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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. The choir will be under the direction of Conductor Linda Arnold with Sonja Wimer as Accompanist. The Orchestra will be under the direction of Conductor Chris Thomas with Cathie Lowrey as Accompanist.

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.

TFD Responds to House Fire

The Trenton Fire Department was dispatched at 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 to 3917 Little Woods Drive, owned by David and Lindsay Ortega, for a structure fire. Lieutenant Jeremy Summers reported upon arrival that light smoke was visible from the outside. The fire was located in the basement level utility room, firefighters used a water can extinguisher to extinguish the fire. There was extensive fire damage confined to the basement utility room and moderate smoke damage throughout the house.

There were no injuries reported and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Investigators determined the cause of the fire to be electrical. The TFD were on the scene for about one and a half hours and were assisted by Grundy County Rural, TPD, Grundy County EMS, State Fire Marshal office and TMU.

GCPA Office to Provide Signage

Kelly Puckett, the Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney and his office assists citizens in the collection and prosecution of bad checks or debit card transactions where payment is not received, but a service or item is provided. This includes, but is not limited to all places or businesses or private transactions such as auctions and garage sales. The office will prosecute at no cost to the business or individual.

To further deter criminal activity, the Grundy County Prosecutor's office, upon request will provide individuals or places of business with a sign to explain prosecution will occur on all bad checks and bad debit card transactions.

If you have any questions or would like to request a sign please stop by the office located at 115 E. 8th Street in Trenton or you may call 660-359-4888. Citizens may also reach the office via email at dawn_pa@grundycountymo.com or recep@grundycountymo.com.

Otukolo Sisters Store Opens

A Grand Opening was held on November 16 for the new “Otukolo Sister’s Store” located in Suite E of 1601 E 9th Street. Family flew in from the islands of Hawaii and Tongan to support the three sisters, Mele, Vanessa and Nicole on their opening day.

The store will sell a vast selection of make-up, scarves,boots, sandals, shoes and unique and beautiful clothing. They will also have a selection of island treats, woven and beaded fabrics and jewelry.

THS Gilded Presents Play

The Trenton High School Drama Club will present “Showdown at the Hoedown” on December 2. The play will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Trenton High School. General admission, payable at the door, is $8 for adults and $6 for students and children.

The play focuses on a small town in Wyoming that elects its first lady sheriff. The town decides to hold a hoedown in her honor. The villains decide to come to town along with the sheriff’s past to cause a ruckus during the hoedown.

Gallatin City Council Approves Bids

The Gallatin City Council met on Monday, November 14, at the GIDA board room. Those present for the meeting were Mayor Barbara Ballew, City Administrator Lance Rains, City Clerk Crystal Dorrel, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Board President Dann McCann, Aldermen Dan Lockridge, Carl McBee, RG Curtis, and Kenneth King. The

meeting was called to order with minutes, transaction log and accounts payable approved.

Chief Richards provided an incident report for the month, which included an unattended death, property damage, peace disturbance, trespassing, assault, an animal issue and code issues. There are currently two dogs in the pound. Chief Richards will include an in-

ventory sheet with the next council report. He has also started to organize evidence items that will be transferred to the Sheriff’s office.

Public Works Director, Mark Morey, presented the new bid from FTC Equipment which includes the prevailing wage the council had requested. The original bid was $193,525 and the

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Finance Committee Discusses Raises and Way-Finding Signs

The Trenton Finance Committee met at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 at City Hall. The meeting was called to order. The first item of business was discussion of the six-month budget review.

The city revenues are either on target or above with the current budget. The street department budget was based on the sale of 12,000 tons of asphalt and they have currently sold 39,000 tons with more sales to come this year. Gas sales at the airport have been really good this year. Returns on investments are coming up due to interest rate changes. City expenditures are running a little higher due to the increases in prices of fuel and supplies.

In the utility department, revenues are currently running better than expenditures which is good. However, there will be expenditures coming up with the pump stations, material costs increases and concrete prices will be increasing to $15 a yard.

Tis’ the season! City crew hangs up Trentons warm welcome to the upcoming holidays.

Area School Boards Set Filing Dates

Grundy R-5

The regular meeting of the Grundy R-5 Board of Education was held on November 17. The meeting was called to order.

In old business, a construction update was heard about concrete work completed at the elementary school. The new doors for the high school and elementary school will be delivered in mid-December. The school is working on replacing all of the present fixture light bulbs with

LED lighting.

In new business, the board approved the filing dates for the April 4, 2023 election. The filing begins on Tuesday, December 6 and will continue through December 27. Filing can be done Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office will be closing at 12:30 p.m. on December 16 and will be closed through December 26. On December 27, the office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

There are three positions available for three year terms each.

The board reviewed the superintendent evaluation with no action taken. A report was given on varsity basketball and the possible hiring of a junior varsity coach with no action taken.

Hard surface bus routes were approved. The board approved MUSIC insurance coverage that will run from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 at a

The committee discussed the possibility of pay raises for the city and TMU employees. Since the sales of asphalt have been greater than expected, there is money for raises in the budget. The committee decided to implement a $1 per hour pay increase for all part-time and full-time city employees and TMU employees, this will include firefighters. The motion will be taken to the next city council meeting for approval.

The committee also discussed the information regarding the request from North Central Missouri Development Alliance for help in being a sponsor and helping fund approximately

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new bid with the prevailing wage was $229,147. The board agreed to go with FTC Equipment at the prevailing wage bid. Rains will work on getting the ordinance and contract ready for the next meeting.

Mark Morey presented the board with the bids on a replacement truck. He received four bids, two for regular trucks and two for trucks with service beds. The bids for regular trucks were a 2023 Chevy Silverado-$48,698 or a 2022 Ford F-250- $53,080. The bid for trucks with service beds were 2022 Ford F-250$58,505 or a 2022 Chevy Silverado- $69,256. The board approved the purchase of the 2022 Ford F250 with service bed for $58,505.

City Administrator Rains gave some information regarding a city website service. He informed the board that Milan is using Townweb and likes it. The cost is $600 yearly and includes features for ordinances,

permits, text caster and more. The board would like Rains to get more information into what is included with the service.

Administrator Rains discussed problematic accounts for utility bills and options for raising deposits. The board would like to move forward by looking into what options the city has for raising deposits for anyone who has left bad debt accounts in the past.

Rains will speak with Attorney Robert Cowherd regarding this issue.

Sheriff Larry Adams discussed the County Police Contract with Administrator Rains. Adams agreed not to exceed the $125,000 for the contract.

Rains explained the City of Gallatin will have a minimum of 16 hours daily of police coverage and will guarantee a 10 minute response time at any other point. Further updates and contact will be discussed at the next council meeting.

The City of Gallatin was awarded a five million dollar Water Main Replacement Grant, with a cash match of $55,000 from the city, to replace 80 percent

of the water mains. It will also include getting approximately 70 new fire hydrants. The city was also awarded a $200,000 Residential Lead Line Survey Grant, with a cash match of $2,200 from the city. This grant will help Gallatin comply with finding lead service lines that have to be identified by law from DNR by 2027. All together, Gallatin was approved for $5,200,000 of grant fund money with a total project cost of $5,257,200.

There was discussion on the city continuing to provide power for the Christmas Tree lights and on the building that Christmas Around The Square is held in. The board voted that they would continue to provide the power for the tree lights and the event.

Alderman Lockridge expressed concerns about parking at a business on East Vanburen and Main Street. Lockridge suggested the parallel parking sign be removed and replaced with a no parking sign.

The meeting was adjourned.

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total cost of $41,931.

The board approved open gym on Sunday evenings and the IXL learning program for the middle school history and science classes. The school principals presented their reports. Approval was given on a Christmas appreciation gift for non-certified staff members. It will include a gift card and luncheon.

The board adjourned to a closed session with no announcements made. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school business room.

Princeton R-5

The Princeton R-5 Board of Education met on November 14. The meeting was called to order with the agenda, minutes, bills and payments approved.

Announcements were made that school will not be in session November 2325 for the Thanksgiving break. The school election filing dates have been set for December 6 through December 27 for the April 4, 2023 election.

In old business, Athletic Director Scott Ussery pre-

sented the board with information regarding Princeton’s current conference affiliation. The district is evaluating the possibility of applying to participate in the West Division of the Grand River Conference. This move will allow Princeton to move to an 8man football program. The presentation focused on the desire for Princeton athletic programs to compete with similar sized schools for a conference schedule. The board approved the move to 8-man football on a 6-1 vote. The administration will work with the Grand River Conference to finalize plans for the divisional switch to the GRC West.

The board was updated on a grant received from DESE for the Food and Nutrition Services. The $11,000 grant will supply a new Salad Bar/Cold Table. This table is designed to keep salad bar items, perishable ingredients, pudding desserts and other products at a safe and desirable serving temperature.

In new business, the audit report from Conrad and Higgins was tabled until the December meeting. The board was presented the 2022 Board Policy and Regulations Updates for review. They are scheduled for approval at the December meeting.

The board adjourned to a closed session with the following announcement. The board accepted the res-

ignation of Food Service Cashier Terry Wilson.

The next regular schedule meeting will be held on Monday December 12.

Gallatin R-5

The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, with seven members present. The meeting was called to order. The minutes and bills were approved. The superintendent, principals and activity director reports were presented. Carrie Cook presented the Special Education report for 20222023.

The board decided to begin the snow removal bidding process. Approval was given for the CPSK Liability and Property Insurance, the updated Procurement Policy. The board agreed to hold an April 4, 2023 election as the district has three board positions open with threeyear terms.

Dr. Collins presented estimates from Safe Defend LLC regarding implementing safety measures within the district. Amy Holder gave a presentation for the Gallatin Community Teachers Association.

The board adjourned to a closed session with the following announcement. The board accepted the resignation of Shawna Hefley.

The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 a.m.

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Betty M. High, a 96-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 12:10 a.m., Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Daniel Dane Linhart, 65, passed away unexpectedly October 28, 2022. The son of Dane and Mildred Linhart, he was born in Davenport, IA, May 26, 1957.

He graduated from Grundy County R-5 in 1975 and attended Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe. Dan worked for the Rock Island Railroad until it ceased operations. He then worked as a surveyor for several pipeline companies

Miss Allene Maloney, a 95-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 3:49 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2022 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Slater-Neal Funeral Home, Trenton. Burial will be in Rural Dale Cemetery, Trenton.

Miss Maloney was born April 25, 1927, at Laredo, the oldest daughter of Truman Carl and Mary Elizabeth Fullerton Maloney. She graduated from Galt High School in 1945, and attended Trenton Junior College while working at the Montgomery Ward store in downtown Trenton. She was employed by Montgomery Ward in Trenton for 13 years before transferring to a regional Montgomery Ward office in Kansas City. In the mid-1960s, she went to work as an accountant for the National Electrical Contractors Association in Kansas City. She later worked as an accountant for Ray F. Mosley Commercial Real Estate of Kansas City from 1976 until her retirement in 1989.

Betty M. High

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2022 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Burial will be in New-

D. Linhart

throughout the United States, the last being the Keystone Pipeline, until his health declined.

Dan enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and following sports.

He had many friends that he enjoyed spending time with and visiting at the Chillicothe Eagles Club.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dane; and grandparents, Elba & Fay Linhart and Millard & Mina Walker.

Allene Maloney

She was an active member of the Association of Women Accountants in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and the Depression Glass Club of Kansas City. While working full-time as an accountant in Kansas City, she obtained an accounting degree from La Salle University in Chicago, IL.

In 2003, Miss Maloney moved back to Trenton to be close to family and friends. Soon after her return to Trenton, she became a board member of the Grundy County Historical Society and the Grundy County Genealogical Society. She spent many hours at the Jewett Norris Library, researching family histories and various topics for both boards. Many of her research topics became stories she shared with others by submitting them for publication in the Trenton Republican-Times

A casual conversation at a museum board meeting inspired her to research the stories of the men from Grundy County who died while serving in the Armed Services during World War II.

town Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Survivors: mother, Mildred Linhart; brother, Doug (Rita) Linhart; and niece, Abigail Linhart, all of Cameron; and wife, Pat Linhart of Trenton.

Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Baker Cemetery in Green City.

Arrangements by PolandThompson Funeral Home in Cameron.

Lela K. Hughes, a resident of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Livingston Manor Care Center in Chillicothe.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Macklin Cemetery of Hale at 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home of Chillicothe.

Lela was born the daughter of Clarence Vernon and Martha Bessie Dawson

Lela K. Hughes

Marrs on June 22, 1926, in Trenton. She was one of fifteen children born to this union. She attended Laredo schools and lived in Trenton most of her life.

Lela was united in marriage to Jesse Hughes in 1982. She worked as a waitress at Hardees for several years.

Survivors include four grandchildren, Kevin Baker and Novalea of Lathrop, Barbara Knott and husband, Douglas of Lathrop, Sean Bonavidez and

Doris F. Pilcher

She confirmed that 78 men with ties to Grundy County died while in the service during World War II, and wrote a book telling their stories.

She compiled and edited stories of Grundy County schools and colleges for the Grundy County History Book published as part of Trenton's Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Her survivors include two sisters, Barbara Hague of Columbia and Helen Frisbie of Trenton; one brother, Jim Maloney and wife, Rosslyn of Trenton; two sisters-inlaw, Martha Maloney of Trenton and Doris Maloney of Nixa; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Virginia Ratliff and Mary Jane Hill; and three brothers, Edwin Maloney, Paul Maloney and Charles Maloney.

Memorials have been suggested to the favorite charity of your choice in her memory and they may be left with the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Esther Marie Boruff Ricketts

Esther Marie Boruff Ricketts of Trenton, Missouri died on November 15, 2022, after bravely enduring the effects of a stroke in April.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton. Burial was in South Evans Cemetery.

Esther was born to the late Eleanor Irene Dodson Boruff and Martin Goff Boruff on June 24, 1928, in Monmouth, IL.

On May 19, 1957, she married the love of her life, Doyle Ricketts.

Talented in so many ways, Esther had a reputation as an excellent cook and baker, as well as an expert seamstress and quilter. For many years, she and Doyle enjoyed running Ricketts Fashions, the fabric store they owned in

downtown Trenton. They were devoted members of Tindall Christian Church.

Esther demonstrated her faith and servant’s heart in the many ways she loved and supported her church, her family, and her friends.

Esther overflowed with love and hospitality that could be felt by all who had the honor to know her. She was a devoted wife up until Doyle’s passing in 2004, the best mom her children could have asked for, and an extraordinary grandma, greatgrandma, and “Bugga,” who loved creating memories to be cherished forever. She was the friend and neighbor always ready to put on a pot of coffee, share a homemade dessert, and spend time in conversation. Often described as a sweet lady, she will be missed by all those

whose lives she touched.

Greeting her in heaven is her husband, Doyle; her parents; her brothers, Ken, Rodney and Gary Boruff; her beloved mother-in-law, Nola; and many other family members and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kirby Ricketts (Leona) and Doylene Ricketts Costello; grandchildren, Erin Heimler (Steve), Anne Wilson (Kelly), Sara Gunning (Trey), Stacey Costello, Amanda Reger (Wes) and Derek Ricketts; great-grandchildren Abe, Mae, and Gus Heimler, Maggie and Patrick Wilson, Emma Lake, Nola and Stella Reger; and many extended family members, neighbors, and friends.

Memorials to South Evans Cemetery Ricketts Memorial Trust.

Mrs. Doris F. Pilcher, a 91-year-old resident of Trenton,died at 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 25, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Trenton.

Family visitation will be held Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Mrs. Pilcher was born October 9, 1931 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Leroy Olen and Helen Lucille White Raymo.

She was a member of the Trenton First Baptist Church and also a member of WMU of the church for over 50 years.

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John Wayne Elder, Trenton pleaded guilty to failing to display valid plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $71.50 costs. He

On May 12, 1951 she was married to Kenneth C. Pilcher at Trenton. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1998.

Her survivors include her seven daughters, Charlotte Kay Ratliff and husband, Rubert C. of Melbourne, Carol Lynn Clem and husband, Richard D. of Humphreys, Joyce Elaine Farrell of Gilman City, Katherine Marie Angelopulos and husband, Nick of Brighton, CO, Brenda G. Hoselton and Johnny R. of Humphreys, Thelma Louise Shade and husband, Brett A. of Palmyra, Shelly Rae Cunningham and husband, Darrel E. of Spickard; one brother, Daniel Raymo and wife, Sue of Osawatomie, KS; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-

wife, Lori of Utica and Aaron Bonavidez and wife, Jade of Kearney; two greatgrandchildren, Shanna Burns and husband, Robert of Utica and Skye Cox and wife, Amanda of Lathrop; and several great-greatgrandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Lyndell Goodhart; and all fourteen of her siblings.

grandchildren, twenty-one great -great-grandchildren, one great-great-greatgrandchild; and one nephew, Jamie Raymo of Overland Park, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one granddaughter, Lisa Ratliff; four brothers, Richard Ball, James Raymo, Harrison Raymo and Eldon Raymo; one sonin-law, James Farrell; one niece, Theresa Raymo; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Raymo.

Memorials to either First Baptist Church Foreign Mission Fund or Oats Bus may be left with the SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton.

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

also pleaded guilty to failure to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Connie Jean Boylan, Des Moines, IA, pleaded guilty to exceeding the posted speed limit and was fined $60.50 and $71.50 costs.

Hailey Jade Sterkis, Albany, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Jennifer Nicole Shuler, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to secure a child less than eight-years old in a child restraint or booster seat and was fined $69.50 and $71.50 costs.

Tommy Dean Constable,

Spickard, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $71.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Drake Anthony Lightner, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Maci Lyn Hullinger, Harris, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

30 way-finding signs for Trenton. The NCMDA currently has a bid of approximately $150,000 for the 30 signs. The request is for help in funding of the $125,000, that is a required 50 percent match for the ARPA funds minimum $250,000 grant.

Currently the Visitors

and Convention Bureau has pledged to give $25,000 for the next two years toward the project and NCMDA will be asking other businesses for pledges. The grant must be written and turned in by December 15, which is why they are trying to get the funds pledged.

The finance committee agreed they would like to have something in writing that would give more clari-

fication as to exactly how the money would be spent. They would like to know what other sponsors and projects they have in mind for this funding, since the signs are only $150,000.

City Administrator Ron Urton will contact the NCMDA and have them come to the next city council meeting with the requested information so a decision can be made by the finance committee.

Daniel

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FIVE POINTS

WENDELL LENHART

STICKER SHOCK

I think I was like a lot of Grundy County taxpayers when I was a little bit surprised when I opened my tax bills that came out in early November. Although we are used to seeing our tax bills increase a little bit each year due to increases in property values, it was “sticker shock” to see that the personal property tax bill has jumped significantly.

The personal property tax for most people tends to go down each year since the biggest items on there are vehicles and they tend to depreciate in value each year until a newer one is purchased.

This year, however, contained a hidden surprise as the shortage of vehicles since the 2019 pandemic began caused the value of used vehicles to increase dramatically.

That, in turn, caused the assessed valuations on vehicles to increase which resulted in the higher personal property tax bills for 2022.

And I hope residents were smart enough to not go complaining to the Grundy County assessor or collector. It’s out of their control.

In Missouri, vehicles are assessed according to the National Automobile Dealers Association book valuation on January 1 of each year. So, even though used vehicle values have begun to moderate and drop a little bit recently, we will still be paying tax on the value of our vehicles on Jan. 1, 2022.

It’s a pretty unique, and unpleasant, situation in which the tax being paid is on a higher valuation than what the vehicle is worth now.

Hopefully, the used car market is beginning to right itself and used car valuations are beginning to trend downward to a more normal cycle and values will continue to decrease as they used to.

And, this phenomenon isn’t just in Grundy County. From what I’ve read, it’s happening all across the state of Missouri and has people thinking their taxes have increased when it’s really the value of their vehicles increasing while the tax rate has remained the same.

It will be interesting to see next year if used car values will depreciate along with our tax bills.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

I would like to say some “Thank You’s” since November is appreciation month. First of all thank you for the prayer meeting that was held on the courthouse lawn. Prayer and scripture was read for our nation to return to our Godly heritage and to be thankful for the freedom and liberties that we enjoy. Freedom is not free, many men and women have given their time, lives and fortune.

I appreciate all the schools that celebrated Veteran’s Day. I attended the Pleasant View R-6 Elementary school for Veterans Day that started out with a

free breakfast for Veterans. A program of wonderful patriotic songs and speeches were presented by the students about our country’s foundation. Recognition was given to our men and women who served in various branches of the military and also a retired military dog.

The program was excellent and it was a delight to be there. I hope that next year it can be on video. Again, a sincere thank you to all the administration, the music department, teachers, staff and students.

Virginia Crumpacker Spickard

Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?

by Troy Bickham-Texas A&M University

GUEST EDITORIAL

Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving revolves around turkey and not ham, chicken, venison, beef or corn?

Almost 9 in 10 Americans eat turkey during this festive meal, whether it’s roasted, deep-fried, grilled or cooked in any other way for the occasion.

You might believe it’s because of what the Pilgrims, a year after they landed in what’s now the state of Massachusetts, and their Indigenous Wampanoag guests ate during their first thanksgiving feast in 1621. Or that it’s because turkey is originally from the Americas.

But it has more to do with how Americans observed the holiday in the late 1800s than which poultry the Pilgrims ate while celebrating their bounty in 1621.

Did they or didn’t they eat it?

The only firsthand record of what the Pilgrims ate at the first thanksgiving feast comes from Edward Winslow. He noted that the Wampanoag leader, Massasoit, arrived with 90 men, and the two communities feasted together for three days.

Winslow wrote little about the menu, aside from mentioning five deer that the Wampanoag brought and that the meal included “fowle,” which could have been any number of wild birds found in the area, including ducks, geese and turkeys.

Historians do know that important ingredients of today’s traditional dishes were not available during that first Thanksgiving.

That includes potatoes and green beans. The likely absence of wheat flour and the scarcity of sugar in New England at the time ruled out pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce. Some sort of squash, a staple of Native American diets, was almost certainly served, along with corn and shellfish.

A resurrected tradition

Historians like me who have studied the history of food have found that most modern Thanksgiving traditions began in the mid-19th century, more than two centuries after the Pilgrims’ first harvest celebration.

The reinvention of the Pilgrims’ celebration as a national holiday was largely the work of Sarah Hale. Born in New Hampshire in 1784, as a young widow she published poetry to earn a living. Most notably, she wrote the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

In 1837, Hale became the editor of the popular magazine Godey’s Lady’s Book. Fiercely religious and family-focused, it crusaded for the creation of an annual national holiday of “Thanksgiving and Praise” commemorating the Pilgrims’ thanksgiving

feast.

Hale and her colleagues leaned on 1621 lore for historical justification. Like many of her contemporaries, she assumed the Pilgrims ate turkey at their first feast because of the abundance of edible wild turkeys in New England.

This campaign took decades, partly due to a lack of enthusiasm among white Southerners. Many of them considered an earlier celebration among Virginia colonists in honor of supply ships that arrived at Jamestown in 1610 to be the more important precedent.

The absence of Southerners serving in Congress during the Civil War enabled President Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Turkey marketing campaign

Godey’s, along with other media, embraced the holiday, packing their pages with recipes from New England and menus that prominently featured turkey.

“We dare say most of the Thanksgiving will take the form of gastronomic pleasure,” Georgia’s Augusta Chronicle predicted in 1882. “Every person who can afford turkey or procure it will sacrifice the noble American fowl to-day.”

One reason for this: A roasted turkey makes a perfect celebratory centerpiece.

A second one is that turkey is also practical for serving to a large crowd. Turkeys are bigger than other birds raised or hunted for their meat, and it’s cheaper to produce a turkey than a cow or pig. The bird’s attributes led Europeans to incorporate turkeys into their diets following their colonization of the Americas. In England, King Henry VIII regularly enjoyed turkey on Christmas day a century before the Pilgrims’ feast.

Christmas connection

The bird cemented its position as the favored Christmas dish in England in the mid-19th century.

One reason for this was that Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” sought redemption by replacing the impoverished Cratchit family’s meager goose with an enormous turkey.

Published in 1843, Dickens’ instantly best-selling depiction of the prayerful family meal would soon inspire Hale’s idealized Thanksgiving.

Although the historical record is hazy, I do think it’s possible that the Pilgrims ate turkey in 1621. It certainly was served at celebrations in New England throughout the colonial period..

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo)

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NCMC Criminal Justice Program Ranks #1 in the Nation

North Central Missouri College’s Online Criminal Justice associate program is ranked the number one top program in the nation by The Best Schools. https://thebestschools.org/r ankings/associates/best-online-criminal-justice-associate/

TheBestSchools.org (TBS) measures academics, affordability, and online enrollment to using national data sources such as the integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). TBS uses factors such as retention, accessibility, quality education, and affordability.

dents can build their knowledge of the criminal justice field through coursework and experiential learning opportunities. Enrollees seeking to advance in their studies can apply credits toward a bachelor’s degree.”

“I’m honored to receive this ranking,” said Jenna Vandel, NCMC Criminal Justice Instructor. “NCMC provides quality online instruction while still delivering individualized attention to each student enrolled. The online Criminal Justice program allows working professionals to further their education with a degree that works with their schedule.”

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To learn more about the North Central Missouri College Criminal Justice program, visit https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/ or contact Jenna Vandel or the Admissions Department at 660-359-3948.

Shakespearean Circle Discuss “Romeo and

Juliet’ ACT V

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The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Activity Center of the First Christian Church in Trenton. The five members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Sarah Dannar, Susan Engelmann, and Terry Cobb.

Following the business meeting, Susan Engelmann introduced “Romeo & Juliet” Act V. She noted how Shakespeare ultimately frames death as a heroic choice, and that Romeo is

aligned with classical archetype of the tragic hero who accepts his terrible fate head on.

After viewing a video performance of Act V, members discussed study questions and offered their own alternative endings to the play.

The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be a fall luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on November 30 at the First Christian Church Activity Center with Krista Rickerson and Amy White co- hosting.

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 Thanksgiving 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 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.

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.

Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 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.

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community 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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Mike and Carol Perry are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on November 25, 1972 by Reverend Grover Senf at Liberty Chapel in Farmersville, MO. They marked the occasion by taking an Amtrak trip from Kansas City to St. Louis, from St. Louis to San Antonio, from San Antonio to New Orleans, from New Orleans to Chicago and finally Chicago back to Kansas City. Mike and Carol thank everyone for their well wishes.

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Bristol Manor

Bristol Manor is a senior residential care facility that provides residential care, senior living, and adult day watch. Not only are they an employer for healthcare workers, but they also provide care and services to the country's most valuable asset, seniors.

Bristol Manor is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, allowing the facility to provide 24-hour housing, meals, medication administrator, housekeeping, and laundry for those who call Bristol Manor home.

Joyce Furnell, Senior Vice President of Operations said, “We make a difference in someone’s life every day. Not everyone is fortunate to have family to look after their needs, so we do it! That’s satisfying in itself.”

The company Bristol Manor began in 1990 and has been established lo-

cally since 1994; and is family owned and operated. Bristol Manor has been at the forefront of healthcare change and has adapted over the years since its establishment.

Joyce said, “Adaption to needs is everchanging, whether it be things like the internet (that wasn’t a big concern a few years ago) to accommodating people being more mobile.” She went on to say, “Healthcare changes constantly, and it is my hope to continue to change with the everchanging needs of the residents in our community.”

Bristol Manor has been a helping hand in the community. With covid, many people have been displaced because of facilities closing, and Bristol Manor has done their best to help the community relocate those they could.

Joyce said, “Covid has taught us a lot

about safety and lending a helping hand when we are needed.”

In the future, Bristol Manor would like to advance based on the needs of the elderly in the community and accommodate their needs. One area of focus would be advocating for more transportation for seniors in rural communities.

For more information about Bristol Manor, individuals can visit www.bristol-manor.com or visit the facility for a tour. Joyce said, “we have websites, but what is better? Stop into one of our facilities and take a tour. No one makes the decision to relocate to a care facility by an ad or website; it’s truly what goes on within the facility walls that create the caring, protective feeling that everyone wants and needs!”

Kasey Bailey Presents Program on “rootED Missouri’ at Rotary

Kasey Bailey, regional director of the rootED Missouri program, was the guest speaker at the Thursday, November 17 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held in the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting, Phil Hoffman was the sergeant at arms and Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and was the program chairman.

Bailey said rootED is a philanthropic organization focusing on rural high school students in providing college and career advisors to help students with education and career choices. Bailey said that 80 percent of jobs with middle class wages require more than a high school education, however, not all jobs require a traditional two- or four-year diploma.

The program was launched in 2018 in four states – Missouri, Idaho, Tennessee and Texas – with 56 high schools and 1,200plus students involved. As of the 2022-23 school year, there are 200 high schools and over 32,000 students participating in the program.

The program goals are for 100 percent of seniors to have a post secondary plan and a financial plan by the time they graduate high

school Bailey works with 13 high schools in the northeast and northwest part of Missouri, including Trenton, Milan, Chillicothe, Cameron, Gallatin, Maryville, Savannah, Lathrop, Schuyler County, Braymer, Nodaway-Holt, Northeast Nodaway and Plattsburg. It was noted that the rootED advisors are especially important in that current school counselors are dealing with many more student mental health issues, leaving less time for career planning. Whitley Richman is the rootED advisor at Trenton High

School.

During the business meeting, Kassie Hodge was inducted as a new member. She is the CEO of Serve Link Health Care. The sign-up sheet was passed around for the Dec. 8 club Christmas party, which will be held at The Space.

There will be no meeting on November 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next meeting will be at noon on Thursday, December 1 at the BTC Bank community room.

Area Board of Alderman Give Updates on Water and Sewer

Laredo

The Laredo Board of Alderman met on Monday, November 14.

Candidate filing for the April 4, 2023 municipal election will be open December 6-27 for those who wish to file. There will be two Alderman at Large positions open for two-year terms. Those offices are currently held by Derek Eckert and Amanda Tobias.

An ordinance revising customer water rates for residential and commercial customers was passed by the board. The new water rate will be billed at a base rate of $49.00 inclusive, per month per service connection, commencing with the first 1000 gallons or fraction thereof. Each subsequent 1000 gallons of water will be billed at a usage rate of $12.75 per 1000 gallons.

The next meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on December 12.

Spickard

The Spickard Board of Alderman met on Monday, November 14 at Spickard City Hall. Members present for the meeting were Mayor Alan Tharp, Secretary/Treasurer Amy Chapman and board members Maggie George, City Edwards and Tanja Younger. The meeting was called to order with the agenda, minutes, financial reports and bills approved.

In old business, an update was given on the sewer and water. The South Lift Sta-

tion pump number two will need to be replaced. The city will look into getting a chlorine pump for the water tower.

The next meeting of the Spickard Board of Alderman will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 12. Galt

The Galt Board of Alderman met on Wednesday, November 16.

Candidate filing for two Alderman at Large and the position of Mayor for the April 4, 2023 election will be open December 6-27 for those wishing to file.

The positions are all for two-year terms. Officials currently holding these positions are Jessica Gannon, Mayor and Sierra Fletchall and Jason Grindstaff as aldermen.

Ordinances were passed to increase water and sewer

rates for residential and commercial customers. The new water rates will be billed at a base rate of $20 inclusive, per month per service connection, commencing with the first 1000 gallons or fraction thereof. Each subsequent 1000 gallons will be billed at a usage rate of $10 per 1000 gallons. The new sewer rates will be billed at a base rate of $18 inclusive, per month per service connection, commencing with the first 1000 gallons. Each subsequent 1000 gallons will be billed at a rate of $6 per 1000 gallons. The sewer billing will be based upon the actual water used by each household.

The next meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 14.

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Kassie Hodge was inducted as a new member of the Trenton Rotary Club during the Nov. 17 meeting. President Michael Ormsby conducted the induction ceremony.

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NCMC Agriculture Students Participate in State Conference

Nine agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Professional Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) State Conference hosted by Missouri State – West Plains in West Plains, MO.

Students competed in career development contests, participated in leadership seminars, and toured Journagan Ranch in Mountain Grove, MO. Participants also had the opportunity to be entertained by keynote speakers, Dr. Anson Elliott, retired Dean of Agriculture, Missouri State University and Scott Morfeld, MFA, Inc.

Students attending the conference were Colton DeVore, Tyler Dove, Emma Dovin, Josh Eckert, Clayton Ferguson, John McCauslin, Ben Messner, Gracyn Rongey and Corbin Sampson, along with NCMC Agriculture Instructors/PAS Advisors Jack Green and Rustin Jumps.

Josh Eckert was elected as the 2022-2023 Missouri PAS Treasurer.

NCMC students who qualified for national competition have the opportunity to compete at the National PAS Conference in the spring. Contest results are as follows:

Career Planning

Agribusiness Management & Marketing SystemsJohn McCauslin - State Participant

Plant Systems - Josh Eckert - 2nd in State

Power, Structural & Technical Systems - Corbin Sampson - State Winner

Power, Structural & Technical Systems - Ben Messner - 3rd in State

Retail Agribusiness Systems - Emma Dovin - State

Winner

Ruminant Animal Systems - Tyler Dove - 2nd in State

Ruminant Animal Systems - Gracyn Rongey - 5th in State

Ruminant Animal Systems – Clayton Ferguson –State Participant

Non-Ruminant Animal Systems - Colton DeVoreState Winner

Employment Interview

Agricultural Equipment Service - Ben Messner - 2nd in State

Agribusiness Sales - Tyler Dove - 2nd in State

Agribusiness Administration - John McCauslinState Participant

Livestock Production - Corbin Sampson - State Winner

Livestock Production - Clayton Ferguson - State Participant

Livestock Production - Colton DeVore - State Participant

Fertilizer & Ag Chemicals - Josh Eckert - State Winner

Feeds & Animal Health - Gracyn Rongey - State Winner

Feeds & Animal Health – Emma Dovin - 2nd in State

Career Specialist

Livestock Specialist - Tyler Dove 1st and Gracyn Rongey 3rd

Vet Tech Specialist - Gracyn Rongey 3rd and Emma Dovin 5th

The North Central Missouri College Agriculture Department offers Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Arts transfer degree programs, which emphasize Agriculture Natural Resources, Ag Business, Crop Production, Livestock, and Equine Management. For more information about NCMC Ag programs, visit https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact the Barton Farm Campus at 660-359-3948.

NCMC Criminal Justice Program Ranks #1 in the Nation

North Central Missouri College’s Online Criminal Justice associate program is ranked the number one top program in the nation by The Best Schools. https://thebestschools.org/r ankings/associates/best-online-criminal-justice-associate/

TheBestSchools.org (TBS) measures academics, affordability, and online enrollment to using national data sources such as the integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). TBS uses factors such as retention, accessibility, quality education, and affordability.

The Best Schools said about North Central Missouri College, “Distance learners looking for a flexible online associate degree program in criminal justice should consider North Central Missouri College. Students can build their knowledge of the criminal justice field through coursework and experiential learning opportunities. Enrollees seeking to advance in their studies can apply credits toward a bachelor’s degree.”

“I’m honored to receive this ranking,” said Jenna Vandel, NCMC Criminal Justice Instructor. “NCMC provides quality online instruction while still delivering individualized attention to each student enrolled. The online Criminal Justice program allows working professionals to further their education with a degree that works with their schedule.”

To learn more about the North Central Missouri College Criminal Justice program, visit https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/ or contact Jenna Vandel or the Admissions Department at 660-359-3948.

Submitted Photo NCMC students (Back Row L to R) Clayton Ferguson, Colton DeVore, Tyler Dove, Ben Messner and Josh Eckert. (Front Row L to R) Emma Dovin, Corbin Sampson, John McCauslin and Gracyn Rongey.

GRM Networks donates $500 to

says “Schools play a vital role in their communities. We recognize the value of educational institutions, which is why we are donating $500 to each of the 26 elementary and high schools located in our coverage area. When we donate to our schools, it is an investment in our future and a donation that goes back into our communities”.

Pictured above (L-R): GRM Networks Board of Directors President Gregg Davis and Laredo Elementary Administrator Misty Foster.

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Networks donates $500 to Livingston County Elementary School. Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks, says “Schools play a vital role in their communities. We recognize the value of educational institutions, which is why we are donating $500 to each of the 26 elementary and high schools located in our coverage area. When we donate to our schools, it is an investment in our future and a donation that goes back into our communities”.

Pictured above (L-R): GRM Networks Board of Directors President Gregg Davis and Livingston County Elementary Superintendent Melissa Young.

GRM Networks recently designated the cities of Chula and Laredo as Smart Rural Communities. This designation means that every home and business in the Chula and Laredo exchanges has access to fiber broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second.

GRM Networks is nationally recognized as a Smart Rural Community provider by industry association, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association.

GRM Networks received this recognition for the cooperative’s ongoing efforts to deliver the best in telecommunications services throughout their rural service areas.

The Smart Rural Community program promotes rural broadband networks

and broadband-enabled applications that are critical to rural communities, encouraging innovative economic development and enabling remote education, telehealth, precision agriculture, telecommuting and other services.

“As a telecommunications cooperative, it is our responsibility and duty to provide vital communications technology for our members,” said Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks. “The foresight and dedication of our management team and board of directors propelled us to connect our rural communities to the opportunities, advanced services and technology that fiber provides.”

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GRM Networks donates $500 to Spickard R-2 School. Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks, says “Schools play a vital role in their communities. We recognize the value of educational institutions, which is why we are donating $500 to each of the 26 elementary and high schools located in our coverage area. When we donate to our schools, it is an investment in our future and a donation that goes back into our communities”.

Pictured above (L-R): GRM Networks District Manager Nathan Evans, School Board President Ruth Ann Shipps, Spickard R-2 Superintendent Erica Eakes and GRM Networks Board of Directors Treasurer John McCloud.

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GRM Networks donates $500 to Pleasant View R-6 School. Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks, says “Schools play a vital role in their communities. We recognize the value of educational institutions, which is why we are donating $500 to each of the 26 elementary and high schools located in our coverage area. When we donate to our schools, it is an investment in our future and a donation that goes back into our communities”.

Pictured above (L-R): Pleasant View Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, Milo Steinhoff and GRM Networks CEO Mitchell Bailey.

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GRM Networks donates $500 to Tri-County R-7 School. Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks, says “Schools play a vital role in their communities. We recognize the value of educational institutions, which is why we are donating $500 to each of the 26 elementary and high schools located in our coverage area. When we donate to our schools, it is an investment in our future and a donation that goes back into our communities”.

Pictured above (L-R): GRM Networks CEO Mitchell Bailey and Tri-County Superintendent David Probasco.

GRM Networks recently designated the cities of Chula and Laredo as Smart Rural Communities. This designation means that every home and business in the Chula and Laredo exchanges has access to fiber broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second.

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Laredo Elementary School. Mitchell Bailey, CEO of GRM Networks,

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The number of British companies going out of business has soared to a 13-year high, squeezed by rising energy costs.

Company insolvencies in the April-June period were at their highest since the global financial crisis and eased slightly in the third quarter, according to official U.K. data. The rise was driven by voluntary liquidations; compulsory liquidations were lower.

British businesses have been hit by soaring costs for electricity and natural gas, which have spiked because of strong post-pandemic demand and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Some 22% of companies said energy prices were

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their main concern, up from 15% in February, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Energy prices will remain a “key concern” for businesses, especially during the winter months when usage increases, the agency said.

Rising raw material costs, problems paying back debt and supply chain disruptions also played a role in rising insolvency numbers.

The ONS said it’s also possible that the rise reflects “a level of natural adjustment in trends” after the dip in 2020, when the U.K. government rolled out generous support measures to help businesses cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Children

“Dinosaur Dance!”- Sandra Boynton “Walrus in the Bathtub” - by Deborah Underwood “Snow Sisters” - by Karri Kokias

“Wonky Donkey’s Big Surprise - by Craig Smith “Wolf in the Snow” - by Matthew Cordell

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“The Light in Hidden Places” - by Sharon Cameron “Namesake” - by Adrienne Young “Jane Anonymous” - by Laurie Faria Stolarz

“Long Shadows - by David Baldacci “No Plan B” - by Lee Child and Andrew Child “Livid” - by Patricia Cornwell “The Boys from Biloxi” - by John Grisham “The Bullet that Missed” - by Richard Osman “Between Earth and Sky” - by Amanda Skenadore “A Reed Montgomery thriller series” - by Logan Ryles

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 • 6:00 PM

EXPECTING 700 HEAD!

Dave Lock (Bogard, Mo) - Complete dispersal - 60 angus cows. 4-7 yrs old. Bred to Larry Dale Patton angus bulls. Start calving March 1st. Bulls are 3yrs old and will sell.

Rick Sander - Complete dispersal - 83 angus cows. 3-6 yrs old. Bred to sydgen angus bulls. Start calving March 2nd. Very fancy set.

The late Bob Hugheson (Braymer, Mo) - angus cows. 2-7 yrs old. Bred angus. Spring calvers.

Boehler farms (Fayette,Mo) - Complete dispersal - 78 angus cows. 3-7 yrs old. Bred to angus bulls. Start calving March 1st.

John Fortin - 25 angus cow/calf pairs. 4-6 yrs old. Calves tagged to match. Fall calves.

Bennett farms - 51 angus cows. 4-7 yrs old. Start calving March 1st. Very nice set. Weaned big calves off. Bred angus bulls.

Brice Dixon (Cosby, Mo) - Complete dispersal - 43 cows consisting of 30 blk angus cows 6-8 yrs old.

Bred to swieger angus or hereford bulls. 13 red angus cow/calf pairs. 6-8 yrs old. Two month old blk angus sired calves by side.

Porter farms - 53 angus cows. 3-7 yrs old. Bred angus/sim angus. Start calving first of March. Fancy set of big cows.

Wilson farms - 35 angus cows. 5-8 yrs old. Bred angus. Spring calvers.

Jackson farms - 31 red angus cows. 4-6 yrs old. Bred to black angus bulls. 2nd and 3rd stage. Fancy set.

Rawling farms - 4 fancy angus heifers. AI bred to lbw blk angus. Big heifers.

Graham farms - 10 fancy blk angus heifer pairs. Calves were born this fall and tagged to match.

Gary Gillilan (Chillicothe, Mo) - Complete dispersal - 33 angus cows. 3-8 yrs old. Bred to angus bulls. Spring calvers.

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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.

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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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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

Pest-A-Cator & Pest-ACator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660359-3660.

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

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4 Goodyear Wrangler used tires 275 x 70XR18, 30% tread. Call 816-4651616 --------------------------------------

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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.

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Fax: 660-359-4414

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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.

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

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

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

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

FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AT BARSTOW Case No. FAMVS2001796

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

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

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

NOTICE

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

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

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.

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The City of Galt is accepting applications for City Clerk. Driver's license, 21+ yrs old & H.S. Diploma/GED required. Must be bondable with a clean criminal background. QuickBooks & Microsoft Office and clerical experience preferred but not required. Contact Galt City Hall at (660) 673-6514 for further information & applications. EOE

REAL ESTATE

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO MICHAEL LEE PARTON, Respondent.

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

The name of the party to said action is Mary Dolores Padilla-Parton. The name and address of the Petitioner is: Mary Dolores Padilla-Parton 15989 Rimrock Road Apple Valley, CA 92307

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the filing period for the April 4, 2023 election is December 6, 2022 to December 27, 2022 for the purpose of electing one Mayor for a regular term of 4 years and one councilman from each of the four wards of the City of Trenton for a regular term of 2 years.

Persons interested in filing can do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at the office of Cindy Simpson, City Clerk, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri. City Hall will be open until 5:00 p.m. on December 27, 2022 for filing.

The following is a list of dates that City Hall will be closed:

December 26 - all day dNov24

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NOTICE

Jackson Township filing period for the April 4th, 2023 election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Trustee, Clerk, and two board member positions available for two-year terms. Filing can be done through David Meservey, Trustee, 134 SE 61st Street, Trenton, MO 64683. dNov24

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NOTICE

CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 22AG-PR00057

In the Estate of TIMOTHY A SMITH, Deceased.

Notice of Letters of Administration Granted

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

On 09-29-2022, the following individual, Beth Griffey, was appointed the personal representative of the estate of TIMOTHY A 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.

NOTICE

Franklin Township candidate filing period for the April 4, 2023 municipal election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Offices to be filled are: Trustee, Clerk and 2 Board Members.

Persons wishing to file for these positions may contact Margaret Chapman, 140 NW 125th St., Spickard, MO 64679. dNov24

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NOTICE

Franklin Township will vote April 4, 2023 on a continuance of the $0.35 tax per $100 valuation for the next 4 years for the Special Road & Bridge. dNov24

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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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Trenton Township candidate filing period for the April 4, 2023 election is December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Offices to be filled are two board members, trustee and clerk. Persons wishing to file may contact Linda Brown at 246 N Hwy 65 or call 660-654-2007. dNov24

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NOTICE

Village of Brimson filing dates for the April 4, 2023 election will be December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Positions available are mayor, clerk/treasurer and 3 trustees. If you are interested in filing, please contact Ed Arnold at 660-358-4900 or 660789-2365.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Tindall has 5 positions - mayor and 4 council persons - open for the April 4, 2023 election. Filing period will be December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Persons interested in filing may come to 412 Austin St., Trenton, MO 646483 or call 660-485-6622 or 660-3392729. dNov24

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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:

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.

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Bulldog basketball season opener

Bulldogs lose to Tigers

By: Libby Endicott Sports Reporter

Both the Lady Bulldogs and the Boys Basketball team both took the fall on the season opener against the Macon Tigers.

The Lady Bulldogs had the closer game of the night with an ending score of 4555. Astrid Soriano had the first bucket of the night after

Madi Moore won the tip off. The Bulldogs only trailed by seven in the first quarter, and by the second quarter they brought it up to only trailing by five. By the second half the girls continued to trail.

The Bulldogs played a tough man-to-man defense but couldn’t quite get the Tigers stopped. In the end the Bulldogs fell just short. The leading scorer and rebounder of the night was Mirena King. She had a total of 19 points and about nine rebounds.

The Boys basketball team struggled a little more when it came to defending the Macon Tigers. The tip off was won by Seth Doolittle but the Tigers were the first to score. Macon led the first quarter 6-22 even though they had a player who received a technical in the first

quarter. The second quarter ended with both sides having fouls in the double bonus and scores of 17-59 Macon. Tucker Otto got fouled in the last few seconds of the quarter and hit one of his two free throws. The third quarter the Bulldogs were able to catch up by scoring a little more. A failed dunk by the Tigers lead to Hunter Smith blocking the rebounded shot and the Bulldogs getting it up the floor to Kiefer Tolson to sink a three-pointer. The quarter ended with the score 29-77, Tigers. The fourth quarter resulted in a running clock for the Bulldogs, as the quarter score and ending score was, 36-80. Leading scorer of the night for the boys was Kiefer Tolson with 14 points and Tucker Otto lead the team with nine rebounds.

Gallatin football comes to close

to East Buchanan making a complete pass before the player got tackled. The tackle made by Keegan McBroom resulted in a fumbled ball, which McBroom recovered.

The Gallatin Bulldogs ended their season with a Saturday game against the East Buchanan Bulldogs. With a huge crowd in attendance for both sides, even though it was a cold day, the field had an electric energy as both teams fought for the victory.

Gallatin started off right with winning the coin toss. They decided to defer, and East Buchanan decided to receive the ball first. The kick of reached the end zone for the touch back. East Buchanan received the first flag of the day on a holding call. A few possessions back and forth between the Bulldog teams resulted in a few more penalty flags and long passes. At six minutes left in the quarter Gallatin attempted a field goal attempt. The referees of the game ruled it no good and East Buch. took over on downs. Both sides attempted more fourth down conversions rather than kicked the ball because it was windy. More back in forth between the teams led

Gallatin started the second quarter pushing strong. A pass from Peyton Baker to Isaac Bird resulted in a first down that landed on the one-yard line in front of the goal line. This set up Payton Feiden for the touchdown. The Gallatin Bulldogs scored first on the day. Sadly, that would be the end to their night. They continued to do good things though and put up a challenge for East Buchanan. East Buchanann scored their first touchdown of the day at the end of the second quarter and got the upper hand by having a completed extra point attempt. The second half is where Gallatin started to lose momentum. They had a few players get injured and that was the main effect of their loss. East Buchanan had a fourth and one attempt which was stopped by Draven Wright. This resulted in Gallatin taking over on downs. East Buch couldn’t score so they decided to run out the clock at the end of the third quarter.

East Buchanann struck again in the fourth quarter. They first had a run that made it to the endzone, which got pulled back after a flag was called on them for having an illegal man down the field. Gallatin took over possession of the ball on downs, but it was returned to East Buchanan after a few minutes. After East Buch blocked Gallatin’s punt,

they pulled the plays together to be able to score. They then led the game for the rest of the day with a score of 6-14.

Gallatin finished the year 11-1 on the season. They will be graduating a big group of seniors that will result in the team looking for players to step up next year.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

GET UP - (above) Madi Moore starts off the night for the Lady Bulldogs by winning the tip off. Moore scored eight points against the Macon Tigers post player

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

LEAD SCORERS OF THE NIGHT - (left) Kiefer Tolson and (right) Mirena King, their team in made baskets for the night. Tolson was a key free throw shooter for the boys and King wasn’t afraid to get to the basket.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

HIT SOMEBODY, HARD - (below) Keegan McBroom recovers the fumble by East Buch.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott KICK OFF- Drawer Write starts the game sending the ball to the east Buchanann endzone for a touchback