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Drowning at Thompson River

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was summoned to the 4200 Bridge at the Thompson River in southwest rural Grundy County on Monday evening, July 10 at 11 p.m. for a report of a 17-year-old male that had gone under the water and had not resurfaced. The body of the 17-year-old was recovered at 1:41 a.m. by members of the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District in approximately 10 feet of water.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office does not release the names of minors due to their juvenile status.

A local funeral home later identified the victim as Hunter Bryer Justus of Jamesport. A family visitation will be held this evening, July 13, from 5-7 p.m. at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

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Ten students from Trenton Middle School competed in the National STAR Event Competition at the 2023 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Denver, CO, July 2-6, 2023. More that 7,900 students, educators and guests gathered from across the nation to expand their leadership skills, sharpen their talents, explore career pathways, and listen to inspiring speakers. Those attending from TMS were, from left, Lyandra Taylor, Sarai Birkhead, Claire Woodard, Morgan Smith, Johanna Goodin, Jayden Gannon, Ashlyn Pagel, Caleb Ray, Ethan Shell and Caleb Shell. Joy Bridges is the TMS FCCLA Sponsor.

TMS Students Compete in FCCLA National STAR Events July 2-6

The 2023 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Denver, CO from July 2-6, drawing more than 7,900 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This gathering provided a valuable platform for attendees to expand their leadership skills, sharpen their talents, explore career pathways, and listen to inspiring speakers. At the heart of the conference were the highly anticipated Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events. Over 4,300 FCCLA members competed in these events, where they were recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects,

leadership skills, and career preparation. The collaboration between youth and adults in managing the events and evaluating participants allowed students to develop real-world skills and gain valuable insights.

STAR Events play a pivotal role in supporting student development by enhancing their classroom experience and guiding them towards successful career pathways. With more than 30 events to choose from, participants have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities by actively addressing important issues concerning families, careers, or communities. By researching the topic and imple-

menting projects to advocate for positive change, students acquire valuable skills and industry insights needed to thrive in the 21st century.

Ten Trenton Middle School students, Lyandra Taylor, Sarai Birkhead, Jayden Gannon, Claire Woodard, Johanna Goodin, Morgan Smith, Ashlyn Pagel, Caleb Ray, Ethan Shell and Caleb Shell proudly represented TMS at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. The five groups competed in the following STAR Events and achieved the remarkable recognition of their outstanding performances: Caleb Ray - Chapter in Review Display, Silver and Top 10 in the na-

tion; Caleb Shell and Ethan Shell - Chapter Service Project Display, Silver; Ashlyn Pagel - Food Innovations, Gold and Top 10 in the nation; Sarai Birkhead, Jayden Gannon and Lyandra Taylor - Promote and Publicize FCCLA, Silver; and Johanna Goodin, Morgan Smith and Claire Woodard - Repurpose and Redesign, Gold and 2nd Place in the Nation.

The students' projects exemplify their dedication, creativity, and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Their accomplishment at the national level is a testament to their hard work, teamwork, and unwavering passion.

Joy Bridges is the TMS FCCLA sponsor.

New Staff Members Join Life Options Green Hills

Life Options Green Hills announces the addition of Angie Gutshall as marketing coordinator and Avery McCauslin as nurse manager to their staff.

Angie is a Chillicothe High School graduate. She recieved her bachelor of science degree in business administration, accounting from Central Missouri State University.

Angie says she enjoys her job because she believes relationships with people matter more that anything. Coffee with a friend, hang time with her family and serving others

are her jam. She feels her redemption story compels her to use her gifts to be a part of others’ redemption story.

Angie and her husband, Bill live in Chillicothe. They have a grown son and daughter.

Avery is a graduate of Trenton High School. She received an associate of arts degree from North Central Missouri College and a bachelor of sciencenursing from Missouri Western State College.

Avery says she enjoys her job because she loves being able to make a posi-

Gutshall Marketing Coordinator Avery McCauslin Nurse Manager

tive impact by using her gifts and talents. She has dreamt of mission work and feels privileged to be able to serve in this special

Hunter would have been a junior this fall at Tri-County High School at Jamesport.

Governor Parson Announces

Judicial Appointment

On Friday, July 7, Governor Mike Parson announced the judicial appointment of the Honorable Steven Hudson of Trenton as Circuit Judge for the 3rd Judicial Circuit.

Judge Hudson currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Grundy County. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from William Jewell College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He will succeed the late Honorable Thomas R. Alley.

Summer Reading Program Finale

The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library will be holding their summer reading program finale on Friday, July 21. The Mad Science portion of the day will be from 5-6 p.m. Powerhouse Food will have their food truck there for lunch and the afternoon program.

Wolf Creek Bridge Open

The Grundy County Route W bridge over Wolf Creek is open following a bridge replacement project. Phillips Hardy, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began the replacement project of the Wolf Creek Bridge, located between Route WW and Route 6, in early February. Crews were able to reopen this section of Route W to all traffic on Friday afternoon, June 30.

Galt Community Fair

The Galt Community Fair was held Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8 in downtown Galt. Crowds enjoyed musical entertainment from Jason Orr and the Shop Band on Friday evening and Riker on Saturday evening. Saturday afternoon was filled with street games and a cornhole tournament. There was watermelon for everyone and a candy and penny hunt was enjoyed by all.

Crowned prince and princess of the fair were Raylan Spicer and Kinnison Prater.

lyne Grindstaff, second; and Evelyn Triplett, third.

Foot Race - Boys 6-10Keaton Parsons, first; Jamison Christy, second; and Aiden Fowler, third.

Foot Race - Girls 6-10Brier Gannon, first; AJ Gamet, second; and Kalilia Lake, third.

Foot Race - 11-14 - Alec Fowler, first; Hope Smiley, second; and Ethan Smiley, third.

Backward Forward Race - 5 and under - Raylan Spicer, first; Jazlyne Grindstaff, second; and Evelyn Triplett, third.

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Winners of the cornhole tournament were Team Gott, first; Team T & J, second; and Team 12, third.

Winners of the street games included:

Foot Race - 5 and under - Raylan Spicer, first; Jaz-

Backward Forward Race - Boys 6-10 - Blake

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and her husband, Derek have three daughters and make their home in Trenton.

Old Glory flying at Five Points

Angie

Gannon, first; Keaton Parsons, second; and Aiden Fowler, third.

Backward Forward Race

- Girls 6-10 - AJ Gamet, first; Abby Downs, second; and Kalilia Lake, third.

Backward Forward Race - 11-14 - Alec Fowler, first; Hope Smiley, second; and Seth Lake, third.

Shoe Scramble - 5 and under - Raylan Spicer, first; Preston Kasinger, second; and Evelyn Triplett, third.

Shoe Scramble - Boys 610 - Aiden Fowler, first; Karter West, second; and Blake Gannon, third.

Shoe Scramble - Girls 610 - AJ Gamet, first; Abby Downs, second; and Sadie Axtell, third.

Shoe Scramble - 11-14Alec Fowler, first; Maggie

Wynne, second; and Fisher Young, third.

Three-Legged Race -

Younger - AJ Gamet and Beckett Gamet, first; Cadee Wilson and Sadie Axtell, second; and Raylan Spicer and Emmit Jackson, third.

Three-Legged Race -

Older - Blake Gannon and Aiden Fowler, first; Alec Fowler and Fisher Young, second; and Seth Lake and Kalilia Lake, third.

Three-Legged RaceJimmy and Mandy Neff, first; Abby and Dana Downs, second; and Parker and Zachariah Kasinger, third.

Girl’s Shoe Kicking -

Older - Hope Smiley, first; Aubrey Larson, second; and Dana Downs, third.

Girl’s Shoe KickingYounger - AJ Gamet, first; Kalilia Lake, second; and Abby Downs, third.

Dad’s Shoe KickingErik Jackson, first; Clint Wilson, second; and Johnathan Minor, third.

Bubble Blowing - Boys - Seth Lake, first; Thomas Wilson, second; and Aiden Fowler, third.

Bubble Blowing - Older Girls - Maggie Wynne, first; Hope Smiley, second; and Zoey Downs, third.

Bubble BlowingYounger Girls - AJ Gamet, first; Beckett Gamet, second; and Abby Downs, third.

Water Balloon TossAlexis Gamet and AJ Gamet, first; and Alaina Rains and Jordan Gannon, second.

Egg Toss - Aiden Fowler and Blake Gannon, first; Ethan Smiley and Anderson Christy, second; and Sara Thompson and Bailey Christian, third.

Grundy County Route 6 Intersection Improvement Project Moves to Phase 2

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – An intersection improvement project on Grundy County Route 6 at the intersections of 30th Avenue and Route 146/W, located just west of Trenton, moved to Phase 2 of construction on Saturday, July 8. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Phillips Hardy, Inc. to complete the project which includes widening Route 6 at both intersections and constructing dedicated left and right turn lanes.

The project is being constructed in two phases following the below updated schedule:

• Phase 1: 30th Avenue intersection – has been completed and the 30th Avenue intersection was reopened on July 8.

• Phase 2: Route 146/W intersection –crews were scheduled to begin construction Saturday, July 8, and expect to complete the project in early October. Access to/from Route W will be

closed during this phase. East and westbound traffic on Route 6 will still be able to access Route 146 to travel north towards Crowder State Park, but should expect delays.

During Phase 2, Route 6 will continue to be narrowed to one lane. Traffic will be directed through the work zone by temporary traffic signals. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place throughout the project.

Be Alert for MoDOT Mowing Crews

JEFFERSON CITY – Though it’s been a drier start to summer than usual, seasonal growth along Missouri’s roadways still needs to be mowed. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution when encountering tractor mowers near the shoulders of interstates and other busy roadways.

“Mowing roadsides increases visibility for motorists along Missouri roadways,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Director Natalie Roark. “We ask motorists to please watch out for our crews and help keep them safe too. Pay attention, slow down when approaching mowing crews, and never drive distracted.”

Major and minor routes will be mowed at least three times through the end of October. MoDOT mows about 400,000 acres of grass each year, which is equivalent to 300,000 football fields.

Crews use a protective "follow" truck to alert motorists they are approaching slowmoving mowers. Drivers are advised to

use the following tips to safely pass mowers on rural two-lane roads:

• Be alert for trucks and tractors with lights flashing and moving slowly, 2-5 mph.

• Slow down and focus on the road ahead of you. Put your cellphone down and avoid other distractions.

• Be prepared to stop or drive very slowly behind a "follow" truck, especially approaching a hill or curve on a two-lane road.

• Obey the no-passing zone stripes, and only pass when you can see far enough past the "follow" truck to avoid meeting oncoming traffic.

Between mowing cycles, you can report grass and weeds blocking visibility at intersections along state-maintained roads by calling MoDOT’s 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (2756636) or by going to modot.org/reportroad-concern.

Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Drive to Feed Kids

JEFFERSON CITYMissouri 4-H and FFA swine exhibitors have an opportunity to change the lives of their friends and classmates who don’t have enough to eat. Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s (MFCF) Drive to Feed Kids invites swine exhibitors to pledge hogs this summer to feed hungry Missourians through Hogs for Hunger.

One in seven Missouri children are food insecure, facing uncertainty as to where their next meal may come from. Food insecurity in childhood is especially concerning as it is highly correlated with poor academic performance, developmental delays, chronic illness, and even early death in adulthood.

“It is fulfilling to see the heart of Missouri agriculture expressed by Missouri youth providing muchneeded, high-quality protein to hungry Missourians,” said Ashley McCarty, executive director of Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. “Food banks consistently report

that protein is the most requested, and hardest to procure, item in food banks. Missouri youth are poised to step up and make a difference.”

There are two paths for swine producers and exhibitors to make a difference this summer through the Drive to Feed Kids Hogs for Hunger: in their local community or at the Missouri State Fair.

For pigs donated in local communities, processing spots are booked by exhibitors at USDA or state inspected lockers throughout the state. MFCF will reimburse producers and exhibitors $1.25 per pound, up to $125 in processing costs per donation. Exhibitors coordinate pork donations with a Feeding Missouri food bank of choice. State and USDA inspected lockers and Feeding Missouri partnering food pantries can be found on the Hogs for Hunger checklist at: http://mofarmerscare. com/hogs-for-hunger/.

MFCF will also accept 50 pigs at the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Feeding

Missouri will provide Missouri 4-H and FFA exhibitors with an $0.80-per-pound live weight stipend on market hogs committed to Hogs for Hunger. All processing costs will be covered by MFCF. Missouri 4-H and FFA students should indicate their willingness to pledge their hogs at www.MoFarmersCare.com /drive. Hogs will be released early on Saturday, Aug. 12, processed at Kempf's Custom Butchering, and donated to The Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri, which serves 32 Missouri counties.

The Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids is made possible by: Brownfield Ag News, ADM, American Family Insurance, MFA Incorporated, FCS Financial, Nutra Blend, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, American Family Dreams Foundation, Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri State Fair Foundation, Missouri

Pork Association, Professional Pet Association, Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation, Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Forrest and Charlotte Lucas - Founders of Protect the Harvest, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri State Fair, Missouri FFA Foundation, Feeding Missouri, Missouri 4-H, benevolent individuals and the contributions of Missouri farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses.

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Missouri Farmers Care

Missouri Farmers Care is a joint effort by Missouri's agriculture community to stand together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which our communities depend. The coalition of more than 45 leading Missouri agricultural groups promotes the growth of Missouri agriculture and rural communities through coordinated communication, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.MOFarmersCare.com.

DEATHS

Robyn Teresa Crews

Robyn Teresa Crews, age 70, of Ava, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born in Virginia on April 15, 1953, daughter of the late Armond Odell and Mary Leigh Phillips Gay.

She is survived by three daughters, Lisa Mainey, Dennae Morris and Rachel VanHoozer; and numerous grandchildren and great-

grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Crews.

Robin’s wishes were to be cremated with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of FancherRekus Funeral Home in St. Elizabeth.

Hunter Bryer Justus

Hunter Bryer Justus, a 17-year-old resident of Jamesport, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in a river accident.

Family visitation will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. His body will be cremated after the visitation.

Hunter was born January 12, 2006 at Trenton, the son of Jeremy Dean and Chelsie Marie Orndorff Justus. He would have been a Junior this fall at Tri-County High School in Jamesport.

He was currently employed at Sonic in Trenton. His survivors include his parents, Jeremy and Chelsie Justus of the home; one sister, Emily Rogers of Chillicothe; two brothers, Nicholi Justus of Jamesport and Ty Lee Justus of Trenton; grandparents, Brenda Orndorff of Trenton, Richard and Shirley Maxwell of Jamesport and Billy Justus. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Orndorff.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

TFD Responds to Vehicle Fire

On Friday, July 7 at 12:13 a.m., the Trenton Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 704 East 20th Street where they found a vehicle on fire. According to Lt. Alex Lovell, upon arrival firefighters found the passenger compartment of the 1997 Ford F250 Powerstroke, owned by Todd Grooms, was fully engulfed with heavy smoke and fire. Firefighters deployed a 1.75 inch attack line to apply foam and water to extinguish the fire. There was extensive fire damage to the cab/passenger compartment, with no fire damage to the engine compartment. The vehicle was a total loss. There were no injuries reported.

The cause of the fire is undetermined. Firefighters were on the scene for 48 minutes and were assisted by the Grundy County Ambulance and the Trenton Police Department.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS

Monday-Salisbury steak, stewed tomatoes, peas, mandarin oranges, apple crisp, whole wheat bread.

Tuesday-Ham loaf, augratin potatoes, broccoli, pineapple, whole wheat bread.

Wednesday-Fish sticks, coleslaw, french fries, straw-

berries, cornbread.

Thursday-Pork loin, sweet potatoes, spinach, fruit cocktail, hot roll.

Friday-Breaded chicken on bun, broccoli/cauliflower salad, tator tots, 1/2 banana, Jello cake.

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES

July 11

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

Corn 5.64, Soybeans 14.70, Wheat 6.65 New Crop Corn 4.81, Soybeans 13.20, Wheat 6.65

Rotarians Here About North Missouri WDB

The Workforce Development Board of North Missouri was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, July 6 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms. Michael Ormsby introduced the program.

Development Board Executive Director Brent Stevens told members that the organization serves 34 counties in north Missouri, with the main office being in Trenton. North Central Missouri College serves as the fiscal agent and the governing board consists of 19 members, appointed by county commission located within the region. The board has seven job centers, located in three sub-regions. The centers are located in Trenton, Chillicothe, St. Joseph, Maryville, Hannibal, Kirksville and Warrenton. Programs include adult (18 and over), dislocated worker, youth (14 to 18), Skillup (assisting recipients of SNAP benefits) and Jobs League (offering job opportunities for year-round employment). Service centers are opened to all who may be looking for a

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job or looking to change jobs as well as to employers looking for workers. Services include job search, resume assistance, interview preparations, basic computer skills, career exploration, unemployment assistance, work experience opportunities, tuition assistance and other supportive services. Job centers in the region served 5,471 persons in the last year.

During the business meeting, it was announced that Chris Hoffman will be serving as chairman of the flag committee and that a chairman is still needed for the Salvation Army holiday bellringing. The board agreed for the club to provide up to $500 for side dishes to be served at the Trenton R-9 Back to School staff meal. Discussion was also held regarding providing additional money to the Charles Holmes Rotary Scholarship to NCMC. It was announced that a new member orientation will be held during the Aug. 3 meeting.

The program for the Thursday, July 13 meeting will be given by Steve Schieber, CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital/Hedrick Medical Center.

Friends of Edinburg School to Meet July 22

Friends of Edinburg School will hold a meeting on Saturday, July 22 at 11:30 a.m. at El Toro restaurant in Trenton to discuss historical events. A few of the attendees have shared their life stories and Edinburg memories with bio writers Marilyn Bain and Dorothy Taul, which will be shared at the meeting.

Former students are encouraged to bring questions to discuss and pictures to share. Past discussions included box suppers, recess games, collecting item for WWII cause, community involvement, teachers, discipline, snow storms and bus rides.

All who attended Edinburg school are encouraged to attend.

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Carol Wilford

Dan and Carol Wilford attended an Ombudsman Seminar in St. Joseph on Tuesday, June 27. Topics discussed were Nutrition and Hospice. There was also a book mobile available to take a tour inside. The book mobile is available in Buchanan County for people in nursing homes and for schools.

On Saturday, July 1, Mark Schmidt stopped by to visit Betty Gardner. Betty’s daughters, Connie Miller of Parkville, and Jan Hoke of Independence, as well as Jan’s daughter, Brittany McCullough and her baby, Cole of South Carolina came to visit her on Thursday, July 6.

An Independence Day celebration and picnic supper was held in the

WIC can provide healthy foods to stretch your grocery dollar. Eat Healthy. Stay Well.

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

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

home of Bill and Kathy Waits on July 4. Those present were Morgan and Phoebe Duff and sons Cruz, Haeze, and McCoy; Tammy and Elijah Miller; Reece and Sarah Miller; Christopher and Avery Jones; Jeremiah and Crystal Hamilton and daughters, Olive and Lottie; Casey and Val Kitchen and children, Hallie and Renley; Kristi Waits and granddaughter, Jaylyn and friend Catherine Tamay from Chillicothe; and Denise and Junior Hamilton of Tindal. Games were played, and there was a wading pool for the children. Later in the evening, everyone traveled to Casey and Val’s for homemade ice cream and a fireworks display.

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

WEDNESDAY

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.

THS Class of 1967, El Toros, 11:30 a.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. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 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: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

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

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

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

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

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: Board Meeting, 9 a.m.; Advanced Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Former Trenton Resident Opens New Hotel

A new 88-room Home 2 Suites by Hilton opened on Thursday, July 6 at Interstate 80, Exit 362, in South Cheyenne, WY. This allsuites property features a heated indoor pool and spa, workout room, business center and EV charging stations onsite.

Construction was completed in 19 months, despite record freezing temperatures, strong winds and snow delays. Cheyenne contractor, ReimanCorp, served as the project’s general contractor. Funding was provided by Pinnacle Bank.

The hotel’s managing partner is Kinseth Hospitality Corporation, headquartered in Coralville, IA.

Cheyenne-based Andereck Investment Properties, LLC, and Gateway South, LLC are also primary owners.

In addition to Home 2, the partners also own the 96-room Marriott Springhill Suites and the 92-room Tru by Hilton. All three hotels are located on the corners of West Fox Farm Road and Walterscheid Blvd.

Former Trenton resident, Kim Andereck, is an

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

Steve

ALTAMONT METHODIST CHURCH

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

2619 Princeton Rd. – 359-2333 Tony Denney, Pastor SUNDAY Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP SERVICE

1015

MO

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH

Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO

Pastor - Bob Casady - 417-459-2344

Worship Service – 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Church – During Worship “Going Deeper” (all age groups) – 10:45 a.m. Youth Group

Every other Wednesday – 6:30 p.m.

EDINBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

660-789-2385

Pastor - Ron McPherson, 660-734-1782

Pastor’s Wife - Amy, 660-591-5788

Song Leader - Chris Gott Pianist - Charles Mang

Sunday School Director Amy McPherson

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH

(Southern Baptist Church)

1813 Pleasant Plain – 359-6544

SUNDAY

Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Pastor - Steven Williamson

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Del Weyer - Senior Pastor 660-359-4400

Micah Ferguson - Youth Pastor Sunday Services:

Kttn Radio Program – 8:30 a.m.

1st Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m.

Christian Education – 10:10 a.m.

2nd Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

owner/investor. He organized the investment group in 2005, with four partners. Together they built the Springhill Suites in 2007, and the Hilton Tru in 2017.

“I invite my friends, classmates and former

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

2421 Oklahoma Ave. – 359-3898

Rev. Josh Gottman - Pastor Andrew Bertram - Family Minister

SUNDAY

Morning Worship – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 10:40 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

1700 Princeton Rd. • 359-3928 (Office)

Casual Worship - 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor – Rev. Bruce Cadle

2113 Chicago • Office - 359-5374

SUNDAY:

Morning Fellowship...9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship...9:30 a.m.

Sunday School...11:00 a.m.

Evening Bible Study...6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting...6:00 p.m.

GALT BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor – Gene Schreffler Home 660-673-6104

Coffee & Cookie Time - 9:45-10:00 a.m.

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Church Training – 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Ladies Home Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 7 p.m.

GALT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Minister - Stan Richardson - 673-6695

SUNDAY

KTTN Galt Christian Church Worship 9:03 - 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on the radio

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Worship – 10:50 a.m.

Jr. High/Senior High Youth Group –5:30 p.m.

MONDAY NIGHT

Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Goof Troop - 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

GILMAN CITY UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

Hwy. 146 • Gilman City

Pastor Kobey Puls

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m., All Ages

Church Service - 10:45 a.m.

GRUNDY CENTER CHURCH

Pastor – Danny Berry

Pastor’s #816-261-2737

299 N.E. Hwy Y P.O. Box 423, Trenton, MO

Prayer chain #660-359-3585

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Trenton neighbors to stay at one of our hotels if you travel West this summer,” says Andereck. “Cheyenne is a perfect stopover for vacationers headed to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks. It’s also an

HASEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

12386 Hwy. E, Humphreys, MO Arch Philips, Minister Church Services - 11:15 a.m. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays

HATTON CHAPEL

COMMUNITY CHURCH NW Highway A

Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

HODGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev.

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL

hour north of Estes Park, CO, and the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.”

Andereck is a graduate of Trenton High School’s Class of 1966, and now lives in San Antonio, TX.

MELBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Night Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

MODENA BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - E.J. Barnes • 660-359-1286

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:40 a.m. (Meal to follow)

RIVER OF LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL

CHURCH

1900 Hillcrest - 359-2800

Pastor: Rev. Gary Pauley

SUNDAY

Sun. School (for all ages) - 10 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Evangelistic Service - 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Service - 7:00 p.m.

RURAL DALE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor: Brad Prater

SUNDAY

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Training – 6:00 p.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

JAMESPORT

BAPTIST CHURCH

LAREDO BAPTIST CHURCH

Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service – 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Prayer Service – 6:00 p.m.

LAREDO CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bro. Duane Campbell

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Church – 10:40 a.m.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Bobby Harrell

2711 Meadowlark Lane

SUNDAY

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH EVANS

SPICKARD

WEDNESDAY Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Activities 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841

Rev. William Fox

Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday Mass - 6:30 p.m.

Preceded by Adoration

Wednesday - Saturday Mass - 9:00 a.m.

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

9th & Haliburton 10:30 a.m. Sunday - Worship Service 8:05 p.m. Sunday - Compline Service

SALEM

BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School – 10 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE

BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Aaron Stark • 339-7325 787 SW Hwy. W • 359-5833

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:55 a.m.

Discipleship Training - 6:00 p.m.

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It’s expected to compete with OpenAI, which got the year’s biggest infusion of venture capital at $10 billion, with Microsoft the lead investor.

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I, Barbara Harris

Collector of Revenue within and for Grundy County, Missouri hereby give notice as provided in Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri for 1986, that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands for delinquent taxes on real estate at the front door of the courthouse on the fourth Monday, the 28th of August 2023, Grundy County Missouri, commencing at 10:00 a.m. on the said day.

TRENTON TOWNSHIP

1612 Cedar St. - Parthelia Bonnett, all that part of lot 30 Merrills Div in partition, 2020-407.67, 2021-321.53, 2022-282.50

1011.70

TOTAL

2324 Princeton Rd - Jeffrey

Scott & Tamara Corbin, all lots 10 thru 17 in blk 2 of the Grossland addn to the city of Trenton, 2020-1520.79, 2021-1300.10, 20221137.77 TOTAL 3958.66

1411 Main St - Daniela A. Davidson, all lots 3 & 4 in GEO Hubbell add to the city of Trenton, 2020-919.92, 2021-771.74, 2022-676.32

TOTAL 2367.98

308 W 12th St. - Gregory

Drew & Patricia J. Todd, The E 33 1/3 ft of lot 4 and the W 33 1/3 ft of lot 3 in blk 5 in Merrill’s 1st add to the city of Trenton, 2020870.91, 2021-728.63, 2022-

638.63 TOTAL 2238.17

1605 Tower St - Helen M

Duncan, S 50’ of lot 4 & N 171/2 of lot 5 in blk 4 of the Moberly add to the city of Trenton, 2020-1135.59, 2021-961.29, 2022-842.14

total 2939.02

712 Harris Ave - Bobbie

Dunkin & John Smiley, W

61.5’ of lot 7 blk 19 & the N

20 by 615’ of lot 7, 2019572.09, 2020-549.85, 2021446.46, 2022-391.79

TOTAL 1960.19

1802 Pleasant Plain -

Christopher & Ramah

Hancock, lot 14 in blk 1 of The Lafferty-Wetzler add to the city of Trenton Grundy Co MO,2020-468.95, 2021375.37, 2022-329.62

TOTAL 1173.94

144 E 8th St - Stephen

Lavely, all lot 10 & E ½ of lot 11 on blk 13 of the original town now city of Trenton, 2019-464.64, 2020-448.12, 2021-357.07, 2022-313.61

TOTAL 1583.44

601 E 9th St - Melody

Overton & Alyssa Overton, the W ½ of lot 1 in blk 3 in J. E. Harris 2nd addn city of Trenton Grundy co MO except that part deeded for Hwy purpose, 2020-467.73, 2021-374.34, 2022-328.68

total 1170.75

1312 Gilmore St - Richard Powers, com 115’ N of SW cor of lot 17 of Merrill Div in part to city of Trenton th N 105, th E 90’ th S 105’ th W 90 to POB see deed, 2020313.33, 2021-238.62, 2022209.98 total 761.93

1502 Main - Samantha M. Ratkovich, all of lot #14 In Lockhart addn, 2020-649.10 2021-533.72,2022-468.14

total 1650.96

503 W 12 St - Ronald Silkwood - all the E ½ of blk 3 exc N 90’ there of the Wiggin-Murphy add to the city of Trenton, 2019348.12, 2020-337.83, 2021-

260.14,2022-228.81 total 1174.90

103 E 23rd St - James W. Smith, all lot 7 & 8 in blk 12 in Holts S 4th addn to the city of Trenton, 2020747.14, 2021-619.86. 2022-

543.48 total 1910.48

506 Grundy St. - James Wayne Smith, all lot 2 in blk 37 of original town of Trenton, 2020-603.43, 2021-493.86, 2022-433.25,

total 1530.54

423 W 20th St - Debra Stiverson, all of lots 1 & 2 and the W ½ of lot 3 & 4 blk 8 in Murphy-Garvin add to city of Trenton, 2020400.32, 2021-315.06, 2022-

276.86 total 992.24

414 W 13th CT - Armahn D. Thomas, all that part of lot 17 in Merrill’s divsn in part to the city of Trenton MO desc as com 141 ¾ ft W & 200 ft N of the SE corner of said lot th W 47 ¼ ft th S 100 ft th E 47 ¼ ft N 100 ft to the POB, 2020-232.47, 2021-167.54, 2022-147.80

total 547.81

611 W 10th St. - Beverly Hines, E ½ of lot 4 in blk 6 of the Wiggins-Murphy add to the City of Trenton, 2020-

195.73, 2021-135.23, 2022119.54, Total 450.50

1314 W Crowder Rd.Jamie Sue Wattenbarger, all the S 65 ft of lot 6 in Iceland Lake subdivision in Grundy co MO, 2020-149.35, 2021-

94.60, 2022-83.88 total

327.83

506 W Crowder Rd. - Lyle

K. Wheelbarger, all that part of lot 19 Merrill’s Div in part to city of Trenton com 272

½, E of the NW corner th S

239 ½’ th E 90’ 10” th N 239

¼ th W 90’ 10” to POB

2020-680.97, 2021-561.72,

2022-492.63 total 1735.32

610 W Crowder Rd - John

R. Woodland, that part of lot 19 of Merrill’s Div in part to the city of Trenton MO desc as com at the NW corner of said lot 19 running th E 90 ft

10 inches thence S 155 ft th

W 90 ft 10 in th N 155 ft to the POB Grundy co MO,

2020-563.33, 2021-458.33,

2022-402.19 total 1423.85

1110 Rural St - John R Woodland, all lot 12 in blk 1 of the Grandview addn to the city of Trenton, 2020434.66, 2021-345.22, 2022303.24 total 1083.12

1103 E 17th St - John Rian Woodland, tract land in NE ¼ of SW ¼ sec 16 in city of Trenton being pt outlot #32 desc comm pt 37’ E & 100’ S cor said NE ¼ of SW, 2020-2295.69, 20211981.22, 2022-1733.23 total

6010.14

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

211 Lincoln St - Johnny R. Archuleta, All L 3, 4, B 4 Spickard 2nd Add to the town of Spickard, 2018794.55, 2019-765.88, 2020-

698.50, 2021-577.55, 2022-

514.33 total 3350.81

512 Madison St - Sherry & Mitchell V. Briegel, N ½ of blk 9 in Stapps 3rd addn to city of Spickard, 2020-

103.19, 2021-53.94, 2022-

49.03 total 206.16

712 Pine St - Sheryl Briegel, all of lot 2 in blk 1 of J.M. Ragan S addn to city of Spickard, 2020-396.27, 2021-311.72, 2022-278.10

total 986.09

Spickard MO - Gloria J. Coffman, all of lot 4 25 x 30

in the original town of Spickard blk 3 see deed, 2020-70.46, 2021-25.16, 2022-23.45 total 119.07

4th St - Gloria Jean Coffman, W ½ of blk 4 & strip of land 10’ wide off W side of E ½ of blk 4 in Stapp 3rd add to town of Spickard, 2020-105.79, 2021-56.27, 2022-51.09 total 213.15

605 Grant St – Nathan & Kalinda McCrary, all that pt of the NW ¼ SW ¼ of sec 22 desc as com at a pt 40’ E of the SE cor of blk 9 of Stapp’s 3rd add th E 100’ th W 100’ th S 100’, 2020264.08, 2021-195.47, 2022174.80 total 634.35

203 N 4th St- Beverly Elifritz Payne, all of lot 3 in blk 5 of Stapps add to the town of Spickard, 2020-612.13, 2021-501.57, 2022-446.81 total 1560.51

Spickard - Jesse & Melody Richmond, comm 128’ S of SE corner of blk 7 original town of Spickard th W 63’ th swly along branch 230’ approx. S 93’ E 200’ N 236’ to POB, 2020-107.10, 202157.39, 52.09 total 216.58

204 N 6th St - Jesse Richmond, all of the S ½ of blk 4 in Cook King & Keith add to city of Spickardsville MO, 2020-803.18, 2021669.61, 2022-596.13 total 2068.92

6th St - Jesse & Melody Richmond, all the N ½ of blk 5 in C.K.& K add to the city of Spickardsville, 2020139.82, 2021-86.16, 202277.65 total 303.63

6th St - Jesse & Melody Richmond, all the W ½ of the S ½ of blk 5 in C.K. & K addn to the town of Spickardsville, 2020-70.46, 2021-25.16, 2022-23.45

total 119.07

Spickard - William Roberts, lot 3 of blk 10 of Stapps 2nd add to the town now city of Spickardsville Mo, 202066.16, 2021-21.40, 202220.13 total 107.69

4th St – William Roberts, all of lot 3 in blk 10 of Stapp S 2nd addn, 2020-70.46, 2021-25.16, 2022-23.45 total 119.07

3rd & Madison St - Brenda Shira, E ½ of lot 1 blk 8 in Stapps 1st add to Spickardsville Mo, 20201329.12, 2021-1132.23, 2022-1007.21 total 3468.56 212 3rd St - Brenda Shira, all of lot 3 in blk 8 of Stapps 1st addn to the city of Spickardsville, 2020-70.46, 2021-25.16, 2022-23.45 total 119.07

503 Commercial St - Cathy, Martin, Catherine & Webb; Geraldeen, & Carol Smart, all that pt W 2 blk 16 cont .57 AC, 2020-674.93, 2021556.82, 2022-495.91 total 1727.66

Spickard - Cathy & Martin, Catherine & Webb, Geraldeen & Carol Smart, All that pt of the NW ¼ of sec 22 desc as comm at a pt 100’ W of NE cor of blk 1 of Stapps 3rd th N 450’ th E 240’th S 450’ th W 240’ to PBO cont 2.35 AC, 202067.84, 2021-22.85, 202221.40 total 112.09

Spickard - Margaret Smith c/o Betty Berry, comm at a pt 231’ E & 220’ S of NW cor of NE ¼ of SW ¼ running E 198’ th S 220’ th W 198’ th N 220’ to POB, 2020-67.84, 2021-22.85,

2022-21.40 total 112.09 603 Water St - David L. Travis, SW ¼ of blk 3 in the C K & K addn to the town of Spickard. 2020-555.88, 2021-452.12, 2022-402.87 total 1410.87

415 Commercial St - Violet Wilson, E ½ of blk 1 in Stapp S 3rd add to the town of Spickard, 2020-787.44, 2021-655.80, 2022-583.35 total 2027.09

Spickard- Zachary Wilson, the N 38 of lot 5 & all of lot 6 in blk 11 in Stapp S 2nd add to the city of Spickard, 2020-79.62, 2021-33.21, 2022-30.63 total 143.46

WILSON TOWNSHIP

202 E Main St - Shelby Marie Eckert, lots 10, 11 &12 blk 10 in Village of Gorham now city of Laredo, 2020-325.66, 2021-243.71, 2022-212.59 total 781.96

208 E 3rd St - Galen & Carol French, W ½ of lot 2 & E 37.5 of lot 3 in blk 13 of th original town of Laredo, 2020-1075.69, 2021-875.74, 2022-760.38 total 2711.81

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP

207 NW Border St - James & Frances Davidson, all that pt of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of 32-62-22 com at the SW corner of said tract th N 38 rds 13 ft th to E line of said tract S 38rds 13 ft to POB, 20201424.57, 2021-1216.34, 2022-1055.59 total 3696.50

Galt - Mary Hamilton, All Lots 3 and 4 in Blk 3 of Reuben Brassfield’s ADDN to the Town of Galt, MO, located on a part of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec 32, T62, R22 in Grundy MO. 2018-139.48, 2019-125.70, 2020-123.48, 2021-71.82, 2022-63.59 total 524.07

Galt - Mary Hamilton, all Lots 5 & 6 in blk 3 of Brassfield 1st ADDN to the town of Galt, 2018-431.99, 2019-401.64, 2020-370.88, 2021-67.78, 2022-60.08 total 1332.37

311 N Main - James Thomas & Casey Joy Lea, all of lots 1 & 2 in blk 10 of Brassfields 4th add to town of Galt, 2019-539.59, 2020494.56, 2021-398.22, 2022346.50 total 1778.87

310 Center St - Robert & Beverly Tolle, part of the NE ½ of SE ¼ comm 130’ W of NW cor of lot 8 in blk 11 original town of Galt th W 240’ th S 100’ the E 240’ th N 100 to POB, 2020-224.28, 2021-160.46, 2022-140.44 total 525.18

MADISON TOWNSHIP

LEISURE LAKE

UNIT 1

LOTs 98, 99, 100 - Cathy Brown, 2020-181.21, 2021122.65, 2022-total 412.14

Lot 133 - Casey A. & Brandy Cowin, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 168.28

LOTs 51 & 52 - Reihner Electric LLC, 2020-76.22, 2021-30.24, 2022-27.68 total 134.14

LOT 268 - Donald E Savage, 2020-66.05, 202121.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 267 - Donald E. Savage, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lots 261, 262, 263 - Donald E. Savage, 2020-1347.65, 2021-1149.33, 20221003.89 total 3500.87

Lot 50 - John D Sick, 202068.32, 2021-23.27, 202221.58 total 113.17

Lots 137 & 138 - Marion D & Heather M Zook, 201855.52, 2019-71.86, 202076.22, 2021-30.24-202227.68 total 261.52

UNIT 2

Lot 610 - Lois & Daniel Cone, 2018-50.23, 201961.09, 2020-66.05, 202121.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

Lot 529 - Patrick & Ann

Foronato, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85

total 218.51

LOT 478 - Timothy R. & Stella Kloster, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.09, 2020-64.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

LOT 459 -Mustafa Jaber, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

Lot-628 - Elizabeth (PIKE) O’Carroll, 2018-56.90, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 225.18

Lot 532 - Robert Reed JR & Amanda Odom, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85

total 107.19

Lot 485 - Matt Silkwood, 2020-81.84, 2021-35.12, 2022-31.98 total 148.94

Lot 486 - Matt Silkwood, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 487 & 488 - Matt Silkwood, 2020-76.22, 2021-30.24, 2022-27.68

total 134.14

Lot- 484 - John F Snapp, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.23, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.65

UNIT 3

Lot 223 - Neil W Carter & Ellen J. Carter, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 168.28

LOT 18 - Melissa Dyer, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

LOT 14 - Melissa Dyer & Sharon Squires, 2020142.82, 2021-88.84, 202278.79 total 310.45

Lot 56 - Melissa Dyer & Sharon Squires, 202068.32, 2021-23.27, 202221.58 total 113.17

LOT 123 - Missy Dyer, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

LOT 122 - Missy Dyer, 2020-66.05, 221-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

LOT 220 - Missy Dyer, 2020-87.53, 2021-40.19, 2022-36.33 total 164.05

LOT 219 - Missy Dyer, 2020-87.53, 2021-49.19, 2022-36.33 total 173.05

Lot 127 - William E. Gilson, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 132 - Teresa Hesseltine, 2020-71.70, 2021-26.28, 2022-24.20 total 122.18

Lot 131 - Teresa Hesseltine, 2020-71.70, 2021-26.28, 2022-24.20 total 122.18

Lot 130 - Teresa Hesseltine, 2020-201.54, 2021-140.54, 2022-123.88 total 465.96

Lot 129 - Teresa Hesseltine, 2020-79.60, 2021-33.20, 2022-30.25 total 143.05

Lot 208 - Steve & Rebecca Oakleaf, 2018-50.23, 201961.09, 2020-66.05, 202121.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

Lot 207 - Steve & Rebecca Oakleaf, 2018-50.23, 201959.84, 2020-66.05, 202121.29, 2022-19.85 total 217.26

LOT 163 - Ron Penick, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 128 - Eugene R. & Juanita Roberts, 202066.05, 2021-21.29, 202219.85, Total 107.19

Lot 107 - John D. Sick, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 108 - John D. Sick, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 11 - Larry D. Ward, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

Lot 254 - Sherry Warner & Daniel Seiberling, 202066.05, 2021-21.29, 202219.85 total 107.19

Lot 253 – Sherry Warner & Daniel Seiberling, 202066.05, 2021-21.29, 202219.85 total 107.19

Lot 216 - Sherry Warner & Daniel Seiberling, 202066.05, 2021-21.29, 202219.85 total 107.19

Lot 215 - Sherry Warner & Daniel Seiberling, 202066.05, 2021-21.29, 202219.85 total 107.19

UNIT 4

Lot 33 - Doug Eckard, 201961.09, 2020-66.05, 202121.29, 2022-19.85 total

168.28

Lot 32 - Doug Eckard, 201981.44, 2020-85.25, 202138.19, 2022-34.60 total

239.48

Lot 26 - James D King, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 107.19

Lot 22 & 23 - Joe & Angela Stephens, 2018-70.19, 2019-71.86, 2020-76.22, 2021-30.24, 2022-27.68 total 276.19

Lot 21 - Joe & Angela Stephens, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

Lot 20 - Joe & Angela Stephens, 2018-50.23, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 218.51

Lots 73 & 74 - John Weaver 2019-71.86, 2020-76.22, 2021-30.24, 2022-27.68 total 206.00

A list of beyond the 3rd offering properties will be available in the Collector’s office.

I, Barbara Harris, Collector, Grundy County, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that foregoing is true and correct list of lands and lots that will be offered for sale as above set forth.

Date this 6th day of July 2023

Barbara Harris Collector Grundy County, Missouri (7/6, 7/13, 7/20/23

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PETS/ANIMALS

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35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

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Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires.

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FOR RENT

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

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

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AKC Lab puppies. DOB 5/8/23. 1 silver, 4 charcoal. Dewclaws clipped, dewormed and vaccinated. Ready for pick up. NO SUNDAY CALLS. Sam Packnett. 660-287-1654.

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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

Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660.

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For Sale - Camper. Excellent condition. 2012 Hideout LHS 185. Sleeps 6. Galt. $9,500. 515-771-4020

For Sale - 48" cut John Deere mower and miscellaneous woodworking tools. Call 816-539-0339.

For Sale - Yamaha V-Star 1100 Motorcycle. Call 660654-0782 for details.

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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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Korneman Forestry Services, LLC For All Your Forestry Needs! Brush Mulching, CRP Mowing, UTV, Horse, Walking Trails, Tree Pulling, Side Tree Trimming, Roadside Maintenance, Field Edge Cleanup, Discing For Food Plots. 816-724-4395

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PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-787-4006

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Notice is given this 13th day of July 2023 that the Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on August 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, for the purpose of hearing a request from Randy Hammett for a 330 square foot variance on the Maximum Area of Acccessory Structure of 720 square foot to allow for a 30’X35’ building to be constructed on property located at 612 W 10th St.

Mrs. Jean Peace, Chairman

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

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For Lease. Hale, Mo. 2 studio apartments. Back ground check required. Utilities included. 1st month rent and deposit. No Pets. Available now. 660-645-2269 or 660-645-2316

WANTED

Tillable land wanted - Clinton, Ray, Buchanan or Caldwell Counties. Serious inquiries only. Call 816-6866979.

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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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RUMMAGE SALE

Garage Sale with estate items - 2012 Lulu Street, Trenton. Friday July 14th and Saturday July 15th 9am-4pm. House full of items. Lots of everything and some nice furniture.

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Multi Family Yard Sale at Penn-Way Farm. Friday & Saturday July 14th & 15th 8am - ?. New & used items, lots of baby & Kid's clothes, furniture, tools. Artisan Shoppe items. Farmhouse Table with food, coffeeshop, & baked goods.

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WEBSITES

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

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Mr. Michael Ormsby, Secretary (7/13/23)

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

DIVISION

Case No. 23AG-PR00026

In the Estate of DAVID LEE GROOMS, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors (Small Estate)

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DAVID LEE GROOMS, Decedent.

On 06-09-2023 a small estate affidavit was filed by the distributees for the decedent under Section 473.097, RSMo, with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY, Missouri.

All creditors of Decedent, who died on 11-28-2022, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of Decedent. A creditor may request that this estate be opened for administration.

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

First Date of Publication: 06-JUL-2023.

/s/ Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk (7/6, 7/13/23)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No. 23AG-JU00014

IN RE THE ADOPTION OF:

SCARLETT MARIE WHITE

Date of birth November 10, 2022

CMC and CSW

Petitioners

vs. TIMOTHY PAUL PERSELL JR

Natural Father

John Doe

Unknown Natural Father

Respondents

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT: TIMOTHY PAUL PERSELL, JR, Natural Father; JOHN DOE, Unknown Natural Father.

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to terminate the parental rights of the natural mother, natural father, and unknown natural father and to secure a Decree of Adoption for the child and to change her name.

The names of all the parties of said action are stated above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioner is: JAMES A. WAITS, 401 West 89th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after June 22, 2023, the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you. You may be entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent you at no cost to you and you should contact the court if you desire to seek an appointed attorney.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Trenton Republican-Times, a newspaper of circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri. To be published on the following dates: 06/22/23; 06/29/23; 07/06/23; 07/13/23.

Dated 06/20, 2023. /s/ Becky Stanturf, Circuit Clerk (6/22, 6/29,

CLASSIFIEDS

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

DIVISION

Case No. 23AG-PR00027

In the Estate of MATTHEW V. CHRISMAN, Decedent. Notice of Hearing-Determination of Heirship

To:

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

You are hereby notified that you are entitled to appear and be heard at a hearing to be held on July 17, 2023, at 01:30 PM in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, 700 MAIN STREET, MAIN COURTROOM (THIRD FLOOR), TRENTON, MO 64683, on a petition to determine the heirs of the above-named decedent, who died on 08-MAR-2012, and their respective interests as heirs in the following described property.

Should you fail to appear, judgment and decree may be entered in due course upon said Petition.

Description of Property

Personal Property

BANK ACCOUNT

Value

$14,488.99

Petitioner's attorney is ALLAN SEIDEL, whose business address is 705 MAIN ST, TRENTON, MO 646832009.

First Date of Publication: 22-JUN-2023. /s/ Violet Airey, Probate Clerk (6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/23)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The City of Newtown, Missouri is requesting proposals for services to complete a lead service line inventory. The scope of required services is described below. The completed lead service line inventory spreadsheet should adhere to 40 CFR 141.84. Funding for the project is through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Financial Assistance Center and local sources. The City/District has an estimated 98 service lines that must be surveyed.

Scope of Services

Records Review

· Reviewing available records to determine the presence, absence, or likelihood of lead in service lines. Records to review may include, but are not limited to: Construction records, building codes or ordinances, As-Built Drawings, Record Drawings, system maps, specifications from previous infrastructure projects, construction contracts, meter or service line replacement records, etc.

· Outreach efforts with the general public including drafting inventory-related documents to inform the public, disseminating door hangers, speaking with private homeowners, etc.

In-Field Verification

· Potholing or excavating (mechanical or vacuum) service lines to determine the material present.

· Internal or external CCTV investigation of service line material.

· Water Quality Sampling

· Visual inspection of service lines including inside a home or building.

Administrative

· Completion and Submission of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Lead Service Line Inventory Spreadsheet, by October 16, 2024, or sooner.

· Provide two-year subscriptions to GIS mapping services to access created LSL maps

· Creating hardcopy and providing GIS maps indicating location and details of surveyed service lines.

· Assistance with preparing grant reimbursement requests.

· Attending limited board or council meetings to report on Inventory progress

A sealed copy of the completed proposal documents shall be submitted to the attention to the Mayor, Marty Altiser at PO Box 87, Newtown MO 64667 or to newtown@grm.net and must be received at the specified location on or before 4:00 PM on Monday, August 14, 2023, and will be opened Thursday, August 17, 2023. Envelope(s) containing proposals should be clearly marked “Proposal for Lead Service Line Inventory Agreement”.

Proposals shall address, at a minimum, the criteria specified in the Scope of Services. Failure to include all information requested will result in the proposal being considered non-responsive.

The City of Newtown will be utilizing an “informal competitive” process to evaluate submitted proposals and reserves the right to select Contractor that best meet the total needs of the City. The City will select the preferred contractor or contractors and execute a contract or contracts for the listed services at the not to exceed quoted price. While cost is a factor in this analysis, it is not an exclusive factor.

Proposals will be evaluated on a point-based system as described below:

1. Unit costs for items listed on the front page of this proposal for all categories including Records Review, in Field Verifications, and Administrative (10 points).

2. Capability of Completing the work and submitting the required paperwork to the Department of Natural Resources by the deadline of October 16, 2024 (10 points).

3. Experience with previous lead service line inventories (10 points).

4. Familiarity with the area where the work will be performed (10 points).

The city would like to request that all proposals be limited to 20 pages in length (two sided is acceptable with a maximum page count of 40 pages). Six copies of the proposal should be submitted by all Contractors who submit a proposal for this work.

The City of Newtown is an equal opportunity employer and invites the submission of proposals from disadvantaged businesses, veteran, minority, and women-owned firms.

(7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/23

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

MANAGING A SEPTIC LAGOON DURING DROUGHT

by Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering MU Extension, Atchison County

With the extended dry conditions, we are experiencing, I am receiving inquires regarding septic lagoons for single family homes going dry. People are concerned they will not function correctly, do they need to add water, will it hurt the lagoon long term or if they should be concerned at all. Rainfall for most of the state since last summer is far below normal so these are very valid questions.

Lagoons lose water two ways: evaporation into the air or through leaks in the structure. Lagoons in Missouri are sized based on the number of bedrooms in the structure it is serving with a three-bedroom home needing 1320 square feet of surface area. Proper operating depth is a minimum of 3 feet deep.

The average summertime evaporation from the surface of a small pond or sewage lagoon is approximately 1/3 of

an inch per day. It would take an average daily inflow of 275 gallons per day of wastewater and rainfall to maintain the proper operating depth in a lagoon with 1320 square feet of surface area.

Design standards for lagoons in Missouri states that percolation (leaks) cannot exceed 1/8 inch per day. This equates to approximately 103 gallons of water per day. Assuming both evaporation and percolation are occurring, a total of 378 gallons of inflow or rainfall are required to maintain proper depth.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources estimates that the average person uses 50 gallons of water per day with 80% of that entering the waste stream. This water usage does not include watering the lawn, washing the car etc. as that water does not enter the lagoon. For a family four, that amounts to 160 gallons per day entering the septic lagoon. I believe with the adoption of low flow faucets, showers, and toilets as well

The Capitol Report

To the Great Constituents of District 2,

Governor Signs Off on Missouri’s Largest Operating Budget

One day before the start of the new fiscal year, Missouri’s Governor Mike Parson gave final approval to the largest operating budget in the history of the state. With the signing of the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating and capital improvement budget bills, Missouri has made significant investments that will majorly benefit the state’s infrastructure, workforce, education system, and public safety.

Through strategic investments, Missouri’s operating budget will continue to make great strides toward a better future for the state while focusing on building the economy and providing the services needed to give Missourians the life and opportunities they deserve.

Our legislature has crafted a state operating budget for the coming year that reaches far beyond the grasp of previous budgets, as we have worked to ensure the continued funding of invaluable services and programs while

as washing machines that use much less water than the older tub style, plus the fact many homes have parents working all day and kids in school, the actual usage at home is much less. This total is almost 2 ½ times less that what is needed to keep the lagoon at operating level.

Average rainfall in Missouri is about 40 inches per year or 0.1 inches per day.

But as we know, rainfall does not come every day or in such small increments, so it is difficult to count on rainfall to help maintain lagoon level especially when we are in a drought.

Low water levels affect the efficiency of the biological processes occurring and can cause structural issues. If the level drops to a point where the bottom is exposed for an extended period, it can dry and crack, reducing its water holding capabilities in the future. If the water level drops to an unacceptable level, you can add water to the lagoon from another water source. Keep in mind that adding water from your well may stress it in during a dry period. If you are on rural water, this can greatly increase your water bill.

For more information consult our MU Guide WQ402 “Residential Sewage Lagoon Systems: A Homeowner's Guide to Installation and Maintenance”.

making the hard decisions on how to best serve the state while remaining fiscally sound. Our state revenues are up, businesses are continuing to grow, we’ve invested in long-term projects that will benefit the state for years to come, and we’ve managed to maintain a historic revenue surplus, all while cutting taxes and putting dollars back into the pockets of Missourians.

In the end, our state operating budget carries a price tag of approximately $51.8 billion, with $15.2 billion in general revenue, which includes funds for vital programs, including K-12 education, public safety, higher education, transportation, health and mental health, among many others. The state ended the 2023 fiscal year with roughly $7.8 billion in surplus funds, and general revenue beat expectations for the year at $13.2 billion.

The children of our state are always the top priority, and our budget goes a long way to show our commitment to making sure they get the education and services they need. This year, we’ve secured $3.6 billion in state aid

to our K-12 public schools, while also fully funding school transportation costs with $233 million. We worked hard to give our invaluable educators a much-needed boost in their pocketbooks, as the budget includes $29 million to raise the minimum public school teacher salary to $38,000. Here is a breakdown of some of the items we’ve achieved to help provide the citizens of this state with the tools they need in workforce development and education.

Early childhood development was one of the key priorities for the State of Missouri this year, and the result is $78 million to increase the rates for childcare providers, along with $56 million for public and charter schools and $26 million for private child care providers to offer Pre-Kindergarten programs to students qualifying for free and reduced lunch.

The state’s infrastructure system is critical to the success and growth of our economy, and the state is taking steps to ensure that we are doing our part to maintain the roads and bridges so that transportation of goods and services in the heartland of our nation meet the needs of the future. To that end, Missouri has invested in infrastructure projects across the state, the largest of which is expanding Interstate 70 to six lanes. The FY24 budget bills include billions of dollars for critical infrastructure projects.

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

Thursday, July 13, 2023 :: REPUBLICAN-TIMES.COM/CATEGORY/SPORTS

NCMC Youth Softball Camp

On Monday and Tuesday the North Central Missouri College Lady Pirates held a softball camp for grades one through eight. The camp had over a 100 girls in attendance coming from small towns in the surrounding areas.

The camp was divided into two sessions with the 1st through 4th graders going from 10 am - 12 pm and the 5th through 8th graders going from 1pm - 3pm.

The Lady Pirates worked with the young ball players in groups and one-on-one sessions. They went over things such as proper stretching, throwing technique, infield and outfield groundwork, hitting, and base running. Each set of drills were broken down so that the athletes could understand the different parts of how their position works.

In a post camp interview with Coach Sara Van Dyke, she was asked “why keep doing this camp?” Her response was, “it’s a good way to give back to the communities that come and support us from the surrounding towns. We also like to think that it creates a bond and a sort of recognition for the younger girls to come and see the college girls before they start playing. It’s also a good time for my girls to get to know one another before our season starts.”

Ketcham Community Center Renovates Gym Floor

The North Central Missouri College Ketcham Community Center made one last major renovation to the building.

For the last couple weeks the building’s basketball court has been sealed off from the community due to the new gym floor being put in.

The new floor has taken on a new color scheme to go with the college’s school colors. The center court anchor has also been replaced with the Pirate school mascot.

Nate Gamet, the college’s athletic director, says, “the basketball court floor is one of the last major renovations to the building since I started working here. We have done the bleachers, the scoreboard and have painted the walls. This is the final renovation touch we have been looking forward to.”

The previous floor was the original floor that was put into the building around 1998. Throughout the years it had been

cleaned and polished every summer during the off season.

The decision to replace the floor was due to the fact that there was dead spots underneath it. The dead spots prevent the ball from bouncing right, therefore affecting the game. It also came down to the fact that fixing those spots would end up costing more than to just replace the entire floor.

The hopes for the old floor is to repurpose it for

Young Golfer Qualifies for National Championship

other things around campus. Things such as tables for Ketcham or the new student center coming soon. Their are also hopes that during the All-star game NCMC Alumni who played on the old floor may be able to take a piece home with them. And finally, some of the floor will be put in the hall of fame cabinet to symbolize those who played in the past and how NCMC hopes to continue those achivements in the future.

Drake Weaver, son of Jim and

Submitted Photo

Weaver of Trenton and Mackenzie

Weldon of Laredo, competed June 28-29 in the Notah Begay Junior National Championship - Kansas Regional, presented by the Golf Channel. The tournament featured some of the top junior golfers from Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa. The tournament took place at the Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, KS. Drake's scores of 81 and 76 earned him 7th place, and his finish in the Top 10 automatically qualifies him for the National Championship semi-finals in 2024.

Drake

R/T photos taken by Libby Endicott

GO PIRATES! - The NCMC Lady Pirates held a softball camp for 1st - 4th grade (top) and 5th-8th grade (bottom) on July 10th and 11th.

The Lady Pirates helped coach the young softball players through hitting and fielding drills as well as fun games. Pictured above are the age divisions posed with the current Lady Pirate softball team.

Hannah

and Scott

qualified to participate in the Notah Begay tournament by winning the Kansas City Metro Tournament at Minor Park Golf Course in Kansas City in late May.

Photo Courtesy of NCMC