Trenton Republican-Times_12-8-22

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Jeremy Esry Presents Program on NCMC Men’s Basketball to Rotary

North Central Missouri College men’s basketball coach Jeremy Esry gave the program at the Thursday, December 1 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting and was the program chairman, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms.

Esry shared information about the men’s program, which has 16 players. He is in his 10th year as head coach, having served the previous three years as an assistant. He is also a former NCMC player.

Another former NCMC player, Demetrious Houston Jr., is the assistant coach and is also serving as a residence hall supervisor.

Esry said that as part of the program, players participate in community service projects in an effort to help

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them get to know community members.

Team members have helped the Rotary Club with putting up flags during the Missouri Day Festival as well as read to students in schools and participated in the High Five Friday at Rissler Elementary School, among others.

Esry said the community has been very supportive of not only the men’s basketball program, but other sports programs at the college as well. Esry also told about the recruitment process as well as how scholarships are awarded. He noted that the newlyformed NCMC Athletic Booster Club has assisted the sports programs in various activities.

During the business meeting, sign-up sheets were distributed for the club Christmas party,

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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.

GRVCO Winter Concert

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present their winter concert “The Bells of Christmas” at 3:00 p.m. on December 10, in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. There is no charge for the concert, however donations will be accepted to help maintain the needs of the group. This year’s special collection will benefit the THS Music Department.

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 presenting donors will take home a free Chiefs T-Shirt. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and use Group Code: TN. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at (816) 3519308 or Sue Ball at (660) 359-3836.

2022 Missouri Century Farms

University of Missouri Extension in Grundy County recognized Don W. and Esta Carol Marrs, along with Jerry and Virginia Stottlemeyer as 2022 Missouri Century Farms. This award recognizes those families who have contributed to local, state, national and international agriculture by owning and operating the same Missouri farm for 100 years or more.

Don W. and Esta Carol Marrs are one of the families from Grundy County to have their farm designated as a 2022 Missouri Century Farm. The original farm of 158 acres was established in 1908 and is located at 40 NE 100th Street in Spickard, Missouri. Mr and Mrs. Marrs are the fourth generation to take ownership of the farm which consists of rolling hills and grassland and is presently a cow-calf operation.

The Marrs family is honored and appreciates Grundy County Extension Center, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri Farm Bureau and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources MU for the opportunity to be recipients of Missouri Century Farms.

Jerry and Virginia Stottlemyre, another recipient of the Missouri Century Farm award, owns 278 acres of grain, hay and CRP land.

The original farm was established on September 2, 1865. Jerry and Virginia are the 4th

generation owners and have operated the family farm

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18th Annual High School Holiday Hoops Schedule Set

The schedule for the 18th annual NCMC Foundation Sponsored High School Holiday Hoops is set and games tip-off on December 17th. The 10day event will have 48 basketball games all played in the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus highlighting the very best high school basketball north Missouri has to offer.

Again, this year fans will be able to purchase an individual event pass for $40 a value of $60, which includes a program book and event t-shirt (sizes limited).

Passes can be purchased at the NCMC Foundation & Alumni Association Office located in the Frey Administration Building until December 20th. Daily admission for adults is $5, students and senior citizens over the age of 65 are $3. The complete schedule for

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KC Wolf and Santa were the stars of the show during the annual Downtown Christmas Parade, where children and those attending could visit and take pictures with both after watching the parade down Main Street. [See Rotary,

which will be held on Thursday night, December 8 at The Space, and Holiday Hoops, at which club members will be working on Saturday, December 17. The list of bellringers for

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since February of 1975.

Jerry and his daughters, Denise Saey and Dennette Krous, (both currently residing in St. Louis) are very humbled and proud to receive the Century Farm Award. “We appreciate the

the Salvation Army on December 9 and 16 was also reviewed.

There will be no regular meeting on December 8 as the Christmas party will be held that evening. The next regular meeting will be at noon on Thursday, December 15 at the BTC Bank community room.

Grundy County Extension Office with all of their help in completing the application and answering the questions we have had”, said Jerry.

For more information, visit the program’s webpage at https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/centuryfarms

Spickard Special Road District Purchases Tools

The Spickard Special Road District met at Spickard City Hall on December 2.

Those in attendance were Vice President JR Roberts, Board Members Tyler Etter and Dan Etter and guest Sam Scharn.

The meeting was called to order. The minutes and agenda were approved. Motions were made to pay

bills and accept the treasurer’s report with a balance of $36,837.98, both of which were approved.

The board approved a motion to spend up to $500 for necessary tools to work on equipment.

The next meeting will be held on January 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the road district office.

the 10 day event can be found at www.ncmissouri.edu/foundation/holiday-hoops/.

The Holiday Hoops committee would like to thank the many individuals who help make the annual event a success. Again for this year area businesses and organizations will provide volunteers throughout each day to assist with the front gate, answer questions and welcome fans.

Day sponsors include BTC Bank, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Farmer’ Electric Cooperative, Grundy Electric Cooperative & Mid-State Services, North Central Missouri College & North Central Missouri College Foundation/Alumni, Smithfield Hog Production, the Trenton Rotary Club, US Bank and Princeton Rotary.

“We can’t thank our volunteers enough for their support,” commented Nate Gamet, Committee

Member and NCMC Athletic Director. “In addition to day sponsors, we also have volunteers responsible for the official clock and score book and those who assist with raffle tickets, tshirt sales and hospitality. Their time is so important to this event and it would not be possible without their commitment.”

To help commemorate the 18th year, tickets sales for raffle items will benefit a Holiday Hoops participant with a scholarship to attend NCMC next fall.

Land Mark Manufacturing, Smithfield Meats and Scobee Powerline Construction, LLC have donated items to raffle including a Good-One grill, meat bundles and RTIC coolers.

Raffle tickets are available during the event, 1 for $1, 6 for $5 or an arm’s length for $20.

Updates during the event can be found at https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/foundation/holidayhoops/, on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramNCMCHolidayHoops.

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David and Ruth Groom, both 73, and residents of Spickard, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at their residence.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary north of Trenton.

Burial was in Half Rock Cemetery northeast of Spickard.

Ruth was born June 20, 1949 at Trenton, the daughter of C.J and Veva Cunningham Anderson. She graduated from Spickard High School and attended North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Before retiring she was employed by Barnes Greenhouse, Casey’s and then the Senior Center, all of Trenton. She loved reading, doing cross-

DAILY RECORD

Warranty Deeds

Janet F. Adams to Eriberto Moreno del Rio

Kenneth L. Wood and wife to 6K Properties LLC

Frank Griffin and wife to Robert Ryan Turner

Trenton Downtown Improvement Association to Main Street Mercantile LLC

Steve D. Marlay to NCMC

Wayne Bode and others to Randy Wellman and others

Jerry Brundage and wife to Greg Baker and others

Preferred Popcorn LLC to Performance Food Group Inc.

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and Ruth Groom

words puzzles, shopping with friends, camping and spending time with family.

David was born April 13, 1949 in Corydon, IA, the son of Harold and Fonda Graham Groom. He graduated from Albany High School and attended North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Before retiring, he was employed at Modine of Trenton. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family.

Ruth and David were married August 25, 1968.

Survivors include their daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Allen Williams of Kearney; their grandchildren, Tristan, Tatum, Trinety and Saige Williams and Corda and Emma Brown.

Other survivors for Ruth are three brothers, Lowell Dean Anderson of Tindall, Mike Anderson of Trenton and Gary Lee of Spickard; and many family and friends who loved them dearly.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, CJ and Veva Anderson; her step-mother, Helen Anderson; her son, Chad; daughter, Angie; brother, Gordon Anderson; and stepbrother, John Lee.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Fonda Groom; his son, Chad; daughter, Angie; and his brother, Galen Groom.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS

Monday-Philly cheesesteak on bun, diced tomatoes, corn, fruit cocktail, ice cream.

Tuesday-Chicken & noodles, Ceasar salad, peas, watergate salad w/pineapple, whole wheat bread.

Wednesday-HOLIDAY MEAL-Baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, strawberry cheesecake, hot roll.

Thursday-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, California blend veggies, mandarin oranges, cornbread biscuit.

Friday-BBQ Riblet on bun, baked beans, Sonoma blend veggies, mixed berries.

(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.)

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.

David

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City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons

Month 2021-22 2022-23

May $51,961.36 $47,479.05

June $95,073.77 $101,004.17

July $69,272.76 $75,563.36

August $54,201.52 $67,894.87

Interest $49.39

September $96,071.52 $91,688.83

October $68,402.36 $68,114.10 November $48,591.00 $50,777.62

TOTAL $483,574.29 $502,571.39 (Comparison Year to Date) $18,997.10

CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX

Month 2021-22 2022-23

May $25,975.33 $23,734.30

June $47,536.78 $50,502.23

July $34,629.04 $37,778.05 August $27,098.68 $33,905.55

Interest $22.77

September $48,034.50 $45,825.44

October $34,185.14 $34,051.93

November $24,294.81 $25,379.35

TOTAL $241,754.28 $251,199.62

(Comparison Year to Date) $9,445.34

PARK SALES TAX

Month 2021-22 2022-23

May $23,474.16 $20,696.27

June $44,309.18 $46,764.53

July $32,208.72 $34,916.80

August $25,343.20 $31,147.00

Interest $17.03

September $46,137.21 $43,811.24

October $32,213.83 31,836.83

November $22,127.16 $22,804.76

TOTAL $225,813.46 $231,994.46

(Comparison Year to Date) $6,181.00

FIRE SALES TAX

Month 2021-22 2022-23

May $11,692.72 $10,343.51

June $22,131.80 $23,382.23

July $16,093.07 $17,458.37

August $12,670.93 $15,572.36

Interest $11.38

September $23,068.60 $21,902.19

October $16,106.49 $15,918.33

November $11,033.90 $11,401.59

TOTAL $112,797.51 $115,989.96 (Comparison Year to Date) $3,192.45

TRANSPORTATION TAX

Month 2021-22 2022-23

May $17,525.81 $15,416.61

June $33,186.34 $34,996.43

July $23,998.07 $26,099.07

August $19,005.34 $23,292.90

Interest $17.03

September $34,602.84 $32,734.96

October $24,159.93 $23,799.96

November $16,473.25 $16,921.84

TOTAL $168,951.58 $173,278.80

(Comparison Year to Date) $4,327.22

2022-23 City Use Tax Collected To Date $152,564.94

Native American Heritage Month

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, North Central Missouri College spotlights student Jillian Hettinger. Jillian is an A+ Missouri scholarship student from Novinger, Missouri, and is currently a freshman studying psychology. After completing her degree at NCMC, Jillian plans to transfer to Central Methodist University to obtain a bachelor's degree in psychology, then work as a therapist while getting her master's, then doctorate. Jill would like to become a psychiatrist and open her own practice.

Jillian's Native American heritage is from both the Leach Lake Band of the Ojibwe tribe and the Cherokee tribe. Jill said about her heritage, "I love that my heritage holds such value in nature and has symbolic and ritualistic ways to honor nature. I love how beautiful the culture is, how they care and respect the earth and understand how it provides for them. They have such gratitude for the earth and give thanks for everything it provides, like having a good harvest." It's because of my heritage I

am more in touch with nature and appreciate the beauty of our world more.

Jill visits the Ojibwe reservations often for the rice festival and to participate in Powwow, where her grandmother is still a part of the tribe. Jill said, "my favorite tradition is the Powwows. I love the traditional music and clothes. I've danced in a Powwow before, and it's a very neat experience." She also loves seeing the birch trees that, in the tribe, hold significant importance, and the wild rice, which is the only place you can see it grow.

Jill said, "I think I view the world differently because of my people, and what they have been through has really made me appreciate the generation I grew up with. Not many reservations have as much land as they once had, but I am hopeful things can improve."

At NCMC, Jill is a student worker at the library, involved in book club, Business Club, Student Support Services, and First Gen Club, and lives on campus in the residence halls. Jill's favorite class

has been accounting with Ronda Copple. Jill said, "I've never worked with numbers, and it was good information to have. Especially on the business side of things." Jill chose NCMC because it was close to home, while still being far enough away to branch out on her own. Jill went on to say, "My favorite thing about NCMC is how close I am with all my friends."

National Native American Heritage Month is observed each November and celebrates and pays tribute to the ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. To learn more about Native American Heritage Month, or more about Native American history and heritage, visit https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.go v/.

North Central Missouri College recognizes, uplifts, and amplifies the voices of Native American students and celebrates their heritage. To learn more about NCMC's Diversity and Inclusion efforts, visit https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/ or contact NCMC at 660359-3948.

Jill Hettinger

DAR Hosts Reception for Veterans, Active Duty & Reserve and First Responders

The Dorcus Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of Revolution hosted a cookie and coffee reception on Monday afternoon December 5, for local Veterans, Active Duty and Reserve Service Personnel and First Responders at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

As a part of the reception there was a short program where a wreath was dedicated for our fallen and departed heroes. This wreath will be mounted at the World War I Monument

at Moberly Park. This wreath was purchases as a part of the "Wreaths Across America Program". For each wreath purchased a wreath is also placed at a National Veterans cemetery.

Earlier in the day, the Chapter held its December meeting. The Daughters worked on one of their service projects which was wrapping books and writing cards for the Veterans at the Cameron Veterans Home for Christmas.

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Family members in the home of Dan and Carol Wilford on Thanksgiving Day were Mary and Lisandro Gonzalez and sons, Sammy, Joshua, and Andrew, temporarily living in Holt, John and Ingrid Wilford of Lee’s Summit, and Naomi and Steve Campbell, and Halley and Dustin of Marshall.

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While Dan Wilford went to the Galt Lions Club annual Christmas Dinner for seniors on Saturday, December 3, Carol Wilford went to the Baptist Home in Chillicothe to give Emma Gardner a birthday card.

P.E.O. Chapter AD Christmas Luncheon

P.E.O. Chapter AD held their annual Christmas carry-in salad luncheon on December 1 at 11:15 a.m. in the home of Connie Hoffman. Members shared a variety of pasta, meat, veggie, and fruit salads as well as desserts that included pies, carrot cake, and chocolates.

Prior to the meal, drawings were held for mystery grab bags from the community thrift shop. Bev Bosley, Chapter AD Chaplain, offered the Christmas devotional.

Following the meal, three NCMC students telephoned their thanks for the monetary awards they received from the chapter. The students are currently obtaining degrees in early childhood development, nursing, and business.

The next meeting of Chapter AD will be held on January 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hodge Presbyterian Church with Terry Cobb, hostess. An initiation ceremony for six new members will take place.

John and Ingrid stayed overnight and returned home on Friday, November 26. Dan and John fished in the Wilford pond on Friday, November 27, and Dan caught two large catfish.

Justin Reeter and his sons, Carson, Kyrian, Caden, and Korbin enjoyed a carriage ride around Cameron Square in the evening on November 26. While they waited in line to ride the carriage, the Cameron High School choir sang; then Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived and counted down to turn the lights on around the

Carol had forgotten to bring it to her when she saw Emma on her actual birthday, December 1.

Emma’s children and three spouses, a grandchild, two great-grandchildren and a niece gathered in the group visiting room. Apple pie, cherry pie, and Emma’s famous raisin cookies were served. Marilyn Carpenter read “Elva’s Disappointment,” a humorous childhood incident about Emma’s sister, Elva.

Martha Schlosser read a chapter from a collection of family history that she is writing. Richard Gardner presented his mother with a framed portrait he had painted of a person featured in the story.

Shakespearean Circle Holiday Luncheon

The Shakespearean Circle held their annual holiday luncheon on Wednesday, November 30, at 11:30 a.m. in the Activity Center of the First Christian Church in Trenton.

Krista Rickerson and Amy White hosted the Romeo & Juliet themed feast. Other members in attendance included Susan Englemann, Sarah Dannar, Nancy Trombley, and Terry Cobb.

The dining room was decorated like the apothecary from Act V in the play. Members “visited” the apothecary and took home herbal and floral scented items such as candles, hand sanitizers, room refreshers, and fragrance sachets.

For lunch, members enjoyed creamy onion soup, rainbow salad with poppy

seed dressing, baguettes with dipping oil, vegetarian gnocchi with spinach and mushroom butter sauce, “marry me” chicken, and Southern praline pecan cake with butter rum glaze and spiced cream cheese frosting.

Following lunch, members played a hilarious party game based on the works of Shakespeare.

Questions for the next play to be studied, “Twelfth Night,” were distributed and assigned. The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be held February 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church Activity Center.

Susan Engelmann will introduce the play and lead the study of Act I.

Thank You!

Thank you for all the birthday wishes, kind words, phone calls, cards and gifts. Thanks to my children and grandchildren for the wonderful party and good food. Thank you dear friends for coming to help me celebrate. What a fun memory you have given me. Love you all.

Judy Hanson

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

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

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

SATURDAY

Grand River Valley Choir & Orchestra Winter Concert, Trenton Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m.

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

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

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

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; GCHD Blood Drive, 12-6 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

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

North 65 Center: Token Bingo and

Cards, 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

North 65 Center: GCHD Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

Drive-through Commodity Distribution, Senior Box and Christmas 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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Phil Hoffman Receives Missouri Community College Association Distinguished Alumni Award

Phil Hoffman, from Trenton, MO, was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) for his outstanding alumni support of North Central Missouri College and Missouri community colleges.

Phil was honored with the 2022 Distinguished Alumni award at the statewide MCCA convention held in St. Louis, MO. This award is prestigiously selected and given annually to community college alumni that show their support and commitment to their community college alma mater.

Mr. Hoffman attended NCMC (TJC-Trenton Junior College at the time) his freshman year (1969-70) and transferred to the University of Missouri School of Agriculture, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Masters of Agronomy.

Phil is not only a supporter of North Central Missouri College; he is also an advocate of everything that contributes to the improvement and advancement of

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NCMC students and the community. Phil also supports Missouri community colleges as a member of the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education.

Each year, MCCA honors individuals and businesses

who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those who are selected based on their support, generosity, commitment, and partnerships with community colleges in the state.

NCMC Announces Bill Ausmus Faculty/Staff Mini-Grant Recipient

North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the fall 2022 recipient of the Bill Ausmus Faculty/Staff Mini-Grant. The application approved for funding was titled, “Can you hear me now?” submitted by Director of Library Services, Dr. Beth Caldarello.

Applicants are asked to describe why the project is needed. “This project involves our Testing Center. We took over testing for NCMC and some our community members four years ago.

The Testing Center has grown and evolved. NCMC students are our first priority testers. If a student misses a class and the instructor requires the test to be proctored, they come to us. We

need more tools to ensure we can accommodate all of our testers to the best of our ability,” wrote Dr. Caldarello.

When describing how the success of the funded application would be evaluated, she wrote, “We will evaluate this by testers response to our Testing Center and their satisfaction with their testing results.”

“To date, the Bill Ausmus Faculty/Staff Mini Grant has awarded over $4200 to NCMC departments. The awarded applications may not have otherwise been funded without this grant opportunity through the NCMC Foundation for faculty and staff,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “We are honored that this fund was

established in honor and memory of Dean Ausmus, who was a great friend to NCMC.”

Bill joined Trenton Junior College in the fall of 1967 and retired from North Central Missouri College in 1987, at which time a fund was created to promote faculty/staff development at the college, and those funds have grown to allow a regular disbursement by the NCMC Foundation.

Those interested in contributing to the Ausmus fund or have questions regarding the NCMC Foundation can contact Executive Director Alicia Endicott at 660-3576403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

Phil

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Mid-States Services presented a $750 donation to the Gallatin High School Band program. Terry White, Mid-States Services Technology Supervisor presented the check to Band Instructor Jack Malo and High School Principal Brent Burke. Freshman band students Calen Baker and Austyn Dutro were also in attendance.

Services assists in giving back to local communities and supporting area youth. During the month of November high school band students delivered door hangers for Mid-States Services throughout the City of Gallatin.

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Pictured Left to Right: Alicia Endicott, NCMC Foundation Executive Director; Dr. Beth Caldarello, Director of Library Services.

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is committed to delivering quality service and support for children and families.

Head Start encourages responsibility, emphasizes selfreliance and productivity, and has a lifelong commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty. Directors of the Head Start program include Sue Ewigman, Director of Home Base and Early Childhood, and Janet Gott, Director of Centers and Administration.

Janet said about her and Sue, “Our favorite part about this organization is watching families become more selfsufficient and positive role models for their children, and watching children light up as they learn to write their name, count to 10 or identify a color."

Green Hills Head Start is a multi-million dollar program. Two of the centers are accredited through NAEYC. They provide full-day services and are piloting a four-day work week in two of the centers and two home base locations. They also promote continuing education for their staff and families.

Green Hills Head Start provides a comprehensive child development program for low-income children and their families and is committed to delivering quality service and support for children and families.

Green Hills Head Start offers a broad array of services to all enrolled children, which include, but are not limited to, education, health (medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition), social services, parent participation (including male involvement), services to children with disabilities, professional development, adult and family literacy, cultural diversity, and transition.

Green Hills Head Start began with Project Head Start, which was launched as an 8-week summer program by the Office of Economic Opportunity in 1965.

It was designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low-income families with

a very comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs.

The Green Hills Head Start Program is funded through a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) and serves families throughout the nine County Green Hills area.

The Grant is awarded to North Central Missouri College to serve pregnant women and children ages 0-5 via center-based or home-based options. Centers are located in Bethany, Brookfield, Chillicothe, Milan, Trenton, and Unionville, and Home Visitors serve families in all nine counties. Green Hills Head Start employment includes up to fifty-seven staff positions.

Green Hills Head Start assumes a leadership role in responding to the developmental needs of children in the area, maintains open admission for eligible applicants, and

To provide services, Green Hills Head Start partners with Preferred Family, Public Schools, Pregnancy Resource Center, Community Action Agency, Family Service Division, Life Options, Bright Futures, Shoes from the Heart, Second Harvest, North Central Missouri College, Health Departments, Church Women United, and Modine Mfg.

Head Start has recently built a new center located at 301 W. 18th St. in Trenton and added Pre-Natal and Early Head Start services. They are also starting an alternative method of instruction for snow days this winter which includes providing food for each family with a partnership with Second Harvest. In the future, Green Hills Head Start would like to add Early Head Start to the Center Base program.

For more information or to learn more, visit www.greenhillsheadstart.org or contact the Head Start Central Office at 660-359-2214.

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GRM

The GRM Networks Board of Directors has authorized the return of approximately $3 million in patronage capital credits to its member-owners. This includes $2.4 million paid to members with service in 1999 and $600,000 paid to members with service in 2021.

This year GRM Networks has also returned more than $2.5 million to the estates of deceased members. Combined, a grand total of more than $5.5 million will be returned to members, or their estates, in 2022.

The December 2022 check distribution marks the 34 th consecutive year GRM Networks has paid capital credits to member-owners. Since 1989, members of the cooperative have received more than $67 million in patronage capital credits.

GRM Networks proudly supports the local economy through its investments in the communities served such as the payment of local taxes and the employment of more than 100 full-time employees.

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GRM Networks provides scholarship programs and learning opportunities for area youth, distributes quarterly community improvement grants to local organizations and sponsors numerous community events.

The 2022 capital credit checks will be mailed the third week of December. For more information, or to report a change of address, members may contact Mandy Wilson at 660-748-2470.

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Pictured above are members of the GRM Networks Board of Directors. Front row (L-R): President Gregg Davis, Treasurer John McCloud, Kyle Kelso, Vice President Mark Yungeberg and Mike Quick .Back row(L-R): Assistant Secretary Ray Meyer, Assistant Treasurer Allan Mulnix, Tim Lance and Secretary Bruce George.

Last month’s failure of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX appears to have put a long term damper on the cryptocurrency universe.

Since FTX failed on Nov. 11, bitcoin has fallen to below $17,500 apiece and remained below that price for the last three weeks. Ethereum, the other major cryptocurrency, has largely stayed below $1,300 apiece since FTX’s failure as well.

Crypto prices, which are already down significantly this year, are likely to remain depressed as this crisis of confidence works it way through the system, cryptocurrency analysts say. Before its failure, FTX was

the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was the industry’s “it-boy.”

FTX’s collapse likely will push more casual investors out of cryptocurrencies, JPMorgan analysts said in a note to investors, which will likely keep crypto values down as well.

This isn’t the first time a major failure has shaken the entire cryptocurrency world. Crypto prices took two sharp declines this spring and summer after the stable coin Terra Luna collapsed, followed by the collapse of the crypto lending firm Celsius.

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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.

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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Private In Home Care, 20 years experience, excellent references. Let me help you or someone you love. 660973-2049.

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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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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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FRESH CHESTNUTSNeed fresh chestnuts for the holidays? Locally grown in NW MO. $6/lb limited supply. Please call 660-707-0005.

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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

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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 --------------------------------------

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

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

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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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."

HOME FOR SALE$69,500 4 bed 1 bath garage & storage area. 2 story corner lot. 721 West 4th Street, Cameron, MO 816-724-0777

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

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 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.

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

NOTICE

City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 4, 2023 municipal election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Two Alderman at Large and the Mayor positions are all available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Galt City Hall during business hours.

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NOTICE

City of Laredo candidate filing period for the April 4, 2023 municipal election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Two Alderman at Large positions are available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Laredo City Hall during business hours. dDec8,15

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NOTICE

The Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District filing dates for the April 4, 2023 election are December 6, 2021 through December 27, 2021. Two board members available. Filings can be made by calling Ethan Griffin at 660-635-0332. dDec8

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NOTICE

Harrison 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) Treasurer available for two years. Filings may be done with Ethan Griffin by calling 660635-0332. dDec8

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

Myers Township will be running a levy of thirty-five ($0.35) on the hundred dollar, asking to continue being collected for Special Road and Bridge for the township of Myers Election Ballot. dDec8

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NOTICE

Wilson Township will be running a levy of thrity-five cents ($0.35) on the hundred dollar asking to continue being collected for Special Road and Bridge for the township on the April 4, 2023 Election Ballot. dDec8

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NOTICE

Wilson 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 Brad Wilford by calling 660-2862109. dDec8

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Notice of Public Hearing

The Grundy County Health Department will hold a public hearing to set the budget for the 2023 fiscal

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year. The hearing will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 4:45 pm at the Grundy County Health Department (lower level). The office is located at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, Missouri.

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SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600 File No. 237318

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Jonathan Ceradsky, dated June 25, 2021, and recorded on June 28, 2021, Document No. 21LR0802, in Book No. 680, at Page 403 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on January 9,

2023, at 11:30 AM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

All of Lot Fourteen (14), in Scott and Haddox' First Addition to the City of Trenton.

Grundy County, Missouri., commonly known as 1812 Hillcrest Drive, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee

First Publication: December 8, 2022. For more information, visit www.southlaw. com

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15

School Board Elections (Public Notice of Filing)

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

U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The

debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 237318-991488).

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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

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

(Public Notice of Filing)

The Trenton R-IX School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file to be a candidate in the April 4, 2023, election. Interested persons may file at the superintendent's offices located at 1607 Normal St. For more information, contact Trenton R-IX Superintendent Daniel Gott at 660359-3994.

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 4:00 p.m. Except for the first and last day of filing, filing will not occur on days that the school district's central offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district's central offices are closed: Friday December 22 & Monday December 26. Filing will end on December 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

There are three positions available with three-year terms.

Note:The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or procedures for related information in this administrative area.

Wrestling tournament season opener

ances of the season; “A. Clark had a great tournament taking second with her only loss coming from a really tough opponent that I think we can beat. S. Meyers also had a good tournament and gained a lot of needed mat experience. I’m really excited to build on what we learned this weekend and to get back in action at our Thursday home duel”.

By: Libby Endicott R/T sports reporter

The Trenton Bulldogs Wrestling teams traveled to the Tiger Mat Classic in Marceline to kick off the 2022-23 season. The teams were able to have individuals bring home a few first places and a few second places for Trenton.

The Lady Bulldog Wres-

tlers started off with Avery Clark placing second in the 145weight class. She went four and one on the day, falling to a tough opponent from Lawson. Three of her four matches were won by pins and the fourth by a decision of eleven and four. Sahara Meyers placed fifth in the 140-weight class. Coach Trey Shields seemed happy with his team’s first appear-

The Bulldogs boys’ team kept things rolling for Trenton by having three first place finishers and several others placing. Mason Rongey (132), Hunter McAtee (138), and Sam Gibson (190) were the top three weight class winners of the weekend. Rongey was 4-1 only falling to a kid from Centralia by a decision on points. McAtee was perfect on the day going 3-0 defeating a Centralia wrestler in the first-place match by deci-

Basketball tournament updates

Gallatin tournament results:

Trenton girls defeated Gallatin girls 40-37 and advanced to the winner’s side of the bracket to take on the Braymer Wildcats. Trenton girls fell to Braymer, 21-47, and advanced to the thirdplace bracket. In the thirdplace game Trenton took on Gilman City. Gilman City led for the majority of the game but the Lady Bulldogs fought back and took the fourth quarter to win 46-43, and to take home the thirdplace trophy. The Gallatin Lady Bulldogs take the consolation side of the bracket defeating North Harrison and Winston.

On the Boys side of the

Bracket Trenton gets out after having two losses, the first to Gallatin and the second to Winston. Gallatin continued to take first defeating Polo 67-51 and then Maysville 59-43.

All tournament teams for the Gallatin tournament included Isaac Bird (Gallatin), Mirena King (Trenton), and boy’s tournament MVP from Gallatin’s Brett Hemry.

Albany tournament results:

Princeton girls placed fourth after they beat Pattonsburg 66-38 but fell short to South Harrison and King City. Princeton boys placed second beating King City 55-41 and Pattonsburg 77-

52. They lost in the firstplace game to Platte Valley.

Novinger tournament results:

The Grundy County Lady Panthers take second after beating Green City 45-36 and Atlanta 37-31. They fell short in the first-place game losing to Novinger.

The Grundy County Panthers take third place defeating Kirksville in round one but losing to Atlanta in round two. They beat Novinger in the third-place game with a score of 60-53.

sion. Gibson also finished with a perfect record of 3-0 pinning a kid from Moberly in the first-place match. Others that placed at the Tiger Mat Classic included Cooper Houser (126B) second place, Walter Olmstead (144B) fifth, Brayden Wiggins (165B) third, Logan Wilson (175B) third, and Gavin Cagle (285) fourth place. Coach Charlie Bacon was also excited by his teams’ accomplishments; “Great opening day at the Marceline tournament. We had 3 champions in the A pool. Mason Rongey went out and took care of business today at 132. Hunter McAtee also dominated his weight at 138. Hunter really looked like he was in a class of his own today going 3-0. He controlled every match in every position. Sam Gibson also came away with a gold medal after a completely

dominant performance in the 190- pound bracket. It was a lot of fun watching all 3 go out and perform to their capabilities.”

The Trenton Bulldog Wrestlers also battled alongside the Gallatin Bulldog Wrestling team. Gallatin had a first-place finish by Draven Wright in the 157-weight class and Eli Sperry in the 106-weight class. Other standings included Laramie

Fenimore (144) fourth place, Gabe Parker (285) second place, Aliza Wright (115) fourth place, Karydon Jones (155) fourth place, Morgan Parker (170B) fourth place, and Abigail Parker (190) third place.

Both teams will wrestle at Trenton tonight in the Trenton Quad alongside Penny of Hamilton, and South Harrison starting at 5pm.

Weekly basketball scores

12/05/2022

Grundy RV vs Bevier

Girls win 53-15

Boys win 60-26

Princeton vs East Harrison

Girls win 64-25

Boys win 69-29

12/06/20222

Trenton vs Marceline

Girls win 36-23

Boys win 68-48

Gallatin vs Northland Christian Boys win 67-39

Princeton vs North Harrison Girls win 57-14

R-T Photo Adria Moore

FIGHT TILL THE END - A. Clark wrestled her way into the second place spot in the females 145 lbs. bracket. Clark was one of many Trenton Wrestlers to finish in the top five at the Marceline Tiger Mat Classic.

R-T Photo Olivia Schweizer

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY - Gallatin’s Eli Sperry works to get the pin on his opponent. He finished first in the 106 class and proved size isn’t everyting. Gallatin Bulldogs also had several that placed at the Tiger Mat Classic in Marceline.