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The Trenton Police Department is accepting donations for the 9th annual “Shop With a Cop” event. The program allows children an opportunity to have a positive interaction with law enforcement officers and gives the officers and community an opportunity to assist the children in their time of need during the Christmas season. The program is made possible through the donations of businesses, organizations, agencies and individuals in the community and region. Those who would like to make a donation can make checks payable to Green Hills Rural Development, with “Shop With A Cop” written on the memo line. All cash donations should be made in person at the Trenton Police Department, located in the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center, 610 Main St. For more information or to have a donation picked up, contact Lt. Larry Smith at the TPD at 660-359-2121.
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“Who, where and how?” are the questions to be answered in the Gallatin Theater League’s production of “Clue: The Musical,” which will be performed this week at the Courter Theater in downtown Gallatin. Cast members include, from left, Annie Gibson as Miss Scarlett; Jackie Nichols as Mrs. Peacock; Emily Anderson as Mrs. White; Dimitri Dickerson as Mr. Boddy; Phil Barnard as the detective; Erin Stith as Miss Green; Doug Nichols as Col. Mustard; and Emily Miller as Professor Plum. The play is directed by Brad Dush, with Elizabeth Plottner serving as the musical director.
‘Clue: The Musical’ Brings Familiar Characters To Life Play Will Be Presented Thursday, Friday And Saturday Impressive and very entertaining. That about sums up the Gallatin Theater League’s production of “Clue: The Musical” set to be presented later this week at the Courter Theater in downtown Gallatin. But be warned: if you’re a fan of the mystery board game, you might never look at it the same way again. The characters in the game - Mr. Boddy, Col. Mustard, Miss Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs.White, Miss Scarlett and the detective - seem to come to life on the stage as the clues are whittled down one by one to not only determine “who dun it” but also where they did it and what instrument they used to facilitate the death. The personalities of each charac-
ter shine through as the audience learns why each one of them had a motive to “take out” Mr. Boddy, played by Dimitri Dickerson. Was it the senile Col. Mustard (Doug Nichols), the step-father of the victim? The fast-talking simile-confusing Miss Green (Erin Stith), who might have swindled Mr. Boddy out of a lot of money? Mrs. Peacock (Jackie Nichols), a gold-digging widow several times over now married to the victim but who seems to carry a flame for the colonel? Professor Plum, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., (Emily Miller), who may or may not be who she says she is? Miss Scarlett (Annie Gibson), the femme fatale entertainer who shares a secret past with Miss Green? or Mrs. White (Emily Anderson), the English maid who feels she has put up with enough of Mr. Boddy’s low wages, poor living conditions and demanding ways? It’s up to the detective (Phil Barnard) - and the au-
dience - to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice. The play begins with three audience members asked to draw the cards so familiar to those who play the Parker Brothers game - one draws a card to determine the killer; one draws to determine the location; and one draws to determine the instrument used. Only then, backstage, does the cast find out how the play will proceed - there are 216 possible combinations - and the show gets under way. Director Brad Dush said the actors had to learn multiple versions of the script depending on the cards drawn. “They didn’t have to learn 216 possible endings,” he said. “But depending on what cards are drawn, the script does change, there are lines that change.” And remember, there are three performances, so that’s a lot of possible changes over the three-per[See CLUE, Page 4]
Election Filing Dates Set Pleasant View, R-5 And TriCounty All Meet The April 2022 election and upcoming school activities were among the topics of discussion at recent meetings of the Pleasant View R-6, Grundy R-5 and Tri-County R-7 boards of education. Pleasant View R-6 Board members at Pleasant View R-6 School heard various reports, including one on filing dates, and learned of numerous upcoming activities during its meeting on Thursday. According to Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, teachers Kelli Urton, Paige Orndorff and Shani Kinney all gave updates on activities in their classrooms this year. [See AREA, Page 6]
Details of the Christmas parade being planned as part of the Downtown Trenton Christmas events on Dec. 3 have been announced. “An Old Fashioned Christmas” is the theme of the parade, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. Registration is at 5:15 p.m. in the Cross Hall parking lot on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Decorated ATVs, vintage cars, golf carts, horses and other vehicles are being sought for the parade, with prizes given for the best-decorated entry and largest family entry. There is no entry fee. The parade route is from the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library to Five Points, Tinsman Avenue to Mable Street, 17th Street to Princeton Road and 28th Street to Hoover Drive. This will allow the parade to go past Sunnyview Nursing Home, Eastview Manor and Bristol Manor. To enter, contact Cindy Jennings at 660-359-1923.
Gallatin Board Agenda
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school library. Items on the announced agenda include administrative reports from the superintendent, building principals and activity director, a vocational report from Barb Holcomb (FBLA), a special education report from Carrie Cook, snow removal bids, CPSK renewal for liability and property insurance, MSBA 21C updates and the April 2022 election. An executive session is planned to discuss personnel and student matters.
Utility Committee Meeting
The Trenton Utility Committee will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) at city hall. The meeting is open to the public but can be accessed on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81551554253. Items listed on the announced agenda include department reports, a review of monthly financial reports and the utility director’s report.
Alderman Appointed At Galt
A Galt man has been appointed to fill an open position on the city’s board of aldermen. According to information provided by City Clerk Ashley Bonnett, the open position was filled by Lewis Berry, who was appointed with no opposition. The filing dates for the April 5, 2021 election were announced and are Tuesday, Dec. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 28, with the atlarge positions of Jay Blackburn and Berry expiring. Both are for two-year terms. Filing can take place during normal office hours at city hall, which are 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday. An update on the research on the city water improvement study was given by engineers from Benton and Associates. Their findings and recommendations will be presented at a meeting next year. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
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Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School students honored veterans during special programs presented on Veterans Day, which was Thursday, Nov. 11. Among those performing in the program were the THS Concert Choir, above, and the TMS seventh and eighth grade choir, below. Both choirs are under the direction of Tyler Busick. Also participating in a special event for veterans was North Central MissouriCollege, which held a National Roll Call for Veterans. See page 9 for a photo and story from that event.
The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library is holding a mini book sale this week. The sale will be held in the front lobby each day through Saturday, Nov. 20. The sale will take place during regular library business hours.
Nursing Home Board Meeting
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will meet in regular session at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 16) in the conference room at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. Items on the announced agenda include the energy improvement projects and an executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel.
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After cruising to threestraight victories against overmatched opponents, the North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team got its first real test of the season on Friday when it faced off with No. 7 Kansas City Kansas Community College on the road. The No. 17 Pirates nearly sprung the upset, but a troublesome third quarter cost them in a 67-60 loss. The marquee match-up of the Kansas City Kansas Classic saw the Pirates jump out to a 17-12 first quarter lead as North Central continued its string of hot starts. But the Blue Devils had staying power that no other opponent North Central has faced has had. By halftime the Pirates lead was just 35-31. In the third quarter, KCK got its offense up and running, reeling off 24 points to carry a seven-point lead into the final frame. The 24-13 run completely flipped the momentum and the Pirates couldn’t recover, falling by the sevenpoint margin. “We played a decent first half against KCKCC, but came out flat in the third quarter,” North Central head coach Jenni Croy said. “We were down three with about a minute left and fouled. They knocked down their free throws to secure the win. We struggled from the free-throw line, going 13-for-27. We can’t beat good teams shooting that poorly.”
Leading the way in the loss was Angel Wiggins, who had 15 points and four assists. Jasmine Taylor added 11 points and Maci Moore had 10. Nora Ford and Kennadie Crowe each added nine points with Ford getting three assists and Crowe adding six rebounds and three steals. Fortunately, North Central was able to bounce back on Saturday, returning to the win column with an 82-60 win over Division I Jefferson College. NCMC led 24-20 after one quarter and 35-32 at halftime before blowing the game open in the second half. A 23-12 run in the third quarter put the Pirates up by 14 entering the final frame and the lead was never in jeopardy as the Pirates tacked on a 24-16 run to close the game. “Saturday we struggled and were sluggish in the first half — I assume due to the quick turnaround,” Croy said. “We got things rolling in the second half and moved the ball extremely well offensively to get good shots.” Ford led the way with 22 points, six assists and three steals and Moore had 16 points and 11 rebounds. Crowe had 14 points, six rebounds and three assists and Taylor went for 13 points and 16 rebounds. Wiggins finished with eight points and three assists. With the split over the weekend, North Central moved to 4-1 overall. NCMC MEN After jumping out to a 30 start to the season, the North Central men have now dropped three straight, leveling their overall record
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The Trenton Middle School basketball teams dropped games with Princeton on Thursday, falling 20-10 in the girls game and 32-20 in the boys contest. For the Trenton girls (02), Mylee Baker and Kinsley Otto each had four points to lead the way. In the boys contest, it was Elijah Miller scoring a teamhigh 11 points for the Bulldogs (1-1). The Trenton Middle School teams were at South Harrison on Monday and play in the Princeton Tournament tonight (Tuesday).
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The Trenton Middle School wrestling team was in Gallatin on Thursday battling the host Bulldogs and South Harrison in a triangular. Cooper Houser went 2-0 on the night to lead the Bulldogs. Chase Foster was 1-1, Kaydan Foster was 01 and John Weske finished 0-2. Trenton was at Chillicothe on Monday and wrestles in Brookfield on Thursday.
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DRAVEN WRIGHT attempts to cut back against the Hamilton Hornet defense during Gallatin’s 42-8 season-ending loss in Friday’s Class 1, District 7 championship game at Alumni Field.
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Gallatin Loses QB, District Championship Game On The Road In Hamilton With head coach Patrick Treece on one side and an assistant on the other, Gallatin quarterback Peyton Baker was carried to the sideline in the first half of Gallatin’s district championship game at Hamilton on Friday night. With Gallatin already in the hole, trailing by double digits, it’s more than likely the Hornets would have still wound up as the Class 1, District 7 champions anyway.
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PAYTON FEIDEN fires a pass after being forced into the quarterback role following a first-half injury to starter Peyton Baker.
But with Baker sidelined, Gallatin’s leading receiver — Payton Feiden — was forced to come in under center. Without Baker and Feiden in his traditional position, Gallatin’s offense was bogged down. By the time the Bulldogs finally cracked the end zone for the first time all night, it was the fourth quarter and they trailed 400. “Obviously that is not the way we want to go out,” Treece said. “We feel like we are a better football team than what we showed tonight. Things were already not going well in the first quarter when we lost our quarterback to injury. The boys continued to fight throughout the entire game but we just couldn’t get much going. Hamilton is a good football team and flat outplayed us in the cold and wind. We wish them success as they continue on in the playoffs.” Hamilton punched the ball in the end zone twice in the opening frame, scoring both touchdowns within two minutes. Even while Baker was in the game, Gallatin found offense hard to come by. Feiden kept Gallatin in the game, grabbing a pair of fumble recoveries in the second quarter, but Hamilton scored twice more, taking a commanding 27-0 advantage into the locker room at halftime. Early in the third quarter Hamilton scored again to push the lead to 33-0 and the writing was on the wall for the Bulldogs. A 45-yard touchdown run later in the frame stretched the lead to 40-0. Rodell Sperry got Gallatin’s only points of the game, scoring on a one-yard run and running in the 2-point conversion with 2:57 left in the game. That would be it, though as Gallatin’s next offensive possession resulted in a safety to give the game its final margin of 42-8. Despite the unceremonious end to the year, Gallatin had a strong season that saw the team win 10 games, finishing 10-3 overall. Within the Grand River Conference there was no team better as the Bulldogs captured the outright league title with a 6-1 showing. It was Gallatin’s first title since 2019 and their first outright crown
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RODELL SPERRY races a Hamilton defender to the edge during Gallatin’s loss on the road Friday night. Sperry scored Gallatin’s only points of the game, rushing for a 1-yard touchdown and a 2-point conversion.
since 2006. It was the 12th time Gallatin collected at least a share of the conference championship. “One game does not define us or the season that we had,” Treece said. “We were able to capture the outright GRC Championship and be district runners-up. Those are things that hadn’t been done here for a long time. We took steps in the right direction as far as improving as a football program and are fortunate to bring the majority of our core players back next year. I am extremely proud of our season
and excited to get back after it next year.” Gallatin will certainly have the pieces in place to defend their title next season, too. Running backs Jagger Gray and Sperry will graduate as will some key players on the line like Draygan Schweizer, Carson Lang, Garrett Dungy and Tre King. But Baker will be back at quarterback and his top targets, Feiden and Isaac Bird, were both just juniors this season. That will make Gallatin a strong contender again next year.
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Sunday night’s dress rehearsal. The music is up• From Front Page • beat, sometimes slightly bawdy and sticks in your formance run. Dush said the cast and head. Again, if you’re a crew began working on the player of the game, this is a play following the GTL’s performance that will be in performance of “Long Tall your mind every time you Lester Or…..The Fastest set up the board and draw Encyclopedia Salesman in your cards. Performances are schedthe West” during the Daviess County Chautauqua uled for 7 p.m., Thursday, in mid-September. The ma- Friday and Saturday. A limjority of their time together ited number of tickets are has been spent working on still available for $10 at the music, directed by Eliz- Eleine’s Beauty Shop, loabeth Plottner, and their ef- cated at 111 N. Main St., in forts definitely showed in Gallatin.
More Live Theater Coming! In addition to this weekend’s presentation in Gallatin, there are two more opportunities to see live theater in the area in the coming weeks. The THS Gilded Drama will present “Disorder in the Court” on Friday, Dec. 10 in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. The play, under the direction of Tashyana Dowell, is a comedy that finds Casey Licit in the wrong place at the wrong time in the town of Berserksville. Charged with a triple crime, she has a dolt of a defense attorney, the prosecutor uses ridiculous tactics and the witnesses don’t seem to know the case. She soon figures out that her only chance of justice is to play them at their own game. Tickets are $6 and more information will be announced on how to purchase them. Art’s Alive will present the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 in the Hoover Community Theater. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the customer service counter at Hy-Vee. Cash and checks will be accepted and the purchaser must indicate which performance they plan to attend. All seats are on a first come, first serve basis, and doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Ann Plumb is directing the play.
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There are many items that can be used to commit a murder - and this group has thought of them all! Pictured are, from left, Mrs. Peacock (Jackie White), Professor Plum (Emily Miller), Miss Green (Erin Stith), Miss Scarlett (Annie Gibson), Col. Mustard (Doug Nichols) and Mrs. White (Emily Anderson).
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Mr. Boddy (Dimitri Dickerson), left, and the detective (Phil Barnard) look over the clues in “Clue: The Musical.”
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It looks like the detective (Phil Barnard) is getting interrogated by his suspects, from left, Mrs. White (Emily Anderson), Mrs. Peacock (Jackie Nichols) and Miss Scarlett (Annie Gibson).
America Is About To Find Out Where Its Heart Is The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday is announcing where the new population center of the U.S. is located, an event that take places every 10 years after the oncea-decade census shows where people are living. The center of the U.S. population distribution has been located in Missouri since 1980, and chances are that won’t change. Somewhere in Wright County in the Missouri Ozarks is the likeliest candidate, according to calculations by urban planner Alex Zakrewsky, who accurately predicted the current titleholder a decade ago. The county seat is Hartville, Missouri. Since the first U.S. census was taken in 1790, and Chestertown, Maryland was declared the center of the young nation, the country’s heart has been calculated after each census, shifting southwestward
through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri as more people moved to Sun Belt states and immigrated from the southern border. If Zakrewsky’s theory proves true, the center will have moved only 12.8 miles southwest of Plato, a tiny village in the Missouri Ozarks which was designated the heart of the U.S. a decade ago following the 2010 census. Such a lackadaisical journey to the neighboring county would reflect a slowdown in the movement of the nation's center from 2010 to 2020 compared to other decades, said Zakrewsky, who is principal planner for Middlesex County, N.J. It may turn out to be the slowest or second slowest advance, vying with the 13mile shift between 1910 and 1920 when
European immigration to northeastern cities counterbalanced the westward and southern expansion. By comparison, between 1850 and 1860, the great migration west moved the center 103 miles, from West Virginia to Ohio. “An aging population, ongoing economic difficulties, and the impact of the pandemic have worked to reduce the means and reason for Americans to move," Zakrewsky said. To calculate the center of the U.S., the Census Bureau figures out which spot would be “the balance point" if the 50 states were an imaginary, flat surface with weights of identical size placed on it so that each weight represented the location of one person. Plato, located south of Fort Leonard Wood in the Missouri Ozarks, had a pop-
ulation of 82 people last year, about a quarter fewer residents than a decade ago when then-Census Bureau director Robert Groves paid the village a visit to help celebrate its status. But don't expect to find T-shirts or coffee mugs celebrating that designation in any local stores, or any regrets as Plato loses this claim to fame. Most folks in Texas County, which is home to Plato, have no idea they're at the center of the U.S., said Scott Long, the presiding commissioner of Texas County, where beef cattle outnumber people. “I don't think it has changed the day to day lives of the people of this county, but I don't want to say that in way that means we don't care," Long said. “It's one of those things most people don't even know."
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HONORING THOSE WHO WEAR THE UNIFORM This Thursday is Veterans Day, a day our nation sets aside each year to recognize and thank all those, living and dead, who have answered the patriotic call to serve in the United States Armed Forces, whether during a time of war or peace. Our veterans have proudly, courageously and selflessly defended our nation and protected our citizens, and we
are all indebted to them. Missouri is home to a number of major military installations, including Whiteman Air Force Base and its 509th Bomb Wing, the only Air Force unit that operates the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, and the United States Army Maneuver Support Center at Fort Leonard Wood. We are also fortunate to have a Missouri National
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WINTER WATERING By Kathi Mecham, Field Specialist in Horticulture, NW Region Plants still use water in the winter but, not as much as in other seasons. It is important to keep watering trees, shrubs and even lawns during winter droughts. Newly-planted species and evergreens are especially susceptible to winter damage if not watered thoroughly. Besides drought, thawing
and freezing cycles remove moisture from the soil as do drying winds. Keeping plants watered will help them survive winter conditions and be stronger plants in the spring and summer. Water anytime the temperature is above freezing, and the ground is not frozen. It is okay if the ground freezes after watering- it will not hurt the plant. Since plants do not use as much water in the winter a thor-
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Guard force of 11,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen, some of whom are stationed at Rosecrans Air National Guard, which is critical to our region in northwest Missouri. We clearly have a lot to be thankful for this Veterans Day, and every day. According to the Missouri Veterans Commission, an estimated 480,000 veterans currently live in the Show-Me State — that is nearly half a million reasons why each and every Missourian should find some meaningful way to honor our veterans. This Veterans Day, I encourage you to show your support by donating to a veterans organization, volunteering at a veterans home or hospital, or simply taking the time to stop
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ough watering can last several weeks or longer. Water when the soil is dry. Dig six to eight inches under the trees’ drip line. If the soil is dry, it’s time to water. You can also use a screwdriver or a metal rod. If they go into the soil easily it’s not time to water. If it is difficult to push the rod into the soil, it is dry and time to get the hose out. Shrubs, flowers and lawns require enough water to sufficiently soak the crown and feeder roots, about 6-8 inches deep. Most trees will need a deeper watering. Plants vary in water requirements and the requirements vary depending on soil and location. Care should also be taken not to over-water. Apply water slowly with a soaker hose, drip line or slow-release watering bag. This allows the soil to soak
up the moisture more efficiently. Consider mulching flower beds, shrubs and trees to help conserve moisture. When applying mulch make sure it is not piled up against the trunk. 2-4” of mulch is sufficient. If drought conditions go into November, water deeply before freezing weather to have a reserve going into winter and to help protect plants from winter damage. Continue checking for dry conditions monthly to give plants the best chance for survival. For more information on irrigating trees and other plants see MU Extension publication https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g6879 Contact Kathi at mechamk@missouri.edu or call 660-542-1792.
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Lesson On The Four ‘Tongues’ Christian Women's Fellowship, Disciples of Christ West Circle met at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3 in the Seekers classroom of the First Christian Church of Trenton. Ali McCully, Sonna Wiggins, Betty Wimer and Sonja Wimer were in attendance. Vice President Ali McCully presided with prayer requests, the CWF Opening Prayer and praises. Secretary fill-in Betty Wimer announced the General CWF fund amount, as well as the amount collected for Tools of Hope, mostly from church members giving the previous two Sundays. The request for blankets needed for neighborhood afterschool children, visiting (hanging out at) the church, was made. A receptacle was placed in that Sunday School room to house the collection. Church decorations, bulletin board and bouquets were discussed for the month of December. A brief study of “The Four Kinds of Tongues” we can have was led by Sonja Wimer. Proverbs lists the “controlled” one, in 10:19, the “caring” one in 12:18,25, the “conniving” one in 6:12-14 and 18:8 as well as the “careless” one, in 20:19 and 25:25. Prayerfully developing the habit of choosing the two favorable ones is the goal. Examples from the Bible were mentioned. The bring-a-dish December meeting was scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month, Dec. 1, at the home of Betty Wimer. All are welcome. Refreshments were provided by Ali McCully, after the CWF Benediction was pronounced.
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The family of Vera Dougherty would like to thank you for the cards, flowers, meals and prayers following her passing. A very special thank you to Steve Tracy and the Ambulance Crew; Kelly Myers; Duane Campbell and Laredo Christian Church; Vince Neal and Staff at Slater-Neal Funeral Home; Wright Memorial Hospital & Staff; Vintage Vines; and anyone we could have forgotten. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated, and a great comfort to all the family. God Bless You, The Dougherty Family
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events 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.
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North Central Missouri College Holds Veterans Event North Central Missouri College participated in the National Roll Call 2021 project on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day to have a special time of appreciation and reflection on campus. A roll call of names compiled by NCMC departments, area organizations and public service offices was read during the noon ceremony in front of Geyer Hall on the main campus in Trenton. Students and faculty read over 400 names of living and deceased veterans and current active duty military that have a connection to NCMC, Trenton, Grundy County and the surrounding areas. “NCMC’s participation in the National Roll Call event on Veterans Day has occurred for several years now, an event spearheaded by Eastern Kentucky University as a grass-roots effort to honor American service men and women”, commented Donnie Hillerman, NCMC Residence Life Director. “Colleges and Universities all over the United States pay tribute on November 11th to those that have served and given so much for this county. We are honored to be a part of this event.” NCMC Student Senate President Makayla Eads of Lathrop welcomed everyone and introduced NCMC alumnus and Trustee, Chris Hoffman. He gave a history of Veterans Day and shared that NCMC was joined by several other higher
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North Central Missouri College participated in the National Roll Call on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. A roll call of names compiled by NCMC departments, area organizations and public service offices was read during the noon ceremony in front of Geyer Hall on the main campus in Trenton.
education campuses around the country who participated in the National Roll Call event including a moment of silence at 1 p.m. NCMC National Guard ShowMe GOLD color guard did the Presentation of Colors. Members included Officer Candidate Sophie Pliley, Sgt. Robert Allen, Spec. Kayden Spencer and Spec. Jordan Sullivan. The NCMC Show-Me GOLD program is led by SSG Johnny Palmer, U.S. Army National
Guard. NCMC English Instructor Amy Guthrie sang the National Anthem, followed by the introduction of the readers that included NCMC Staff members Air Force Veteran Cory Cooksey and U.S. Army Veteran Zane Robinson and student Leaders Averi Norris, Chloe Buckallew, Jaden Thacker, Carli Beck, Keaton Mudd, Zoey Chrisman, Guy Moran, Lindsey Batson and Nathan Fine.
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Under old business, the board approved the 20202021 school audit. Mrs. Steinhoff gave an update on school board filings for the April 5, 2022 election. The three-year terms of Danny Westcott and Laurie Frisbie will expire and those wishing to file can do so at the school between Dec. 7 and Dec. 28. Upcoming events that were announced include a blood drive, sponsored by the sixth grade, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the school gym on Nov. 18; Family Night, which is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m., on Friday,
Dr. John Holcomb, NCMC alumnus and Trustee closed the ceremony and called on SSG Palmer to recover the Colors. “This event encompasses many parts of campus and the community. We hope to continue to grow the list of names read each year and encourage the community to submit names,” commented Cory Cooksey, Veteran and a volunteer organizer of the event. “Any names can be submitted via email to ncmca-
Nov. 19 (includes a meal of vegetable soup, games, reading stations, books exchanges, prizes and the opening of the book fair); an early out on Tuesday, Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving break, with no school Nov. 24-26; and the Keys “Make It and Take It” Christmas program at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. It was also announced that the annual school Christmas program will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10. The program is “Grump’s Ring-O-Ding Town.” Christmas break at the school will run from Dec. 18 until Jan. 4, with classes dismissed early on
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Not one, not two, not three defenders could stop Maci Moore, who scored a career-high 30 points on Saturday in Trenton’s 57-18 victory over St. Joseph Lafayette. Moore also had nine rebounds in the win.
Moore Hammers Lafayette, Leads Trenton With 30-Point Night Maci Moore has scored a lot of points for having a high school career that has bridged just a year and a half. On Saturday, Dec. 22 at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops, Moore established a new high-water mark for her career, pouring in 30 points as the Trenton High School girls basketball team throttled St. Joseph Lafayette 57-18. Moore dropped in the first two points of the game and drew a foul, going to the line to complete a three-point play just seven seconds into the contest. That would be the theme all night as Lafayette struggled to find an answer for the sophomore forward. “I was just working to get open, get in front of (Lafayette) and put it up ”
about a lot because we have so many different weapons that can score on a given night,” Trenton Head Coach Brian Upton said. “We work a lot in practice on defense, though and the intensity that we come out with. I didn’t have a real good scouting report on Lafayette, but we just came out knowing that we needed to talk on picks and the girls had the right intensity, the right energy level. You couple that with some very athletic girls that have a good basketball IQ and the next thing you know, you are shooting passing lanes and getting tips. I thought we were just very active on defense and that’s what good teams do. Even teams that score a whole bunch of points, if they are going to have a successful season it all starts on the defen
said. “Tonight we were just trying to spread the floor and get to the basket. (Lafayette) plays a lot of sagging man and it almost resembles a zone because everyone is in the lane. So we were going to try to draw the defense out and dump it to Maci or Sidney (Lynch) or whoever happened to be down there. Maci was the answer. I think they even lost her a couple of times, she was so wide open. She is a great finisher around the basket, she is a great kid and she is a great teammate. She is very coachable. When you have a player who has a great work ethic and you combine that with someone who has gifted hands, gifted feet and great touch around the basket, it makes for a great player.” Behind Moore Trenton got
tougher go than the girls, falling 38-34 to Green City earlier in the day. The Bulldog defense continued to be one of the strongest parts of Trenton’s game, but Green City’s Devin Field did just enough to put the Gophers on his back and carry them past Trenton. Fields scored 20 of Green City’s 38 points and Trenton’s offense sputtered once again leaving the Bulldogs with a four-point loss. “We played great defense and rebounded well,” Trenton Head Coach Jeremy Austin said. “We just couldn’t score. It was a tough loss and we have to bounce back. I am very confident that’s exactly what we will do.” Trenton was led by Max McNabb, who had 10 points and three steals Carson Rad
Holiday Hoops Schedule/Results FRIDAY, Dec. 21 Princeton Girls 49, Green City Girls 48 Princeton Boys 59, Green City Boys 58 Maryville Boys 70, Lexington Boys 31 Lexington Girls 36, Braymer Girls 29 Cameron Boys 46, Braymer Boys 39 Paris Girls 53, North Platte Girls 28 Paris Boys 61, North Platte Boys 34 Madison Girls 50, Grundy R-5 Girls 44 Madison Boys 78, Grundy R-5 Boys 60 Saturday, Dec. 22 Carrollton Girls 46, Hardin-Central Girls 37 Plattsburg Boys 54, Carrollton Boys 42 Green City Girls 48, Cameron Girls 43 Green City Boys 38, Trenton Boys 34 Des Moines North Boys 87, Hazelwood East Boys 79 Trenton Girls 57, Lafayette Girls 18 Gallatin Girls 34, East Buchanan Girls 29 East Buchanan Boys 74, Gallatin Boys 30 Wednesday, Dec. 26 North Andrew Girls 41, Brashear Girls 29 North Andrew Boys 65, Hale Boys 27 Hamilton Boys 60, Sacred Heart Boys 48 Hamilton Girls 47, Norborne Girls 32 Thursday, Dec. 27 (Games Played After Print Deadline) King City vs. Hale Girls King City vs, Hardin-Central Boys South Holt vs. North Harrison Girls South Holt vs. North Harrison Boys Excelsior Springs vs. Norborne Girls Knox County vs. Norborne Boys Milan vs. Knox County Girls Milan vs. Summit Christian Academy Boys Friday, Dec. 28 9:00 a.m. - Winton vs. Tina-Avalon Girls 10:30 a.m. - Winston vs. Tina-Avalon Boys 12:00 p.m. - Rock Port vs. Newtown-Harris Girls 1:30 p.m. - Rock Port vs. Newtown-Harris Boys 3:00 p.m. - Smithville vs. Chillicothe Girls 4:30 p.m. - Lawson vs. Odessa Girls 6:00 p.m. - Lawson vs. Southwest Livingston Boys 7:30 p.m. - Lathrop vs. Gallatin Girls 9:00 p.m. - Lathrop vs. Gallatin Boys Saturday, Dec. 29 9:00 a.m. - Polo vs. Rock Port Girls 10:30 a.m. - Polo vs. Rock Port Boys 12:00 p.m. - Smithville vs. Excelsior Springs Girls 1:30 p.m. - Southwest Livingston vs. Hamilton Boys 3:00 p.m. - Southwest Livingston vs. Gallatin Girls 4:30 p.m. - Princeton vs. Schuyler County Girls 6:00 p.m. - Princeton vs. Schuyler County Boys 7:30 p.m. - Richmond vs. Meadville Girls 9:00 p.m. - Richmond vs. Meadville Boys Monday, Dec. 31 10:30 a.m. - Pattonsburg vs. East Harrison Girls 12:00 p.m. - Pattonsburg vs. East Harrison Boys 1:30 p.m. - Southwest Livingston vs. Winston Girls 3:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart vs. Winston Boys 4:30 p.m. - Hardin-Central vs. Gallatin Boys 6:00 p.m. - Hardin Central vs. Tri-County Girls
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The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club was in action on Saturday, Dec. 22, competing in Santa’s Showdown in Hamilton. Trenton had four champions at the event in Bryar Foster (8U/60), Charlie Riley (12U/105), Hunter McAtee (14U/100) and Sam Gibson (14U/155). Finishing as a runner-up for Trenton were Owen Lowe (6U/50), Slade Wiebers (6U/55), Jackson Miller (6U/65), B tl T ll (8U/55) Ch s Fost (10U/150) d
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lumni@mail.ncmissouri.edu or by contacting me directly at 660359-3948 ext. 1319.” Also recognized by the college for their assistance in the program were American Legion Post 31 and member Richard Guile. American flag lapel pins were made available by the NCMC Foundation and Alumni Association and the event can be seen on demand at https://www.piratesdigitalmedia.com.
Friday, Dec. 17. The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14. Grundy R-5 The Grundy R-5 Board of Education heard an update on the bus barn project and discussed a plan to purchase new appliances during its meeting held Thursday. According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox, the board discussed the final items needed to complete the new bus barn. Items that remain to be completed include some dirt work, the main doors and the addition of an electrical fixture. Board members set the filing dates for the April 5 election as Dec. 7-17 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day school is in session; and then from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The school will be closed from Dec. 18-27 for the holiday break. The threeyear terms of Opie Peterson and Allen Berry will expire. The board learned that the district has received a $2,700 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation and approved the 2020-21 school audit. Each member received the superintendent’s evaluation, which is to be completed prior to the next meeting. Plans to purchase gas appliances to replace certain electrical appliances were discussed, with no action taken. In other business, several items were declared as surplus property and will be disposed of through an on-line auction company. Principal reports were given and it was announced that the Christmas concert, which will feature elementary students and the middle school band, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday,
Dec. 16 at the elementary school in Humphreys. MSBA policy updates were also approved. A closed session was held to discuss student matters, with no announcement made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15, which is a change in the regular meeting date. Tri-County R-7 Board members at TriCounty School at Jamesport met Thursday evening, setting the filing dates and approving an MOU with an area agency. The board set the filing dates for the April 5 election as Tuesday, Dec. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed on days that school is not in session due to the holidays or inclement weather. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The terms of Trent Brewer and Jennifer Simons will expire. Both are three-year terms. The board heard a presentation from the senior class about their plans for a trip in the spring and principal and superintendent reports were given. Also discussed was the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and technology purchases. The budget and capital projects were discussed, with no action taken Action items included the approval of a memorandum of understanding with Preferred Family Healthcare and some of the MSBA policy updates that were presented. The board held a closed session, with no announcement made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8 in the school library.
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Abby Gott has been selected by her fellow staff members as the Rissler Elementary School Teacher of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. She is a first grade teacher and has been with the district for 12 years.
Derek Bloom, pictured at right with Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey, has been named the Teacher of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Bloom was selected for the honor by his fellow teachers and is in his third year at THS, where he teaches goverment and dual credit American history as well as serving as the coach for the THS Scholar Bowl team.
Trenton Middle School Art instructor Sheridan Mounce has been selected by her fellow teachers as the TMS Teacher of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. Mrs. Mounce, who is also the yearbook sponsor and TMS cheer coach, has been teaching for three years and has been at TMS for two years.
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Spickard sixth grade student Rachel Bass has been honored as the district’s Top Pirate of the Month for the month of November. Pictured with Rachel is Spickard R-2 Principal Erica Eakes.
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The Trenton FFA held its annual POA meeting on Thursday Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Members enjoyed pizza and caramel apples. For the meeting, members voted and approved changes that will be made to the FFA’s Program of Activities. The night ended with a blind folded hand turkey drawing contest. The next meeting will be the chapter’s Christmas party on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. (Submitted by Hannah Bowe)
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Dear Annie: I am 73 years old. Many years ago, I was the victim of physical and emotional abuse from two former husbands. Yes, they perpetrated that abuse on me. But I was the one who "took it" because I did not love or respect myself enough to not allow their abuse. There was abuse from other "significant" men in my life as well. I love myself more now and would not tolerate those behaviors. As we make choices to create our lives, we must remember to love ourselves first. That is not selfish. It is the foundation on which healthy choices will be made. And I LOVE the advice you offered in a recent column: When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Keep up the great work! - Love Yourself First Dear Love Yourself First: Thank you for sharing your insights after surviving so much abuse. We attract what we expect, and it is good that you have altered your vision of yourself and your expectations from your spouse. Dear Annie: I am a 47-
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to a phone call every few weeks, where she complains the whole time. She doesn't even ask about me or my family anymore. I'm starting to wonder why I keep trying or hoping for some memories before it's too late. Recently, she took my sister to California for her birthday. My daughter lives there, and they didn't reach out to her. When my mom called afterward, she never even mentioned going to California. Since then, I have been feeling vulnerable and left out, but I am tired of asking her to be involved. Should I keep trying or just accept that I am only worth a phone call every few weeks? -- I Won't Beg Her Dear I Won't Beg Her: You don't have to beg her; you just have to call her and tell her how you feel. It is difficult living far away from your mother and sisters, and you feel hurt and left out. Sometimes, it's not intentional; it is more likely a case of "out of sight, out of mind." The important thing is to reach out to your mom as much as you can. Next time they go on a vacation, ask if you can join them, or plan one yourself and invite them. Don't give up on your mother. I am sure she loves you and your daughter very much and would want to know that you are feeling left out.
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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf -------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. Fdtf -------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-425-2547. Like Us on Facebook! TNov26 -------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. Tdtf -------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-6, Saturday, 7-4. Fdtf -------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner 359-6625, Trenton. Tdtf -------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full 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 FNov26 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf --------------------------------------
Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683. Fdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain. Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability. Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJan21* -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TNov19 -------------------------------------Residential & Commercial Snow Removal - including sidewalks & parking lots. Serving the Trenton Area. Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660635-1282. FNov9-Dec3 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do 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 TOct26-Nov19* -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------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. TJan14 -------------------------------------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. FFeb4 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. FNov26 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG 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 FFeb4 -------------------------------------Elmrose Essentials, 6057 Hwy KK, Chula, MO 64635, Ph: 660-639-2500 Under new ownership Formerly Kate's Kountry Kuboard Mon-Fri 8-6; Sat. 8-5; Closed Sunday. Deli Meats and Cheese * Deli Sandwiches - Hot & Cold * Groceries * Bulk Foods * Fabrics and Sewing Notions * Cards & Books * Spices * Candy. FNov9-Dec3* --------------------------------------
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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" Tdtf -------------------------------------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 Tdtf -------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 3597467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. Tdtf -------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. - Overwhelmed by all of the Medicare changes? Contact Danielle today to learn more! • Medicare Supplement Plans • Medicare Advantage Plans • Prescription Drug Plans • Home Healthcare Plans • Hospital Indemnity Plans • Cancer Insurance • Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans • Life insurance and Investments & Annuities. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am5pm, Friday by appointment only. 1039 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683, danielle@resolute.advantage.net, Office: 660-3587788, Cell: 660-654-3077 TFeb4 -------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Annuities *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN, 903 Main St., Trenton, MO, 660-3590100 - 53 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf --------------------------------------
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Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 3593660. T208d19 -------------------------------------Welcome to Major Discounters! We have lots of new products - All discounted prices... Mattresses * Fall & Winter Clothing * Work & Western Boots * Hardware * Furniture * Generators * Dehumidifiers * Televisions * Water Heaters * Cleaning Supplies * Air Fryers * Ammunition & Much More! 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO (next to Barnes-Baker) 660654-1383 FNov16-Dec10* --------------------------------------
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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------
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FARM NEEDS CRP/Pasture Clearing Tree Pulling/Removal * All types of Skid Loader work. Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FDec10* -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf --------------------------------------
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Country Living! 30251 April Dr. Humphreys, MO 64646 Come enjoy the peace and quiet! If you are looking to get to the country at a reasonable price, this may be your property. Located just south of Humphreys - take Hwy 139 south to Vale, turn west, go to April Dr., first house. This older home has just under 1100 square feet with a living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and utility room. The home features new carpet, a newer metal roof, vinyl siding, double pane windows, forced air propane furnace and central air, and an older shed. Enjoy the scenic country views from the covered front porch or back deck. Call Carolyn Brown 660-359-1800 for additional details! Priced $110,000. B245d16 ------------------------------------Eddy Real Estate LLC For all your Real Estate needs, we serve: Livingston, Grundy, Daviess, Mercer, Sullivan, Linn, Carroll & Surrounding Counties. 660-6466014 Eddyrealestatellc.com 121 Washington St., Chillicothe, MO Eddyrealestatellc@gmail.com FNov16-Dec10 --------------------------------------
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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 – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------Property at 2600 Princeton Road, Trenton, MO is offered for Sealed Bids to be received by December 1. Zoned commercial or residential. Rights reserved to refuse any or all bids. G725d16* --------------------------------------
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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 Kathy Cheek at 660-3595647. S553dtf -------------------------------------TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups. 24 hour maintenance, snow removal and lawn care provided. 2 bedrooms $364.00 3 bedrooms $421.00 Call LaKrista at 660-359-0300 or Kendra Parkhurst at 816-233-4250 T209d16 ------------------------------------------
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! dtf --------------------------------------
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Full-Time Salaried & Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time salaried & hourly positions. For more information, go to www. nestleusacareers.com to apply online. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. TNov9-Dec3 -------------------------------------IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance. Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Livingston, Linn, Sullivan and Putnam Counties. Up to $200 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team! Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660359-4218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TNov16-Dec10 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home some nights and weekends. Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L097d16* -------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Electric Lineman. Wage depending upon experience with beginning wage at $22/hr. A copy of the job description is available upon request. Applications will be accepted at City Hall until position is filled. Trenton Municipal Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, contact Brad Griffin at 660-359-2315. T246d19 -------------------------------------Part-Time Counter Clerk. Pick up application at People's Co-Op, 1736 East 9th St., Trenton, MO. P243d23 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N237d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an IT Systems Administrator. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N240d19 --------------------------------------
North Central Missouri College is seeking a Counselor/Emergency Preparedness. Interested applicants should visit http://www. ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N238d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N239d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Agriculture Equipment and Technology Instructor. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N241d19 -------------------------------------MTO is looking for a tire tech and shop worker. Stop by 1124 E. 17th St. in Trenton to fill out an application. M244dtf -------------------------------------Looking to hire a bartender at Trenton Elks Lodge located at 1012 Tinsman. Stop by lodge for application any day after 3:30 p.m. or call Tim at 319-432-8597. Position is full-time. E247d26 --------------------------------------
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Spickard Fire Protection District has two openings for the election to be held April 5, 2022. Filing period is December 7 through December 28, 2021. Persons may file at 140 NW 125th St., Spickard, MO. dNov16 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 21AG-PR00068 In the Estate of Donald Ray Williams, Deceased. Ronald K. Williams, Personal Representative NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED To all persons interested in the Estate of: Donald Ray Williams Deceased: On the 8th day of November, 2021, Ronald K. Williams was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Donald Ray Williams, deceased, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The address of the Personal Representative is 724 W. 10th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. All creditors of the decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. This six-month period does not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, provided in Section 473.444, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, R.S. Mo., shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, R.S. Mo. Date of Decedent’s death was: August 23, 2021 Date of first publication is: November 16, 2021 /s/ Jill Eaton, Clerk of the Probate Division Grundy County, Missouri Receipt of this Notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that she 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 Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. dNov16,23,30,Dec7 -------------------------------------
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CLASSIFIEDS SHELLY’S PET CARE
660-684-6864 103 S. Locust, Jamesport, MO 64648
Professional, Personalized Grooming APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY 35 years of experience! Serving the Green Hills Area Since 1996!
Page Tree Service *)('&%$&#&"! &" (( & &"! * ) &" &"! )$( ( ( %$ •60 ft. Bucket Truck •Chipper & Stump Grinder
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RUSSELL LIVESTOCK MARKET 31683 US Hwy. 34, Russell, IA 50238 • Barn Phone (641) 535-6065 Weigh Cows - 9:00 am • Feeders - 11:00 am
** ANNUAL BLACK HIDE DAY ** SATURdAy, NOVEMBER 22, 2021
** SPECIAL CATTLE SALE ** MONdAy, NOVEMBER 29, 2021
BARN WILL BE OPEN SUNDAYS 8 AM - 8 PM WATCH OUR AUCTION LIVE @ www.dvauction.comVisit www.russelllivestockmarket.com • Barn: (641) 535-6065 Owners: Tony & Meshara Ballanger 641-777-3113 - Cell Field Rep: Justen Murphy 641-217-1235 - Cell
Owners: Shawn & Jana Murphy 641-777-0103 - Cell
Field Rep: Brian Mitchell 515-360-1486 - Cell
Field Rep: Tim Rinehart 660-425-0991 - Cell
Green Hills Animal Shelter 359-2700 • 3041 E. 10th • Trenton, MO
Can ONLY be adopted outside city limits
“Cleo” - Female Short Haired Cat Looking for home!
“Gemma” - Female Short Haired Cat Looking for home!
“Grace” - Female Collie Mix Looking for home!
“Jazzy” - Female Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier Mix Looking for home!
NEEDS: CAT LITTER, CAT TOYS, BLANKETS, RUGS Honey Creek Green Hills Animal Shelter Veterinary Hospital
“Building Pet Friendly Communities”
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Bruce P. Whittle, DVM • Gayla D. Whittle, DVM
359-2700
Hwy. 6, 2 mi. East of Hwy. 65 • (660) 359-9908
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AREA SERVICES SET
Jesse D. Richmond III Austin T. Richmond A joint memorial graveside service will be held for Jesse D. Richmond III and Austin T. Richmond at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at the Boyers Cemetery east of Laredo. Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.
Jesse D. Richmond III, a 63-year-old Spickard resident, died at 1:57 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at his home. Austin T. Richmond, a 19-year-old Spickard resident, died at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Wright Memorial Hospital.
New Doctor Is Announced Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton, and Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton, have announced that family practice physician Jessica Snyder, M.D., has joined the medical team. Dr. Snyder grew up in Newtown and has returned to the area to serve patients. Dr. Snyder is currently spending most of her time in the Mercer County Clinic, but in 2022 will also have scheduled clinic days at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton. She treats patients of all ages. Prior to joining Wright Memorial, Dr. Snyder earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. She was then a Family Medicine Resident at University of Missouri Health Care. Dr. Snyder is a member of the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
"I grew up in Newtown, so I’m very familiar with the region, and the unique aspects of rural health care,” said Dr. Snyder. “Joining Saint Luke’s Health System, while still living and working in a rural setting is a great opportunity, and I’m very excited to be here. I’m looking forward to getting to provide care to some people I already know, but I’m equally excited to get to meet a lot of great new people as well.” “Dr. Snyder is an excellent addition to our medical team,” said Steve Schieber, Wright Memorial Hospital CEO. “Anytime we can bring back local, talented physicians, it’s really a great opportunity for our hospital. It’s also great for the community to have someone with local roots caring for our families. We couldn’t be more pleased with Dr. Snyder’s addition.” Dr. Snyder is married to Nick. Her hobbies include reading, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Flag Project Is Rotary Subject Jeb Walker presented the program on the Grundy County Courthouse flag project to members of the Trenton Rotary Club during the club’s weekly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting and was the sergeant at arms. Joe MacDonald gave the prayer. Kim Washburn and Debbie Carman were the program chairmen. Walker, who is a sergeant with the police department, said flags being placed around the courthouse on special holidays during the year began as a Bicentennial project in 1976. For the past several years, the Kiwanis Club has been responsible for putting up the flags. But because of changes in membership, efforts were made to get other organizations involved by taking a specific holiday. Several organizations have taken on the responsibility, with the Rotary Club responsible for Flag Day in June. Walker said many of the flags are very old and are in need of replacement, with an effort to raise money to purchase new flags to be done in the future. Each flag that is currently displayed was purchased in honor of an individual from Grundy County who
served in the military. He said there are currently 134 flags and that some remain in good shape. However, it is hoped to replace the cloth flags with a polyesterblend so that the flags may last longer. During the business meeting, a report was given on the recent Rotary District Foundation Dinner, during which time the Trenton club was recognized for being a 100 percent Paul Harris Fellow club as well as being the number one club in the district in per member giving. Dan Wilford was recognized as a major donor, whose efforts also allowed the club to receive a Star Club designation. It was announced the club would be providing volunteers for the NCMC Holiday Hoops, with the date to be announced. Members were asked to sign up for the Rotary Christmas Party, which will be held on Dec. 2 at The Space. A final count is needed by the Nov. 18 meeting. The club also recognized veterans who were in attendance at the meeting, including Gary Dolan, Jim Godert, LD Gibson and Jeb Walker. The club will meet on Nov. 18 at the BTC Bank community room. Kim Washburn and Debbie Carman will have the program.
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NCMC Program Ranks High The North Central Missouri College Online Associate’s in Criminal Justice program has ranked No. 2 in the nation by The Best Schools. The Best Schools recently ranked 10 colleges in the nation for the best online criminal justice programs based on academics, affordability, and accessibility to online enrollment. To learn more about this rank, visit https://thebestschools.org/rankings/as sociates/best-online-criminal-justice-associate/ “We are honored to earn this recognition, said Mitch Holder, NCMC Dean of Instruction. “The Criminal Justice program plays an important role in developing knowledge and skill training for students entering law enforcement related careers. NCMC places emphasis on access to our college degrees for students who may be attending school while working and other responsibilities, which is why our online degrees are developed with such care and consideration.” The Best Schools uses data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) as well as The Best Schools Academic Advisory Board feedback. The Best Schools uses this data to rank schools on academics (75%), affordability (15%), and online enrollment (10%). “I am so grateful for this recognition,” said Jenna Vandel, NCMC Criminal Justice Instructor. “Providing quality education to online students has been a big priority of the Criminal Justice program. Our online Criminal Justice degree offers the same level
of education as in the classroom while still retaining individualized attention. The online Criminal Justice degree is ideal for those working in the field or those already balancing a home and work life. Often individuals working in or toward a career in criminal justice are not on a typical 9-5 schedule. That’s why this online program is so important; we can provide the classroom to students when they are ready for it.”
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DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Brayden Wiggins, a minor, by next friend, Rhonda Wiggins vs. Riverside Country Club. A suit has been filed in connection with personal injury. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Circuit Division Judge Ryan Horsman Lori A. Bolin, Cameron, admitted violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of felony domestic assault. Her suspended sentence was revoked and her probation was revoked. She was ordered to serve four years in the Department of Corrections.
Minor Damage In Mishaps Minor accidents were investigated recently by the Trenton Police Department, including a mishap near the intersection of East Ninth Street and Oklahoma Avenue. According to Officer Michael Williams’ accident report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Jordain Oshel of Trenton was eastbound on East Ninth Street, attempting to make a left turn. A pickup truck driven by James G. Clement of Columbus, NC was westbound on East Ninth Street and when Ms. Oshel pulled into the intersection, her car struck the pickup truck in the rear portion of the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained minor damage, with no tickets issued and no injuries reported. There was also minor damage to both vehicles when a school bus sideswiped a parked pickup truck Thursday on Olive Street. According to Officer Kris Schmidt’s accident report, the Applebus school bus was driven by Tamra J. Pontious of Trenton and was southbound on Olive Street. Ms. Pontious attempted to make a left turn onto East Eighth Street but due to parked vehicles and the narrowness of the street, the bus sideswiped the truck, owned by Chris E. Welch of Trenton. No tickets were issued in the accident.
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