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Council Split On Conditional Use Permit, Bid Otto Continues To Investigate Breed Ban

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Around 400 youngsters attended the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce Trick or Treat Night, held at the Rock Barn Monday evening. Merchants provided candy at each table, with table winners including Lots Mo Deals, first; Evercare Pharmacy, second; and Sunnyview Nursing Home, third.

Gallatin Aldermen Meet On Monday LAGERS Discussion Continues The Gallatin Board of Aldermen met Monday evening, hearing yet another update on the work at the sewer plant mix liquor basin and approving an amendment to the city’s alcoholic beverage ordinance. According to City Clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey gave a report on the work being done to the sewer plant mix liquor basin, which has been ongoing. He said the variable frequency drive has been installed, but the lift broke in removing the old aerator, which has caused additional issues. Morey said he anticipates the mix liquor basin will

need to be drained again to ensure parts of the old aerator are not left in the bottom of the basin. Morey reported that Derrick Fee with Red Rock plans to start the clean-out of the old water plant backwash basin soon and People Service has started spreading sludge from the sewer plant. Crews hope to start spreading lime from the new water plant in the coming weeks since crop fields are becoming available. Morey reported that the fire hydrant replacement at the sewer plant is complete and the electric department has been busy trimming trees around town. Crews will start winterizing the pool, park and other buildings in the next week and Irvinbilt Construction has started moving equipment into the [See GALLATIN, Page 12]

While there was nothing particularly controversial on the agenda, Tuesday’s meeting of the Trenton City Council resulted in two split votes and a brief discussion of the ongoing issue of the city’s breedspecific dog ordinance. The split votes came on the question of whether or not to approve a conditional use permit and the acceptance of a bid for a water main to the wastewater treatment plant. On the conditional use permit, sought by Terry Hearn and approved by the city’s planning and zoning com-

mission earlier this month, the vote was 6-2, with First Ward Councilman Kevin Klinginsmith, Second Ward Councilmen Danny Brewer and Marvin Humphreys, Third Ward Councilman Dave Mlika and Fourth Ward Councilmen Duane Urich and John Dolan all voting yes. First Ward Councilman Lance Otto and Third Ward Councilman Robert Romesburg voted no. The request by Hearn was to locate a used car lot on property at 907 E. Ninth St. Hearn, who had appeared at a public hearing on the matter, had been told he will need to pave the area. It was noted that the cars that will be placed there are not his, but are privately owned by [See COUNCIL, Page 7]

Developmentally Disabled Make Great Employees Grundy County Opportunity Center Closing “Help Wanted” signs are everywhere these days and employers are always looking for dependable, friendly, competent workers. With National Disability Employment Awareness Month being observed in October, those in Grundy County who employ persons with disabilities are celebrating their good fortune - while one group is mourning the loss of its program. Ruth Ebersold, longtime director of the Grundy County Opportunity Center, said the program will close its doors as of [See FFDD, Page 5]

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Trustees Take Personnel Action Celebrity Lineups Announced NCMC Board Also Creates New Positions Trustees at North Central Missouri College took action on multiple personnel items Tuesday evening, with the board creating new positions and making changes to others. The board created the

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new position of counselor/emergency preparedness to address mental health needs of students, with the position to be funded for the first year through COVID-19 funds. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley said the position is muchneeded and, while the college had attempted to utilize a part-time counselor and contract with

local mental health agencies, a full-time oncampus counselor is needed, particulary to handle crisis situations. She said it has been difficult to attract a licensed counselor for a part-time position and is hopeful that a full-time position will attract a qualified candidate to meet the needs of students. Also approved were the [See NCMC, Page 7]

Annual Softball Game Benefits The Gifted Group The lineups for Saturday’s 12th Annual Celebrity Softball game to benefit The Gifted Group have been announced. The games will get under way at 2 p.m. at the Ebbe Sports Complex. The con-

cession stand will open at 1:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 97 will raise the flag, with Toni Allen performing the National Anthem. In Game One, the Hometown Celebrities will be coached by Steve Marlay and Warren Woodson, with team members Levi Marlay, Joel Hultman, Tracy Hultman, Madi Stilwell, Whitley Richman, Trey Shields, Steve Richman,

Rodney Herring, Emily Reardon, Corbin Coe, Maci Moore and Kevin Hixson. The Trenton Heroes, coached by Terry Wynne, will include Dalton Trask, Rachel McCarter, Terressa Stiner, Ellie Meeker, Curry Coffelt, Dean Russell, Pete Lovell, Layton Stonger, Loretta Wilson, Lizzy Eller, Colby Bonnell, Jessica Trotter and Brody Polk. [See SOFTBALL, Page 7]

Structure On Dangerous Buildings List Sold Building And Nuisance Board Takes Action On Several Properties The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board got good news Monday evening about a structure that has been on the dangerous building list for years. The board learned that the John

Danks property at 607 W. Crowder Rd., has been sold, with the new owner planning to rebuild the house. The property has been on the dangerous building list since 2017 and had been in court for years, with no resolution to the problem. The board considered several properties at the meeting, taking the following action: • 513 E. Ninth St., owned by

Erma Newton - moved to public hearing. • 1514 Mable St., owned by Jon and Barbara Phillips - left at declaration of nuisance for another 30 days as some work has been done on the property. • 1614 Mable St., owned by Kathy Reeder and William Earl Gott - moved to public hearing. • 1010 Avalon. St, owned by Walden Apartments - moved to

public hearing. • 601 E. 19th St. , owned by John and Charolette Berry - left at declaration of nuisance for another 30 days as some work has been done. • 604 Linn St. owned by Duane Lahn - left at findings of fact for 90 days as work is progressing. • 208 E. 10th Ct., owned by Michael Airey - moved to certificate [See NUISANCE, Page 7]

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CLASS 2, DISTRICT 16 VOLLEYBALL LEBLOND GOLDEN EAGLES 3, TRENTON BULLDOGS 0

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JULIET SCHMADEKE dives for the ball during Trenton’s 25-10, 25-7, 25-14 loss to LeBlond in the Class 2, District 16 championship match on Monday. Schmadeke had 13 digs and a kill in the loss.

LeBlond Just Too Much Trenton Finishes Runner-Up At Districts Again At this point, the Trenton High School volleyball team is accustomed to playing for district championships. For two straight years now the Bulldogs have found themselves vying for hardware at the end of the season. For a program that spent the first 20-plus years of its existence viewing a district semifinal match as a measure of success, reaching the district final last season was a monumental accomplishment. This season, reaching the final was an expectation. But breaking into the state playoffs remains a hurdle yet to be cleared for the program. On Monday, Trenton was defeated 2510, 25-7, 25-14 by LeBlond in the Golden Eagles gym. Trenton returned home with a district runnerup plaque for the second consecutive year. A year ago, Trenton fell in three games to then district host Carrollton. That district championship

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AVA SIMPSON puts the ball over the net during Trenton’s district championship loss in St. Joseph on Monday. Simpson finished the match with nine assists.

match was more competitive, but LeBlond represented a different animal entirely. The Golden Eagles entered the match with a 23-9-1 overall record. They held a win over Trenton earlier in the season, keeping the Bulldogs from reaching double digits in any one set. Trenton was more competitive this time around,

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After missing a handful of meets with both runners being injured, Princeton’s cross country team was able to get back into action on Saturday, running in the St. Joseph Christian Invitational on the campus of Missouri Western State University. On the girls side, Kayla Allton finished with a time of 29:04 placing her 28th overall. Her time was also a personal record for her on that course. Kenny Wright, meanwhile, ran a course- and career-best time of 20:24. The mark bested his previous personal record by 44 seconds and placed him 24th overall in the boys race. The event was a good tune-up for the Tigers who will return to the same course at Missouri Western for the Class 1, District 4 Cross Country Meet on Saturday.

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but the gap between the top two seeds in the Class 2, District 16 Tournament was still significant. “Overall the girls fought hard,” Trenton head coach Brad Ewald, who just wrapped up his first season guiding the program, said. “We were just outmatched in this one. Hopefully the girls will join other sports in the offseason and con-

tinue to work hard on becoming better athletes. I’m excited to see what the future holds for this program.” Leading the way for Trenton in the loss was Ava Simpson, who Trenton will have back next year. She tallied nine assists in the match. Juliet Schmadeke added 13 digs and a kill and Ally Yoder, one of just three seniors on the team, finished with one ace and two kills. “The rest of the team fell right in behind the stat leaders,” Ewald said. “It was a very balanced hitting attack, where every hitter had one-to-two kills.” Yoder, Lilly Berti and Katie Markell will graduate in the spring leaving Trenton with some holes to plug entering next season. Berti was one of Trenton’s top front-line players for the past two seasons and Yoder was an asset at the net and one of the top service players on the team. Markell moved into the libero position this year, aiding Trenton’s back-line defense. Trenton finished the season with an 8-18-1 overall record on the season.

THS JV Closes Year With Win

The Trenton High School junior varsity football team was in action one final time this season, traveling to Lathrop where the Bulldogs downed the Mules 20-14. Trenton’s backfield duo of Brayden Hughs and Brayden Wiggins staked the Bulldogs to a 14-0 lead with Hughs scoring on a 58-yard run in the first quarter and Wiggins going in from 10-yards out in the second quarter. Cameron Christy added a 2-point conversion run after the Wiggins score. Lathrop would come back with a passing touchdown to clip the Trenton lead to 14-6 by halftime. Each team scored once in the third with Hughs rushing in from the 35-yard line to put Trenton back in front after Lathrop had tied it up with a score and 2-point run. Hughs’ second score proved to be the game winner as Trenton’s defense shut out the Mules the rest of the way. The Bulldogs got good pressure from the defensive front as Gaven Kelsall and Jake Schmadeke each tallied three second-half sacks. During Trenton’s fourth-quarter shutout, Brody Polk picked up a crucial sack and Mason Rongey grabbed an interception in the red zone to keep Lathrop off the scoreboard on its final drive of the game. “The boys played hard for four quarters tonight to get a win,” Trenton JV coach Jon Guthrie said. “Overall, the coaches were very proud of the boys’ team effort.” With the win, Trenton’s junior varsity closed the year with a 4-2 overall record.

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2021 All-GRAND RIVER CONFERENCE EAST SOFTBALL TEAM Eastern Division First Team (* Denotes Unanimous) *Rylie Boyer, Sr. Maysville Ashley Brown, Sr. Maysville Ashton Willis, Sr. Maysville *Claire Tipton, Sr. Putnam County *Jillian Hurt, Sr. South Harrison *Hannah Carter, Soph. South Harrison *Cady Pauley, Sr. Milan *Chloe Gilbert, Jr. Polo *Kayla Larkins, Sr. Polo *Chandler Lynch, Sr. Trenton Eastern Division Second Team Claire Catlett, Sr. Maysville Hailey LeMunyon, Soph. Maysville Karlie Ingersoll, Sr. Putnam County Sam Daniels, Sr. Putnam County Kaliska Madison, Jr. South Harrison Saige Bennett, Soph. South Harrison Hannah Vaught, Soph. Polo Mya Heil, Fr. Polo AnnaBelle Ball, Soph. Gallatin Ashley Feiden, Soph. Gallatin Carsey Brown, Jr. Princeton Eastern Division Honorable Mention Braelyn Windham, Sr. Maysville Cassidy Davidson, Jr. South Harrison Amy Pickering, Fr. Milan Kenley Moore, Jr. Polo Gracyn Rongey, Sr. Trenton Kaydon Jones, Fr. Gallatin Makenzie Duncan, Jr. Princeton

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NCMC MEN’S BASKETBALL PREVIEW RANKINGS NJCAA DII MEN’S POLL PRESEASON 1. Des Moines Area 20 2. Davidson-Davie 19 3. Kirkwood 18 4. Ancilla 17 5. Mott 16 6. Iowa Lakes 15 7. South Suburban 14 8. Sullivan County 13 9. St. Clair County 12 10. Henry Ford 11 11. Johnson County 10 12. Southern Arkansas 9 13. Niagara County 8 14. John Wood 7 15. Pima 6 16. Howard 5 17. Bryant & Stratton (WI) 4 18. Central -Columbus 3 19. North Central MO 2 20. Parkland 1 Receiving Votes: Scottsdale, Cecil, Bryant & Stratton (OH), Arkansas State-Mid South, Spoon River

Pirates Have Work To Do To Remain At Top Pirates To Lean On New Faces In 2021-2022 Season As a program, the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team is on a roll. Three-straight seasons have ended with three-straight Region 16 championships and threestraight district titles leading to three-straight NJCAA Division II National Tournament berths. For the Pirates to stretch this already unprecedented run into a fourth season, however, they will be required to answer more questions and clear more hurdles than at any point since the streak began in 2018.

“We have one starter back in Kolton Griffin and we have a couple of other guys with some experience, but for the most part we tried to bring in guys to replace the guys we lost,” sixth-year head coach Jeremy Esry said. “So it is definitely a new look, but we are hoping we can still play the same style. We brought in guys who have been successful playing fast and playing pretty aggressive defensively.” Gone are Atavian Butler and Jeramy Shaw, the onetwo punch the Pirates leaned heavily upon last year. At 9.3 points per game, Griffin is the Pirates’ leading returning scorer. Darius Walsh started 14 of the Pirates 25 games last year, averaging 4.5 points

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per game and Mack Anderson, who did not start a game but played in all 25 contests, finished the year with 5.4 points per game. Outside of that, Guy Moran and Riak Mabour, both ultra reserves a year ago, are the only other returnees on this team. “There is definitely some trial and error and some growth in what we have been doing this year,” Esry said. “The last couple of years we have been pretty lucky having a lot of returners who understood the situations and kind of our standard and everything. Now we have to re-teach that, so we might be a little further behind where we have been the last couple of years.” That’s not to say the cupboard is bare, though. Esry is excited for the potential for Griffin, Anderson, Walsh and Mabour to evolve in new, more important roles on this year’s team. There is plenty of talent in the pool of newcomers as well. Gerald Gittens is a freshman point guard from New York, NY, but he played high school at a military school in Wisconsin. He has impressed Esry early with his leadership and discipline and played his way into North Central’s starting lineup in the preseason scrimmages. At 6-foot-0, 190 pounds, he gives the Pirates a bigger player at the point than they have had in the past.

Sterling DeSha is a 6foot-3 freshman guard that has also looked strong early on for the Pirates. The Jefferson City alum will have some big shoes to fill, stepping into a role similar to what Atavian Butler had filled in the previous two seasons. Mabour and Isaiah Ervin, a transfer from John A. Logan College, are expected to fill starting roles for the Pirates this year. Mabour battled injuries during his freshman season with the Pirates, but Esry hopes a healthy season allows him to reach his potential this year. Ervin came to North Central looking for an opportunity after playing off the bench for Division I John A. Logan a year ago. He is a player North Central will look to as a scorer as the Pirates seek to replace a lot of points scored by players who are no longer on campus. Ervin showed an ability to score, tallying 16 points in a NJCAA Division I National Tournament game last season. The Pirates also expect to have some depth this

year. Moran and Erik Slack, who transfered in from Penn Valley last year and was redshirted, will also look to get minutes. That gives Esry a group of 10 players at his disposal as he seeks to find the right combinations and rotations to try and keep the Pirates at the top of the region. “We are really going to have to defend this year,” Esry said. “We are going to have to limit teams to one shot, rebound and then capitalize on our offense. Our offense is going to be a little bit different this year. We are a really good passing team and if we can make teams defend us for 20 seconds of the shot clock, I think we can get any shot we want, either an open three or a layup. We have to buy into making teams defend us and making it hard for them.” The Pirates open their season on Tuesday, playing host to the Central Methodist University junior varsity. Action begins at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton with a women’s contest between the schools at 5:30 p.m.

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CRISIS AVERTED A long process is coming to fruition as the Thompson River Bank Stabilization project is set to begin. There is equipment at the site near the bridge on the river west of Trenton and the Grundy County Commission has signed a contract with Binder Irrigation to complete the work by Dec. 17. It will bring completion to an effort that began in late 2019 when, due to the flooding of that year, the west riverbank north of the Highway 6 bridge began to wash away dramatically. That riverbank had been steadily eroding for years but took a major leap forward during the heavy flooding of that year. The Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation members expressed concern about the change at one of their meetings and what the loss of one of the major routes into Trenton would do to the local economy affecting both retail businesses and local industry which depend on the bridge for truck traffic for materials as well as employees from around the area. Although the GCIDC felt the issue was the responsibility of the Missouri Department of Transportation, since the bridge and its approaches fall under their maintenance, there was too great of a risk waiting until the bridge itself was threatened. A major part of that reasoning was not knowing where the project would fall as a priority when that ocurred. Could it be addressed immediately or would it have to wait a year or longer if MODOT had more urgent needs somewhere else in north Missouri? Through the leadership of GCIDC members Jackie Soptic and Chris Hoffman, discussions took place with the Grundy County Commission and state officials to design a solution to the erosion problem and find funding sources. The commission ultimately decided they could not commit any funding to the project but agreed to be the sponsor as long as no county funds were to be used. The GCIDC raised the needed funds to have an engineer design a way to stabilize the bank to keep the project moving forward. Even though the project came in more than expected when it was let for bid, funding to cover the cost was secured. Working with our local state elected representatives, the low bid of $616,944 will be paid for from a variety of sources including $120,980 from MODOT and $434,842 from the Natural Resource Conservation Service. The local landowners where the erosion is occurring are contributing $10,000. GCIDC is responsible for any cost overruns and they have committed $48,000 and another $6,000 has been pledged by private parties. I’m excited to see this project be completed. Thanks to the efforts of the GCIDC taking the initiative to get the ball rolling, the riverbank should be stabilized by the end of this year. (Full disclosure, I am a member of the GCIDC board and have participated in these discussions for the last two years.) Best of all, we don’t have to worry about or wonder what would have happened to our community and business economy if we had let nature take its course. Pun intended.

ELECTED OFFICIALS A DDRESSES SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721 SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-Mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov

What Others Are Saying... SCHMITT’S TRIP - CAMPAIGN EVENT OR OFFICIAL VISIT? In a transparent political stunt reminiscent of his silly lawsuit against China’s government, Missouri Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt recently traveled to Texas to pose in El Paso and promote a lawsuit attempting to force the Biden administration to resume building Donald Trump’s border wall. Schmitt’s office says he used campaign funds for his trip, but the state paid for the press secretary who accompanied him. So, as with his dangerous litigation attempting to coerce schools into dropping their mask mandates, Schmitt is pandering to the worst elements of the far right for the sake of his Senate campaign — and he’s using public resources to do it. When Schmitt filed suit last year against China for unleashing the coronavirus on Missouri, he had to know there was zero chance that a hostile superpower on the far side of the world was going to give a moment’s thought to saber-rattling from Jefferson City, Missouri. The point of the suit was to allow Schmitt to talk tough against a frequent Trump target. If Schmitt really cared about the pandemic’s damage to Missouri, he wouldn’t have subsequently sued school districts over mask mandates. Having gone after China (check) and mainstream medicine (check), Schmitt now turns his guns on the southern border. Which, to be clear, is nowhere near Missouri’s state borders. Whether Trump’s wall is the solution to America’s complex immigration issues is highly debatable, but it’s not a debate that logically should involve the Missouri Attorney General’s office. Yet there was Schmitt, all over Twitter, standing on the banks of the Rio Grande to announce the suit being jointly filed by his office and the Texas Attorney General’s office. The state-paid press secretary for Schmitt’s office, Chris Nuelle, initially told the Post-Dispatch the trip was fully state-funded. He later specified that “the state paid for my trip, the campaign paid for Eric’s trip.” Schmitt can’t have it both ways. If the Texas trip wasn’t the campaign stunt it clearly looked like, why use campaign funds for part of it? And if it is a campaign event, how can he justify bringing a state employee at state expense — an employee who was quoted, in his official capacity, saying that Missouri’s role in the suit is valid because it highlights “Joe Biden’s failure to secure the border”? That sounds like a campaign spokesman talking, not a state-government spokesman who in theory works for all Missourians, including Biden supporters. The upshot is that Schmitt is once again promoting his Senate candidacy with official actions that are either bad policy born of cynical politics (like the anti-mask lawsuit against schools) or have nothing to do with Missouri (like the China suit and now the border suit). That’s unbecoming for both an attorney general and an aspiring senator. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

STATE MUST REDOUBLE CYBERSECURITY EFFORTS A recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch story uncovered vulnerable data on a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s web application. A recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch story uncovered vulnerable data on a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s web application. A reporter’s research found more than 100,000 Social Security numbers of Missouri school teachers, administrators and counselors were vulnerable to public exposure. If that wasn’t a wake-up call for Missouri state government to tighten its cybersecurity procedures, a new state audit should. As we reported last week, the Missouri auditor found that local governments and courts lack even some of the most basic electronic data protections. Each year, State Auditor Nicole Galloway releases an annual summary of the most common cybersecurity risks identified through audits of local governments and court systems. Based on 11 audits between July 2020 and June 2021, her office found common risks related to user access, passwords, security controls, backup and recovery data, and data management and integrity. “When security controls are inadequate — or even non-existent — electronic data can be put at great risk,” Galloway said in a news release. “Local governments, courts and school districts face the same cybersecurity challenges as businesses, except that it’s taxpayer resources that are put in danger of being lost, misused or stolen. There are proactive measures public agencies can take, and my office has provided several recommendations for better protection.” One problem is that access to sensitive systems isn’t always restricted to necessary personnel. That leads to an increased risk of unauthorized changes to records, transactions being deleted or voided, and data or records being lost or stolen. Another risk found was terminated employees maintaining access to systems. Passwords not being changed periodically, users sharing passwords and passwords not being required to possess a minimum number of characters are also issues within Missouri’s local governments and courts. The audit found computer systems didn’t always lock after periods of inactivity. The audit suggested local governments and courts store backup data in a secure, off-site location, regularly test backup data and develop a formal contingency plan to ensure operations continue in the event of a disaster or disruption. We hope the governor and the state departments take the cybersecurity risks found in the audit seriously. If not, it’s only a matter of time before data is compromised or destroyed, either maliciously or accidentally. - Jefferson City News-Tribune

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LOCAL Wesley Women Hold Monthly Meeting On October 14 Nine members of the Wesley Methodist Women met for their monthly meeting on Oct. 14 in the Aldersgate Room of the church. Murial Brassfield provided devotions and the program, quoting Ephesians 2:10. She emphasized that every person is God’s work of art and that each person is a canvas on which God invites us to paint daily. The annual bake sale and soup day has been canceled again for the 2021 year due to COVID concerns. Proceeds earned from the annual event are used for local mission outreach projects. The organizations supported included the Children’s Advocacy Center, the Women’s Abuse

Shelter, Life Options, Bright Futures, PATCH, Haiti’s Mission and The Home of God’s Love in Taiwan. A report on the Missouri Days soup supper hosted by the Trenton Ministerial Alliance was given by Wenda Seymour and Patty Martin. Members were reminded of the Shoe Box Ministry currently being promoted by the church. Pat McWilliams reported that she had contacted the members of the congregation that were shut-ins by telephone. The next meeting of the Wesley Women will be on Nov. 11 with Mary Lou Crawford giving devotions and conducting the pledge service.

Marshall Philharmonic Will Present Concert Oct. 31 After a year and a half of musical silence, the Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra is eager to begin its 59th Concert Season Sunday, Oct.. 31. The free concert will feature brass specialists Jordan and Sara Summers, directors of instrumental music for Marshall Public Schools. The program will be held in the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium of Bueker Middle School in Marshall beginning at 2:30 p.m. Kevin Lines is conductor for the Marshall Philharmonic. As per the current Covid-19 guidelines of Marshall Public Schools, masks will be required. Sara Summers is the director of bands for Marshall Public Schools. She will perform “Concert Etude,” by Alexander Goedicke. Her husband, Jordan Summers, is the director of orchestras and assistant

band director for Marshall Public Schools. In contrast to Sara’s lively trumpet solo, Jordan has chosen a work by Italian composer and violinist, Antonio Capuzzi, “Andante,” edited by Philip Catelinet. Jordan will be playing euphonium. In addition to a Verdi duet played by the Summers, Conductor Lines will acknowledge the Halloween holiday by opening the concert with an orchestral version of Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D minor.” Among other Halloween-type memories performed will be Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and the theme to the 1950s Alfred Hitchcock television series. Buddy Hannaford, retired Director of Instrumental Music for the Trenton R-9 School District, is a charter member of the French horn section.

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Dec. 15. The closure comes after it stopped accepting state funding in 2016 and those involved knew it was just a matter of time before the money used to support the 10 developmentally disabled adults ran out. “We’re very sad about it,” said Mrs. Ebersold. “We had some resources available, but we knew there was no way that it would be enough to keep us open. Our board had made the decision to do it as long as possible.” The GCOC provides trained job coaches, life skills support and worthwhile employment for adults with developmental disabilities. She said some of the adults that will lose their jobs could be employed by other businesses if they have the right support. Hy-Vee Food Store is one of the employers in Grundy County who pro-

vides employment for those with developmental disabilities. Store Manager Chad Boyd said the store currently has two developmentally disabled employees, Shelly Leininger, who stocks yogurt, and Lizzie Eller, who works as a carry-out clerk. “Shelly is in charge of getting empty boxes in the box crusher and most importantly, filling and rotating all yogurt that comes in on our three truck days,” he said. “She has been a Trenton Hy-Vee employee for 31 years. She greets all of our customers and knows many of them by name.” Lizzie, according to Boyd, can always be counted on for a smile. “Lizzie is in charge of not only greeting, smiling and thanking each customer - she is the happiest and most positive employee we have - she is also in charge of the parking lot by keeping trash and leaves cleaned up and keeping carts brought inside. Her smile and positive attitude is contagious with all cus-

tomers and employees.” Boyd said the store takes into consideration the special needs Shelly and Lizzie have, by scheduling them for days and shifts that work for them and their families. Boyd said they are set up for success and take their jobs seriously. “We give them jobs and responsibilities and we trust that each shift they will succeed,” he said. “Both ladies take extreme pride in their work and always give 100 percent effort.” The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County, which is the county’s Senate Bill 40 entity, operates a 16-passenger mini bus and transports individuals with disabilities to employment at Hope Haven Industries in Chillicothe. Kayla Graham, who serves as the director of FFDD, said the schedules vary based on their needs. “The bus runs Monday through Friday and allows

individuals to work parttime and full-time based on their schedules put in place by the Hope Haven supervisors,” Mrs. Graham explained. Mrs. Graham said that over the years, many Grundy County employers have reached out to hire those with disabilities. “Grundy County is a wonderful supporter for employment opportunities and volunteers sites for individuals with disabilities,” she said. In addition to Hy-Vee and Hope Haven, those she mentioned include the North 65 Center, Trenton R-9 Preschool, Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, Church Women United, Grundy County Food Pantry and the Trenton Republican-Times. Those interested in enhancing their workplace by hiring an employee with developmental disabilities may contact Mrs. Graham at 660-359-7556 or Mrs. Ebersold at 660-359-6655.

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SUCCESSFUL WEANING by Shawn Deering MU Extension Livestock Specialist It is the time of the year when beef producers will begin weaning spring-born calves. Weaning is part of the pre-conditioning process that along with vaccinations and getting calves bunk broke and started on feed can help producers realize better sale prices. The following tips are taken from a presentation that Dr. Eric Bailey used at our MU Feedlot School in August. He presented some real-world, common-sense ideas that I feel we have overlooked when it comes to weaning calves. He stressed the point that when we wean calves, we are totally changing their environment. Not only are we removing them from their mother, but we are most often placing them into a dry lot which is totally foreign to them. They are going from a large pasture setting with grass on the ground to eat and most likely a pond for a water source to a confined area with an automatic waterer of some sort and bunks to eat out of. Usually, when we wean the calves tend to walk the fence lines and often, they walk right by their new water and feed source because they do not have a clue what they are (see the first diagram at top right). He suggests blocking their fence walking pattern with a bunk so that it disrupts this normal behavior and actually makes them stop for a bit and check out what is in it (see second diagram at bottom right). He also recommends setting the automatic waterers so that they actually run over a little bit which may help to “educate” them that this is the place they need to drink. Another thought would be to actually put a filled, open water tank in the lot that is placed perpendicular to the fence line. This will not only disrupt the fence walking behavior, but may also be more similar to what the calves are used to drinking from.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. 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 Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m. Sassy Sisters Basketball League, ladies 50 and over, First Baptist Church, 6:15 p.m. Daughters of the American Revolution, BTC Bank Meeting Room.

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OBITUARIES James R. Connell James R. Connell of Marinette, WI passed away on Oct.17, 2021 at the Luther Home. A private family memorial will be held. James was born on Feb. 23, 1929 in Jamesport, the son of James and Kathryn Connell. After graduating from the University of Missouri, he worked with his brother, Don, along with his father at the Connell Hardware Store in Trenton. He was always active in the city and county developments. In 1954 James married the former Rosamond Gee. They were the parents of three sons. After many years in the hardware business, the family moved to Phoenix, AZ and set up three “Kitchen Shops” in

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Phoenix and Scottsdale. In 1986 they sold the three stores and returned to be closer to family in Missouri. Jim and Rosamond loved to travel in Europe. The family were members of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Rosamond; two sons, Tim Connell of St. Joseph and Mitch Connell of Marinette, WI; four grandchildren, Brad Connell of St. Joseph, Dylan Connell of Virginia, Patricia Connell of Little Chute, WI and James Connell of Washington state; and twin greatgranddaughters of St. Joseph. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Idella Loughead; a brother, Don Connell; and a son, Patrick Connell.

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Sonna Lou Winter, a 90year-old Jefferson City resident, passed away on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at her home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton, with Pastor Josh Gottman officiating. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton. Sonna was born on Oct. 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Churchill Loren Keen and Hazel Orr Keen. She was united in marriage on March 28, 1951 to Edward Winter, who preceded her in death in 2010. Sonna was a 1949 graduate of Trenton High School. She attended Kelsey Jenney Business College in San Diego, CA

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while her husband was stationed there with the US Navy. She was a bookkeeper at the Trenton Republican-Times, Trenton National Bank, and MFA Insurance Co. (later Shelter) in Columbia. When her husband was discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1955, they moved to Moberly. She was a homemaker until 1971, when both children were

Sylvia Borders Sylvia Borders, an 88year-old Trenton resident, died at 7:39 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at Livingston Manor in Chillicothe. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at the River of Life Pentecostal Church in Trenton. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Mrs. Borders was born July 22, 1933 in St. Louis, the daughter of Arthur Marion and Florence Hodgeson Bradley. She attended Hancock Elementary School, Hancock High School and North Central Missouri College before earning a bachelor’s degree in special education from Central Missouri State University at Warrens-burg. She was a member of the River of Life Pentecostal Church of Trenton. On Jan. 13, 1951 she was married to Norman R. Borders, Sr. at Pocahontas, AR. He preceded her in

death on August 11, 2014. Her survivors include two daughters Edith Parish, Fredericksburg, VA and Cynthia Calivere and her husband, John, of Trenton; three sons, Norman R. Borders, Jr., Robert Borders and Joshua Borders and his wife, Tiffany, all of Trenton; three sisters, Ruth Duncill of St. Clair, Betty Auth of Hillsboro and Merry Allard of Madisonville, TX; a brother, David Bradley of St. Louis; several grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Borders; a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Borders; a granddaughter, Heather Wendt; and four brothers, George Bradley, Homer Bradley, Raymond Bradley and Joseph Bradley. Memorials are suggested to either the Community Food Pantry or the Salvation Army and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

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attending school full- time, and worked part-time as management aide to the Moberly Housing Authority and Lucille Manor Apartments, retiring in 1992. They then moved to Jefferson City. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City, a past member of bridge club, sewing club, Beta Sigma Phi, DAR and the VFW Auxiliary. Her interests were sewing, playing bridge and watching Cardinal baseball. She loved time spent with her family. Sonna is survived by her children, son Michael E. Winter (Shelia) of Moberly and daughter Carrie J. Sisson (Don) of Holts Summit; grandchildren Joshua S. Dennis (Misty) of Holts Summit, and Ashley Siebenaler (Richard), Jodi Hardwick, and Jeremy Embree, all of Moberly; greatgrandchildren Eli Dennis,

Addison Siebenaler, Maci Hardwick, Gaige Embree and Sophia Orr, all of Moberly; and a sister, Sharon Ferris of Trenton. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Churchill Keen; her loving husband, Ed, of 59 years; a sister, Carol Sue Young of Green City; two brothers-in-law, Joe Ferris of Trenton, and Bill Young of Green City. Memorial donations are suggested to the Pancreatic Research Action Network (PanCan) at pancan.org or 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 324 Madison, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Arrangements are under the direction of HouserMillard Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838.

Vera Mae Persell Dougherty Vera Mae Persell Dougherty, an 84-yearold Trenton resident, passed away at 1:55 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. There will be a private graveside service at Stucker Cemetery near Laredo. Vera was born Jan. 11, 1937 in the Forks of the River area north of Trenton, the daughter of Kenneth and Peggy Graham Persell. Vera was married to Billy Floyd Dougherty on Nov. 13, 1955 at Hatton Chapel. He survives. Vera was an active member of the Laredo Christian Church. In addition to her husband of 65 years, she is survived by a sister, Betty

Jean Berneking of Davenport, IA; a son, Richard Wayne Dougherty and his wife, Shelli of Cairo; two daughters, Betty Lynn Brassfield of Fremont, CA and Beverly Ann Moore and her husband, Mark of Trenton; eight grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and 12 great grandchildren. Vera was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Marvin and Dewayne Persell; and a grandson, William Dougherty. Memorial donations are suggested to the Laredo Christian Church and may be left with or mailed to Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Toby Merrel Toby Merrel, a 78-yearold Trenton resident, died at 12:27 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Her body was cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Her cremains will be buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton, at a later date. Toby was born Nov. 19, 1942 in Trenton. She graduated from Trenton High School. Before retiring she was employed at Trenton Main Stop in the deli. Her survivors include two daughters, Dianna Rains and her husband,

Terry of Spickard and Donna Stevens; a brother, Ralph Henderson and his wife Libbi, of the state of California; five grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jane Cunningham; and a brother, Butch Henderson. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left with the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson James A. Barr, Boaz, KY, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $203.50. He also pleaded guilty to failing to yield after stopping to a vehicle that had entered the intersection and was fined $60.50. Clementina Oboh, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50. Patricia A. Kirby, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Karen F. Bobert, Osborn, on a charge of failing to wear a seat belt; Darin S. Bradley, Hamilton, on a charge of misdemeanor speeding; Justin W. Bryan,

Trenton, on a charge of failing to wear a seat belt; Lisa M. Burnett, Festus, on a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license; Kristy J. Dixon, Jamesport, on a charge of failing to wear a seat belt; Tyler J. Fee, Hamilton, on a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a motor vehicle; Jose L. Garcia Nunez, Kansas City, KS, on misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on the highway with a valid license and speeding; Bret A. Johnson II, Cameron, on a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner; Alexis M. Knox, Trenton, on a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a motor vehicle; Ryan Muniz, Trenton, on misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and failing to drive on the right half of the road and infractions of not wearing a seat belt and failing to display plates on a motor vehicle; Christopher S. Owen, Tren-

ton, on a charge of not wearing a seat belt; Kyle N. Wilson, Trenton, on a misdemeanor charge of speeding; Sarah E. Bray, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor speeding and was fined $70.50. Tiffany L. Gilbertson, Gilman City, pleaded guilty displaying unlawful plates and was fined $50.50. She also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Tyler J. Goebel, Norfolk, VA, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of speeding and was fined $60.50. Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were Crishawn L.Haggard, Springfield; Stephanie N. Myrick, Trenton; and Alexis J. Whitaker, Trenton. Cody P. Morris, Coffey, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of speeding and was fined $60.50. Aaron Z. Wolf (aka WolfMoffett), Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had

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The United Way of Grundy County has kicked off its 2021-22 campaign with a $241 donation from the Hy-Vee Food Store of Trenton. The money was raised during an event on Oct. 8 in which the store donated $1 from every tenderloin sold. Pictured are, Hy-Vee Store Director Chad Boyd, left, and United Way board member Stacy Coplen. The Grundy County United Way provides monetary assistance to 10 local organizations and those wanting to make a donation to the campaign may send them to P.O. Box 146, Trenton, MO 64683.

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of dangerous building. • 3307 E. 10th St. (old Lakeview Building), owned by John Lee - a trench needs to be filled and if Lee does not respond, the property will be moved to a court case, requiring Lee, who lives in Arkansas, to appear in court each month. Building Inspector Wes Barone gave a report on inspections and permits for the past month. Three new construction permits were sold in the past month, with three others sold for alterations or additions. He con-

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Game Two will find Aaron Huffstutter coaching the Hometown Celebrities. Joining him on the field will be team members Danny Stevens, Daniel Savage, Linda Crooks, Duane Urich, Amy Currie, Chuck Jones, Jenny Hunter and Sara Huffstutter. Jon and Amy Guthrie will coach the Trenton Heroes,

ducted 14 rental inspections, 19 new construction inspections, six pre-permit inspections and eight rightof-way inspections. He also responded to 10 nuisance calls/inspections and five zoning issues. In his report, Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross told the board there are 24 cases on court docket and there have been 101 total nuisance incidents so far this year. Twenty-two of those incidents are still active, with 59 of them being cleared and 20 referred for prosecution. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8.

which will include Sheldon Ishmael, Zachary Allen, Shelly Leininger, Jeffrey Jackson, Bayleigh Dixson, Izaiah Hernandez, Cassie Shuler, Matt Thompson, Missy Rowlett, Toni Allen, Toni Orndorff, Payton Ellis and Eric Davidson. In addition to the game, there will be an auction of Kansas City Royals items donated by Mike Arbuckle and sports items donated by Ron Dougan.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Monday-Chicken pot pie, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, fruit cocktail, biscuit. Tuesday-Tuna casserole with egg noodles, peas, house salad, white cake, pineapple, whole wheat crackers. Wednesday- Roast beef, potatoes and carrots, sliced tomato, Jello with fruit, hot roll. Thursday-Pork chops, augratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, cinnamon applesauce, whole wheat bread. Friday-Chicken and noodles, zucchini, stewed tomatoes, peanut butter cookie, fruit juice, garlic bread. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

creation of a new fulltime position of agriculture equipment technology instructor and a new full-time position of assistant director of facilities. The ag position is expected to be filled in the early spring so training and curriculum development can begin for the fall term. As for the facilities position, the concurrent building projects at the Savannah campus and the athletic practice facility on the Trenton campus have made the position necessary as has the $1.5 million in deferred maintenance funding allowed this year that will result in multiple smaller projects that need to be completed. Two current employees are expected to retire within the next 12 months and by adding this position now, the college can add another employee to the maintenance department and allow them time to “learn the ropes.” The position will be funded equally between the state deferred maintenance funds and college operational funds. After the retirements, the overall structure of the maintenance department will be re-evaluated for the next fiscal year, taking into consideration financial re-

his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license and two felony counts of first degree property damage. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 9. Jeffrey S. White, 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 one year and is to complete 20 hours of community service, pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund $59 recoupment and costs. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Travis J. Vasey, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of driving while intoxicated- serious physical injury and a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an

accident. He is scheduled to appear in court again Nov. 9. Brenton L. Odom, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and was fined $50.50. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. MARRIAGE LICENSE John A. Bowerman, Spickard, and Bethany J. Hufford, Trenton. Samuel J. Stutzman, Galt, and Sara J. Swartzentruber, Trenton. REAL ESTATE Menno E. Miller and wife to Levi Hostetler. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Gallatin Municipal Judge Daren L. Adkins Lorne S.Demke, Gallatin, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for one year. Andrean Warner, Gallatin,

pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50. Sarah M. Thompson, Gallatin, pleaded not guilty to having a vicious animal (causing serious injury/death to a person), animal cruelty and having an animal at large. Her case was continued to Dec. 28. Bryan L. Stark, Gallatin, appeared in court for formal arraignment on a charge of domestic assault. A bench trial was scheduled for Dec. 28. Dennis N. Jenson, Gallatin, had a bench trial scheduled for Feb. 22 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident and second degree property damage. Matthew R. Baker, Cameron, pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50. Justin W. Bryan, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50.

sources and future maintenance needs. Trustees voted to move the admissions recruiter position from classified to AMP exempt status and agreed to increase the salary for the position. In a written memo, Director of Marketing and Admissions Megan Pester told trustees that the change is needed to attract a larger pool of candidates for a position that requires a significant amount of travel. Mrs. Pester and Enrollment Marketing Specialist Amanda Steinman, also presented a report on their department, providing information on “Rethinking the Enrollment Funnel.” The board agreed to change the contracts for the Upward Bound assistant director and Student Support Services assistant director. The change includes moving both positions from 11 months to 12 months due to additional responsibilities inherent in the position. Heather McCollum currently serves as the Upward Bound assistant director with Tocarra Williams serving as the SSS assistant director. The recommendation came from TRIO Director Janet Pultz, who also presented a report on that program, which includes Student Support Services, Upward Bound and the new Talent Search program. Resignations were ac-

cepted from Nathan Vandevender as system administrator, effective Oct. 29; Kaylee Wood as admission recruiter, effective Oct. 22; and Jeffrey Hale as lead custodian, effective Oct. 29. The resignation of Head Start employee Hannah Dailey as a teacher aide at the Trenton Head Start site, was also accepted, effective Oct. 12. New employees hired include Kaitlyn Coleman of Barnard as nursing and health sciences administrative specialist at Maryville, effective Nov. 8; Lyle Wheelbarger of Trenton as custodian, effective Oct. 27; and John Cool of St. Joseph as an adjunct instructor for business courses beginning with the current semester. Trustees also gave approval to a salary adjustment for Green Hills Head Start employees to ensure all staff receive a minimum of $10.30 per hour and reviewed an employee tuition waiver report for the year. There were a few nonpersonnel related items approved at the meeting, including the approval of a Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy. A bid from TouchNet for replacement door hardware for the OneCard Physical Access system at a cost of $29,056. The existing hardware has an end-of-life date of January 2022. Multiple items were declared as surplus

property and will be disposed of in accordance with board policy. As part of his report, NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed the three keys to the college’s Plan 2025 strategic plan, which are accreditation, expansion and funding. He also shared preliminary drawings of a possible new student center on campus as well as the building that will house the Savannah campus. The Savannah location will be completed in two phases, with Phase I to be completed in late summer 2022 and Phase II to be completed in late summer 2023. Trustees held a closed session, with no announcement made. The board scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in Cross Hall. This is a change in the regular meeting date and will be followed at 5:30 p.m. by a meeting with the NCMC Foundation and Dr. Rich Gross, who is consulting with the foundation on the college’s Major Gifts Campaign. The board also agreed to move the December meeting to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 due to the regular December meeting date falling on a day when the campus is closed.

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those selling them. It was also noted that he is to pave the area before any more cars can be placed on the lot. No reason was given for the dissenting votes. On the issue of accepting a bid from Earthworks to construct a water main from the area of Second and Kitty streets to the wastewater plant, the only issue that seemed to concern anyone on the council was the $10,725 line item for seeding of the area, which is actually through an agricultural field. The vote on the bid, which was for $171,203 and had been recommended for approval by the utility board, was 6-2, with Humphreys and Otto voting no. A brief discussion was held on the city’s breed-specific dog ordinance, which was upheld by the council on Sept. 27 when the vote to repeal the ordinance failed 2-4. On that vote, Urich and Brewer voted to repeal the ordinance and Otto, Humphreys, Mlika and Dolan voted to leave it in place. Klinginsmith was absent from that meeting and Romesburg, owner of Pet Central, abstained. On Monday, Otto said he is living up to the commitment he made to the crowd that was at the Sept. 27 meeting to continue looking into ways the city’s current dangerous animal ordinance

can be strengthened to ensure the city creates what he called “a culture of responsible dog owners.” Humphreys said he thought the issue was settled and asked how many times it’s going to get considered. Urich responded “as many times as it comes up” and said the issue is more of changing the behavior of the owners than the animals. Humphreys replied that changing the behavior of people is a big step. Other action items at the meeting included: • voting to close a portion of 12th Street between Mable Street and Tinsman Avenue to allow the Grundy County Museum to construct a building in that area for covered storage of items. • accepting the high bid of $701 from Robert Burkeybile for the purchase of property at 1002 W. 14th St. • approving an ordinance amending the filing dates for city elections, which will now be the 17th Tuesday prior to the election until the 14th Tuesday prior to the election. This shortens the filing period, which for this year would be Dec.7 to Dec. 28. The terms of Klinginsmith, Humphreys, Mlika and Urich will expire. • approving a policy on seasonal utility services shut off as was recommended by the Utility Committee. • approving a bid from Sentinel Emergency Solutions in the amount of $270,762.40 for self-contained

breathing apparatus for the fire department. The items will be paid for through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant received by the department earlier this year. The grant is funded through the Department of Homeland Security. • voting to offer a position as a police officer to Cameron Hind, who will graduate from the Law Enforcement Academy on Dec. 3. • discussing the possibility of entering into an agreement with MoPEP in which the city would go to a virtual ownership operation. The city would continue to own its generators, but MoPEP would maintain them. City Administrator Ron Urton said the city spends about $190,000 to own and maintain them but gets about $170,000 a year in credits for being able to generate power. If the city entered into the agreement, they would not get the credits, but also wouldn’t have to maintain them. The incentive to MoPEP, Urton said, is being able to ensure that cities who are in the agreement would be able to generate the power they say they can when storms like last year’s “polar vortex” hit the area. The idea is only in the discussion stages at this point and Urton said his only concern is that the city’s employee who maintains the generators would still have a job. The next council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8.

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Dear Annie: I am 38 years old with three kids ages 18, 15 and 13. I just recently moved back home with my mom because I was in an abusive relationship. Well, my mom is treating me like a 15-yearold. I cannot come and go as I please, and I do not even go anywhere except to run basic errands. I do all the cooking, most of the cleaning and whatever else she asks me to do. I do not complain about anything; I just do it. Last weekend, I wanted to go out with a friend for dinner. Well, you would have thought I slapped my mom in the face. She got so mad, stomping around, slamming doors and cabinets. And she is so mean and rude to all my friends. It's just pure silliness. What can I do to make her realize that I'm not a 15-yearold? -- Full-Grown Adult Dear Full-Grown Adult: First of all, congratulations on getting you and your children out of an abusive environment. That

was a brave and absolutely crucial decision. Your mother was kind enough to let you -- and, presumably, your kids -stay with her while you get back on your feet. But since it is her house, you're going to have to play by her rules. If you want to be treated as the adult that you are, you've got to act like one - and that includes paying your own rent. You've already made progress for your family by bringing them to a safe environment. Keep looking forward, and find a place of your own to call home. Dear Annie: I'm writing in response to the father who has been in "Toothy Turmoil" with his wife's concern for their children's ability to brush their teeth on their own. As an orthodontist, I see children with various levels of tooth-brushing abilities every day. For those still struggling, we offer "disclosing tablets." These are little tablets

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which, when chewed and swished around the mouth, stain the bacteria (plaque) in the mouth a pinkish color. The child can plainly see this and is instructed to brush until the stains are gone. This allows the patient to learn where they need better care, and in the case of "Toothy Turmoil," would allow Mom the confidence to let her children brush on their own while still giving her the ability to monitor their thoroughness without hovering. -See It and Believe It Dear See: You've posed a fun, interactive solution for kids and parents alike - a win-win all around. Here's to healthy habits and happy brushing.

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Loosening the reins on social investing The Biden administration has proposed a change that would let fund managers consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance causes when they select investments. Such causes have become increasingly important to many investors. The administration’s proposal would reverse a Trump administration policy of imposing curbs on so-called ESG investing for pension and retirement funds. Under that approach, financial advisers may select investments and strategies based solely on their perceived likelihood of maximizing investor returns. The new proposal stems from an

executive order issued by President Joe Biden in May. Among other things, it stated that financial risks related to climate change can threaten the retirement savings and pensions of workers and families. ESG investing has boomed in recent years, driven in part by escalating concerns over climate change. ESG funds drew $39 billion of new money in the first half of this year, according to Morningstar. Advocates say the practice enables investors to combine financial gain with social benefits. Opponents counter that some pension fund managers have acted on political considerations in ESG investing.

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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. 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! Tdtf --------------------------------------

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 FOct29* -------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer. See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products. GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY, 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FDec3 -------------------------------------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. Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-6351282. FOct11-Nov5 -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO * 660-639-2555, home * 660-359-1897, cell * 660349-0654, cell Sales & Service * Smith & Wesson * Ruger We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. call for appointment; Sat. 10-4 Visa * Mastercard FOct11-Nov5 --------------------------------------

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660-654-2337 B198d26 -------------------------------------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. Mums starting @$12.49 * Deli Meats and Cheese * Deli Sandwiches - Hot & Cold * Groceries * Bulk Foods * Fabrics and Sewing Notions * Cards & Books * Spices * Candy. FOct11-Nov5 --------------------------------------

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See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Annuities *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN, 903 Main St., Trenton, MO, 660-3590100 - 53 years in the InsurTdtf ance Business -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

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Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 3593660. T196d5 -------------------------------------Welcome to Major Discounters! We have lots of new products - All discounted prices... Mattresses * Fall & Winter Clothing * Work & Western Boots * Hardware * Furniture * Generators * Dehumidifiers * Televisions * Water Heaters * Cleaning Supplies * Air Fryers * Ammunition & Much More! 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO (next to Barnes-Baker) 660654-1383 FOct11-Nov5* -------------------------------------For Sale - Fencing tools, log chains and all kinds of wrenches. 300 W. 8th, Trenton. 660-359-1323. S693d2* --------------------------------------

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

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 -------------------------------------Round Baling, Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. FNov5 --------------------------------------

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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. Orscheln Farm & Home. 660-359-2300 (www.fleabeacon.com) H689d29,5,12* --------------------------------------

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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." ----------------------------------

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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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." ---------------------------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

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

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THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------Marion Township of Grundy County is accepting bids for the purpose of selling a 1988 Kenworth dump truck. The truck has a 3406B CAT motor. There is frame damage from an accident and will be sold as is. The purchaser will have 30 days to remove the truck from the township property. The truck can be viewed at the township barn on Railroad Street in Laredo, MO. Bids should be sent to: Phillip Fox 792 SE 16th Street Galt, MO 64641 Please mark the envelope "truck bid". All bids must be received by November 8th. For more information contact Stephen Lowery at 660-3597769. The township reserves the right to reject any and all bids. M192d2 -------------------------------------The Green Hills Women's Shelter will be holding its Annual Board meeting on November 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Kramer Contracting Company's Board Room, 110 Broadway Street, Jamesport, MO. G197d29 --------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

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. TOct11-Nov5 -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------Sonoco of Chillicothe, MO is looking for a Night Shift Supervisor. Offering competitive wages, 401k, medical insurance and PTO. Previous experience required. Visit www.careers.sonoco.com for complete job description and application information. FOct4-29 -------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Trenton Head Start Teacher Aide, fulltime with benefits. For job description and application visit http//www.greenhillsheadstart.org or call 660359-2214. E.O.I. G190d2 --------------------------------------

Help Wanted: Parts Manager & Parts Counter Salesperson. Salesperson experience preferred. Full time position and will be required to work every other Saturday. Pay will be based on experience. Health Insurance, vacation, sick days and retirement available. Please apply at Gallatin Truck & Tractor, 24000 St Hwy 6, Gallatin, MO Serving area counties for 75 years. G206d9 ------------------------------------—

RUMMAGE SALES

Sale - Rain or Shine - Everything Needs To Go! Saturday, October 30, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., behind Trenton's BTC Bank. Flash sales throughout the day - various size clothing and shoes, some baby items and maternity clothing, books, movies, games, household miscellaneous, Royals and NASCAR items, teacher resources, furniture, wedding stuff, Christmas stuff, kittens. Still adding daily. H660d29* --------------------------------------

Missouri Housing Development Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 6:00 pm via Webinar. Please visit MHDC.com under Special Notices for registration information. During the virtual public hearing, MHDC staff will describe the development(s) and accept and record public comments. Any interested party may register for the hearing to participate and submit written comments. The public may also submit written comments directly to Missouri Housing Development Commission, 920 Main Street, Suite 1400, Kansas City, MO 64105. All public comments must be received by November 19, 2021, in order to be considered. dOct29------------------------------------Advertisement for Bidders Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) is accepting bids for PAD MOUNT TRANSFORMERS. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on November 19, 2021. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Brad Griffin at 660-359-2315 or bgriffin@trentonmo.com. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of TMU. dOct29-----------------------------------— Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy Co-Senate Bill 40 (FFDD) is seeking bids for Accounting Service and Insurance Coverage to start FY2022. All bids must be submitted by Friday, December 3, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. The FFDD Board of Directors will review all bids at the December 2021 meeting. Please contact Executive Director, Kayla Graham for specific information that will need to be included in the bid. Contact information: ffdd@grundycountymo.com (660) 359-3285 office (660) 359-7556 cellphone dOct29,Nov2 -----------------------------------—

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00069 CYNTHlA J. ALLEN Petitioner, vs. RICHARD B. ALLEN, deceased and each above Defendant's heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, administrators, executors, creditors, guardians, trustees and other legal representatives, Respondent. ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Grundy, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to quiet title to real estate, and which affects the following described property: The South Half (S1/2) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) and all of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty-Seven (27), in Township Sixty (60), of Range TwentyThree (23) The names of all the parties to said suit are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for Plaintiff is Tara L. Walker, 1210 Oklahoma Avenue, Suite A, Trenton, Missouri 64683. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within 45 days after the 12th day of October, 2021, judgment by default will be rendered against you. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law pursuant to Section 473.663, RSMo., in the Republican-Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Grundy, State of Missouri. A true copy from the record. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 5th day of October, 2021. /s/ Jill Eaton Clerk, Probate Division Circuit Court of Grundy County, MO dOct15,22,29,Nov5 ------------------------------------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

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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The Grundy R-5 FFA hosted its annual barnwarming dance in the old school gym on Friday, Oct. 22, with candidates holding a money war to benefit the Lainie Lewis Memorial Scholarship. In addition, the chapter had a Facebook picture contest and played games. Pictured are candidates and royalty, from left, seniors Queen Kammi Phillips and King Tracer Golden; sophomore candidates Carley McBee and Corbin Axtell; junior candidates Skylar Bonnett and Cole Peterson; and freshmen candidates Adysan Rains and Kaleb Bower. Cheyenne Martin is the R-5 FFA Advisor.

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Plan Your Food Donations

In an effort to coordinate food donations with the distribution of holiday food boxes, the Grundy County Food Pantry has announced the dates of their distributions. The Thanksgiving meal items will be distributed on Thursday, Nov. 11 and the December holiday meal items will be distributed on Thursday, Dec. 9. Anyone wishing to donate items for the December holiday box should do so by Wednesday, Dec. 1 to ensure they can be included. The food pantry will be closed Dec. 10 through the end of the year.

Mascot Pancake Breakfast

The Trenton R-9 mascot team will hold a fall/Halloween pancake breakfast Saturday morning at the new concession stand at C.F. Russell Stadium. Those attending the breakfast are welcome to drive through or eat at the stadium. The event will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and will feature pancakes, sausage, cinnamon rolls, milk, juice and coffee. Donations will be accepted and will be used for items needed by the Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School mascots. Children attending the breakfast in costume will receive a free treat.

Coon Creek Thanksgiving

The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church will make its annual Thanksgiving meal available again this year on Thanksgiving Day. Meals can be delivered to those who are unable to make their own dinner and while there will not be any inside meals served, those wishing to reserve a meal can pick them up at the church. Delivery will begin at 9 a.m. and pickups will begin after 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to make a reservation for meals for delivery or pickup may call Dianna Crawford at 660-3593094 or 660-635-0760; Doug Crawford at 816-562-4075; or the church at 660-789-2236. Leave a message if there is no answer and the call will be returned. The deadline to reserve a meal for delivery or pickup is Saturday, Nov. 20.

COLA Is Approved

Elected officials in Grundy County will receive a cost of living increase in January after the Grundy County Salary Commission took action Tuesday morning. The commission voted to implement a 2 percent cost of living allowance effective Jan. 1, 2022. The raise will go to the county’s three commissioners, county clerk, treasurer, assessor, public administrator, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and coroner. The increase was unanimous among those in attendance who voted, with Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Puckett not in attendance and Sheriff Rodney Herring abstaining as he said he is not a member of the commission. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard said state statute indicates the sheriff is a member of the commission, however, with the passage of Senate Bill 53, the position of sheriff will begin receiving a salary equal to one-half of that of the associate judge. Mrs. Spickard said that increase will not go into effect until the next sheriff term begins in 2025. Regardless of whether or not they voted, all of the elected officials who are on the commission will receive the raise in January.

Two Bids Accepted

The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for the sale of two vehicles during its meeting on Tuesday. The commission accepted a bid from Cecil Hicks of $2,008 for a 2008 Chevy Impala. A bid of $679 was accepted from Frontier Auto for a 2003 Chevy Tahoe. The only item on Tuesday’s agenda is the opening of snow removal bids at 9 a.m.

CARD SHOWER

A card shower has been requested for Charles and Lovice Crawford, who will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 31. Cards may be sent to them at 753 N.W. Highway A, Trenton, MO 64683.

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Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks signed a proclamation Monday designating Oct. 25-30 as Friends of the Library Week in observance of the 130th birthday of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. Pictured with Mayor Crooks, seated, are, from left, Library Administrator Theresa Hunsaker, Barb Spencer, Cathie Smith and Dan Wilford.

Boosters Now Available

The Grundy County Health Department has announced that booster doses of all three COVID-19 vaccines are now available. GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said those who have had both rounds of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are eligible for a booster dose after six months if they are 65 or older, age 18 and live in a long-term care facility, have underlying medical conditions OR work or live in a high-risk setting. Those who received the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine are eligible to take a booster shot after two months. They can receive any of the three vaccines if they are over 18. Mrs. Gibson said that with breakthrough cases being reported, it is important to have a booster for full protection. The clinics are for one type of vaccine only due to differences in handling instructions. A Moderna vaccine clinic is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 1 and Monday, Nov. 8, while the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be offered at a clinic on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 4, with Pfizer to be offered that afternoon. Flu shots are still being offered on Fridays and are recommended for anyone over age six months. Initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are still being offered as well, with those receiving their initial vaccines eligible for a $50 gift card.

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sewer plant. Demolition of the clarifier will begin soon. Aldermen continued their discussion of the possibility of moving to the LAGERS Retirement Plan. City Administrator Lance Rains gave the board the requested actuarial service calculations for LAGERS, which had been provided by Gabriel, Roeder, Smith and Co. The board asked Rains to schedule a phone call with the Albany city administrator to gain a better understanding of how LAGERS has changed over the years. In other action items, Mrs. Rains said the amendment to the alcohol ordinance basically just aligns the hours in which alcohol The THS Gilded Drama will present “Disorder in the can be sold and how it can Court” on Friday, Dec. 10 in the Trenton R-9 Performing be delivered (such as carry Arts Center and is planning an event to raise funds for the out) with the requirements drama program. that are on the state license. The play, under the direction of Tashyana Dowell, is a Mrs. Rains said the state comedy that finds Casey Licit in the wrong place at the had made some changes wrong time in the town of Berserksville. Charged with a due to the pandemic and triple crime, she has a dolt of a defense attorney, the prosthis action just brings the ecutor uses ridiculous tactics and the witnesses don’t seem city ordinance into alignto know the case. She soon figures out that her only ment with those changes. chance of justice is to play them at their own game. The board also approved Tickets are $6 and an announcement will be made when an ordinance entering into they are available. an agreement with John W. The THS drama program is sponsoring a paint party at Gillum, CPA, LLC for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 in the THS commons. The audit services and voted to cost is $30 with proceeds to benefit the program. Trisha not adjust a sewer charge Sharp of Gather and Create will lead the painting session. for the additional water To reserve a spot, contact Mrs. Dowell at 660-359-2291 usage in September for a ext. 212 or email her at tdowell@trentonr9.k12.mo.us. customer whose hot water heater issue resulted in the The North Central Missouri Fair Board will hold its water still making its way annual membership meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4 in the into the city’s sewer system. The board authorized THS ag building. Anyone interested in joining the fair board to assist with Rains to collect bids for a organizing and operating the NCM Fair is welcome and $500,000 certificate of deinvited to attend the meeting, which is scheduled to begin posit for a term of six months and agreed to wait at 6 p.m. until closer to the end of the year to decide how to fund With the temperatures dropping, there’s not much the new AMI metering sysbetter than a warm bowl of chili and a good book. You tem. In discussing capital imcan get both at the annual Rissler Elementary School PTO provement spending, the Chili Supper and Book Fair. board agreed to see what The book fair will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Frigrant money is received day, Nov. 5, with the chili supper scheduled for Friday. prior to making any deciThis year’s event will also include a live auction featuring sions to spend the Capital cakes, pies, sweets and baskets donated by local businesses. The book fair will be held in the library, with Grandparent Night, hosted by the Title I teachers , scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2. Book fair hours will be 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with the fair to be open until 7 p.m. on Friday. The chili supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., with the auction scheduled at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the event are used to help provide funding for activities and items that benefit students and teachers at Rissler.

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Improvement funds on the 2400 electric system or water/sewer upgrades. Rains provided a monthly report on electric interfund transfer calculations, noting that the budgeted 8 percent wasn’t completed every month due to negative cash flow in the electric department cash fund. The electric fund is now able to transfer the interfund difference because of the electric rate increase that went into effect July 1. The board voted to approve the 8 percent difference as of Oct. 22 for $69,463.28. Board members discussed the band, cemetery, city council, swimming pool and police funds in regard to the 2022 budget and reviewed a list of grants that have been funded since Rains was named city administrator. The total approved grant percent split is currently calculated at 79/21 and totaled $1,070,437.15 of grant funding with a city cash match of $240,370.90. There has been a total of $1,310,812.49 of project dollars funded since Feb. 19, 2019, with another $593,346.48 pending. Police Chief Mark Richards gave a report to the board on incidents occurring in the city. He said he attended the annual MIRMA Risk Management Conference last week and discussed applying for the Daviess County ARPA Grant funding for upgrading to a MoSWIN radio system. The board authorized Chief Richards to apply for the funds. In other business, Jeff Arp with MIRMA presented grant awards from the organization that included a $179 grant toward the $399 cost for a pole saw and a grant of $1,048.58 toward the total cost of $1,384 for an AED. The board is scheduled to hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8.