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Community Effort Needed On Saturday Volunteers Will Plant Willows At River Bank

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‘THE GRUMPS OF RING-A-DING TOWN’

Students at Pleasant View R-6 School will present the program, “The Grumps of Ring-A-Ding Town” by John Jacobson and John Higgins as part of its annual Christmas program, which will be held at 7 o’clock tonight (Friday) at the school. The program, under the direction of Shani Kinney, tells the story of a town that has completely lost its holiday spirit - to the point that even the bells refuse to ring. When a severe winter storm hits the town, the grump citizens are reminded how much they need each other and rediscover the true spirit of the season. In addition to the play, the preschool and kindergarten students will perform, as will the school band. The program is free and open to the public.

A community effort to enhance the stability of the river bank near the Thompson River Bridge will take place on Saturday morning, with all volunteers invited to participate.

Volunteers, including Trenton FFA members and area Boy Scouts, will be gathering at the site, where a bank stabilization project is under way near the Thompson River Bridge

off Highway 6. The volunteers will be planting willow stems that were gathered by volunteers last week. Chris Hoffman, one of the coordinators of the effort, said the stems will be placed in the bank at a 45-degree angle in hopes that they will take root in the spring and provide additional bank stabilization.

Work is scheduled to get under way at about 8 a.m. and Hoffman said it should be completed by noon.

Those planning to help with the project won’t need any special tools, although [See PLANTING, Page 6]

Candidates File For Election Municipal And School Board Positions Up For Grabs On April 5 Winter is just getting started but minds are turning to spring already as the filing period for the April 5 Municipal and School Election is under way.

Here’s a listing of those who have filed for positions as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, with incumbents indicated with a *: School Boards Trenton R-9 - Dorothy Taul*, Jeffrey Spencer and Toby Havens have all filed for the two open three-year terms. Marcie Cutsinger is also an incumbent, holding one of the three-year terms. Voters will

also fill a one-year unexpired term, with that seat currently held by Jason Hostetler.

Gallatin R-5 - Anita Riley* and Jessie Bird* have filed for the two open threeyear terms.

Laredo R-7 - No filings. Angie Lowrey and Kristi Urich are incumbents.

Tri-County R-7 - Jennifer Simons*.

Trent Brewer is the other incumbent.

Newtown-Harris R-2 - No filings. The three-year terms of Matt Miller and Nancy Halferty will expire. Justin Oaks is currently holding the position that will be vacant as a one-year unexpired term.

Princeton R-5 - No filings. The threeyear terms of Ron Parsons and Nathan Evans will expire.

Grundy R-5 - No filings. The three-year terms of Opie Peterson and Allen Berry [See FILINGS, Page 6]

BRIEFS Art’s Alive Looking Winter Concert Is Monday Ahead To What’s Next Vocal music students at Trenton Middle School and Organization’s Play Was A Huge Success The resounding success of the Art’s Alive production of “A Christmas Carol” last weekend has stoked the excitement for the community’s latest arts organization and what the

future might hold.

“It was a success with a capital ‘S’,” said Dan Maxey, a member of the Art’s Alive board. “In my opinion, it could not have been better and I could not be any more pleased than I am.”

Maxey is not alone in his assessment of the three sold-out performances of [See ART, Page 6]

THE WEEKEND...

SATURDAY

Volunteers gathering on the riverbank north of the Highway 6 Bridge to plant willow stems, 8 a.m.

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra annual Winter Concert, “Joy to the World.” Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. following the dress rehearsal and picture-taking session, with the concert scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Masks are encouraged.

SUNDAY Trenton Ministerial Alliance and THS Gold Rush present “A Christmas Vesper.” 5 p.m., Trenton First Baptist Church.

Drive-through Living Nativity, Sunnyview Nursing Home circle drive, 5:30 p.m.

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The Trenton High School Gilded Drama will present its fall play, “Disorder in the Court” at 6 p.m. Friday in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. The play, under the direction of Tashyana Dowell, is a one-act courtroom comedy. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and tickets, which are $6, can be purchased at the door.

Trenton High School will present their winter concert at 7 p.m. Monday in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center.

Groups performing include the fifth and sixth grade choir, seventh and eighth grade choir, THS Concert Choir and THS Gold Rush. Tyler Busick is the TMS/THS vocal music instructor.

R-9 Board Meeting Tuesday

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the district office.

Items on the announced agenda include election filing dates, policy JHDE, approval of the audit, approval of the John T. Belcher Scholarship recipient, DESE post-secondary counselor grant, Summer School 2022, a guidance program evaluation, safety report, instructional coach updates, principal reports, the superintendent report and a closed session to discuss personnel.

Princeton Board Meeting Set

The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 in the high school library.

Items on the announced agenda include board filing dates and the April 5, 2022 election, Christmas break dates, teacher in-service dates, January board meeting date, a review of the COVID-19 Return to Learn Plan, ballfield relocation update, a report on the progress of the grant application for an electric school bus, MOPERM insurance renewal approval, approval of the audit report, principal reports and a closed session to discuss personnel and records protected from disclosure by law.

Blood Drive Is Monday

The Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive in Trenton on Monday, Dec. 13.

The drive, sponsored by Trenton RSVP, the North 65 Center and the Trenton Lions Club, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the North 65 Center, located at 2901 Hoover Dr. Appointments are preferred and can be made at savealifenow.org/group, enter GROUP CODE: TN. All donors will receive a Chiefs Kingdom t-shirt. For additional details, persons may contact Edna Foster at 660359-3836 or at grundycorsvpusinmo@gmail.com.

Medical eligibility questions should be directed at 1-800688-0900. Masks are required for all donors regardless of vaccination status.

Tax Deadline Looming

Grundy County residents have until Dec. 31 to pay their 2021 taxes in the county collector’s office.

Collector/Treasurer Barb Harris said her office will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and taxpayers are reminded they can pay their tax bill in person on the second floor of the Grundy County Courthouse, through the mail or by leaving it in the secure box located outside the north door of the courthouse.

Grundy R-5 Agenda

The Grundy R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14.

Items on the announced agenda include a bus barn update, COVID update, a review of the MUSIC insurance program, hard surface bus routes, board filings, principal reports and a financial report. A closed session to discuss personnel and student discipline is also listed on the agenda.

Free Christmas Dinner

BB’s Downhome Cookin’ at Gallatin is offering a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. The restaurant, located at 200 Park St., in Gallatin, will be serving the free dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day, with carry-out and dine-in options available. Reservations would be appreciated by Dec. 23, but no one will be turned away. To make a reservation, donate toward the meals or volunteer to serve, contact Christine Beagley at 660-663-3858 or 816-714-0516.

Budget To Be Amended

As part of the Tuesday, Dec. 14 meeting of the Grundy County Commission, Budget Officer Betty Spickard will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, for approval of a budget amendment.

The hearing will include an amendment to the General Revenue Fund for the Thompson River Bank Stabilization and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021). In addition to the budget amendment, the commission will also meet with Toni Hamilton and Rita Martz at 10 a.m. to discuss the 2022 budget for the Third Circuit.

During the Dec. 7 meeting, the commission gave its approval to Deb Woodard of rural Trenton as a member of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library board, replacing Cheryl Witten, who has resigned. The commission also discussed radio bids and conducted interviews for the ambulance director position.

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KIEFER TOLSON drives past a Marceline defender during the Bulldogs’ 70-60 home loss on Tuesday.

Tolson led all scorers in the game with 34 points.

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AVERY CLARK defends a shot from Gallatin’s Karydon Jones in the lone girls wrestling match contested between the two schools at a dual on Tuesday. Clark won the match with a second-period pin.

POUND FOR POUND Trenton’s, Gallatin’s Top Wrestlers At Different Weights TRENTON 46 GALLATIN 28 There are a lot of state medal contenders between the Trenton and Gallatin High School wrestling teams — they just don’t line up against each other.

In a dual between the two Bulldog schools on Tuesday night the top half of Trenton’s lineup picked up wins over Gallatin’s bottom half while the top half of Gallatin’s lineup scored victories over Trenton’s bottom half.

In the end, Trenton came away with the dual win, taking advantage of four open weights in the Gallatin lineup for a 46-28 victory. Gallatin outscored Trenton on the mat, 28-22, but none of the matches produced any upsets.

The closest thing to a marquee match-up in the dual came at 152 pounds where Trenton’s Coleman Griffin and Gallatin’s Andon Allen squared off.

Both have state medal aspirations this season and

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CALEB JOHNSON hoists up Gallatin’s Magnum Fenimore during their 220-pound match Tuesday.

Johnson won the match by fall and Trenton took the dual 46-28.

Bulldogs Hang Tough, Fall By 10

hover around the 10-point deficit throughout the second half, ultimately falling Griffin won a close match by the 70-60 final score. between the two on SatTolson led Trenton with urday at the Brookfield a career-high 34 points and MARCELINE 70 Tournament, 1-0.

Sole followed with 15 This time around, ho- TRENTON BOYS 60 points. Gabe Novak had wever, Griffin won by a eight points and three greater margin, picking up The Trenton High points from Keegan Brown an 11-2 major decision.

School boys basketball rounded out the Bulldogs’ Trenton’s top wrestlers team was sent to its fifth- total. won comfortably with straight loss to open the “Our spacing on the ofHunter McAtee pinning season on Tuesday night, fensive end is getting better Reggie Arnold at 138, Sam but not before showing and better each game,” Gibson pinning Tyler Tus- some fight and a whole lot Trenton head coach Corbin tison at 195 and Caleb of improvement.

Coe said. “I thought Kiefer Johnson pinning Magnum Facing a Marceline team and Maverick did a great Fenimore at 220. that was comprised mostly job of attacking the rim and Likewise, Gallatin’s top of players who were play- finishing through contact wrestlers grabbed wins by ing football until this week, tonight. I have seen this fall. Rodell Sperry pinned Trenton fell 70-60 in its group get better each and Michael Nyakoojo at 160, home opener. every game so far this seaJagger Gray pinned Nate Marceline showed no ill son. We have to continue to Burkeybile at 170, Logan effects from having several create gaps, find gaps and Bottcher pinned Logan players playing with just attack space.”

Wilson at 182 and Gabe one practice under their Jumping into the win Parker pinned Gavin Cagle belts. The Tigers got off to column in their next game at 285. a very hot start, outscoring might be a tall ask for the The only other match Trenton 26-12 in the first Bulldogs. Trenton is set to that didn’t end in pinfall eight minutes. The Bull- host Chillicothe tonight saw Gallatin’s Draven dogs were not going to go (Friday). The Hornets are Wright pick up an 11-3 away, though.

2-2 with their losses commajor decision over TrenFreshman Kiefer Tolson ing to Platte County and ton’s Gavin Chambers. and sophomore Maverick Smithville — two much For Trenton, Trakor Hig- Sole took charge, willing larger schools. nutt (106), Trusten Streett Trenton back into the The Bulldogs and Hor(120), Mason Rongey game. Trenton got back nets tip off in Trenton fol(126) and Brayden Hughs within six points at one lowing a girls game (132) all won by forfeit. point in the second quarter between the two schools, Both schools were open at and went into the locker which is scheduled to begin 113. room at halftime, trailing at 6 o’clock.

[See WRESTLING, Page 3] 39-30. Trenton would

Trenton Doesn’t Let Marceline Run Away

Marceline Pulls Away Late Trenton Girls Close Until Game Gets Away At The End MARCELINE 48 TRENTON GIRLS 35

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CHANDLER LYNCH motors into the frontcourt during Trenton’s 48-35 loss to Marceline. Lynch had four points in the loss

Entering the fourth quarter, the Trenton High School girls basketball team was certainly in striking distance, trailing visiting Marceline by five points. But Marceline free throws and some timely three-pointers by the Tigers — including one at the game’s final buzzer gave Trenton a loss by a final score of 4835.

“I was so proud of how hard the girls competed,” Trenton head coach Kameron Cool said.

“The final score was not a great

indicator of how well we played against a very talented and physical Marceline team.”

What was indicative of Trenton’s resolve was the halftime score. Trenton trailed 21-14 at the break and did so playing without two huge pieces of their team. Mirena King, Trenton’s leading scorer, sat with three fouls for much of the first half.

Madi Moore, Trenton’s leading rebounder, went down with an ankle injury and would not return the rest of the night.

Yet at halftime, there was Trenton, just seven points back.

A 7-0 run over the first 59 seconds of the third quarter leveled the game, but after a Marceline timeout, Trenton was unable to keep the furious offensive pace up. The Tigers re-took the lead and, despite Trenton staying

close into the middle stages of the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs would not be able to tie the game again the rest of the way.

Mirena King led Trenton in scoring despite sitting much of the first half, finishing with 12 points. Morgan King followed with nine points and Moore added five, all coming before her first-half injury. Trenton also got four points from Chandler Lynch, three from Gracyn Rongey and one each from Rebecca Urich and Mallory Sole.

With the loss, Trenton fell to 2-4 overall on the season.

The Bulldogs will have their hands full tonight (Friday), playing host to the Chillicothe Hornets, who enter the game at 4-0, fresh off a Savannah Tournament championship. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 o’clock.

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SPORTS

Gallatin Boys Roll Into Semifinals Gallatin Teams [GALLATIN, from Page 2] “It was a good night at Gallatin,” Trenton head coach Charlie Bacon said.

“The boys wrestled hard.

Hunter, Coleman, Sam and Caleb all had great wins.

Gavin Chambers got beat but wrestled an outstanding match against a great kid. I was really proud of him.”

The win established a 10 start to the dual season for Trenton while Gallatin dropped to 0-1.

GIRLS The girls dual between Trenton and Gallatin produced just one match on the mat. That came at 149 where Trenton’s Avery Clark pinned Gallatin’s Karydon Jones in the second period. Clark, who normally wrestles at 141, moved up a class to get a match and it paid off.

“Avery stepped on the mat ready to wrestle and wrestled very well,” Trenton girls wrestling coach Kaycee Terhune said. “She spent most of the first period working from the bottom, but took control in the second period. Avery had a good match against Jones.”

Gallatin won the dual

On Opposite Ends Boys Continue Hot Start, Girls Just Miss Victory SAVANNAH 37 GALLATIN GIRLS 29 GALLATIN BOYS 74 NORTHLAND 47

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DRAVEN WRIGHT attempts to roll Trenton’s Gavin Chambers for a pin during a dual in Gallatin on Tuesday. Wright won the match by an 11-3 major decision.

24-18. Abigail Parker (194), Kaydence Clevenger (174), Christin Burns (159) and Makayla Rainey (125) all won by forfeit for the host school.

In addition to Clark’s win, Trenton got wins by forfeit from Mercy Schweizer (120) and Jacey

Hudson (235). Allison Yoder (159) was absent from the dual with an illness.

UP NEXT Trenton: the Black and Gold Bulldogs traveled to Hamilton on Thursday for a triangular with the host Hornets and South Harri-

son.

Trenton will travel to Sedalia on Dec. 17-18 for the Battle on the Katy Trail Tournament.

Gallatin: the Red and Black Bulldogs will be in Sedalia for the Battle on the Katy Trail Tournament as well on Dec. 17-18.

AREA BASKETBALL

Meinecke Nets 42 In Rout Of Green City Grundy Gets Sweep Of Bevier On Monday, Princeton Wins Too

SPORTS BRIEFS Tolson Wins Award

MERCER GIRLS 74 GREEN CITY GIRLS 20 By the time the first quarter came to a close on Tuesday, the Mercer Cardinals were well on their way to a road win in Green City and Tori Meinecke already had a solid scoring total for a full game with 20 points.

Meinecke wasn’t done, however, and neither was Mercer. The Cardinals racked up a 74-20 victory behind 42 points from Meinecke, pushing them to 3-0 overall.

Mercer essentially reached its total in just three quarters. The Cardinals led 68-14 going into the final frame where both schools tacked on six points to their respective totals.

In addition to her point total, Meinecke added nine rebounds, eight steals and three blocked shots. Behind her, Mercer got 10 points and four assists from Maddi Fisher and nine points and three steals from Emma Shipley.

Mercer was at home on Thursday, playing host to Princeton and will travel to Humeston, IA on Monday for a road match-up at Mormon Trail.

Action tips off at 6 p.m.

Green City Boys 71 Mercer Boys 26 The Mercer boys were defeated in their road trip to Green City on Tuesday.

No individual statistics were reported from the loss.

Mercer (0-2) was at home against Princeton on Thursday and will be at Mormon Trail on Monday as well.

Princeton Girls 47 North Harrison Girls 21 The Princeton girls picked up a big road win in Eagleville on Tuesday, rolling over North Harrison by 26 points.

Grace Kelly led the charge for the Tigers, scoring 18 points in the victory. Randa Shahan added nine points for the Tigers and Makenzie Dunkin scored eight.

Princeton was on the road in Mercer on Thursday and will open Grand River Conference play on the road in Trenton on Tuesday.

Princeton Boys 58 North Harrison Boys 29 The Princeton boys set the tone early against North Harrison Tuesday night in Eagleville, outscoring the

The Gallatin High School basketball teams were at home on Tuesday with the girls playing host to Savannah and the boys hosting Northland Christian.

It was a split night for the Bulldogs as the boys picked up a 74-47 win over Northland while the girls fell 37-29 to Savannah.

For the Gallatin boys, it was business as usual. A 26-13 run in the first quarter set the tone, a 23-13 second quarter run pretty much put the game away and the Bulldogs added a 21-12 run in the third quarter for good measure.

Isaac Bird cleared the 30-point threshold for the second game in a row, finishing with 32 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Payton Feiden added 18 points and two steals and Durk Stout had 13 points in the victory.

The win kept the Bull-

dogs undefeated on the season, pushing their overall record to 5-0.

The Gallatin girls got off to a rough start, falling behind 17-8 in the opening period, but Gallatin rebounded, shutting out the Savages in the second quarter and pulling to within a single point. At the break the Bulldogs trailed just 17-16.

Savannah’s offense picked back up in the third quarter, but Gallatin continued to hang around and the Bulldogs trailed by just four points going into the fourth quarter. The offense went stale over the final eight minutes, however, and Gallatin scored just three points in the frame, falling by the 37-29 final score.

AnnaBelle Ball had 14 points and seven rebounds in the loss while Ashley Feiden added eight points and nine rebounds.

With the loss, Gallatin’s girls fell to 0-4 on the season.

Both Gallatin teams open Grand River Conference play on Tuesday, traveling to Unionville to take on Putnam County. Action tips off with the girls game at 6 p.m. and the boys contest will follow.

Former Trenton Bulldog Ainsley Tolson was named the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference offensive player of the week for the week of Nov. 22-28.

During the week, Tolson had 25 points in Avila’s road win over McPherson on Tuesday, then scored 26 to lead the Eagles past Oklahoma Wesleyan at home on Saturday.

TMS Wrestles In Maysville

The Trenton Middle School wrestling team was in action at Maysville on Monday, with its wrestlers running a combined record of 2-6 on the night.

Cooper Houser accounted for both wins, going 2-1 individually on the night. Kaydan Foster was 0-2 while John Riley-Weske finished 0-3.

The TMS wrestlers returned to the mat on Thursday, traveling to Hamilton, and the Bulldogs will compete in the Dave Kinen Classic in Chillicothe on Saturday.

TMS Basketball Action

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LUKE KELLY goes to the hoop during Princeton’s 58-29 victory at North Harrison on Tuesday. Kelly scored 14 points in the win.

host Shamrocks 16-6 in the first quarter and carrying a 34-16 advantage into the locker room at halftime.

North Harrison would never threaten in the second half as the Tigers cruised, doubling up the Shamrocks.

Talan Holt and Luke Kelly each had 14 points to lead Princeton while Mason Morris came off the bench to score 11 points. Jadan Finney finished with nine points for the Tigers.

Princeton (3-2) was at Mercer on Thursday and will travel to Trenton on Tuesday to open Grand River Conference play.

Tri-County Girls 64 Pattonsburg Girls 60 The Tri-County girls fended off Pattonsburg on Tuesday, picking up a four-point win at home in Jamesport.

Destiny Gutshall led the Mustangs in the win with 18 points and nine rebounds and Carly Turner added 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Mustangs also got 13 points and three assists from Anissa Williams and 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists from Lucy Turner.

The win was the third-straight for Tri-County and moved the Mustangs to 4-1 overall on the season.

Pattonsburg Boys 67 Tri-County Boys 53 The Tri-County boys slipped to 23 overall, falling to Pattonsburg by 14 points at home in Jamesport on Tues-

day.

Jakob Ybarra led the Mustangs with 15 points while Derrick Curtis scored 13 and Garrett Skinner and Peyton Goble each scored 12.

Both Tri-County squads will be at Grundy County on Tuesday, kicking off HDC Conference play at 6 p.m.

MONDAY Grundy County Girls 33 Bevier Girls 27 The Grundy County girls got into the win column for the first time this season on Monday night, handing Bevier a six-point home loss.

Adysan Rains and Daya Allnutt each scored nine points to pace the Panthers (1-2) in the win.

Grundy County Boys 54 Bevier Boys 44 Corbin Axtell scored 27 points and Zack Cross went for a double-double as the Grundy County boys improved to 3-1 overall on the season with a 10point road win in Bevier.

In addition to Axtell’s total, Cross chipped in 10 points and pulled down 14 rebounds to help send the Panthers past their hosts.

Both Grundy teams were at Green City on Thursday. The Panthers will be at home for the first time this year on Tuesday as they play host to TriCounty in the HDC Conference openers for both schools. Action tips off at 6 p.m. with the girls game and the boys contest will follow.

Trenton’s middle school basketball teams were in action twice early this week. Trenton was swept by Carrollton on Tuesday, dropping the girls game 43-7 and the boys game 35-17. Trenton split with Maysville on Monday, winning the girls game 19-17 while falling 45-18 in the boys game.

The win over Maysville was the first of the season for the girls, who got 10 points from Kimberly Clark and seven from Mylee Baker. In the loss to Carrollton, Trenton got five from Clark and two from Baker.

Trenton’s boys were paced by six points from Elijah Miller in the loss to Maysville. Against Carrollton, Miller and Michael Baker each had four points.

Trenton also traveled to Unionville to take on Putnam County on Dec. 2. The girls lost 41-13, getting 11 points from Clark, while the boys lost 37-20, getting 14 points from Miller.

Trenton’s middle school girls (1-9) and boys (1-9) were in action at Gallatin on Thursday night and will host Brookfield on Tuesday in the TMS gym. Action that night tips off at 4:30 p.m.

Chumbley Wins Pick 10

Brad Chumbley was the week 13 winner of the Trenton Republican-Times Pick 10 contest. Chumbley netted 48 points to become the first repeat winner of the season.

Chumbley also out-paced Republican-Times publisher Jamey Honeycutt, who had 47 points, by a single point to push his winnings from $30 to $50 for the week.

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

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OP/ED FIVE POINTS WENDELL LENHART

WHO’S

RESPONSIBLE? I have been reading with interest recently about a situation unfolding in Chicago. Earlier this year, two children were killed in more senseless violence that occurs weekly in the city and it happens to be on pace for a record number of murders and shootings this year.

Seven-year-old Jaslyn Adams was killed as she sat in the car at a McDonald’s restaurant drivethru. Her father, who was driving the car, was involved in a gang war and had been shot twice previously.

The little girl’s body was riddled with six bullets and the police recovered 47 shell casings at the scene which tells you it wasn’t a random incident.

The poor girl lost her life because of a dispute between adults. If her father knew he was a target for such a situation why would you make the decision to have her with you, or even be around her for that matter?

That was in April.

In March of this year, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was running through the streets at 2:30 in the morning carrying a gun that had been used by a 21-year old convicted felon, out on probation, to randomly shoot at passing cars earlier that night.

With the police bearing down on him, he stopped and turned around to raise his hands but waited until the last second to throw the gun aside and was shot by the officer who feared he was going to be shot himself. One account of the story I read showed that Toledo also had gun residue on his hands.

The CEO of McDonald’s, Chris Kempczinski, in a private text to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said in both of these instances their parents failed their children. Now that the text has been made public, Kempczinski has been accused of racist remarks and being made to walk back his comments and apologize.

In a column about the incident by Matt Rosenburg, he said the issues trace back to parenting.

He also cites some other interesting statistics and quotes in his column: “How is a child even out there carrying a gun for an adult ex-felon in the wee hours? How is this not a failing by his parents?

If anything, McDonald’s boss Kempczinski was too limited in the scope of his remarks. All gangrelated killings in Chicago – not just those of Jaslyn Adams and Adam Toledo – track straight back to lousy or indifferent parenting. That includes not only tuned-out Moms and Dads, but also the fathers who don’t marry mothers in four of five births to Black women and more than five of 10 births to Latino women in Chicago. This at least was the data for 1999 through 2009, the last years for which the city dared to publish such measures.

Latasha Fields of Washington Heights on the city’s South Side is the married mother of four.

She told me across her kitchen table: “If the parents are not responsible, then who is? Society is responsible for these childrens’ behavior? The greatest youth program is the family…Nobody wants the police defunded. Because our greatest enemy is ourselves…My Black sons have more chance to be killed by somebody that looks like them, than a cop.”

Chicagoan Sandra Wortham lives in Chatham, on the South Side. She’s an African-American lawyer whose brother Thomas Eugene Wortham IV was a Chicago policeman, and Iraq War veteran. He was killed trying to stop an attempted theft of his motorcycle while off-duty and visiting their parents in Chatham. In a 2020 letter published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Ms. Wortham accented that no one in her black community wants fewer police; they want more. But she also noted, “Parents need to parent…Nothing in the entire world can replace parents teaching the basics of humanity and responsibility to their children.”

I couldn’t agree more with Ms. Fields’ comment: If the parents aren’t responsible for their children’s behavior, then who is?

And Ms. Wortham’s comment sums the situation up perfectly: parents need to parent.

And that comment cuts across all racial lines, black, white and brown.

The world would be a much better place for all of us if we could figure out a way to solve the problem of keeping families and parents together to help raise their children while teaching them right from wrong.

Capitol Perspectives: Questions for Missouri from Georgia The criminal case for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia had a personal impact on me.

Like Arbery, I often walk briskly in nearby neighborhoods.

Although I must confess that at my advanced age, I'm not jogging.

Also like Arbery, I have wandered into an uninhabited construction site, but only if there was not a no-trespassing sign.

GUEST EDITORIAL Similar to the video of Arbery, my only purpose was curiosity for a brief examination about the progress of the construction.

Finally, like the defense attorney argued about the victim, I have worn shorts during those walks.

Further, I'm sure at times I've walked in my sandals with "long, dirty toenails" as the defense lawyer told the jurors.

But I never feared being arrested, much less being murdered.

A major reason may be that unlike Arbery, I am white like the residents in the neighborhoods where I walk and many of our neighbors know me and my wife, who sometimes joins me in our walks.

Yet, the Arbery murder has caused me to wonder what could have been the reaction if I were Black, running, alone and a stranger to the neighbors.

In defense of my town, I don't believe my race would be an issue.

Living in one of the smallest state Capitals in a city with a university founded by Black Civil War solders, Lincoln University, I have not sensed the level of ra-

by Phill Brooks cial hostility that might have contributed to Arbery's murder.

The Georgia case also raised thoughts about Missouri's "citizen's arrest" law.

Missouri's law authorizes a "citizen's arrest" by a private person that includes the right to use "deadly force" if the person being arrested committed a serious-level felony crime or murder if "he or she reasonably believes such use of deadly force is immediately necessary to arrest a person."

After the Georgia incident, I've wondered if a citizen's arrest law could encourage a Missourian to commit murder without fully understanding the legal limitations.

That is not as absurd question as you might think.

In 1981 when one or more persons in Skidmore, Mo. shot to death a man described as the "town bully" after the numerous times his lawyers got him out of criminal charges for assault and other felony crimes.

It obviously was far outside the citizen's arrest law, but it was an indication of support from some for taking the law into their own hands when nobody in the community would identify the killers despite the execution occurring inside the town with numerous witnesses.

Georgia, in the aftermath of Arbery's murder, substantially restricted its citizen arrest law.

Missouri, like Georgia, also has a "felony murder" crime for participating in a criminal action that results in murder.

It was Georgia's felony murder law that allowed the murder charges and a jury verdict against two of the three Arbery defendants who did not actually

fire the shotgun blasts that killed Arbery.

In Missouri, the felony murder law makes a partner in a criminal action subject to a murder charge even if the criminal partner did not participate in the actual murder.

That legal concept of felony murder goes back to British common law.

My questions about the "felony murder" provision began decades ago from various felony murder decisions in my home state of California.

My question was why should the driver who drove a passenger to a robbery be subject to a murder conviction if the driver had no idea the passenger was going to kill a shop attendant.

On the other hand, should not the participants in what amounts to a lynching be held accountable for the lethal outcome?

The Arbery case has revived my mental debate.

A couple of years ago, California substantially restricted when a felony murder charge can be filed.

The citizen arrest's law and the felony murder law could be fascinating issues for Missouri's legislature to take up in the next session of the state's General Assembly. ********************************* Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970, making him dean of the statehouse press corps. He is the statehouse correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism. He has covered every governor since the late Warren Hearnes.

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Laredo Carol Wilford Betty Gardner’s daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Darryl Hoke of Independence, and Betty’s granddaughter and her husband, Brittany and Mitch McCullough of South Carolina came to spend Thanksgiving Day with Betty. They enjoyed a great meal and a time of visiting. Darryl also did some repair work for Betty while he was there.

The Bill Meeker family had their family Thanksgiving dinner at the former Laredo Hy-Klas building on Thanksgiving Day. Those present were Bill and Dorothy Meeker, Kenneth and Karen Meeker, Eric Meeker, Jason and Kimberly Meeker and daughters, Ellie and Summer, Brandon and Kelci Parsons and children Emmy and Sawyer of Princeton and Dorothy’s sisters, Velma Anderson, Jean Constant and Carol Ann Horton, all of Chillicothe. After the dinner, they played various card games, pool and the children played basketball.

George and Shirley Bowe hosted a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Those attending were Collette Pittman and son, Chas; a friend, Dlo Eades; Mann Pittman and son,

Liam of Chillicothe; and Avery Bowe and friend, Pat. Guests in the home of Dan and Carol Wilford over the Thanksgiving holidays were Lisandro and Mary Gonzalez and sons, Sammy, Joshua and Andrew of Gladstone; John Wilford of Gladstone; Steve and Naomi Campbell and Halley and Dustin of Marshall; and Ingrid Yang of Lee’s Summit.

Barb Harbo of Eagan, MN, spent December 1-5 with her mother, Bonna Dittberner. They went to the Laredo School on Thursday evening to watch the movie “Prancer”. On Friday, they had lunch at Washington Street restaurant and played cards while there. Then they attended the downtown Christmas event, including the parade, and shopped in various stores. Saturday was spent relaxing in Bonna’s home. On Sunday, they attended the play, “A Christmas Carol”, at the Hoover Theater in the Jewett Norris Library.

Dewayne Taylor and his son, Bradley Taylor of Chillicothe, came to visit Robert and Ruth Taylor on Saturday, Dec. 4. While there, they helped with yard work and other activities.

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The program will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 during the regular morning worship time, which begins at 11 a.m.

Ward Circle Holds December Meeting The Ward Circle of the First Christian Church met in the home of Betty Wimer Tuesday, Dec. 7, for their final meeting before the winter break.

Talma Joiner, president, opened the meeting with a meditation followed by the group repeating the CWF Prayer. There were five members present. The secretary/treasurer’s report was read by Mrs. Wimer and approved. Carla and Amy Still were sent sympathy cards following the passing of Jim Still. Illnesses were discussed.

Janice Stimpson is having knee surgery on Dec. 8.

Martha Maloney has not been feeling well and will have tests done soon. Pat Latham is in assisted living in Gladstone waiting for further medical procedures.

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12, the children of the church will present their Christmas program.

Christmas cards will be sent to the shut-ins. Jeanne Jones has moved from the nursing home in Chillicothe to live with her daughter, Barbie and family in Smithville. Following the winter break, Barbara Crow will host the March meeting.

Betty Wimer presented the program in the form of a game about the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Each of the 12 days presented a code for important Biblical knowledge. Barbara Crow and Talma Joiner were presented Big Brain awards for winning the game. The worship was a video of the Christmas story.

The meeting closed with the CWF Benediction.

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will expire.

Pleasant View R-6 - No filings. The three-year terms of Danny Westcott and Laurie Frisbie will expire.

Spickard R-2 - No filings. The three-year terms of Paula Fagan and Nancy Anderson will expire.

Harrison County R-4 at Gilman City - Ross Oram has filed for one of two three-year terms. The incumbents are Matt Clark and Kelly Sperry.

City Councils/Boards of Aldermen Trenton - Marvin Humphreys* has filed for the second ward position and David Mlika* has filed for the third ward position.

Other incumbents are Kevin Klinginsmith, first ward, and Duane Urich, fourth ward. All positions are for two years.

Gallatin - No filings. Incumbents are Dan Lockridge, west ward, and Dan McCann, east ward.

Spickard - No filings.

The two-year terms of Cindy Edwards and Charles Holtzclaw will expire.

Laredo - No filings. Incumbents are Mayor Carol Holloway; and at-large city council members Helen Golden and Bruce McFie

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Galt - No filings. Jay Blackburn is the incumbent for a two-year term and Lewis Berry was recently appointed to fill another unexpired two-year term that will need to be filled in the April election.

Princeton - No filings.

The incumbents are Mike Homedale, north ward, and Dee McKinney, south ward.

Jamesport - Brandon Robb* has filed from the south ward and Rob Murphy* has filed from the north ward.

Gilman City - No information available.

Other Elections Grundy County Nursing Home District - No filings.

Jim Cox and Jim Bush are incumbents.

North Central Missouri College - Diane Lowrey* and Chris Hoffman* have both filed for re-election to six-year terms.

Deadline The deadline to file for positions is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28. Those wishing to file should check with their election officials to determine what hours their filing location will be open during the Christmas holiday season.

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The best parking area would be along the gravel road west of the river. Volunteers are asked to walk, not drive, across the field between the roadway and the riverbank.

A cooperative effort using public and private funding resulted in the bank stabilization project getting under way this fall with contractor Binder Irrigation being awarded the contract. Work is to be completed by Dec. 17.

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try to be a replica of Friends of the Arts,” • From Front Page • Maxey explained. “We dethe Charles Dickens classic cided to take a whole new that was presented at the approach.”

Those who remember Hoover Community Theater. With a cast that in- the FOA might recall that cluded many newcomers to the organization usually set the stage and some last-mi- up a year’s worth of events nute fill-ins whom Maxey and patrons could purchase said “jumped in whole- a season pass or purchase heartedly” at the last mi- tickets for separate pernute, the hard work and formances. With Art’s dedication was evident in Alive being organized just every performance - and prior to the COVID-19 the audiences were not pandemic, the group afraid to share their appre- doesn’t feel that planning ciation with the cast, that far in advance and ofMaxey and director Ann fering a “package price” is not a good idea at this Plumb.

Maxey said he enjoyed point. Their goal, for now, seeing the bonds develop is to try to set up a “big” between cast members who event to be held once a probably would not have quarter and if other good even met if not for the play opportunities come up, - something that often they can be added.

Even though the play happens when cast members spend such a was a success, it would be great deal of time together. a mistake to think that Art’s He also enjoyed watching Alive is only going to be people develop as actors interested in performances and the entire cast get such as plays and musicals better with each perform- - although that will definitely be a part of it. Maxey ance.

“It was really interesting said he hopes to have infor me to see that with each strumental performances ensembles, subsequent performance (orchestras, they became better,” he etc.), visual arts such as a commented. “They became traveling exhibit or perhaps more comfortable, more at a local artist, hands-on ease in front of an au- demonstrations by experts dience. They really blos- in a variety of arts and even, he said, perhaps somed.”

But now the play, which something in the culinary had taken so much time field, such as a baking and energy, is in the past demonstration.

His point is, Art’s Alive and the organization is ready to look forward to is a new organization with fulfilling its mission of new ideas - and has a desire bringing the arts - all types to even get more input and of art - to the area. Maxey ideas. The group normally said the group is so appre- meets on the third Tuesday ciative of the funds that of each month from 6:30 to were donated by the former 8 p.m. in the commons area Trenton Acting Guild that of Cross Hall on the camhelped fund the recent play, pus of North Central Misbut noted that Art’s Alive is souri College. Due to the not an acting guild. And it’s Christmas holiday, this not the county’s former arts month’s meeting is schedorganization, the Grundy uled for the second TuesCounty Friends of the Arts. day, Dec. 14. A $20 “When we first got up donation gains membership and going we knew that to the organization, but people had been very, very Maxey said input from evfamiliar with Friends of the eryone is sought and the Arts and we decided not to meetings are open to the public.

“Even if people just want to come and sit and listen, we would be happy to have them,” he said.

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GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE (The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2021 2020 January $38,080.00 $35,168.31 February $35,273.25 $29,696.37 Interest $50.63 $272.37 March $54,091.76 $48,705.80 April $31,776.66 $39,183.61 May $37,863.03 $27,101.88 June $57,819.36 $53,990.01 July $43,094.80 $46,853.23 August $35,315.02 $29,705.30 September $58,085.84 $47,828.55 Interest $259.34 October $44,448.88 $51,518.95 November $33,001.05 $33,402,31 December $59,669.37 $55,985.67 TO DATE $528,569.65 $499,671.70 (Comparison Year to Date) $28,897.95 AMBULANCE SALES TAX Month 2021 2020 January $38,085.98 $35,164.30 February $35,273.19 $29,693.07 Interest $50.63 $272.35 March $54,091.68 $48,705.86 April $31,774.54 $39,148.94 May $37,857.53 $27,070.81 June $57,819.25 $53,969.91 July $43,087.62 $46,853.11 August $35,312.91 $29,702.64 September $58,084.87 $47,828.76 Interest $259.24 October 44,432.99 $51,517.83 November $33,000.30 $33,392.80 December $59,668.92 $55,985.65 TO DATE $528,540.41 $499,565.27 (Comparison Year to Date) $28,975.14 LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX Month 2021 2020 January $38,085.99 $35,164.85 February $35,273.25 $29,693.20 Interest $50.63 $272.35 March $54,091.72 $48,705.80 April $31,774.48 $39,148.83 May $37,857.52 $27,070.84 June $57,819.29 $53,969.86 July $43,087.60 $46,853.17 August $35,312.87 $29,702.55 September $58,084.87 $47,828.75 Interest $259.24 October $44,432.81 $51,517.82 November $33,000.29 $33,392.82 December $59,66.87 $55,985.64 TO DATE $528,540.19 $499,565.72 (Comparison Year to Date) $28,974.47

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up Dramatically In Missouri O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — COVID19 cases are rising sharply again across Missouri, prompting renewed concerns about overcrowding at hospitals and long waits for emergency services and hospital beds.

Data posted on the state's COVID19 dashboard on Tuesday showed 1,637 people hospitalized with the virus. By comparison, 951 were hospitalized a month ago. The number of intensive care unit patients has risen to 338, up from 228 on Nov. 5. In-patient bed capacity is at 15% in the St. Louis region, 18% in Kansas City and just 12% in northwestern Missouri.

Dr. Clay Dunagan of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force said colder weather is driving more people indoors, giving the virus greater opportunity to spread, especially among the unvaccinated. He also cited “reduced masking and distancing as people have gotten tired of these precautions.”

Dunagan added a third factor: Immunity is starting to wane for those who got shots early on. He urged everyone to get a booster shot.

“Right now, we are losing ground against the virus and seeing a pretty clear escalation (in hospitalizations) in the region,” Dunagan said during a news conference on Monday.

The situation is similar in Kansas City. A weekly report posted on the Kansas City region’s COVID-19 data hub cited “an alarming upward trend”

in hospitalizations, mostly among people who are not vaccinated.

The report noted that the high volume of COVID-19 patients may lead to “longer wait times for emergency services and a decreased availability of local hospital beds.” Dunagan raised similar concerns and said some elective procedures may be delayed if the surge escalates.

Only one case of the omicron variant of the virus has been confirmed in Missouri — in St. Louis — but Dunagan said it's just a matter of time before omicron leads to even more cases.

COVID-19 also is hitting hard again in many schools. The Kansas City Star reported that several districts in the Kansas City area are reporting record numbers of cases.

Vaccination rates remain low among children and teenagers. While 52% of all Missourians have completed vaccination, just 13.8% of children ages 5-14 and 41% of children ages 15-17 have completed vaccination, according to the state dashboard.

Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt said in a news release Wednesday that he is asking parents to identify school districts enforcing measures such as mask mandates and quarantines.

A day earlier, Schmitt threatened legal actions if school districts or local public health agencies enforced COVID-19 mandates, citing a November ruling by Cole County Cir-

cuit Judge Daniel Green, who declared local health orders “null and void.”

Schmitt's spokesman, Chris Nuelle, said health mandates in schools are illegal because the state “legislature has not delegated authority to school districts or school boards to enact public health orders, and the Cole County ruling further reinforces that point.”

But the Kearney School District in western Missouri is still requiring masks. In a letter to parents sent Tuesday, Interim Superintendent Todd White wrote that lawyers for the district “advised us that no action is necessary at this time in response to the Attorney Genera’s letter.”

Columbia Public Schools also sent a letter to parents Tuesday, saying the district is still reviewing the effect of the judge's ruling.

“In the meantime, we will maintain the health protocols currently in place at CPS and in our buildings,” the letter stated.

While the status of St. Louis County's mask mandate is under debate, the Democratic mayors of St. Louis and Kansas City say their COVID-19 mitigation efforts were approved by elected officials, and are legal.

Nuelle, in an email, disagreed.

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James 1:17 My sister had a bad habit as she was growing up. She was so curious and anxious about Christmas that she would shake all of her gifts that were under the tree to try to guess what she was getting. If this had lasted only while she was young, my parents would have let it go. However, when she got into her early teens she was still doing this and my parents became a bit concerned that she might accidently break something that was a fragile gift. In those days parents and families were providing for young girls and women a special chest called a “hope chest” in which young women and girls began to gather various items in hopes of furnishing their homes in the future.

Dad and Mom decided to teach her an important lesson. She had always wanted a certain set of dishes even as a young teenager. They bought her a beautiful set but also purchased a few more for the sake of the lesson. They hid the good set and broke into pieces the extras; wrapped them in a gift box and put it under the tree. All during the days prior to Christmas my

sister would pick up that gift and shake it vigorously to try to determine what it might be. This happened day after day and she was intrigued and extremely curious about the sounds coming out of that gift.

On Christmas morning we were all gathered around the tree in the living room and we began to open our gifts. When she opened the one she had shaken so vigorously and saw that it was her dish pattern in a bunch of pieces she was aghast with horror. I will never forget the look on her face. She broke into tears and my parents took the teachable moment to emphasize the need to refrain from the gift shaking behavior and then produced the full set as a gift. As far as I can remember she never did that again.

It brings to mind the need for all of us to not handle God’s Gift to us carelessly.

A careless response to the greatest Gift ever given to humankind may not take the form of vigorous shaking but it might take the form of putting Him last on our Christmas list or replacing Him with a cultural Christmas. You cannot break this Gift by “shaking” Him but you can break His heart by denying Him or leaving Him out of your life and your home. With God it is not “fragile, handle with care” but “be faithful handle with prayer.”

It has been said so many times but can never be repeated enough: HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.

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Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

TENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

1200 E. 10th, Trenton, Mo. • 660-359-3307 Rev. Ron Ratliff, Pastor Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

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Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 a.m.

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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 2930 Oklahoma Ave. • 660-663-5286 Barry Bartlett, Jr., Bishop Sacrament Meeting – 10:00 a.m.

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717 Grandview Crest • 359-5401 Pastors Don & Sharon Jahraus Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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Dear Annie: More and more at sports events, I have sat next to men who have "man-spread" their legs, actually having thigh and knee halfway into my seat space.

I find this very uncomfortable. They don't seem to understand that their thigh, knee and foot are in what I would consider my personal space.

Could you suggest a manner in which I could get them to move without sounding like a cranky old woman? Other men have suggested I place my knee and thigh against theirs and push laterally, without saying a word. I'd prefer a verbal suggestion, quietly mentioned, but what is your best suggestion? -- Needing Some Space Dear Space: Confidence is key. If he's bold enough to invade your personal space, you can be bold enough to ask him to stop. "Excuse me, would you mind moving your legs out of my space?" should do the trick.

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We never really talked about our past relationships but have been having some deep conversations lately. I knew he dated other women, and he knew I dated other guys.

When I dated the other guys, I never got to the point of actually having sex with them. I recently found out my husband had sex with other women before we were married. I am crushed.

I know this is from a long time ago, but it makes me feel sick to my stomach thinking about him having sex with other women before we were married. He has been the only guy I have ever had sex with. All this time, I thought our relationship together was special because I thought I was his only one. I feel different about him now that I know this. I think if I would have

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known he was having sex with other women back then, I might not have kept going back to him. I guess I was naive.

I did tell him it makes me sick to my stomach thinking about him having sex with other women. I know this was from a long time -- so long -- ago and I can't change the past, so I am wondering if I am overreacting. Should I talk more to him about how I am feeling?

Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. -- Unknowingly Naive Dear Unknowingly: If you deemed your relationship with your husband special purely because you thought you were each other's only sexual partners, your bond isn't as strong or unique as you think. There are plenty of other factors that go into a successful marriage that are far more important than who your husband slept with in his early 20s -- when you two were not together.

To make it another 24 years, you can't look toward the past. Everyone has a history, and this is your husband's. Forget the baggage; you can't change it. What's important is that you are the one he chose then and continues to choose now.

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The sector, which is made up of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, is up about 34% so far this year, outpacing the S&P 500’s 24% gain. Only the energy sector has fared better with a 50% rise.

REITs have benefited from the economy’s emergence from the pandemic recession, which has

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Surging inflation has also helped, translating into higher rents and fatter profits, most of which end up as dividends for shareholders.

“The sector is in the best position for dividend growth since 2010-2011, when the group generated multiple years of double-digit growth,” BTIG analyst James Sullivan wrote in a research note this week.

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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 FFeb18 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area!

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

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

660-359-6889 or 660-3596993.

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

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

Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability.

Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJan21* -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TFeb11 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TNov23-Dec17* -------------------------------------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.

FFeb4 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport.

POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation.

FFeb18 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - Stop in and see us at our New Location - 1515 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO. Nathan Rorebeck, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FFeb4 -------------------------------------Elmrose Essentials, 6057 Hwy KK, Chula, MO 64635, Ph: 660-639-2500 Under new ownership Formerly Kate's Kountry Kuboard Mon-Fri 8-6; Sat. 8-5; Closed Sunday. Deli Meats and Cheese * Deli Sandwiches - Hot & Cold * Groceries * Bulk Foods * Fabrics and Sewing Notions * Boots * Cards & Books * Spices * Candy * Homemade Pies.

FDec6-31* -------------------------------------Richard's NEW & Used Tires Mounting * Balancing * Tire Repair, OVER 3,000 TIRES IN STOCK! Richard Ishmael 660-654-3910, Justin Ishmael 816-351-2595, 3039 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO. TNov30-Dec24 --------------------------------------

INSURANCE 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 TFeb4 -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS

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

Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

35 Years of Experience!

Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf --------------------------------------

NOTICES

REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged.

Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $60 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 -------------------------------------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.

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REAL ESTATE

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

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

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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 FNov16-Dec10 --------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

MelissaMovesU.com dtf -------------------------------------

CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

mike@c21trenton.com J229d10 -------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Christmas Gift headquarters. Pocket knives, hand tools & power tools.

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T231d17 -------------------------------------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 FNov16-Dec10* -------------------------------------2 cemetery lots in Resthaven Cemetery in Garden of Devotion (prime location). $1200 for both. Call 316-6404761.

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FOR RENT

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

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

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

S553dtf -------------------------------------3 bedroom/2 bath home, $600 mo + deposit. Large master bedroom, close to park. Major appliances included. No pets, background check, references. 816-2268875.

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FARM NEEDS

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

Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FDec10* -------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf --------------------------------------

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------For Sale: Hog Houses with platforms, great for hogs, sheep, dogs, etc., Aframe plastic (30) $250.00 each; Feeders, plastic, round, 2-ton (6) $250.00 each; Cow, calf houses, New (4) $1,000.00 each; Hog panels and gates, $15.00 each; Metal hog houses (6) $250.00 each. 660-359-7168 Joe Betz.

B827d14* -------------------------------------For Sale: Mini barn, 16'x12', fully outfitted, vinyl porch on front. $8,000 OBO. Come & See! Call 660-6592011, ask for Glen. Z200d21* --------------------------------------

WEBSITES

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

HELP WANTED

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. TNov16-Dec10 -------------------------------------MTO is looking for a tire tech and shop worker. Stop by 1124 E. 17th St. in Trenton to fill out an application.

M244dtf -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Talent Search Advisor. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N261d10 -------------------------------------Trenton Elks Lodge is looking to hire a full-time bartender. Pay is $10.00 an hour plus tips. Come by the lodge at 1012 Tinsman any day after 3:30 p.m. for application.

E230d17 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Personal Computer Specialist II. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N232d17 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Student Services Coordinator. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N233d17 -------------------------------------Andy's Auto Body is seeking someone experienced in auto body repair. Stop by 1736 Oklahoma Ave. and visit with Andy or call 3593646.

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Special Election April 5, 2022 for Wilson Township.

Candidate filing period is December 7 to December 28, 2021. Positions to be filled are trustee, clerk and one board member. Contact Vernon Sawyer, trustee for filing at 660-359-7036. dDec10 --------------------------------------

NOTICE Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of board of education member at the April 5, 2022 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have two positions, for three years each, available for election.

The first filing period will begin Tuesday, December 7 and will run through Friday, December 17, 2021. Filing will be done at the high school office, located at 205 SW Border Street, Galt, MO. Time to file will be from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., on days which school is in session.

The office will be closed from 12:30 p.m. on December 17 through December 27th.

Filing will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28th until 5:00 that evening.

If there are questions regarding filing, please call 660673-6511. dNov30,Dec3,7,10 -------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the filing period for the April 5, 2022 election is December 7, 2021 to December 28, 2021 for the purpose of electing one councilman from each of the four wards of the City of Trenton for a regular term of 2 years. Persons interested in filing can do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday at the office of Cindy Simpson, City Clerk, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri. City Hall will be open until 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2021 for filing.

The following is a list of dates that City Hall will be closed: December 24 - all day dDec10 -------------------------------------Notice of Public Hearing I, Betty Spickard, County Clerk & Budget Officer for Grundy County, Missouri, will hold a public hearing in the presence of the County Commission at 9:00 o'clock a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 for preparation of a budget amendment (Section 50.622 RSMo. 2017).

Said hearing to include General Revenue for the Thompson River Bank Stabilization and ARPA (American Rescue plan act of 2021). dDec10 -------------------------------------CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI Advertisement for Bidders The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids on approximately 9,000 plus tons of asphalt sand in compliance with Section 401 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. For more information contact Gary Dryer, Street Supervisor, at 660-359-6323.

Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683, until 1:00 p.m. on December 30, 2021.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dDec10 -------------------------------------CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI Advertisement for Bidders The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids on approximately 10,000 plus tons of asphalt aggregate in compliance with Section 401 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. For more information contact Gary Dryer, Street Supervisor, at 660359-6323. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683 until 1:00 p.m. on December 30, 2021. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dDec10 --------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

Tracy Clell Applebury Tracy Clell Applebury of Chillicothe entered into eternal rest in his home surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 6, 2021 at the age of 59.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Heritage Funeral Home in Chillicothe.

Burial will take place at Edgewood Cemetery in Chillicothe.

A family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 at the funeral home.

Tracy was born in Chillicothe on April 21, 1962 to the late Henry and Freda Gray Applebury. He was a 1980 graduate of Chillicothe High School where he met and then later married the love of his life Barbara Clevenger on June 28, 1981. After high school, Tracy obtained his insurance sales license. Over the years, he proudly built a business, “Tracy Applebury Insurance,” where he served the surrounding communities with their insurance needs.

He had many hobbies including attending auctions with his son, collecting antique tools, cattle farming, deer hunting, and fishing with family and friends. Being an avid tool collector, he became known to many simply as “The Tool Guy.” His greatest joys and favorite memories in life always included his wife, children, and grandchildren and he always made sure to be present for the important moments in life. He was an

attentive, loving, and devoted father who always offered the best advice and guidance to his children.

His presence in this world will be deeply missed by the family and friends who knew him.

Tracy attended the Liberty Methodist Church in Chillicothe and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Elks Lodge.

Tracy is survived by his wife and partner, Barbara Applebury; a daughter, Teresa Ausberger and her husband, Matt of St. Joseph; a son, Brent Applebury of St. Joseph; his grandchildren, Audri, Gwen, Ellie and Rosie Ausberger; a brother, David Applebury and his wife, Elaine of Dearborn; two sisters, Alice Ann Tucker and her husband, Teddy of Chillicothe and Lora Glowacki and her husband, Bob of Waterloo, IL; a niece, Kelsey Applebury of Dearborn; two nephews, Cole Glowacki and Drew Glowacki, both of Waterloo, IL; and two aunts, Jane King and family of Chillicothe and Jean Plummer and her husband, Tommy and family of Texas.

Tracy was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Freda Applebury; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorials in honor of Tracy may be made to Dawn Baptist Church and can be mailed to or left at Heritage Funeral Home, 3141 N. Washington, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

Dorva Lair Jones Dorva Lair Jones, a 101-year-old Galt resident, died at 6:15 a.m., Dec. 5, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Trenton.

Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Green City.

Open visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.11, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 23, 1920 in Sticklerville, the daughter of Prentiss Glen and Estelle Marie Moddrell Turner.

She graduated from Green City High School in 1939.

She then graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also graduated from CMSU in 1961 with a master’s degree in guidance and counseling. She

retired from North Kansas City School District on May 30, 1980.

She was married to Noah (N.J.) Jerry Lair on Oct. 19, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1963. She was married to Robert Jones, who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Lucille Stacer of Brighton, CO and Francis Southers of Waverly; a son, Doug Lair and his wife, Kay of Galt; 11 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother; and two sons-inlaw, John Stacer and John Southers.

Memorials are suggested to the Grundy R-5 School District at Galt to be used to help buy school supplies.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Pork tenderloin on bun, sweet potato fries, tomato cucumber salad, cinnamon applesauce, brownie.

Tuesday-Chicken livers or chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, winter mix veggies, peaches, biscuit.

Wednesday-Holiday Meal - baked ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, house salad, applesauce, cherry cheesecake, hot roll.

Thursday-Beef and noodles, peas, broccoli cauliflower salad, tropical fruit, hot roll.

Friday-Spaghetti with meat sauce, Caesar salad, broccoli, fruit juice, garlic breadstick.

(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.)

WMH Earns Gold Seal

DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $203.50 were Trevor A. Bartlett, Grain Valley; Rey J. Rodriguez, Unionville; Joseph R. Buckner, Trenton; Deborah M. Moore, Gallatin; Taylor M. Hileman, Grain Valley; and Rodney R. Davison, Des Moines, IA. Phoebe L. Everett, Cainsville, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Jeffrey Scott Corbin, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to trespassing and had his case set for Dec. 21.

Pleading guilty to miscellaneous ordinance violations and fined $50.50 were Donald E. Dockray, Jr.; Robert E. Ewing; and Donald L. Graybeal, all of Trenton.

John David Fair, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was fined $300.

Roger D. Hudson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50.

Samantha L. Knapp, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having expired plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50.

She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50.

Mark Laffey, Altamont, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150.

Scott E. Riddle, Trenton, failed to appear in court and the judge considered that to be a guilty plea, taking a fine of $75.50 from the posted bond on a charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Granted Kimberly A. Hughs vs.

Karen S. Coon.

REAL ESTATE Shawn D. Walker and wife to Brian W. Altenderfer and Jacqueline E. Altenderfer, Trustees.

David L. Miller and wife to

John M. Starkebaum and wife.

DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Ryan Horsman Robert A. Kephart, Kansas City, waived his preliminary hearing in the associate division and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a felony charge of driving while revoked or suspended and misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernaliaprior drug offense and first degree trespassing. In the circuit division, he waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges, with his case set for hearing on Jan. 12, 2022.

Jared E. Read, Coffey, failed to appear in court and had a warrant issued for his arrest on felony charges of endangering the welfare of a child and abuse or neglect or a child.

Phillip E. Cunningham, Junction City, KS, had a jury trial set for Feb. 16, 2022 on a felony charge of driving while intoxicated-chronic offender and a misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width.

Matthew A. Eason, Jamesport, had a jury trial set for June 16-17 on felony charges of domestic assaultserious physical injury and rape or attempted rape.

Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Justin Salgy, Glenville, MN on a misdemeanor charge of passing bad checks; Andrew Bauer, Independence, on misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and speeding; and Junior J. Andino Diaz, Kansas City, KS, on misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and speeding.

Colby R. Epperson, Laredo, and Amanda J. Fredricks, Coffey, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and were fined $50.50.

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North Central Missouri College nursing faculty and Director of PN to ADN Program Kelly Claycomb was recently recognized for her service to NCMC and community colleges. She received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson. The award is given annually to outstanding faculty from community colleges in Missouri for their exceptional work in their field.

“Kelly is a remarkable faculty member and director,” said NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver, pictured with Ms. Claycomb. “She was instrumental in our PN to ADN nursing program obtaining NLN CNEA accreditation. I am very proud of Kelly and the work she does alongside our esteemed nursing faculty and programs.”

Each year, MCCA honors individuals and businesses who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those who are selected based on their support, generosity, commitment and partnerships with community colleges in the state.

Wright Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Wright Memorial underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review from Oct. 5-7. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with standards spanning several areas, including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, and rights and responsibilities of the individual. Only nine out of 35 Critical Access Hospitals in the state of Missouri have achieved The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation.

The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess, and improve performance. The

surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“As a private accreditor, The Joint Commission surveys health care organizations to protect the public by identifying deficiencies in care and working with those organizations to correct them as quickly and sustainably as possible,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission.

“We commend Wright Memorial Hospital for its continuous quality improvement efforts in patient safety and quality of care.”

“We understand what matters most to patients is the quality and safety of the care they receive,” said Steve Schieber, CEO, Wright Memorial Hospital.

“We are honored to be one of the only nine Critical Access Hospitals in the state of Missouri to receive The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as it recognizes the knowledge, teamwork, preparedness, and dedication of our entire hospital staff. It’s a great validation for all the hard work our staff puts in daily to ensure our patients receive high quality care.”

NCMC Will Be Testing Site Beginning February 2022, North Central Missouri College will be providing the two-part state nurse aid exam, including both written test and practicum, for nursing assistant certification (CNA). Individuals that complete the exam and fulfill all state requirements will be considered certified.

The CNA exam will be offered at the Trenton campus, in Cross Hall classroom and nursing lab.

“In the past, CNA prospects have traveled a great distance to take the twopart exam to be certified,” said Vel Westbrook, NCMC Nursing Instructor, and Nursing Skills Lab Supervisor. “We’re happy to be able to provide a local opportunity to complete the certification at NCMC.” Organizations locally and regionally have expressed a strong need for CNA’s. Providing a local option for individuals to obtain certification will also aid community workforce needs.

“There is a huge need, both locally and nationally, for nurses,” said Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA is a great way to start a career path in nursing, and NCMC is pleased to be able to offer

better access to testing right here in north central Missouri.”

CNAs can go on to become LPN’s and RN’s through the NCMC nursing program. By first becoming a CNA, individuals have an early leg up on what to expect in the healthcare setting and college. Delegation to a CNA is the responsibility of an LPN or RN; walking in the footsteps of a CNA prior will help develop LPN’s and RN’s into compassionate leaders.

Ms. Westbrook went on to say, “Early in my nursing career, I was involved in teaching the CNA course and over the years worked beside so many excellent CNAs. This is exactly where my nursing career started 37 years ago. To come full circle and be able to offer myself, as the Knowledge Test Proctor for the state in combination with NCMC while filling a local need is a great honor.”

Certified Nursing Assistants work under the direction of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals to provide essential nursing services in long-term care and hospital settings. They function as a valuable part of the nursing team.

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CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Doris Ferguson, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 18. Cards may be sent to her at 3605 E. 28th St., Trenton, MO 64683.

A card shower has been requested for Dorothy Watkins, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, Dec. 17. Cards may be sent to her at 802 1/2 Prichard Rd., Princeton, MO 64673.