Trenton Republican-Times_5-25-23

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Trenton Air BnBs

Avoiding Lodging Tax Subject at City Council

While the agenda mainly focused on equipment purchases and approving contracts, the liveliest conversation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting focussed on lodging tax that some council members think is being dodged.

The allegation was made by Councilman Marvin Humphreys as a representative of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He focused his doubt that many homeowners are renting their homes out using the internet lodging site Air BnB and not collecting the city’s lodging tax that voters passed in 2020. That tax is 5 percent of the accommodation fee.

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Trenton Middle School “Top Dawgs”

After discussion of the difficulty in proving the tax transgression, it was decided that an education campaign via letter and information dispersed through Trenton’s local newspaper and radio station might be the best remedy for the situation.

Another discussion point during new business was also raised by Councilman Humphreys. The second issue was regarding the dump north of Trenton where brush and yard waste can be deposited.

Humphreys claimed several people have complained about the gate being locked by mid-afternoon.

[See Council, Page 2]

NCMC Closing Memorial Day

North Central Missouri College and the Ketcham Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. This closing includes all buildings and offices at all locations and no classes will be held.

NCMC and the Ketcham Center will reopen on Tuesday, May 30 for regular hours of business.

Cops ‘N Bobbers Event June 3

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 am12 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 co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, NCMC Barton Farm Campus and CFM Insurance.

Businesses, organizations, or individuals that would like to provide prizes or money to purchase prizes for the kids are encouraged to contact the Police Department as soon as possible.

Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Chief Rex Ross at 660-359-2121 or via email at rross@trentonmo.com.

Community Blood Drive

The Community Blood Center (CBC) will conduct a blood drive on Monday, June 5 from 12-6 p.m. at the North 65 Center, 2901 Hoover Drive in Trenton. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: TN. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at 816-351-9308.

The CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.

Trenton License Office to Close

The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has decided not to renew their longstanding contract with the State of Missouri Department of Revenue License Office. As of 4:30 p.m. on May 31, 2023, the Trenton License Office will no longer be in operation.

In a printed statement, the Chamber said, “This was not an easy decision, but one we feel is best at this time. The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Trenton License Office want to thank the many patrons and employees in the community that have supported us throughout our many years of service. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause our community and the surrounding area.”

The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will remain in operation as usual.

Museum Memorial Day Service

The Grundy County Museum will open for its 2023 season this Saturday, May 27. A Memorial Day service will be held at 10 a.m. and the museum will remain open until 2 p.m. The museum will be open Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Regular hours of operation will be Saturdays and Sunday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. through October.

“Art in Bloom” Exhibit

Cultural Corner Art Guild and Gallery invites the public to view their current exhibit, "Art in Bloom," featuring the work of several photographers. The exhibit is sponsored by Barnes Greenhouses of Trenton and will be open for viewing until June 30th.

The exhibit will feature the work of Martin Spilker, a juried member of the MAA, Alysa Ramsay, a photography teacher at MWSU, Tara Duckworth, a fine art photographer based in St. Joseph and Kris Daniel, an amateur photographer and executive director for Cultural Corner.

Cultural Corner is located at 424 Locust Street, in Chillicothe. Hours are 10:00 to 4:00 Tuesday -Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 on Saturday. A free reception for the artists will be held on June 30th from 5:00 to 7:00.

Trenton 12-Year-Old Dies in UTV Accident

A Trenton youth was fatally injured when his all-terrain vehicle traveled off a road and was ejected from the vehicle.

The 12-year-old boy was pronounced dead shortly before 6 pm at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

The crash happened Saturday afternoon two miles southwest of Trenton on Southwest 30th Avenue.

The driver attempted to negotiate a curve, lost control, and traveled off the road. He was ejected from the ATV. He was not wearing any safety restraints.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol does not release the names of minors due to their juvenile status.

Local funeral homes later identified the victim as Gavin Spears. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday, May 24 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton, under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Gavin was a 7th grader at Trenton Middle School.

Two Minors Injured in Rollover Accident near Galt

Authorities responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident Monday night approximately two miles south of Galt.

First responders discovered two minors, a 17-yearold boy from Laredo and a 15-year-old girl from Galt, who were suffering minor injuries.

Their vehicle, a pickup, was northbound on Northeast 110th Avenue when the driver lost control and skidded off the west side of the road where it overturned. Both the driver and pas-

senger were ejected.

Seat belts were not in use and the truck was a complete loss.

Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Grundy County EMS, and the Galt first responders attended to the accident.

The highway patrol does not release names of juveniles as a practice.

Photo Courtesy of Trenton R-9 Middle School Trenton R-9 Middle School named their “Top Dawgs” during the awards assembly held Thursday, May 18. The Top Dawg is awarded to one female and one male from each class for demonstrating the best overall qualities of academic success, citizenship and character education. Receiving the award for the 2022-23 school year were, from left, front row, fifth graders Gabriel Harris and Anne Lasley and sixth graders Marcus White and Emma Welch, back row, eighth graders Henry Lasley and Sarai Birkhead and seventh graders Gabriel Makovec and Lillee Dalrymple. See page 7 of today’s Republican-Times for all the student awards presented during the TMS awards assemblies.

Humphreys asserted that by not being open later in the afternoon and not at all on weekends, many citizens are penalized. Administrator Ron Urton explained that the gates are locked to keep lawbreakers from dumping banned items from the brush dump, such as construction waste.

Longer hours of operation, security cameras and moving the gate were all possible solutions discussed that the city will explore.

Spending projects on the agenda included the ap-

proval of a bid from Olson Inc. to build a new hangar at the Trenton Airport. Olson’s bid came in just below what the FAA had estimated it would cost at $208,000.

Replacing the city’s water mains was next on the docket. A bid to replace two and four inch mains with 6 inch mains was awarded to Flinn and Son. The work will focus in the 10th and Oklahoma Avenue portion of Trenton. Cost of the project is $386,810.

Tree trimming contracts for the electric department will be carried out by Poor Boy Tree Trimming for $25,000.

Upgrading the computers for several departments was next on the agenda, with Strategy LLC replacing 15 computers, monitors and battery back ups for $28,770. The final vote was 6-1 with Councilman Briggs voting no due to an apparent objection over purchasing battery backups.

Irvinbilt Constructors was tapped to replace three valves of the wastewater treatment plant. The 23year-old valves will be replaced for $42,700.

A wheel loader was ordered for the sewer plant from Victor Phillips Company of Kansas City. The

purchase comes in under budget at $174,745.

CSI Overhead Doors was awarded a bid for remote door openers for the TMU Warehouse at a total cost of $7,650.

The final point of business was to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the Department of Natural Resources revolving fund to replace identified lead service lines.

The meeting was then adjourned. City Council is held at City Hall every second and fourth Monday of the month and citizens are encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom.

Crowder State Park Named Missouri Hidden Gem

Missouri Life Magazine has named Crowder State Park as one of Missouri’s 114 hidden gems.

The Missouri Life ambassadors compiled a list of places from each of Missouri’s 114 counties that are “worth the drive” for a one or two day vacation. Some are recognized internationally, while others are some of the state’s best kept secrets.

The 1912-acre park offers camping, picnicking, watercraft rentals, and multi-use trails amid the rolling green hills and deep

ravines. The county’s oldest residence, The Thompson House, is also located in the park. More information about Crowder State Park can be found at www.MoStateParks.com

The Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton was also named as a destination stop hidden gem. Located in the 103-year old Hamilton Schoolhouse, the museum features over 30,000 square feet of interactive exhibits including quilts, antique sewing machines, vintage merchandising, antique toy sew-

By: Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, MU Extension

We have all seen them, ugly cracks in the foundation walls of a house. Most of the time we just live with them until they cause a problem because we think it is too difficult and expensive to repair them. We wait until water comes through the crack before we designate them “worthy” of being repaired. However, with today’s products, you no longer need to wait to fix a problem.

The most frequent type of crack is caused during construction by failure to provide

BNB Grants Cleanup Extentions, Moves One Property to Findings of Fact

The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met in open session, Monday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. Chairman David Mlika called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The minutes of March 27 meeting were approved.

by Chumbley, was granted a 120-day extension to complete work.

ing machines, thimbles and sewing memorabilia including the world’s tallest spool of thread. Information about the quilt museum can be found at www.MissouriQuiltMuseum.com.

Other area hidden gems include the Shatto Milk Company in Osborn, the Squirrel Cage Jail in Gallatin and Happy Rock Garden Railroad in Maysville.

A complete list of Missouri’s 114 hidden gems can be found in the May, 2023 issue of Missouri Life Magazine

the freeze/thaw cycle.

2) As the ground around the concrete stabilizes, any movement can cause the cracks to widen.

In unfinished business, under declaration of a nuisance, Bobby Morgans said he has the cement poured and they will be working on the porch at 1432 Main Street, owned by Barbara Morgans. A 30-day extension was granted for them to complete the work.

In public hearing, Wes said nothing has been done on property at 506 Jackson Street, owned Mele Tuiaki. The property was moved to findings of fact.

Property at 1416 Chestnut Street, owned by Brad Chumbley, has been cleaned up. Some windows need replacing and the back door needs to be secured. A 90-day extension to complete the work was granted. Property at 1423 Chestnut, also owned

Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone said that the house on property at 302 E. 10th Street, owned by Lolo Tuiaki, needs to be secured and cleaned up. A 30-day extension was granted by the board.

Regarding property at 824 Custer, owned by Sione Penitani Unu and Lose Unu, Barone said they have cleaned up a little. A 30-day extension was granted to allow for further cleanup.

Under certificate of existence of dangerous building, property at 403 E. 9th Street, owned by Barbara Morgans, has been recorded at the courthouse.

Under new business, Barone said that the garage at 403 W. 13th Street needs to be torn down. It was decided to declare the garage at 403 W. 13th Street a nuisance.

Police Chief Rex Ross reported that 22 nuisances had been investigated.

sufficient working joints to accommodate drying shrinkage and thermal movement. Also common are those cracks caused by structural settlement, overload or even earthquakes.

Most cracks are formed in the first 30 days of the pouring of the concrete. These cracks may initially be too small to be detected and some of these may never grow to be any problem. Other cracks become visible very early and cause problems.

There are three things that can cause a “little, undetectable” crack to become larger.

1) Moisture can enter the cracks and enlarge them due to the expansion caused by

3) The most serious problem is when the area around the foundation remains unsettled resulting in an ongoing stress to the concrete. This is generally caused by improper preparation of the building site before the concrete is poured. These stresses can widen the small cracks and, in some cases, create new cracks.

The first two situations can be easily addressed and repaired by the average homeowner. The third situation is much more complex and should only be address by a licensed engineer and repair company. This repair will require some method to stabilize the soil and the structure and is a job to be left to the experts.

The first step in repairing a crack caused by the first two situations, is to determine if the wall is displaced at the cracks and if the crack is growing. A straight edge placed across a crack will tell

you if the either side of the foundation has moved in or out. Many times, you can see this visually by looking down the length of the wall. If there is a large bow, or if one side has been displaced, further investigation is required, and it is best to seek professional advice.

If the wall is fairly even across the crack, sealing it can be accomplished by using a low-pressure crack injection of a liquid polymer which hardens with time.

The materials proven to be most effective in concrete crack repair are:

1. Two-component epoxies, which effectively seal a crack and at the same time reinforce the repair area to be actually stronger than the unrepaired concrete area around it. Epoxies are always the preferred material when the structural integrity of the concrete is open to question.

2. Polyurethane foams, when concrete structural integrity is not a problem and the problem is only water leakage. Polyurethane foams harden very rapidly

(unlike most epoxies) and are less likely to flow out the back of some cracks as epoxies may. Polyurethane foams expand in the crack area and may reach areas that an epoxy may not if not properly injected. While the methods of injecting the material into the cracks varies by manufacturer, they all begin with the surface sealing of the crack and the placement of the injection ports along the crack opening. Once this seal hardens, the patching material can be injected into the crack. Once the seal material hardens, the injection ports can be removed and the wall painted or covered, leaving very little physical sign that there was ever a crack.

If there is a large amount of water flowing through the crack, a large bow centered on the crack or the wall on either side of the crack is displaced more than 1/2”, it is best to seek the advice of an engineer. A strong foundation will help protect your home which is one of our most valuable assets.

The Spickard R-2 and Princeton R-5 Boards of Education met recently. Items discussed included personnel and bid approvals.

Spickard R-2

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

The board approved payment of bills totaling $26,736.61

The oath of office was given to Tanya Younger, who fills one of the two vacant seats currently available on the board.

Summer office hours were set. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to

2:00 p.m. beginning Monday, May 22 and ending Thursday, August 17.

The board reviewed the district’s Continuous School Improvement Plan progress and discussed mission, vision, goals and action steps. No changes were made at this time.

The board meeting dates for June and July were changed to the second Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

The board agreed to solicit bids for services for diesel fuel, gasoline, milk and propane. Bids will be due by June 8 and will be opened and awarded at the board meeting that evening.

The 2023-24 Bus Mechanic Proposal with Princeton R-V School in the amount of $4200 was approved.

fessional position to determine the need next school year.

It was announced that Sophia Persell was named the April Top Pirate.

The Safety Grant was approved with work by Grand River Mutual, Sargents Glass, and Martin Fencing to begin soon. Projects include a buzz-in door system with video surveillance, new doors on the north side of the building and in the kitchen, and new fencing around the new playground.

Summer School was canceled due to a lack of student interest.

The board approved the hiring of Deva Lanning as the Parents As Teachers Implementer for the 202324 school year.

2023-24 school year on Wednesdsay, August 23 with an early dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Spickard R-2 school board will be Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m.

Princeton R-5

The Princeton R-5 Board of Education met in special closed session on Tuesday, May 16. During the meeting the board:

• approved the resignation of Dr. Kristin Henke as JH/HS counselor.

• approved the resignation of Dr. Tina Holt as junior high boys basketball coach.

• approved Mike Schmidli as head girls basketball coach, part-time AD and field prep.

Ruth Ann Hanes

Mrs. Ruth Ann Hanes, 78, a resident of Sebring, FL, died Friday, May 12, 2023 in Sebring.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Burial of cremains will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton.

Mrs. Hanes was born June 18, 1944 in Trenton, the daughter of Fred Winton and Eva Gladys Harvey Hickman. Ruth grew up in Mill Grove and attended Mill Grove and Princeton Schools.

Ruth Ann Hanes

The resignations of Tiffany Crawford as the Title I teacher and Jasmine Allen as the Title I paraprofessional were approved.

It was agreed to post the Title I teacher position and wait on the Title I parapro-

It was announced Tiffany Crawford was to be recognized at the Awards Assembly for 20 years of service to the district.

The last day of school was May 17 with Teacher inservice on May 18.

Students will begin the

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• approved Beth Boxley as JH/HS English teacher.

• approved an additional section of Agriculture I for Kurt Meighen.

Ruth was united in marriage to Lawrence M. Hanes on July 10, 1960 at the Mill Grove Christian Church. Lawrence preceded her in death on January 9, 1996. Ruth and Lawrence made their home in Gilman City while their sons were growing up.

• approved an addition of junior high physics block class for Mike Tipton.

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band, John, Kayli Hanes, Tanner Lundy and Noah Hutchison; four stepgrandchildren, Samantha Barth, Randy (Junior) Barth, Remington Barth and Maverick Barth; eight great-grandchildren, Rylee Macrander, Madalyn Macrander, Aubree Byrom, Hayden Virtue, Gavin Holcomb, Ryder Holcomb, Jackson Holcomb and Paxton Lundy; four step-great grandchildren, Jacob Holcomb, Parker Holcomb, Chellssie Meyers and Cayleeigh Meyers.

Ruth retired as a medical records clerk from Dr. Terry Hall’s office of Bethany. She was also in the antique business for quite a few years.

Ruth was a member of the Mill Grove Christian Church. She accepted, Jesus as her Savior many years ago.

Her survivors include two sons, Larry Hanes and wife, Kelly of Sebring, FL and Jeff Hanes and wife, Kimberly of Gilman City; six grandchildren, Ashley Hanes, Ryan Hanes and wife, Cassie, Samantha Hanes Holcomb and hus-

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Grandmother, Emma Hobbs Loe; and an aunt, Mary Harvey Deloney.

Memorial donations are suggested in lieu of flowers. Checks can be made out to the Bethany Health Services and Dialysis and may be left with or mailed to Slater-Neal Funeral Home, 813 Custer St., Trenton, MO 64683.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Memorials in Nancy's name are suggested to the NCMC Women's Golf Program. They may be directed to North Central Missouri College Athletics, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. (Please add 'Women's Golf' to the memo line.)

Monday-Closed for Memorial Day.

Tuesday-Pork fritter on bun, pork & beans, tomato macaroni, fruit juice, blueberry cobbler.

fried cabbage, corn, peaches, cornbread. Friday-Chicken strips, potato wedges, peas & carrots, cinnamon applesauce, whole wheat bread (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.) SHELLY’S PET CARE 660-684-6864 Serving the Green Hills Area Since 1996!

Wednesday-Beef taco salad, refried beans, lettuce & tomato, mixed berries, butterscotch pudding, whole wheat chips.

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Celebration of Life for Nancy Menefee Wade

A Celebration of Life for Nancy Menefee Wade will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Riverside Country Club. Family and friends are invited to come and share favorite memories of Nancy, who died in December, 2022. If you knew Nancy, you probably have a great story to share. The come-and-go event will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

Dear Editor:

Unfortunately, I recently had two go rounds at the Wright Memorial Hospital emergency room. The doctors, nurses and other staff were excellent. I am much better now.

Dear Editor:

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sion you think of them - send a little something to help on upkeep.

Please, as you go to the cemetery, find the box or person or mail a donation to their cemetery for this upkeep of your loved ones’ final resting place so it can be cared for properly.

in rural Grundy County, Missouri. We live at the far end of the water line traveling from Trenton, Missouri, moving through the countryside for 10ish miles.

usage to night time hours instead of during the day.

The infrastructure is not here to support this “large user”, as the Water District calls them, and the Grundy Countians living in the area.

Thank you, Rick

Neff

I just want to remind everyone as you are placing flowers or decorations at the graves of your loved ones that the cemetery they are resting in NEEDS your donations for them to continue to care for their resting sites.

It seems we forget that a cemetery needs constant care and maintenance - as in the way of mowing, weed control, gravel or clearing of the driveways and hundreds of other expenses. As you have these expenses for your home, you know the cost has risen over the years for these basic needs. Memorial Day, their birthday, or any occa-

Marsha Kerr Chula

My story of Easter morning 2023 and our new CAFO neighbor

It was Easter morning of 2023, I had my face half shaven, and two toilets filled with human waste that I couldn't flush.

The water had just completely shut off, and as I calmly emptied our coffee pot into the sink so I could use it to finish shaving, my wife and I were at wits end because this had been going on for 4 weeks and I had not been able to do anything about it.

The whole situation started several weeks earlier.

Around mid-March, we noticed a sudden decrease in our water pressure for our home

We patiently waited for a couple weeks, but it continued to happen, with low water pressure all day with intermittent times of several hours with absolutely no water.

Finally it dawned on us what has recently changed–a new 7,000 head hog concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) that had been installed between us and Trenton, and since they had started operation, there was not sufficient water for both the CAFO and residents of Grundy County. The CAFO is owned and operated by a corporation not based in Missouri.

This started a journey of numerous phone calls to our County Waterboard, Senator Rusty Black, the Grundy County Commission and various other representatives and officials.

Then came Easter Sunday morning.

Finally, around the last week of April, the water pressure was restored, but only because the CAFO has moved their water

Local citizens and independent livestock farmers are living in fear of not having water for their families and livestock this summer; and local citizens are afraid of speaking up.

As the summer months continue to warm up, water usage will spike and we are headed for a full-fledged humanitarian disaster.

Coupled with bad roads and local township boards with no oversight from the county commission, life in rural Missouri is turning out to be very similar to living in Kenya, which we visited several years ago.

As a lifelong conservative, it seems like the only answer is to start voting differently until we get the attention we need and deserve in rural Missouri and the infrastructure we are helping pay for.

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Barnes Greenhouses

BTC Bank

CFM Insurance, A Mutual Insurance Company

Chumbley’s Hometown

Billiards & Bar

Drs. Paul and Andrew Cox

Crow Miller Insurance Agency

Dave’s Body ShopDave & Ruby Woodson

Doodlebugs Daycare & Preschool

Duvall, Roeder & Black Agency

Eastview Manor Care Center

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri

Farmers State Bank

Member FDIC

Green Hills Superior Care

Grundy County Lumber Co.

Grundy Electric Cooperative

H&R Block

Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital

Hy-Vee Food Store

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Klinginsmith Home Center

Landes OilTrenton & Jamesport

LifeFlight Eagle

Lockridge & Constant, LLC

MFA - Trenton/Laredo

Mid-States Services, LLC

Modine Manufacturing Company

Moore's Home Center

North Central Missouri College

The People's Co-op/Mr. Tire

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Dr. Joe Slonecker & Staff

Sunnyview Nursing Home

T&L Auto Supply/Carquest

Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., LLC

Trenton Elks Lodge #801

Trenton Hardware

Trenton Municipal Utilities

Trenton Ready Mix

Wright Memorial Hospital

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29

John Graber Grundy County

Laredo

Carol Wilford

Carol Wilford visited Jim and Brinda Marsh on Friday, May 12. She returned a small, child-size piano that Nora and Don Reeter had let the Wilford children and grandchildren play with several years ago, as well as an electric keyboard she had borrowed from Jim when she taught music at Chula School.

Jerry and Goldie Wilford of Highlands Ranch, CO, attended the First Baptist Church of Milan on Mother’s Day. Following the morning worship, they went to eat at Jackson’s Place in Milan, then drove to Trenton to Delvin and Jennie Wilford’s to get together with other family members, Larry and Barbara Stoops and Murlin and Janice Osborn of Mission, TX. Laurie Frisbie and her

Southside Farm Club

daughter, Shaina, dropped by for a little while also.

Bill and Kathy Waits went to the home of Denise and Junior Hamilton for Denise’s birthday celebration on Friday, May 12. The Hamilton’s kids had made homemade pizza; and the Waits’ brought a big salad for an enjoyable evening together.

On Friday, May 12, Vickie Bowe and her sister, Mary Binney of Lee’s Summit, attended a Mother’s Day Tea at Sunnyview Nursing home where their mother, Jean Hughes lives. Charles and Vickie Bowe, Ken and Cathy Bowe, Chuck Hughes of Kansas City, and Mary Binney all went on a camping and fishing trip at Longbranch Lake near Macon from May 1518.

Club History Is Rotary Program

Club history was the topic of a program presented by member Diane Lowrey during the Thursday, May 18 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms.

Mrs. Lowrey used items found in club boxes to share the history of the local Rotary Club, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Membership lists, programs and news articles were among the items shared with

members, who added comments about the club and activities in which the club was involved. Included was a list of club presidents and secretaries, dating back to the club’s founding in 1923.

During the business meeting, members were reminded the club is responsible for putting up and taking down the flags at the courthouse on Flag Day, which is June 14.

Daniel Gott will be the program chairman for the May 25 meeting, which will include a presentation by Trenton R-9 School administrators.

The Southside Farm Club celebrated with a program and contest about Mother’s Day at Washington Street Restaurant on May 17, 2023. Babette Hill was the hostess with ten members present.

Janice Belvel, president, presided over the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. Jackie Mack gave an update on the balance of the flower and card fund. Two wedding anniversary cards were signed and sent to two members of the club. Dub and Janet England were celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary and Bill and Babette Hill will be celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary later this week. Members also contributed to the food pantry.

Babette told that Mother’s Day was advocated by Anna Jarvis to celebrate and have a special day for mothers in the early 1900s. She wanted to celebrate all of the hard work

and sacrifice that mothers are known for. However, Anna Jarvis was never a mother. The first Mother’s Day was May 9, 1914, after President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation honoring mothers and to be celebrated on the second Sunday of May each year. The holiday also became a global holiday. Mother’s Day is the third highest selling holiday for flowers and plants after Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

The hostess gift was won by Jackie Mack and the mystery gift was won by Jackie Altenderfer. Both were given small plants as their gifts. Also, a Mother’s Day contest called “What’s on Your Phone” was won by Jackie Altenderfer and Jeanie Gibson, who tied with 45 points. They were given a choice of a journal and an ink pen. The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be June 21, 2023, with Judith Urich as hostess.

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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.

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

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

Humphreys Alumni Banquet, Humphreys Community Building, 1 p.m.

Grundy County Museum Memorial Day Service, 10 a.m.; open until 2 p.m.

SUNDAY

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

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 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: Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Laredo Lions Club Dinner, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 p.m.

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 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: Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; 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.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

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

THS Honor Roll Announced

The Trenton High School honor roll has been announced for the second semester of the 2022-23 school year, with students named to the Superintendent's (A) Honor Roll and the Principal 's (B) Honor Roll. Superintendent's Honor Roll

Those named to the Superintendent's Honor Roll were Maurissa Bonta, Chloie Hall, Levi Johnson, Brett Kennedy, Jessika Kennedy, Faith Lee, Lydia Leininger, Katie Little, Zoie McGowan, Tucker Otto, Mercy Schweizer, Haley Shultz, Ava Simpson, Dylan Spencer, Kaylynn Stanton, Trent Villacampa, Jillian Voorhies, Noah Wecker and Ali Westcott, seniors;

Katelyn Clark, Aubree Dalrymple, Paige Farris, Morgan Foster, Saige Gott, Jena Harris, Adrianna Havens, Dulce Lopez, Victor Markell, Zachary Michael, Madi Moore, Ella Novak, Leah Roach, Emma Roberts, Abby Simpson, Gabe Stark, Nathan Stark, Collin Taylor, Kyla White, Tymberlyn White and Lillian Woods, juniors; Maxx Baker, Kali Burchett, Kaegen Croy, Colton Hammond, Jacob Horton, Samantha Hoselton, Jena Hunter, Abbye Johnson, Mirena King, Kenzie Lynch, Baylee McCullough, Ellie Meeker, Elysia Noble, Arianna Ortega, Mason Rongey, Matty Schultz, Jacole Simpson, Astrid Soriano, Kiefer Tolson, Nathan Tran, Joshua Truitt and Kaytee Wright, sophomores;

Kale Batson, Isaac Bonta, Alyssa Bunnell, Ali Cox, Mattea Havens, Titus Kottwitz, Evan Michael, Garrison Otto, Kinsley Otto, Klaire Quimby, Thomas Roberts, Chylissa Turner and Brianna Wheelbarger, freshmen. Principal's Honor Roll

Named to the Principal's Honor Roll were Dagan Burkeybile, Connor Campbell, Grayson Coon, Bayleigh Dixson, Makenzee Epperson, Gabriel Gamble, Samuel Gibson, Coleman Griffin, Chase Henricks, Andrew Huffstutter, Hunter McAtee, Toni Orndorff, Brody Polk and Dylan Smith, seniors; Emily Bennett, Shayla Chapman, Katelyn Clark, Cade Claycomb, Eric Davidson, Robert Davis, Seth Doolittle, Seth Elder, Ava Frazier, Carlota Gonzalvez, Kinze Hanson, Seanacie Ireland, Kara Little, Racheal Livalosa, Robert Muselman, Hannah Oshel, Kimberly Otto, Kyle Price, Bradyn Sager, Dariana Sanchez, Michael Schultz, Maverick Sole, Amanda Stapleton, Alexis Stewart-Lewis, Brayden Wiggins and Ronald Woods, juniors; Morgan Burchett, Madison Cannon, Avery Clark, Tymber Cooksey, Tyler Dixon, Mercedes Durham, Savannah Elrod, Riley Gott, Jacey Hudson, Sheldon Ishmael, Korben Lee, Kaleb McCallon, Ayra Meeker, Alhanna Milazzo, Stephen Nicewaner, Jazmin Parrent, Abby Price, Kathleen Russell, Jacob Schmadeke, Hunter Smith, Shaylise Turner, Reece Weldon, Aiden Weyer and Nadia White, sophomores; Kambrea Brown, Kylee Corwin, Faith Elliott, Kaidence Griffith, Kaylor Hodge, Braydon Holtzclaw, Cooper Houser, Savanna Hughs, Ashten Johnson, Elexyss Miller, Sosha Scott, Katy Simpson, Olivia Tabbert and John Weske, freshmen.

Trenton High School Undergraduate Awards

Trenton High School undergraduate award winners were:

Joseph Baldwin Academy - Kale Batson, Isaac Bonta, James Chamberlain, Kaidence Griffith, Brooke Holtzclaw, Titus Kottwitz, Evan Michael, Brennon Mills, Thomas Roberts, Chylissa Turner and Brianna Wheelbarger.

Missouri Boys StateGabe Stark, Delegate, sponsored by Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and Collin Taylor, Delegate, sponsored by Trenton Lions Club and Trenton R-IX School District.

Missouri Girls StateKatelyn N. Clark, Delegate, sponsored by Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and Ella Novak, Delegate, sponsored by Trenton Lions Club and Trenton RIX School District. Alternate is Paige Farris.

Grundy Electric Cooperative Youth TourCade Claycomb.

Gardner Courtesy Award - Jacob Horton and Kenzie Lynch.

“I Dare You” Leadership Award - Gabe Stark and Aubree Dalrymple.

The Missouri Association of Student CouncilSamantha Hoselton and Garrison Otto.

Grand River Technical School Honor Roll - First Quarter -Director’s Honor Roll -Jessika Kennedy and Lance Polk; GRTS Honor

Roll - Emily Bennett, Dagan Burkeybile, Samuel Gibson, Kara Little, Hunter McAtee, Gabe Novak, Hannah Oshel, Leah Roach, Bradyn Sager, Mercy Schweizer, Dylan Smith, Maverick Sole and Tymberlyn White; Second Quarter - Director’s Honor

Roll -Jessika Kennedy and Lance Polk; GRTS Honor

Roll - Emily Bennett, Dagan Burkeybile, Jaiden Carter, Kara Little, Hannah

Oshel, Ayden Owen, Mercy Schweizer, Dylan Smith and Maverick Sole; Third Quarter - Director’s Honor

Roll - Leah Roach; GRTS

Honor Roll - Dagan Burkeybile, Kara Little, Gabe

Novak, Hannah Oshel, Ayden Owen, Lance Polk, Mercy Schweizer and Maverick Sole.

Academic Letter - Kale Batson, Isaac Bonta, Alyssa Bunnell, Ali Cox, Kaidence Griffith, Mattea Havens, Kaylor Hodge, Savannah Hughs, Titus Kottwitz, Evan Michael, Garrison Otto, Klaire Quimby, Thomas Roberts, Olivia Tabbert, Chylissa Turner and Brianna Wheelbarger, freshmen; Maxx Baker, Kali Burchett, Kaegen Croy, Colton Hammond, Jacob Horton, Samantha Hoselton, Jacey Hudson, Jena Hunter, Abbye Johnson, Mirena King, Kenzie Lynch, Baylee McCullough, Ellie Meeker, Elysia Noble, Arianna Ortega, Mason Rongey, Matty Shultz, Jacole Simpson, Astrid Soriano, Kiefer Tolson, Nathan Tran, Joshua Truitt, Shaylise Turner and Kaytee Wright, sophomores; and Katelyn N. Clark, Cade Claycomb, Aubree Dalrymple, Eric Davidson, Paige Farris, Morgan Foster, Ava Frazier, Saige Gott, Jena Harris, Adrianna Havens, Dulce Lopez, Victor Markell, Zachary Michael, Madi Moore, Ella Novak, Kimberly Otto, Emma Roberts, Abby Simpson, Maverick Sole, Gabe Stark, Nathan Stark, Collin Taylor, Kyla White and Timberlyn White, juniors.

Student of the Quarter at Trenton High SchoolKlaire Quimby, Kenzie Lynch, Ella Novak and Kelsey Gibler, first quarter; Isaac Bonta, Abbye Johnson, Gabe Stark, Trent Villacampa, second quarter; Mattea Havens, Kaegan Croy, Madi Moore, Andrew Huffstutter, third quarter; and Kinsley Otto, Elysia Noble, Saige Gott and Connor Campbell, fourth quarter.

Three Sport AthleteCooper Houser and Garrison Otto, freshmen; Avery Clark, Tymber Cooksey, Kaegen Croy, Mason Rongey and Hunter Smith, sophomores; and Gavin Cagle, Brayden Hughs, Gabe Novak and Brayden Wiggins, juniors.

Perfect AttendanceAbby Simpson and Maverick Sole.

Student Body President - Gabe Stark.

Trenton Middle School Holds End-of-Year Awards

Trenton Middle School held their end-of-year awards assemblies on Thursdsay, May 18.

Receiving Perfect Attendance for the 2022-23 school year were fifth graders Ambrie Bunnell, Kamdyn Hert and Conner Walton and eighth graders Addison Voorhies and Braxton Wilson. Each student received a gift certificate to Trenton Cinema.

Receiving the Presidential Physical Fitness Award were Aoife Graham, Ella Hawkins, Ally Miller and Gabe Harris, fifth grade; Logan Harris, Rozalea Webb, Emma Welch, Dru Vandevender and Jace McCall, sixth grade; and Jacob White and Henry Lasley, eighth grade.

Eighth Grade Awards

Top Students in Eighth Grade Science - Ashlyn Pagel, Henry Lasley, Caleb Shell, Sarai Birkhead, Bradly Miller and Emma Gifford.

Top Students in Eighth Grade ELA - Trinity Barrer, Sarai Birkhead, Selena Hansen, Henry Lasley, Ashlyn Pagel and Laney Woldridge.

Top Students in Mrs. Ockenfels’ Eighth Grade Math class - Justin Dixon, Dillon Hunter, Lucy Price, Eric Schlichting, Addison Voorhies and Braxton Wilson.

AH8 - Triple E Award winners - American History - 2nd Hour - Henry Lasley; 3rd Hour - Trinity Barrer; 5th Hour - Sarai Birkhead; 6th Hour - Lucy Price; 7th Hour - Makayla Mejia; 8th Hour - Barrett Clark.

Eighth Grade ArtAlexis Gamet, Bradly Miller, Selena Hansen, Sarai Birkhead and Adylene Lopez.

7th/8th Grade BandStudent Choice Best Woodwind - Lucy Price; Student Choice Best Brass - Emma Gifford and Henry Lasley; Student Choice Best Percussion - Caleb Ray.

Seventh Grade Awards

Seventh Grade Social Studies - Annie Currie, Lillee Dalrymple, Brooklynn

Farris, Ryan Gott, Payton

Hanes, Seth Knapp, Malachi Kottwitz, Riley Lebsack, Jackson Lewis, Braden May, Lynnzi McCullough, Morgan Smith, Addison Todd, Turner Wagner, Dixie Warren , Addisyn Wehar, Keelyn Williams, Scout Wilson and Claire Woodard.

Seventh Grade MathCarrie Stretch, Lyandra Taylor, Annie Currie, Lillee Dalrymple, Payton Hanes, Malachi Kottwitz, Braden May, Morgan Smith, Ad-

disyn Wehar, Bella White, Bailey Williams, Scout Wilson and Claire Woodard.

Seventh Grade ELALillee Dalrymple, Malachi Kottwitz, Lilliahana Sosa, Zeb Wilson, Morgan Smith, Keelyn Williams, Lyandra Taylor, Dixie Warren, Annie Currie, Payton

Hanes, Addisyn Wehar, Bella White, Addison Todd, Bella Michael, Bailey Williams and Scout Wilson.

Seventh Grade Earth Science - Annie Currie, Cayden Farmer, Payton

Hanes, Seth Knapp, Malachi Kottwitz, Riley Lebsack, Samuel Ledbetter, Aidan Spencer, Dixie Warren, Addisyn Wehar, Bella White, Scout Wilson and Zeb Wilson.

Seventh Grade ArtMalachi Kottwitz, Bailey Williams, Morgan Smith and Addison Todd and Addison Voorhies.

Sixth Grade Awards

Sixth Grade ScienceEmma Christenson, Kennedy Cross, Thomas Cunningham, Aynsley Foster, Logan Harris, Jobie Johnson, Ezekiel Kottwitz, Ross Maloney, Eva Pagel, Naveya Raines and Marcus White.

Sixth Grade Mathematics Awards -Alexis Bundridge, Emma Christenson, Julaine Kennedy, Rozalea Webb, Kennedy Cross, Thomas Cunningham, Aynsley Foster, Jorden Gannon, Logan Harris, Jobie Johnson, Ezekiel Kottwitz, Ross Maloney, Eva Pagel, Betsy Price, Austin Schlichting, Jerielle Stark, Emma Welch, Kenlie McCall, Naveya Raines, Amaya White and Israel Prescott.

Sixth Grade Writing Achievement AwardsKennedy Cross, Jordan Gannon, Kenna Haesmeyer, Eva Pagel, Naveya Raines, Emma Christenson, Hayden Ferguson, Landry Shippen, Aynsley Foster and Rozalea Webb.

Sixth Grade Writing Excellence AwardsLogan Harris, Ezekiel Kottwitz, Jerielle Stark, Ross Maloney, Betsy Price and Emma Welch.

Sixth Grade World Geography - Kennedy Cross, Thomas Cunningham, Mariah Elder, Jorden Gannon, Jobie Johnson, Ross Maloney, Eva Pagel, Naveya Raines, Austin Schlichting, Jerielle Stark, Amaya White and Marcus White.

Army Education Outreach Program's Science Fair - The following students were awarded first place in sixth grade for the state of Missouri: Kennedy Cross, Jobie Johnson, Zeke Kottwitz and Ross Malo-

ney.

Sixth Grade BandStudent Choice Best Woodwind - Landry Shippen; Student Choice Best Brass - Amaya White; Student Choice Best PercussionBetsy Price.

Fifth Grade Awards

Fifth Grade Excellence in Science - Allison Schroeder, Ryver Crawford, Chance Golden, Lily May, Tiffanie Stith, Cason Trump, Ethan Yardley-Ishmael, Kynsen Bain, Serena Birkhead, Sydney Blackburn, Ava Burchett, Alexandria Ely, Gabe Harris, LillyAnn Lorenz, Carly Sharp, Layla Woodard, Hayden Belvel, Carter Bunnell, Jeremiah Chumbley, Anne Lasley, Marek Spencer, Lillian Swank, Landry Elrod, Karter Spencer and Hope Baker.

Fifth Grade Science Achievement - Stetson Alley, Aoife Graham, Lily Anne Hall, Abigail Miller, Izabella Sprague, Hudson Swank, Bentlee Tunnell, Khya Whipple, Dereon White, Wyatt Curtin, Beau Harding, Cameron Liechti, Isabella Shoop, Jake Baucom, Ambrie Bunnell, Lucian Green, Tuiaki Lao, Tayler Willey, Paige Chambers, Jaxon Henley, Kamdyn Hert, Kamden Williams, Noah Boyd, Cooper Davis, Darian Hansen, Ella Hawkins, Josiah Hill, Mayson Howard, Kyler Smiley, Piper West, Pyper Wilson, Layton Anderson, Braylee Barron, Samantha Garcia-Fernandez, Chase Harris, Ally Miller, Kelly Riley, Chance Scholl, Hayden Thompson and Daniel Tua.

Fifth Grade Social Studies AchievementKarter Spencer, Ryver Crawford, Lily May, Marek Spencer, LillyAnn Lorenz, Hayden Belvel, Jeremiah Chumbley, Anne Lasley and Carter Bunnell.

Fifth Grade Social Studies Excellence - Chase Harris, Serena Birkhead, Gabe Harris, Carly Sharp, Cason Trump and Kynsen Bain.

Fifth Grade Mathematic Excellence - (Average Grade of 3.5 to 4.0 for the entire year) Kynsen Bain, Serena Birkhead, Sydney Blackburn, Ava Burchett, Jeremiah Chumbley, Gabriel Harris, Ella Hawkins, Anne Lasley, LillyAnn Lorenz, Lily May, Isabella Shoop, Tiffanie Stith, Cason Trump and Ethan Yardley-Ishmael.

Fifth Grade Mathematic Achievement(Average Grade of 3.0 to 3.49 for the entire year) Layton Anderson, Hope Baker, Braylee Barron, Jake Baucom, Hayden Bel-

vel, Noah Boyd, Ambrie Bunnell, Carter Bunnell, Paige Chambers, Ryver Crawford, Cooper Davis, Landry Elrod, Alexandria Ely, Chance Golden, Darian Hansen, Chase Harris, Jaxon Henley, Kamdyn Hert, Josiah Hill, Mayson Howard, Cameron Liechti, Abigail Miller, Ally Miller, Kelly Riley, Allison Schroeder, Carly Sharp, Karter Spencer, Marek Spencer, Izabella Sprague, Hudson Swank, Lillian Swank, Hayden Thompson, Daniel Tua, Bentlee Tunnell, Piper West, Khya Whipple, Dereon White, Tayler Willey and Layla Woodard.

Fifth Grade Reading Achievement AwardsKynsen Bain, Ambrie Bunnell, Jeremiah Chumbley, Piper West, Carter Bunnell, Tiffanie Stith, Chase Har-

ris, Serena Birkhead, Sydney Blackburn, Ryver Crawford, Isabella Shoop, Marek Spencer, Lillian Swank, Layla Woodard, Ethan Yardley-Ishmael, Ethan Crawford, Wyatt Curtin, Chance Golden, Beau Harding and Cameron Liechti.

Fifth Grade Reading

Excellence - Ava Burchett, LillyAnn Lorenz, Hayden Belvel, Alexandria Ely, Gabe Harris, Anne Lasley, Lily May, Carly Sharp, Cason Trump and Tayler Willey.

Fifth Grade Tower of Books Challenge - Chance

Golden, Wyatt Curtin, Aiofe Graham and LillyAnn Lorenz.

Fifth Grade ELA

Achievement Award(Average of 3.0 to 3.49) Layton Anderson, Kynsen Bain, Braylee Barron,

Sydney Blackburn, Carter Bunnell, Ava Burchett, Paige Chambers, Jeremiah Chumbley, Cooper Davis, Landry Elrod, Chase Harris, Ella Hawkins, Cameron Liechti, LillyAnn Lorenz, Abigail Miller, Ally Miller, Allison Schroeder, Isabella Shoop, Marek Spencer, Hudson Swank, Piper West and Ethan Yardley-Ishmael.

Fifth Grade ELA Excellence Award - (Average of 3.5 to 4.0) Hayden Belvel, Serena Birkhead, Ambrie Bunnell, Ryver Crawford, Alexandria Ely, Gabe Harris, Anne Lasley, Lily May, Carly Sharp, Izabella Sprague, Lillian Swank and Cason Trump.

SPECIAL COW SALE - FRIDAY, MAY 26 •

6 PM EXPECTING 500 HEAD!

George Shupback - 12 fancy 2yr old heifer pairs.

Ellen Brown-Complete dispersal - 34 fancy black angus cows. 3-6yrs old. Bred to angus and sim angus bulls. Start calving September 1st.

N 4 farms - 75 angus cows. 4-6 yrs old. Bred Angus or horned Hereford bulls. Start calving August 20th for 65 days.

Thomas Moentmann - 35 angus cows. 4-7 yrs old. Half with calves balance 3rd stage. Nice big cows. Also one 4yr old angus bull.

Henry farms - 16 angus heifer pairs. Calves tagged to match. Fancy set.

Adam Peterson-Complete dispersal - 30 angus cows. 3-6 yrs old. Bred angus bulls. Start calving September 1st.

4P farms - 8 head of 3yr old angus cow/calf pairs. Very nice.

Harrison farms - 25 char and red cows. Start calving August 15th.

Crimson farms - 25 angus cows. 4-5yrs old. Start calving August 25th. Bred sim angus bulls.

** NO FEEDER SALE MONDAY, MAY 29 **

SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 3 • 10 AM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 5 • 11 AM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 12 • 11 AM

SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 17 • 10 AM

FEEDER SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 19 • 11 AM

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month @ 10 am

Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm

5 weigh cow buyers at every sale!

Very active weigh cow and bull market!

Open all day on Sundays to receive livestock!

Barn: 660-622-4214 • Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532

Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776 • Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400

Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518

Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759 Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

Sheep/Goats/Hog: Clark Allen: 660-973-6826

NCMC Celebrates Savannah Campus May 18

North Central Missouri College celebrated the completion of phase 1 of the Savannah Campus on May 18 with a ribbon cutting, touch-a-truck event, and tours of the renovated McCarty Motors. Savannah Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Eric Kurre welcomed guests and shared details on the partnership between the school district and the college before introducing NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver.

Dr. Klaver expressed gratitude to everyone for attending and acknowledged several in the crowd for their support and involvement with the campus.

Klaver also announced the naming of phase 1 as the Dan Hegeman Center for Career and Technical Edu-

cation and thanked Mr. Hegeman for his work in the Missouri Legislature, representing the 12th Senatorial District from 20152022. Hegeman thanked NCMC for the honor and what it means to the region for this additional campus in Savannah.

NCMC Foundation Executive Director Alicia Endicott shared updates of the Transforming Lives, Empowering People major gifts campaign. She said, to

date, over $7.7 million has been raised of the $9.9 million goal. She encouraged the community to get involved and bestowed appreciation to those who have already pledged their support.

The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by Dan Hegeman with members of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, NCMC, and Savannah School District.

Jenna Stevens Graduates from MCCA Leadership Academy

Jenna Stevens, Director of Advising and Retention at North Central Missouri College, recently participated and graduated from the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Leadership Academy. During her involvement in the academy, Jenna attended sessions on leadership aspects, presentations from community college administration, visited community colleges to gain hands-on perspective, and various other sessions on leadership growth. Jenna has been employed at NCMC for eight years and oversees retention efforts and the advising department.

“Participating in the MCCA Leadership Academy was a great op-

portunity,” said Jenna. “The program allowed me to connect with colleagues from all twelve of the community colleges around the state, visit several campuses, and learn about leadership within higher education through various lenses. Our class really connected with one another, making the experience fun every time we met!”

The Leadership Academy is an annual event organized and sponsored by MCCA with assistance from all Missouri Community Colleges to provide workshops, presenters, locations, and other logistical aspects. One participant is selected from each community college to participate.

President of NCMC, Dr. Lenny Klaver, said, “This is a great experience for those in leadership positions to grow in their role, connect across the association, and learn more about the inner workings of leadership at a collegiate level.”

MCCA is Missouri’s largest advocacy group for community colleges and, according to their website, www.mccatoday.org, “is where the state’s 12 community colleges come together to share ideas and advance common goals.”

Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College Jenna Stevens (left), Director of Advising and Retention at NCMC, recently graduated from the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Leadership Academy. Pictured with Ms. Stevens is NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver

Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College Former State Senator Dan Hegeman cuts the ribbon at the celebration for the completion of Phase 1 of the Savannah Campus on Thursday, May 18. Cameron

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The North Central Missouri College AG Club/PAS chapter has elected officers for the 2023-24 school year. Elected to office were, from left, front row, second vice president Blake Eitel of Milan, president Joshua Eckert of Chillicothe and first vice president Maddi Michael of Gallatin; back row, secretary Olivia Morris of Green City and student representatives Tyler Dove of Caulfield and Kaden Garrison of Boss.

The National PAS Organization was founded in 1980 in Kansas City. Its mission is to provide opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation. North Central Missouri College is a charter member of both the Missouri and National PAS organizations.

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North Central Missouri College student members of the First Generation Club (First Gen Club) participated in service work

April. Members chose to volunteer with the Church Women United Thrift Shop as the organization provides crucial community support, including funds for area schools and for scholarships at NCMC. The members participating were, from left, Hannah Gryder, Becky Schroeder, Hailey Lipai and Finley Williams. They organized and sorted donations while visiting with Church Women United members and long-time NCMC supporters, Jackie Soptic and Barbara Spencer.

First Generation Club, also known as First Gen, was established to provide peer support for first generation students, whose parent(s) have not attained a 4-year college degree. The club is dedicated to developing ways to support NCMC first generation students as they adjust to a new environment, lifestyle, and academic traditions. The First Gen Club is free for students to join and is open to all students, regardless of first-gen status.

"First-generation students possess a unique strength and resilience, paving their own path towards success,” said Tocarra Williams, First Gen Club Advisor. “Together, in the First Gen Club, we celebrate our shared journey, lift each other up, and develop a sense of community and belonging on campus."

Monday, May 22 is known as Harvey Milk Day

the LGBTQ+ Community. We use this day to honor his fight for equal rights.”

In the 1970s, Milk became the first openly gay elected official in California. He became a symbol of hope and inspiration for the community. Milk tirelessly fought for anti-discrimination laws and better representation, using his platform to raise awareness and mobilize support. Tragically, his life was cut short when he was assassinated on November 27, 1978, but his legacy as a fearless advocate continues to inspire and shape the ongoing fight for equal rights for all. Gay-Straight Alliance, often referred to as GSA, was re-established at NCMC in 2022 to create an accepting environment and a positive outlet for LGBTQ+ students and their supporters. This club is free for all students to join and provides a casual space where students can plan fun activities and support state-wide initiatives that further the education and the equality of the LGBTQ+ community.

“Much like Harvey Milk's advocacy and promotion of equality, I hope that NCMC's GSA can continue to make a positive impact on students and break down misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community” said Angela Heins, GSA Staff Advisor. “Our goal is to help everyone feel empowered and proud of who they are!” Also pictured are Willow Tilley, left and Robyn Snuffer, right.

Photo Courtesy of North Central Missouri College North Central Missouri College’s newly reinvigorated student organization GayStraight Alliance (GSA), recently celebrated Harvey Milk Day. Organization president Finley Williams (pictured at center) commented, “With Pride Month coming up next month, I would like to bring attention to a lesser-known day of celebration.

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

by Jessica Trussell, Human Development & Family Science Field Specialist May is Mental

Health Awareness Month. Since it is an excellent time to bring awareness to this subject, let’s look at some of the research about mental health and the challenges that we are facing. Mental illnesses are common in the United States. More than one in five U.S. adults is estimated to live with a mental illness (57.8 million in 2021). Now that number is tough to imagine, so let’s take that number down a little—1 in 5 adults in Missouri, which would be

about 1,228,000 Missourians. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience severe mental illness yearly. But it isn’t just adults facing these challenges; it’s our children.

According to the research, 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder yearly. So, let’s do that math again. That would be approximately 164,000 youth in Missouri. Here’s something else to consider about mental challenges, 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% start by age 24.

I want to mention a spe-

cific group of individuals who are affected by mental health challenges, and that group is farmers. I am focusing on this group of individuals because they face unique challenges, and I think it’s important to discuss them. So again, let us look at the research.

• Rural communities may have limited access to healthcare services, making it difficult for farm and ranch families to receive support when they experience a mental health crisis. Poor mental health can make it difficult to manage other everyday stressors.

• Self-employed farmers may not have insurance coverage for mental health issues.

• Farmers face unique challenges because many things, such as the weather and markets, are beyond their control. Planting time is one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year for

farmers.

• Farming is a stressful business typically requiring long hours in predominantly isolated working conditions. Farmers tend to live in communities where access to mental health care is limited because of distance, stigma, or cost due to insurance status.

• Between 2003 and 2017, the suicide rate among rural Missourians grew by 78%. Hospital emergency department visits for suicide attempts or ideation grew by 177%.

I mention all these things to bring awareness to the issue that so many people experience mental health challenges, and they are our friends, our family, our children, our church members, our neighbors, and all the others in our community we don’t know yet.

Here are just a few things to keep in mind regarding mental health.

• Telehealth continues to grow in popularity among rural individuals, farmers, ranchers, and their families. Individuals can build coping skills with confidential telehealth counseling from a trusted source.

• “Missouri 2-1-1” is a free referral and informational helpline that connects people with a wide range of health and human services 24/7.

Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

• Individuals experiencing a mental health crisis may not even realize it. Identifiers of someone who may be at risk include: a change in routine, decline in the care of animals, increase in illnesses, increase in farm accidents, or decline in the appearance of the farm.

• Stress can surface in physical, emotional, or behavioral changes depending on the person and the situation.

• Be proactive and talk to your healthcare provider. Ask

about potential signs of stress, anxiety, or depression.

• Manage and alleviate your stress by taking care of yourself. Set limits on how much time you spend reading or watching the news. You can stay current on the news but take time away to focus on things you can control in your life.

• Research shows the benefits of exercise go beyond just physical well-being. Physical activities, like walking, biking, and tai chi, can help reduce depression and stress, enhance mood and overall emotional well-being, increase energy levels, and improve sleep.

These are just a few examples of what you can do to help take care of your mental health.

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, get help immediately. You can call 911 or call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

To the Great Constituents of District 2,

“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”

-Dwight D. Eisenhower

As the last week of the 2023 Regular session has come to an end, I’m still processing the entire session. I was able to get one of my bills added on as an amendment to SB 139 that makes the Hawken Rifle the Official State Rifle and that was sent on to the Governor. We truly agreed and finally passed over 62 bills and those will be sent to Governor Parson. Over the next few weeks, I will go over all the bills we sent to the Governor. I received Freshman of the Year for Excelling in Governement Accountabilty.

Budget Bills Sent to the Governor - We have sent all HB 1-20 Budget bills to the Governor. HB 14 was signed by Governor Parson back in February. The budget ended up being nearly $48.8 billion.

Providing Tax Relief to Seniors - SB 190 will provide substantive tax relief to Missouri’s older population. The legislation will eliminate the state income tax on social security benefits. It will allow all seniors regardless of their adjusted gross income or filing status to deduct 100% of their social security benefits. Also, it will help protect seniors from being taxed out of their homes. The bill effectively freezes the property tax on the home of Missourians who are 65 years of age or older. It will allow counties to adopt an ordinance that authorizes a property tax credit for eligible senior homeowners. The bill would in effect ensure seniors don’t pay more in property tax on their property than they did for the same property when they turned 65 years of age. I was proud to support and vote YES on SB 190!

Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act - SBs 49, 236 & 164 is legislation supporters say will protect Missouri’s children from unnecessary and harmful sex change drugs and surgeries. The SAFE Act would prohibit

health care providers from performing gender transition surgery on young people under the age of 18. Until August 28, 2027, it would also prohibit a health care provider from prescribing or administering cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to a minor for a gender transition, unless the minor was receiving such treatment prior to August 28, 2023. A violation of the provisions would be considered unprofessional conduct and would result in the revocation of the health care provider's professional license. This was something I’ve worked on all session long. This was a huge victory for Missouri!

Promoting Fairness for Female Student AthletesSB 39 is meant to promote fairness in competition and opportunity for female student athletes. The bill would prohibit a private school, public school district, public charter school, or public or private institution of postsecondary education from allowing any student to compete in an athletics competition designated for the opposite sex, as determined by the student's official birth certificate. The bill clarifies that biological sex is only correctly stated on birth certificates if it was entered at or near the time of birth or modified to correct scrivener's error. The bill also makes it clear a female student may be allowed to compete in an athletics competition designated for male students if there is no such athletics competition for female students offered. Another bill, I was happy to vote YES on and speak in support of on the House floor.

Developing Missouri’s Workforce - HB 417 will help employers develop and retain skilled workers. The bill creates a competitive grant program that will be administered by the Department of Economic Development to reimburse employers who help their employees earn short-term certificates or credentials in vital areas for Missouri’s economy. Examples of short-term credentials that would be eligible for reimbursement through the program include manufacturing technology, cybersecurity, welding, certified nursing as-

sistant and HVAC certification. It will encourage employers to train the workers of the future by offering paid internships and apprenticeships. The bill would create the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act to incentivize businesses to increase the number of internships and internship opportunities in the state. Under this act, employers would qualify for a tax credit of $1,500 for each intern or apprentice hired at a pay rate equal to or greater than minimum wage. Interns would have to work a minimum of 60 hours per month for two consecutive months to qualify. Apprentices would need to complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and 144 hours of technical instruction. An employer could not receive more than $9,000 in tax credits in a single year and the program would have a total cap of $1 million in tax credits each year. I’m not for tax credits, as I believe we should be doing tax reductions. I was not able to support this bill.

Attracting Economic Activity to Missouri - SB 94 would help attract revenuegenerating film and entertainment projects to the state. Dubbed the “Show MO Act,” the legislation would establish tax credits for film projects starting at 20 percent of specified costs, with opportunities for additional credits as other criteria are met. The bill would allow film productions additional credits when at least half of filming is done in Missouri; at least 15% takes place in rural or blighted areas; at least three of a project’s departments hire a Missourian ready to advance in their field; or the project positively portrays the state or something in it. The film tax incentives would expire at the end of 2029 unless the legislature votes to extend them.

The bill aims to bring more music industry dollars to the state by authorizing credits for rehearsal and tour expenses for live tours and associated rehearsals. The credits would be for 30% of tour or rehearsal expenses, capped at $1 million if expenses are less than $4 million. No taxpayer could get a credit greater than $2 million for expenses between $4 and $8 million; nor greater than $3 million for expenses exceeding $8 million. Combined credits are limited to $8 million per fiscal year. The tour and rehearsal credits would expire at the end of 2030 unless extended. As stated above, I am not for tax credits, especially for Hollywood and was unable to support this bill.

Expanding Access to Physical Therapy - HBs 115 & 99 and SB 51 promote individual choice in health care

decisions through the elimination of unnecessary and burdensome regulations to allow patients to have direct access to physical therapy.

The legislation would allow physical therapists with a doctorate of physical therapy or five years of clinical experience to evaluate and initiate treatment on a patient without a prescription or referral from an approved health care provider. The bills also state physical therapists must refer to an approved health care provider patients with certain conditions, including those with conditions beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy, as well as any patient who does not demonstrate measurable or functional improvement within ten visits or 30 days, whichever occurs first. I was happy to vote yes on SB 51 for expanding access to Physical Therapy, that bill was sent to the Governor in April. A similar bill that was also sent to the Governor, HB 115 & 99 ended up being more of a Christmas tree bill, which I couldn’t support.

Establishes the "Stars and Stripes Historic Region of Missouri" - SB 139 was one of the naming bills, which I was able to add my bill on to, to make the Hawken Rifle the Official State Rifle! Some of the other amendments that got added on to SB 139 :

● Stem week: This act requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first week of March as "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Week" rather than "Math, Engineering, Technology, and Science (METS) Week".

● State Legislator Remembrance Month: This act designates January of each year as "State Legislator Remembrance Month" in memory of all state legislators who died while in office.

● Women Veterans Appreciation Day: This act designates June 12 of each year as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

● Breast Cancer Awareness Day: This act designates the first Saturday of October of each year as "Breast Cancer Awareness Day".

● Stars and Stripes Historic Region of Missouri: This act establishes the "Stars and Stripes Historic Region of Missouri". The Department of Transportation may place suitable markings and informational signs within the region, with the costs to be paid by private donation.

Helping People off of State Assistance - SB 106 and SBs 45 & 90 authorize a transitional program meant to help people get off of state assistance gradually as their income increases. Sup-

porters say the state’s assistance programs for low-income Missourians trap people in poverty because if they accept a raise that puts them above a program’s limits, they could lose more in state benefits than they gain from a raise. Also, this would extend post-partum coverage under MO HealthNet or Show-Me Healthy Babies from 60 days to a year. MO HealthNet coverage for lowincome women in the program will include full Medicaid benefits for the duration of the pregnancy and for one year following the end of the pregnancy. These two separate bills were in depth and had a lot of different bills attached to them. Due to not having pro-life language and having “elected abortions” in the bills, I was unable to support SB 106 and SB 45 & 90.

Missouri First Responder Mental Health Initiative Act"- SB 24 was another Christmas tree bill. Some of the amendments included were expanding Missouri’s adoption tax credit, which offers a nonrefundable tax credit for one-time adoption-related expenses such as attorney fees, up to $10,000 per child. That credit is capped at $6 million a year. SB 24 would remove that cap, that makes the tax credit refundable, and would have the per-child limit adjust with inflation.

Supporters say more than 2,200 Missouri children are awaiting adoption and the bill will help remove financial barriers to allow more families to afford the cost of adoption.

Another amendment was to modify the term "hospital" for purposes of licensure to include facilities designated as rural emergency hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. One of the other many amendments added was so qualified first responders may obtain and administer naloxone to a person suffering from an apparent narcotic or opiate-related overdose. This act allows first responders to obtain and administer any drug or device approved by the FDA to block the effects of an opioid overdose. Licensed drug distributors or pharmacies may sell such drugs or devices to first responders for this purpose. Under current law, state or local law enforcement agency staff members are required to act under the directives and protocols of a medical director of a local licensed ground ambulance service in order to administer naloxone or similar drugs or devices to a per-

son suffering from an apparent narcotic or opiate-related overdose. Under this act, state or local law enforcement agency staff members would not need to act under such directives and protocols to administer naloxone or similar drugs or devices.

Also, another amendment added onto this bill was an act that establishes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) as a compensable occupational disease under workers' compensation when diagnosed in first responders, as defined by law. A first responder shall not require a physical injury in order to be eligible for benefits, but preexisting PTSD is not compensable. The time for notice of injury or death in cases of compensable PTSD is measured from exposure to one of the qualifying stressors listed in the DSM-5 criteria, or the diagnosis of the disorder, whichever is later.

Improving Protections Against Cyberstalking - SB 189 This bill would also create the Cyber Crimes Task Force with the intent of strengthening state law to better protect Missourians who are targeted and stalked online. The task force would be made up of law enforcement, victim advocates, victims of stalking, and forensics experts. The group will work to develop best practices regarding the treatment of victims of cyberstalking or harassment and actions to stop cyberstalking and harassment when it occurs.

As the Governor will hopefully approve and sign some of the bills the legislature has sent to him, I will continue to update you.

It's a pleasure to serve and as always if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at (573) 751-4285 or email me at Mazzie.Boyd@house.mo.gov

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Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996.

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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.

-------------------------------------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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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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CLASSIFIEDS

We provide landscaping including retaining walls, concrete work, tree trimming and hauling, and mowing. Davelina Landscaping & Tree Trimming 660-280-4730

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PETS/ANIMALS

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

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.

-------------------------------------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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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!

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LAUHOFF JEWELRY

Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open

Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry. com

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H & S CONTRACTING

Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724.

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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 LLP -

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

Multi Family Yard SaleMay 27 & June 10 8am to 7pm, rain or shine. 474 NE Hwy NN -- watch for signs. Cleaning out basement so more stuff to be added daily. All sales negotiable! Household items, furniture, doors, decor, teaching resources, clothing baby through adult, and so much more! It all needs to go, so come take it off our hands!

FOR RENT

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INSURANCE

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

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Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com

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FOR SALE

Garden Headquarters!

Garden seeds and assorted garden tools. Best prices in town! Trenton Hardware, 901 Main in Trenton, 660-3593660.

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Half or whole beef for sale. Available soon. Sold by hanging weight, grain fed, long term fed. Also, bulk burger available. Call for details. 660-645-2269 or 660645-2316

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For Sale - John Deere riding mower. 48 inch cutting blade. Call John 816-5390339

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MOVING SALE - Red Oak China Cabinet $50.00. Full size bed, mattress, & box spring. Bed is white iron. Never used $50.00. Lathrop, MO. Call 816-465-0252.

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RUMMAGE SALE

PLANNING A RUMMAGE SALE?

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Rummage Sale - First Baptist Church gymnasium in Lathrop. Friday June 2nd 7am - 4pm and Saturday June 3rd 7am - 4pm. Big variety, too much to list!

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Garage Sale May 26 & 27, 9:00 to? 4215 E 10th St., Trenton (Hwy. 6 across from Black Silo Winery), Bradley. Multiple families, tons of girls clothes 0 to 7, toys, adult clothes, household, prices drastically reduced.

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Large Yard Sale - 2700 Sportsman Rd, Trenton. Saturday May 27th 8am-2pm. Area rugs, electric snowblower, clothes (ladies, men, kids), and household miscellaneous.

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Large Yard Sale Fri & Sat 8am - 4pm at 408 Sunnyside Dr. Trenton MO

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race,

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

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2 Apartments For LeaseAvailable in Hale MO. Utilities and appliances furnished. NO PETS. Background check required. 660-6452269 or 660-645-2316

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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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*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682

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

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

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

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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.

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Lathrop Sew & Sews Annual Quilt Show is Saturday June 3rd. 9am to 4pm at Goppert Center. Contact Jennifer 913-522-8450 or Don 816-509-4061. Suggested $2 donation.

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HELP WANTED

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

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Help Wanted: Teacher, Trenton Head Start. Full time with the following benefits: Health/Dental/ Life Insurance. Retirement, Life Flight, Sick Leave, Paid tuition through NCMC. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application. E.O.I.

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JOIN THE CURNOW AUTOMOTIVE TEAM!! If you are looking to change your life for the better, stop in and fill out an application! If you have experience in the Customer Service Industry or have Automotive Technical knowledge WE WANT YOU! We are currently looking for the following positions: Sales Professionals, Parts Manager, Parts Counterman, Detailers, Technicians. 800 E Baldwin St., Cameron, MO 64429 816-649-5291

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Burnside Trucking - Driver Needed. Hauling from elevator to elevator, CDL & Medical Card Required, Local Work. 816-294-3403, 816-592-8384

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Nursing Instructor. 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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WEBSITES

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

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WANTED

Looking to purchase a 24 ft. pull-type camper in good shape. Call 660-973-1583.

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IN SEARCH OF LAND TO LEASE: HAY GROUND, 51,000 Acres, CATTLE/ SHEEP GROUND, 40-1,000 Acres, Weed Spray Included. Please Contact: Brady Sims 816-547-4991 --------------------------------------

Notice to Bidders

Spickard R-II School District is seeking sealed bids for furnishing diesel fuel, gasoline, propane and milk products for the 2023-2024 school year. Bids are due by June 8, 2023. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Submit bids: Spickard R-II School, 105 N 4th St, Spickard MO 64679 or email to eeakes@spickard.k12.mo .us. (5/25, 6/1/23)

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Kristy Elizabeth Cox

Case No. 23AG-DR00048

To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 23AG-DR00048 made and entered on the record on May 16, 2023, the name of Kristy Elizabeth Cox was to change to Matthew Lynn Cox.

/s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk (5/25, 6/1, 6/8/23)

PUBLIC NOTICES

Because The People Must Know

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS

The Trenton R-IX School District is soliciting bids on Dairy Products and Diesel Fuel for the 2023-2024 school year. Contact Daniel Gott (660-359-3994) for bid specifications. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 10:00 am Friday, June 9th, 2023, clearly marked "Dairy Bid" or “Fuel Bid” to: Trenton R-IX Schools, Attn: Secretary to the Board, 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683. -or email to dgott@trentonr9.k12.mo.us

The Trenton R-IX Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Trenton R-IX School District is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

(5/25, 6/1/23)

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

Case No. 21AG-PR00083

In the Estate of SCOTTIE WAYNE ROREBECK , Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of SCOTTIE WAYNE ROREBECK, Decedent:

On 12-MAY-2023, the following individuals was(were) appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of SCOTTIE WAYNE ROREBECK, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's(s') business address(es) and phone number(s) is(are):

KAREN ROREBECK, 1919 MARINER ROAD, TRENTON, MO 64683.

The personal representative(s) may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court.

The personal representative's(s') attorney's(s') name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) is(are): CLINTON PAUL MACOUBRIE, CITIZENS BANK & TRUST BLDG, 515 WASHINGTON ST, PO BOX 467, CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the 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: 29-NOV-2021

Date of first publication: 18-MAY-2023

/s/ Violet Airey, Probate Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court.

(5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/23)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Trenton R-IX School District is requesting proposals for replacement of entry doors and windows insulated with tempered glass. Proposals shall be submitted to: Trenton R-IX School District 1607 Normal Street Trenton, MO 64683

All proposals shall be submitted no later than 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 by standard mail clearly marked: Trenton R-IX Windows and Doors. Contact Daniel Gott at 660-359-3994 (dgott@trentonr9.k12.mo.us) for project specifications. The Trenton R-IX School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district.

(5/18, 5/25/23)

Request For Proposal SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES

The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals for waste disposal services for approximately 86 trash pickup sites that will need trash totes/bins/cans.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 5pm June 12th Bids will be open and read aloud at 5:30 June 12th at address below. Envelopes must be clearly marked “Waste disposal bids”, the outside envelope shall also list name and address of bidder. Bids are to be delivered to:

In person: City Hall/ City Clerk Tasha Ueltzen 213 E Main St Laredo, MO 64652

By Mail: City Hall Attn: Trash Bids PO Box 61 Laredo, MO 64652

The city has the right to reject any and all bids. If you have any questions or concerns about Request for Proposal, please contact Tasha Ueltzen at 660-2862632. (5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/23)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE

For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Smartbeltz, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company, dated July 27, 2021, recorded on August 3, 2021 as Document No. 21LR0974, in Book 681, Page 441, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 12:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main, in Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lots Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8), in Block Three (3) in FIELD`S THIRD ADDITION to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, to satisfy said debt and costs.

__________________________ AT, Inc. Successor Trustee

Gregory D. Todd, Vice President 816.221.3420 www.atllp.com

(Smartbeltz, LLC, 85209-2, Publication Start: 05/11/2023 ) AT, INC., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND IF ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

(5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/23

The Spickard R-II School District is accepting applications for the position of Supplemental ELA and Math Teacher (Title I) for the 2023-2024 school year. Spickard Elementary is a Schoolwide Title I Program. The applicant selected will be responsible for overseeing the Title I program, providing supplemental instruction to students, administering benchmark assessments and screenings, collaborative data teaming, coordinating parent involvement activities, and maintaining documents associated with federal program monitoring. Experience in DIBELS, phonics screeners, LETRS, Science of Reading, and RTI is preferred. Please send application documents to Spickard R-II School, c/o Erica Eakes, 105 N 4th St, Spickard MO 64679 or email eeakes@spickard.k12.mo.us Visit our website at: www.spickard.k12.mo.us.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE

(5/25, 6/1/23)

For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by James Barr, a single man, dated May 20, 2022, recorded on May 20, 2022 as Document No. 22LR0763, in Book 688, Page 848, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 12:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main, in Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot One Hundred (100) and the North Half (N 1/2) of Lot Ninety-nine (99), except the South Twenty (20) feet of the North Half (N 1/2) of Lot Ninety-nine (99), Unit III, of Payne`s Lake of Trenton Subdivision, in Grundy County, now in the City of Trenton, Missouri, to satisfy said debt and costs.

AT, Inc.

Successor Trustee Gregory D. Todd, Vice President 816.221.3420 www.atllp.com

(Barr, 85008-234, Publication Start: 05/25/2023 ) AT, INC., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND IF ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

(5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

Estate No. 23AG-PR00013

In the Estate of: Freddie Eugene Zeiger, Deceased NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED

To all persons interested in the Estate of Freddie Eugene Zeiger, Decedent:

On the 26th day of April 2023, (the Last Will of Decedent having been admitted to Probate) Diane Zeiger was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Freddie Eugene Zeiger, Deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The business address of the Personal Representative is 802 Monroe St., Trenton, Missouri 64683, and the attorney is Allan D. Seidel whose address and phone number are: 705 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683; 660-3592293.

All creditors of the Decedent are notified to file claims in Court within six months from the date of first publication of this notice or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. This six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, 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 defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo.

******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.

Date of Decedent’s death was December 24, 2022

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nge this month after the biggest U.S. initial public offering in a year. But investors shouldn t expect explosive growth. Shoppers can only buy so many Band-Aids and bottles of Listerine. Kenvue’s value lies in its stability according to Matt Kennedy a senior strategist with Renaissance Capital which manages IPO-focused exchange-traded funds Kenvue sells several well-established brands that also include Nicorette gum and allergy medications Benadryl and Zyrtec.

Investors may not see double-digit sales growth from products like that, but they can expect steady cash flow, Kennedy said. He noted that consumers buy Kenvue s brands even in a recession “That s a big part of the appeal of a stock like this,” he said.

A quarterly dividend of about 20 cents per share that the Johnson & Johnson spin off plans to start paying this fall also doesn’t hurt

Steadiness aside, investors should at least see some growth from the company. Kenvue may launch or acquire new brands. Plus, Kennedy noted that revenue should rise roughly with population growth

and inflation Kenvue produced the biggest U.S. initial public offering over the past year.

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Tri-County/Gallatin Baseball District 16 Champions

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!

- The TriCounty/Gallatin baseball team secures the Class 3 District 16 Championship after defeating the South Harrison Bulldogs 11-2. (pictured team with coaches).

Mustangs win the District Championship!

Last Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, the TriCounty/Gallatin Mustangs baseball team took on the South Harrison Bulldogs for the Class 3 District 16 Championship in Trenton. Their first game was against the Brookfield Bulldogs where they won 10-3.

The Mustangs started off strong when it came to the first inning. Being the home team, South Harrison batted first. Peyton Baker (#7) started on the pitching mound first where he faced off four batters before the defense got the three outs. After the defense got their three outs, they sent their bats flying at the bottom of the second. Draven Wright (#8) started it off for the team sending one past the South Harrison short stop and made it safely to first. Two more batters came up with one able to get on base after being walked. And to help bring in the first scoring runs, Grayson Allen (#15) stepped up to the plate to send one into right field to bring Wright home and allow the walked batter to eventually steal home.

South Harrison sent four more batters to face off against Baker before the Mustang defense got to play some offense. The recycled back to the beginning of their lineup, where this time Gavin Wilmes (#22) got the movement going after being walked by the

South Harrison pitcher.

Wilmes was able to steal 2nd, third and home scoring due to an error by the catcher. South Harrison then tried to switch pitchers up, but that didn’t stop another Mustang from scoring to end the bottom of the second, 4-0.

Baker and the defense continued to do their jobs by getting the outs they needed to prevent South Harrison from scoring.

South Harrison was able to get one run in during the fourth inning. But the Mustangs showed no worry as they stepped up to bat and scored two more runs at the bottom of the fourth.

South Harrison scored one more run during the fifth after being walked and able to steal bases. The bottom of the fifth was good for the Mustangs as they continued to swing bats. Wright and Wilmes where able to get back on base and score after Jackson Ohlberg (#3) hit one past the first baseman.

The top of the sixth the Mustangs switched pitchers bringing up Keaton Norman (#4) to help lead the defense. The defense was able to stop the South Harrison boys from scoring anymore the rest of the game. The Mustangs were able to score two more during the bottom of the sixth after Owen Waterbury (#13) sent one to the left field fence allowing courtesy runner Brendan Rainey (#5) score followed

closely by Baker.

Boston Bell (#25) stepped up to the mound at the top of the seventh inning helping lead the Mustang team to victory by facing five South Harrison batters. A caught ball to center field by Wilmes got out number two before Bell struck out the final batter to win the game 11-2. This made the Tri-County/Gallatin Mustangs the Class 3 District 16 Champions.

During a post-game interview with the team’s only senior and short stop, Draven Wright, he was asked “what where his thoughts going into what could have been his final game.” He answered with “I knew we were going to win. Or at least that’s what I kept telling myself so that way it would come true.” Wright will be the only senior leaving the team this season. “I have confidence in my team to carry on what we did into next year and hope they come back and win Districts like we did this year.”

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Loss to Lathrop during sectionals.

Tuesday, May 23 the Mustangs took on the Lathrop Mules in Lathrop for the sectionals game. The Mustangs started out strong by first winning the coin toss to determine who would be the home team on the score board. With the Mustangs choosing to bat last the team got into their defensive positions to get ready for a

long game ahead of them.

The Mustangs pitcher starting on the mound for the first few innings was Jackson Ohlberg (#3). Ohlberg faced four batters during the first inning. Having his defense back him up there was an out caught at center field, an out at first, and a tag made by Ohlberg at first. The Mustangs then came out strong with their bats able to bring up their first five batters. Draven Wright (#8) made it home after a deep hit by Boston Bell (#25) to deep right field. Bell then scored after Ohlberg hit one to third.

The second inning was three up three down for the Mustangs having two big plays at first and a catch out at right field by Mason Lynch (#2). The Mustangs extended their lead by having Gavin Wilmes (#22) and Keaton Norman (#4) score after Wright hit one to center field.

The top of the third is when Lathrop was able to strike first blood, after the Mules had a player send one to mid center field. The Mustang defense was able to get their remaining outs to head into the bottom of the third.

The top of the fourth was another three up three down for the Mustang defense. This is when the Mustang offense started to dwindle just a little bit. They continued to fight as long as they could, till the top of the sixth.

Top of the sixth Ohlberg walked his first

two batters before helping get the third one out and walking another before having the offense hit one to center field to help score three runs. Peyton Baker (#7) took over at the mound throwing a pitch the Mule batter then hit over the fence for a home run scoring two. The Mules scored one more runner before the inning was over, taking the lead 5-7.

The Mustangs where unable to score during the bottom of the sixth. They then played defense in the

top of the seventh allowing three more mules players to score. Bell finished pitching the inning after Baker, getting the last out.

The Mustangs would need five runs to tie in the bottom of the seventh. Bell was able to score after hitting one deep to left field landing on second. He then stole third and home to bring the score up to 6-10 but the Mustangs fell just short and ended their season with 15 wins and 2 losses.

R/T Photo taken by Libby Endicott

R/T Photo taken by Libby Endicott BEHIND THE PLATE - #13 Owen Waterbury plays catcher for the Bulldogs. During the District Championship he made a diving catch in foul ball territory for the out.

Trenton Athletes Advance to State Tournaments

Golf Track Tennis

During the Class 2 State Golf Tournament, the Trenton Bulldogs had two golfers qualify for the Tournament.

Riley Gott (left) tied for 35th with a total score of 180 with an 87 on day one and a 93 on day two.

Kiefer Tolson (right) tied for 53rd place with a total score of 186, with a 101 on day one and an 85 on day two.

The boys competed with about 80 other golfers at the Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield, MO.

Dylan Spencer qualified for the Class 3 State Track meet after placing first at Sectionals in Discus.

Spencer threw a total of 149 feet 10 inches to secure the first place medal.

He will compete at the Class 3 State Tournament on May 26-27.

Braden Sager (left) and Trent Villacampa placed 8th during the Class 1 State Doubles tournament for Individual Doubles.

The duo won two of their matches on day one and advanced to day two where they fell just short but were still able to secure the 8th place spot.