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Out with the Old to Make Room for the New A Conversation with City Administrator Ron Urton

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

As a part of a continuing series of articles on city and county office holders and political figures, the Republican-Times recently met with City Administrator Ron Urton. Urton is an even-keeled person and leader. Holder of a degree in Civll Engineering, Urton worked for a company before applying for the position of Utilities

[See Urton, Page 2]

NCMC Foundation

Distinguished Alumni Class of 2023 Chairwomen Leading Parties

North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2023:

Joyce (Benson) Cutsinger, Ronald (Mitch) Dougan, Pam (Craig) Johnston and Anthony (Tony) Wayne Ralston. Honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on March 23, 2024 at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College. All four recipients are native Trenton Hometown Heroes, graduating from Trenton High School and attending North Central Missouri College (NCMC), formerly Trenton Junior College (TJC).

A reception to honor the distinguished alum class of 2023 will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Jeanette Hoffman Robison Auditorium. The rest of the evening will

include a plated meal by Great Western Dining at 6:00 pm, a reverse raffle, program featuring our four distinguished alumni and the vocal talents of Ben & Lauren Johnson. Individual event tickets are $50 per person. Tables of six can be purchased for $300 and include one reverse raffle ticket. Reverse raffle tickets will be available for purchase the night of the event.

Joyce (Benson) Cutsinger

Joyce (Benson) Cutsinger attended Trenton grade school, middle school, and college, all in the same building. She married Ralph Cutsinger on January 22, 1971. She then went on to NCMC, where she graduated with her PN degree in 1980 and her ADN (RN) degree in 1982. Her roots were firmly

Republicans Organizing for 2024 Election Spring

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

The American election process can be described as a morass, a nightmare of paperwork, position papers, focus groups and different methods of getting voters to the polls on election day.

For Grundy County Republican Chairwoman Becky McDonald, it is an every day process of finding candidates to seek office, vetting them and then supporting their efforts in local and county elections, and mobilizing everyone for the general elections coming in November.

McDonald and her husband, Dennis, a former Iowa State University full back during the Johnny Majors era of Cyclone football, are a formidable team working together. McDonald has served as a County Commissioner, in fact, the first woman elected to the role in the County. She served between 10 and 15 years as Deputy County Chairperson, and then succeeded to the Chair position three years ago. Dennis McDonald was a member of the Grundy County R-V School Board for an extended period of time.

Together, the two of them combine a

Democrats to Hold Primary March 23

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

Marie Dolan has spent a lifetime in Democratic Party politics, taught political science for four years in public schools, and decades in staff and assistant positions in state government in Jefferson City.

She is grounded and expert in how government works, and has chaired the Grundy County Democratic Committee for a number of years. She served as a staffer for Butler, MO state senator Harold Caskey, who she called a “great compromiser” and skilled in working across the aisle in a bipartisan way to achieve progress for Missourians. She worked on the gubernatorial campaign of Joe Teasdale, and has an interesting perspective on the shift of rural voters from the Democratic to the Republican Party.

“I grew up with Depression era parents, and the children of my generation understood hard times, and understood that government had to step in and help people when things got really difficult,” Dolan said. “More recent generations have forgotten what it was like in those times, have it a lot easier and have begun

NCMC Foundation to host Open House for the Russ Derry Practice Facility

Construction of the new Russ Derry Practice Facility is near completion, and the public is invited to attend an open house on March 15, 2024, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. A ribbon cutting with the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will occur at 12:30 pm. The Russ Derry Practice Facility is located on the North Central Missouri College campus ac-

Republicans Caucus, Nominate Trump, Elect Delegates

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

Republicans in Grundy County gathered Saturday at the First Assembly of God Activity Center and overwhelmingly came out in support of nominating former President Donald Trump for President in 2024.

One hundred and four Republicans of all ages moved swiftly and without wasting a lot of time in completing the caucus, probably new to most Missourians after the legislature and Secretary of State opted to turn the nominating process over to political parties rather than

[See Caucus, Page 2]

R-T Photo/Mark McLaughlin Demolition

The Russ Derry Practice Facility located on the North Central Missouri College Campus

Ron Urton City Administrator

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Department manager, often working as a project manager on bridges, streets, water and sewer line extensions.

When Urton took over the position, the Utilities Department manager’s position was combined with that of the City Administrator’s position.

Urton confessed that when he started the position seven years ago, he wasn’t 100 percent sure what the job was. He leaned heavily on City Clerk Cindy Simpson and on existing department heads for their expertise in helping him to settle into the job.

Engineers are problem solvers. In this instance, one of Urton’s early objectives was to get the different departments collaborating together, cross-purposing staff and equipment from time to time to “make things work”.

Making “things work” is a lot of what Urton does on a daily basis.

“When the Council makes a decision on a project, I make it happen,” Urton said. “There are projects where we solve the needs of the project within departments, and others where we enlist outside people. I identify those situations and task the resources to address them.”

Urton says that his “function” within the city structure is that of a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to Mayor Soptic’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role. As an overall leader, Urton is the practical face of the city.

Urton’s working agenda

is this…

Maintain and continue to provide a high level of service in all of the different departments of the city, providing those departments with the equipment they need. Urton prefers to buy new equipment rather than used, and says this works well because the different department workers do a tremendous job of “stewarding” the equipment resources and keeping them working at top level efficiency.

“We have equipment that is twenty years old that our workers have kept operating and looking like new,” Urton said. “We’re proud of that.”

Urton says his major current objective is to finish the airport hangar project. He said that the FAA provided approximately $113,000 annually for the upkeep and improvement of airport facilities, and he stressed that completion of this was a top priority for him.

One trick of the trade in acquiring Federal money is to plan ahead on projects, design plans and an implementation process. When the grant providers come to the municipalities, Urton has learned that communities who have fully thought out and designed projects on blueprints will receive that funding more quickly.

Urton identified that utilities infrastructure improvements include electrical distribution systems and water and sewer lines, and that these are ongoing things.

“Department heads came to me early on and said, ‘where do we start’?” Urton said, explaining that the process of upgrading water, sewer and electrical never ends.

“I told them, pick a place and start,” Urton said, and that process has been the modus operandi of the

City ever since.

He discussed that, upon his arrival, electrical distribution lines resembled a spider web with branches reaching out and ending nowhere. When a service interruption occurred, everyone on the other side of the “break” was without power.

Relying heavily on the “problem solver” approach, Urton has worked to create a circular electric “loop” where customers will have their energy coming to them from two directions, not just one. In this scenario, when a problem occurs, only the affected line and it’s isolated area is affected, not everyone on down the line.

Urton has worked in his seven years to upgrade the sewer plant, to replace, reinforce and “shore up” water lines that are over fifty years old. This involves cleaning old pipes, inserting piping inside the lines that reinforces them and extending the life of the system. Down the road, replacing the city’s 2400 volt system is a priority, replacing fifty-year-old electric poles is another.

Urton explained that one way he knows that the City is on the right track is water main breaks. Upon his arrival, water main breaks often happened one or two a day, and now, seven years later, those incidents are down to one or two a week. That speaks to a comprehensive, all hands on deck approach by the city and the departments who manage our systems to make sure that they keep working.

Urton’s work and that of city employees keeps the lights on, the water flowing, the streets and bridges safe. His work assures a high quality of life for Trenton residents.

And if there’s a problem, or two, or ten?

“Pick a place and go…”

At Top ~ A large crowd gathered at the Frist Assembly of God Church on Saturday, March 2 for the Republican Caucus. During the meeting, those in attendance voted on who would be sent as delegates to the district and state caucuses, as well as their nominee for President in the 2024 election.

At Right ~ Grundy County Republican Central Committee chairwoman Becky McDonald presided at the caucus held Saturday March 2.

Caucus

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holding a primary.

Grundy County Republican Chairwoman Becky McDonald gaveled the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., a prayer was offered and attendees were led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The group had the initial task of electing a presiding chair and secretary for the caucus, and by acclamation named McDonald to preside over the Caucus and saw Jenny Barone, current County Party secretary, nominated to serve as Caucus secretary by the group.

The initial work was to open the floor to nominations for the office of President of the United States. Trump was nominated first, followed by the nomination of Nikki Haley. Participants were directed to move to one side of the room for Trump, and to the other side of the room for Haley.

The overwhelming visual was of a very crowded left side of the room in favor of Trump. When the question was called to nominate Trump, a resounding and overwhelming majority of the group gave their seal of approval to Trump.

McDonald moved to the next step in seeking nominations for delegates to the

6th District Congressional Convention, seeking two delegates and two alternates. The District Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Chillicothe.

Ben Thomas and Kimberly Anderson were voted delegates to the District Convention, with Steve Reid and Kevin Ireland elected to serve as alternates. State Convention delegates were elected as well, with Thomas repeating and Ireland named as a state delegate. Becky McDonald was voted an alternate to the State Convention scheduled for May 4, 2024 in Springfield.

In it’s next action, the Caucus heard recommendations for amendments to the GOP State Party Platform.

Dennis McDonald offered an amendment calling for passage of laws to require that all local, state and national elections held in Missouri be completed through the use of paper ballots, and moving away from the use of voting machines, which many Republicans fear can be tampered with.

Laws prohibiting the use of voting machines are already on the books. Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 1878 in June of 2022 prohibiting the use of electronic voting machines, and instituting paper ballots as Missouri’s official voting method. More on this elsewhere in this edition.

Caucus-goers voted overwhelmingly to support this amendment. McDonald’s amendment came after a study of election law from established procedures in the Missouri County Clerk’s book. McDonald, and other advocates of the fair election process met with Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ash-

croft in the last few months to advocate for this move, but did not appear to receive the Secretary’s support for that initiative.

The Republican-Times will follow up on this issue to learn more next week.

To close the caucus, McDonald noted that the County GOP is still seeking candidates for the offices of County Treasurer and County Assessor.

She announced that Lincoln Days would be held April 13 at noon at Ketcham Coliseum on the NCMC campus. She encouraged all County Republicans to attend. She also announced that County Republicans will meet Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the third floor court room at the Grundy County Courthouse.

Trump’s victory in Grundy County was magnified across Missouri’s 114-counties, with the former President collecting all 54 delegates. Caucus wins in Idaho and Michigan pushed Trump’s delegate count to 244, with 24 for Haley.

There are 1,215 delegates required for nomination. Super Tuesday primary voting March 5 includes the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia.

There are 854 total delegates up for grabs Tuesday, and while these states will not put Trump over the Top, Super Tuesday II states of Georgia, Mississippi and Washington will primary, while Hawaii will hold a Republican caucus. These states are widely expected to secure the Republican nomination for Trump.

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great ability to get things done, based on an understanding of how things work in local government, with a strong understanding of Republican Party philosophy. They know the talking points, and they understand the practical steps needed to implement it at all levels, city council to the White House.

Grundy County Republicans held their County Caucus Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Activity Center in Trenton. McDonald understands the caucus process and communicated it effectively to attendees on Saturday. The objective was to come out of the Caucus with delegates to the District and Missouri State Republican Conventions in April and

Dolan

to “swing” in their political thinking.”

Dolan points to the arrival of term limits for Missouri legislators as a cause for a lack of ability to work together with others, to compromise, and to have the skills and “staying power” of more experienced legislators.

Missouri House members are limited to four two-year terms for eight years total, and State Senators are limited to two fouryear terms. The result, she says, is a loss of “institutional knowledge”, which boiled down, comes down to the ability to get things done.

She admits that being a

July, and to make adds or recommendations to the State Party Platform, released in draft form on February 23 and available online.

Noting that National Party positions on immigration, abortion, the economy and $34 trillion of national debt, the McDonalds are very focused on the subject of election integrity and preserving the ideal of “one man, one vote”.

Dennis McDonald met with Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft earlier in the year, advocating for all paper ballots at polling places. McDonald says that the County Clerks are the monitors of Missouri elections, and most responsible for the conduct of an election fair to everyone.

The Republican-Times researched this question, and identified that Missouri House Bill 1878, signed by

Democratic leader and organizer in deep red north Missouri is difficult. There are currently no Democratic party candidates signed up to participate in local elections in Grundy County for the April elections.

But Dolan’s pure focus is getting out Democrats to the Primary, scheduled for March 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Grundy County Courthouse, in order to make them eligible to participate in the Democratic caucus to be held April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Trenton.

She believes that Missouri Democrats need to focus on having their voices heard in national elections upcoming for November 5. How local democrats become involved is

Governor Mike Parson in June of 2022 banned the use of electronic voting machines, and required voter I.D. as a part of that law.

McDonald presented an amendment to the State GOP Platform to this effect at the Caucus on Saturday. Caucus-goers overwhelmingly supported the proposal.

The R-T will address the paper ballot issue in a separate article next week.

“The clerks find themselves in a position where they are understaffed, and need help at election time,” McDonald says. “We discussed with Secretary Ashcroft the counting of ballots, when that process begins, and noted that while elections close at 7:00 p.m. on election night, other election law provides for the counting of ballots “as they go”. That process would include absentee and

to caucus, determine preferences for their candidates, and elect delegates to attend the District and State Conventions this summer.

While the Democratic process is different from that as Republicans, communicating out to party members on the changes has been her daily work.

She notes that the Legislature’s vote to move to a caucus system shifts the responsibility for primaries and caucuses to the political parties to administer. Both Republicans and Democrats have undertaken different processes. While that is hard work, and a laborious process, Dolan, a wholly impressive and thoughtful individual, is committed to getting the job done.

early vote ballots.

Chairwoman McDonald pointed to a good slate of GOP candidates for upcoming local elections, noting that current commissioners Don Sager and Brad Chumbley are seeking re-election. Candidates Nathanial Curtis (County Assessor), Barb Harris (Collector/Treasurer), Adria Moore (County Public Administrator) and DeWayne Slater (coroner) represent a strong set of individuals seeking to serve their community.

“We have great public servants in our local and county governments,” she said. “We have a man and a woman from every township in the county (12, plus four ward council people in Trenton) and these people make up a strong core of our leadership.”

Dolan communicated to the Republican-Times that March 12 is the upcoming deadline to request a mail in ballot for the March 23 primary elections. She says a ballot can be requested by visiting www.request. mrgvote.com/missouri or by calling 855-433-8683.

To vote in person in the Primary, voters are reminded to bring a voter identification card. She notes that area voters who might cross over and participate in Republican caucuses will not be allowed to vote twice.

If voters do not have a voter I.D. card, they will be allowed to bring a utility bill, credit card bill or piece of official mail with their current address in order to participate in the process.

Three Facing Charges in Grundy County Court

Shawn Alan Wells, 42, of St. Joseph, turned himself in to Law Enforcement February 26 following his failure to appear on charges of failure to pay child support in excess of twelve monthly payments, a class E felony.

According to count one, Wells knowingly failed to provide, without good cause, adequate support for three minor children for whom he was legally obligated to provide such support and that he failed to make his ordered child support payment in January 2021 and has a child support arrearage in excess of 12 months of court ordered child support in the amount of $28,452.98.

Bond was set at $2,500 cash, with his arraignment set for March 14, 2024.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jace Norman Baker, 57, of Spickard, on a charge of DWI-persistent on February 26, 2024.

The complaint reported that on or about April 26, 2023, at Highway 6, in Grundy County, the defendant operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The defendant is a persistent offender in that on or about March 30, 2007, he was convicted of driving while intoxicated in Yakima County Circuit Court, WA, and recorded a similar offense in January, 1998.

Baker was ordered held on a $10,000 cash only bond, with a set court date of March 14, 2024.

The Trenton Police Department arrested Jeremiah Scott Randall, 24, of Trenton on February 27, 2024 on a class E felony charge of domestic assault- fourth degree, with a third and/or subsequent offense.

The complaint states that on February 27, 2024, the defendant knowingly caused physical contact with an unidentified victim

by grabbing the victim by the neck and forcing the victim to the ground.

The defendant has been found guilty previously on the charge of domestic assault on two occasions in 2023.

The defendant was ordered held on a $30,000 cash bond, administered by NCMS, with other special bond conditions included. Randall is to appear in Division II of Grundy County Circuit Court on March 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

OBITUARIES

Dorthy R. Adkins

Mrs. Dorthy R. Adkins, a 94-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 7:24 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2024 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Family visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the mortuary.

Mrs. Adkins was born September 8, 1929 in Martinsville, the daughter of Roy Freemon Fitzgearlds and Nellie May Athay Fitzgearlds. For several years she was employed by Smith Clothing of Trenton.

She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton.

On June 4, 1949 she was

married to Royce Dean Adkins in Harrison County. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1991. Her survivors include one daughter, Pam Robertson and husband, Howard of Chillicothe; two sons, Doug Adkins and wife, Lori of Lee’s Summit and Bob Adkins and wife, Terri of Hallsville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one step-brother, Bobbie Beeks of Liberty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two step-sisters, Grace Bartlett and Clara Belle Gentry.

Memorials to either Wesley United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society may be left with the mortuary.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

DAILY RECORD

CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Carrie Lamm Clark Caina Deann Chapman, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and failure to display plates on a motor vehicle. Sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for one year. She was ordered to pay $94.50 in court fees.

Nathan R. Clark pleaded guilty to a probation violation. His probation was extended for a period of one year and he was ordered to use a SCRAM monitoring unit, maintained at his own expense, and monitored by North Missouri Court Services. The arrest warrant for the violation was rescinded by the court.

Melvin Pavontorres pleaded guilty to a charge of exceeding the speed limit (20 to 25 mph) and paid fines and court costs in the amount of $150.50.

Jarred W. Kelsall had his arraignment scheduled for March 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. on felony charges of second degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, first degree property damage and first degree endangering the welfare of a child-creating substantial risk.

Failing to appear in court and having a warrant issued for his arrest was Jayson Lee Herwehe on charges of operating a motor vehicle owned by

another knowing owner of vehicle has not maintained financial responsibility and operating a motor vehicle on highway without a valid license.

Tony Clay Dittemore appeared on charges of charged with third degree assault. His bond was reduced to $15,000 cash and the case was continued to March 12, 2024.

Ignacio Dommick Guerrero appeared on charges of possession of a controlled substance and misusing “911” emergency services. Bond was set at $15,000 and the case was continued to March 14, 2024.

Jerry Lee Seward appeared on charges of tampering with a motor vehicle, a class D felony. Seward waived a bond hearing and the case was continued to March 12, 2024.

Ricky Eugene Shoemaker appeared on three counts of distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location, a class A felony. The case was continued to March 14, 2024.

REAL ESTATE

Garold Brown and wife to Duane Urich and wife

Betty E. Hall to Ricky Hall, Trustee, et al 6K Properties LLC to Colton Reuner et al

Mereno Properties LLC to Natalie Cosbey

Diana Parker to Charles Stickler II and wife

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Derek Eckert and Jaclyn Durbin

Chalk Talk

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

CAUCUSES INTRODUCE HIGHER LEVEL OF COMMITMENT TO VOTING PROCESS

The Grundy County Republican caucus is a new application of the voting process in Missouri, and the 104-county residents who came out to the Family Activity Center at First Assembly of God church became involved at a higher, and more direct level.

To put it simply, “The decision-makers are the ones who show up.”

I was baffled at the reported number of Missouri Republicans as voting stood at 924 across the state’s 114-counties. While caucuses were to report their numbers and votes by 5:00 p.m. Saturday, I am incredulous at this number, and surmise when the process transitioned from County Clerks to political parties, that reporting may have been the thing that suffered.

Nevertheless, there was absolutely no lack of enthusiasm at First Assembly Saturday morning. People of all ages, including seniors down to elementary school students (observers, not participants obviously) offered their ideas, put forward people to represent them at the District and State Conventions, and discussed one resolution/amendment to the State GOP platform calling for laws instituting paper ballots as the sole means of collecting votes on election day, and to be used for early and absentee voting as well.

OPINION/EDITORIAL

The Republican-Times identified that Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill 1878 requiring the use of paper ballots and prohibiting the use of electronic voting machines in June of 2022. More on this in the next edition.

The people present were good people, business people, farmers, townspeople of both the blue and white collar variety. Mason Meservey, an 18-year old senior at Chillicothe High School, but resident of the county, served as Parliamentarian for the Caucus event. That a young person put his money where his mouth was to be involved, and lead, was a heartening development for the County, and for this grizzled old History and Government teacher.

As a 45-year resident of Iowa, and attendee at a half dozen caucus events over those years, I can say for the first-timers this time that they hit it out of the park. Perhaps it’s a Grundy County trend that I see in Council and Board meetings, but they don’t waste time, they keep the meeting on track, they accomplish their business, and they go home…many with extra homemade cookies in tow.

This is what fly over country looks like. The process would likely confuse and create great impatience on the part of Eastern elites, who look at Middle Americans as neanderthal holdovers of a bygone era.

They seem like the least threatening, least prone to violence, least ready to jump on some KKK or Fascist bandwagon or burn in effigy people that disagree with them.

These are people far more likely to throw a potluck and call it a party then to lynch up minority people on the courtyard steps.

These people represent a love of faith, and of freedom, and they will speak up, politely when their lives or lifestyle are attacked. If the nudge of liberal persuasion starts to become a push, or a shove, they’ll be prepared to meet that as well.

To look at the caucus process, when the group considered the amendment to the GOP Party Platform, Dennis McDonald spoke to the group of the need to “push up” from the Grass-

roots to bring about changes.

Democrats would suggest that these good, kind people are White Christian Nationalists, who practice the Liberals latest shot at them.

Authors Paul Waldman and Tom Schaller, in their book, “Rural White Rage” refer to the people in this part of the Country as the greatest threat to “OUR Democracy” (see Chalk Talk next week on this subject), citing that white, Christian-believing people who believe in promoting America first need to be on a watch list for domestic terrorism.

The only thing these people are a threat to do is to put too much cinnamon in their apple pie. I’m all for that as an Apple Pie lover.

Midwesterners are a TREMENDOUS threat to the current regime, and to the statist-leftist-radicals who want to throw out the Constitution, pack the Supreme Court, stop the production of beef and pork, and promote the yummy experience of eating bugs in order to save the climate.

The group I spent the morning with Saturday won’t stand for any of that. They will use the process laid out on voting and participation and patriotism and apply the same fervor to their love of country as they do their love of God, family and community.

Oh, and they eat meat... Pork chops, home made scalloped potatoes, squash and green beans. I have the receipts…

They don’t understand us. Are we white? Many, but not all of us by any means are white, but anyone is welcome. Are we rural? You bet. Are we nationalist? In the sense of putting America first, most definitely.

Are we in a state of rage? We’re definitely in a state of strong concern about what is going on, and will act lawfully to correct it, but we definitely won’t stand by if the country continues to plummet downward.

We have faith in the political process, as distressed as it is, and we’ll take the steps needed to have our voices heard. Every day, and Sunday.

TrenTon

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Shakespearean Circle Discusses “The Merchant of Venice”

The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, February 28 at 1:30 pm at the Activity Center of the First Christian Church in Trenton. The five members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Susan Engelmann, Sarah Dannar and Terry Cobb.

Following the business meeting, Krista Rickerson introduced Act II of “The Merchant of Venice.” She noted how side characters dominated Act II and were used to lighten the mood

and tone by focusing on comedy and romance. Launcelot is the side character used to bind and weave together the plot and remaining characters. Act II is where Shylock’s vices are on display, and the money versus love theme becomes prominent.

The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be at 1:30 pm on March 13, 2024 at the First Christian Church Activity Center. Amy White will lead the study of Act III.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CAPNCM is accepting sealed bids for aspalting a parking lot in Jamesport (Parkview Plaza Apts., 708 S. Broadway, Jamesport, MO). All bids should include resurfacing over existing concrete. Sealed bids accepted until May 9, 2024. If bids are NOT sealed, they will NOT be accepted. For further details, contact Russell at 660-359-3907 ext. 1078. Bids should be sent to: CAPNCM, c/o Russell Reeter, 1506 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

CAPNCM is accepting sealed bids for reroofing of an apartment complex (Pattonsburg Manor Apts., 501 Chestnut, Pattonsburg, MO) and 3 homes (901 Lorraine, Bethany, MO; 903 Lorraine, Bethany, MO; 905 Lorraine, Bethany, MO). All bids should include tear off and replacement with new architectural shingles. Sealed bids accepted until May 9, 2024. If bids are NOT sealed, they will not be accepted. For further details, contact Russell at 660-359-3907 ext. 1078. Bids should be sent to: CAPNCM, c/o Russell Reeter, 1506 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683.

Laredo News

Carol Wilford

Bill Waits was in the Mosaic Medical Center in St. Joseph for almost a week in January, then was transferred to the swing bed at Wright Memorial for 18 days. He came home on February 26, and is recovering. His wife, Kathy, takes him to Wright Memorial for PT and speech therapy. On Sunday, March 3, Carol Wilford stopped by the Waits’ home with some little packages of soups and a get-well card. They chatted until 8 p.m.

The singing group, Grand Reunion, provided music at the Alpha Baptist Church during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 3. Carolyn Vincent, Rhonda Vincent’s mother, of Green Top has joined the group playing the standup bass. The other four members are from the Ottumwa, IA area. Musical instruments played were banjo, guitar, and keyboard. There were 65 in attendance. Following the concert, a fellowship meal was served.

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY

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

Grundy County Health Department, WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks, walk-in, 9 a.m. to noon.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

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

Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 1 p.m.

TUESDAY

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

Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

Grundy County Health Department, Immunizations by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; GCHD Board of Trustees Meeting, lower level of the health department, 4:30 p.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, Ketcham Community Center, noon.

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

Grundy County Health Department, Adult Blood Draw Clinic by appointment, 9 a.m. to noon.

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

LOCAL

GRM Networks Mitchell Bailey

Appointed to Foundation for Rural Service Board of Directors

GRM Networks Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Bailey has been appointed to the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Board of Directors. FRS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that was established in 1994 by NTCA – the Rural Broadband Association. FRS acts as its philanthropic arm by supporting rural telecom companies and their communities, consumers and policymakers with educational information, scholarship opportunities and programming.

“Programs administered by the Foundation for Rural Service cover a wide range of areas that are critical to rural communities,” said Bailey. “FRS programs positively impact rural America through telehealth and economic development as well as engaging and educating our policymakers. GRM Networks partners with FRS to offer leadership experiences and scholarship opportunities to area youth whose parents or legal guardians are members of our cooperative. Our FRS partnership also offers our communities grant opportunities through the FRS Community Grant Program.”

Bailey, along with other board members, will provide leadership and direction shaping these philanthropic and educational programs.

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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,

“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

The Missouri House passed 5 bills this week, Here’s what happened below:

HBs 2134 & 1956: also known as the sludge bill requires companies intending to construct storage lagoons for animal byproducts to conduct monthly tests on waste for heavy metals and pathogens. From the testimonies of the two bill sponsors, there are few “sludge” basins in South Missouri that were becoming so full, that it was leaking out of the top,

shortage of school bus drivers by modifying the existing regulations for individuals aged 77 and older with school bus endorsements on their driver's licenses.

HB 2057: to modernize the state's regulation of video service providers and address concerns related to franchise fees for streaming services like Netflix. Supporters argue against imposing traditional franchise fees on satellite and streaming services, emphasizing potential consumer bill increases.

potentially contaminating the water. Notably, large animal feeding operations are exempt from these provisions, with the overall intention of addressing environmental concerns while supporting the meat processing industry.

HB 2430: proposes adjustments to personal property assessment procedures, aligning them more closely with real estate practices to potentially lower personal property taxes for residents. Specifically, it addresses anomalies in vehicle value assessments, ensuring that increases from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Official Used Car Guide are not counted as new construction for personal property. The changes aim to create a fairer and more accurate representation of property values, potentially relieving tax burdens on residents.

HB 1626: addresses the

HB 1912: addresses tax reform for pass-through entities. The legislation extends the ability to claim a tax credit for income tax paid to another state to S Corporation shareholders. It modifies the business income deduction calculation, replacing the federal deduction with the Missouri state business income deduction for in-state businesses. The bill allows members of affected entities to opt-out of the SALT Parity Act, and extends the SALT Parity tax credit to fiduciaries of estates or trusts within affected entities. Proponents believe these changes will enhance deductions, simplify the tax code, and attract businesses to Missouri.

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

ACCOUNTING POSITION AVAILABLE

Grundy Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for an accounting position. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, emphasis in accounting preferred. Interested applicants may obtain the application at www.grundyec.com, Employment Opportunities. Submit a completed application and resume by March 22, 2024 to: Grundy Electric Cooperative, Inc., Attention: Cathy McKay, 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683 cmckay@grundyec.com

EOE/M/F/H/V

WIC provides healthy foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.

For more information about Missouri WIC, call the Grundy County Health Department at (660) 359-4196 or visit www.health.mo.gov/wic.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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planted in Trenton; she worked through nursing school at Sunnyview Nursing Home and worked her way up to the Charge Nurse and House Supervisor PartTime.

In 1989, Joyce began her 23-year career at NCMC, first as an instructor in the Nursing Department until 2005, then as the Allied Health Coordinator until her retirement in 2012. During her tenure at NCMC, she received the Governor’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2002 and 2008. Joyce has become a permanent fixture at NCMC; even after her retirement, she and her family regularly support the Pirates. NCMC was not just a place of employment; it became a culture that became a family tradition. After their kids graduated high school, Joyce and Ralph became incredibly involved with NCMC Athletics. They rarely missed a home game and would regularly travel to support the Pirates on the road as well. They would invite the teams to their home and host team meals and gatherings every year, a tradition that continues to this day. The Pirate’s basketball teams soon became “their kids,” and attending games became a family affair for the Cutsinger’s children and grandchildren.

They even had a special section where everyone would sit right above the home team’s bench. Her immediate family and NCMC “kids” have always been especially important to her. Joyce also enjoys sewing, making baskets, and helping/caring for family and friends.

Joyce and Ralph were three months shy of being married for 50 years when Ralph passed away in 2020. Their children, son Corie and daughter-in-law Marcie, daughter Kristi, and grandchildren Dakota and Madi all continue the Cutsinger tradition of being Pirates with Joyce.

Ronald “Mitch” Dougan

Mitch Dougan graduated from Trenton High School in 1980 and later graduated from NCMC with an A.S. in Retail Business Management in 1982. He married Donna (Reich) Dougan in August 1985 and shortly after began his career with Americo Insurance Company in 1986.

Americo is one of the country's largest privately held Life Insurance Companies. Mitch has been

heavily involved in the company's growth for the past 37 ½ years. He has traveled the country working with acquisitions and consolidating the business to the Kansas City hub and systems. He helped build the company from 40 associates to over 500 associates today. Mitch currently works from his home in Trenton as the Director, Policy Administration Systems. To get to this point in his career, Mitch has worked in various roles, including Customer Service, Actuarial Systems Analyst, Model Office Manager, Systems Analyst, Director, and Model Office. He is known around the company as an expert on the history of Americo. He is considered among the leaders of various legacy administration applications by the vendors of these systems/applications.

He is a member of the NCMC Holiday Hoops Committee, where he has spent countless hours contracting schools and teams, scheduling, keeping scorebooks and watching games. He is also a member and officer of the NCMC Athletics Booster Club, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and the Universal Tennis Registry (UTR). His willingness to serve his community speaks for itself with an extensive list of former and current volunteer roles with the Trenton Kiwanis Club, Trenton Park Board, Elks, Keeper of the Sacred Bundle in the Tribe of Mic-OSay, and Trenton Area Tennis Association. He also played a key role in the fundraising and construction efforts of the new tennis courts at THS.

Mitch has been married to Donna for 38 years, and they have one daughter, Alyssa, and son-in-law, Sean Lewis, and one granddaughter, Layla. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, playing tennis, and being a grandparent.

Pam (Craig) Johnston

Pam (Craig) Johnston is a lifelong resident of Trenton and a tireless supporter of children, education, faith, history, and NCMC. After graduating with an AA degree from NCMC, she continued her education to earn her Bachelor of Science in Education from Truman State University in 1985. She married Ed Johnston, and they have two sons, Craig and Clay.

Pam began her teaching career at Spickard Elementary School in 1985. After 11 years, she accepted the position to teach fifth grade

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Communication Arts at Trenton R-9. During this time, she continued her educational journey by earning her Master’s in Reading from Northwest Missouri State University in 1996. She retired from Trenton R-9 in 2007 but did not stay retired long. She immediately returned to teaching in the fall of 2008 when she accepted a position at NCMC teaching Reading and Writing Improvement. True to her nature, she offered her expertise by helping in the Writing Lab at the Academic Resource Center. Pam continued to add to her resume by graduating from Missouri Western in 2012 with a Graduate Writing Certificate. Throughout her career, Pam was highly active in the National Writing Project through the Prairie Land Writing Project at Missouri Western.

She and her husband, Ed, often hosted international students from Ghana, Nigeria, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic for holiday meals and excursions to the city. Her relationships with the international students in her NCMC classes were one of her career's most rewarding experiences. She is a loyal Trenton resident who is constantly giving back to her community by serving on the Grundy County Mu-

seum board for nine years, being an advocate for preserving local history, reviving the Writer’s Guild of Trenton, and becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate of Children (CASA).

Pam and Ed have been married for 52 years and are active members in their church, Dockery Chapel. In addition to their two sons, they have five grandchildren. She has been the secretary for the local chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association for the past 11 years. She keeps busy being the secretary for the Chapter MN of PEO and the Grundy County Missouri Retired Teacher Association (MRTA).

Tony Ralston

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Ralston graduated from Trenton High School and just moved upstairs to the third floor to continue his schooling. He had two stints at NCMC, the first from September 1964 to May 1965 and the second when he returned from active duty in the Air Force. He returned to NCMC and became the first in his family to graduate college; he graduated in May 1974

with an AA degree.

In 1966, Tony was drafted into the Air Force and served four years, including a year in the Vietnam War. He was active-duty Air Force from 1966 to 1970 as Security Police. Once his tour was over, he returned home and married Marlene (Pinnick) Ralston. He transferred his membership from the Nazarene Church to Wesley United Methodist Church, where he was married, and later baptized both of his sons, Bradly and Bently, there. After earning his degree at NCMC, he went on to earn several certifications, including Certified Fire Instructor, National Registered EMT, National Registry FF I, FF II, FF III, Fire Officer I & II, Fire Inspector I & II, State Missouri Fire Investigator, and Certified Rescue Diver. In July 1978, he joined the Missouri Air National Guard in Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter to obtain training in aircraft fire suppression/rescue to enhance the city of Trenton’s fire department capabilities. After 18 years, he retired on December 7, 1996.

Tony had a passion for

firefighting and protecting his community and passing on opportunities for future firefighters. In fact, Future Firefighters is a program that was set up by Tony for young future firefighters. From that program has come three firefighters and two Fire Chiefs. In addition to his service as a firefighter, he is also a twotime Commander of Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919. As a cause near and dear to his heart, he has worked diligently to raise funds to remodel and restore the VFW building.

Tony and Marlene have two sons, Bradly and Bently, a daughter-in-law, Cassi, and two granddaughters, Madison and Mackenzie. Family, VFW, and firefighting are the three most important things to him. He is proud that Pleasant Plain Street has been home to one of his sons and four generations of Ralston’s in three different houses.

For Pirates Ball ticket information or reservations, contact NCMC Foundation & Alumni Association at 660-357-6415 or ncmcalumni@mail.ncmissouri.ed u.

THS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The format will include a period of time for the candidates to introduce themselves and their platform, followed by questions that have been submitted prior to the forum. If there is time remaining, the floor will be open for questions.

Those who would like to submit a question are asked to send it to Anna Muselman at amuselman@trentonr9.k12.mo.us and put “Candidate Forum” in the subject line. Questions will be organized to avoid repeated questions on the same subject during the forum and will be presented anonymously. Questions need to be submitted no later than March 13. Those who have filed for the three open three-year terms on the board are Melissa King, Bill Miller and Rosie Gray.

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ross from the Ketcham Community Center on Lulu Street. Guests are to park at the Ketcham Center. The public can tour the entire facility; individuals will be available to answer questions about Russ Derry and NCMC Athletic Programs.

Construction of the new practice facility began in September 2023, and the building site was dedicated on October 4, 2023. The 120 x 84 indoor practice area was completed in late January 2024 in time for preparation for the baseball and softball spring seasons. The practice area includes a turfed practice field and four hitting/pitching tunnels. The 60 x 65 facility

section features a Russ Derry Memorial Room, laundry/storage room, bathrooms, and locker rooms.

“NCMC Athletics is extremely grateful for the individuals that played a part in making the new Russ Derry Practice Facility a reality,” commented NCMC Athletic Director Nate Gamet. “This facility is second to none in the state at the junior college level and would compare favorably against many four-year colleges. This project will contribute to the success of our current players athletically and academically. It will also help us to recruit and retain high caliber studentathletes to be successful for years to come.”

Russ Derry, a 1935 graduate of Princeton High

School, had an 18-year professional baseball career across North America. Russ had numerous honors and achievements throughout his career. One highlight was hitting two home runs, one a grand slam, for the Yankees on Opening Day 1945. Thus, becoming the first American League player to hit a grand slam on opening day. At the end of the game, Babe Ruth called him over to his box seat for congratulations and said, “Nice hittin’, kid. That grand slam you hit was like the way ole’ Babe used to hit ‘em!” Russ played with the Philadelphia Athletics, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Rochester Red Wings. While playing for the Red Wings, Russ became a charter inductee for the

Hall of Fame and a member of the All-Century Team.

Russ and his wife Elna were married for over 60 years and had one daughter, Judy, who graduated from Princeton High School. Russ passed away in 2004 and was posthumously inducted into the International League Hall of Fame in 2008; both Russ and Elna were inducted into the NCMC Athletic Hall of Fame that same year.

Russ and Elna are also memorialized with the Russ & Elna Derry Scholarship through the NCMC Foundation to assist an NCMC baseball and softball player each year. Kramer Contracting Company constructed the Russ Derry Practice Facility, and funding came from private

donations.

For questions regarding the open house or the NCMC Foundation, please contact NCMC Foundation Executive Director Alicia Endicott at 660-357-6403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu. More information on NCMC Athletics can be found at www.ncmcpirates.com.

No Calf Left Behind

Submitted by Rick Neff

The weather really turned around after the 2 week cold snap in January, and we had the warmest February that I can remember, with temps in the 60s or 70s many days. My son, Damon, had moved his cattle from our 40 back across Route J and three days later my wife, Abby, while riding her gray mare, Wheels, saw a baby calf that had been left behind.

We took my car back to the 40 and spotted the calf by a brush pile. I thought it would be weak after not eating for three days and, luckily, the calf got caught in the brush pile. So, after getting past a multiflora rose bush, I tackled her and found that she was still really strong. I wrestled her to the ground and, at age 77, it was all I could do to control her.

I knew that if she got away we would-

n’t be able to catch her, so I was holding her tight. I was laying on my side with her back to me and had a hold of her front legs. While I held her, Abby drove the car around the brush pile and emptied the trunk. Abby grabbed her back legs and we loaded her into the trunk. Five minutes later I opened the trunk and she stood up on shaky legs, her head wobbling and her eyes rolling. Maybe she thought she had just been eaten by a car monster, and here she was in calf heaven looking at all those cows with milk dispensers. After about 30 seconds she steadied, hopped out of the trunk and walked over to the nearest cows for a drink. No luck there, but later she got lucky. Just another day on the farm!

The next day I have a sharp pain on my left side. May be a cracked rib.

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

by Kathi Mecham, Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension

Much is being talked about in the news regarding the two broods of cicada emerging at the same time this year. I’ve had several people inquire about this and how the cicada emergence could affect plants. The top questions are: Will the cicada emergence affect my vegetable plants? Could the cicadas damage young trees?

The broods that are receiving so much attention this year appear in 13- and 17-year cycles. They are identified using Roman Numerals. Brood XIX emerges every 13 years and Brood XIII emerges every 17 years. It’s hard to believe the last time this event occurred Thomas Jefferson was president!

While the occurrence will

happen in 18 midwestern states, most Missourians will only see and hear Brood XIX. It’s possible people in the northeastern region will see and hear both. St. Louis might be lucky enough to experience both as well, but most of us will need to settle for Brood XIX.

We can expect to see them in late April to early May; look for them after a rain. Cicadas are not interested in our vegetables, so they should be fine. Mature healthy trees should also fair well. However, the cicada emergence could be a challenge for young trees and to protect them, you can cover the trees with a lightweight netting or loosely draped cheesecloth.

Cicadas are amazing insects, as evident of their lifecycle. They spend most of their lives underground,

emerge to mate, and then die after laying eggs and securing a future for the next brood.

There is no need for pesticides that might harm birds and beneficial insects, as cicadas are harmless to humans and pets, so enjoy them while they last.

Cicadas can be loud and messy, but it’s worth it to listen and think about life in the early 1800’s and what people then must have thought about such an occurrence.

Tamra Reall, Field Specialist in Horticulture in the Kansas City area, provided information for the article. More can be found at https://extension.missouri.ed u/news/cicadas-are-comingbut-not-to-missouri

Missourians can help to map the cicada emergence using the Cicada Safari app, https://cicadasafari.org, created by entomologist Gene Kritsky.

If you have any horticulture questions, please send them my way! I look forward to your questions. Send them to mechamk@missouri.edu or call me at 660542-1792.

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GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE Q & A WITH MU EXTENSION

by Kathi Mecham, Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension

It is the perfect time to prune fruit trees and this week’s question is perfectly timed!

This week’s questionWhen should I be pruning my fruit trees?

The beginning of March is one of the best times to trim fruit trees. Trim away any dead or diseased branches or any sprouts growing at the

base of the trunk. Pruning too early can run the risk of damage from excessive cold snaps. If not pruned, fruit trees can suffer from disease and structural damage.

From blueberries and grapes to apple and cherry trees, MU Extension has a great publication to help with proper planting, pruning, fertilizing and other management practices. Check out Fruit Production https://extension.missouri.edu/pub -

lications/mg6 to help guide you.

A few tips to keep in mind-

• Do not prune more that 30 percent of the tree each year.

• Use the correct tools. Keep them sharp and sanitized. Hand shears, lopping shears and a pruning saw is probably all you will need.

• Cut back to a main stem, make a clean cut, do not leave a stub and a wound dressing is not needed.

• Save time and headache by pruning and training when the tree is young and yearly after that.

• Properly pruning a tree is key to a healthy tree.

For more information on Fruit Tree pruning give me a call. I look forward to your questions. Please send them to mechamk@missouri.edu or call me at 660-542-1792.

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FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, APRIL 1 • 11 AM

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Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776

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TRIO Programs Host Annual TRIO Days Celebration

North Central Missouri College’s TRIO programs hosted their annual TRIO Days Celebration February 21-24 to commemorate the achievement of the Federal TRIO programs and our students.

NCMC houses three of the seven federally funded programs that make up TRIO: Upward Bound (est. 1999), Student Support Services (est. 2001), and Talent Search (est. 2021). TRIO programs, established in 1964 from the Economic Opportunity Act and later the Higher Education Act, were the first national college access and retention programs to address the serious social and cultural barriers to education in America. TRIO programs aim to motivate and support students from lowincome backgrounds, potential first-generation college students, underrepresented students, military veterans, and students with disabilities. TRIO provides academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, guidance on college admissions and financial aid, and other support services necessary to promote college access, retention, and graduation.

TRIO programs also provide individualized and intensive services to students in overcoming the obstacles they face as the first in their families to attend and graduate from college.

Every February, Student Support Services and Upward Bound celebrate the federal TRIO Grants by hosting a celebration and participating in a community service project. This year, SSS and UB stu-

dents, staff, faculty, and friends were invited to participate in an interactive display in Geyer Hall, where participants were asked to finish the sentence, “TRIO encourages me to…” on a speech bubble. The UB program also celebrated with a panel discussion featuring Student Support Services students who were asked about their experience adjusting to the college setting. Additionally, UB students created engaging TikTok videos for recruitment of new students and celebration of TRIO Days. Follow this link to view: https://fb.watch/qsnQGr0o zD/ SSS also celebrated by making beaded friendship bracelets and shared notes of kindness on campus. Follow the link to a map that shows how many TRIO programs there are across the nation: https://ope.ed.gov/programs/mapED/storymaps/TRIO.

Rotarinans Tour Practice Facility

Members of the Trenton Rotary Club toured the new Russell Derry Practice Facility on the North Central Missouri College campus during the club’s meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29. Lunch was held in the Ketcham Community Center prior to the tour. Jackie Soptic presided at the business meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Daniel Gott was the sergeant at arms. Kristi Harris was the program chairman.

NCMC Athletic Director/KCC Director Nate Gamet led the tour of the facility. The Russell Derry family provided the initial funding for the building, which provides a practice

area for members of the men’s baseball and women’s softball teams. The practice area includes batting cages and workout facilities and there are also individual locker rooms along with restrooms and storage. Construction began in January and an open house for the public is planned on March 15.

The club will meet on Thursday, March 7 at the BTC Bank community room with Kendra Pickering, executive director of Leadership Northwest Missouri, presenting the program. Cole Soptic and Diane Lowrey are the program chairmen for the month of March.

Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College

John Wilbur works with students during TRIO Days.

Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College TRIO wall, where students were encouraged to leave notes of kindness to uplift others.

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FARM NEEDS

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDS

WANTED FARM

GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-284-3689.

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See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258

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ISO pasture to lease. Cameron, Osborn, Plattsburg, Maysville. Top price paid. Text 816-284-0570

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PETS/ANIMALS

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

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INSURANCE

HELTON INSURANCE

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

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Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE

* HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com

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FOR SALE

Fresh bulk garden seed. Limited supply. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main in Trenton, 660-359-3660.

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4 burial sites for sale at Resthaven Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri. $675 each or $2475 for all. Call Bob at 660359-7468.

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WEBSITES

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com

RUMMAGE SALE

Large multi family basement sale: Saturday, March 9, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. 815 East 18th Street, North of First Christian Church, Trenton. 100's of quality name brand clothing 50 cents and up, Jrs./Misses/womens XS-4XL, swimsuits S-2X, bras, boots/shoes, purses, mens S-3XL, girls/boys clothing, games, material, 12 in. bike, school chairs, pistol cases, Harley motorcycle seats, garage and household miscellaneous, still cleaning out. Held regardless of weather. Jincks

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.

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Call 660-359-2212 to place your classified ad today!

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

CHRISTOPHER B. HOFFMAN ) et al., ) Plaintiffs, ) vs. ) Case No. 24AG-CC00006 )

JOHN DOE (1-100) ) Defendants. )

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)

CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT

Secretary Position. Will need to know Excel, Word and QuickBooks. 16 hours a week, Friday and Saturday. $12.75 to start, 3-month review. Will be bonded. Please submit resume to office@leisurelake.net or mail to 71660 NW 25 th Trenton, MO. Call 660-789-2793 if questions.

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660359-5647.

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For Rent - 2 Bedroom Duplex in Trenton. 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.

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HELP WANTED

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions:

RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E. --------------------------------------

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.

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Drivers Wanted - Home some nights and weekends. Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. Hauls from Chillicothe to Iowa and back. If you aren't making $1200 to $1400 a week, you need to call 816-520-3060.

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)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, TRENTON MISSOURI

Case No. 24AG-DR00010

In re the marriage of Paea Ivahanoa Similai, Petitioner and Ani Salesi Palau, Respondent

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO ANI SALESI PALAU, Respondent

YOU ARE HEREBY notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, at Trenton, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

The name of the party to said action is Paea Ivahanoa Similai.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleadings or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petitioner within 45 days after February 22, 2024, judgment by default will be entered against you.

/s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk (2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/24)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids, addressed to the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri, are being accepted for construction steel for the Road & Bridge Department.

Bids to be for:

10 – sheets Backwall – 8’ x 25’ 3/16” thick

24 hour notice on delivery PLEASE

Bids will be received in the office of the County Clerk, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday March 19, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

The company receiving said bid must give prompt delivery upon request by the County Commissioners or the Commissioners reserve the right to cancel such contract.

The County Commissioners also reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner (3/7/24)

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 24AG-PR00012

In the Estate of TANNER MASON MOORE, Deceased. Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Supervised Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of TANNER MASON MOORE, Decedent:

On 01-MAR-2024, the following individuals were appointed the Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of TANNER MASON MOORE, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

The Co-Personal Representatives' business addresses are:

RHONDA KAY CLARK, 104 COUNTRY CLUB PL, TRENTON, MO 64683

DONALD ROBERT MOORE, 8719 NE 151ST STREET, LIBERTY, MO 64068

The Co-Personal Representatives' Attorney's name and business is:

TARA L WALKER, 605 E 9TH STREET, TRENTON, MO 64683.

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: January 1, 2024

Date of first publication: March 7, 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.

(3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/24)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for lawn mowing at the Bethel, Sires and Wynne cemeteries and Road and Bridge lot. Bids must state the cost per mowing per location and equipment used. Forms can be picked up in County Clerk Office. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. A successful bidder must supply the county with proof of liability insurance. Please mark the envelope “Mow Bid”. For more information you can contact the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x 4. The county commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner (3/7/24)

The City of Laredo, Missouri, is requesting proposals for services to complete a lead service line inventory and services. The full scope of required services and proposal requirements are available at 213 East Main Street Laredo MO 6465 or can be requested via email from laredomo@grm.net. All proposals must be mailed to and received at 213 E Main Street Laredo MO 64652 by April 8th, 2024 at 4:00PM. Late proposals will not be considered. Electronic proposals will not be considered. Proposals must be sealed and clearly labeled with the entity’s name and address on the outside of the envelope. Conditional proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will be opened and read publicly on April 8th, 2024 at 5:30PM. This project is being financed through the Missouri State Revolving Fund, by the Water and Wastewater Loan Revolving Fund and federal Capitalization Grants to Missouri.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order Number 11246. Requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are further explained at the link provided below. The City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from Women and Minority Business Enterprises.

The appropriate state and federal wage rates are applicable to this project. Additional documentation and information regarding the federal funding requirements for each bidder to consider can be found at the following link under the “Resources” tab and are hereby considered incorporated by reference into this RFP: https://dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/financial-assistance-opportunities/drinking-water-state-revolving-funddwsrf-lead-service-line. (2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/24)

SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600

File No. 240744

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Anita L. Souders, dated May 20, 2019, and recorded on July 9, 2019, Document No. 19LR0651, in Book No. 664, at Page 774 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GRUNDY, STATE OF MISSOURI THE EAST TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET OF LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) AND THE WEST TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET OF LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6), OF BLOCK SIXTEEN (16) IN FIELD'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 589, PAGE 121 OF THE GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI RECORDS., commonly known as 509 8th Ct E, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee

First Publication: March 7, 2024. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 240744-1007777).

(3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/24))

CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids addressed to the County Commission of Grundy County, Trenton, Missouri, will be accepted for approximately 100 - 120 cubic yards of concrete delivered to various bridge construction sites in Grundy County during 2024. Bids to be for 8 bag and 6 bag mix. Materials to be supplied through April 1, 2025.

Bids will be received in the County Clerk’s office, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner (3/7/24)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids, addressed to the County Commissioners of Grundy County, Missouri, on business to be transacted for new metal or polyethylene pipes, for the year 2024 are now being accepted.

Bids to be for 2 2/3” x ½” and 3” x 1” standard round corrugated, riveted metal pipes and standard round corrugated, riveted polymer coated pipes and/or polyethylene pipes, per foot, with fittings and accessories approved by Missouri Highway Department. Also bids for Long Span Low Profile Arch Culverts, Long Span Horizontal Ellipse Culverts, and Low Profile Bottomless Structural Plate Box Culverts. Bids will be received in the office of the County Clerk, 700 Main St, Trenton, Missouri, until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday March 19, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

The company receiving said bid must give prompt delivery upon request by the County Commissioners or the Commissioners reserve the right to cancel such contract. The County Commissioners also reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner (3/7/24)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Grundy County Commission is requesting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for use by the Grundy County Sheriffs’ Dept., Ambulances, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment. The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gasoline and diesel fuel.

Bids should be expressed as the amount of discount from self-service pump price or on volume purchasing and should include the current pump prices with taxes deducted. The successful bidder is to provide separate billing for each department and daily documentation of purchases including the number of gallons purchased and the price per gallon. Fuel to be supplied through April 2025.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Questions may be directed to the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x 4. The County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission

Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner (3/7/24)

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 24AG-PR00015

In the Estate of PAUL DEAN HOLLINGSWORTH , Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PAUL DEAN HOLLINGSWORTH, Decedent:

On 02-26-2024 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate. Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, Missouri.

All creditors of Decedent, who died on 13-JAN-2024, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of Decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

Receipt of this notice should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient may possibly have a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, may possibly be determined from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, Missouri.

Date of first publication: 29-FEB-2024

/s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk (2/29, 3/7/24)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for CART rock to be for township and Road & Bridge needs.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. For more information you can contact the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x 4. The county commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission

Phillip Ray, Presiding Commissioner (3/7/24)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Trenton R-IX School District is requesting proposals to furnish student transportation services. The district is seeking a provider that will assure safe, reliable, cost efficient student transportation services.

For specifications the contact person at the district is:

Daniel Gott, Superintendent 1607 Normal St Trenton, MO 64683

Phone: 660-359-3994

Fax: 660-359-3995

dgott@trentonr9.k12.mo.us

Sealed proposals shall be delivered to the above address, at any time prior to, but not later than 2:00 pm local time on Friday, March 29, 2024. (2/29, 3/7/24)

Red Barn Mini Storage

Across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton, MO

5 UNIT SIZES AVAILABLE

Call: Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683

8 Youth Wrestlers Advance to State at Springfield

MO USA District 2 Wrestling Tournament was held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Excelsior Springs High School.

Eight (8) members of the Trenton Kids Wrestling Club will advance to the MO USA State Wrestling Tournament in Springfield on Saturday/Sunday March 9th & 10th.

1st Place Finishers

10 & Under -- Wesley Stiles & Owen Lowe

2nd Place Finishers

10 & Under -- Clayton Glidewell

12 & Under -- Braylee Barron, Marcus White, & Fisher Young

3rd Place Finishers

12 & Under -- Kynsen Bain & Ayden Ortega

GC/NH Coach Stillwell Ahead of Schedule

By Mark McLaughlin Grundy CountyNewtown Harris Head

Basketball Coach Ty Stillwell is 28-years old, and by this reporter’s figuring, is way ahead of schedule in building a resume as one of the state’s best young coaches.

After leading both his boys squad and his girls squad to District Final games, this caught my eye.

Small school Missouri coaches often coach junior high basketball in the fall and, with less frequency, coach both boys and girls squads in the winter. To take both squads deep into the post-season is a remarkable accomplishment, and it says a lot about Stillwell’s ability to know his players very well, craft a strategic and tactical plan that fits them, and then work that plan.

Stillwell is in his 7th year at Newtown-Harris as a staff member, and his 13-9 girls team, which dropped a 38-36 district final game to Green City played the game based quickness, and ability to apply effective pressure. His

boys squad, finished 24-4 and lost to eventual Final Four-bound Braymer 62-52, but it’s hard to look at the Panthers season as anything but a rousing success.

“I have a great staff in Seth Fairley and Japheth Busick on the boys side and Seth and my wife on the girls side.” Stillwell said. “I love Seth like my brother and we are so in sync that we tell each other the truth, work through everything with both teams, and build a plan.”

Might Fairley, part of one of the First Families of the NewtownHarris basketball tradition be more Obi Wan than assistant coach? Their chemistry is fluid and easy, the product of years working together for the same goal.

The Panther boys are an explosive, fluid blend of great guard play, led by point guard Hunter Miller, offguard Tate McClaran, and forwards Corbin Axtell, Zach Cross and Payton Miller.

They remind one of the 2009-2010 Newtown Harris squad that sailed all the way to a second-place finish,

losing in the Class 1 Finals to Scott County Central. While they may not shoot the ball like that squad did, this squad had “scorers” in Miller, Axtell, and Cross who are slasher drivers, and in Cross’ case, superb finishers off the offensive glass.

Live ball turnovers turned the Saturday game with Mercer from a 21-21 tie three minutes into the second quarter into a 17-0 Panther run, and 29-6 second half for the Panthers.

Stillwell’s teams are a reflection if his personality, something you definitely see in not just good teams, but in wellestablished programs. Young coaches are often afflicted with a “know it all” Mentality, and a lacking sense of not knowing what they don’t know.

Stillwell is not that guy. He has a number of mentor coaches with whom he obtains counsel, and one of his go-to guys is Chillicothe coach Tim Cool, a Hallof-Famer who began his District Run in Class 4 with his 22-3 Hornets squad Monday evening.

“I call and talk to Coach Cool on numerous occasions, run ideas past him, talk a lot of basketball, and I feel like I have a friend in him who directed this program, and still loves our team like he did when he was here.”Stillwell said.

While the season ended in disappointment for Stillwell and his boys, the foundation to build on is granite hard, and the ceiling is limitless going forward.

The Panthers have caught “lightning in a bottle”, so don’t sleep on them going into next season.

Good things are acomin’.

Photo Provided by Alicia Endicott COACH STILLWELL - Coach Ty Stillwell coaches both the Grundy County Lady Panthers and Panther teams. Here he is running through the game plan with his Lady Panthers during the Holiday Hoops game.

Photo Provided by Shani Kinney

12 & UNDER SECOND PLACE STATE QUALIFIER - Marcus White takes on Parker Land of Victory Wrestling during the 12 & Under division of the Youth Wrestling Tournament. White takes second in the tournament and advances to State in Springfield.

Photo Provided by Shani Kinney

12 & UNDER SECOND PLACE STATE QUALIFIER - Fisher Young Takes on Hunter Anderson from Marceline at the Tournament in Excelsior Springs. Young was also a 12 & under second place finisher and will advance to State in Springfield.

Photo Provided by Shani Kinney

12 & UNDER 3RD PLACE FINISHER - Kysen Bain takes on Grayson Johnson of Carrollton for the third place finish at the MO USA District Two Tournament. Bain advanced on with his other fellow wrestlers to the State Tournament in Sprinfield.

High School Athletes Career Achievements

R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott 1,000th CAREER POINT - Kiefer Tolson, a junior at Trenton high School, scored his 1,000th career point on December 18, 2023 with a free throw at the NCMC Holiday Hoops game against Brookfield.

R/T Photo Taken by Libby Endicott

100 WINS ON THE MAT - On January 11, 2024 Mason Rongey secured his 100th win on the Wrestling mat as a junior during the makeup match with Gallatin.

Photo Provided by Princeton HS

1,500 POINTS - Senior Talan Holt scored his 1,500th career point against Stanberry on January 30, 2024. Holt has also made the decision to continue his basketball career at NCMC.

Photo By Kerrie Sternecker

SENIOR’S 1,000TH POINT - Annabelle Ball, a senior at Gallatin high school, was able to secure her 1,000th career point on senior night February 15, 2024 during the game against Stanberry.

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1,000th CAREER POINT FOR SENIORZack Cross hit his 1,000th career point as a senior during the HDC Conference Tournament. On February 9, 2024, during the conference championship game, Cross hit his 1,000th point against Mercer County. Cross was also able to help lead his team to take the HDC conference championship.

Photo Provided by Princeton HS 1,500 POINTS AS A JUNIOR - Addi Henke hit her 1,500th career point as a junior during the Gilman City Tournament. The Junior scored the 1,500th point on January 23, 2024 against North Harrison in game one of the tournament. Henke would then help lead her team to victory, earning the title as the Gilman City Tournament Champions.

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SENIOR HITS 2,000TH POINT - Corbin Axtell was able to hit his 2,000th point against TriCounty on February 13, 2024. The senior would go on to score several more points this season.