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BRIEFS Church Christmas Services

Area congregations who would like to share plans their special services for the Christmas season are asked to provide them to the Republican-Times.

Those wishing to submit information for special programs, Christmas Eve services, etc., are asked to submit the information to news@republican-times.com by Tuesday, Dec. 14 for inclusion in the Friday, Dec. 17 newspaper.

County Changes Insurance

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Santa Claus made an appearance at the North Central Missouri College tree-lighting event held Wednesday evening on campus.

NCMC Launches Holiday Season Tree In Front Of Geyer Hall To Be Lit Each Evening North Central Missouri College kept its recent holiday tradition of lighting the tree and lights located in front of Geyer Hall for the third year in a row for students and staff.

NCMC launched the holiday season on campus on Wednesday with a reading of “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas”

by Dr. Albert Cross; a welcome from Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley and NCMC Student Senate President MaKayla Eads; caroling led by English Instructor Amy Guthrie; and the official tree lighting count-

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Chase Harris, a fourth grade student at Rissler Elementary School, was selected to turn on the lights at North Central Missouri College’s tree lighting, held Wednesday. The tree, located in front of Geyer Hall, will be turned on each evening at dusk for the public to enjoy.

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Elementary age children of NCMC employees were entered into a random drawing to be selected as the individual that flips the switch for the lights. For 2021, Chase Harris, a fourth-grader from Trenton R-9, was chosen to do the honors.

After the tree lighting, children and NCMC students were invited to Cross Hall to participate in games and activities organized by NCMC student organizations and athletics. Children and students also visited with Santa and had their picture taken with him.

The tree and Geyer Hall lights turn on at dusk each evening for area residents to view and enjoy.

The Grundy County Commission has agreed to change its health insurance provider effective Jan. 1.

According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, county employees will have insurance through Beam (Excel Health Plans) for 2022, with a 2.9 percent increase in premium costs versus the 30 percent jump that would have been incurred if the county had stayed with Blue Cross Blue Shield. The county will pay 75 percent of the $651.04 premium for health insurance as well as 75 percent of the $8.08 premium for vision insurance. In addition, the life insurance will be moved from The Hartford to Beam Life, with the county paying 100 percent of that premium for $25,000 coverage. As was the case last year, HIC Insurance is the broker for the county’s insurance.

In other business, the commission met with representatives of the University of Missouri Extension to discuss the 2022 budget. It was also announced that the commission will be conducting interviews for the ambulance director position in the coming week, with 16 applications received and 12 being selected for interviews. The next regular meeting of the commission is scheduled for Tuesday.

No R-9 Classes Monday

Classes in the Trenton R-9 School District will not be held on Monday, Dec. 6.

Classes have been cancelled on that day to allow for a full day of professional development. Among the activities that will occur that day is training on the new Safe Defend system that is being implemented district-wide.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee of the Trenton City Council will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public but can be accessed on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85799947231.

The only item listed on the agenda is a six-month review of the city financial situation.

Theater Students To Present Comedy Marsh, Grayson Coon, Connor Campbell, Summer Ceradsky, Wyatt Ledbetter, Ronnie Woods, Kate Clark, Emily Bennett, Aubree Phillips, Brady Tobias, The cast of the THS Sadie Tobias, Brayden Bell Gilded Drama production and Sofía Currie. The play of “Disorder in the Court” is under the direction of has been announced for the Tashyana Dowell.

The play, which will Thursday, Dec. 9 presentabegin at 6 p.m. in the Trention.

Cast members include ton R-9 Performing Arts Joey Pattison, Serenity [See THEATER, Page 5]

Annual Gallatin Event Scheduled For Saturday

THE WEEKEND...

Friday “Christmas in a Small Town” in downtown Trenton Friday afternoon and evening, with the parade beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Movie Night in the PAC, presentation of the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 8 p.m. in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center.

Saturday “Christmas Around the Square” in downtown Gallatin, events held all day, with the parade starting at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Art’s Alive production of “A Christmas Carol,” at the Hoover Theater located in the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m., Saturday.

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EDINBURG FIRE

A house at Edinburg was destroyed in a fire Monday morning, but no injuries were reported in the blaze.

According to information provided by Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District Lt. Blake Callen, the house at 71 NW 52nd Ave. was owned by the Timothy Dennert family and had heavy smoke and fire engulfing the east half of the house when firefighters arrived just after 7:30 a.m. The cause of the fire, which was reported through 911 by a passerby on Highway 146 is undetermined. The Trenton Fire Department and Grundy County EMS responded to the scene, where firefighters remained for about two and a half hours.

Day: High/Low Rain Monday 63/34 — Tuesday 56/40 — Wednesday 61/40 — Barton Campus Wednesday 61/38 .01

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ALBANY TOURNAMENT

Photo courtesy of Terri Wilson Kelly

ADDY HENKE turns up court during the Tigers 4037 victory over King City in the opening round of the Albany Tournament on Monday. Henke scored 22 points in the victory.

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MIRENA KING drives through the Gallatin defense during the Trenton Bulldogs’ 48-10 win in the opening round of the Gallatin Tournament on Tuesday.

DIFFERENT PLACES

Tigers Hold On To Defeat King City Run At The End Of The First Gets Tigers Going

Trenton Girls’ Defense In Peak Form In Victory

Gallatin, Trenton Boys At Opposite PRINCETONGIRLS40 KING CITY 37 Ends Of Spectrum

TRENTON GIRLS 48 GALLATIN 10

GALLATIN BOYS 90 TRENTON 38

At the onset of the season Trenton head coach Kameron Cool knew his team was going to have to be better offensively. That said, he stated his teams would always be defensive minded.

Tuesday night in the opening round of the Gallatin Tournament Trenton showed the defensive intensity that has been a hallmark of the program since Cool took over three years ago. Had it not been for a buzzer-beating effort, Trenton’s opponent — the host Gallatin Bulldogs — wouldn’t have reached double figures. As it was, Trenton settled for a comfortable 48-10 victory in the three-six seed match-up of the tournament.

“They just worked really hard,” Cool said of his team. “We didn’t take pos[See DEFENSE, Page 3]

The Gallatin and Trenton boys basketball teams are in opposite places right now. One team brings back the vast majority of a conference championship team from a year ago. The other graduated nearly every starter from a team that won just three games a season ago.

The gap between the top-seeded Gallatin Bulldogs and eighth-seeded Trenton Bulldogs was on full display on Tuesday night as Gallatin picked up a 90-38 opening-round win.

Gallatin used a full-court press to race out to a 38-9 lead just eight minutes into the contest.

“I thought we played hard from the tipoff,” Gallatin head coach Chad Sullenger said. “Our pressure did a great job of forcing [See GALLATIN, Page 3]

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ISAAC BIRD rises up for a dunk during Gallatin’s 90-38 victory over Trenton in the opening round of the Gallatin Tournament on Tuesday. Bird scored 24 points, pulled down six rebounds and swiped four steals in the victory.

SPORTS BRIEFS NCMC Toy Toss

North Central Missouri College will hold a toy toss at the women’s basketball game with Kansas City Kansas Community College on Saturday. Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed animals to toss onto the court following the NCMC Dance Wave’s halftime performance during the game. The toys, which can also be left in the Ketcham Community Center lobby, will be collected and donated to a local charity.

The match-up between the 16th-ranked North Central Women and No. 6 KCKCC is set for a 3 p.m. tipoff.

In addition to the toy toss, Santa will be in attendance for photos with fans an hour prior to the game in the Sugg Conference Room.

Bosley, Reeder Win Pick 10

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THE BULLDOG WRESTLING CLUB of Gallatin held a Republican-Times subscription drive during a football game this fall, with a portion of the proceeds going to the club. On Tuesday, the R-T presented the club with a check for $302 from the drive. Pictured are R-T sports editor Seth Herrold, left, and Bulldog Wrestling Club President Macon Schweizer, right.

Terry Bosley and Cody Reeder won the Pick 10 contest for weeks 11 and 12 respectively. Bosley collected 43 points to win in week 11, while Reeder needed 42 points to win the title for week 12.

Both Bosley and Reeder out-paced Republican-Times publisher Jamey Honeycutt, pushing their winnings from $30 to $50 for the week.

Local sponsors of the Pick 10 contest included Hy-Vee, Barnes-Baker, ServeLink, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Chumbley’s and T&L Auto.

On a night when neither team shot the ball particularly well, it was the Princeton High School girls basketball team that came out on top in the 4-5 match-up at the Albany Tournament on Monday night. The Tigers had to hold on, but did so, besting King City 40-37.

The two squads’ shooting woes were prevalent early and both teams would finish the night hovering around 30 percent from the field. Halfway through the first quarter Princeton trailed just 6-3 and the Tigers still sat at just three points with under three minutes to play in the frame.

With under a minute to go, however, Princeton scored seven unanswered points to take a 12-9 lead into the second quarter.

Freshman Addy Henke buried a three-pointer to start the rally, then finished a tough layup after a steal and assist from Klaire Buckler. Henke then found Buckler to return the favor just before the buzzer.

The sequence was set up

by Princeton’s pressure defense, which the Tigers went to just a handful of minutes into the game. The Tigers would continue to press throughout the first half and led 23-16 at the break.

Princeton would lead by as many as 11 points, but King City began to reel the Tigers in down the stretch.

A bucket at the buzzer brought the Wildkats to within three points, but the Tigers, who had maintained the lead since overtaking King City at the end of the opening frame, prevailed.

“We are still learning,” Tigers’ head coach Steve Richman said. “We have a lot to learn, we have a lot of young kids. Tonight was a good example. We had an eight or nine point lead with four or five minutes to go and our youth kind of showed up a little bit. We

got a little nervous and missed some shots that we are going to hit.

“Early in the year with several freshmen and sophomores playing I expect these kind of ups and downs. We are coming along, though, and for the second game of the year I saw a lot of good stuff as well.”

Henke finished with 22 of the Tigers’ 40 points to lead the way. Princeton improved to 2-0 overall on the season with the win.

The reward for Princeton winning the game isn’t great as the Tigers now have the task of taking on top-seeded Platte Vally tonight (Friday). Platte Valley is the No. 1 ranked girls basketball team in the state at the Class 1 level in the initial Missouri Basketball Coaches Association poll.

Both the Albany Tournament championship and third-place game are scheduled for Saturday. The third-place game tips off at noon with the championship to be played at 3 p.m.

PRINCETON BOYS On Wednesday, the Princeton boys got their first action at the Albany Tournament.

Stanberry proved to be too much for the Tigers, though, who fell 57-28.

“We knew we had our hands full with an experienced Stanberry team,” Princeton head coach Damon Collins said. “They have a lot of size that we couldn’t match up too. We struggled handling their pressure and were not able to get into our offense effectively. With their size they were able to block several shots and alter many more.”

Princeton was led by Talan Holt, who had 12 points in the loss. Jadan Finney and Kelby Thomas added six and five points respectively for the Tigers.

With the loss, Princeton dropped to 1-1 on the season.

The boys bracket is being played with a pool play format. Princeton played its final pool play game on Thursday and will play in either the consolation or third-place game on Saturday.

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SPORTS AREA BASKETBALL

Gilman Girls, R-5 Boys Into Consolation Tri-County Teams Upended By TinaAvalon On Monday Gilman City Girls 49 North Harrison Girls 23 The Gilman City girls got themselves into the win column on Wednesday night, defeating North Harrison in the consolation semifinals of the Gallatin Tournament.

Ava Langfitt led the way, scoring 21 points in the Hawks’ win. Laina Ward added 10 points while Jolee Ward and Sidney Gibson added seven and five respectively.

The win pushed the Hawks to 1-2 overall on the season. Gilman City will battle Winston for the consolation title in Gallatin tonight (Friday) at 4:30.

Polo Boys 68 Gilman City Boys 50 The Gilman City boys suffered an 18-point loss to Polo Wednesday in the consolation semifinals, ending the its run in the Gallatin Tournament.

Kyler Preston had 18 points and Kaden Locker added 16 for the Hawks. Peyton Taggart had eight points and eight rebounds.

With the loss, Gilman fell to 0-3.

Gilman returns to action on Thursday, playing host to Stewartsville-Osborn.

Kirksville JV Girls 40 Grundy R-5 Girls 34 The Grundy County girls were eliminated from the Novinger Tournament on Wednesday, falling to the Kirksville junior varsity in the consolation semifinals.

Grundy was led by Adison Rains, who scored eight points in the loss.

The Panthers, now 0-2 on the season, will be back in action on Monday, traveling to Bevier.

Grundy R-5 Boys 68 Madison Boys 47 The Grundy County boys bounced back from an opening round loss to top Madison by 21 points on Wednesday in the consolation semifinals of the Novinger Tournament.

Corbin Axtell led the Panthers (1-

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WYATT SUTTON of Gilman City challenges a shot during the Hawks loss to Winston on Monday.

1) with 26 points and Cole Peterson finished with 15.

The Panthers will play for the consolation title tonight (Friday) in Novinger at 6 o’clock.

MONDAY Polo Girls 63 Gilman City Girls 29 The Gilman City girls were unable to pull off what would have been a big upset Monday night at the Gallatin Tournament. Top-seeded Polo took care of business, dispatching of the eighth-seeded Hawks by 34 points.

“We played great defense, it just wasn’t a high scoring night for us,” Gilman City head coach Keely Waddle said.

Langfitt had seven points to pace the Hawks (0-2) with Presley Burke scoring six.

Winston Boys 59 Gilman City Boys 22 The Gilman City boys offered little resistance to the second-seeded Winston Redbirds Monday night at the Gallatin Tournament as the seventhseeded Hawks fell by 37 points.

Gilman City (0-2) was without Brody Langfitt, which hampered the Hawks offensively. Wyatt Sutton and Preston each had five points.

Tina-Avalon Girls 52 Tri-County Girls 42 The Tri-County girls dropped to 11 overall on the season, suffering a

10-point home loss to visiting TinaAvalon on Monday.

A 15-7 Tina-Avalon run in the third quarter opened up a close game that saw the Mustangs trail by just two at halftime. Tri-County was unable to recoup in the fourth quarter, falling by the 10-point margin.

Carly Turner had 21 points to lead Tri-County in the loss. Anissa Williams added nine points, four rebounds and four assists for the Mustangs.

The Mustangs were at home against Hardin-Central on Thursday and host Pattonsburg on Tuesday.

Tina-Avalon Boys 65 Tri-County Boys 57 The Tri-County and Tina-Avalon boys were tied at 21-21 at halftime on Monday before a wild offensive shootout broke out in the second half.

Tina-Avalon outscored the Mustangs 23-20 in the third quarter then used a 20-16 fourth-quarter run to keep the Mustangs at arms length and secure the victory on the road in Jamesport.

Tri-County was led by 20 points from Garrett Skinner while Derrick Curtis scored 11 and Noah Tomlinson and Jakob Ybarra each added 10.

The Mustangs fell to 0-2 on the season with the loss after dropping their season opener on the road in Braymer last week, 52-49.

Tri-County was back in action on Thursday, playing host to HardinCentral and the Mustangs are at home again on Tuesday, playing host to Pattonsburg in the Robert Kimberling Gymnasium.

Novinger Girls 47 Grundy R-5 Girls 32 The Grundy County girls suffered a 15-point setback on Monday against Novinger, opening their season and the Novinger Tournament with a loss.

Grundy was paced by Daya Allnutt, who had 11 points.

Brashear Boys 53 Grundy R-5 Boys 43 The Grundy County boys opened the season and the Novinger Tournament with a 10-point loss to Brashear on Monday.

Axtell led Grundy with 19 points.

Gallatin Boys Roll Into Semifinals [GALLATIN, from Page 2] some turnovers early, which really helped us gain some early momentum.

Trenton tried to clear us out to create some space for their ballhandlers and I thought that Layton Shubert and Brett Hemry did a terrific job in getting into their rotations when we got them in a trap.”

Gallatin eased off the accelerator in the second quarter, adding just eight points to their advantage, but the host Bulldogs ramped things up again in the third quarter, outscoring Trenton 25-10. Gallatin would put up just eight points through the final eight minutes, falling 10 points short of breaking

100.

Payton Feiden and Isaac Bird feasted at the head of the Gallatin press. Feiden finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds and Bird had 24 points, six rebounds and four steals.

The Bulldogs also got 15 points from Durk Stout and Hemry and Peyton Johnson each scored six in the win.

The Bulldogs moved to 2-0 on the season with the win. Gallatin was set to take on Braymer in the semifinals on Thursday.

The boys championship game is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday while the thirdplace contest will be held on Saturday at noon.

Trenton was led by Bradyn Sager, who had a nice

showing in spite of the loss.

Sager led the Bulldogs with 14 points, going 6-of-8 from the field with four steals and two assists.

Kiefer Tolson followed with nine points and Gabe Novak added five.

North Harrison Boys 65 Trenton Boys 52 Trenton was eliminated from the Gallatin Tournament the following night, falling 65-52 to North Harrison in the consolation semifinals.

Trenton fell behind 19-8 in the opening frame, but began to claw its way back in the second and third quarters. Going into the final frame the Shamrocks’ lead was just five points.

North Harrison would

score 23 points over the final eight minutes, however, part of that stemming from eight converted free throw lines when Trenton was forced to foul late.

For the Bulldogs, Tolson paced the team with 13 points. Dylan Spencer added nine, Seth Doolittle had seven and Maverick Sole and Sager each finished with six.

With the two losses, Trenton fell to 0-4 overall on the season.

The Bulldogs will return to the court on Tuesday, playing host to Marceline.

Tipoff will follow a girls match-up between the two schools, which begins at 6 p.m.

R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

TEYA COOKSEY fires a pass during Trenton’s victory over Gallatin on Monday night.

Defense Allows Just Three Baskets [DEFENSE, from Page 2] sessions off on defense and we made sure to really put pressure [on Gallatin]. We felt like we got outworked against East Buchanan and we didn’t want that to happen again.”

Trenton’s defense limited Gallatin to just three points in the entire first half and going into the fourth quarter, Gallatin sat at just four points. The host Bulldogs shot just nine percent from the field, connecting on just 3-of-31 shot attempts in the game.

Trenton’s pressure defense in the first half led to a lot of points as well and Trenton piled up 18 in the first quarter and 12 more in the second before backing off. Trenton worked the ball around the perimeter a lot more in the second half, but still outscored the host school in both the third and fourth quarters.

“I liked how we found space and I also loved our inside-out game,” Cool said. “Our threes were from the inside out and not just off reversals and that got a lot of great looks. I also liked our pace. I thought we really pushed the ball well in transition.

Trenton was led by Morgan King, who knocked down five three pointers on the way to a 15-point night.

Morgan King 15 points.

Mirena King followed with eight points and six rebounds. Gracyn Rongey, Teya Cooksey and Mallory Sole all had five points each and Madi Moore finished with four points and seven rebounds. three points from Rebecca Urich, two from Astrid Soriano and one from Kaegan Croy rounded out the Bulldogs’ total.

It was the first win of the season for Trenton, which moved to 1-2 overall and advanced into the winner’s side of the bracket. The Bulldogs were scheduled to take on second-seeded Maysville on Thursday in the semifinals. The girls championship game is set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. while the third-place game will be played tonight (Fri-

day) at 7 o’clock.

For Gallatin, AnnaBelle Ball scored seven of her team’s 10 points.

“We got outplayed against Trenton,” Gallatin head coach Cole Lockhart said. “Credit to them.

Coach Cool had their girls prepared exceptionally well. It was tough for us to get much going offensively.”

WINSTON GIRLS 52 GALLATIN GIRLS 48 Gallatin was back in action on Wednesday night, taking on Winston in the consolation semifinals. The tournament ended there for Gallatin as it was defeated by the Redbirds by four points.

Gallatin was outscored marginally by Winston in each of the first three quarters and went into the final frame trailing by 10 points. Gallatin rallied, however, tying the game with under a minute to go.

It would be Winston who came out on top, however, responding to the situation well and going on to clinch the consolation game berth.

“Against Winston, we saw a drastic improvement on both sides of the floor,” Lockhart said. “We executed offensively. I challenged the girls to be more aggressive looking for shots and matching up with them defensively. We got in foul trouble, but it was good to see our girls empty the tank with effort and intensity. I think our girls responded well when we could have felt sorry for ourselves and given up after the Trenton loss and we didn't do that. We have some resilient players and I’m proud of them for being coachable and wanting more success out of this season.”

Ball went for 22 points in the Winston loss and Ashley Feiden added 17 points.

The two losses at the tournament dropped Gallatin to 0-3 overall on the season. The Bulldogs will look to get into the win column on Tuesday as they play host to Northland Christian at 6 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

TMS Basketball Teams Done In By Bishop Hogan Middle School Wrestlers Go 4-3 At Carrollton Tri BISHOP HOGAN 50 TRENTON GIRLS 0 BISHOP HOGAN 58 TRENTON BOYS 28 It was a tough night for the Trenton Middle School basketball teams on Tuesday as Bishop Hogan came to town and left with a sweep of the Bulldogs.

Trenton fell 50-0 in the girls contest and lost the

boys game 58-28.

Trenton was unable to score in the girls game, falling to 0-7 on the season.

In the boys game, Trenton fell behind 13-3 in the opening frame and never recovered, falling by 30 points in the end. The loss dropped Trenton to 1-6 overall on the season.

Elijah Miller led Trenton with 13 points while Payton Selby scored five.

Trenton’s teams were also swept on the road by Chillicothe on Nov. 22.

Trenton fell 38-10 in the girls game and 34-27 in the

boys game.

The Trenton girls were led by four points and two steals from Mylee Baker, while Laylah Clause, Kimberly Clark and Kinsley Otto all had two points each.

Trenton played two B quarters and lost to Chillicothe’s second squad 14-0.

Trenton’s boys got 10 points from Miller against Chillicothe while Matthew Bowden scored six.

Trenton also lost a B boys game at Chillicothe, falling 52-28. Kris Taylor had 18 points in the loss to

pace the B boys.

Trenton’s middle school basketball teams were at Putnam County on Thursday and will be at home, hosting Maysville, on Monday.

WRESTLING The Trenton Middle School wrestling team traveled to Carrollton for a triangular that also included Brookfield.

Bulldog wrestlers combined to go 4-3 overall on the night with Cooper Houser collecting two wins with a 2-1 showing. Rooster Black and Chase Foster

each won their only match of the night, going 1-0, while Kaydan Foster finished the triangular with an 0-2 mark.

The middle school wres-

tlers will return to action on Monday, traveling to the Maysville Quad to battle the host Wolverines, Lawson and Gallatin.

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OP/ED COLUMN ONE SETH HERROLD

DAD’S FINEST HOUR A couple of weeks ago while the Keurig poured what is possibly man’s greatest creation into my travel mug I told my four-year-old son, Cash, to get his shoes on. Running late when you are responsible for a tiny human in addition to yourself is common and this particular day was no exception.

His response to my request, as it often is, had nothing to do with getting his shoes on. “Dad, should I wear a hat to school today? Or... no?” I asked if he wanted to wear a hat and he informed me it was hat day at school... he thought. He wasn’t sure and he waffled a bit before deciding hat day was later, not today.

So we got our shoes on, grabbed the coffee and bolted for Gilman City.

When we arrived, sure enough, there were a lot of hats going into the building. I asked Miss Tasha — one of the preschool aides — if it was hat day and sure enough, for $1 kids could wear hats at school.

Part of this fiasco was my fault because I didn’t look through the back pack the night before and — Kristy, if you read this, I’m sorry — sometimes I delete the daily bulletin email in the morning without ever opening it if I’m busy.

Anyway, at this point I had a decision to make.

Go home and get Cash a hat and be woefully late to work, or turn the Silverado east and get to the Republican-Times within a few minutes of 8 o’clock. In 15 years at the R-T I’ve never really done anything that has made anyone think, ‘man, that guy is a model employee.’ So why start today.

I knelt down to Cash’s level and asked him if he wanted a hat. He did, his John Deere one. Not the gray one, but the green one with the black front.

The kid can be very specific.

So the Silverado went west, all eight cylinders roaring like lions. Of course the hat was dirty and needed a damp washcloth to make it presentable, but I got the hat, cleaned it up and delivered it to the school.

When I came busting through the door of the preschool room with that hat Cash’s face lit up. It was more than just a look of joy. It was a look of, I want to say pride in his dad for coming through for him. Cash came up to me, took the hat, popped it on his head and returned to the rug with the rest of his classmates. He was walking tall too, until Mrs. Wagner took him down a few pegs telling him he needed to say thank you to me.

He did, but there was no thanks necessary. The look on his face when I showed up was thanks enough. It was one of the top moments I have had being a Dad. Anyone with kids probably knows that feeling.

They have probably experienced something similar. It’s the things that make it all worth it. The diapers changed, the sleepless nights with feet in your back, the meltdowns and tantrums — it’s pretty easy to trade those for the unforgettable moments like I got when I brought him that hat.

Here is the thing — Cash is four years old. He probably wouldn’t have even realized he was the only one not wearing a hat by the end of the day.

He probably wouldn’t have cared that much and he probably won’t remember me running back and getting a hat for him. But me? I’ll never forget the look on his face when I walked in the room with his John Deere hat. As long as I live I will never forget that.

Being a dad is awesome.

TrenTon

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Money, Schools and Religion: A Controversial Combo Returns to the Supreme Court

by Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo) Since 1947, one topic in education has regularly come up at the Supreme Court more often than any other: disputes over religion.

GUEST EDITORIAL That year, in Everson v. Board of Education, the justices upheld a New Jersey law allowing school boards to reimburse parents for transportation costs to and from schools, including religious ones. According to the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” – an idea courts often interpreted as requiring “a wall of separation between church and state.” In Everson, however, the Supreme Court upheld the law as not violating the First Amendment because children, not their schools, were the primary beneficiaries.

This became known as the “child benefit test,” an evolving legal idea used to justify state aid to students who attend religious schools. In recent years, the court has expanded the boundaries of what aid is allowed. Will it push them further?

This question will be in the spotlight Dec. 8, 2021, when the court hears arguments in a case from Maine, Carson v. Makin.

Carson has drawn intense interest from educators and religious-liberty advocates across the country – as illustrated by the large number of amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” briefs filed by groups with interests in the outcome.

To the school choice movement – which advocates affording families more options beyond traditional public schools – Carson represents a chance for more parents to give their children an education in line with their religious beliefs. Opponents fear it could establish a precedent of requiring taxpayer dollars to fund religious teachings.

SCOTUS’ Shift In Thought As a faculty member who focuses on education law, I have often written about the Supreme Court’s decisions about religion in schools. In the almost 75 years since Everson, the court’s thinking about aid to students who attend religious schools has

evolved.

In 1993, justices heard Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills School District, which centered on a student who was deaf. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the public school board provided him with an interpreter. When he enrolled in a Catholic high school, the justices ruled that the board still had to provide him with an interpreter because this was a discrete service that assisted him and no one else. Ever since, the court has allowed greater aid to students attending religious schools.

Two recent judgments have continued that trend. In 2017’s Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, the court reasoned that states cannot deny religious people or religious institutions generally available public benefits simply because they are religious. Three years later, in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, the court invalidated a provision in the state constitution barring “religious schools from public benefits solely because of the religious character of the schools.” This decision meant parents in Montana who enrolled their children in faithbased schools could participate in a state tuition tax credit program.

Mainers’ Education Maine’s Constitution mandates the creation of public schools. But many rural towns don’t have their own school system: In fact, of the 260 “school administrative units” in Maine, more than half lack a secondary school.

In areas without access to public schools, Maine allows students to attend other public or private schools at public expense, but not religious ones.

The state requires approved schools to be nonsectarian, “in accordance with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.”

Carson v. Makin arose when three sets of parents unsuccessfully filed suit on behalf of their children, arguing that the rule discriminated on the basis of religion. The federal trial court in Maine ruled in favor of the state, affirming that its “tuitioning” statute did not violate the rights of the parents or their children. On appeal, the First Circuit unanimously affirmed in favor of the state, rejecting all the parental claims.

A Closer Look First, the First Circuit decided

the requirement that schools be “nonsectarian” did not discriminate solely based on religion or punish the plaintiffs’ rights to exercise their religion.

This is because the rule has a “use-based” limitation – which may prove to be a crucial distinction. In other words, sectarian schools are denied funding not because of their religious identity, the First Circuit wrote, but because of “the religious use that they would make of it.”

It is “wholly legitimate” to restrict religion-based content, the court noted, because “there is no question that Maine may require its public schools to provide a secular educational curriculum rather than a sectarian one.”

The First Circuit also rejected the parental claims that Maine’s “nonsectarian” requirement violated their rights to freedom of speech, because it was enacted to provide students with secular secondary educations and “does not commit to providing any open forum to encourage diverse views from private speakers.”

Quoting Eulitt v. Maine, another case about Maine’s tuitioning system, the court noted: “The fact that the state cannot interfere with a parent’s fundamental right to choose religious education for his or her child does not mean that the state must fund that choice.”

School-choice advocates had hoped that Trinity Lutheran and Espinoza would strengthen the Maine parents’ case, since they upheld the idea that the First Amendment requires the government to extend general benefits to religious institutions or individuals, so long as it is not discriminating against or in favor of particular religions. But the courts differentiated these cases, and mused that if parents wish to forgo the free secular education Maine offers in its public schools or “tuitioning” program, they are free to pay tuition in the religious schools of their choice.

Carson is unlikely to end disagreements over the limits of using taxpayer funds to assist students who attend religious schools. However, it will likely provide an indication of the Supreme Court’s position on the future of the child benefit test, as it seems to be softening on its attitude of maintaining a wall of separation between church and state when it comes to education and aid to students who attend religious schools.

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COMMUNITY New Books At The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library Children

“Squares and Triangles” - Kay Robertson “When Pencil Met Eraser” - Karen Kilpatrick “The Froggies Do Not Want to Sleep” - Adam Gustavson “Chickens on the Loose” - Jane Kurtz “At the Old Haunted House” - Helen Ketteman

Juvenile

“Spy School at Sea-A Spy School Novel” - Stuart Gibbs “The Unteachables” - Gordon Korman “The Line Tender” - Kate Allen

Young Adult

“Once Upon a Broken Heart” - Stephanie Garber “The One” (book #3 in the Selection series) - Kiera Cass “Beasts of Prey” - Ayana Gray “Flamefall” (sequel to “Fireborne”) - Rosaria Munda

Adult

“The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History” - Howard K. Bloom “How to Build Your Own Greenhouse” - Roger Marshall “The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse” - Lindsey Schiller “The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Greenhouse: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply” - Craig W. Baird “Greenhouse Basics: Building Your Own Greenhouse” - Mark Freeman

New DVD “A Gift from Bob”

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

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Center, is a wacky court proceeding where a traveler is falsely accused of a major crime. The comedy 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, a

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The GRM Networks Board of Directors has authorized the return of approximately $3 million in patronage capital credits to its member-owners. This includes $2.5 million paid to members with service in 1998 and $500,000 paid to members with service in 2020. This year, GRM Networks has also returned more than $2.4 million to the estates of deceased members. Combined, a grand total of more than $5.4 million will be returned to members, or their estates, in 2021.

The December 2021 check distribution marks the 33rd consecutive year GRM Networks has paid capital credits to member-owners. Since 1989, members of the cooperative have received more than $61.6 million in patronage capital credits. The 2021 capital credit checks will be mailed the third week of December.

For more information, or to report a change of address, members may contact Mandy Wilson at 660-748-2470. Pictured above are members of the GRM Networks Board of Directors, from left, front row, Vice President Kyle Kelso, President Mark Yungeberg, Gregg Davis and Treasurer John McCloud; back row, Assistant Secretary Ray Meyer, Mike Quick, Secretary Bruce George, Tim Lance and Allan Mulnix.

prosecutor who uses ridiculous tactics and witnesses who don’t seem to know the case. She soon figures out that her only chance for justice is to play them at their own game.

Tickets are $6 and can be purchased from Mrs. Dowell by contacting her at 660-359-2291 ext. 212 or through email at tdowell@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

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We would like to thank all our family and friends for the surprise anniversary party for us. We have been blessed to have 71 years together. Thank you to our kids: Mike (Chris) Potter and Marci (Dave) Divine for hosting the get together. Thanks to BTC Bank for letting us have our celebration at their facility; and to all family and friends for celebrating with us.

Thank you for the cards & gifts.

God has blessed us both with the best in our lives.

God Bless You All, Keith & June Potter

A Huge Thank You! This may be a lengthy message, but if you know me that is who I am. I want to thank the community that I live in and the generous people that share the love for our special needs individuals that live here, like I do.

For 13 years, we have held a FESTIVAL OF TREES and for 13 years many of the same supporters have came to each event and supported us. This year many new people came that I had the pleasure of getting to meet.

My heart is so full of happiness, tonight, that I wish I could thank each of you personally from the bottom of my heart.

For every supporter that shows up, those that work behind the scene, donate each year, and the ones that have been a constant friend to me for all my crazy ideas, you mean so much to me. May each of you be blessed like you have blessed our special needs individuals in our community.

Brenda Thorne

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

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

Daughters of the American Revolution, BTC Bank meeting room, 9:30 a.m. Call 573-230-6119 for more information.

TUESDAY Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Arthritis Classes, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

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Two Honored By MCCA Two area residents were honored by the Missouri Community College Association at its recent convention for their service to North Central Missouri College and community colleges.

Jeanie Griffin, Workforce Development Board Fiscal Manager, and State Rep. Rusty Black were both recognized at the event, held in Branson.

Mrs. Griffin received the 2021 Senior Service award at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson. This award is given annually to outstanding community college employees who have worked for their institution for 20 or more years.

“Jeanie is a strong and knowledgeable member of our workforce team,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC President. “She has a vast understanding and history of workforce development and is an integral part of the successful operation.

The MCCA Senior Service honor is well deserved.”

MCCA is Missouri’s largest advocacy group for community colleges. Each year, the group honors individuals and businesses who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those who are selected based on their support, generosity, commitment, and partnerships with community colleges in the state.

Rep. Black was honored as one of MCCA’s Distinguished Legislators.

He was selected as one of 10 Missouri legislators

for the honor alongside Reps. John Black, Mike Henderson, Tracy McCreery, Dean Plocher and Cody Smith as well as Senators Lauren Arthur, Sandy Crawford, Dan Hegeman and Barbara Washington.

The MCCA praised the legislators for their legislative work regarding the field of education, including their work on the state’s budget. Black and his fellow legislators were commended for their continued support for Missouri’s community colleges, and their dedication to helping those technical and career schools find further opportunities for growth.

Black carried several pieces of legislation this year seeking to modify provisions relating to teacher and school employee retirement systems, as well as modifying the requirements for minimum requirements and standards for career and technical education certificates, which he intends to keep working toward in the coming session.

“I am honored to have been recognized with this prestigious award,” Black, R-Chillicothe, said. “As a former educator, and a strong supporter of our career and technical schools, I believe that it’s more important than ever to continue giving our schools the money, tools, and resources for them to succeed and help create the workforce of the future and continue finding new ways to innovate in our education sys-

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Chicken parmesan, garlic pasta, house salad, zucchini, pears, blueberry crisp, garlic bread.

Tuesday-Loose meat on bun, potato salad, tuscan blend veggies, pineapple.

Wednesday-Roast beef, garlic potatoes, carrots, strawberries, hot roll.

Thursday-Turkey tetrazzini, catalina blend vegetables, stewed tomatoes,

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Jeanie Griffin, pictured at left with North Central Missouri College President Dr. Lenny Klaver, recently received the Missouri Community College Association Senior Service award for working at NCMC for 20 or more years.

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Rep. Rusty Black, right, was honored by the Missouri Community College Association as one of MCCA’s Distinguished Legislators. Pictured with Rep. Black is NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver.

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A veterans service officer will be in Trenton and Milan several times during December to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions.

The service officer will be at the VFW Hall in Trenton from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 17 as well as Monday, Dec. 6. Those needing assistance are reminded to bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they may have.

A VA Service Officer will be at American Legion Post 228 in Milan from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10.

A counselor is available

on as needed basis throughout the month. To schedule an appointment call Dr. Hudson at 660-359 4600.

Dr. Hudson helps with PTSD, and readjustment counseling. Discharged and active military are welcome.

VA shuttle drivers are needed. For more information please call 660359-2078. To schedule a ride on the Kansas City VA Shuttle, call the above number. The shuttle runs every Wednesday to Kansas City and Clinics.

For more information please call the number listed above.

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LOCAL DEATHS

Bradley Allen Collins Bradley Allen Collins, a 62-year-old Spickard resident, passed away at 5:02 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 in Spickard due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

The body was cremated and an informal celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at the Rock Barn in Trenton.

Brad was born Jan. 25, 1959 in Trenton to Dixie Lee Taul Collins-Grimes.

He served in the United States Army, spending a couple of years in Germany. He also received his G.E.D. while serving in the military.

On Dec.19, 1998 he was united in marriage to Tonya Kohlstaedt. She survives of the home.

Brad worked for Trenton Foods for 22 years until retiring. He loved his dogs (fur babies) and his motorcycle.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Dixie Lee Grimes of Trenton; his children,

Glenda Graves and her husband, Rob of Chula, Tanner Collins and his wife, Amy of Kearney, and Tylee Lopez and her husband, Brad of Madrid, IA; brothers and sisters, Darlene Hutchinson and her husband, Charles of Trenton, Parthelia Bonnett and her husband, Marty of Blue Springs, Lisa Grimes of Cameron, Sue Grimes of Las Vegas, NV, Bill Grimes and his wife, Tabytha of Trenton and Brian Grimes and his wife, Laura of Braymer; nine grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Grimes; and sisters Minnie Grimes, Paula Grimes and Billie Jean Grimes; and a niece, Shayna Hanes.

Memorial donations are suggested for funeral expenses and may be left with or mailed to SlaterNeal Funeral Home.

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

Ronald “Kris” Faulkner Ronald “Kris” Faulkner, a 54-year-old Newtown resident, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at a Trenton hospital.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29 at New Hope Baptist Church in Princeton under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home at Princeton.

Burial was in the Harris Cemetery at Harris.

Kris was born on Dec. 3, 1966 in Trenton, the son of Ronald Keith and Wilma Lorene Francis Faulkner.

On Jan. 7, 2005, he married Jeanie Lea Tucker in Lucerne. She survives of the home.

Kris graduated from Princeton High School in 1985 and worked as a farmer. He enjoyed hunting and was a gun enthusiast.

He also loved fishing, farming, and logging.

In addition to his wife,

Kris is survived by his son, Ronald Tristen Faulkner of Newtown; daughters Madison (Ridge) Downard and Allison (Ismael) Garcia, both of Newtown; grandsons, Isaiah Garcia and Lincoln Downard; brothers, Kelly (Nancy) Faulkner of Princeton, Kurt (Kristi) Faulkner of Harris and Doug (Teresa) Faulkner of Bethany; his parents, Ron and Lorene Faulkner of Harris; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dean and Wilma Francis; and his paternal grandparents, Sam and Alberta Faulkner.

Memorials may be made to the Kris Faulkner Scholarship Fund in memory of Kris and/or Harris Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Jeri McKinley Jeri McKinley, a 76year-old Unionville resident, passed away, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville, IA. Interment followed at Unionville Cemetery.

Jeri was born on Oct. 23, 1945 in Mendota, the son of Ronald and Evelyn King McKinley. He received his education from Unionville High School, graduating in 1963. He grew up on the family farm, a Century Farm that included the home place of 142 acres that has been owned and passed down through the family since 1856. He remained on the farm his entire life.

Jeri was united in marriage on May 6, 1995 to Leora Lynn Lamb. She survives.

Jeri enjoyed farming and taking care of his sheep and his cattle. He was a great neighbor who enjoyed working not only his land but helping out his neighbors when needed.

He was a member of the

Gary K. “Squeak” O’Neal Gary K. “Squeak” O’Neal, a 78-year-old Bethany resident, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at the home of his son in Trenton.

Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at the Assembly of God Church in Bethany, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home at Bethany.

Burial followed in the Miriam Cemetery at Bethany.

Squeak was born Jan. 28, 1943 in Bethany, the son of Jewel and Gladys Fitzpatrick O’Neal.

On Nov. 19, 1965, he was married to Patricia Barnes in Bethany. She preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 2019.

Squeak worked at Pettijohn Auto Center for 58 years in the parts department and as service man-

ager. He served in the Army Reserve and was a faithful member of the Assembly of God Church in Bethany.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy O’Neal of Bethany; his sons, Brian O’Neal of St. Joseph, Scott (Jo) O’Neal of Trenton and Jeffrey (Stefanie) O’Neal of Bethany; a sister, Pat (Ronnie) Shepard, of Plattsburg; a brother, Mike O’Neal of Trenton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Dean O’Neal and Leroy O’Neal and an infant, Billy Ray O’Neal.

Memorials may be made to the Assembly of God Church Building Fund in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

Orval Wayne Rorebeck Orval Wayne Rorebeck, a 92-year-old Trenton resident, died at 2:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at Saint Luke’s on the Plaza in Kansas City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Burial will be in Willis Chapel Cemetery, north of Brimson.

A family visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time at the mortuary.

Wayne was born June 15, 1929 in Spickard, the son of Johnnie Ray and Mary Griffin Rorebeck. He attended Pilot Knob School in Mercer County.

He was drafted into the Army on April 11, 1951.

After basic training he was sent to Korea. He was at Heartbreak Ridge for 75 days. He received a Purple Heart and an honorable discharge on Dec. 10, 1956.

Wayne opened Eastside Auto in 1969. He enjoyed working on cars and riding his motorcycles around the states.

On June 16, 1953 he was

married to Sharon Provorse. She preceded him in death. They had three children Marcia, Deborah, and Brandall.

He then married Kathy Spears. She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, Wayne is survived by one son, Brandall; a stepdaughter Audra Baker; two sisters, Rosalee Davis and Lois Jean Wagner; two grandchildren, Miranda Callahan and Carlin Rorebeck; three step-grandchildren, Nina Rhea, Brooke Scobee and Alex Baker; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Cagle and Cooper Callahan; three step-greatgrandchildren Noah Rhea, Rhylan Rhea and Levi Scobee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Marcia and Deborah; a brother, Glen Rorebeck; and a grandson, Chad Rorebeck.

Memorials are suggested to Willis Chapel Cemetery and may be left with the mortuary.

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

Scottie Wayne Rorebeck

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Feeder Calf Sale Board at the Unionville Sale Barn until it closed, was a Lincoln Township board member for 30 years, was a board member of the Mendota Cemetery board for 27 years and a member of the Unionville Cemetery board for five years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a stepson, David Lamb; a cousin, Marcy Wanders (Kenny) and their children Tanner, Trent and Bailey Wanders.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mendota Cemetery, Unionville Cemetery or NEMO Hospice.

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Scottie Wayne Rorebeck, a 69-year-old Trenton resident, died at 1:21 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s on the Plaza in Kansas City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens north of Trenton.

Family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at the mortuary.

Mr. Rorebeck was born Sept. 26, 1952, the son of Glen and Sarah Jane Wilson Rorebeck. Before retiring he worked in the family-owned businesses in Trenton.

On Dec. 16, 2000, he was married to Karen A. Merrill Bowers at Trenton.

She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Rorebeck of Trenton and Erika Stiles and her husband, Clint of Smithville; four sons, Nathan Rorebeck and his wife, Heather, Derek Rorebeck and his wife, Gina and Seth Rorebeck, all of Trenton and Michael Stuart and his wife, Silke

Rhonda Lehr Schmidt Rhonda Lehr Schmidt, a Florissant resident, passed away on Nov. 16, 2021.

Rhonda arrived in this world on Jan. 16, 1960 by an obvious untraceable parental source.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell G. Lehr, recognizing the need for a family atmosphere, adopted her into their home, providing a maiden name and abundant parental love.

She enjoyed the childhood of a loving home.

College followed the initial 12 years of schooling, awarding an education beyond that of the common

layperson and granting above average employment, mostly consisting of management in the field of food preparation and distribution.

She was joined in holy matrimony with Steve Schmidt.

Many of her final years were enveloped in pain and aggressive bodily deterioration.

Those preceding her in death were her adoptive parents; her husband; and a sister, Cynthia Wilhelm.

She is survived by a daughter, Jessica Brie Schmidt of Higginsville.

James L. “Jim” Still James L. (Jim) Still a 78-year-old Trenton resident, died at 9:21 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton.

Mr. Still was born Dec. 4, 1942 in Trenton, the son of James L. and Doris M. Culver Still. He graduated from Trenton High School and North Central Missouri College. He also attended the University of Missouri- Columbia. He was employed by Rock Island Railroad for many years and retired from Union Pacific railroad as a brakeman/switchman.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Trenton.

On April 24, 1965 he was married to Carla Williams. She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Amy Spencer and Jessica Still, both of Trenton; one son, Jeffrey Still and his wife, Jacqueline of Platte City; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Joycelynn, Zachary, Keegan, Ethan, Riley and Carly; seven great-grandchildren; and one brotherin-law, Mark Williams of Trenton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials can be made to First Christian Church of Trenton and may be left with the funeral home.

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

FUNERALS

Quentin Brown Funeral services for Quentin Gayle Brown were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Rev. Ron McPherson officiated.

Mr. Brown, a 71-yearold Trenton resident, died at 9:08 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at his home where he was under hospice care.

Special music included “Scars in Heaven”, “Holes in the Floor of Heaven” and “When We All Get To Heaven.”

Pallbearers were Terry Tabbert, Tom Tatum, David Key, Chris Gott, Danny Gott and Kevin Ireland.

Interment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Clarence W. VanRoekel, Jr. Funeral services for Clarence W. VanRoekel, Jr., were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Rev. Danny Wilford officiated.

Mr. VanRoekel, a 69year-old Trenton resident, died at 5:40 p.m., Wednes-

day, Nov. 24, 2021 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

The body was cremated following the service.

Special recorded music included “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Go Rest High on that Mountain.”

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of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters, Hylah Schuver and her husband, Michael of Kansas City and Leisa Rorebeck of Trenton; a brother-in-law, Charley Merrill and his wife, Vicki of Bella Vista, AR; a sisterin-law, Nancy Raney and her husband, Bill of Chillicothe; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Aleisha Rorebeck.

Memorials are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter and may be left with the mortuary.

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

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Spicing it up America is spicing up its cooking.

U.S. sales of herbs and spices jumped 28.5% in 2020 as consumers cooking at home sought more flavor, according to Euromonitor, a market research firm.

Sales of herbs and spices are expected to fall this year as Americans resumed their pre-pandemic habits and ate restaurant meals more often. But sales are still higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating that home cooking has persisted in many households, Euromonitor says.

Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick and Co., one of the world’s largest spice makers, said its

sales were up 17% in the quarter ending Aug. 31 compared to the same period in 2019.

Part of that increase was due to stronger sales to restaurants. But McCormick says it’s also confident home cooking trends will last beyond the pandemic. The company says younger consumers in particular are moving away from processed foods and looking to add flavor to fresh ingredients.

Still, filling those spice shelves could soon get more expensive. McCormick has been raising prices to account for higher transportation and labor costs, and says those pressures could persist into next year.

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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!

TFeb18 -------------------------------------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 FFeb18 -------------------------------------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!

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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 TFeb11 -------------------------------------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 TNov23-Dec17* -------------------------------------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.

FFeb18 -------------------------------------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.

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Richard's NEW & Used Tires Mounting * Balancing * Tire Repair, OVER 3,000 TIRES IN STOCK! Richard Ishmael 660-654-3910, Justin Ishmael 816-351-2595, 3039 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO. TNov30-Dec24 --------------------------------------

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" 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 InsurTdtf ance Business --------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Christmas Gift headquarters. Pocket knives, hand tools & power tools.

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T252d3 -------------------------------------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* --------------------------------------

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."

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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.

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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! dtf --------------------------------------

REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.”

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis."

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PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

PickGreg.com dtf ------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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NOTICES REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged.

Photo with obituary $25 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------The IT Department at North Central Missouri College is seeking bids for Managed Detection & Response (MDR) as well as Security Assessments.

Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details.

N255d3 -------------------------------------Pleasant View R-VI is accepting bids for the following: butcher hog, bathroom stall replacement, and exterior door replacement. Individual bids are due at noon on December 14. For more information, contact the school at 660-359-3438.

Pleasant View R-VI is an equal opportunity employer.

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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 -------------------------------------For Sale: Registered Angus yearling bull. Call 660359-7498.

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For Sale: Hog Houses with platforms, great for hogs, sheep, dogs, etc., Aframe plastic (30) $250.00 each; Feeders, plastic, round, 2-ton (6) $250.00 each; Cow, calf houses, New (4) $1,000.00 each; Hog panels and gates, $15.00 each; Metal hog houses (6) $250.00 each. 660-359-7168 Joe Betz.

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WEBSITES

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf --------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

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 -------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Distribution Utility worker. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL license.

Prefer heavy equipment operator experience. Salary dependent on qualifications.

Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. For more information, contact Kenny Ricketts at 660-359-2838.

EOE. T254d3 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Custodian. 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.

N256d3 -------------------------------------The Trenton Police Department is accepting applications for a 911 Communications Officer.

Starting wage is $15.93 per hour. Training is provided.

Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a current driver's license and have a high school diploma or equivalency. Applications can be obtained at the Trenton Police Department or contact Sacha Snuffer at ssnuffer@trentonmo.com.

T257d7 -------------------------------------MTO is looking for a tire tech and shop worker. Stop by 1124 E. 17th St. in Trenton to fill out an application.

M244dtf -------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is seeking applicants for an Accounting Assistant. This position is directly under the Comptroller and handles accounts payables, accounts receivables, and other accounting functions and fills in for the Comptroller in their absence. A minimum of a two-year accounting degree or five years or more experience in accounting functions required. Salary dependent upon qualifications. Please submit resume to 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683.

For information, contact Rosetta Marsh at 660-359-2281 or by email at rmarsh@trentonmo.com. Applications accepted until position is filled.

EOE. T258d3 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Talent Search Advisor. 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.

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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS Public Notice of Filing The Trenton R-IX School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 5, 2022 election. Interested persons may file at the district office located at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683.

Filing will begin on December 7, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district's normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During winter break (Dec. 22, 2021 and December 23, 2021) filings will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Filings will not occur on the following holidays when the school's district office is closed: Dec. 24 and Dec. 27.

Filings will not occur on days that the school's district office is closed due to inclement weather.

Filing will end on December 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

There are 3 positions available. 2 positions are for three-year terms. 1 position is for a one-year term only. dNov23,26,30,Dec3 -------------------------------------NOTICE Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of board of education member at the April 5, 2022 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have two positions, for three years each, available for election.

The first filing period will begin Tuesday, December 7 and will run through Friday, December 17, 2021. Filing will be done at the high school office, located at 205 SW Border Street, Galt, MO. Time to file will be from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., on days which school is in session.

The office will be closed from 12:30 p.m. on December 17 through December 27th.

Filing will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28th until 5:00 that evening.

If there are questions regarding filing, please call 660673-6511. dNov30,Dec3,7,10 -------------------------------------Notice of Public Hearing The Grundy County Health Department will hold a public hearing to set the budget for the 2022 fiscal year. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 5:30 pm at the Grundy County Health Department (lower level). The office is located at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, Missouri. dDec3 -------------------------------------Public Notice The Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees will have three board openings to be elected in the Municipal Election on April 5, 2022. Candidates may file at the Grundy County Health Department (1716 Lincoln Street in Trenton) from December 7, 2021 through December 28, 2021 between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding December 24. dDec3 -------------------------------------NOTICE City of Laredo candidate filing period for the April 5, 2022 municipal election is December 7, 2021 through December 28, 2021. Two Alderman at Large and the Mayor positions are all available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Laredo City Hall, Monday thru Thursday, 11 am to 3 pm. dDec3,7 -------------------------------------NOTICE City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 5, 2022 municipal election is December 7, 2021 through December 28, 2021. Two Alderman at Large positions are available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Galt City Hall, Tuesdays from 8 am to 10:30 am and Fridays from 8 am to 12 pm. dDec3,7 --------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00013 In the Estate of DONALD DOWELL, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DONALD DOWELL, Decedent: On 02-05-2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of DONALD DOWELL, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) of the personal representative(s) is(are): KELLY UDOVICH 200 W. 6TH ST TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is: TARA L WALKER 1210 OKLAHOMA AVE STE A TRENTON, MO 64683 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 Decedent’s death: 18-DEC-2020 Date of first publication: 12-NOV-2021 Michelle Vandevender, 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. dNov12,19,26,Dec3 -------------------------------------The Galt Fire Protection District filing dates for the April 5, 2022 election are December 7, 2021 through December 28, 2021. One position on the board is available. Filings can be made by calling Martha Jackson at 660-673-6527 or stop by the fire station anytime. dDec3 --------------------------------------

Residential & Commercial Snow Removal

Including Sidewalks & Parking Lots

SERVING THE TRENTON AREA! good work at a good price.

Contact Dustin Wilson

660-635-1282

AARON LANDES 660-358-2682

H&S CONTRACTING

WANTED! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!

You Call - We Come Get It!

•Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns •New homes & basement w/ICF forms •Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls •Leveling, waterproofing •Backhoe & Bobcat work •New water & sewer lines

145 Hwy. W, Trenton (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage)

660-359-3888

660-953-0724

Kale Hoerrmann, Owner • 30 Years Experience Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading

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)

660-359-2212

•WANTED• FARM GROUND to Lease!

Competitive Rates

660.654.1383

Variable Rate Capability

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682 Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners

Hogs, Goat & Sheep Sale, Saturday, December 4 at 10 am Expecting 1000 head!

Feeder Sale, Monday, December 6 at 11 am Expecting 2500 head!

Feeder Sale, Monday, December 13 at 11 am Special Cow Sale, Friday, December 17 at 6 pm Expecting 600 head!

Barn: 660-622-4214 • Casey Flinn, Owner: 816-769-7532 Field Reps: Dwayne Penny: 816-506-2776 • Utah Stulz: 660-334-0400 Bobby Morrison: 816-345-0518 • Ben Peterson: 660-247-2759 Sheep/Goats/Hog: Clark Allen: 660-973-6826 Find us on Facebook!

www.TinaLivestockMarket.com

Serving the community since 1977!

70 Hwy. Y Trenton 359-5966 1-800-471-5966

T&L Auto Supply, Inc. 1823 East 9th Street Trenton

660-359-2268 tlautosupply.com

MondayFriday 7 a.m. 6 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

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DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS

Soup Supper

Friday, December 3rd 4:30 - 7:30 pm in the Masonic Lodge Basement Submitted Photo

Five agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) State Conference held in Ozark. Those participating included, from left, Abby Dobbins, Rylee Johnson, Gabryelle Hapes, Tanner Tipton, and Abigail Neill.

NCMC Agriculture Students Excel At Contest Five agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) State Conference held in Ozark.

Students competed in career development contests, participated in leadership seminars, and toured Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield.

Students attending the conference were Abigail Neill, Abby Dobbins, Gabryelle Hapes, Rylee Johnson and Tanner Tipton.

NCMC students who qualified for national competition have the opportu-

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Katina L. Fair vs. John David Fair.

MARRIAGE LICENSE David William Baker and Holly Joanna Stevens, both of Trenton.

DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge R. Brent Elliott Michael A. Clark, Topeka, KS, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less-prior drug offense and driving while intoxicated. A sentencing assessment report was ordered.

Arrest Made For Forgery

Felony charges of forgery landed a Liberty woman in the Grundy County Detention Center for a period of time on Tuesday before she was released on her own recognizance.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Lynette D. King, 37, is charged with a class D felony of forgery, accused of acting in concert with Jimmy King to pass a check for $696.58 to Orscheln on May 11, 2020 knowing the check had been made to look as though it had been written

by Don Chapman on his account. Because she is a persistent offender with two or more felonies, she is eligible for an extended sentence, if convicted. She is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 14.

CARD SHOWER A card shower has been requested for Charles Crawford, who will celebrate his 96th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Cards may be sent to him at 753 NW Highway A, Trenton, MO 64683.

nity to compete at the National PAS Conference in the spring. Contest results are as follows: Career Planning Agribusiness Management and Marketing Rylee Johnson - state winner; Retail Agribusiness - Gabryelle Hapes state winner; and Agriculture Education - Tanner Tipton - third in state.

Career Progress Ruminant Animal Systems- Abigail Neill - state winner; Agriculture Education - Abby Dobbins- state winner.

Employment Interview Agribusiness Admin-

istration - Rylee Johnson second in state; Agribusiness Sales - Gabryelle Hapes - state winner; Agriculture Education - Tanner Tipton - second in state; Dairy Specialists - Rylee Johnson, fourth and Tanner Tipton, fifth; Vet Tech Specialists- Tanner Tipton, fourth.

The NCMC Agriculture Department offers associate in applied science and associate in arts transfer degree programs, which emphasize Agriculture Natural Resources, Ag Business, Crop Production, Livestock and Equine Management.

Marjorie Olson Turning 100 Marjorie Olson will turn 100 on Jan. 2, 2022 and an early birthday celebration will be held in her honor on Sunday, Dec. 5.

The celebration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the

lower level of the Alexander Student Center on the NCMC campus. Refreshments will be provided. Masks are requested and appreciated.

Marshall Orchestra To Perform The Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra, in its 59th season, will once again share the stage with the Marshall Community Chorus in their annual Christmas Celebration.

The concert will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5 in the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium of Bueker Middle School. This concert will be under the direction of Kevin Lines and Ron Sayer, accompanied

by Derek Wittman. At this

time, masks are optional in all Marshall Public School facilities.

The concert is free and open to the public. Holiday music will be performed.

As per tradition for this event, attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Marshall Community Food Pantry.

Trenton resident Buddy Hannaford is a charter member with the French horn section.

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