Trenton Republican-Times 11-3-22

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Senator Roy Blunt Designates Smart Rural Communities

TFD Responds to Stove Fire

The Trenton Fire Department was dispatched at 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, to 1200 Laclede Street for a fire. Upon arrival, Firefighter Wayne Brown said they found smoke showing from the garage. Firefighters found a small size fire near the wood burning stove, they deployed a water can to distinguish the small fire and embers near the stove.

There was minimal damage to the structure, owned by Rocky Dunkin and occupied by Joseph Herrity. The cause of the fire was overheating of the wood frame of the wood burning stove, causing the frame to ignite. TFD was on the scene for 30 minutes and was assisted by TPD and Grundy County EMS.

Gallatin School Hosting Veteran’s Day Assembly

The Gallatin R-5 School District will be hosting a Vet erans Day Assembly for veterans, service members and their spouses, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, in the high school gym. The Gallatin DAR will host a re ception after the assembly, for the service members and their spouses in the high school library. Veterans and their families are welcome to attend.

Grundy County Bridge Replacement

A northern Missouri bridge is scheduled to be replaced under the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. The Grundy County Route W bridge over Gees Creek, south of Route F, is scheduled to close on Monday, November 14, 2022, for construction. The roadway is scheduled to remain closed through early April 2023.

City Council Approves Ordinance a Special Meeting

The Trenton City Council held a special meeting at noon on Thursday, October 27, at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Linda Crooks.

An ordinance granting a conditional use permit to Kipp and Cara McClellan to allow for a full site camper hook-up on property adjacent to 3100 Hoover Drive was approved.

These hook up sites will be adjacent to the K4C Cot tages; they will begin with four sites in hopes to expand to six total in the future. Cara McClellan said these will be great for citizens who come back for reunions and also for hunting seasons.

Grundy County Ambulance Hires Three Paramedics

The Grundy County Ambulance service hired three new Paramedics this week, two signing on for full time employment and another to work PRN. All three are ex perienced providers who’ve been working for other serv ices in the surrounding area. The first of the two new full time employees to start has already begun to fill shifts and the second, along with the new PRN employee, will start work in early November in order to give their re spective employers due notice.

The successful recruitment of these Paramedics, spurred by recent wage raises, is the first step toward re turning the service to full staffing levels.

EMTS and Paramedics interested in full or part-time employment with Grundy County EMS are encouraged to apply via Indeed.com or by filling out a hard copy ap plication, which can be obtained at the Trenton Fire Sta tion (1001 E. 17th St.) between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

Public Hearing onReservoir Water Supply Project

The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commis sion will be hosting a Public Hearing on Thursday, No vember 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Milan, Missouri. The hearing is to receive com ments on the proposed Grant and Loan package applica tion for the Roy Blunt Reservoir Water Supply Project. Members of the lake project team will provide an over view of the lake project, a status update and the final plan of finance.

There will be displays on hand and the public is wel come to ask questions or make comments about the ap plication. Minutes will be recorded and provided to the USDA-Rural Development for review. The public is asked to limit comments to five minutes each and unlim ited written comments are welcome. A sign-up sheet will be available upon arrival.

NCM Fair Board Meeting

The North Central Missouri Fair Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 3, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Trenton High School Ag Center. Election of officers will be held and the public is invited to attend.

GRM Networks hosted U.S. Sen ator Roy Blunt on Tuesday, October 25, as he designated the cities of Princeton and Mercer, Missouri, as Smart Rural Communities.

Senator Blunt has been a strong advocate for legislative policy that has helped cultivate growth and ad vancement in the telecommunications and technology industries.

GRM Networks was nationally recognized as a Smart Rural Com munity Provider ® by industry asso ciation NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association for their on going efforts to deliver the best tele communications services.

The Smart Rural Community pro gram promotes rural broadband net works and broadband-enabled applications that are critical to rural communities to foster innovative eco nomic development, education, tele health, precision agriculture, work-from-home and other vital serv ices.

Senator Blunt spoke to the impor tance of Smart Rural Communities noting many people like the appeal of rural lifestyles. “There are a lot of people that would like to live in com munities like Princeton or Mercer, where school sports are still a big deal and church activities are a part of the community,” he said. “You may not know every kids name, but you have a pretty good idea where every kid lives and that makes a difference … But that won’t happen the way it should happen, if you can’t be con nected. The key to being able to do

that is connectedness.”

GRM Networks has worked with community members, economic de velopment agencies, anchor institu tions, and local governments to ensure that communities in their serv ice area have equal opportunity for education, resources and entrepre neurship. “We are excited to an nounce the completion of our fiber build to the cities of Princeton and Mercer as Senator Blunt designates them Smart Rural Communities,” said Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM

Networks. “This designation signifies that every home and business in these areas has fiber access.”

GRM Networks has a long history of commitment to providing the high est level of service to their customers.

“We began fiber-to-the-premise serv ice in 2009 when we received $61.8 million through the Broadband Initia tive Program in the form of a combi nation of grants and loans,” said Bailey. That was followed in 2019 by a $41.6 million grant/loan from the

NCMC Board Presents Award and Hires Coach

The North Central Mis souri College Board of Trustees met in regular ses sion on October 25, 2022. The agenda included com munication reports, bids and purchases, and person nel items. During com munication reports, trustees were introduced to new employee Janelle Golden, Counselor/Acces sibility Services, and intro duced to several students including Student Senate Executive Officers and education students. Trust ees also heard from the Fi nancial Aid department on financial aid and FAFSA updates.

In Vice President re ports, Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Aca demic Affairs presented Dr. Lindsay Oram, Psychology Instructor the Excellence in Teaching award and con gratulated her on her suc cess. In Dr. Klaver’s absence, Londre also pro vided the President’s report and discussed midterms, shared governance, enroll ment, the Savannah Cam pus construction progress, and the state performance funding model.

Dr. Kristen Alley, Vice President of Student Af fairs provided an update on residential housing and dis cussed the Financial Aid default rate stating NCMC’s default rate is down 1.6%. Alley dis cussed financial aid nights, advising, a recent PTK in duction, and a domestic vi olence awareness display in the library. Chief Infor mation Officer Jennifer Triplett provided an update on the Savannah Campus installation, system up grades, and IT operations

management.

In action items, trustees approved several purchases regarding equipment and facilities. Trustees ap proved software for the Ra diologic Technology Program, and four GE Logiq E10 ultrasound sys tems for the Diagnostic

Unionville Teacher Aide Katie Hulett, NCMC As sistant Men’s Basketball Coach/Residence Life Co ordinator Hank Mathews, Grant Writer Kristie Cross, and Student Accounts Spe cialist Shonda Baker. Trustees approved the transfer of Shellee Casta

Is The Green Hills Women’s Shelter in Trenton Open or Not?

In the past few months there have been questions arise from the citizens of Grundy County, regarding the operation of the Tren ton Green Hills Women’s Shelter. People have asked if it was open and serving clients or are client’s being turned away due to struc tural issues with the build ing.?

There was an annual board meeting of the shelter, held in Jamesport on Tuesday, October 25. This meeting was attended to report on the annual meeting and hopefully be able to get the answers to the questions.

The meeting began with the presentation of the audit report. There were no findings of internal or fed eral issues.

Medical Sonography pro gram from Avante Health Solutions.

Trustees also approved several facility bids includ ing Truitt Dirtworks and Demolition for demolition of structures 213 E Crowder Rd and 109 E Crowder Rd, Kramer Con tracting Company for var ious exterior upgrades to the Ritze Building and var ious exterior upgrades to the bus barn, from Weldon Builders and Construction for various exterior up grades to Building B, and Troyer Roofings & Coat ings for new roofing to the bus barn.

In personnel items, trustees approved the resig nation of Head Start

nada to Resource Center Coordinator at the Savan nah Campus and the em ployment of Elizabeth Renshaw as a clinical in structor.

The board also ap proved the hire of alum Demetrius Houston Jr. as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach/Residence Life Co ordinator. Trustees ap proved a revised job description in facilities for a Custodian/Maintenance Technician at the Savannah Campus.

The next regular meet ing of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will be on No vember 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Frey Admin istrative Center.

The board elected new officers and approved pre vious minutes. They dis cussed their August and September financials. These financials saw an in crease in expenses due to motel stay costs, repairs and maintenance, software maintenance, office supplies and the installa tion of generators for both locations. The installation of the generators and a bigger gas meter at Trenton should be completed by the

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Pictured above from left to right are U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, City of Mercer Mayor David Bagley, and GRM Networks CEO Mitchell Bailey.

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Dr. Tristan Londre, NCMC Vice President of Academic Af fairs presents Dr. Lindsay Oram, NCMC Psychology In structor the Excellence in Teaching award

middle of November.

An update was given on minor changes to the em ployee handbook and dona tion policy. The board approved these changes. A bid for siding at the Cam eron location was tabled until more information could be obtained from the bidders.

The board gave an up date on the eight separate grants they have received. The money has been spent on some of the grants and others will need to be spent within the next nine months.

The board went into a closed session with no an nouncement made.

It was after this closed session was finished the public was allowed to com ment or ask questions.

The first question asked was if the Trenton location was open and receiving

clients or if clients were being turned away. The board stated that the Tren ton location is currently not housing clients, hence the extra expenses in motel stays, however clients are still receiving the same services available to all clients.

When asked if there was structural issues with the building which was why there were no clients being housed there. The board re plied to this question by giving the name, company name and telephone number of their attorney in Saint Jospeh who could help answer that question.

The attorney was con tacted on Wednesday Oc tober 26, and as of press time on Wednesday No vember 3 had not re sponded. We can hope that once the board sees this ar ticle, maybe a statement will be released to give the answers to the questions that the citizens of Grundy County deserve.

NCMC Nurses Save a Life

United States Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program that allowed the cooperative to further their pledge to bring fiber inter net to customers.

Senator Blunt noted the commitment of GRM Net works to bring fiber to cus tomers saying, “You’re company has moved in a significant direction in a fairly short period of time.”

Bailey reiterated the co operatives commitment saying, “Our focus remains on our rural communities as we keep a vigilant eye

on state and federal funding opportunities to assist in the continued construction of a fiber-to-the-premise network.

The signing of the In frastructure Investment and Jobs Act last year appropri ated more money specifi cally earmarked for broadband infrastructure.

“By the end of this year, we will have completed fiber-to-the-premise con struction to 87 percent of our serving area”,said Bai ley. “We are committed to fulfilling our pledge to bring fiber broadband to all our customers by the end of 2025.”

Vel Westbrook Cydney Bestgen Sophia Swink

North Central Missouri College Nursing Instructors Vel Westbrook, Sophia Swink, and Cydney Bestgen recently saved the life of a man on a plane while traveling back from a nursing conference.

On the plane, a woman sitting next to Vel couldn’t get her husband to wake up. The woman began saying to Vel to please help that she couldn’t wake up her husband. Vel immedi ately took action by checking his

pulse and beginning chest compres sions. Vel yelled for an automated ex ternal defibrillator (AED) and her two colleagues, Sophia and Cydney, immediately stepped in to help Vel with CPR.

The Nursing Instructor team ap plied oxygen and started the AED process, where the man slowly started to revive. The man was able to leave the plane alive to a waiting ambu lance thanks to the quick thinking and

skills of three NCMC Nursing In structors.

Vel is the Nursing Skills Lap Su pervisor at the Trenton, Main Cam pus, and Sophia and Cydney are Nursing Instructors at the NCMC Maryville site. North Central Mis souri College is incredibly proud of the heroic action and hearts of these three outstanding instructors.

Gallatin City Councils Approves Bid, Swears in New Members

The Gallatin City Coun cil met on Monday, Oc tober 24. Those present for the meeting were; Mayor Barbara Ballew, Board President Dann McCann. Aldermen Dan Lockridge and Carl McBee, City Ad ministrator Lance Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chief Richards and guests RG Curtis and Mike Luna. The meeting was called to order. Minutes and ac counts payable in the amount of $25, 724.37 were approved.

Chief Richards provided an incident report showing three traffic accidents with damage, one fire and one domestic disturbance. He also reported that there are currently two dogs at the pound. Chief Richards is continuing to work on in ventory and he has re ceived an inventory list from Administrator Rains

which has made the pro cess easier.

Public Works Director Morey presented infor mation he has collected on the aerator. He has received three bids: FTC Equip ment- $193,525; Fluid Equipment- $291,120 and JCI- $296,640. Morey’s recommendation to the board was FTC Equipment not only for the cost sav ings but also for the quality, more accessibility to main tenance and parts availabil ity. The board inquired if the bid included prevailing wage, Morey will look into that. The board agreed to accept the bid, if it includes prevailing wage.

Morey also reported there was a water main break at South Prospect and James last week and it was repaired immediately. The new Clarifier is up and running and they will be doing some minor adjust

ments to the flush valves.

In old business, ques tions were asked about the increase in Rest Easy Apartments monthly rental and if the City of Gallatin had increased a utility. Ad ministrator Rains informed Mike Luna that the city had nothing to do with the in crease in rental fees.

In new business, Mayor Ballew gave the oath of of fice to new City Clerk, Crystal Dorrel and ap pointed RG Curtis to fill the vacancy of West Al dermen. City Clerk Dorrel gave the oath of office to RG Curtis to fill the open position of West Aldermen.

Discussion was held on updating the bank signature cards, credit card and other official documents to in clude the new City Clerk and Alderperson. The fol lowing names were pro posed and approved to be placed on the signature

cards for the City of Galla tin: Barbara Ballew-Mayor, Dan McCann- President of the board, Lance RainsCity Administrator and Crystal Dorrel-City Clerk. In the city admin istrators report, the Sher iff’s contract was briefly discussed. Rains spoke with the council about MidStates donating money to the schools band to dis tribute door hangers for them. Rains also reminded the council that Senator Blunt will visit City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on October 25.

The aldermen held a dis cussion about a website for the City of Gallatin. A dis cussion also took place about the RV hook-ups at the park and if there should be a charge to use, what that charge should be and who would collect the money.

The meeting was ad journed.

NCMCAC Earns Reaccreditation

The North Central Mis souri Children’s Advocacy Center has been awarded reaccreditation by National Children’s Alliance follow ing an extensive applica tion and site review process.

As the accrediting agency for Children’s Ad vocacy Centers (CAC) ac ross the country, National Children’s Alliance awards various levels of accredita tion and membership to centers responding to alle gations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient and put the needs of child victims of abuse first. Accreditation is the highest level of member ship with National Chil dren’s Alliance and denotes excellence in service pro vision.

Accredited CACs must undergo a reaccreditation process every five years to ensure that best practices are continually being ap plied. With accreditation standards being updated in 2017, reaccreditation this year reflects the North Central Missouri Chil dren’s Advocacy commit ment to providing evidence-based methods practice.

The North Central Mis souri Children’s Advocacy Center was established in 2003, first accredited in 2004, re-accredited in 2010 and 2015 respectfully. The Center goes through the ac creditation process every five years. Services pro vided include forensic in terviews, advocacy and support, trauma counsel ing, multi-disciplinary team case reviews, case tracking, and medical refer ral for the rural Missouri counties of: Caldwell, Car roll, Daviess, Grundy, Har rison, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, and Sulli van. The Center provided services to 218 children throughout 2021. Cases can take up to two years to reach resolution.

As an Accredited Member of National Chil dren’s Alliance, the North Central Missouri Chil dren’s Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordi nated and compassionate services to victims of child

abuse.

National Children’s Al liance awards Accredited Membership based on a CAC’s compliance with 10 national standards of ac creditation to ensure effec tive, efficient and consistent delivery of serv ices to child abuse victims.

Accredited Members must utilize a functioning and effective multidiscipli nary team approach to work collaboratively in child abuse investigation, prosecution and treatment.

National Children’s Alli ance also considers stan dards regarding a center’s cultural competency and diversity, forensic inter views, victim support and advocacy, medical eval uation, therapeutic inter vention, and child- focused setting.

“As an organization/team of indi viduals dedicated to re sponding to child abuse, we recognize the impor tance of maintaining Ac credited status from National Children’s Alli ance. Reaccreditation not only validates our organ ization’s dedication to proven effective ap proaches of child abuse in tervention and prevention but also contributes to con sistency across the Chil dren’s Advocacy Center movement as a whole,” said Verna Kelsey, Ex ecutive Director of center.

“The North Central Mis souri Children’s Advocacy Center is to be commended for its continued commit ment to effectively serve victims of child abuse. As the national association and accrediting body for Chil dren’s Advocacy Centers across the country, our goal is to ensure that every vic tim of child abuse has ac cess to high quality services that result from professional collaboration.

By requiring Accredited Centers to undergo reac creditation every five years, we ensure that ev idence-based practices are being implemented and the highest quality of service is being provided,” remarked Teresa Huizar, executive director of National Chil dren’s Alliance.

NCMC Nursing RN Program Ranks as one of the Best in Missouri

The North Central Mis souri College Trenton cam pus RN program has been ranked as one of the best in Missouri for 2023 by Reg isteredNursing.org, earning the #9 rank. NCMC earned this spot through several factors, such as how well a program supports students during school, towards li censure, and beyond. Reg isteredNursing.org also looked at past and present “ first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. For more information about this ranking, visit https://www.registered nursing.org/state/mis souri/#show

“We are excited to be once again ranked as one of the best nursing programs in Missouri by Registered Nursing.org.,” said Kelly Claycomb, Director of the PN to ADN Program. “North Central Missouri College is an excellent place to obtain a nursing

education and truly sup ports its students’ achieve ments. We are thrilled to be recognized again for this award.”

RegisteredNursing.org researched and analyzed Missouri colleges and uni versities offering RN pro grams and ranked top twenty in the state. Accord ing to the site, “NCMC has an outstanding ADN nurs ing program designed for practical nurses as well as an online ADN program, flexibly designed to edu cate and deploy RNs to meet the state’s healthcare demands.” https://www.registered nursing.org/state/mis souri/#show

For more information about NCMC’s RN pro grams, visit www.ncmis souri.edu or contact the Nursing Department at 660-359-3948 x1316.

DAILY RECORD

MARRIAGE LICENSE

CJ Devine Williams and Carie Lea Summers, both of Trenton

Michael James Beechy and Kristine C. Detweiler, both of Jamesport

Tanner William Coffman and Keyonna Michele McIntosh, both of Spickard

Warranty Deeds James Norris and wife to Emma Rorebeck

Patrick John Klowas and wife to Wan Yun LLC

Circuit Court Division I

Steven Lee Archuleta, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a stop sign and was fined $60.50 and $38.50 costs.

Gary Alan Boyle, Tren ton, pleaded guilty to litter ing and was fined $25.50 and $38.50 costs.

Pleading guilty to operat ing a motor vehicle with ex pired plates and being fined $50.50 and $38.50 costs were; Matthew Murphy Hessing, Trenton; Crystal Rene Hoover, Kansas City and Jeremy Jack Hudson, Trenton.

Tyler Dale Dodson, Tren ton, pleaded guilty to a nui sance violation and was fined $150.00 and $38.50 costs

Timothy Loyd Hughes Jr, Trenton, pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $100.00 and $38.50 costs.

Dacoata Lee Edward, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and was fined $100.50 and $38.50 costs.

Isileli Lolo Tuiaki, Tren ton, pleaded guilty to oper ating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was fined $75.50 and $38.50 costs; 2 counts of operating a motor vehicle without fi

nancial responsibility and was fined $51.00 and $77.00 costs; driving while revoked or suspended and fined $100.00 and 38.50 costs; failing to register a motor vehicle and fined $50.50 and $38.50 costs and failing to secure a child less than 8 years of age in a child re straint and fined $49.50 and costs of $38.50.

Kristina Newland, Sugar Creek, pleaded guilty to two counts of a nuisance vio lation of tall grass and weeds and was fined $150.00 each and $38.50 costs on each count.

Circuit Court Division II

Jessica Ishmael, Dawn, pleaded guilty to drving while revoked and was fined $175.50 and $117.50 costs. She pleaded guilty to ex ceeding the posted speed limit and was fined $60.50 and $71.50 costs.

Harrison Lee Collins, Milan, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operat ing a motor vehicle with de fective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Gricelda Gonzalez Her nandez, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 court costs.

Eli Hostetler, Spickard, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operat ing a motor vehicle with de fective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Devan Lee Lewis, Smith ville, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operat ing a motor vehicle with de fective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Arnold David Hearn, Trenton, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seatbelt and was fined $10.00

DEATHS

Mary Evelyn Babb

Mary Evelyn Babb, a 91-year-old former Tren ton resident, passed away from this earthly life into the presence of her Lord at 6:19 a.m., Thursday, Oc tober 27, 2022 at St. An thony’s Care Center in Waco, TX.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday November 5, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Trenton. A visi tation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.

Mary Evelyn Whitacre Babb was born March 31, 1931 in Chillicothe to Wil liam Orville and Anna Dowell Whitacre. After high school, Mary received a graduation certificate from Chillicothe Business College.

On May 4, 1952 she was united in marriage to Mel vin Dean Babb.

Mary and Melvin owned and operated Sears and Montgomery Ward Cata log stores. Mary worked as a medical transcriptionist locally until retirement.

Mary had duel member ships with Trenton First Baptist Church and Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, TX.

Surviving relatives in clude a brother, Wilbur Edwin Whitacre and wife, Lena of St. Joseph; a sister, Helen Ann Stanley of Kearney; her children, David Thomas Babb of Trenton, Mary Patricia Danks and husband, Larry of Hewitt, TX, William Paul Babb and wife, Lori of Europe and Brian Rob ert Babb of Trenton; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; a son, Michael Dean Babb; and a brother, Carl Lee Whitacre.

Memorial donations are suggested to the First Bap tist Church Missions Fund and may be left with or mailed to Slater-Neal Fu neral Home in Trenton.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthaven mort.com

Darletta Drennan

Darletta Drennan, an 82year-old former Trenton resident, passed away at 9:17 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Parkview Health Care in Bolivar.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Fri day, November 4, 2022 at Half Rock Cemetery.

Open viewing will be from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Slater-Neal Fu neral Home of Trenton.

Darletta Jane Drennan was born April 29, 1940 in her home in Mercer County to Jacob Byron and Wilma Higgins Dean. She graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton. Darletta drove a fork lift for Modine Manufacturing until retiring in 1995.

On June 6, 2001 she was united in marriage to John Drennan in Sacramento, CA. He preceded her in death March 21, 2017.

Surviving relatives in

clude her sons, Robert Chipps and wife, Norma of Fair Play and John Chipps of Bolivar; grandchildren, Michelle Rogers, Amber Chipps, Wade Chipps, Brittany Slagel, Brandy Allen, Tabetha Checca, Jeremiah Chipps, Ylynn Lansin, Michelle Sitoy, Aaron Chipps and Erin Horell; 16 greatgrandchil dren; good friends and ex tended family.

In addition to her hus band, she was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Stella Crutcher, Betty Jo Dean and Barbra Sue Dean; and brother, Max Cooper.

Memorial donations are suggested in lieu of flowers to Half Rock Cem etery and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthaven mort.com

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Judy Sue Rogers, 74, of Easton, KS passed away October 23, 2022.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Sat urday, October 29, 2022 at Easton Methodist Church in Easton, KS.

Burial was in Ridgely Cemetery in Ridgely.

Survivors include her husband, Sid Rogers; chil dren, William Ray Rogers and wife, Tenresa and Shelley Angelique Martin and husband, Ty; grand children, Scott (Jessica) Rogers, Rachel Martin, Sarah Martin and Gideon Martin; great-grandchil dren, Shaylo, Josiah and Alina Rogers; brothers, Gary Kelsey and wife, Connie and William Kel sey, and wife Verna; sisters, Martha Hague and

husband, Paul and Marlyn Spitsnogle; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made in Judy’s memory c/o Hix son-Klein Funeral Home of Gower, who was in charge of arrangements.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS

Monday-Pork tenderloin on bun, macaroni and cheese, lettuce and tomato, pork and beans, mixed fruit, brownie.

Tuesday-Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches, biscuit.

Wednesday-Spaghetti with meat sauce, spinach salad, corn, sliced apples, garlic bread.

Thursday-Roast beef, roasted potatoes, carrots, pineapple, hot roll.

Friday-Sloppy Joe on bun, potato wedges, tomato/cucumber salad, fruit juice, snickerdoodle cookie.

(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.)

Judy Sue Rogers

Judy Sue Rogers

RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR

As the country continues to di gest the investigation of the mass shooting in Uvalde, TX in late May, including the lack of a timely response by law enforcement officers there, a couple of re cent events in the news caught my eye.

The first occurred in St. Charles, in suburban St. Louis, where a convenience store clerk almost lost her life. During the early morning hours an at tacker grabbed the clerk and held her at knifepoint while demanding money. Another customer in the store saw what was happening and went outside and retrieved his legal handgun from his vehicle and returned to the store where the attack was in progress. The assailant saw the man with the gun and headed toward him in a threatening manner and the customer shot and killed him, thereby sav ing the clerk from probably being killed or severely injured.

The second incident occurred in Greenwood, IN, at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall. A man assembled a rifle from his backpack in a rest room and then entered a food court where he began randomly firing at shoppers assembled in the area. Three people were killed and two were injured before a LEGALLY ARMED, RESPON SIBLE CITIZEN, shot and killed the attacker be fore more lives could have been lost.

Why don’t these events get the same media play as the mass school shootings?

I believe trained and armed citizens, along with armed personnel in our schools, churches and other large gathering places, would help stop the tragedies around the country which are occurring all too often.

That’s the reason these psychopaths target these places for their crimes. They know there is no one there to defend them.

At the recent sentencing trial for the gunman in the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL, student Danielle Gilbert testified, “we could hear the shooting and all we could do was hide. We had no way to protect our selves.”

Our politicians react by wanting to pass more restrictive gun laws which only impact citizens who are already obeying the law. Someone intent on committing murder is not really worried about an unlawful gun possession charge.

Getting some people mental health assistance is a step in the right direction but as we saw in Highland Park, IL on July 4th, red flag laws are also not foolproof.

I remember being in high school when we all went to school with guns in our vehicles so we could go hunting after the final bell and most of

the time, our vehicles were unlocked. It seemed to me we had just as many flakes as we do now but I think people then understood that any action would be followed by a swift and deadly reaction.

There’s just no way to legislate responsible be havior. You either act responsibly or you don’t and persons not acting in a responsible manner should be held accountable for their actions...but, too often in this country, they aren’t.

Outlawing guns will not solve the mass shooting problem. We’ve made drugs illegal but they’re still prevalent in our communities.

Once every 52 minutes someone is killed by a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs and in 2018, 36,835 persons were killed by a DUI driver.

That’s a pretty significant number compared to what we’re talking about. But I see no one calling to ban automobiles or make the driving of them more restrictive.

And also recently, two brothers in Canada were involved in a mass stabbing that killed 10 people and injured eighteen others. But where is the great cry from legislators to ban knives as there has been with guns? Guns, knives and automo biles are all just instruments of death used by ir responsible people.

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Saw this bumper sticker recently and hadn’t seen it in a while, but it still speaks the truth:

If guns kill people, then pencils fail tests and spoons make people overweight.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:

I broke my hip in July and have had a little trouble get ting around. Walking long distances is a challenge but I can do it. On the Friday night that Gallatin traveled to Trenton to play football I went to watch.

I knew I would have to travel to the other side of the field to be with Gallatin fans. So I had my weather pod, chair and purse and was ready to make the trek to the other side of the field.

Two young ladies were taking admission money as I came through the gate, not realizing that Trenton had opened a gate closer to our side of the field. One of the young ladies jumped up and took some of my gear and carried it to the other side for

me. I was impressed and grateful for her help.

On Monday evening I was back for the junior high foot ball game. I was carrying the same stuff but decided to set my pod up on Trenton’s side of the field because it was cold and I didn’t want to walk all the way around. Thank you Alicia Endicott for your help.

After the game, I was try ing to get my unfolded pod back to the car and a gentle man from Trenton picked it up and carried it for me.

I have said all this to say “Thank You” to those kind people. I don’t care which side you were rooting for , these Trenton fans went out of their way to help. Thank you all so much!

Patty Baker Gallatin

Carol Wilford

Dan and Carol Wilford went to St. Joseph on Monday, October 10, for a doctor appointment at the Nellestein Vein Institute. While in St. Joseph, they ate supper at the Golden Corral.

Steve Persell had major back surgery at KU Medi cal Center on Tuesday, Oc tober 11.

Barb and Gary Harbo of Eagan, MN, were guests in the home of Bonna Dittberner from October 13 to Sunday, October 16.

Bonna’s grandson, Austin Bates and his wife Maria and children Marissa and baby, Lincoln. of Lee’s Summit spent Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at Bonna’s.

Steve and Naomi Campbell and son, Dustin of Marshall met Dan and Carol Wilford at Five Points in Trenton to watch the MO Days parade on Saturday, October 15. The Campbells spent the after noon at the Wilford’s visit ing and helping with various projects around the farm. They returned to Marshall Saturday even ing.

Connie Miller of Park ville and Jan Hoke of In dependence spent Monday, October 17 in the home of their mother.

Brinda Marsh and her mother, Nora Reeter, drove to Mahoney State Park near Ashland, NE on Friday, October 21 to at tend a Women’s Retreat. They stayed overnight in a cabin, and the meetings were held in the Confer ence Center. The theme of the event was “Perfection of the Most High,” based on Psalms 91. The speaker was Bonnie Thomas, daughter of Cliff Barrows, the famous music leader for the Billy Graham cru sades. They returned home on Sunday, October 23.

Brian Dittberner took his mother, Bonna, to Kan sas City for her dental ap pointment on Thursday, October 20. They also vis ited Steve Persell at a rehab facility in Overland Park.

Tosha Gullberg took Betty Gardner to get a per manent at Rose’s Kut N’ Kurl in Trenton Tuesday, October 25. While they were in Trenton, Betty’s daughter, Jan Hoke, of In dependence and her grand daughter, Brittany McCullough and her hus band Mitch and their baby, Cole, came to visit Betty. Therefore, they missed each other, but will come another day. No one was upset, only glad that Betty was able to get the hair ap pointment.

CommunityCorner

Weekly Feature on Individuals or Organizations in our Area

Wright Memorial Hospital

Wright Memorial Hospital de livers high-quality health care to Grundy County and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1903, Wright Memorial Hospital opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in 2011 and is a Joint Commission-accredited hospital.

The 25-bed acute care hospital offers comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department staffed by board-certified physicians, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing, 3-D mammography, inpatient and outpatient surgery, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, Senior Life Solutions, a specialty clinic featuring dozens of specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Oncology, and Podiatry, among others, and primary care of fices adjoining the facility.

Visitors to Wright Memorial Hos pital’s Emergency Department bene fit from lifesaving heart and stroke protocols developed by the world-re nowned Saint Luke’s Mid-America Heart Institute and Saint Luke’s Mar ion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. Being the only hospital in Grundy County, the hospital and clinics create jobs for the community and give back through donations and sponsorships.

In 2021 alone, Wright Memorial Hospital provided $951,950 in char ity care, $20,015 in donations and

NOTICE OF ELECTION GRUNDY COUNTY,

MISSOURI TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Laws of Missouri, notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the various cities of Grundy County, Missouri, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at which election all registered voters will be given the opportunity to vote.

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice, like this l. Use the marking device provided. CANDIDATES: Complete the oval next to the name of the Candidate for whom you wish to Vote.

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sponsorships, 210 free student sports physicals, and $15,845,111 in salaries and benefits. Jordan Ferguson, Mar keting Director, said “We are a faithbased organization as well as a not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the di verse communities we serve.”

Wright Memorial Hospital was awarded the prestigious Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Ganey in both 2019 and 2020 for reaching the 95th percentile for clinical quality.

In 2021, Wright Memorial Hospi tal earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, making Wright Memorial the only five-star rated Critical Ac cess Hospital in the state of Missouri at that time. Wright Memorial is ac credited by The Joint Commission, which is the premier accreditation agency for health care facilities. Only nine out of 35 Critical Access Hospi tals in the state of Missouri have achieved

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation. Jordan Ferguson said, “We have a great staff with a lot of really hard workers who provide excellent care to our pa tients.”

Wright Memorial Hospital is con tinuing to expand and grow its market footprint and the services they offer,

but also continually looking at what new services they can bring to meet the needs of the community.

They are always looking for new ways to adapt to changing technol ogy, such as telemedicine and virtual visits. Jordan said, “technology is a huge driver of change in health care always, and as part of Saint Luke’s Health System, we’ve been able to stay on the forefront of those changes much better than most smaller, rural hospitals. Additionally, as there is a major shortage of health care workers nationwide, technology advances continue to help us adapt and thrive despite staffing challenges in some areas.”

The hospital has many partner ships within the community and is al ways interested in partnering with local businesses if they have a health need identified in their workforce.

Jordan went on to say, “ our partner ship with North Central Missouri College is a huge benefit to our abil ity to recruit nurses and other health care workers, so that relationship has helped us to adapt to the current land scape of health care. Also, having a great team in place helps tremen dously.”

To learn more about Wright Me morial Hospital and its clinics, visit www.saintlukeskc.org/Wright

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Kim Hamilton, a medical office specialist at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group, was honored as the hos pital's Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2022. Steve Schieber, CEO, presented the award to Hamilton at a reception held in her honor.

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families.

Hamilton’s co-workers said in her nomination form, “Kim is a great asset to the clinic. She always has a smile on her face, whether helping patients, or co workers. She is dedicated to great patient care, and she is excellent at explaining details to patients in a way they can understand. Kim never leaves a task unfinished and completes high quality work in a timely manner. She is positive, kind, and a team player who steps up to help others without being asked.”

In recognition of the award, Hamilton received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, the parking space of her choice for three months, her photo posted in the hospital, her name engraved on a plaque displayed in the hospital, and recognition in local media.

VOTING PRECINCTS

GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

PRIMARY ELECTION

Tuesday, November 8,

The polls of each election precinct shall open at six o’clock a.m. and continue Open until seven o’clock p.m. as provided by RSMo 1986 Election Laws.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri.

Done in my office in Trenton, Missouri, this 11th day of October, 2022.

(SEAL)Betty Spickard Grundy County Clerk

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Bright Futures Trenton Recognizes Volunteers and Champions of the Year

Bright Futures Trenton held their annual volunteer recognition luncheon on Friday, October 21st to pro vide program highlights, new initiatives, and rec ognize the Champions of the year. Each year, the Bright Futures Trenton Ad visory Board honors out standing volunteers who go above and beyond to further the efforts of Bright Futures Trenton by being a champion to a child. Dur ing their luncheon, they honored a “Partner of the Year” and a “Champion of the Year.”

Selected as Bright Fu tures Trenton Partner of the year for 2022 was Grundy County Electric Cooper ative. From the nomi nation, “ When the General Manager stepped up to be a lunch buddy at Rissler Ele mentary, he saw the need so many students have for connection with a positive adult role model. With his encouragement, several employees stepped up and became vital volunteers for the Lunch Buddy initiative and continue their mentor ing partnership today.

We see large groups of their employees at High Five Fridays on a regular basis, greeting students as they arrive at school with a smile and a high five. They were one of the firsts to host the Kiwanis Terrific Kids in February 2020, in viting them to their busi ness to learn about the honesty character trait and provide an activity and les son for the students. At the high school level, they are involved with the Work for Success initiative, provid ing work experience oppor tunities for high school students enrolled in dual credit courses. Yet another employee serves on the Ad visory Board as Chair

Elect.”

The 2022 Champion of the Year was Tash Dowell. From the nomination, “The Champion of the Year has been volunteering with the Back-to-School event for several years. She is a master at engaging students in conversation and pump ing them up for having a great year. In 2022, she joined the Back-to-School Event Planning Team.

As a member of this team, she helped with all aspects of the backpacks and school supplies portion of the event. This involved the inventory, shopping, packing, transporting and distribution of supplies for the event. She has been so passionate about how this event helps to elevate the self-esteem of students in our school that she encour aged the THS Gilded (the drama club at THS which she sponsors) to join her in packing supplies for distri bution. She is to be com mended for her leadership and mentorship of these THS students. Together they packed 221 sets of school supplies. She also serves on the THS Site Council.”

Bright Futures Trenton is a non-profit organization that brings together faithbased organizations, human services agencies, and businesses in partner ship with families and schools for a shared pur pose: to quickly meet basic needs and create new op portunities for children and youth so they can succeed in school and beyond.

Bright Futures is currently collecting new hoodies and socks for distribution to local children. To donate, or learn more about Bright Futures Trenton, visit Bright Futures Trenton on Facebook.

The Trenton Rotary Club met on Thursday, October 27 at the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting and was the sergeant at arms. Dan Wil ford gave the prayer.

Entry winners in the 2022 Mis souri Day Parade, sponsored by the local club, were honored during the meeting. Certificates were presented and winners will also be receiving a framed color photo of their winning entry. Honored were Moore’s Wood working, Spirit of Missouri Day and Best Business Entry; Bright Futures Trenton, Best Organization Entry; and Trenton R-9 Mascots, Best Youth Entry. Other winners will be recog nized at future meetings.

Program Chairman Gary Dolan in troduced Matt Miller, resource con servationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Grundy County. Miller told about his work in “saving soil” through the EQUIP and CSP programs, funded through the 2018 Farm Bill. He also works with the Crop Resource Pro gram (CRP) through the ACS office. In addition to Grundy County res idents, he also works with farmers and park officials in Mercer, Harrison and Gentry counties.

During the business meeting, a sign-up sheet was distributed for members planning to attend the an nual district foundation dinner in Ex

celsior Springs on Nov. 5. The next club meeting will be on Nov. 3 at the BTC Bank community room with the program to be an nounced.

Matt Miller, resource conserva tionist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Grundy County. Miller told about his work in “saving soil” through the EQUIP and CSP programs, funded through the 2018 Farm Bill. He also works with the Crop Resource Program (CRP) through the ACS office. In addition to Grundy County residents, he also works with farmers and park officials in

NCMC Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Mercer, Harrison and Gentry counties.

During the business meeting, a sign-up sheet was distributed for members planning to attend the an nual district foundation dinner in Ex celsior Springs on Nov. 5.

The next club meeting will be on Nov. 3 at the BTC Bank community room with the program to be an nounced.

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 Bap tist Church, 6 p.m.

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North Central Missouri College inducted students into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor So ciety membership for fall 2022. New members in clude Alexia BowyerMeadville, Abby Buhman-Clarksdale, Krysten Collins-Gallatin, Bailey Curtis-Winston, Teya Cooksey-Trenton, Jaymee Dennis-Savannah, Kaylor Farris-Trenton, Mi chelle Fattig- St. Joseph, Kylie Gannon-Mercer, Sarah Killen-Leonard, Glinda Leffler-Trenton, Melanie Meyer-Kearney, Madison Nible-Bethany, Ashley Sterkis-Albany, and Jackie Stoll-Maysville. Those present were hon ored and recognized at an

induction ceremony re cently held in Cross Hall on the Main Campus in Trenton, MO. NCMC PTK advisors are Maryellen Harman, NCMC History Instructor, and Nicole Shell, Academic Advisor.

“PTK is the world’s largest and most presti gious honor society for two-year college students.” To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an ac credited institution offering an associate degree, com pleted at least 12 credit hours, have a 3.50 GPA or above, receive an invitation to join and adhere to the moral standards of the so ciety. To learn more about the PTK program, visit www.ptk.org

SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 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.

Wesley United Methodist Church An nual Soup Day and Bake Sale, bake sale opens at 7:00 a.m., soup serving from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Com munity Room, noon.

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10:00 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

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

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to R: Glinda Leffler, Michelle Fattig, Bailye Curtis, Sarah Killen, Teya Cooksey, Madison Nible, Kaylor Farris, Abby Buhman, Jaymee Dennis. Back L to R: Jackie Stoll, Ashley Sterkis, Kylie Gannon, Krysten Collins, Melanie Meyer, Jayln Collins, Alexia Boyer.

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Pictured are, from left, James Chamberlain and Dave Burkeybile, representing the Trenton R-9 Mascots; Rotarians Steve Taylor and Michael Ormsby; Jasmine Parrent and Caleb Campbell, representing the Trenton R-9 Mascots; Benna Trump and Charlotte Hoskins, representing Moore’s Woodworking; and Kristi Harris, representing Bright Futures Trenton.

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ngs are not going well for Facebook a year after it changed its name to Meta Platforms Inc.

Its revenue declined last quarter for the second time in company history hurt by falling advertising sales amid recession fears and competition from TikTok’s wildly popular video app.

The quarter’s weak results raised fresh questions about whether Meta’s plans to spend $10 billion a year on the metaverse — a concept that doesn’t quite exist yet and possibly never will — is prudent while its main source of revenue is faltering Wary investors sent Meta's shares to their lowest level since 2015 the day after the earnings report.

Insider Intelligence analyst Debra Aho Williamson said Meta would benefit from less focus on the metaverse and more on its core business “To return to stronger growth Meta needs to turn its business around,” Aho Williamson said. “As Facebook Inc. it was a revolutionary company that changed the way people communicate and the way marketers interact with consumers. Today it’s no longer that innovative groundbreaker.”

Meta also forecast weaker sales for the current quarter than analysts expected raising worries that the revenue slump is more of a trend than an aberrati

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Tool sale! Cheap, no reasonable offer refused. New Taurus 9MM, $259, Smith & Wesson .44 Mag, $950. New .410 with choke tube, $149. Glock 17 with bayonet, $539. Open Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Guns and gold wanted. Cash buyer. R&R Pawn, Cameron, Mo. (816) 632-1787.

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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.

The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414

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*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf

WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. Tdtf

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Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. Tdtf

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Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12. Tdtf

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JAMESPORT LUMBERFull Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 Tdtf

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

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Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. Tdtf

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683. Tdtf

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PAGE TREE SERVICE

Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 660-359-2202-home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf

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LAUHOFF JEWELRY

Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjew elry.com Tdtf

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H & S CONTRACTING

Remodeling, room additions, garages

Heldebrand Estate Sale. 721 West 4th Street. Cameron, MO. November 4th & 5th from 9am to 5pm. House is packed with antiques, primitives, vintage, Beer signs. Too much to list. Check out estatesales.net under Vintage Daisy for photos. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

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Coat 2XL Reg, coat XL reg men's 48-50, 2 pair suspender overalls XL short 4850, coveralls 46 reg, pop up hunting tent. Call 660-3582494

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WEBSITES

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf

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NOTICES

The Republican-Times business office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The office will be closed on Saturdays.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414

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Bobcat work

Backhoe

New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724. Tdtf --------------------------------------

JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. Tdtf

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 Tdtf

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

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires. Tdtf --------------------------------------

FOR RENT

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 660359-5647. S553dtf

FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf

CRP/Pasture Clearing All types of Skid Loader Work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO. 816-678-3918 Bdtf

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

REAL ESTATE

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All 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 property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis."

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* DeaDLIne * For Advertising is FoR the newspapeR: 4 p.m. the Monday before. FoR the weekLy, * DeaDLIne * Is 4 P.m. THURSDAY THE WEEK BEFORE. all ads must be prepaid! PLAN EARLY!

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. S415dtf --------------------------------------

RUMMAGE SALE

SALE SALE SALE October 28th -29th Years of collecting. Primitives, antiques, glass blocks, chimney, cabinets, doors, dolls, toys, windows, table saw, & warehouse cart. west of Plattsburg Hord Road. South 2 miles. Follow signs. Delving 816-539-2562 or 816592-3887. Lots of Plattsburg memorabilia --------------------------------------

Gardner Large Household Sale, 111 W. Grogan, Plattsburg, Saturday & Sunday, October 29 & 30 and November 5 & 6, 9am-4pm. Furniture, lamps, desk, dishes, decor, outside decor, picnic table, collectibles. --------------------------------------

3-Family Garage Sale, 1132 Lake Trenton Dr., Saturday, November 5, 7-11 a.m. Women’s name brand clothing, home decor, handbags and lots of miscellaneous. Hick-Brewer-Betz. --------------------------------------

WANTED

Looking for a 1 to 2 bedroom house to rent in Plattsburg or Kearney, MO. Must be pet friendly. Please call 816-539-1415 anytime and leave a message. --------------------------------------

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

PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 22AG-PR00062

In the Estate of JAY S MOSER, Deceased.

Notice to Creditors

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of JAY S MOSER, Decedent.

On 10-07-2022 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 the decedent, who died on May 26, 2022, are notified that Section 473.444, RSMo, sets a limitation period that would bar claims one year after the death of the 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 for the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is October 20, 2022.

/s/ Renante Kinney Probate Clerk Oct20,27,Nov3

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AT BARSTOW

Case No. FAMVS2001796

In re the marriage of MARY DOLORES PADILLAPARTON, Petitioner, and MICHAEL LEE PARTON, Respondent.

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO MICHAEL LEE PARTON, Respondent.

YOU ARE HEREBY noti fied that an action has been commenced against you in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, California, at Barstow, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

The name of the party to said action is Mary Dolores Padilla-Parton. The name and address of the Petitioner is:

Mary Dolores Padilla-Parton 15989 Rimrock Road Apple Valley, CA 92307

You are further notified that, unless you file and answer or other pleadings or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petitioner within 30 days after the day of the com mencement of publication, Judgment by Default will be rendered against you.

/s/ Commissioner James Bruce Minton Judicial Officer dNov3,10,17,24

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REQUEST FOR BIDS

North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the renovation of the wood gym floor in the Ketcham Community Center. Site tour is required. Site tour and specifications are available by contacting Nate Gamet, North Central Missouri College, 660-359-3948, ext. 1455 or ngamet@mail.ncmissouri.edu dNov3

CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI

Advertisement for Bidders

The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids on approximately 25,000 plus tons of asphalt aggregate in compliance with Section 401 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. For more information contact Gary Dryer, Street Supervisor, at 660359-6323. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683 until 1:00 p.m. on November 23, 2022. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dNov3

CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI

Advertisement for Bidders

The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids on approximately 10,000 plus tons of asphalt sand in compliance with Section 401 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. For more information contact Gary Dryer, Street Supervisor, at 660359-6323. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683 until 1:00 p.m. on November 23, 2022. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dNov3

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by James Molloy, single man, dated February 7, 2020, recorded on February 14, 2020 as Document No. 20LR0142, in Book 669, Page 18, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 12:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main, in Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: A tract of land lying North of NE 82nd Street in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 62 North, Range 22 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, in Grundy County, Missouri and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a brick bat (Baldridge-SRB259) found at a fence corner at the South Sixteenth corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 5; thence North 88 degrees 49 minutes 35 seconds East, along the East-West center Section line, of the South Half of said Section 5, distance of 5306.81 feet to the South Sixteenth corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 5 and the point of beginning, said point being 26.07 feet South 00 degrees 15 minutes 58 seconds West from set 1/2 inch X 18 inch bar & plastic cap (PLS 2005000080); thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 58 seconds West, along the East line of said Section 5, a distance of 2.07 feet to the center NE 82nd Street; thence South 78 degrees 28 minutes 54 seconds West, along the center of said street, a distance of 40.51 feet; thence South 71 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West, continu-

ing along the center of said street, a distance of 148.29 feet; thence continuing along the center of said street, along a curve to the right with an arc length of 203.63 feet, a radius of 612.71 feet, a chord bearing of South 77 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West, and a chord length of 202.70 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 51 seconds West, continuing along the center of said street, a distance of 114.35 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 46 seconds West, continuing along the center of said street, a distance of 36.81 feet, said point being 32.98 feet South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, from a set 1/2 X 18 inch Bar & Plastic Cap (PLS 2005000080); thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 524.11 feet to a set 1/2 inch X 18 inch Bar & Plastic Cap (PLS 2005000080); thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 531.68 feet to a 1/2 inch X 18 inch Bar & Plastic Cap (PLS 2005000080) set on the East line of said Section 5; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 58 seconds West, along the East line of said Section 5, a distance of 423.23 feet to the point of beginning, all in Grundy County, Missouri, to satisfy said debt and costs.

AT, Inc.

Successor Trustee Gregory D. Todd, Vice President 314.621.5070 www.atllp.com (Molloy, 85007-433, Publication Start: 10/20/2022) AT, INC., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND IF ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. dOct20,27,Nov3,10

Trenton Bulldog’s season comes to end Dogfight

with the Cardinals falls short

By: Libby Endicott RT Sports Reporter

The Bulldogs played their last game of the 202223 season last Friday night at C.F. Russell Stadium.

The district quarterfinal game began with Trenton kicking the ball to Lawson. They get stopped at the Car dinal 40-yard line.

The teams started with an offset penalty flags against both sides.

On Lawson’s third and seven Coleman Griffin in tercepted the ball and was able to steal a couple yards on the return.

Trenton had the ball but couldn’t make their way down the field. The Bull dogs punted the ball down the field to the Cardinal 6yard line.

Lawson took a time out and eventually punted the ball down the field.

On the next Bulldog pos session, Trenton was able to gain the first down. A few incomplete passes by the Bulldogs allowed the Cardi nals to take over on downs.

Lawson had a few long

yard passes and runs, along with a string of penalty flags. Before the quarter ended Lawson fumbled the ball and it was recovered by Mason Rongey.

The Bulldogs took over as the clock ran to zero.

The second quarter started with Lawson in pos session of the ball. Tren ton’s defense was able to cause a few losses in yards.

Lawson continued to have a few penalty flags, but it didn’t stop them from getting a first down.

Gavin Cagle had a de

flection off the pass by the Cardinals. On a Lawson fourth down Tucker Otto stopped the pass completion and returned the ball to Trenton.

Sam Gibson was able to get a first down for the Bull dogs. A Bulldog loose ball was recovered by Trenton’s Collin Taylor allowing the Bulldogs to punt the ball back down the field.

Lawson then struck first with the help of a few first downs and penalties made by Trenton.

With 45 seconds left in

the second quarter Lawson scored off first and goal. The Cardinal extra point at tempt was made, and Law son led 7-0.

Trenton was able to get the ball back and had a pass attempt to Taylor. The quarter ended with the Bull dogs trailing behind the Cardinals.

The third quarter went by fast for both teams. Lawson had a fumble but recovered the ball with loss of yards. A second fumble by the Cardinals led to a Bulldog recovery.

A short possession led to Trenton punting the ball which got blocked by Law son.

The two teams had pos sessions back and forth be tween them. The quarter

ended with Lawson having a first down but not making it any further before the clock ran out.

The fourth quarter the Cardinals scored another touchdown with the extra point made as well.

Trenton made the short battle and made some plays. A pass to Taylor made for a 31-yard run and a first

down. Ian Elbert had a run which then led to Gabe Novak scoring a touch down. Gibson kicked an extra point into the uprights to cut Lawson’s lead in half.

Bulldogs kicked off and Aiden Weyer had a tackle that helped stop the Cardi nals from traveling on the possesion. Though it didn’t stop Lawson from scoring a touchdown and gaining the extra point.

Trenton received the ball on the Lawson kick with Novak returning the ball. Griffin had two incomplete passes to Rongey and Weyer, but then came back to throw completed passes to Gibson and Novak.

Griffin then had a 24yard touchdown pass to Novak for a touchdown and Gibson with the extra point kick. Trenton was still be hind by seven.

On the Bulldog kickoff they attempted an onside kick to try and get the ball back but came up unsuc cessful .

Lawson allowed the clock to run out to end the night with the score 14 to 21 in the Cardinals favor.

The Bulldogs end their season at eight wins and two losses.

PLAYING BOTH SIDES OF THE FIELD - Al though the Bulldogs didn’t win, Trenton played until the end. (Left) S. Gibson (20) holds on to a Cardinal jersey long enough for G.Cagle (62), I. Elbert (34), and D. Spencer (73) to finish the play. (Right) C. Griffin (3) played the passing game well, protected by his offensive line.

Gallatin Football Update

The Gallatin Bulldogs have had two weeks off from games since Princeton had to for feit due to lack of players. This not only affected Gallatin’s regular season game, but also their first game of districts as they where supposed to play the Tigers. Gallatin will be play ing Brookfield in the semifinals of District play. Gallatin poten tially will be playing their next three games at home, as long as they win. The Bull dogs record still stands at 9-0 . The other two teams on the opposite side of bracket are Milan and Putnam Co.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

BROTHERLY LOVE - (above) Senior players T. Kempton (54) and T. Otto (7) hug it out as they step off their home football field for the last time.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

LONG RUN - (above) C. Taylor (15) started the chain of events for the Bulldogs first touch down,by catching a pass and having a 31-yard run.

R-T Photo/Provided by Tyler Busick

Six THS students participated in All-District Choir on Saturday in Platte City. From left to right they are Makayla Hamilton, Trent Villacampa, Victor Markell, Connor Campbell, Noah Wecker, and Astrid Soriano. Three of these students were also selected as honor able mention for the Missouri All-State Choir They are Trent Villacampa, Victor Markel, and Connor Campbell.

R-T Photo(s)/Libby Endicott