduled. Inurnment will be in the Hamilton Cemetery. Deleta was born August 30, 1927 to Joe and Inez Bain Hamilton. She was one of ten children; J.R., Tom, Rosemary, Deleta, Nadine, Colleen, Barney, Scobe, Joann and Bob. She graduated from Princeton in 1946. Deleta married Clarence “CB” Johnson on January 28, 1949. She was raised and lived in the Modena Community until
2008, moving to Princeton. Deleta was a true country girl. She did farm chores with her dad and brothers, household chores with her mom and sisters. This work ethic served her well raising her family. Her passions were cooking, gardening, canning, embroidery, quilting, RFDTV country music shows, Circle-a-Word, KTTN and KC Royals. Deleta is survived by Helen (Gary) Miles of Ridgeway, Bonnie (Fred) Preston of Princeton, Mike Johnson (Sheryl Sutton) of Grand River, IA, Danny Johnson of Princeton and Deanna (Larry) Bunnell of Trenton; grandkids, Vickie, Rhonda, Becky Jo, Keith, Steven, Ronnie,
Jason, Brian, Chad, Janessa, Keri, Kyle and Ethan; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren; sisters Colleen (Boyd) Torrey of Spickard and Joann (Jim) Brody of Trenton; and many nieces and nephews. Deleta was preceded in death by her husband C.B. (1988); parents; brothers, J.R, Tom, Barney, Scobe, and Bob; sisters, Rosemary Cudney and Nadine Elliott; son-in-law, Gary Richman; and grandkid, Rickie Joe Miles. Memorial donations are suggested to the Hamilton Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
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Mrs. Margaret Gale “Maggie” Bush Mrs. Margaret Gale “Maggie” Bush, a 79-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Her body will be cremated after the service. Family visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Mrs. Bush was born February 7, 1944 at Greensboro, NC, the daughter of Sam and Margaret Freeman Bolling. She was one of two children. After graduating
from college with an English Major, she joined the Marine Corps. She completed boot camp in Guanaco, VA, earning top recruit. She was assigned as a reporter to the Marines. Maggie was given a choice of Vietnam, Japan, or Okinawa and she chose Okinawa. She operated Maggie’s Mess for several years and also was co-owner of Trenton Cinema. On June 3, 1967 she was married to James D. Bush at Okinawa. Her survivors include her husband, Jim of the home; one daughter, Tammy
Maryanne Martucci of Trenton; three brothers, David Bolling and wife, Terry of Oak Ridge, NC, Jim Bolling and wife, Janice of Summerfield, NC and Rob Bolling and wife, Amber of Summerfield, NC; and one sister-in-law, Linda Langely of Rock Hills, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Susie Crews and one brother, Mike Bolling. Memorials to the Greens Hills Animal Shelter may be left with the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Barbara Hawkins Barbara Hawkins, a 75year-old Trenton resident, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Shawnee Post-Acute Rehab Center in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Trenton. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton. Barbara Sue Shockey Hawkins was born to Coral Stotts and Jud Shockey on August 2, 1948 in Trenton. She had two brothers, Leroy (Joan) Shockey and William “Bill” (Patricia) Shockey. She attended Trenton Schools and graduated from Trenton High School in 1966. Following graduation, she attended and graduated from Chillicothe Beauty Academy. Barb had a passion for doing hair, loved her clients like family and worked in the field for over 50 years. She owned and operated Classic Hair Fair until she retired. On October 29, 1967, she married Roger Jennings Hawkins. They had two children, Teresa (Brad) Cross and Andrew (Shelley) Hawkins. Barb loved to cook and bake. She is known for all her baked goods. especially Nana Barb’s Banana
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Bread, sugar cookies and tenderloins. She loved to bake and deliver food to family and friends. Barb also loved to send cards for all occasions and has received over 400 cards. During her children’s youth, she coached her daughter’s softball “Tiger” teams and her son’s “Bears” little league teams. She was known as a very competitive person who loved coaching. In later years, she watched all Chiefs, Royals and MU games; however, she loved all college and professional sports. She especially loved watching her grandsons Alex & Zach play college baseball at N.C.M.C. and wore her Pirates gear to cheer them on. She loved to play golf at R.C.C. with family & friends. Her battle with a serious illness started in November of 2017. She baked banana
bread and sugar cookies for her doctors, nurses and medical professionals. During her treatments and hospital stays, she would tell everyone her mom called her a “tough” old bird. She was one tough lady who fought hard and had many miraculous recoveries over the years. Barb was a member of the First Christian Church where. in addition to coaching, she loved to make and serve meals. She also served as Elder and Deacon of the church. Barb is survived by her husband, Roger; daughter Teresa Cross and husband, Brad; son Andrew Hawkins and wife, Shelley; grandchildren, Alexander (Danielle) Cross, Zach Cross, Jacquelyn Hawkins, Sydney Coral Hawkins and Hadyn Star Hawkins; and great-grandson, Sonny Duke Cross. She is also survived by several extended family members, nieces, nephews and lots of close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers. Memorial donations are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
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Extension Notes by University of Missouri Extension
WINTER TREE CARE by Kathi Mecham Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension Cold temperatures are here, and Missouri winters can be harsh and cause damage to landscape plants. Fall is the time of year to take some precautions to help protect shrubs and trees from winter injury. Plants are affected by weather extremes and this past summer we experienced hot dry conditions that affected everything from tomatoes to large tress. Landscape plants need all the care we can give, to help them survive these and other severe weather occurrences. Winter sun, wind, and cold temperatures can cause damage to landscape plants. They can bleach and dry out evergreen foliage, damage bark and injure or kill branches, buds, and roots. A layer of mulch goes a long way in protecting trees and shrubs. Moisture is important for plants even in winter, especially evergreen plants. Mulch helps hold in moisture and maintain a more constant soil temperature while acting as a blanket, insulating the root system. Install mulch after we have received a couple of hard freezes. Protect young deciduous trees, newly planted trees, and thin-barked trees from sunscald injury by wrapping the tree trunk with a white or light-colored tree wrap, waterproof kraft paper, or vinyl tree guards. Vinyl guards are more expensive but can be reused for several years. Sunscald occurs when the sun heats the tree bark on a sunny day and the bark rapidly cools after sunset. The
injury can be elongated, sunken, dried, or cracked areas of dead bark usually on the south or southwest side of the tree. Wrap newlyplanted trees for at least two winters and thin-barked species up to five or more winters. Thin-barked trees include cherry, crabapple, honey locust, linden, maple, mountain ash and plum. Wrap trees in the fall and remove in the spring after the last frost. Mature trees that have been recently pruned to raise the lower branches are also susceptible to sunscald because the lower trunk is no longer shaded. Protect evergreen trees from winter injury by planting on the north and northeast sides of buildings or in areas protected from wind and winter sun. Keep evergreens trees properly watered throughout the growing season and into the fall. Watering only in the late fall does not help reduce injury. Evergreen trees and shrubs can be watered in winter if needed if the ground is not frozen. Snow, ice, salt, and animals can all be harmful to plants in winter. Heavy snow and ice storms cause damage trees by bending and breaking branches. Trees that are most susceptible are trees with more than one main stem, large evergreens such as arborvitae, trees with multiple stems include birch and trees that were not pruned correctly. The best prevention is proper pruning. Salt is toxic to most plants. It harms trees, shrubs, and grass. The injury may not appear until late winter or spring. Salt spray from traffic can cause foliar or stem injury. Salt also
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creates strips of barren ground parallel to sidewalks. Rabbit, deer, squirrel, mice, and other rodents can damage bark, twigs, leaves and stems. Some animals can eat a shrub to the ground. Tree wrap or plastic shields can also help protect young trees from animal damage. Fencing is an option too however when animals are hungry, they seem to find a way. There are repellant sprays, but they usually need to be reapplied after a rain or over time. Use these tips and strategies to help prevent winter injury to your landscape plants. Preparing trees and shrubs for winter is recommended to protect them from harsh winter conditions. Remember a wellcared for plant; fertilized, watered, pruned, and mulched has a better chance of surviving any winter injury.
Image, Debi Kelly, MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture.
Maple tree with sunscald damage. The use of waterproof kraft paper, tree wrap or vinyl. Tree guards could have prevented damage.
If left unprotected, some plants will suffer winter damage or be winter killed. Some of these include strawberry plants, rose bushes, young, thin barked trees and lavender. “Mulch strawberry plants with loose straw at a depth of about 4 inches to protect the crowns over the winter. It is recommended to wait until temperatures have reached 20 degrees three days in a row before mulching. Since we have already had nighttime temperatures in the teens, mulch strawberry plants now if you have not already done so,” says Jennifer Schutter, MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture. Leave straw mulch on until spring, typically the last week of March or first part of April. Schutter also states that another important task to be done now is wrapping young, light-colored, thin-barked trees like maples, crabapples and fruit trees. Have you seen maple trees with splits down the trunk and peeling bark? Every year I get questions about trees with peeling bark and splits down the middle. You can see these trees as you drive around town. This injury is known as sunscald or Southwest injury. It is a type of winter injury that affects many young trees every year. The living cells just inside the outer bark which is mostly phloem and cambium tissue, are damaged by fluctuations in day to night temperatures during the winter months. Phloem is a vascular tissue that carries food throughout the tree. The cambium is located just inside the phloem and outside the wood or xylem tissue and is a thin layer of cells that divides to form new phloem to the outside and new xylem to the inside. The side of the trunk and branches facing south and southwest get the most direct sun. They also get sun later in the day when air temperatures are warmest. Injury occurs when the exposed bark on the tree warms up on sunny days and previously dormant cells within the plant become active in response to the warmth. The newly activated
cells lose some of their cold-hardiness and are injured when temperatures drop below freezing during the nighttime hours. Damage includes discoloration, splits in the trunk, and cracking and peeling of bark. Protecting your young trees from Southwest injury is easy and inexpensive. Wrap young, thin-barked trees with a light colored tree wrap from the bottom up to the lowest branch, overlapping the wrap. Tape at both ends so it remains in place. Dormant cells within the tree will then remain inactive and be at less risk of injury if the temperature drops below freezing at night or when temperatures suddenly drop as a cold front moves in. Remove the wrap in the spring after the danger of freezing temperatures is past. Wrap the tree each year in late fall for the first 3-4 years after planting. An injured tree may have significant stress. The injury presents an avenue for pests and diseases to enter the damaged area. Damage may eventually heal, but do not paint or fill the damaged areas with any sealing substance such as paint or tar. Many times the trees do not heal and eventually die. Drought-stressed trees are more susceptible to Southwest injury, so make sure your trees are fully hydrated in the fall before the ground freezes. Landscape design with Southwest injury in mind can also help. Susceptible trees should be planted on the north and east sides of homes or buildings or near evergreens so their lower portions will be shaded in winter. According to Schutter, other garden tasks to do now include protecting rose bushes by mounding soil and mulch up about 12 inches around the base of the bush; cleaning, oiling and storing away garden tools; and putting away containers and garden ornaments to prevent cracking. For more information about winterizing your landscape, contact your county extension center, or Jennifer Schutter, MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture at 660-665-9866 or schutterjl@missouri.edu.
A helping hand Editor’s Note: This column by Caleb Jones is from the December 2023 edition of Rural Missouri magazine. It has been printed with permission by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. There's no other place I'd rather be than rural Missouri. For me there is something a little special about forgetting to grab the keys from my truck and knowing it will still be there when I get back from lunch or stopping by the feed store to hear about who nailed the biggest buck of the year. I know I don't have to sing the praises of smalltown life to you, and I know I don't have to list the challenges. When I travel the back roads across the state, I hear about empty downtowns, a lack of reliable workers, few childcare options and nothing to keep young people in small towns. What makes rural Missouri so great is no matter what challenge each of us is faced with, there are always friends and neighbors willing to lend a helping hand. We had one of our good
friends stop by United Electric Cooperative in Savannah recently. U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt visited the office to talk about what rural Missouri needs to be successful. When Eric needs to know how legislation will impact those of us who live in rural Missouri, he goes straight to the source. Normally I get pretty nervous about a politician showing up at one of our co-ops, but not with my friend Eric. His family owned a furniture store a few miles from our family farm in Moniteau County. Back in 2015, when I was a young member of the Missouri House of Representatives (and had more brown hair than gray), I spent countless hours in Eric's office when he was a Missouri state senator. Together we worked through legislation to help children suffering from epilepsy. Without his help this legislation would not have passed. While at United Electric, Eric learned how electric cooperatives are bringing much-needed broadband to rural areas, whether by stringing fiber on poles or by working to remove the
obstacles that stand in the way of deployment. He also discussed how the EPA is trying to force co-ops to shut down our coal and gas plants, jeopardizing the reliable electricity we need to survive. Down on the farm, a good friend shows up when the cows are out to help get them back in the barn. I have learned it helps to have a good friend, like Eric, in Washington, D.C., when the "government folks" think they know more about rural Missouri than you. As I reflect this holiday season, I'm thankful for good friends and good neighbors. That team spirit is what has made rural Missouri and all of our electric cooperatives successful in the past and will guide us in the years ahead. I'm proud to be part of the team. Merry Christmas from Lindsey, Max, Charlie and me. ************** Caleb is the executive vice president and CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and a member of Boone Electric Cooperative.
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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. Grand River Valley Choir & Orchestra Concert, Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center, 3 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. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. Grundy County Health Department, WIC Services by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks, 9 a.m. to noon. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.
North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY Grundy County Health Department, Immunizations by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; GCHD Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.
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, 6:45 p.m. Drive-through Commodity Distribution and Senior Box pick up, Community Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Grundy County Health Department, Adult Blood Draw Clinic by Appointment, 9 to 11 a.m.
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GRM Networks Distributes More Than $5.5 Million in Capital Credits to Member-Owners The GRM Networks Board of Directors has authorized the return of approximately $3 million in patronage capital credits to its member-owners. This includes approximately $2.4 million paid to members with service in 1999 and $611,000 paid to members with service in 2022. This year, GRM Networks has also returned more than $2.5 million to the estates of deceased members. Combined, a grand total of more than $5.5 million will be returned to members, or their estates, in 2023. The December 2023 check distribution marks the 35th consecutive year GRM Networks has paid capital credits to member-owners. Since 1989, members of the cooperative have received more than $70 million in patronage capital credits. GRM Networks proudly supports the local economy through its investments in the communities served such as the payment of local taxes and the employment of more than 100 full-time employees. GRM Networks provides scholarship pro-
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The GRM Board of Directors recently authroized the return of approximately $3 million in capital credits to its member owners. Members of the Board of Directors include, from left, front row, Kyle Kelso, Vice President Mark Yungeberg, President Gregg Davis and Treasurer John McCloud; back row, Secretary Bruce George, Assistant Secretary Ray Meyer, Assistant Treasurer Allan Mulnix, Tim Lance and Mike Quick.
grams and learning opportunities for area youth, distributes quarterly community improvement grants to local organizations and sponsors numerous community events. The 2023 capital credit checks will be mailed the third week of
December. For more information, or to report a change of address, members may contact Elizabeth Polsdofer at (660) 748-2470. GRM Networks is a member owned cooperative that provides communication services to customers located within a 4,500
square mile area that covers 44 exchanges in Northern Missouri and Southern Iowa. GRM Networks is dedicated to delivering reliable, advanced communications technology while providing an exceptional customer experience. GRM Networks is com-
mitted to promoting and investing in its local communities. LTC Networks and SCC Networks are subsidiaries of GRM Networks and cover an additional four exchanges in Iowa and Missouri. For more information about GRM Networks, visit grm.net.
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United Way is a worldwide organization that envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. The mission of United Way is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. United Way goals include: • Education is the cornerstone for success in school, work and live. Setting kids on the path to success begins with early intervention. Youth success addresses opportunity gaps. • Economic Mobility
helps people achieve financial stability and get 1.9 million working families – half the number of lower-income families who are financially unstable – on the road to economic independence. • Access to Health promotes healthy lives, and increase by one-third the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoid risky behaviors. While the United Way goals may be ambitious, with your help and the utilization of their core strengths – a national network, committed partners and public engagement capacity – they can achieve them.
************************* Grundy County United Way brings people together where everyone can get a quality education, good job and live a healthy life. Locally, there are nine organizations that participate in building stronger communities, including Green Hills Volunteers (formerly RSVP), Grundy County 4-H Council, Trenton R-9 Parents as Teachers, Grundy County Juvenile Office, Juvenile Court Diversion Program, Community Food pantry, Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri, University of Missouri Extension and Grundy County Council on Aging, Inc (North 65 Center). ALL donations collected by Grundy County United Way stay in the local area to support these organizations. Grundy County United Way is beginning its 20232024 residential campaign. If you would like to donate,
please mail your donation to: Grundy County United Way, PO Box 146, Trenton, MO 64683. ************************* Third Circuit Juvenile Office The Third Circuit Juvenile Office serves children/youth in the four counties in the Third Circuit (Grundy, Harrison, Mercer and Putnam Counties). The Juvenile Office works with children/youth from abuse and neglect situations as well as children/youth involved in status and delinquency situations. This is approximately 250 referrals, with Grundy County being about 50 percent of that number. The funding from Grundy County United Way is used to purchase books and materials to educate and provide programs to school personnel and children/youth regarding drugs and assist youth in
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Art’s Alive Gingerbread Contest
Group Second Place - “Fire by the Cabin” Jason Bake & Allison Schroeder
Individual First Place “The Search Continues” - Lisa Daniels
Group First Place - “Snoopy & Friends” Don, Aubree & Lillee Dalrymple
“Winter Paradise” - Elizabeth Hackathorn
Individual Second Place “Christmas in an A Frame” - Tracy Utley
“The House on Crumb Lane” - Alex Lawson
“Oops” - Jaxon Schroeder “A Lifesaver” - Logan Bake “Wintertime at Grandpa’s Fishing Cabin” Tricia Key
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CLASSIFIEDS Classified Advertising Information Phone 660-359-2212 Classified advertising rate schedule in the Republican-Times is listed below. DEADLINES: For Newspaper: 4 p.m. the Monday before Thursday printing For Green Hills Weekly Paper: 4 p.m. the Thursday before Tuesday printing Ads also appear same number of days on the Internet at www.northwestmissouri.com. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy not consistent with editorial policy.
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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 -------------------------------------Highly experienced math teacher now offering tutoring from elementary to college with reasonable rates. Local and serving areas from Cameron to Trenton. Please call 520-709-8035. No texting. -------------------------------------Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 -------------------------------------Is it time to spruce up your house? Eric Hauck Painting 660-654-1411 --------------------------------------
Country Discount Store 19939 State Highway D Hamilton, MO. Dog food. Fresh Brown Eggs. Much, much more! Come check out our Specials!! CASH OR CHECK ONLY. --------------------------------------
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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Christmas Gift Headquarters! Milwaukee cordless drills, impact wrenches, battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws, pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660. --------------------------------------
FARM NEEDS
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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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 660-359-5647. --------------------------------------
School Board Elections (Public Notice of Filing) Multiple houses and apartments for rent in Hale MO. first months rent and deposit. No pets. Background check required. Available starting December 1st. Taking Applications now. Private owners. call 660-645-2269 or 660-649-2316. --------------------------------------
WEBSITES
Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com --------------------------------------
NOTICES
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. --------------------------------------
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. --------------------------------------
USED CARS
2001 Chevy 2500 Express 3/4 ton van. 5.7 Lister V8. 102K miles. Tow package. Engine/ Transmission good. Heater doesn't work. $1000 OBO. Call 816-632-2785 --------------------------------------
AUCTIONS
FANTASTIC ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th 10:30AM 6872 SE Horseshoe Drive, Holt, MO NOTE: Auction to be rescheduled to following weekend if inclement weather occurrs! 80+ Guns - Ammo Dixie Chopper Zero Turn Mower - 03' Ford F150 Honda Goldwing Trike & Trailer - Knives - Reloading Items - Mechanic's & Other Tools - Antiques & Collectibles - Furniture - Home Decor - Household Goods & MUCH MORE! ESTATE OF "JR" BARBER Legacy Auction Group & Realty 816.820.3313 | AuctionsKC. com --------------------------------------
NOTICE City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 2, 2023 Municipal Election is December 5, 2023 through December 26, 2023. Two Alderman at Large are available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Galt City Hall during business hours. (11/30, 12/7, 12/14/23)
NOTICE City of Laredo candidate filing period for the April 2, 2024 municipal election is December 5, 2023 through December 26, 2023. Two Alderman at Large positions and the Mayor position are available for 2-year terms, filing will be done at Laredo City Hall during business hours. (12/7, 12/14, 12/21/23)
The Spickard R-2 School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2024, election. Persons interested may file at the superintendent’s office located at 105 North 4th Street, Spickard, MO There are (2) three-year terms and (1) two-year term available. Filing will begin on December 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours; which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district office is closed due to inclement weather or sickness. Filing will also not occur on the following days when the school district office is closed: December 18, 2023 through December 25, 2023. The last day of candidate filing is December 26, the school district office will be open at noon and filing will end at (11/30, 12/7/23) 5:00. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 21AG-PR00038 In the Estate of STERLING GEORGE THRASHER, Deceased. NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AND PROPOSED ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION To all persons interested in the above-referenced estate: You are hereby notified that the undersigned personal representative will file a petition for an order of complete settlement of the estate together with a final settlement and proposed order of distribution in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri on December 29, 2023, or as may be continued by the Court. If no objections to the settlement or proposed order of distribution are filed within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing thereof, the court will consider said settlement and proposed distribution and, upon their approval, the Court will determine the persons entitled to decedent's descendible interest in the estate and the extent and character of their interest therein. Upon proof of compliance with the Court's order of distribution by the personal representative, the court will discharge the personal representative and her sureties, if any, from further claim or demand by any interested person. Dated this 28th day of November, 2023. Ed Arnold Personal Representative (12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23)
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 23AG-PR00053 In the Estate of JEAN RITA PARSONS, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JEAN RITA PARSONS, Decedent: On 09-28-2023, the following individual(s) was(were) appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of JEAN RITA PARSONS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's(s') business address(es) and phone number(s) is(are): JAMES E PARSONS, 2610 PRINCETON RD., APT 2A, TRENTON, MO 64683. The personal representative's(s') attorney's(s') name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) is(are): MICHAEL A HOLLANDER, 1585 KISKER RD, SUITE C, ST CHARLES, MO 63304, 636-442-4670. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after Decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent's death: 14-MAY-2023 Date of first publication: 23-NOV-2023 /s/ Michelle Smith, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/23)
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The North Central Missouri College Savannah Campus ADN (associate degree in nursing) Nursing program collected over 12, gallon-sized, trash bags full of winter items for a community service project. Items collected included hats, gloves, scarves, coats, and other winter apparel for children and teens. All items were donated and taken to Andrew County Elementary School, Savannah Middle School, Savannah High School, Andrew County Ministry and St. Joseph Noyes Home. Hadlyn Snipes, ADN Student President, said, “Our class can't express enough gratitude for everyone's generosity and support in contributing to our clothing drive. Our school is new to the community, and we are so thankful to be able to give back to help others in need. It was such a success, and we are so thankful to everyone who donated!”
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NCMC Kubota equipment at the NCMC Savannah Campus facility.
NCMC Open House for New Commercial Power Equipment and Kubota Tech Program North Central Missouri College is holding an open house for its new Commercial Power Equipment and Kubota Tech Program. They invite anyone interested in this program to see the newly renovated facility, meet the instructor, and learn about the program. The open house will be at the NCMC Savannah Campus, 601 N US 71 in Savannah on December 11-14 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. every day. The Commercial Power Equipment program offers training in maintenance and repair of off-road equipment such as tractors, mowers, and UTVs. The foundational maintenance, mechanical, and electrical skills apply to all brands, but students and trainees will work primarily on Kubota equipment and use the Kubota corporate curriculum. The college can offer tests for all eight Kubota Level One certifications, and students who complete all of these have the opportunity to test for Kubota
Master Tech credentials. “These classes are appropriate for someone interested in getting into this career field, or a current employee who wants to add skills, or even for owners of commercial/ag equipment with a general interest in learning more about it,” said Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs at NCMC. Commercial Power Equipment spring classes are enrolling now for a January start: CP110 Intro to Commercial Power Equipment, Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Jan 11 to May 2. CP140 Electrical Diagnostics for CPE, Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Jan 9 to Apr 30. The Admission Application Deadline for spring 2024 is December 18 at 4:00 p.m. Apply at ncmissouri.edu/admissions. For questions about the program or the open house, contact Robert Karr at 816324-8017 or rkarr@mail. ncmissouri.edu.
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“Smash and grab” thefts have gone viral. Major stores like Target have cited shoplifting as a reason for shuttering some locations. It may look like retail theft is on the rise nationwide. But a shoplifting report examining 24 major U.S. cities published in November by the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice paints a mixed picture. The report, which uses police data through the first half of 2023, shows shoplifting incidents were 16% higher compared with the first half of 2019. But excluding New York City, reported incidents actually fell 7% over the same time period. In fact, 28,316 shoplifting incidents in New York City in the first half of this year accounted for 46% of the total across all 24 cities. Seventeen cities reported decreases in shoplifting. Ernesto Lopez of the Council on Criminal Justice, who co-authored the report, said far better data is needed. Lopez said it’s still unclear if the increase is a result of increased shoplifting, increased reporting from businesses to police, or a combination of both. The group said the study adds new context to previous efforts to measure shoplifting trends, which were based on data from single jurisdictions or retailers.
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Rotarians Hear About University Extension University Extension was the topic of a program presented at the Nov. 30 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and was the program chairman and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms. Amanda Allen, extension specialist, and Denise Hamilton, a member of the Grundy County Extension Council, discussed the purpose of University Extension, which is to bring programs available through the University of Missouri system to areas throughout the state. Programs are available both in-person and virtually and include topics in health, youth, agriculture and business, among others. Ms. Allen serves both Grundy and Mercer counties, working primarily with youth programs such as 4-H. Specialists from other counties also provide services to counties. While Ms. Allen
is based in Mercer County, she also has an office space in Grundy County at the RPC offices on Washington Street. The Grundy County Commission provides some funding for the local extension programming, which also receives funding through grants. A 12-member council oversees local extension operations, including the Century Farm Program, and meets once a month. During the business meeting, final plans were made for the club Christmas party to be held on Dec. 14 at The Space. Mrs. Soptic announced that the Rotary Club would be assisting with Holiday Hoops on Dec. 16 and passed around a sign-up sheet for members to volunteer. She also announced that the Grundy County Senior Center was in need of meal delivery volunteers and that bellringers were needed to work on the club’s last day as Salvation Army bellringers on Dec. 22. Joe MacDonald asked members to consider
doing a “reverse advent calendar” to collect food for donation to the local food pantry. The Rotary Board of Directors also held a meeting and took action on several items to be presented to the full membership for approval, including a new slate of officers. The membership application of Lauren Dannar was also approved and the board voted to make a $300 donation to the Rotary Club of Montreal to assist with an international water project in Ghana. The club will meet again on Thursday, Dec. 7. The program will be a recording provided by Rotarian John Anthony in which local residents, the late Buck Richardson and the late John Hawkins, talk about the attack on Pearl Harbor, which both men witnessed. The late Russell Joiner, a member of the local Rotary Club, was the facilitator for the program.
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BJC and Saint Luke's Health Systems Reach Agreement to Combine Shared Commitment to Extraordinary Patient Care On Wednesday, November 29, BJC Health System of St. Louis (“BJC”) and Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City (“Saint Luke’s”) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine as an integrated, academic and patient-centric Missouri-based health system. The agreement follows a letter of intent signed in May 2023 by both organizations, and after satisfying all regulatory reviews. The transaction is expected to close Jan. 1, 2024. As a combined system of approximately $10 billion in revenue with 28 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service centers, BJC and Saint Luke’s will extend their shared commitment to deliver high-quality, affordable patient care to the communities they serve across Missouri, southern Illinois and eastern Kansas. At the time of closing, Saint Luke’s will officially join BJC, and together, operate as a single, integrated health care organization that serves two regions with a
distinct brand in each: BJC HealthCare in the St. Louis region and Saint Luke’s in the Kansas City region. “This is an exciting day for the future of health care in the Midwest,” said BJC President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Liekweg. “Our thorough due diligence review, in partnership with Saint Luke’s, has affirmed the vital opportunities we have to improve health care across the communities we serve. As an integrated health system, we will be unwavering in our commitment to provide extraordinary care to our communities, while creating the region’s premier destination to practice world-class medicine, discover clinical breakthroughs and deliver innovative models of care.” “We are pleased to reach this important milestone in our journey to unite Saint Luke’s and BJC as we build on our shared mission to better serve our patients, teams and communities,” said Saint Luke’s Health System Chief Executive Officer Melinda L. Estes, MD. “Together, we
have the opportunity to improve the health of our communities for decades to come and to establish a new national standard for medical education and research. With complementary expertise and clinical care capabilities across our separate markets, delivered by nationally renowned health care professionals, our integrated system will serve patients across the continuum of care.” Both BJC and Saint Luke’s reaffirm their commitments to the goals and objectives defined in the initial letter of intent. The integrated health system will: Deliver Extraordinary Clinical Care to Patients With increased capacity to invest in medical advancements and innovation, the integrated system will better serve patients in their respective markets and communities. Recruit Top Talent BJC and Saint Luke’s will expand the region’s most exceptional place to work and practice medicine, attracting and re-
taining the best and brightest in health care. Expedite Medical Innovation Building on each organization’s research, education and clinical care infrastructure, the combined entity will accelerate innovation in patient care and advance medical breakthroughs. Create Healthier Communities Driven by a commitment to preserve equitable access to health care services, address health care disparities and act as civic and economic leaders, together they expect to contribute more than $1 billion in annual community benefit. As previously announced, BJC President and CEO Richard Liekweg will continue to serve as CEO of the integrated health system. Saint Luke’s CEO Melinda Estes has announced plans to retire at the end of the year after delaying her planned 2021 departure to see Saint Luke’s, its patients, and teams through the pandemic.
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Tournament Finals Albany Tournament 2023 results: Monday: 4:45 Platte Valley 57 - Worth Co. 16 (girls) 6:15 Princeton 49 - Stanberry 23 (boys) 7:45 Pattonsburg 51 - N. Andrew 48 (girls) 9:15 N. Andrew 45 - King City 34 (boys) Tuesday: 4:45 Princeton 56 - Albany 43 (girls) 6:15 Platte Valley 69 - Albany 32 (boys) 7:45 King City 47 - Stanberry 33 (girls) 9:15 Pattonsburg 66 - Stanberry 31 (boys) Wednesday: 4:45 Stanberry 46 - Albany 33 (girls) 6:15 Princeton 67 - Pattonsburg 57 (boys) 7:45 N. Andrew 31 - Worth Co. 26 (girls) 9:15 King City 50 - Albany 41 (boys) Thursday: 4:45 Princeton 42 - King City 37 (girls) 6:15 Platte Valley 73 - N. Andrew 28 (boys) 7:45 Platte Valley 63 - Pattonsburg 26 (girls) Friday: 5:30 N. Andrew 39 - Stanberry 35 (girls) 7:00 King City 43 - Stanberry 29 (boys) Saturday: 10:00 King City 65 - Pattonsburg 41 (girls) 11:30 Pattonsburg 57 - N. Andrew 51 (boys) 1:00 Platte Valley 61 - Princeton 37 (girls) 2:30 Platte Valley 62 - Princeton 39 (boys)
Gallatin Tournament 2023 results: Monday: 4:30 Trenton 59 - Winston 14 (girls) 5:45 Braymer 68 - N. Harrison 46 (boys) 7:00 Polo 70 - N. Harrison 5 (girls) 8:15 Polo 74 - Winston 49 (boys) Tuesday: 4:30 Maysville 40 - Braymer 38 (girls) 5:45 Maysville 76 - Gilman C. 44 (boys) 7:00 Gallatin 54 - Gilman C. 42 (girls) 8:15 Trenton 58 - Gallatin 51 (boys) Wednesday: 4:30 Gilman C. 51- N. Harrison 10 (girls) 5:45 Gilman C. 67 - Gallatin 61 (boys) 7:00 Braymer 49 - Winston 39 (girls) 8:15 N. Harrison 54 - Winston 32 (boys) Thursday: 4:30 Gallatin 45 - Polo 37 (girls) 5:45 Maysville 69 - Trenton 43 (boys) 7:00 Trenton 56 - Maysville 21 (girls) 8:15 Braymer 63 - Polo 38 (boys) Friday: 4:30 Braymer 36 - Gilman C. 28 (girls) 5:45 Gilman C. 60 - N. Harrison 54 (boys) 7:00 Polo 43 - Maysville 25 (girls) Saturday: 11:00 Trenton 62 - Polo 50 (boys) 12:30 Gallatin 45 - Trenton 35 (girls) 2:00 Maysville 59 - Braymer 52 (boys)
Novinger Tournament 2023 results: Monday: 4:30 Green City 58 - Atlanta 26 (girls) 5:50 Atlanta 68 - La Plata 29 (boys) 7:10 Novinger 64 - NEMO 33 (girls) 8:30 NEMO (Win) - Novinger (boys) Tuesday: 4:30 La Plata (Win) - Madison (girls) 5:50 Green City (Win) - Madison (boys) 7:10 Grundy 46 - Brashear 41 (girls) 8:30 Grundy 60 - Brasher 41 (boys) Wednesday: 4:30 NEMO 52 - Atlanta 32 (girls) 5:50 NEMO 59 - Atlanta 58 (boys) 7:10 Green City 53 - Novinger 36 (girls) 8:30 La Plata 43 - Novinger 31 (boys) Thursday: 4:30 Brashear 52 - Madison 15 (girls) 5:50 Brashear 59 - Madison 20 (boys) 7:10 La Plata - Grundy (girls) 8:30 Green City 48 - Grundy 41 (boys) Friday: 5:00 Brashear 38 - NEMO 28 (girls) 6:30 Brashear 59 - La Plata 54 (boys) 8:00 Grundy 61 - Novinger 47 (girls) Saturday: 5:00 Grundy 54 - Atlanta 40 (boys) 6:30 Green City 60 - La Plata 40 (girls) 8:00 Green City 58 - NEMO 43 (boys)
Trenton at Tiger Mat Classic Trenton Boys: 106: Jacob White (4-1) placed 2nd and scored 10.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Jacob White (Trenton) 4-1 won by fall over Gavin Lippelman (Moberly) 0-2 (Fall 1:36) Semifinal - Jacob White (Trenton) 4-1 won by major decision over Michael Shepherd (Brookfield) 2-1 (MD 10-2) 1st Place Match - Bryson Dubes (Centralia) 3-0 won by decision over Jacob White (Trenton) 4-1 (Dec 11-7) 113B: Trakor Hignutt (04) placed 5th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 2 - Kaiden Leonard (Moberly) 2-1 won by fall over Trakor Hignutt (Trenton) 0-4 (Fall 0:43) Round 3 - Waylon Adkisson (Centralia) 2-1 won by fall over Trakor Hignutt (Trenton) 0-4 (Fall 0:22) 120B: Maxx Baker (3-2) placed 1st and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Maxx Baker (Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over Jaylen Barnes (Trenton JV) 1-2 (Fall 0:29) Round 2 - Maxx Baker (Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over George Coe (Marceline) 0-3 (Fall 0:13) Round 3 - Maxx Baker (Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over Peyton Henry (Winne-
tonka) 3-1 (Fall 2:12) 126B: Cooper Houser (12) placed 2nd and scored 10.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 1-2 received a bye (Bye) Semifinal - Cooper Houser (Trenton) 1-2 won by fall over James Stamps (Versailles JV) 1-2 (Fall 0:39) 132B: Charlie Riley (1-4) placed 6th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Charlie Riley (Trenton) 1-4 won by fall over Chance Hayes (Rock Port ) 0-3 (Fall 0:57) Round 2 - Coen Arment (Versailles JV) 3-0 won by decision over Charlie Riley (Trenton) 1-4 (Dec 13-9) Round 3 - Edmond Roberts (Moberly) 3-0 won by fall over Charlie Riley (Trenton) 1-4 (Fall 2:54) 138: Brayden Hughs (41) placed 2nd and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 4-1 won by decision over Dalton McNeal (Lawson) 1-2 (Dec 7-4) Round 2 - Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 4-1 won by fall over Kendan Melton (Rock Port ) 0-3 (Fall 0:33) Round 3 - Gage Judd (Versailles) 6-0 won by decision over Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 4-1 (Dec 9-5)
144: Mason Rongey (24) placed 6th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Weston Ward (Centralia) 4-0 won by decision over Mason Rongey (Trenton) 2-4 (Dec 6-4) Round 2 - Landon Morris (Moberly) 3-1 won by fall over Mason Rongey (Trenton) 2-4 (Fall 3:50) Round 3 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 2-4 won by decision over Gabe Leonard (Brookfield) 1-3 (Dec 6-2) Round 4 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 2-4 won by fall over Heinrich Wooten (Macon) 1-3 (Fall 1:51) 150B: Walter Olmstead (2-3) placed 6th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Walter Olmstead (Trenton) 2-3 won by fall over Nicholas Marrs (South Harrison JV) 1-2 (Fall 3:14) Round 2 - Adam McClellan (Macon) 2-1 won by fall over Walter Olmstead (Trenton) 2-3 (Fall 1:50) Round 3 - Walter Olmstead (Trenton) 2-3 won by fall over Henry Lasley (Trenton JV) 0-3 (Fall 1:04) 157B: Spencer Steih (32) placed 6th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Spencer Steih (Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over Braxton Melton-Davis (Rock Port ) 1-2 (Fall 3:44) Round 2 - Spencer Steih
(Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over Mason Galloway (South Harrison) 1-2 (Fall 1:08) Round 3 - Spencer Steih (Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over Troy Smith (Macon) 12 (Fall 2:15) 175: Logan Wilson (2-3) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Logan Wilson (Trenton) 2-3 won in sudden victory - 1 over Tuff Johnston (Winnetonka) 3-2 (SV-1 8-6) Semifinal - William Dobbins (Versailles) 5-0 won by fall over Logan Wilson (Trenton) 2-3 (Fall 5:57) Cons. Semi - Gunner Evans (Marceline) 2-1 won by decision over Logan Wilson (Trenton) 2-3 (Dec 8-2) 215B:Aiden Kempton (21) placed 5th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Aiden Kempton (Trenton) 2-1 won by fall over Austin Kerner (Lawson) 0-2 (Fall 0:41) Round 2 - Aiden Kempton (Trenton) 2-1 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 0-3 (Fall 3:20) 215B: Barrett Clark (0-3) placed 5th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Desmond Nalls (Winnetonka) 3-0 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 0-3 (Fall 1:26) Round 2 - Aiden Kemp-
ton (Trenton) 2-1 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 0-3 (Fall 3:20) Round 3 - Ryan Kidd (Winnetonka JV) 2-1 won by fall over Barrett Clark (Trenton) 0-3 (Fall 1:28) 285: Gavin Cagle (3-3) placed 6th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Jarrett Eivins (South Harrison) 7-0 won in tie breaker - 1 over Gavin Cagle (Trenton) 3-3 (TB-1 3-1) Round 2 - Ryder Herron (Rock Port ) 2-2 won by fall over Gavin Cagle (Trenton) 3-3 (Fall 2:31) Round 3 - Gavin Cagle (Trenton) 3-3 won by decision over Cade Smith (Centralia) 0-4 (Dec 3-1) Round 4 - Tristin Gavette (Versailles) 7-0 won by fall over Gavin Cagle (Trenton) 3-3 (Fall 5:58) 120B: Jaylen Barnes (12) placed 3rd and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Maxx Baker (Trenton) 3-2 won by fall over Jaylen Barnes (Trenton JV) 1-2 (Fall 0:29) Round 2 - Peyton Henry (Winnetonka) 3-1 won by fall over Jaylen Barnes (Trenton JV) 1-2 (Fall 3:45) Round 3 - Jaylen Barnes (Trenton JV) 1-2 won by fall over George Coe (Marceline) 0-3 (Fall 4:29) 150B: Henry Lasley (0-
3) placed 6th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Gabriel Williams (Winnetonka) 3-2 won by fall over Henry Lasley (Trenton JV) 0-3 (Fall 0:55) Round 2 - Nicholas Marrs (South Harrison JV) 1-2 won by fall over Henry Lasley (Trenton JV) 0-3 (Fall 1:57) Round 3 - Walter Olmstead (Trenton) 2-3 won by fall over Henry Lasley (Trenton JV) 0-3 (Fall 1:04) 190B: Jackson Bethards (1-2) placed 3rd and scored 0.0 team points. Round 1 - Noah Taft (Centralia JV) 3-0 won by fall over Jackson Bethards (Trenton JV) 1-2 (Fall 1:27) Round 2 - Shane Hall (Winnetonka JV) 3-2 won by fall over Jackson Bethards (Trenton JV) 1-2 (Fall 1:46) Round 3 - Jackson Bethards (Trenton JV) 1-2 won by forfeit over Cooper Stephenson (Lawson) 0-3 (For.) Trenton Girls: 140: Avery Clark (4-0) placed 5th and scored 0.0 team points. Round 2 - Avery Clark (Trenton) 4-0 won by forfeit over Annalise Killinger (Lawson) 0-3 (For.) Round 3 - Avery Clark (Trenton) 4-0 won by fall over Jess Gresaham (Versailles) 1-2 (Fall 1:49)
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2023-24 NCMC Holiday Hoops Schedule The North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Foundation announces a correction to the 2023 Holiday Hoops High School Basketball Showcase. The Chillicothe Girls' Basketball Team will now tip-off against Waukee Northwest on December 22nd at 1:30 pm, adjusting the previously scheduled date of December 21st. Revised game times for both days have been implemented, and the complete updated schedule is as follows. The 19th annual Holiday Hoops event promises nine days of exciting basketball action, featuring 48 games, all hosted at the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus. This event showcases the very best in high school basketball from North Missouri. Admission for spectators is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens (age 65 and older). The comprehensive schedule for the 9-day event can be accessed at www.ncmissouri.edu/foundation/holiday-hoops/. Furthermore, games will be live-streamed for fans at www.piratesdigitalmedia.com. The Holiday Hoops Committee extends gratitude to the affected schools for their cooperation in accommodating this schedule change. The Committee's overarching mission is to enhance the visibility of North Central Missouri College, its campus, and facilities. It strives to achieve this by providing a high-quality, competitive basketball environment where students and teams can showcase their skills during the winter break. The 2023 schedule is subject to change, and any canceled games will not be rescheduled. In the event of games running ahead of schedule, there will be no commencement more than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. The NCMC Foundation is a 501c(3) IRS-approved organization that works in partnership with North Central Missouri College to help transform lives and empower students. For more information about the NCMC Foundation and Alumni Association, please contact Alicia Endicott at 660-357-6403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu.
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New Changes in the World of High School Basketball Basketball has been around in Missouri for many years. Recently MSHSAA came out with new rules regarding fouls and District & Sectional games. How will these changes effect High School basketball? The first major change of the 20232024 season is the rule on fouls. For many years each team would get six fouls before heading into the single bonus. Upon the seventh foul the player shooting free throws would shoot a one-and-one. If the player made their first free throw then they would get a second shot for another. This year’s rules have changed.
Each team is given five fouls per quarter. Once the fifth foul is made, the person fouled gets to go to the free throw line and shoot two free throws. This can make a big impact on players and the game. Getting to a double bonus faster can make or break the team who is in the lead. The next big change is District, Sectional, and Quarterfinal games. First, many Class 1 and 2 schools are split when it comes to the girls and boys team. MSHSAA decided that because many schools do not have an even ratio of girls to boys that it would not be fair for the smaller team of
the school to have to face off with a school who holds a deeper bench. This could send the girls and boys teams different ways for District and Sectional games. The second change is, like fall sports the District and Sectional games will be hosted by the higher seed on the bracket. This will eliminate holding the District and Sectional tournaments at one school. It will be a big help cutting down on a lot of travel time and if games before are running behind. This will allow teams to get more rest and schedule their practices better.
The Trenton Bulldog Wrestling team went from 14 wrestlers in thhe 2022-23 season, to 17 in the 2023-24 season. Last year’s team sent six wrestlers in total to state. Those six consisted of Mason Rongey, Brayden Hughs (4th), Hunter McAtee (2nd), Gavin Chambers, Sam Gibson (1st) and Avery Clark. This year’s team hopes to continue that success working hard at practice and learning at meets. They have already made waves attending the Tiger Mat Classic in Marceline where the mens team took second. Jacob White, Brayden Hughs, Gavin Cagle, and Avery Clark all went 2-0 on the day. They will spend the next two months making their way back to the State tournament in Columbia, hoping to take more of their team than last year and look at bringing home a team title. [See Bulldogs, Page 4]
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Trenton Basketball
2023-2024 SCHEDULE DATE
Members of the 2023-24 Trenton High School Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Catelin Bowe, Kaylor Hodge, Kaegen Croy, Ayra Meeker and Cozette McLain. (middle row) Astrid Soriano, Kimberly Clark, Olivia Tabbert, Kenzie Lynch and Mirena King. (front row) Katelyn Clark, Madi Moore and Jena Harris. (not pitctured) Zaylea Phillips.
OPPONENT
11/14 @ Chillicothe (Jamborree) 11/17 @ Macon 11/22 @ East Buchanan 11/27-12/2 @ Gallatin Tourn. 12/5 MARCELINE 12/8 CHILLICOTHE 12/15 @ South Harrison 12/18 BROOKFIELD* 1/2 @ Gallatin 1/5 @ Maysville 1/8-1/13 @ Lawson Tourn. 1/16 POLO 1/19 MILAN 1/22-1/27 @ Hamilton Tourn. 1/29 @ Lathrop 2/2 @ Stanberry 2/5 PUTNAM CO. 2/9 PRINCETON 2/13 @ Cameron 2/15 PENNEY (* Holiday Hoops)
CONFERENCE: GRC MASCOT: Bulldog COLORS: Black and Gold DISTRICT: Class 3 District 16 GIRL’S COACHES: Head - Steve Richman Assistant - Samantha French BOY’S COACHES: Head - Jon Guthrie Assistant - David Sager Members of the 2023-24 Trenton High School Bulldogs Basketball Team (from left to right) include: Coach Jon Guthrie, Logan Roberts, Evan Claycomb, Graeme Sager , Isaac Dixon, Seth Doolittle, Maverick Sole, Kiefer Tolson, Gabe Novak, Elijah Miller, Bradyn Sager, Camden Skipper, Garrison Otto and Coach David Sager. (not pictured) Adam Fender, Jorge Sanchez, Hunter Smith, Kristopher Taylor, Logan Sahagun, Bradly Miller, Kaidyn Schweizer, Asher Pryor, Gage Pierce, Christian Glaspie, Colby Bonnell, Bently Kitchen, Matthew Kralicek, Devin Baker and Sabastian Cole.
The Trenton Lady Bulldogs where 12-14 last season, averaging 38.3 points per game. This year the Lady Bulldogs take on a new coach with Steve Richman, who coached at NCMC and for the last couple years was the Princeton head softball coach. Like the softball team this fall the Lady Bulldog basketball team did not lose many players from last year. This year they have three seniors: Madi Moore, Katelyn Clark and Jena Harris. They will step up and fill the leadership roles for this years team.
The Lady Bulldogs where ranked third in the Grand River Conference behind South Harrison and Polo. Last years season ended during the first round of Districts where they fell to Marceline 43-55. They hope to travel further this year and bring home a district title. The Trenton boys Bulldog basketball team went 6-19 last season, averaging 49.7 points per game. The Bulldogs are coached under the direction of Jon Guthrie, who this season has made some big impacts
on his players. The Bulldogs were voted sixth in the Grand River Conference, just in front of South Harrison and behind Polo. They made a big upset when they took third in the Gallatin Tournament, defeating Polo 62-50. Last years season ended with the Bulldogs winning their first District game in overtime against Carrollton, 7259. They were then defeated by the Milan Wildcats after a tough battle in the first half, losing with a score of 36-55.
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Trenton Wrestling
2023-2024 SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
11/28 @Kirksville 12/2 Tiger Mat Classic 12/7 TRENTON QUAD 12/9 “Tom Hayes” Tourn. 12/15-12/16 @Battle of Katy Trail 1/4 @ Maysville 1/6 @ Marshall Tourn. 1/11 TRENTON TRI. 1/13 @ Chillicothe Tourn. 1/16 @ Brookfield Tri. 1/18 TRENTON QUAD 1/19-1/20 Gary Hagg Invit. 1/23 @ Chillicothe 1/24 GRC Tournament 2/1 @ Lafayette Co.
CONFERENCE: GRC MASCOT: Bulldog COLORS: Black and Gold GIRL’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 2 BOY’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 3 BOY’S COACHES: Head - Charlie Bacon Assistants - Kevin Hixson GIRL’S COACHES: Head - Trey Shields Assistants - Cole Henderson
(no team photo at this time) Coach Bacon and Coach Hixson group up with the team and go over the results of the day.
Trenton Wrestling Roster Gavin Cagle, Sr. - 285 Cooper Houser, Soph. - 126 Brayden Hughs, Sr. - 138 Walter (Remi) Olmstead, Jr. - 150 Mason Rongey, Jr. - 144 Logan Wilson, Jr. - 175 Barrett Clark, Fr. - 215 Charlie Riley, Sr. - 132 Maxx Baker, Jr. - 120 Trakor Hignutt, Jr. - 113 Spencer Stieh, Soph. - 157 Jaylen Barnes, Fr. - 120 Aiden Kempton, Jr. - 215 Jacob White, Fr. - 106 Henry Lasley, Fr. - 150 Jackson Huber-Bethards, Fr. - 190 Aiden Walker, Fr. Blaine Dunkin, Jr. Nathan Johnson, Jr. Colton Ledbetter, Fr. Nathan Tran, Jr. Gonzalo Mascorro, Jr. Braydon Holtzclaw, Soph. Peyton Baker, Fr.
The Trenton Lady Bulldog Wrestling team consists of one Wrestler: Avery Clark. Clark was able to travel to the State tournament last year, where she fell just short of a medal.
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Gallatin Basketball
2023-2024 SCHEDULE DATE
Members of the 2023-24 Gallatin High School Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Coach Trisha Adkison, Makenna Botcher, Payton Adkison, Kallie Salmon and Coach Aubrey Elbert. (middle row) Paige Heldenbrand, Brynn Bird and Berkley Wells. (front row) Kaylen Sterneker, Ashley Feiden, Annabelle Ball and Lyndsey King.
Members of the 2023-24 Gallatin High School Bulldogs Basketball Team (from left to right) include: (back row)Coach Tanner Smith, Axel Kenzy, Gavin Wilmes, Sullivan Bird, Travis Shubert, Clay Ward, Jack Donovan, Wade Houser, Dawson King and Coach Harris Cameron. (middle row) Chris Holcomb, Boston Bell, Brody Bird, James Sloan, Tye Dowell, Elijah Lawinger and Will Rogers. (front row) Pryce Johnson, Calen Baker, Jaden Wilson, Jonas Pettit, Reid Hemry and Titan Jensen.
The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 12-13, averaging 43.6 points per game. Under the coaching of Trisha Adkison and new assitant coach, Aubrey Elbert, the Lady Bulldogs will be looking to improve on this year’s season. The Lady Bulldogs were voted fifth in the Grand River Confer-
ence, above Putnam County and Maysville. Their last season ended during Districts with a loss to Plattsburg 48-50. This year, though, they were able to win the Gallatin tournament for the first time since 2008 after defeating the Trenton Lady Bulldogs, 45-35. The Gallatin Boys basketball team has
taken a big roster hit after graduating seven seniors last year, four of which were starters. The Bulldogs went 23-3 last season, averaging 68.5 points per game. This year they are under the new coaching of Tanner Smith. This year the Gallatin Bulldogs were voted fourth in the Grand River Conference be-
hind Maysville, Milan and Putnam County. They fell in the first game of the Gallatin Tournament to Trenton and for the first time in a while, did not compete for a trophy position. Last year’s season ended during the second round of districts where they fell just short of victory to West Platte, the final score 59-61.
OPPONENT
11/17 LATHROP 11/21 @ Pattonsburg 11/27-12/2 Gallatin Tourn. 12/8 SAVANNAH 12/12 @ Putnam Co. 12/15 @ Brookfield 12/18 @ E. Buchanan 12/20 La Plata* 1/2 TRENTON 1/5 POLO 1/8-1/13 @ Lawson Tourn. 1/16 MAYSVILLE 1/19 @ South Harrison 1/22-1/27 @ Hamilton Tourn. 1/30 @ Milan 2/5 ALBANY 2/7 @ Penney 2/13 @ Princeton 2/15 STANBERRY (*Holiday Hoops)
CONFERENCE: GRC MASCOT: Bulldog COLORS: Black and Red DISTRICT: Class 2 District 16 GIRL’S COACHES: Head - Trisha Adkison Assistant - Aubrey Elbert BOY’S COACHES: Head - Tanner Smith Assistant - Harris Cameron
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Gallatin Wrestling
2023-2024 SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
12/2 Tiger Mat Classic 12/7 @ Trenton Quad 12/15-12/16 Battle of Katy Trail 1/4 GALLATIN TRI. 1/6 Marshall Tourn. 1/11 @ Brookfield Tri. 1/13 @ Chillicothe Tourn. 1/16 @ Hamilton Tri. 1/17 @ Lathrop * 1/19-1/20 @ Brookfield Tourn. 1/21 Gary Hagg Invit. 1/23 @ Maysville Quad 1/24 GRC Tournament 2/3 Albany Tourn. (*Girls only)
Members of the 2023-24 Gallatin High School Lady Bulldogs Wrestling Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Abigail Parker, Clarissa Kissire and Moriah Parker. (front row) Karydon Jones, Jaiden Rainey, Olivia Schweizer and Alex Endicott.
Members of the 2023-24 Gallatin High School Bulldogs Wrestling Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Wyatt Eaton, Laramie Fenimore (front row) Ryker Whetstone, Eli Sperry. (not pictured) Malakai Gray, Keegan McBroom and Braydon Baker.
CONFERENCE: GRC MASCOT: Bulldog COLORS: Black and Red GIRL’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 3 BOY’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 4 COACHES: Head - Brian Botcher Assistant - Randy Eaton Rodell Sperry Stephen Wood
The Gallatin Lady Bulldog wrestling team continues to get bigger this season with a total of seven girls. Returning on the team are two wrestlers who made it to state last season, Karydon Jones who brought home fourth and Abby Parker. Along side them are Clarissa Kissire, Moriah Parker,
Olivia Schweizer, Jaiden Rainey and Alex Endicott. The girls team will continue to make progress hoping to be able to compete as a team in many tournaments this year. During the Tiger Mat Classic, they were able to tie for first with Macon. The Gallatin Bulldog
boys wrestling team continues to grow smaller than the previous years. This year’s team only has one returning state medalist, Eli Sperry, who took fourth as a freshman. Along side him is Wyatt Eaton, who belongs to a long line of state wrestlers. The rest of the team is fairly young,
with Freshmen Braydon Baker and Ryker Whetstone; Sophomores Malakai Gray and Laramie Fenimore, and Lone Senior Keegan McBroom. The boys team will look to improve their team as a whole while also looking for individual progression.
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2023-2024 SCHEDULE DATE
Members of the 2023-24 Princeton Lady Tigers Basketball Team (from left to right) include: Mikaylee Henke, Macey Lewis, Alex Hopper, Grace Kelly, Gracie Allnutt, Addilyn Henke, Audrey Kelly and Gracie Mitchell. (not pictured) Gracie Mitchell, Kymber Stark, Hanna Allnutt and Randa Shahan.
OPPONENT
11/21 @ Gilman City 11/27-12/2 @ Albany Tournament 12/4 @ Ridgeway 12/5 LAMONI 12/8 PATTONSBURG 12/12 @ North Harrison 12/15 NORTH ANDREW 12/18 GREEN CITY 12/20 vs Lathrop (girls)* 12/20 vs Penney (boys)* 12/29 @ Mercer 1/2 MILAN 1/5 @ King City 1/8-1/13 @ S. Harrison Tourn. 1/16 @ Worth County 1/19 @ SJCS 1/22-1/27 @ Gilman C. Tourn. 1/30 STANBERRY 2/2 ALBANY 2/6 @ Putnam County 2/8 at Trenton 2/13 GALLATIN (*Holiday Hoops)
CONFERENCE: GRC MASCOT: Tiger COLORS: Blue and White GIRL’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 11 BOY’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 16 Members of the 2023-24 Princeton Tigers Basketball Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Kelby Thomas, Hunter Lowrey, Kash Holt, Talan Holt, Lincoln Berndt and Clay Evans. (front row) John Schreffler, Chase Evans, Tyler Coffman, Noel Schreffler and Cooper Boxley. (not pictured) Blake Bears, Corbin Powell, Kolton Schurke and Gavin Stockman.
The Princeton Lady Tigers finished last season with a record of 1512, averaging 52.8 points per game. This season their schedule will look a little different as they convert to the Grand River Conference West, after choosing to join that side after the conference
split. This year they were voted third in the GRC west behind St. Joesph Christian and King City. Last season ended after they lost to Schuyler County in the second round of districts, 42-81. They will have tough challenges to face being new
comers to the west side of the conference. The Princeton Tigers finished their season with a record of 16-9, averaging 60.7 points per game. Even though they are new to the west side of the conference, they were voted into the number one spot above
St. Joesph Christian and the Worth County Tigers. Last year’s season ended after they faced off against the Putnam County Midgets in round one of districts. They fell just short losing by just three points, 59-62.
GIRL’S COACHES: Head - Mike Schmidili Assistant - Payton Goodin BOY’S COACHES: Head - Damon Collins
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OPPONENT
11/17 NOVINGER 11/20 LINN COUNTY 11/27-12/2 @ Novinger Tourn. 12/4 @ Bevier 12/7 @ Green City 12/12 @ Hale 12/16 vs Braymer* 12/15 MERCER 12/19 @ Bucklin 1/2 N. MO KNIGHTS 1/11 SW LIVINGSTON 1/16 RIDGEWAY 1/19 @ Mercer 1/22-1/27 @ Meadville Tourn. 1/30 GILMAN CITY 2/1 WINSTON 2/5-2/10 HDC Tourn. 2/14 @ Tri-County 2/15 @ Meadville (*Holiday Hoops)
Members of the 2023-24 Grundy Lady Panthers Basketball Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Remington Miller, Landry Oaks, Kinsley Allnutt, Anna Fordyce, Carly Smith, Audrey Coffman. (front row) Sahavanna Ortega Nunley, Delaney Lewis, Leeseah Fordyce, Adysan Rains, Molly Milazzo, Lexa Stonger.
CONFERENCE: HDC MASCOT: Panther COLORS: Black and Blue GIRL’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 11 BOY’S DISTRICT: Class 1 District 14 COACHES: Head - Ty Stillwell Assistant - Caleb Fairley
Members of the 2023-24 Grundy County Panthers Basketball Team (from left to right) include: (back row) Carson Reeter, Tate McClaran, Zackary Cross, Corbin Axtell, Gauge MacGregor, Colton Brown, Garrett MacGregor, Ryker Summers.(front row) Michael Parsons, Hunter Miller, Brett Otto, Preston Tovrea, Hayden Neff, Dylan Lawson. (not pictured) Cale Lawson, Payton Miller and Mason Rayl.
The Grundy County Lady Panthers finished last year’s season with a record of 17-10, averaging 39.4 points per game. Under the coaching of Ty Stillwell they were able to take second in the Meadville Tournament last year, as well as second in the HDC Conference Tournament. Their season ended when they took on Green City in the second round of Districts, where they lost 50-55.
They will be looking forward to a rematch with last season’s rival in the 2023-24 season. The Grundy County Panthers finished their season last year with a record of 25-3, and averaged 61.2 points per game. Two of their three losses last season were to Green City. Like the girls team, the Panthers are also coached under Ty Stillwell. The Panthers where able to take third in the Novinger Tournament, first in the Mead-
ville Tournament, and were the HDC Conference Champions. Last season ended when they faced off against Green City in the District Championship game, where they lost 41-60. They will be looking to head back to the District Championship game, this time with a win.