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Trenton Has a Bangin’ Good Time!!

NCMC Hires Assistant Softball Coach, Approves Budgets

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 27 to hear communication reports and take action on several items. During the meeting, several bids were approved as well as personnel items and budgets for the next fiscal year.

Trenton held its 4th of July fireworks display on Monday, July 3 at dusk. The display was made possible by donations from local businesses and organizations, as well as members of the community.

Area School Boards Hold Endof-Year Meetings

Area school boards met recently to discuss budgets and the upcoming school year.

Grundy R-V

Grundy R-V Board of Education met on June 28th to discuss budgets and revenues. The board approved amending the 202223 budget to reflect actual expenditures and revenues for the year. The board then approved the 2023-24 preliminary budget. Updates on summer projects and district investments were discussed with no action taken.

The board then went into an executive session and approved the hiring of Stacey Russell as part-time social worker in conjunction with the Pleasant View district and Samantha Huffman as prom sponsor.

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday July 12 at 6 p.m. in the ele-

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Trenton FFA Summer Meeting

mentary school building in Humphreys.

Tri-County R-VII

A special meeting of the Tri-County R-VII Board of Education was held Thursday, June 29 at 6 p.m. in the library.

Under old business, the board discussed the potential construction of a new early learning center to include kindergarten, preschool and the daycare.

In new business, the board voted to transfer funds as presented by administration.

The budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year was approved. Revenues are budgeted in the amount of $3,405,916 and expenses are projected to be $3,403,517.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tri-County R-VII Board of Education will be Monday,

The Trenton FFA chapter will host its summer meeting and cookshack sign up on Wednesday, July 12, from 5:307:00 p.m. in the THS Ag Building. There will be a short meeting at 5:30 to sign up for cookshack shifts during the North Central Missouri Fair followed by ice cream and slip 'n' slide kickball for the FFA members. All current and incoming FFA members and parents are invited to attend.

VFW District One Meeting

VFW District One will meet on Saturday, July 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at VFW Post 7159 in Princeton. The Department School of Instruction (SOI) will start at 10 a.m., with the regular district meeting to follow.

LNW Missouri Receives Gift

Leadership Northwest Missouri recently received a charitable gift from the Norma J. and William J. Kenney Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, N.A. Trustee, in the amount of $2,000. These funds will be used to purchase much needed technology for Leadership Northwest Missouri which will greatly assist with sustaining their mission to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences. With the upcoming graduation of the Class of 2023, alumni numbering 484 have benefited from Leadership Northwest Missouri. Effective leadership is vital to the future prosperity of Northwest Missouri and charitable donations enable the organization to present a high-quality program to a new group of regional leaders each year. Leadership Northwest Missouri is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. See their website at https://leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org for more information about the organization and how to donate. [See Boards, Page 2]

In communication reports, Janet Gott, Head Start Director discussed enrollment and implementations for the next year. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Tristan Londre mentioned recent events on campus, the Upward Bound summer residential program, new certificates, and the discontinuation of the AEL program due to the St. Joseph School District program eliminating Trenton because of budgetary cuts. It is the hopes the program would come back if funding allows.

Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Affairs discussed upcoming software implementations, the FAFSA simplification implementation, and preparations for the academic year. CIO Jennifer Triplett provided information on website hosting migration and Savannah Campus installations and progress.

President Dr. Lenny Klaver provided a legislative update stating that according to an independent study conducted by the state, NCMC is underfunded in state appropriations 48 percent. Klaver also discussed preliminary fall enrollment projections that have NCMC up in head count enrollment by 22 percent compared to this time last year and up 10 percent in credit hours.

In action items, trustees approved the Head Start self-assessment and community assessment. They

also approved payment to Ellison-Auxier Architects, Inc. for the Nuttall Student Center, Sunbelt Environmental Services for the remediation work from fuel takes at the 1200 block of Main Street, and a bid from Generational Buildings for replacement/repair of metal roofing on the maintenance building. Trustees approved unneeded, used nursing program items from the Maryville site as surplus property.

In budgets, trustees approved the 2023-2024 proposed NCMC budgets and the PY23 Workforce Development Board administrative budget and salaries. Trustees also approved the 2023-2024 college catalog.

In personnel items, the NCMC Board of Trustees approved Head Start resignations from Kaci Persell, Lacey Cavdill and Darmaris Summerville. For NCMC, the resignation of Tobi Crippen, Extended Campus Specialist was approved. For employments, NCMC trustees approved the hiring of Kenlee Frank from Moberly as the new Assistant Softball Coach/Residence Life Coordinator and several adjunct hires including Krit Engemann, Tad Trombley, Megan Erickson, Jeffrey Grider, Cora Jackson and Janelle Golden. Trustees also approved a revised job description for Dean/Director of the Savannah Campus. Trustees lastly approved an interim assignment for Sue Nichols as Interim Dean/Director of the Savannah Campus for the 23-24 academic year.

The next regular meeting of the NCMC Board of Trustees will be on July 25, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frey Administrative Center.

Photos Courtesy of Belinda Bowe

July 10. Princeton R-V

The Princeton Board of Education met on June 27 to discuss budgets and school salaries.

The board approved activity balances to zero, amending the 2022-23 budget and the 2023-24 preliminary budget. An increase in the Certified Staff Salary Schedule for the 2023-24 school year was approved utilizing the

$38,000 grant to supplement pay for beginning teachers.

The Non-Certified Salary Schedule was approved for the 2023-24 school year. Step One was raised to $13.42, which reflects an additional 3 percent to the scheule base. The board approved school administrator raises for the elementary principal at 2.32 percent, the high school principal at 1.92 percent and the superintendent at 2.06 percent.

School bus drivers re-

ceived an increased pay of 2.99 percent to $69 per day and $13.42 per hour for activity trips. Any route that exceeds 80 miles per day will receive compensation of $10 per day.

The board continues to proceed with the 2023 EPA Electric Bus Grant. This grant will pay one hundred percent of the cost of the electric school buses, charging stations and infrastructure. Princeton currently has one electric school bus in operation. This grant is expected to grant five more electric school buses to the district.

An option for sixth graders to participate in Junior High sports was reviewed with no action taken.

The board adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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To the Great Constituents of District 2,

More than one month has passed by since the end of the legislative session, and more than 50 bills await the signature of Governor Mike Parson. To date, the governor has acted on nine of the 62 bills passed by the Missouri General Assembly:

HB 15, a supplemental budget bill for the 2023 fiscal year, adds more than $2 billion in critical funding to ensure the continued operations of state government through June 30, 2023, for a variety of vital programs, including K-12 education, public safety, higher education, transportation, health and mental health, among many others.

SB 51 will allow patients to have direct access to physical therapy by removing the requirement of getting a prescription or referral from an approved health care provider.

SB 39 will promote fairness in competition and opportunity for female student athletes by prohibiting 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.

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SB 49 seeks to protect Missouri’s children from unnecessary and harmful sex change drugs and surgeries by banning health care providers from performing gender transition surgery on young people under the age of 18 and from prescribing or administering cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to a minor for a gender transition.

HB 131 allows the salaries of state employees to be paid in biweekly installments, as designated by the Commissioner of the Office of Administration.

SB 111 also allows for biweekly payments for state employees and eliminates the Personnel Advisory Board and moves all of those duties and responsibilities to the Director of the Personnel Division and the Commissioner of Administration.

with almost 700 acres available for haying at 17 state parks.

• Boat ramps at 36 Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) areas are also now open for water collection.

• The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is offering special over-width hauling permits at no charge to help farmers and ranchers move hay.

SB 25 exempts from a taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income one hundred percent of any federal grant moneys received by the taxpayer for the purpose of providing or expanding access to broadband internet to areas of the state deemed to be lacking such access, to the extent such grant money is included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income.

SB 167 specifies that medical examiner's certificates for commercial driver's licenses or instruction permits may be provided to the state by mail, fax, or E-mail, in addition to the means currently available.

SB 13 makes several changes relating to the regulation of certain financial institutions, making sure that the Division of Finance is in charge of the execution of the laws relating to banks, trust companies, and the banking business of the state.

More than 50 bills still await action from the Governor at this time, ranging from a variety of issues such as our state budget, tax relief for senior citizens, tax credits to attract the entertainment industry, extending post-partum coverage, empowering Missourians living with disabilities by preventing the loss of government benefits, removing financial barriers in the adoption process, combatting the opioid epidemic, simplifying our vehicle sales tax, increasing cybersecurity to protect Missourians from stalking, and ensuring Missourians are covered for lifesaving exams, while also not being subjected to unauthorized medical exams.

Drought Conditions Ongoing, Missouri Offers Emergency Hay and Water Access

The ongoing drought conditions continue to worsen in the Show-Me State, which has led Governor Mike Parson to act on recommendations from the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, announcing the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water:

• B Boat ramps at 25 Missouri state parks will be open for farmers to collect water

“As drought conditions continue to deteriorate across Missouri, we want to do all we can to help our family farms mitigate the devastating effects of severe drought,” Governor Parson said. “With the current water deficit, we know it will take a lot of rain for our state and its agricultural community to recover from the drought. While our prayers for rain continue, state government will do its part to assist wherever and whenever it can.”

In an effort to address these drought conditions and how they are affecting farmers, farmers are now able to access water from state parks and Missouri Department of Conservation boat launches and access points in order to make sure their livestock gets the water needed. Farmers seeking to use this allowance must use their own pumping and hauling equipment, and should contact the Department of Conservation managers in their area prior to collecting water.

To address the need for hay, Missouri state parks will allow licenses to cut hay at no cost. To take part in this, please contact the park superintendents. Missouri State Parks will allow haying on or after June 25, and hay must be removed before Sept. 25.

In addition to the contracts already in place on some conservation areas across Missouri, other opportunities to cut hay on conservation areas might be available to assist farmers in need of hay to harvest. Anyone wanting to inquire about cutting hay on conservation areas should contact their local MDC regional office. Details for each of these regional offices can be found on MDC’s website at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/regional-mdc-offices.

“These drought relief opportunities for Missouri landowners are proactive measures to help our state prepare for and respond to the effects of drought,” Dru Buntin, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources said. “We will continue to monitor environmental impacts to public water supplies and plan for various drought scenarios to ensure we are prepared as conditions change.”

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

GRM Networks Awards Community Improvement Grants

GRM Networks awarded a total of $3,750 as part of the company’s Community Improvement Grant program. Organizations receiving funding in the first semiannual distribution for 2023 are the Mercer County Area Development Corporation of Princeton, Denver Community Betterment of Grant City, and the Leon Community Playground Committee of Leon, IA.

The Mercer County Area Development Corporation (MCAD) and its Bella Boutique was awarded a $1,250 GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant. Bella Boutique is a new resale thrift store in Mercer County. The grant will help

offset startup costs associated with the store. Funds generated from the thrift store will be distributed through grant applications from area organizations. The MCAD has also designated 50 percent of the thrift store’s earnings to support a county-wide daycare program in Mercer County.

Denver Community Betterment representatives received a $1,250 grant to be used to help fund materials for repairs to the Denver School House, which was built in 1870. The historical school houses and maintains community records.

The Leon Community Playground Committee was awarded a $1,250 grant to

enhance the Leon community’s current playground and recreation area by building a new inclusive playground for children of all ability levels. Accepting their grant from

Applications for the next distribution of grants are being accepted now through November 1, 2023. Grant amounts vary, with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 awarded to successful applicants. The Cooperative’s Board of Directors will review applications and award grant amounts.

Applications may be downloaded by visiting grm.net/about-us/grants/.

Questions regarding grant applications should be directed to Amy Davison at

Brentley James Doll

Kenzi Doll and Johnwayne Farrington of Cameron are the parents of a 7 pound 13.8 ounce baby boy, born at 8:59 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Cameron Regional Medi-

cal Center in Cameron. The baby was 19 inches long and has been named Brentley James Doll. He joins three siblings, Hadleigh Jeffries, Alexander Jeffries and Karsyn Farrington.

888-748-2110 or adavison@corp.grm.net.

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

Monday-Beef corn dog, tomato/cottage cheese, mixed vegetables, baked apples, bran muffin.

Tuesday-Spaghetti w/meat sauce, house salad, corn, Jello w/fruit, garlic bread.

Missouri and Southern Iowa. GRM Networks is dedicated to delivering reliable, advanced communications technology while providing an exceptional customer experience. GRM Networks is committed to promoting and investing in

Wednesday-Tuna noodle casserole, peas, carrots, pears, whole wheat crackers.

Thursday-Chicken Strips or chicken livers, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit juice, biscuit.

Friday-Philly cheesesteak

its local communities. LTC Networks and SCC Networks are subsidiaries of GRM Networks and cover an additional four exchanges in Iowa and Missouri. For more information about GRM Networks, visit grm.net.

on bun, diced tomatoes, potato sticks, blueberry crisp, watermelon. (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.)

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Allie Vaughn, GRM Networks Customer Service Representative, second from right, presented a $1,250 grant to representatives from MCAD and Bella Boutique, from left, Tracy Kilen, Peggy Johnson, Marcia Cox and Lori Porter.

Photo Courtesy of GRM Networks Mitch Thompson, GRM Networks Combination Technician, left, presented a $1,250 grant to representatives of Denver Community Betterment including Treasurer Brenda Abplanalp, President Helen Foster, Karen Grace and Lowell Houts.

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Accepting their $1,250 grant from GRM Networks Combination Technician Garry Palmer, center, are, from left, Kristi Minnich, Alexa Mendenhall, Tayler Clark and Kathy Smith, all of the Leon Community Playground Committee.

Teams Selected to Compete for Design-Build Bridge Project in Northwest Missouri

ST. JOSEPH, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning a project to replace or rehabilitate up to 34 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri, bringing them up to current standards. Known as the Northwest Bridge Bundle, most of these bridges are on low-volume roads with less than 400 vehicles per

day, though some carry a much higher traffic load.

The Northwest Bridge Bundle project will be built using the Design-Build delivery method which includes hiring one contracting team to complete the design work and build the highway improvement under one contract.

“MoDOT provides the project goals, budget, and completion date and the contractor team completes the work,” said Project Director Michael Marriott.

“We expect to see signifi-

cant time and cost savings using design-build for these projects.”

Two teams were approved by the MoDOT executive team. ESS Team (Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. and Bartlett & West, Inc.) and Capital – Horner & Shifrin (Capital Paving and Construction, LLC and Horner & Shifrin, Inc.) have been selected to begin developing their proposals on the project.

“We have two very experienced teams and look forward to seeing what

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their eventual proposals will contain,” Marriott said.

MoDOT’s Northwest Bridge Bundle team will release the Request for Proposals (RFP) in July.

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is expected to award the project at its December Commission meeting.

For more information about this project, including its timeline, visit www.modot.org/northwestmissouri-design-buildbridge-bundle.

by University of Missouri Extension

RECOVERY OF LODGED CORN

Storms moved across northwest Missouri and flattened corn by strong winds. These fields have corn, which was uprooted, and roots broken below the soil surface. Other types of damage are leaning corn based on the growth stage of corn and “green snap.”

The damage depends on severity of wind and if there was any protection from changes in the landscape. There is a lot of variability of damage within corn fields.

In general, the younger the growth stage, the greater the opportunity for partial recovery. Also, the degree of root damage affects how well plants will recover.

Fields one to two weeks from tasseling have greatest potential to “goose-neck” as the stalks are still elongating. With time, damaged fields look like they have straightened up, but lower stalks are still leaning. Typically, pollination is often good as both tassels and silked ears are lifted.

Early planted fields pollinating does not have the ability to straighten up because elongation of the stalk is complete by tasseling. These fields are at greater risk of yield loss as tassels and silks are near the ground and may be covered by leaves of other nearby plants. Pollen may not shed properly, and silks may not be exposed to pollen. Kernel set may be an issue.

Corn, which are beyond pollination, cannot straighten up. Plants will shade each other, and this will reduce

photosynthesis and causing kernel abortion.

Damaged roots will try to regrow. Soil moisture is important for regrowth, and this influences the ability of the plant to “goose-neck” and try to recover.

“Green snap” may also be found and is typically from 12th leaf stage to tassel. Green snapped plants recovery is low. If plants are snapped off below the potential ear, of course there is no ear development. The yield loss is determined by the how many plants were snapped below the where the ear shoot develops and if silks are pollinated.

Some growers have asked about fungicides. Fungicide applications may not provide any value.

Another issue is goosenecked corn ears can break before harvest. The center of gravity is off as the plant is leaning.

Harvest may be difficult as it will be hard to know where rows are because you will be looking at tops of plants. This can result in in addition risk of stalk breakage.

Now is time to wait and see how crop responds. You will probably see a lot of differences of plants within fields. Also, you may want to flag plants so you can follow how they recover. Be sure to contact crop insurance.

For more information, contact Wayne Flanary, Field Specialist in Agronomy, University of Missouri Extension at 816-279-1691 or cell phone 913-220-3670.

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Brenda Hein Hosts Meeting of Town and Country Garden Club

The Town and Country Garden Club met June 26 at the country home of Brenda Hein and toured her various established flower gardens and trees. The tour began at 10 a.m. in order to beat the heat.

Refreshments were served after the tour by Brenda and her daughter, Korynn Skipper. The hostess gift was won by Beverly Kimberling.

Barb Peterson, president, called the meeting to order. The roll call was for each to tell a memorable memory of a past 4th of July, and to describe a red, white, and blue flower arrangement they have. There were 15 present at the meeting.

Discussion was held about what to use to replace

Rotary Club Installs New President

The Trenton Rotary Club installed its new president during a meeting on Thursday, June 29 held at the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby conducted the business meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Brian Upton was sergeant at arms.

Scott Sharp and Mrs. Soptic.

the knock out roses at the Grundy R-V High School.

Members were asked to think about it and a decision will be made later. The flower show at the upcoming Trenton Fair was discussed and members were encouraged to enter any flowers they could. Barb also gave information about the online Master Gardener Class that is coming up.

Barb gave a lesson on asiatic lilies and brought bulbs to share with the members.

The next meeting will be held on July 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the country home of Nedra Stephenson.

Members are to meet at the Galt Christian Church at 9:45 a.m. to carpool.

Wilford Family Reunion Planned

The Wilford Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 30 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton.

The event will begin with a carry-in meal to be served at approximately 1 p.m.

During the meeting, Ormsby conducted installation ceremonies for Jackie Soptic, who will begin her duties as the 2023-24 president on July 1. Mrs. Soptic shared information regarding program and committee assignments for the coming year. Ormsby was also recognized for his year of service to the club. In addition to Mrs. Soptic, other officers are Scott Sharp, president-elect; Elizabeth Gibson, secretary; and Savannah Fogle, treasurer. Joining the board for a three-year term are Brian Upton, Doug Tye and Ryan Tepen. Other board members are Don Purkapile, Chris Hoffman, Michael Ormsby, Elizabeth Gibson, Savannah Fogle,

It was announced that a $5,000 Rotary Global Grant has been received by the North Platte Rotary Club to help with construction of an eye clinic in Kenya. Dr. Kim Baxter, a member of the North Platte Club, had presented a program about his work to the Trenton club in April and club members agreed to donate $500 as a match toward the grant. In addition, District 6040, of which Trenton is a part of, has provided a $4,000 match. Individual members were also encouraged to make a donation. The Kenya Rotary Club will be providing an in-kind donation to this project.

The program at the Thursday, July 6 meeting will be presented by Brent Stevens, NW/NEMO Work Development Board executive director, who will talk about the organization’s workforce initiatives and services. Kristi Harris will be the program chairman.

THS Class of 1967 To Meet

The Trenton High School Class of 1967 will meet at El Toro restaurant in Trenton on Friday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m. Members in the class will discuss former teachers, classmates and

school memories. The group is also collecting money for a THS scholarship for a 2024 graduating class member. Former classmates are encouraged to attend.

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who will celebrate his 84th Birthday on July 11 Cards may be sent to: 14688 Kasota Rd., Princeton, MO 64673

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.

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.

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

TUESDAY

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

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

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

Photo Courtesy of Trenton Rotary Club Jackie Soptic, left, was installed as the 2023-24 Trenton Rotary Club president during the club’s June 29 meeting. Also pictured is outgoing president Michael Ormsby.

Missouri S&T Announces 2023 Graduates and Spring Honor List

Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla held graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 13th with approximately 1,000 students receiving degrees.

Those graduating from this area include Eric Kleinschmidt, bachelor of arts in history and Brandon Whittle, bachelor of science in environmental engineering, both of Trenton; Zackary Boyles, bachelor of science in petroleum engineering and Colten Johnson, bachelor of science in engineering management, both of Chillicothe; and Jacob Burnett, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and Riley Still, bachelor of science in mechan-

ical engineering, both of Gilman City. S&T has also announced its honor list for the Spring 2023 semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.

Named to the honor list from this area were senior Eric Kleinschmidt, senior Brandon Whittle and sophomore Eric Wong, all of Trenton; sophomore Samual Pauley of Chula; and junior Carter Allen, senior Colten Johnson, senior Cody Kennebeck, sophomore Bryson Prather and senior Taryn Thomas, all of Chillicothe.

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Marie Moulin, Academic Advisor and Records Assistant of Gilman City has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s outstanding Employee for June. Marie, an NCMC alum, holds a BSW (Bachelors of Social Work) and has been employed at NCMC for 21 years.

Marie describes her job as rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling, and when asked her favorite thing about NCMC, she said, “the people I work with each day.” Recently, Marie has started to track student progress after being placed on academic probation. In the future, Marie would like to move intake forms for new military students using educational benefits to electronic forms. She believes NCMC will continue to grow the student OAR experience and be better connected to each student with the use of the new CRM software system.

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

Thank You

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

TOTAL 1960.19

307 Linn St - Steven Powell Graves, N ½ of lot 04 in blk

07 in Rezin A Debolt 1st add to city of Trenton, 2020883.17, 2021-739.43, 2022648.06 TOTAL 2270.66

1802 Pleasant PlainChristopher & 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

418 W 13th St - Randall

Harry Rummerfield & Marti

Gayle Doolin, all that part of lot 4 of Peery’s Central addn to city of Trenton MO desc as com at a pt 150’

&

90’ th W 60’ th N 15’ th W 60’ th N 75’ to the POB, 2020-600.09, 2021-490.64, 2022-430.46 total 1521.19

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, 2021260.14,2022-228.81 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. 2022543.48 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, 2022276.86 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, 2020195.73, 2021-135.23, 2022119.54, Total 450.50

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, 2020698.50, 2021-577.55, 2022514.33 total 3350.81

512 Madison St - Sherry & Mitchell V. Briegel, N ½ of blk 9 in Stapps 3rd addn to city of Spickard, 2020103.19, 2021-53.94, 202249.03 total 206.16

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

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

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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, 202194.60, 2022-83.88 total 327.83

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

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

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

The family of Donna May Wilson would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers, food, donations and kind expressions of sympathy shown following her passing. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and of great comfort to all of the family.

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, 2021875.74, 2022-760.38 total 2711.81

Laredo - John & Paula Turdo, lot 3 & 4 in blk 7 of the McClelland- Ogle 1st add to the city of Laredo, 2020-71.52, 2021-25.99, 2022-23.87 total 121.38

312 E First St, John & Paula Turdo, lots 5 & 6 in blk 7 of the McClellandOgle 1st add to the city of Laredo, 2020-865.82, 2021707.08, 614.20 total

2187.10

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

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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, 2022-

346.50 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, 2020224.28, 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, 202121.29, 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, 2022-

total 113.17

Lots 137 & 138 - Marion D & Heather M Zook, 201855.52, 2019-71.86, 202076.22, 2021-30.24-2022-

total 261.52

UNIT 2

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

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, 202066.05, 2021-21.29, 202219.85 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, 2019-

59.84, 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, 2022-

19.85 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, 2022-

19.85 total 107.19

UNIT 4

Lot 33 - Doug Eckard, 2019-61.09, 2020-66.05, 2021-21.29, 2022-19.85 total 168.28

Lot 32 - Doug Eckard, 2019-81.44, 2020-85.25,

2021-38.19, 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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After a year of punishing inflation and rising interest rates, consumers are cutting back at least if the 9% drop in the number of shipping containers of parcels and imported goods that railroads delivered over the last year is anything to go by.

Shipments of industrial products remain strong though raising doubts about whether a recession is looming. The Association of American Railroads says there are usually sharp declines in industrial shipments anytime there is a recession Railroads are considered barometers of the economy because the variety of goods they carry makes their traffic numbers a good indicator of

business activity. “I think right now there’s a lot of uncertainty particularly around the consumer ” said Norfolk Southern railroad CEO Alan Shaw but recent retail sales and home construction numbers have been better than expected. Strong demand for construction materials and automobiles has helped keep industrial shipments strong “While you see potentially some weakness in the consumer markets and a soft trucking market, which certainly impacts us, you can quickly shift over to the industrial markets and see an incredible amount of strength ” Shaw said.

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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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For Sale: Registered Border Collie puppies from working parents. $250 without papers or $300 with papers. Contact Matthew Beery 660684-6930. Jamesport.

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

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

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

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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 Value

Personal Property

BANK ACCOUNT $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)

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

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

Case No. 23AG-JU00014

LOCAL

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

TEACHING KINDNESS AND CARING IN OUR CHILDREN

by Jessica Trussell, Field Specialist in Human Development and Family Science

When we consider when and how to teach children about kindness and caring, it really begins in infancy. The quality of care an infant receives can greatly influence their later development. If babies learn that the adults around them are kind and dependable, they will learn to trust the world and themselves. When caregivers respond sensitively to babies' needs, they feel valued and important. When infants feel loved and valued by those who care for them, the foundation of kindness toward others is being established. If we are consistent in what we expect of children, then they are able to develop predictable views of the world. When guiding young children, we should be consistent and clear with directions and explanations. If our requests and reasons are in-

consistent, then children often become confused about what is really expected of them. The opposite also holds true, when we are consistent with requests and reasons, children feel safe in exploring the world around them and trying new things. Children feel secure that the adults around them will consistently guide and teach them.

Luckily, children are born with the capacity to act kindly toward others. Adults do play an important role in whether or not children continue to act in kind ways. If children experience supportive behaviors, have reasonable expectations and rules are consistently enforced, they are more likely to show caring and compassionate behaviors. Here are some suggestions for developing kindness and caring in children:

• Set a good example by acting respectfully toward others.

• Communicate the impor-

tance of helpfulness and generosity.

• Use consistent rules and reasons for guiding children.

• Talk with children about the feelings of others and the consequences of children's unkind behavior.

• Create opportunities for children to be empathic.

• Express appreciation when children behave kindly toward others.

Encouraging kindness in children is an important responsibility for all adults who care for children in any aspect. Kind and caring behavior appears early in life and continues to develop across the lifespan. Examples of caring behavior include:

• A toddler sharing blocks with another child

• School-age children collecting canned goods for a food bank

• An adolescent volunteering to shovel snow for an elderly neighbor

Children are learning constantly from the words and actions of adults around them. The best way we can teach children is by example. Even with our busy schedule, we can easily involve children in acts of kindness. By helping an elderly neighbor or giving items to a local women’s shelter, adults can demonstrate concern for others. Then, we can reinforce kind-

ness by explaining why it is important to be kind and help others.

To be an effective role model, we must match our words with our actions. For example, if children see someone compliment another person’s new clothes, but make fun of the way the clothes look when the person is gone, children receive a powerful message. They learn that saying one thing and doing another is acceptable behavior.

Expressing appreciation for kind and thoughtful behavior is another way to set a good example for children. These actions help children to experience the positive feelings of being kind to others. By reinforcing children's kind behavior, it helps them to understand that their kindness makes a positive difference.

There are many things we can do to increase kindness and caring in the children, and adults, around us. Taking the time to set a good example by lending a hand, thanking someone for the help that they provide and creating opportunities for children to help are just a few of the things we can do. What is something you can do today to show kindness and caring for the people around you?

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, 7/6, 7/13/23)

Photos Courtesy of Belinda Bowe