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Wright Memorial Perseveres Through Challenging Times Leadership, Staff Change, Adapt And Innovate In 2021 When Steve Schieber looks back on his career in hospital administration it’s likely that 2021 will stand out in his memory for the challenges that came from COVID-19. But there are many reasons for the Wright Memorial Hospital CEO to look back on the past year and remember the successes the hospital was a part of during a time of change, adaptation and innovation.

Schieber oversees the critical access region that includes Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe and two Kansas facilities, Anderson County Hospital in Garnett and Allen County Hospital in Iola. He points to a few major recognitions this year as proof that Wright Memorial is providing the quality the community expects: the five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; the Gold Seal of Approval Accreditation by The Joint Commission; and the Mission:Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.

Evaluation for The Gold Seal, which occurred through an unannounced visit in October 2021, was something the hospital leadership and staff had prepared for by doing what they strive to do every day - provide

WMH CEO Steve Schieber

exceptional care.

“We had a window of when they would come, but we knew that window can be broken so we were always ready for it. We had actually expected it months earlier but it was postponed due to COVID,” he explained. “So we were always ready.

We were in non-stop constant preparation for it. But we had great leadership and great staff so we were already meeting that criteria, that quality of care. To do that in the middle of COVID was, to me, staggering.”

The hospital also earned the Bronze Achievement Award from the AHA, an honor that points to the processes in place to ensure that a heart attack patient who is taken to WMH

The agenda for Wednesday’s Trenton Park Board meeting may have been small, but the grant application the board approved could have big implications for the city’s walking trail.

The board authorized Park Superintendent David Shockley to prepare and submit an application for a Missouri State Parks Recreational Trails Program Grant. The matching grant, if approved, would provide funding to mill down the entire 1.3-mile trail about two inches and put a twoinch overlay back on it. The total cost of the project would be about $80,000.

The board had already budgeted $10,000 for sealing the trail this year, an amount that has become routine in the past few budgets. In addition, $6,000 had been budgeted to replace the asphalt in the area between Burleigh Grimes Field and 10th Street as improvements are to be made in that area. If the grant is approved and the entire trail is improved, the need for sealing would be removed and the cost of the asphalt would be included in the project. So, board members felt they could easily use the $16,000 budgeted for those two projects as the match for the grant.

In discussing the match, it was agreed that because the board would not need to budget $10,000 next year

for sealing if the entire trail is improved this year, those funds could be included as a match as well. That means, Shockley will put a $26,000 match, more than 30 percent, in his application in hopes of “sweetening the pot” and giving the board a better chance at having it’s application approved.

Shockley said the application is due Feb. 16 and board members said if it isn’t funded, they haven’t lost anything - the work already approved and budgeted will move forward this spring.

In committee reports, it was noted that there have been no applicants for the pool manager or assistant

R-9 Board To Meet Tuesday

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The meeting, which will be held at the district, will include information has the very best chance of survival on a four-day school week and a discussion of increasing the daily pay rate for substitute teachers. and recovery.

The Salary and Welfare Committee will present prelim“We got bronze because of the inary research regarding a four-day week. It was stressed level of care we provide - we aren’t on the agenda that the matter is only research at this time, doing transplants or heart surgery,” with no action needed at the meeting. Superintendent commented Schieber. “We have our Mike Stegman will recommend that the district increase processes in place to work with EMS its pay for substitute teachers to $110 per day for the reand to partner with Saint Luke’s to do mainder of the school year. This would include any subour utmost with our heart attack pastitute that has a certified substitute certificate. tients to give them every chance of Other items on the agenda include adoption of the survival.”

2022-23 school year calendar, a vocational report, spring The five-star rating by the CMS is parent teacher conferences (which are to be held during a prestigious award, especially since the early out on March 10, with no school on March 11 or Wright Memorial Hospital is the only March 14) a safety report, principal reports and a supercritical access hospital in the state of intendent’s report.

The board is scheduled to hold a closed Missouri to earn it. Critical access session to discuss personnel. hospitals, designated by CMS, are ones that received the special designation by the federal government as part of the Balanced Budget Act of Trenton’s Got Talent, the audition-only talent show, will 1997 to allow cost-based reimbursereturn to Trenton on Friday, Feb. 11. ments. It was put in place to allow The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Trenton Performrural hospitals such as WMH to maining Arts Center. Auditions were held recently and those tain financial stability and hopefully, selected to compete include Ava Burchett, Shelby WilSchieber said, sustainability. The desliams, Kinsley Otto, Colton Hammond, Mattea Havens, ignation requires the hospital to have a 25-bed limit with an average length Betsy Price, Makayla Hamilton, Sheyenne Downing, Brooklyn Farris, Amanda Parrack, Maurissa Bonta and of stay of 96 hours or less.

WMH had other successes in 2021 Claire and Layla Woodard.

The cost is $5 at the door, with children age preschool as well with the hiring of a new physician recruiter to oversee recruitment and under admitted free. Pizza will be for sale in the THS among the four hospitals over which commons. Proceeds from the event will be used to help Schieber is involved. Recruiting defray costs of the Trenton High School “Gold Rush” trip physicians to rural areas such as north to Nashville in March.

Missouri is a challenge unto itself and it’s really where everything begins.

“We have a great staff but it all The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular starts with the doctors,” Schieber exsession Tuesday at the courthouse. plained. “There’s not enough of them Items on the announced agenda include the opening of [See WMH, Page 5] bids for the purchase of a truck at 9:30 a.m., followed by

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Walking Trail Would Benefit From Grant Park Board Still Seeking Pool Staff For Season

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manager positions for this summer at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center. Applications can be obtained at city hall and will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Also discussed were the signs at the Rock Barn and Van Meter Park. The sign at the Rock Barn was recently blown down and estimates will be gathered on the cost of replacing it with a sign similar to those at Eastside Park and the Ebbe Sports Complex. The large concrete sign at VanMeter Park was also discussed, with board member John Hamilton saying he doesn’t feel that the “chunk of concrete” there is indicative of what Ray VanMeter meant

to the community. There is a possibility of cutting the sign in half and dressing it up a little, adding the edging similar to other signs in the park system. It was also noted that the parking spaces in front of the pool house need to be painted to be sure the handicapped spots are designated.

Shockley reported he has been doing routine winter maintenance and snow removal as well as preparing the grant application for the walking trail.

The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, with the location to be announced.

a meeting with Henry Martin, who is a candidate for the Sixth District Congressional seat. The commission will meet with a representative of Command One at 11 a.m. to discuss 911 radios, followed by a 1:30 p.m. interview via Zoom with a candidate for the ambulance director position.

Blood Drive At NCMC

North Central Missouri College Student Senate, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, will be hosting a blood drive on the campus on Wednesday, Feb. 9 The drive will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center, located at 1322 Mable Street. The drive is open to all students, staff and the public. No appointment is necessary but they can be made by visiting https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/75558.

IDC, IDA Annual Meetings

The annual meetings of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation and the Grundy County Industrial Development Authority, were held Monday at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room.

Re-elected to a three-year term on the IDC Board were Chris Hoffman, Tim Michael, Brent Wyant and Scott Weldon. Newly elected to a three-year term was Amy Lewis.

Elected to serve as officers for the 2022-23 year were Gary Black, president; Brent Wyant, vice president; Diane Lowrey, secretary; Jackie Soptic, treasurer; and John Rice, ag representative.

Chosen to serve a six-year term on the IDA Board, subject to final appointment by the Grundy County Commission were Hoffman, Mrs. Soptic and Rick Klinginsmith.

Their names will be submitted to the commission at its next meeting. Elected as officers for the 2022-23 year were Hoffman, president; Mrs. Lowrey, vice president; Bruce Constant, secretary; and Klinginsmith, treasurer.

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A delegation from Northwest Missouri lunched with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson during Great Northwest Day at the Capitol, held Tuesday in Jefferson City. Gov. Parson was the keynote speaker for Tuesday’s luncheon, with Parson discussing his priorities and the “plan of attack” for them. He also answered questions prior to roundtable breakout sessions with the Priorities Committee. The group also held a roast/pat on the back for 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman, who is barred from seeking re-election to his post due to term limits. Sen. Hegeman has been instrumental in the success of the annual Great Northwest Day event.

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Down To The Wire... Just Like They Like It Grundy Sweeps Trenton Girls Come Up Big In The Clutch Again Gilman TRENTON GIRLS 34 LATHROP GIRLS 33 When Teya Cooksey hit a three-pointer at the horn to send Maysville packing at the Gallatin Tournament way back on Dec. 2, it felt like a monumental victory.

When the Trenton High School girls basketball team snuck past Lathrop 34-33 on Monday, it felt like business as usual for a team that has made winning in the final minute a habit this season.

Since Cooksey’s buzzer beater, Trenton has won games on two other buzzer beaters, scored a doubleovertime victory and let the defense lock down to halt

would-be game-winning or game-tying possessions end in futility for their opponents on three other occasions.

Of the 12 wins Trenton has accrued now, seven have been secured in the final minute, or seconds, of the ballgame.

The Bulldogs have continuously found ways to come out on top and Trenton has now won 10 of its last 12 games.

“We were so physical against a really good Lathrop team,” Trenton head coach Kameron Cool said.

“We rebounded well and competed unbelievably hard. Once again, this group did all the little things to find a way to win.”

In typical Trenton fashion, the Bulldogs had to come from behind after trailing 9-2 one quarter in

and 18-13 at halftime. The defense dug in in the third quarter, though, limiting the host Mules to a mere four points. Spurred by three-pointers from Astrid Soriano and Morgan King, the Bulldogs were within a point entering the fourth quarter. Morgan King connected on a second triple in the final frame and Chandler Lynch knocked down a three ball as well as Trenton’s offense continued to build. Trenton was 5-of-7 from the free-throw line over the final eight minutes, giving them just enough to complete the comeback.

Lynch and Mirena King had nine points each to lead the Bulldogs with Lynch adding five rebounds, five assists and four steals and Mirena King going for five rebounds as well. Morgan King had six points, five

rebounds and three steals and Astrid Soriano finished with six points as well.

Trenton also got two points and 11 rebounds from Madi Moore and two points from Cooksey rounded out the team’s effort.

Trenton improved to 128 overall on the season with the victory.

LATHROP BOYS 71 TRENTON BOYS 53 The Trenton boys were unable to find a way past Lathrop as the Bulldogs were sent to an 18-point road loss.

As has been the case multiple times this season, Trenton was right with their foes in the first quarter, but couldn’t keep pace in the long run. The Bulldogs trailed just 12-11 before Lathrop went on a 24-8 run in the second quarter to take firm control of the contest going into

halftime. Trenton shaved four points off the deficit in the third quarter, but Lathrop threw up 24 points across the final eight minutes of the game to cruise to a comfortable win.

Kiefer Tolson scored 22 points to lead the Bulldogs, who also got 10 points from Gabe Novak. Trevor Murphy finished with nine points, Maverick Sole scored five and Bradyn Sager had three. Two points each from Keegan Brown and Seth Doolittle rounded out the Trenton total.

With the loss, the Bulldogs fell to 0-18 on the season.

UP NEXT Trenton’s teams face a tough road trip to Stanberry tonight (Friday). Stanberry’s girls are 14-3 overall on the season while the boys sport a 16-1 record.

Action tips off at 6 p.m.

Gallatin Boys Still In Hunt For GRC Title Bulldogs Go On The Road, Pick Up Grand River Conference Win GALLATIN BOYS 57 MILAN 39 The Gallatin High School boys basketball team kept themselves alive in their pursuit of a secondstraight Grand River Conference title on Tuesday night, picking up a 57-39 victory over Milan on the road.

The win moved Gallatin to 5-1 in the conference, trailing just Putnam County (4-0) and Maysville

(5-0). Gallatin plays Maysville on Monday and the Wolverines and Putnam County will face off on Thursday.

Gallatin led Milan 12-9 after the initial quarter, but Milan fought back, taking a 23-20 lead by halftime. In the third quarter, Gallatin was done playing games, however, and used a 22-3 run in the third quarter to take command of the contest. Gallatin outscored Milan again in the fourth quarter to close out the night with an 18-point conference win.

“We knew we may see more box-and-one defenses [on Isaac Bird] and had practiced what we [See GALLATIN, Page 3]

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JAIDEN RAINEY controls Hamilton’s Natali West during the Bulldogs’ dual with the Hornets on Tuesday. Rainey won the 125-pound match by an 11-10 decision.

Gallatin Drops Home Dual Bulldogs Go 2-2 In Matches On The Mat HAMILTON 42 GALLATIN 33 The Gallatin High School wrestling dual with Hamilton on Tuesday didn’t provide a lot of action on the mat as just four matches were contested across the 14 weight classes.

Gallatin had one more open weight, though and Hamilton had one more pin, throwing the dual to the visiting Hornets by a 42-33 final.

The night opened with four-straight wins by forfeit for Gallatin before the first match on the mat was held, coming at 220 pounds.

Magnum Fenimore was pinned by Hamilton’s Fisher Nixdorf, who is ranked second in the state at the weight. The win got

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BOSTON BELL shoots over a Milan defender during Gallatin’s 5739 victory at Milan on Tuesday. Bell scored nine points in the win.

Hamilton on the board, but Gallatin answered, getting a win by a 9-7 decision from Gabe Parker at 285 pounds.

Hamilton took the next four weights by forfeit, however, and Brantley Burns was pinned at 132 to give the Hornets full control of the dual. A fifth win by forfeit by Hamilton at 145 clinched the dual.

Andon Allen was able to give Gallatin one final vic[See RAINEYS, Page 3]

Panther Squads Pick Up HDC Wins At Home GRUNDY GIRLS 64 GILMAN CITY 53 GRUNDY BOYS 68 GILMAN CITY 44 Grundy County swept a home doubleheader with Gilman City on Tuesday, winning the girls game 6453 and the boys game 6844.

In the girls contest, Grundy built a 37-21 lead in the first quarter and that was good enough to weather a Gilman City run in the second half as the Panthers picked up the 11point victory.

Grundy was paced by 23 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and two assists from Daya Allnutt, while Adysan Rains added 19 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals and Skylar Bonnett finished with 12 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists.

No individual scores were reported for Gilman.

With the win, Grundy’s girls moved to 7-11 overall and 3-4 in the HDC Conference. Gilman City, meanwhile, fell to 7-12 and also 3-4 in league play.

The Grundy boys controlled the first and third quarters to push them past Gilman. The Panthers outscored Gilman 25-9 in the [See GRUNDY, Page 3]

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NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE student-athletes spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering in the community. Members of the Pirates’ various athletic teams made the most of their day off from classes by donating time at the Church Women United thrift shop, Green Hills Animal Shelter and other local establishments helping in any way possible. Above, Pirate athletes sort through donated items at the thrift shop while at left, players work on renovating a local public restroom. To date, North Central athletes have donated over 760 hours of community service in and around Trenton.

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Gallatin Girls Can’t Find Offense Grundy Gets Past [GALLATIN, from Page 2] wanted to do against it,” Gallatin head coach Chad Sullenger said. “In the first half we weren’t getting the ball to the correct areas. We adjusted and our players did a better job getting to those areas.”

Payton Feiden took a turn leading Gallatin, going for 19 points and five rebounds. Bird was limited to nine points, but provided seven steals, three assists and five rebounds as well.

Gallatin also got nine points from Boston Bell and Logan Shubert had eight. Brett Hemry finished with seven points and Peyton Johnson scored five points while issuing four assists and swiping five steals.

With the win, Gallatin now sits at 14-5 overall on the season.

MILAN GIRLS 63 GALLATIN GIRLS 20 Gallatin’s girls weren’t given much offensively by Milan, accumulating just 20 points in a 43-point loss.

Gallatin was limited to single-digit outputs in all four quarters, scoring just two points in the second quarter and only three in the fourth on the way to the loss.

AnnaBelle Ball had nine points and five rebounds to pace Gallatin.

The loss dropped Gallatin’s girls to 0-16 overall and 0-6 in league play.

UP NEXT Gallatin will be at home tonight (Friday) playing host to Albany before hosting Maysville on Monday.

Both match-ups begin with the girls game at 6 p.m. and the boys will follow.

Gilman City, 68-44

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KALLIE SALMON drives past a Milan defender during Gallatin’s 63-20 road loss on Tuesday.

Raineys Pick Up Victories [RAINEYS, from Page 2] tory, though, taking the 152-pound match by fall.

GALLATIN GIRLS 27 HAMILTON GIRLS 6 The girls dual featured five-straight double forfeits to open the night before action picked up at 125 pounds. Jaiden Rainey gave Gallatin the first points of the night, outlast-

ing Hamilton’s Natali West for an 11-10 decision victory. Makayla Rainey followed with a win by fall at 130 pounds and Gallatin was staked to a 9-0 advantage.

Hamilton got its lone points at 135 pounds, where Gallatin was open, but the Bulldogs got wins by forfeit of their own from

Karydon Jones (149), Christin Burns (159) and Abigail Parker (194).

UP NEXT Gallatin’s teams were in Stanberry for a dual on Thursday and will close out the regular season on Saturday with the Albany Invitational Wrestling Tournament.

Princeton Splits At Home Girls Use Late Run To Put Away Maysville PRINCETONGIRLS49 MAYSVILLE 39 MAYSVILLE BOYS 60 PRINCETON 52 The Princeton High School basketball teams split Grand River Conference games with Maysville on Tuesday at home.

Princeton picked up a 4939 victory in the girls game, but the boys were dealt a 60-52 loss.

Princeton led 26-19 at halftime of the girls contest, but that advantage vanished in the third quarter. The game was tied at 31-31 with under two minutes left in the third and

that would be the score entering the fourth quarter as well.

The teams traded buckets early in the fourth quarter, but Princeton got a fast-break layup from Addy Henke that spurred a 16-6 run to close the game for the Tigers.

Henke paced the Tigers with 27 points in the victory.

With the win, Princeton improved to 13-7 overall and 4-2 in the Grand River Conference.

Princeton’s boys trailed 13-9 one quarter in, but the Tigers roared back with 18 points in the second to go into the locker room at halftime leading 27-22.

That momentum would be short-lived, however, as Maysville responded with a 21-12 run to open the second half. Princeton didn’t

have an answer this time as the Wolverines scored the road victory.

Princeton was paced by Talan Holt, who had 22 points in the loss. Logan Smith added 10 points and Mason Morris had nine for the Tigers.

With the loss, Princeton fell to 8-12 overall on the season and 1-5 in league games.

UP NEXT Princeton’s Thursday match-up with Putnam County was pushed to Wednesday, Feb. 9 due to scheduling conflicts.

The Tigers are set to be back on the court tonight (Friday) with their annual Courtwarming game against Worth County. Action in Princeton is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. with the girls game and the boys contest will follow.

[GRUNDY, from Page 2] opening eight minutes and 21-11 in the third quarter.

In the end, those frames represented the difference in the game as the Panthers won by 24 points.

Corbin Axtell led the Grundy boys with 24 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and three steals.

Zack Cross finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists and Aidan Rains finished with 14 points, seven assists and two steals. Grundy also got seven points, six rebounds, two steals and three blocks from Cole Peterson.

For Gilman, Kyler Preston had 11 points and two steals while the Hawks also got nine points from Brody Langfitt and eight points, five rebounds, two assists

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TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL held its annual badminton tournament this week.

Winners from the tournament included, from left, front row, girls champions Ali Cox and Mylee Baker and girls runners-up Claudia Olivo and Madison Eason; back row, Boys champions Isaac Dixon and Michael Baker and boys runner-up Jason Hines.

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The win improved Grundy to 15-5 overall and 7-1 in conference play. Gilman City fell to 3-15 with the loss and 1-6 in the HDC. Both schools were back in HDC Conference action on Thursday as the Hawks hosted East Harrison and Grundy welcomed Winston to Galt.

The HDC Conference Tournament gets under way next week. Gilman’s teams will host Tri-County with the girls tipping off at 6 p.m. and the boys following at 7:30. Grundy begins play on Tuesday in Winston. The boys will take on East Harrison at 5:45 p.m. while the girls face host Winston at 7.

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OP/ED D’ANNA HONEYCUTT

IT’S ALL CYCLICAL Some like to dwell on change as a scary thing. Others cling to it like they’ve won the lottery.

The only thing I know about change is that it is inevitable much like death and taxes.

But that, is surely another column.

With the new year upon us, I am excited to witness how our community springs to life after a winter thaw. I am ready to see more activity on the streets as returning students emerge and, businesses, events and citizens begin to wake from our winter hibernation. While admittedly the weather has been better than most years, I am officially ready for snow and ice to disappear, and citizens brave the fresh (much less frigid) air and begin to once again frequent events and grace the doors of local businesses and stroll our sidewalks.

I look forward to being able to see smiling faces of those I share the community with - not just eyes peeking out from between our hat and mask lines!

Maybe, even a little selfishly, I’m a little excited about the annual Cops and Bobbers event I’ve been told about. I don’t know about you, but this girl loves fishing and a fishing derby always signals spring for me. I raised my four children with a love for the outdoors and nature because those things are dear to me (things being a nature reference for those wondering- though if I’m being honest, despite their less than human moments, I loved the two legged things more.) but I digress…

Spring changes will be here before we know it, then summer, fall and winter will descend upon us once again. Like life, change will tumble over us whether we are ready for it or not. So, the best thing we can do is roll with it. Embrace it and look for the chance to enjoy special moments, catch opportunities and grow because of it, wherever we can.

I also know that despite change over the last century plus, the pages you are holding in your hand right now, have never gone away. Changed owners and employees over the many years, yes.

But your publications are still here, nonetheless.

We have adapted to reflect the support from our subscribers and advertisers, which we value. And you, my friends, are one of the joys we continue to find during our times of inevitable change.

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by Beverly Moran, Vanderbilt University Doing taxes in the U.S. is no- lease us from tax preparation?

A second argument is that toriously complicated and costly. Not true. government-prepared tax reAnd it gets even worse when Commercial Tax Preparation turns encourage tax evasion. there are delays and backlogs, About two decades ago, ConIn a no-return system, the govmaking it especially hard to gress directed the IRS to provide ernment reveals its knowledge reach the Internal Revenue low-income taxpayers with free of the taxpayer’s income before Service for assistance. tax preparation. The agency re- the taxpayer files. Thus, the arsponded in 2002 with “Free File,” gument goes, the taxpayer a public-private partnership be- knows if the government has UEST DITORIAL tween the government and the missed something and has reaBut to me this raises an impor- tax-preparation industry. As part son to let the mistake stand. tant question: Why should tax- of the deal, the IRS agreed not But taxpayers already know payers have to navigate the to compete with the private sec- what information forms the govtedious, costly tax filing system tor in the free tax preparation ernment has because they reat all? market. ceive duplicates of those forms.

The Case For A In 2007, the House of Repre- The incentive to lie does not in‘Simple Return’ sentatives rejected legislation to crease because the taxpayer In 1985, President Ronald provide free government tax avoids weeks of tax preparation.

Reagan promised a “return-free” preparation for all taxpayers.

Bolstering The Anti-Taxers tax system in which half of all And in 2019, Congress tried to Finally, there is the anti-tax arAmericans would never fill out a legally bar the IRS from ever gument for onerous tax preparatax return again. Under the providing free online tax prepa- tion: Keep tax preparation framework, taxpayers with sim- ration services. unpleasant to fuel anti-tax senple returns would automatically Only a public outcry turned the timent. receive a refund or a letter detail- tide.

In the past, Republicans ing any tax owed. Taxpayers The public part of Free File argued against high taxes. But with more complicated returns consists of the IRS herding tax- after decades of tax cuts, Amerwould use the system in place payers to commercial tax -prep- icans are no longer swayed by today. aration websites. The private that argument.

In 2006, President Barack part consists of those commerExasperating tax preparation, Obama’s chief economist, Aus- cial entities diverting taxpayers according to this argument, tan Goolsbee, suggested a “sim- toward costly alternatives. helps keep the anti-tax fever ple return,” in which taxpayers According to the Treasury In- high. And that fuels public hate would receive already com- spector General for Tax Admin- for government and the tax syspleted tax forms for their review istration, which oversees IRS tem. or correction. Goolsbee esti- activities, private partners use Unfortunately, the anti-tax conmated his system would save computer code to hide the free tingent’s desire to force Ameritaxpayers more than US$2 bil- websites and take unsuspecting cans to spend time and money lion a year in tax preparation taxpayers to paid sites. on tax preparation dovetails with fees.

Should a taxpayer discover a the tax preparation industry’s deThough never implemented, free preparation alternative, the sire to collect billions of dollars in the two proposals illustrate what private preparers impose var- fees. we all know: No one enjoys fill- ious restrictions such as income Tax preparation companies ing out tax forms. or the use of various forms as an lobby Congress to keep tax So why do we have to? excuse to kick taxpayers back to preparation costly and compliAs an expert on the U.S. tax paid preparation. cated. system, I see America’s costly Consequently, of the more Indeed, Intuit, maker of Turboand time-consuming tax report- than 100 million taxpayers eligi- Tax, the tax preparation softing system as a consequence of ble for free help, 35% end up ware, has listed government tax its relationship with the commer- paying for tax preparation and preparation as a threat to its cial tax preparation industry, 60% never even visit the free business model. which lobbies Congress to main- websites. Instead of 70% of One example is the earned intain the status quo.

Americans receiving free tax come tax credit, a government A Costly And preparation, commercial com- program for low-income people.

Time-Consuming System panies whittled that percentage The credit is so complicated that Return-free filing is not difficult. down to 3%.

20% of the people who are eligiAt least 30 countries permit reTax Savings And Evasion ble never file, thus missing out turn-free filing, including DenPerhaps you are guessing that on thousands of dollars in savmark, Sweden, Spain and the there are valid policy justifica- ings.

United Kingdom. tions for avoiding government If the government prepared Furthermore, 95% of Ameri- and empowering the private sec- everyone’s tax returns, that 20% can taxpayers receive at least tor. Judge those arguments would receive government supone of more than 30 types of in- yourself. port. Nonetheless, Intuit has lobformation returns that let the One argument from commer- bied lawmakers to make the government know their exact in- cial tax preparers is that tax- credit more complicated, thereby come. These information returns payers will miss out on valuable driving more taxpayers to paid give the government everything tax savings if they rely on free preparation services. it needs to fill out most tax- government preparation.

In other words, it seems the payers’ returns.

In fact, the government soft- tax preparation industry has kept The U.S. system is 10 times ware would reflect the same the system complicated because more expensive than tax sys- laws used by the paid preparers the potential cost to it in terms of tems in 36 other countries with with the same access to tax sav- lost revenue is vast. robust economies. But those ing deductions or credits.

I believe only public outcry can costs vanish in a return-free sys- Further, tax preparers like H&R change the system. tem, as would the 2.6 billion Block promise to pay all taxes (The Conversation is an inhours Americans spend on tax and interest resulting from a dependent and nonprofit preparation each year. failed audit. As a result, these source of news, analysis and Maybe you’re wondering services have every incentive to commentary from academic whether Congress is just behind take conservative, pro-govern- experts. It can be found at the times, unaware that it can re- ment tax positions. http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo)

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Lasley Called As Bishop To Local Congregation Peter W. Lasley of Trenton was called to lead the local unit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 30.

Viliami K. Aso, also of Trenton, was called as Lasley’s first counselor.

Aso is a native of Tonga and lived in Hawaii for 38 years. Robert L. Smith of Harris will serve as Lasley’s second counselor. Smith served in the previous bishopric as executive secretary.

Bishops lead local congregations much as pastors do. They volunteer their time and have full-time professions as well. Lasley works as a veterinarian for Smithfield. Aso is the owner of Pacific Islander Tree Trimming and Masonry and Smith is retired. Bishops serve everyone in the congregation but have special oversight of the youth.

Lasley and his wife, Emily, have three children, Henry, Ann and May. Aso is married to Ana Latu Aso and Smith is married to Tara Smith.

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to go around to the rural areas and although we are blessed to have so many, they’re not going to be in their jobs forever. We need to have our physicians in place for when that happens.”

Schieber said the recruiter is already meeting with medical students and residents to do rotations at Wright Memorial and hopes those connections will help bring more physicians to the area.

“We have the best success with those who have local ties. It’s all about relationships,” he said, noting that Dr. Jessica Snyder, who grew up in Newtown, recently joined the Saint Luke’s family.

There are many reasons for local residents to be confident in the care they receive at WMH and one of them is the hospitalist program that’s in place. The hospitalists are able to focus solely on the hospital patient rather than have outpatient or clinic hours.

“The hospitalist program is really unique and it’s been a big key to our success,” Schieber said.

Of course 2021 brought challenges and most of that was COVID-related in one

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Peter W. Lasley, center, has been called to lead the local unit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viliami K. Aso, left, has been called as Lasley’s first counselor, with Robert L. Smith, right, to serve as second counselor.

Lasley succeeds Barry Bartlett Jr. as Bishop. Bartlett, of Jamesport, led local church members for over eight years. The Grand River Valley Ward

way or another whether it be trying to keep staff members healthy, making decisions about vaccines or filling the swing-bed unit when procedures that usually fill those beds were cancelled. Schieber said the hospital made the decision that all staff would be vaccinated before many other health care facilities made that call.

“You can see that we were ahead of the game by requiring vaccinations now that CMS has mandated that all employees have it,” he said. “And it was the right call because it has proven to greatly lessen the number of employees who are out due to COVID. It has definitely made a difference.”

Schieber said there are employees who have received religious or medical exemptions and they are tested regularly. He admitted that there were staff members who made the decision to leave rather than be vaccinated against the virus.

“We lost around 5 percent of our employees due to the mandate,” he said.

“But we’ve been able to weather the challenges across the spectrum and work through that.”

The pandemic, he said, created a lot of “wear and

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tear” on the staff. Many worked double shifts and managers were working other jobs within the hospital to meet the needs. As the COVID-19 numbers grew, Schieber said, it had an effect on every area of the hospital.

“I think the public may not realize that their actions can have an impact on our staff,” he said.

Saint Luke’s came up with a plan to handle the large number of patients, with one central triage location determining which patients needed to be admitted and to what level of care. He explained that there were days when patients had to be put in beds in the emergency department because there were not hospital beds in the metro areas available for them. Programs such as telemedicine were utilized to be sure the patient was getting a high level of care until they could be transfered. Because procedures like hip replacements, which often result in local patients using the swingbed unit at WMH, were not being performed, there were beds available when needed.

“We’re just now starting to see some of that coming back,” he said of the swing-bed patients.

WMH, Schieber said, is on solid ground and its economic impact in the community - with a payroll of about $15.5 million for 185 full-time employees - is great.

“They say that for every dollar it turns over six times in the community. If that’s true, then Wright Memorial has a $90 million a year impact. We typically pay the highest wages in both communities (Trenton and Chillicothe) so it has a dramatic impact on the economy.”

Looking ahead to 2022, Schieber is optimistic. The volunteer program, under the direction of Dave Bain, is back up and running and is vital to the mission of the hospital. The specialty clinics are being expanded and hopefully, COVID-19 is going to become less of a factor. While no one wanted a pandemic, it has resulted in something positive: innovation.

“We’re all happy that maybe we’re moving past COVID. We’re excited that while COVID has been a challenge, it has caused us to really be innovative,” he said. “That is only going to add to our ability to serve our patients.”

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Trenton Church of the Nazarene 2113 Chicago St., Trenton presents in concert:

Daryl Mosley Sunday, February 13, 9:30 a.m.

Daryl is a renowned recording artist & singer. An award winning veteran of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Daryl Mosley will share a variety of Country Gospel songs he has written & composed. Daryl will also share stories from his life & ministry as well as his personal testimony of Jesus.

You will love his home-spun style and guitar playing. A free-will offering will be received to support his ministry.

You are urged to come early as seating may be limited.

For further information, please phone (660) 359-5374 (if no answer please leave a message).

We would like to thank everyone who wished us Happy Anniversary on our 65th.

Thanks for the many cards, calls, texts and well wishes on KTTN. Thanks to Vintage Vines for the lovely rose we won. It was a wonderful day which God blessed us with. We were so fortunate to have 65 years together.

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Cyndi Johnson of Trenton has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 AQS QuiltWeek® – Branson, Missouri to be held March 23 -26 at the Branson Convention Center.

Cyndi has been chosen to display the quilt, “Madison’s Star”, along with 285 others in this AQS contest. First, second and third-place prizes in seven categories will be awarded, along with seven overall awards including Best of Show. Winners will be announced at the show and posted on the AQS website, Americanquilter.com.

More than $50,000 will be granted, including $10,000 for the Best of Show and $3,500 each for Best Wall Quilt, Best Traditional Design, Best Original Design, Best Hand, Best Stationary, and Best Movable Workmanship. Regardless of how “Madison's Star” places in the final judging, all semifinalist quilts will be displayed at the show.

“AQS has a longstanding history of having the best of the best quilts in our contests. Just when we think the quality of the quilts can’t get any better, quilters step up their creativity even more and set a new standard of quiltmaking. This year’s contests are no exception and these quilts are truly exceptional,” AQS President Bill Schroeder said.

Quilts were entered in this international contest from 43 US states and nine countries. The special exhibit will include a wide range of quilts including: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Wheel of Fortune; The Diana Cherrywood Challenge Exhibit; SAQA: Wide Horizons VII; The Ties That Bind Us curated by Wendy Brackman; and the Titanic Quilt from the Titanic Museum.

The American Quilter’s Society hosts several shows annually, each with its own quilt contest. Besides the Branson show, AQS hosts other prestigious shows in Daytona Beach, FL; Paducah, KY; Grand Rapids, MI; and Des Moines, IA.

Thank You

I want to take this time to thank everyone for the cards and gifts I received from my family & friends on my retirement.

A special thanks to my co-workers for all they did to make my day extra special. I will miss you all.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Token Bingo and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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Twenty-eight members of the Gallatin High School FCCLA Chapter participated in STAR Events on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

Gallatin FCCLA Chapter At STAR Events On Tuesday, Jan. 25, 28 Gallatin High School FCCLA members competed in the Region 2 STAR Events competition in Chillicothe.

STAR stands for Students Taking Action with Recognition and involves competitive events in which FCCLA members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation.

Of those members who participated in the regional STAR Event, 24 are advancing to the State STAR Events Competition, March 20-22 in Osage Beach.

GHS FCCLA STAR Events results

are as follows: Chapter in Review: Dorothy Burns and Kyre Terhune (Gold and State).

Food Innovations, two teams: Payton Adkison, Kallie Salmon and Lachlan Gibson (Gold and State) and Trinity Shubert and Kristen Vanderslice (Silver).

Interpersonal Communications, three teams: Makenna Bottcher and Channing McBroom; Alayna Rainey and Laurie King; and Lacey Holcomb and Kaydence Clevenger (all Gold and State).

Job Interview: Garrett Dungy (Gold and State).

Nutrition and Wellness: Evelyn Baldwin (Gold and State).

Parliamentary Procedure: Ethan Adkison, Brynn Bird, Sullivan Bird, Kyrsten Collins, Peyton Johnson and Pryce Johnson (Gold and State).

Professional Presentation: KatiJo Wortman and Rebecca Turner (Silver).

Promote and Publicize: Abby Parker and LeAyrah Leeper (Gold and State) Sports Nutrition: Jordan Donovan, Payton Feiden and Brett Hemry (Gold and State).

Becky Adkison is the GHS FCCLA advisor.

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The Trenton Kiwanis Club recently made a donation to Bright Futures Trenton in the amount of $700.

Part of those funds has been designated for the purchase of a bed for the Beds for Bulldogs program with the remainder to be used as needed by the Bright Futures program. Trenton Kiwanis Club President Dave Woodson, left, presented the check to Jeb Walker, right, a Bright Futures Board member and member of the Kiwanis Club.

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Mendy Loja, left, a medical lab scientist coordinator at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for fourth quarter 2021. Steve Schieber, CEO, right, presented the award to Loja at a ceremony held in her honor.

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support fellow employees or to comfort or assist patients and their families. In her nomination form, Loja’s co-workers said, “Mendy is always willing to jump in and cover any shift needed at a moment’s notice. She is a great resource and excellent at troubleshooting. She learns fast, oversees many important tasks, and has great critical thinking skills. She practices patience when teaching other staff about new processes and she approaches patients, coworkers and physicians with knowledge and kindness. Mendy is a true asset to the Wright Memorial family.”

In recognition of the award, Loja received an Employee of the Quarter certificate, the parking space of her choice for three months, five eStore vouchers, her name posted on the Employee of the Quarter wall plaque and acknowledgment in the local media and hospital employee intranet.

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arm, unlawful possession, transport, manufacture or repair of an illegal weapon, possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while revoked or suspended.

Clifford R. McCrary, Bethany, had a jury trial set for June 23 on felony charges of abuse or neglect of a child, endangering the welfare of a child and leaving the scene of an accident and misdemeanor charges of failing to secure a child in a booster seat or seat belt, unlawfully operating a utility vehicle in a careless manner and causing or allowing a child under the age of 16 to drive a motor vehicle.

Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Quentin R. Holcomb, Pattonsburg, is charged with a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated and the court recused itself from hearing the case.

Todd A. McDowell, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case certified to the Circuit Division on felony charges of making a terrorist threat and resisting arrest and a misdemeanor charge of fourth degree assault-special victim.

He is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 9.

Kyle L. Lacyh, Sunrise Beach, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and was sentenced to serve two days in jail.

Brook E. Dowell, Independence, failed to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failing to register a motor vehicle, speeding and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. A warrant was issued for her arrest.

Mihail Martinez Aguilar, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to the following misdemeanor charges and was sentenced: driving while intoxicated (two days in jail); operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid liense ($300 fine); speeding ($155.50 fine); failing to drive on the right half of the roadway ($60.50); and stealing (five days in jail).

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GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Brian W. St. Onge, Spickard, pleaded guilty to not maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle and was fined $50.50.

Robert A. Whitham, Laredo, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $203.50.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Lynnsey M. Betz, Trenton, pleaded guilty to stealing and was sentenced to 20 days in the Grundy County Detention Center. She is also to pay $70.86 restitution.

Kenny D. Brittain, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150.

Robert R. Burtch, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $186.50.

Shawn E. Ferguson and Willie White, Jr., both of Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and were fined $25.50.

Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued were Kyle R. Graves, Trenton, on a charge of failing to yield; and Samantha L. Knapp, Trenton, on charges of having expired plates and operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility.

Mario E. T. Calderon, Kirksville, pleaded guilty to having expired plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Samantha M. Morris vs.

Cody P. Morris.

REAL ESTATE Francis L. Murphy to So. Fl. Fryboyz LLC. George L. Holloway to Brian J. Ettleman.

Connie Hoffman and others to Rick D. Peyton and wife.

DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge R.B. Elliott John Mackey, Kansas City, had a jury trial set for June 23 on felony charges of unlawful possession of a fire-

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A Trenton man will be returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections after violating the terms of his parole.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office,

Linn Tech Lists Honor Students Several area students have been named to the Dean’s List at State Technical College of Missouri in Linn.

Area students named to the list for the Fall 2021 semester include Sam Schilling of Trenton; Johnny Stout of Gallatin; Kaden

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Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension GOOD RECORD KEEPING STARTS AT CALVING TIME Most area beef producers are getting ready to or have already started calving. If you are not already doing so, this would be a great year to start tagging all of your calves at birth with individual tags that can be matched back to their mothers.

The table below shows a handy way to use the international letter codes and incorporate them into your tagging system as a way to keep track of birth year.

This is especially useful for producers that raise and keep their own replace-

ment heifers back in the herd. As the years pass by, producers that use these letter codes are able to know the ages of their cows by simply looking at their ear tags. Additional information that should be recorded at birth would be birth date, sex of calf and whether or not assistance was provided at delivery.

One area that I think northwest Missouri cow-calf producers could certainly improve on is record keeping and a great place to start would be this calving season.

International Year/Letter Designations for Animal Identification International letters are designated for each year of birth. The option is easy to use in conjunction with numbers. For example, K001 and K002 might be used to indicate the first and second calf born in 2022.

Letter

Year

K

2022

L

2023

M

2024

N

2025

P

2026

R

2027

S

2028

T

2029

U

2030

W

2031

X

2032

Y

2033

Z

2034

The letters I, O, Q and V are not used.

NASS To Conduct Cash Rent/Lease Survey The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the Cash Rents and Leases survey starting on Feb. 7.

The survey provides the basis for estimates of the current year’s cash rents paid for irrigated cropland, nonirrigated cropland, and permanent pasture. Over 240,000 survey recipients, including 11,000 in Missouri, across the U.S. have been selected to complete the survey, which can be completed online by March 1 at www.agcounts.usda.gov, by mail or phone.

“Survey responses from as many farm operations as possible ensure cash rental rates accurately represent your locality,” said Bob Garino, Missouri State Statistician. “Results from

Missouri Non-Irrigated Cropland Rental Rates- $/Acre The counties in Missouri with the highest rates are Atchison ($204), Holt ($193) and Livingston Nodaway, Ralls and Scott (all $172).

The counties with the lowest rates are Pulaski ($20), Wayne ($19), Reynolds ($17.50), Oregon ($16) and Taney ($14).

The state-wide average is $130 per acre. the Cash Rents and Leases survey will also give landowners and renters a useful tool in negotiating rental agreements for financial planning for their agricultural operations.”

Information from this survey is also used in the Farm Service Agency Conservation Reserve Program as an alternative soil rental rate prior to finalizing new rates each year.

In accordance with federal law,

NASS keeps survey responses confidential. Survey results will be available in aggregate form only to ensure that no individual producer or operation can be identified. NASS will publish the survey results on Aug. 26 at quickstats.nass.usda.gov/.

For more information, contact the NASS Heartland Regional Field Office at (800) 551-1014 or nassrfohlr@usda.gov. ###

Applications Being Accepted For Missouri Century Farms Until May 1, 2022 If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1922, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.

University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program.

The application deadline to be recognized as a 2022 Missouri Century Farm is May 1.

To qualify, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 consecutive years. The line of own-

ership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings and nephews or nieces, including through marriage or adoption. The farm must be at least 40 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.

“Family farms have been among our most vital partners since the founding of extension more than 100 years ago,” said MU Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement Marshall

Stewart. “The Century Farm program is one way we express our gratitude to those who have contributed so much to Missouri agriculture.”

“Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of Century Farms,” said Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau president. “We applaud the hardworking farm families who have kept us fed and clothed for generations. They represent an important part of our heritage and laid a foundation for the bounty Ameri-

cans enjoy every day.”

Since the program began in 1976, more than 8,000 Missouri farms have received the Century Farm designation.

A $140 fee covers the cost of a certificate, a metal farm sign and booklet for approved applicants.

County MU Extension centers present these items.

Details and online application are at extension.missouri.edu/centuryfarm.

Deadline is May 1, 2022.

You can also contact your local MU Extension center with questions.

Drought Prompts Some New Mexico Farmers To Try New Things SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A couple of years ago, Paul Skrak decided to explore different growing methods that might help his crops better withstand the seemingly endless drought.

On the advice of a consultant, the Peña Blanca farmer began using cover crops, both to shade the soil from the sun and loosen it to allow water to penetrate better.

He plows as little as possible on his 55-acre Hidalgo Farms, and sometimes not at all, to preserve the vital topsoil.

He began shifting to more drought-resistant crops, such as soybeans and Sudan grass, and away from thirstier alfalfa. And whenever possible, he uses drip irrigation instead of the more water-intensive flood irrigation typically used in the middle Rio Grande Valley.

More recently, Skrak started applying a soil enhancer called Hydretain, which is said to cut irrigation in half by enabling plants to more effectively absorb water.

Skrak has become a strong advocate of Hydretain. The state and the irrigation district should subsidize farmers in buying this soil enhancer rather than paying them to fallow their fields, Skrak told the Santa Fe New Mexican, arguing it will conserve

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water and allow growers to keep operating.

“There’s a huge economic impact,” Skrak said of growers forgoing irrigation. “Farmers will lose their income.”

If farmers apply Hydretain and other water-saving techniques during a dry season, they’ll still get a smaller harvest, but that’s better than nothing, Skrak said.

None of what Skrak has adopted is new. Hydretain has been on the market for about seven years, and the growing techniques have been around for decades.

But they are not common in the middle valley, either because growers are unaware of them or they resist using unfamiliar methods, some of which involve more work or a sizable upfront cost, said Kevin Branum, who owns Grants-based EAS Agro and has advised Skrak.

Skrak was one of the first in the valley to give the techniques a try, Branum said.

And now they’re catching on, as more farmers who were hesitant and wanted to see how well they worked are jumping on board, Branum said.

It will be imperative for growers to adopt more water-efficient farming as a changing climate causes warmer, drier weather that depletes the rivers needed

for irrigation, Branum said.

Water Managers On The Fence Still, the official who helps oversee the valley’s irrigation said there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to farming in a prolonged drought.

“It really depends on what we find when we’re digging into the soils,” said Jason Casuga, acting CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District.

Hydretain might work well in one area but not in another, Casuga said.

And even if this product proves effective, the district couldn’t simply divert other funds to subsidize its use, Casuga said. That includes money earmarked for paying farmers about $420 per acre to not water their fields, he said.

The point of the fallowing program is to boost the amount of available water, both for irrigation and for sending downstream to pay Texas what it’s owed under a water-sharing agreement known as the Rio Grande Compact, Casuga said.

New Mexico ended 2021 owing Texas more than 100,000 acre-feet of water.

An acre-foot is enough to submerge a football field in water a foot deep.

The district will discuss fallowing first with parttime growers who don’t make a living with their

farms, Casuga said.

At the same time, the district’s technical experts will study how effective the methods such as cover cropping would be in the valley before recommending anything, Casuga said.

“Cover cropping could be a good thing,” Casuga said. “It just depends on the soil.”

Cover Crops Beneficial But Require More Work Branum insists the proof is in the results.

In the past two years, when the district cut irrigation seasons short because of low water supply, Skrak was able to grow more than he would have otherwise, Branum said.

The use of cover crops was a big part of that, he said.

Cover crops such as radishes, turnips and wild peas help break up the hard dirt, creating little pathways with the roots that allow water to better penetrate the soil later, he said. The more absorptive soil reduces wasteful runoff and

enables rainwater to seep in rather than flood the fields during heavy storms, he added.

Other types of cover crops, such as buckwheat and rye, retain the topsoil’s moisture and prevent it from becoming too hot and killing the essential microbes, he said.

All of the various cover crops are planted simultaneously to prepare the soil for growing the farmer’s cash crops such as corn, Branum said. The cover crops are cut and the main crops are then planted on the leavings, which help suppress weeds and add nutrients to the soil.

Cover crops eliminate the need for deep plowing to dig up weeds and break up the dirt, he said. Plowing isn’t taken out altogether, but it is minimized to protect the topsoil.

Cover cropping has been used farther north, such as the Española area, for more than a century but wasn’t embraced by middle valley farmers, Branum said.

Drip irrigation is slowly being adopted in the state, he said. Not long ago, it was widely believed that alfalfa couldn’t be watered this way, and now alfalfa growers in Deming are doing it.

One drawback is that drip irrigation requires a hefty upfront investment, Branum said, adding a farmer generally must have a lucrative specialty crop to recover the costs.

Meanwhile, Skrak is replacing alfalfa with a sorghum grass, which is also a livestock feed but consumes less water.

Skrak said he has been talking to neighboring growers about how newer growing methods could benefit them as the drought drags on.

Some are receptive, but others resist the idea of changing to something like cover crops that demand more work, even if it increases the long-term health of their farms, he said.

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Dear Annie: Please say something about the inadequacy of texting for true communication. My sister is addicted to texting and will no longer use email or the telephone to communicate. All warmth, tone of voice and laughter are lost.

Often I can't type a response to her first text without her sending me a second text, which makes for a confusing, nonlinear conversation.

Miscommunication and hurt feelings run rampant.

I think texting is fine for short, informational sentences, but not for true communication. Several of us were recently involved in a back-and-forth exchange where one correspondent accidentally typed in the wrong tense of a verb. A huge misunderstanding followed, with hurt feelings and anger. It took a dozen subsequent texts to straighten it out.

Had we been speaking, it would have been resolved in seconds!

I urge adults to talk to each other rather than text if

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they have something meaningful to say. Texting limits true communication and connection. -- Anti-Texting Dear Anti-Texting: Thank you for this reminder. It's true that texting is no substitute for face-toface (or at least voice-tovoice) communication. I'm printing your letter in the hopes that it inspires some readers to pick up the phone and call their loved ones.

Dear Annie: My husband and I have a vacation cabin two hours from our hometown. We go there almost every weekend yearround.

There are four bedrooms, one for each of our grown kids to stay in when they visit. My husband's divorced best friend constantly just shows up on the weekends without notice.

Sometimes my husband and I would like to have a quiet, relaxing weekend alone. My husband understands how uncomfortable it makes me feel, but he doesn't want to hurt his friend's feelings. I feel like my hospitality is com-

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pletely over with this constant weekend guest. How would you handle this? -Couple's Crowded Cabin Dear Crowded Cabin: My hospitality and patience would be waning, too.

What should be a relaxing oasis space for you and your family seems to have turned into this man's timeshare.

No length of friendship with someone makes it OK to be their rude houseguest.

Ask your husband to lay down some firmer boundaries with his friend. While you two are more than happy to host his friend at the cabin from time to time, perhaps his visits should be limited to a dinner or one overnight max for the weekend -- and not every weekend. This compromise allows time for your husband to visit with his friend and enjoy time alone with you and the kids. And, of course, any visits the best friend plans on making should always be proposed to you and your husband in advance.

"How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?" is out now! Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.

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Tech bosses, including Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, foresee huge growth potential for the metaverse and have started pouring in money and hiring staff to develop it.

Facebook, which renamed itself Meta Platforms to emphasize its new focus, said in October that it would hire 10,000 staffers in the European Union over the next five years to work on the metaverse.

Adzuna search results show metaverse job postings for developers and engineers as well as creative roles to design virtual worlds.

Help wanted for the metaverse.

There are early signs of a job boom for people with the skills to help tech companies build the metaverse, which is seen as the next big online trend, according to data from job posting search engine Adzuna.

Over the past year, the number of job postings in the U.S. and the United Kingdom that mention the metaverse has rocketed from next to nothing, Adzuna’s figures show.

The metaverse is a series of virtual worlds that can be accessed in real time by millions of people using avatars to do things like hold virtual meetings

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Part-Time Administrative Assistant Value Vending (Part of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., LLC) is looking for a part-time employee to join our growing business. Responsibilities include performing general clerical and accounting duties including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Will also be responsible for some light warehouse work including building orders. Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to lift 20+ pounds. Must have a valid driver's license.

Apply in person at 821 Industrial Drive, Trenton. T280d8 -------------------------------------Maintenance Technician This position will support the control, operation and maintenance of the biogas generation system (Lagoon Cover) in both Mercer & Harris, Missouri. Contact Roeslein Alternative Energy at HR@Roeslein.com or call 314-729-0055 for more information.

R062d18* -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a full-time English Instructor. Interested applicants should visit www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT Trenton Township, Grundy County, Missouri For The Year Ending December 31, 2021 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS Sur Tax Current Property Tax Delinquent Property Tax Railroad & Utility Tax Interest Miscellaneous CART Rock Dust Control Total Receipts TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE DISBURSEMENTS: Rock Utilities Postage, office supplies Insurance Election Wages Equipment Repairs, tires Fuel, lubricants Newspaper notices Dust control Road Surfacing Miscellaneous TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

$128,071 9,833 140,386 33,961 5,451 150 3,389 25,344 4,854 223,368 $351,439 55,098 3,119 209 11,274 2,751 81,849 0 11,742 13,830 131 4,952 19,948 25,076 229,979 121,460

I, Linda L. Brown, Clerk of Trenton Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2021. dFeb4

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Spickard Fire Protection District, Grundy County, Missouri For The Year Ending December 31, 2021.

BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS Grundy Co. Current Property Tax Grundy Co. Delinquent Property Tax Grundy Co. RR & Utility Tax Interest Mercer Co. Current Property Tax Mercer Co. Delinquent Property Tax Mercer Co. RR & Utility Tax Insurance Refund U.S. Treasury Refund TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor MFA Oil City of Spickard Ferrellgas Republican-Times Tyler Etter VFIS Farmers Bank of N. Mo. Sentinel T & L Auto Daniel Chapman Trenton Hardware Bryan Ortega Zach Marrs Spickard Fire Dept.

Travelers Stephens MFA Oil Sager Construction U.S. Treasury The Auto Shawp Mike Martin FFAM Miscellaneous

$52,817.03 23,130.05 1,893.30 10,992.66 68.05 5,356.07 187.09 3,012.15 908.00 1,084.18 $46,631.55 $99,448.58

Purpose Fuel Water & Trash Propane Ads Snow Removal Insurance Truck Payment Supplies Batteries, Etc. Reimbursement Flashlight Batteries, etc.

Mowing Mowing For Bills Workman’s Comp Fuel Supplies Fine Repair on Truck Reimbursement Dues Reimbursement

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

1,068.42 276.04 2,546.88 130.50 175.00 9,917.00 7,791.78 1,564.00 535.29 144.99 190.90 50.00 375.00 2,000.00 3,481.00 32.32 355.64 1,083.11 213.16 127.72 180.00 59.46

$32,298.21 $67,150.37

I, Margaret Chapman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Spickard Fire Protection District do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2021. dFeb4

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No. 22AG-DR00010 Karla Kay Solinger 74603 S Leisure Lake Dr Trenton, MO 64683 vs Jess William Solinger Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JESS WILLIAM SOLINGER, You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after February 4th, 2022 judgment by default will be entered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit this 31st day of January, 2022. /s/ Amanda Spencer Deputy Circuit Clerk dFeb4,11,18,25 --------------------------------------

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the estate of REX R. GRAY, deceased: The undersigned, MARY ALICE SIMPSON, is acting as Trustee under a Trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the Decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof.

The address of the Trustee is as follows: 3903 S. Cutler Court Springfield, MO 65807 All creditors of the decedent are notified to present their claims to the undersigned within six ( 6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred pursuant to Section 456.5-505, RSMo. Date of first publication is: February 4, 2022 Mary Alice Simpson Trustee By: Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, P.C. 2805 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65804 dFeb4,11,18,25 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00082 In the Estate of RHONDA RAE SCHMIDT, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RHONDA RAE SCHMIDT, Decedent: On December 10, 2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed personal representative of the estate of RHONDA RAE SCHMIDT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri.

The name and business ad-

dress of the personal representative is: HOLLY MICHELLE SCHMIDT, 6960 W. PEORIA AVENUE, LOT #10, PEORIA, AZ 85345.

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: Tara L. Walker with TL Walker Law Office, 906 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-339-5050.

The personal representative's designated agent's name, business address, and phone number is: Tara L. Walker with TL Walker Law Office, 906 E. 9th Street, Trenton, MO 64683, 660-339-5050.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first pub-

lication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods.

Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of Decedent’s death:

FINANCIAL STATEMENT for Liberty Township, Grundy County, Missouri for the year ending December 31, 2021 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE $119,524.55 RECEIPTS: Township Taxes 39,764.71 Other Revenue 6,466.89 Cart Rock 14,717.13 RR Utilities 577.75 FEMA 18,233.77 Sold 5,115.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $84,875.25 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $204,399.80 DISBURSEMENTS: Rock 52,773.83 Fuel 2,680.25 Hauling 19,180.42 Contract Maintenance 5,803.88 Repairs/Supplies 6,301.25 Day Labor 7,630.35 Liability Insurance 2,277.00 941 Taxes 3,920.20 Legal Fees 268.80 Banking Fees 42.00 Advertising Fees 297.01 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $101,174.99 ENDING CASH BALANCE $103,224.81 I, Judy Urton, Trustee of Liberty Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2021. dFeb4

16-NOV-2021 Date of first publication: 14-JAN-2022 /s/ Jill Eaton, Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be deter-

mined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dJan14,21,28,Feb4 --------------------------------------

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2020.

BEGINNING CASH BALANCE $72,855.37 RECEIPTS Delinquent Sur Tax 9.38 Sur Tax 769.51 Current Property Tax 35,503.04 Delinquent Property Tax 1,238.07 Railroad & Utility Tax 2,275.72 Interest 58.34 Other Rock 1,567.59 CART Rock 12,155.96 FEMA 38,591.98 Other 836.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $93,005.59 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $165,860.96 DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Purpose MEM Insurance 1,056.00 Evergy Electricity 432.14 Tim Miller Hauling 14,108.02 Terry Gibson Grader Operator 5,197.54 Norris Quarries Rock 51,127.87 Derry Repairs 535.00 Div. of Emp. 206.01 IRS 1,173.96 Republican-Times Ads 120.50 T&L Auto Supplies 166.78 MFA Oil Fuel 4,381.55 Grundy Co. Comm.

Election 11.87 CFM Insurance 1,060.00 Crow-Miller Insurance 2,833.00 Mel Chapman FEMA Preparation 864.08 Sager Tax Quarterlys 60.00 CNA Trustee Bond 215.00 Farmers Bank of N MO Safe Deposit Box 20.00 Miscellaneous 310.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $83,879.32 ENDING CASH BALANCE $81,981.64 I, Margaret Chapman, Clerk of Franklin Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2020. dFeb4

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AREA DEATHS

SERVICES SET

Robert Alan Cheek

Shirley Nadine Williams

Robert Alan Cheek, a 61-year-old Trenton resident, died at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at St. Luke’s on the Plaza in Kansas City.

His body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton and a memorial service will be held later.

Mr. Cheek was born in Columbia, the son of Robert Lee and Virginia Lee Cheek. He was employed

by Nestle’s of Trenton.

On Sept. 12, 1987 he was married to Kathy L. Michael at Winston. She

survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son Joseph (Jobey) Cheek of Columbia; his father, Robert L. Cheek of Trenton; his twin sister, Lynn Parker and her husband, Douglas of Liberty; many nieces and nephews; and his great-niece and -nephew, Raelyn and Kashton Shanks.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

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

Deloris E. Fleming Deloris E. Fleming, an 87-year-old Trenton resident, died at 9:46 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at her residence.

Her body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton and a memorial service will be held in the spring.

Mrs. Fleming was born Oct. 1, 1934 in Vera, IL, the daughter of William Milo and Elsie Lousia Scribner Radcliff.

She was married to Edward R. Fleming on January 7, 1980 in Miami, OK. He survives of the home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Rhonda Hodge and her husband

Tim of Trenton, Judy Stawizynski and her husband, Marty of Sunrise Beach, Janine Kennedy and her husband, Jerry of St. Charles and Suzanne Lister of Camdenton; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Hazel Jackson; two brothers, Don Radcliff and William Radcliff; two grandsons; and one greatgranddaughter.

Memorials are suggested to the Gifted Group Developmentally Disabled of Trenton and may be left with the funeral home.

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

Nila June Thomas-Ingraham Nila June Thomas-Ingraham died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at Laverna Senior Living in Savannah at the age of 94. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

Pastor John Middleton will be officiating the funeral services at Resthaven Mortuary, located north of Trenton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.

A family visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.

Burial will follow at Grundy Center Cemetery, located on Northeast 30th Street, north of Trenton.

Nila was born on Nov. 27, 1927 in Emma the daughter of Amos William Steinkuehler and Adelia Rose (Della) Meyer-Steinkuehler.

She was marreid to Ralph Edgar Thomas on Feb. 27, 1943 in Sweet Springs. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1997.

On Nov. 28, 1998, she was married to William J. “Bill” Ingraham in Trenton. He preceded her in death on Aug. 20, 2014.

Nila was a dedicated and creative homemaker. She decorated her home with cheerful curtains, family photos and comfortable, inviting furniture. She made quilts, knitted, crocheted and sewed clothing for her children. She was known for her delicious cooking, including holiday candy and cookies. Nila focused on her family’s needs completely and taught her children to be honest and reliable. After her children became more independent, she took on a job of school cook in the Trenton Public Schools, advancing to cafeteria manager at the S.M. Rissler School. Nila was active in church and various clubs.

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Nila June Thomas-Ingraham

of Pleasant Hill; her daughters, Jacqueline “Jacki” Carton (John) of Marshall and Janise “Jan” Allen (Jim) of Santa Fe, NM; and her son, David J Thomas (Mary Beth) of Country Club. Nila is also survived by four grandchildren, Jans W Carton (Sarah) of Webster Groves, Julie E. Carton of Rolla, Christopher D Thomas (Lindsay) of Rea and Emily B Doyle (Zachary) of St Joseph; nine greatgrandchildren, Jesse, Katherine and Lily Conaway, Fiona Carton, Hadley, Kinsley and Paisley Thomas and Jeremiah and Elizabeth Doyle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Delzine Trautman of Sweet Springs and Ruth Fuqua of Emma; a brother, Russell Steinkuehler of Colorado Springs, CO; and an infant sister, Donna Mae. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hope United Church of Christ, 19999 State Rt W, Cosby, MO 64436, or the First Christian Church, 1700 Princeton Rd, Trenton, MO 64683.

Online condolences and memories may be left at resthavemort.com. republican-times.com

Funeral services for Shirley Williams of Trenton have been changed to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton.

This is being done because of the weather forecast for Wednesday, which is the

day it was originally scheduled.

Mrs. Williams, a 76year-old Laredo resident, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at her residence, where she was under hospice care.

Bruce Whittle Is MVMA Veterinarian Of The Year Bruce Whittle, DVM, owner/practitioner at Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital of Trenton, was honored as the recipient of the coveted 2022 Veterinarian of the Year Award by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Richard Meadows presented the award to Dr. Whittle at a ceremony held as part of the association’s 130th Annual Convention, held Jan. 27-30 in Columbia.

Dr. Whittle grew up in the Joplin area and attended Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville for three years before being accepted at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri. Both he and his wife, Gayla, earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. Two weeks after graduation, they moved to Trenton, where they established Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital, a mixed animal veterinary practice.

In 2018, Dr. Whittle received the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine's Faculty-Alumni Award. He previously received both the CVM Alumnus of the Year Award and the Dean's Impact Award, which is presented for sustained and significant positive impact on CVM programs.

He has served as MVMA vice president, presidentelect, president and board chair. He has also been a member and chair of the MVMA equine committee, a member of the legislative committee and has served many volunteer hours to the association.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinarian of the Year award is the premiere recognition bestowed by the association. The award winner is determined annually by the

Dr. Bruce Whittle, DVM

MVMA Board members, who represent nearly 1,700 veterinary members of the MVMA in Missouri. The recipient of this highest honor is chosen based on their impeccable reputation as a skilled and knowledgeable veterinarian, their dedication and service to their patients and clients, their service as an integral participant in their community, the engagement and leadership in organized veterinary medicine, their mentorship to our future veterinarians, the admiration and respect held for them among their peers, and the positive impact they have had on the lives they have touched.

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association is the society for veterinarians in the state, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for professionalism and ethics in animal health care in Missouri.

The association was founded to help the veterinarian better serve the welfare of animals and their owners.

NCMC Sets Scholarship Reception Date For Feb. 16 The North Central Missouri College Scholarship Reception to honor 2021-2022 scholarship recipients will be held on Feb. 16, at the Ketcham Community Center. This annual event is hosted by the North Central Missouri College Foundation to highlight NCMC Foundation scholarship recipients and all NCMC institutional scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 academic year.

“This event incorporates not only student recipients but the donor families that have invested in NCMC through endowed and annual scholarship funds,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “Each year the Foundation is honored to be able to increase the amount of scholarships awarded to NCMC students through the Gifts in Action scholarship campaign. Our students are doing great things and their hard work is rewarded through scholarships.”

Jason Helton, Director of Business and Industry Relations, will emcee the event this year with featured student speakers, which include Taegan Dunks of Jamesport, Craig Foster of Bethany and Averi Norris of Hale.

To highlight their programs/departments also speaking will be NCMC faculty and staff members Ronda Copple, Sue Nichols and Tocarra Williams. Light appetizers will be served with an opportunity for recipients to meet and take pictures with their donor representatives.

Doors open at 3 p.m. with the meet and greet and the program starts at 4 p.m. This event will also be livestreamed through www.piratesdigitalmedia.com.

RSVP’s can be made by calling 660-357-6415. Those seeking more information on establishing a scholarship with the NCMC Foundation or being a part of the Scholarship Reception can contact the NCMC Foundation Office at (660) 357-1403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

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Commodity Distribution Is February 10

The Grundy County Food Pantry will hold its commodity and senior box distribution on Thursday, Feb. 10.

The drive-through distribution will also include deer meat and will be held from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the food pantry, located at the intersection of Harris Avenue and 17th Street.

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