11.28.24 Republican-Times by HoneycuttMedia

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North Central Missouri College Lights the Way for Students and Staff

North Central Missouri College kicked off its holiday tradition of lighting the tree and lights located in front of Geyer Hall for students and staff in their annual Light the Way event. NCMC launched the holiday season on campus with a reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s The Night Before Christmas, read by Arielle Houston, caroling led by the Pirates women’s basketball team, and the official tree lighting countdown.

lementary-age children of NCMC employees are entered into a random draw to be selected as the individual who flips the switch for the lights. For 2024, Grayson Oram was chosen to do the honors. Grayson’s favorite things about the holiday season are “Santa and presents!” For Christmas, Grayson would like Legos. Grayson was excited to light the

tree and happily exclaimed, “I heard Santa is coming!” Grayson also enjoys the hot chocolate at the Light the Way event. Grayson is five years old and a kindergartner at Trenton R-IX Rissler Elementary School. He is the son of Lindsay Oram and Heath Oram.

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 could also get their pictures taken with Santa.

The tree and Geyer Hall lights turn on at dusk for viewing and enjoying. Those wishing to see the tree and lights can view them in downtown Trenton, MO, on the main campus in front of Geyer Hall on Main Street.

NCMC Pirates Women’s Basketball Team Participates as Bright Futures Classroom Community Partner

North Central Missouri College has partnered with Bright Futures Trenton as a Classroom Community Partner. NCMC Pirates women’s basketball team visited Ms. Tatum’s secondgrade classroom at Rissler Elementary to read a book about Thanksgiving and

participate in an activity about building a turkey. The group also helped with a writing activity about what everyone was thankful for.

North Central Missouri College will continue to be a Bright Futures Trenton Classroom Community Partner with various other

student groups and interactions for the remainder of the school year. NCMC would like to thank Bright Futures Trenton, Rissler Elementary, and Ms. Tatum for the opportunity to partner and provide community involvement for our athletes.

Missouri Western, in Partner with NCMC, Opens Innovative Technology Center

Nov. 15, 2024–Missouri Western State University, North Central Missouri College and numerous public and private partners formally cut the ribbon on the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology on Nov. 15.

“The Houlne Center is a shining example of how Missouri Western serves as a career-focused university, for everyone,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western’s president.

“From the very beginning, we sat down with leaders from industry and the community to determine what their workforce development needs are and how we can help. I am incredibly proud of the way that Missouri Western and NCMC have been responsive to those needs, aligning our academic experience with the expectations of students and employers.”

“We’re grateful for the partnership with Missouri Western, the State of Missouri, and the many other investors in this project,” said Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC president. “This facility was built with the future in mind, and I’m so grateful to the partners involved who saw that in this project. We thought of this idea a long time ago, and we did it, together, to prepare the workforce for today and tomorrow.”

The Houlne Center is a 20,000-square-foot learning laboratory that delivers practical, applied learning instruction in skilled manufacturing and construction professions as well as innovative service technologies like AI, robotics, GIS, sensor technologies, information technology and cybersecurity that drive those sectors and others. The Center is home to a broad range of certificate and degree programs as well as targeted workforce training, designed to meet the needs of incumbent workers. Its applied learning labs mimic the equipment and facilities used in factory floors and job sites.

“This modern facility, and the partnerships it represents, sends a message that Missouri is a land of opportunity for both employers AND employees,” said Dr. Bennett Boggs, commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and a speaker at the ribbon- cutting ceremony. “And as a result, Missourians will be competitive in the workforce, able to support their families, and positioned to prosper economically. This cutting-edge center is designed to prepare Gri ons and Pirates for impactful careers in manufacturing and construction.”

The Center is named for Missouri Western alumnus Tim Houlne ’86, an entrepreneur, author and visionary in the field of artificial in-

telligence. Houlne is founder and CEO of Humach, a Dallas-based provider of AI technology-driven contact center solutions for hundreds of clients across a variety of industries and regions. He committed $3 million to the Center’s Project Fund, which will help support the Center’s launch and ongoing programs. It’s the third largest outright gift in Missouri Western’s history.

Houlne’s gift is emblematic of the private support that the project generated. All told, about 20 private firms and individuals have donated more than $7 million to the project.

“We are extremely grateful to all of our public and private partners for their unwavering support of the project,” said Marc Archambault, vice president for advancement and executive director of the MWSU Foundation.

“One of the exciting things about this particular project is we had support not only for construction and equipping of the building, but for things like operating expenses, scholarship support and professorships that will make the Houlne Center sustainable and accessible to students.”

The Houlne Center consists of a large central shop area and four specialty bays, along with a conference room and gathering space. There are no offices in the Center; it is strictly an educational facility. Several areas of the Center have been named in recognition of donors:

Gray Manufacturing Workshop Bay (the central shop area)

Altec Manufacturing Technology Bay

Triumph Foods and Daily’s Premium Meats

Industrial Technology Bay

Humach Cyber Science Bay

Nestle Purina Gathering Space

Bradley Family Conference Room

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, $1.3 million in gifts were announced for the first time:

$250,000 from the Bradley Family for the Center’s general fund

$100,000 from Nestle Purina for the Center’s general fund

$500,000 from Herzog for workforce development scholarships for any engineering technology or cybersecurity student

$250,000 from the Beavers Charitable Trust for professorship funds

$100,000 from Pete and Staci Gray for endowed scholarships

$100,000 from Paul Gray for endowed scholarships

BLESS AMERICA”

Old Glory flying at Five Points

Grayson Oram in front of the tree at NCMC Geyer Hall

Grundy County Health Department to Host Baby Shower Dec. 6

Expecting mothers invited

The Grundy County Health Department will host a baby shower for expecting mothers who have due dates anytime JanuaryMarch. The shower will be Friday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at the department’s annex, located at 1307 East 17th Street, in Trenton.

The celebration will include giveaways and helpful information for expecting mothers. Health department staff will be available to answer questions regarding breastfeeding, immunizations, WIC, and more. All attendees who register will receive a diaper bag with a package

of diapers, baby wipes, a cooler bag, receiving blanket and other items. The theme for the celebration is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” There will be refreshments and a hot cocoa bar. Then, at 2:30 that afternoon, moms are invited to attend the health department’s breastfeeding and car seat class.

Attendees must register in advance for the baby shower to be assured of a gift package. Please call the health department at 660-359-4196 to register, or if you have questions. Registration is not required for the afternoon class.

NCMC Athletics Hall Of Fame Nominations Sought

The North Central Missouri College Athletics Hall of Fame committee is currently seeking to identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Pirate athletics and have helped bring excellence and distinction to the college and its athletic programs.

Individuals brought to the committee’s attention will be considered for induction in the NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame. Nominations can be made on the NCMC athletics website at www.ncmcpirates.com. The form is located under the Alumni tab. Forms must be completed no later than Friday, Dec. 6th for consideration.

Card Shower

Happy 90th Birthday to Jennie Wilford! Please help us celebrate her very special milestone in December with a birthday card shower. She will enjoy hearing from her friends and family.

Please send cards and birthday wishes to her at: 1809 Eastview Drive, Trenton, MO 64683. Thank you so much!

Delvin, Greg, & Kellie Wilford, Sayla & Vance Sherard, and Claren & Kevin O’Bannon

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Shines at the Library

The Livingston County Library, 450 Locust Street, is excited to announce its participation in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree program. Visit the library’s lobby on the first floor to select a tag from our Angel Tree and help brighten the holiday season for a child in need by providing a gift. Additionally, we are collaborating with the Salvation Army to support families with older children and seniors facing food insecurity this holiday season. A list of needed food items is available at the Library for those interested in contributing to this important effort. Please note that gifts and food donations should be delivered directly to the Salvation Army’s office at 621 W. Mohawk by December 6. Together, we can help make this holiday season special for those in our community.

NCMC and Ketcham Center

Closed for Thanksgiving

All North Central Missouri College campuses/sites will be closed Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. No on-ground classes will be held, and all offices will be closed. North Central Missouri College will reopen on Monday, December 2, for regular business hours. For more information about NCMC holi-

day hours, contact 660-3593948.

The Ketcham Community Center hours on Wednesday, November 27, will be 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will be closed on Thursday, November 28. On Friday, November 29, hours will be 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. For more information about the Ketcham Community Center, contact 660-3593948 x1450.

Gift Tag Stamps

unique, handcrafted touch to your holiday presents this season!

Space is very limited, so sign up today through the Library. Reserve your spot by calling 660-646-0547 or stopping by the Library. Bring your creativity and holiday cheer—we’ll provide the rest!

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Southside Farm Club November 2024 Meeting

Jeanie Gibson

The Southside Farm Club met November 20, 2024, with Robin Meservey as hostess at Washington Street Restaurant. She decorated the tables with a beautiful fall centerpiece of two very large lit hurricane candlesticks flanking a silver footed tray filled with a variety of nuts with two pilgrims standing beside it. There was also decorated napkins and candy for each individual. After the noon meal, roll call was answered by ten members and three guests of “Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dish”. The guests included: Naomi McWilliams, Karen Rorebeck and Vicki Meservey. There were many answers to the roll call such as Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Pie, Dressing, Bacon Wrapped Stuffing, Crunchy Sweet Potato Dish recipe by Connie Davis, and Roasted Vegetables.

Marie Dolan, Vice-President, conducted the meeting in the absence of the President. The minutes of the October meeting and the treasurer’s report was given

by Jeanie Gibson. Jacky Mack also gave her Card and Flower Fund report. Marie also gave a report about the Bright Futures-Food Pals meeting that she attended. She mentioned that there are areas that anyone can volunteer to help out with that organization.

The members also donated to the local Food Pantry and the Hostess gift was won by Karen Rorebeck, which was a Christmas kitchen towel and box of Kleenex. The Mystery gift was guessed by Sue Brewer, which was a dish drainer mat and a can of pumpkin.

During old business, the members voted to elect new officers each year in October, so the member booklets could be made before the following year. New officers elected for 2025 included: President, Jeanie Gibson, Vice-President, Judith Urich and Secretary/Treasurer, Ellen Dolan. The hostess for the December 18th meeting will be Marie Dolan at her rural Grundy County home.

The program given by

Robin was about a disorder, Methemoaglobinemia in which the individual usually looks blue. A man named Martin Fugate came to Kentucky from France in the 1600’s and married an Elizabeth Smith and settled in the Appalachian Mountains. They were called the “Blue People of Kentucky”. Kim Michelle Richardson is the author of two books about this. They are “The Book Woman’s Daughter” and “The Book of Troublestone Creek”. Methemoaglobinemia is either a genetic disorder where you are born with it or it may be caused by exposure to certain medicines, chemicals or certain foods. Symptoms of methemoglobin may vary depending on which type you may have. Cyanosis describes a blueish color of the skin especially the lips and fingers and the blood is chocolate-brown.

The hostess for the December 18, 2024, Christmas meeting will be held at the home of Marie Dolan south of Trenton.

Art’s Alive 2nd Annual Gingerbread Contest

ART’S ALIVE will be hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Gingerbread Contest during Trenton’s Downtown Christmas Festivities sponsored by Trenton Five Points Alive on December 6, 2024. Prizes will be awarded for each category and visitors will cast their ballots for the prestigious People’s Choice Award! Winners will be announced during

CONTEST RULES: MUST HAVE FUN!

*All Gingerbread “Creations” MUST be edible and 100% yummy!

*NON-edible decorations may be used ONLY to decorate your base (May NOT be attached).

*Entries MUST use Royal Icing (NO Buttercream, as it turns rancid).

*ALL entries must be on a sturdy 18” x 18” board (NO flimsy cardboard accepted).

*Full name of creator(s) and Title of Piece to be submitted with each entry.

*First Place Prize of $50 & Second Prize of $25 will be awarded in EACH category. The People’s Choice Award will also receive $50. *Judging will be based upon 1)

the closing ceremonies at the Ketchem Community Center. A complete set of contest rules may be found on the Art's Alive Facebook page. Those with questions may contact Katie Kinney 660-654-1443 or Shani Kinney 660-359-7003.

This event is completely FREE!

Difficulty/Creativity, 2) Neatness, and 3) Originality.

*Entries MUST be DELIVERED to “The Space,” on Thursday, December 5th between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. (CLOSED judging to follow)

*PUBLIC viewing of entries will be held at “the Space,” December 6th beginning at 12:00 noon

*Entries MUST be PICKED UP between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 7th

*Categories for entries: (A) Preschool through 4th grade; (B) 5th grade through 12th; (C) Adults; and (D) Professional (Baker or Caterer)

Anita Fletcher

Anita LaRae Fletcher, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Chillicothe, Missouri community, and formerly of Trenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at the age of 77, at her residence. Born on Friday, February 7th, 1947, in Independence, Missouri, Anita touched the lives of those around her with love, grace, and a warm heart.

Anita was a proud alumna of William Chrisman High School, graduating with the class of 1965. Following her education, she embarked on a fulfilling life as a homemaker, contributing to the well-being and happiness of her family.

Anita had a passion for family gatherings and spent countless hours enjoying the company of her beloved family. Her greatest joy came from the laughter and warmth of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anita leaves behind a legacy through her daughters, Maria Kemp and husband, Chris and Julie Williams and husband, Brian; as well as one son, David Fletcher and wife, Angie. She is also survived by granddaughters, Katherine Tabbert and her husband, Jacob, and Megan Webb and her husband, James; along with 12 additional grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Alexis Brockett. All will miss her dearly.

Anita is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Larry Gene Fletcher; her father, Robert Petrovic; her sister, Alana Admire; and two grandsons, Jon Jon Fletcher and Montana Akers.

She was a woman who cherished life's simple pleasures: spending time with family, tending to her love for animals, eating sweets and enjoying the beauty of nature through bird-watching. Anita also had a fondness in her younger years for bowling and cherished the camaraderie found at Home Interiors and Tupperware parties.

A Memorial Service to honor Anita's life will be held at a later date.

UPCOMING SALES

** SPECIAL COW SALE ** FRIDAY, NOV. 22ND @ 6 P.M. **FEEDER CALF SALE** MONDAY, NOV. 25TH @ 11 A.M.

**FEEDER CALF SALE** MONDAY, DEC. 2ND@ 11 A.M.

**SHEEP, GOAT & HOG SALE** SATURDAY 7TH @ 10A.M.

**FEEDER CALF SALE**MONDAY, DEC. 9TH @ 11

** SPECIAL COW SALE ** MONDAY, DEC. 16TH @ 11 A.M.

**NO SALE** MONDAY, DEC. 23

**SPECIAL COW SALE** FRIDAY, DEC. 27 @ 6 P.M. **NO SALE**MONDAY, DEC. 30TH

Cattle Sales: Mondays @ 11 am

Sheep, Goat & Hog Sales: 1st Saturday of the month @ 10 am

Special Cow Sales: 4th Friday of the month @ 6 pm 5 weigh cow buyers at every sale! Very active weigh cow and bull market!

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

Travis Gibson: 660-646-8337

Rick Tate: 660-734-1307

Find us on Facebook at Tina Livestock Market

Check out our market report on Cattle Market Mobile! Check us out on our new website: www.tinalivestockmarket.com

435 W. 2nd St., Tina, MO 64682

Casey & Amelia Flinn, Owners

Jingle Beds: Holiday Decorating Contest

This holiday season, Main Street Chillicothe is transforming downtown into a festive wonderland with its first-ever Jingle Beds: Holiday Decorating Contest!

Downtown businesses have adopted brick planters and adorned them with creative holiday displays, showcasing everything from Steaming hot cocoa cups to festive holiday trees! These decorated planters promise to make downtown Chillicothe a vibrant and cheerful destination for visitors, shoppers, and the community throughout the holiday season.

Community members are invited to join the fun by voting for their favorite planter.

Voting will take place from Saturday, November 23th to December 25th. Voting for your favorite decorated brick planter will be open on Saturday, November 23, with a link available on our social media pages and website. The business with the most votes will earn a special prize and the title of Chillicothe’s top holiday decorator.

The Jingle Beds: Holiday Decorating Contest is part of Main Street Chillicothe’s ongoing efforts to promote

community spirit and highlight the charm of downtown during the holiday season. It’s a great way to enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting local businesses. Take a stroll downtown, admire the beautifully decorated planters, and cast your vote to help spread holiday cheer!

For more details about the contest and how to vote, please visit the Main Street Chillicothe website, www.downtownchilli.com or contact our office at 660-6464071 or email us at office@downtownchilli.com.

Free Gun Locks At Health Department

The Grundy County Health Department has free gun locks available for the community, thanks to a donation from Safe Kids Northwest.

Research involving children and guns shows that some 59 percent of children cannot tell the difference between a real and fake gun, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. The research also shows that children as young as 3 years of age may have the strength to pull the trigger on a gun.

Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents aged 0 - 17 years, and firearms are a leading injury method, according to a 2023 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report states that one-half of unintentional firearm injury deaths among children and adolescents occurred at their home. Playing with or showing the firearm to another person was the most common precipitator. Overall, firearms used in unintentional injury deaths were often stored both loaded and unlocked and were commonly accessed from nightstands and other sleeping areas.

Safe Kids Worldwide urges owners of firearms to safely store guns and ammunition.

Keeping guns locked can prevent children from accessing them. Free gun locks may be picked up at the Grundy County Health Department during regular business hours.

Gun Safety Tips

-SafeKids Worldwide urges owners of firearms to:

-Keep guns out of the reach and out of sight of children by storing them securely.

-Store guns unloaded and secured with effective, child-resistant gun locks in a locked container out of the reach and sight of children.

-Store ammunition in a separate locked container out of the reach and sight of children.

-Use combination locks and safes, or safes that use fingerprint recognition locks. Keep the combinations carefully hidden.

-When a gun is not being stored, keep it in your immediate possession and control at all times.

Otherwise, store the gun unloaded, locked and separate from ammunition.

-If you carry a gun in your car, make sure to outfit your vehicle

with a lockable container so you can securely store the gun when you exit the vehicle.

-If a family member or loved one is in crisis and may be a risk to themselves or others, consider temporarily removing firearms from your home. Such crises can involve people who are depressed, suicidal, or abusing drugs or alcohol.

-Talk to your children and their caregivers. Explain to your children how a gun they see on TV or a video game is different from a gun in real life. “A gun, in real life, can really hurt people.”

-Teach children that if they see or find a gun to immediately tell an adult about it. Urge them not to touch it.

-Talk to the grandparents and parents of your children’s friends about guns in the home and how to safely store and secure them.

-Dispose of guns you don’t need. If you decide that you no longer need a gun in your home, dispose of it in a safe way. Consult with local law enforcement on the best way to do so.

Submitted by Georgia Lowrey

Rotary News

A rare form of muscular dystrophy affecting three local residents was the topic of a program presented to the Trenton Rotary Club on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the BTC Bank community room. Scott Sharp presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Jeff Crowley was the sergeant of arms.

Program Chairman Jackie Soptic introduced Josh and Christie Gottman, who told the club about their experience with FSHD Muscular Dystrophy, which has been diagnosed in three of their children. Mrs. Gott said the disease is inherited and was first noticed in their oldest son, Seth, when he began to have issues with reaching over his head and not being able to close his eyes. He was taken to many doctors until a specialist in St. Louis was able to diagnose the actual disease, which Mrs. Gottman said has lead to about a 50 percent muscle mass loss in Seth. Genetic testing showed that two of their other children, Nora and Lucy, also have the disease and that it was inherited from their father, Josh. She said that the disease begins in childhood, however, symptoms do not usually appear until much later in life. She said that Seth has been accepted into a trial program through the KU Medical Center in hopes of finding a treatment for this disease. There is a medication, Avidity, that is in trial stages and

45 individuals who have been on it have shown improvement. This is the trial in which Seth will take part. Meanwhile, Seth has been undergoing extensive physical therapy and the family has also made other accommodations from him so that he can live as normal of a life as possible. He is currently doing dual enrollment classes through NCMC and hopes to one day be involved in sports communications.

During the business meeting, BTC Bank was recognized for having the Spirit of Missouri Day and Best Business Entry in the 2024 Missouri Day Parade, sponsored by the Rotary Club. Tish Nelson was presented a framed photo of the bank’s entry. It was announced that the club Christmas Party will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Grundy County Museum. The club voted not to meet on Dec. 26 and approved a donation of $1 per member to the Rotary International Rose Parade Float Committee.

There will be no meeting on Thursday, Nov. 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The club will hold it’s Christmas Party at 6 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Grundy County Museum. The next regular meeting will be at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the BTC Bank with David Critten and Bruce Constant as the program chairmen.

12 Days of Christmas At Lillian DesMarias Library

The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library will be holding 12 days of Christmas events starting Monday, December 2 through Tuesday, December 17. Events include activities such as: hot cocoa and cookies, gift making, cookie decorating, gingerbread house building, a visit from Santa, and much more. The cookie decorating and gingerbread house building require registration. Registration for these events is now open and can be reserved by calling the Youth Library at 660-646-0563. A schedule is available online, on Facebook, and in the Youth Library.

Gift Tag Stamps

Join the Livingston County Library on Monday, December 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Salty Hippo Studio, 512 Washington Street, for a festive evening of holiday creativity! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design your very own custom stamp and use it to create personalized Christmas gift tags. Add a unique, handcrafted touch to your holiday presents this season! Space is very limited, so sign up today through the Library. Reserve your spot by calling 660646-0547 or stopping by the Library.

BTC Bank was recognized for winning the Spirit of Missouri Day and the Best Business Entry during the 2024 Missouri Day Parade, sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club. Tish Nelson of BTC Bank, right, received a framed photo of their winning entry from Rotary President Scott Sharp

Jamesport Builders

JAMESPORT BUILDERS

For Rent

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660-359-5647. Sdtf

Duplex in Haddox Subdivision. 2 br, 1 bath, large living room, eat-in kitchen, dishwasher, 1 car garage with opener. Full walk-out basement, nice deck. No pets, No smoking. Immediate possession, $650 per month. 660359-1800

Agriculture Agriculture Gravel, sand, top soil, mulch, river rock, boulders-Turney Mini Quarry 816-248-2523.

Jamesport Feed & supply. Feed for all your animals! Chickens, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Beef, Dairy Swine, Cats and Dogs. Located 4 miles east of Jamesport at 712 Highway F. 660.684.6227

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Help Wanted

Sunnyview Nursing Home has job openings available

for the following positions: RN, LPN, CNA, Dietary and Level I Medication Aide. Please fill out a job application at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683. E.O.E.

For Sale

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

Shelly's Pet Care,660-6846864 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!

The Grundy County Nursing Home

electing two Directors, each for a term of three shall commence on December 10, 2024, and close on December 31, 2024. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. All

between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday 11/28/24

Services PAGE TREE SERVICE

Jeff Page 660-359-3699shop, 660-359-2202-home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 75' bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed &

insured. Free Estimates!

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital on Iowa Blvd in Trenton. 5 Unit sizes available. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683.

NOTICE

Laredo City Hall during business hours. 11/28/24

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton!

Mid-States will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who

UNIT SIZES AVAILABLE Call: Mike or Jane Cooksey 660-359-7683

NOTICE

Madison Township candidate filing period for the April 8, 2025 Municipal Election is December 10, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Offices to be filled are: 2 board members, a trustee, and a clerk. Persons wishing to file for those positions may contact Judy Kidd, Township clerk evenings at (600)789-3285 or at 538 NW Quarry Street, Trenton Missouri

(11.28.24)

http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

In compliance with RSMo 115.127(5), notice

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH

In the matter of the establishment of a branch of BTC Bank, Bethany, Missouri. Notice is hereby given that BTC Bank, whose main Street, Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri

mobile banking branch to serve the Chula, writing, with the Regional Director of the