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NCMC Board Hears About Student Enrollment Increase

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees met in regular session on January 24, 2023.

The Agenda included communications, which included a housing report, the approval of several purchases, Head Start items, and employments.

In communication reports, President Klaver stated NCMC is currently seeing a 20% increase in spring enrollment head-

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count and 16% in credit hours from this time last year. NCMC is also seeing an increase in enrollment at the Savannah Campus compared to the North Belt Center in previous years. In his report, President Klaver also discussed legislative efforts, the state budget, potential grants and partnerships, and an update on campaign work.

Also in communication,

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Local Veterinarian Attends Convention

Dr. Shelby Perkins, DVM attended the 131st Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Convention held January 26-29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia.

At the meeting, Dr. Perkins attended an extensive continuing education program. The program, with over 50 speakers on an array of specialized topics, was developed to enhance the veterinarian’s knowledge and skill to better serve clients.

Dr. Perkins is owner and veterinarian at Affordable Vet Care, located at 1906 E. 8th St. in Trenton. She is a local who has returned to serve this community. She sees both large and small animals, including dogs, cats, horses and many farm animals. Her clinic offers a wide variety of services, including digital x-ray, ultrasonography and inhouse blood work.

The Missouri Veterinarian Medical Association is the society for veterinarians in the state, dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in animal health care in Missouri.

CPR Class February 23

The Trenton Fire Department and the Grundy County Health Department are teaming up to offer a CPR class on Thursday, February 23. The course will be an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED course. The cost is $5 and includes the training, book, CPR mask and certification. Participants must be at least 18 years old. The class will be held at the Grundy County Health Department, 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, MO 64683.

Anyone wishing to participate may register online https://hipaa.jotform.com/230184772709057.

Happy Groundhog Day!

2023 Leadership Northwest Class Begins

Twenty-four women and men make up the 2023 class of Leadership Northwest Missouri, an annual series of sessions that bring together existing and emerging leaders from throughout a 19county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri.

The 2023 class began with a two-day retreat, January 18 and 19, at Conception Abbey. The participants will gather monthly for day-long sessions in varied locations throughout the region. The series concludes with a July 13 graduation celebration in Hamilton, Missouri.

Will we get 6 more weeks of winter?

For interesting facts about Ground Hog Day, see page 7

Members of the 2023 class and the 14 counties they represent are: Jenna Keyes, Andrew County; Brooke Vette, Melissa Williamson and Kamron Woodring, Atchison County; Alexander Murray, Carrie Watkins and April Wood, Buchanan County; Dr. John Nab, Caldwell County; Jeffrey Martin, Carroll County; Chad Howerton, Clinton

County; RaCail King, Daviess County; Laura Almquist and Shawna Dye, Gentry County; Cole Soptic and Becky Vandevender, Grundy County; Sarah Williamson, Harrison County; Lee Ann Blazer and Adam Summers, Holt County; Kerry Savage, Livingston County; Lisa Colson, Mercer County; and DeAnn Davison, Kelsi Meyer, Ian Myers and Dr. Machelle Skinner, Nodaway County.

Leadership Northwest Missouri has become the catalyst for identifying, training and connecting the leaders of our region and is a pathway for effective leadership for generations to come. There is a deliberate focus on fostering a sense of ownership for the region – that we have interdependent roles and we depend on each other for the progress and success of Northwest Missouri.

Here are comments from some of our 2023 participants:

“LNWMO was such an amazing experience. Not only do you get to learn more about leadership and yourself, you get to meet

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Lisa Colson, April Wood and John Nab; sixth row Chad Howerton, Carrie Watkins, Brooke Vette and Kelsi Meyer; seventh row Jeffrey Martin, DeAnn Davison and Cole Soptic; and back row Adam Summers and Kamron Woodring.

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a group of amazing people. Deb, Tim, The Board, and most importantly your class. You immediately form a new

Old Glory flying at Five Points

Picture from Arrowhead Pride

On Sunday, January 29, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 23-20 to take the AFC Championship. They will now advance to Super Bowl LVII where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. This will be the third time the Chiefs have advanced to the Super Bowl since Patrick Mahomes took the reins as quarterback, and the fifth time overall. GO CHIEFS!!!

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23rd class of Leadership Northwest Missouri is shown during its recent opening retreat at Conception Abbey in Conception. Class members are front row, left to right Lee Ann Blazer, Laura Almquist and Shawna Dye; second row Becky Vandevender, Alexander Murray and Jenna Keyes; third row RaCail King, Kerry Savage and Melissa Williamson; fourth row Sarah Williamson, Ian Myers and Machelle Skinner; fifth row

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the Trustees heard a housing report given by Donnie Hillerman, Housing Director, Salem Croy and Demetrius Houston, Residence Life Coordinators, and several student Residence Assistants. In the report, updates were provided, current events and happenings were discussed, and also, ways the students see on-campus life helping them with life skills and development.

In other communication reports, Janet Gott, Head Start Director, discussed a possible Head Start fourday week, Early Head Start efforts, a sick leave policy, and classroom reviews. Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice Pres-

ident of Academic Affairs briefed the Trustees on the start of the spring semester, furniture and equipment orders for the Savannah Campus, a recent faculty orientation at Savannah, current faculty openings, possible grant opportunities, and Dr. Mitch Holder provided information on a recent Upward Bound Open House, fall course scheduling, and an upcoming Health Science Day.

Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Kristen Alley echoed Savannah efforts and progress and provided praise to her employees in Student Affairs for their work with students and their departments. CIO Jennifer Triplett provided an update on Main Campus upgrades, Savannah Cam-

pus progress for phase 1, a training session for faculty, and Savannah’s telephony system implementation. Brent Stevens provided Workforce Development Board updates and discussed the merger with the Northwest and Northeast board, a partnership with RootEd, work with adult education literature program and job center traffic.

In business items, Trustees approved a revised Head Start Sick Leave Policy and Head Start Incentive Pay proposal. They also approved several purchases including testing and accreditation supplies for nursing students, equipment for the science lab at Savannah Campus, simulation equipment for the nursing lab at Savannah

Campus, cybersecurity software and services, and CPA auditing services for WDB. In personnel, Abigial Brixey was approved as a Head Start cook at Brookfield and a new job description and position for Health Specialist Assistant for Head Start was also approved. For NCMC employment, Trustees approved the hire of Seth Duvall as Site Technical Support Engineer at the Savannah Campus, Robert Brunker as an adjunct instructor, and Cheyenne Bannan as a clinical instructor.

The next regular meeting of the NCMC Board of Trustees will be held on February 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frey Administrative Center.

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family upon walking into the doors, a family that will be sure to last a life time. I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone.”

Cole Soptic, Grundy County

“Our two-day retreat was an amazing experience that I’d recommend to anyone no matter their employment role. I have been able to apply what I’ve learned to my career and my personal life.”

Becky Vandevender, Grundy County

A big thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsor BTC Bank. BTC Bank is a community bank founded in 1919 that’s

based in Bethany. Since their founding, they've spread to 22 locations across Missouri and Iowa.

BTC Bank is proud to call the following communities home: Albany, Beaman, Boonville, Buffalo, Cameron, Carrollton, Chillicothe, Columbia, Fayette, Gallatin, Gilman City, Hardin, Jamesport, Maysville, Oregon, Osborn, Pattonsburg, Salisbury, Trenton, and Lamoni (IA). BTC Bank is agriculturally minded, service oriented and driven to strengthen the communities it serves. BTC safeguards the assets of its customers by creating a strong financial base through sound loans, investments and quality service.

NCMC To Host Blood Drive Soup’s On!

North Central Missouri College Student Senate will sponsor a blood drive on Wednesday, February 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center at 1322 Mable Street in Trenton. The drive will benefit the Community Blood Center (CBC). The CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.

“When individuals normally think of essential community services, they often think about fire and police departments,” said

Patsy Shipley, CBC executive director. “Community Blood Center and its donors are very similar to police officers and fire fighters. We make up a lifesaving team that is here to meet the needs of local patients. Our volunteer donors roll up their sleeves and do so without hesitation.”

In the Greater Kansas City area, one in three people will need blood at some point in their life and nearly one in seven hospital admissions requires a blood transfusion. This means, nearly 600 donations are needed every day to meet hospital demand,

and with a limited shelf life, supplies must be continually replenished. In just 60 minutes, you can donate one pint of blood and Save a Life, Right Here, Right Now in your own community.

Anyone wishing to donate is encouraged to make an appointment by visiting savealifenow.org/group and using Group Code: FU. For additional details, contact Betty Tinker at (816) 351-9308. For more information regarding CBC donor centers and mobile blood drives or how to set up your own drive, visit www.savealifenow.org or call 1-877-468-6844.

To the Great Constituents of District 2, “If you always support the correct principles then you will never get the wrong results!”- Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States

On Monday, I was told two of my bills were going to be heard in committee: 1) HB 498 which prevents minors from attending sexually oriented performances and 2) HB 463, which bans biological sex transition proce-

dures and puberty blockers for minors. With less than 24 hours to prepare, I and three other reps worked together to present bills to the General Laws Committee because we believe transition surgeries and puberty blockers given to minors are life altering and irreversible. The hearing went on from 4:30 PM to about 2:00 AM. Now we wait for the general laws committee to vote our bills out to the next committee. I will never stop fighting

for the protection of children. During the agriculture policy committee hearing on Thursday, my banning foreign landownership (HB 499) was heard along with three similar bills. I’m proud to continue this fight and I’m excited to work with my colleagues to protect our land. To end the week, I signed onto a letter to urge Attorney General Andrew Bailey to intervene with all legal tools at his discretion to reverse this attempt by the federal government to deprive Missourians of their constitutional rights, specifically their right to keep and bear arms without government infringement. The ATF is OUT of control. Time to reign them in.

It's a pleasure to serve and as always if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at (573) 751-4285 or email me at Mazzie.Boyd@house.mo.go v.

LOCAL DEATHS

Alice Ann Sharp Wegenka

Mrs. Alice Ann Sharp Wegenka, 86, a resident of Atlantic, IA and former Trenton area resident, passed away as the sun was rising, Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Exira Care Center, Exira, IA.

She was cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. A memorial service will be held later.

Mrs. Wegenka was born November 25, 1936 at Trenton, the daughter of Luster May and Alma Rosetta Brown Sharp.

She married Rex Williams after school and they farmed about 6 miles west of Trenton. At some point she cooked at Edinburgh School and the family went to Edinburgh Baptist Church. They moved to Columbia where she was a checker at a local grocery store. In a couple years she started checking at Green

Marvin E. Luehrs, 94, of Sarasota, FL and formerly from Trenton, died on January 24, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. The body will be cremated with Memorial Services to be held at the next family reunion and in the garden of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at Sarasota, with dates to be announced at a later date.

Mr. Luehrs was born in Sheboygan, WI, where he attended both grade school and high school. He served in the Marine Corps for two years and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1952.

Luehrs was manager and co-owner of KTTN radio for 25 years and co-owner of KMMO radio in Marshall over 35 years.

Luehrs was past president of the Trenton

Dennis Maples, 74, former resident of Trenton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his residence in Columbia.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Center Point Church, 20 Green Meadows Road, Columbia.

Dennis served with the

Hills supermarket in Trenton. She worked there several years.

Later in life she met Frank Wegenka. They married and resided in Kansas City for several years. After Frank’s passing, she moved back to Trenton. She moved to Atlantic, IA after retirement to be near her grandkids and daughter.

She was a great mother and grandmother, always smiling and great to be around. We will miss you, Mom.

Her survivors include one daughter, Rocka Rasmussen and companion, David Bock of Atlantic, IA; one son, Rick Williams and life partner, Suzanne Nevada, of Wasilla, AK; one sister, Roberta Sayer of Galt; two grandchildren, Heather Rasmussen and Ryan Rasmussen and companion, Jenny; six greatgrandchildren, Madee, Lane, Cleidy, Keelin, Kiah

Chamber of Commerce, Grundy County Industrial Council and Industrial Development Authority. He was also president and cofounder of the Grundy County Historical Society and museum. He served on the board of directors of the Rotary Club, Cancer Society, Trenton Lake Association, North Central Missouri College Foundation and Wright Memorial Broadcasters Association. He coached for nine years in Pee Wee League, Little League and Pony League.

He was married in 1954 to Marjorie Mae Wenrick of Oskaloosa, IA.

Luehrs is survived by his wife, Marjorie; one son of the home, Lance I; and grandson, Lance II.

Luehrs was preceded in death by his parents, Mar-

Dennis Maples

U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1968 through 1969. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patty; two children, Christopher and Jennifer, both of Winter Garden, FL; a brother, Danny Maples and wife, Brenda of Olathe, KS; and a sister, Deyann Corbin and

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and Karson; and one greatgreat-granddaughter, Oafie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Wegenka; twin brother, Alan Sharp; brothers, Jerry, Woodsen, Junior, Bob, Jimmie, Donnie and Sterling; and sisters, Mary Lou, Verelle and Lois Jean.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Claron Mark Cole

Marvin E. Luehrs

tin and Edna Hotz Luehrs; two sisters, Harriet Campbell and Carita Klein; and a brother, Armin Luehrs. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207 is in charge of the arrangements.

husband, Bob of Springdale, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Neoma Maples; and his wife’s parents, Gene and Cleora McReynolds.

Memorials in memory of Dennis Maples are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Mark Cole, age 79, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away at his home on Monday afternoon, January 23, 2023.

Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the First Christian Church in Garnett, KS. Inurnment with military honors followed in the Garnett Cemetery.

Claron Mark Cole was born on May 5, 1943 in Garnett, KS, the son of Claron Glenn and Treva Rhue Hill Cole. Mark's early life was spent in the Garnett community where he began his education and graduated from high school with the Class of 1961. During his school years he enjoyed playing trumpet in the high school band and competitively showed horses.

Following high school, Mark attended Emporia State University graduating in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He then went on to attend Washburn University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor as a member of Delta Theta Phi professional law fraternity.

In 1986 Mark continued his education at the American Graduate School of International Management, Thunderbird School where he received a master's degree.

On January 6, 1969, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country with

Circuit Court

Jennifer Lynn Krogoer pleaded guilty to trespassing to the first degree and now on 1 year probation with special conditions and was fined $50.00 and $117.50 in costs.

Justin Dale Fraizer pleaded guilty to failing to wear a properly adjusted/fastened safety belt and was fined $10.00.

Trevor Leroy Bitterling pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without properly working brakes and was fined $67.50 and

tional Bank until 1985. Mark then became general counsel at Loy Law Firm in Pittsburg, where he founded his own investment firm, Thunderline Management Company in 1987.

Mark was active in the communities in which he resided. Giving back to his community through service was very important to him.

pride during the Vietnam War. He obtained the rank of YN2, Yeoman, second class. During his service in Vietnam Mark earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, and Vietnam Campaign Medal, with a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

On November 12, 1983, Mark was united in marriage to Karen Sue Bartol at Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, AR. Following their marriage, they made their home in Pittsburg, KS. The couple enjoyed 39 years of marriage.

During his working years Mark served as Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer of Commerce Bank of Kansas City from 1972-1978. He then transitioned in the same role to the Wichita branch from 1978-1980, then transferring to Pittsburg in 1980 where he continued to serve as Vice President and Trust Officer of City Na-

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$207.50 in costs.

Randy Paul Barth Jr. pleaded guilty to exceeding posted speed limit and was fined $71.50 and $50.50 in costs.

Clarence William Pittman Jr. pleaded guilty to failing to wear a properly adjusted or fastened safety belt and was fined $10.00.

Terry Michael Delauder Jr. pleaded guilty to failing to wear a properly adjusted or fastened safety belt and was fined $10.00.

Kevin Dean Keith pleaded guilty to exceeding

He was a Mason, Shriner, Elks Member, served on both the USD 250 school board and was a member of the Public Library Board in Pittsburg. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and was an American Bar Association Member in Kansas and Missouri. Some of his interests outside of work included playing golf, traveling, and riding motorcycles. He was an avid reader and enjoyed the Hamm Radio.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Karen of Shenandoah, IA; daughters, Chelsea Curran, son-in-law, Joe, and their children, William and Cole of Celina, TX and Hilary Cole of Kansas City, KS; brother, Gary Cole of Oklahoma; sister, Marilyn Kohn of Illinois; Great-Aunt, Laverne Cole of Garnett; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Treva and Claron Cole, formerly of Garnett, KS.

the posted speed limit and was fined $71.50 and $60.00 in costs.

Levi E. Hostetler pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without properly working brakes and was fined $207.50 and $67.50 in costs.

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Larry W. Stauffer and wife to Lorenna Still. Frank Griffen and wife to Taniela Otukolo. PennyMac Loan Servicing LLC to secretary of veterans affairs.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS

Monday-Ham slice, sweet potatoes, corn, fruit cocktail, English muffin.

Tuesday-Pork chop, lima beans, beets, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding, whole wheat bread.

Wednesday -Roast beef, roasted potatoes, carrots, peaches, hot roll.

Thursday-Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, biscuit.

Friday-BBQ riblet on bun, pea salad, baked beans, pears, brownie.

(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.)

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We are taxed way too much.

For a country that had no federal income tax for the first 137 years, we have surely made up for that with many Americans paying 22-27% of what they earn to Uncle Sam. And that is before you add up the bevy of other taxes you are demanded to pay daily.

Frankly, it feels like we only see half of what we earn after all taxes and fees.

State sales tax didn’t begin to emerge until the mid 1930’s, but it doesn’t end there.

After income taxes taking the first swipe at your hard earned wages,followed by state tax and sales tax, there are personal property taxes which take your cash for the privilege of having stuff annually. Then there are fees and licenses and permits you need to pay in order to do anything.

Get a cell phone, pay taxes and fees. Drive a car, pay taxes, fees, personal property tax and insurance…with, you guessed it….taxes and fees. Get a dog, you get the picture.

Now don’t get me wrong, we cannot go back to a time when taxes and fees didn’t exist. A modern industrialized nation needs infrastructure and services to function but the beast is out of control.

I fear a major backlash directed at all taxes in the near future which could hurt school districts or infrastructure entities like road districts. Those are the areas that affect us “where we live.”

Here is my belief and I think that as soon as people come to this realization we will be ready to start working on a solution:

All the money that is needed or will be needed from the American taxpayer (and probably more) is already in the hands of some taxing entity.

You heard me, we have more than enough money in the tax coffers to get everything done, it is just being spent improperly, is misappropriated, is wasted or is flat-out being stolen.

We don’t need more taxes, we just need the ones being collected to be spent wisely or redirected.

Let me elaborate.

Most of the waste is with the federal government. You have all heard about the defense department paying $10,000 for a bulletproof toilet seat or some other nonsense. While that may have been a bit of an exaggeration, we know the Pentagon has failed 5 audits in a row and the defense department cannot account for up to 60% of its assets according to one report.

There are billions of dollars being paid in entitlements fraudulently each year by the agencies own audits but yet those agencies are asking for and receiving increases annually under both democrat and republican administrations.

While most of the waste is on the national level, state and local government agencies are guilty as well.

Admin costs for almost all government agencies have become bloated and out of control. Too many people are pushing paper behind a desk, in my opinion, and not working a shovel or teaching a kid.

Now, I am not pointing a finger at any local government agency but if there isn’t a push for streamlining budgets to get more of the money into results taxpayers can see, then everyone can expect to see budgets capped and tax levy increases being voted down at a historic rate.

I used to ridicule the “againers” who used to complain and campaign against every tax levy hike. Now that was mostly when I was younger (30-45) but now that I have crossed over into my 50’s and see how little of what I earn is kept, I am becoming an “againer” as well.

Between taxes, fees, penalties and inflation many Americans are not seeing any benefit to hard work and saving is almost impossible with the cost of living.

If I were an administrator or manager for an organization that relied on public funds, I would be very nervous if I had many more years before retirement. I would start looking at ways to streamline my organization, cut management and get as many boots on the ground responsible for visible results as possible. If we don’t start to see our tax dollars at work I believe voters are about to start saying NO at the ballot box and that is going to leave some needed services in a world of hurt.

Liberty Thought of the WeekTime to end double taxation of Social Security

by Paul Hamby

John grew up in the country and started working while still in high school. He recently retired. For nearly 50 years he held a job here in rural Missouri. A portion of every paycheck was withheld and sent to Washington D.C. for Social Security.

On your pay stub, that deduction is called FICA. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act is a 1935 law that mandates a 6.2% social security payroll tax on the paychecks of most employees, with matching contributions of 6.2% from employers. 12.4% of gross pay over 50 years should be a very tidy sum to retire on. Shouldn't everyone be well set-up for their golden years?

John never complained about the social security deductions because his parents drew a check from Social Security during retirement. He believed he was helping fund their retirement. He was not wrong.

What John just recently found out is that he and his parents have to count social security as income and pay income tax on the monthly benefits even though that income had already been taxed once a long time ago. It is double taxation.

For the past few years, there has been an unsuccessful effort to exempt all social security from Missouri State income tax regardless of age or retirees income. This year Missouri State Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville has filed Senate Bill 448 to do just that. You can read the bill at senate.mo.gov; Search SB448.

Missouri and 12 other states tax social security income. 30 states do not tax social security income. 7 states have no income tax!

“The bill does not have an income cap – it’s for lowincome Missourians, the middle class and the wealthy. My belief is if you paid taxes on that income originally, whenever it went into the Social Security fund, you already paid your fair share of taxes. And so every taxpayer should benefit from this broad based tax relief,” Senator Luetkemeyer said in an interview with Missourinet radio.

Three similar bills have been filed in the Missouri house. Go to house.mo.gov - Search Social Security.

Missouri has a 6 billion dollar budget surplus. There is no shortage of ideas of how to spend that extra money in Jefferson City.

Maybe the best idea is to give some of it back to our senior citizens in permanent tax relief.

Please call your Missouri state rep and state senator and tell them you support ending the tax on social security income.

JAMEY HONEYCUTT

Allison McIntyre Presents First Steps Missouri

Allison McIntyre presented the program on First Steps Missouri during the Thursday, Jan. 26 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer, Brian Upton was the sergeant at arms and David Critten was the program chairman.

First Steps Missouri serves children ages 0 to 3 years that have developmental disabilities or delays and need assistance. The government-funded program is available in all counties of Missouri and provides help to children in need of physical, occupational or speech therapy services as well as providing help to children with behavioral issues. Services are offered to families at a lower cost than what could be obtained privately and the program also helps with payment for medical equipment needs. Ms. McIntyre works in the area of speech/language skills and is also trained as an evaluator. In addition to working with children, pro-

viders work with parents so they can work with their children on skills when a therapist is not there. Services are provided in home, eliminating the need for the child and family to travel. When a child gets to within six months of turning 3, a meeting is held with the school district in which the child lives to determine what services will need to be made available when the child enters school. More information about the program is available on the website, www.mofirststeps.com.

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meeting, President Michael Ormsby presented Paul Harris Fellow recognition to John Anthony and Drew Smith. John is a two-time honoree. The club also voted to make a donation to the BTC Bank non-profit organization, which assists youth activities throughout its service area. BTC allows the Rotary Club to use its community room at no cost.

The Feb. 2 program will be presented by Linda Overton, who will present information on gardens and pollinator plots. Martha Groggel will be the program chairman.

Vernon and Beverly of Trenton are celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on February 2, 1957 by Rev. A.L. Palmer at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. They are the parents of one daughter, Brenda Trump. Cards may be sent to the couple at 3710 East 28th St., Trenton, MO 64683.

IDC/IDA Holds Re-elections

The Grundy County Industrial Corporation and Grundy County Industrial Authority held their annual meetings on Monday night, Jan. 30 in the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room.

Re-elected to serve a three-year term on the IDC Board of Directors were

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Scott Wilson, Jackie Soptic, Diane Lowrey, Dr. Paul Cox and Delvin Wilford. Elected to serve as officers for the next year were Brent Wyant, president; Scott Wilson, vice president; Diane Lowrey, secretary; Jackie Soptic, treasurer; and Chris Hoffman, ag representative. Debbie Carman will continue to

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Re-elected to serve as officers for the IDA Board were Chris Hoffman, president; Diane Lowrey, vice president; Bruce Constant, secretary; and Rick Klinginsmith, treasurer.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events

FRIDAY

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

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

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

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

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

SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

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

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

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

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

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

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

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

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, 6:30 p.m.

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95th Birthday

Part-Time Church Office Manager

First Christian Church is seeking a part-time church office manager. Applicants need bookkeeping and clerical skills - experience working with the public is preferred. Interested persons should contact the church at 660-3593928. Resumes may be mailed to 1700 Princeton Road, Trenton, MO 64683 or dropped off in the church entryway box. Additional information can be found at facebook.com/fcctrentondoc.

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Soca Jukebox

Established in 2019, Art’s Alive is a local organization that provides community members with the opportunity to be a part of all forms of the fine arts. According to their mission, Art’s Alive “will present affordable entertainment, promote education in the realm of the Fine Arts and provide exposure to the Arts, in its MANY forms.” Dan Maxey, Art’s Alive President, said, “Art’s Alive would like to bring not only the forms of entertainment that the community is familiar with, but also to expose individuals to some unexpected and surprising opportunities.”

Art’s Alive has been able to fill the void/lack of fine art-related activities in the community with concerts, musicals, theatrical presentations, activities, and classes. Recently, Art’s Alive put on the play Harvey by Mary Chase and Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, which featured community members as cast members. Art’s Alive also held concerts such as Deadwood, a blues/rock band from Kirksville, MO, and Angstrom Brass, a chamber ensemble from Kansas City. Art’s Alive will have an upcoming Soca Jukebox event on February 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the THS Performing Arts Center. Soca Jukebox is an interactive band playing a unique blend of island-rock covers in classic hits. The five-piece ensemble features steel pans, Latin

percussion, rhythm, and guitar work. -socajukebox.com

As a result of the recent covid pandemic, Art’s Alive was forced to “shut down” all activity. After the lifting of barriers, Art’s Alive jumped back into action and began strategically planning for the future. They were able to return to providing the community with various opportunities for the fine arts. Dan said, “We would like to be able to continue bringing bigger/better fine arts opportunities to our community and gain more community involvement/support in all aspects of the organization.” Anyone can be a member of Art’s Alive. For $20, individuals are offered the opportunity to attend all monthly meetings, become a part of all group planning, and are given a single vote on any issue voted upon by the board. Dan went on to say, “We are only able to grow if we have the support of the community. Through membership, financial gifting, and community support, Art’s Alive will be able to continue to grow!”

For more information about Art’s Alive and upcoming events, to become a member, or to make a donation, attend one of the meetings, or follow Art’s Alive on Facebook. Individuals may also contact the current President, Dan Maxey, at dan_w_maxey@yahoo.com.

Submitted Photo Jim Norris, Art Instructor and Dorris Rider Gallery Director from Trenton, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for January 2023. Jim holds a Master of Arts degree in Sculpture and has been at NCMC for almost 22 years.

Jim describes his job as inspirational, evolving, and creative. When asked about his favorite thing about NCMC, Jim said, “I’ve had lots of great students and co-workers over the years!” Recently, Jim has been working to update the content and technology in the Art Appreciation courses to give students an even better learning experience. He would also like to set up some themed group shows in the gallery and continue to bring in individual artists for solo shows.

When asked how he sees his department changing, Jim said, “The art world is ever-changing. Ancient artifacts are constantly being discovered, and new forms of art-making are always being developed. It’s very exciting!”

Mid-States Services Announces Broadband Expansion

Local internet provider, Mid-States Services has announced plans to extend fiber broadband to parts of the rural area north and west of Gallatin, Missouri including Lake Viking and the community of Altamont. Governor Parson announced on Monday, January 23 that Mid-States Services, a subsidiary of Grundy Electric Cooperative was successful in obtaining a highly competitive $6.2 million grant from Missouri’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This funding will allow the company to offer services outside of Gallatin to additional underserved areas within Daviess County. The $8 million project will include 141 miles of fiber and serve

over 720 homes and businesses. Gigabit upload and download fiber broadband speeds will be offered to consumers with unlimited data.

“The ARPA grant will allow us to expand fiber broadband and bridge the digital divide for residents in parts of rural Daviess County, including the communities of Lake Viking and Altamont” stated Grundy Electric Cooperative and Mid-States manager, Scott Wilson. “We are very excited to begin the construction phase of this project to provide residents and businesses within the project area access to the latest fiber technology and extremely fast internet speeds.”

Mid-States Services,

LLC was formed by Grundy Electric Cooperative, Inc. in 1999 to expand internet to underserved rural areas. Mid-States offers line-ofsite fixed wireless internet service to customers in Bethany, Cainsville, Eagleville, Galt, Gilman City, Jameson, Lake Viking, Mercer, Milan, Pattonsburg, Princeton and Ridgeway, MO and Lineville and Clio, IA. In 2018, MidStates began its first fiber broadband project in the City Limits of Trenton, and quickly thereafter expanded to the surrounding rural area. In 2021, the company completed construction of fiber broadband to residents within the city limits of Gallatin.

23FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Report from Monday, January 23 1003 head sold

- MONDAY, FEB. 27 • 11 AM

FIRST ANNUAL MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONMARCH 11

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

Open all day on Sundays to receive livestock!

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

Sheep/Goats/Hog: Clark Allen: 660-973-6826

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 Market

THE

Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews

Falling mortgage rates

Homebuyers have seen some relief in recent weeks as mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since September. But with the Federal Reserve planning to keep interest rates elevated for some time, mortgage rates are unlikely to fall much further.

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was

6.15% last week according to Freddie Mac.

That’s down from the recent historic high of

7.08% hit in early November. But in comparison, an average 30-year mortgage this time last year was 2.73%.

Driving the drop in rates has been investors’ hunt for higher yields, which

has in turn pushed the prices of mortgages upward. In the bond market yield and price move in opposite directions, so higher prices mean lower yields Housing buyers have responded positively to falling rates, with the Mortgage Bankers Association reporting a steady increase in mortgage applications in recent weeks The housing market remains in a deep correction. Goldman Sachs told investors to expect price declines similar to 2008 in hot Sunbelt markets like Phoenix San Jose, California and Austin, Texas

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The Born Loser® by Art and Chip Sansom

Garfield® by Jim Davis

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

By: Manoj Chhetri, MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist

Winter is in full swing, and so are dangerously slick sidewalks and driveways. To aid the melting of ice/snow, it is common practice to use ice melts or de-icers on our sidewalks and driveways. Ice melts are effective; however, improper use could cause several problems to your landscape plants and lawns. Deicing products contain salts, and with excessive use, too much salt is built up, which causes damage to plants. Salt injury symptoms include drying out, burning of leaf margin, tip damage, and stunted growth. The problems are apparent only in the spring as plants begin regenerating new growth and are difficult to rectify. Flushing the plants with deep irrigation in early spring could help ameliorate the symptoms to some extent.

Several salt-containing ice melts products are available in the market and have different properties. The most common one is sodium chloride (aka rock salt). It is inexpensive and melts ice when the temperature is 12 °F or higher but is toxic to plants at a low level. Products applied on sidewalks, and driveways could easily be leached and cause salt damage to nearby lawns, trees, and shrubs. Magnesium chloride-containing products are less toxic to plants and are effective

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down to 5 °F temperature. The least harmful de-icing agent to plants is calcium chloride. These products are marketed as safe for pets, lawns, and landscaping plants and can be effective as low as -25 °F temperature. The more, the merrier adage does not go well with ice melts. Please, follow the label direction to ensure proper use and efficacy.

Another strategy to minimize the use of ice melts is to add skid-proofing materials, such as sawdust, sand, kitty litter, etc. They don’t necessarily aid in melting but provide traction on slippery surfaces. Also, these products are safe for landscaping plants and lawns.

The best practice to avoid damage from ice melts is to go out and shovel off the snow. The ice melts are meant to make shoveling easier, not to melt away the snow and ice completely. Keep the snow piles away from the landscaping plants as much as possible. They could be uniformly spread over the lawn in a large area if needed. For snow and ice accumulated on a tree branch, let it melt naturally. Avoid the temptation to knock the ice off the tree branch, as it could severely damage the branch.

Limited use of ice melts in combination with anti-skidding materials is the best strategy to minimize salt damage to your garden.

660-684-6864

Rent is based on income and includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, 24 hour Maintenance and On-Site Laundry Facilities. Applicants may stop by 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, Missouri to pick up an application and see the pride we take in our housing community. We share in great neighbors, community activities & beautiful surroundings.

660-359-5120

• Some income restrictions apply.

North Central Missouri Mental Health Center is accepting written bids for the purchase of a non-operating 2002 Dodge Ram 12-passenger handicapped accessible van. Mileage is 144,135. The handicap lift does work, tires are decent, but the vehicle will not pass state inspection and is not road worthy; it may start but is not safe to drive on public roadways. Bids for purchase of this non-operating vehicle will be accepted until February 17, 2023 at 5:00 pm. The vehicle is located at the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center administrative office, 1601 E 28th Street, Trenton MO 64683. Please mark your bids “SEALED BID FOR DODGE VAN”. North Central Missouri Mental Health Center reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the agency. Pam Wright – Executive Assistant.

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The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy not consistent with editorial policy.

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60¢ per word for each additional word over 25 words. Blind ads should be answered by writing box numbers given in care of the Republican-Times.

BUSINESS/ SERVICES

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

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

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

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU

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

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Fax: 660-359-4414

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

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

-------------------------------------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 LUMBER -

Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery

• Free Estimates.

Available

32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404

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CLASSIFIEDS

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

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PETS/ANIMALS

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

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INSURANCE

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

-------------------------------------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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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

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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HELTON INSURANCE

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

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

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FOR SALE

For all your electrical needs, fuse boxes, breaker boxes & breakers Square D, GE & Cutler-Hammer. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, Trenton, 660-359-3660.

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Half or whole beef for sale. Available for January deliveries. Call for details. 660-645-2269 or 660-6452316

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For Sale: Shortcut, seasoned, locust firewood. Elam Stutzman 1240 Hwy A, Spickard, MO 64679 660654-2214

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Huge Estate Sale. February 17, 12-6pm. February 18 and 19, 9am-5pm. 717 Carefree Place, Maryville. 1,500 pieces of Fenton, Fostoria and other glassware, 30 curio cabinets, furniture, Grandfather clock, appliances, tools.

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WEBSITES

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

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NOTICES

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Republican-Times

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Fax: 660-359-4414 news@republican-times.com

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For default in payment of rent the items in unit #47 will be sold on February 10, 2023 at Green Hills RV & Self Storage located at 2403 Princeton Rd Trenton Mo 64683 at 10:30am. This is a not a sale to the general public It is by invitation only to selected former buyers who have already been notified.

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*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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FOR RENT

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

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

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Cassandra Brewer at 660359-5647.

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Apartment for rent, Plattsburg, MO - 2 bedroom, 1 bath, $500 a month. No pets. Stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer included. Call 660605-1050

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Apartments For LeaseVarious size apartments available in Hale MO. Utilities and appliances furnished. Available soon. NO PETS. Background check required. 660-645-2269 or 660-6452316

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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."

HOME FOR SALE$69,500 4 bed 1 bath garage & storage area. 2 story corner lot. 721 West 4th Street, Cameron, MO 816-724-0777 --------------------------------------

WANTED

Looking to purchase a 24 ft. pull-type camper in good shape. Call 660-973-1583.

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HELP WANTED

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

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Help Wanted: Part-Time

Maintenance for the apartment complex. Please call or stop by the complex and fill out an application. Village Green Apartments 1103 N. Cedar Cameron, MO 64429 816-632-2015.

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We are hiring 2 full-time

Weatherization Crew

Members, starting rate is $16, M-Th, 7:30am - 5pm. Paid benefits included after 90 days. Experience in general construction and home repair, use of power tools, etc. is a must. No faxes accepted, please apply via on Indeed or in person at CAPNCM, 1506 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton. If you have questions, contact Russell @ 660-359-3907 Ext. 1078.

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PUBLIC WORKS / WASTEWATER CREW

The City of Plattsburg is hiring a full-time Public Works/Wastewater Treatment Crewmember. Entrylevel position with long-term career growth opportunities. Splits time between the wastewater treatment plant and public works (streets, parks, utilities.) Submit résumé or completed City job application (available on the Document Center section at www.plattsburg-mo.gov) to Human Resources at 114 W. Main, Plattsburg, MO 64477. Pay based on experience. EOE --------------------------------------

SouthLaw, P.C.

13160 Foster Suite 100

Overland Park, KS

66213-2660

(913) 663-7600

File No. 237629

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Smartbeltz LLC, dated April 29, 2022, and recorded on May 4, 2022, Document No. 22LR0649, in Book No. 688, at Page 329 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on February 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:

Lots Eight (8) and Nine (9) in Block Two (2), in Lafferty and Wetzler's Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, together with an easement over the South five (5) feet of Lot Eleven (11) in said Block Two (2) of Lafferty and Wetzler's Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, as acquired by Agreement recorded in the Recorder's Office of Grundy County, Missouri, in Book 225, Page 630; and subject to easement granted over the North five (5) feet of Lot Eight (8) in Block Two (2) in Lafferty and Wetzler's Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, as granted by said easement aforesaid and

All of Lots Five, Six, Seven, and Eight, in Block Three in Feild's Third Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED

AS All of Lots Five, Six, Seven, and Eight, in Block Three in Field's Third Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, commonly known as 1807 Princeton Road, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Re: Meadow Sierra Griffin Case No. 22AG-DR00166

To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 22AG-DR00166 made entered on the record on January 17, 2023, the name of Meadow Sierra Griffin was changed to Meadow Sierra Harris.

/s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk

dJan26,Feb2,9

First Publication: January 26, 2023. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com

NOTICE

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §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 (Casefile No. 237629-992878).

dJan26,Feb2,9,16

Successor Trustee

S&W Foreclosure

Corporation

13801 Riverport Drive, Suite 502 Maryland Heights, MO 63043

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Default having been made in the payment of that certain note secured by Deed of Trust executed by Frank Thomas Liggett and DeEtta Kay Haynie, both single persons, dated June 5, 2009 and recorded on June 9, 2009 in Book 597, Page 89, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri. The Successor Trustee will on February 21, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 5:00 P.M. more particularly at 12:30PM, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main St., West Front door, Trenton, MO 64683, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate:

ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY (20), IN TOWNSHIP SIXTYONE (61), OF RANGE TWENTY-FOUR (24), IN THE CITY OF TRENTON, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT 230 1/2 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID FORTY ACRE TRACT; THENCE WEST 136 1/2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE EAST 136 1/2 FEET; THENCE NORTH 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADS AND EASEMENTS. For the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the costs of executing this trust.

S&W Foreclosure

Corporation

Successor Trustee

Pub Commences January 26, 2023

LLG File No.22-037586

By: LOGS Legal Group LLP www.LOGS.com

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

I, Kris Smith, Clerk of Myers Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2022.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

I, Linda L. Brown, Clerk of Trenton Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2022. dFeb2

I, Michelle Hanson, Clerk of Harrison Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section

SPORTS Missouri Basketball

Grundy at Meadville Invitational

The Grundy County / Newtown-Harris teams traveled to Meadville to participate in the Meadville Invitational. Both the girls and the boys teams brought home some hardware.

Girls ended up playing on the consolation side of the bracket after losing to Tina-Avalon in round one.

The girls lost 20-56 with Molly Milazzo being the lead scorer with seven points.

They then went up against Hale, where they won by a score of 49-15.

Adysan Rains led the team with 14 points on the night.

The consolation game was a good matchup for the girls against Northwestern. They won that game 48-27 with Rains again leading the team with 14 points.

The boys team battled it out in the first game where they took the win over Tina-Avalon, 61-39. Their lead scorer was Corbin Axtell with 15 points.

Moving on to the next game, the Panthers took on the Meadville Eagles.

They defeated Meadville

Two teams at Hamilton Tournament

by a score of 61-37, Zack Cross leading the team with a total of 16 points on that night.

This moved them to thechampionship game against Northwestern. While it was a more challenging matchup for the boys, they still took the win 67-53. Axtell had a good night for his team dropping 29 points during the championship matchup to help his team bring home that first place trophy.

Hamilton tournament resulted in the following.

Champions - Gallatin

Second - Higginsville

Third - Lathrop

Fourth - East Buchanan

Fifth - Hamilton

Sixth - East Atchison

The Trenton boys faced off against a tough East Buchanan team and lost 6275. They then went on and took on Hamilton in what was a fairly matched battle. Unfortuately Trenton fell to the Hornets 49-62.

Trenton and Gallatin traveled to Hamilton to participate in the Hamilton tournament. Teams that participated in this tournament included Hamilton, Trenton, Gallatin, South Harrison, Higginsville, Lathrop, East Atchison, and East Buchanan.

For the Girls bracket the final results included:

Champions - East Buch.

Second - South Harrison

Third - Lathrop

Fourth - East Atchison

Fifth - Trenton

Sixth - Gallatin.

Princeton at Gilman City Tournament

The Princeton Tigers participated in the Gilman City invitational where both teams competed to their best ability.

The girls brought home second after losing in the championship round.

First the girls took on North Harrison where they won 59-19.

Their next game against Gilman City was 66-41. This sent them to the championship game.

They fought a rough battle against St. Joe Christian, which resulted in their loss by a final score of 53-57.

The Princeton Tigers took on East Harrison in their first

matchup in the boys bracket. They took them in a full sweep with a final score of 59-19.

Their second game was a tough loss for the Tigers as they only lost by one to Gilman City. Their final score of 65-66 kicked them to the third place game.

The third place game was a fairly easy win for the Tigers where they won 74-53 against St. Joe Christian. They brought home the third place trophy for their school.

Trenton took on South Harrison in round one. They lost with a score of 38-42. This advanced them to the consolation side of the bracket. Their next opponent was Higginsville. Down to the final few seconds Trenton fought hard and kept their heads above the water. They took the win in a final score of 5148. Their final game was against Gallatin.

Gallatin started off by taking on East Atchison where they lost 53-66. They took their next opponent head on and came out victorious over Hamilton, with a score of 66-40.

The consolation matchup between Gallatin and Trenton was the fourth game of the year between the two teams. Trenton won the first game, Gallatin won the next two and Trenton came out the winner of this consolation game.

Both teams started out shooting hot, with Cole Hodge leading Trenton with 3-pointers and Kallie Salmon and Ashley Feiden being the big scorers for Gallatin. In the end Gallatin was unable to keep up with scoring and fell to the Trenton Lady Bulldogs 3850.

The boys bracket of the

The Gallatin Bulldogs fought a stronger battle. They took down their first opponent, East Atchison, with a score of 71-21. This advanced them to the championship side where they took on Lathrop. A tough game was fought but Gallatin took the win by ten with a final score of 65-55. Their final matchup was a team they were all to familiar with. For the championship game, Gallatin took on Higginsville, who beat them during last year’s Hamilton tournament. This time Gallatin came out on top with a final score of 8059. Gallatin’s own Isaac Bird was also named the boys tournament MVP to go along with their first place win.

Photo Courtesy of Grundy R-5 School

BRING HOME THE HARDWARE - (above) The Grundy Lady Panthers played in the consolation game against Northwestern. They brought home the fifth place trophy. (below) The boys team, also facing off against Northwestern, played in the championship game where they defeated their opponent to bring home the first place trophy.

Photo Courtesy of Trenton School CHALLENGES TO ACCOMPLISH - The Trenton Lady Bulldogs took the consolation trophy home after defeating Gallatin at the Hamilton tournament.

R-T Photo/Alicia Endicott FINALLY CHAMPIONS - Gallatin defeated Higginsville in the championship match, taking home the first place trophy. Isaac Bird was the tournament MVP, being the lead scorer for the Bulldogs.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott DEFENSE - Annabell Ball plays defense against the Penney Hornets.

R-T Photo/Libby Endicott BLOCK THE SHOT - Trenton’s big man Seth Doolittle leads the bulldogs in blocked shots.

Photo Courtesy of Terri Kelly BATTLE FOR THE WIN - (above) The Lady tigers bring home the second place trophy after a tough battle against St. Joe Christian. (below) After a tough second game the boys team comes back to take the third place win.

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Grand River Confrence Wrestling

TRENTON

BOYS:

The Trenton Bulldog wrestling teams had a successful day at the Grand River Conference tournament. The boys took home first as a team scoring a total of 151.5 points.

Individual results for the team included the following.

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Cooper Houser (21-21) placed 2nd and scored 12.0 team points.

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Mason Rongey (34-10) placed 1st and scored 23.5 team points.

Round 1 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 34-10 won by fall over Cameron Martin (Albany) 5-28 (Fall 1:06)

Round 2 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 34-10 won by fall over Alec Saxton (Stanberry) 9-10 (Fall 0:56)

Round 3 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 34-10 won by tech fall over Hunter

GALLATIN

BOYS:

The Gallatin boys took a team of five to the Grand River Conference tournament. They placed sixth out of eight teams.

Gilreath (Maysville) 10-4 (TF-1.5 2:53 (15-0))

Round 4 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 34-10 won by fall over Austin Holt (Polo) 15-10 (Fall 2:42)

Round 5 - Mason Rongey (Trenton) 34-10 won by medical forfeit over Braxton Magee (South Harrison) 20-14 (M. For.)

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Brayden Hughs (28-5) placed 1st and scored 22.5 team points.

Round 1 - Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 28-5 won by fall over Marshall Todd (North Andrew) 9-23 (Fall 2:00)

Round 2 - Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 28-5 won by fall over Elijah Lewis (Polo) 2-18 (Fall 1:04)

Round 3 - Brayden

Hughs (Trenton) 28-5 won by fall over Laramie Fenimore (Gallatin) 11-20 (Fall1:04)

Round 4 - Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 28-5 won by medical forfeit over Tony Tercero (South Harri-

(Gallatin) 20-2 won by fall over Vincent Smithson (Stanberry) 19-11 (Fall1:56)

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son) 26-13 (M. For.)

Round 5 - Brayden Hughs (Trenton) 28-5 won by decision over Draken Bennett (Maysville) 21-8 (Dec 4-2)

144 Hunter McAtee (37-6) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.

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Gavin Chambers (27-14) placed 1st and scored 18.5 team points.

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Brayden Wiggins (1517) placed 2nd and scored 14.0 team points.

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Logan Wilson (15-18) placed 2nd and scored 12.0 team points.

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Sam Gibson (39-1) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

Championship Bracket

- Sam Gibson (Trenton) 391 won by fall over Mayson Edwards (South Harrison) 33-13 (Fall 3:15)

1st Place Match - Sam Gibson (Trenton) 39-1 won

won by fall over Brendon Hoover (South Harrison) 18-32 (Fall 1:35)

by fall over Max Heintz (Maysville) 29-9 (Fall 4:15)

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Gavin Cagle (15-20) placed 3rd and scored 9.0 team points.

GIRLS:

The Trenton girls wrestling team started out with three wrestlers and now stands alone with sole wrestler Avery Clark. And even though she wrestled by herself, she still placed fifth out of eight teams.

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Avery Clark (27-7) placed 1st and scored 17.5 team points.

Round 1 - Avery Clark (Trenton) 27-7 won by fall over Willow Gardener (Polo) 13-22 (Fall 0:50)

Round 2 - Avery Clark (Trenton) 27-7 won by tech fall over Willow Gardener (Polo) 13-22 (TF-1.5 4:00 (20-5)

Logan Bottcher (20-8) placed 1st and scored 18.0 team points.

106 Eli Sperry (20-2) placed 1st and scored 18.0 team points.

Round 2 - Eli Sperry (Gallatin) 20-2 won by fall over Remington Miller (Albany) 18-14 (Fall 1:45)

Round 3 - Eli Sperry

Laramie Fenimore (1120) placed 4th and scored 8.0 team points.

Round 3 - Draven Wright (Gallatin) 30-2 won by tech fall over Zach Griffith (Maysville) 23-18 (TF- 1.5 5:08 (16-1))

Round 2 - Logan Bottcher (Gallatin) 20-8 won by fall over Logan Wilson (Trenton) 15-18 (Fall 1:54)

Bottcher (Gallatin) 20-8 won by fall over Andrew Wiles (Albany) 15-7 (Fall 1:37)

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Draven Wright (30-2) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.

Round 1 - Draven Wright (Gallatin) 30-2 won by fall over Aiden Law (Stanberry) 16-10 (Fall 1:47)

Round 2 - Draven Wright (Gallatin) 30-2

Round 4 - Draven Wright (Gallatin) 30-2 won by fall over Dalton Gatrel (Polo) 24-16 (Fall 1:59)

Round 5 - Draven Wright (Gallatin) 30-2 won by decision over Hunter McAtee (Trenton) 37-6 (Dec 10-4)

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GRC Final Team Results

Round 3 - Logan

Tyler Tustison (7-11) placed 4th and scored 4.5 team points. Boys:

R-T Photos/Shani Kinney BULLDOGS FIGHT TONIGHT - (top) Mason Rongey takes down his opponent to take his first place win. (bottom) Trenton’s lone female wrestler Avery Clark fights hard to bring her opponent down.

R-T Photo/Macon Schweizer

CHAMPIONS- (above) Pictured are all the GRC wrestling winners who placed first in their class. Among those are both Gallatin and Trenton champions.