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BRIEFS FFA Chapter to Hold Breakfast
In celebration of National FFA Week, the Trenton FFA chapter will be hosting its annual community breakfast in the THS Ag Building from 6:15 am to 8:00 am on Friday, February 23. Breakfast is free of charge and all FFA supporters are welcome to attend.
NCMC Closed Monday
North Central Missouri College will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of President’s Day. This closing includes all buildings and offices at all locations, and no classes will be held. The Ketcham Community Center will be open regular hours of business. NCMC reopens on Tuesday, February 20, for regular hours of business.
TAMA Sharing of the Heart
The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance will hold its “Sharing of the Heart” fundraiser on Friday, February 23 from 5-7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Activity Center, 1107 E. 11th Street in Trenton. The fundraiser will be a baked potato bar and pie auction. Pies will be auctioned by Michael Witten and the potato bar is free will donation. All proceeds will go to the TAMA Good Samaritan Fund, which helps those in their time of need with utility bills.
City Council Discusses Hangar Project, Approves Bids By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer The Trenton City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Jackie Soptic gaveled the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and led the Council and attendees through the Pledge of Allegiance. A prayer was offered as well. Council members in attendance included Calvin Brown, David Milika, Glen Briggs, John Dolan, Duane Urich, Lou Fisher and Timothy Meineke. Marvin Humphreys attended via Zoom. The Council moved at breakneck speed, approving the minutes of the past meeting with unanimous consent. Bills were paid with a motion, second and unanimous consent. In reports, Council Member Calvin Brown detailed the outcome of the Park Board meeting, noting that the Board had approved a $0.25 per hour
pay raise for employees. He also noted the approval of the pool repair and renovation project. City Administrator Ron Urton noted that budget preparations were in the works, and he invited council members to come and meet with him on the process to learn more. He noted that the process was quite involved and said that he was feeling more comfortable with it after some years working on it. Mayor Soptic announced that Council Member David Milika was being appointed to the Finance Committee on a temporary basis in relief of Council Member John Dolan. The Council moved, seconded and approved the appointment with unanimous consent. Soptic shared the progress of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau on the Wayfinding Sign Project, sharing the logo and design for the project, which will commit over $50,000 of
CVB funds to the process of identifying Trenton landmarks, parks, the pool and other historical sites. One council member noted that placement of the signage was tricky, and could involve more than 400 actual signs. Soptic also noted that discussions with Urton regarding city employee salary schedules were ongoing. Opening the floor for public comment, and receiving none, the Council moved on to new business. By unanimous consent, the Council approved Bill No. 7, which approved a proposal between the City of Trenton and the Missouri Public Utility Alliance which entered the city into a mutual aid agreement with the Alliance. The Bill would allow for the Alliance and other city utility services to come to the aid of Trenton in the event of catastrophic storms or power outages, and would allow Trenton to [See Council, Page 2]
A Conversation with Trenton Trenton Park Board Approves Major Pool Police Chief Rex Ross By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross is serving in his thirtieth year for the Department, and he impresses the observer with an obvious love and enthusiasm for his job, his officers, and his community. Ross, who has served as Chief for five years, worked his way up. “I’ve probably filled every role possible in the Department over the years, and I’ve seen a lot, done a lot, and still see a lot to do.” Ross said. Ross graduated from Cainsville High School, moved to Trenton and went to Central Missouri State University, initially to pursue a degree in Computer Science. While he enjoyed the learning part, the likelihood of spending every day in an office didn’t appeal to him. He had suffered an intense loss at the age of 15, in losing his brother to a traffic accident. Something pulled at him, a belief and an aspiration that somehow he could help people, and perhaps prevent tragedies like the one that struck his family. He moved over to the Criminal Justice program at CMSU, not entirely sure that he wanted to
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go into law enforcement, but when the opportunity in Trenton presented itself, he took it. “I believe that the key to a working ‘civil society’ is ‘civil obedience’ by the citizens,” Ross said, explaining that civil obedience is simply another way of saying to obey the laws, and to be a positive citizen. “I used to live in a place where we didn’t lock our doors, and left our keys in [See Ross, Page 2]
By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer The Trenton Park Board approved a $118,000 repair project for the Trenton pool in it’s regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, February 7. Board President Curtis Crawford called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. The Board was fully represented and included Mayor Jackie Soptic, members of the media and City Liason Calvin Brown. Park Superintendent David Shockley and Assistant Park Superintendent Shaun McCullough were also in attendance. The Board began with a review and approval of the previous board meeting minutes from Wednesday, December 6. The motion to accept the minutes was sec-
onded and approved without opposition. There was no unfinished business reported, and the Board moved on to New Business. The Board reviewed and considered bids from two contractors for the potential repair and upgrading of the city pool. Bids were received from Bazan Painting Company of St. Louis for $118,000 to cover Pool Prep and Painting, Concrete Repairs, Caulking (where the pool meets the deck) and Caulking (at control joints in the pool). The bid detailed the time needed for preparation, application of epoxy, and then drying time for the application to seal. Bazan sent it’s [See Park, Page 3]
4th Annual Music Jam Planned for Alumni Weekend The Leadership Northwest Music Jam, presented by Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center, is set to make its return for the fourth consecutive year at Black Silo Winery in Trenton. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, coinciding with Trenton’s Alumni weekend cele-
bration. As in previous years, ticket proceeds will benefit the Leadership Northwest Missouri program, but a significant addition to this year’s festivities is the introduction of a scholarship initiative. For the first time, Leadership Northwest Missouri will offer two $500 scholar-
ships to deserving high school seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a student from Grundy County, the hosting county for the Music Jam, while the second scholarship will go to a student from any of the 19 counties within the Northwest Missouri region. Applications are available at www.lead-
ershipnorthwestmissouri.org and interested students can get more information from their high school counselor. The application deadline is April 1, 2024, and completed submissions can be emailed to leadershipnorthwestmissouri@gm ail.com. Scholarship funds will be [See LNWMO, Page 2]
WMH Offers Free Sports Physicals Wright Memorial Hospital will once again offer free sports physical exams for area students who plan to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2024-2025 school year. Sports physical exams will take place at Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School on February 22, Pleasant View R-VI on March 5, Spickard on March 12 and Laredo, Galt and Humphreys schools on March 19. Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group providers and nurses will visit the schools on the designated dates to perform the physicals onsite throughout the day. Students who want a free sports physical must obtain the MSHSAA form available at the school, the Grundy County Health Department, or online at w w w. g r u n d y c o u n t y health.org. The entire form must be completed before the exam, including the parent/guardian's signature, for the student to receive the physical exam. Instruc[See WMH, Page 2]
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directly submitted to the institution selected by the awarded students. Shane Lynch, the Music Jam coordinator, expressed his gratitude, stating, “We are humbled and thrilled that the Leadership Northwest Music Jam has reached a new level, enabling us to give back and award students with these scholarships. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and generosity of our sponsors and every individual who has purchased a ticket to the Music Jam over the last three years. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of you.” The Leadership Northwest Music Jam committee for this year’s event includes Shane Lynch, Jenna Stevens, Marcia Cox and
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tions attached to the MSHSAA form should be closely followed to ensure the exam can be completed. Completed forms for TMS and THS must be returned to the school by Tuesday, February 20. The form completion dates for the other schools are to be determined but must be
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Scott Sharp. Over the past three years, the event has raised over $31,000 for the program, garnered a combined attendance of over 800 supporters, and, in 2023, secured a record 38 sponsors. Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center are proud to continue their role as presenting sponsors for the Leadership Northwest Music Jam for the fourth consecutive year. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements, including details about this year’s entertainment lineup, ticket on-sale dates, and sponsor spotlights, to be released in the coming months. For those interested in sponsorship information or seeking more event details, please contact Shane Lynch at slynch@saintlukeskc.org or call 660-358-5834.
completed before the day of physicals. If the student does not pass the sports physical exam, an appointment will need to be scheduled with the student’s primary care physician to have concerns from the sports physical addressed in a more detailed examination. For more information, call 660-358-5750.
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The City of Spickard, Missouri is requesting proposals for services to complete a lead service line inventory. The full scope of required services and proposal requirements are available at Spickard City Hall, 303 Jefferson, Spickard, Missouri, or can be requested via email from Becca King, City Clerk at spickard@grm.net. All proposals must be mailed to and received at Spickard City Hall, PO Box 77, Spickard, MO 64679 by March 15, 2024. Late proposals will not be considered. Electronic proposals will not be considered. Proposals must be sealed and clearly labeled with the contractor's name and address on the outside of the envelope. Conditional proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will be opened and read publically on March 18, 2024. Funding for the project is through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Financial Assistance Center and local sources. The City of Spickard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages disadvantaged business enterprises to submit proposals.
TAMA (Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance) Fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Fund
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First Assembly of God Activity Center 1107 E. 11th Street, Trenton
Fri., February 23 • 5-7 pm BAKED POTATO BAR & PIE AUCTION! EAT WHAT YOU WANT. PAY WHAT YOU WANT. Chili and Potato Bar Pie Auction - Pies will be auctioned every 15 minutes Auctioneer: Michael Witten All proceeds going to the Good Samaritan fund to help our neighbors in their time of need with their utilities.
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our car, but I knew that in bigger communities, that wasn’t possible.” Ross manages the largest department in the city, with twelve full-time officers, five-part-time officers, seven full-time communications officers and three part-time communications officers. The COVID years stressed the Department’s ability to be the fullservice PD they wanted to be, but Ross said that the “beefing up” of the staff of officers and dispatchers has allowed him and the total department to do more community outreach. A study of the City of Trenton City Council report laid out an impressive array of contacts, both based on 911 calls, self-initiated officer interventions, and walk-ins from the community. The PD report to the council also highlighted the following: • Meeting with no fewer than fourteen official contacts with city departments, boards, councils, the schools and other organizations, ostensibly to create proactive working relationships with those organizations. • Attendance by officers, on and off duty, of school assemblies, fundraiser events, Great Kids assemblies in the schools, local ball-games and greeting of students at S.M. Rissler Elementary and Trenton High and Middle School. Included was attendance at NCMC athletic contests and other events in the Community.
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offer the same to other participating communities. In Bill No. 8, the council moved with unanimous consent to approve a proposal between the City of Trenton and the Asher Group for mass emergency notification services, and authorized the mayor and the city to upgrade these services. Involved in this was a transition of the contracting between the county and the city, and an agreement to bill and pay for these services between the two entities. In Bill No. 9, the council moved with unanimous consent to approve a proposal between the City of Trenton and S & B Hinnen Hauling and Construction LLC for rock hauling services. In Bill No. 10, the council moved with unanimous consent to approve a proposal between the City of
“We encourage our officers to belong to something, to attend these events (in uniform), sometimes just to show support and communicate an active department presence and interest in our people, and the community,” Ross said. Ross beamed when he talked about the “Shop with a Cop” service project, teaming with DSS to identify kids in the community who might have a difficult time at Christmas. The Department obtained a “Santa’s list” from each child, ordered from Amazon, and then held a pizza dinner for the kids, and, working with Jim Bush at Trenton Cinema, treated the same group of kids to a movie, popcorn and a soda. He spoke of the summer “Cops ‘N Bobbers” program, held annually the first Saturday in June, that pairs local kids with the Department and area conservation officers and provides free reels and equipment to the kids. “We get to watch kids grow up in this program,” said Ross, himself an avid outdoorsman. “The kids often show up year after year with the same reel and gear we started them off with, and that is very gratifying.” “We want kids in our community to know that we are the “good guys” and want them to be confident in calling us, talking to us, and hopefully, becoming future “good guys” themselves,” Ross said. Ross and the Department have frequent coffee “open mike” times for the community to come and
bring their concerns and get questions answered. He notes that COVID changed the habits of lots of people and their comfort level gathering publicly with lots of others. He still prioritizes this and a call to the PD at 660-359-2121 would get information on the next planned-PD-community get together. Domestic disturbances and mental health concerns about citizens have been the trending issues the Department faces the most. Ross noted that when dispatched to answer a call for domestic disturbances, they often don’t know who they’re dealing with until they get there. The concerns the casual citizen would have for the responding officers comes down to, “are they armed?” and “are they dangerous?” Ross noted something troubling. With all the talk at the national level on gun control measures, Red Flag laws and background checks, police departments are prohibited from using a firearms data base to identify that a potential suspect might be armed, and waiting for them. “I’m an avid firearms person, and think everyone should have them that can safely do so,” Ross said. “Law enforcement can be fined up to $50,000 per instance of using the federal data bases in an investigation, or for the purpose of an arrest.” Ross noted that the Missouri Legislature passed “The 2nd Amendment Preservation Act”, which outlines the volume of these limitations placed on
police. The “clever wording” of the Act, ergo, Inflation Reduction Act or Affordable Care Act, confuses the average citizen as to what those laws are about. When asked what “kept him up at night”, Ross said that his ongoing concern is to remain properly staffed at the level we can provide excellent service to the community. He noted that one new officer was beginning work February 7, and that at least one other was in training. Ross mentioned the “New Blue Scholarship” offered by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, which will help fund the part-time or full-time entrance of new cadets through one of the ten law enforcement academies in the state. Ross notes that the St. Joseph Law Enforcement Academy graduates between 30 and 40 trained and ready officers each cycle. Hiring continues. “I am looking for young, physically-fit, intelligent people who have some firearms background,” Ross said, noting that the $5,000$6,000 Academy cost is so daunting for a lot of candidates. “A lot of the cadets who go into the Academy have bad techniques with firearms that they need to correct. That’s a critical aspect.” “We’re looking for people who want to help others, and be aware that often times, they’ll never receive a thank you,” Ross said. “Helping others is it’s own reward.”
Trenton and TB Dozing & Excavation LLC for aggregate hauling services. In New Business the council discussed and approved the purchase of 20sections of 4” fire hose from Hindman Inc. at a cost of $22,500 per the recommendation of Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler. Gibler noted that the transition from the current 5” hose to the newer 4” hose allowed the department to sync with other fire departments from other communities on major fire calls. He said the sections were of significant weight (90 lbs. each) and carried a ten-year warranty. The Council also discussed the already approved purchase of security cameras at the fire station from Strategy Security, Inc. The cost of $19,248.76 was to be split between the TFD, the Grundy County EMS and Grundy County Rural Fire Department. Council Member Briggs
made note that the system was intended to protect equipment with value in the millions of dollars and identified this as an “important investment”. The system will cover entrances and exits, the vehicle bays and the parking area. The system would not cover the adjoining training area. In other business, by unanimous consent, the Council approved Phase 2 of the 10th and Oklahoma water main project. Finally, the Council discussed at length the ongoing hangar construction project at the Trenton Municipal Airport. Council Member Urich explained that the site had been graded for eight full hangar spaces, and concrete laid for four spaces. Urton noted that the bids process is 90 percent complete. The project, estimated at approximately $975,000, is to be funded by Federal Aviation Administration and MODOT funds, with
the City responsible for 10 percent of the cost. Discussion centered around the timeliness of pay-back from state and federal sources and Brown asked whether or not the City could count on those sources for sure. Assurances were given. Urich emphasized that the continued investment in the airport is an investment in community growth. “When cities invest in their infrastructure, cities grow and when they don’t, that growth stops.” he said. A motion was made to secure the bids for a fourplane hangar. By a five to three vote, the Council approved the move. At 7:45 p.m., the Board moved to go into executive session for legal and real estate issues, with no announcement made. The next meeting of the Trenton City Council will be held Monday, February 26 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Trenton Man Charged with Assault Scott Eric Riddle of Trenton was arrested on a charge of 1st Degree Domestic Assault, 1st Offense, a Class B Felony, and appeared in Circuit Court before Judge Carrie Lamm Clark. In the statement of complaint, the Prosecuting Attorney, Kelly Puckett, detailed the complaint: “On or about February 1, 2024, the defendant allegedly cut the forearms of the victim with a box cutter and such conduct was a sub-
stantial step towards the commission of the crime of attempting to cause serious physical injury to the victim, and was done for the purpose of committing such assault and victim and the defendant were family or household members in that they were related by marriage and resided together.” The facts that formed the basis for this information and belief are contained in the statement of facts concerning this matter, which
statement is made a part hereof and submitted herewith as a basis upon which this court may find the existence of probable cause. Riddle faced charges in Division II Circuit Court on February 13, 2024. Bond is set at $25,000 cash only, noting that the court found reasonable cause that the defendant would not appear on summons, and is a danger to the crime victim, the community, or another person.
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Jerry Lee Seward of Jamesport was arrested on February 7 on a warrant alleging that Seward committed the crime of tampering in the first degree and the lesser Class B misdemeanor charge of trespass in the first degree. The felony complaint alleges that the defendant un-
lawfully opened a tractor trailer, a motor vehicle, owned by the victim without consent of the owner. The misdemeanor alleges he knowingly entered and remained unlawfully upon real property located at Nichols Street, even after communication of trespassing had been made with the
defendant. Seward was arrested by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and is being held in the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center. Bond was set at $15,000 cash only and hewas scheduled to appear in court on February 13.
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Estimator/Project Manager Eric Hellwig to Trenton to meet with officials, see the structure up close, and then follow up with Bazan’s bid. A second bid for $130,000 was received from Markley Precision Company from New London, Ohio. Both bids covered roughly the same processes, and while different products, thicknesses of applications and warranties were offered, in the end, the Board settled on Bazan for their price, warranty, up front and in person contact, and, as noted by President Curtis Crawford, who reported some significant research on his part, Bazan was a second-generation owned Missouri company with 46-years of this kind of work. “At the time of our last repair/upgrade, we worked with someone locally to try to save money, but this time, I feel we want to maintain our investment and do it very professionally,” Crawford noted. The Board looked at options for the completion of the project, with Markley noting an ability to do it in the spring or fall, and Bazan’s ability to do it in the fall after the pool closed. While it would have been nice to get the work done before the pool opened, Board member John Hamilton, Crawford and Shockley all noted a concern about weather cooperating going into the
spring and summer. Noting a window for completion of 45-days, the Board settled on the idea of waiting until fall, waiting for the pool to close, and then proceeding at their leisure in the late summer. Board discussion about Bazan noted that this was what they did primarily as a first specialty, while Markley’s primary work was in sealing concrete and metal tanks. Brown noted from the audience that one thing to consider would be that Bazan would be more likely to identify unidentified problems going in that could be fixed as part of the process. Crawford noted that the Board had been budgeting for this expense for awhile, and that with a $500,000 plus reserve budget, the cost could be absorbed. While sending the city into a “deficit budget”, the past planning meant that no existing programs or personnel would need to be cut to complete the project. When discussion concluded, Crawford called for a motion to approve, provided by Board Member Andy Cox. The motion was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept the bid from Bazan, specifically for concrete repairs, caulking of seams and joints, and applications of the sealant. In other New Business, the Board reviewed the pay of city pool employees and agreed to raise the pay for first year lifeguards, second year lifeguards, the Pool Manager, and assistants by
$0.25 per hour over current funding. Board Member Cox noted that the move would add about $2,100 to the annual budget for staffing. As discussion ended, Crawford called for a vote, and Cox provided the motion to approve the pay increase. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The pool’s daily schedule and guidelines for early closing for low numbers was discussed. The Board determined that the pool would remain open as scheduled every day on it’s designated hours, limited only by air or water temperatures below 70-degrees, or threatening weather. The Board noted that the guarantee of hours to pool staff would enhance the ability to hire and retain young people when they knew the hours would be honored. Crawford noted that contact would be made by the Board to area school counselors in March seeking applications for pool positions. A reach out to NCMC for staffing management positions will also be undertaken. In the facility reports, Board member John Hamilton noted a concern about the lack of gutters on the entirety of the Brown Barn facility, located on the East side of Eastside Park near the fairgrounds. The Board discussed the issue, and said further review would go into this going into the spring.
In final discussion, Hamilton shared a letter from a community resident urging the Board to take steps to honor Phillip Daniels, the late former Park Superintendent. Daniels was a true servant to the community, known for his coaching of the Blue Jays youth baseball program and many years of service to the community. A number of proposals were discussed, with some resolution of this expected at the next meeting. Park Superintendent David Shockley reported to the Board that current projects included dumping trash cans in the parks three times a week, mopping and cleaning the upper Moberly Shelter House, and streamlining the process for handling rental payments and keys at the Rock Barn and shelter house rentals. Shockley noted the process and progress on snow removal at the Fire Safety Building, walking trails and Airport. Notations were made of a fence replacement that separated the shallow pool and diving board at the pool, and that Shockley met with the Missouri Department of Conservation about the wildflower preserve at Gladys Grimes Park. The winter seed has been planted in the east portion of the park along the tree line. With the conclusion of business, President Crawford entertained a motion to adjourn, received it, and the Board adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Dorothy Elizabeth Fries Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Fries, a 100-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 10:10 p.m., Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Rosary will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. followed by family visitation until 7:30 p.m. at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Mrs. Fries was born March 12, 1923 near Marengo, IA, the daughter of William Earnest and Bertha Mary Hasley Simmons. She taught sixth grade science at Norton and had fond memories of her students. Dorothy was an accomplished bridge player and bowler. She enjoyed fishing, as well as attending her children’s sporting events. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was also a
member of the Altar Society, delivered Meals-onWheels and volunteered at the Thrift Shop. On November 6, 1946 she was married to Harvey Emil Fries at Ottumwa, IA. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2007. Her survivors include one daughter, Mary Kenady of Lee’s Summit; two sons, Bill Fries and wife, Karen of Trenton and Mark Fries and wife, Coni of Overland Park, KS; nine grandchildren, Shawn Kenady, Charla Bushkofsky and husband, Josh, Kellie Fries, Evan Fries, Connor Fries, Katie Fries, Lauren Fries, Luke Fries and Abby Fries; and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters and five brothers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grundy County Food Pantry or North 65 Center and may be left with the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Shirley Ellen McLaughlin Shirley Ellen McLaughlin entered the eternal presence of Jesus from her home in Trenton at the age of 81 on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born to Elmer and Dora Oliver McLaughlin on December 29, 1942. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Resthaven
Mortuary, north of Trenton, with memorial services to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to davidjeremiah.org or Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 of Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
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Chalk Talk by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer
THE LAST NINE GROWN-UPS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. The Supreme Court heard the arguments surrounding the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to bar Donald Trump from the state’s electoral ballot in the upcoming Colorado Primary and General Election. Despite all the huff and puff from the media, mostly CNN and MSNBC, the audio feed from the court was a fascinating study on how Article Three of the Constitution is supposed to work, the article establishing the Federal Judiciary. Were the Mainstream Media to be believed, the six conservative justices on the court, three of whom were appointed by Donald Trump, were expected to strike an incredibly political tone in support of the former President. Conversely, the conservative media wondered how the three liberal justices on the court would react…Would they throw in with the political argument that Donald Trump was an insurrectionist and thus a threat to democracy? Both sides would come away, swallow hard, and arrive at the only possible conclusion one could draw from listening to the proceedings…The United States Supreme Court, all nine justices, represent the last nine grown-ups in Washington, D.C. Colorado tried to make the case, using the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 3: Disqualification from Elective Office, that Trump’s actions on the afternoon of January 6, 2020 amounted to an insurrection against the United States in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 Election. Section 3 States, “No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state who having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the
enemies thereof. But Congress may be a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.” When lawyers present their case before the Supreme Court, each side has a time limit with which to make their case. The Justices will break in with questions at any time, trying to get from the presenting lawyers, the “guts” of their Constitutional argument. In Thursday’s case, all nine justices, both liberal and conservative, asked very hard questions about the textual intent of the writers of the 14th Amendment, which made black men citizens, and which has been used to further centralize government involvement in our lives, including the original Roe vs. Wade case, The Dobbes decision established that those seeking an abortion do not have a Constitutional right to do so under the 14th Amendment, and that individual states would be required to decide, state by state. It is also used as the foundation of birthright citizenship for children born in the United States, but of non-citizen parents, laying the foundation for DACA, “The Dream Act” by President Obama in the 2010’s. In this instance, Colorado, Maine, whose Secretary of State unilaterally banned Trump from the ballot, and 11 other states in the queue with similar measures, actions, and potential decisions, tried to use the 14th Amendment as a means to remove the ruling party’s leading candidate for the nomination from the ballot. In each case, these “actions” represented the desires of Democratic Party leadership in those states. The Court, all nine justices, drilled down on the arguments of Colorado attorney Jason Murray, and Trump’s attorney, Jonathan Mitchell. The “flow” of questions from the court included whether or not Trump was considered an “officer” covered in Section Three (The President was not specifically listed) and what the intent of the writers of the Amendment, circa 1870, were thinking. Mitchell hammered away at the argument that the Amendment did not apply, that Trump was not listed. Even Murray had to concede that Trump was not specifically covered through the Amendment. The justices seemed to suggest that the 14th Amendment was a largely national part of the Constitution, and that the states could not use it to foist their political will on the rest of the country. Justice Elena Kagan made the argument that Colorado’s case “sounded awfully national”, recognizing that were the Court to decide in their favor, that one state’s action would potentially decide the election for the entire country. Chief Justice John Roberts suggested a “daunting consequence” of such an action, suggesting that Democratic states would remove Republican candidates, and Republican
states would remove Democratic candidates, leaving the election to a handful of states who didn’t take political steps to kneecap their opposition. Listeners and legal experts, including Professor Jonathan Turley, and former U.S. attorney Andy McCarthy, suggested that the Justices’ questioning signaled a lean towards Trump’s position, not because of a political leaning one way or the other, but because of a philosophical commitment to the structure and original intent of the Constitution. All nine justices were consistent, stalwart and bedrock in this underlying idea…What did the Constitution say? How does it apply? Experts believe that the Court will act quickly because of the time sensitivity of upcoming elections to get ballots set, to avoid the impression that the Court was tipping the scales one way or the other, and avoided the question of whether Trump’s actions represented insurrection or not. The focus was narrow. Politics were absent. And the following questions were paramount. How is the Constitution protected? How is it enforced in order to meet its provisions? How does the decision the Court makes reinforce the democratic ideals of the Republic? To listen to the entire proceeding, and I suggest this to anyone who wants to know how the government works, you will hear ABSOLUTE LEGAL GENIUS in the questioning, the goading, the pushing and pulling to force the lawyers to tie their arguments to the Constitution itself. Whoever did the best job of connecting their arguments, thus, would prevail. It is expected that the Court will return a decision within days, and prognosticators suggest that the decision will be 9-0 or 8-1, and that it will become “settled law” that effectively ends all efforts within the states to tamper with the ballot – that it will allow the people, the voters, to decide who their candidates for President will be, not people sitting with ties and white collars deciding, in place of the people, who the voters have the right to vote for. These are nine thoughtful, well-read, well-studied and principled individuals, regardless of their politics, who COMPLETELY set aside any hint or whiff of political bias. It heartened me as a Constitutionalist to be able to see at least one component of government working exactly as it was supposed to operate. The Constitution in the morning, the Constitution at night. The Constitution all day long. The Judiciary works. Serious, intelligent, thoughtful grown-ups are in charge. One branch of the government actually works. And the Republic survives to fight another day.
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When the lights go out You are sitting on your bed tying your shoes and the electricity goes out. And it stays off…for weeks. What would you do? How would you care for your family? What if water stopped flowing and cell phones didn’t work. All with no warning. Just poof! How would you survive? Are you prepared? Do you have a plan? What if basic services stopped happening and stores were closed? Could you take care of yourself and your family and for how long until help arrives? I’ll bet most of you are shaking your head. Few of us are really prepared for much of anything if our comforts disappeared in
the blink of an eye. Not a zombie apocalypse or nuclear war, but something far less scary initially: a power outage. That doesn’t sound too bad, but what if it went off everywhere around you and stayed off…for months and months. Uh oh. Whether by foreign hackers, acts of terrorism or electromagnetic pulse (EMP), our electric grid is quite fragile as California experiences frequently with rolling black outs and brownouts. I have heard several experts and engineers sound the alarm over our grid being breached. One of the main concerns revolves around how dependent our national electric grid is on dozens of enormous electric substations across the country. If nine (or so) of them were attacked, the entire country could lose power. Maybe a few days or a few months, depending on the severity of the attack, but we could be in the dark for a very long time. Those large transformers that are vital for these substations are not plentiful and many are manufactured overseas or in China. I trust China to
“help” us in a crisis like I trust Homeland Security to secure our southern border. Frankly, China would be the first suspect on my list of cyber-attackers. Either way, we would be in the dark, and if that were in winter, it could be doubly dangerous. Could you keep your family warm? How would you communicate, with cellular service and the internet down as soon as batteries drained. While we cannot prepare for every scenario, the more we prepare, the easier survival gets. And while I am no expert, use this as a jumping off point for your own research and plan. Here are a few areas for your plan: Electricity Most of us need at least a minimum of electricity a day for lights, a hot plate for cooking or medical devices like respirators or even a c-pap. Start with extra batteries for flashlights and emergency radios, but perhaps even a small solar array that could charge a phone or power a fan or radio. That could recharge batteries but if you need more kick, I would recommend an emergency generator to run a few more items or
heat and cool a small living space. These can generally be purchased for less than $1000 but should be used cautiously and only run outside in a well ventilated area. Whole home solar units are great but can be expensive and could also be vulnerable to an EMP, but that could also affect the generator as well, so what is the solution? Prepare. Water and Food If power goes out, water is not far behind as soon as tanks are drained and pumps can’t operate. Keep enough bottled water on hand to keep everyone hydrated. That is more than you think. Cases of water, not just a few extra bottles. Beyond that, think about how you will flush a toilet or clean dishes if the water runs out. You might look into collecting rainwater from your roof gutters. With a simple screen and a clean out pipe, a basic gutter and barrel can give you washing, flushing and bathing water. Food is a bit trickier. Without electricity, or with very limited power (batteries or small solar charger) keeping food cold is difficult, so make sure
you have non-perishable items that provide energy and protein needed to keep you healthy and functioning. Peanut butter, mixed nuts and canned meat are good as are many options in dehydrated food packs. Just have a plan for food for a few weeks if the store shelves run out and travel is limited. Heat and A/C Obviously, if you have a wood heat source in your house you are way ahead in the winter, and cool is not necessary for survival but many of us have become a bit soft, so try to prepare for a minimal heat source so you can warm a small room in an emergency. With as little as a candle and a flower pot you can warm a room. For more heat, a small propane canister heater is a huge bonus when you are in a crisis. Check out the many ways you can create safe heat in an emergency power outage. Fans can really help cool you down if we lose power in the summer. Again, some batteries can be recharged to operate small fans, and generators are a good back up plan, but short of a whole home solar array, cooling a large
area will be difficult, so think cross ventilation and cool thoughts. Cash If there is no juice, there will be no ATMs or open banks. You might plan on having some emergency cash on hand, even if it is a couple hundred bucks in $10s or $20s in case no one can make change. Meds Look into a 90-day supply option for any meds with your pharmacy. Again, costs are an issue but at least think about it when you are making your emergency plan. Obviously, I am no expert and I am sure many of you are screaming out things I omitted but that was my intention, to get everyone thinking about emergency preparedness. Do some research, make a plan, write it down and start carrying out those plans so you will be independent and not a victim if things get rough for a while. I remember watching all those folks in Hurricane Katrina waving for help from rooftops and I realized that I never wanted to find myself in that situation. And if I did, I was going to have a really dry boat.
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COMMUNITY Jackie Soptic Has Program at Recent DAR Chapter Meeting The Dorcas Richardson Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution (DAR) met on February 5, 2024, at the BTC Bank Meeting Room. Prior to the meeting the Daughters enjoyed a delicious lunch that was prepared by the Trenton R-9 Black and Gold Cafe. The meeting was opened with the DAR Ritual, Pledges, Preamble and American Creed. Highlights from President General’s Message and National Defender were presented. The Women’s Minute, The American Indian Minute and The Conservation Minute were presented
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LOCAL Application Deadlines Approaching for GRM Scholarships and Youth Tour Application deadlines for the GRM Networks Scholarship Program, the Youth Tour, and other scholarships available through GRM Networks’ partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) – the philanthropic arm of NTCA – the Rural Broadband Association, are approaching. The GRM Networks scholarship awards up to $8,000 in scholarship money. This includes: • One $2,000 scholarship • Two $1,500 scholarships • Three $1,000 scholarships Applicants must have an average grade of at least a “C” or 2.0 grade point average on a fourpoint scale, be a graduating high school senior and be accepted by an accredited two-year or fouryear college, university, trade school or other post-secondary institution. High school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is
an active GRM Networks member in good standing at the application deadline may apply. Immediate family members of GRM Networks employees and board members are not eligible to participate. Students may learn more about the GRM Networks scholarship, and complete an application, at grm.net/about-us/scholarships/. Applications for the GRM Networks Scholarship Program are due February 23. This summer, GRM Networks will sponsor two high school juniors on an all-expense paid trip to the 2024 FRS Youth Tour June 37 in Washington, D.C. Youth representing GRM Networks will join other students representing rural telecommunication providers from across the United States as they learn about legislative and government processes and the impor-
tance of quality broadband connections. Area youth, whose parents or legal guardians are members of GRM Networks, may apply. Students must be a junior in high school and age 16 or 17 at the time of the tour. Students age 18 or older at the time of the tour are ineligible to attend. Immediate family members of GRM Networks employees and board members are not eligible to participate. An informational flier and application may be obtained: • from the guidance counselor at any high school served by GRM Networks • by visiting any GRM Networks business office and requesting an application • by downloading the application from grm.net/about-us/youthtour/ Completed applications must
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LOCAL The Capitol Report REP. MAZZIE CHRISTENSEN MO House of Representatives 201 W. Capitol Avenue Room 116A-2 Jefferson City, MO 65101 E-mail: mazzie.christensen@house.mo.gov
573-751-4285 NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT To the Great Constituents of District 2, “The United States is a giant island of freedom, achievement, wealth and prosperity in a world hostile to our values.” – Phyllis Schlafly These past two weeks have been quite a doozy, from throwing my back out to getting the flu. I’m on the mend and have been trucking along as usual. Greater Northwest Days took place this week and it’s always one of the best events held during session. Counties from all over Northwest Missouri come down to showcase what makes their county great! Last week the House passed HB 1989. This legislation placed a three percent cap on the number of students who can leave a district annually under open enrollment. Districts are not required to add staff or programs, such as special education, for the program. Currently, 43 states have some form of open enrollment. “This bill allows the 899,000 students in the state of Missouri in the public school system the opportunity to have a choice within the very system that their parents pay taxes to,” the bill sponsor told his fellow members. “Some opponents say this forces districts to compete with each other, but we build on competition. This puts it in the hands of the local taxpayers, who have a student in a local district, and gives them the ability to shape the future of that district. This bill keeps public school students in the public school system.” I supported
this bill, as I did last year. This week, we passed four bills on to the Senate. HB 1488: authoring the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act", "Employer-Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act", and "Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act", relating to tax credits for child care. I did not vote for this bill, as tax credits are still TAX Payer money and does not cut spending. We should just give a tax reduction. Another bill that was passed was HB 1511: prohibiting political subdivisions from mandating the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. I supported this bill as I did the year prior. The House approved HB 1960: approving the Regulatory Relief Office to identify efficiencies in the current regulatory climate and remove barriers to innovation while protecting Missourians. I also voted in support of this bill. The last bill that was passed this week was HB 1720: This bill authorizes a public governmental body to close records that contain individually identifiable information of a minor 17 years and under held by a public governmental body that is a city, town, village, or park board, except when the records are requested by the Division of Labor Standards within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for the purpose of enforcing Chapter 294 RSMo, regarding child labor. It's a pleasure to serve and as always if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at (573) 751-4285 or email me at Mazzie.Christensen@house.mo.gov
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Scott Wilson (right), General Manager of Grundy Electric Cooperative in Trenton, recently met with Rep. Mazzie Christensen (center) during Greater Northwest Days at the Capitol in Jefferson City.
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Looking for land As mortgage rates began easing in November from their 23-year high, builders snapped up land, pulling an index that tracks the supply of ready to build lots 3.2% lower in the fourth quarter compared to the third. Lot inventory is “significantly undersupplied” in most markets, according to housing data tracker Zonda, which compiled the index. That means builders like Lennar and KB Home face a tighter market for land as they look to step up construction this year. “75% of builders intend to start more homes in
2024 compared to 2023, and those starts require lots,” said Ali Wolf, Zonda’s chief economist. “The lingering issue is how today’s lot pricing plays into housing affordability going forward.” In 2023, builders pulled back on single-family home construction amid a broad housing market slump deepened by rising mortgage rates, which allowed the lot supply to increase. Despite last year's gains, the index remains 26% below its average reading in 2016, the last time the market was considered appropriately supplied nationally.
New home lot supply index
Looking for land Index of ready-to-build land for home construction rose in 2023, but remains ‘significantly undersupplied.’
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Easy to forget Editor’s Note: This column by Caleb Jones is from the February 2024 edition of Rural Missouri magazine. It has been printed with permission by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. About a month ago, my son, Max, forgot how to tie his shoes. He's been tying his shoes like a pro for more than a year now. So, he and his sister, Charlie, did what kids do these days - they looked up a tutorial on YouTube. The video combined with a quick refresher from my wife tied up the loose ends and Max was soon back in business. Turns out it is easy to forget something you've done for years and take it for granted. Likewise, it's easy to forget where your electricity comes from today. We all know the luxury of just flipping a switch or plugging in a cord. But it wasn't long ago those of us who lived in rural America were in the dark. The history of Missouri's electric cooperative system is noteworthy and one we shouldn't forget. I'll keep the history lesson brief for today: In 1936 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt enacted the Rural Electrification Act as part of the New Deal. The REA helped bridge that incredible divide between country folks and their electricityconsuming cousins in the cities. In the mid-1930s, 9 out of 10 rural homes were without electricity. No surprise, for-profit power companies were not interested in serving farmers or homes beyond the cities. So, a group of farmers and ranchers united by their common values banded together with a simple goal: Turn the lights on in rural Missouri. This group of folks drove miles and miles of gravel roads, neighbor to neighbor, asking each of them to pay $5 to join a "soon-to-be" group called an electric cooperative. It was quite a bit of money back then, and an even bigger leap of faith. At least five of Missouri's co-ops were among the first 100 formed in the country. That's pretty cool. Today, Missouri's 47 cooperatives manage the business and the labor of electric power, allowing you - our member-owners - to enjoy reliable electricity at an affordable price. The employees at each of those 47 cooperatives help power more than 600,000 homes, businesses and institutions in our state. From the lineworkers to the customer service representatives to the mechanics to the board members, your co-op today is powered by people. Those people are your neighbors, family and friends, and those men and women are committed to keeping the lights on for you. We're proud to have helped bring electricity to rural Missouri all the way back in the 1930s. We are so lucky those folks took the time to drive around our backroads and do the impossible. Our dedication to bringing reliable and affordable energy to you continues today and tomorrow. Like tying shoes, that's something we should never forget. ************** Caleb Jones is the executive vice president and CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives in Jefferson City. He is a member of Boone Electric Cooperative.
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FREE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE TESTS AVAILABLE TO MISSOURI FARMERS by Valerie Tate, MU Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) is a devastating pest of soybeans in the U.S. When SCN infects the roots, plants may appear healthy yet suffer significant yield loss. Symptoms include yellow leaves, plant stunting, and in severe cases, plant death. These symptoms may not appear until infestations are very high and may be confused with other causes like nutrient deficiencies, herbicide injury or drought stress. After the nematodes hatch, the juveniles penetrate the root and begin feeding. This dramatically affects plant growth by limiting the root’s ability to take up nutrients and water and reduces the number of nitrogen-fixing nodules plants develop. Once a field is infested, SCN cannot be eradicated, only managed. Crop rotation is one of the best ways to handle the pest. If a host crop is not available, the nematodes cannot repro-
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CANDIDATES FOR GRUNDY CO OFFICES that plan on running as a Republican will be required to be vetted by the Grundy County Republican Vetting Committee prior to filing for office. Please contact Becky McDonald at 660-654-1482 to schedule an appointment for February 19, 20 and 22 from 6-8 pm. Other dates can be set up for March with the deadline to vet being March 26 at 2:30 pm. Filing opens on February 27 and closes March 26.
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duce. Host crops, in addition to soybean, include birdsfoot trefoil, alsike, crimson and sweet clovers, lespedeza, and vetch. Non-host crops include alfalfa, canola, red, white and ladino clovers, corn, cowpea, forage grasses, small grains (barley, oats, rye, and wheat), and sorghum. Weed control is important in infested fields since some weeds serve as hosts, including henbit, deadnettle, common and mouse-ear chickweeds, and field pennycress, which are all common winter annual weeds. SCN is spread through the movement of soil. Work and plant fields that are not infested before those that
are. This will reduce potential transfer of SCN on equipment. Clean soil from equipment when moving between fields. Planting resistant varieties is one way to manage the pest. The most common line of resistance is PI 88788. Because this has been used for more than 30 years, some nematodes have adapted and are able to reproduce on the roots of plants with PI 88788 resistance. Rotate sources of resistance when selecting varieties. Soil can be screened for SCN egg presence and the severity of the infestation. Dr. Mandy Bish, University of Missouri Extension Plant Pathologist and Director of the SCN Diagnostic Clinic, reminds farmers the SCN Diagnostic Lab, with the support of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, is offering four free SCN egg counts to Missouri farmers in 2024. Nematodes are not distributed uniformly in a field. When collecting samples, divide fields into 10-to-20-acre
tracts based on soil type, typography, and locations in the field where disease was present, or yield was lower last year. Randomly collect soil from 20 locations in the field using a probe or shovel. Sample to a depth of eight inches, which is deeper than the six-inch samples collected to analyze soil for nutrients. Mix the soil well and put approximately one pint of soil in a plastic bag. Keep the sample out of the sunlight and excessive heat. Do not let the sample become too dry. Mail samples to a testing laboratory as soon as possible. For more information refer to MU Publication No. G4450, Soybean Cyst Nematode: Diagnosis and Mana g e m e n t , https://extension.missouri.ed u/publications/g4450 or contact an MU Field Specialist in Agronomy.
435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners
Market Report from Monday, February 5 2425 head sold Steers: 400-500lbs 3.16-3.44 500-600lbs 3.06-3.31 600-700lbs 2.61-2.98 700-800lbs 2.40-2.67
Heifers: 400-500lbs 2.73-3.10 500-600lbs 2.53-2.78 600-700lbs 2.35-2.60 700-800lbs 2.23-2.36
Bulk of butcher cows 90-110 High Yielding 110-120 Bulls 115-130
FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • 11 AM SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • 6 PM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • 11 AM SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, MARCH 2 • 10 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 4 • 11 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 11 • 11 AM FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, MARCH 18 • 11 AM 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!
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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GRM Networks Awards $3,750 in Community Improvement Grants GRM Networks awarded a total of $3,750 as part of the company’s Community Improvement Grant program. Organizations receiving funding in the second semiannual distribution for calendar year 2023 are the City of Allerton, IA; the North Harrison Fire Protection District of Eagleville; the Jamesport City Park of Jamesport; and the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center of Trenton. The City of Allerton was awarded a $1,100 grant to be used to replace original windows and window casings at the Allerton Civic Center – a community meeting place used by organizations and community members for meetings, reunions and other social activities.
North Harrison Fire Protection District was awarded a $1,000 grant to be used to purchase mannequins to teach CPR to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and community members. The Jamesport City Park received a $1,000 grant to purchase tables for outdoor activities at the park’s new community building. The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center received a $650 grant. The Center will use their grant to purchase sensory-friendly comfort items for their front service area for children. Applications for the next distribution of grants are being accepted now through May 1. Grant amounts vary, with a mini-
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The City of Allerton was awarded a $1,100 grant to be used to replace original windows and window casings at the Allerton Civic Center. GRM Networks Combination Technician Anthony Trower, right, presented the grant to Allerton City Clerk Melissa Niday.
Photo Courtesy of GRM Networks
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The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center received a $650 grant to purchase sensoryfriendly comfort items for their front service area for children. Chad Smith, right, presented the grant to Program Manager Amanda White.
mum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 awarded to successful applicants. The Cooperative’s Board of Directors will review applications and award grant amounts. Applications may be downloaded by visiting grm.net/about-us/grants/. Questions regarding grant applications should be directed to Amy Davison at 888-748-2110 or adavison@corp.grm.net. 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
GRM Networks Combination Technician Mike Burkhead, right, presented a $1,000 grant to the North Harrison Fire Protection District, represented by Assistant Chief Eric Richardson, left, and Lieutenant Lane Huitt, center. The grant will be used to purchase mannequins to teach CPR to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and community members.
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The Jamesport City Park received a $1,000 grant to purchase tables for outdoor activities at the park’s new community building. Pictured are, from left, front row, GRM Networks Combination Technician Joe Bond, City Clerk Shelley Page and Park President Davey Davis; back row, Park Secretary Genee Bontrager, Park Board members Gayle Hall and Chelsey Gingerich and Tri-County Weekly Editor Natha McAllister.
communications technology while providing an exceptional customer experience. GRM Networks is committed to pro-
moting 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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Cub Scouts Hold Pinewod Derby
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Rawlins Brant of Agency has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for February. Rawlins is a Missouri A+ scholarship student pursuing an associate in science degree and plans to graduate this May. After graduating from NCMC, Rawlins intends to transfer to Truman State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and continue to play collegiate baseball. Rawlins's career goal is to become a chiropractor. Rawlins lives on campus and plays on the Pirates baseball team. He also is involved in the BSU (Baptist Student Union) and a member of the PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) honor society. His favorite classes are Biology with Instructor Dr. Susan Stull and Anatomy with Instructor Annette Wilbur. Rawlins said, “I learned the most in these classes; Science comes easy to me, and I enjoy it.” Rawlins went on to say, “I came to NCMC for the small class sizes and the ability to receive one-onone help. I appreciate all the academic resources that have helped me succeed in my classes. NCMC has given me the opportunity to play collegiate baseball and continue to play after graduating. It has been an affordable start to my education.”
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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. -------------------------------------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! --------------------------------------
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. -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------COX ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE LLC, Personal, Farm and Business taxes, 18 years experience, reasonable rates. We include Protection Plus $1 Million Tax Audit Defense and Identity Theft Restoration Services with all our 1040 returns. If you receive a tax notice or suspect an identity theft incident, simply give us a call and we'll handle the rest. 660-425-5598 Julie Cox, Jameson, MO -------------------------------------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. --------------------------------------
Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-724-3214 --------------------------------------
FARM NEEDS
Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091. -------------------------------------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. -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 --------------------------------------
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! -------------------------------------Border Collie Cross Pups for sale. 2 months old. Mother is good guard/stock. Pick up at 8514 NW State Route CC Hamilton. $25.00 a piece. -------------------------------------Purebread Beagle Puppies $100 Each. Call 816-465-1616 --------------------------------------
INSURANCE
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FOR SALE
Complete line of Milwaukee Power tools. Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660. -------------------------------------For Sale - Kimball (Spinet) piano, good condition, reasonably priced. Pick up only. Call 660-359-5196 or 660654-9033. --------------------------------------
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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. --------------------------------------
The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Kathy Rorebeck, 1905 Park Lane, Trenton, MO 64683. -------------------------------------The Spickard Masonic Cemetery Association is now accepting sealed bids for the 2024 mowing season. All interested parties should submit bids by Friday, February 23, 2024 for consideration to the following address: Spickard Masonic Cemetery C/O Ruth Ann Shipps 81 NE 115th St. Spickard, MO 64679 -------------------------------------The Grundy County Assessor's Office is seeking bids from qualified companies for the updating of GIS address point data. Intersted parties should submit their bids by February 16, 2024. For more information or to pick up a bid packet please contact: Grundy County Assessor's Office Attn: Nathan Curtis 700 Main St. Trenton MO. 64683 --------------------------------------
FOR RENT
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. -------------------------------------For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex. All appliances, mowing and snow removal included. Renter pays all utilities. No pets or smokers allowed. References and background checks required. No HUD. First month and deposit due. Call 660-359-1442. -------------------------------------Apartments for rent in Hale MO. Different size & prices. First month's rent and deposit. No pets. Background check required. Available now . call 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316. -------------------------------------For lease, Large house. Hale, MO Appliances furnished. 1st month & deposit due. NO Pets. Background check required. Available 2/15/24 Call 660-645-2269. -------------------------------------Commercial and Office Space Available at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. Water and sewer provided. Call 660359-3800. --------------------------------------
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. --------------------------------------
Help Wanted: Trenton Head Start Teacher, Full-time with the following benefits: Dental/Health insurance/Life flight, Retirement, life insurance, sick leave and paid tuition to North Central Missouri College. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. --------------------------------------
North Central Missouri College is seeking a Trio Director. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/ jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer --------------------------------------
PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know
FINANCIAL STATEMENT TAYLOR TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2023 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: Current Property Tax Delinquent Property Tax Railroad & Utility Tax CART Rock
$12,283.06
TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE
$29,856.20 $42,139.26
15,354.35 2,287.22 2,466.92 9,747.71
DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Purpose Norris Quarries Rock 10,855.00 Jerry Hostetler Hauling 3,501.00 Republican-Times Notices 135.00 Bond/Crow-Miller Insurance 1,478.00 Evergy Electric 600.00 MFA Oil Fuel 839.00 Farmers Bank Final Grader Payment 9,440.00 MIscellaneous Miscellaneous 102.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE
$26,950.00 $15,189.26
I, Ed Arnold, Trustee of Taylor Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2023. (2/15/24)
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 24AG-PR00008 In the Estate of JENNIFER LEE WEBB, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JENNIFER LEE WEBB, Decedent: On 02/06/2024, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of JENNIFER LEE WEBB, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: JESSE RAY WEBB, 1420 S. HWY 65 , TRENTON, MO 64683. The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is: BRANDON FRANKLIN GREER, PO BOX 467, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601. 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: Nov. 20, 2023 Date of first publication: Feb. 15, 2024 /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. (2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/24)
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CLASSIFIEDS PETS/ANIMALS Border Collie Cross Pups for sale. 2 months old. Mother is good guard/stock. Pick up at 8514 NW State Route CC Hamilton. $25.00 a piece. -------------------------------------Purebread Beagle Puppies $100 Each. Call 816-465-1616 --------------------------------------
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Complete line of Milwaukee Power tools. Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660. -------------------------------------For Sale - Kimball (Spinet) piano, good condition, reasonably priced. Pick up only. Call 660-359-5196 or 660-654-9033. --------------------------------------
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For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex. All appliances, mowing and snow removal included. Renter pays all utilities. No pets or smokers allowed. References and background checks required. No HUD. First month and deposit due. Call 660-359-1442. -------------------------------------Apartments for rent in Hale MO. Different size & prices. First month's rent and deposit. No pets. Background check required. Available now . call 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316. -------------------------------------For lease, Large house. Hale, MO Appliances furnished. 1st month & deposit due. NO Pets. Background check required. Available 2/15/24 Call 660-645-2269. -------------------------------------Commercial and Office Space Available at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. Water and sewer provided. Call 660359-3800. --------------------------------------
FINANCIAL STATEMENT Laredo Fire Protection District January 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2023 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS Taxes Donations/Memorials/Miscellaneous Community Room Rent TOTAL RECEIPTS
$21,367.90 43,219.14 159.51 680.00 $44,058.65
DISBURSEMENTS Equipment purchases/repairs Insurance Utilities/LP/trash Fuel Mowing/cleaning/maintenance Legal notices/dues/miscellaneous TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
22,709.35 8,552.00 7,956.95 1,146.91 5,510.00 1,871.66 $47,746.87
ENDING CASH BALANCE
$17,679.68
I, Melissa Lowrey, Secretary/Treasurer of the Laredo Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required for the year ending December 31, 2023. (2/15/24) IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 23AG-PR00063 In the Estate of ROBERT W SIMS, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ROBERT W SIMS, Decedent: On 12-01-2023, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROBERT W SIMS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: RODNEY BORAM, 2515 FISHERMAN RD, TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The personal representative's attorney's name and business address is: ROBERT E COWHERD, 903 JACKSON STREET, PO BOX 228, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228. 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: 12-JUN-2023 Date of first publication: 25-JAN-2024 /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. (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/24)
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ADVERTISEMENT – ROAD & BRIDGE WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRO-R040(30) Sealed bids, addressed to “GRUNDY COUNTY" and endorsed "PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE NO. 09100101 BRO-R040(30)” in Grundy County, will be received by the Grundy County Clerk until 11:00 a.m. (prevailing local time) on March 12, 2024 at the office of the County Clerk, and at that time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids should be delivered to: Grundy County Commission Office, 700 Main Street, Trenton, MO. The proposed work includes a new 58’-0” single-span, steel I-girder bridge with steel piling (14” round C.I.P., galvanized), concrete abutments, w-beam railing, and all appurtenances. Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the County Clerk at 660-359-4040 at least 5 working days prior to the bid opening you plan to attend. The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the bid proposal. When Federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962" (P.L. 87-581; Stat. 357) and implementing regulations. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109, and E.O. 11246 The County of Grundy hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. All bidders must be on MoDOT’s Qualified Contractor List per Section 102.2 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2023 Edition including all revisions. The contractor questionnaire must be on file 7 days prior to bid opening. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Contractors and subcontractors who sign a contract to work on public works projects must provide a 10-hour OSHA construction safety program, or similar program approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, to be completed by their on-site employees within sixty (60) days of beginning work on the construction project. Plans and specifications are on file at the office of the Consulting Engineer, HOWE COMPANY, LLC, 804 E. PATTON ST., MACON, MO. Complete instructions to bidders and proposal blanks may be obtained at the Engineers Office for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. The plans and specifications will be mailed upon payment of $25.00 for shipping and handling, for a total of $75.00 for each set. The shipping and handling charges will be waived if the prospective bidder contacts the Engineer with a valid account number for shipping services with United Parcel Service (UPS), so the shipping cost is billed to the bidder. Hard copies of the bid documents can be ordered by calling 660-395-4693. A PDF version of the bid documents may be obtained from www.howecompany.com for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 paid through PAYPAL. Bidders must obtain their bid documents from either Howe Company, LLC., or www.howecompany.com and be plan holders in order to bid the project. All proposals must be on the forms provided in the bid documents. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. A certified or cashier’s check or a bid bond in the amount of 5% shall be submitted with each proposal. The DBE goal for this project is 6%. No 2nd tier subcontracting will be allowed on this project. The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who provides the lowest price complying with the Conditions of the Contract Documents within the Owner's budget. (2/15/24)
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JOHN R. ASHCROFT SECRETARY OF STATE
Because The People Must Know
Notice of Offices for Which Candidates are to be Nominated at the
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI CHRISTOPHER B. HOFFMAN et al., Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN DOE (1-100) Defendants.
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Primary Election August 6, 2024 Case No. 24AG-CC00006
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: John Doe Defendants 1-100, Defendants. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has been commenced against the Defendants named above in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object, and general nature of which is to determine and declare the respective interests and to quiet title the following described property in Grundy County, Missouri, to-wit: A tract of land lying West of Main Street, in Out Lot 39, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 61 North, Range 24 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, in the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" bar and 2 stones found at the Center Quarter Corner of said Section 20; thence N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 422.2 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 10.15 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Northwest Corner of said Out Lot 39; thence S 89°35'14" E, along the North line of said Out Lot 39, a distance of 330.0 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Northeast Corner of said Out Lot 39; thence S 00°28'38" W, along the East line of said Out Lot 39, a distance of 10.15 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence N 89°35'14" W, parallel with the North line of said Out Lot 39, a distance of 330.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on December 28, 2023 and contains 3349.34 square feet or 0.077 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements. The bearings for the tract are Missouri Central State Plane Grid and are based on Global Positioning System (GPS) survey measurements. and A tract of land lying West of Main Street, in Out Lots 28 & 36, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 61 North, Range 24 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, in the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" bar and 2 stones found at the Center Quarter Corner of said Section 20; thence N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 102.0 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 167.97 feet to the Southwest Corner of said Out Lot 36; thence continuing N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 86.27 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 89°35'14" E, parallel with the North line of said Out Lot 36, a distance of 330.0 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) on the East line of said Out Lot 36; thence S 00°28'38" W, along the East line of said Out Lot 36, a distance of 86.27 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set at the Southeast Corner of said Out Lot 36; thence N 89°35'14" W, along the South line of said Out Lot 36, a distance of 250.0 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 00°28'38" W, parallel with the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 167.97 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence N 89°35'14" W, parallel with the North line of said Out Lot 28, a distance of 80.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on December 28, 2023 and contains 41905.75 square feet or 0.962 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements. The bearings for the tract are Missouri Central State Plane Grid and are based on Global Positioning System (GPS) survey measurements. and A tract of land lying West of Main Street, in Out Lot 28, in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 61 North, Range 24 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian, in the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 5/8" bar and 2 stones found at the Center Quarter Corner of said Section 20; thence N 00°28'38" E, along the North - South quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 16.75 feet to a set bar & cap (PLS 2005000080); thence S 89°35'14" E, parallel with the East - West quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 347.80 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the East line of said Out Lot 28; thence S 00°28'38" W, along the East line of said Out Lot 28, a distance of 16.75 feet to a bar & cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the East - West quarter section line of said Section 20; thence N 89°35'14" W, along the East - West quarter section line of said Section 20, a distance of 347.80 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above-described tract of land is in accordance with a survey signed by Richard T. Hattesohl, PLS on December 28, 2023 and contains 5824.26 square feet or 0.134 acres more or less and is subject to any recorded and un-recorded rights-of-ways and easements. The bearings for the tract are Missouri Central State Plane Grid and are based on Global Positioning System (GPS) survey measurements. The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address for the attorney for the Plaintiffs is Tara L. Walker, P.O. Box 457, 605 E. 9th Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 15th day of February, 2024 (the date of first publication), Judgment by default will be rendered against you. WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 6th day of February, 2024. /s/ Becky Stanturf, Circuit Clerk (2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/24)
and Notice of Voter Registration Accessibility Section 115.345, RSMo., Notice of offices for which candidates are to be nominated, when sent—election authority to publish notice with filing date.— 1. Not later than the third Monday in December immediately preceding the primary election, the secretary of state shall prepare and transmit to each election authority a notice, in writing, designating the offices for which candidates are to be nominated at the primary election. 2. Upon receipt of notice, the election authority shall publish the notice and the date by which candidates must file for such offices in a newspaper of general circulation in its jurisdiction. Notice of Offices for Which Candidates are to be Nominated at the August 6, 2024 Primary Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the primary election that filing will open on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________________ Filing for the following offices will take place in the office of the Honorable John R. Ashcroft, Missouri Secretary of State, in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center at 600 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Missouri: U.S. Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General Representatives in Congress for each Congressional District (6) Members of the House of Representatives in each Legislative District (2) Circuit Judge No. 3 FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that filing for the following offices will take place in the office of Courtney Campbell, County Clerk/Election Authority, Grundy County, in the County Clerk’s Office, 700 Main St, Trenton, Missouri. First District Commissioner Second District Commissioner Assessor Collector/Treasurer Coroner Public Administrator Sheriff Committeepeople Notice of Voter Registration Accessibility FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that at least one-half of the sites provided for voter registration shall be accessible to handicapped persons (115.140, RSMo.). In addition, a disabled or elderly citizen may register to vote by alternative means including registration by mail, and curbside registration. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND VOTING: Persons may contact their local election authority by telephone at (660)359-4040 ext 4 or by mail at Grundy County Clerk, 700 Main St, Trenton, Mo 64683. The Missouri Secretary of State’s office provides a toll free number for persons with hearing impairments who have access to a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD). TDD users may call 800-669-8683 to obtain information on voter registration, polling place location and accessibility, absentee balloting, and other election-related services available in their local jurisdictions and from the State of Missouri. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION OFFICIALS Given under my hand and official seal at the Capitol in the City of Jefferson, State of Missouri, this 18th day of December, A.D., 2023.
I, Courtney Campbell, County Clerk/Election Authority within and for the county of Grundy do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list as certified to me by JOHN R. ASHCROFT, Secretary of State, State of Missouri, of the offices for which candidates are to be nominated or elected at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held August 6, 2024. (SEAL) County Clerk (Directors of Election)
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
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SPORTS Pirates’ Esry Crosses 150 Win Milestone in 96-77 Win By Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer NCMC Pirates mens basketball coach Jeremy Esry is riding high on an 18-4 record, a #14 spot in the NJCAA Division II rankings, and two games to go before the beginning of the regional tournament in two weeks. The Pirates beat Metropolitan CC-Penn Valley 9677 in achieving the 150th win milestone in Esry’s eighth year at the helm of the Pirates. The former Hamilton native, Central Methodist graduate and graduate assistant coach has been on the Trenton campus eleven years, serving as Steve Richman’s assistant for three seasons before assuming the head job eight seasons ago. The high-flying Pirates had a big game against Southeast CC-Nebraska Saturday at 4 p.m., highlighting NCMC Hall of Fame inductions and recognitions of the 2018-19 National Tournament Squads. In their initial meeting, NCMC topped Southeast 94-65 at Lincoln. Esry has an exciting squad, playing 9-11 players
and led by point guard Isaiah Reems, a 6-0 sophomore from Mexico, averaging 18 points a game and being second in assists. Esry calls Reems a downhill, tenacious, extremely quick point guard who can shoot the three, get to the rim, and distribute the ball. In a freshmen dominated team with three freshman starters, the Pirates feature 6-4 Tyler King of St. Louis. Esry describes him as “bouncy, a good shooter who gets to the rim” from the 4-spot. King averages 21 points per game for the Pirates. Freshman Giovanni Mack from Belton, 6-4 forward Joe Clark from MidBuchanan and 6-5 sophomore Dampier Evans round out a highly talented starting group for the Pirates. Bench players Jakorie Terrill of Slater, 6-7 John Carroll (a Mariette, Georgia transplant) and St. JoeLafayette flier Mikey Thomas add consistent, producing depth for NCMC. “We like to play fast, push the tempo, apply a lot of defensive pressure and try to be relentless in all things,” Esry said. “Our players reflect our person-
ality as a program and are a mixture of small school players and bigger school players with one common denominator…they come to us knowing how to work, and knowing how to win.” Esry points to the four reasons players come to NCMC to play – the need to improve grades, skill development and refinement, body development and experience that can translate to the next level. Noting that all junior college players are “still recruitable”, Esry noted the importance of assistant coach Demetrious Houston and his work on the strength and conditioning side with Pirate players. Esry is an affable, strong communicator with a disarming charm reflecting the athletic department at NCMC. He gives a lot of credit to the school president, A.D. Nate Gamet, and the rest of a highly collaborative coaching staff across sports that have made NCMC “home” for Esry for eleven years. “My family and I are extremely happy here, and I feel like there is so much for us yet to do,” Esry said. Games in the next week begin with Southeast. Then
there are games with Region opponents Indian Hills CC of Ottumwa, IA on February 15, a road test against Jefferson College on February 23 and the regular season finale against St. Louis CC on February 24. February 13 was the Pirates home finale for the season against the Graceland University JV. The Pirates stand 4-0 currently in Region 16, and the games against Indian Hills and St. Louis CC represent a big opportunity – win one game, and they take first place in the region. Win both, they win it outright. Esry did make mention that the Pirates will once again direct their highly popular NCMC camp program this summer. With 136 participants a year ago, the need to split sessions emerged, with a lot of players returning. “We’ve had players in our camp program who attended five and six years and then came to play for us here,” Esry said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to meet area players, begin developing those relationships and developing players.”
King Scores 1,000 Points by Junior Year Photo Provided by Trenton HS Mirena King finds herself following in the footsteps of many other Trenton Lady Bulldogs, scoring her 1,000th point during the game against Milan. Though the Lady Bulldogs fell just short of the win, losing 53-56, they were able to celebrate the Junior’s accomplishment, as well as celebrate their seniors. The seniors on the team include Katelyn Clark, Jenna Harris and Madi Moore. All three have been a great scoring asset to the team. K. Clark is able to find open shots at the corner three, Harris is able to shoot from the top of the key and Moore dominates the post area. The Trenton Bulldogs also celebrated their seniors during the game against Milan, where they also fell just short losing 52-57. Seniors on the Bulldog team include Evan Claycomb, Seth Doolittle, Gabe Novak, Bradyn Sager and Maverick Sole. All of the seniors play a vital part for their team, whether it is playing defense, scoring on offense, pushing each other during practice or helping lead the team and teach the younger guys the Bulldog way.
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Girls District Basketball Tournaments Girls Class 1 District 11 The Princeton Lady Tigers will be hosting the Class 1 District 11 Tournament on February 19, 2024 through February 23, 2024. The Mercer Lady Cardinals secure the one seed after having a record of 20-2 on the season. The Princeton Lady Tigers follow seeded second (17-5 record), the Green City Lady Gophers (14-8 record) find themselves with the third seed, the Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Lady Panthers (14-9 record) are seeded fourth, Novinger’s Lady Cats (9-13 record) are the fifth seed and the Linn County Lady Mustangs (5-14 record) bring up the rear in the sixth seed. The Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Lady Panthers will take on the Novinger Lady Cats during their first matchup. The two teams have already met twice, with Novinger taking the first win by six points and Grundy County taking the second win by 14 points during the Novinger tournament for the third place trophy. The Princeton Lady Tigers will have to wait until the results of the Green City vs Linn County game, to see who they will face in their first round of Districts. Girls Class 2 District 16 The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs will be traveling to Maysville for the Girls Class 2 District 16 Tournament. The Polo Lady Panthers take the first seed in the tournament, having a record of 14-6 on the season. The Tarkio Lady Indians take the number two seed with a record of 12-10 on the season. The three seed is the Albany Lady Warriors (11-10), the fourth seed the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs (11-11), the Penney Lady Hornets (3-18) take the fifth seed and the host team, the Maysville Lady Wolverines (318) find themselves in the sixth seed. The Lady Bulldogs have already faced off against several of the teams in their district. Their first game of the tournament is the Penney Lady Hornets, who they have already faced off against twice, winning both times. They have played Polo twice, defeating them in the Gallatin Tournament on their victory into first place, but fell to them in the regular season 31-36. They lost to Albany 3746 a few weeks ago, but beat Maysville early on in the season 60-36. If they are able to defeat Penney for a third time, they will see Polo in the Semifinals. Girls Class 3 District 16 The Trenton Lady Bulldogs find themselves traveling to Carrollton for the Girls Class 3 District 16 Tournament. The Carrollton Lady Trojans were able to secure the one seed after having a season record of 16-8. Following them is the Lafayette Lady Huskers, who take the number two seed after a 12-12 season. The Trenton Lady Bulldogs find themselves in the three seed after a season record of 7-12. The Lexington Minutewomen (7-16) take the four seed and the Brookfield Lady Bulldogs (7-17) come in at the fifth seed. The Trenton Lady Bulldogs will take on the Lafayette Lady Huskers in a semifinal round. Trenton faced off against Lafayette in the Hamilton Tournament, where the Bulldogs lost 38-44. They will be looking for revenge and hope to advance to the District Championship game against whoever wins the top side of the bracket. The Lady Bulldogs have already defeated the Brookfield Lady Bulldogs during the regular season 42-18, but have not seen Lexington or Carrollton yet this season.
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Boys District Basketball Tournaments Boys Class 1 District 14 The Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers will be playing in Jamesport for the Boys Class 1 District 14 tournament. The Grundy County Panthers find themselves taking the one seed after having a successful season of 21 wins and only three losses. They are followed by the Mercer Cardinals (14-9) with the two seed, the Gilman City/North Daviess Hawks (1113) in the three seed, North Harrison Shamrocks (10-12) take the fourth seed, the host of the tournament Tri-County Mustangs (5-17) fill the fifth seed, Linn County Mustangs (1-18) are seeded sixth and the Ridgeway/Cainsville Owls (0-22) bring up the rear in the seventh seed. The Grundy County Panthers earned themselves a bye with being put as the one seed. They will take on the winner of the North Harrison vs TriCounty game in the first semifinal matchup. With Grundy County’s only losses being to the North MO Knights, and two to Green City, the Panthers are looking for a more relaxed district tournament than last year. They have been able to successfully defeat all teams in their district already, except North Harrison, who they have not seen yet this season.
Boys Class 3 District 16 The Trenton Bulldogs are fortunate enough to host the Boys Class 3 District 16 Tournament, having a home court advantage. The Lawson Cardinals find themselves in the one seed having a season record of 11-14. The Carrollton Trojans follow behind them in the second seed after a 9-15 season. The Brookfield Bulldogs (8-16) earn the three seed, the Trenton Bulldogs (8-13) take the four seed, the South Harrison Bulldogs (6-15) are seeded fifth, the Lathrop Mules (3-20) take the sixth seed and the Marceline Tigers (0-20) take up the seventh seed. The Trenton Bulldogs will first face off against the South Harrison Bulldogs, who they have already seen twice this season. They beat them in the regular season 72-57, and then where able to beat them in the Hamilton Tournament 61-49. If Trenton is able to beat South Harrison for a third time this season, they will take on the number one seeded Lawson Cardinals, who they lost to earlier this season 38-59.
Boys Class 2 District 16 The Boys Class 2 District 16 Tournament will be held in Albany. The Gallatin Bulldogs and the Princeton Tigers will both be playing for a shot at the District Championship title. The one seed in the tournament goes to the Maysville Wolverines, who have gone 22-1 on the season, only losing to Putnam County. Princeton Tigers follow behind in the two seed having 19 wins on the season and only 3 losses. The Gallatin Bulldogs (11-9) take the three seed, with West Nodaway/Nodaway-Holt Rockets (10-14) in the fourth seed, Tarkio/Fairfax Indians (11-11) taking the fifth seed, and the Albany Warriors (6-16) in the sixth seed. Gallatin’s first marchup will be against Albany, who they have already beaten in the regular season 62-38. If they win they will take on Princeton, who has a bye as the two seed, which they lost to recently this week. The most likely outcome is the winner of the Tarkio vs West Nodaway game will play Maysville, in which Maysville should be able to pull out a win in the semifinal game, resulting in Princeton or Gallatin playing Maysville in the District Championship game.
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Girls District Wrestling Results: Four Ladies Heading to State Tournament This past weekend the Girls District Wrestling Tournaments where held. The Trenton Lady Bulldogs traveled to St. Charles for the Class 1 District 2 tournament. The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs traveled to Kearney for the Class 1 District 4 Tournament. TRENTON The Trenton Lady Bulldogs had two wrestlers compete for a spot at state; Avery Clark and Savannah Hughs. Clark, who wrestles in the 145 weight class was able to place second, making her eligible for the Girls state tournament. Her matches are as follows: Champ. Round 1 - Avery Clark (Trenton) received a bye. Champ. Round 2 - Avery Clark (Trenton) won by fall over Jolee Lockhart (Wright City) (Fall 1:29) Quarterfinal - Avery Clark (Trenton) won by fall over Jaelynn Simpson (Holt) (Fall 0:20) Semifinal - Avery Clark (Trenton) won by fall over Jada Taylor (Marceline) (Fall 2:41) 1st Place Match Breanne Gibbs (Moberly) won by fall over Avery Clark (Trenton) (Fall 1:36). Hughs fell just short of the chance to advance on to the state tournament, having a tough quarterfinal and round four matchup. Champ. Round 1 - Savannah Hughs (Trenton) received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Savannah Hughs (Trenton) received a bye Quarterfinal - Alexus Johns (Mexico) won by fall over Savannah Hughs (Trenton) (Fall 2:24) Cons. Round 4 - Kelsey Daniels (STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley) won by decision over Savannah Hughs (Trenton) (Dec 2-1) Clark will advance on to the Class 1 State Tournament held in Columbia at Mizzou arena on February 21-22.
GALLATIN The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs had five wrestlers go to the District Tournament for a shot at a place in the Class 1 State Tournament. Olivia Schweizer, who wrestles in the 105 weight class, had a long day fighting hard battles and was not quite able to secure a state spot. Her results are as follows: Champ. Round 1 - Olivia Schweizer (Gallatin) received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Lillian McCleary (Lone Jack) won by fall over Olivia Schweizer (Gallatin) (Fall 5:30) Cons. Round 2 - Olivia Schweizer (Gallatin) received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Olivia Schweizer (Gallatin) received a bye Cons. Round 4 - Nealeigh Ziolkowski (Benton) won by decision over Olivia Schweizer (Gallatin) (Dec 60). Only a freshman Schweizer will look forward to the off season and next years season looking to advance to the state tournament. She finishes the year with a 15-13 record. Alex Endicott sat in a similar boat as Schweizer. Endicott battled hard but when it came down to the final decisions, her opponents came out on top. Champ. Round 1 - Alex Endicott (Gallatin) received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Jaylenn Hudlemeyer (Excelsior Springs) won by decision over Alex Endicott (Gallatin) (Dec 3-0) Cons. Round 2 - Alex Endicott (Gallatin) received a bye Cons. Round 3 - Hannah Nixdorf (Penney) won in the ultimate tie breaker over Alex Endicott (Gallatin) (UTB 1-0). Karydon Jones would be the first Gallatin Lady Bulldog to qualify for the state tournament in the 155 weight class. She would take
a third place finish, earning her team 18 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Karydon Jones (Gallatin) received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Karydon Jones (Gallatin) received a bye Quarterfinal - Karydon Jones (Gallatin) won by fall over Crisslyn Lummus (Odessa) (Fall 1:10) Semifinal - Lorelei Weaver (Lafayette County) won by major decision over Karydon Jones (Gallatin) (MD 12-3) Cons. Semi - Karydon Jones (Gallatin) won by fall over Isabel Foster (Benton) (Fall 2:42) 3rd Place Match - Karydon Jones (Gallatin) won by decision over Maddyson Coleman (Lawson) (Dec 30) The next Gallatin Lady
Bulldog to make it to the state tournament was Abigail Parker, who earned third in the 170 weight class. Champ. Round 1 - Abigail Parker (Gallatin) received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Abigail Parker (Gallatin) won by fall over Jordan Sanders (Grandview) (Fall 2:34) Quarterfinal - Abigail Parker (Gallatin) won by tech fall over Madycen Hedgpeth (Cameron) (TF5:11 (16-1)) Semifinal - Carli Vargas (Kearney) won by fall over Abigail Parker (Gallatin) (Fall 1:29) Cons. Semi - Abigail Parker (Gallatin) won by fall over Jordan Sanders (Grandview) (Fall 2:56) 3rd Place Match - Abigail Parker (Gallatin) won by decision over Karalena
Steinhauser (Lexington) (Dec 7-0). The final Lady Bulldog to advance to the State Tournament was Freshman Miah Parker, who brought home the District Championship in the 235 weight class. The young Freshman was able to battle hard all day, having no losses and securing 30 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Miah Parker (Gallatin) received a bye Champ. Round 2 - Miah Parker (Gallatin) won by fall over Elizabeth Lara (Guadalupe Centers Charter) (Fall 2:37) Quarterfinal - Miah Parker (Gallatin) won by fall over Karlee Gilbert (Richmond) (Fall 2:36) Semifinal - Miah Parker (Gallatin) won by fall over Aly Wooten (Tarkio) (Fall
2:20) 1st Place Match - Miah Parker (Gallatin) won by fall over Chloe Zuber (Lone Jack) (Fall 1:26). The three Gallatin Lady Bulldogs will also be traveling to Columbia to compete in the Class 1 State Tournament on February 21-22 at Mizzou arena. The Trenton Bulldogs and the Gallatin Bulldogs both compete in the Class 1 District 3 tournament this Friday and Saturday. The District Tourament will be held in Marceline with a total of 16 schools competeing for a chance for a spot at state. Those that are able to advance will also head to Columbia to wrestle in Mizzou arena on February 21-22.
Chiefs Go Back to Back
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At top - Super Bowl LVIII MVP Patrick Mahomes raises the Lombardi trophy after the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs took the win over the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in a nail-biter that took place on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Photo used with permission by Andy Hill
At right - Trenton native Andy Hill, second from right, holds the Lombardi trophy after the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII. Hill is the assistant special teams coach for the Chiefs. He was joined on the field by his family, including, from left, son-in-law, Isaac Brizendine, wife, Sarah and son, Andrew.