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BRIEFS Two Races for City Council
There are now contested races in two of Trenton’s four city council wards. Glen Briggs of 701 E. Fifth St., filed for office Wednesday morning, challenging the current first ward officeholder, Kevin Klinginsmith, who had earlier filed for re-election. Briggs has previously served on the council from the first ward. The filing resulted in the second race for city council as Bob McIntyre is challenging the incumbent, Duane Urich for a seat from the fourth ward. Incumbents Marvin Humphreys from the second ward and David Mlika from the third ward have also filed, but so far have no opposition. Filing continues through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28.
Gallatin Special Board Meeting
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“Winter Wonderland” was the theme of the the Trenton R-9 Winter Band Concert, held Tuesday evening at the Trenton Performing Arts Center. The sixth grade band, seventh and eighth grade band, (pictured at top) and the Trenton High School band (at left) performed at the concert. Anthony Webb is the Trenton R-9 Director of Instrumental Music, with Madeline Cotton serving as the assistant.
NCMC Purchases Vacant Building Former US Bank Will Provide Temporary Space A building that has been sitting vacant on Ninth Street will get new life as North Central Missouri College trustees voted to purchase the building during a meeting held Tuesday. According to information provided by Chief of Staff Kristi Harris, the board voted to purchase the property at 121 E. Ninth
St., at a cost of $75,000. The building formerly was the downtown location of U.S. Bank. Mrs. Harris said that the building will initially be used as temporary space for areas that need to move in order to allow for demolition of older buildings on the campus. She said the college is currently working on plans for what will be permanently housed at the site. Trustees heard a glowing report from its auditor during the meeting. Matt Wallace of KPM CPAs in [See NCMC, Page 5]
Mandates Affect Head Start Federal mandates requiring that Head Start employees, students, volunteers and all outside service providers be vaccinated for COVID-19 and masked are having an effect on the Green Hills Head Start program. At Tuesday night’s meeting of North Central Missouri College trustees, GHHS directors Janet Gott and Sue Ewigman explained they were notified Nov. 29 about the new protocol, which went into effect Nov. 30. Under the vaccine mandate, all of those listed above must be fully vaccinated ( having had two doses of Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine). Those who are seeking a medical or religious exemption must have that exemption approved prior to that date. Anyone hired after Jan. 31 would have to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption [See HEAD START, Page 12]
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education will meet in special session at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5 in the high school library. The board will meet to approve the use of Missouri Association of Rural Education for its superintendent’s search following the announcement that Dr. Bryan Copple will be leaving to take a position in the Richmond District at the end of his contract year, June 30, 2022. The board also plans to hold an executive session to discuss personnel.
Nursing Home Board Filings
Two incumbents have filed for re-election to the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors. Jim Cox and Jim Bush, both of Trenton have filed for re-election to the board, subject to the April 5 election. Filing continues through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28.
Sunnyview Board Meets
The Grundy County Nursing Home Board of Directors met Tuesday, approving a change with the energy project and a payment for that project. According to information provided by Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board approved a change in the duct work for the energy project as presented by engineer Fred Malicoat. The change, he said, will not add to the cost. The board approved a payment of funds request for $239,609.46 to the Wilson Group, Inc. which is the contractor for the energy project. Work on the project continues. Doerhoff read a report from Lockridge and Constant on the recently-completed audit, which went smoothly, and presented his report, which included activities enjoyed by the residents such as the monthly birthday party, pumpkin social, honoring veterans and the resident council meeting. A closed session was held to approve the minutes from the November closed meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Committee Hears Reports Financials Looking Good At This Point The Trenton Utility Committee met Tuesday night, hearing a financial update and reports from the utility director, comptroller and department heads. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton said the committee reviewed the utility financials, which he said look good right now, with no surprises and no concerns. Office Administrator/Comptroller Rosetta Marsh said the AMI changeouts for this fiscal year are nearing completion for the Electric Department, with a total of 1,570 electric meters being changed out and now being read with the new system. In the past month, 269 electric meters have been changed out. She said the installation will begin again in May. In discussing work on the budget, Mrs.
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Marsh said there is still approximately $30,000 left in the Headworks project to put toward the water line project. She also said the interviewing process is getting under way to fill the accounting assistant position that will be open and it is hoped that a decision on a candidate will be made by the end of December. In his report, Urton noted that generators have all been filled with a winter blend fuel. The fuel pump and line issues that have occurred at the north substation have all been repaired and all engine heaters are working. Urton said water department employees are installing gates to limit access to the reservoirs and the contractor for the water main project to the sewer treatment plant has said work will tentatively begin in January. Toth and Associates is beginning work on the water and sewer rate studies, Urton said. The next meeting of the utility committee is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18.
HOLIDAY HOOPS
Trenton, Gallatin and Mercer were all in action at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops this week, as the event returned after being forced to cancel last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SPORTS, 2-4
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SHOP WITH A COP The Christmas season was made a little brighter for 19 local youth through the Trenton Police Department’s “Shop With a Cop” program. The youngsters, who ranged in age from three to 16, provided a wish list of items and were able to visit the TPD Wednesday evening to receive a bag of gifts as well as a coupon for a ham donated by Smithfield. The program is made possible by donations from individuals, organizations and businesses and normally would include a pizza party. The party was not held this year due to concerns with COVID-19. Pictured with one of the participating families are Trenton Police Officer Chanse Houghton, left, and Lt. Larry Smith.
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Another Rally, Another Win For Trenton Girls Prevail Once Again, Boys’ Woes Continue TRENTON GIRLS 46 BROOKFIELD 40 BROOKFIELD 59 TRENTON BOYS 23
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SAM GIBSON throws Albany’s Bryce Martin to the mat during the Bulldogs’ 54-21 dual win over the Warriors on Monday. Gibson won the match by fall in the first period.
SMACKDOWN
Trenton Rolls Over Shorthanded Palmyra, Albany TRENTON 60 PALMYRA 18 TRENTON 54 ALBANY 21 Albany 220-pounder Bryce Martin probably wasn’t looking forward to coming to Trenton where he expected to wrestle Caleb Johnson — the topped ranked 220-pound wrestler in the state. But, as it turned out, he didn’t have to. Wrestling Sam Gibson, the second ranked 195pounder in the state wasn’t much of a consolation,
though. Gibson and Johnson both jumped up a weight class against Albany, but that didn’t hurt their results any as both pinned their heavier foes in the first period. It was that kind of night for the Trenton Bulldogs, who rolled through a shorthanded Palmyra team 6018 and Albany 54-21. “We decided to bump Sam and Caleb up in the Albany dual just to make sure they got the matches they needed,” Trenton head coach Charlie Bacon said. “Both guys were eager to bump up a weight class and both of them took care of business when they hit the mat.” The Trenton-Palmyra dual started the night, but
two of the biggest matches one could hope for were wiped out by illness that severely cut down the Panthers’ traveling roster. At 138, Trenton’s Hunter McAtee would have been in line for a rematch with Collin Arch — the top ranked wrestler in the state at the weight — who topped McAtee by a decision in the finals at the Battle at the Katy Trail Tournament last weekend. Johnson was in line to see Palmyra’s Luke Triplett, whom he defeated by a single point for the 220-pound title at the Battle last weekend. Triplett is ranked second in the state behind Johnson. Neither Triplett nor Arch made the trip, however,
wiping out the pair of potential one-versus-two matches. Instead, McAtee pinned Brayden Pillars and Johnson fell Jose Juarez — both in the first period of their respective matches. “We were looking for some good matches tonight and, unfortunately, Palmyra’s experienced guys were out of the lineup due to illness,” Bacon said. In addition to sending out junior varsity wrestlers to battle state-ranked foes, Palmyra was open at 182, 195, 285, 113, 120, 126, 132 and 145. The outcome of the dual was decided before either team stepped on the mat for a match. Outside of Johnson and McAtee’s easy wins, Tren[See WRESTLERS, Page 3]
Trenton High School head girls basketball coach Kameron Cool wouldn’t mind if his Bulldogs would jump out to an early lead and win a game comfortably without having to scramble back from a slow start. He’s not going to complain about a win either,
though. For the second time in as many games, the Trenton girls got down early, battled their way back and held a lead when the final buzzer sounded. Brookfield was the latest team that wasn’t able to put Trenton away as the Bulldogs rallied for a 46-40 victory on Monday at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops. “We’ve got to be ready to play because you can’t put yourself in a hole consistently and expect to win games, but the fight in this group is just non-stop,” Cool said. “They’re not going to quit. Working one [See TRENTON, Page 3]
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MAVERICK SOLE puts up a shot during Trenton’s 59-23 loss to Brookfield Monday night at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops.
Gallatin Upended At Hoops Mercer Handed First Loss Gallatin Boys Battle Back Early, Falter In Second
Schuyler County Gets Away From Cards In Fourth
CHILLICOTHE 55 GALLATIN BOYS 44
SCHUYLER CO. 46 MERCER GIRLS 39
When the Chillicothe Hornets opened the game on an 11-2 run, the Gallatin High School boys basketball team had an answer. When the Hornets took off again in the second half, however, Gallatin couldn’t find the answer. In the end, the Bulldogs were handed just their second loss of the season, a 55-44 defeat at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops on Tuesday night. The game was billed as one of the marquee matchups of the entire eight-day event, but early on Chillicothe threatened to run away with the game. A pair of three-pointers aided the Hornets’ initial run, but after a timeout, Gallatin was a much different team. Gallatin closed the first quarter on a 14-3 run and outscored the Hornets in the second quarter to carry
The Mercer Cardinals thought they might have Schuyler County — a team receiving votes in the Class 2 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association poll — beat entering the fourth quarter of their showdown at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops. A 25-point outburst by the Rams reversed the course of the contest, however, sending Mercer to its first defeat of the season, 46-39. The Cardinals held a 2921 advantage at the end of three defensive quarters, but things changed in the fourth. Schuyler County got points from six different players, knocked down two three-pointers and went 9-for-11 from the free throw line. It added up to a 25-point outburst, more than doubling the Rams total from the first three quarters combined. Mercer, meanwhile, was
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ISAAC BIRD drives past a Chillicothe defender during the Bulldogs’ 55-44 loss on Tuesday night at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops. Bird scored 20 points and had seven rebounds and two steals in the game.
a 27-24 advantage into the locker room at the break. Point guard Peyton Johnson, not normally leaned on as a point producer for the Bulldogs, stepped up big in the first half to bring the Bulldogs
back. In the second half, however, no one really jumped off the page for the Bulldogs. Gallatin was limited to single digits in both the third and fourth quarters. A [See GALLATIN, Page 4]
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TORI MEINECKE floats a shot over the Schuyler County defense during Mercer’s 46-39 loss on Wednesday morning at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops. Meinecke scored 15 points in the loss.
limited to just two field goals over the final eight minutes, allowing the Rams to complete the comeback and take the game by seven points. The Cardinals were
paced by Tori Meinecke in the loss. The North Central Pirate-to-be had a teamhigh 15 points. Maddi Fisher followed with nine points, Rainey Michael had [See MERCER, Page 4]
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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS Kids Club At Tonka Tough
The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club was in action on Saturday at the Tonka Tough Tournament at Winnetonka High School. Three Trenton wrestlers placed first at the tournament — Owen Lowe (8U/115), Kynsen Bain (10U/75) and Braylee Barron (Girls 10U/130). Finishing runner-up for Trenton were Atlee Spicher (6U/40), Kaden Siddens (6U/45) and Clayton Glidewell (8U/45). Blake Gannon (8U/70) was third while Toby Lickteig (8U/55), Travis Dolan (8U/65) and Orren Olmstead (10U/75) were all fourth. Aiden Cosgrove (6U/55) was fifth.
TMS Basketball Season Ends
The Trenton Middle School basketball teams played their final games of the season on Thursday, Dec. 16, getting a split with Marceline. Trenton won the girls game 37-10, but fell 28-25 in the boys game. For the girls, Kimberly Clark and Mylee Baker each scored 10 points in the win. The victory gave the middle school girls a final record of 2-11 for the season. The boys were paced by 14 points from Elijah Miller and Isaac Dixon added eight. The loss gave the middle school boys a 1-12 final standing. A “B” boys game was also played with Marceline winning that contest 29-21. Kristopher Taylor had 15 points to pace the “B” boys in the loss.
ELKS HOOP SHOOT
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ELKS HOOP SHOOT area winners in the 8-9-yearold division included, from left, Grady Webb of Gilman City, boys second place; Chyles Webb of Gilman City, girls second place; Jaidynne Lane of Gallatin, girls first place; and Logan Johnson of Gallatin, boys first place. The area contest was held in the Trenton Middle School gym on Dec. 4. The first-place finishers will compete at the district competition in Cameron on Saturday, Jan. 15. District champions will advance to the state competition in February.
Wrestlers Stay Undefeated With Sweep [WRESTLERS, from Page 2] ton also got a pinfall victory from Coleman Griffin at 152, coming at the very end of the first period. Griffin, ranked second in the state at 152, controlled the match from start to finish. While Trenton took three matches by fall on the mat, Palmyra got a trio of wins by fall as well. Trakor Hignutt (106), Gaven Kelsall (160) and Brayden Wiggins (170) were all pinned inside the first period as well. Against Albany, Trenton faced a much fuller lineup, but the dual started at 195 where Albany was open and Tim Kempton stepped in to pick up the win by for-
feit. Gibson and Johnson’s victories followed and Trenton was well on its way to another victory. Mason Rongey (126) and Gavin Chambers (145) each earned first-period pins for the Bulldogs and Griffin picked up his second pin of the night at 152, coming in the second period. Hignutt came up short again at 106, but took this match all the way to the finish, falling by a 5-3 decision. Trusten Streett (120) and Collin Taylor (160) were both pinned in the first period while Wiggins was pinned in the third period of his 170-pound
match. In addition to 195, Albany was open at 132, 138 and 182. Both schools were open at 113. The two dual wins pushed Trenton to 5-0 in dual matches. The Bulldogs are currently ranked fifth in the state as a team. Palmyra is ranked 10th overall, though the illness that befell their squad took the intrigue out of their matchup with Trenton. The Bulldogs will return to the mat on Thursday, Jan. 6, traveling to Carrollton for a triangular that also includes Maysville. GIRLS Trenton’s girls didn’t
have a whole lot of action on the mat. Just two girls matches were wrestled with Avery Clark (141) and Mercy Schweizer (120) both being pinned by Palmyra opponents. Allison Yoder (159) and Jacey Hudson (235) each won by forfeit to draw the dual even on points. Against Albany, the Warriors had just one female wrestler and she did not line up with any Trenton grapplers, giving her a win by forfeit and Trenton four wins by forfeit. The girls team will make the trip to Carrollton on Jan. 6 as well.
Trenton Girls Win, Boys Fall At Hoops
[TRENTON, from Page 2] at the very end of the game there and just finding a way to win was special. That’s what good teams do and we want to get to that level.” Trenton’s offense struggled in the opening quarter, but the Bulldogs’ wavering defense was a bigger concern. Trenton trailed 12-5 eight minutes and allowed Brookfield 13 more points in the second quarter. Offensively, however, Trenton got a boost from Mirena and Morgan King. Mirena scored eight points in the second quarter and Morgan knocked down a pair of three-pointers as Trenton not only matched, Brookfield’s output, but shaved a point off the deficit as well. In the second half, Trenton’s defense was looking more like its usual self. Brookfield would not crack double figures the third or fourth quarters as Trenton reeled the Blue and White Bulldogs in. Trenton was within two points going into the final quarter of play then outscored Brookfield 15-7 over the last eight minutes to secure the six-point win. The Bulldogs were 6 of 8 from the free throw line in the fourth to help seal their second win in a row. Mirena King led the Bulldogs with 16 points and six rebounds and Morgan King followed with 12 points, connecting on 4 of 7 three-point attempts. Astrid Soriano had eight
points, three steals and two assists and Chandler Lynch added six points, five assists and two steals. Trenton’s total was rounded out by four points from Gracyn Rongey, who also pulled down a team-high nine rebounds in the win. Trenton was playing without two starters in Teya Cooksey and Madi Moore, who were both out with injuries. Trenton now sits at 4-6 overall on the season after winning its last two games. “Going into break, you want to go in with a good feeling,” Cool said. “We have won a couple of games and we have had some girls who have stepped up. Astrid Soriano has had eight points in each of her last three games, Chandler Lynch has been all over the floor just like normal, Rainy [Mirena King] continues to put the ball in the hole and doing a great job. Morgan hit shots tonight and everybody did a good job of doing their job and we found a way to win tonight.” BOYS Trenton’s boys could not get their offense off the ground in their matchup with Brookfield at the Ketcham Community Center, falling 55-24. The Bulldogs managed just one bucket in the first quarter and trailed 21-2 after the inital frame. The Bulldogs only doubled their first quarter output in the second quarter and went
into the break trailing 40-6. Trenton’s offense netted 14 points in the third quarter before regressing back to a four-point effort in the fourth. The Bulldogs outscored Brookfield in both the third and fourth quarters, but only marginally as they still fell by the 31-point margin. Trenton shot just 25 percent from the field in the loss while Brookfield knocked down shots at a 65 percent clip. “Brookfield’s 1-3-1 zone gave us fits all game long,” Trenton head coach Corbin Coe said. “We struggled to get the ball in the paint and that led to some tough shots and turnovers. The second half went much better for us on both ends of the floor.” Trenton was paced by Kiefer Tolson, who had seven points and Gabe Novak scored six. The Bulldogs also got four points from Maverick Sole, three from Dylan Spencer and two each from Seth Doolittle and Bradyn Sager. The loss dropped Trenton to 0-10 overall on the season. UP NEXT Both Trenton teams get back into action on Tuesday, Jan. 4 when they travel to Gallatin for a Grand River Conference doubleheader. Action tips off with the girls contest at 6 p.m. and the boys will follow.
AREA BASKETBALL
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ELKS HOOP SHOOT area winners in the 10-11year-old division included, from left, Dustin Ward of Gilman City, boys first place; Caleb Dixon of Trenton, boys second place; Tenley Griffith of Gilman City, girls first place; and Betsy Price of Trenton, girls second place. The area contest was held in the Trenton Middle School gym on Dec. 4. The first-place finishers will compete at the district competition in Cameron on Saturday, Jan. 15. District champions will advance to the state competition in February.
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ELKS HOOP SHOOT area winners in the 12-13year-old division included, from left, Camden Griffith of Gilman City, boys second place; Chase Evans of Princeton, boys first place; Kimberly Clark of Trenton, girls second place; and Khloe Sperry of Gilman City, girls first place. The area contest was held in the Trenton Middle School gym on Dec. 4. The first-place finishers will compete at the district competition in Cameron on Saturday, Jan. 15. District champions will advance to the state competition in February.
PRINCETONGIRLS56 GREEN CITY 35 The Princeton High School girls basketball team picked up its thirdstraight victory on Monday, defeating visiting Green City 56-35 at home. Individual scores were not reported. With the victory, Princeton improved to 6-3 overall on the season. Green City Boys 75 Princeton Boys 60 The Princeton boys got off to a strong start offensively Monday night at home against Green City. The Tigers led 18-16 after the first quarter, but the visiting Gophers would double up the Tigers in the second quarter with a 2412 run. The Tigers didn’t lose much more ground in the second half, but the damage was done as they fell by the 15-point margin. Four Princeton players reached double figures with Jaden Finney’s 15 leading the way. Talan Holt added 13, Luke Kelly had 11 and Mason Morris finished with 10.
With the loss, Princeton fell to 5-4 overall on the season. Both Princeton teams face Rock Port at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops on Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. Winston Girls 39 Grundy Girls 20 The Grundy girls fell to 1-6 on the season and 0-3 in HDC Conference play on Tuesday night with a 19-point loss at Winston. Individual scores for the Panthers were not reported from the loss. Winston Boys 60 Grundy Boys 26 The Grundy boys also dropped a conference match-up with Winston on Tuesday, falling by 34 points. Corbin Axtell scored 14 of the Panthers’ 26 points to lead Grundy. The loss dropped the Panthers to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in HDC Conference action. Both Grundy teams battled Hardin-Central at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops on Thursday in Trenton. The Panther teams will face Higbee at the 12 Courts of Christmas on Wednesday at the Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City. The girls tip off at noon with the boys following at 2 p.m.
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GRACE KELLY dribbles into the frontcourt during Princeton’s 56-35 win over Green City on Monday.
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SPORTS
Gallatin Girls Can’t Contain Crowe Mercer Teams Fall
[GALLATIN, from Page 2] 17-point effort from Chillicothe in the third swung the game back in their direction and the Hornets made good at the free-throw line in the fourth to wrap up the 11-point win. “Having PJ [Johnson] step up and knock some shots in was a tremendous shift in momentum for us in the first half,” Gallatin head coach Chad Sullenger said. “In the second half we got away from running our stuff and needed someone to step up like PJ did in the first half.” Isaac Bird led Gallatin with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Johnson followed, scoring 13 points, and Payton Feiden added seven points and nine rebounds. Four points from Brett Hemry rounded out the Gallatin total. With the loss, Gallatin fell to 7-2 overall. The Bulldogs will return to the court on Tuesday, Jan. 4, playing host to Trenton in a Grand River Conference match-up. TINA-AVALON GIRLS 58 GALLATIN GIRLS 40 The Gallatin girls had their hands full with Tina-Avalon’s Regan Crowe at Holiday Hoops on Wednesday. Crowe scored 33 points and Gallatin had little to offer in response, falling 58-40. Gallatin trailed 12-6 after the first quarter and 32-17 at halftime after Tina-Avalon really took off with a 20point second quarter. Gallatin was able to handle the Dragons a little better on the defensive end in the second half, only seeing the deficit grow by another three points the rest of the way. “We were better in the second half,” Gallatin head coach Cole Lockhart said. “We weren’t ready for the pick and roll in the first half. We tried to point out how to defend that, but we just weren’t ready. In the second half we did a better job of pressuring
To Schuyler County
[MERCER, from Page 2] eight and Emma Shipley scored seven. With the loss, the Cardinals dropped to 8-1 overall on the season. Schuyler County Boys 48 Mercer Boys 18 The Mercer boys were also upended by Schuyler County at Holiday Hoops on Wednesday. Mercer struggled to find points in the game, ultimately falling by 30 points in a game where the Cardinals failed to reach 20 points.
Wes Hashman had seven points to lead Mercer while Tyler Meinecke added five and Jakob Janosik and Laramie Persell each had three. The loss for the Mercer boys dropped the team to 17 on the year. UP NEXT Mercer’s teams will get back on the court on Tuesday, Jan. 4, traveling to Winston for an HDC Conference doubleheader. The girls game tips off at 6 p.m. with the boys to follow.
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ANNABELLE BALL draws a foul during Gallatin’s 58-40 loss to TinaAvalon on Wednesday at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops. Ball led Gallatin with 20 points in the loss.
the ballhandler and stopping the pick and roll. We don’t see that kind of offense a lot, this was the first time we have seen it. [Crowe] did a great job. Gallatin was paced by 20 points from AnnaBelle Ball, while Ashley Feiden connected on a trio of threepointers in the fourth quarter to give her nine points. Gallatin’s total was rounded out by six points from Alex Endicott and five from Elle Copple. With the loss, Gallatin fell to 0-8 overall. The Bulldogs will host Trenton on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. MONDAY On Monday, Gallatin’s teams split games on the road in Pattonsburg. Gallatin’s girls fell 73-36, but the boys picked up a 70-54 victory. In the girls game, Ball led the way with 21 points and three steals in the
loss. Feiden and Endicott each added five points with Feiden grabbing three steals and handing out two assists. Pattonsburg’s boys hung with Gallatin for a quarter, but the Bulldogs kept scoring and the Panthers couldn’t keep pace beyond the first eight minutes. It added up to a 16point win for Gallatin on the road. Bird had 27 points and five steals and Feiden finished with 20 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Gallatin also got nine points and four steals from Hemry and eight points and seven rebounds from Durk Stout. The games in Pattonsburg were make-up games from Nov. 23. Those initial contests were postponed due to COVID-19 issues with Pattonsburg.
December 18 Atlanta girls 48, SW Livingston girls 19 Atlanta boys 68, SW Livingston boys 30 Braymer 46, Brashear girls 30 Brashear 57, Braymer girls 48 December 20 Benton Girls 43, Lutheran South Girls 27 Benton Boys 70, Lutheran South Boys 41 Trenton Girls 46, Brookfield Girls 40 Brookfield Boys 59, Trenton Boys 23 December 21 Lafayette girls 52, Lutheran South girls 49 Lutheran South boys 49, Southeast boys 43 Lawson girls 40, Southeast girls 37 Polo girls 50, Meadville girls 39 Polo boys 41, Meadville boys 40 Chillicothe boys 55, Gallatin boys 44 December 22 Schuyler County girls 45, Mercer girls 39 Schuyler County boys 48, Mercer boys 18 Tina Avalon girls 58, Gallatin girls 40 Tina Avalon boys 57, North Nodaway boys 22 Pattonsburg girls 56, North Nodaway girls 44 Pattonsburg boys 38, Chillicothe JV boys 28 South Harrison girls 43, Holden girls 30 Holden boys 45, South Harrison boys 32
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icothe, who will serve as assistant director of facil• From Front Page • ities. Sturguess will begin Springfield met virtually his duties on Jan. 3 as will with the board, telling Grace Carder of Gallatin, trustees that the recent who was hired to fill the audit earned the institution position of counselor/emeran “unmodified opinion” gency preparedness. Also and no findings. He praised beginning her duties on the college for its handling Jan. 3 is Ally Graham of St. of funds, including the fed- Joseph, who was hired to eral awards, which also fill the position of talent earned an unmodified opin- search advisor. Multiple adjunct instrucion and had no findings. He said there are no specific tors were hired, including recommendations for Angela Lane of Stanberry changes or improvements and Stephen Williamson of to procedures, but did note Gilman City, both of whom one general recommenda- will teach online English tion which is related to new classes; Katy Downs of Saaccounting standards that vannah, who will teach will be required. He also education/speech classes; reviewed the college’s and Dr. Tristan Londre of Business and Industry pro- Trenton, who will teach gram, which specifically math courses. Elizabeth Webb of Gildeals with state money that is available for businesses man City was also hired as to receive customized a part-time, exempt clinical training. NCMC is the fis- adjunct instructor for the cal agent for receiving and nursing program. Resignations were acdisbursing those funds. He said he was very pleased cepted from Matthew with how the college is im- Johnson, math instructor, effective Dec. 22 and plementing the program. “NCMC has one of the Shanell Mullins as custobest processes of all the dian, effective Nov. 29. colleges we’ve audited,” Don Kennedy of Trenton was hired to fill the posiWallace said. On the recommendation tion of custodian. Also approved was a of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund new position, that of “AnCommittee, trustees ap- drew County Site Assisproved a one-time supple- tant.” That position, which ment for eligible full-time had been part -time, will employees of $1,250 and a become full-time, effective one-time supplement of as soon as the position can $625 for eligible, per- be filled. It was noted that manent part-time employ- due to restructuring of ees. The supplements will other positions, one fullbe paid in the December time position at that site paycheck and are subject to was shifted from the North normal payroll deductions Belt Center in Andrew with the exception that re- County to the Trenton camtirement does not apply to pus. That resulted in the reone-time salary supple- maining Andrew County position being given signifments. The supplement is de- icant responsibilities outsigned to recognize the ex- side the building. That has treme amount of extra made it difficult to keep the work college employees NBC open when the curhave incurred to ensure the rent employee was needed college has been able to to cover external events. move forward during the Trustees agreed that the poCOVID-19 pandemic. The sition would need to be money to pay for the sup- kept as full time during and plement will come from after the transition to the new campus location to federal HEERF funds. Trustees hired three full- help keep the building time employees, including open. Personnel action involvDennis Sturguess of Chill-
ing the Green Hills Head Start program included the employment of Alyssa Nichol as a teacher aide at the Brookfield “B” Center; the transfer of Kelsey Cordray from a teacher aide at the Brookfield “B” Center to a teacher at the Brookfield “A” center; the transfer of Janessa Gaunt from substitute to teacher aide at the Brookfield “A” center; the transfer of Aundriea Lopez from teacher aide at the Chillicothe “A” center to the Trenton center; the ending of the employment of Emily Gladbach as a teacher at the Brookfield “A” Center; the resignation of Michelle Thurman as a teacher aide at the Bethany center; and the resignation of Roxanne Knowles as a teacher at the Brookfield center. In his report, NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver discussed legislative priorities for 2022 (core funding, full funding for A-Plus and the MoExcels projects). He also discussed the Major Gifts Campaign and said the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee is looking at fall enrollment numbers and working on a new strategy, with that information to be presented at the January meeting. Trustees heard reports from Beth Caldarello on the library, which also includes the testing and tutoring center, and faculty member Amy Guthrie on how online courses work. Mrs. Caldarello said “libraries” have had to change with the times and have “one shot” to make an impression on students. Mrs. Guthrie’s report focused on disspelling the idea that online courses are “easier” than on-ground courses for the student or the instructor. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre discussed the COVID-19 vaccine mandates that are put in place by most of the college’s clinical partners for students in the nursing and allied health programs. He
stressed that while NCMC does not mandate vaccines, most of the partner clinical sites do. To ensure that unvaccinated students understand that situation and that they will likely be required to be vaccinated or have an exemption to participate in the required clinicals, that information is being included in the acceptance letters that students sign to enter the programs. He said the college also plans to ask those students early in their first semester of the program to confirm their understanding by signing another document similar to the one used in the fall. In other business, the board: • approved the payment of an invoice from EllisonAuxier Architects, Inc. of St. Joseph in the amount of $140,074. The cost is based on their overall 7 percent fee on an estimated $6,670,200 project budget for the Savannah campus construction and approximate 55 percent completion of their services. • approved the purchase of hardware and services to upgrade classrooms and collaboration space from CDWG at a cost of $646,779.45. • approved the purchase of property/casualty/liability insurance through the Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) for the 2022 calendar year at a cost of $170,356. That is a decrease of $6,635 over last year’s premium. • agreed to renew the college’s service contract with Network Technology Partners at a cost of $51,000. • approved the purchase of a 2022 John Deere Gator XUV835R and snow blade from Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners of Chillicothe at a cost of $30,923.52. • declared an extensive list of items as surplus property for the Northwest Workforce Development Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25.
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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY 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.
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North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m. MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m. TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.
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LIGHT IT UP As the sun began to set I peered over my shoulder to take in the view and collect a few last rays of light on my face. A gust of wind buckled my knees and brought me back to reality as I sat perched atop a 20-foot extension ladder that was setting on top of the roof that covers my front porch. It was the day after Thanksgiving and, per tradition, I was clipping lights along the roof line of our house. There are a lot of things I enjoy about this particular holiday, but one of the brightest spots for me personally (pun intended) is decorating the house with Christmas lights. For as long as I can remember, Christmas lights have been a favorite aspect of the holiday for me. I’m not sure when that started or why. Maybe it was riding a trolley on a Christmas Light tour in Nebraska City as a kid or the fact that one of my earliest memories is a lighted Christmas bear being blown off our front porch during a wind storm, but for whatever reason, I enjoy Christmas lights and make it a point to be known annually as the “Christmas Light King of Beacon Avenue.” Now, hanging lights on our house is challenging. There are two very high peaks, one on the side and one in the front. So naturally there are a few harrowing moments while hanging the lights. To the point my wife said “I can’t watch when you are up there.” Now I haven’t encountered any Clark Griswold moments, yet, but here is a collection of some thoughts that ran through my head while I was working on my yearly exterior illumination project: - “You know, a fall from this distance probably wouldn’t kill me.” - “My, this aluminum ladder sure is easy to manuever.” - “Hey, I can see my parents’ house from here.” - “Cash (my 4-year-old son) is going to freak out when he sees this.” - “A fall from here would definitely kill me.” - “I wonder how many strands of lights I can string together off a single outlet?” - “I wish I would have sprung for a more heavyduty ladder.” - “Is it always this windy up here?” - “This is going to be the best Christmas ever!” When I was done, I was pretty pleased with the finished look; every light was cool white or blue. It looked great and I survived. I was just one strand short of finishing it up, though, So we ventured into town where I scored the final box of cool white LED C9 bulbs on the shelf. Cash also picked up a box of multi-colored lights that in no way went with my display. It was obvious I wasn’t going to talk him out of them, even though they in no way went with the white and blue display I had risked life and limb to create. Like I said, I’m a little crazy with my Christmas lights, but I had a moment there in the store where I thought to myself, “The Christmas lights make me happy and everyone deserves to be happy around Christmas, especially Cash.” So I picked up his box of multi-colored lights and we checked out. I hung them on the mini-barn next to the house. He was thrilled, and honestly, that gave me more joy than the lights. I hope everyone gets to enjoy what makes them happy for Christmas this year. Whether it’s family gatherings, church services, flying somewhere warmer, flying somewhere colder, decorating Christmas trees, making cookies, giving gifts, receiving gifts, singing a “Last Christmas” duet with Taylor Swift in your car (nods toward wife) or even hanging Christmas lights, I hope you and yours have a very merry Christmas.
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PAY YOUR BLESSINGS FORWARD Recently I had a good experience and wanted to share it with you, especially at Christmas. I was placing an order with a local business and received exceptional service. Rather than just smile and go on about my day, I took the time to call back later and ask for the manager. Understandably, they were a bit apprehensive, as you can imagine. People can be quite mean when calling to complain. I let him know I had received great service and that their employee was a fantastic representation of their business. Obviously they were very appreciative for the positive feedback. That call gave me a chance to thank them for their advertising support. That interaction got me thinking, we really need to express gratitude more often. This time of year is a perfect opportunity. Whether it is expressed to our family and friends or to our work family and customers, if it were not for them, we literally would have NOTHING. Certainly we all have our own personal beliefs and I am sensitive to the fact that all may not share mine....but I believe that 2000 years ago Almighty God sent our Lord and Savior as the best gift, our only chance at salvation and the forgiveness of our sins. We did not deserve this gift but I am literally and eternally thankful for it. I do not deserve the blessings in my life, for I have fallen far from perfection, however, I will take this opportunity to thank those personally that have helped me achieve my goals. Whether it is a mentor, our many advertisers, or friends and family, I am going to take this opportunity at Christmas to reach out and express my gratitude for the abundance of gifts I have received. My needs are met, I have a roof over my head and I have a purpose every day. I encourage you to do the same. Buying a gift is nice (and we encourage everyone to shop locally) but a kind word, an expression of gratitude or the admission that someone helped make a difference in your life is more precious than any gift. Take a few minutes and call family and friends this week and tell them you love them or what their role in your life has meant to you. Hug your kids and let them know how much they please you every day. On the work side, let's appreciate our clients a little more this week and just say "thank you". If it weren't for the relationships we have with them, we would not have jobs and income. As a newspaper, our readers and advertisers literally feed our families with their ads, news and subscriptions. Yes, we provide a valuable service but you all recognize that service and for that, you deserve our gratitude. I encourage you to take the opportunity each day this holiday season and give back some of the blessings in the way of gratitude. Hopefully that heartfelt moment will manifest itself in them calling someone else, and so on and so forth and maybe we can start something greater than ourselves. Or maybe it ends there, with one person thanking another and having a nice moment. Either way, the world is a better place for it and it was because of you. Merry Christmas friends. Thank you for being there for us. From Jamey, D’Anna And The Entire Honeycutt Media Family.
ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SENATOR ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721 SENATOR JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley. senate.gov U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-Mail: sam.graves@ mail.house.gov IN JEFFERSON CITY STATE SENATOR DAN HEGEMAN Room 332, 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@ senate.mo.gov STATE REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115C - State Capitol Building 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-2917 E-Mail: rusty.black@ house.mo.gov
Christmas Reflections: Blessed To Be A Blessing by Garrett Hawkins, President Missouri Farm Bureau
The holiday season arrived swiftly this year, and the pace only quickens as I advance in age— or at least that is how it feels. It seems just like yesterday my siblings and I were fighting over the JC Penney and Sears Christmas catalogs in August and driving our parents crazy until December 25th.
GUEST EDITORIAL In my early years, we lived in a small, old white house on the farm. It was the house my dad was raised in, and in the winter we relied on wood stoves in the living room and kitchen for heat. Dad put straw bales around the north side of the house and heavy plastic on the storm windows to try to keep the cold air out.
Our home was cozy. Mom would say too cozy, at times, when the fighting started on the first day of Christmas break. To keep us kids occupied when we weren’t outside, she would pop a huge Tupperware bowl full of popcorn for us to string for homemade tinsel. When that didn’t work, she gave us construction paper, scissors and glue to make paper chains for the tree. My favorite pre-Christmas festivity as a child was our country church’s Christmas program and the potluck lunch that followed. The highlight was the singing of the “Little Drummer Boy” by the ladies of our church. It was an annual request from our pastor, and oh how we all loved hearing that glorious carol. When we headed home, we left with bellies full of great
food and a brown paper bag for each of us containing Brach’s chocolates, an orange and a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum. Christmas Day itself was always memorable, from the excitement of waking up Christmas morning and finding presents under the tree to time spent with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. One Christmas was different than all the others though. I remember Dad pulling our Ford Bronco into the driveway one Christmas night and finding a lone figure sitting on the concrete step under the carport. The neighbor boy who lived a half-mile down the road had been waiting for us to return to wish us a Merry Christmas. While we visited, mom grabbed a gift for him. His face lit up when he unwrapped a
Masters of the Universe figurine. I was too young to understand at the time that the small gift was likely the only present he received that Christmas. Much has changed in our world since I was a boy, but I can’t help but be thankful for my upbringing and the many blessings I really didn’t deserve. Jennifer and I are making our own traditions with our children and trying to instill in them an appreciation for every moment we have together. As we celebrate this season, I hope you find joy in remembering Christmases past and make the most of time spent with family and friends. Let’s count our blessings and remember we can be a blessing to someone else, perhaps the neighbor down the road.
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LOCAL DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were James G. Crockett, Jamesport, on charges of peace disturbance and resisting arrest; David J.J. Huff, Trenton, on charges of driving while revoked or suspended and operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility; and Quentin J. Sieleman, El Dorado Springs, on charges of defective equipment, failing to comply with conditions of a restricted driver’s license and possession of marijuana. Connor I. Monteer, James-port, pleaded guilty to having expired plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50. MARRIAGE LICENSE Zachary Alexander Joseph Kennedy and Rachael JeneAnn Pratt, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Granted Christina D. Airey vs. Michael L. Airey. REAL ESTATE Alvin Buckingham and wife to Gailen L. Stockwell and wife. Mason Larson to John Limkemann. Kirby Ricketts and others to Anthony Baucom. C. Mark Allen and others to Zane E. Jones and wife. Ronald Charles Mathern to Brian A. Paulsen and wife. John W. Carpenter to Jennifer M. Carpenter TTEE,
Carpenter Farm Trust. Lae-Z Coal, Inc. to Trenton Farms LLC. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Gerald A. Gibbs, Bethany, on misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license and speeding; Jerry D. Urick, Trenton, on seven misdemeanor charges of passing bad checks; Elkanah N. Gahima, Antioch, IL, on a felony charge of property damage; Anthony G. Zahradka, Davenport, IA, on a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident; and Allyson M. Routh, Lathrop, on a misdemeanor charge of driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense). Hunter M. Brumley, Hamilton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident and had his case set for Jan. 18. Charles W. Gray, Jameson, appeared in court for arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and not wearing a seat belt. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 18.
Chayna L. Enloe, Cameron, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license (third and subsequent offense) and misdemeanor charges of speeding and operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing financial responsibility was not maintained. She is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 18. Byaombe Mtoka, Kansas City, was formally arraigned and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and speeding. The defendant is to appear in court again on Jan. 18. Vincent C. Savage, Pattonsburg, was formally arraigned and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of purchasing or attempting to purchase liquor by a minor and also pleaded not guilty to violating the terms of his probation on a charge of being a minor visibly intoxicated (second or subsequent offense). He is scheduled to appear in court again Jan. 4. Cornell Cornelius, Jefferson City, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of damage to a Department of Corrections building or property by an inmate and was sentenced to serve two years in the DOC, with the sentence to run concurrently with other sentences. The case was moved to Daviess County on a change of venue from DeKalb County.
City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $42,319.69 $51,961.36 June $89,633.42 $95,073.77 July $71,561.09 $69,272.76 August $46,158.58 $54,201.52 Sept. $75,897.70 $96,071.52 Interest $404.20 October $83,553.94 $68,402.36 November $46,701.44 $48,591.00 December $91,602.30 $98,350.56 TOTAL $547,832.07 $581,924.85 (Comparison Year to Date) $34,092.78 CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $21,128.52 $25,975.33 June $44,796.62 $47,536.78 July $35,780.48 $34,629.04 August $23,076.27 $27,098.68 September $37,948.61 $48,034.50 Interest $202.00 October $41,775.83 $34,185.14 November $23,341.37 $24,294.81 December $45,801.09 $49,174.78 TOTAL $273,850.79 $290,929.06 (Comparison Year to Date) $17,078.27 PARK SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $17,976.14 $23,474.16 June $41,595.68 $44,309.18 July $34,199.87 $32,208.72 August $20,172.55 $25,343.20 September $35,888.45 $46,137.21 Interest $185.27
October $39,917.98 $32,213.83 November $21,281.42 $22,127.16 December $43,078.54 $45,705.34 TOTAL $254,295.90 $271,518.80 (Comparison Year to Date) $17,222.90 FIRE SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $8,925.44 $11,692.72 June $20,752.99 $22,131.80 July $17,044.98 $16,093.07 August $10,032.80 $12,670.93 September $18,060.93 $23,068.60 Interest $92.29 October $19,870.03 $16,106.49 November $10,640.68 $11,033.90 December $21,485.90 $22,852.62 TOTAL $126,906.04 $135,650.13 (Comparison Year to Date) $8,744.09 TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $13,388.06 $17,525.81 June $31,119.86 $33,186.34 July $25,567.30 $23,998.07 August $15,049.44 $19,005.34 September $27,144.17 $34,602.84 Interest $138.24 October $29,805.01 $24,159.93 November $15,960.29 $16,473.25 December $32,249.04 $34,208.05 TOTAL $190,421.41 $203,159.63 (Comparison Year to Date)$12,738.22 City Use Tax Collected To Date $37,291.12
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The Spickard R-2 After School Club hosted a Community Holiday meal on Friday, Dec. 17 in the school gymnasium, serving approximately 100 people. Santa also made an appearance to hear all the students' Christmas wishes. Students learned a variety of important life skills including meal/party planning, ordering supplies, preparing sweet treats, noodle making, set up/decorating, proper table setting placement, greeting, serving, being waiters/waitresses, and working as a team to make the event successful. The students were very appreciative of those who attended and helped and are already looking forward to planning another holiday event.
GRM To Fund Trip, Offers Scholarships GRM Networks has announced plans for the Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour and how to apply for several scholarships. GRM Networks will sponsor two high school juniors on an all-expense paid trip to the 2022 Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour June 1-5 in Washington, D.C. Youth representing GRM Networks will join other students representing rural telecommunication providers from across the United States as they learn about legislative and government processes and the importance of quality broadband connections. Selected youth will also tour famous historical sites and monuments and meet with the representatives from the Federal Communications Commission as well as staff and members of congress from the youth’s congressional district. Youth will also attend sessions focused on developing leadership skills. Area youth whose parents or legal guardians are members of GRM Networks, may apply. Students must be a junior in high school and age 16 or 17 at the time of the tour. Students age 18 or above at the time of the tour are ineligible to attend. Relatives of GRM Networks employees and board members are not eligible to participate. An informational flier and application may be obtained from the guidance counselor at any high school served by GRM Networks; by visiting any GRM Networks business office and requesting an application; or by downloading the application from www.grm.net/about-us/youthtour/. Completed applications must be submitted no later than Feb. 25 and may be submitted by email to Amy Davison at adavison@corp.grm.net or by mail to Amy Davison, GRM Networks, 1001 Kentucky Street, Princeton, MO 64673. In addition, GRM Networks has announced it will offer six scholarships through the GRM Networks Scholarship Program. GRM Networks also partners with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the
philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, to provide the opportunity for numerous additional scholarships to local students. This year, there are two separate applications – one for the scholarships from GRM Networks and one for the scholarships from FRS. Eligible students must have a parent or legal guardian who is an active GRM Networks customer in good standing. Immediate family members of GRM Networks employees, or its board of directors, are not eligible for GRM Networks scholarships. However, students from those families will be considered for scholarships offered by FRS. GRM Networks will award up to $5,500 in scholarship money. This includes one $1,500 scholarship; two $1,000 scholarships; two $750 scholarships; and one $500 scholarship Students may learn more about the GRM Networks scholarship and complete an application at www.grm.net/aboutus/scholarships/. FRS awards several scholarships including the James L. Bass Legal Scholarship which is for students entering their first year of law school and who have an interest in rural communities. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Feb. 25. Information about the application process, as well as the application, may be found at The James L. Bass Legal Scholarship | FRS - Foundation for Rural Service. Other scholarships awarded by FRS include several one-time $2,500 scholarships as well as multiple named scholarships to students from rural America. These scholarships are awarded to students entering their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school. GRM Networks sponsors the local applicants for the FRS scholarships, and pays $500 of the award to any local winners. Students may learn more about the program and obtain an application at w w w. f r s . o r g / p r o g r a m s / y o u t h programs/scholarships. Applications must be submitted to FRS no later than Feb. 25.
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Snow Geese Visiting Western Missouri You’re unlikely to need a sleigh to go over the river and through the woods this Christmas weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasters. There’s no snow in the forecast. But a touch of white for the holidays is possible when you visit Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wetlands and lakes. Snow geese by the thousands are visiting western Missouri this month. The Artic-nesting geese have made their annual migration from the north. They rest in huge flocks on open water, sometimes rising in loud honking swirls of white and gray. The geese fly back and forth from feeding areas when not resting. About 164,000 snow geese were counted on Dec. 20 at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Holt County north of St. Joseph. Those numbers indicate that snow geese are likely visiting other waters in northwest Missouri. Also on Dec. 20, flocks of snow geese were resting on Atkinson Lake at MDC’s Schell Osage Conservation Area in Vernon County south of Kansas City. Cold weather moves the geese south and they edge back north during warmups. A winter bonus is that large - and quite white trumpeter swans also can be spotted at various lakes and wetlands in western Missouri. For all waterfowl watching, cameras and binoculars are useful accessories. Visitors to any public use areas should check regulations and signs posted at parking lots and along roadways. Wildlife refuges for migrating waterfowl are part of the management plan for many areas, and that prompts road closures or prohibits boat usage. Many MDC areas also have special access rules during hunting seasons.
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Extension Notes by University of Missouri Extension INCOME TAX ESTIMATES By Joe Koenen, Agricultural Business Specialist In my article today I am going to discuss something that is not too late to do yet this year. Everyone, farmers included, are very busy most times but now in particular. One thing you should be doing though is an income tax estimate. Income tax estimates for cash basis taxpayers are a good way to determine how much you will owe and adjust it before the year is over and you can no longer do anything. Prices (for crops especially) have made it critical to do this as soon as you can. Your tax preparer can help you if you do not feel comfortable in doing it yourself. Income tax estimates begin with having farm income and expenses up-to-date. You may also know what you will sell before the year ends to include and possibly expenses. Having any capital purchases or sales (machinery, breeding livestock) is important too. There are several things you can do to adjust your potential tax liability before the end of the year. They include: postponing sales until after the 1st of the year, buying expenses for next year as long as there is a business reason, selling things and not taking the
money until after the end of the year. Be very careful with the last one since there is risk to that (IRS, business going broke, etc.) You can purchase supplies (fertilizer, chemicals, fuel, feed, etc.) if there is a business reason to do it and that is simpler this time since prices are so unstable. If you need to purchase something, remember that Section 179 is around to assist you. Don’t forget cars and some pickup trucks are limited under 179 but not under 1st year bonus depreciation. I am not advocating buying a new pickup but keep that in mind. You should not, however, just buy something just to avoid paying taxes. Income averaging is another tool farmers have to even out taxes between high and low years. Several decisions go into an income tax estimate so please contact your preparer for complete information. The Farmer’s Tax Guides, now available at your county extension office at least, can help you with an estimate and tax information. The office also has 1099 (1099NEC and 1099MISC) and 1096 forms. Keep in mind your local CES Ag Business person can help you find specific information or answer basic questions also.
Pesticide Application Training Courses To Be Offered By MU Extension The University of Missouri Extension is offering several private pesticide applicator trainings for farmers. In order for farmers to purchase or apply restricted use pesticides on property owned or rented by them, they must have a private pesticide applicator license. Applicants must be 18 years of age and directly involved in the production of agricultural commodities to obtain this license. Farmers can obtain or renew this license at a training session held Jan. 26 at the MU Extension Center located at 503 E Northtown Rd. in Kirksville. The program will begin at 10a.m. and be repeated at 2 p.m. Participants must pre-register by calling 660-665-9866. In addition to attending the training session, each farm must possess a copy of the Missouri Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual. If you already have one, please bring it to the session, or they may be purchased at the Adair County MU Extension Center. The training will also be held at other locations across northeast Missouri during January and February, including: • Lewis County, Jan. 13, 2 p.m. or 6 p.m., Lewis County Courthouse, Monticello. Call 573-767-5273 to register. • Clark County, Jan. 19, Time TBD. Call 660-727-3339 to register. • Knox County, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Greenley Research Center, Novelty.
Call 660-397-2179 to register. • Scotland County, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Scotland County Fire Department, Memphis. Call 660-465-7255 to register. • Linn County, Feb.1, 2 p.m. or 6 p.m., Forage Systems Research Center, Linneus. Call 660-895-5123 to register. • Putnam County, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., 4-H Building at the Park, Unionville. Call 660-947-2705 to register. • Macon County, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., MU Extension Office, Macon. Call 660-385-2173 to register. • Sullivan County, Feb. 9, 10 a.m., City Hall Community Room, Green City. Call 660-265-4541 to register. • Schuyler County, Feb. 9, 2 p.m., Courthouse Basement, Lancaster. Call 660-457-3469 to register. There is an online option for completing private pesticide applicator training. Anyone can join these meetings from their home computer by going to www.extension.missouri.edu/events and search for private pesticide applicator training to find more information on the next virtual training event. For more information, or if special accommodations are needed, contact Valerie Tate, Field Specialist in Agronomy by email at tatev@missouri.edu or call 660895-5123. MU Extension programs are open to all.
Federal Watchdog: Trump's USDA Overpaid Corn Farmers By $3B DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Trump administration overpaid corn farmers by about $3 billion in federal aid in 2019 and farmers in the South were paid more for the same crops than those elsewhere in the country, a federal watchdog agency has found. The Government Accountability Office said in a report released Monday that international disputes resulting from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump hurt farmers but that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's county-bycounty methodology for computing the extent of damage was flawed, leading to overpayment and inconsistent compensation. “Though corn yields are higher in the Midwest and West, corn producers received an estimated average of $69 per acre in the South, $61 in the Midwest, $34 in the Northeast, and $29 in the West,” the report said. GAO also estimated that payments to corn producers were approximately $3 billion more than USDA’s estimate of trade damage to corn, while payments to soybeans, sorghum, and cotton producers were lower than their estimated trade damages. National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett said the USDA’s higher compensation for corn farmers in 2019 included items the GAO did not consider in its analysis, including the trade damage value for corn ethanol and a high protein livestock feed byproduct of ethanol production. “Both 2018 and 2019 were terrible years for farmers who experienced net losses due to decisions in Washington and adverse weather con-
ditions. In fact, farmers suffered a $6.3 billion loss in 2018 alone during that time because of the tariffs.” The GAO report was requested by the Senate Agriculture Committee chaired by Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow. “This report confirms that the Trump USDA picked winners and losers in their trade aid programs and left everyone else behind," Stabenow said in a statement. “Making larger payments to farmers in the South than farmers in the Midwest or elsewhere, regardless of whether those farmers actually experienced a larger loss, undermines our future ability to support farmers when real disasters occur.” GAO said it audited the UDSA's Market Facilitation Program. GAO recommended that the USDA Office of the Chief Economist revise its internal review process to ensure transparency of its documentation and that the agency conduct a review to ensure proper baseline methods are used in analysis. Dr. Seth Meyer, the USDA chief economist, responded to the report in an Oct. 21 letter. He said the USDA analysis was based on a widely accepted trade model and methodology that the USDA’s Office of Inspector General found to be reasonable, and was applied consistently across a range of commodities for the 2018 and 2019 trade mitigation packages. He said the USDA Office of the Chief Economist did not make the policy decision, and it provided options to policy makers. “The policy decisions to select between a va-
riety of alternatives that GAO has flagged as problematic were made by senior USDA leaders under the previous administration and not OCE,” he said. Trump imposed higher tariffs on certain products from China, Europe, Canada and other key trading partners in 2018. China, Canada, Mexico, the European Union, Turkey, and India responded with tariffs targeting U.S. products, including agricultural commodities. In 2018 and 2019, many U.S. agricultural exports declined and the Trump administration poured money into support for farmers including the Market Facilitation Program that was the subject of the GAO audit. Corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean and wheat farmers were paid more than $21.7 billion in 2018 and 2019. Dairy and hog farmers were paid more than $900 million, and specialty crops including tree nuts, cherries, cranberries, ginseng and table grapes were paid $346 million. Before he lost the November 2020 election, Trump made it clear he was courting farmers' votes with federal aid. In a late October 2020 campaign appearance in Omaha, Nebraska, Trump said he believed farmers were better off getting government payments than relying solely on their farming receipts. In 2019, one-third of U.S. farm income came from direct government payments and last year it was nearly 40% of their income. Some farm groups questioned the way the federal money was being distributed to commodity and livestock farmers.
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Dear Readers: Below is one of my favorite poems for Christmas. Please enjoy, and wishing all of you and your families a joyous, peaceful and bright holiday season. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads; And Mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too -And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had
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flung on his back, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight -"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
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HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf -------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 3597467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. Tdtf -------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. - Overwhelmed by all of the Medicare changes? Contact Danielle today to learn more! • Medicare Supplement Plans • Medicare Advantage Plans • Prescription Drug Plans • Home Healthcare Plans • Hospital Indemnity Plans • Cancer Insurance • Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans • Life insurance and Investments & Annuities. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am5pm, Friday by appointment only. 1039 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683, danielle@resolute.advantage.net, Office: 660-3587788, Cell: 660-654-3077 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 --------------------------------------
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." ---------------------------------------------------------------
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 --------------------------------------
PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!
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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!
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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 --------------------------------------
HELP WANTED MTO is looking for a tire tech and shop worker. Stop by 1124 E. 17th St. in Trenton to fill out an application. M244dtf -------------------------------------HELP WANTED - Parts Manager & Parts Counter Salesperson. Salesperson experience preferred. Fulltime 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. G213d4 --------------------------------------
660-359-2212
RUMMAGE SALE
Estate Sale - 1602 E. 8th St., Trenton. Wednesday, Dec. 21 until sold. B264d24 --------------------------------------
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER needed at
DONALDSON COMPANY in Chillicothe, MO
THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS Apply online at
https://www.donaldson.com/en-us/about-us/careers/ Donaldson is an equal opportunity employer
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Mike Johnson 359-7749
Serve Link is seeking a person to lead our inhome service programs. Supervise home care aides, assess clients, oversee nursing visit program, provide some patient care… This job provides a great mix of office and field work. Are you a RN? Are you a problem solver? Do you have a passion for helping seniors and persons with disabilities? Do you enjoy training and equipping persons to succeed at caring for others? If so, you are what we are seeking. Join our team by applying online at servelinkhomecare.com or calling 660-359-4218, ext 12 Serve Link is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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FARM NEEDS
*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf --------------------------------------
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Cold Weather Supplies. Heat tapes, propane torch kits & fuel. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T263d31 -------------------------------------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 FDec14-Jan7 -------------------------------------2 cemetery lots in Resthaven Cemetery in Garden of Devotion (prime location). $1200 for both. Call 316-6404761. C640dJan28* --------------------------------------
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RV
For Sale - 2014 Mercedes Winnebago Model Via Q, diesel engine and generator, 2 slides, 55,500 miles, 2 TVs, in-motion satellite, full body paint, more extras. $85,000 or best offer. Would trade for building or property in Trenton. 660-635-0264. W792d27* --------------------------------------
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NOMINEES SELECTED FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS Grundy County, Missouri Citizens of voting age in Grundy County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 1969, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January. The elected and appointed members of the extension council will guide and direct extension work within the county. The nominees and their districts are as follows: District I-Open position District I Candidate: Cayla Foster District I Candidate: Denise Hamilton District name: DISTRICT I District description: Myers, Franklin, Washington, Taylor, Harrison, Lincoln, Liberty Townships Term length: 2 years District II Candidate: Jared Phillips District II Candidate: Sara Allen District II Candidate: Robert McIntyre District name: DISTRICT II District description: Trenton Township including City of Trenton Term length: 2 years District III-Open position District III-Open position District name: DISTRICT III District description: Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Marion and Wilson townships Term length: 2 years Grundy County At Large-Open position Grundy County At Large-Open position Grundy County At Large Candidate: Leslie Miller District name: Grundy County At Large District description: Grundy County Term length: 2 years Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nominations are available in your county extension office located at 1104 Main Street, Trenton, MO, 660-359-5636. Voting ballots will be available January 24-28, 2022 at the Extension office or online at the Grundy County Extension website. Anyone who is a registered voter in Grundy County is eligible to vote. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm, Monday through Thursday. The University of Missouri Extension Council Josh Marshall, Council Chair dDec24
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DEATHS
Patty Lee Axtell Patty Lee Axtell, a 72year-old Galt resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 at the Galt Christian Church. Rev. Stan Richardson officiated. Rylee Johnson was the soloist and sang, “If I Were Honest” and “Through It All.” Burial of her cremains will be held later at Camp Ground Cemetery east of Osgood. Patty was born June 11, 1949, the daughter of Gene and Frances Rhoades Carver. She retired from Modine Manufacturing at
Trenton in 2014 after 37 years of employment. She was united in marriage to Bob Axtell on June 8, 1969. He survives of the home. Patty and Bob had moved to Galt in November 2020 after living in Trenton for 44 years. She enjoyed her flowers and feeding birds. Her greatest enjoyment in life was her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Elaine Golden and Alan and Jared Axtell and Gentry, all of Galt; her grandchildren, Darby Golden of Milan, Tracer Golden and Sadie Axtell, both of Galt,
Braiden Turpin of Chillicothe and Katie Turpin of Galt; her siblings, Karen Willis, Nedra Stephenson, Rick Carver and Brenda Hein. She was preceded in death by her parents, father- and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Lois Axtell; and one sister, Sharon McLelland. Memorials are suggested to either Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City or Camp Ground Cemetery. They may be left at the Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Chauncey Laverne “Vern” Gilliland Chauncey Laverne “Vern” Gilliland, an 81year-old Trenton resident, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. His body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Gilliland was born Nov. 12, 1940 at Sigourney, IA, the son of Chauncey Otto and Rena Gilliland. He graduated from Sigourney, IA High
School. Vern was the owner of New Beginnings Embryo Transfer until it closed. He had been a meat cutter for 50 years. Before retiring he owned and operated Vern’s Meat Shop in rural Trenton until 2020. He was an accomplished horseman and loved helping people with their horses. He also loved being with people and helping anyone he could. He was a blessing to all and will be greatly missed. On Nov. 20, 2010 he was married to Jeanette H. Schmitz at Trenton. She survives of the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Elania Parman and her husband, John and Cheyenne Goodwin and her husband, Charles, both of Missouri; two sons, Matthew McKahan and his wife, Julie of Oklahoma and David McKahan of California; four grandchildren, Ashlee Parman, Aimee Parman, Natalie McKahan and Henry McKahan; and by two sisters. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Barbara Knudsen Barbara Knudsen, a 91year-old Trenton resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 at her son’s residence in Grain Valley. Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton. Inurnment will follow in Trenton Cemetery, with lunch held at the church following short graveside remarks. Barbara was born March 5, 1930 in Trenton, the daughter of Ernest and Jewell Peery Wilson. After high school, Barbara received her Registered Nursing degree from the University of Kansas Nursing School. She worked in Dr. Albert Cross’s office in Trenton as well as with a doctor’s office in Mary-
ville. On May 24, 1952 she was united in marriage to Richard Knudsen in San Luis Obispo, CA. He preceded her in death. The couple had moved most recently back to Trenton in 1989. Barbara was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Beta Sigma Phi, Trenton Antique Club and played with several bridge clubs. She also helped at the Thrift Store and worked at the sheltered workshop. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and quilting. Surviving relatives include her sons, Bruce Knudsen and his significant other, Khin Hnin Mu of Rochester, MN
and Steve Knudsen and his wife, Kelly of Grain Valley; granddaughters Samantha Kempf and her husband, Mike and Morgan Woolsey and her husband, Bobby; her great-grandchildren, Carter, Dylan, Emmett, Fletcher, Benjamin, Lillian and Evelyn; a nephew, Paul Cox, and niece, Cathie Lowrey and their families. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Bonnie Cox. Memorial donations are suggested to the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. They may be left with Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
Sharon Williams Sharon Williams, an 81year-old Trenton resident, died at 5:53 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens north of Trenton. A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary at Trenton. Mrs. Williams was born Sept. 14, 1940 in Trenton, the daughter of Benjamin Clay and Deliah Hickman
Moore. She had worked with her husband in their trenching business, operating a Montgomery Ward Store and owned and operated a clothing store, Fashion Trend, in the Williams Shopping Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. On Sept. 6, 1958 she was married to Frank Lee Williams at Trenton. He preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 2020. Her survivors include her three sons, Gary Williams and his wife, Kim of Chillicothe, Jeff Williams and his wife, Michelle of Bethany and Terry Wil-
liams of Trenton; five grandchildren, Tayler Williams, Blake Williams, Socha Osborn, Nick Williams and Gabby Williams; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlie Ann Ricketts of Trenton; and one brother, Jimmy Moore and his wife, Earlene of Trenton. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara Swank; and a brother, Benjamin Moore. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.
FUNERALS
Judy Elaine Whitford Gender Funeral services for Judy Elaine Whitford Gender were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at Mt. Zion Christian Church south of Humphreys. Pastor Duane Campbell officiated. Mrs. Gender, an 80year-old Humphreys res-
ident, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Special music included “Amazing Grace”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “When We All Get to Heaven.” Pallbearers were Wayne Pipes, Jason Pipes, Clint Griswold, David May, Dan
Lentz and Mike Edmundson. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Young, Larry May, Vernon Buckner, Steven Urich, John Urich and David Crouch. Interment was in Mt. Zion Christian Cemetery.
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The Trenton and Gallatin branches of Farmer Bank of Northern Missouri have partnered with Bright Futures Trenton and Bright Futures Gallatin in the “Beds for Bulldogs” initiative. The initiative will provide a new mattress and frame, along with a new set of bedding, to a student, when a request is made through the school counselors or a local agency working with the students. Each of the branches has made a $500 donation toward the project and has also promised to match up to $1,000 in donations. Pictured in the top photo are, from left, Cindy Roy, FBNM marketing director; Dennis Brammer, FBNM executive vice president, Gallatin branch; Terri Critten, representing Bright Futures Trenton; and Shonna Morrison, representing Bright Futures Gallatin. Pictured in the bottom photo are, from left, Mrs. Critten; Amy Lewis, FBNM Trenton branch manager; and Mrs. Roy. Gate proceeds from the varsity basketball games between the Gallatin Bulldogs and the Trenton Bulldogs on Jan. 4 will benefit the project.
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prior to beginning their employment with the agency. Medical exemptions require a valid medical need for the exemption as recommended by a physician and religious exemptions require a “strongly held religious belief” that exempts them from the vaccine. If an exemption is approved, the person must undergo weekly testing for COVID19. The forms for those exemption were approved at Tuesday’s meeting and are the same ones used for the college’s nursing program. NCMC, which administers the GHHS program, does not require vaccines or masks. The mask mandate affects all children age 2 and older and the masks must be worn indoors and outdoors unless the child is napping, eating or drinking. The exception would be a child who has a special health care need and in that case, the recommendations of a doctor would be followed. Mrs. Gott said that of 56 staff members, 22 are vaccinated, two have said they will get the vaccine and three plan to leave, including two who have already resigned. She said the main concerns she and Mrs.
Ewigman have is the loss of staff members and the short time frame for vaccinations or to get an exemption approved. They noted that there are parents who will likely withdraw their children from Head Start due to the mask mandate and they feel there will also be issues with outside service providers, such as public schools, where vaccines are not mandated. In another Head Start item discussed at Tuesday’s NCMC board meeting, trustees approved a nonfederal share waiver for the GHHS preschool and Early Head Start programs for the Non-Competitive Year 2 Grant. The total non-federal share fot his fiscal year was $607,352 divided as $506,297 for Head Start and $43,815 for Early Head Start. The GHHS program will be asking for a waiver in the amount of $217,236 for Head Start and $43,815 for Early Head Start f or a total waiver of $261,051. The directors said the request for a waiver correlates with a dramatic decrease in volunteer hours due to COVID-19 restrictions. It was also noted that donations are down as well and health care restrictions involving home-based programs have resulted in increased cancellations.
A ticket was issued following an accident investigated Thursday by the Trenton Police Department. According to Officer Chanse Houghton’s accident report, the mishap occurred when cars driven by Robert R. Burtch of Trenton and Grant M. Pryor of Council Bluffs, IA, were both traveling westbound on Ninth Street, stopped at the red light at the intersection with Harris Avenue. Burtch was in the left turn lane, while Pryor’s vehicle was in the westbound lane. When the light turned green, Burtch pulled into the westbound lane, causing Pryor’s vehicle to strike the right back bumper of Burtch’s car. There was minor damage to both vehicles, but no injuries were reported. Burtch was ticketed for careless and imprudent driving by improper lane usage, resulting in an accident.
TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Dec. 13: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the north part of town and investigated a report of stealing in the downtown area. An assault was reported at a north business. Dec. 14: a subject violated a protection order at a south residence. Dec. 15: no activity. Dec. 16: a report of property damage was reported at an east residence and responded to a domestic dispute at a south residence. Dec. 17: a motor vehicle crash was investigated in the east part of town and a report of stealing was investigated at an east residence. Dec. 18: no activity. Dec. 19: no activity.
NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Monday-Beef chili, mixed vegetables, tomato, cottage cheese, apricots, cinnamon roll, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday-Pork chops, parsley potatoes, broccoli with cheese, baked apples, whole wheat bread. Wednesday-Ham and beans, tuscan blend veggies, cucumbers and onions, plums, cornbread. Thursday-Biscuits and gravy, sausage links, hashbrowns, sliced tomato, fresh oranges, blueberry crisp. Friday-New Year’s Eve, center closed. (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.) See Page 7 of today’s Republican-Times for the Daily Record and other Area news