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Missouri Connections Academy Recognizes Trenton Students

Cooper Czenca and Kiona Lawrence of Trenton, were both recently named among Missouri Connections Academy’s (MOCA) Students of the Month for December in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the virtual classroom.

“Our students of the month demonstrate leadership and an extraordinary commitment to learning while serving as strong role models for their peers,” said Lynsie Hunt, School Leader at Missouri Connections Academy. “The members of our faculty and staff are proud to give these virtual classroom leaders the recognition they deserve.”

Both Cooper, a seventh grader, and Kiona, a freshman at the statewide, tuition-free, online public school were nominated by their teachers. As a Student of the Month, Cooper and Kiona with receive a certif-

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icate of achievement and be profiled in the Missouri Connections Academy student newsletter and the school’s social media platforms. Each month during the school year, MOCA will recognize students in grades K through 12 who are excelling in the virtual classroom.

Cooper enrolled in Missouri Connections Academy last year to be in a safe, more nurturing learning environment. According to his mother Tori, Cooper was “severely bullied” in his previous school.

Attending Missouri Connections Academy has enabled him to feel safe.

“It is an amazing community of loving teachers and a staff that really cares about the kids,” Tori said.

“They have a flexible program that fits with different learning styles, and I would definitely recommend Mis-

Trenton R-9 Board Filings

The following candidates have filed for positions on the Trenton R-9 School Board. Those filing include incumbents Jason Hostetler, Brandon Gibler and Andy Burress. Also filing were Joshua Shuler, Ronda Lickteig and Robin Chambers. There are three positions available with three-year terms. The elections will take place on April 4, 2023.

City of Trenton Filings

There will be two contested city races in the April 4, 2023 election this year. There is a three-way race for Mayor and for 3rd Ward councilman. Candidates filing for the position of Mayor are Nick McHargue, Jackie Soptic and Tyler Willey. Candidates filing for the 3rd Ward councilman are Michael L. Opitz, Timothy Meinecke and Harry Kately.

The unopposed filers include William Lewis Fisher for 1st Ward councilman, Calvin Brown for 2nd Ward councilman and incumbent John Dolan for 4th Ward councilman.

Nursing Home Board Filings

There were no filings for the two available three-year positions on the Grundy County Nursing Home Board.

Friends of Edinburg Meeting

Friends of Edinburg School will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10 at Dino’s Restaurant. The group is asked to please bring pictures and share stories of their time at the Edinburg elementary school.

For further information please contact Marilyn Bain at 660-635-0190 or Dorothy Taul at 660-359-7088. Please be sure to check out the EDINBURG FRIENDS Facebook page.

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GRM Networks has awarded a total of $3,750 as part of the company’s Community Improvement Grant program. One of the organizations receiving funding in the last semiannual distribution for 2022 was the Stacy Multipurpose Center in Princeton. Lucretia Coon, GRM Networks Customer Service Representative, pictured above right, presented a $1,500 GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant to Stacy Center Manager Becca King, left, and Stacy Center Board of Directors President and GRM Networks Combination Technician Derek Power, center. The grant will be used to purchase a new boiler for the Center’s pool. Not pictured is Stacy Center Vice President Ashlie Powell.

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GRM donates $500 to Linn County R-1 and Meadville R-4 Schools. Pictured above are GRM Networks Combination Technician David Brinkley, Linn County R-1 Principal Candi Gray, Meadville R-IV Superintendent Misty Adamek and GRM Networks Board of Directors President Gregg Davis.

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GRM Networks recently designated the City of Browning as a Smart Rural Community. This designation means that every home and business in the Browning exchange has access to fiber broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second. Pictured above, from left to right, are GRM Networks Combination Technician David Brinkley, Browning City Council Members Tod Sparks and Jackie Flummer, and GRM Networks Board of Directors President Gregg Davis.

souri Connections Academy.”

Kiona came to Missouri Connections Academy in 2020 to be in a safe learning environment during the pandemic. Her mother Rebecca said they also believed the more individualized approach to learning that the online school offers, with the support of teachers, would be a better fit for her daughter.

Rebecca said that making the switch to the virtual classroom was hard at first. However, things got easier for Kiona in her second

year. She now loves the school and her teachers.

“Coming to Missouri Connections Academy was the best decision we have ever made,” Rebecca said.

Virtual school is a great fit for a variety of students and each student is unique.

Those who attend Missouri Connections Academy come from different backgrounds and choose fulltime online school for various reasons. Some students prefer to take ownership of their education and benefit from the flexibility that virtual school offers, while others are looking for a safe learning environment.

Mary Etta Dragoo Ireland

Cherished wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Ireland, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2022 at her home in Branson.

Mary Etta Dragoo Ireland was born on June 23, 1947 in Trenton, to Lonnie & Hattie Oliver Dragoo.

She was united in marriage to Kenneth Ireland on December 22, 1962 in Trenton.

As members of the First Baptist Church, they served the youth in the bus ministry and she led children’s church. While her children were growing up, Mary worked as an aide at Rissler Elementary School. She later was employed with Esry’s IGA as their bookkeeper and when the store closed, Mary retired. She and Ken moved to Branson just over 20 years ago after much prayer and God’s leading. Mary faithfully served at Faith Life Church in Branson. She and Ken were in charge of the greeters at the church and heavily involved in hospitality and welcoming attenders at regular church meetings and other events and conferences hosted at Faith Life. Mary’s life was a reflection of her relationship with Christ and she impacted others with her service, generosity and love. She adored her family and her earthly presence will be missed bey-

ond measure.

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DEATHS DAILY RECORD

Connie Sue Rucker, an 84-year-old Chillicothe resident, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Connie was born on February 17, 1938 in Trenton, the daughter of Buford and

Helen E. Smith Long.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Lindley Funeral Home in Chillicothe. A private family burial will be held at Lock Springs Cemetery in Lock Springs.

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Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Ken Ireland of Branson; her four children, Brad Ireland and wife, Angel of Holden, Shelly Muff and husband, Stephen of Trenton, Elizebeth Ireland of Branson and Michael Ireland and wife, Ellen of Columbia; grandchildren, Bransen, Beau, Shelby, Sam, Carley, Luke, Grace, Charlie, Isabelle, Josie and Henry; greatgrandchildren, Brayden, Cash, Kelson, Mary Colette “Lettie” and an anticipated great grandbaby boy in March; and one brother, Paul Dragoo of Mason City, IA.

Homecoming service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Faith Life Church, 3701 W 76th Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616.

Effie Cleora McReynolds, a 97-year-old lifelong resident of Trenton, entered Heavens gates Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022 at the family home where she had resided for 76 years.

Graveside Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the family plot in Edinburg Cemetery, formerly Edinburg I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Martin, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, officiated the services.

Cleora, the daughter of Vernie E and Zola Mae Ridge Witten, was born Dec. 19, 1925 at the family farm near Jamesport. She attended Charity grade school near Jamesport and was a 1943 graduate from Trenton High School. She married Gene McReynolds on July 14, 1946 in Trenton where they resided together in the home that Mr. McReynolds built for them in 1946. Mr. McReynolds preceded her in death on August 18, 1995.

Cleora began her working career as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell.

She also worked part-time through the years at Mattingly’s, Gambles and Adams Paint and Paper. Cleora was an avid bridge

player and enjoyed having coffee with friends. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, several bridge clubs, the TASK Club and the Riverside Country Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Patty Maples and husband, Dennis of Winter Garden, FL; one brother, Gearld Witten and wife, Mary Ann of Emporia, KS; one sister-in-law, Ida Lou Witten of Portales, NM; two grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Maples, both of Winter Garden, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Cleora was preceded in death by her sister, Beulah Pollard; and a brother, Vernie Witten Jr.

Cleora really cherished the time she spent with her family and her friends all through the years. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Cleora McReynolds. They may be left with or mailed to Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Wade and Adenia Nylin of Chillicothe are the proud parents of a 4 pound 13.8 ounce baby boy, born on December 20, 2022 at Cameron Regional Medical Center. The baby was 17 inches long and has been named William Parker. He joins a five-year old brother, Wendell Eugene Nylin.

Maternal grandparents are Connie and William Tolle of Chillicothe. Maternal great-grandparents are Adenia and Eugene Epperly and Pauline and Jounior Tolle.

Paternal grandparents are Stephan and Maria Nylin of Chillicothe. Paternal great-grandparents are Lorena and Gerald Avery.

Kolbi Jo Dufur

Preston and Karley Dufur are the parents of a 5 pound 9 ounce baby girl, born at 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. The baby was 18.5 inches long and has been named Kolbi Jo.

Grandparents include David and Marla Dufur of Green City, Karla Weilbrenner-McCollum of Ankeny, IA and Terry McCollum of Trenton.

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Zachery Tait Dale, Brashear and Courtney Machell Wendleton, Trenton.

Warranty Deeds James Colyer to Tanya Butler

Kevin S. Ireland and wife to Trent Ireland and wife

Trent Ireland and wife to Kevin S. Ireland and wife

Leroy Bowerman and wife to Joseph Rojer and wife

Federal National Mortgage Association to Michael Beach and wife

Matte Nalle and wife to Garry E. Willnerd Revocable Trust

James Zimmerman and wife to Timothy Hoover and wife

Delvin W. Wilford and wife to 4R Properties

4R Properties to David Blackburn and wife

Circuit Court

Patrick Lynn Stephens, Galt, pleaded guilty to failure to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Keaton Michael Kirbey, Lamar, pleaded guilty to failure to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Jeferson Josue Hernandez Lopez, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was fined $50.50 and $71.50 costs.

Cheyenne Joseph Clutter, Gilman City, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor

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

Spencer Brian Anderson, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Juan Javier Torres Goitia Velasco, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $257.50 and $67.50 costs.

Jacob E. Hostetler, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a stop sign and was fined $60.50 and $71.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to wear a seat belt and was fined $10.

Bedar Belle Cantrell, Edwards, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Erin Caylee Grace Richardson, Milan, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Jason Lee Delosh, Ridgeway, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS

Monday-BBQ pork riblet on bun, potato wedges, broccoli w/cheese, peaches, brownie.

Tuesday-Smothered pork chop, house salad, Catalina blend vegetables, rosy pears, garlic breadstick.

Wednesday-Roast beef, roasted potatoes, carrots, tropical fruit, homemade bread.

Thursday-Chicken livers or chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter mix veggies, plums, biscuit.

Friday-Polish sausage on bun, sauerkraut, tomato macaroni, fruit juice, apple crisp.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

Connie Sue Rucker

Effie Cleora McReynolds

William Parker Nylin

Mary Ireland

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Do You Know Who Abused This Cat?

Artie was a male short haired black cat with white paws and chest. We were caring for him. Food, water and shelter were provided. We were actively attempting to live trap him and take him in for rescue.

Someone shot him on December 19th or 20th around the area of Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Eastgate Shopping Center.

He was found paralyzed and suffering from hypothermia a couple days later after he drug himself back to his house. X-rays showed a pellet lodged in his spine. An animal abuser shot him and left him paralyzed in sub-degree temperature. He suffered tremendously before he was found and humanely euthanized.

Be a voice for Artie and all abused animals. If you know who did this, please contact Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital at 660-359-3516.

Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

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

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

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

SATURDAY

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

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

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

Edinburg Friends, Dino’s Diner, 11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

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

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

THURSDAY

Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Early Bird Bingo, 6:00 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

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GRM Networks recently designated the City of Purdin as a Smart Rural Community. This designation means that every home and business in the Purdin exchange has access to fiber broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second. Pictured above, from left to right, are GRM Networks Combination Technician David Brinkley, City of Purdin Mayor Daniel Singleton and GRM Networks Board of Directors President Gregg Davis.

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GRM Networks recently designated the City of Linneus as a Smart Rural Community. This designation means that every home and business in the Linneus exchange has access to fiber broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second. Pictured above, from left to right, are GRM Networks Combination Technician David Brinkley, Linneus City Operator Shorty Davis and GRM Networks Board of Directors President Gregg Davis.

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GRM Networks recently designated the City of Meadville as a Smart Rural Community. This designation means that every home and business in the Meadville exchange has access to fiber broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second. Pictured above, from left to right, are GRM Networks Combination Technician David Brinkley, Meadville City Councilman Aaron Norris and GRM Networks Board of Directors President Greg Davis.

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RootED

rootEd partners with rural high schools throughout the state to provide funding and training for dedicated college and career advisors. These advisors are hired by the local school district and work with seniors to help navigate their postsecondary options and choose a path that will provide them with career success and economic stability. rootEd currently works with 135 schools across the state, 13 of which are in North-Central and Northwest Missouri. Advisors meet daily with students to help them complete college and scholarship applications, set up job shadowing opportunities, meet with military recruiters, complete the FAFSA, or take interest inventories, among other things. They also take students to career fairs and college visits or host their events at the school. Launched in 2018, rootEd was started by a group of philanthropists, families, and businesses in the belief that every student should graduate high school on a path to career success and economic stability. Kasey Bailey, rootEd Regional Director for the Pony Express Region (North Central and Northwest Missouri), said, “My favorite thing about rootEd is the people. I work with fantastic advisors in area high schools who are passionate and knowledgeable about what they do and are making a difference for kids. I also have an amazing team of colleagues throughout the state and at OTC who

challenge me and who are just all-around great people.”

Local Advisors include Whitley Richman (Trenton) and Brock Goodman (Gallatin). Whitley and Brock have both met one-on-one with 100% of their seniors.

Nearly all those students have plans for what they will do after high school graduation. Whitley, the rootEd Postsecondary Advisor at Trenton High School, said, “The rootEd program focuses on ALL postsecondary options.

College is a great option for some students, but not all. rootEd advisors help all students by promoting workforce, military, and college-bound students.”

Currently, over 80 percent of seniors at Trenton High School have created a postsecondary plan that involves either attending college or technical school, entering the military, or applying for a full-time position at a local workplace.

Brock Goodman, the rootEd Postsecondary Advisor at Gallatin High School, said, “I enjoy getting to work with kids and to hear about their plans and ideas. rootEd is a great step in the right direction in helping kids plan for the next season in life.”

rootEd is a national project, not just a Missouri effort. The program also works with three schools in Tennessee, over twenty schools in Texas, and one in Idaho. rootEd hopes to be able to find sustainable support to keep the project going in Missouri and nationwide, expand efforts in

existing states, and grow into other states. Kasey said, “We hope this effort gains enough traction to continue supporting our current schools and grow to serve many more rural schools throughout the state and nationwide.”

The goal of advisors is to have a 100 percent FAFSA completion rate among students who plan on attending college in the fall and have advisors to placed permantently in the school districts for years to come. Whitley went on to say, “Adding a College and Career Advisor has lightened the load for our school counselors, allowing more focus on mental health. In addition, preparing graduating seniors with workready skills and connections will have a direct positive impact on the community of Trenton.” Brock said, “Having a dedicated person to help counsel students with making post-graduation decisions takes some pressure off students and families and leads to better outcomes.”

Kasey said, “rootEd itself is very new, but the industry we serve (education) isn’t. The demands on schools are changing, and it’s difficult for school personnel to keep up. We see ourselves as additional support to help schools adapt to the increasing challenges they face.”

For more information about rootEd, individuals can visit rootedalliance.org, rootEd Alliance on LinkedIn, and #rootedmissouri on social media.

Whitley Richman

Kasey Bailey

Brock Goodman

-hack average roughly double the 2021 amount according to the crypto-tracking firm Elliptic. That included four of the 10 biggest crypto heists on record. Fifth on that biggest-ever list was the $482 million November hack of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange just as it collapsed.

Also of note: The diversity of cryptocurrencies stolen in 2022. Two years earlier it was just Ethereum. This

year it was primarily four coins – Ethereum

Binance Smart Chain or BSC, Ronin and Solana.

Thieving hackers’ most lucrative targets were so-called cross-chain bridges, services that cryptocurrency holders use to trade one type of digital coin for another. Cybersecurity experts have criticized these bridges

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

WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888.

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Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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JAMESPORT LUMBERFull Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404

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Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com Monday-Friday, 7-5, Saturday, 7:30-12.

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Willing Workers LLPDo you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648

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Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

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RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683.

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

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LAUHOFF JEWELRY

Downtown Chillicothe620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660-6463504 www.lauhoffjewelry.

com

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H & S CONTRACTING

Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724.

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JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

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BUY - SELL - TRADEBIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660359-6889 or 660-359-6993

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Time to spruce up your house? Eric Hauck Painting 660-654-1411

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PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday - Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996!

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INSURANCE

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

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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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INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams

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

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Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE

* HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com

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FOR SALE

Cold Weather Supplies. Heat tapes, propane torch kits & fuel. Also ice melt, snow shovels and safety treads (ice creepers). Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 660359-3660.

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

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THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Mastercraft and Yokohama tires.

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FARM NEEDS

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

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

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

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

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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 Cassandra Brewer at 660359-5647.

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Apartment for rent - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $500 a month. No pets. Stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer included. Call 660-605-1050

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For Rent: 2 bedroom duplex with garage and all appliances provided. Mowing and snow removal included. No Pets or Smokers allowed. References required. 660359-1442

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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."

HELP WANTED

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

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The North 65 Center, Trenton, is accepting applications for experienced kitchen help. Position is full-time, MF, hours are 6 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,no weekends, pd holidays. Experience in all areas of kitchen required. Pick up application at 2901 Hoover Drive, Trenton, or contact Karen @ 660-359-3058. Applications accepted until position is filled.

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Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center has a Marketing and Operations Coordinator job opening. Please contact us at 660-358-1378 or lifeoptionsgreenhills@gmail.com for more information or an application.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Angela M. Gonnermann dated 7/10/2020 and recorded on 7/13/2020 in Book 672 Page 89, in the Recorder’s office for Grundy County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on January 24, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:00 PM, at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate:

ALL OF LOT THREE (3), IN BLOCK SIX (6) IN MOBERLY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF TRENTON, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI.

Commonly known as: 1708 Tower St, Trenton, Missouri 64683 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust. CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp. Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080 4x 12/29/2022, 01/05/2023, 01/12/2023, 01/19/2023 CSM File 26-22-01003

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

A default has accrued on a certain note secured by a deed of trust executed by, Aimee Aukshun dated 1/15/2021 and recorded on 1/15/2021 in Book 676 Page 246, in the Recorder’s office for Grundy County, Missouri. The successor trustee will on January 24, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, more particularly at 12:00 PM, at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash (certified funds only), the following real estate:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GRUNDY, STATE OF MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND BEING LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO

(22), IN TOWNSHIP SIXTY-ONE (61), OF RANGE TWENTYFOUR (24) DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING 14.7 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD US ROUTE 65 NOW CALLED IOWA BLVD. 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 14 MINUTES EAST 250.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST 100 FEET TO QUARTER SECTION LINE; THENCE ALONG QUARTER SECTION LINE 250.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI, AND A STRIP OF LAND BEING 14 FEET WIDE RUNNING THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE THEREOF AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING 14.7 FEET EAST AND 100 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-ONE (61), OF RANGE TWENTYFOUR (24); THENCE EAST 250 FEET; THENCE NORTH 14 FEET; THENCE WEST 250 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI.

Commonly known as: 206 Iowa Blvd, Trenton, Missouri 64683 for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

CSM Foreclosure Trustee Corp. Successor Trustee (800) 652-4080

4x 12/29/2022, 01/05/2023, 01/12/2023, 01/19/2023

CSM File 26-22-00893

NOTE: This office is a debt collector.

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CITY OF TRENTON & TRENTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

Advertisement for Bidders

The City of Trenton (The City) and Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) is accepting bids for SCRAP METAL. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on January 26, 2023. Contact Ron Urton, 660-359-2283 or stop by City Hall for more information. The City and TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of The City and TMU.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

WHEREAS, Kenneth Orndorff and Lenna Orndorff, as husband and wife, by a Deed of Trust dated the 7th day of November, 2009, and recorded on November 9, 2009, in the Recorder of Deeds Office of Grundy County, Missouri, in Deed of Trust Book 599, Page 865 conveyed in Trust the following described property situated in Grundy County, Missouri, to-wit:

A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 22 IN TOWNSHIP 61 NORTH, RANGE 25 WEST, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 22; THENCE

ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 36' 52" WEST A DISTANCE OF 340.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 33' 40" WEST A DISTANCE OF 386.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 36' 52" EAST A DISTANCE OF 340.0 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 22; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 22, SOUTH 00 DEGREES 33' 40" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 386.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

Which conveyance was made in trust to secure the payment of a certain promissory note in said Deed of Trust described; and WHEREAS, default was made and still continues in the payment of said promissory note and in the performance of the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri has removed David L. Tribble, as Trustee and has appointed Tara L. Walker, as substitute Trustee by the execution of an Appointment of Successor Trustee which document was filed in the Grundy County, Missouri Deed Records on February

28, 2022, in Book 686 at Page 725.

NOW THEREFORE, at the request of the legal holders of said Promissory Note, and in pursuance of the powers given by the terms and conditions in said Deed of Trust, I, Tara L. Walker, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will sell the property above described at public venue, to the highest bidder for cash, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose for satisfying said indebtedness and the cost of executing this Trust.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Tara L. Walker, Successor Trustee

PUBLISH:January 5, 2023 January 12, 2023 January 19, 2023 January 26, 2023 TLWalker Law, LLC P.O. Box 457 605 E. 9th Street Trenton, Missouri 64683 Ph. (660) 339-5050 twalker@tarawalkerlaw.com dJan5,12,19,26

End of the year games lead into 2023 events

Lawson Tournament bracket

Brackets: (Top) Girls bracket; the Trenton Lady Bulldogs take on Cameron first and the Gallatin Lady Bulldogs take on the Lawson Cardinals. (Bottom) Boys bracket; the Trenton Bulldogs take on Chillicothe and the Gallatin Bulldogs take on the Lawson Cardinals.

Upcoming events

Tonight - Trenton wrestling triangular at home against Carrollton and Maysville

1/6 BasketballMaysville @ Trenton Gallatin @ Polo S. Harrison @ Princeton Gilman City @ Grundy

Cameron wrestling tourn. January 7, 2023

Lawson basketball tourn. Jan. 9 - Jan. 14

Trenton teams season opening status

The 18th annual NCMC Holiday Hoops games finished up on December 30th , 2022. This year there was a total of 45 teams scheduled to play. The results are as follows.

December 17:

Braymer Girls Vs. Bucklin Macon County Girls (56-32)

Braymer Boys Vs. Bucklin Macon County Boys (74-44)

Brunswick Girls Vs. Brashear Girls (54-18)

Brunswick Boys Vs. Brashear Boys (60-51)

St. Joseph Lafayette Girls Vs. Plattsburg Girls (62-22)

Atlanta Boys Vs. Chillicothe JV Boys (5349)

Atlanta Girls Vs. Penney Girls (52-34)

December 19:

North Missouri Knights Girls Vs. Gilman City Girls (48-47)

Gilman City Boys Vs. Northland Christian Boys (68-58)

Brookfield Girls Vs. Trenton Girls (44-30)

Trenton Boys Vs. Brookfield Boys (57-42)

December 20:

North Missouri Knights Girls Vs. Pattonsburg Girls (56-46)

Pattonsburg Boys Vs. North Missouri Knights Boys (76-63)

Meadville Girls Vs. South Harrison Girls (66-48)

South Harrison Boys Vs. Meadville Boys (42-38)

December 21:

Penney Boys Vs. La Plata Boys (57-43)

La Plata Girls Vs. North Nodaway Girls (4322)

North Missouri Knights Boys Vs. North Nodaway Boys (63-26)

Kaufman Boys Vs. Savannah Boys (43-38)

Lawson Girls Vs. Kaufman Girls (59-26)

December 22:

GAMES CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER December 23:

GAMES CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER December 27:

North Harrison Girls Vs. Southwest Livingston Girls (42-14)

Southwest Livingston Boys Vs. North Harrison Boys (63-42)

Carrollton Girls Vs. Rock Port Girls (49-13)

Rock Port Boys Vs. Carrollton Boys (48-45)

December 28:

Worth County Girls Vs. Green City Girls (36-29)

Green City Boys Vs. Worth County Boys (67-30)

Rock Port Girls Vs. Hale Girls (51-18)

Rock Port Boys Vs. Hale Boys (54-40)

Wellsville-Middletown Girls Vs. East Harrison Girls (62-22)

Northland Christian Boys Vs. East Harrison (50-31)

December 29:

Putnam County Girls Vs. Grundy RV Girls (45-23)

Grundy RV Boys Vs. Putnam County Boys (58-48)

Chillicothe Girls Vs. Milan Girls (51-25)

Chillicothe Boys Vs. Milan Boys (55-37) December 30:

Albany Girls Vs. Tri-County Girls (35-22)

Albany Boys Vs. Tri-County Boys (59-51)

King City Girls Vs. Mercer Girls (54-41)

King City Boys Vs. Mercer Boys (55-51)

The Trenton Lady Bulldogs are currently 3-7 on the season, with wins over Gallatin and Gilman City at the Gallatin Tournament, and a win over Marceline. The Lady Bulldogs losses have been close games up until the fourth quarter when they got into foul trouble or shots started falling for the other side. Starting sophomore Mirena King was injured in the game against South Harrison girls and sat out during the Holiday Hoops game. Coach Cool relies on his starting five to put their best on the floor. With no seniors, the Lady Bulldogs are trying to improve as a team to eventually start winning games. With two conference losses the Lady Bulldogs are sitting at the bottom four of the Grand River Conference. They’ll look to take the winning games over Gallatin and Mays-

ville in their next couple games.

The Trenton Bulldogs boys’ team is currently 2-8 on the season, with wins over Marceline and their Holiday Hoops game against Brookfield at the Ketcham Community Center. The Bulldogs rely mainly on starters Kiefer Tolson and Gabe Novak for most of their points during games, while the other boys on the team contribute a lot to the defensive side of the court. The Trenton boys have no conference wins so far and are sitting at the bottom of the Grand River Conference. The Bulldogs will have a tough next couple games with a rematch against the Gallatin Bulldogs and then the Maysville Wolverines.

The Trenton Girls Wrestling team has three individuals, with Avery Clark being their biggest threat. The Lady wrestlers don’t make a

big impact with team points as there is so few of them, but they put all their energy into the matches they do get. Clark placed second at the Tiger Mat Classic in Marceline and Sahara Meyers took fifth. During the Trenton quad the girls where unable to have any complete matches.

The Trenton Boys Wrestling team have been to three big tournaments in the wrestling world. During the Tiger Mat Classic, they placed first as a team with three first place finishes from Mason Rongey, Hunter McAtee, and Sam Gibson. At the Battle at Katy Trail, the team was 14th out of 43 teams, Gibson again took first. At the Tom Hayes dual tournament, even with a shortage of kids, the team went 4-1 on duals. Gibson has reached his 100th win of the year and is currently undefeated this season.