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Gallatin Approves Cooperative Sports With Tri-County Spickard Board Revises COVID Procedures

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The Trenton High School Students of the Quarter for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year have been announced and include, from left, freshman Jacob Horton, sophomore Kimberly Otto, junior Mercy Schweizer and senior Gracyn Rongey.

Students Of Quarter Named Horton, Otto, Schweizer And Rongey Announced As Honorees The Trenton High School Students of the Quarter for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year have been announced. Those selected for the second quarter include freshman Jacob Horton, sophomore Kimberly Otto, junior Mercy Schweizer and senior Gracyn Rongey. It is an honor that can be bestowed on a student once in their high school careers. Jacob is the son of Tim and Brandi Horton. He is a member of Scholar Bowl, Spanish Club and Trenton T-Club. Outside of school

he is a member of Boy Scout Troop 97. Kimberly is the daughter of Wilmer and Martha Otto. At THS she is a member of the Trenton FFA Chapter, where she serves as a junior officer. She is also the manager for the THS volleyball team. Outside of school, she is employed at the Gingerich Dutch Pantry and volunteers at the Church Women United Thrift Store. Mercy is the daughter of Rich and Candy Schweizer. She is a secondyear member of the THS girls wres-

tling team and played volleyball both her freshman and sophomore years. Outside of school she volunteers as a babysitter for a local church and enjoys her job at Trenton Hy-Vee. Gracyn is the daughter of Joe and Rachael Rongey. She is a member of the THS girls softball and basketball teams. She is in National Honor Society, FFA, Key Club, Spanish Club, Science Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school she is a member of the Dockery Chapel Church.

The Gallatin Board of Education held a meeting Wednesday evening, with the Spickard R-2 board meeting on Monday, Jan. 17. Both districts discussed their COVID-19 policies as well as district activities. Gallatin R-5 The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education voted Wednesday evening to enter into a cooperative sports agreement with Tri-County for football for the Fall 2022 season. The action came during the board’s regular monthly meeting and followed action earlier this month when the Tri-County R-7 Board approved the agreement. The cooperative will allow Tri-County R-7 middle school and high school students to play football with Gallatin next fall. Currently, the agreement only extends to middle school students, who then cannot play when they reach ninth grade. The new agreement will allow players to continue playing football in high school. Activities Di-

Trenton Police Department Finally At Full Staff New Policies Create Interest In Department Like police departments across the country, the Trenton Police Department has struggled to maintain a full force over the past several years. With support from local government and its advisory board, the TPD is finally at full staff for the first time in many years. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said the department now has 11 full-time officers in addition to himself, which is considered a full staff. Compare that to February 2020 when the loss of three officers left the department with just seven full-time officers to police the city. A mid-year raise of $2 per hour didn’t do much to stop the leakage of officers, who could go to area departments and earn more money and not be burdened with the excessive amount of overtime

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they were being required to work at the TPD. In February 2021, the city council approved a tuition reimbursement program that will reimburse the cost of tuition and related expenses of attending a law enforcement academy up to a maximum of $7,000. The program requires the officers to commit to working for the department for three years. “We didn’t get much spark from that even though we advertised it; but we did get some prospects,” said Chief Ross. In September 2021 the city council approved a lateral police officer incentive bonus. Through that program, an officer who al-

ready has at least one year experience in law enforcement and is working for another department can receive up to $3,000 in bonus pay if they are in good standing with the department in which they are currently employed and with the Post-Secondary Officer Training program. The officers are paid $1,000 when they are hired, another $1,000 when they are off field training and the third $1,000 after six months of employment. Ross said the bonus is taxed, unlike the reimbursement, but it has brought two officers into the department. Two others have entered under the reimbursement program.

The current pay for a new police officer is $19.72 per hour. Being able to compete with area departments has made a huge difference in attracting officers, with Chief Ross noting that he believes in the first part of February all of the officers will be off their training period and on their own. He credits Mayor Linda Crooks and other city leaders for taking the steps that were necessary to create a strong department. “I think the council, the mayor and (City Administrator) Ron (Urton) have been very supportive as well as the police personnel board,” Ross said. “They are the ones that

have pushed for it. We’re generally able to get applicants now when other places are still having trouble. So, we’re feeling pretty good right now.” In addition to Chief Ross, the department currently includes Lt. Larry Smith, Sgt. Jeb Walker, Sgt. Keith Edmonston and officers Faith Fliflet, Kameron Hind, Chanse Houghton, Trever Ratliff, Bryan Roberts, Jeff Spencer, Zach Underwood and Michael Williams. To give the public an opportunity to put a face with a name, the Republican-Times has included a picture collage of the department on page 12 of today’s RepublicanTimes.

BRIEFS R-9 Work Session

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will hold a work session at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 at the district office. The meeting, which is scheduled to last until 7 p.m., is a work session only, designed for discussion, goal setting and planning. No action items will take place at the meeting.

Trenton’s Got Talent

The Trenton High School show choir, Gold Rush, is hosting a fund-raiser talent show, “Trenton’s Got Talent” to raise funds for a trip to Nashville. Auditions for the show will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Trenton Performing Arts Center. The actual show is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 11 in the TPAC. All students who are college age or younger are welcome to audition. Links to sign up can be found on all of the Trenton R-9 social media pages and more information can be obtained by contacting THS vocal music instructor Tyler Busick at 660-988-1218 or at tbusick@trentonr9.k12.mo.us. All proceeds from the show will be used to help defray the cost of the Gold Rush trip to Nashville in March.

R-9 Cancels Classes

Due to inclement weather and student/staff illness, classes in the Trenton R-9 School District were cancelled for both Thursday and Friday. All activities scheduled for Thursday were cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Friday’s courtwarming basketball game against Milan has been rescheduled for Feb. 8, with the courtwarming dance now scheduled for 9 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29. The girls wrestling match at Brookfield set for Friday will not be rescheduled. The status of activities for Saturday will be decided on Friday and will be announced on the district’s website and social media pages.

Hearing Set For Jan. 31

The Grundy County Commission has scheduled a public hearing to receive comment on the 2022 budget. According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, the commission will hold the hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, after which the commission is expected to approve the document. Commissioners worked on the budget during the Tuesday, Jan. 18 meeting, which also included two closed sessions to discuss personnel, with no announcement made concerning any action taken.

rector Barron Gann said the addition of the students will not move Gallatin from Class 1, which had a cut off of 207 students in grades nine through 11 this year. That number might be increased to 215, he said. GHS Head Football Coach Patrick Treece said he supports the change and feels it will provide added depth for the team and added opportunity for TriCounty athletes. The two schools also have an agreement allowing Gallatin High School students to play spring baseball with Tri-County. Board members updated the district’s Safe Return [See AREA, Page 6]

Main Street Trenton Seeks New Director Taul Resigns, Will Work Part Time During Transition Main Street Trenton will be seeking a new director following the announcement of the resignation of Megan Taul. Main Street President Jackie Soptic announced the resignation, indicating that Mrs. Taul has accepted a position with Grundy Electric Cooperative. According to Mrs. Soptic, Mrs. Taul will continue to work part-time for Main Street Trenton during the transition to the hiring of a new director. The four committees of the organization, which include organization, economic vitality, design and promotion, will continue to function through the group’s board of directors. “We thank Megan for all of her hard work and her assistance during the transition,” said Mrs. Soptic. “We look forward to finding the right person to help us continue all of the success we have enjoyed in the downtown area the last several years.” Main Street Trenton is a community-supported and volunteer-driven organization of people working together to revitalize Downtown Trenton. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic charm of downtown Trenton. The successes of 2021 were celebrated recently with the release of the Main Street Trenton 2021 Annual Report, which showed the successful completion of 30 projects during the year. Those projects included: the 30-Year Celebration Street Dinner, budget development, investor drive, grant applications and administration, created financial policies, 2022 [See TRENTON, Page 4]

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Trenton Boys On Losing End Again Polo Does Its Damage In The First Half TRENTON GIRLS 44 POLO GIRLS 42

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MIRENA KING drives past a Polo defender during Trenton’s 44-42 Grand River Conference victory on Tuesday night. King led Trenton with 18 points and nine rebounds.

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Trenton Girls Stun Polo, Set Up Title Game TRENTON GIRLS 44 POLO GIRLS 42 You can’t write off the Trenton High School girls basketball team. Not against a 13-1 basketball team. Not out of contention for a Grand River Conference championship. Tuesday night in Trenton, the Bulldogs stunned Polo 44-42, setting up a showdown with Milan tonight (Friday) that is essentially a Grand River Conference East Division championship game. Polo entered Tuesday’s Grand River Conference contest owners of a 13-1 overall mark. The Panthers had defeated Trenton 53-22 in the championship game

of the Gallatin Tournament back on Dec. 4. But none of that mattered to Trenton, who pestered the Panthers on the defensive end, hanging around and staying in a game many didn’t believe they could. Trenton took the lead with a minute and a half to go, going up 4240, before Polo almost immediately tied it. Then, Trenton threw another buzzer-beating victory on a heap already piled high with similar victories this season. Trenton inbounded the ball out of a timeout with 10 seconds left. Chandler Lynch quickly drew a double team and reversed the ball to Teya Cooksey who was wide open. A Polo defender sprinted out to guard her, allowing Cooksey to find Madi Moore all alone under the hoop. Moore made good on the uncon-

tested layup and Trenton sent Polo to the loss column for just the second time this season. “The girls never quit believing they could do it and stuck together,” Trenton head coach Kameron Cool said after the game. “Such a special win for them. They work so hard and have so much character. I’m just thrilled for them and what they were able to do tonight against one of the best teams in our area.” Mirena King led the charge for Trenton, scoring 18 points and pulling down nine rebounds. Moore’s game winner pushed her to 12 points for the contest and she also tallied 13 rebounds for a double-double. Lynch gave the Bulldogs nine points, seven assists and seven rebounds while three points from Morgan King and two from Gracyn Rongey rounded

out the team’s total. With the win, Trenton moved to 9-7 overall on the season. The Bulldogs have won seven of their last eight games. In the league, Trenton is 4-1, having not lost a conference game since its opening contest against Princeton. Milan, 14-2 overall, sits at 5-0 in the GRC, having handed Polo its only loss of the season prior to the Trenton game. A win over the Wildcats would draw Trenton even at the top of the standings and give the Bulldogs the tiebreaker based on the head-to-head matchup. Of course, defeating Milan in a game that tips off at 6 o’clock tonight in Trenton will be an uphill battle. The Bulldogs proved with Polo, however, that climbing that hill is possible.

The Trenton High School boys basketball team was done in at home by a shaky first half on Tuesday, one that led to a 69-49 loss to the Polo Panthers in Grand River Conference action. Polo outscored Trenton moderately in the first quarter, leading 15-9 eight minutes in, but the 23-11 run in the second quarter staked the Panthers to an 18-point advantage at halftime. Trenton never climbed out of the hole, despite being much more competitive in the second half. The Bulldogs outscored the visitors in the third quarter and were just three points

off the Panthers’ pace in the final frame. Leading the way for Trenton was the duo of Kiefer Tolson and Gabe Novak. Tolson scored 18 points, half of which came in the third quarter when Trenton began to finally find its footing. Novak followed with 17 points despite connecting on just 3-of-10 free throw attempts in the contest. The Bulldogs also got seven points from Bradyn Sager and three from Trent Villacampa. Two points apiece from Seth Doolittle and Trevor Murphy rounded out the Trenton total for the game. With the loss, Trenton fell to 0-15 on the season and dipped to 0-5 in the GRC. The Bulldogs will look to right the ship tonight (Friday) as they play host to another GRC foe in Milan.

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GABE NOVAK turns up the floor after grabbing a rebound in Trenton’s 69-49 loss to Polo on Tuesday. Novak had 17 points in the loss.

Trenton Falls One Point Short In State-Ranked Battle All Three Seniors Get Victories In Final Home Matches BROOKFIELD 36 TRENTON 35 With two teams ranked in the top six in the state at the Class 1 level and a combined 13 stateranked wrestlers, Tuesday night’s dual between Trenton and Brookfield had a lot to live up to. It delivered in spades. The fifth-ranked Brookfield Bulldogs picked up a one-point victory over the sixth-ranked Trenton Bulldogs, taking the dual 36-35. The biggest upset of the night was the difference in the outcome as Trenton’s Sam Gibson lost by a 5-3 decision in sudden victory at 195 pounds, where Gibson is the second-ranked wrestler in the state. Unranked Trent Polley was able to get to the end of regulation tied at 3-3, however, and secured the points in bonus time to pull off the victory. The win put Brookfield ahead 36-29 with only the 220-pound match left. Caleb Johnson, ranked second in the state at 220, gave

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HUNTER MCATEE returned to the Trenton lineup Tuesday night, defeating Brookfield’s Devan Parn in a battle of state-ranked wrestlers. McAtee, ranked second in the state at 138, topped thirdranked Parn by a 4-3 decision.

Trenton a win by fall in just 15 seconds, but that only brought the Bulldogs to within a single point as Brookfield escaped with the win. “It was a very tough loss for us in a hard fought dual against Brookfield tonight,” Trenton head coach Charlie Bacon said. “To lose by a point is a tough pill to swallow, but we had some kids really come through for us.”

Despite the two squads boasting a combined 13 state-ranked wrestlers, only two weights saw ranked opponents squaring off and Trenton took wins in both of those matches. Hunter McAtee returned to the Trenton lineup after missing the last two events with illness. The second-ranked 138-pounder in the state faced off with Brookfield’s Devan Parn, ranked third

in the state in the marquee matchup of the night. McAtee fell behind early, but held a 4-3 advantage entering the final period. McAtee started on top and denied Parn an escape, riding out the final two minutes of the match for the decision win. The only other state-ranked battle came at 160 where Trenton’s Kaden Owen, ranked sixth, scored a 13-5 major decision over

Brookfield’s Kendrell Carter, ranked ninth. It was senior night for Trenton and despite the narrow loss as a team, each senior member of the Bulldogs was able to secure a win and a memorable moment from their final season. Johnson scored his 15-second pin and Owen netted a victory over a stateranked opponent. Nate Burkeybile, the only other senior in the varsity lineup, won by fall at 182, getting a pin late in the first period. “Our three seniors walked away with wins on their last time on the mat in the THS gym,” Bacon said. “Kaden put together an impressive major decision against a tough wrestler. He looked so good on his feet and was able to score many of his points off of takedowns. Nate got a huge pin for the team at 182. He didn’t waste any time scoring the first takedown and turning his opponent for the pin in the first period. Caleb came through with another quick first-period pin in just 15 seconds. It’s not every senior night when you can have all three of your seniors get huge wins, so that was really nice to see and I’m extremely proud of [See WRESTLERS, Page 3]

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Mercer Girls Roll To Title Meinecke Has 20 Points, 17 Boards In Win MERCER GIRLS 50 PRINCETON22 A two-day delay did little to derail the top-seeded Mercer Cardinals bid for the South Harrison Tournament championship. After the tournament finals were pushed to Monday due to inclement weather, Mercer rolled over county-rival Princeton in the title game, 50-22. After the first quarter ended with Mercer leading just 7-5, the Cardinals stepped on the throttle in the second, going on a 173 run to take a firm grasp on the title game entering halftime. There would be no coming back for the Tigers as Mercer outscored Princeton 13-7 in the third quarter and 13-5 in the fourth. Mercer was led by Tori Meinecke who had 20 points, 17 rebounds, five blocked shots, three steals and three assists. Maddi Fisher followed with 12 points and five assists and Emma Shipley had eight points and five rebounds. With the win, and a victory over Gilman City the following night, Mercer improved to 14-1 overall on the season. Addy Henke had 12 points to pace the Tigers, who fell to 9-6 overall with the loss. The Cardinals will return to action tonight (Friday), hosting Grundy County in an HDC Conference game. Princeton, meanwhile, is at home, hosting Grand River Conference foe Polo. Princeton Boys 39 South Harrison Boys 26 The Princeton boys wrapped up the South Harrison Tournament by defeating the host school for the third-place trophy on Monday in Bethany. Princeton’s defense was the key to the game as the Tigers limited South Harrison to single-digit point totals in all four quarters. South Harrison managed

just 10 field goals over the course of the entire contest. The Tigers, meanwhile, got plenty of offense from Talan Holt, who scored a game-high 19 points. With the win, Princeton moved to 7-8 overall on the season. The Tigers are set to play host to Polo tonight (Friday) in GRC action. Mercer Boys 29 North Harrison Boys 26 The South Harrison Tournament boys consolation game was a defensive struggle as well, but when the clock hit zero in the fourth quarter it was the Mercer Cardinals holding a three-point advantage and the consolation trophy. Mercer bested former conference-mate North Harrison for the trophy behind 12 points from Tyler Meinecke. Wes Hashman added eight points. Mercer Boys 51 Gilman City Boys 44 The Mercer boys reeled off their third win in a row and fourth win in their last five games on Tuesday, defeating Gilman City 51-44 at home in HDC Conference action. Mercer got 24 points and 10 rebounds from Tyler Meinecke and Brenden Wolfe finished with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Gilman City was led by 20 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists from Brody Langfitt. Mercer improved to 5-9 overall with the win and moved to 3-2 in the HDC. Gilman City dropped to 2-11 overall and 1-4 in the HDC. Mercer Girls 63 Gilman City Girls 36 The Mercer girls picked up a conference win over Gilman City at home on Tuesday. Meinecke led Mercer

with 22 points, seven steals and six rebounds. Rainey Michael added 18 points, five steals and four assists and Shipley finished with 11 points while tallying four assists and five steals as well. Mercer also got eight points and four steals from Fisher. Gilman City was paced in the loss by eight points by Ava Langfitt. Mercer moved to 5-0 in the HDC while Gilman, which dropped its sixthstraight game, fell to 4-10 and 1-4 in the HDC. Mercer will be at home hosting Grundy County tonight (Friday), while the Hawks host Winston. Grundy County Girls 54 East Harrison Girls 45 The Grundy girls picked up their third win in a row, defeating East Harrison at home in Galt on Tuesday. Adysan Rains led the Panthers with 21 points, five rebounds and four assists while Skylar Bonnett finished with 16 points, eight assists and four steals. Daya Allnutt had 14 points, six rebounds and eight steals. The Panthers moved to 4-10 overall and 2-4 in the HDC with the victory. Grundy County Boys 71 East Harrison Boys 47 The Grundy boys used a 28-10 second quarter run to put some distance on East Harrison and never looked back en route to a league win on Tuesday in Galt. Corbin Axtell led Grundy with 22 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and four assists. Cole Peterson added 18 points and eight rebounds. Grundy moved to 11-4 overall with the win and 51 in HDC play. Grundy’s teams travel to Mercer tonight (Friday).

Wrestlers Come Up Just Shy [WRESTLERS, from Page 2] all of them. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a dual win for the seniors.” Brayden Hughs (132) got a big win for Trenton as well, defeating Cole Weaver, who is ranked fifth in the state, by an 11-3 major decision. Coleman Griffin, ranked third in the state at 152, picked up a win by fall for Trenton. The dual began with Trenton getting its lone win by forfeit as Brookfield had no opponent for Gavin Cagle at 285. After Trakor Hignutt was pinned by Brookfield’s Klayton Doss, ranked eighth in the state, Trenton was open at 113, where Peyton Parn, ranked first in the state at the weight, picked up a win by forfeit. Trenton’s Mason Rongey, Gavin Chambers and Brayden Wiggins were all defeated. Rongey was pinned by fifthranked Gambal Staddie at 126. Chambers lost by a 7-3 decision to third-ranked Colton Parn at 145 and Wiggins lost by fall to second-ranked Jaden Abongo at 170. Trenton took eight of the 14 weights on the night, but secured just three wins by fall to Brookfield’s four pins. The dual loss dropped the Bulldogs to 11-4 overall on the season. Trenton was back on the mat on Thursday, traveling to Maysville for a quad that

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AS GOOD AS IT GETS I have been involved in some economic development meetings recently and a part of the discussion in those meetings has included internet access. At a meeting of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation it was noted that within the next six months all of Grundy County will have access to fiber optic internet. I thought that was a pretty big deal for economic development in the county to attract businesses and individuals who want to relocate here. At a recent meeting looking at ways to make improvements to the Trenton downtown area, one of the presenters was Jim Thompson, an Iowa Main Street Economic Vitality Specialist. I thought he would be a good person to ask about the importance of having fiber optic internet available to the whole county. He said it really is a “big deal” to have that access available. So many businesses and individuals are asking about internet access as one of the first things they want to know when considering relocation. GCIDC President Jackie Soptic agrees. Ten years ago nobody knew what it was and now it’s vital for anyone who wants to live here and work remotely. She said fiber optic internet is equal to any other kind of infrastructure a company might be looking for in a location. “Internet is equal to having the sewer, water, etc., for a business especially by the way Zoom has been used during the COVID-19 pandemic. I think it will pay off big time. The pandemic really pushed the idea of working remotely to the forefront. It’s launched us into a whole new environment,” she said. I can certainly vouch for that. Our daughter, who lives and works in California, has spent several months of the last two years working from here because of the restrictions brought on by the pandemic. And, because of the fiber optic internet availability, she was able to do her job from here without missing a beat. Her clients didn’t know if she was across the street or across the country (which she was). I believe this availability is going to be very good for the future of our county. People can live and work here and have the best internet access as they could get anywhere else in the country. If you combine that with the other factors we have going for us, quality of life, good schools and educational opportunities and access to quality healthcare, we have almost everything that people are looking for when deciding where they want to live. It’s really a game changer and we need to start telling our story to our families and friends, especially those who live away from here, as they begin to think about moving home. Yes, I know we have other challenges we need to work on such as housing stock, but it’s another piece of the puzzle that’s been completed and we can begin to work on the other ones. The irony for mankind is that a computer program asks a human to prove that they’re not a robot.

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brochures, loan management, budget planning, press releases, social district formed, building inventory, business inventory, business guides/directories, business recruitment, district map, provided multiple facade grants, new banners, new trash cans, seasonal decorations, added welcome wrap, outdoor music, bench research and purchase, Sip ‘n Stroll: Taste of Missouri, Peterson Farm Brothers performance, ice cream social, Five Points Festival, Brew Fest, Downtown Dollars, Small Business Saturday and Christmas in a Small Town. The annual report shows 64 businesses located within Downtown Trenton with no businesses closed or moving out of the downtown area during 2021. There is a 24 percent vacancy rate in downtown. The downtown business

mix shows 33 percent provide professional services, with 11 percent providing retail services, 8 percent being government and nonprofit, 5 percent being museum and arts and 4 percent being food and drink. Eleven percent falls in the “other” category. When looking at re-investment in the downtown area, $22,339 was spent in private building improvements in addition to the $2,059,493 spent on North Central Missouri College’s new residence hall, Pirate Plaza. Volunteers donated 635 hours to Main Street Trenton, which is equivalent to $17,780. A social media report was provided, showing the group has 1,470 Facebook followers reaching 35,703 people, a 49.8 percent increase from 2020. On Instagram, the organization has 633 followers, reaching 1,145 people, a 54.7 percent increase from 2020. A financial summary

Farm Bureau Survey Paints Tentative Picture of 2022 by Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau There are a few places in Appleton where folks gather to drink coffee and swap stories each morning. I typically catch up on news at the hardware or feed store when I’m picking up supplies or feed. Kids’ ballgames, the weather, markets and, yes, the craziness in Washington, D.C. are the usual topics.

GUEST EDITORIAL Those same conversations also happen when Farm Bureau members gather. At Missouri Farm Bureau's 107th Annual Meeting in December, we conducted our annual member survey to take the temperature of the farm economy. It's really a snapshot of what farmers are thinking and talking about in towns all across Missouri. Nearly 300 farmers and ranchers from all corners of the state completed the Farmometer survey. The results are striking and paint a picture of Missouri's farm economy. Every year since its 2016 inception, 65% or more of respondents have said they were more optimistic for the coming year than the prior year. This year's survey found only 21% feeling more optimistic for 2022, while 42% feel more pessimistic and 37% are neutral. The ongoing pandemic and its effects might be responsible for this dramatic reversal, as the survey showed shows that 49 percent of the group’s income is derived through grants, with 15.2 percent coming from events, and 14.9 percent from sponsors. A total of 11.4 percent was listed as coming from “other” sources and 4.8 percent was from partners. Another 4.7 percentcame from donations. On the expense side, 56.2 percent of the funds was spent on personnel, with operating expenses claiming 16.7 percent and design claiming 14.4 percent. A total of 9.3 percent of funds was spent on promotion and 3.1 percent on economic vitality. The category of “other” claimed 0.3 percent. The board includes Mrs. Soptic, Mike Baugher, vice president; Kathi Brewer, secretary; Sarah Maloney, treasurer; and members Dave Bain, Wendell Lenhart, Phil Hoffman, Cathie Smith, Jackie Hoffman, Megan Pester, Bonita Price and Dan Maxey.

growing concerns with the supply chain and inflation. The Farmometer also tracks the top concerns on the minds of Missouri farmers and ranchers. For the first time, input costs topped the list of challenges. Problems with the broken supply chain are hitting home on the farm, with fertilizer and pesticides hard to find and more costly than ever. Commodity and livestock prices ranked as the numbertwo concern out of the ten issues surveyed. Agriculture prices are notoriously volatile even in normal times, and the past two years have felt like a roller coaster. Pandemic-related disruptions in the meatpacking industry have caused significant challenges for livestock producers. As 2021 wound down, grocery price inflation created national headlines, but those high prices have not trickled down to farmers. Instead, industry consolidation has helped a few large meatpackers reap record profits while cattle farmers see little benefit. The most significant change from previous years' survey results was farmers' increased concern about government regulation, rising from eighth place to third. The Biden administration is proposing to ratchet up land-use regulations, many under the banner of climate change. It also threatens to re-

instate an overreaching Waters of the United States regulation, or WOTUS rule, which would claim much more federal authority over farmland. In 2015, Missouri Farm Bureau members like Moniteau County farmers Andy and Kacey Clay led the national charge to stop President Obama's initial push on WOTUS. We will continue to fight for clear rules so that farmers do not need an army of lawyers and consultants to grow our food and steward the land as we have done for generations. Despite these challenges, MOFB members have no intention of giving up and, in fact, remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for agriculture. Eighty-seven percent of respondents want their children to follow in their footsteps as a farmer or rancher. It may be tough, but our mission remains the same—providing a safe, abundant and affordable food supply for our neighbors here at home and abroad. Farming is a family business and, even more so, our way of life. ********************************** Garrett Hawkins, a farmer from Appleton City, Missouri, is President of Missouri Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization.

HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

BRINGING IN AND KEEPING THE BEST We all have seen the “Help Wanted” signs, and each of us has heard from employers who are struggling because of a lack of not only qualified employees, but anyone willing to come in and work. It is the same in state government. I realize it may be humorous for some to think about government employees, but for the most vulnerable in our population, not having that safety net — the men and women who work for the state and provide the services our senior citizens and children need on a regular basis — can be the difference between life and death. To this end, the governor has proposed a 5.5 percent pay raise for state employees. This would be done through a supplemental ap-

propriation that usually happens in March, but he would like for it to be done as soon as possible. This year, we also have federal COVID dollars we need to appropriate, so we can continue to get people tested and vaccinated, not to mention keeping our schools open and teachers working. Just like the regular budget we pass each year, the supplemental starts in the Missouri House of Representatives and then moves to the Missouri Senate, where I continue to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee. Because of the federal money that is a part of this piece of the budget, we have a limited timeline in which to pass this budget. We have some of the lowest-paid state employees

in the country. Unfortunately, this means a constant struggle to fill many positions, including snow plow drivers for MoDOT, corrections officers and a whole host of other positions throughout state government. Our state residential care facilities, prisons, mental health institutions and veterans’ homes have been hit the hardest with high turnover and a small staff of people putting in overtime day after day. We also need to reward those loyal state employees who have stuck with the state during challenging times. Rest assured, I will continue to watch how these dollars are budgeted and spent. This is an incredibly important aspect of the job as a state senator, and one I take seriously. As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.g ov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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No Quorum At Utility Meeting Only one member of the Trenton Utility Committee was present at a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, so no action was taken. Routine reports were the only items listed on the agenda and department heads provided information to Chairman David Mlika on activities within their departments. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton gave a report and a financial update was provided. Comptroller Rosetta Marsh told the group that net revenues are showing gains in the electric, water and wastewater departments. All net gains are put toward capital payments and debt principal payments. Cash balances, she said, increased last month and yearto-date in all departments other than the electric department, which showed a year-to-date decrease of $523,420.08. There has been a year-to-date overall increase in cash balances of approximately $843,166. All departments have begun working on the 2022 budget. The next regular meeting of the committee is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at city hall.

Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for the month of January, honored for demonstrating the character trait of “courage,” a trait that describes a person who has the strength to act when they are afraid or uncertain. Those recognized for the honor, sponsored each month by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Hardee’s of Trenton, were, from left, kindergarten students Skyler Dannatt, Brooklyn Gathercole, and Cain Pester; first graders Clayton Glidewell, Chace Bothke, Kanen Marrs, Takin Mallard and Jeremiah Hamilton; middle row, second graders Kelson Muff, Audrey Lee, Rosslynn Johnson and Marley Hughes; third graders Kindallyn Barnes, Barrett Johnson and Lucas Troxel; and back row, fourth graders Ally Miller, Carly Sharp and Sydney Blackburn, as well as Khya Whipple, who was honored with the “Kindness” award in December but was not pictured; and Jeb Walker, representing the Trenton Kiwanis Club. Not pictured are kindergarten students Carter Ingraham and Liam Gonzalez; third grader Meadow Griffin and fourth grader Abby Miller.

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A Trenton woman has been named to the President’s List at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA for the Fall 2021 semester. Mackenzie Klinginsmith was named to the list, earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She is a K12 music education major and the daughter of Kary and Lisa Klinginsmith.

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Crouse discussing activities within their depart• From Front Page • ments. Among the items of To In-Person Instruction particlar note was the beand Continuity of Services ginning of the Lunch Plan to reflect current CDC Buddy program, which guidelines for quarantine. pairs adult volunteers with Masking is encouraged in students and programs fothe buildings as students cusing on suicide prevenand staff are experiencing a tion and self-care. It was high incidence of illness in- noted that the Department cluding not just COVID-19 of Higher Education and but also Influenza A and Workforce Development other seasonal illnesses. has announced that A-Plus Classes were cancelled on funds can be used for dual Tuesday, Jan. 18 due to the credit courses. Mrs. Crouse high rate of illness and the said parents should be difficulty in obtaining sub- alerted that the application stitute teachers to fill in for to use those funds is a twothose who were sick. Su- step process and inforperintendent Dr. Bryan mation has been emailed to Copple told board students concerning that members that attendance process. on Wednesday was 84 perIn his report, Dr. Copple cent at Covel D. Searcy commended Shonna MorElementary School, 82 per- rison and the Gallatin and cent at Gallatin Middle Trenton Bright Futures orSchool and 85 percent at ganizations for the successGallatin High School. Dr. ful “Beds for Bulldogs” Copple said the administra- campaign, which resulted tion will continue monitor- in funds being raised for 12 ing the situation and said it beds for students in need. is possible classes will He discussed a recent need to be cancelled again meeting he attended in if illnesses continue. which the policy of “open The only other items re- enrollment” for Missouri quiring action during the students was discussed. He meeting were updates to said it is a very real posboard policies involving sibility that the state will school board elections adopt such a policy, which when the number of candi- would allow students to endates equal the number of roll in districts other than openings (no election is re- the one in which they required) and policies that side. Also discussed at the “clean up” the language in- meeting was MSIP 6, with volving support staff leave. both of those discussions Board members heard a becoming “heated,” he report from the counseling said. department, with ElemenMonday, Feb. 7 is a protary Counselor Deanna fessional development day Wiederholt and High in the district, with the School Counselor Carrie morning to be spent on cur-

riculum and the afternoon to include the required annual active shooter training. Dr. Copple, who has resigned his position to become the superintendent in the Richmond School District for the 2022-23 school year, thanked the board and district for their support over the years. High School Principal Brent Burke shared upcoming events for high school students and noted that at a recent Missouri State High School Activities Association a conversation was held concerning the addition of a shot clock to high school basketball. Burke said the thought is it will help high school athletes prepare for college ball. Burke said the change would be expensive for school districts to implement. Gallatin Middle School Principal Dr. Justin Collins said his staff has continued to focus on social-emotional learning which includes developing healthy identities, managing emotions, achieving goals, showing empathy for others and establishing and maintaining supportive relationships. He also discussed preparations for MAP testing and said eight GMS students were scheduled to participate in the Daviess County Spelling Bee on Thursday, Jan. 20 at Pattonsburg. In her report, Elementary Principal Nicole Thogmartin discussed professional development activities and said the school’s Tier 2/3

PBIS team has been asked to present its Tier 3 program at this summer’s academy for Missouri and Arkansas teachers. She provided reading and math data for students and said primary grade teachers are seeing growth in their students. In addition to the Beds for Bulldogs effort, she commended Bright Futures for its Christmas Blessings program. A closed session was held to discuss personnel, with no announcement made as of press time. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Board members will be meeting Feb. 15 and 16 to conduct interviews for the superintendent’s position. Spickard R-2 The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met Monday, Jan. 17, approving changes to its COVID-19 contingency plan. According to information provided by Superintendent Erica Eakes, the board approved an update to the COVID-19 plan that says students and staff should refrain from attending school for five days if they test positive or have a positive case in their household. If symptomatic, the time frame may be extended another five days until symptoms are resolving and they are temperature-free for 48 hours. If asymptomatic, students and staff should not attend school for five days and continue to monitor for symptoms and return to

school on day 6. For both groups, certain stipulations would be required for returning on Day 6, including a negative test for those who are asymptomatic. They could also wear a mask through day 10 or attend school virtually through day 10. A person who remains symptomatic should remain home through day 10. The board voted to replace the milk cooler for an eight-crate cooler if it is available and approved the use of the school gym by Kurt Meighen for summer softball practice. The transfer of funds from Local Food Supplies to the FNS Federal Lunch and Breakfast programs was approved as was the district wellness policy. It was noted there has been no update on the for new toilets or the epoxy floor. Both will be done at the same time when the products become available. In her report, Mrs. Eakes said the Spickard PTO is purchasing new basketball

uniforms and there are plans to schedule spring class and athletic pictures for the first part of February. Spring testing, which will include MAP and the Stanford, has tentatively been set for May 2-6. An update was given on the Book Blast, which has raised $3,805 as of Monday. Every student should receive their entire book list. Treasure chests were won by Lane Hostetler, Trinity Chapman, Sophia Persell and Jakob Holtzclaw, with Izabell Holtzclaw being the winner of the iPad. Mrs. Eakes said the 2022-23 calendar will be finalized at the next board meeting and she noted that the only candidate for the board to file for the April 5 election is Paula Fagan. She also gave an update on the After School Club activities and discussed the food service on-site review, scheduled for Feb. 9-10. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 21.

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Deborah “Debbie” Gastineau Deborah “Debbie” Gastineau, a 53-year-old Trenton resident, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Her body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Deborah was born July 25, 1968, the daughter of Saundra Gastineau and Raymond Sanson. She graduated from Chil-licothe High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. She had been employed at Preferred Family Healthcare

in Trenton and also as a counselor at the Chillicothe Correctional Center. She is survived by two daughters, Ashley Baker and her significant other, Josie Simmons and Lauren Smith and her significant other, Paul Cureton, all of Trenton; her mother, Saundra Tolle of Trenton; and four grandchildren, Jakson, Trinity, Dexter and Vivica. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, David Sanson; her grandmother, Lucille Sanson; and her step-father, Gordon Tolle. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Ryan D. Kincade Ryan D. Kincade, a 38year-old Trenton resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at SlaterNeal Funeral Home at Trenton. Inurnment will be in Tolle Cemetery, south of Trenton. Mr. Kincade was born March 15, 1983 in Columbia, the son of Martin Eugene and Brenda June Tharp Little. He attended Trenton Schools. He had been employed at Main Stop and Barnes Greenhouses, both of Trenton.

His survivors include his father and step-mother. Martin and Kim Little of Trenton; a half-brother, Josh Little of Trenton; a step-brother, Kyle Combs of Alexander, VA; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother; a brother, Jason Little; his grandmother, Patsy Kincade; his grandfather, Dennis Tharp; a step-grandfather, Harold Kincade; and his grandparents, John and Edith Little. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Tracy Ray Pipes Tracy Ray Pipes, a 59year-old Galt resident, passed away on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at his home. Memorial services will be held in the spring. Tracy was born on Aug. 21, 1962, in Trenton, the son of Bobby and Peggy Neff Pipes. He was raised in the Humphreys and Galt area and attended the local schools, graduating from Galt High School. Tracy was united in marriage to Kimberly McGinnis on Oct. 13, 2007 in Galt. She survives of the home. Tracy loved the outdoors and made a living cutting firewood. When not working he and his wife loved to go hunting for turkey and deer, camping, canoeing, fishing and especially arrowhead hunting. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Lance Pipes of Laredo, Nicholas Pipes and Brit-

tany Knapp, also of Laredo and Brandon McGinnis of Liberty; his daughters, Courtney and Shane Wickliffe of Olathe, KS and Kasey McGinnis and her fiance , Max of Pleasant Valley; his grandchildren Nicholas Jr., Liam, Adria and Jade; his brothers, Neil and Connie Pipes of Kentucky and Wayne and Charla Pipes of Humphreys; and several nieces and nephews. Tracy was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents and his sisters, Sheila Pipes and Jeanie Pipes. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice and may be mailed directly to the family or to Casady-Luscan Funeral Solutions, 355 West Front Street, Green Castle, MO 63544, which is in charge of arrangements.

MSU Names Honor Students Four local students have been named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Missouri State University in Springfield. Named to the list, which honors students who earn a

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Charles “Charley” Wendell Ellis Charles “Charley” Wendell Ellis, 78, passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Ames Municipal Cemetery following the service. Charley was born on Oct. 26, 1943, to Voyd and Lottie Kerns Ellis in Trenton. He was a graduate of Trenton High School. From an early age Charley loved stock car racing. He had a knack for building, driving and winning in his cars and was proud to say that “he never cheated to get a win.” His love for racing was passed on to his sons and he would often share the track with them. Charley worked for Walt Freel for many years, then Evertt took over and Charley then stayed as a foreman for 25 years with perfect attendance! Charley was a loving person, often helping anyone who needed it, going out of his way to make sure everything was taken care of. For many years Charley and Evelyn would host 4th of July celebrations at their cabin in Missouri. Numerous

Linda Sue Wilcox Linda Sue Wilcox, a 63year-old Trenton resident, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 2022 in Daviess County due to an automobile accident. The body has been cremated. There will be a family visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Linda was born April 23, 1958 in Trenton, the daughter of Jay and Margie Huey Wilcox. She graduated from Trenton High School and attended Trenton Junior College. For many years Linda did lawn care in Grundy County.

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family and friends from Iowa and all over would travel to enjoy the hog roast/corn feed, mud volleyball, horseshoes and fireworks. Left to cherish Charley’s memory is Vickie, his special friend of eight years; sons, Wendell (Tammy) and Chris (Julie); seven grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. Over the years Charley and Evelyn took in many people under their care; if you weren’t family, you had become family. Charley was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, and sons Charles and Jeff. Charley’s family would like to thank the staff at Accura Heath Center and Sun Crest Hospice for their loving care. Memorials may be made directly to the family. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

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Alice Hickman Funeral services for Alice Louise Hickman were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at Resthaven Mortuary north of Trenton. Trent Crawford officiated. Mrs. Hickman, a 94year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at Sunnyview Nursing

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Home in Trenton. Special music was provided by Trent Crawford who sang, “I’ll Fly Away.” Pallbearers were Curtis Crawford, Tim Horton, Steven Kerr, Kami Smith, Susan Ditch and Brandon Jeffers. Burial was in the Groff Cemetery at Spickard.

NCMMHC Board Sets Meeting The Board of Directors of North Central Missouri Mental Health Center will hold a meeting at 4:30 p..m on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The meeting will be held on Zoom and can be accessed through Meeting ID: 823 0882 2150 Passcode: 486992. The agenda for the meeting includes a presentation

Judy Haddock Judy Haddock, a 75year-old Gallatin resident, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 16, 2022, at Liberty Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, where friends may call after 9 a.m. on Monday. Burial will follow the services at Hillcrest Cemetery at Gallatin. Judy was born on May 6, 1946 in Jameson, the daughter of Ray and Elva Elder Taylor. She was a 1964 graduate of Jameson High School. Judy married Galen Haddock on April 21, 1989 in Arkansas. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and hosting family dinners where she always had enough homemade noodles

Surviving relatives include a daughter, Brandy Roberts and her husband, Matt; her mother, Margie Wilcox; a brother, Mike Wilcox; three grandchildren Olivia, Emma and Logan Roberts; and her companion, Terry Duncan, all of Trenton. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial donations are suggested to the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center or the Trenton Ministerial Alliance. They may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

to feed everyone for days. Judy's passion was gardening and taking care of her flowers. When she lived at Lake Viking, her flowers were admired by boaters all day long. She was so proud of her grandsons and the boys were the highlight of her later years. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Jeff Donovan (Jenny) of Gallatin; grandsons Jordan and Jack; several nieces and nephews; and other extended family members. In addition to her husband, Judy was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Dixie Runyan, Mary Shipley, Betty Rouner, Bob Taylor, Bill Taylor and Rex Taylor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Daviess County Country Club or Active Aging Resource Center. They can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 Grant or Carter 4 Thread holder 9 Doe’s mate 13 Word of approval 15 Duplicate 16 Bridge crosser’s fee 17 Seaweed 18 Levels, as a building 19 Trick 20 Filth 22 Magnet material 23 Green fruit 24 Helper for Santa

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time in our lives, not have to deal with them. And yet, maybe I should speak to my brother, at the very least. I have no idea what to say. Since this man does not listen to my remarks, it will have to be brief. But again, we want no relationship with these people. -- No Contact Wanted Dear No Contact: Ghosting a date is one thing, but ghosting your own brother? Bottom line is that it's not fair to cut him out without an explanation. Tell him the ways in which you feel hurt by his behavior. If he cares enough to listen, perhaps the two of you can visit a family therapist to get your relationship back on track. If he doesn't, then your children are probably better off without the insults and intrusive questioning. Dear Annie: I want to start online dating again. I'm a 32-year-old woman who has a history of online dating, and in my profile, I was always honest -- maybe too honest -- about myself. The problem is I have a speech

Dear Annie: I spent my early childhood years with a loving foster family, and today, at age 75, I have a great relationship with my foster brother. I lived with my biological family from age 7 until I left for college. I have one biological brother, and long story short, we are not close. Today, I can hardly stand him or his family. He brags incessantly. He's thoughtless, snobby, self-centered, condescending, materialistic and does nothing for anyone unless there is something in it for him. He and his wife seem to take pleasure in hurling insults at our children and their families and asking rude, intrusive questions. My husband, children and I want no contact with him or his family. We stopped initiating contact with them several years ago. We didn't make any "proclamation"; we just stopped contacting them, and they didn't seem to notice until recently. We have not answered their calls and don't want to. We feel we should, at this

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impediment. Some say it sounds like an accent with a mixture of Elmer Fudd. My pronunciation of certain words is horrible. My question is, should I put that I have a speech impediment on my profile or wait till a match gets to know me more and then tell them? When I used to date, I would mention it in my profile, and I would always attract the wrong guys: guys who will take advantage of my biggest insecurities and the judgmental type, too. A part of me wants to be honest upfront, but then the other part feels they need to gain my trust first. I'm feeling torn on what to do. Any advice? -- Speed Bump in My Speech Dear Speed Bump: Your dating profile doesn't need to be an exhaustive picture of yourself. Instead of thinking about what you should include, think about what you want to share about yourself with a potential match. There are countless qualities and experiences that define who you are, and your speech impediment isn't one of them. Most importantly, remember that the right guy for you will only care about what you have to say, not how it sounds when you say it.

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Business software maker VMware is trying to transition from primarily selling on-premise licensing agreements to online subscriptions after recently breaking free of personal computer maker Dell Technologies. Silicon Valley-based VMware is responding to demands from its corporate customers for subscription packages that enable employees to use VMware’s technology on any internet-connected device. Other major business software makers such as Microsoft and Oracle that compete against VMware have already made major advances in this increasingly popular “on-demand” method of delivering their products. It

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Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683. Fdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain. Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability. Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJan21* -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TFeb11 -------------------------------------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 TJan18-Feb11* -------------------------------------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. TApr8 -------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724. FFeb4 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. FFeb18 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FFeb4 -------------------------------------Elmrose Essentials, 6057 Hwy KK, Chula, MO 64635, Ph: 660-639-2500 Under new ownership Formerly Kate's Kountry Kuboard Mon-Fri 8-6; Sat. 8-5; Closed Sunday. Deli Meats and Cheese * Deli Sandwiches - Hot & Cold * Groceries * Bulk Foods * Fabrics and Sewing Notions * Boots * Cards & Books * Spices * Candy * Homemade Pies & Bread. FJan4-28* -------------------------------------Richard's NEW & Used Tires Mounting * Balancing * Tire Repair, OVER 3,000 TIRES IN STOCK! Richard Ishmael 660-654-3910, Justin Ishmael 816-351-2595, 3039 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO. TDec28-Jan21 --------------------------------------

Eric Hauck for all your interior/exterior painting. 660359-6948. Since 1982. H923d25* --------------------------------------

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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 -------------------------------------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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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. S553dtf --------------------------------------

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*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

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HELP WANTED Dental Assistant wanted Experience preferred but not mandatory, will train a friendly, caring person. Bring a recent resume to 1011 Cedar, Trenton. C067d25 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home every weekend and some nights during the week. Good CDL record, tractor-trailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L068d25 -------------------------------------Owners/Operators Wanted - If you have a dependable tractor and a good MVR and want $5,000$7,000 gross income per week, please call 816-5203060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L069d25 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time Custodian. Benefits included. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/ jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N271d25 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an IT Systems Administrator. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N272d25 -------------------------------------Part-Time Administrative Assistant Value Vending (Part of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., LLC) is looking for a part-time employee to join our growing business. Responsibilities include performing general clerical and accounting duties including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Will also be responsible for some light warehouse work including building orders. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must have a valid driver's license. Apply in person at 821 Industrial Drive, Trenton. T273d25 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time Campus Store Associate-Retail Operations. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N275d28 --------------------------------------

SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600 File No. 226368 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Catherine Dennis and Michael Dennis, dated July 21, 2017, and recorded on July 21, 2017, Document No. 17LR0765, in Book No. 651, at Page 271 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on January 28, 2022, at 12:00 PM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: AII of Lot Twenty-one (21) of Scott and Haddox' First Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Mis-

souri., commonly known as 1712 Hillcrest Dr, Trenton, MO 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee First Publication: December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.southlaw. com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 226368962165). dDec31,Jan7,14,21 ------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00082 In the Estate of RHONDA RAE SCHMIDT, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RHONDA RAE SCHMIDT, Decedent: On December 10, 2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of RHONDA RAE SCHMIDT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The name and business address of the personal representative is: HOLLY MICHELLE SCHMIDT, 6960 W. PEORIA AVENUE, LOT #10, PEORIA, AZ 85345. The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: Tara L. Walker with TL Walker Law Office, 906 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-339-5050. The personal representative's designated agent's name, business address, and phone number is: Tara L. Walker with TL Walker Law Office, 906 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-339-5050. 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: 16-NOV-2021 Date of first publication: 14-JAN-2022 /s/ Jill Eaton, 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. dJan14,21,28,Feb4 -------------------------------------

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AREA DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Kyler J. Clark, Milan, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Associate Civil Midwestern Health Management vs. Laura Hanes. A consent judgment was entered in the amount of $1,679.16. The case involved a suit on account. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Matthew Snow, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150. Lynnsey M. Betz, Trenton, pleaded guilty to stealing and was sentenced to serve 20 days in the Grundy County Detention Center. She is also to pay $70.86 restitution. Willie White, Trenton, failed to appear in court and had a warrant issued for his arrest on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. MARRIAGE LICENSE Cory Steven Roland and Deann M. Wecker, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petitions Filed Karla K. Solinger vs. Jess W. Solinger. Jack Richard Gathercole vs. Tiffany Danielle Gathercole. REAL ESTATE Kevin B. Harris and wife to Jones Lehi LLC. Dakota Troncin and other to Randy W. Kano. Ada Marie Pitts to Clarence Alan Ferguson and wife. Parker Family LLC to The Arlen Parker Exemption Trust. Michael D. Hamilton and others to Harold E. Burton and wife. Jeff Brinkley and wife to Wanda Adams. Abigail Herrold to Kelly Houck and husband. JKM Land Limited LLC to Alan Priest and wife. John D. Winkleblack and wife to Alan Priest and wife (two transactions). Winkleblack 401K Plan to Alan Priest and wife. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Jason E. Seehusen, Kansas City, was sentenced to pay a fine of $50.50 on a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a motor vehicle, to which he had earlier pleaded guilty. Rickey D. Huston, no address listed, pleaded guilty to two charges of loaning, predating, falsifying or altering a deer permit and was fined $174.50 on each charge.

Ter G. Reath, Sioux City, IA, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of leaving the scene of an accident, failing to comply with ignition interlock requirements, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident and failing to yield to emergency vehicle sounding a siren and displaying red/blue lights and was sentenced to serve 10 days in jail on each charge. He also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and speeding and was sentenced to serve two days in jail on each charge. He pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner had not maintained financial responsibility and was fined $103.50. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Nikki A. Kirch, Pattonsburg, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined $150. Adam C. Smith, Gilman City, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated-prior offender and driving while revoked or suspended-second or third offense and was sentenced to serve 10 days in jail on each charge. Noah A. Trombley, Olathe, KS, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case certified to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of forgery. He is scheduled to appear for arraignment on Feb. 9. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Clayton J. Vest, Cameron, on a misdemeanor charge of failing to void a deer permit or failing to attach a permit to deer; Jonathan A. Harris, Cameron, on a misdemeanor charge of fourth degree assault-special victim; Kattie J. Jankowksi, New Berlin, WI, on a felony charge of driving while revoked or suspended and a misdemeanor charge of speeding; Walter C. Velasquez, Dallas, TX, on misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and speeding; Alonzo Ibanez, Rio Grande City, TX, on misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license and speeding; Byaombe Mtoka, Kansas City, on misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and speeding; Rocky A. Botts, Jr., Cameron, on a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a

Area Accident Tuesday Claims Life Of Local Woman A Trenton woman lost her life in an accident Tuesday morning near Winston in Daviess County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report, Linda Sue Wilcox, a 63-year-old Trenton resident, was driving a Ford F-150 truck southbound on U.S. 69 three miles south of Winston at approximately 7:35 a.m. A Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Briaunna Goodwin of Cameron was northbound on U.S. 69 when the driver lost control of the vehicle on the ice-covered roadway and traveled into the southbound lane, where the two vehicles collided. Both vehicles traveled off the west side of the roadway and came to rest. Ms. Wilcox was pro-

nounced dead at the scene by Daviess County Coroner Jason Smith, while Ms. Goodwin, 26, was transported by the Daviess County Ambulance Service to Liberty Hospital for treatment of injuries that were described as moderate. Neither driver was wearing a seat belt, according to Cpl. J.P. Lynch’s accident report. The mishap was investigated by Cpl. Lynch as well as Sgt. J.M. Toal and the Missouri Crash Investigation Unit Team I, with assistance from Sgt. Doug Little, Cpl. S.E. Pritzel and the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department. Both vehicles were totaled in the accident and were towed from the scene.

Man Arrested In Kansas A Trenton man has been arrested in Wyandotte County, Kansas after failing to appear in court on Grundy County felony charges. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Justin W. Stephenson was arrested on a

capias warrant after failing to appear in court on felony charges of stealing, stealing: fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years and stealing: $750 or more. He is being held on bonds totaling $2,000 cash only and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 10.

valid license; and Chayna L. Enloe, Cameron, on a felony charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid licenses-third and subsequent offense and misdemeanor charges of speeding and operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner has not maintained financial responsibility. Andrew W. King, St. Paul, MN, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor charges of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and failing to drive within the right lane of the highway. He is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 9. Victor L. Tunnell, Galt, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle and an infraction of failing to display plates on a motor vehicle. He is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 15. Harold R. Burnett, Jr., Dawn, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case certified to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of driving while revoked or suspended and misdemeanor charges of fourth degree assault, driving while intoxicated, second degree property damage and unlawfully operating an all-terrain vehicle on the highway in excess of 30 miles per hour. He is scheduled to be in court again on Feb. 9. Eleana K. McDonough, Niles, MI, waived her preliminary hearing and had her case certified to the Circuit Division on felony charges of forgery and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. She is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 9. Shaun R. Hurt, New Hampton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and failing to drive on the right half of the roadway. He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 1. Kirk D. Rinehart, Weatherby, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair or sale of an illegal weapon. He is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 9.

TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief Rex Ross

Lt. Larry Smith

Sgt. Jeb Walker

Sgt. Keith Edmonston

Officer Faith Fliflet

Officer Kameron Hind

Officer Chanse Houghton

Officer Trever Ratliff

Officer Bryan Roberts

Officer Jeff Spencer

Officer Zach Underwood

Officer Michael Williams

TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Jan. 10: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the west part of town. Jan. 11: suspicious circumstances were investigated at a north residence and officers made an arrest on a warrant in the east part of town. Jan. 12: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the north part of Trenton and investigated an assault in the east part of town. Jan. 13: property damage was investigated at a west residence and officers responded to a report of found property in the north part of town. Jan. 14: no activity. Jan. 15: officers investigated a suicide at an east residence and investigated a juvenile/status offense at an east residence. A stolen vehicle was investigated at an east residence. Jan. 16: suspicious circumstances were investigated at a west residence and officers investigated a motor vehicle crash in the downtown area. A report of theft of motor fuel was investigated at an east business.

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