Trenton Republican-Times_12-15-22

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Park Board Approves Purchase of Mowers and Donation for Signs

The Trenton Park Board met on Wednesday, December 7 at City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Linda Crooks, Park Superintendent David Shockley, Recording Secretary Dawn Griffith and board members Curtis Crawford, Lynda Lynch, John Hamilton, Andy Cox and Mary Peterson. Scott Sharp was a guest at the meeting to discuss the NCMDA way finding signs grant initiative.

The meeting was called to order by Curtis Crawford. The previous meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.

Scott Sharp, on behalf of the NCMDA, met with the board to discuss a possible donation to a Tourism Grant. NCMDA and the GHRPC would like to apply for ARPA grant money to place 30 way finding signs to help direct people to amenities in Trenton. The money would also be used to have two murals and updated flower

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Filing for City Councilman

The following person has filed for 3rd Ward Councilman for the City of Trenton. Michael L. Opitz of 1510 Nichols Street filed on December 8. The election will take place on April 4, 2023.

pots in downtown Trenton, along with new tables for Missouri Days and help in the restoration project of the Tom Brown log cabin.

The minimum amount of the grant is $250,000 and there is a 50 percent match that must be pledged before you can apply. The application deadline is December 14 and as of Tuesday December 6, there has been $100,000 raised toward the 50 percent match.

The money can be pledged over a two year period. Businesses and organizations who have donated so far include the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Hoover Foundation and Saint Luke’s Hospital.

Mr. Sharp was asking the park board for either a pledge to help with the 50 percent match or for inkind donations to help with placement of the signs or both.

The board discussed the possible donation after Mr.

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GRVCO Presents Winter Concert

A large crowd enjoyed the “Bells of Christmas” Winter Concert Saturday afternoon by the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra.

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City Council Approves Ordinances and Accepts Resignation

The Trenton City Council met on Monday, December 12, at City Hall. Those in attendance were Police Chief Rex Ross, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Attorney Tara Walker and councilmen David Mlika, Duane Urich, Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys. Mayor Linda Crooks and councilmen John Dolan, Lance Otto and Robert Romesburg joined the meeting via Zoom.

Mayor Crooks called the meeting to order. Minutes and bills were approved.

In reports, Duane Urich wanted to say “Thank You” to the city, street department, businesses and people of Trenton for making the town look so festive and beautiful.

Mayor Crooks reported that the Park Board had voted to give $2,500 to the NCMDA for the ARPA grant. She also reported that the Dangerous Dog Ordinance will be up for approval at the council meeting in January. She is currently looking for four people to serve on an Animal Welfare Committee. She encouraged the council members if they know of anyone who would like to serve on that committee to please have them contact her.

Councilman Brewer asked if there had been any word from MoDot on the agreement for street lights by Dollar General west of town. Urton said he had not heard

back from MoDot, and he would touch base with them to see where the agreement was.

An ordinance was approved, granting a conditional use permit to construct a 10X20 sign at 1852 East 9th Street. The advertising sign will be bright in the day and dimmer at night and is built to withstand 150mph winds.

An ordinance was passed for a sales tax request to be placed on the ballot at the April 4, 2023 election. The ordinance, if passed by voters, would allow a sales tax of three percent to be placed on retail sales of adult-use marijuana sold within the city of Trenton.

Two ordinances were approved by the council for rock and sand bids. Norris Quarries will supply the city with 25,000 tons of rock at a price of $19.50 per ton. A total of 10,000 tons of sand at a price of $10.25 per ton will also be supplied by Norris Quarries.

The board held a discussion on the three sand hauling bids they had received. Approval was given on the low bid of $7.25 per ton, by Jerry Hostetler as he is also a local contractor.

Administrative Committee Approves Dog Ordinance Revisions

The Trenton Administrative Committee met on Monday, December 12, at City Hall. Those attending in person were Police Chief Rex Ross, Councilman David Mlika, City Clerk Cindy Simpson, City Administrator Ron Urton, City Attorney Tara Walker, Committee Members Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys. Mayor Linda Crooks and Committee Member John Dolan joined the meeting via Zoom.

The meeting was called to order by Brewer. A discussion of the revisions of the Dangerous Dog Ordinance was held.

mal Welfare Committee. Currently there is only one person appointed on that committee and there needs to be five.

The Administrative Committee made a motion to take the revised ordinance to the council meeting in January. City Attorney Tara Walker said it would be best to have the five member Animal Welfare Committee in place prior to presenting the ordinance for approval.

Mayor Crooks said she would put the word out asking for people to serve on the Animal Welfare Committee. If anyone is interested in serving on this committee, please contact Mayor Linda Crooks for more information.

Scott Sharp, representing the NCMDA, was present to give an update on the ARPA grant pledges. The current pledge amount was

The committee was pleased with the revisions that had been made to allow the police to declare a dog dangerous and revisions on the confinement of a dangerous dog.

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It was discussed that the ordinance allows for an owner to appeal to the Ani-

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Sharp left the meeting. The board decided to donate $2,500 toward the grant over a two year period. If the grant is not awarded then the board will reconsider their donation at that time.

Discussion was held on the purchase of two new mowers for the park department. The board had received bids from Fries Ag & Turf, LLC and Legendary Small Engine.

The board decided to go with the Dixie Chopper Xcaliber from Legendary Small Engine. It has a 74 inch deck, 35hp engine and a three-year unlimited bumper to bumper warranty. This is the same type of mower they currently use and the department has parts available.

The board will purchase two mowers for a total of $28,006, which is $14,003 per mower. This is a 33 percent discount on price given by the company,

which upon bid approval would also include parts, labor and equipment. The price also includes pick up and delivery.

Crawford asked for Shockley to look into selling the two current mowers on Purple Wave.

In the superintendents report, winterizing of equipment and buildings has been completed. The burning bushes behind the Maintenance shop have been trimmed to the ground in hopes to have good growth for better maintaining in the future.

There have been six trees marked for removal in the parks with four already taken down. Stump removal will be bid out to be done in the spring.

The Rockbarn sign base foundation has been poured and will be ready for new sign installation soon.

Shelter houses at Moberly Park are currently having trim work and gable ends finished up.

The meeting was adjourned.

$108,500, which leaves them still needing $16,500 pledged by Wednesday to be able to submit for the grant.

Mr. Sharp said he did have a meeting on Tuesday with the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association/Main Street Trenton and he was in hopes they would be able to donate funds. He also stated that any in-kind donations received would be allocated toward the 50 percent match needed.

The board held a discussion and decided to approve an $8,000 cash pledge and $6,000 of in-kind donations to the project. These donations will be allocated over a two year period.

Councilman Lance Otto spoke to the board regarding his resignation. Otto and his family have moved from the 1st Ward, therefore he will be unable to finish serving his term.

Otto said “I was honored to serve the citizens of Trenton and I can only hope you all felt I did the best I could for the constituents and the betterment of the city. This has been an eye-opening experience and I challenge current officials to keep pushing forward to improve our city. My family and I will remain Trenton citizens because this is Home.”

The council thanked Otto for his service to the board and accepted his resignation as 1st Ward Councilman.

The meeting was adjourned.

The United Way of Grundy County has kicked off it’s 2022-2023 campaign with a $200 donation from the Hy-Vee Food Store in Trenton. The money was during an event on October 14 in which the store donated $1 from every tenderloin sold. Pictured are Hy-Vee Accounting Manager Abby Curtis, left, and United Way board member Stacy Coplen. The Grundy County United Way provides monetary assistance to 10 local organizations and those wanting to make a donation to the campaign may send them to P.O. Box 146, Trenton, MO 64683.

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The Grundy County Clerk’s Office is seeking a full-time Deputy Clerk. Position is 35 hours per week with benefits. Must have high school diploma or GED. Need to have experience in payroll, insurance and with computers. Interested persons should submit resumes in person or by mail to:

Grundy County Clerk’s Office 700 Main St, Trenton MO 64683 Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Sharon Lee Keen Ferris, 87, of Trenton, died December 9, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Sharon, daughter of Churchill Loren and Hazel Orr Keen, was born July 29, 1935 in Trenton.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Saturday. Inurnment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens at Trenton.

Sharon was a graduate of Trenton High School (1953) and Trenton Junior College (1955). She married Joe Ferris in 1955 and they were the parents of daughters Lisa, Lori and Jana. Sharon began her career working for the Division of Family Services, alongside her mother, as a stenographer. She and Joe owned/operated many businesses beginning with Joe’s MFA, Joe’s Trucking Co., H & R Block (19651981), Ferris Bookkeeping, Best Abstract and Title Co., Missouri License Bureau, and J & S Hardware (19801981). After selling the H & R Block franchise, Sharon continued to operate a tax and bookkeeping busi-

Mary Herrin, a 97-yearold former Trenton resident, passed away at 7:58 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Livingston Manor in Chillicothe.

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Inurnment will be at a later date in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton.

Mary Louise Herrin was born on December 7, 1925 in Laredo to John and Nettie

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ness until finally retiring in 2021. She also went out of her way several times to help people with taxes and other issues. Sharon adored her four grandchildren and loved to travel to participate in their school activities. She inherited her “Keen” sense of humor from both her dad and mom and could often be found making people laugh and smile wherever she went and reveled at telling stories about her folks’ practical jokes! During the past several years, she enjoyed cheering on her beloved Chiefs once she found the right channel to watch them play.

Sharon often told of being one of two students in high school that had a car and the many trips a lot of them made to out-oftown football games in her dad’s coal trucks. She was an avid supporter of the alumni traditions in Trenton and never missed the chance to get together with high school classmates, maintaining many friendships throughout the years.

Sharon loved to cook for large family gatherings and was never happier than when all the family was around to celebrate holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. Her homemade noodles were legendary!

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On August 25, 1948 she was united in marriage to Billy Herrin in Van Buren, AR. He preceded her in death October 14, 2006.

Mary was a devoted wife and loving mother and was always available and caring. She found joy in her grandchildren and was known as Granny to her great-grandchildren. Mary always enjoyed family get-togethers when the whole group came for a weekend of fun. Mary and Billy had many adven-

Although a city girl for 43 years, she considered herself a farm girl after moving in 1978 to Joe’s family property near Tindall. Since moving back to town in 2009, she was often heard talking about how much she missed her chickens and cows.

Sharon was a member of the Xi Alpha Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, the Grundy County Democratic Women’s Club, First Baptist Church and volunteered for RSVP.

Sharon is survived by her daughters, Lori (Joe) Wood and Jana (Nancy Albert) Ferris; son-in-law, Robert Born; grandchildren, Katie (Brad) Rickerson, Jessica (Jeffrey) Lasiter, Daniel (Jen) Born, Samantha (Russ) Francis, Keith O’Neal and Corey (Nat) O’Neal; and 20 greatgrandchildren.

Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ferris; daughter, Lisa Born; parents Churchill and Hazel Keen; and sisters, Carol Young and Sonna Winter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. They may be left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

tures with fishing trips to Canada, seeing the bright lights of Las Vegas, and dancing on Saturday nights. She always enjoyed the 2 o’clock girls coffee group and playing Bunko. She was a member of the Melbourne Baptist Church and the order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving relatives include her children, Callie Hill and Rick Herrin of Trenton; grandchildren, Tara Lewis and husband, Scott of Trenton and Paxton Herrin and Ashley Herrin of Crookston, MN; and greatgrandchildren, Luke Lewis of Trenton and Keefer, Adama, Kylie, Maddox, Lidia and Esperonza Herrin, all of Crookston, MN.

Those preceding her in death include her parents; husband; sisters, Gail Rohdanz, Lois Heriford, Darlene Arnold and Virginia Westwood; brothers, Kenneth and Eugene Grimes; and a great-grandson, Noah Lewis.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Noah Lewis Wrestling Scholarship and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

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

Hollie Persell, an 89year-old resident of Hope, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022 at Yazel Megli Funeral Home in Herington, KS, led by Pastor Deb Wiles.

Hollie will be laid to rest at Half Rock Cemetery in Mercer County, MO.

Hollie was born November 1, 1933 in Grundy County, MO to David Arthur and Ruth Rosanna Crawford Persell. He graduated from Newtown High School and served in the Army during the Korean

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Jessie Lee Fehring and Rebecca Lynn Fehring, both of Gilman City

Aidan Nathaniel Dahlquist, Brookfield and Jennifer Lynn Neal, Mooresville

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Gail L. Siemer and others to Gail L. Siemer CoTrustee, Betty J. Siemer CoTrustee

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Coleen Scott TTEE of Coleen Scott Living Trust to Carolyn Schmidt and husband

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Anthony S. Ardizzone, Indianapolis, IN, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $207.50 and $67.50 costs.

Michael Eugene Wills, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failure to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $71.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to wear a seatbelt and was fined $10.

Francisco Bello-Gomez, Milan pleaded guilty to failure to wear a seatbelt and was fined $10.

Wayne Allen Hughes, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failure to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $71.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to wear a seatbelt and was

War. After his military service he was employed by the Milwaukee and Rock Island Railroad and worked his way up to Locomotive Engineer working out of the Kansas City, KS railyard. When the Rock Island ceased operating, he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad working out of the Herington, KS railyard. In 2007 Hollie retired from his railroad career after fifty years of dedicated service.

Mr. Persell was a gifted gardener, naturalist, and conservationist. He was a member of the Herington Baptist Church, a Mason, a Shriner, and served as a member on the Hope, KS

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fined $10.

Madalynn Marie Couey, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner of the vehicle had not maintained financial responsibility and was fined $50.50 and $71.50. She also pleaded guilty to failure to wear a seatbelt and was fined $10.

Robert Crawford, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150.00 and $38.50 costs.

Sherry Yvonne Knapp, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150.00 and $38.50 costs.

Ryan Paul Massey, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended and was fined $100 and $38.50 costs.

Kelsi Anne McDaniels, Trenton, pleaded guilty to following another vehicle too closely and was fined $60.50 and $38.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license and was fined $75.50 and $38.50 costs.

Dustin Lee McPherson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to discharging fireworks in the city limits and was fined $50.50 and $38.50 costs.

Taytum Renea McPherson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $38.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was fined $75.50 and $38.50 costs, and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $38.50 costs.

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He is survived by his wife, Kris of the home; his children, Jacqueline S. (Warren) Soptic of Trenton and John D. (Paula) Persell of Herington, KS; grandchildren, Jeremy Soptic, Jenny Soptic Lewis and Lacey Persell Srna; and great-grandchildren Cole Soptic, Jackson Lewis, Bennet Dawson, Kennedi and Kai Srna.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry D. and John A. Persell; and sister, Amy Lucille Hayes.

Memorial contributions in Hollie’s name may be directed to the Masonic Lodge of Salina #60.

Barbara Morgans, Liberty, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150.00 and $38.50 costs.

Jacob Matthew Sanders, Trenton, pleaded guilty to being minor in possession and was fined $300 and $38.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $38.50 costs.

Maverick Remington, Trenton, pleaded guilty to exceeding the posted speed limit and was fined $60.50 and $38.50 costs.

James L. Spray, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended and was fined $100 and $38.50 costs.

April Dawn Swank, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident and was fined $60.50 and $38.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident and was fined $100.50 and $38.50 costs.

Isileli Lolo Tuiaki, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150.00 and $38.50 costs.

Julie Marie Veach, Guilford, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $38.50 costs.

Aaron Franklin Waldrep, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended and was fined $100 and $38.50 costs.

Denise Ann Wilson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $38.50 costs.

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WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO?

by Tracie Moore University of Missouri Extension Community Development Field Specialist

As we start to wrap-up 2022 and look into 2023 many of us may have said yes to serving on a board or been elected to a board or council. Either way when it comes to serving in this type of a roll be sure to learn all you can about what you are getting into.

You might need to do a little research and even talk to others that are serving or have served. There are certain things to think about when working with a public type board, council or committee.

When you start your role be truly present at meetings. Pay attention to topics being discussed and give input. When sitting on a board we are there to actually make decisions and help complete projects or tasks not to just hold down a chair. Do not be afraid to ask questions to help you learn about how things are handled and why. Each board should have a set of written by-laws and in many cases working policy and procedures. I would highly suggest reviewing those items to help get more acquainted with the purpose of why you are there in the first place.

Think about what you

can bring to the board. What are your interest and strengths? Some people are strong in making connections with others, some in understating financials, others in organizing events or maybe even fundraising. Within most boards there are jobs you might be able to jump on related to your strengths to help make your position more satisfying for yourself.

When serving on a board even if you are not the treasurer you still have fiscal responsibilities. As a public board member, you are responsible for knowing where, how and why funds are spent. It is always a good idea to look over the budget, each month’s bills as well as deposits to get an understanding of what is happening. Always ask yourself if you can explain what is happening with the board to an outsider. If you cannot, ask more questions so you can.

Taking on a board or council position can be a great way to give back in your county or town. It can also be a good way to gain leadership skills and responsibility. If you have said yes be sure to show up, be an active member, strive to understand the purpose and what the group is there to accomplish.

County Tax Comparisons

The Grundy County Commission receives information concerning the monthly sales tax revenue along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. All three are one-half cent sales taxes, although the collection amount varies slightly for each tax.

GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE

(The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2022 2021

January $44,675.75 $38,080.00

February $24,644.97 $35,273.25

Interest $50.63 March $59,127.98 $54,091.76

April $41,790.41 $31,776.66 May $33,045.26 $37,863.03 June $61,364.48 $57,819.36 July $45,289.75 $43,094.80 Interest $30.83 August $46,478.60 $35,315.02 September $56,923.89 $58,085.84

October $43,621.92 $44,448.88 November $32,967.82 $33,001.05 December $60,145.58 $59,669.37

TO DATE $550,107.24 $528,569.65 (Comparison Year to Date) $21,537.59

AMBULANCE SALES TAX

Month 2022 2021

January $44,663.87 $38,085.98

February $24,645.02 $35,273.19 Interest $50.63 March $59,115.49 $54,091.68 April $41,790.32 $31,774.54 May $33,040.43 $37,857.53 June $61,364.56 $57,819.25 July $45,286.08 $43,087.62 Interest $30.83 August $46,436.83 $35,312.91 September $56,904.86 $58,084.87 October $43,617.20 $44,432.99 November $32,958.45 $33,000.30 December $60,145.72 $59,668.92

TO DATE $549,999.66 $528,540.41 (Comparison Year to Date) $21,459.25

LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX

Month 2022 2021

January $44,663.87 $38,085.99 February $24,642.50 $35,273.25 Interest $50.63 March $59,115.56 $54,091.72 April $41,790.40 $31,774.48 May $33,040.50 $37,857.52 June $61,364.54 $57,819.29 July $45,286.11 $43,087.60

Interest $30.83

August $46,436.75 $35,312.87

September $56,904.88 $58,084.87

October $43,617.14 $44,432.81 November $32,958.51 $33,000.29 December $60,145.41 $59,668.87

TO DATE $549,997.00 $528,540.19

(Comparison Year to Date) $21,456.81

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The Laredo Lions Club met at 6:30 p.m. at the Laredo Community Center on Monday, November 28. After the pledge to the flag, Dan Wilford opened the meeting with prayer. Then the group played a fill-inthe-word game. Carol Wilford began singing “Over the River and Through the Woods” and leaving out words for people to fill in by singing.

Members present were Bonna Dittberner, Dan and Carol Wilford, Margaret Chapman and Martha Owen. Kodie Carman was a guest.

After the carry-in meal was served, Bonna handed out sheets of paper with mixed up words entitled, “Only Smart People Can.”

The next time the Club will meet will be for a Christmas dinner at a restaurant on Monday, December 12.

The Laredo R-VII School Academic Booster Club sponsored a ‘Carriage Rides with Santa’ Family Christmas Night on Thursday, December 1. Isaac Russell was Santa; and the horse-drawn carriage was provided by Paul and Deanna Eitel. The event ran from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cocoa and cookies were served and pictures with Santa were a big hit!

Steve and Naomi Campbell and Halley and Dustin of Marshall dropped Naomi off at Dan and Carol Wilford’s home on Saturday, December 11.

She accompanied her dad to the GRVCO Winter Concert at the PAC in Trenton High School at 3:00 p.m. that afternoon. Naomi’s mother, Carol Wilford, is a member of the choir. Afterward, Naomi walked to Lois Corrigan’s to join Steve’s extended family Christmas dinner.

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The Biblical meaning of the word “Thanksgiving” is not something you do. It is not something that is spontaneous, or an extemporaneous expression of thanks for some good deed done, or good that that has come our way. The biblical concept of the word “thanksgiving” does not depend on something one has or has received. This word has nothing to do with “outward” circumstances, but rather, has to do with one’s spiritual attitude toward life. Giving without receiving, volunteering without being asked, just doing as the Word says; "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

We at Union Coon Creek Baptist Church would like to thank all who helped make our 27th Annual Thanksgiving Serve the Community 2022 a success. Without those who step in and help by donating their time, energy, in the preparation, delivering meals, the cleanup, and all the other things that make this awesome project we give thanks. We extend to you our special request to God to bring you a special Blessing just as He has brought a blessing to us by allowing us this opportunity of Service.

Blessing to all those who have received a meal by delivery or by coming out to Pick up. May the Lord bring us all His touch of Salvation that only comes through His Son Jesus Christ and seek to serve Him.

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Ward Circle Hears Devotion on “A Tale of Two Sisters”

Four members and one guest, Lana Snider, met in the Seekers Classroom of the First Christian Church for the December 6 meeting of the Ward Circle.

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Talma Joiner was the hostess for the meeting. Mrs. Joiner, president, led the group in the Christian Women’s Fellowship Prayer. The secretary/treasurer’s report was read and approved.

Barbara Crow reported that there was no action this past month for the service department. Janice Stimpson, courtesy chair, reported on visiting some church members but no illness had been reported for that month.

Mrs. Joiner brought the lesson from a book entitled Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. The devotion was taken from the chapter “A Tale of Two Sisters.” Scripture was from Luke 10:38-39.

SING-A-BRATION

Sunday, December 18 • 6 p.m.

Honey Creek Chapel Christian Church 333 NE Hwy NN, Trenton

~ A snapshot of the birth of Christ ~ Join the celebration and fellowship to follow.

Christmas cards were signed for the shut-ins. In reports of current prayer needs, it was reported that Verla Harlan’s daughter-inlaw recently had surgery. Mrs. Joiner visited with Jane Garnett and Joetha Harris. Both are shut-ins who reside in Chillicothe at Morningside Center. Mrs. Crow will be the hostess

Being a woman requires stamina and wisdom. Women try to do everything well and find it difficult to reconcile conflicting needs. They might want to be like Mary and sit at the Lord’s feet but Martha appeals to them because of her hospitality. Women may feel the need to make everything in the best possible way, but it isn’t more that is required at the time and it might be less.

Discussion followed with members acknowledging sympathy for the positions of both Mary and Martha. The meeting closed with the CWF Benediction.

Thank You

Thanks to ALL the people for their concerns, love and donations to the Wesley United Methodist Church, for our Mother, Marva Earleen Pinnick.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

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.

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

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

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

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

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

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NCMC Enrolling for Savannah Campus

Along with courses offered at the Main Campus, Barton Farm, and online, students can now also enroll for classes at the Savannah Campus for Spring 2023. A full line of course offerings is now available and can be found by visiting the website at https://www.ncmissouri.ed u/academics/class-offerings-for-savannah/ NCMC spring semester classes begin Monday, January 9. Classes at Savannah include English I, Foundations of Education, Microcomputer Applications, Intro to Behavioral Support, College Algebra, Industrial Electronics, Human Anatomy, Basic Electricity I, American History to 1877, Human Physiology, Intro to Drones, Basic Automotive concepts, and more.

Located at 601 US-71 BUS in Savannah, the location will provide access to the Associate in Arts transfer degree and a number of career programs. Transfer courses, as well as Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health Support, and Robotics will start in January. The college expects to add Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Sonography, Industrial Maintenance, and more by Fall 2023.

For more information about the Savannah Campus or how to enroll at any location or online at North Central Missouri College, visit https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact 660359-3948.

LOCAL NCMC Earns Recognition for Best Agriculture Program in Missouri

North Central Missouri College has earned the recognition of Best Agriculture Programs in Missouri by Intelligent.com. Intelligent.com has also included NCMC on the list of Best Community Colleges in Missouri for 2023.

The research identifies top schools in the state based on tuition costs, the number of credits required to graduate, and the online coursework delivery format. On the list, NCMC earns the title Best Agriculture Programs for all community colleges in Missouri. For more information about the ranking, visit https://www.intelligent.com/bestcommunitycolleges/missouri/#east_central_colle ge

“On behalf of our agriculture students and the NCMC Agriculture Program, we are honored to receive this recognition,” said Rustin Jumps, NCMC Agriculture Instructor and Barton Farm Manager. “As we strive to continually keep up with providing quality applied learning experiences for students at the Barton Farm Campus, along with preparing them for careers in the agriculture industry, being recognized as the best community college agriculture program helps reinforce our efforts as we move forward.”

Intelligent.com implemented a unique methodology that ranks each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 ac-

ross six categories. The scoring system compares each school to tuition costs, admission, retention and graduation rates, faculty, reputation, and the student resources provided for online students.

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides that include the best

among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

NCMC offers associate degrees in agriculture and natural resources and several certificates, including ag operations and technology, agriculture business, crop production, equine management, and livestock management. For more information about agriculture programs at North Central

degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships, and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source

Missouri College, visit https://www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact Barton Farm Campus at 660-3593948.

NCMC Faculty and Staff Recognized at MCCA

Selected faculty and staff were honored at the annual MCCA convention for their service to North Central Missouri College, students, and community college. Those recognized were Sarah Bonnett, Lead Custodian; Brenda Ferguson, Clinical Instructor; Dr. Lindsay Oram, Psychology Instructor; and Jennifer Triplett, Chief Information Officer.

Sarah Bonnett was recognized as a finalist for the MCCA Classified Staff Achievement Award. Sarah was recognized for her positive impact at NCMC. From the nomination, “Sarah works hard and has a heavy load, but is the first person to help if asked, even if it has nothing to do with her responsibilities. She doesn’t shy away from a demanding job or a difficult situation while still being friendly, approachable, and a great person to be around.”

Brenda Ferguson was recognized as a finalist for the MCCA Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award. Brenda was recognized for her vital contributions to NCMC. From the nomination, “Brenda is a highly valuable clinical instructor for NCMC as she has consistently gone above and beyond to assist our nursing programs to provide excellent clinical instruction for our students…. She sets a high expectation level for nursing students and works with them to ensure they are able to have the best clinical experience possible.”

Dr. Lindsay Oram was recognized as a finalist for the MCCA Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Oram was recognized for her outstanding instruction at NCMC. From the nomination,

“Dr. Oram demonstrates commitment to academic excellence, encouraging integrity, and promoting intellectual, mental, and social growth. She is one who leads and supports others, both students and colleagues, with growth mindsets and resiliency, while also developing their own skill sets.”

Jennifer Triplett was recognized as a finalist for the MCCA Administrative Professional Leadership Award. Jennifer was recognized for her exemplary leadership practices, campus involvement, and service. From the nomination, “Not only does Jennifer oversee multiple significant projects with minimal resources, but she also makes sure everything is done with precision. Because of her efforts, we maintain innovative tech-

nology and interactive learning/work environments.”

“It’s always a privilege to see our great faculty and staff recognized for their achievements to NCMC, our students, and community college,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC President. “Their efforts are an example of what makes NCMC known for its uncommon attention, service-oriented mindset, and student-first approach.”

Each year, MCCA honors individuals and businesses who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those based on their efforts, support, commitment, and partnerships with community colleges in the state.

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Adam’s Park Apartments, located on East 9th Street, provides clean, beautiful, well-maintained, low-income one and two bedroom apartments and was established in 2011. Adam’s Park Apartments pay for the water, sewer, and trash services and provide maintenance, lawn care, and snow removal.

Cindy Soptic, Property Manager, said, “I love being able to help people who are truly in need of help. It seems like there is a link missing for people who are living on social security and worked their entire lives, and have a little bit of a pension. They make just enough to be over income to receive any other assistance, such as HUD or SNAP, but are barely able to make it on the income they get. I am glad that we can offer them a low-income housing option to help relieve part of their burden.”

Built in 1924, Adam’s Park Apartments is owned by Hamilton Properties, which also owns Trenton Plaza Towers and Trenton Heights, along with properties in ten

states. Prior to being low-income apartments, the building served as the college, high school, middle school, and a mall. The historic building has been converted into 35 apartments for senior housing.

The building has kept its historical feel and history by maintaining the original look and keeping a large part of the school auditorium for resident use, such as movies and functions. Other in-house facilities include an exercise center, library, community room, and a family kitchen and dining facility for large gatherings. Cindy said, “It’s an incredible building with so much history. I’m so glad they were able to save it from demolition.”

Cindy went on to say, “We continually strive to provide beautiful, clean, wellmaintained low-income housing, and we hope to continue to provide affordable housing.” Located at 1312 E. 9th Street, those wanting more information are welcome to stop by or visit hamiltonpropertiescorporation.com

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Heifers: 400-500lbs 1.75-1.94 500-600lbs 1.77-1.89 600-700lbs 1.66-1.83 700-800lbs 1.58-1.75 800-900lbs 1.54-1.67

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Classified Advertising Information

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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FARM NEEDS

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

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

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

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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

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.

BUSINESS/ SERVICES

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes.

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

Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1800-721-7996.

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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

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

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

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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Jack Russell pups for sale. (816) 807-0382

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INSURANCE

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

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

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FOR SALE

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

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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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WEBSITES

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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.

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Seeking Bids

Grundy County Health Department is seeking bids for repair/replacement of damaged exterior brick and interior sheetrock. Contact Elizabeth Gibson at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-359-4196 for more information. Bids must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, December 30. We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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

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

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.

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."

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

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

/s/ Renante Kinney, Probate Clerk

Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dNov24,Dec1,8,15

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NOTICE

The City of Spickard has 2, two year terms for alderman positions and a city mayor position open for the April 4, 2023 election. Contact Amy Chapman, Spickard City Clerk, Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Spickard City Hall. (660) 485-6106. Filling dates are December 6, 2022 through December 27, 2022. Fillings will not occur on the following holidays when the city office will be closed: December 24th & 25th 2022.

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NOTICE

The Trenton R-9 School board met on Tuesday, December 13 at the district office. The meeting was called to order. The previous meeting minutes, bills, treasurer’s report and agenda were approved.

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

NCMC is requesting that interested and qualified financial institutions, submit separate sealed proposals to provide banking services. Information on this request can be found on the College’s website at: www.ncmissouri.edu. Specifications and other documents are also available by contacting Tyson Otto, North Central Missouri College, 660-359-3948, ext. 1500 or totto@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Middle school art students Jordan Gannon and Gabe Harris were recognized for their art work being chosen, by their art teacher, to be hung in the art gallery at the district office.

Senior Dylan Smith was recognized as the John T. Belcher Scholarship recipient. He will advance to the NW Regional where he could win $1,000 if selected and then would advance to state where he could win $1,500.

The board voted to offer summer school again next year. Superintendent Gott will be presenting information to the board at the next meeting regarding extending the contract with Catapult Learning. The company’s prices are going to be increasing so they are extending contracts to loyal customers at current prices.

sessments regarding correlation between reading deficiency and chronic absenteeism. The plan is to create and deploy individual plans for students in grades K-2 who score below basic on local assessment benchmarks and have less than 90 percent attendance. They will also create and deploy attendance strategies for grade-level cohorts for grades 3-4 with more than 15 percent of students not at grade-level by the end of third grade.

loss ratio is 17 percent less than this time last year and continues to trend downward. This is a result of the actions over the past year to reduce the cost of health insurance without reducing networks, plan benefits or the number of providers.

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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.

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The Pleasant View R-VI School District is accepting bids for a beef market animal (cow, heifer, or steer) and a butcher hog. Animals must be healthy, pass USDA inspection, and be ready for butchering. Bids must include estimated live weight and price per pound. The winning bidder must deliver the hog to Chillicothe in mid January and beef to Lamoni on January 17. Submit bids to Brenda Allnutt at 128 SE 20th St, Trenton, MO 64683 by January 10 at noon.

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The first item on the agenda was to approve the SRCSP plan for 20222023. There were no changes to the plan, however DESE recommends the board of education approve the plan every 6 months.

In old business, a reminder was given of the election filing dates and times. The three-year terms of Brandon Gibler, Andy Burress and Jason Hostetler will expire at the April 11, 2023 board meeting.

The final audit completed by Conrad & Higgins LLC was presented to the board. There were no compliance issues found. The board approved the budget on a 5-0 vote as board members Melissa King and Brandon Gibler were absent from the meeting.

Mr. Gott recommends that the district open an account with the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury (MOCAAT). The district’s investment funds are currently with MOSIP. MOCAAT uses the same investment options, however they actually provide investment advice. Funds can be moved around to earn interest and the district would benefit from returns on those investments. There is no fee to open an account with MOCAAT and funds will not be at any additional risk that they currently are. The board approved the recommendation on a 5-0 vote.

A bid from Mid-States services was accepted for the internet provider. This was the best quote and bid at $800 a month for 1 gigabyte of service. Mid-States will also be providing the Voice-Over IP phone service that will be installed in January.

Dr. Jill Watkins presented an update of action steps to the CSIP SMART Goal 1.2. The action step was to utilize data from local reading assessments that are tied directly to Missouri Learning Standards to conduct annual needs as-

THS Principal Chris Hodge gave an update on the Counseling Program Evaluation. The schools internal improvement review for 2022 showed a 96 percent and above in the six core elements. Any score of 90 percent or higher is considered a Fully Implemented Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

Superintendent Gott reported Dan Cole from SafeDefend has serviced every box in the district. The secondary locks will be installed over the Christmas break.

Mr. Gott also reported that the NSLP Food Review offsite portion has been finished. The high school is up for review, an onsite review is scheduled for February 7, where an inspection and observation will be conducted in the THS kitchen.

Chance Winstrom from Missouri Educator Trust sent a message to Mr. Gott to let him know that MET, as a whole, is performing extremely well. The current

Mr. Gott wanted to remind everyone that the admission from this Friday’s basketball game will be donated to the Backpack Buddies program. He also wanted to say thank you to BTC Bank and their customers as $1,706.25 was given to the school from the bank card swipe program.

Superintendent Gott also wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

The board adjourned to an executive session with the following announcements made. Kaylee Myers, 3rd grade teacher at Rissler has resigned effective December 31, 2022. She will continue in the classroom as a Student Teacher to complete her education.

Wendy Shuler, kindergarten teacher at Rissler will retire effective June 30, 2022. Curtis Thorne was hired for the maintenance department.

The following substitutes were approved: Anna George- Food Service Only; Vicki GlidewellCustodial Only and Jena Knapp, Ashley Shelton, Kayli Crawford, Alexis Whitaker, Teresa Corrick and Alison Allen.

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Walter’s Warriors

NCMC Holiday-Hoops schedule

Saturday, December 17

Braymer Girls Bucklin Macon County 10:00 AM

Braymer Boys Bucklin Macon County 11:30 AM

Brunswick Girls Brashear 1:00 PM

Brunswick Boys Brashear 2:30 PM

St. Joseph Lafayette Girls Plattsburg 4:00 PM

Atlanta Boys Chillicothe JV 5:30 PM

Atlanta Girls Penney (Hamilton) 7:00 PM

Monday, December 19

Gilman City Girls North Missouri Knights 3:30 PM

Gilman City Boys Northland Christian 5:00 PM

Brookfield Girls Trenton 6:30 PM

Brookfield Boys Trenton 8:00 PM

Tuesday, December 20

North Missouri Knights Girls Pattonsburg 3:30 PM

North Missouri Knights Boys Pattonsburg 5:00 PM

Meadville Girls South Harrison 6:30 PM

Meadville Boys South Harrison 8:00 PM

Wednesday, December 21

Penney (Hamilton) Boys LaPlata 2:00 PM

North Nodaway Girls LaPlata 3:30 PM

N. Nodaway Boys North Missouri Knights 5:00 PM

Kauffman Boys Savannah 6:30 PM

Kauffman Girls Lawson 8:00 PM

Children are an important part of the future as they will be the next to lead the world. Everyone always wants their children to succeed in life and to go on to do great things. But when children become ill or face a very difficult challenge that may take a while to recover from, all those parents want is for their kid to be okay and to get back to doing the things they love.

On November 23, at the Putnam County gym, one Freshman would start a journey that he did not choose and touch the lives of many. Walter Hartwig was a healthy kid as far as anyone was concerned. He had just come from a successful football season where he participated on special teams at the varsity level. Durning that day on the basketball court it was a different story. Walter had collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. Thanks to the boys’ basketball coach and a school staff member, they were able to

perform CPR and use the AED machine to keep him steady until the emergency response team was able to make it to the school.

Once at the hospital doctors searched to find why Walter collapsed and to start treating the situation. Not much was known on the days between then and now, but after a few days after the event Walter was stable and responsive to doctors and his family. Since then, he has been able to stand and give hugs to his loved ones. The doctors are still unsure what caused him to collapse and so far, neither the Cardiologist nor Neurologist have found anything on his scans to say otherwise. He is able to eat solid foods now and his family says he challenges his therapist by trying to do things to fast, in a ‘Walter fashion’.

The Hartwig family has been in hospital since November 23 and are currently on the recovery floor of the Children

Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. During this hard time schools of the Grand River Conference and other neighboring schools that play Putnam County, have stepped up to help raise money for the family during this hard time. So far, a total of 14 schools have done donations, fundraisers, and collections to obtain this money and donate it directly to the Hartwig family. Among those schools, is of course the Putnam County Midgets which will hold the biggest fundraising event this Saturday during the basketball game with Polo. They will be selling shirts with the print of “Walter’s Warriors” on them as well as do a free will donation super catered by Hy-Vee and the basketball teams, a chuck a duck competition, and have numerous silent auction items.

We wish Walter the best in his road of recovery and hope him and his family are home in time for the Christmas Holiday.

Thursday, December 22

Grundy R5 Girls Atlanta 10:00 AM

Grundy R5 Boys Atlanta 11:30 AM

Waukee North Girls KC Southeast 1:00 PM

Santa Fe Boys Schuyler County 2:30 PM

Princeton Boys KC Southeast 4:00 PM

Santa Fe Girls Princeton 5:30 PM

Friday, December 23

SW Livingston Girls Polo 1:30 PM

SW Livingston Boys Polo 3:00 PM

Gallatin Girls Green City 4:30 PM

Gallatin Boys Green City 6:00 PM

Tuesday, December 27

North Harrison Girls SW Livingston 10:30 AM

Noth Harrison Boys SW Livingston 12:00 PM

Carrollton Girls Rock Port 1:30 PM

Carrollton Boys Rock Port 3:00 PM

Worth County Girls Green City 4:30 PM

Worth County Boys Green City 6:00 PM

Wednesday, December 28

Rock Port Girls Hale 1:30 PM

Rock Port Boys Hale 3:00 PM

Wellsville-Middletown Girls E.Harrison 4:30 PM

Northland Christian Boys East Harrison 6:00 PM

Thursday, December 29

Putnam County Girls Grundy R5 1:30 PM

Putnam County Boys Grundy R5 3:00 PM

Milan Girls Chillicothe 4:30 PM

Milan Boys Chillicothe 6:00 PM

Friday, December 30

Albany Girls Tri County 1:30 PM

Albany Boys Tri County 3:00 PM

King City Girls Mercer 4:30 PM

King City Boys Mercer 6:00 PM

Gallatin basketball

Gallatin basketball teams take on the Putnam County Midgets in an orange out game this week. Both Gallatin teams end up winning the night and start out the GRC conference play as one of the top teams.

The Lady Bulldogs start a tough battle on the night winning three of the four quarters. Junior Ashley Feiden was high scorer of the night with 17 points, with

five of those being threepointers. The Lady Bulldogs where 18 out of 28 free throws on the night, with all their shooters being 50% and above. They end the game score was 50 to 39 in favor of the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs and are on the leading side of the GRC Conference.

The Gallatin Bulldog Boys team also take the win on the night. Leading scorer for Gallatin was senior Pay-

ton Feiden with a total of 21 points. The Bulldogs take all four quarters on the night ending the first quarter 19-14 and the last and final quarter 78 to 48. The Bulldogs had a total of thirty-three rebounds on the night taking the win and advancing as one of the top teams in the GRC Conference.

The Gallatin Bulldogs will take on the Princeton Tigers this Friday at home.

Grundy basketball

The Grundy County Panthers played the Tri-County Mustangs this week. The Lady Panthers take the fall to Tri-County where the boys rise above the Mustang boys.

The Grundy County girls led during the first quarter and the fourth quarter, but they allowed Tri-County to outscore them by seven in the third quarter that resulted in the loss. The final score was Grundy 39 to TriCounty’s 45. Lead scorer for the girls was senior Skylar

Bonnett who had a total of 13 points. Adysan Rains followed with 12 points and was six for eight at the free throw line. Freshman, Kinsley Allnutt, led the team in rebounds with 17 total, nine offensive and eight defensive rebounds.

The Grundy County boys destroyed the Tri-County boys with an ending game score of 72 to 32. The Panthers led in the first three quarters but still held the lead, even with a running

clock. Main scorer for the Grundy County boys was Corbin Axtell with 20 points.

Hunter Miller was three for four at the free throw line, and Cole Peterson led the team with eight rebounds, four offensive and four defensive.

Both Grundy County teams continue the season at four and two. They travel to Mercer County on Friday to take on the Cardinals.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

WALTER’s WARRIORS - During the Gallatin Vs. Putnam County Basketball game Missy Chadwick and Penny Gardener (middle two) present a check of a little under 3,500 dollars to Walter Hartwigs cousin and sister (outside two) to help pay for Walter’s Hospital expenses

The night of Conference opening games the Trenton Bulldogs fall to the Princeton Tigers on both the girls and boy’s side. The girls match up was a close game, while the boys are still trying to find their rhythm on the floor.

The close matchup between Trenton and Princeton resulted in a score of 39-44 in favor of Princeton. The Lady Tiger’s won the opening tip off as well as scored the first point of the night, made by Grace Kelly. The Lady Bulldogs were able to stay up with Princeton thanks to Astrid Soriano, who had the first six points

of the game for Trenton. The Bulldogs tied the first quarter and went to battle in the second. They allow Princeton to score 15 in the second quarter while the Bulldogs only scored another six. The second half the Lady Bulldogs attempted to make a comeback but fell just short. They had to start fouling in the fourth giving the Tigers free throws which is what ended up hurting the Bulldogs.

The Trenton Boys team had a tough matchup against the Tigers. They had eleven points in the first quarter to Princeton’s 23. Trenton ended the first quarter in

Bulldogs vs Tigers Bulldog Wrestling

Trenton started the season 3-0 in duals. It was a great night to be a Trenton Bulldogs. The seniors led the pack, 3 seniors Hunter McAtee, Gavin Chambers, and Sam Gibson. Coach Bacon was happy with his teams accomplishments, “We wrestled really well tonight and there were too many highlights to mention.” Sam Gibson earned his 100th career win as a Trenton wres-

tler along with so many other positive things on the mat. The team scores are listed.

Trenton 45.0 Penney 24.0

Trenton 39.0 S.Harrison 29.0

Trenton 36.0 Gallatin 24.0

Girls duals: Trenton 12.0 South Harrison 12.0

Trenton 12.0 Gallatin 24.0

Trenton 6.0 Penney 18.0

control of the ball. The second quarter the gap was still too big for the Bulldogs to make up ground. The last two quarters of the night the Bulldogs made their best attempt, but the Princeton tigers had the upper hand on the night. The final score resulted in Princeton Tigers winning 47-74.

The Trenton Bulldog’s next matchup is this Friday at home against the South Harrison Bulldogs. And the Princeton

Tigers will travel to Gallatin to take on the Gallatin Bulldogs.

Tom Hayes Dual:

Trenton 42.0 Uv. Academy Charter 12.0 Trenton 41.0 Lexington 24.0

Trenton 36.0 Albany 12.0 Trenton 46.0 South Harrison 24.0

Trenton 12.0 Brookfield 72.0

FALL TO THE TIGERS -

A. Soriano scored the first few points for the Lady Bulldogs and K. Tolson jumps above the defense to get the basket in.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott

ONE HUNDRED WINS SENIOR YEAR - Senior Sam Gibson Wins his 100th match against a South Harrison wrestler at the Trenton Quad last week.

R-T Photo/Andrea Markell