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At 8:54 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, the Trenton Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a residential structure fire at 1012 Laclede Street in Trenton, owned by Huston Sprinkle. According to a report filed by Fire Chief Brandon Gibler, upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire involvement of the entire south side of the house. A search for fire victims was conducted with accompanying interior fire suppression efforts. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire and ensure no victims were inside the home. After finding extensive fire involvement throughout the entire attic space, the house became unsafe for interior fire suppression efforts, so an exterior defensive strategy was implemented to limit fire from spreading to neighboring structures. The home and contents were a total loss. One adult, two children and three pets were home at the time of the fire, and all made it out safely, with no injuries reported. The Red Cross was contacted to assist the family. Firefighters were on scene approximately four hours and the cause was undetermined. Assisting the TFD were the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, Grundy County EMS, the Trenton Police Department, Trenton Municipal Utilities and Liberty Utilities.

“Disco Glam” Is Theme of 2024 Trenton Courtwarming Trenton R-IX Courtwarming activities will be held January 16-20. The theme for this year’s courtwarming is “Disco Glam”. Coronation will take place at the home basketball game on Friday, January 19 as the Bulldogs will take on the Milan Wildcats in the THS gym. The king and queen will be announced in between the boys and girls games. Candidates for courtwarming queen are seniors Ella Novak, Madi Moore and Katelyn Clark, while king candidates include Seth Doolittle, Braydn Sager and Gabe Novak. Attendants include juniors

Astrid Soriano and Maxx Baker, sophomores Olivia Tabbert and Garrison Otto and freshmen Makayla Mejia and Jacob White. Crownbearers will be Lucy Guthrie, daughter of Amy and John Guthrie and Karter Cool, son of Kali and Kameron Cool. The Courtwarming Royalty Presentation will be held on Saturday, January 20 at 6:45 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. All family and friends are invited to attend. A semi-formal dance will follow for grades 9-12 in the THS gym and conclude at 9:00 p.m. Professional photos will start at 6:00 p.m.

Laredo R-VII School Board Accepts Resignations, Approves Field Trips The Laredo R-VII Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m. The agenda, consent agenda and payment of all bills were approved. In old business, the MUSIC umbrella policy was approved for purchase of $4,000,000 coverage for $730.17. In new business, building improvements were discussed. Also discussed was the preliminary school calendar for 2024-25, with the board deciding to review

the calendar and vote on it at the February meeting. Approval was given for the third through sixth grade to participate in elementary basketball. Field trips approved include a spring trip to Shatto Dairy on April 24 for kindergarten through second grade students and a trip to a Royals game for third through eighth grade students. It was announced that the spring concert will be held Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. [See Board, Page 2]

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Wright Memorial Hospital Announces New Administrator Catherine Hamilton, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named Administrator of Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center, effective immediately. Hamilton has been serving in this role in an interim capacity since August 2023, leading the day-today operations of the two North Central Missouri hospitals. Hamilton has been with Saint Luke’s since 2011, most recently serving as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the Saint Luke’s Critical Access Region. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Webster University. “Catherine’s exceptional leadership and dedication have been evident throughout her time at Saint Luke’s,” said Darren Bass, CEO, Saint Luke’s North and Critical Access Region. “Her focus on delivering exceptional patient care and fostering collaboration will undoubtedly drive the success of these two hospitals. I look forward to working closely with Catherine as she takes on this important po-

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tal and Hedrick Medical Center. Dixon joined Saint Luke’s in 2003. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and her Master of Business Administration degree from Western Governors University.

City Council Hears Reports, Approves Water/Sewer Department Wages The Trenton City Council met in open session on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 5pm at City Hall after the original meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8 was cancelled due to weather conditions. In attendance were Mayor Jackie Soptic; Council Members William Fisher, Glenn Briggs, Calvin Brown, Timothy Meinecke, David Mlika, Duane Urich and John Dolan on audio; new City Attorney Kenton Kinney; City Administrator/Utilities Director Ron Urton; and City Clerk Cindy Simpson. Absent was Council Member Marvin Humphreys. The minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting and the minutes from the special meeting on December 19, 2023 were approved. All duly obligated bills were approved for payment. The meeting then moved on to reports. Council member Briggs wanted to thank the city employees for working hard to clear the snow and Mayor Soptic for moving the meeting due to the weather conditions on Monday. Mayor Soptic also

made it a point to thank all city employees for their hard work during the winter weather season. In City Administrator/Utility Director Urton’s report, he mentioned that the electrical crew performed preventative tree trimming during the snow storm. Holiday decorations have been removed from the street lights. There were plans made to run the south sub generators Jan. 14 and 15 during the extreme cold weather and to perform first quarter testing. Urton said the water plant has been running normally. The reservoir will do seeding and mulching in the spring. Irvinbilt is continuing to order materials for the clarifier modification project. Plans to pump out the wet-well have been set tentatively for March. At the sewer plant, the sludge pump quit. Crews pulled it and are getting it to a shop for inspection/repair. A check-valve failed at one of the smaller lift stations and they are getting a quote to replace it. Distribution/collection is performing routine maintenance. Flinn Construction

is finished, but may need to come back in the spring to touch up a few grading issues. Howe Company is advertising Phase 2 of the 10th and Oklahoma watermain project with bids scheduled for opening on February 1. Moving on to the ordinance and resolutions portion of the meeting, Mayor Soptic wanted to start off with Bill No. 2, which is an ordinance of the City approving two legal services agreements, one for city attorney services and one for city prosecutor services, by and between the city and Murphy, Kinney & Sumy. The main attorney that the city will work through is Kenton Kinney and the city can terminate the contract at any time. All city council members voted to approve the contract. Kinney will be taking the place of Tara Walker, who recently resigned the duties. The meeting then jumped back to Bill No. 1 which stated an ordinance amending section 400.045 which deals with the definitions of the unified development ordinance titled “land use.” Changes included the change of prop-

erty use to Principal use, addition of Public Hearing and Public meeting, and additional grammatical fixes. All council members voted yes to amend page 18 of 400.045. Bill No. 3 is an ordinance of the city approving the proposal of Double Check Company, LLC for the removal and installation of a Fuel Master Credit Card reading system at the airport. The work that will be done is the removal of the old Fuel Master pedestal, installation of a new upgraded Fuel Master Pedestal and the confirmation of proper operation between the Fuel Master and customer. The total cost is estimated to be $15,417.00 and installation is estimated to be in the spring. The council gave approval to the installation. In unfinished business, the water/sewer distribution department wages were discussed. Wages recommended by the finance committee include Kenny [See Council, Page 2]

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Transportation was discussed, with no decisions made. During administrative reports, the budget and MSIP6/CSIP were reviewed, along with the board filing dates for the April 2 Municipal Election. During a closed executive session, the resignations of Lori Owens as special education teacher and Penny Tolle as librarian were accepted. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Laredo R-VII Board of Education will be held Monday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

Ricketts, $66,114.23 per year; Adam Snuffer, $26.08 per hour; Brent Romesburg, $23.68 per hour; Canyon Vonburg, $18.84 per hour; Riley Raymo, $18.57 per hour; and new hires, $18.57 per hour. Starting wages for the underground department are to be set at $18.57 per hour and all employees that are currently above the starting wage will be increased by $1.83 an hour. When a new employee obtains their appropriate CDL license, they will receive an additional $0.50 an hour. When a new employee receives their DS2 license they receive an

additional $1.35 an hour and then another additional $1.35 an hour when they receive their DS3 license. It was discussed that there are currently two positions open that need to be filled and that changes in wages would help draw candidates in. It was also discussed that, during budget season, the other departments need to be looked at as well. The motion passed, with council member Briggs voting no. Under new business, the last item on the agenda was the discussion of a billing insert policy. The council was provided with a copy of the Utility Billing Stuffers/Inserts Policy. Changes made included

that TMU only include bill inserts that pertain to the business of TMU, the city or their contracted agents and the redaction the City Administrator will make the final determination regarding the inclusion of any additional bill inserts. The council was trying to prevent advertisements from being published. The council decided that they wanted to include a few additional items in the inserts policy and the discussion was tabled until the next meeting. The next meeting of the Trenton City Council will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

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PREPARING SHEEP FOR WINTER MONTHS

by David Brown, Field Specialist in Livestock – Small Ruminants University of Missouri Extension Harsh weather conditions experienced in winter months could be stressful for sheep. The snow, strong winds and heavy rainfall may put ewes and young lambs at high risk of hypothermia. Shepherds need to reduce the stress caused by extreme low temperatures by providing adequate shelter, feed and monitor general health conditions of their flock. The end goal for the producers is to ensure sheep thrive through the cold winter months. Here are some management practices to consider during the winter months: Shelter Sheep can tolerate extreme weather conditions due to their thick coats of wool and hair.

However, the challenge comes when the cold temperatures are matched with snow fall and high winds or prolonged extreme weather. Producers should provide some kind of winter shelter for their sheep. Shelters do not have to be elaborate. A regular barn, three-sided shelter, tree line or wind breaker is recommended. Shelters should be built on elevated ground with good drainage and should have adequate ventilation to prevent moisture build-up which may cause respiratory illnesses like pneumonia. Pregnant ewes should be housed in a well-ventilated barn and monitored regularly. Newborn lambs are very susceptible to hypothermia, cold stress, and frostbite. Lambs should be dried quickly after birth to prevent these conditions. Producers

should purchase a rectal thermometer to monitor a lamb’s temperature, particularly when they appear weak, have shallow breathing, and shiver or huddle together. Newborn lambs should be confined in a barn that provides clean, dry bedding, such as straw. The bedding should be able to absorb urine and be replaced often. Sawdust is not advisable in wool breeds as it gets stuck in their fleece. If heating is provided, producers should be wary of hanging heat lamps over or near straw as they are common causes of fire hazards. Winter Feed and Water Sheep should have access to fresh, clean water. Producers should check the drinking trough at least twice a day when temperatures drop below the freezing point and break the layer of ice on top of the water trough. A safe de-icer or submersible water heater may be purchased, if necessary. Cold water may result in energy loss, leading to high feed consumption to compensate for the loss. Producers should

OBITUARIES treat any type of electrical device with caution to avoid electrocution. Salt and minerals formulated for sheep should also be provided to the animal. Energy requirements for sheep increase during cold weather. A general rule of thumb is to add ¼ pound of feed for every 10 degrees below the lower critical temperature. Critical temperature is generally considered to be 25°F. Hay should be fed in feeders to minimize waste and prevent the spread of diseases. Monitor Flock Health Animals kept together are pre-disposed to diseases. Producers should monitor sheep for signs of ill-health and cull sick animals to prevent the spread of diseases. Barns should always be dry and water spillage should be avoided to minimize breeding sites for pathogens. Parasite control and vaccinations are important when sheep are kept indoors. Contact your veterinarian or your local extension office to create a treatment plan for any sick ewes or lambs.

Michael Dale McCracken Michael Dale McCracken, age 71, a resident of Trenton and former resident of Galt, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Michael was born the

son of Dale L. and Virginia Goins McCracken on September 26, 1952 in Trenton. Cremation was held. A memorial service and a private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Dennis Oyler The retired Elementary and Special Education school teacher’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Dennis passed away in hospice on Sunday, January 7, 2024. His battle with serious medical issues in recent months showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. His loved ones will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born October 31, 1947 and was adopted into the loving arms of Max and Maradyn Oyler. After graduating from Trenton High School and Trenton Jr College, Dennis completed his Bachelors Degree in Business at Central Missouri State University. After he graduated, Dennis attended the Naval Air Station in Pensacola and became an officer and a navy pilot. When he found that teaching was his calling, Dennis went on to earn a Masters in Elementary Education,

Special Education and Principalship at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. Dennis’ pride was in his students and he shared his passion for learning with hundreds of children over the years. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Dennis. His pleasant personality was contagious to everyone he met. Dennis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; a son, Chris; a daughter-inlaw, Jill; a daughter, Katy; a son-in-law, Brandon; five grandsons, Kody, Max, Lucas, Alex and Michael; a sister, Leota; cousins, nieces, nephews and a yappy little dog named Daphne. A short graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Simpson’s Campground in Woden, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations go to Mission Wolf at 13388 Co Rd 63 in Westcliff, CO 81252.

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LOCAL The Capitol Report REP. MAZZIE CHRISTENSEN MO House of Representatives 201 W. Capitol Avenue Room 116A-2 Jefferson City, MO 65101 E-mail: mazzie.christensen@house.mo.gov

573-751-4285 NEWS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT To the Great Constituents of District 2, “You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft that you will die without ever realizing your true potential.” – David Goggins A few years ago, I read David Goggin’s book, “Can’t hurt me”. It’s one of the best books I’ve personally read as

it goes into this new age of victimhood. We can’t live in the past. Jesus has a plan for us all and my hope for everyone is to find their purpose in Him. The past week was fairly uneventful due to the House being in a technical session as Jefferson City was supposed to have a few inches of snow and received nothing. In simple terms, a tech-

nical session is when there will be no floor votes but the House Clerk’s office can still read the bills. A bill has to be read twice in order for the Speaker to refer it to a committee. During all of this the Great Northwest looked like a Winter Wonderland. The remaining bills I have filed are: HB 1575: Exempts political subdivisions with fewer than five hundred inhabitants from fines levied for late filings of annual financial statements. There was a community in my district that accidentally received over an $85,000 fine for not turning in a financial statement. Currently, there is no way to eliminate that fine. My bill would help eliminate that and help small communities from that huge financial burden. HCR 35: Urges the United States Congress to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling. This would just be a

resolution to Congress stating Missouri supports knowing where our meat comes from. HB 1650: Modifies provisions relating to sexually oriented businesses. This is the same bill I filed last year that would prevent minors from attending adult performances. HB2374: Requires schools to adopt school policies governing materials that are obscene or harmful to minors. HB 2375: Creates requirement that users must provide government-issued identification prior to viewing pornographic materials provided by commercial entities on the internet. 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.Christensen@ house.mo.gov

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events FRIDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m. Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Grundy County Health Department, Adult COVID Vaccination by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; WIC Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Checks, 9 a.m. to noon. TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

Grundy County Health Department, Children’s Immunizations by Appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Nurse Services by appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY Grundy County Health Department, Audlt Blood Draw Clinic by appointment, 9 a.m. to noon; Immunizations by appointment, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m. 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, 6:45 p.m.

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Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Elects New Officers The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri is excited to announce the 2024-2026 Board Officers are Zane Myers, Chairman; Rachel Kagay, ViceChairman; and Mitchell Bailey, 2nd Vice-Chairman. These officers serve a term of two years. Zane Myers is a lifelong Missouri resident and is a Northwest Missouri State University alumnus. He is originally from Princeton. Mr. Myers has served as President of the Plattsburg Rotary Club and is also a member of the Clinton County University of Missouri Extension Council. He is an Agency Sales Manager for the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance with offices in Plattsburg and Smithville. Mr. Myers has served on The Community Foundation board since 2016. Before becoming Chairman of the Board this year, Mr. Myers served as Vice-Chair for two years. Mr. Myers and his wife, Taylor, currently live in Smithville with their daughter, Elsie. Rachel Kagay is a Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach and

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Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration from Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) in Maryville. He has served on The Community Foundation Board since 2022 and is presently the Treasurer and 2nd Vice-Chair. Mr. Bailey and his wife, Abigail, currently live outside of Spickard with their three children.

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The Rotary Foundation and Rotary Annual Fund were topics of programs presented to the Trenton Rotary Club during meetings on Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 at the BTC Bank community room. Jackie Soptic presided at the meetings, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms. On Jan. 4, District Foundation Chairman Marc Horner emphasized the importance of giving to the foundation, which supports Rotary International’s seven areas of focus – clean water and sanitation, women’s health and maternal care, basic education and literacy, disease prevention and treatment, peace building and conflict resolution, environment and community and economic development. District 6040, of which the Trenton Rotary Club is a part, used funds from the foundation to support district grant projects in six

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Three members of the Trenton Rotary Club have been recognized as “charter members” of the District 6040 PolioPlus Society, supporting Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio through the world. They include, from left, Chris Hoffman, Phil Hoffman and Don Purkapile.

communities. The projects included parks, a community garden, foster care groups and a library. Global grants, which also come through the Foundation, provide funding for a clean water project, a sewing center and plumbing for a block building structure. During 2021-22, District 6040 members contributed $437,384 to the Rotary Foundation. On Jan. 11, Annual Fund Chairman Chinnery Valmassei talked about how money given through the Rotary Annual Fund goes to the Foundation, which

invests those funds for three years. The interest from the investment is then divided between the World Fund and the Rotary District Fund (47.5 percent in each fund with 5 percent going toward administrative costs). During 2021-22, District 6040 received $142,500 from that investment, of which half funded district grants, while the other half funded global grants and/or scholarships. The local club has benefited from district grants in the past, receiving funds to construct a Bright Futures storage area at

Rissler Elementary School and the purchase/installation of handicapped-accessible playground equipment at Eastside Park. Ms. Valmassei recognized the local club for its past giving, noting that the club is a 100 percent Paul Harris Club and gives above the district per member giving average. The program for the Jan. 18 meeting will be presented by Beth Franklin, who is the District 6040 Grants Chairman. Don Purkapile and David Critten are the program chairmen.

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BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes. Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996. Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1800-721-7996. INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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Buying standing walnut, oak & cottonwood timber. Cash or on shares. Call Mike at 816-248-3091. -------------------------------------PAYING $75/ACRE FOR RENTAL PASTURE. Will consider any size and location. 816-288-9060 -------------------------------------WANTED FARM GROUND - I am looking for row crop ground to cash rent. Call Brad 816-284-3689. --------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! -------------------------------------FREE TO GOOD HOME 14 week old Jack Russel/Poodle mix puppies. Contact Glen Miller 9614 NW Lakeview Rd. Hamilton, MO 64644 --------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. -------------------------------------Commercial and Office Space Available at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. Water and sewer provided. Call 660359-3800. -------------------------------------For Rent - 2 Bedroom duplex with 1 car garage. All appliances, mowing and snow removal included. Renter pays all utilities. No pets or smokers allowed. References and background check required. No HUD. 1st month and deposit due. Call 660-359-1442. --------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co. is seeking to hire a full-time relief driver. Tuesday through Saturday schedule, with competitive pay and benefits. Chauffeur's license, good driving record and excellent customer service skills required. Please apply in person at 821 Industrial Dr., Trenton, MO, M-F 8am to 2pm. No phone calls please. --------------------------------------

Help Wanted: Trenton Head Start Teacher, Full-time with the following benefits: Dental/Health insurance/Life flight, Retirement, life insurance, sick leave, paid tuition to North Central Missouri College. Visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org for job description and application or call 660-359-2214. --------------------------------------

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. -------------------------------------Call 660-359-2212 to place your classified ad today!

PUBLIC NOTICES Because The People Must Know IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 23AG-PR00066 In the Estate of ROBERT GRAHAM MCVAY, Deceased. Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of R GRAHAM MCVAY, Decedent: On 12-26-2024, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ROBERT GRAHAM MCVAY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of GRUNDY COUNTY Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name, business address of the personal representative is: ALLAN D SEIDEL, SEIDEL HAVENS & WHITNEY, 705 MAIN ST, TRENTON, MO 64683-2009 The personal representative's attorney’s name, business address is: ALLAN D SEIDEL, SEIDEL HAVENS & WHITNEY, 705 MAIN ST, TRENTON, MO 64683-2009. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after Decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent’s liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent’s death: 11-25-2023 Date of first publication: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024 /s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. (1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25/24)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of Scottie Wayne Rorebeck, Deceased.

Estate No. 21AG-PR00083

NOTICE OF FILING OF STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SCOTTIE WAYNE ROREBECK, DECEASED: You are hereby notified that the undersigned Independent Personal Representative will file a Statement of Account and Schedule of Proposed Distribution in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, Probate Division, on January 8, 2024, or as continued by the Court; that if no objections are filed in the Court within twenty days after the filing of the Statement of Account, the Independent Personal Representative will distribute in accordance with the Schedule of Proposed Distribution in the Statement of Account. CLEAVELAND, MACOUBRIE AND COX, L.L.C. Karen Rorebeck 515 Washington St. 1919 Mariner Rd. P. O. Box 467 Trenton, MO 64683 Chillicothe, MO 64601-0467 Personal Representative Attorneys for Estate Dates of Publication: 1st Publication: December 28, 2023 2nd Publication: January 4, 2024 3rd Publication: January 11, 2024 4th Publication: January 18, 2024 (12/28/23, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18/24)

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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice to Bidders North Central Missouri College is seeking sealed bids on the purchase of a shuttle bus. Specific information is included on our website: www.ncmissouri.edu (1/11, 1/18/24)

The Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Industrial Development Authority of the County of Grundy, Missouri will be held at the office of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1846 E. 9th St., Trenton, Missouri, on Monday, January 29, 2024 following the Grundy County Industrial Development meeting. (1/18/24)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Stockholder’s Meeting of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation will be held at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1846 E. 9th St., Trenton, Missouri, on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to elect five directors for a term of three years, and to transact any other business which may properly come before this meeting. The Nominating Committee has presented the following list of names for directors to be voted on at this meeting: FOR A THREE YEAR TERM Gary Black Duane Urich Rick Klinginsmith Cliff Roeder Wendell Lenhart It is very important that a majority of the outstanding shares of stock be represented at this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please authorize someone to vote your proxy, or sign the proxy, and return to Diane Lowrey, secretary of the corporation and your proxy will be voted evenly among the nominees as presented in this letter. Please return to: Diane Lowrey, Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of January 2024. /S/Diane Lowrey Diane Lowrey, Secretary (1/18/24)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given the 18th of January 2024 that the Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, for purpose of hearing a request from Josh Anderson for an 8 foot variance on the front yard setback requirement of 25 feet to allow for a 16’x24’ carport to be attached to their house at 603 Linn Street. Mr. Donnie Vandevender, Chairman Mr. Michael Ormsby, Secretary (1/18/24) IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 24AG-PR00001 In the Estate of THOMAS F. FAYO, Deceased. Notice to Creditors (Small Estate) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of THOMAS F. FAYO, Decedent: On 12/29/2023 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 05-SEP-2023, 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. Date of first publication is 11-JAN-2024 /s/ Michelle Smith Probate Clerk (1/11, 1/18/24)

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FINANCIAL REPORT CITY OF LAREDO, MISSOURI July 1, 2023 thru December 31, 2023 Payroll Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 $16,511.27 Deposits Plus Interest $85,485.58 Less Disbursements $71,714.16 Balance on Hand, December 31, 2023 $30,282.69 Savings Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 $112,672.02 Deposits Plus Interest $227.31 Less Disbursements $0.00 Balance on Hand, December 31, 2023 $112,899.33 FEMA Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 $21,720.61 Deposits Plus Interest $0.00 Less Disbursements $640.30 Balance on Hand, December 31, 2023 $21,080.31 CU Debt Reserve Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 $2,728.70 Deposits Plus Interest $603.88 Less Disbursements $0.00 Balance on Hand, December 31, 2023 $3,332.58 Laredo Sewer-Debit Service Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 $11,374.39 Deposits Plus Interest $14.34 Less Disbursements $0.00 Balance on Hand, December 31, 2023 $11,388.73 ARPA Funds Account Beginning Balance, July 1, 2023 $23,270.24 Deposits Plus Interest $0.00 Less Disbursements $1,074.46 Balance on Hand, December 31, 2023 $22,195.78 Outstanding Loan Debt Balances Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Loan - Water Tower $23,000.00 Outstanding Debt Balance, December 31, 2023 $23,000.00 I hearby certify that the above statement is true and correct according to the unaudited records on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Laredo. Mercedes Scobee, City Clerk (1/18/24)

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Green Hills Animal Shelter 359-2700 • 3041 E. 10th • Trenton, MO

“Bolt” - Male Short Haired Mix Cat Looking for home!

“Maverick” - Male Chihuahua Mix Looking for home!

“Violet” - Female Boxer Mix Looking for home!

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1. Microgram 4. Where golfers begin 7. Each 8. Warm weather metropolis 10. Coat with sticky substance 12. Girl’s given name 13. Myth (Spanish) 14. Ultrahigh frequency 16. Former NBAer Jeremy 17. Where rockers work 19. Your consciousness of your own identity 20. Soft-finned fishes 21. Localities 25. Paddle 26. Union

27. Member of religious community 29. Small shrill flute 30. Small constellation in the Milky Way 31. They __ 32. College kid on vacation 39. de Armas and Gasteyer are two 41. Part of the human body 42. A progressive grading 43. Sound unit 44. Noise some birds make 45. Abba __, Israeli politician 46. Portuguese city 48. Be extremely, uncritically fond of

49. Resembling old Norse poems 50. Ask for out of extreme need 51. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 52. Midway between south and southeast

Garfield® by Jim Davis

8. Magnetomotive force (abbr.) 9. Hostelries 11. A way to resound 14. Exclamation: yuck! 15. A resident of Indiana 18. Exclamation of surprise 19. Make a mistake 20. Boundary 22. Antilles island 23. It’s used to make furniture 24. Clod 27. They indicate where places are 28. Bobby __, NHL champ 29. Prints money 31. Honorable title (Turkish) 32. Appetizers 33. Midway between north and northwest 34. Spanish be 35. Breezed through 36. Grilled dishes 37. In a way, excites 38. Change mind 39. A French abbot 40. Popular candy 44. Partner to cheese 47. Wood or metal bolt

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Stuck in a slump American factories are enduring their longest losing streak since the collapse of the dotcom bubble two decades ago. A manufacturing index published by the Institute for Supply Management has remained below 50 for 14 consecutive months — a threshold that signifies that factory activity is shrinking. New orders have dropped for 16 straight months, new export orders for seven, hiring for three. Only one of 18 industries — primary metals — registered growth in December. Higher interest rates, engineered by the Federal Reserve to fight inflation, are squeezing

manufacturers, hurting their sales and contributing to a broader economic slowdown: The World Bank says global growth will likely slow in 2024 for a third straight year. Relief could come later this year if, as expected, the Fed declares victory over inflation and starts cutting rates. “There is room for some optimism to develop eventually,’’ said Thomas Simons, U.S. economist at Jefferies. “Lower rates should spark demand for [capital] investment that has been depressed for a long while, but we are still a ways away from seeing those orders come in.”

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SPORTS

Bulldogs vs Wolverines With many games getting cancelled due to weather conditions, Gallatin and Maysville found time to take the court. Maysville traveled to Gallatin to take on the Bulldog teams for a Grand River Conference matchup. The Lady Bulldogs and Lady Wolverines were the first to take the court. Gallatin started with their usual five starters: Ashley Feiden, Kallie Salmon, Annabelle Ball, Brynn Bird and Kaylen Sterneker. Maysville would win the tip off and get points on the board within the first few seconds of the game with a jumper at the free throw line. Feiden would sink two points for the Lady Bulldogs first points of the game. Four more points by the Lady Wolverines would put them in the lead, but Gallatin would respond with Salmon hitting two and Feiden sinking a three. Though the Lady Bulldogs did not score again in the first quarter, and with Maysville in the lead with 13 points, they started making their way back. The first points of the second quarter would be on an out of bounds play for Gallatin. Feiden would take the ball out, passing it to Salmon, and then step in bounds at the short

corner and sink the two-point basket. Feiden and Salmon would both hit threes to take the lead. With the seconds ticking down on the clock, Ball would get fouled twice and go three for four at the free throw line, as well as hit a three-point of her own. The end of the first half ended with Ball and Sterneker working together to get a steal and run a play at the basket. Ball would miss her shot, but Sterneker was there to back her up and get the rebound, getting fouled and sent to the free throw line. Sterneker would land one of two and help bring the Lady Bulldogs lead to 34-18, the Lady Bulldogs only allowing the Lady Wolverines to score five points in the second quarter. Gallatin would start off with the ball in the third quarter. Maysville would miss their shot and Sterneker would get the rebound. A miss by B. Bird would be rebounded by Ball and put back up for two. Maysville would try and close their gap, hitting two three pointers. They would go on and score 13 points but not enough to take the lead. Gallatin scored 17 points in the quarter to keep their lead and end the third quarter 51-31.

The fourth quarter started will Ball getting a steal and headng towards the basket for a layup. She would continue to keep that energy up, scoring another two points and hitting a free throw. After Coach Trisha Adkison thought the Lady Bulldogs had a big enough lead, she put in the Junior Varsity team. Maysville would score four points, which consisted of a two-point shot and two free throws. The last points of the game consisted of Payton Adkison getting a rebound of a missed shot from Makenna Bottcher, and then putting it up for two points. The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs win the GRC matchup game 60-36. Scorers for the Lady Bulldogs included Feiden with 12, Salmon with 17, Ball with 20, B. Bird with six, Sterneker with three and Adkison with two. Gallatin shot 14 for 19 from the free throw line, putting them at 74 percent for the night. Maysville shot four for 16, for 25 percent from the free throw line. This puts Gallatin at eight wins for the season with five losses. The Gallatin Bulldog team had a tougher battle ahead of them, tak-

ing on the undefeated Maysville Wolverines. Starting for the Bulldogs was the young group of boys: Pryce Johnson, Brody Bird, Boston Bell, Gavin Wilmes and Jaden Wilson. With his well-practiced timing, Wilmes wins the tip-off for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs started off a little rough, having a turnover in the first few minutes. Maysville would get the first points of the game, hitting two baskets back-to-back. After the second one, Gallatin would take a timeout to refigure their thoughts and get a game plan. Maysville would continue to score though, extending their lead. B. Bird would be the first to score for the Bulldogs off a pass from Wilmes. A lot of shots and rebounds would be made by both teams, with Maysville scoring another four points. After a tip out of bounds, Gallatin would run a play, starting in the hands of Wilmes to Jack Donovan, who then passed it to Bell for the two points. The Wolverines would get the last point of the quarter off a free throw, ending the first quarter 6-13, with Maysville in the lead. The second quarter Maysville would start

and sinking all four free throws. Bell again would score the last two points of the quarter, the Wolverines still in the lead. The fourth quarter stayed in favor of Maysville. Wilmes would hit a three and afterwards Gallatin would call a timeout. To try and keep Maysville from scoring anymore, Gallatin would turn to a full court press. This would slow Maysville down a little but not enough for Gallatin to come back. With the last three minutes of the game left, the Junior Varsity teams would go in to finish the game. Eventually the clock would run out and Maysville would win 45-69. The Gallatin Bulldog scorers of the night would consist of Johnson with two, B. Bird with two, Bell with 12, Wilmes with 19, Wilson with eight and Donovan with two. The Wolverines shot seven for nine at the free throw line for 78 percent. Gallatin would go two for six from the free throw line for a percentage of 33. This loss leaves Gallatin with six wins and six losses.

Upcoming Games

Game Cancelation Makeups Lawson Tournament: Canceled with no make ups Trenton vs Polo: Rescheduled for February 7 with both JV teams playing two quarters in the middle school gym starting at 5pm, and the Varsity playing in the high school gym at 5pm starting with the varsity girls. Trenton Wrestling at Brookfield: Rescheduled for January 26 at 5pm Trenton Wrestling Dual vs Marceline: Rescheduled for February 8 at 5pm (boys only) Grundy County vs East Harrison: Rescheduled for January 18

off fast, hitting a three pointer. Bell would soon respond with a three of his own. Gallatin would run a pick and roll play, Johnson starting with the ball getting a screen from Wilmes. Johnson would then pass Wilmes the ball off the roll and Wilmes would put it in for two, getting fouled on his way up. Sinking the free throw turned it into a three-point play. After that Gallatin worked hard to try and close the gap. Bell, Johnson, Donovan and Wilmes would all put in effort to add points to the board. With the last few seconds Bell would hit a three-pointer to bring their score down by only four, Maysville still in the lead 24-29. The second half Maysville would score a total of 20 points to Gallatin’s 12. Gallatin would pick up two team fouls the first few minutes of the quarter, sending Maysville to the free throw line once, allowing them to make a three-point play. Wilson would fight against a double team to score two points. And later Wilmes would score off the jumper at the free throw line. The Wolverines would get the Bulldogs to foul two more times, sending them to the free throw line both times

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