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“Arabian Nights” Prom Royalty

Cops ‘N Bobbers

On Saturday, June 3, the Trenton Police Department is once again holding its Cops and Kids fishing event known as “Cops & Bobbers”. The event will be held from 9 am-12 pm at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus (96 SE 8th Avenue, Trenton).

Children under 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Youth 16 and older must have a Missouri fishing permit. The event is free for the kids and lunch will be provided by CFM Insurance. The participating youth will be eligible for prizes.

This event is being cosponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, NCMC Barton Farm Campus and CFM Insurance.

Special Needs Prom Is May 6

A special needs prom will be held on Saturday, May 6 at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton. The event will kick off with a social time at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Grand March at 6:30 p.m. and the dance to begin at 7 p.m. Party favors will be given out and a king and queen will be crowned. Music will be provided by Daniel Savage.

The dance is free of charge and anyone with special needs is welcome to attend. Those wishing to be announced at grand march should contact Brenda Thorne at 660-654-0128 to have your name added to the list.

NCMC Announces Commencement Speakers

NCMC Foundation

Board Members Chad Boyd, Hy-Vee Store Manager, and Catherine Hamilton, Chief Nursing Officer of Saint Luke’s Health System-Critical Access Region, will give the commencement addresses at North Central Missouri College on May 6, 2023. Boyd will speak at the 9:00 a.m. morning ceremony, and Ms. Hamilton will be the 1:00 p.m. afternoon speaker. Both ceremonies will take place at the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus.

Chad has held a leadership role with Hy-Vee for

Pastors vs Sassy Sisters Basketball Game

Now that March Madness is over, a different type of basketball fun will be played in Trenton on Saturday, April 29 at 1 pm at the Ketcham Center on the NCMC campus.

almost 25 years. He began his career with Hy-Vee as a Shift Manager in Waterloo, IA. In 2001, he moved to Trenton and has had many different roles throughout his tenure at the store. His most recent leadership role within the company is Store Manager in Trenton. Chad completed Hy-Vee University, a yearlong training program, and also completed Dale Carnegie professional development. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa.

Chad is actively involved within the community and is a member or

president of many and organizations, including United Way of Grundy County Board, Riverside Country Club, Trenton Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors, Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Board, Northwest Workforce Development Board and North Central

Dolans Honored at 2023 Missouri Preservation Awards

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation (Missouri Preservation) presented its 2023 Honor Awards at a ceremony in Jefferson City in the Capitol first floor rotunda. A luncheon reception followed at the Millbottom Event Center.

This is the 43rd annual Honor Awards held by Missouri Preservation. The Awards recognize people and projects that have advanced the field of Historic Preservation in Missouri. This year eleven recipients were recognized

for their contributions, including individual building projects, longterm preservation initiatives, published works, and lifetime achievements.

This year the McReynolds Award, named in honor of Elizabeth McReynolds Rozier, was presented to Ellen and Gary Dolan with Friends of the Thompson House, Inc. This award is given annually to individuals or groups who have made significant achievements in the field or are in the midst of a long-term preservation project, creating synergy in

the field of historic preservation. The McReynolds awards are among the most important awards given out each year by the organization.

In the recognition, the Historic Preservation Committee wrote:

“By 2009, the c. 1834 home of Grundy County’s earliest settler, Dr. William Preston Thompson, was little more than a ruin within the confines of Crowder State Park. As a doctor, politician and slave owner, Dr. Thompson’s home reflects many facets of the Gary and Ellen Dolan

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Pastors Josh Gottman, Joe MacDonald and Steve Martin will be joined by other area pastors of the Trenton Ministerial Alliance, along some “ringers” they have recruited, to play the Sassy Sisters Basketball team. The Sassy Sisters are a group of local women “of a certain age” that have joined together to play basketball for fun and at fundraising events for charitable organizations. They will be playing 1960’s-1970’s style women’s basketball! The Sassy Sisters roster currently consists of Jackie Hoffman, Barb Spencer, Leetta Fordyce, Connie Key, Martha Roberts, Margaret Leeper, Marcia Hamilton, Janet Wilson and Cindy Guthrie, with other players to be potentially added. The game should be a lot of fun and laughs with some surprises throughout. The proceeds from the game will benefit the North Central Missouri Children's Advocacy Center (NCMCAC) and the Gifted Group of Grundy County. Both are 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organizations.

The NCMCAC mission is “to reduce the traumatic long-term effects of child abuse on children, their families, and communities through coordinated, child focused services, education and advocacy.” This nonprofit organization is funded in part by a contract from the Missouri Department of Social Services, a Victims of Crime Act grant, a State Services to Victims Fund grant, fundraisers and by private donations from local

Photo Courtesy of Trenton High School

“Arabian Nights” was the theme of the Trenton High School junior/senior prom held Satuday, April 22. Prom royalty included, from left, Chloie Hall, Connor Campbell, Queen Ava Simpson, King Andrew Huffstutter, Maurissa Bonta and Tucker Otto.

Chad Boyd Catherine Hamilton [See NCMC, Page 2] [See Game, Page 2]

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Missouri College Foundation. Chad also served as a Trenton Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for six years. Along with his community involvement, he is actively involved in the First Assembly of God Church.

Chad has been a North Central Missouri College Foundation Board member since 2018 and is currently on the Holiday Hoops committee. He also serves as a member of the NCMC President’s Community Council.

Chad and his wife, Trudy have two sons, Austin and his wife, Sadie, and Noah. He enjoys fishing, playing golf, and traveling with his family.

Catherine Hamilton joined Saint Luke’s Health System in May of 2011 as the Chief Nursing Officer of Hedrick Medical Center. In September of 2017 she was promoted to a Regional CNO position adding Wright Memorial

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Hospital as part of her stewardship. She was promoted to the position of Chief Nursing Officer, Critical Access Region in January of 2019. In this role, her focus is strategic alignment, reduction of variation, and improving efficiencies within and between the four Saint Luke’s critical access hospitals.

Catherine has 32 years nursing experience in diverse clinical settings and 22 years leadership experience in acute care and community settings. She has led many successful initiatives on behalf of the Critical Access Region, including onboarding hospitals as new system partners, implementation of a comprehensive electronic documentation system, integration of using productivity measures throughout all clinical departments, coordination of the clinical move to a new facility, developing regional approaches to staffing, developing programs to attract and retain clinical staff, integrating diverse

teams as well as oversight of patient experience initiatives and achieving highest decile clinical quality scores. She also serves as the Critical Access Region Incident Commander in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic leading the region in strategic responses as it maneuvers this highly volatile situation.

Catherine is active within the community, having served as the president of the Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders board of directors from 20202022 and is currently the Far West Missouri Stake Relief Society President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Catherine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Missouri- Kansas City and a Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership from Webster University.

Catherine has been a member of the North Central Missouri College Foundation Board since 2022 and is a current member of the Scholarship Committee.

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region’s history. Upon learning that Missouri State Parks planned to preserve the home site as a ruin, concerned locals took action and formed Friends of the Thompson House, Inc. They believed the home would offer more value to the community if it were restored and utilized as a place for education. Through tireless advocacy efforts, the nonprofit gained ownership of the Thomp-

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organizations and individuals.

The Gifted Group of Grundy County is comprised of individuals with special needs that lead their own organization. The organization provides educational opportunities for the individuals. The group has regular meetings, elects their own officers, conducts their meetings, and plans educational programs and events. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality and self-determination of people with disabilities and to ensure members are

son House and has spent the last decade completing its restoration. Ellen and Gary Dolan were instrumental in the organization’s success; overseeing grant writing and management of financing and donations. They have kept community interest in the project alive. A large portion of the construction and maintenance work was led by the Dolans and completed by volunteers. The restoration was finished in 2020 but the Dolans and Friends of the Thompson House, Inc.

treated equally with the community. Brenda Thorne is the advisor for the group.

Prior to the Pastors vs the Sassy Sisters game, the Pastors will take on the Gifted Group in a short warm-up game for the Pastors. The Gifted Group is coached by Trenton R-9 Basketball Coach Jon Guthrie. The Gifted Group basketball team is comprised of mostly middle school and high school students. These students work very hard at learning the game and have not had the opportunity to perform before a crowd to show their skills, so it would be wonderful if the gym could be filled to cheer on this hardworking local team.

Lucas Lewis will be the announcer for the game and Scott Sharp will be the time-keeper.

There will be a freethrow shooting contest for kids ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 between the games. There will also be a cake walk for some delicious

are not done yet. Ellen and Gary have a vision for the home in its third century; there are innumerable ways the Thompson House can be used as a place of learning, reconciliation and reflection. Missouri Preservation commends Ellen and Gary Dolan for their leadership of Friends of the Thompson House, Inc., the completion of the Thompson House restoration, and their dedication to keeping history open, honest and accessible.”

cakes made by local bakers. Face painting will also be available.

A raffle will be held throughout the day for great prizes. Mary Lynn Griffin has donated a beautiful quilt for a raffle and Klinginsmith Appliance has donated a portable table-top ice maker valued at $140, with many other prizes being donated by various generous, local businesses. There have also been many local, generous sponsors of this game.

At the end of the game there will be an auction for a Kansas City Chiefs package with a Patrick Mahomes autographed picture, a St. Louis activities package valued at over $600 and a Kansas City activities package valued at over $300.

Hot Dogs, brownies, popcorn, nachos and Coke product concessions will be available. The admission for the game is $5.00 per person, with children 12 and under free.

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Spickard BOE Offers Contracts, Installs New Board Members

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met on Tuesday, April 28 in open session.

During the meeting, the board approved the payment of all bills totaling $100,995.06. Budget amendments, expenditures of $1,157,340 and revenues of $1,253,860 were also approved.

The district applied for a DESE School Safety Grant to install a new main door buzz-in system with video surveillance, replace wooden north doors, install fence around the new playground and install safety film on the front entrances. This is a competitive grant and winners are to be announced April 28.

A school field trip to Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, IA on May 16 was approved. It was announced the Top Pirate for March is Trinity Chapman. CSIP goal areas were discussed and will include student overall achievement, literacy improvements, strategic planning, creating a collaborative environment, and hiring high quality staff. The CSIP committee is to finalize goals based on survey results that should be received in midMay.

The certified salary schedule was adopted with an increase of $1,000 being added to the base pay. Current base pay is $30,500. The non-certified salary schedule was also approved with an increase of $500 to the base pay of the three salaried positions of paraprofessional, secretary

and head cook/maintenance. Bus driver per unit salary was raised $5. All employees will move appropriate steps on each schedule based on years of service and college hours. Substitute teacher pay was raised to $90/day for 2023-2024.

Glenn Wilson was given the oath of office after being elected as an incumbent. Chelsea Hostetler declined her election as an incumbent. Tanya Younger accepted the election as a write-in candidate. The district will be taking applications for Hostetler's open seat.

New officers were elected including Ruth Ann Shipps, president and MSBA representative; Melody Chapman, vice president; Amy Chapman, secretary; and Glenn Wilson, treasurer.

Board policies in Section I: Instruction, J: Students, and K: SchoolCommunity Relations were adopted.

Grow Your Own grant scholarships in the amount of $900 each were awarded to Japheth Busick and Jackie White.

A $250 Drury Scholarship Award winner was chosen with the winner to be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony at Princeton High School.

Approval of participation in the Baseline Teacher Salary Grant was given for next year. Teachers not eligible for the grant will receive $1,500 compensation from district funds.

A tentative Summer School Plan was approved and Superintendent Eakes will be applying for the Esser

III Summer School Grant. Dates for the summer school have not yet been determined. A survey is being sent to parents and the committee will reconvene to finalize plans by May 15.

The board voted to offer letters of intent to non-certified staff for the 23-24 school year. The District will be accepting applications for the open PAT position.

Upcoming events announced included:

April 21 - PTO Basketball Extravaganza: Meal 5-6, Pie Auction 6:00, Games to follow

April 24 - No school, teacher inservice

April 26 - Title I Family Night: Book Walk, Art Show, Music Program 5:30

April 25-28 - District testing

April 28 - Top Pirate assembly

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May 8-12 - State testing: MAP and Terra Nova

May 10 - Track & Field Day @ Princeton 9:00

May 13 - Alumni Banquet

May 15 - Step-up Day, Fishing Field Trip

May 16 - Blank Park Zoo Field Trip

May 17 - Last day of school, dismiss at 1:00; Awards at 12:00

May 18 - Teacher inservice

The next meeting of the Spickard R-2 board of education will be Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

GCHD to Hold Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 19

The Grundy County Health Department is partnering with Cleaver Dermatology to offer free skin cancer screenings.

The screenings will take place on Friday, May 19 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Grundy County Health Department located at 1716 Lincoln Street in Trenton. This is a screening procedure only. It will not be a full body exam and does not replace a thorough dermatologic exam. During this screening event, a physician will examine specific skin spots that patients have identified as a concern.

What type of skin spots might constitute cause for concern? Check the ABCDEs of skin cancer detection, look for:

• Asymmetrical shape

• Borders that are irregular or poorly defined

• Color that is varied

• Diameter of the spot (greater than a pencil eraser)

• Evolving mole or skin lesion, one that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.

If you have a mole or lesion on your skin with one of the ABCDEs, consider having a physician from Cleaver Dermatology take a look at it during our free May 19th skin cancer screening. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to call Kelli Hillerman at 660-359-4196 to secure an appointment.

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES

April 25

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407)

Corn 6.72, Soybeans 14.27, Soft Wheat 6.13

New Crop Corn 5.28, Soybeans 12.36, Soft Wheat 6.28

Linda Overton Presents “Wires Over Wildlife” Program at Grand River Garden Club Meeting April 17

Linda Overton presented a program called “Wires Over Wildlife” for members of the Grand River Garden Club on Monday, April 17 at the El Toro restaurant.

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During their April 3rd meeting, the Dorcas Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution wrapped books to be delivered to the Cameron Missouri Veterans Home in December. Pictured are, from top, Fran Poe, Marie Dolan, Marlene Ralston, Connie Key, Mary Riddle, Mary Lynn Griffin and Barb Spencer; and Cathie Smith (seated at the table in the back).

DAR Wraps Books For Cameron Veterans Home Residents

The Dorcus Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution met April 3, 2023 at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the Constitution. Barb Spencer provided the

Women's, Conservation and Native American minute.

It looked like Christmas in April as the Daughters wrapped gently used books to be delivered in December to the Cameron Missouri Veterans home for presents for the Veterans.

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Mrs. Overton said she and her late husband moved to the Trenton area 25 years ago and began planting 8,000 trees and shrubs in an attempt to start trees, native shrubs, grasses and flowers on CRP ground for wildlife and pollinators. She has recently started a two-acre plot for pollinators.

She explained in the “Wires Over Wildlife” program, Grundy Electric Coop will cost share 50/50 in an attempt to manage land to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat while continuing the critical function of right-of-way maintenance under and near their power lines. Grundy Electric works with the Missouri Department of Conservation, which will develop a habitat management plan for the plot under

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

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

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

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

cooperative distribution lines. The landowner agrees to maintain the practice for 10 years.

Mrs. Overton shared that she paid an additional amount to add flowers to the mix, but now she has acres of beautiful native and wildflowers.

In the absence of the president, vice president Diana Hoppe presided over the business meeting. The treasurer’s report was given by Laura Ewing and Karalyn Thompson read the minutes of the last meeting. Both were approved on motions from Carolyn Forman and seconded by Dorothy Taul.

The Yard of the Month awards will begin in May. Ms. Taul reported she and another volunteer trimmed the bushes around the Civil War statue. She reported all the knockout roses had died. Ms. Taul made a motion to replace the roses with hostas and tickseed corposis. Linda Carman seconded. Mrs. Ewing volunteered to remove the old

roses with help from her family. More members will assist with the planting of the hostas and tickseed.

Ms. Taul reminded members again someone is needed to spearhead the flower show at the August fair. Mrs. Thompson and Linda Lamp will check on a couple of other tours members are interested in taking.

Various members signed up to assist with the Leisure Lake garage sale on April 29.

Those attending were:

Ms. Taul, Mrs. Ewing, Marilyn Booth, Linda Carman, Annie and Carolyn Forman, Doris Provorse, Mrs. Hoppe, Mrs. Thompson and Ms. Lamp and speaker, Mrs. Overton.

Southside Farm Club Discusses Irish Lineage, Easter Memories at Recent Meetings

The Southside Farm Club gathered at the Galt Cafe on March 15. Hostess Marti Campbell, welcomed twelve members at noon for lunch. The hostess gift was won by Robin Meservey and the mystery gift, a gray ceramic spoon rest with the fitting message of “REST” on it, was guessed by Ellen Dolan.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and the roll call was answered with “Do you have any Irish lineage in your family”. There were several that did have Irish in their bloodline and knew quite a bit about their lineage. Viola Paschall gave the treasurer’s report and Jacky Mack updated the club members on the card and flower fund. There was no new or unfinished business. The meeting was adjourned.

The Southside Farm Club held an Easter themed meeting on April 19 at the Blackwater Restaurant in Chillicothe. Janice Belvel was the hostess and presided over the meeting. A basket of Easter eggs was passed around with the person getting the chocolate kiss candy winning the hostess gift. Marie Dolan received the hostess gift of garden gloves and a small Mason Jar type holder for scrubbies and/or sponges for her kitchen counter.

The roll call was answered with “A memorable Easter” by eight members: Jackie Altenderfer, Janice Belvel, Sue Brewer, Marti Campbell, Marie Dolan, Jeanie Gibson, Peggy Graves and Jacky Mack. Sue Brewer, who grew up in England, remembered always visiting the local bakery to buy a special Easter treat of hot

cross buns. Other memories included dressing up in matching outfits with siblings, hiding Easter eggs, and having a special Easter meal of ham, beef and noodles, potato salad, hard boiled eggs, cakes shaped liked bunnies and getting large chocolate Easter eggs. A special game was played with listing Easter foods, which included spiced Easter biscuits and many other Easter delicacies.

The treasurer’s report and card and flower fund report was given. Jacky Mack also had cards to sign to be sent to Viola Paschall and Robin Meservey. There was no new or unfinished business. The mystery gift was a small electric fan which was guessed by Jacky Mack. The meeting was adjourned and the hostess for May will be Babette Hill.

Area Calendar of Events

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.

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.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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

Class of 1959 Lunch at Senior Center at 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

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

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Linda Overton gave the program “Wires Over Wildlife” at the April 17 meeting of the Grand River Garden Club.

Dan Wilford Speaks to Rotarians About Loneliness

Dan Wilford was the guest speaker at the Thursday, April 20 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms. Wilford, a retired mental health professional, presented the program on “Loneliness,” which was the topic of an article in the March edition of “The Rotarian” magazine. Wilford said that loneliness has become more prevalent since the coronavirus pandemic, noting that more and more people are experiencing feelings of isolation, depression and other related symptoms. He pointed to two types of disordersseasonal effective disorder and effective depravation disorder - that are rarely diagnosed but explain what many individuals are actually suffering from. He noted that persons are nat-

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urally in need of physical contact, which a lack of leads to feelings of loneliness. He said individuals need to feel loved and needed, noting that being together is a way to combat loneliness. Laughter, he said, is very important as it helps the body produce endorphins, that make the body stronger and help in fighting disease. He challenged members to work on alleviating loneliness and isolation, not only of themselves but helping others as well. He encouraged members to connect with others, adding that “positivity keeps you going.”

During the business meeting, members were reminded the Shoes for Orphan Souls caravan would be in Trenton at 10 am on Friday, April 28 to pick up the shoes collected by the club for this district project.

Rotary members will participate in the citywide cleanup the week of May 1, being assigned Main Street from 9th to 12th street. It was also announced that the recipient for the club’s Charles Holmes Rotary Scholarship to NCMC has been chosen and will be announced at the Trenton High School Awards program next month.

The club will meet at noon on Thursday, April 27 at the BTC Bank community room. NCMC Athletic Director Nate Gamet will be the guest speaker and talk about the upcoming NJCAA Region 16 softball tournament being hosted by NCMC on May 4-6.

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One year has passed since that sad day, when the one we loved was called away. God called you home but your memory will live on forever in our hearts. Everett

Kids Wrestling Club Holds End-of-Season Awards Ceremony

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The Kids Wrestling Club held their awards banquet on Wednesday April 19. Team awards included, from left, front row, 6U Brady Gibler, most takedowns and Haeze Duff, best record; 8U Khyler Sprague, most takedowns and Reed Rongey, best record; back row, 10U Wesley Stiles, best record and Kynsen Bain, most takedowns; 12U Ayden Ortega, most escapes and Dru Vandevender, most takedowns; and 14U Jacob White, best record.

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The Kids Wrestling Club held their awards banquet on Wednesday April 19. Receiving the “perseverance” award were, from left, Thales Marshall, Marcus White and Dru Vandevender.

Annual Spickard Alumni Banquet

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Spickard School Gymnasium

Doors open 5 pm • Meal served 6 pm $20 per person

To RSVP, contact: Debbie Beverlin 660-654-0067

Greg Coon 816-489-9575

Carmen Coon 660-654-2137

Deadline to RSVP is Monday, May 8

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The Kids Wrestling Club held their awards banquet on Wednesday April 19. Receiving the “most improved” award were Karsyn Tinsley, left, and Khyler Sprague. Not pictured is Ty Lisle.

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Farmers State Bank recently made a $50,000 donation to NCMC Foundation’s

“Transforming Lives, Empowering People” major gifts campaign. Pictured are, from left, front row, Trenton FSB Branch Manager Rob Maloney, FSB Directors Dan Hegeman, Mary Margaret Parrish and Mark Baker and NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver; back row, FSB Director Sam Hiner, FSB President Duane Kohlstaedt and FSB Directors Mike Poland and Kurt Thompson.

Farmers State Bank Invests in Transforming Lives and

Empowering People

Farmers State Bank (FSB) recently made a $50,000 investment in North Central Missouri College. This donation will assist with the NCMC Foundation’s “Transforming Lives, Empowering People” major gifts campaign.

“FSB and NCMC are committed to growth initiatives that allow for the continuation of excellent services to our students and constituents. We both have a long history of providing a quality product to enhance the lives of those that reside in our service area and beyond,” commented NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver. “Their support of this campaign will not only benefit future generations of students but also the communities we serve.”

Joint comments were received from FSB President Duane Kohlstaedt and Trenton Branch Manager Rob Maloney. “NCMC is playing an ever-expanding role in impacting the economic and educational future of Northwest Missouri. The impact on workforce development has grown exponentially and fills a much-needed role for local

employers. As a local Community Bank, FSB considers it not only an obligation, but a privilege, to partner with NCMC in their efforts to fill educational and job skill needs in our area. We at FSB value and appreciate the positive contribution that NCMC is making on the lives of citizens in our region.”

The “Transforming Lives, Empowering People” major gifts campaign led by the NCMC Foundation, a 501c (3) IRS-approved organization, is underway. Investments for this campaign

may be directed towards any of the three main initiatives: (1) The completion of Phase II of the additional NCMC campus in Savannah, (2) A new Student Center on the Main Campus in Trenton, and (3) Scholarships focusing on First Generation Students, Mid-Career Students and Allied Health and Nursing students. For more information on investing in NCMC, please contact NCMC Foundation Executive Director Alicia Endicott at 660-357-6403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

Market Report from Monday, April 17 • 1925 head sold

SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, APRIL 28 • 6 PM

EXPECTING 600 HEAD!

Eckmann Farms-Complete dispersal - 35 angus cows 3-6yrs old. Start calving September 1. Bred to sydgen angus bulls.

Chris Woodward-Complete dispersal - 50 purebred Charolais cow/calf pairs. 2-7yrs old. Spring calves.

Myron Alexander - 20 black angus heifer pairs. Fancy set. Also selling 2-18 month angus and sim angus bulls.

Michael Liemkuler - 25 angus cows. 5-8yrs old. Start calving October 5th.

Tate Farms - 15 angus heifer pairs. Fancy set tagged to match.

Ryan and Vicky Grant-Complete dispersal - 38 angus cows. 3-6yrs old. Start calving September 1st . Bred to angus and sim angus bulls. Fancy set weaned off big calves.

Jeff Ward - 3-18 month angus bulls.

Stevenson farms - 20 angus cow/calf pairs. 4-6 yrs old. Spring calves by side. Tagged to match.

Dave Henke - 1-3 yr old angus bull.

Kenny Hoard - 15 running age cow/calf pairs.

Todd Eitel - 2-18 month old angus bulls.

4P farms - 65 angus cows. 4-8 yrs old. Bred angus bulls. Start calving September 1st.

Brad Eschenbaugh - 18 month old Deer creek run angus bull.

Michael and Sarah York - 28 angus cows 3-5 yrs old. Start calving August 28th. Bred angus bulls. Fancy set.

Vossler farms - 30 angus cows 4-8 yrs old. 10 first calf heifers. Bred angus bulls. Start calving September 1st.

Todd Kanoy - 2 yr old Hereford bull. Out of domino 1109.

Flanery farms - 2 Shaver angus bulls. 4 yr olds.

Jennings farms - 40 blk and red angus cows. 4-6 yrs old. Bred angus bulls. Fall calvers.

Blake Peters - 9 cow/calf pairs

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Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Sheep/Goats/Hog:

• Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400

• Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759

• Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

Submitted Photos

Trenton

High School students in Brenda Thorne’s class competed in the Job Olympics on Friday, April 14 in Liberty. Job Olympics is a competition based upon skills that students will need for daily living after high school. The students received seven medals and two ribbons. Those participating included, from left, Cassie Shuler, Klaire Quimby, Dacoda Smirl, Ellie Meeker, Toni Orndorff and Eric Davidson.

FINANCIAL REPORT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

North Central Missouri College is soliciting written proposals from Design-Build teams interested in providing design and construction services for the design and construction of a baseball/softball practice facility on the Trenton, Missouri, campus.

Information on this request can be found on the College’s website at: www.ncmissouri.edu.

(4/13, 4/20, 4/27/23)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI AT TRENTON Case No. 23AG-DR00032

In re the marriage of Nancy Jill Orr, Petitioner and Willard James Orr, Respondent NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO WILLARD JAMES ORR, Respondent.

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

The name of the party to said action is Nancy Jill Orr.

You are further notified that, unless you file and answer or other pleadings or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petitioner within 45 days after the day of the commencement of publication, Judgment by Default will be rendered against you.

/s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk

(4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/23)

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 23AG-PR00011

In the Estate of JERRY DOUGLAS LAIR, Decedent. JANICE KAY LAIR V KRISTINA HUBBARD ET AL. Notice of Hearing-Determination of Heirship

To:

CITY OF LAREDO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

The City of Laredo requests proposals for grant writing and administrative services to assist in a proposed project financed with $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. To perform upgrades to wastewater treatment plant and replacing the wastewater collection system pumps and other needed replacements.

Administration services shall include, but are not limited to, the implementation of the project in conformance with the following CDBG compliance area: financial management, environmental review, procurement, contract management, labor standard, equal opportunity/civil rights, Citizen participation, and closeout

Information provided to the City of Laredo shall include at a minimum:

1. The specialized experience and technical competence of the firm with respect to CDBG grant administration. Please include any related work on jointly funded projects with USDA-RD

2. The past record of performance of the firm with respect to such factors as accessibility to clients, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules

3. The capability of carrying out all aspects of grant related activities

4. Cost of services

5. References from previous clients of related work with the firm within the past five years

6. Documentation of compliance with E-Verify requirements

Items 1, 3 and 4 from the criteria above shall receive priority weighting in the final selection.

A cost for grant writing services should be identified separately from the cost for administrative services. Contracting for these two activities shall occur separately and costs/payments associated with each will be clearly defined. Contracts executed for administrative service shall be contingent upon the award of the grant and commitment of all project funds.

The above information should be submitted no later than May 8th, 2023, by 12:00pm, City of Laredo 213 E Main Street, PO BOX 61,Laredo, MO 64652. For more information contact city clerk Tasha Ueltzen at 660-286-2632

The City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from minority, women, and Section 3-owned firms.

(4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/23)

All unknown heirs of the decedent and all persons known or believed to claim any interest in the property outlined below as an heir or through an heir of the decedent.

You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held on May 4, 2023, at 01:30 PM in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, 700 MAIN STREET, TRENTON, MO 64683, on a petition to determine the heirs of the above-named decedent, who died on December 9, 2021, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described property. Should you fail to appear, judgment and decree may be entered in due course upon said Petition.

Petitioner's attorney is ALLAN D SEIDEL, whose business address is SEIDEL HAVENS & DENNIS, 705 MAIN ST, TRENTON, MO 64683-2009.

Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk

StocksRecap

Housing gets hammered

The Federal Reserve s interest rate hikes — nine increases in the past year, the fastest pace in 40 years — haven’t yet conquered inflation Nor have they pushed the U.S. economy into recession. But they’ve sure done a number on the once-hot housing market. Sales of existing homes have plunged 22% from March of last year when the Fed began raising its benchmark rate And builders are breaking ground on 17% fewer new homes than they did a year ago. The drop in home sales and construction is helping weaken the

Buyers bail: Home sales have been hit hard as interest rate increases have taken their toll.

economy but should also help slow inflation The number of construction jobs fell in March for the first time in more than a year. Home prices, which shot up in 2021 and 2022, have cooled rapidly.

According to the real estate data provider Redfin, the median national home price fell 3 3% in March from a year earlier the biggest such decline since 2012 The cost of renting is also coming down, a trend that should help cool inflation in the coming months

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Local Track Teams Compete with Few Athletes

in 400m run

Michael Nyakoojo –10th 400m run, 10th triple jump

Andrew Huffstutter –3rd 800m run

Isaac Bonta – 7th 800m run

Robert Muselman –7th 1600m run

Nicholas Smith – 6th 110 hurdles, 6th 300m hurdles, 4th long jump

Silas Spencer – 8th 110 hurdles, 7th 300m hurdles

Gabe Stark – 6th triple jump, 6th javelin

Dylan Spencer – 1st discus, 2nd shotput

Timothy Kempton –4th discus, 7th javelin

Boys Relay Teams –1st 4x100m relay, 2nd 4x200m relay, 3rd 4x400m relay, 4th 4x800m relay

2nd 3200m run

Garrett MacGregor –7th 3200m run

Brian Peterson – 2nd 110m hurdles, 2nd 300m hurdles, 3rd high jump

Colton Brown – 9th discus, 10th javelin

Tristen Faulkner –10th discus, 10th shotput

Boys relay teams –3rd 4x100m relay, 4th 4x200m relay, 1st 4x400m relay, 2nd 4x800m relay

Boys team results –1st with 143 points

04/21 Gary Ewing Invitational @ Brookfield

Trenton -

Ava Simpson – 2nd 1600m run, 3rd 3200m run

jump

Girls team results –20th with 2 points

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Zackary Cross – 9th 200m run, 1st 110m hurdles, 1st 300m hurdles, 4th triple jump

Gauge MacGregor –3rd 800m run, 1st 1600m run, 1st 3200m run

Brian Peterson – 3rd

110m hurdles, 6th high jump

Boys relay teams –10th 4x800m relay

Boys team results –6th with 60 points

04/24 Nick Sloop Invitational @ Lawson Trenton -

Tymber Cooksey –5th 800m run, 5th 1600m run

Andrew Huffstutter –3rd 800m run

Isaac Bonta – 10th 800m run

Robert Muselman –8th 1600m run, 3rd 3200m run

Nicholas Smith – 6th 110m hurdles, 9th 300m hurdles, 10th long jump

Silas Spencer – 8th in 110m hurdles, 10th 300m hurdles

Dylan Spencer – 1st discus, 1st shotput

Timothy Kempton –7th discus, 9th javelin

Gabe Stark – 8th triple jump

Boys Relay Teams –8th 4x100m relay, 7th 4x200m relay, 5th 4x400m relay, 2nd 4x800m relay

Last week’s track meets where lacking in attendence due to other state events. Those athletes who did compete attemped to do their best for their team. The results for last week’s track meets record the top 10 placed from each school.

04/19 Milan Wildcat Relays TrentonTymber Cooksey –5th 800m run, 3rd 1600m run

Ava Simpson – 2nd 1600m run, 1st 3200m

run

Kylee Corwin – 5th 300m hurdles

Kagen Croy – 4th in high jump, 10th in javelin

Avery Clark – 6th in javelin

Jacey Hudson – 4th in shotput

Girl’s Relay Teams –1st in 4x400m relay, 1st in 4x800m relay

Girls Team Score –6th with 65 points

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Cameron Christy –10th in 100m run

Blaine Dunkin – 5th

Boys Team Score –3rd with 88 points

NewtownHarris/Grundy County -

Skylar Bonnett – 5th 100m run, 7th long jump

Lexa Stronger – 7th 100m run, 5th long jump

Adysan Rains – 7th 200m run, 3rd javelin

Molly Milazzo – 1st 800m run, 1st 1600m run

Montana Pingel –6th 100m hurdles

Kinsley Allnutt – 7th 300m hurdles, 1st high jump

Landry Oaks – 3rd shotput

Girls relay teams –2nd 4x100m relay, 2nd 4x400m relay

Girls team results –4th with 77 points

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Brett Otto – 7th 100m run

Zackary Cross – 2nd 200m run, 1st 110m hurdles, 1st 300m hurdles

Hunter Miller – 2nd 400m run, 3rd long jump, 3rd triple jump

Payton Miller – 2nd 800m run, 6th high jump

Gauge MacGregor –

Kylee Corwin – 7th 300m hurdles

Kagen Croy – 8th in high jump, 10th in javelin

Girl’s Relay Teams –6th 4x400m relay, 2nd 4x800m relay

Girls Team Score –12th with 27.33 points

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Andrew Huffstutter –4th 800m run

Robert Muselman –9th 3200m run

Dylan Spencer – 6th discus, 8th shotput

Boys Relay Teams –10th 4x100m relay, 7th 4x400m relay, 8th 4x800m relay

Boys Team Score –17th with 12 points

Gallatin -

Annabelle Ball – 3rd 100m run, 3rd 200m run

Ashley Feiden – 4th 800m run

Girls Relay teams –3rd 4x800m relay

Girls team results –13th with 23 points

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Colt Baker – 7th discus

Boys team results –20th with 2 points

NewtownHarris/Grundy County -

Kinsley Allnutt – 9th 300m hurdles, 7th long

Ava Simpson – 2nd 1600m run, 1st 3200m run

Kylee Corwin – 8th 100m hurdles, 5th 300m hurdles

Kagen Croy – 9th in high jump

Avery Clark – 10th triple jump, 5th in javelin,

Jacey Hudson – 4th in Shotput

Girl’s Relay Teams –3rd in 4x400m relay, 2nd in 4x800m relay

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Girls Team Score –4th with 52.85 points

Boys Team Score –6th with 55 points 4/18 Worth County

Tiger Relays

GallatinAnnabelle Ball – 2nd 100m run, 1st 200m run, 4 th high jump, 5th long jump

Kaylen Sterneker –3rd javelin

Girls team results –9th with 30 points

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Jaden Wilson – 4th javelin

Magnum Fenimore –7th shotput

Boys team results –16th with 4 points

Photo Provided by Alicia Endicott OFF TO THE RACES - Michael Nyakoojo prepared his starting race stance. He participates on relay teams and runs the 400m race, and also participates in triple jump.

Photo Provided by Alicia Endicott LOT OF MILES IN ONE DAY - Gauge MacGregor competes in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m race in one meet. During the Gary Ewing Invitational, he helped bring his team points by placing first in the two longer races, and third in the 800m.

Photo Provided by Alicia Endicott COMPETE AND HAVE FUN - (left) Elle Copple (right) Tymber Cooksey start the 1600m race.

Regular Season Games Close to Ending

Tennis

4/18 Win over Chillicothe (6-3)

4/19 Cameron Tournament

Singles:

G. Otto 0-3

Doolittle 0-3

Horton 0-3

Doubles:

Villacampa/Sager 1-2

Sole/T. Otto 3-1 (3rd)

Markell/Dixon 3-1 (3rd)

4/24 Win over Richmond (8-1)

THIRD PLACE FINISHERS

- (left to

Dixon, Markell, Sole, T. Otto all placed third in their doubles bracket. Dixon and Markell serve as team #3 and Sole and T. Otto serve as team #2

his skills while waiting on his next doubles match. He and his partner, T. Villacampa, fought a hard battle during the Chillicothe Tournament, just falling short of a medal.

Golf

Chillicothe Tournament

Team Results:

1st Macon - 309

2nd Maryville - 324

3rd Lafayette - 336

4th Chillicothe - 340

5th Savannah - 352

6th Lathrop - 352

7th South Harrison -355

8th East Buchanan - 366

9th Benton - 368

10th Trenton - 370

11th Brookfield - 400

12th Cameron- 414

13th Orrick - 468

14th Putnam County - 504

Milan - No team Score

Trenton Individual Scores:

Kiefer Tolson - 87 (22nd)

Riley Gott - 83 (18th)

Hunter Ledgerwood - 98

Bo Meeker- 102

Jake Schmadeke - 127

Trenton/Marceline/Gallatin/Carrollton Quad

Trenton:

Kiefer Tolson - 39

Riley Gott - 48

Hunter Ledgerwood - 55

Jake Schmadeke - 61

Bo Meeker - 195

Team Score: 195

Gallatin:

Isaac Bird - 37

Payton Feiden - 48

Jack Donavan - 37

Logan Bottcher - 42

Conner Michael - 45

Team Score: 161

Carrollton Team Score: 220

Marceline Team Score: 172

GIVE IT YOUR ALL - I. Dixon

everything he can to get the ball over the net to end up placing third with his doubles partner, V. Markell, during the Chillicothe Tournament.

Baseball Scores

TRENTON

4/18 Loss to Linn County (1-9)

4/24 Win over Milan (11-3)

GALLATIN/TRI-COUNTY

4/18 Win over Pattonsburg (14-4)

4/19 Win over Brookfield (1-0)

4/24 Win over South /Harrison (12-5)

PRINCETON

The Trenton Bulldogs Baseball team has been busy this season.

They currently sit 6 wins to 11 losses on the season.

Their most recent win was on Monday when they defeated the Milan Widlcats 11-3.

4/18 Win over N. Harrison (13-3)

4/21 Win over S. Harrison (4-2)

4/24 Win over Albany (7-6)

GRUNDY/NEWTOWN-HARRIS

4/18 Win over Macon County/Bucklin (14-4)

4/20 vs Meadville (Postponed)

4/24 Loss to Linn County (6-9)

Milan started out the game by scoring a run in the first inning. But by the third the Bulldogs out scored them by two runs. Trenton then sealed the deal by scoring 5 runs in the fourth.

The lead hitter for the Bulldogs

was A. Weyer having two hits.

M. Rongey pitched for the Bulldogs having six strike outs and throwing 67 strikes in total.

E. Miller lead the team in stolen bases with two.

Photo provided by Coach Sager

right)

Photo Provided by Andrea Markell SKILLS - B. Sager shows off

Photo Provided by Andrea Markell

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