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Work is well under way on the Thompson River Bank Stabilization project west of Trenton near Highway 6. Binder Irrigation of Table Rock, NE, was awarded the contract for the private-public partnership that includes the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, the National Resource Conservation Service, the Missouri Department of Transportation and private funds, with Grundy County acting as the sponsor. The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 17.
Schools Set Vet Programs Ceremonies And Activities Planned For Next Week Area schools have announced special plans in observance of Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. Rissler Elementary School - All local veterans are invited to the school gym at 8 a.m. for “Muffins for Military” and a program featuring music and more. Trenton Middle School/Trenton High School - There will be an assembly in the THS gym at 8:30 a.m., followed by refreshments in the THS commons for guests. Guests are asked to park in the south parking lot of the high school and enter through the southwest activities entrance. Grundy R-5 School There will be a biscuit and gravy breakfast for veterans beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the high school, with an all-school assembly to follow. The Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter is sponsoring the event and those planning to attend the breakfast are asked to RSVP by Nov. 9 at 660673-6511 during the school day. Pleasant View R-6 - All area veterans are invited to [See VETS, Page 5]
Billboard Gets Approval
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission gave its approval to a conditional use permit to allow a sign to be erected on East Ninth Street, with the city’s board of adjustments approving a variance for the sign. According to Tracy Maberry, deputy city clerk, the Planning and Zoning Commission will recommend approval of the conditional use permit for Wayne and Mary Rorebeck in care of Robinson Outdoor LLC to the full city council, which will consider the matter at its meeting on Monday. The request is to allow a Class D sign to be erected on property at 1909 E. Ninth St. The board of adjustments approved a 10-foot variance on the maximum height requirement of 20 feet and a 50-foot variance on the right of way requirement of 50 feet to allow for the 10-foot by 20-foot billboard. The east side of the billboard will be digital, while the west side will be vinyl. The variance does not need council approval.
Tri-County R-7 Agenda
The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the school library. Items on the agenda include principal and superintendent reports, setting of the filing dates for the April 2022 election, counseling, CSIP review, MSBA policy updates, technology, a budget review, capital projects and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
Snow Removal Bid OK’d
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After a slight delay on Tuesday due to an issue with the crane, parts of a base for a new transformer were being set at the Trenton electric plant Wednesday afternoon. The old transformer, which was installed in 1974, was being replaced as part of a project to upgrade all of the city’s transformers and was the last of three to be installed.
‘Clue’ Coming To Gallatin Stage
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Show To Be Held On Nov. 18, 19 And 20 At Courter Theater Mr. Boddy is dead and while someone in the room is responsible for the murder, there are 216 possible solutions to the who, where and how. In the Gallatin Theater League’s production of “Clue: The Musical,” the audience will have a chance to help solve the mystery. The production, based on the popular Parker Brothers mystery-solving game,
The Grundy County Commission accepted a bid for snow removal during its meeting Tuesday morning. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard said the Gott Brothers (Dan and Chris), submitted the only bid and will be paid $500 for snow removal and the placement of ice melt at the courthouse, the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center and the prosecuting attorney’s office. If they place ice melt only, the charge will be $187.50. Mrs. Spickard said the county will provide ice melt and the road and bridge crew/courthouse custodian will help with shoveling sidewalks. Agenda items for next Tuesday’s meeting include attending the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission annual meeting in the morning and a meeting at 1 p.m. with TUSA to discuss the radio proposals.
will be presented Nov. 18, 19 and 20 at Gallatin’s Courter Theater. Brad Dush is directing the play, with Elizabeth Plottner serving as the musical director. Cast members include Dimitri Dicker[See CLUE, Page 5]
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 in the school library. Items on the announced agenda include announcements of upcoming events, a resolution concerning acceptance and compliance for the USDA grant for an electric bus, consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Series 2021 General Obligation Refunding Bonds with L.J. Hart and Company, data review of the Missouri Assessment Program, approval of the audit report, approval of the district test coordinator as the English Language Learner Coordinator, administrative reports and a closed session to discuss legal matters, personnel and records protected from disclosure by law.
Pickle Ball Courts A Possibility For Eastside Park
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Due to the amount of early requests for tickets, Art’s Alive has added a third performance of “A Christmas Carol.” In addition to the evening performance on Saturday, Dec. 4 and the afternoon performance on Sunday, Dec. 5, performances that were already announced, a Saturday matinee has been added at 2 p.m. on Dec. 4. All performances will be held at the Hoover Community Theater, located at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. Tickets are $5 and will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 8 at the customer service counter at Trenton Hy-Vee. Only cash and checks will be accepted and the purchaser will need to indicate which performance they plan to attend. The seats are not numbered and seating will be on a first come, first serve basis, with doors opening 30 minutes prior to each show.
Board Votes To Level Old Tennis Courts That Were Unplayable The possibility of pickle ball courts in Trenton took a step closer to becoming reality following action taken at Wednesday’s meeting of the Trenton Park Board.
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Pickle ball courts have been a topic of discussion for the past couple of years but were put on the back burner until Wednesday’s meeting when the idea of placing courts on the old tennis courts at Eastside Park was discussed. The tennis courts are not viable for competition and at the very least need to be leveled. Board members voted to accept a quote from Midwest Concrete Lifting and Leveling of Trenton in the amount of $2,410 to get the courts leveled. At 60-feet by 30-feet, pickle ball courts are smaller than tennis courts so two north-south courts or four east-west courts could be developed on the tennis court surface.
There was also discussion of putting two courts on one side and leaving the other court empty to see how much use the courts get next spring and summer. It was noted that there is $2,500 earmarked for Eastside Park in this year’s budget, with no definite plans for that money, so the cost can be taken from that line item. The park department will put the markings on the court. Vandalism was once again a topic of discussion at the meeting, with Park Superintendent David Shockley telling the board that the restroom facility at Burleigh Grimes Field was vandalized over the weekend and Grounds Com-
mittee member Gary Schuett reporting that an electronic device used at the Sesquicentennial Park to address the large number of birds was destroyed after only two days of operation. Board members encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious activity in the park system to the police department in hopes of deterring some of the vandalism that has been occurring. In his report, Shockley said the process of winterizing park facilities has begun and the tube for the ditch along East 10th Street near the walking trail has been delivered, with the street department [See PARKS, Page 5]
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NCMC BASKETBALL OPENERS
NCMC WOMEN 103 CMU JV 27 NCMC MEN 107, CMU JV 72
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ANDREW RHOADES follows a block during Princeton’s district loss in Hamilton on Friday. Rhoades rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
Tigers’ Season Ends With District Loss Princeton Sent Off By TopSeeded Hamilton HAMILTON 48 PRINCETON 6 No one expected Princeton to go into Alumni Field and upset the Hamilton Hornets, the top-seeded team in Class 1, District 7. The Tigers, seeded eighth, were winless on the season — one that has seen them scuffle to break in a roster dominated by freshmen and sophomore players. On Friday the seedings held as Hamilton sent Princeton off to an 0-10 season with a 48-6 loss. It was the fifth-straight game in which the Tigers allowed over 40 points and the eighth overall.
“This season was a rough one, no doubt,” Princeton head coach Nathan Powell said. “We knew what our deficiences would be — experience, size — but we felt fairly confident we could overcome some of that throughout the season. It’s a credit to the rest of the conference that we weren’t able to get that done.” Hamilton didn’t exactly take all of the intrigue out of the game early as the Tigers trailed just 14-0 at the end of the first quarter. But the game got away from them in the second when Hamilton scored four more times to go into the locker room up 40-0. At that point the Tigers’ season was already over. But as has been the case all season, Princeton’s young team kept working [See TIGERS, Page 3]
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LUKE KELLY fights off a Hamilton blocker during Princeton’s 48-6 loss in Class 1, District 7 play Friday at Alumni Field.
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It’s All Smooth Sailing For The Pirates In Season-Opening Wins Brooke Bartholomew sank a free throw and a small grin crept across her face. The fans in the stands naturally cheered the North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team’s 100th point of the night, but her teammates, who had made it a goal to hit triple digits at halftime, were far and away the loudest cheers in the Ketcham Community Center. Both North Central teams passed the century mark on Tuesday as they swept the visiting Central Methodist University junior varsity squads. The women routed the Eagles 103-27 while the men cruised to a comfortable 107-73 victory. “We kind of set that goal to hold them under 30 and then try to score 100 points if we could,” North Central head coach Jenni Croy said. “This group does a great job of sharing the ball, they see each other really well. In the second half we
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JORDYN GRAY drives past a Central Methodist defender during the Pirates’ 103-27 victory on Tuesday.
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Tigers Finish Pirates Roll Over CMU JV In Openers Up Tough Campaign [TIGERS, from Page 2] — a rare sight for a winless team at this stage in the season. The Tigers were able to get into the end zone in the fourth quarter, scoring on a 12-yard run by Andrew Rhoades. “There were things we just weren’t able to overcome or correct and that’s going to be a big focus this offseason,” Powell said. “That said, I’m extremely proud of the effort and work this team put in week after week. I don’t feel like any week was a wasted one or one in which our kids didn’t show up and put in good work. We’re bringing back nearly the entire team next season and I have no doubt we’ll see a big improvement. We’ll get stronger and faster and most importantly work on building confidence.” Princeton was led in the loss by Rhoades, who rushed nine times for 68 yards and the score. He also had a team-high nine tackles on the defensive side of the ball. He is one of a few juniors who will be back with the 17 freshmen and sophomore players. The Tigers will lose just five players from this year’s team — Logan Smith, Luke Kelly, Kaleb Thomas, Sam Johnson and Jakub Janosic.
[PIRATES, from Page 2] laught in the first quarter. That prompted the goal-setting session in the locker room at halftime to ensure there wouldn’t be a let down in the second half, despite the game being in hand already at that juncture. “I honestly thought in the second quarter we relaxed a little bit,” Croy said. “We didn’t finish shots under the basket like we normally do. We talked about that at halftime because I felt like we let up defensively.” There was no let up in the second half as NCMC outscored CMU 29-3 in the third quarter and 28-8 in the fourth. Leading the Pirates was Kennadie Crowe, who had 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Jasmine Taylor had 15 points and nine rebounds and Nora Ford went for 15 points, six assists four rebounds and three steals. Angel Wiggins had 11 points, four steals and two assists and Kaylie Stufflebean rounded
out the Pirates’ double-digit performers with 10 points. Maci Moore and Jordyn Gray would each add nine points and seven rebounds in the victory. All 11 players on the roster scored in the win. “We were able to get our freshmen valuable minutes and kind of get them used to the pace of the game and how we want to play,” Croy said. “It’s nice to be able to do that. We know, those girls who are returning, what they are capable of. So games like these we can see what our freshmen can do.” The win established a 1-0 start to the season for the North Central women. NCMC MEN Riak Mabour elevated for a slam dunk on the tail end of a fast break and the North Central men’s basketball season was officially up and running. Mabour’s dunk was just the first of several highlights on the night for the Pirates, who ran away with their 107-72 victory over the Central Meth-
odist junior varsity. The Pirates nearly doubled up Central Methodist in the first half, racing out to a 59-30 halftime advantage. The entirety of the Pirate bench getting in on the action in the second half, North Central was still able to outscore the visitors 48-42 over the game’s final 20 minutes to cruise into the win column. “I thought our guys played at great speed and shared the ball well,” Pirates’ head coach Jeremy Esry said. “When we do that I think that we have a lot of great options and weapons that can do multiple things on the court. We still need to improve our halfcourt execution and find out who we can rely on when we really need a bucket in crunch time, but it was nice seeing some of the freshmen step up and hit shots.” Isaiah Ervin led North Central in the opener, scoring 22 points to go with three steals. He was 5-for-7 from threepoint territory in the win. Guy
Moran came off the bench for 14 points and Mack Anderson, also coming off the bench, finished with 13 points, six rebounds and five blocks. The Pirates also got eight points and six rebounds from Evan Worley in the victory. With the win, the Pirates’ started their season with a 1-0 overall record. UP NEXT North Central’s men’s team will host the NCMC Basketball Classic over the weekend. The Pirates play host to Kansas City Kansas Community College on Friday at 6 p.m. and will face Des Moines Area Community College — the number-one team in the nation — on Saturday. That game tips off from the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton at 6 p.m. as well. North Central’s women are at home on Saturday as well, playing host to Marshalltown Community College. That game tips off at 2 p.m.
All-Grand River Conference Football Team Announced All-Grand River Conference Eastern Division (11-Man) 2021-22 (*Denotes Unanimous Selection) 1st Team Offense *QB-Peyton Baker, Soph.-Gallatin RB-Parker Chamberlain, Sr.-South Harrison *RB-Deric Doporto, Sr.-Milan RB-Sam Gibson, Jr.-Trenton *WR-Isaac Bird, Jr.-Gallatin WR-Jacob Uthe, Sr.-Maysville WR-Chance Corbett, Sr.-South Harrison TE-Payton Feiden, Jr.-Gallatin *OL-Braden Spurling, Sr.-South Harrison *OL-Caleb Johnson, Sr.-Trenton OL-Blake Eitel, Sr.-Milan OL-Carson Lang, Sr.-Gallatin OL-Gabe Parker, Jr.-Gallatin OL-Andrew Stone, Sr.-Polo Athlete-Draven Wright Jr.-Gallatin Athlete-Blaine Perkins, Jr.-Putnam County 1st Team Defense DE-Draygan Schweitzer, Sr.-Gallatin DE-Caleb Johnson, Sr.-Trenton *DL-Carson Lang, Sr.-Gallatin DL-Gabe Parker, Jr.-Gallatin DL-Beau Rainey, Jr.-South Harrison *LB-Braden Spurling, Sr.-South Harrison
LB-Payton Feiden, Jr.-Gallatin LB-Jagger Gray, Sr.-Gallatin LB-Sam Gibson, Jr.-Trenton LB-Mason Chapman, Sr.-Polo *DB-Draven Wright, Jr.-Gallatin *DB-Isaac Bird, Jr.-Gallatin DB-Logan Kimbrell, Sr.-Maysville DB-Tucker Otto, Jr.-Trenton 1st Team Special Teams *Kicker-Christian Chaparro, Jr.-Milan Punter-Coleman Griffen, Jr.-Trenton Returner-Draven Wright Jr.-Gallatin Returner-Andrew Rhoades, Jr.-Princeton 2nd Team Offense QB-Jad Cornett, Jr.-South Harrison RB-Mason Chapman, Sr.-Polo RB-Grant Williams, Jr.-South Harrison RB-Darren Doporto, Jr.-Milan WR-Talen Holt, Soph.-Princeton WR-Tucker Otto, Jr.-Trenton TE-Damion Tice, Sr.-Polo OL-Kaden Owen, Sr.-Trenton OL-Braxton Mellon, Sr.-Polo OL-Konnor Watkins, Jr.-Maysville OL-Elijah Jones, Sr.-Putnam County OL-Beau Rainey Jr.-South Harrison
OL-Brett Hemry, Jr.-Gallatin Athlete-Caleb Thompson, Sr.-Polo 2nd Team Defense DE-Deric Doporto, Sr.-Milan DE-Parker Chamberlain, Sr.-South Harrison DL-Konnor Watkins, Jr.-Maysville DL-Darren Doporto, Jr.-Milan DL-Andrew Stone, Sr.-Polo LB-Chase Simmons, Jr.-Putnam County LB-Coy Sobotka, Soph.-Maysville LB-Ahmet Niasse, Soph.-Milan LB-Nate Burkeybile, Sr.-Trenton DB-Jake Rouse, Jr.-Putnam County DB-John Ray DeLaCruz, Sr.-Milan DB-Ty Claypole, Jr.-Polo DB-Aiden Baker, Soph.-Polo 2nd Team Special Teams Kicker-Jace Bolling, Sr.-Polo Punter-Talen Holt, Soph.-Princeton Returner-Nico Lopez, Jr.-Putnam County Honorable Mention Offense OL-Chase Jacobs, Jr.-Milan RB-Spencer Pliley, Jr.-Maysville RB-Jagger Gray, Sr.-Gallatin RB-Gabe Novak, Soph.-Trenton
RB-Carlos Cotto, Soph.-Milan TE-Nate Burkeybile, Sr.-Trenton WR-Logan Kimbrell, Sr.-Maysville WR-Aydan Baker, Soph.-Polo Honorable Mention Defense DL-Trevor Murphy, Sr.-Trenton DE-Elijah Jones, Sr.-Putnam County LB-Kaleb Jestes, Jr.-Maysville LB-Brett Hemry, Jr.-Gallatin DB-David Eddy, Sr.-Milan DB-Maverick Gentry, Fr.-Polo Honorable Mention Special Teams K-Draven Wright, Jr.-Gallatin P-Maverick Gentry, Fr.-Polo P-Parker Chamberlain, Sr.-South Harrison Returner-Aiden Baker, Soph.-Polo Final Conference Standings Gallatin 6-1 Milan 5-2 South Harrison 5-2 Polo 4-3 Trenton 4-3 Maysville 2-5 Putnam County 2-5 Princeton 0-7
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DOWNTOWN “When you’re alone and life is making you lonely You can always go Downtown When you’ve got worries all the noise and the hurry Seems to help I know Downtown” The old Petula Clark song, “Downtown” has been playing in my head this week after I spent a few hours over the course of a couple of days attending meetings about ways to improve the downtown area. Okay, so maybe we don’t have that much noise and hurry in our downtown, but it’s getting to be a pretty cool place to go (even if you aren’t lonely). The meeting, made possible through a USDA grant, focused on ways to improve the vitality of downtown Trenton, which has definitely seen a revival in the past few years. Jim Thompson, Downtown Economic Development Specialist for the state of Iowa, said something that has stuck in my head: “You’re going to get the community you deserve.” Basically, he’s saying we’re going to have to work for what we want if what we want is a vibrant community that attracts people and businesses to live, work - and spend their money here. One of the pieces of that strategy is maximizing the potential of our downtown area. I can honestly say I’ve spent more time (and definitely more money) in the downtown area in the past two years than at any time since I moved here in the late 1980s. But I can remember the first time my husband and I drove into downtown Trenton. After coming to grips with the fact that there was no Wal-Mart, we began searching for a square. We were confused as to what the heck was going on at Five Points. We couldn’t believe anyone would actually design a downtown like that. Of course, I later learned the history behind the roads that seemed to come from everywhere and converge at a flagpole in the middle of the street. I learned to use that flag pole as a landmark when telling someone how to get to the college or the library or city hall. I love driving to work in the early morning and seeing that flag waving in the air. To me, that says “Trenton.” In the early days of the pandemic my granddaughter and I took a walk downtown and visited several businesses. She found something in nearly every store that she just had to have. When it was all said and done, we’d spent about two hours roaming around. I think that was the day I realized how much I really want a vibrant downtown area. I like being able to walk from store to store (at least on beautiful spring days). I like the feel of a “downtown”. I’ve thought this week about what I’d like to see in downtown Trenton. The first things that come to my mind are an old-fashioned bookstore and a bakery (I suppose that says something about me). Neither one of those things is easy to make work from a financial standpoint (but maybe combine them??). I love that people are putting apartments on the upper floors of buildings but that’s not an inexpensive venture either. I’d love to see a venue for children’s birthday parties like the old Fun Farm. The team putting on this week’s meetings had ideas of how to improve the buildings in the downtown area that have been neglected or have had their original beauty and architecture covered up. Apparently, there’s a price tag for that, too. Ugh. Why does everything have to come down to money? I have a tendency to get excited when I hear about plans for progress and that’s how I felt this week. But the truth is, I don’t have the money, the vision or the expertise to buy a downtown building, renovate it and put something worthwhile in it. But other people do. I understand that those who have made the investment in downtown have gambled their livelihoods on their ventures being successful. I appreciate their efforts and I hope that others will follow their lead. “Things will be great when you’re downtown!” Maybe Petula Clark had a vision of what could be in downtown Trenton. Maybe you have one too.
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SHOP LOCAL AND PUSH BACK The last few months I have been hearing a lot about how Christmas will be hampered by how all the goods we “should” be buying will be stuck off the coast in cargo ships. That implies that we all purchase goods from overseas suppliers and I reject that. We need to wake up as a society and realize that we control our own destiny. We should support suppliers that support us and are here locally. Today is your time America! Support local and take care of your neighbors! A lot of us like to talk the talk but now is the time to walk the walk. Buy local, get gift certificates and buy products that are locally sourced.
Never before have we been so aware of how foreign interests are tearing our local economies apart but now we have a chance to do something about it. Support your local merchants and give the gift of local merchandise that your friends and relatives will enjoy and that will be meaningful by building our community. Replace a few of those Amazon orders or Wal Mart/China purchases with items bought locally from people you know. People who donate their time and money to keep our towns moving. We need to keep our own stores vibrant and growing and this is your opportunity. Push back on globalism and support local by shopping small this holiday season. Honeycutt Media supports local businesses and so should you.
Facebook Has A Misinformation Problem And Is Blocking Access To Data About How Much There Is And Who Is Affected By Ethan Zuckerman, University of Massachusetts Amherst (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo) Leaked internal documents suggest Facebook – which recently renamed itself Meta – is doing far worse than it claims at minimizing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on the Facebook social media platform.
GUEST EDITORIAL Online misinformation about the virus and vaccines is a major concern. In one study, survey respondents who got some or all of their news from Facebook were significantly more likely to resist the COVID-19 vaccine than those who got their news from mainstream media sources. As a researcher who studies social and civic media, I believe it’s critically important to understand how misinformation spreads online. But this is easier said than done. Simply counting instances of misinformation found on a social media platform leaves two key questions unanswered: How likely are users to encounter misinformation, and are certain users especially likely to be affected by misinformation? These questions are the denominator problem and the distribution problem. The COVID-19 misinformation study, “Facebook’s Algorithm: a Major Threat to Public Health”, published by public interest advocacy group Avaaz in August 2020, reported that sources that frequently shared health misinformation — 82 websites and 42 Facebook pages — had an estimated total reach of 3.8 billion views in a year. At first glance, that’s a stunningly large number. But it’s important to remember that this is the numerator. To understand what 3.8 billion views in a year means, you also have to calculate the denominator. The numerator is the part of a fraction above the line, which is divided by the part of the fraction below line, the denominator. Getting Some Perspective One possible denominator is 2.9 billion monthly active Facebook users, in which case, on average, every Facebook user has been exposed to at least one piece of information from these health misinformation sources. But these are 3.8 billion content views, not discrete users. How many pieces of information does the average Facebook user encounter in a year? Facebook does not disclose that information. Market researchers estimate that Facebook users spend from 19 minutes a day to 38 minutes a day on the platform. If the 1.93 billion daily active users of Facebook see an average of 10 posts in their daily sessions – a very conservative estimate – the denominator for that 3.8 billion pieces of information per year is 7.044 trillion (1.93 billion daily users times 10 daily posts times 365 days in a year). This means roughly 0.05% of content on Facebook is posts by these suspect Facebook pages. The 3.8 billion views figure encompasses all content published on these pages, including innocuous health content, so the proportion of Facebook posts that are health misinformation is smaller than onetwentieth of a percent. Is it worrying that there’s enough
misinformation on Facebook that everyone has likely encountered at least one instance? Or is it reassuring that 99.95% of what’s shared on Facebook is not from the sites Avaaz warns about? Neither. Misinformation Distribution In addition to estimating a denominator, it’s also important to consider the distribution of this information. Is everyone on Facebook equally likely to encounter health misinformation? Or are people who identify as antivaccine or who seek out “alternative health” information more likely to encounter this type of misinformation? Another social media study focusing on extremist content on YouTube offers a method for understanding the distribution of misinformation. Using browser data from 915 web users, an Anti-Defamation League team recruited a large, demographically diverse sample of U.S. web users and oversampled two groups: heavy users of YouTube, and individuals who showed strong negative racial or gender biases in a set of questions asked by the investigators. Oversampling is surveying a small subset of a population more than its proportion of the population to better record data about the subset. The researchers found that 9.2% of participants viewed at least one video from an extremist channel, and 22.1% viewed at least one video from an alternative channel, during the months covered by the study. An important piece of context to note: A small group of people were responsible for most views of these videos. And more than 90% of views of extremist or “alternative” videos were by people who reported a high level of racial or gender resentment on the pre-study survey. While roughly 1 in 10 people found extremist content on YouTube and 2 in 10 found content from rightwing provocateurs, most people who encountered such content “bounced off” it and went elsewhere. The group that found extremist content and sought more of it were people who presumably had an interest: people with strong racist and sexist attitudes. The authors concluded that “consumption of this potentially harmful content is instead concentrated among Americans who are already high in racial resentment,” and that YouTube’s algorithms may reinforce this pattern. In other words, just knowing the fraction of users who encounter extreme content doesn’t tell you how many people are consuming it. For that, you need to know the distribution as well. Superspreaders Or Whack-a-mole? A widely publicized study from the anti-hate speech advocacy group Center for Countering Digital Hate titled Pandemic Profiteers showed that of 30 anti-vaccine Facebook groups examined, 12 anti-vaccine celebrities were responsible for 70% of the content circulated in these groups, and the three most prominent were responsible for nearly half. But again, it’s critical to ask about denominators: How many anti-vaccine groups are hosted on Facebook? And what percent of Facebook users encounter the sort of information shared in these groups? Without information about denominators and distribution, the study reveals something interesting about these 30 anti-vaccine Facebook groups, but nothing about medical
misinformation on Facebook as a whole. These types of studies raise the question, “If researchers can find this content, why can’t the social media platforms identify it and remove it?” The Pandemic Profiteers study, which implies that Facebook could solve 70% of the medical misinformation problem by deleting only a dozen accounts, explicitly advocates for the deplatforming of these dealers of disinformation. However, I found that 10 of the 12 anti-vaccine influencers featured in the study have already been removed by Facebook. Consider Del Bigtree, one of the three most prominent spreaders of vaccination disinformation on Facebook. The problem is not that Bigtree is recruiting new anti-vaccine followers on Facebook; it’s that Facebook users follow Bigtree on other websites and bring his content into their Facebook communities. It’s not 12 individuals and groups posting health misinformation online – it’s likely thousands of individual Facebook users sharing misinformation found elsewhere on the web, featuring these dozen people. It’s much harder to ban thousands of Facebook users than it is to ban 12 antivaccine celebrities. This is why questions of denominator and distribution are critical to understanding misinformation online. Denominator and distribution allow researchers to ask how common or rare behaviors are online, and who engages in those behaviors. If millions of users are each encountering occasional bits of medical misinformation, warning labels might be an effective intervention. But if medical misinformation is consumed mostly by a smaller group that’s actively seeking out and sharing this content, those warning labels are most likely useless. Getting The Right Data Trying to understand misinformation by counting it, without considering denominators or distribution, is what happens when good intentions collide with poor tools. No social media platform makes it possible for researchers to accurately calculate how prominent a particular piece of content is across its platform. Facebook restricts most researchers to its Crowdtangle tool, which shares information about content engagement, but this is not the same as content views. Twitter explicitly prohibits researchers from calculating a denominator, either the number of Twitter users or the number of tweets shared in a day. YouTube makes it so difficult to find out how many videos are hosted on their service that Google routinely asks interview candidates to estimate the number of YouTube videos hosted to evaluate their quantitative skills. The leaders of social media platforms have argued that their tools, despite their problems, are good for society, but this argument would be more convincing if researchers could independently verify that claim. As the societal impacts of social media become more prominent, pressure on the big tech platforms to release more data about their users and their content is likely to increase. If those companies respond by increasing the amount of information that researchers can access, look very closely: Will they let researchers study the denominator and the distribution of content online? And if not, are they afraid of what researchers will find?
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Willis and Janice Belvel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 14, 2021. The couple was married on Nov. 14, 1971 at the Fairview Baptist Church. They are the parents of a son, Zachary Belvel and his wife, Jennifer of Trenton and a daughter, Carol Pauley and her husband, Tony of Melcher-Dallas, IA. They also have two grandchildren, Breanna Ulberg and Kruz Belvel. Cards may be mailed to the couple at 12041 LIV 202, Trenton, MO 64683.
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tasked with unraveling the mystery. Dimitri Dickerson is new to the Gallatin Theater League. A 2021 graduate of Chillicothe High School, he was active in high school theater. Phil Barnard and Emily Anderson were introduced to the community at the GTL’s Chautauqua show, while Emily Miller’s first
production was this spring with “Independence Day at Happy Meadows.” Erin Stith made her debut at the Courter Theater in the production of “Gilligan’s Island” and Doug Nichols, Jackie Nichols and Annie Gibson are stage veterans, having been involved for years in various roles. The audience is invited to get in on the investiga-
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John and Linda Urich of Laredo will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at the home of Mark and Kristi Urich, 1161 SE Highway E, Laredo. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Urich were married on Nov. 23, 1960 at the Alpha Baptist Church. Her parents were Ernest and Esther Tolson and he was the son of Sonder and Erma Urich. They are the parents of two sons, Duane and his wife, Jenn, and Mark and his wife, Kristi. They also have three grandchildren, Randy, Robert and Rebecca; four step-grandchildren, Blake, Braydon, Briahana and Jessica; and a great-granddaughter, Margaret. The couple has lived on their present farm since February 1969.
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The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group would like to thank all those who came out and ate with us and donated money at the Hy-Vee cookout on October 22nd. Thanks to Chad Boyd & Trenton Hy-Vee for donating all the food, the grill & bottled water, Trenton Coca-Cola for donating the pop, Lauren Dannar for the decorated sugar cookies and Allen & Lynda Berry for making the delicious homemade ice cream. A special thanks to Tom Stanturf for grilling the hot dogs and Dave Jennings & Kelly Eller for helping serve the food. It was a beautiful day & we had a great turnout in people & donations. All money donated to our group stays right here in Grundy County to help our women fighting breast cancer. Next year, we are planning on having new Pink Out Shirts, so watch for details early in 2022. Thanks again to all who came and donated and all those who helped to pull this event off successfully.
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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. Sassy Sister Basketball League, First Baptist Gym, 6:15 p.m. Contact Cindy Guthrie at 573-230-6119 TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.
Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Arthritis Classes, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.
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Big Nasty’s Guns and Ammo has received the Beautification Award from the Grand River Garden Club for the month of November. The business is located at 1515 E. Ninth St.
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Abby Neff of Galt captured the world championship title in Polebending at the 2021 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® on Oct. 29 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Neff showed the American Quarter Horse Came In A Blazin owned by Rick and Abby Neff of Galt. The 2008 Chestnut mare, by Blazin Jetolena and out of Merri Dashi, was bred by Rick and Abby. World champions received a prize package that included a custom-designed gold trophy; world champion buckle; world champion patch; neck wreath; and 100 pounds of Nutrena feed. The Adequan® Select World, held in conjunction with this year’s Farnam AQHA World Championship Show, is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse amateur exhibitors from around the world, ages 50 and over. In addition to the Adequan® Select World, the 2021 Farnam AQHA World also hosts the Adequan® Level 2 Championships and Nutrena Level 1 Championships. The show features three weeks of exciting competition, educational opportunities and a bountiful trade show. Exhibitors are competing for 104 Farnam AQHA World championships, 44 Adequan® Select World championships, 85 Adequan® Level 2 championships and 40 Nutrena Level 1 championships at this year’s event, Oct. 28 - Nov. 20 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
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The Grundy County Health Department has announced that a contract to continue to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2022 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Under the terms of the contract, the Grundy County Health Department will serve 289 persons eligible for WIC every month. WIC is a nutrition education program that offers supplemental food for pregnant women and families with children under five. Income guidelines are generous; for example, a family of four can earn up to $49,025 annually and qualify. Pregnant women are counted as two family members. For more information about WIC, contact Joy Stotts at the Grundy County Health Department at (660) 359-4196.
The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different areas in the county Feb. 1- 20. Anyone who owns a farm in Area 2 (Franklin Township-east of Highway 65, Lincoln Township-east of Highway 65, Myers and Liberty Townships) or Area 4 (Trenton Townshipwest of Highway 65, Jackson Township-west of Highway 65, Madison and Jefferson townships) and meets the qualifications listed below, may be considered as a candidate in the election. Candidates may submit their name for participation in the election by completing the selfnomination form and delivering it to the district by 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. The selfnomination form is available online at https://mosoilandwater.lan
d/content/grundy/boardmembers or in person at the district office located at 3415 Oklahoma Ave. in Trenton. Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. During Fiscal Year 2021 the district provided $543,096.25 costshare funds to 45 landowners to assist the landowners with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices. The qualifications required to be a supervisor are: 1) being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area
proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located; 2) residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term; 3) being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture"; 4) Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date; and 5) be 18 years of age or older by the election date.
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Kandi Hughes, an author from Worth County, visited the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library on Friday, Oct. 29. A former bookkeeper for the Worth County R-3 School District, Ms. Hughes began writing during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, partially as a way to communicate with her father due to his severe hearing loss but also as entertainment for her friends and co-workers. She has now completed a three-book action adventure mystery series, “The Flame Manipulator”, “The Flame Impersonator” and “The Flame Annihilator.” The series focuses on the character of Cassie, who makes a surprise visit home from college to find her police detective brother missing. The series continues with Cassie still dealing with the maniac, Frederick Kingston, introduced in the first book. The final book in the series answers the questions left hanging from the previous books and offers a surprise ending. The books are available to be checked out at the library.
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“American Horse Tales: The Dust Bowl” - Michelle Jabes Corpora “The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA” - Brenda Woods “Song for a Whale” - Lynne Kelly “National Geographic: The Coolest Stuff on Earth, a Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful” - Brenda Scott Royce “Hugs for Pet Lovers” - Korie and Willie Robertson “Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament” - Kim Long “Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen” - Niki Lenz “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End” - Jeff Kinney “Panda-monium” - Stuart Gibbs “Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalypse” - Susan Vaught “The Hotel Between” - Sean Easley “Max Tilt: Fire the Depths” - Peter Lerangis
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“Lies You Never Told Me” - Jennifer Donaldson “The Lovely and the Lost” - Jennifer Lynn Barnes “The Speed of Falling Objects” - Nancy Richardson Fischer “Chosen at Nightfall” - C. C. Hunter “Fireborne” - Rosaria Munda “The Escape of Light” - Fred Venturini
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by Daya Allnutt, Chapter Reporter The Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter traveled to the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN Oct. 27-30. The chapter selected eight members to attend this year, including seniors Logan Foster and Kammi Phillips; juniors Aidan Rains and Skylar Bonnett; sophomores Slade Hill, Peyton Moore and Raegen Griswold; and freshman Adysan Rains. The chapter was able to view sessions and attend leadership workshops throughout the convention while also meeting with other members from around the country. Those in attendance were able to tour various places such as the NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and Track and the Not Just Popcorn Company. The members also viewed the Cinch Rodeo and National FFA Hypnotist. On Saturday, Oct. 30, the chapter attended the American Degree Ceremony where Ellen Baxter and Anna Milazzo earned their American Degrees along with over 500 Missouri FFA members. The chapter is thankful for the community
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The Grundy R-5 FFA Chapter attended the 94th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN Oct. 27-30. Among visiting other sites, chapter members toured the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and were able to walk on the track for the Indy 500 (top photo). Pictured are, from left, Kammi Phillips, Skylar Bonnett, Logan Foster, Aidan Rains, Slade Hill, Adysan Rains, Raegen Griswold and Peyton Moore. Anna Milazzo, bottom left, and Ellen Baxter, bottom right, received the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded in the FFA organization.
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Novinger Plans Seasonal Event The annual Christmas in Novinger event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, with three shopping locations to provide a variety of selections. The 35th Country Christmas Craft Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.in the Novinger School (on Hwy 149, four blocks north of Hwy 6). Over 70 booths of all types of crafts will fill both gyms and all the hallways. The history book, “Novinger (Adair County), Missouri: The People, the Town and the Surrounding Communities”, will be available for viewing and sale just inside the high school gym. On the west side of town, the Novinger Community Center will host a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. including vintage and collectible items, homemade food goodies, crafts, discounted Christmas ornaments, jewelry, quilts, plants, home and garden decor and direct sales products. Visitors should take Route O toward the former downtown
area and turn left at the caboose. The center is located next to the fairgrounds area. In addition, Shopper’s Delight will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Novinger Firehouse located along Highway 6 on the east side of town. All types of direct sales vendors will sell their wares along with some craft items, homemade food products and more. The Country Christmas Craft Festival and Holiday Bazaar are fundraising events for Novinger Renewal, Inc., a non-profit corporation whose mission is to preserve the history of the area and community betterment. Renewal’s projects include the Novinger Log Homestead, Community Center, former Methodist Church preservation, caboose restoration and various community events. Proceeds from Shopper’s Delight will assist the Friends of the Novinger Firehouse in providing maintenance on the building.
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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 FJan21* -------------------------------------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 B198d23 -------------------------------------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 Insurance Business Tdtf -------------------------------------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* --------------------------------------
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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 -------------------------------------TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups. 24 hour maintenance, snow removal and lawn care provided. 2 bedrooms $364.00 3 bedrooms $421.00 Call LaKrista at 660-359-0300 or Kendra Parkhurst at 816-233-4250 T209d16 ------------------------------------------
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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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THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------Property at 2600 Princeton Road, Trenton, MO is offered for Sealed Bids to be received by December 1. Zoned commercial or residential. Rights reserved to refuse any or all bids. G725d16* --------------------------------------
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 -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------The Gallatin R-V School District is accepting applications for substitute cooks. Interested applicants should contact Stephanie Lollar at 660-663-2171. The Gallatin R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer. G206d9 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home some nights and weekends. Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L097d16* --------------------------------------
Notice of Public Hearing The Grundy County Health Department will hold a public hearing to revise the budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grundy County Health Department (lower level). The office is located at 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, Missouri. dNov5 --------------------------------------
SEEKING NOMINEES Grundy County SWCD Board of Supervisors Let it be known that the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different areas in the county February 1 – February 20. Anyone that owns a farm in Area 2 (Franklin-East of Highway 65, Lincoln-East of Highway 65, Myers & Liberty Townships) or Area 4 (Trenton-West of Highway 65, Jackson-West of Highway 65, Madison & Jefferson Townships) and meets the qualifications listed below, may be considered as a candidate in the election. You may submit your name for participation in the election by completing the selfnomination form and delivering it to the district by 5:00 P.M. on November 30, 2021. The self-nomination form is available online at https://mosoilandwater.land/content/ grundy/board-members or in person at the district office located at 3415 Oklahoma Avenue Trenton, MO. Supervisors of the district administer district policies and programs, district personnel, and cost-share funding made available by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. During Fiscal Year 2021 the district provided $543,096.25 costshare funds to 45 landowners to assist the landowners with installing agricultural erosion control and water quality practices. The qualifications required to be a supervisor are: 1. Being a land representative from the district (10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located. 2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term. 3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture". 4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. 5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date. Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District 660-359-2006 Ext 3 Heather.keith@swcd.mo.gov 3415 Oklahoma Avenue Trenton, MO 64683
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00046 IN THE MATTER OF: NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING, Minor NOTICE OF HEARING TO THE UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER, JOHN DOE, AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PERSON AND MATTER OF NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING, minor You are hereby notified that JAMES A. WAITS, 401 W. 89TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO 64114, 816-363-5466, has filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, a petition for the appointment of DEREK W. & SAVANNAH M. HERT CoGuardians, of NAUTICA SKYY DOWLING, minor. And said Court, being satisfied that there is a good cause for the exercise of its jurisdiction as to the matters set forth in said petition, has set the petition for hearing on DECEMBER 8, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Probate Division, 700 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri. CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION /s/ Jill Eaton, Division Clerk dNov5,12,19,26 --------------------------------------
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Jennifer Opal Clevenger Case No. 21AG-DR00145 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 21AG-DR00145 made entered on the record on November 2, 2021, the name of Jennifer Opal Clevenger was changed to Jason Allan Clevenger. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dNov5,12,19 -------------------------------------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 SUCCES-
SOR CO-TRUSTEES. Publish: October 29, November 5, 12, and 19, 2021 dOct29,Nov5,12,19 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00073 In the Estate of BERNICE L ELLIOTT, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BERNICE L ELLIOTT, Decedent: On 10-21-2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of BERNICE L ELLIOTT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name, address and phone number of the personal representative is: KILEY ELLIOTT 8671 NE 97TH TERRACE KANSAS CITY MO 64157 816-797-6499 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: CLINTON P. MACOUBRIE PO BOX 467 CHILLICOTHE MO 64601 660-646-4522 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon,
such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death: 27-OCT-2020 Date of first publication: 29-OCT-2021 Jill Eaton, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dOct29,Nov5,12,19 -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------
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AREA DEATHS
DAILY RECORD
Erma Kinnison Erma Kinnison, a 108year-old former area resident, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at Ignite Medical Resort St. Marys in Blue Springs. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at the First Christian Church of Independence. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery in Trenton. Mrs. Kinnison was born on June 17, 1913, the daughter of Juddie and Marie Vandevender Hammons of Mill Grove in Mercer County. She attended school in Mercer County. She was married to Floyd Kinnison on April 6, 1929 at Princeton. He preceded her in death. The couple farmed in Mercer and Grundy counties until moving to Independence in September 1978. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Independence and had made her home with her daughter, Shirley, until Oct.15, 2021. She is survived by her children, Gordon Kinnison of Omaha, NE, Madalene
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Morgan of Lee's Summit, and Shirley Kinnison of Independence; five grandchildren, Vicki Kinnison, Don Kinnison, Mike Kinnison, Steve Kelly and Phil Morgan; six great- grandchildren; and one greatgreat-granddaughter. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen; a brother, Ronald (Inez); a son-inlaw, Robert Morgan; a daughter-in-law, Doris Kinnison; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association. Speaks Suburban Chapel of Independence is in charge of arrangements.
FUNERALS
Mike Bosley Funeral services for Paris Michael “Mike” Bosley were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at Hodge Presbyterian Church in Trenton. Rev. Joe MacDonald officiated. Mr. Bosley, a 69-yearold Trenton resident, died at 4:43 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in
Kansas City. Judy Bagley read a tribute written by Mr. Bosley’s sister, Brenda Heck. Special music, provided by pianist George Brundage, included “Amazing Grace”, “I’ll Fly Away” and “Blessed Assurance.” Inurnment was in Maple Grove Cemetery at Trenton.
FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open
High Low Last Chg Nov. 4 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 782 794¼ 781½ 786¾ +5¾ Mar 794 805¾ 793 798½ +5¾ May 797 809 797 802 +5½ Jul 787½ 796¾ 786¼ 789½ +3 Sep 789½ 796¾ 787½ 789¼ +2½ Dec 794½ 799¾ 791 793 +2¼ Mar 795 800 795 800 +7½ Jul 747 759¾ 746½ 749½ +1¾ Dec 750 750 750 750 —1¼ Est. sales 36,976. Wed.'s sales 86,549 Wed.'s open int 407,224 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 563¾ 569¾ 561½ 563 —1 Mar 572 577¾ 570 571¼ —1 May 576½ 582¼ 575 576 —½ Jul 577 583 575½ 576¼ — ¾ Sep 553¼ 559 552¾ 553¾ +½ Dec 546 551¼ 545½ 546½ +¼ Mar 552¾ 557½ 552½ 553 +¼ May 556 556 556 556 +1¾ Jul 552¾ 557 552¾ 553½ +¾ Dec 508½ 511¾ 508½ 510 +1¾ Est. sales 94,555. Wed.'s sales 252,972 Wed.'s open int 1,517,759, up 11,157 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 747¼ 775 747¼ 760 +13½ Mar 725 751 724 739½ +17½ May 716¼ 735 716¼ 735 +27¼ Jul 674¾ 675 674¾ 675 +6¼ Sep 545 570¼ 545 567+20¼ Est. sales 491.Wed.'s sales 933 Wed.'s open int 5,302,up 1 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Nov 1230½ 1233¼ 1218 1219½ —12 Jan 1243¾ 1247½ 1229 1233—11¼ Mar 1254¾ 1258¾ 1240½ 1244½ —10¾ May 1262½ 1268½ 1250¼ 1254 —11 Jul 1270½ 1274½ 1257 1260¼—11¼ Aug 1265¼ 1268½ 1255 1256½ —11 Sep 1247¼ 1249 1237¾ 1239½ —9½ Nov 1237¼ 1243½ 1229½ 1232 —7¼ Jan 1239 1245¼ 1232¾ 1232¾ —8¼ Mar 1218½ 1226 1213 1215 —6¼ May 1215¼ 1215¼ 1209 1209 —6¾ Jul 1214¾ 1214¾ 1214½ 1214½ —3¼ Nov 1191¼ 1198½ 1187 1187¾ —4 Est. sales 69,663. Wed.'s sales 137,120 Wed.'s open int 623,743,up 3,571 Nov. 3 Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn 5.84, Soybeans 12.34, Soft Wheat 7.51 New Crop 2022 Corn 5.16, Soybeans 12.09, Soft Wheat 7.56
GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Jennifer Opal Clevenger had a petition granted for a change of name to Jason Allan Clevenger. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were Peggy J. Herring and Dale N. Herring, both of Princeton; and Christopher S. Owen, Trenton. Marvin G. Burns, Laredo, pleaded guilty to failing to yield to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction when turning left and was fined $60.50. Kristy J. Dixon, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Iyanna J. Killer, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $203.50. Associate Civil Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Julie Frey. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,301.40. The case involved a suit on account. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Garrett Lowe. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $812.88. The case involved breach of contract. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ryan Lynch. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,172.02. The case involved a suit on account. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Tammy Martucci. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $4,130.22. The case involved breach of contract. Midwestern Health Management vs. James W. Meyers and Melinda Myers. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the total amount of $7,199.63. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Anthony J. Conwell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a vehicle and was fined $50.50. He also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50. Jeffrey S. Corbin, Trenton, failed to appear in court on a charge of trespassing and had a warrant issued for his
arrest. Kyle R. Graves, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to yield and was fined $60.50. Kassie M. Lee, Trenton, pleaded guilty to not having an animal license and was fined $50.50. Zacherey D. Smith, Trenton, pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $100. Arron F. Waldrep, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Tammy M. Martucci vs. David J. Martucci. Petition Granted Brittany A. Knapp vs. Zane M. Homan. REAL ESTATE K Farms, Inc. to Ricky L. Hall and wife. EMRI Properties LLC to Sione T. Male. Steven Ishmael and wife to Vilkiami K. Aso and wife. Steve Marlay to Tim Bland. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge R.B. Elliott John D. Mackey, Kansas City, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to felony charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair or sale of an illegal weapon and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-prior drug offender and driving while revoked or suspended-second or third offense. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 1. Michael A. Clark, Topeka, KS, had his case set for Dec. 1 on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana and misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less-prior drug offender, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia – prior drug offender and driving while intoxicated. A jury trial that had been scheduled for Dec. 6 was set aside. Civil Court Midwestern Management vs. George Miller and Christina Miller. The court granted the defendant’s motion for a change of venue to DeKalb County. The case involved a suit on account. Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Michael C. Thompson,
Patel Speaks At NCMC In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month , which was October, North Central Missouri College hosted a guest lecture with Dr. Amy Patel. Dr. Patel, a Chillicothe native, is a board-certified radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She is a breast radiologist and medical director of The Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital, while also serving as an assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Patel holds many professional interests, is a member of numerous boards, and was the first female and youngest radiologist recipient of the ACR Howard Fleishon MD Advocate of the Year Award. Dr. Amy Patel said, “I am delighted for the opportunity to educate and empower the next generation of healthcare workers to take charge of their breast health as well as equipping them with evidence-based data/knowledge on the latest technology. Together, we can improve the lives of Missouri patients.” Dr. Patel spoke to stu-
dents about important methods for early detection of breast cancer, including modern technology involved with mammography screening. She emphasized the advantage 3D mammography provides for early detection. Dr. Patel spoke about essential topics such as equitable health care access for underserved populations. She concluded the lecture by breaking down common myths related to mammography avoidance. “NCMC is very fortunate to have Dr. Patel as a guest lecturer for our students and staff, said NCMC Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder. “Amy is a nativenorth Missourian who cares deeply about our rural communities and the impact of breast cancer rates throughout our region. She is continuously recognized for her advocacy of breast cancer awareness and early detection. It is a highly valuable experience for our students to hear from Dr. Patel, not only for their own health, but in preparation of their careers as a health care professional.”
Gallatin, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Christian D. Castro, McDonough, GA, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50. Anita L. Miller, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50. Henry C. Hogan, Cameron, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case certified to the Circuit Division on six felony charges of failing to register as a sex offender. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 10. David R. Collins, no address listed, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, and was fined $80.50. Brianna C. Little, Branson, pleaded guilty to passing bad checks and was fined $25. Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Tyler G. Harper, Branson, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of passing bad checks and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for two years. Chandra S. Lakkimsetty, Buffalo Grove, IL, pleaded guilty to speeding and had imposition of her sentence suspended. She was placed on probation for one year. Kevin D. Horn, Independence, waived his preliminary hearing on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, unlawful possession of a firearm, second degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-prior drug offense and possession of a defaced firearm. He also waived his preliminary hearing in a separate case in which he is charged with second degree attempted burglary, first degree property damage and resisting arrest, all felonies. His cases were certified to the Circuit Division and he is scheduled for arraignment on Nov. 10. Matthew A. Eason, Jameson, had a preliminary hearing held on felony charges of first degree domestic assault and first degree rape or attempted rape. The court found that probable cause exists to believe a felony has occurred and that the defendant may have committed it. His case was certified to the Circuit Division and he is scheduled for arraignment on Nov. 10.
NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Monday-BBQ riblet on bun, sweet potato fries, cole slaw, tropical fruit, peach cobbler. Tuesday-Beef lasagna, Caesar salad, broccoli, apricots, garlic breadstick. Wednesday-Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches, biscuit. Thursday-Ham slice, scalloped potatoes, brussel sprouts, rosy pears, cornbread. Friday-Chicken livers or chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, carrots, baked apples, hot roll. (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.)
R-9 Music Fund Raiser
The Trenton R-9 Vocal Music Department is offering to help clean up fall leaves for community members. Students in the department are available on Saturday, Nov. 13 to help clean up yards as a fund raiser for the music department. For more information, contact THS vocal music instructor Tyler Busick at 660-988-1218 to reserve a spot. Email your news information to the Republican-Times at rtimes@lyn.net
Arrests Made After Two Miss Court Dates
Two persons who were scheduled to appear in court in Grundy County were arrested, with one posting bond. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Bret A. Johnson II, a 27year-old Cameron resident, posted $172 cash-only bond after failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 9. Also arrested was Keylee E. Vestal, 21, Trenton, who is being held on $2,500 cash-only bond after failing to appear in court on a felony charge of first degree harassment. She is scheduled for a Nov. 4 court appearance.
TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Oct. 25: officers investigated a report of child molestation at an east residence and investigated a juvenile/status offense at an east residence. Oct. 26: no activity. Oct. 27: a report of stealing was investigated at a north residence and officers made an arrest for violating a protection order at a west residence. An arrest was made on a warrant in the downtown area. Oct. 28: officers responded to a suicide threat at an east residence and investigated a motor vehicle crash in the north part of town. An assault was reported at a north business. Oct. 29: a subject was found to be in possession of marijuana at an east business and officers investigated a report of domestic assault at an east residence. A motor vehicle crash was reported in the east part of town, property damage was reported at an east residence and officers made an arrest on a warrant in the downtown area. Oct. 30: property damage was reported at Eastside Park and officers investigated a report of stealing in the east part of town. Oct. 31: a report of harassment was investigated in the south part of town.
Violations Found By TPD
The Trenton Police Department has reported that four violations of the city’s ordinance affecting sex offenders on Halloween were found. According to Police Chief Rex Ross, 23 residences were checked by TPD and the four violations were found. Reports will be prepared and forwarded to the prosecutor for the possible filing of charges. The compliance checks are conducted on an annual basis in an effort to ensure the offenders are following the law on Halloween.
Food Pantry Distribution
The Community Food Pantry will hold a drivethrough food distribution on Thursday, Nov. 11. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Senior boxes will also be available.