Trenton Republican-Times_12-1-22

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Toy Drive Planned

Wright Memorial Physi cians’ Group, Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic, and North Central Missouri College Athletic Depart ment are partnering to gether to host a toy drive that will benefit children in Grundy and Mercer counties. The toy drive will begin on Monday, No vember 28, and ends on Thursday, December 15.

"We are so excited to partner with our friends in the NCMC Athletic Depart ment to collect toys and

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bring some joy to some local kids this holiday sea son,” said Shane Lynch, practice manager at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic. “We hope to make this an annual tradition for our com munity.”

The event will benefit children ages 2-17 years old. Toys will be donated to the Department of Social Services Children’s Divi sion and Trenton Kiwanis

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DAR Chapter to Host Reception

The Dorcus Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution would like to invite the public to a cookie and coffee reception to pay tribute to all are Veterans, Active-Duty and Reserve Service personnel and area First Responders. The reception will be held on Monday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the First Baptist Church, 2421 Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton.

In addition to the reception, as a part of the Wreath Ac ross America program, the DAR will be dedicating a Christmas Wreath to be placed at the World War I Monu ment at Moberly park in remembrance of our departed he roes.

“Showdown at the Hoedown”

The Trenton High School Gilded will present their play “Showdown at the Hoedown” on Friday, December 2. The play will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Trenton High School at 7:00 p.m. Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children/students, tickets will be available at the door.

Letters To Santa

The Trenton Republican Times will be publishing Letters to Santa in a special section that will be included in the newspaper on Thursday, December 22. Children who are not submitting letters through their class at school are encouraged to write letters to Santa to let him know their Christmas wishes. Letters must include the child’s name, age, address (town) and a telephone number in order to be published. Only the child’s name, age and town will be included in the letter. Because of space constraints, letters should be kept to a minimum and the R-T reserves the right to edit letters, if necessary. The deadline to submit letters is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9. Letters should be emailed, with the subject line “Letters to Santa”, to news@republican-times.com.

Community Blood Drive

The Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City will host a blood drive on Monday, December 12. The drive will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the North 65 Center, located at 2901 Hoover Drive. All pre senting donors will take home a free Chiefs T-Shirt. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by vis iting savealifenow.org/group and use Group Code: TN. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at (816) 3519308 or Sue Ball at (660) 359-3836.

Retirement Party

A retirement party honoring Jackie Soptic will take place on December 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The party will be held at the First Christian Church located at 1700 Princeton Road. Please RSVP by calling Cortney at 660-359-5636 extension 17.

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City Council Approves Ordinances and Sponsorship for Way Finding Signs Grant

The Trenton City Council met at City Hall on Monday, November 28. Those in attendance were Police Chief Rex Ross, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Clerk Cindy Simp son, City Attorney Tara Walker and councilman David Mlika, Glenn Briggs, Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys. Attending via zoom were Mayor Linda Crooks and councilman John Dolan. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crooks. The mi nutes and bills were approved.

An ordinance authorizing a general election to be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 was approved. The four-year term of Mayor and a two-year term for one councilman from each ward is up for election. Those with terms ex piring are Mayor Linda Crooks and councilmen John Dolan, Robert Ro mesburg, Danny Brewer and Lance Otto.

An ordinance was approved to amend the headgear for a motorcycle and motor tricycles of the Trenton city code to reflect the state law changes.

Jackie Soptic representing the Green Hills Regional Planning Com mission and Scott Sharp representing NCMDA attended the meeting to dis cuss the way finding grant in further

detail as requested by the council. The grant is an ARPA funded grant in the tourism category.

This is a two year project with the main focus being 30 way finding signs to show the way to many public places such as schools, parks, college, museum, hospital and lodging to name a few. The money would also be used to fund two downtown murals, flower pots for downtown, picnic tables for Missouri Days and a metal cover for the Tom Brown log cabin project.

The grant has a minimum request of $250,000 that requires a fifty per cent match which would be $125,000. If awarded the minimum amount that would give a total project fund of $375,000. Soptic and Sharp are talk ing with prospective contributors to get pledges for the match. Currently, the Convention and Visitors Bureau has pledged $50,000 and Wright Me morial Hospital has pledged $5,000.

The city is being asked to be the sponsor applicant and to also provide an in-kind donation to help with put ting the signs up once they are com pleted. Soptic provided a cost estimate from Largeprinting.com out of Kansas City showing an estimate

of $151,277.67 for the 30 two-sided signs. However if the grant is awarded a public bid request will be required.

The city council approved being the sponsor of the application on a 41 vote with Briggs voting No. Briggs stated he was concerned that if a pro spective pledger had to back out of a pledge that the city would then be left responsible for the money pledged.

Since the application deadline for the grant is December 14, Mayor Crooks asked Jackie Soptic if she would attend the council meeting on December 12 to give an update on the progress of the application. Mrs. Sop tic said that if they could not raise the pledged amount of $125,000 then they would not be sending in the grant.

A discussion of the lead line serv ice policy was held with the correc tions from the last meeting made and approval was given.

In new business, the board ap proved Norris Quarries out of Mount Moriah to provide sand and rock for 2023. The price of sand is $10.25 per ton with 10,000 tons purchased, which is up from $9.05 per ton last

NCMC Board Approves New Gym Floor for Ketcham and New Academic Calendar

The North Central Mis souri College Board of Trustees met in regular ses sion on November 22, 2022. During the meeting, Trustees heard communica tion reports and voted on bids/purchases, and person nel items. In communica tion reports, the Trustees heard from Shellee Casta nada, Resource Center Co ordinator on her new role and plans for her position.

Megan Pester provided an update on current efforts and future plans for the marketing/admissions de partments. Head Start Di rector Janet Gott discussed Head Start enrollment, al ternative methods of in struction, a partnership with Second Hand Harvest, and a recent leadership confer ence/training staff attended.

In Vice President re ports, Dr. Klaver provided Dr. Tristan Londre’s report and discussed course eval uations, accreditation visits, end of semester wrap-up, spring enrollment, and Sa

vannah Campus academic update. He also mentioned a micro apps class Sarah Bird is teaching had 100% pass rate on Microsoft Of fice Specialist certification.

Dr. Kristen Alley dis cussed registration for the spring semester, an upcom ing VA compliance audit, and the Light the Way Tree Lighting Ceremony activ ities on November 30th. Jennifer Triplett provided an update on Savannah Campus IT infrastructure and audio/visual efforts for classrooms. She also pro vided information on up coming network security testing.

During the President’s report, Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed the Missouri funding formula for higher education, fall election re sults for the service region, an upcoming MCCA con ference, Savannah Campus progress, capital campaign, international student em bassy work, a recent cam pus update breakfast, and

graduation and retention rates. He also mentioned the criminal justice pro gram was ranked #1 in the nation.

For action items, the board approved the pur chase and renewal of a service contract with Net work Technology Partners and a bid from Charles Luebbert Hardwood Floors for a complete replacement of the Ketcham Com munity Center gym floor.

Trustees also approved the new 2023-2025 aca demic calendar and ap proved a date change for the December board meet ing to December 20th at 12:00 p.m. in the Frey Ad ministrative Center.

In personnel items, the board approved Green Hills Head Start resignations from Katie Gadberry, Ash ley Sensenich, Alexis Clements, and Megan Ruf fier. For NCMC, the board approved the hire of Ashley Bonnett for the Campus

GRVCO To Present Winter Concert

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present its annual Winter Concert, “The Bells of Christmas,” at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10, in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. Holiday music will be performed. The doors will open at 2:30 p.m. following the dress re hearsal and picture-taking session.

Our GRVCO musicians represent the 13 Missouri communities of Altamont, Cameron, Chillicothe, Gal latin, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Marshall, Pattons burg, St. Joseph, Trenton, Weatherby and Winston.

The GRV Choir will open the program with “Silver Bells”, “Jingle Bells”, “The Gift”, and “All Is Well”

Old Glory flying at Five Points

LOCAL

Barnes Baker Automotive Under New Ownership Council

After 41 and half years in the automo bile business, Brent Wyant is retiring. Ef fective Dec. 1, 2022, Barnes Baker Motors in Trenton will be sold to Tom and Tommy Pettijohn of Pettijohn Auto Center in Be thany.

The new business will be known as Pet tijohn Ford of Trenton and will continue as a Ford dealership selling new and used ve hicles along with a service and parts de partment.

Pettijohn will also continue to offer the lines of off-road vehicles, golf carts and mowers currently available at Barnes Baker.

“I’m happy to be able to sell the dealer ship to a longtime, trusted, local brand

The GRV Orchestra will then perform with “The Bells of Christmas”, “Carol of the Bells”, “Christmas Comes Again…in About Three Mi nutes”, and “Highlights from A Christmas Festi val”

The GRV Choir and Or chestra will combine for “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas”

which will continue to offer new car sales in Trenton,” Wyant said.

According to Tommy Pettijohn they are looking forward to coming to the Trenton area. “We look forward to building on the foundation that Barnes Baker and Brent have established locally and continue to grow and expand it well into the future.”

Wyant started his automotive career at the former Nisbeth Seidel Chevrolet deal ership in Trenton and was with Barnes Baker when they opened their dealership in Trenton in 1988.

Barnes Baker purchased the former Sut Hill Ford dealership in 2001 and moved to it’s current location at 1406 Oklahoma Ave.

Linda Arnold is conduc tor of the GRV Choir. Chris Thomas is the GRV Or chestral conductor. Cathie Lowrey is accompanist for the orchestra; Sonja Wimer accompanies the choir.

GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization which relies on donations. All perform ances are free due to the Donor’s Club and the anonymous donors who contribute at the concerts. The financial support of the community helps provide

the funds necessary to con tinue the organization’s mission. Information on the Donor’s Club will be avail able at the door.

With each December concert, the group looks for a means to help others. The GRVCO Board selected the THS Music Department to receive this concert’s spe cial collection.

Visit the GRVCO web site grvco.com and like them on Facebook for ad ditional information.

year. They will also pur chase 25,000 tons of rock at a price of $19.50 per ton.

A discussion on the cost of living pay increases for city and TMU employees was held. The finance com mittee had sent to the coun cil for approval a $1 per hour increase due to asphalt sales exceeding the pro jected budget this year. As phalt sales are uncertain in March/April when the new budget for the year is adopted.

Fire Chief Brandon Gibler, reminded the coun cil that during the April budget, the fire department requested that paper-call part-time firefighters wages were set at $1 less than fulltime firefighters or fifty cents less if they had their certifications. This cost of living adjustment was ap proved for part-time em ployees which would make the paper call firefighters at $14.63 without certificat ions and $15.13 with certi fications.

MIRMA, which is Tren ton’s self-insurance pool, has increased their rates for 2023 primarily due to med ical inflation. The rate will go up 15 percent this year.

The PPO plan will raise to $840 with the high-deduct ible plan raising to $691.

In November, Missouri approved Amendment Three to legalize the sales of recreational marijuana. A provision in the amend ment allows for municipal ities to assess an additional three percent sales tax on top of the city, county and state sales taxes already collected. At this time it is unknown if Trenton will have any vendors for mari juana sales. An ordinance will be drafted calling for a special election to be voted on at the April 2023 elec tion.

The street department, represented by Gary Dryer, is requesting approval to purchase a new wood stove to replace the old one in the 4000 square feet shop. They are currently having to use diesel fuel for the back up heater when the stove goes out in the even ings after closing or on weekends, which is costing more due to fuel prices. The wood stove is the main source of heat for the shop as it works better with the continuous opening and closing of the doors to keep heat in. The department uses wood that is salvaged from tree trimmings, storm damage or when trees are cut down by other depart ments. Mr. Dryer had found

a “Cozy King” wood stove in Jamesport for $5,200, which the council approved for purchase.

The council also dis cussed the fact that the street department is still running one crew member short and gave permission for the department to adver tise for a worker. There was also discussion on making the secretary position at the street department a fulltime position.

City Administrator Ron Urton reported that the as phalt plant will be shutting down for the winter on No vember 30, as asphalt sales are winding down for the year. An agreement for council approval should be arriving from MODOT this week for the plans of pro viding street lights near the Dollar General on the west end of town. If the agree ment is received it will be taken to the city council meeting on December 12 for final approval.

Urton also reported that the city was not selected for the two DNR ARPA fund grants they applied for. This is the grant they were wait ing on to work on the 10th and Oklahoma project. Now the plan will be to ex ecute this project in two phases over two years.

The meeting was ad journed.

Club for distribution. For health and safety concerns, only new toys will be ac cepted. Specific wish list items include Pokémon cards, puzzles, books, board games, makeup, Legos, a fishing pole, toy trucks, baby dolls/Barbies, and Marvel comic books, among other items.

Toys will be collected at three locations: NCMC’s Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton, and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton. Ad ditionally, attendees to the NCMC Pirates basketball games on Monday, De

cember 5, and Wednesday, December 7, at the Ket cham Community Center will receive one free admis sion for every toy (mini mum $5 in value) donated at the entry to the game.

“I am very excited to continue working with dif ferent organizations in the community to help bring some Christmas joy to kids in our area,” said Nathan Gamet, Athletic Director, North Central Missouri College. “We hope to see a lot of fans come out to sup port the kids with toy dona tions during our games on December 5 and December 7. We want to thank our partners for allowing us to be a part of this special event.”

For questions about the toy drive, contact Shane Lynch at 660-358-5750.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/ Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn 7.20, Soy beans 14.94, Soft Wheat 7.37

LOCAL

Spickard R-2 Sets Filing Dates, Reviews Insurance Inspection

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met on No vember 21, at 6:00 p.m. The board approved the payment of bills totaling $76,553.20 and the transfer of $45,000 from the General Fund to Capital Projects. The board reviewed the ASBR balance letter for the 2021-2022 school year and approved five teachers to attend the DESE Powerful Learning Conference in January.

A review of the MUSIC Insurance inspection results and remediation was dis cussed. The improvements included two new illumi nated exit signs, walkie talkies for emergencies, fire extinguisher inspections and installing a range hood in the kitchen.

In the superintendent's report, the Top Pirate for October was awarded to Josie White. There were 23 family members in atten

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Store Associate-Retail Operations position, Pamela Albert as Nursing Administrative SpecialistSavannah, and Amanda Pummell as a clinical in structor. The Trustees also approved a revised job de scription for Industrial Technology Instructor.

The board also met in an executive session where they approved all full-time, and permanent part-time employees who work with NCMC students will re ceive a one-time supple

dance at the Pizza with Our Peeps breakfast. The Hallo ween Trunk or Treat event had 26 tables offering goodies for the children at tending. The first annual PTO Friendsgiving meal and auction was a success, raising almost $2,000 for the stage renovation. There were 15 guests present for the Veterans Day Program held at the school. It was also announced that the tuckpointing and gym roof repairs have been com pleted.

The board reviewed the Missouri Ethics Committee information that will be mailed to board members in January. They reviewed the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act and the schools responsibility for implementing it by January 2024.

The Spickard R-2 School District will begin filings

ment of $500 for full-time employees and $200 for permanent part-time em ployees (employees hired after July 1, 2022 and prior to October 31, 2022 will have pro-rated amounts). This supplement is awarded for the hard work and loyalty they have ded icated to making NCMC successful. This amount will be applied to end of November pay distribution.

The next regular meet ing of the NCMC Board of Trustees will be on De cember 20th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Frey Admin istrative Center.

DAILY RECORD

MARRIAGE LICENSE

Brandon Kent Cummings and Kala Ann Smith, both of Trenton

WARRANTY DEEDS

Terri Holtzclaw and hus band to Kelsey Joiner and others

MERS to Bradley Griffin and wife

Roberta L. Allen to Layton Keith Harkins

Sandra Bowe to John Woodland

Jonathan Ceradsky to Chris J. Novak and wife

Peter D. Trombley and wife to Morgan R. Taylor

CIRCUIT COURT

John Jasper Penland, Laredo, pleaded guilty to fail ing to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Stephanie Lyn Goellner, Saint Charles, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of op erating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Jeffrey D. Stender, Jack sonville, AR, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operat ing a motor vehicle with defec tive brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 court costs.

Michael David Collett, Ton ganoxie, KS, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated per sistent offender was placed on

two years supervised proba tion. He is to pay $117.50 court costs, $98 recoupment, $300 to the LERF.

Tyran David Crawford, Ex celsior Springs, pleaded guilty to owning and operating a motor vehicle without main taining financial responsibility and was fined $48.50 and $71.50 costs.

Camry Cay Holsted, Tren ton, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, prior of fender, and was fined $500, $117.50 court costs, $97.50 recoupment and $100 to the LERF.

Zachery Ray Ishmael, Trenton, pleaded guilty to sec ond degree property damage, was fined $300, $117.50 court costs, $100 to the LERF and a balance of $1,590.80 in resti tution.

Taytum Renea McPherson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to fail ing to operate a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid li cense, was placed on one year supervised probation and must pay $71.50 court costs. She also pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Kimberly Irene Stevens, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driv ing while revoked/suspended and was fined $175.50 and $117.50 costs.

December 6-27 for school board positions for the April 4, 2023 elections. There are three positions available with each having a threeyear term. Persons inter ested may file at the superintendent’s office lo cated at 105 North 4th Street in Spickard. Filing will be held from 8:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, begin ning December 6. No filing will be available December 19-26 as the office will be closed for the Christmas break or if the office is closed due to weather/sick ness during the filing period.

On the last day of candidate filing, December 27, the of fice will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The board approved the Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance renewal which includes a 5.9 percent increase. They voted to in crease employee contrib

ution to $50 per paycheck. An approval was given by the board to change the pay ment method for Aflac and PSRS/PEERS to electronic funds transfer instead of a check being mailed.

Upcoming events an nounced include: December 7- Christmas Program at 6:30 p.m.; December 16End of Second Quarter, After School Club Meal at 11:30 a.m. and Early Dis missal at 1:00 p.m.; De cember 19-January 3Christmas Break; January 3No School/Teacher In-ser vice; January 4- School re sumes and January 6- Top Pirate and Honor Roll As sembly at 3:15 p.m.

The board met in closed session to discuss personnel with no action taken. The next meeting of the Spick ard R-2 School board will be held on December 19, at 6:00 p.m.

DEATHS

Melvin Ray Akers

Melvin Ray Akers, age 80, a resident of rural Chill icothe, died at 4:05 am on November 25, 2022 at his home while under hospice care, surrounded by loved ones.

Melvin was born May 22, 1942 in Chillicothe, the

Monday-Loose beef on bun, sliced tomatoes, Tuscan blend veggies, pineapple, blueberry crisp.

Tuesday-Chicken livers or chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, California blend veggies, pears, biscuit.

Wednesday-Swiss steak w/peppers and to matoes, steamed rice, green beans, peaches, chocolate chip cookie, whole wheat bread.

son of Olen Ray and Idella Frances Reeter Akers. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

A Celebration of Life was held at Lindley Fu neral Home in Chillicothe on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday-Pork loin, baked potato, spinach, 1/2 banana, hot roll.

Friday-Breaded chicken on bun, potato wedges, tomato/cu cumber salad, Jello w/fruit.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an al ternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

- 2 Gallon of Nacho Cheese, $50 7. Kramer Contracting Company - Gingerich Dutch Pantry Gift Card in Jamesport, $40 8. Trenton R-9 School District - Bulldog Booster Club Family Season Pass for remaining school year 9. Chuck's Pest Control - Gift Certificate, $25 10. Washington Street Food And Drink - Gift Certificate to be used at resteraunt towards food or their gourmet coffee or tea drinks, $50 11. Dino's Diner - Gift Certificate, $30 12. El Nopal - Gift Certificate, $50 13. Republican-Times/Green Hills Weekly Paper - 1 Year Subscription, $57 14. Clevenger and Smith and Washington Street Food and Drink Bundle - $25.00 gift certificate towards tax services and $25.00 Gift Certificate toward food or gourmet coffee or tea drinks, $25 15. Sonic Drive in of Trenton - Gift Certificate, $25 16. O'Reilly Auto Parts - Interior and Exterior Car Cleaning Kit-Tire Brush, Wash Sponge, three pack of air freshners, A roll of blue shop towels, Armorall Ultra Shine Wash and Wax, Armorall Extreme Shield Glass Treatment and Cleaner, Armorall Original Protectant, Armorall Tire Foam, a detail brush, and a microfiber duster all in a reusable bucket, $100 17. Trenton Coca Cola - Black Gold Peak Sweet Tea Lawn Chair and Six pack of glass bottles of Coca Cola, $50 18. Chillicothe/Trenton Kitchen Plumbing 19. Great Western Dining - 2 Sets of the following: NCMC Travel Coffee Mug with two certificates- 1 for Specialty Coffe Drink And Dessert Pastry and 1 for One pizza or Sub Sandwich, Bag of Chips, and a Medium Fountain Drink

Trenton Abstract and Title Co. and Wild Onion EateryVintage Vines Gift Certificate and Wild Onion Gift Certificate Bundle, $75

Global Instruments Ltd. - Pest A Cator-2000, $29.95$34.95

Jewitt Norris Library - Tile designed by Jewitt Norris Library Staff

Mid States Services LLC and Industrial Maintenance Supply - Gift Certificate for one month of free fiber broadband and Snack Pack of Velvet Crème Popcorn, $54.9

Moore's Home Center - Gift Certificate, $50

Maintenance Supply - Gloss Boss Floor Scrubber and Polisher, $129 58. Nestle - 2 Gallon of Sausage Gravy, $50 59. Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits - Beautiful basket with Johnny Walker Black, $100 60. Lucky Dog Embroidery - Gift Certificate, $25 61. Sonic Drive in Trenton and Nestle - Gift Certificate for Sonic and 1 Gallon of Sausage Gravy, $50 62. Trenton Abstract and Title Co. - Howard's Department Store Gift Certificate, $50 63. Lauhoff Jewelry - Bulova Harley-Davidson Men's

- Flame Atmosphere outdoor bluetooth speaker, $100 97. Jamesport Concrete - 5 yards of 4000 PSI ready mixed concrete, $780 98. Cutting Loose - Certificate for a cut and Style with Heather Evans, $23 99. Citizens Bank and Trust - Gift Basket containing ritz crackers, wooden cutting board, 3 summer sausages, 2 big blocks of cheese, a bottle of wine from Black Silo and 2 stemless wine glasses all in a reusable wicker basket, $80 100. CFM Insurance - Party Pack-RTIC 30 can insulated cooler with four insulated tumblers, $150 101. Big Nasty's Guns - Electric Fillet knife, $50 102. Seidel, Havens, and Dennis - Gift Certificate to Vintage Vines, $50 103. Clevenger and Smith and Kramer Contracting Company - $25.00 gift certificate towards tax services from Clevenger and Smith and Bricktown Coffee in Jamesport Gift Certificate, $50 104. US Bank - Holiday Decorative Tray-Tray, wooden sign, holiday tree, ornaments, and a greenery swag from US Bank, $75 105. Value Vending - 1 Box of Snickers Candy Bars, $60 106. BTC Bank - Gift Card Bundle #2-Vintage Vines-$25, Trenton Hardware-$25, and Uprooted Kitchen-$25, $75 107. Hy-Vee - Power XL Grill and Air Fryer Combo-6 quart size, $189 108. Trenton Abstract and Title Co. and Pet Central - Pet Central Gift Certificate, $100 109. Nestle - 2 Gallon of Sausage Gravy, $25 110. Kramer Contracting Company - Gingerich Dutch Pantry Gift Card in Jamesport, $40 111. BTC Bank - Gift Card Bundle #1-Howards-$25, Jonesey's Chop Shop-$25, and Harvest Moon $25, $75

Republican-Times/Green Hills Weekly Paper - 1 package of 4 one-quarter page ads, $1,000

Dynamic Tax and Accounting - Gift Certificate, $50

Midwest Euro Maine Coon Catery and Uprooted Kitchen - Cat Gift Basket-Cat toys, scratch pad, coffee mug, cat treats, $20 gift card to Pet Central and a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Uprooted Kitchen, $50

Abstract and Title Co. - T & L Auto Gift Certificate, $50

Concrete Services - 3 Yards of 4000 PSI ready mix concrete, $500

By: Manoj Chhetri, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist

Do you know some herbi cides used in the pasture tend to be active for several years as they can get carried over to hay, compost, and manure? It sounds strange, but when fed with herbicidetreated hay, livestock can pass the residual herbicides down to the manure. Even after composting, some per sistent herbicides do not break down quickly enough.

Unfortunately, contami nated farm byproducts, when applied on the farm, affect crop yield and growth. The herbicides in question are in the pyridine carboxylic acid class of broad-leaf herbi cides. Some of the com monly used herbicides in this

class are aminopyralid (Mile stone), clopyralid (Tansline), and picloram (Grazon). They are registered for application to pasture, row crops, orchards, and lawns and are effective herbicides for broad-leaf weed control. However, these herbicides have long residual activity (3+ years) compared to phenoxy herbicides, such as 2,4-D, which break down in a few months. Consequently, when vegetable growers apply those manure contain ing residual herbicide or use contaminated hays as mulch, they report some odd symp toms on their crops.

The symptoms include poor seed germination, death of young plants, twisted, cupped, elongated leaves, misshapen fruit, and

reduced yield. Affected crops include vegetables, orna mentals, strawberries, etc. It is critical that gardeners know the source and history of hay and manure used. A simple pot or field test can be conducted to assess the toxi city of the manure by plant ing peas or beans. A healthy plant growing on question able manure would pass the test. Having a control pot along with a test pot would help evaluate the level of po

tential damage from residual herbicides.

Hay producers and live stock owners should keep a record of the herbicide used and communicate clearly if byproducts are unsuitable for soil amendments. Increasing interest in organic farming has spiked the demand for manure and hay. However, growers should be cognizant of the herbicide history of farm products before pur chase.

To A Degree

FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS

Being the first is an intimidating prospect. Being the first one to dare to try something new and different is an incredibly brave act, yet hundreds of new students here at North Central Missouri College do just that each academic year. Although definitions vary, a First-Generation College Student, or “FirstGen,” is commonly a college student whose parents or guardians never completed a 4year degree. While first-gen students have great challenges to overcome, they also bring distinct strengths as they pursue higher education.

Often the first hurdle to overcome for the first-gen student is immense guilt. Pursuing higher education feels indulgent, especially when the firstgen student has parents or siblings who are dependent on them. Although their college degree is a smart investment that leads to higher earning power and job satisfaction later, first-gen students are making sacrifices by not working more and earning more now. Even when families of first-gen stu dents are supportive of their student’s goals, it is still far too easy to feel like one is abandoning their family and culture when students begin to feel a sense of belonging at their col lege. The perception becomes that they are different at home and at school—so where do they belong?

While not all first-gen college students are the same, data frequently illustrates that they are more likely to have lowerincomes, work full or part-time jobs, and not have rigorous academic opportunities in high school. Nationwide, they tend to be less engaged in extracurricular activities, form fewer friendships with peers, and often fail to seek academic sup port. When focusing on the barriers in front of first-gen stu dents, earning a degree can seem like an insurmountable goal. At NCMC, we instead focus on the strengths of first-gen students to help them break down those barriers.

Recognizing that first-gen student is resilient and deter mined, NCMC sets them up for success through thoughtful investment. A significant way the institution achieves this is through three federal TRIO grant programs. For more than two decades, Upward Bound and Student Support Services have provided first-gen students in the NCMC community with the resources needed to be successful. Most recently, a Talent Search grant was added to NCMC’s program offerings. Beginning with students as young as middle school, staff cul tivate a sense of belonging and college-attending culture. Through specialized advising for the first-gen student, tutor ing, enrichment workshops, scholarships, financial counsel ing, and much more, first-gen students continually receive the message that they do belong in college.

Consequently, TRIO programs aid in retention and degree attainment among first-gen student populations. We also find, through these programs, that first-gen students are op timistic, curious, and grateful. When afforded the opportunity, these incredible students are motivated by the possibilities that await them and show immense gratitude to those who help them realize their goals.

The lesson here is to never underestimate the first-gen student. Despite the terrifying prospect of being first, they overcome their fears and fill out that application, enter that classroom, and ultimately walk across that stage. When stu dents choose NCMC, they are met with supportive TRIO pro grams, a student-led First-Gen Club, encouraging staff and faculty, and life-changing scholarship opportunities. A culture is being created at NCMC that attacks any negative stigma of the first-gen student experience and instead celebrates it. Nearly two decades ago, I dared to be first, and I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunities afforded to me and others like me at NCMC.

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Laredo

Carol Wilford

On Saturday, November 19, Barb Harbo of Eagan, MN, took her mother, Bonna Dittberner, to The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs to attend the wed ding of Maggie McCoy and Cody McConville of Chillicothe. Maggie is the daughter of Dr. Rolfe and Julie McCoy of Chill icothe. Bonna and Barb stayed overnight at the Elms and on Sunday they gathered in the dining area for a brunch with some of their relatives. They re turned to Laredo on Sun day evening. Barb went back home on Monday, November 21.

Dan and Carol Wilford were among the 61 people who attended the Milan Community Thanksgiving Service which was held at the Bread of Life Christian Fellowship Church on Sun day. November 20, at 6:00 p.m. The Milan Ministerial Alliance organized this an nual event. Bread of Life

Pastor Jeff George wel comed everyone and the worship music was led by Abi and Yeni Ortega and Laura George. First Bap tist Church Pastor Dan Wil ford led in prayer before an offering was taken to help those in need. Pastor Carlos Cacares of the Casa del Al farero Iglesia Christiana (River Mission Inter national) and Primera Igle sia Bautista Pastor Joe Curtis were the speakers for the evening. Milan Christian Church pastor, Sung Bauta had the closing prayer. Refreshments were served following the serv ice.

Vickie Bowe went to Sunnyview Nursing Home on Friday, November 18, to visit her mother and to at tend the Fall Harvest Meal. Clint and Amy Bowe and daughters, Abigail, Ad dison and Alyssa of Mary ville spent November 19 and 20 in the home of Charles and Vickie Bowe.

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All the members of the Galt Lions Club would like to invite all seniors living within the borders of the Grundy R-5 School District or all the former residents of the school district to come enjoy our annual

SENIORS CHRISTMAS DINNER

Saturday, December 3rd • Noon GALT LIONS HALL ON THE SQUARE IN GALT

The Galt Lions would like to thank all our Senior Citizens this Christmas Season with this meal

Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra presents The Bells of Christmas

Trenton R-IX Performing Arts Center 1415 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO

Linda Arnold, Choral Conductor

Chris Thomas, Orchestral Conductor

Sonja Wimer, Choral Accompanist

Cathie Lowrey, Orchestral Accompanist

There is no charge for the concert; however, donations are accepted to help maintain the needs of the group. A special contribution will be collected for the THS Music Department. GRVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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: Closed for Thanksgiv ing Holiday.

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.

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

Class of 1959 Lunch at Senior Center at 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY

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

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

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Voices from North Central Missouri College

Tocarra Williams, Student Support Services Assistant Director

On Monday, November 28, at 11:00 a.m. at the Milan Community Center in Milan, Missouri, the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commis sion (NCMRWC) hosted Kyle Wilkens, Missouri State Director of USDA Rural Development who announced that the NCMRWC will receive a

$22,354,000 loan and a $23,400,554 grant through the Water and Waste Dis posal Loan and Grant Pro gram.

This is in addition to the $8.3 Million that was an nounced in 2018 for Water Plant Enhancements and Bond Refinancing. The total amount of USDA RD funding, to date, is

$53,771,554 consisting of $27,371,000 of loan, $26,400,554 in grant.

The Roy Blunt Reser voir is a multipurpose res ervoir providing for a 10-county regional water supply, flood control and recreation. The NCMRWC is the local sponsor and owner of the reservoir. The Natural Resource Conser vation Service is the fed eral sponsor.

The loan and grant package is the final piece to fully fund the local obli gation. It will 1) Refinance all existing bonds, 2) Pay for Water Plant enhance ments, 3) Cover certain elements of the Roy Blunt Reservoir construction. This final loan will be

serviced by the NCMRWC through existing revenues and the State of Mis souri through a cost share agreement. Because of the Roy Blunt Reservoir, the State of Missouri funded the Multipurpose Water Resource Fund and passed a Joint Resolution to allow them to join the NCMRWC in servicing the loan. When new cus tomers join the NCMRWC, the State’s share of payment will go down by the replacement amount.

Harve Rhodes, Chair man of the NCMRWC stated, “I want to thank Kyle Wilkens and his team, as we’ve been work ing toward this day for

years. He and his staff worked tirelessly. I’d be re miss, if I didn’t, again, thank Senator Roy Blunt and Congressman Graves who advocated for this grant and loan at the very highest level. This success speaks well of their rep utations and effectiveness in Washington.”

Senator Roy Blunt stated, “I was just in Milan for a great event and had a chance to visit with Direc tor Wilkens, Chairman Rhodes, and many local leaders who have worked for decades to get this res ervoir built. I am in credibly grateful to Director Wilkens and his team, as well as for my friend USDA Secretary

Tom Vilsack, whose sup port and dedication made today’s announcement pos sible. This reservoir will have a tremendous, lasting impact on families and local businesses. It’s been an honor to be a part of this effort.”

Brad Scott, General Manager of the NCMRWC stated, “This is the final puzzle piece in our longterm plan of finance. This should enable the NCMRWC to meet its local match-share obliga tions and to cover elements not covered by our federal sponsor, the NRCS. Bar ring unforeseen circum stances, this should fully fund the construction of the Roy Blunt Reservoir.”

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NCMC Provides Possibilities For Students

Founded in 1925 as Trenton Junior Col lege, North Central Missouri College (NCMC) is a two year public community college that offers associate degrees and certificates that allow individuals to seam lessly transfer on to a four year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree, or enter into a rewarding career. Each pro gram of study is designed to be affordable, attainable, and easily accessible.

NCMC’s main campus is located in Trenton, MO along with Barton Farm Campus. The newest site is soon to offer a full range of courses in Savannah, MO. Kristi Harris Chief of Staff said, “We want to make sure we are serving our entire re gion and all students are able to obtain an educational path that works with their lo cation, their schedule, their budget, and their future career aspirations.” NCMC also has flexible online degrees with user friendly technology.

Kristi went on to say, “The best thing about North Central Missouri College is everyone truly wants students to succeed.

Student success, individualized attention, and quality education is what NCMC is all about.” Along with accessible programs, NCMC also offers support programs to help students each step of the way. The li brary, Tutoring Center, Trio services, help ful staff, and knowledgeable faculty help students in their educational obtainment. Kristi said, “Maybe your the first one to go to college, or returning to the classroom after 20 years, or your just unsure what you want to do or where to start; NCMC has the support and resources to help you suc ceed.”

With the Missouri A+ scholarship pro gram, NCMC Foundation scholarships, af fordable tuition, Pell grants, and external scholarships, individuals can obtain a de gree or certificate with little to no student debt. NCMC is one of the smartest finan cial educational choices in the area. Kristi said, “No matter what you are wanting to do, most of the time there are certain classes you have to have like english, math, history, etc. You might as well take them at

BNB Discusses Seven Nuisance Properties

The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met on Monday, November 28. Those in attendance at City Hall were Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone, Police Chief Rex Ross, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, Chairman David Mlika and board members Mary Axtell, Gaylon McCorkle, Lindsay Stevens and Vickie Meservey. Mayor Linda Crooks attended via Zoom. David Mlika called the meeting to order and previous minutes were ap proved.

In declaration of a nuisances, property at 403 E 9th Street and 1432 Main Street, both owned by Barbara Morgans were given 60 more days as repairs have been started. Mr. Barone had spoken to Bobby Morgans and work has been started on both houses.

A house owned by Chris Stanturf, lo cated at 405 E 22nd Street, has been moved to Public Hearing status as repairs have not been started and no contact has been made.

In public hearing, a house at 506 Jack son, originally owned by Barbara Morgans, was sold this week to Mele Tuiaki. The board will move the house back to decla ration of a nuisance in the new owners name. Mr. Barone met with Tuiaki and gave her the information on what repairs were needed.

Steve Oakleaf was present at the meet ing to discuss his property at 1422 Tindall Avenue. He is disabled and unable to make the repairs needed and unable to pay some one to do repairs or tear down the house. He said there was someone at one time that was interested in buying it and he will talk to the person to see if they are still inter ested in the property. The board asked for

him to sign a letter of intent for possible tear down by the city, that way it can move forward in the process. He agreed to sign the letter of intent.

Property located at 1703 E 2nd Street, owned by Janice Garrison was moved to Findings of Fact, as the intent is to place it on the demo list.

During the September meeting of the board, a house at 704 E 17th Street owned by Monica and Roger Triplet was given 60 days. Mr. Barone said the contact with the Triplet’s has been sporadic and no work has been done on the structure in the last 60 days. The board agreed to move the structure forward to Findings of Fact.

An update on current structures was given regarding the old hospital mainte nance building. Barone’s contact at the hospital was Dave Bain who has retired but he did give Barone information on the new contact person. Barone will be contacting them regarding this structure.

Wes Barone presented his monthly building inspectors report. There were 25 inspections and 12 permits issued in the last month. So far this year, there have been 182 business licenses issued.

Police Chief Rex Ross presented his nuisance summary for the month. There were 194 nuisance incidents, with grass and weeds and trash and debris being the biggest concerns. There are currently 50 cases in prosecution, with 12 cases on the court docket.

The building and nuisance board will not meet in December due to the Christmas Holiday. The next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2023.

half the cost with the same quality instruc tion and then, transfer your two year de gree on, or enter into a degree or certificate for a workforce ready career.”

In the future, along with opening the Sa vannah Campus, NCMC plans are to build a new student center on the Main Campus in Trenton. The student center would fea ture dining, the campus bookstore, a stu dent lounge and study area, and other areas for student academic and recreational use. Planning is currently underway and time lines will be developed soon. Kristi said, “NCMC is always looking for ways to better serve our students. Whether it be a new location for better accessibility, differ ent housing options, industry ready creden

tials and training, or just a quiet place to study between classes, NCMC is keeping the student as the focus for future planning.

Looking for a degree, training, certifi cate, or all of the above, NCMC offers hands on learning, innovative instruction, and supportive resources to be successful. NCMC is a great jump into a new career, or jump start into a great program of study.

To learn more about North Central Mis souri College, visit www.ncmissouri.edu or call 660-359-3958.

North Central Missouri College is an equal opportunity employer/program. Aux iliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY users can dial 711.

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The Grundy County Sheriff's Office was the recipient of a grant from the MFA Charitable Foundation. The grant was awarded in the amount of $2,500 for the purchase of a new emergency vehicle lightbar system. Pictured receiving the grant is Grundy County Chief Deputy Sheriff Seth Cox (left) and Trenton MFA Manager Dustin Cox (right).

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“The True Spirit of Christmas”

By Steve Martin Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church

Several years ago, I had to make a hospital call a few days before Christmas and remembered that I needed to stop by the store and pick up some things. As I walked around the store, I saw a young family doing some shop ping. As I watched, it became apparent they were shopping

Count Your Blessings

ALPHA BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Steve Dennis Rt. 1, Laredo, Mo.

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Worship – 10:30 a.m. • Evening – 6:30 p.m.

ALTAMONT METHODIST CHURCH

Altamont, MO

Pastor - Marilyn Dorst Sunday School 1st & 3rd – 9:30 a.m.

Worship 2nd, 4th & 5th – 9:30 a.m. (Sunday School to follow)

AMAZING GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

2619 Princeton Rd. – 359-2333

Tony Denney, Pastor

SUNDAY

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - Worship – 6:30 p.m.

CORNERSTONE

FELLOWSHIP SERVICE

1015 Main, Trenton, MO

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.

DOCKERY CHAPEL CHURCH

Jct. W & WW, Trenton, MO

Pastor - Bob Casady - 417-459-2344

Worship Service – 9:30 a.m.

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

Youth Group

Every other Wednesday – 6:30 p.m.

EDINBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

660-789-2385

Pastor - Ron McPherson, 660-734-1782

Pastor’s Wife - Amy, 660-591-5788

Song Leader - Chris Gott

Pianist - Charles Mang

Sunday School Director Amy McPherson

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH

(Southern Baptist Church)

1813 Pleasant Plain – 359-6544

SUNDAY

Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Pastor - Steven Williamson

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Del Weyer - Senior Pastor 660-359-4400

Micah Ferguson - Youth Pastor

Sunday Services:

Kttn Radio Program – 8:30 a.m.

1st Morning Worship – 9:00 a.m.

Christian Education – 10:10 a.m.

2nd Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Services for all ages - 7:00 p.m.

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for Christmas gifts. I watched the man’s daughter looking at several things in the toy section. When she found some thing she liked, she would hold it up for her Dad’s ap proval. Then he would say, “No, sorry Honey, that’s too expensive.”

Both of his children went through this process until they each had a small, inexpensive toy in their hands. “I wish we could do more,” the dad told his children, “But things have been really tough since I got laid off. We just don’t have the money to buy gifts with this year. All I have is the $20 your uncle Josh gave me.”

As I watched this family checkout, I was saddened by how little they would have for Christmas. Driving home, I just couldn’t get their faces out of my mind. I felt very guilty for not offering to help them buy something more. I could not imagine having to do all of your Christmas shopping in a dollar store with a budget of only $20.

Christmas is the season of giving, not of getting. Want to make this year a Christmas to remember? Then be a “Secret Santa” and give while keeping your identity secret. Don’t just give to family and friends, instead give to those who cannot repay.

If you want to experience the true joy and meaning of Christmas, find someone in need. God is looking for

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

2421 Oklahoma Ave. – 359-3898

Rev. Josh Gottman - Pastor

Andrew Bertram - Family Minister

SUNDAY

Morning Worship – 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School – 10:40 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

1700 Princeton Rd. • 359-3928 (Office)

Casual Worship - 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church - 10:30 a.m.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor – Rev. Bruce Cadle

2113 Chicago • Office - 359-5374

SUNDAY:

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

Morning Worship...9:30 a.m. Sunday School...11:00 a.m.

Evening Bible Study...6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting...6:00 p.m.

GALT BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor – Gene Schreffler

Home 660-673-6104

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

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Church Training – 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m.

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting – 7 p.m.

GALT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Minister - Stan Richardson - 673-6695

SUNDAY

KTTN Galt Christian Church Worship 9:03 - 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on the radio Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Worship – 10:50 a.m.

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

MONDAY NIGHT

Women’s Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Goof Troop - 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

GILMAN CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Hwy. 146 • Gilman City

Pastor Kobey Puls

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

Church Service - 10:45 a.m.

GRUNDY CENTER CHURCH

Pastor – Bob Casady

Pastor’s #417-459-2344

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

Prayer chain #660-359-3585 Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Worship – 10:45 a.m.

HASEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

12386

HATTON CHAPEL

HODGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. Joe MacDonald, Pastor 315 W. Crowder Rd. – 359-5394

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

HONEY CREEK CHAPEL

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

333 NE Hwy. NN

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

IMMANUEL

LUTHERAN CHURCH

1711 Hillcrest – 660-359-3076

Pastor Glen Gutz & Pastor Noah Burgdorf SUNDAYS 3:00 p.m. Bible Study SUNDAYS 2:00 p.m. Worship

JAMESPORT BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Jim Whitley 660-684-6101

Music Leaders: John Agenstein, Ann Eckert, Lanita Smith SUNDAY

Adult/Children Sun. School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship – 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study– 7:00 p.m.

LAREDO BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Deryl Niffen 286-2102 (Prayer Line)

SUNDAY

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Prayer Service – 6:00 p.m.

LAREDO CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bro. Duane Campbell

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Church – 10:40 a.m.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Bobby Harrell

2711 Meadowlark Lane

SUNDAY

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

people with caring and generous hearts to give to those who are struggling just to have enough. And if we will take time from our holiday busyness to look around and notice them, we will see people just like these folks I saw in the dollar store.

That is your opportunity to make a difference, and if you respond with generosity, I guarantee that it will warm your heart and brighten your Christmas holiday in ways that giving expensive gifts to those who already have plenty can never do. Do this and you will truly experience the magic of the Christmas season.

MELBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

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

MODENA BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - E.J. Barnes • 660-359-1286

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:40 a.m. (Meal to follow)

RIVER OF LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

1900 Hillcrest - 359-2800

Pastor: Rev. Gary Pauley SUNDAY

Sun. School (for all ages) - 10 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Evangelistic Service - 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY - Service - 7:00 p.m.

RURAL DALE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor: Brad Prater

SUNDAY

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Discipleship Training – 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Activities 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

2010 Oklahoma – 359-2841

Father Deva Gudime

Tuesday Adoration - 6:00 p.m. Mass - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday - 9:00 a.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m.

ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

9th & Haliburton 9:05

SALEM

BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School – 10 a.m. Morning Worship – 11 a.m. Evening Worship – 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting - 7 p.m.

SHELBURNE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor - Aaron Stark • 339-7325

787 SW Hwy. W • 359-5833

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:55 a.m.

Discipleship Training - 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship - 6:45 p.m.

SOUTH EVANS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Nevin Curtis, Pastor 678 Northeast Hwy. Y Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 10:45 a.m.

SPICKARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

Pastor - David Binkley

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

TENTH STREET

BAPTIST CHURCH

1200 E. 10th, Trenton, Mo. • 660-359-3307

Rev. Ron Ratliff, Pastor

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. KTTN Broadcast – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m. Awanas – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Worship – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

First Place – 7:15 – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Youth Group – 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study/Prayer Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Saturday Griefshare – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery – 6 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

2930 Oklahoma Ave. • 660-663-5286

Barry Bartlett, Jr., Bishop

Sacrament Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Schoo/Priesthood & Relief Society – 11:00 a.m.

TINDALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday School – 8:30 a.m. Worship Services - 9:30 a.m.

TRENTON FOURSQUARE CHURCH

717 Grandview Crest • 359-5401 Pastors Don & Sharon Jahraus Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m.

UNION BAPTIST COON CREEK

Pastor: Doug Crawford WEDNESDAY - Prayer Meeting - 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY

Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Church – 11:00 a.m. Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

9th & Washington • 359-6762

Pastor Steve Martin

KTTN Radio - 7:45 a.m. Worship Service – 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church – 10:15 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Sunday School – 9:00 am

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rebound in 2023 This year’s blitzkrieg of rate hik

the Federal Reserve means old bonds with low interest rates are out of favor compared to new bonds coming out with higher rates Investment-grade bonds are on track to lose about 17% this year according to Goldman Sachs. The bank forecasts the market will bounce back in 2023 with an estimated 6 8% positive return Bonds now are

Beaten down: Bonds have taken a pounding this

paying out the highest yields in more than a decade, which gives them more of a cushion in case prices drop again. More importantly, Wall Street is convinced the Fed will pause its rate hikes early next year.

“We see Q1 2023 as a turning point for global fixed income markets,” strategists at BNP Paribas wrote in a recent report

At UBS strategists say the yield on the 10-year Treasury could fall to 3% by December 2023, from 3 82% now. When yields fall, it has the reverse effect on bond prices: causing them to rise

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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LAUHOFF JEWELRY

Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry.

com

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H & S CONTRACTING

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

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

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BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660359-6889 or 660-359-6993

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Gift wrapping, all occasions, addressing cards, house cleaning. Non smoking atmosphere. Pre paid meal delivery 660-359-4455.

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PETS/ANIMALS

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

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INSURANCE

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

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

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FOR SALE

Christmas Gift Ideas - Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660-3593660.

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WEBSITES

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

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

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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. --------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

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

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

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

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

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

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FOR RENT

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 660359-5647.

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Studio apartment upstairs, clean, furnished, with utilities paid. Phone 660-359-6358.

HELP WANTED

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

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Grant Writer/Scholarship Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/ jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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."

NOTICE

Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of school board member at the April 4, 2023 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have three positions available, each for a three year term.

The filing will begin Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and will run through December 27, 2022. Filing may be done at the high school, located at 205 SW Border Street, Galt, Tuesday through Friday during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The office will be closed from 12:30 p.m. on December 16 through December 26. It will be opened on December 27 from 8:00 - 3:00.

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NOTICE

The Myers Township Board has openings of trustee, clerk, and two board members for the April 4, 2023 election. Filing period is from December 6 through 27, 2022. Interested parties may file by contacting Kris Smith at 660-616-4688. dDec1

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

In the Estate of VIVA J PERSELL, Deceased Case No. 22AG-PR00073

Notice to Creditors

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of VIVA J PERSELL, Decedent.

On 11-09-2022 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 31-AUG2022, 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 from the affidavit on this estate filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

Date of first publication is December 1, 2022.

/s/ Renante Kinney Probate Clerk Dec1,8

NOTICE

The candidate filing period for the Marion Township, April 4, 2023 municipal election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Marion Township has the following offices to be filled:

Trustee position 2 board members

Clerk position

Those wishing to file may pick-up information and file with:

Phillip Fox Marion Township Trustee 792 SE 16th Street Galt, MO 64641 286-2766

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Linn-Livingston Public Water Supply District #3 will open filing for the purpose of electing two board members, one from Sub-District #2 and one Sub-District #3 for a term of three years. The opening date for a candidate to file is December 6, 2022, at 8:00 am. The closing date for a candidate to file is December 27, 2022, at 5:00 pm. Persons who wish to file as a candidate for the board of directors for the Municipal Election on April 4, 2023, can do so by applying in person at the Water Office at 701 South State Street in Wheeling, MO. dDec1

NOTICE

Lincoln Township candidate filing period for the April 4, 2023 Municipal Election is December 6, 2022 to December 27, 2022 with the following positions of one (1) Trustee, two (2) Board Members and one (1) Clerk available for two years. Filings may be done with Anna Kramer at 738 NE 18th Ave., Trenton, MO 64683 or by calling 660-654-1883. dDec1

NOTICE

The filing period for Taylor Township’s board in the April 4, 2023 election is December 6 - December 27, 2022. Please contact Helen Swank, Clerk, at 660-359-1895 if you are interested in filing for any of these positions. dDec1

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS interested in the Estate of Earl Douglas Finley, Decedent.

The undersigned, Robert Sims, is the acting Successor Trustee under a Trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the Successor Trustee is: Robert Sims, 315 Linn St., Trenton MO 64683.

All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

/s/ Robert Sims Successor Trustee of the Earl Douglas Finley Revocable Inter Vivos Trust dated December 12, 2012, As Amended CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C. 903 Jackson - P.O. Box 228 Chillicothe, MO 64601 Telephone: 660/646-0627

ATTORNEY FOR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Nov17,24,Dec1,8 --------------------------------------

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

PROBATE DIVISION

Case No. 22AG-PR00057

In the Estate of TIMOTHY R SMITH, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of TIMOTHY R SMITH, Decedent.

On 09-29-2022, the following individual, Beth Griffey, was appointed the personal representative of the estate of TIMOTHY R SMITH, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

The personal representative's attorney, Alan Seidel, 705 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Phone: 660-3592293.

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 sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing

CLASSIFIEDS

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: 12-SEP-2022

Date of first publication: 24-NOV-2022

/s/ Renante Kinney, 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. dNov24,Dec1,8,15

In compliance with RSMo 115.127(5), notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County that the filing period for the April 4, 2023 Municipal Election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022.

Elected will be one member from Sub-district 3, which covers portions of Franklin, Myers and Lincoln townships to serve a three (3) year term.

Candidates may file at the district office located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions will be answered by calling 660-359-4220. Dec 1,8

CITY OF GALLATIN

In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5, notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of Gallatin that the General Municipal Election for the offices of East Ward Alderman, West Ward Alderman, and Mayor will be held on the 4th day of April, 2023, beginning at 6:00 am, and closing at 7:00 pm, to vote for East Ward Alderman, West Ward Alderman, and Mayor to serve a 2 year term.

Candidate filing for East Ward Alderman, West Ward Alderman, and Mayor may file at City Hall at 112 E Grand Gallatin, Missouri. City Hall will be open between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, beginning the 6th day of December, 2022, and closing at 5:00 pm December 27th, 2022. City Hall will close at 11:30am on December 23rd and will be closed all-day December 26th, 2021 for the holidays.

Crystal Dorrel, City Clerk Dec 1

ATTENTION:

Rural Water Customers

Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County would like to remind our customers to cover the water meter lid during the winter months. Please avoid using any type of metal to cover the lid. Suitable coverings could include: straw, rugs and blankets. Please call the office with any questions: 660-359-4220 A frozen meter could cost as much as$450.00 for a meter replacement.

Trip Charge $10.00

School Board Elections (Public Notice of Filing)

Dec 1,8,22

The Spickard R-2 School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 4, 2023, election. Persons interested may file at the superintendent’s office located at 105 North 4th Street, Spickard, MO

There are (3) three-year terms available.

Filing will begin on December 6, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours; which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district office is closed due to inclement weather or sickness. Filing will also not occur on the following days when the school district office is closed: December 19, 2022 through December 26, 2022. The last day of candidate filing is December 27, the school district office will be open at noon and filing will end at 5:00. Dec 1,8

Tournament week begins Trenton vs. Gallatin basketball

By: Libby Endicott Sports Reporter

The battle of the Bulldogs was played on Tuesday night in the first round of Gallatin Tournament.

The Trenton girls’ team was seeded third and played Gallatin girls who were the sixth seed. The Trenton Boys who were seeded eighth played the number one seed, the Gallatin Bulldogs.

The Trenton girls put Kaegen Croy, Kenzie Lynch, Astrid Soriano, Madi Moore, and Mirena King in to start the game.

Gallatin then put Ashley Feiden, Kallie Salmon, Alex Endicott, Annabell Ball, and Presley Wells in as their starting five. Moore wins the tip for Trenton and Gallatin then

set up in a zone defense. The ball went up and down the floor between the two teams, both fighting to end up on the champion side of the bracket. In the end Trenton girls came out on top with a score of 40-37. High scorers of the night for the Trenton Girls team were King and Soriano, and for Gallatin was Salmon and Feiden. King was the biggest stat holder of the night with her drives to the basket, rebounds, and made free throws.

Gallatin’s team looked a little different on Tuesday without senior Isaac Bird and junior Peyton Baker.

Trenton started the game with their team of five consisting of Gabe Novak, Kiefer Tolson, Tucker Otto, Seth Doolittle, and

Maverick Sole. Started against them was Peyton Johnson, Boston Bell, Payton Feiden, Durk Stout, and Brett Hemry. Tip-off was Stout vs. Doolittle with Trenton winning the faceoff. Gallatin led the first quarter 15-14. In the second quarter Trenton took the lead over Gallatin for a few possessions before Gallatin took over again and ended the second quarter 29-24. Tolson was feeling hot on the outside, so Coach Sullenger put Hemry on him for a modified box and one. In the end the second half quarters where both won by Gallatin and the ending score total was 61-51. Leading scorers for Trenton were Tolson and Novak and the lead scorers for Gallatin were Bell, Stout, and Hemry.

Trenton Girls move to the winning side and plays Braymer tonight at 7:00p.m. Gallatin Girls played North Harrison Wednesday night. The Trenton boys will play Winston Wednesday. Gallatin Boys advanced to the championship side of the bracket and play Polo tonight at 5:45 p.m

SHOOTER - (left) A. Soriano goes up for two against A. Ball. Soriano had two big 3-pointers for Trenton as well as passed the ball with speed. A. Ball was a huge rebounder for Gallatin.

Box scores from regular season games

Trenton vs East Buchanan:

Girls: EB beats Trenton 42-19

Boys : EB beats Trenton 52-44 Grundy vs. Linn County: Games postponed Gallatin vs. Pattonsburg:

Girls : Trenton beats Pattonsburg 51-41

Boys : Trenton beats Pattonsburg 86-77

Princeton vs. Gilman City:

Girls :Trenton beats Gilman City 63-31

Boys: Trenton beats Gilman City 67-56

AND MISS SOME - (top left) G. Novak goes in for the reverse layup against Bell. Novak was second highest scorer for Trenton and played agressive defense.

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Round one tournament games

Gallatin Tournament: Girls: Trenton beats Gallatin 40-37 Boys: Gallatin beats Trenton 61-51

(top right) S. Doolittle looked to tap one off the glass but was fouled by L. Shubert. Doolittle was fifty percent from the free throw line. Shubert scored some base line threes for Gallatin.

Albany Tournament: Girls: Princeton beats Pattonsburg 66-38 Boys: Princeton beats King City 55-41

Novinger Tournament: Girls: Grundy RV beats Green City 45-36 Boys: Grundy RV beats Kirksville jv 62-49

R-T Photo/Alicia Endicott

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R-T Photo/Alicia Endicott