Trenton Republican-Times_4-25-24

City Faces Setbacks to Planning

(Part 2 of two)

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

In the second part of this series, split and extended because of the depth of the subject discussed in the last issue, focus on the City Wage/Merit/Years of Service schedule, and its failure on a 6-2 vote of the City Council is discussed.

Prior to last week’s City Council meeting, the Finance Committee met to discuss the Scale and its implications. That discussion was animated on both sides both in favor, and opposed, and was ultimately sent to the full Council for deliberation.

The scale tried to identify all city workers, their levels of responsibility, and where their work fit within the scale. Put forward to the council were these “grade levels”:

Grade 25: Customer Service Representative; Clerk

Grade 30: Animal Control Officer

Grade 35: Water/Sewer Plant Operator-D; Communications officer, street worker, utility laborer, firefighter

Grade 40: Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receiveable Clerk, Mechanic, Asphalt Plant Operator.

Grade 45: Chief Com-

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Briefs...

NCMC Commencement Speakers Announced

North Central Missouri College

Distinguished Alumna and former President of State Fair Community College

Dr. Joanna Anderson and Mike Poore, Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Life Care, will give the commencement addresses at North Central Missouri College in Trenton on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Dr. Anderson will speak at the 9:00 am morning ceremony, and Mike Poore will be the 1:00 pm afternoon speaker. Both ceremonies will occur at the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus near downtown Trenton.

Dr. Joanna Anderson is proud to call North Central Missouri College, formerly Trenton Junior College, her alma mater and past employer. She served 36 years in community college leadership, including 21 at NCMC, six at Casper

College in Wyoming, and nine as President of State Fair Community College in Sedalia, where she retired in 2022.

During her presidency, Dr. Anderson was a strong legislative advocate for SFCC and Missouri’s community colleges. She oversaw the completion of a new $10 million workforce innovation center, doubled residence life capacity for students, expanded health care and technical training programs at SFCC’s six campuses, guided the development of a bold strategic plan and a campus facilities master plan, added 12 athletic programs, and grew the college’s budget reserves to an all-time high. With a mantra of “students first,” her door was always open to students, and attending their many events was her biggest joy.

When Joanna Key graduated in 1976, TJC/NCMC had only one building, Geyer Hall. She earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture

and a doctorate in education from the University of Missouri in Columbia, and a master’s degree from

Trenton “911” Operators...Heavy Is the Head that Wears the Crown

by Mark McLaughlin R-T Staff Writer

I’m going to take a little editorial liberty with this story and write it, at least in part, in the third person.

The original intent of this story was to do a “get to know you” feature as I have done since arriving here three months ago. But meeting Sacha Snuffer, Chief Communications Officer of the Trenton Police Department, had an effect on me that does not allow for a dispassionate narration of the facts.

Snuffer leads a six person team of dispatchers (soon to become seven) that have what amounts to “overwatch” responsibility over the entire county 24-7-365. You will never get an automated response when you dial “911”.

Snuffer’s team includes Assistant Chief Communications Officer Amanda Floyd and communication officers Rebecca Burks, Linsey Barner, Darcy Saindon and George Jackson, with a future draft choice in training and coming on the roster shortly.

To go in the communications center is like stepping into an “operations center” in an FBI Office, any NCIS series you watch on TV, or the CIC of a Naval vessel. It is dark in there, illuminated by numerous computer screens.

The dispatchers have this job, in essence…They are your lifeline to help on absolutely the worst day of

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Democrats Choose Delegates

Grundy County Democrats met Tuesday, April 16 and elected delegates to attend the Congressional and State Conventions. Elected as delegates were Jackie Soptic and Glen Briggs. Alternate delegates are Dorothy Taul and Dan Dennis. Grundy County is allowed two delegates and alternates, based on the average vote in the last two Democratic Presidential Primaries. Those elected will represent Grundy County Democrats as delegates for President Biden, the only candidate who received the required number of votes in the county to be allotted delegates.

Spickard Alumni Celebration

Spickard R-2 Alumni Association will hold its 104th Year Banquet Celebration on Saturday, May 11 at the Spickard School gymnasium. A social will be held at 5 p.m. with the meal to be served at 6 p.m. This year’s banquet will be hosted by the Class of 1973 and will honor the 2024 Spickard R-2 District seniors, as well as the classes of 1974, 1969, 1964, 1959 and 1954. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by April 30 to Ken Weaver at 660-654-1855 or Jim Gibson at 660-654-9007.

Key Club Fundraiser

The Trenton High School Key Club is again offering parents, grandparents and friends of THS Seniors an opportunity to recognize their achievement with their “Kiss the Seniors Goodbye” fundraiser.

For only $6.00, you can send a 16 oz commemorative cup filled with Hershey kisses and your best wishes for a successful future. The “Kiss ‘Em Goodbye” cups will be delivered to seniors Friday, May 10 by Key Club members.

To place an order, persons may contact Key Club sponsor, Kara Helmandollar, at 660-359-5966 or 660-6350596. The order form can also be found on the Trenton High School website (www.trentonr9.k12. mo.us) and the Trenton High School Key Club Facebook page. Your order will be electronically transmitted, and you will receive an invoice via email. Electronic invoices may be paid using debit or credit cards. Orders should be placed and paid for by Monday, May 6. Supplies are limited, so persons interested should order early.

R-IX Approves Bus Bid

by Mark McLaughlin

R-T Staff Writer

During a special board meeting held Friday, April 19 at 7:30 a.m., the Trenton R-IX Board of Education approved a bus bid from First Student Company of Overland Park, KS, settling on a three-year contract after negotiation between First Student officials and R-IX Superintendent Daniel Gott.

At issue were the quoted rates for school trips, transport of students to the technical center in Chillicothe,

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City Council Approves Bills, Reorganizes

The Trenton City Council met in open session on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at city hall. The following officers and members were present:

Mayor Jackie Soptic; Council members William Fisher, Glen Briggs, Calvin Brown, Marvin Humphreys, Timothy Meinecke, David Mlika, Duane Urich and John Dolan; City Attorney, Kenton Kinney; City Administrator, Ron Urton; Police Chief, Rex Ross and City Clerk, Cindy Simpson. The council approved the minutes of the April 8, 2024 meeting, along with

the payment of all duly obligated bills for the city. Reports were given by Councilmember Humphreys, Councilmember Urich, City Administrator Urton and Mayor Soptic. A citizen asked why the employees had no input on the merit/years of service. She felt the current department heads should have talked to their employees.

After discussion, the

Dr. Joanna Anderson Mike Poore

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Sacha Snuffer

City

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munications Officer; Water/Sewer Plant Operator-B & C; Underground DS-1-2,

Grade 50: Police Officer; Fire Lieutenant, Water/Sewer Plant Operator-A; Underground DS-3, Field Foreman

Grade 55: Police Sergeant; Assistant Water Superintendent; Water, Sewer, Underground, Street, Park

Grade 60: Electric Apprentice Lineman: Years 1 to 4; Electric Generation Foreman

Grade 65: City Clerk, Codes Officer, Park Superintendent; Electric Journeyman Lineman

Grade 70: Superintendent: Water, Sewer, Underground; Street Superintendent; Electric Journeyman LinemanForeman; Comptroller; Police Lieutenant; Fire Chief

Grade 75: Electric Superintendent; Police Chief; Assistant Electric Superintendent

Grade 80: City Administrator, Utility Director

The different grades are organized by the level of skill set and worker experience, needed training completed or professional certifications (Lineman positions in particular), and work defined by employee or supervisor responsibilities.

The Pay Scale accompanying these “grades” is

911

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your life...you or a loved one falls ill, you hear gunshots in your neighborhood, or smell smoke or gas in your home.

You dial “911”, and as absolutely frantic, panicked, freaked out, or in physical pain or mental anguish as you are, a “911” dispatcher has to be as calm as he or she would be when you call to report your cat up a tree.

“When we pick up that call and hear a person in distress, we have to be laser-focused on getting information…the address, what’s happening, what happened, and trying to keep the caller on the phone so we can get help directed to them,” Snuffer said. “Then, it is dispatching police, ambulance, fire, if necessary, getting them all the right information and then routing them in to help the caller.”

shown at right. It reflects the grade and type of position moving vertically downward from least experienced, least responsibility to greatest level of responsibility, culminating in the position of City Administrator/Utility Director.

It should be noted that a grade 25 employee, Customer Service Rep for example, begins at $31,361 and is on that pay scale through two years of service, then advances in years 3-4 to $32,929 and in years 5 to 7 to $33,556 as an example all the way up to a 30-year employee making $38,640 in the same position.

When the proposal made it to the Council, it met a heated response from numerous city employees who learned of it, at some departmental levels, the Thursday before the Council Meeting.

Workers who expressed opinions expressed concern at what they saw as a “lack of value” placed on what they did, and some suggested that their jobs had changed to include the work tasks of positions where workers had resigned, retired, or were absorbed into other job descriptions to save money.

Did Mayor Soptic believe that employees received enough input in the process before rollout?

“I feel the wage scale is fair and consistent,” Soptic said. “We worked three

months on the schedule following a study prepared by a consulting firm in 2011.”

Soptic went on to say, “We had two council workshops (some did not attend) and worked with the finance committee. We made multiple adjustments at the direction of council members.”

Soptic added that the schedule was shared with department heads who made suggestions about where their staff should be within the grades.

“The majority of the Department Heads provided letters supporting what we were doing and some said it was a long time coming,” Soptic said.

While opposition centered on different aspects of the plan, at least two council members expressed opposition based on putting a scale on paper without knowing exactly how much revenue they had to support it.

In other words, at least one member, Councilman Calvin Brown voted “no” on that basis.

Both Mayor Soptic and City Administrator Urton stressed that the current method is willy-nilly and gives Department Heads little guidance at hiring time on what to pay incoming workers, while still being fair to existing workers.

“The city has a seat-ofthe-pants personnel management style,” Soptic said.

“There is no base salary for various positions, no plan for employees regarding how their wages will increase for years of service.”

“Raises are currently made around the profits of the Asphalt Plant and adjusted for the Cost of Living,” Soptic said. “This is very reactive, and not proactive.”

Soptic added that the “scale” was produced to help with attraction of new workers and retention of high performing existing ones.

A final concern of several council members was annual performance reviews, evaluations of performance, and construction of individual job descrip-

tions from which to perform those reviews.

Given the current climate on workplace issues, human resources, and litigation of employees towards employers when things go sideways, it may be an understandable step the City will need to take in order to make the scale more palatable for City Employees, and Council members.

“That we have no formal evaluation process for our employees is concerning to me,” Soptic said. “I think the way the city handles the personnel management of the city’s employees is haphazard at best and leaves the city very susceptible to employee lawsuits.”

Urton added, “We have no organized pay structure to use as a guide, no guidance on a starting wage for any position.”

“When dealing with wage increases, this is done department by department and causes problems between departments and employees,” Urton said. Both indicated that considerable future work needed to be done on this subject before trying again.

There’s winning and there’s learning. The City’s step forward to fully understand what their employees do, and how to evaluate them based on those duties is the next, most important step.

“There is a lot of switching between frequencies and a lot of us receiving info from one responder that we need to pass on to another responder,” Snuffer says, “and at the same time staying there and being there for the caller in trouble.”

The level of focus required is incredible, and daunting. When new trainees come into the position, TPD provides their training, and prepares them to complete the National Dispatcher’s Selection Test, which discusses process, procedures, and scenarios to try to prep the new dispatcher for what they’ll face.

When thrown into the fire, not everyone is “built” or “wired” in a way to be able to handle the job. No class could prepare a dispatcher for receiving a call from a person who was contemplating suicide, wants to tell someone, and at least, in part has some small piece of themselves

It’s not that any of that is easy either. Dispatchers are confronted with a non-integrated communications system where not everyone can hear everyone at the same time. Ambulance and rural fire are connected, TPD has it’s own channel, and the Sheriff’s Department has its own channel.

that wants the voice on the other end to talk them out of it.

Snuffer has been on this end and taken those kinds of calls. One in particular was a 6.5 hour marathon that sadly, didn’t have a good outcome.

“In one instance, we received a caller who said he was going to kill himself,” Snuffer said. “It was up to me to stay calm, to keep him talking, and to have the help of an officer feeding me questions to ask him to figure out where he was and get an officer there to help him.”

What was the outcome?

Snuffer paused for a second, and said, “I heard the phone drop to the floor on the other end as the gun went off.”

And then she went home to her husband and three children.

Snuffer says that the hardest, most haunting calls she takes are what she refers to as the “heartbroken ones”.

“It’s the call where a panicked teenager calls after finding a parent injured, unconscious or fallen ill, the wife who watches

her husband suffering a stroke or a heart attack, or a person at an accident scene calling in after witnessing something no one should ever see,” Snuffer said. “There are times where we get emotional, get choked up, and need time when it’s over.”

Snuffer says that dispatchers have what has been called a “Dispatcher’s Window”, where they need anywhere from 30-minutes to 2-hours to “reset” the brain from second by second decision-making in real time back to normal again after leaving work at the end of shift.

It is the emptying out of the adrenaline “push” from the system, the alertness of the “on guard” response, to being able to just hold your dog, cat, husband or kids.

“You have to compartmentalize, to leave work at work, and you have to do this in this job probably as much or more than any other,” Snuffer said. “You don’t want to take it home.”

She says her husband Adam, love of her life for 22 years “just knows” when she’s had one of the numerous “days from hell”

and is there with a hug and a shoulder.

Dispatchers, the police officers and sheriff’s deputies, the ambulance drivers and firefighters are close knit with their dispatchers. Snuffer realizes that she may be the lifeline between an officer and a really bad outcome when an officer or responder rolls up on an address.

“There are times when we have had officers injured, or officers not respond when we check in with them,” Snuffer said. “Those are the most nervewracking calls…those are our brothers and sisters out there, who may be in harm’s way.”

While the communications system in the county lacks integration, and synchronicity, the Communications Officers do the very best they can in protecting both the community, and the responders who are sent to help them.

In speaking with her, I felt the “weight” of her job, the heavy responsibility, the devotion and dedication to it. I felt the pride in her team, and fierce protectiveness of police, deputies and

other first responders to be the constant voice of support when other people’s worlds just went to absolute hell in the blink of an eye.

“We have counselor liaisons when we encounter a really bad situation,” Snuffer said. “We learn about how to handle the worst things that happen, so we can keep doing it.”

Snuffer says if this is a career you’d be interested in doing, come in with your eyes open. You need a mentality to do it, an evenkeeled disposition and ability to diagnose and put resources in play where they need to be.

“This just isn’t for everyone, and not everyone can do it,” Snuffer says. “But I am glad that I am here, and that I am able to do it.”

It is said that “heavy is the head that wears the crown”. Dispatchers may not have a crown, but the headset is immensely heavy.

One could say that someone has to do it. But let us never forget that very few can.

Mr. Johnny L. Egeland, a 90-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 3:48 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Resthaven Mortuary, Trenton. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, west of Mill Grove.

Family visitation will be held Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Mr. Egeland was born January 19, 1934 at Mill Grove, the son of George and Ruth L. Fair Egeland.

Donna Kay McCracken

Guess, age 83 of Lee’s Summit, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House of Kansas City. Donna was born on July 23, 1940 in Trenton to Donald “Duck” and Mildred Miller McCracken.

Donna, the cheerleading Snow Queen of Trenton High School, graduated with the class of 1958 in Trenton, then furthered her education at Draughton Business School in Kansas City, while nannying for a set of twin boys. She returned to Trenton and worked at Montgomery Wards; Pickett, Anderck, & Hauck Lawfirm; and finally Grundy Electric. Donna married Richard “Glee” Guess on July 31, 1965 at Trenton Baptist Church. The couple moved to Hamburg, IA where Glee served as the high school principal and Donna was the church secretary. During that time, son Chris was born. In 1968 they moved to Van Meter, IA where Glee became superintendent of schools. While in Van Meter, daughters Jill and Jodi were born. Donna managed the Poverty Cafe, owned/managed The Bulldog Inn ice cream shop, served as a Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leader, taught Sunday school, and managed several apartment complexes they owned. Next Donna and Glee headed to southern Iowa when Glee became superintendent of schools in Seymour from 1981-1996.

While in Seymour, Donna held many jobs: dental assistant in Corydon, receptionist for Dr. Merritt of Seymour, Jafra skin care consultant, owner of Jose’s Pool Hall, donut and pizza maker for Casey’s General Store, babysitter for Tatum Starcevich, Seymour Housing manager, and owner of Eleanore’s Flower Kart in Trenton. Donna also served as a member/past president

OBITUARIES

Johnny L. Egeland

Before retiring, he was employed as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed playing horse shoes, bowling, and card playing. He also taught several of his grandchildren to play the guitar.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Mary A. Huffman, and she preceded him in death. His survivors include four daughters, Cathy Hughs and husband, Tim of Newburg, Denise Hamilton and husband, Jr. of Trenton, Vicki Egeland of Kansas City and Carla Leffler and

of PEO, Seymour Little League concession stand manager, and did the Seymour Scene for the radio. Perhaps her favorite claim to fame was throwing the opening pitch for the Kansas City Royals in July of 1994 after winning a contest sponsored by the Trenton McDonald’s. After Glee retired from Iowa, the Guesses moved to Glee’s hometown of Albany. In Albany, Donna served as a paraprofessional for two students very dear to her heart. She loved those kids as her own.

Donna was an avid supporter of the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. She followed Mahomes, Coach Reid, Kelcie, and Taylor Swift, and loved it all! She treasured time spent with family, attending as many activities of her kids and grandkids as she physically could. Phone calls and FaceTime visits were always welcomed. Donna Kay was the queen of great one-liners with her quick wit. It was rare to have a conversation with her without at least one laughing spell. No one ever left the Guess home without a large meal. Donna would have a full buffet in a matter of minutes whenever company was coming. Watching son Chris coach girls basketball was her favorite past time. She faithfully watched Chris’ teams from Centerville, Glenwood, Ottumwa,

husband, John of Kansas City; one step-son, Jerry Chandler and wife, Maria of Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Thomas Egeland; two grandchildren, Timothy Jr. and Cara Hughs; one sister, Betty Booth; and one brother, Robert Egeland.

Memorials to either St. Luke’s Hospice or Sunnyview Foundation may be left with the mortuary.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Waukee High School, Waukee Northwest, and the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. She watched online and passionately yelled with each possession.

Donna is survived by her children: Chris (Sheri) Guess of Maryville, MO/Van Meter, IA; Jill (Kevin) Crall of Albia, IA; Jodi (Chatten) Scruggs of Lee’s Summit, MO. Grandchildren: Cassie (Colton) Cason and Callah of Pella, IA; Casey (Madison) Guess and Carter of Granger, IA; Cade Crall of Waukee, IA; Connor Guess of Lee’s Summit, MO; Charlee Scruggs of Fayetteville, AR. Brother Bill (Lynda) McCracken of Trenton, MO; brothers-inlaw Vince (Sandi) Guess of Scottsdale, AZ; Bill Guess of Phoenix, AZ; sister-inlaw Glenda Guess of Springfield, MO; sister-inlaw Cindy McCracken of Trenton; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Glee; parents, Duck and Mildred McCracken; brother, Bob McCracken; six brothers-in-law: Max (Freda), Maurice (Nell), Forrest, Wendell (Margaret Ann), Jim (Twila) and Larry; and sister-in-law, Joyce (Rex) Newman.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Burial in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. The family will receive friends 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, prior to the service. Friends may call anytime after 8:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trenton High School Cheerleaders, Donna’s alma mater, in care of RobersonPolley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402. Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com

Johnny Lee Roach, 62, Trenton, MO passed away at home Monday, April 15, 2024.

He was born August 29, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV to Albert E and Yvonne M (Harbin) Roach.

He was preceded in death by his father; siblings, Birdie, Kenna and Gloria; and nephew, Doug.

He was survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Howl, Wybie and Cody; and grandson, Aiden.

Johnny graduated PHS, was in the ROTC, honorably served in the Army and earned multiple college degrees. He moved to Mis-

James Keith Williams, affectionately known as Keith, of Woodway, TX, transitioned from our world into God’s hands on April 17, 2024.

Keith was born on February 13, 1942, in Laredo, MO, to James Oliver Williams and Evelyn Pearl Mang.

Keith worked at the local filling station in Galt, MO, pumping gas as a young boy and helping his father run the town sawmill. Later, he and his father operated their sawmill in the area.

Keith discovered his joy of basketball while playing on his high school team. He continued to enjoy the sport as an avid University of Texas basketball fan. Beyond sports, Keith also enjoyed fishing and bow hunting. He once proudly brought home a wild turkey for the family Thanksgiving table.

The seasonal hobby of picking morel mushrooms in the Missouri springtime pleased him. He enjoyed hunting for them despite the uncertainty of the outcome. He often returned home with only a few small specimens, hoping the ladies would fry these tasty treats for him. Metal detecting was a year-round hobby that rarely yielded more than a handful of dirty little treasures, but it always put a big smile on his face.

At the age of 18, Keith made a significant commitment to his country by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, 832nd Air Division. His role centered around supply chain operations. During his service, he formed a lasting bond with fellow serviceman Don Klukas, and their families enjoyed many memorable visits over the years in Wisconsin.

Keith's academic journey was a testament to his determination and thirst for knowledge. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree,

Johnny Lee Roach

Johnny Lee Roach

souri, married the love of his life Cindy, August 28, 1998, and started the family he was proud of.

Johnny was friendly,

a Master of Arts degree, and a Master of Business Administration, all while enjoying his summers mining for gold in Alaska. His dedication to his career was evident in his decision to obtain a Professional Counselors License, which he used to help families in need for many years.

Keith's love for his hometown and his family was evident in his actions. Through his grant writing, he brought a much-needed halfway house to Laredo. Vickey and his parents rallied behind his efforts, cleaning and renovating an old schoolhouse. This was a source of great pride for Keith, and he continued to serve as the executive director, furthering his commitment to his community.

Keith and Vickey’s journey together began in the summer of 1975. This 6foot, brown-haired, blueeyed man became her Prince Charming, her sturdy rock she could always rely on. He took great pride in being a provider and a protector.

The two loved sunsets and water views. While living in Venice, FL, it was hard to pull them away from the beach, where they enjoyed pelicans, dolphins, manatees, and endless sunsets steps away from their home.

Keith often munched on his favorite snack, popcorn. To his delight, he once crafted his own kettle corn drum. Texas brought them

funny, kind and charitable. He loved spending time with friends and family, and enjoyed fishing.

A Celebration of Life potluck will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Crowder State Park.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Johnny’s Funeral Fund. To donate online or sign the online guestbook, please visit Johnny’s Tribute page at www.meierhoffer.com.

closer to family and fun times. Keith, like his fatherin-law Jim, enjoyed all things classic cars. Their quests often led to the wildest of adventures. Sometimes, they returned home with one of their gems in tow. Keith found fulfillment in spending countless hours restoring his cars.

Keith fought the big “C” battle of cancer and won. However, Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body dementia were tough challenges. Keith is a courageous donor to Belmont, MA’s Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC). The research carried out by this center will contribute to a better understanding of brain disorders and may lead to scientific advances that will benefit society in general.

Keith is survived by his wife, Vickey; his beloved cat, Tiger, and sweet little Pepper, dog of the home; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Tom Klinginsmith; nephews Kevin, wife Marlisa, and Kary, wife Lisa; and nieces Elisa Pfeiffer and Kristi, husband Kenny.

Father-in-law James Allnutt; sisters-in-law Robin Keeney, Jamie Allnutt, Glenda Machado, and husband Duke Machado; nieces and nephews Jennifer, Jay, Melanie, Holly, Mike, Casey, Dustin, Katie, and Olivia.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents James and Evelyn, sister Margarite and husband Harry, Mother-in-law Mary Allnutt, and brother-in-law James Keeney.

The family extends its warmest appreciation and gratitude to St. Catherine’s Rehabilitative Center of Waco, Ascension at Home Care, and Compassus Hospice of Waco for providing the best care. A sincere thank you to Debbie, Keith’s nurse, for her respect, dignity, and kindness.

Donna Kay McCracken Guess

Donna Guess

James Keith Williams

James Keith Williams

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Raquel Marce Bethel pled guilty to having expired plates and paid fines of $50.50.

Josiah Michael Birkhead, pled not guilty to charges of exceeding the posted speed limit (1-5 mph. over) and failure to stop at a stop sign at stop line/before crosswalk/point nearest infraction. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 21, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

Ozella M. Biswell pled guilty to a nuisance violation for tall grass and weeds. She was fined $150.00 plus $38.50 courts costs.

Megan Elizabeth Delap failed to appear in court on an ordinance violation for expired plates. A bench warrant was issued, with fines to be assessed in the amount of $89.00 and was assigned a June 9, 2024 court date.

Dampier De’Jon Evans appeared in court and requested a continuance on charges operating a motor vehicle on the highway without valid or no license and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. His request was granted and he is scheduled to appear in court May 7, 2024.

Phillip Delaney Galvin III, pled guilty to speeding (4650 mph over the speed limit). He was placed on court supervised probation for six months, with the condition that he attend a defensive driver course, and ordered to pay $38.50 court costs.

Jack Richard Gathercole requested a continuance on a charge of owning a vicious animal and two charges of an animal at large. His request was granted and he is scheduled to appear in court May 21, 2024 at 9 a.m. He pled guilty to a separate charge of speeding (35 mph. in a 25 mph. zone) and was fined $99.

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Mark B. Golden pled guilding to failure to stop at a stop sign at stop line/before crosswalk/point nearest infraction and was fined $99.

Austin Lee Hall pled guilty to having expired plates. He was fined $50.50 plus $38.50 court costs and given until May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m. to pay in full.

Nichole Christine Adel pled guilty to displaying unlawful plates. She was fined $50.50 plus $38.50 court costs and given until May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m. to pay in full.

Jacob M. Indelicato pled guilty to having expired plates and was fined $89.50.

Max Alan King pled guilty to two nuisance violations for grass and weeds. He was fined $150.00 plus $4.37 postage due and $38.50 courts costs.

Diane Kalolaine Leota failed to appear on a charge of operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. A summons was to be issued with a court date of May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Steven Leon May had his case continued on a charge of a building code violation in order to give him more time to work on the property. He is scheduled to appear in court again on May 21, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Leon Dustin McPherson failed to appear in court on a charge of having expired plates. A summons was to be issued with a court date of May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Cale Donald Miller pled guilty to having expired plates. He was fined $50.50 plus $38.50 court costs and given until May 21, 2024 at 9 a.m. to pay in full.

Taufa MiMui failed to appear in court on a charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without valid or no license. A summons was to be issued with a court date of May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Joseph Alan Pannone failed to appear on a charge

of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. A summons was to be issued with a court date of May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Jennifer Nicole Pigg appeared in court and requested a continuance on charges of exceeding the posted speed limit (6-10 mph. over). Her request was granted and she is schedule to appear in court May 21, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Sean Michael Pruitt pled guilty to having expired plates. He was fined $50.50 plus $38.50 court costs and given until May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m. to pay in full.

Amy Ridenour Valeka requested a continuance on charges of a nuisance violation. Her request was granted and she is scheduled to appear in court May 7, 2024 at 9 a.m. to allow additional time to pay fines of $38.50.

Thomas Eric Dean Smith pled guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 plus court costs.

Cody Wyatt Stiles pled guilty to following a vehicle too closely. Fines and costs in the amount of $99 were assessed.

REAL ESTATE

Edward D. Gruenes and Wife to Edward D. Gruenes Trustee (2)

Kimberly Sims to Swift Offer, LLC

Richard Key and Wife to J & K Farms, Inc.

Tabitha Hill to Clinton Frazier

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Richard Pickren and Dinah Sturgeon

Justin Martin and Cheyenee Gottman

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS

Petitions Granted

Roy W. Missey Jr. vs. Kristina K. Missey

Paea I. Simile vs. Ani S. Palau

Kylie A. Briggs vs. Eric L. Briggs

Four Facing Charges in Grundy County

Stephanie Jean Thompson, 53, was arrested on April 19, 2024 on an arrest warrant for Felony D Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree-No Sexual Conduct. The complaint reads that on or about January 24, 2024, the defendant knowingly acted in a manner that created a substantial risk to the life, body and health of Victim 1, a child less than seventeen years old, by having unsanitary living conditions. Thompson paid a $15,000 cash only bond; special condition-no contact with victims and was given an April 25 court date.

Shout out to the Grundy County Commissioners for voting 2-0 on Tuesday, April 16 to get the County “911” system moving again. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray made the suggestion to mount the system at Galt and Spickard sites with pedestals and phone boxes.

Commissioners Don Sager and Brad Chumbley discussed, moved, and approved those go-ahead steps.

Requests for proposals will be advertised in the Republican-Times for area contractors, for work to be done to get it all done in one fell swoop, and hand off the completed project back to the county in a turn-key fashion.

Proud of these guys for applying the “third way” principle…my way, your way, find a THIRD way, and get it moving.

While the delay to this point is regrettable, the Commissioners' recognition of this situation’s urgency acted in the best interest of citizens of the county.

At the end of the day, that’s what matters. Welldone, gentlemen.

A GLIMPSE AT OUR FUTURE

I took in the movie “Civil War” over the weekend and hated every minute of it.

I didn’t hate it because it was a poorly made movie, because it was anything but. But I hated it because it suggested that in our very near future, the American Experiment fails.

Missouri, remain in the camp of loyalist “United States”.

You’re never told what the precipitating events are, never told how the states break apart and realign with each other, and are left to determine for yourself who the good guys are and who the bad guys are.

But what you see is brutal, pointless violence where the very worst of human beings is gorged out upon each other and your only moderators to the mayhem are the reporters who are in a race to get to Washington, D.C. before the combined Texas and California forces close in on the President and end the conflict.

What would it take for America to fall so far?

We’re pretty far down the road as it is, and there is talk of divorce in the air.

Americans are set against each other by our politicians along lines of “oppressed” and “oppressors”. Manhood and raising our boys to be good, solid “men’s men” is referred to as toxic masculinity. Women are now third class citizens, as a Biden executive order on Friday extended the protections of Title IX to transgender people, switching the criteria for protection from binary gender…men or women, to identity markers…Men, women, and the 69+ other made up genders that become just too much for half the country to handle.

rather than allowing them to do what they do best…Project power and deterrence in the best case, and when necessary, to kill enemies and break things.

The year 2020 brought us really close to Civil War, and with the Pro-Palestine movement, you’re starting to see it bubble up again. If people don’t get what they want on the radical left, they’ll take to the streets, block interstates and bridges, and before long, start rioting in the streets and burning down buildings again.

It worked once. Why not again? Antifa has finger prints all over these anti-Israel college protests.

The movie suggests that there is a significant sliver of people in the middle of the country who live their life as normal and ignore what’s going on around them like it’s not happening. They can’t conceive of the idea that America, the land of the free and home of the brave, is now broken and done.

The movie never mentions what happens after the dictator President is brought down.

Revolutions and Civil Wars begin with true believers, but in the end, power abhors a vacuum and the idealistic, passionate defenders of the cause are replaced by the autocrats, the tyrants and the storm troopers…or the invading armies of enemies who stood by and watched us commit ritual suicide on ourselves.

I hated every bit of the movie, and hated it more so because I wasn’t given the details to know who to root for and who to hate. I was left with the indelible impression that in the end, with American freedom, liberty and the Republic dead, we faced a sick irony.

We are all barbarians when civil society fails.

Kathy Campbell, 53, of Trenton, was arrested on April 19 on a Board of Probation and Parole warrant for a charge of onsite positive urinalysis for methamphetamine. She was ordered held on a $25,000 bond and assigned a May 16, 2024 court date.

Amber Nicole Leeper, 45, of Princeton, was ar-

Terry D. Thompson, 63, of Trenton was arrested on April 19, 2024 on an arrest warrant for Felony D Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree-No Sexual Conduct. The complaint reads that on or about January 24, 2024, the defendant knowingly acted in a manner that created a substantial risk to the life, body and health of Victim 1, a child less than seventeen years old, by having unsanitary living conditions. Thompson paid a $15,000 cash only bond; special condition-no contact with victims and was given an April 25 court date.

rested on April 19, 2024 on charges of Felony E DWIPersistent Offender, and Felony D Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. According to the complaint, on count one, on or about April 19, 2024, the defendant operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Defendant is a persistent offender required to serve a minimum of 30 days before being eligible for probation or parole dating back to two previous DWI convictions in 1998 and 2007. On the second count, on or about April 19, the defendant knowingly possessed a revolver, a firearm, and on or about May 22, 2022, the defendant was convicted of felony forgery in Grundy County Court.

Bond for Leeper was set at $50,000 cash only, administered by North Missouri Court Services.

The “Union” that 600,000 Americans died for in the first Civil War arrives at a point of no return…A President suspends the Constitution and becomes a dictator and serves a third term.

The Press is treated like enemy combatants and can be shot on sight. One assumes that the Constitution has been ripped to shreds and the Union of States fractures into factionalized elements … Texas and California secede, The Deep South States of Florida and the Gulf Coast states align, states in the extreme Northwest become “the Free People’s Army” and a lateral section of states, including

Conservatives, Catholics, and most profoundly Jews are under attack for their faith, with the former two considered extremist groups by the FBI, and the third, a subhuman group that college campuses won’t protect, and are threatened, by Pro-Palestine groups that call for the annihilation of the Jewish State, with members of our Congress leading the cheers.

There is no longer a place for bipartisanship because we’re talking now about transgender issues, DEI, CRT, and the neutering aspect of DEI on the fighting men of the U.S. military, who are now expected to accept trans soldiers, lower the requirements for special forces admission, and turn to political agendas in the military

This cannot be allowed to happen, but we are allowing it to happen. With more than 300 dystopian, apocalyptic, end-of-the-world books and movies out there, the real world seeds of writers’ and directors’ imaginations are planted.

All fiction has at least some basis in fact…and we need to pay attention.

The fall of the United States of America would be the greatest disaster in the history of mankind…

Nero needs to put down his violin and go put out the fire of hatred and class struggle. And everyone, right and left, if they love America, need to snuff out the embers.

COMMUNITY

Grand River Garden Club Hears Program on Bumblebees

The hum of a bumblebee is a familiar sound in summer gardens throughout the state members of the Grand River Garden Club were told Monday, April 15, 2024. Linda Carmen provided information and an attractive display on every gardener’s friend, the bumblebee, when nine members met at China One. Ms. Carmen also had photos of bees on flowers she had taken.

In information Ms. Carmen shared, Missouri historically has been home to at least 11 native bumblebee species, of which eight are currently considered to be regular inhabitants. Ms. Carmen shared an article by Steve Buback and Alex Morphew, which told of four species now tracked by the Missouri Department of Conservation as species of conservation concern. Two are petitioned for listing under the Endangered Species Act within the next few years. That means more than half of our native species are now considered imperiled or worse.

In efforts to document the bumblebees in Missouri, MDC has partnered with the Xerces Society and the University of MissouriColumbia to create the Bumble Bee Atlas in 2020. Volunteers survey bumblebees to better understand where they occur, what threats they face and which species most need assistance to thrive in the state.

Atlas volunteers documented favorite native flower species visited as Bee balm, common milkweed, field thistle and partridge pea. Species documented included the two spotted, brown-belted,

common Eastern, black and gold, American and Southern Plains bumblebees.

It was noted that the tulips planted by Ginny Johns around the Courthouse Civil War monument were in bloom. Nancy Donohue was also noted as having helped with the memorial by pulling weeds. A getwell card was signed for member Annie Forman.

Treasurer’s report was given by President Dorothy Taul and minutes were read by secretary Karalyn Thompson. Both were accepted.

A sign-up sheet was provided for members to assist with the Garden Club’s booth at the Leisure Lake garage sale April 27.

Members discussed going to the Maryville Rotary’s fund raiser touring the Hollingsworth Peony farm May 18-19. No plans were made.

Members will assist Friends and Family of the Developmentally Disabled

at 6 p.m. May 21 at Eastside Park in learning how to plant flowers and gardens.

Those attending were Mrs. Johns, Marilyn Bain, Bonna Dittberner, Doris

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

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, 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.

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,

Provorse, Linda Lamp, Ms. Carmen, Ms. Taul, Marilyn Booth and Mrs. Thompson. The next meeting will be at

May 20 at El Nopal Restaurant.

Photo Courtesy of Trenton R-IX School District Linda Carmen gave a presentation on bumblebees at the April 15 meeting of the Grand River Garden Club.

council approved Resolution No. 2024-1, which states the intent to provide funding, in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, for 20 percent matching funds required for the “16th Street sidewalk project” under the Missouri Department of Transportation’s “Transportation Alternatives Program” (TAP) Grant Program.

Bill No. 20 was then introduced, which is an ordinance of the City of Trenton, Missouri amending the city code by adding a new Article I, Chapter 750, to establish standards for the collocation, maintenance, and modification of small cell wireless facilities in the public right-of-way. After discussion, the bill was approved on an 8-0 vote and numbered Ordinance No. 2024-20.

Bill No. 21 was read, which is an ordinance of the City of Trenton, Missouri amending the city code, specifically section 105.020, titled “Standing Committees-Generally”, to include language that four (4) members of the city council, one from each ward of the City of Trenton,

Bill No. 19 was introduced. This is an ordinance of the City of Trenton, Missouri approving policies established by the City of Trenton, Missouri for in-fill housing, property transfer program, and authorizing the mayor, city clerk, and/or city administrator of the City of Trenton, Missouri to enact/administer/execute the same by and on behalf of said city. After discussion, the bill was approved on an 8-0 vote and numbered Ordinance No. 202419.

Missouri, shall be appointed by the Mayor to the standing committees of the City of Trenton, Missouri. After discussion, the bill was passed on a 7-1 vote, with Briggs voting no, and numbered Ordinance No. 2024-21.

Bill No. 22 was introduced, which is an ordinance of the City of Trenton, Missouri adopting amendments to the budget passed and ordained as ordinance No. 2024-14, signed and enacted on April 8, 2024. After discussion, the bill was approved on an 8-0 vote and numbered Ordinance No. 2024-22.

Bill No. 23, an ordinance declaring the results of the general election held in the City of Trenton, Missouri, on April 2, 2024, for the election of one city councilman from each of the four wards of the City of Trenton, Missouri for a

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regular term of two years and the question: Shall the City of Trenton impose a sales tax at a rate of one half of one percent for economic development purposes in Trenton, Missouri, was read. The bill was approved on an 8-0 vote and numbered Ordinance No. 2024-23.

In unfinished business, Councilmember Mlika was removed from the finance committee as a temporary member for Councilmember Dolan.

Councilmember Meinecke requested that the merit/years of service pay scale be discussed. It was decided to refer this issue to the finance committee.

The meeting was adjourned.

City Clerk Cindy Simpson gave the oath of office to newly elected councilmembers Glen Briggs, Marvin Humphreys, David Mlika and Duane Urich.

The Trenton City Council met in open session, Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at city hall. The following officers and

members were present: Mayor Jackie Soptic; Council members William Fisher, Glen Briggs, Calvin Brown, Marvin Humphreys, Timothy Meinecke, David Mlika, Duane Urich and John Dolan; City Attorney Kenton Kinney; City Administrator Ron Urton; Police Chief Rex Ross and City Clerk Cindy Simpson.

In new business, Mayor Soptic made the recommendations to appoint Glen Briggs, Calvin Brown, David Mlika and Duane Urich to the Administrative Committee, Glen Briggs, Marvin Humphreys, Timothy Meineke and John Dolan to the Finance Committee, Glen Briggs, Calvin Brown, Timothy Meinecke and Duane Urich to the Economic Development Committee and Lou Fisher, Marvin Humphreys, Timothy Meinecke and Duane Urich to the utility board. All of Mayor Soptic’s recommendations for appointment were approved.

and transport for Early Childhood and Special Ed students within the district and to a Cameron site.

The school had been quoted a 215 percent increase on trip fees, 5 percent for the Green Hills route, and increased rates for ECSE travel.

In the previous regularly scheduled board meeting, Gott recommended to the Board that they approve First Student’s bid pending negotiation that Gott said at the time, would need to involve some serious revisions of the First Student bid.

In the end, First Student slashed their per-hour trip fee quote from $67.50 per hour to $30.00 per hour,

matched the bid of Lone Star Bus Company for the Green Hills Tech Center Route and kept the ECSE travel cost the same.

“They said they would meet us “where we were” and provided the terms we needed to conclude the deal,” Gott said.

The Board approved the proposal 6-0. Board member Andy Burris was not in attendance.

In other business, the Board approved the creation of a part-time media center aide (up to two parttime positions) and announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) from services capable of providing speech services to the District.

Dot.Com Therapy currently provides those services to the District.

The Board then moved into executive session and accepted retirement announcements from Tamara Leafgreen as a TMS paraprofessional, Tyann Cox as Rissler Nurse, Sonci Jones as Rissler Administrative

Discussion was held concerning the Muddy Creek boring bids. The bid from Nail Excavating, LLC for $42.00 per unit for a total of $20,790 was approved.

Discussion was held concerning the Verizon water tower agreement. It was decided to get amounts other towns are getting for this and bring it back.

The meeting was adjourned to closed session for legal discussion in accordance with RSMO. 610.021 (1). Closed session minutes are on file at City Hall.

The next meeting of the Trenton City Council will be held Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Councilmember Mlika was approved as president pro-tem. Liaison members to various boards approved were David Mlika, Planning and Zoning and Building and Nuisance Board; Duane Urich, Airport Advisory Board; John Dolan, Domestic Violence; and Marvin Humphreys, Convention and Visitors Board.

Assistant and Dana Creason as TMS Administrative Assistant.

Resignations were accepted from Tara Hoffman, Director of Special Services; Joshua Currie, TMS Science Teacher; Kiley Howe, Rissler Paraprofessional; and Taya Ray, TMS Builders Club Sponsor.

Internal transfers included Samantha French, Rissler ECSE PreK to TMS fifth grade special education; Kailey Caldwell from Rissler ECSE PreK Para to TMS fifth grade special education Para; and Jessica Golden from TMS fifth Grade Special Education to TMS Computers.

New hires included Kim Townsend as Rissler Paraprofessional, Wes Croy as Success Center teacher, and Kim Foster as TMS seventh grade Science teacher.

The next meeting of the Trenton R-IX Board of Education will be held Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. in the district office. (Note: this is a change from the regular schedule)

NCMC

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Dr. Anderson was honored as a distinguished alumnus of the University of Missouri and the Missouri Community College Association in 2009. She was also honored as a distinguished alumnus of North Central Missouri College in 2013. She currently lives with her husband, Ken, on their farm in rural Grundy County and enjoys babysitting and spending time with their six grandchildren.

Mike Poore, MBA, FACHE, joined Mosaic Life Care as chief executive officer (CEO) in June 2022 after serving as interim CEO for three months. Previously, Poore served as interim chief executive officer for Fauquier Health in Virginia. He has served as interim CEO for numerous health systems through LifePoint Health, a diversified health care delivery network. Poore earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration from Auburn University. He is also an American

College of Healthcare Executives Fellow.

Poore has more than 20 years of experience as a CEO and more than 35 years of experience in health care. He is a current board member of the Missouri Hospital Association and also serves on the Captis Board of Managers. He and his wife, Penny, reside in St. Joseph.

North Central Missouri College is honored to have both guests as commencement speakers and appreciates their commitment to providing graduates with professional and thoughtful advice for their future endeavors.

Application Deadline for the GRM Networks

Community Improvement Grant is May 1

The deadline for applications for the GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant Program is May 1. Applications may be downloaded by visiting grm.net/aboutus/grants. Grant amounts vary, with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 awarded to successful applicants.

Questions regarding grant applications should be directed to Amy Davison at 888-748-2110 or adavison@corp.grm.net.Th e Cooperative’s Board of Directors will review appli-

cations and award grant amounts.

Through the grant program, GRM Networks has positively influenced the communities in which it operates. Since 1999, GRM Networks has awarded numerous grants to deserving community organizations in its serving territory.

GRM Networks is a member owned cooperative that provides communication services to customers located within a 4,500 square mile area that covers 44 exchanges in Northern Missouri and

Southern Iowa. GRM Networks is dedicated to delivering reliable, advanced communications technology while providing an exceptional customer experience. GRM Networks is committed to promoting and investing in its local communities. LTC Networks® and SCC Networks® are subsidiaries of GRM Networks and cover an additional four exchanges in Iowa and Missouri. For more information about GRM Networks, visit grm.net.

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LOCAL

North Central Missouri College Academic Excellence Winners Named

Kelsey Gibler of Trenton and Craig Schachtele of Lexington have been chosen as this year’s NCMC Academic Excellence Award winners. Kelsey will graduate from NCMC in May with an associate in arts degree. After graduation, Kelsey plans to transfer to Northwest Missouri State University to study psychology to become a school counselor. Craig will graduate from NCMC in May with an associate's degree in science. After graduation, Craig plans to transfer to the University of Central Missouri to study medical lab science.

Along with excelling academically, both Kelsey and Craig are involved on campus. Kelsey is a student-athlete on the Dance Wave team, and Craig is a

tutor at the Tutoring Center, where he tutors math and science.

Dr. Sterling Recker, NCMC Political Science Instructor, said about Kelsey, “Kelsey was a student in my National Government class, and she excelled at asking critical questions that facilitate deeper discussions about important issues of government and politics. She is a close listener who can synthesize complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, as evidenced by her writing assignments and in-class comments. She also has a very professional demeanor that will serve her well in any future endeavors. She has both the academic and personal qualities that our committee considers when selecting our yearly award

recipients. I am confident that we made the right choice this year, and Kelsey will be a great representative of North Central Missouri College’s core mission and values as she continues to advance in her career and life.”

Amy Guthrie, NCMC English Instructor said about Craig, “Craig is persistent with strong student skills. He draws interesting connections between ideas and can support his conclusions. In a paper about a tough subject, he took a position, but was thoughtful about how he explored his sources and listened to valuable input from both sides. When given suggested revisions or constructive criticisms about his writing, he was willing to learn and make thoughtful revisions.”

Kelsey chose NCMC because she could use her A+ and scholarships and graduate from NCMC debtfree. She said, “I like that NCMC has smaller class sizes; all your instructors know you. It’s helpful to have personal connections with each of your instructors.” Craig chose NCMC because it is relatively close to home, and his mother went to NCMC. He said, “I like that NCMC has small class sizes, and my instruc-

tors are great.”

Dr. Susan Stull, Chair of the Academic Excellence award committee and Life Science Instructor, said, “We have many academically excellent students at NCMC. I am grateful this award highlights a job well done and our student accolades.”

The Academic Excellence Award Winners are chosen annually by a faculty committee that selects two students who excel in

academics, service, and involvement. The honoree must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5, be recognized and recommended by an NCMC faculty member, and participate in public service.

Kelsey and Craig will be recognized at the annual honors brunch and have their name engraved on a plaque in Geyer Hall, along with past academic excellence winners.

Kelsey Gibler Craig Schachtele

LOCAL

Achievement Award to Honor Local Livestock Producers

Local livestock producers who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the livestock industry are asked to apply for an award recognizing their accomplishments. The Missouri Livestock Symposium is currently accepting applications for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award.

Eligible applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness personnel, agency personnel, or agriculture educators in the state of Missouri. Other parties who have been long-time supporters of the Missouri livestock industry will also be considered.

According to the committee chairman, Garry Mathes, this award recognizes livestock leaders from across the state.

The selected applicant will become a member of the Missouri Livestock Symposium Hall of Fame and will be inducted during the Friday evening program of the Missouri Livestock Symposium on December 6, 2024.

The award nomination form can be found at https://missourilivestock.co m/achievement-award, by emailing missourilive-

Vice-chairman, Zac Erwin states “We know there are individuals, business and agency personnel, and educators that have made tremendous contributions to the livestock industry in this state and beyond, and we want to recognize them for their career achievements.”

stock@gmail.com and requesting the form, or by contacting the Adair County MU Extension office at 660-665-9866.

Nominations are due September 1, 2024.

The 25th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium is December 6 and 7, 2024 at the William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville. This is the premier educational event and trade show for livestock producers and ag industry people. Go to missourilivestock.com or our Facebook page @MissouriLivestock for more details.

Spickard R-2 All School Alumni invites you to the 104th Banquet Year Celebration

Saturday, May 11

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Photo Courtesy of Trenton R-IX School District Southern Bank recently made a donation to the Jose Sanchez Barron IV Memorial Scholarship Fund in the amount of $500. This scholarship is given to a graduate of Trenton High School who is enrolled in any college or university as a music major. Barron was a 2016 graduate of Trenton High School. Pictured are, from left, Jonathan Lamp of Southern Bank, Jose Barron (father of Jose) and Trenton R-IX Superintendent Daniel Gott.

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notified of the award in an April 10 surprise assembly at Lathrop Elementary. She will be entered, along with all other Missouri Counselor Association District Winners, for the State Counselor’s Award to be given later this spring.

Wilcox is a graduate of Trenton High School, North Central Missouri College and earned her bachelors and two masters degrees from Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, KS.

Wilcox is completing her 24th year in elementary education, having taught at Tri-County R-VII at Jamesport and at present, elementary counselor at Lathrop.

She is the daughter of Linda and Rex Dannull of Trenton.

Photo Courtesy of Rissler Elementary School Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for the month of April. Students were selected and recognized for demonstrating the character trait of “Sense of Humor”. The award is presented each month and is sponsored by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Sonic Drive-In of Trenton. Those selected include from left, front row, Kyson McDowell, Jack Hainey, Reid Foster, Jericho Wilson, Slade Gallagher, Zach Johnson and Charlie Hoffman; middle row, Noah Baucom, Wyatt Stiles, Skyler Dannatt, Kaden Kramer, Brantlee Stotts, Aldrich Bonnett, Karsyn Tinsley and Jeremiah Hamilton; back row, Rissler Counselor Christy Grissom, Kelson Muff, Jase Rosenbaum, Joey Dyer, Logan Bake and Dave Woodson representing the Trenton Kiwanis Club. Not pictured are Lincoln Knapp and Ryker Redden.

Submitted Photo LeAnna Wilcox, an elementary school counselor at Lathrop Elementary School, and a Trenton native, was named the 2024 Northwest Missouri Counselors Association Elementary School Counselor of the Year.

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Rotarians Hear About Christian School, Outreach Program

Pastor Lori Kiehl gave the program at the Thursday, April 18 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting. Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and was the sergeant at arms.

Dan Wilford was the program chairman and introduced Pastor Kiehl, who shared information regarding a community outreach event being conducted in Trenton on the first Saturday of each month. The Reignite Street Reach grew out of a meeting in which a discussion was held on ways to better meet the religious needs in the community. The event includes persons meeting for a time of prayer, then going out into the community door-to-door and visiting with residents. Two such events have been held so far, with the next event scheduled for May 4. The group will meet at the First Christian Church prior to going out in the community.

Pastor Kiehl also talked about the Christian school being started in the community this fall. The decision to establish the school was made following a needs assessment conducted and responded to by 291 individuals. The school will be located at the First Christian Church and is open to students age five and six. The number of students will be capped at 40, with plans for a class ratio of 12 to 13 students per teacher. The Accelerated Christian Learn-

ing program will be used and the state’s non-certified curriculum program will be followed. Teachers will be required to have state teaching certification and tests will be administered to students to determine their curriculum starting point. There will be a charge per child of approximately $5,000 per year - $152.50 per week for tuition for 32 weeks and a $360 per student charge for curriculum costs. Food or transportation will not be provided by the school as children will be asked to bring their own lunch and parents will be required to provide transportation to and from school each day. Applications for children to attend the school as well as for individuals interested in serving as teachers, the school administrator and school board members can by obtained at the church or online at the church website. Additional information is also available by calling the church at 660359-3928 or by emailing christianchurchschool64683@gmail.com.

During the business meeting, it was announced members will help assemble snacks for the Trenton Middle School track team following the April 25 meeting. Final totals announced for the club’s Shoes for Orphan Souls project included 100 pair of shoes and six pair of socks that will go to District 6040 for the Orphan Souls shoes project and $1,531.50, which will be donated to Bright Futures Trenton for its shoe

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project. Following the meeting, representatives from District 6040 arrived in Trenton to pick up the shoes and socks as part of the district’s “Shoe Caravan.”

The program for the April 25 Rotary

Club meeting will be presented by NCMC basketball coaches Jeremy Esry and Jenni Croy. Doug Tye will be the program chairman.

Photo Courtesy of Trenton Rotary

The Trenton Rotary Club presented 100 pair of shoes and six pair of socks to the District 6040 Shoes for Orphan Souls project during a stop on April 18 by the “shoe caravan.” In addition to the shoes and socks, the club raised $1,531.50 that was donated to the Bright Futures Trenton shoe project. Pictured are, from left, Cassie Venters, representing District 6040; Diane Lowrey, local shoes chairman Jeff Crowley, Dan Wilford, Jackie Soptic and Chris Hoffman, representing the local Rotary club; and John Gill, representing District 6040. The Shoes for Orphan Souls program is a District 6040 project that is now in its 23rd year, with the Trenton club having been involved since its inception.

The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212

Fax: 660-359-4414

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*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.

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Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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PAGE TREE SERVICE

Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 660-359-2202-home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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

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Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, bouldersTurney Mini Quarry 816-2482523.

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PETS/ANIMALS

JAMESPORT LUMBERFull Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404

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Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

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Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

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RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.

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JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

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BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com

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Willing Workers LLPDo you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648

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Offutt, Offutt & Associates Auction Service. Land, farm, and Home. Free Appraisals. Cameron, MO. 816-7243214

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CRP Grass seeding and management. Experienced life long grass farmer. Ray Schwarz 816-223-4712

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FARM NEEDS

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

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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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NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires.

The Cat Creek Cemetery Association meeting is Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Mount Pleasant #1 Church.

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FOR RENT

FOR SALE

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

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WEBSITES

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

HELP WANTED

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E.

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Secretary Position - Will need to know Word & Excel, will train on Quickbooks. 16 hours a week, Friday and Saturday, $12.75. Will be bonded. Please submit resume to office@leisurelake.net or mail to 71660 NW 25 th, Trenton, MO. If questions, please email.

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Shelter Insurance, Cale Gondringer has an opening for a full-time Agency Assistant. Duties include performing general clerical tasks of policy service and office maintenance. Position is 35 hours/week. Apply at Shelter Insurance, 1601 E. 9th St., Ste. D, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-359-4100.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Business Instructor. This is a fulltime position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647.

Two Apartments for lease. One studio and one 1 BR. Hale, MO All utilities and appliances furnished. NO PETS 1st month and deposit due at signing. Background check required. 660-645-

The City of Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for a full-time secretary. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. MF at the street department, 1600 E. 19th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

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REAL ESTATE

Small House for Sale. (No Plumbing) Would Be Nice Shop or Storage. 600 SQ FT. 307 Harris Ave. in Trenton. Text me. 660-654-1156

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RUMMAGE SALE

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a SAIL Program Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Lead Custodian. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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Leisure Lake Community Sale Held indoors! Baked goods, collectibles, crafts, furniture, garden, household, decoys, plants, vintage, multi family. Off 146, watch for signs 7:30-1

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GARAGE SALE Friday, April 26th through Sun April 28th from 7 am to 3 pm, 9006 NE 157th St., Smithville, MO 64089. We cleaned out every room in the house, basement, and garages and it all must go this weekend at our Garage Sale! Furniture-3pc bedroom set, select comfort beds, oak bar chairs, daybed, patio furniture to kitchen items, household items, Miche purses, recreation items-bicycles, ping pong table, and more.

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Sealed Bids for the 2024 Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Project will be received by the City of Trenton, at the office of the City Clerk, until 10:00 a.m. local time on May 23, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of cleaning and CCTV inspection of 8”-12” pipe sewer mains. The date for substantial completion is November 29, 2024. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

On 02-02-2024, the Authentic Copy of Last Will of Decedent having been admitted to probate. On 03-262024 the following individual was appointed the Personal Representative of the Estate of PATSY R. CROCKETT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The Personal Representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name, business address is:

JAMES PATRICK QUINN Ill, 503 BERMUDA CT., ARLINGTON, TX 76011

The Personal Representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is:

MICHAEL RICHARD ONG, 6201 COLLEGE BLVD, STE 350, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66211, 913-451-4990

The Non-Resident Personal Representative's designated agent's name, business address, and phone number is:

MICHAEL R ONG, 430 EAST 65TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131, 913-451-4990

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: 10-JUN-2023

Date of first publication: 04-APR-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

Garage Sale - 605 E. 7th St., Trenton, Saturday, April 27. Lots of miscellaneous and some antiques.

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2 Family Garage Sale, 1315 E. 10th St., Trenton, Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - ?

Enormous Sale! Lots of household, fishing poles & miscellaneous. Collectables, some going back to the 1800s.

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HUGE MOVING SALE

99 Country Club Place, Trenton, MO Saturday, April 27, 2024 6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Furniture, clothes, small appliances, tools, dishes, camping supplies, lots of girls' clothes and toys.

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1817 St. Joseph St. Friday 5-7 Sat 8-? Multi Family Sale! Mens and womens clothes, girls clothes 2t and up, baby items, house hold items, toys, decor, satalite dish tailgater, dog carts and MUCH MORE!!

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Garage Sale - Racheal & Ben Thomas. 355 SE 20th Street, Trenton. Thursday April 25th 3pm to 7pm. Friday April 26th 8am to 12pm. Women and Kids Clothing, Shoes & Kids Toys.

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702 Rural St. Fri 26th 47pm Sat. 27th 8am-? Lots of vintage sports cards and memorabilia, household decor, toys, clothing & much Misc.

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1808 Sportsman Rd, Trenton. Apr. 26 & 27 8am3pm. Clothes, pedistal sink, pack-n-play, household items & lots of Misc.

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Garage Sale - 2080 Fisherman Rd., Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tools, housewares, miscellaneous.

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Garage Sale - 3742

Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, Saturday, April 27. Household items, air compressor, clothes, furniture, truck tire & rims.

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Multi-Family Garage Sale, 657 SW Fir Lane, Trenton. Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Too much to list.

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April 26: 8 am to 5 pm; April 27: 8 am to 4 pm. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1728 Saint Joseph Street in Trenton. St. Joseph Catholic Church parish-wide garage sale. Church hall is full and priced to sell.

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Cleaning out Storage Unit at Padlock Storage, 16th & Parklane in Trenton. Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.2 p.m. New mini blinds, household items, beautiful pictures, full length mirror, cookware, new Wrangler mens jeans size 38-34.

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Garage Sale - 109 Maupin, Trenton. Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - ? Large computer desk, clothing, lawn mower lift, exercise bike, booster seats, household items, miscellaneous.

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2615 Mariner Rd., Fri., April 26, 4-6 p.m. and Sat., April 27, 8-11:30 a.m. Lots of baby items, mattress, clothing-baby boy, women's S-M, men's L-XL, grill/smoker, lots of household miscellaneous.

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Estate Sale: Furniture, household items, collectables & misc. 1754 Surfer Pt. Friday and Saturday 8am to ???

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Community Garage sales April 26th & 27th. 1211 Wiggins St. Friday 85, Sat 8-4. Pictures, Glassware, Western Books, Old Maps, RR Lantern, Oil Cans, Pez, Old Clocks, Key Machine with Keys, Lots of Misc.

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Yard Sale - 403 W. 13th St., Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Air conditioners, adult clothing, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, camping miscellaneous.

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1803 Hunter Rd, Trenton, Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Household items, clothes, childrens items, too much to list.

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"Garage Sale" Main Street Mall 1007 Main St. Trenton, MO. Saturday April 27th, 2024. Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10% Off on any Item $10.00 & Over (Excludes Furniture). Men's & Women's, Clothing, Antiques, Glassware, VTG Book's & Magazines, Furniture, Jewelry, Pictures, Lamps, Hallmark Items, Beanie Babies, VCR's, DVD's, 8-Track's, Cassettes & Album's, V.H.S. Tapes, Saddle's & Tack, Coke Items & much More!

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1715 Norton Street. Tools, Household, Clothes, Quilt Shop Fabric, Scrap Bags Books, Patterns, Rotary Cutters,

The Trenton Bulldogs boys golf team would host a quad meet on Monday at their home course, Riverside Country Club.

Along with the Trenton Bulldogs competing, there was also the Gallatin Bulldogs, the Marceline Tigers and the Carrollton Trojans.

The par for the course is 34, and with a mid temperature day of 70 degrees and high winds, many of the golfers’ scores where impacted.

For Trenton, the Bulldogs would have a combined team score of 189. Their lowest scorer on the day would be Kiefer Tolson with a 41. Riley Gott would follow him with a 44, finding the ninth hole to be

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his most difficult of the day. Hunter Ledgerwood would be the next lowest score with a 51, Logan Roberts would shoot a 53 and Caleb Ray would round out the team with a 63.

For the Gallatin Bulldogs they would shoot a combined team score of 183. Brody Bird would have the team’s lowest score with a 40. He would be followed by Jack Donovan who would shoot a 44, starting off rough on hole one and two. They would be followed by Conner Michael who would shoot a 46, Chris Holcomb with a 53 and Wade Houser would also shoot a 53.

Marceline would have a combined team score of 180.

Their low individual would shoot a 38 by Lance O’Dell who would also be the meet’s medalist. The rest of the team would have scores of 43, 49, 50 and 53.

Carrollton’s team would have a combined team score of 203. Their low individual would be Zach Samples with a 45. Their other scores would include 46, 51, 61 and 66.

Gallatin and Carrollton would also bring a team of jv golfers.

As a team score, Marceline would take first with their 180, Gallatin would follow with their 183, putting Trenton in third with a 189 and Carrollton would take fourth with a 203.

The Trenton Bulldog boys tennis team had a busy two days, competeing in the Cameron Tournament and then taking on Chillicothe.

At Cameron Bradyn Sager took on the task as the team’s lone individual player. He would win his first match 7-5, his second 64, his third 6-2 and his fourth match he would win 6-4 against his opponent from Higginsville. He would bring home first place in the individual side of the tournament.

On the doubles side of the tournament, the Bulldogs would have three pairs: Victor Markell and Isaac Dixon, Jacob White and Jacob Horton and Henry Lasley and Ryeland Kirk. Markell and Dixon would lose their first match 1-6 against the team from Maryville. Their second match would be against a doubles team from Warrensburg and would lose 2-6. Their third match they would also lose 2-6 against a doubles team from Chillicothe. And for their last match they would defeat a doubles team from Cameron, 6-1. This would earn them seventh place in the 1 Doubles Tournament. White and Horton would take seventh place as well in the 2 Doubles Tournament. They would lose their first two matches 0-6, but would fight hard against their oppo-

nents from Chillicothe only losing 3-6. Their fourth match they would win 6-0 over their opponents from Cameron.

Lasley and Kirk would also take seventh place in the 3 Doubles Tournament. They would take losses to their first two matchups 0-6. Against their opponents from Chillicothe, the pair would almost take the win, only losing 4-6. Their last matchup they would take the win 7-5 over the third duo from Cameron.

During the dual against Chillicothe, Trenton would come out on top with the win, 6-3.

In individual matchups

Sager would win 8-5, Markell would lose 4-8, Dixon would win 8-0, White would win 9-8, Horton would win 8-2 and Lasley won 8-5.

In doubles matchups

Markell and Dixon would be the only ones to win, taking their match 8-1. Sager and White would fall 1-8 and Horton and Lasley would fall 4-8.

Republican-Times in Search of New Sports Reporter

About two years ago I moved to Trenton, Missouri.

I had just graduated from high school, gone through Basic Combat Training for the Missouri Army National Guard, and was getting ready to start school again at North Central Missouri College. When I first moved to Trenton I had taken a job at a local restaurant and then started college classes soon after. It was then one day that I was visiting with my cousin that he told me he had gotten a job offer here in the town I call my temporary home. When I heard about this job offer he had received, in which he decided to turn down to continue his teaching and coaching career, I instantly fell in love with the idea of having a job like this.

My name is Libby Endicott. I am 21 years old, a college student, soldier in the Missouri Army National Guard, and for over a year now have been the sports reporter for the Trenton Re-

publican-Times newspaper. I came into this job with a passion for photography, as for many years in high school my mom and I would take photos at sporting events to capture the memory of the athletes and the games they played. Being a three season athlete for four years myself during high school, I am grateful for the moments that had been captured while I still was playing those sports. For me that is the favorite part about being a sports reporter. I am able to capture many emotions during sporting events, and for many members of the communities I cover it has been meaningful for them. For me it has also been very special, because not long ago I graduated high school. Many of the athletes that I have had the privilege and honor to cover, I have played against when they were just starting their high school athletic careers. Being able to see how they have progressed over the

years will forever be a memory I cherish.

There have been many positives as a sports reporter, but they do not go without a few negatives. As a person with other commitments, and not having the ability to duplicate myself, I am unable to cover every athletic event that happens. Many nights there are multiple games that are going on and I have to choose which I go to in order to have a wide variety of stories. I have been fortunate enough to have many members of the communities I cover to help me along the way though, when I am not able to attend certain events. Many of those people are parents themselves and also enjoy capturing memories of the athletes in their communities. Some of those people include my mom Alicia Endicott, Andrea Markell, Adria Moore, Terri Kelly, Macon Schweizer, Shani Kinney, as well as many others. I am also for-

tunate enough to have several coaches willing to send me their athletes information and stats during the seasons I have covered.

Unfortunately my time at the Trenton RepublicanTimes is coming to an end. I have decided to continue my college education beyond NCMC and will be leaving the town of Trenton. I have had an amazing time here at the newspaper office, working with several great people and learning several new things that I will be able to take with me throughout life. I write this in hopes to inspire someone to take a chance and fill my position after I am gone. If you have a love for photography and have basic knowledge of the sports world, the Trenton Republican-Times is a great place to call home.

I finish with thanking a few very important people. The first is the people in the communities I cover. They are the people I write about, write for and have made

many connections with during the time I have been in Trenton. The Honeycutt family, the lovely owners of the newspaper, who have helped me learn the process of writing and editing. I am grateful to them for giving me the opportunity to take on this job and give my photos meaning. And lastly my reporting and editing team of Ms. Anita Ewing and Mr. Mark McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin has been able to help me during the seasons cover some of the

events I was not able to attend, as well as help me give someone to talk ideas with. And Ms. Anita has read and edited many of my articles, taught me the ways of the newspaper editing system and does a lot of work to make sure many people get their newspapers. I will forever remember my time at the Trenton RepublicanTimes and the chance I was given to have an impact in the world of high school sports.

Photo Provided by David Sager INDIVIDUAL TAKES FIRST PLACE - Bradyn Sager took on the individual side of the bracket during the Cameron Invitational. Defeating all four of his matchups he was able to bring home a first place medal.

Bulldogs Pull off Senior Night Win

Every year schools across the state make it a point to highlight their senior athletes for all the time and dedication they have put in to their sport over the years. For some it may have only been one or two years, but for others the sport has been a big part of their lives for the last four years.

On Monday, the Trenton Bulldog baseball team was no different. They were able to celebrate their three seniors on the team: Bradyn Sager, Collin Taylor and Brayden Wiggins.

The game for the night would be against the St. Joseph Christian Lions. The Bulldogs would have a little change in their defense, assuring that all their seniors would get some playing time on the night.

Playing first base was Camden Skipper, at second base was Graeme Sager, at short stop was Elijah Miller and at third was Logan Wilson. The outfield was played by Bradyn Sager in right field, Aiden Weyer in center field and Collin Taylor in left field. The catching and pitching duo for the first five innings of the night were Brayden Wiggins behind the plate and Mason Rongey on the pitchers mound.

The first inning the Bulldog defense would work together to stop the Lions from getting any runs in. They would then step up to the plate, feeling ready with their at bats. Rongey would be the first up getting the first out and would be followed by Weyer, who would get the second out after hitting one out to the center

fielder. But in true Bulldog fashion, the Trenton baseball team would have a two out rally.

Wiggins would hit a grounder to the short stop and beat the tag for a single. Miller would follow him hitting one past second base into short center field, also earning a single. Skipper would be walked, loading the bases, and be followed by Wilson. Wilson would hit one to the second baseman who would dive and miss the ball, giving Remi Olmstead, Wiggins courtesy runner, and Miller a chance to score. The inning would end with the Bulldogs having a two run lead.

The Bulldogs would continue with having a well structured defense. The Lions would have one runner get on base, their next batter would hit one out into left field to Taylor, who would get the out and stop the runner from advancing. When the Lions third batter came up to the plate, Rongey would slowly work on striking the batter out. Wiggins would get out two though when the runner on first would try and steal second and he would make the throw in time for the out.

The bottom of the second would be another great at bat for the Bulldogs. B. Sager and G. Sager would both hit one out to the second baseman and get out at first. But Rongey would follow, hitting one past third base for a single. Weyer would follow hitting one out past second into short center field, advancing Rongey to second and earning himself a single.

Wiggins would then hit one right at the outfield umpire, right into center field earning an RBI single, Rongey being the runner to score.

In just two innings the Bulldogs would lead 4-0. The Lions would try to change that in the third inning though, scoring one run after sending seven batters to the plate. The Bulldogs would counter with one run of their own.

The Bulldogs would face several run downs in the bottom of the third inning, the first would be Wilson between first and second and then Taylor would get caught between third and home. Both would make it safely back to the bag and Taylor would eventually score afer Weyer hit one short infield right in front of third base.

The fourth inning neither team would score, both sides playing defense at their best.

The fifth inning would provide a challenge for the Bulldogs. The Lions would start out by getting a single, then the next batter would be walked, followed by a hit out into center field that would score one run. A center field triple by the fourth batter in the line up would score the Lions two runs. This would cause Coach David Shockley to make a change up in his defense, moving Skipper to the pitchers mound and shifting his defense.

The Bulldogs would get the first out of the inning when the batter would hit one out to third and they would make the play at first.

The Lions, however, would end up tieing the score before the Bulldogs could get the other two outs.

The score would stay tied for the bottom of the fifth inning and the top of the sixth inning.

The Bulldogs would start off the bottom of the sixth inning strong though. Skipper would be walked and Wilson would follow by drilling a single past first and then steal second after the defense had trouble locating the ball. Taylor would strike out but it would be Skipper who would break the tie game, diving head first into home after the ball got past the catcher. B. Sager would hit an RBI single scoring Wilson and G. Sager would follow him by hitting one out by second. He would get out, but the hit would advance B. Sager to second. Rongey would then take the plate hitting an RBI double, scoring B. Sager to extend the Bulldogs lead by three. The inning would end after Weyer got hit by the pitch, Wiggins would be walked and Miller would get the last out after smacking one into left field that the left fielder got under and caught.

The Bulldogs would take the senior night win by playing defense. B. Sager would get out one by catching the batter’s hit out to right field. Rongey would catch a short pop up for out two. Skipper would get the last out by striking out the batter.

The Bulldogs would take the senior night win over St. Joseph Christian 8-5.

Season Baseball Score Updates

TRENTON

4/1 vs Ridgeway Won 16-6

4/4 vs Maysville Lost 2-12

4/9 vs Lawson Lost 3-7

4/11 vs Putnam County Won 6-5

4/13 vs Newtown-Harris Won 11-1 vs Newtown-Harris Won 10-5

4/22 vs St. Joe Christian Won 8-5

TRI-COUNTY/GALLATIN

4/4 vs Novinger Won 13-7

4/5 vs Penney Lost 2-3

4/8 vs South Harrison Lost 6-8

4/9 vs Newtown-Harris Won 11-10

4/12 vs St. Joe Christian Won 5-4

4/13 vs Wamego, KS Lost 0-11 vs Savannah Won 11-1

4/17 vs Brookfield Lost 0-9

4/20 vs Gilman City Lost 10-12 (8 inn.) vs Ridgeway Won 17-3

NEWTOWN-HARRIS/GRUNDY

4/8 vs Green City Lost 1-8

4/9 vs Tri-County Lost 1-11

4/13 vs Trenton Lost 1-11 vs Trenton Lost 5-10

4/20 vs Gilman Lost 3-5 vs Ridgeway Won 13-9

PRINCETON

4/4 vs Albany Won 15-0

4/5 vs Brashear Lost 2-10

4/9 vs Polo Lost 1-16

4/11 vs Milan Won 15-3

4/13 vs Putnam County Lost 10-12 vs Green City Won 3-2

4/16 vs North Harrison Won 8-6

4/22 vs North Andrew Won 16-3

R/T Photo by Libby Endicott

KEEPER OF THE PLATE - Senior Brayden Wiggins serves as the team’s catcher. Behind the plate he makes sure that

R/T Photo by Libby Endicott

DOUBLE THREAT - Senior Bradyn Sager smacks the ball out into short left field for a single. Sager also plays tennis for Trenton High School. He was able to spend senior night playing right field for the baseball team.