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BRIEFS County Employee Raise OK’d

Grundy County employees will receive a salary increase in the 2022 budget following action taken by the Grundy County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday.

According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, the across-the-board increase of $1 per hour was approved and will be included when commissioners begin working on the 2022 budget. The increase was needed to keep all employees in line with the $11.15 minimum wage that will go into effect.

In other business on Tuesday, the commission agreed to explore more information on MOSWIN radios as proposed by Motorola. The commission will be looking at a seven-year lease for three sites at a projected cost of $3,477,996. The commission had also looked at a proposal from Command One, but it did not meet the specifications.

The only item listed on the Tuesday, Nov. 16 agenda is a 10 a.m. meeting with Michael Marriott, who will provide an update on Missouri Department of Transportation projects.

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‘MUFFINS FOR MILITARY’ AT RISSLER Area veterans were warmly greeted and honored Thursday at multiple programs held in schools around north Missouri in observance of Veterans Day. Above, first graders at Rissler Elementary School in Trenton sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” Those attending the program were treated to muffins during the program.

Contact Tracing Gone At R-9 Board Makes Changes To COVID Plan

YES, Masks Are Still Required On The School Bus!

Staff members in the Trenton R-9 School District will discontinue contact tracing for COVID-19 following action taken at Tuesday’s meeting of the R-9 Board of Education.

Board member Brandon Gibler made a motion to amend the district’s Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan for 2021-22, and following discussion, the changes were approved on a 5-2 vote.

The majority of the changes involve procedures after a confirmed case is found in the school. Rather than district personnel compiling a list of close contacts (names, dates of birth, email addresses and phone numbers) and informing them of the potential exposure, the following policy was approved: “School staff will send an advisory notice to the parents/guardians of students identified as close contacts stating ‘On (date),

The fact that the Trenton R-9 Board of Education deleted a requirement for masks to be worn on all school buses DOES NOT mean those riding the bus don’t have to wear them. As pointed out at the R-9 board meeting Tuesday, the policy was never a school policy; it has always been a federal mandate. Steve Liechti, general manager of the Applebus Company Bus Barn in Trenton said, like it or not, the federal policy is still in place.

“Right now, we are still under a federal government issued mandate that masks will be worn as long as the person is inside the conveyance,” he said.

“When it’s federally mandated, our choices are very limited.”

Liechti said students who attempt to get on the bus without a mask are provided one, but once the student is on the bus, it can be difficult for the driver to monitor the mask situation.

“A lot of students, for multiple reasons, don’t want to wear the masks,” he said. “And that’s kind of hard to monitor when they’re in the back of the bus.”

The federal rules apply to whether the student is riding to and/or home from school or to school activities and affects all persons, child or adult, who is a passenger on the bus. your student was potentially exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Watch for symptoms for 14 days. If your student feels ill, keep them home and seek medical advice from their doctor’.”

Under the mitigation section, the

sentence that close contacts will be “contacted and advised to follow CDC health guidelines and the guidelines of the Grundy County Health Department” will be deleted and replaced with “Persons who come in [See R-9, Page 7]

Schools Council Has Heard Enough Set Filing City To Look Into Getting Out Dates Of Contract With Laredo, Princeton Boards Hold Meetings Candidate filing dates for the April 5, 2022 election were set by area boards of education in meetings held earlier this week.

Laredo R-7 The Laredo R-7 Board of Education set the filing dates for the April 2022 school board election and accepted bids during a meeting held Monday evening.

According to information provided by the district, the board accepted a bid of $3,269 from Brandon Spencer for repairs to the roof and from Hillside for $2,767 for ceiling tiles, [See AREA, Page 5]

Rapid Removal

If the discussion at Tuesday night’s Trenton City Council meeting is any indication, it would appear that city leaders have had enough of the complaints about Rapid Removal - and enough of the company’s

refusal to address those concerns.

Council members reviewed the latest list of citizen complaints about the trash hauling company before the subject of when and how the city can get out of its contract with the company was discussed.

The contract ends on Dec. 31, 2023 and City Attorney Tara Walker said there is probably “cause” to end the contract early.

“I personally would be interested in looking at another company,” remarked Third Ward Councilman Robert Romesburg, with Second Ward Councilman Danny Brewer agreeing.

“It seems like it (the problem) just keeps coming month after month. I’d like to stay local, but...,” he said.

In June, the council dis[See TRASH, Page 7]

Vote To Join LAGERS Fails Gallatin Aldermen Will Address Retirement Program Again Next Month Gallatin city aldermen continue to look into the LAGERS retirement system for city employees, but a vote to join the system failed during a meeting Monday evening.

According to information provided by

City Clerk Hattie Rains, the board discussed the various retirement options with the LAGERS program, something that has been on the table for the past several months. City Administrator Lance Rains provided a report with the annual cost for the city of Albany for the past 10 years.

Following that discussion, Alderman Carl McBee made a motion to join the LAGERS program, which died for lack of a second.

[See GALLATIN, Page 5]

Festival Details Announced

Plans are being finalized for the 13th Annual Festival of Trees, which will be held Nov. 27 at the Rock Barn.

According to organizers of the event, which benefits disabled individuals in Grundy County, the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastside Park parking lot and end at the back side of the Rock Barn. There will be a variety of music and crafts from 6 to 7 p.m., with entertainment including the THS Colorguard, Makayla Hamilton and Connie Olmstead among those announced so far. Children will have the opportunity to make Santa plates and gingerbread houses and a “balloon-maker” will also be available. Ed Arnold will conduct an auction of decorated trees, wreaths and other items at 7 p.m. Brenda Thorne, one of the event’s organizers, said there are several unique items this year, including a fire pit made and donated by the Grand River Technical School.

Anyone interested in donating an item for the auction is asked to contact Mrs. Thorne, Judie Leininger or Deanna McCarter.

Holiday Event Is Dec. 3

“Christmas in a Small Town” is the theme of this year’s Downtown Christmas event, which will be held Friday, Dec. 3.

The event is sponsored by Main Street Trenton and will kick off with a cookie walk sponsored by Hodge Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. at The Space, located at 1013 Main St. Cookies and other holiday goodies will be available until 7:30 p.m. A soup supper will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Trenton Masonic Lodge and the hot cocoa, sponsored by Preceptor Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, will be served at the “Hot Cocoa Corner” at Lucky Dog Embroidery from 5 to 8 p.m.

A Christmas parade is planned at 5:30 p.m., with those interested in entering asked to contact Cindy Jennings at 660-359-1923. Santa will make his appearance and be available for photos at the gazebo located in the downtown Sesquicentennial Park from 6 to 8 p.m. and kids crafts will be available to make during those hours at the Trenton Elks Lodge. The evening will also include carolers from the Trenton High School Choir performing on Main Street and after hours shopping at downtown businesses.

For more information, contact Main Street Trenton Director Megan Taul at director.mstrenton@gmail.com.

Gallatin Christmas Event

“Christmas Around the Square” will be held in Gallatin on Saturday, Dec. 4, with food trucks, a baby show, a parade, a gingerbread house contest and of course, Santa, among the featured attractions.

The event will be held in the downtown area, with craft vendors set up from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food trucks will also open at 9 a.m. and will be on site until 6:30 p.m. A baby show is scheduled at 11 a.m., as are barrel rides, and face painting will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Photos with Santa and sleigh rides are available from 1 to 4 p.m. and Santa’s workshop is planned from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Christmas parade will get under way at 5:30 p.m.

Also included in this year’s event is a gingerbread house contest. The houses should be dropped off by 5 p.m.

Dec. 3, with voting open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. in Santa’s workshop. There are no specific rules for the contest, with entrants encouraged to use their imagination and any materials they have on hand. Entries are limited to one per household.

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PIRATES SPLIT

The NCMC women kept winning on Tuesday, but the men suffered their first loss of the season. SPORTS, 2

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SPORTS BRIEFS NCMC Food Drive Game

The North Central Missouri College Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting its annual ‘Food Drive Game’ on Tuesday. The cost of admission for the Pirates’ games will be a canned good for anyone 10 and under, and two canned good for adults. All donations will be taken to the local food pantry to help provide holiday meals for families in the area.

The Pirates play host to Southwestern Community College that night with the women’s game tipping off at 5:30 p.m. and the men following at 7:30.

TMS Splits Openers

The Trenton Middle School basketball teams drew a split on Monday as they opened the season hosting Milan.

Trenton fell 38-25 in the girls game while it took the A boys contest 23-21.

In the girls game, Trenton (0-1) was paced by Mylee Baker, who had seven points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists and Kinsley Otto finished with six points and five steals. Kimberly Clark and Chylissa Turner each scored four points with Clark swiping four steals.

The Trenton boys (1-0) were led by seven points from Matthew Bowden while Isaiah Dixon and Elijah Miller each scored six. Four points from Garrison Otto rounded out the Bulldogs’ total.

Trenton won the boys B game as well, 34-33. The B girls just played bonus quarters, not a full game. Kristopher Taylor had 23 points to lead the B boys and Graeme Sager had seven. The B girls got Trenton’s middle school teams host Princeton tonight (Friday). Action tips off at 4:30.

TMS Wrestles In Gallatin

The Trenton Middle School wrestling team was in Gallatin on Tuesday for the first of two triangulars at the site this week. The two Bulldog schools were joined by Marceline at the event.

Cooper Houser led Trenton going 3-0 on the night and getting all three wins by pinfall. Chase Foster, Kaydan Foster and John Weske were each 1-1 overall on the night.

All three wrestlers picked up wins by fall for their lone victory.

Trenton was back in Gallatin for a triangular that included South Harrison on Thursday and the Bulldogs will wrestle at the Chillicothe Quad on Monday.

Shirley Wins Pick 10

Daniel Shirley of Trenton was the week 9 winner of the Trenton Republican-Times Pick 10 contest. Shirley tallied 30 of the possible 55 points, tying Bob Ellis for the top spot. Shirley’s guess that the Chiefs would score 29 points in the first tiebreaker was closer to the actual total — 13 — than Ellis’ prediction of 32. That awarded Shirley the $30 weekly prize.

There would be no bonus money for Shirley, however, as R-T publisher Jamey Honeycutt posted 41 points for the week.

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

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North Central Women Win Again Pirates Get Third Win In A Row To Kick Off 2021-2022 Campaign NCMC WOMEN 81 FORT SCOTT 60 17

Three games into the 2021-2022 season the North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team has yet to be tested. In each game — all played at home in the Ketcham Community Center — the Pirates have prevailed by wide margins.

The latest victory in the string of routs came Tuesday night as the Pirates throttled Fort Scott 81-60. As was the case in the two previous games, NCMC wasted no time asserting its dominance. One quarter into the game the Pirates were already well on their way to another victory, leading 24-12. By halftime the advantage had swelled to 47-27.

The Pirates would outscore the visitors in the third quarter as well, before allowing themselves to be reeled in a bit over the final 10 minutes. Even with the Fort Scott run at the end, the final margin of victory still stood at 21 points at the final buzzer.

Angel Wiggins led the Pirates with 20 points and three steals and Maci Moore added 16 points, 14 rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.

Kennadie Crowe tallied 13 points and four assists and Nora Ford finished with 12 points, five assists and three steals. Toya Bethel had nine points off the bench for North Central.

The Pirates, 3-0 on the season and ranked 17th in the nation, will get a better gauge of where they are today, taking on host Kansas City Kansas at the Kansas City Classic tonight (Friday). The Blue Devils are ranked seventh nationally. That ranked-battle tips off at 6 o’clock.

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KAYLIE STUFFLEBEAN drives to the hoop during the North Central women’s 81-60 victory over Fort Scott Community College at the Ketcham Community Center on Tuesday.

Saturday, NCMC will face Division I Jefferson College at noon in their second game of the KCKCC Classic.

“We have came out aggressively on both ends of the floor in all three games,” North Central head coach Jenni Croy said of her team’s fast

starts. “It’s been a different player each game that has led us in scoring as well, which is great to see. We will be put to the test against KCKCC and JeffCo this weekend.

We have to continue to set the tone of the game from the beginning.”

Pirate Men Dealt First Loss, Fall 67-59 Princeton Sent Off By TopSeeded Hamilton ELLSWORTH 67 7 NCMC MEN 59 The North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team couldn’t have asked for a better start than to open 3-0 with a win over the defending national champion and No.1 ranked team in the nation.

But in the wake of that fantastic start, North Central stumbled for the first time this season.

Playing on the road for the first time this year, the Pirates’ offense abandoned

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them, leading to a 67-59 loss at Ellsworth Community College on Tuesday night.

“Really disappointing result up at Ellsworth,” Pirates’ head coach Jeremy Esry said. “We did not play with the same energy that got us a 3-0 start.”

The North Central offense, which averaged nearly 95 points per game during the 3-0 start, found points tough to come by as Ellsworth controlled the pace of the game. That led to some ill advised offense and the Pirates shot a season-low 35.5 percent from the field while committing 14 turnovers. At the freethrow line, North Central was just 12-for-23, missing

more than enough charity tosses to win the game.

At halftime North Central had managed just 21 points. NCMC nearly doubled that total in the second half, but Ellsworth was always one step ahead, holding on for the eight-point upset of the newly minted No. 7 Pirates. “[Ellsworth] did a great job of slowing down the pace of the game and making us defend, which we struggled with at times,” Esry said. “Then offensively, we just missed a lot of shots that we typically make and made some uncharacteristic turnovers, which led to a long night.”

Isaiah Ervin, who fouled out late in the contest,

paced the Pirates with 21 points coming off the bench. He added three steals in the loss as well.

Kolten Griffin was the only other Pirate in double figures, finishing with a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Mack Anderson had nine points, six rebounds and three blocked shots.

Now 3-1, North Central must re-group ahead of the Kansas City Kansas Classic this weekend. North Central will face Link Year Prep today at 4 o’clock.

Saturday’s action pits the Pirates against Iowa Western, which is receiving votes in the NJCAA Division II poll. That game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip.

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GEC Community Foundation Awards Grants The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met Oct. 13 and awarded 10 grants totaling $6,034.00. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities.

Education grants were awarded to Pleasant View R-6 School District, Trenton, $390 to purchase a Magna-Tiles Metropolis; Spickard R-2 School District, Spickard, $590 for music instruments; Laredo R-7 School District, Laredo, $240 to purchase Phonological Awareness/ Sequencing Stories; Trenton R-9 Middle School, Trenton, $862 for books; Cainsville R-I School District, Cainsville, $1,000 to purchase Science desks; North Harrison R-3 School District, Eagleville, $400 to purchase headphones; Gilman City R-4 School District, Gilman City, $600 for library books; South Harrison R-2 School District, Bethany, $500 to purchase a camera lens for the yearbook class; North Mercer R3 School District, Mercer, $952 to purchase books; NewtownHarris R-3 School District, Newtown, $500 to purchase new Algebra I textbooks.

Since 2005, the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. has awarded 764 grants totaling $456,356.10 to deserving schools and community organizations.

The Foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies for education, health and rural development.

This area is within Grundy Electric Cooperative’s 12 county service area which includes Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn,

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The GEC Community Foundation has awarded a $390 grant to the Pleasant View R-6 School District for the purchase of Magna-Tiles Metropolis. GEC Foundation Trustee Dennis Gutshall, left, presented the grant to preschool teacher Janet Lake.

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The GEC Community Foundation has awarded a $590 grant to the Spickard R-2 School District to assist with the purchase of musical instruments. Music teacher Cathie Lowrey, left, accepted the grant check from Foundation Trustee Peggy Boulware.

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The GEC Community Foundation has awarded a grant check in the amount of $862 to Trenton Middle School, which will use the funds to purchase books. Foundation Trustee Dennis Gutshall, left, presented the check to special education teacher Jessica Golden.

The GEC Community Foundation has awarded a $240 grant to the Laredo R-7 School District for phonological/sequencing stories. School administrator Misty Foster, left, accepted the grant check from Foundation Trustee Peggy Boulware.

Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam, and Sullivan counties in Missouri and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa.

The Operation Round-Up Program allows GEC members and customers of the Public Water

members and PWSD #1 customers assist in funding local community projects.

The next grant application deadline is Jan. 1, 2022. Qualified applicants must be a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization or other eligible entity and may

Supply District Number 1 of Grundy County to voluntarily “round up” their utility bill to the next even dollar. The PWSD Round-Up funds are disbursed solely to projects located in Grundy County. For an average of $6 per year, participating GEC

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apply for a grant by completing a grant application with supporting information. Grant applications are available at www.grundyec.com or by calling Grundy Electric Cooperative at 1-800-279-2249, extension 23 or 33.

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OP/ED COLUMN ONE SETH HERROLD

A FRIEND NAMED THOM In late February in 2016 I stood near the door to the classroom the Trenton High School girls basketball team was using as a locker room. I was waiting to interview then-head coach Brian Upton after his team had just won the first district championship for the program since 2000.

As I waited I was approached by a guy I had seen taking some photos during the game. I assumed he was probably with the St. Joseph News-Press as they usually began popping up at games of this magnitude. Sure enough, I was right.

“Thom Hanrahan, St. Joseph News-Press.” he introduced himself.

Thom and I chatted briefly about the Trenton girls and high school sports before Upton exited into the hallway and we went to work. I left feeling like I had made a new contact, and more than that, a new friend.

Thom passed away on Oct. 20 due to complications from heart disease and a stroke. He was only 57 years old. The theme at his celebration of life ceremony echoed my experience meeting Thom.

“He was someone you could meet for the first time, talk to for five minutes and leave thinking he was your best friend,” one person said.

It was absolutely true.

Throughout Trenton’s run to the Show-Me Showdown that year I talked with Thom a lot. At sectionals in Excelsior Springs, at the quarterfinals in Lee’s Summit and outside of the Hearnes Center in Columbia, waiting on the state semifinal game. We talked sports mostly, but the longer we talked, the more we dove into family and things outside of the realm of high school basketball.

When Thom left the St. Joseph News-Press, he did so to take over as sports editor for the Liberty Courier Tribune. I think Thom did some of his best work there. When my wife and I would be in Liberty on the weekend, I always made it a point to grab a copy of the Courier Tribune. Thom covered Liberty, Liberty North, Kearney and Smithville and the guy wrote football stories on them all.

I often talked with Thom about narrative ledes and telling stories rather than simply reporting the final score of the game. He was great at it. It’s something that is easy to do if you are at a game, but tricky for games you can’t cover in person.

Thom had it mastered, though. One of the best stories of his that I ever read was a story about a Liberty Blue Jay football victory. It had a great narrative lede about the ’Jays and the victory bell they ring after home wins. Thom wrote that story having not even been at that game. He was in Smithville that night.

I always tried to read Thom’s stories and I think it made me better at my own job by doing so.

Thom was also a huge fan of the teams he covered. He loved the Lathrop Mules after covering their state championship softball team. That state run for the Trenton girls made him a Bulldog fan.

You wouldn’t find a bigger Smithville, Kearney, Liberty and Liberty North fan. He had a collection of sweatshirts and hats from those schools that he wore with pride.

The Liberty job would be Thom’s last in journalism. In the years between that gig and COVID hitting, Thom worked the gun cabinet at the Walmart over by Zona Rosa. I could get my hunting permits on my phone and there were plenty of closer spots to pick up ammo or hunting goods, but I always made a point to go see Thom anytime I needed anything for hunting. It was always good to catch up with him and check in.

Thom was a lot of things to a lot of people. He

taught journalism classes at the college level and many journalists called him a co-worker. To me, I never took one of his classes and I never worked for the same media outlet. But, Thom was more than co-worker or teacher for me. He was a friend and one I lost much too soon. The world would have been a better place having Thom around longer and it definitely could use more people like him. :: R-T :: I would be remiss if I didn’t mention another person we lost shortly after Thom — Mike Bosley.

Mike was the tennis coach at Trenton when I first started at the R-T in 2007.

I never wanted to be a photographer, always just a writer. But Greg Dalrymple, who was still showing me the ropes at the time, fancied himself a photographer. So, he took me out and had me shoot some NCMC softball and Trenton boys tennis. When we were at the school to talk with Bosley later in the week he said “Greg, I always thought you were a pretty good photographer...

Until I saw Seth’s pictures in the paper the other day.”

He was kidding of course, but that was my first introduction to Mike Bosley’s famous humor. He always called me “Shutterbug” from that day forward.

My favorite Mike Bosley story, though, came at the boys tennis banquet one year. When talking about going to the Marshall Tournament he told the story of the bus getting through Chillicothe without hitting a single red light.

“Boys,” he said as they crossed over Highway 36. “No matter what happens in Marshall today, we are already winners.”

Like Thom, Mike is gone too soon and I will miss him.

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Why Are Prices So High? Blame The Supply Chain – And That's The Reason Inflation Is Here To Stay

By Craig Austin, Florida International University (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo) Consumer prices soared in October 2021 and are now up 6.2% from a year earlier – higher than most economists’ estimates and the fastest increase in more than three decades. At this point, that may be no surprise to most Americans, who are seeing higher prices while shopping for shoes and steaks, dining at restaurants and pumping fuel in their cars.

GUEST EDITORIAL One of the big debatesgoing on right now among economists, government officials like Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other observers is whether these soaring costs are transitory or permanent.

The Federal Reserve, which would be responsible for fighting inflation if it stays too high for too long, insisted again on Nov. 3, 2021, that it’ll be temporary, in large part because it’s tied to the supply chain mess bedeviling economies, companies and consumers.

Not everyone agrees – including some within the Fed itself – and there’s been a growing chorus of economists, strategists and business executives sounding the alarm that high inflation will likely be with us well into 2022 and beyond.

I study supply chains and their impact.

It’s true that prices are surging largely because of the severe shortages of both goods and labor in supply chains, but based on my research, that doesn’t mean it’ll be temporary. Rather, it suggests that inflation is here to stay.

Demand Is Up Inflation began to soar in early 2021

and has been hovering at above 5% or so, year on year, since May. That’s more than double the 2% pace that the Fed has set as a target.

The reasons prices are rising are complex and many. But one of the most important relates to the dynamic of supply and demand. And both are to blame.

Let’s start with demand.

Even though early in the pandemic consumer demand dropped as people hunkered down amid lockdowns and unemployment skyrocketed, it has soared over the past year – not for services like restaurants and travel, but for goods, mostly ordered online.

E-commerce activity has simply mushroomed to levels that never existed before the pandemic. Demand for products has significantly outstripped the market’s capacity to produce or ship what is ordered. Some people aren’t even going to the supermarket, hardware store or restaurant anymore because they do all their ordering online.

Many retailers, such as Macy’s, Target and others, have had to navigate this economy with scarce inventories and higher freight costs to stay alive during the pandemic.

These trends have created more demand than the delivery carriers can accommodate, stretching their ability to deliver products. For example, the holiday shopping season is predicted to have 4.7 million packages a day beyond what the system can possibly absorb or deliver. Storing these packages for even a short period costs money.

Given there is great difficulty finding drivers, containers and labor across industries, big retailers are offering generous education and other benefits to both attract and keep employees on hand as a means of adding capacity.

All these added costs – to hire, store and deliver – are usually passed on to consumers.

Supply Is Down At the same time, supply chains remain a mess – and are only getting worse.

Bottlenecks have piled up all across Asia, putting great strains on the capacity of supply chains to deliver in a timely fashion. And severe global shortages of drivers and other workers are making it difficult to expand capacity or fix other problems plaguing the supply chains, so they can’t break free of the thick mud they’re in.

This creates a shortage of products getting through that limit competition, causing price increases.

There are dozens of huge container ships continually idling near ports in Los Angeles, New York and elsewhere around the world, which is tying up large quantities of merchandise waiting to be unloaded. There are over 500,000 shipping containers with about 12 million metric tons of goods near Southern California alone.

Ports have tried to lengthen their operating hours – U.S. President Joe Biden has made it a key issue and plans to spend billions of dollars fixing the problems – but there are not enough workers and drivers to unload the cargo.

Such delays cost money, because businesses choose then to carry more inventory, which they pass on to customers.

As an illustration, let’s look at Nike, which largely depends on Vietnam for much of its shoe production. It lost 10 weeks of production because of lockdowns within that country. And it’s taking an average of 80 days to get shoes from Asia to retailers in North America – twice as long as before the pandemic. As a re-

sult, shoe prices are soaring like everything else.

Or consider Malouf, a Utah-based furniture retailer, which reports that it has only 55% of its normal inventory on hand because of freight delays. Cars get stuck in garages because of the shortage of spare parts. Living room, kitchen and dining room furniture prices are up 13.1% from a year ago.

Another way to think about it is to examine one single product: Bullfrog Spa’s M9 hot tub. It requires 1,850 separate parts. Supply chain disruptions have pushed manufacturing time from six weeks to six months.

There is no industry unaffected.

Why There’s No Easy Fix In other words, there’s no end to the supply chain problems. Consumer demand is only going to increase through the holiday season and beyond. And that’s why inflation isn’t going away anytime soon.

Corporate executives – who in many ways will determine whether prices keep rising at a fast clip – are already warning that all of these challenges are going to continue into 2022 at the earliest. Some say the problems will extend into 2023 as well.

Economists surveyed by Bloomberg in October expect inflation to slow to 3.4% next summer and hit 2.6% by the end of the year. While that would be encouraging, it’s still well above the pre-pandemic average of 1.8% and outside the Fed’s target. It’s unclear whether economists are recalibrating their expectations after the October Consumer Price Index report.

Regardless, consumers should get used to the higher prices. They’re the new normal.

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COMMUNITY Shakespearean Circle Meets The Shakespearean Circle met on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the activity center of the First Christian Church in Trenton.

The seven members in attendance included Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Nancy Trombley, Susan Engelmann, Sarah Dannar, Mary Jane Smith and Terry Cobb.

Following the business meeting, Mary Jane Smith reviewed the events in Act IV of “Pericles, Prince of Tyre.” She noted that two strong women with oppo-

site morals are featured in this act. Dionysis shows how an unhealthy love for a child can lead to murder.

Marina, however, is a hero of her own story as she rescues herself from a dire situation by using her wits while keeping her morality.

After viewing the video of Act IV, members discussed the study questions.

The next meeting of the Shakespearean Circle will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the First Christian Church Activity Center. Sarah Dannar will lead the study of Act V.

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refundings and prepayments, the district has saved $672,575 in future interest expenses.

In other new business, the board heard an update from Lori Puls on district test scores and assessments that are included in the Missouri Assessment Program. The board also voted to name the district test coordinator as the English Language Learner Coordinator.

Under old business, the board approved a resolution concerning acceptance and compliance of a USDA Facilities grant. The district hopes to purchase an electric school bus if it can secure enough grants to reduce the purchase price below that of a traditional diesel-fueled school bus.

The state of Missouri is a beneficiary of the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust. As the lead agency, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources developed a 10-year Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for awarding more than $41 million to Missouri-specific projects by October 2027. The Princeton District is working with multiple grants that will total over $340,000 in funding to purchase the electric bus.

The board discussed several upcoming dates of importance, including the board candidate filing dates, which are Dec. 7-28, with the election set for April 5, 2022.

The board held an executive session, with no announcement made.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m.

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repainting and insulation.

Board members discussed the technology contract, approved MSBA updates and set the filing dates for the April 5, 2022 election as 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 through 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28. The school office will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 for Christmas Break, but will be open from 2 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 28 for candidate filing. The terms of Angie Lowrey and Kristi Urich will expire, with both terms being for three years.

Board members discussed improvements to the building and grounds, approved a movie for Dec. 17 and discussed the 202021 audit.

A closed session was held to discuss personnel, legal matters and student matters, with no announcement made.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13.

Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will save more than $1 million in interest by refinancing its 2017 debt service bonds.

According to information provided by Superintendent Jerry Girdner, the board approved an agreement at a meeting Monday evening with L.J. Hart and Company for refinancing of the district’s bonds. The refinancing is estimated to save the district $1,200,000 in interest. The original General Obligation Bonds issued in 2017 were for $5,800.000. Girdner said the district has worked with L.J. Hart and Company since 2006 and because of

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Alderman Dan Lockridge then requested that Rains contact John Gillum regarding the unfunded accrued liability with LAGERS and how the city would be responsible for reporting the liability on the city’s financial report.

The minutes reflect that the board will resume the discussion at the next meeting.

Under new business, the board agreed to issue residential utilities to 601 S. Main St., for residential use only and reviewed a copy of the Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for the proposed street upgrade project. It was reported that the Facility Plan for Sewer Collection System Evaluation is now completed and approved and the city is expected to receive the final funding disbursement soon. Rains provided a memo from MPUA concerning the winter 2021/22 high energy prices that are to be expected and said he will be contacting board members to schedule budget meetings in the coming weeks as the 2022 budget is being developed.

Pam MacDonald was initiated into P.E.O. Chapter AD during the chapter’s monthly meeting on Nov. 4 at Hodge Presbyterian Church.

Rains also provided copies of the sunshine request to the board for review.

In addition to providing a list of incident reports, Police Chief Mark Richards said his department will be organizing Toys for Tots again with year. Signup sheets will be available at city hall.

Public Works Director Mark Morey said the city’s electric department received 138 new AMI Sensus electric meters that are remote disconnect meters.

Crews have started installing the new meters at the apartment complexes in town this week. He also reported that the street department has been spreading rock on the gravel streets throughout town and crews are winterizing the seasonal street equipment. Morey told the board that wastewater plant sludge is still being applied to land and noted that he has been notified by Irvinbilt that the city will be responsible for the removal and hauling of the old clarifier at the wastewater plant, including the rebar and concrete.

The next regular meeting of aldermen is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 22.

P.E.O. Chapter AD Welcomes New Member P.E.O. Chapter AD met on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton.

After the meeting was opened with scripture and prayer by Pat McWilliams, who served as chaplain pro-tem, Pam MacDonald was welcomed into the chapter with an initiation by affirmation ceremony.

Chapter AD discussed candidates from NCMC’s Department of Education from which they will award two end-of-the year scholarships. Christmas plans for the chapter’s adopted Cottey College student were also discussed and fi-

nalized.

Arrangements were made for Chapter AD’s annual Christmas carry-in salad luncheon, which will be held Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. at Hodge Presbyterian Church. A white elephant exchange has been added this year.

Deanna McCarter gave the program about the Festival of Trees celebration which will be held on Nov. 27 at the Rock Barn.

At the conclusion of the meeting, members enjoyed autumn-themed muffins and candies provided by hostess Sue Holeman.

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

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

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church.

Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

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

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

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

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

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

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Justin W. Chaney, Gilman City, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less and was fined $300 and is to pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. He also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and was fined $100.50 and pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50. He pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $203.50 were Hugo Rodriguez-Ramirez, Kirksville; and Thomas E. Wohlwender, Punta Gorda, FL. Brian D. Finnell, Riverton, IA, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $60.50.

John W. Babbitt, Spickard, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Colton L. Chaney, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of third degree domestic assault and a misdemeanor charge of second degree endangering the welfare of a child. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 9.

Nicholas R. Day, Trenton, had his preliminary hearing set for Dec. 14 on a felony charge of non-support.

Larry L. Long, Richmond, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Andrew Kelso, Kirksville, appeared in court and had his probation extended by a year on a misdemeanor charge of non-support.

Timothy S. Kempton, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for two years.

Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Skylar L. Ledbetter, Eight Mile, AL, on a charge of operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner of the vehicle had not maintained financial responsibility; and Ronald L. Miller, Trenton, on a charge of not wearing a seat belt.

Jerome M.F. Lowe, Gilman City, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of violating a protection order for an adult and was sentenced to serve 12 days in jail and pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

Avery E. Mock, Spickard, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor second degree property damage. She is to pay $300 to LERF, $1,855 restitution and costs.

Michael Sanders, Marshall, admitted violating the terms of his probation on a misdemeanor charge of nonsupport. The case was set for review on Jan. 11, 2022 and he is to make the required monthly payments for November, December and January and notify Child Support Enforcement when he is gainfully employed so the withholding paperwork can be completed.

Robert J. Singer, Hale, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of driving while intoxicated (chronic offender) and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (prior drug offense); operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle; and not wearing a seat belt.

He is scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 23.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Jonah Amos Newman and Mackenzie Joann Talley, both of Trenton.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Christina D. Airey vs. Michael L. Airey.

REAL ESTATE Carissa Rogers and husband to David J. Kurtz and Amy L. Kurtz Family Trust.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs to Leslie Monson.

City of Trenton to Robert D. Burkeybile.

Mildred Perry to Clifford Roeder and wife.

DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Ryan Horsman Brenton L. Odom, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth degree assault, a misdemeanor, and had imposition of his sentence suspended.

Jeffrey Read, Coffey, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor DWI and was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail. He also pleaded guilty to an amended misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest and was sentenced to two days in jail. Read pleaded guilty to failing to equip a motor vehicle with a rear license lamp

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and failing to signal when stopping or turning and was fined $50 on each charge.

Kevin D. Horn, Independence, pleaded not guilty to the following charges and is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 8: felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, unlawful possession of a firearm, second degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest (two charges), attempted second degree burglary and first degree property damage.

Brian E. Dannar, no address listed, pleaded guilty to the following charges and had sentencing set for Jan. 12, 2022: felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and resisting arrest and misdemeanor charges of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense) and speeding.

Joshua R. Schmidt, Gallatin, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to felony charges of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy-person less than 12 years of age and second degree child molestations-child less than 12 years of age. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 12.

Joseph H. Roberts, Laredo, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia- prior drug offense. He is scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 8.

Michael A. Moore, Kansas City, KS, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle without a license and failing to register a motor vehicle.

Sentencing was set for Jan. 12, 2022.

Henry H. Hogan, Cameron, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to six felony charges of failing to register as a sex offender. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 8.

Matthew A. Eason, Jamesport, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of first degree domestic assault-serious physical injury and first degree rape or attempted rape. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 8.

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The Trenton FFA Chapter had seven members compete at the District Fall Speaking Contest in Cameron on Nov. 10. Those participating were, from left, Cade Claycomb - district participant in Missouri Institute of Cooperatives; Colton Roy - first place in Teach Ag, advancing to state; Hannah Bowe - district participant in Missouri Pork Association; Rebecca Urich - alternate in Missouri Sheep Association; Kaci Persell - alternate in Farm Bureau; Gracyn Rongey - first place in Missouri Quarter Horse Association, advancing to state; and Abbey Johnson district participant in Soil and Water. (Submitted by Hannah Bowe).

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Ten members of the Trenton FFA Chapter attended the Area Fall Speaking Contest on Nov. 3. Those participating were, from left, Cade Claycomb - third place in Missouri Institute of Cooperatives, district qualifier; Hannah Bowe - third place in Missouri Pork Association, district qualifier; Abbey Johnson - third place in Soil and Water, district qualifier; Kimberly Otto - alternate in Young Farmers/ Young Farmwives; Jena Harris - alternate in Missouri Pet Breeders; Colton Roy first place in Teach Ag, district qualifier; Kaci Persell - second place in Farm Bureau, district qualifier; Rebecca Urich - second place in Missouri Sheep Association, district qualifier; Makenzee Epperson - alternate in Missouri Cattlemen's Association; and Gracyn Rongey - first place in Missouri Quarter Horse Association, district qualifier. (Submitted by Hannah Bowe).

TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 1: four subjects violated the Halloween restrictions for sex offenders, with all four being in the south part of town.

Officers investigated a report of sodomy at an east residence and responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town. A report of stealing was investigated at a west residence.

Nov. 2: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence.

Nov. 3: an arrest was made on a warrant in the downtown area and officers investigated a juvenile/status offense in the east part of town.

Nov. 4: a report of tampering was investigated at an east residence and officers made an arrest for driving while intoxi-

cated in the east part of town.

Nov. 5: a burglary was investigated at a south residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the south part of town.

Nov. 6: suspicious circumstances were reported at a south residence and officers investigated a report of property damage in the east part of town. The theft of motor fuel was reported at an east business and a report of stealing was investigated at an east business. A report of sodomy was investigated at an east residence.

Nov. 7: officers responded to an unattended death at a north residence and to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town.

Accident In Jamesport Tuesday Claims Life Of Purdin Man A 60-year-old Purdin man was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident in Jamesport early Tuesday morning.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, James H. Loyd was the driver of a tractor-trailer rig that was westbound on Highway 6 in Jamesport. The vehicle traveled off

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the right side of the roadway and struck a driveway, causing it to go airborne. The vehicle then struck the ground, causing the trailer to separate from the tractor. The vehicle came to rest at the bottom of a ditch, where it caught fire.

Mr. Loyd was pronounced dead at the scene by the Daviess County Cor-

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The vehicle was totaled in the accident, which was investigated by Trooper J.P. Lynch, with assistance from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department, Daviess County Ambulance and Daviess County First Responders.

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close contact of an individual with a confirmed case of COVID-19 will be issued an advisory notice.”

Under the “modified operations” when confirmed COVID-19 cases in one specific area reaches 10 percent, the sentence that individuals in that area will be advised to “self-quarantine per CDC health guidelines and the guidelines of the Grundy County Health Department” will be deleted and replaced with “Individuals in that area will be advised to contact the Grundy County Health Department for guidance.”

Under the Trenton R-9 Response in the “Additional Mitigation and Prevention Strategies” section of the plan, the sentence “contact tracing by LEA” (which would be the school district) will be deleted, leaving the contract tracing to be done by the local public health authority, which is the Grundy County Health Department.

Also to be deleted is a sentence concerning trans-

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cussed issues with the service and in July, representatives of Rapid Removal came to the council meeting. After a lengthy discussion at that meeting, it was agreed that the company would provide a letter to be included in the Trenton Municipal Utilities bills, on which the trash service fee is included. The letter, which had a purpose of “educating the public” about what could and could not be picked up, was never provided to the city according to City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton.

Mrs. Walker said she would reach out to the attorney for Rapid Removal and report back to the council.

Council members approved a conditional use permit, as had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, for a 10-foot by 20-foot sign to be located on property at 1909 E. Ninth St., just east of Sonic Drive-In. The land is owned by Wayne and Mary Rorebeck and the request was made on behalf of Robinson Outdoor, which had a representative in attendance at the meeting. He said one side of the sign will be vinyl,

portation that states “Federal guidelines require that all students riding on buses will be required to wear a face covering.” Masks are still required on school buses. (See sidebar on this topic).

Gibler said that when persons were potentially exposed to a positive COVID-19 case at a meeting held at the Grundy County Health Department, the health department sent an advisory text such as the one that will be sent from the school and felt that if it was sufficient for that situation, which was similar to a classroom setting, it should be sufficient for the school district.

Several board members discussed the amount of time administrators have been spending on contact tracing rather than focusing on their educational responsibilities.

“Our educators need to get back to educating,” said Melissa King.

Those voting in favor of the changes, which Superinten-dent Mike Stegman said may or may not affect the district’s ESSER III funding, were Gibler, Mrs.

King, Bill Miller, Jason Hostetler and Andy Burress. Board President Dorothy Taul and Marcie Cutsinger voted no. Both Ms. Taul and Mrs. Cutsinger said they want to be sure the district continues working with the health department, something Gibler said will still occur under the changes. Mrs. Cutsinger said she was not disagreeing with the changes, but felt they should have first gone through the advisory committee that is tasked with reviewing the plan and that the public should have had some notice that the changes were being proposed.

A copy of the updated plan can be found on the Trenton R-9 website and on the Trenton RepublicanTimes website.

In a related matter, Mrs. King asked if the requirements that are in place to receive the ESSER III funding are worth the money the district will receive. In October, the district learned that its ESSER III budget had been approved in the amount of $2,638,446. The only real discussion on that topic

was Miller saying that as far as approving the “Safe Return” plan, the board did what they needed to do at the time to qualify for the funding.

In his report to the board, Stegman said he does not believe the district will have to follow a federal mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations and discussed the Missouri Educators Trust in regard to the district’s employee health insurance. He said the district’s network will now be through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, with no change in the prescription program. Rates for the upcoming year are not yet available.

Stegman said the floor at the Trenton Performing Arts Center, which sustained water damage last summer, has been repaired and noted that the phones at the district office, which were damaged from a power surge six weeks ago, have been replaced with a voice over internet system.

In other business, the board: • set the filing dates for the April 5, 2022 election as Tuesday, Dec. 7 through

Tuesday, Dec. 28. The three-year terms of Dorothy Taul and Marcie Cutsinger will expire, as will the one-year term of Jason Hostetler, who is filling an unexpired term. Although the district office will be closed for the holiday break during a portion of that time, the office will be open for part of the day on Dec. 28 to allow for lastminute filing.

• voted to make Monday, Dec. 6 a full day of professional development to allow staff to learn the Safe Defend system that is being implemented in the district.

No classes will be held that day.

• reviewed the Applebus 2021-22 emergency hard surface route plan and the winter weather procedures for the district.

• learned that the teachers of the quarter have been selected and include Abby Gott, Rissler Elementary School; Sheridan Mounce, Trenton Middle School; and Derek Bloom, Trenton High School. At the end of the year, the board will select a “Teacher of the Year” from among those honored as

teachers of the quarter.

That person’s name will then be submitted for consideration as the Regional Teacher of the Year.

• approved three of four MSBA policy updates.

• heard reports on the gifted program from Director of Special Services Tara Hoffman; principal reports from Rissler Principal Susan Gott, TMS Principal Daniel Gott and THS Principal Kasey Bailey; Instructional Coach updates from Dr. Jill Watkins; a safety report from Stegman; and reports on the recent MSBA meeting from Ms. Taul and Mrs. King.

• held an executive session after which the board hired Madison Stahl and Jerika DeWitt as elementary teachers and Chloe Bloom as the seventh grade ELA instructor, all for the 2022-2023 school year. In addition, McKenna Cox, Steve Wells and Roxanne Schultz were hired as substitute teachers.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m.

with the other side being digital. The digital side will be enabled to put up messages for law enforcement (such as a lost child) as well as being connected to the National Weather Service and enabled to display a “tornado warning” message. Local events, such as the Missouri Day Festival, can also be included on the sign. The rest of the time, the sign will have messages from “mom and pop shops,” according to the representative.

The council heard a request from Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray for the city to consider an agreement in which the county would pay $1 for rent at the City Public Safety Complex, where the county ambulance service is housed, and the city would pay $1 rent for space at the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center, where the county sheriff’s office is located.

Ray said the county currently pays $1,100 per month rent and he is unsure what the city pays for rent at the LEC. He said he was just asking for consideration of such an agreement, which would not affect any other agreements between the two entities for such items as utilities. The issue will be back on the agenda for the Dec. 13 meeting.

In other business, the council: • approved the filing dates for the April 5, 2022 municipal election as Tuesday, Dec. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 28. The two-year terms expiring include those of Kevin Klinginsmith, first ward; Marvin Humphreys, second ward; David Mlika, third ward; and Duane Urich, fourth ward.

• approved an ordinance abolishing and vacating a portion of East 12th Street between Mable Street and Tinsman Avenue and reverting the right, title and interest to the property to the adjacent property owners. The Grundy County Museum plans to use the area for construction of a building that will allow some of their items to be stored indoors.

• approved an ordinance allowing the city to enter into a solar access easement with MJMEUC. The agreement is the same one the city had with the previous owner of the solar farm north of Trenton and was necessary because MJMEUC is purchasing the solar farm from Gardener Capital, Inc. and MCP-Trenton, LLC. • approved a resolution determining the intent of the city to reimburse itself with proceeds of the tax-

exempt bonds to be issued by the city for the water plant improvements. The action was recommended by bond counsel Gilmore and Bell.

• appointed/re-appointed the following people to the Domestic Violence Surcharge Board for three-year terms: Patti Quilty, Don

Warren, Fred Zeiger, Jenna Vandel and Cathie Smith.

Romesburg will serve as the city council representative.

• heard a report from Urton which included, among other announcements, information that the city employee health insurance, provided through

MIRMA, will have a 3.9 percent decrease for 2022.

The council held an executive session to discuss a legal matter, with no announcement made at this time.

The next meeting of the council is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

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Dear Annie: I've been in a relationship with "Jason" since April 2001. We got engaged in 2007. I lived apart from him with my three kids as they were still young and in school. I moved in with him in 2010.

Ever since then, and before, it's just gotten worse. I was so blind in love and drinking with him all the time that I guess I really didn't see the whole picture. I've been relatively sober since 2016. Eliminating hard alcohol helped clear my mind.

I realized he is a bit of a narcissistic man and can only see past his nose. I've suspected for many years he is having an affair. I went through menopause in 2011, so my libido literally disappeared in an instant.

I feel he only has me there at his house because he said he "needs me." What about want me? The arguments have escalated.

I know he can't read or write too well and has a limited complex vocabulary. He won't admit it, and I wish he would have or would now. I wouldn't like him less. When you live with someone, you accept things like that. I

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happen to have a decently high IQ, so his babbling in elementary terms does not help me to have serious adult conversations.

I'm looking to get out and buy a condo so I can have my own place again, clear my head and be mentally healthy. I will still date him if he still wants to and see if we can repair our relationship. We are both ready to retire in several years.

Gosh, if we're fighting like this now, what would it be like if we were together 24/7? I'm afraid to go there.

What do you think? -- Kick Him to the Curb Dear Kick: No number of years with Jason can change the fact that you've been with someone who hasn't emotionally or intellectually fulfilled you for decades.

Your history with Jason shouldn't be a reason to let your personal happiness fall by the wayside.

Follow through on buying your condo and spend time alone. Consider what you want. Is it a relationship you want to repair?

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fighting, his drinking, his narcissism and possible infidelity, I'd bet the coming years will be much more tiresome than retirement with him around.

Dear Annie: This is in response to the 52-year-old "Overwhelmed and Unsure" who is the caregiver for her brother. I would recommend that she help her brother apply for Section 8 federally subsidized housing. He can have his own apartment, and his rent will be based on his income. He can get public assistance (food stamps). My brother-in-law is pretty much in the same position (on Social Security Disability Insurance, recovering alcoholic, can't hold down a job) and he lives independently in a very nice Section 8 apartment in NYC and receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. We are his payee for his Social Security Disability Insurance and ensure his rent and utility bills are paid on time. Someone from the County Department of Social Services should be able to assist her with applying for these benefits. -- Similar Situation Dear Similar Situation: Thank you for this informed response. I hope other readers will find it useful when trying to find the right care for loved ones.

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

Tdtf -------------------------------------WANTED!!

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

Fdtf -------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-425-2547. Like Us on Facebook!

TNov26 -------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort.

800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps.

Over 25 years experience.

Tdtf -------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com.

Monday-Friday, 7-6, Saturday, 7-4.

Fdtf -------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner 359-6625, Trenton.

Tdtf -------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates.

32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 FNov26 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area!

Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton.

660-359-6889 or 660-3596993.

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

Fdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain.

Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability.

Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJan21* -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TNov19 -------------------------------------Residential & Commercial Snow Removal - including sidewalks & parking lots.

Serving the Trenton Area.

Good work at a good price.

Contact Dustin Wilson, 660635-1282.

FNov9-Dec3 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TOct26-Nov19* -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403.

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

4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

TJan14 -------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines.

Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724.

FNov12 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport.

POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

FNov26 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FNov12 -------------------------------------Elmrose Essentials, 6057 Hwy KK, Chula, MO 64635, Ph: 660-639-2500 Under new ownership Formerly Kate's Kountry Kuboard Mon-Fri 8-6; Sat. 8-5; Closed Sunday. Deli Meats and Cheese * Deli Sandwiches - Hot & Cold * Groceries * Bulk Foods * Fabrics and Sewing Notions * Cards & Books * Spices * Candy.

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Downtown Trenton

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HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter.

ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf -------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year?

Call Larry Bunnell at 3597467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

Tdtf -------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. - Overwhelmed by all of the Medicare changes? Contact Danielle today to learn more! • Medicare Supplement Plans • Medicare Advantage Plans • Prescription Drug Plans • Home Healthcare Plans • Hospital Indemnity Plans • Cancer Insurance • Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans • Life insurance and Investments & Annuities. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am5pm, Friday by appointment only. 1039 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683, danielle@resolute.advantage.net, Office: 660-3587788, Cell: 660-654-3077 TNov12 -------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Annuities *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN, 903 Main St., Trenton, MO, 660-3590100 - 53 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf --------------------------------------

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

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NOTICES

THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Tdtf -------------------------------------Property at 2600 Princeton Road, Trenton, MO is offered for Sealed Bids to be received by December 1.

Zoned commercial or residential. Rights reserved to refuse any or all bids.

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

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

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-3595647.

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TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedrooms available.

Appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups.

24 hour maintenance, snow removal and lawn care provided.

2 bedrooms $364.00 3 bedrooms $421.00 Call LaKrista at 660-359-0300 or Kendra Parkhurst at 816-233-4250 T209d16 ------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

CRP/Pasture Clearing Tree Pulling/Removal * All types of Skid Loader work.

Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FDec10* -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf --------------------------------------

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

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

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PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

PickGreg.com dtf ------------------------------------Two 20-acre plots for sale - both rolling hills, good building sites. 1-$235,000; 1$210,000.

Please call 816-520-3060.

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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Country Living!

30251 April Dr. Humphreys, MO 64646 Come enjoy the peace and quiet! If you are looking to get to the country at a reasonable price, this may be your property. Located just south of Humphreys - take Hwy 139 south to Vale, turn west, go to April Dr., first house. This older home has just under 1100 square feet with a living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and utility room.

The home features new carpet, a newer metal roof, vinyl siding, double pane windows, forced air propane furnace and central air, and an older shed. Enjoy the scenic country views from the covered front porch or back deck. Call Carolyn Brown 660-359-1800 for additional details! Priced $110,000.

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Eddy Real Estate LLC For all your Real Estate needs, we serve: Livingston, Grundy, Daviess, Mercer, Sullivan, Linn, Carroll & Surrounding Counties. 660-6466014 Eddyrealestatellc.com 121 Washington St., Chillicothe, MO Eddyrealestatellc@gmail.com FOct19-Nov12 --------------------------------------

CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

mike@c21trenton.com J242d12 -------------------------------------

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

PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming.

Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

35 Years of Experience!

Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------Sardex II is the greaseless and odorless way to treat dogs with mange. At Orscheln Farm & Home.

660-359-2300 (www.fleabeacon.com) H689d29,5,12* --------------------------------------

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Full-Time Salaried & Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time salaried & hourly positions. For more information, go to www. nestleusacareers.com to apply online. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.

TNov9-Dec3 -------------------------------------IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance.

Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Livingston, Linn, Sullivan and Putnam Counties.

Up to $200 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team! Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660359-4218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TOct19-Nov12 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home some nights and weekends.

Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L097d16* -------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Electric Lineman. Wage depending upon experience with beginning wage at $22/hr. A copy of the job description is available upon request. Applications will be accepted at City Hall until position is filled. Trenton Municipal Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, contact Brad Griffin at 660-359-2315.

T246d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Counselor/Emergency Preparedness. Interested applicants should visit http://www. ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N238d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N239d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an IT Systems Administrator. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N240d19 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Agriculture Equipment and Technology Instructor. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N241d19 -------------------------------------MTO is looking for a tire tech and shop worker. Stop by 1124 E. 17th St. in Trenton to fill out an application.

M244dtf -------------------------------------Part-Time Counter Clerk.

Pick up application at People's Co-Op, 1736 East 9th St., Trenton, MO. P243d23 --------------------------------------

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00046 IN THE MATTER OF: NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING, Minor NOTICE OF HEARING TO THE UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER, JOHN DOE, AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PERSON AND MATTER OF NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING, minor You are hereby notified that JAMES A. WAITS, 401 W. 89TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO 64114, 816-363-5466, has filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, a petition for the appointment of DEREK W. & SAVANNAH M. HERT CoGuardians, of NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING, minor. And said Court, being satisfied that there is a good cause for the exercise of its jurisdiction as to the matters set forth in said petition, has set the petition for hearing on DECEMBER 8, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Probate Division, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri.

CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION /s/ Jill Eaton, Division Clerk dNov5,12,19,26 -------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Jennifer Opal Clevenger Case No. 21AG-DR00145 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. 21AG-DR00145 made entered on the record on November 2, 2021, the name of Jennifer Opal Clevenger was changed to Jason Allan Clevenger. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dNov5,12,19 --------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICE The Grundy County Nursing Home District will open for filing for the purpose of electing two Directors, each for a term of three years for said Nursing Home. The filing period shall commence on December 7, 2021 and close on December 28, 2021. The election will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. All candidates for Directors must file in the business office at Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments, 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, Missouri between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during the filing period.

The following is a list of dates that Sunnyview Nursing Home office will be closed: December 25, 2021 January 1, 2022 dNov12 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00013 In the Estate of DONALD DOWELL, Deceased.

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

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised admin-

istration is made to and granted by the court. The name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) of the personal representative(s) is(are): KELLY UDOVICH 200 W. 6TH ST TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address is: TARA L WALKER 1210 OKLAHOMA AVE STE A TRENTON, MO 64683 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods.

Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: 18-DEC-2020 Date of first publication: 12-NOV-2021 Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and

records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dNov12,19,26,Dec3 -------------------------------------NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS interested in the Estate of Marian Campbell, Decedent.

The undersigned, David Campbell and Roger Campbell, are acting as Successor Co-Trustees under a Trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor Co-Trustees upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The addresses of the Successor Co-Trustees are: David Campbell, 291 S. Highway 65, Trenton MO 64683 and Roger Campbell, 420 SE 110th Avenue, Laredo MO 64652.

All creditors of the decedent are noticed to present their claims to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. /s/ David Campbell /s/ Roger Campbell Successor Co-Trustees of the Revocable Living Trust of Marian Campbell dated October 9, 2006, As amended.

CHAPMAN AND COWHERD, P.C. 903 Jackson P.O. Box 228 Chillicothe, MO 64601 Telephone: 660/646-0627 ATTORNEY FOR SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES. Publish: October 29, November 5, 12, and 19, 2021 dOct29,Nov5,12,19 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00073 In the Estate of BERNICE L ELLIOTT, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BERNICE L ELLIOTT, Decedent: On 10-21-2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of BERNICE L ELLIOTT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name, address and phone number of the personal representative is: KILEY ELLIOTT 8671 NE 97TH TERRACE KANSAS CITY MO 64157 816-797-6499 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: CLINTON P. MACOUBRIE PO BOX 467 CHILLICOTHE MO 64601 660-646-4522 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section

473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods.

Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: 27-OCT-2020 Date of first publication: 29-OCT-2021 Jill Eaton, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dOct29,Nov5,12,19 --------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

Donnie Robert “Don” Brashar Donnie Robert “Don” Brashar, an 83-year-old Trenton resident, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at his home.

The body has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home at Princeton and there are no scheduled services.

Inurnment will be held in Early Cemetery in Mercer at a later date.

Don was born on Dec. 2, 1937 in Davenport, IA, the son of Robert and Hallie Roberta Pigg Brashar and raised by his step-father, Harold Walters.

Don lived his early life in Princeton and was a 1958 graduate of Princeton High School. He went on to serve in the United States Army, where he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Sam Houston, TX and in Germany. He moved to Trenton in 1969.

He then worked for Trenton Foods for 27 years. In

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his free time he enjoyed treasure hunting with his metal detectors.

Don is survived by his caretaker and friend, Sharon O’Banion.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a best friend, Bill O’Banion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trenton Senior Center and/or the Trenton Parks and Recreation in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Jerry Francis Ward Jerry Francis Ward, an 82-year-old resident of the Foxwood Springs community in Raymore and formerly of the Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2021 at NorthCare Hospice House.

A celebration of life, including Masonic services

by David Brown, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291 in Liberty.

Jerry was born Aug. 5, 1939, in Trenton, where he graduated from high school. He operated Jerry Ward Construction Company for over five decades in the Kansas City metro area.

He was a dedicated 32nd degree York Rite Mason.

He held dual membership at Liberty and Buckner Lodges, AF and AM. He is survived by his wife, Shelda Stoker; his daughters, Cathy Ward, Susan Brock (Bryan), Lisa White (Jerry) and Amra

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Norman DeWayne “Joe” Stottlemyre

Norman DeWayne "Joe" Stottlemyre, an 86-yearold Lathrop resident, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at the Assembly of God Church in Lathrop.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Friday, Nov. 12,

2021) at Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop, which is in charge of arrangements.

Burial with full military honors will follow the services at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, west of Polo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

FUNERALS

Naomi Elizabeth Scott Funeral services for Naomi Elizabeth Scott were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at the First Assembly of God Church in Trenton. Rev. Del Weyer and Pastor Dale Richey officiated.

Mrs. Scott, a 91-year-old Spickard resident, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at her residence, where she was under hospice care.

Andrew Wisner was the

soloist, with a recorded song medley performed by Stephanie Wachob and other special recorded music including “Precious Memories” and “God on the Mountain.”

Pallbearers were Tim Scott, Michael Scott, Casey Scott and Mickey Scott.

Interment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

NCMMHC To Elect Officers The board of directors of the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15 at the Trenton office. The meeting will be held via Zoom and can be accessed at Meeting ID: 864 2158 9324 Passcode:

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Wright (Heinrich Kruse); grandchildren, Jacqueline Brock, Courtney Robertshaw (Ryan) and Jerry Krulic; great-grandchildren, Sutton and Coy; a sister, Phyllis Dalman (Steve); as well as other family members including Shelda's family, and countless friends and brothers in the Masonic fraternity.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ward; his mother, Melvene Ashbrook; and a sister, Gloria Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to your favorite Masonic charity or lodge or to NorthCare Hospice House.

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Items on the announced agenda include election of 2022 officers, recognition of FY2021 Employee of the Quarter recipients and the annual clinical director’s report.

Aldermen Set Filing Dates The Laredo Board of Aldermen met Monday, setting the filing dates for the April 5, 2022 election.

According to City Clerk Ashley Boren, the terms of aldermen Bruce McFie and Helen Golden will expire as will the term of Carol Holloway. The aldermen positions are at-large and are for two-year terms as is the term of mayor. The filing dates were set as Tues-

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day, Dec. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 28.

The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13.

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The Trenton High School Class of 1975 has contributed $500 to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Pictured with Kevin Bailey, foundation president, are Mary Tracy, left, and Debbie Guffey, representatives of the Class of 1975.

Alumni Plans Move Forward Plans for the 2022 Trenton High School Alumni Reunion are moving forward following a recent meeting of all classes.

Events will be held Sept. 2-4, 2022. Many of the normal events are scheduled including the Friday night Hospitality, the Saturday open house and the Sunday brunch. In addition, the second annual Car Show will be held on Saturday. And of course, many class reunions, dances and special events coordinated by the classes being honored will take place.

The all-alumni mailing meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 6 in the Trenton High School commons. This is the time for all classes to gather to assist with the mass mailing and for classes who plan to include a special onepage letter in their respective correspondence. It has also been announced that classes that have not requested a current listing of classmates and addresses should contact Dr. John Holcomb to receive them and they must be returned

by Feb. 1 for the preparation of mailing labels. Dr. Holcomb can be contacted at 660-359-1838 or by email at johnlholcomb@gmail.com.

It has been announced that recent contributions have been received from the classes of 1961 and 1949. Their donations were earmarked for the Performing Arts Center and Alumni Scholarship respectively. In addition, the Class of 1975 has once again contributed $500 to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.