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The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 28 at the district office. Items on the announced agenda include approval of the end-of-year bills, actualization of revenues and expenditures, approval of the 2021-22 budget, a recommendation to accept a proposal from SafeDefend for a personal protection system, setting the tax levy hearing for Aug. 10 at 5:25 p.m. and a closed session to discuss personnel.

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Trever Ratliff, right, was sworn in to duty Thursday morning as a Grundy County Deputy. Ratliff, who received the oath of office from Third Circuit Associate Judge Steven D. Hudson, is a 2015 graduate of Trenton High School and graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph earlier this month. According to Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring, the hiring of Deputy Ratliff brings the department up to full staff.

NCMC Approves 2022 Budget Trustees at North Central Missouri College found it pretty easy Tuesday evening to approve the 2022 budget, which shows a projected surplus. Vice President of Finance Tyson Otto told the board that the budget he presented at the meeting was “less gloomy” than the one he presented in June 2020 and is based on “what we know at the time.” There is some concern that state appropriations will be cut if the state legislature does not agree during a current special session to extend the Federal Reimbursement Allowances and related allowances, taxes and assessment necessary for funding MO HealthNet before July 1. Gov. Mike Parson has said failure to extend the programs would cost the state an estimated $591 million in FY22 and $788 million in FY23. According to the governor, payments from the MO HealthNet program would also be reduced by $1.52 billion in FY22 and $2 billion in FY23 if the programs are not extended. If the program is not extended, the governor has said he would take “immediate cost-savings measures” which would likely affect NCMC’s state funding. If that were to occur, Otto said the college would adjust it’s budget accordingly. He also noted that there is a “healthy fund balance” on which to fall back, if necessary. The budget as it was approved on Tuesday, shows total operating revenue of $11,129,547, with another $2,165,050 in revenue from auxiliary operations for total consolidated income of $13,294,597. Operating expenditures are listed at $10,969,021, with auxiliary operations expenses of $2,164,714, for a total of $13,133,735. The operating budget shows a surplus of $160,526, while the auxiliary budget shows a $336 surplus, for a total surplus of $160,862. Revenues are based on slightly higher enrollment as well as increases in tuition rates and fees, which were approved earlier in the year. Approximately 67 percent of the operational income comes from tuition and fees, while state appropriations comprises 26 percent (estimated at $2,942,169) of the operational income. Local tax revenue, which comprises only 3 percent of the operational income, will remain stable at about $362,800. On the expense side, costs for instruction, academic support and students services comprise about 65 percent of the college’s operational expenses and include salary increases that were approved at the May meeting. Infrastructure costs (computer operations, physical plant/maintenance/custodial services and utilities) make up approximately 19 percent of operational expenses. Administrative costs comprise approximately 12 percent of NCMC’s operational expenses. The budget for the Northwest Workforce Development Board was also approved by trustees, showing total projected revenues of $240,399, which is $50,867 less than was budgeted in 2020. Anticipated expenditures are listed at $240,685.44, which is $50,580.31 less than last year, for a projected deficit of $286.68. Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Brent Stevens said there are no salary increases in the budget as it contains about a 15 percent cut from last year. The program, he said, is operating on about one-half of what it was five years ago and as the law under which it operates is up for reauthorization this year he hopes it will be reauthorized at a higher level. NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver gave an enrollment report, which shows head count up 7.55 percent over this time last year and credit hours up 9.77 percent over this time last year. Those figures included enrollment at Savannah and Buchanan County, but not dual credit high school students. Dr. Klaver discussed various meetings he has recently attended and commented on the recent visit by Gov. Parson to the Barton Farm Campus to sign HB 574 and said that as far as the special legislative session goes, he is “cautiously optimistic” that a deal will the reached and, [See NCMC, Page 5]

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education met Monday evening, approving the certified salary schedule and hiring a kindergarten teacher. According to Superintendent/Principal Erica Eakes, who was attending her first meeting as the new administrator, the board adopted a new certified salary schedule, which shows the new base salary at $28,125 annually. A new schedule for support staff was also adopted, with starting salaries varying depending on the position. Board members agreed to work off last year’s budget until a new one can be developed for the 2021-22 school year. Mrs. Eakes was tasked with finding a backup bus driver and Parents as Teachers instructor for the 2021-22 school year. Board members voted to amend the policy on unused sick leave compensation that will be paid for over 20 hours when someone leaves the district. In other business, the board was given an update on the building, with board members told that floor tile is being removed this week and the installation of the new heating and cooling system to also begin this week. [See BOARD, Page 10]

Lawsuit Over Construction Project Filed Against Nursing Home District A Princeton company has filed a lawsuit against the Grundy County Nursing Home District, alleging that it has sustained damages after the nursing home district rescinded its award for it’s energy construction project. Raines Heating and Cooling LLC filed the suit in the Circuit Division of Grundy County Court on Wednesday. The plaintiff alleges that after it was awarded the contract for the HVAC work on the project, the board rescinded its decision and awarded the entire contract for both HVAC replacement in the 1972 portion of Sunnyview Nursing Home and the window replacement to The Wilson Group. The petitioner states that it had followed the direction of the project engineer, Fred Malicoat of Malicoat-Winslow Engineers, PC, and marked out the 210-day timeframe for the completion of the project since there was concern from all bidders that the equipment, which had specific and very long lead times, would not even be available for installation within that time frame. The petitioner states that relying on the directives from the engineer, Raines submitted his bid on Jan. 22 date that had been extended from an original deadline of Jan. 6 - along with a cover page in the amount of $828,270.29 and an addendum for the electrical work. Pursuant to the terms of the bid, Raines provided, in lieu of a bid bond, an earnest check in the amount of $41,413.60. The petitioner states that he sent an email to the project engineer on Jan. 27, asking for the status of the matter. The next day, Malicoat told the petitioner to begin compiling shop drawings, insurance certificates and the performance and payment bonds. Rains was informed at that time that the USDA would issue a notice to proceed in the very near future. Based on that communication, Raines requested the performance and payment bonds from his bonding agent.

In a story dated Feb. 10, the Republican-Times reported that Sunnyview Nursing Home Administrator Jerry Doerhoff had provided information that Raines Heating and Cooling had been awarded the contract for the HVAC portion of the project at a cost of $828,270.29 while The Wilson Group has been awarded the contract for windows and doors at a cost of $388,369. Raines states in the petition that on Feb. 19, he received, from the nursing home district, copies of the contract documents consistent with the agreement, as well as the Certificate of Owner, Payment and Performance Bond Terms, Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed. On Feb. 24, a notice was sent out with regard to the preconstruction meeting to be held on the project. In the email from the project engineer, Raines was directed to obtain issuance of the performance and payment bonds on the project and the email indicated a tentative preconstruction meeting would be held on Feb. 25. On March 1, Deborah Berry of the USDA Rural Development Office sent Raines an email reminding him that, when he obtained his performance and payment bond, the USDA Rural Development would need to be shown as a co-obligee on the bonds. On March 3, in response to an email from Raines, Malicoat indicated that the Notice to Proceed and Notice of Reward would be signed at the preconstruction meeting to be held in the future. Raines indicates in his suit that appeared somewhat odd to Raines and his bonding agent as the district had yet to provide a written contract to him to which the bonds were to be identified and issued. On March 19, the board requested that Raines provide the performance and payment bonds no later than March 23 at 4 p.m. In reliance on the district’s actions, Raines submitted both the performance and payment bonds to the board by the deadline provided. In obtaining the

bonds, the petitioner said he incurrent signficant costs in the form of payment for the bond premiums. On March 30, Raines was notified that the preconstruction meeting would be held March 31 at which time all documents would be signed. On March 30 at 6:48 p.m., Deborah Berry sent an email postponing the pre-construction meeting. On March 31, Raines was informed by Malicoat that The Wilson Group, which had been the second-lowest bidder, was threatening to sue the district. On or about March 31, the Board met and decided to award the project to The Wilson Group after previously awarding the project to Raines. On April 1, Raines said he was notified that the was allegedly in default for failing to provide performance and payment bonds within 15 days of the notice of award. In the letter sent to Raines, he was notified by counsel for the district that the board had voted to “rescind” the notice of award previously issued to Raines for the reason that Raines had failed to provide the performance and payment bonds within 15 days of the notice of award. He denies that he was delinquent in providing the bonds as the board representatives handling the bid specifically extended the time in which bonds could be provided. On April 5, Raines asked for the return of the $41,413.60 in earnest money and on April 19, he alleges that the counsel for the district refused to return the money unless and until Raines provided a release to the district. In a story appearing in the April 9 R-T, Doerhoff said that the district had held a pre-construction meeting with the project engineer and that The Wilson Group had recently been approved as the contractor for the project. The R-T, which receives its information from board meetings from Doerhoff, had not found in emails from him any information that the contract with Raines had been re[See SUIT, Page 5]

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Palace: Japan Emperor ‘Worried’ About Olympics Amid Pandemic TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus, the head of the Imperial Palace said Thursday with the games opening in one month. The games will bring thousands of foreign athletes, officials, sponsors and journalists to Japan during a pandemic, despite caution raised by experts about the risk of infections and the public’s persistent calls for cancellation or further postponement. Yasuhiko Nishimura, grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency, told a news conference that the Emperor has voiced concerns. “His majesty is extremely worried about the current situation of the COVID-19 infections,” Nishimura said. “While there are voices of unease among the public, I believe (the emperor) is concerned that holding the Olympics and Paralympics ... may lead to the expansion of the infections.”

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The delayed games open July 23, and the Paralympics begin a month later. Nishimura also urged the organizers to “take every possible anti-virus measures so as not to cause the spread of the infections at the Olympics and Paralympics, where the emperor serves the Honorary Patron.” The emperor is the symbol of the state with no political power. But like his father, Naruhito has gained broad popularity and his words are highly respected. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is determined to hold the Olympics despite concerns from the public and public health experts. Adding to their concern, officials in Izumisano, a western Japan town hosting the nine-member Ugandan Olympic team for training, said a second member of the team tested positive for the virus. The first, reportedly a coach, was detected upon arrival Saturday in Tokyo. The rest of the team have been isolating at an Osaka hotel.

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THE DYNAMIC TAX AND ACCOUNTING LITTLE LEAGUE team won third place in the Harrison County League Tournament, held at Bethany last week. The team, playing for the Green Hills Recreation Association, beat Gilman City in the third-place game on Friday, June 18. Nail Excavating topped the Princeton Blue team to win first place in the tournament. Members of the Dynamic Tax and Accounting team include, from left, front row, Corbin Stanton, Archer Gannon, Logan Harris, Briar Foster, Lane DeVorss and Kaydan Foster; back row, Adrian Boren, Malachi Kottwitz, Graeme Sager, Riley Lebsack, Daniel Newton and Rylan Campbell. Coaches for the team were Richard Farmer, Ricky Foster and Chase Lebsack.

Coming To Grips: Sticky Stuff Ban Provokes Managers, Players

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Cooper Eaton (top) and Reid Griffin (bottom) from CFM Insurance played in Wednesday night’s machine pitch Harrison County League tournament against O’Neils Home Furniture. CFM Insurance dropped their game to O’Neil’s and, weather permitting, were scheduled to play Thursday night. The tournament is being played at the Ebbe Sports Complex, with championship games set for Friday night.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas City manager Mike Matheny warned opponents that if they act like Philadelphia’s Joe Girardi and ask umpires to check Royals pitchers for sticky substances, it would provoke his team. New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton and Max Scherzer, members of the players’ association’s executive subcommittee, called on Major League Baseball to end on-field checks by umpires and replace them with monitors who would conduct inspections in clubhouses, dugouts and bullpens. “If I’m a young kid at the game and I’m asking my dad, `Well, hey, what’s going on? Why they getting checked? What he’s going to say? `Well, they think everyone’s cheating,” Britton said Wednesday. “I mean, is that what we want the game to be about, like we’re assuming you’re cheating? I just think it’s a bad look.” On-field exams of pitchers started Monday, a week after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced a crackdown on unauthorized grip substances. When umpire Alfonso Marquez approached Scherzer for a third time during Tuesday’s game, as requested by Girardi, the three-time Cy Young Award winner tossed his glove and hat to the ground, unbuckled his belt and appeared ready to take off his pants. “I will say this: If somebody goes hunting for something on one of our guys, I’ll guarantee we’re going to have every guy on that bench and every other eye we can get on what might be happening. But that’s not a road I want to go down,” Matheny said Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. “Let’s let the umpires do what they’re told to do.” When Oakland reliever Sergio Romo was checked by the umpires after pitching the seventh inning on Tuesday night, the veteran right-

hander flung his belt onto the turf and dropped his trousers. Britton said while the goal of eliminating sticky substances was laudable, the method of enforcement was hurtful. “I just think the optics of it are so bad for baseball,” he said during batting practice, speaking in front of the Yankees dugout. “Having players checked on the field -- we’re talking about that, we’re not talking about Wander Franco’s debut, we’re not talking about how well Gerrit (Cole) threw and how well Max Scherzer threw and all this other stuff around the game. We’re talking about guys getting checked on the field, guys dropping their pants on the field, guys throwing their belts off. “I just think the optics are just absolutely embarrassing for our game, and that’s not what I want to wake up and read about regarding our game in the morning. But there’s a better way to do it. But it takes more than just me or other players saying it,” he said. "It takes talking with MLB and sitting down and hashing something out to where we can enforce rules but not in the way that it’s being enforced.” Cole also serves on the executive subcommittee, which along with the union staff supervises collective bargaining to replace the labor contract that expires on Dec. 1. Britton said there have not been talks between the union and MLB in several weeks on foreign substances. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo criticized Girardi during an interview on Washington’s 106.7 The Fan. The Phillies manager said he became suspicious because Scherzer was touching his hair more than usual on the mound. Scherzer said he did that because he couldn’t grip the ball and needed moisture on his fingers. He also said he got tired of tasting rosin. “It’s embarrassing for Girardi. It’s

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embarrassing for the Phillies. It’s embarrassing for baseball,” Rizzo said. “Yes, he was playing games. And hey that’s his right. Gamesmanship. Had nothing to do with substances. He had no probable cause to ask for it. The umps shouldn’t have allowed it. ... He’s a con artist. ... He has been doing that for years on TV.” Britton said he understood Scherzer’s reaction. “To check Scherzer, I thought was a little over the top. I mean, he’s pretty smart,” Britton said. “He’s not going to be doing anything. But it’s part of what the game may look like from here on out where managers would check pitchers.” Mets ace Jacob deGrom was the first pitcher checked under the new policy — he pitched the opener of a doubleheader Monday against Atlanta at Citi Field and calmly went through the protocol. “The best on the planet, he had no problem with it. You saw deGrom," Boston manager Alex Cora said. “Obviously Max, that was a different situation. Something that we have the green light to do and obviously they took exception and he got upset.” “But the other ones, you saw deGrom. He smiled, gave the glove, gave the hat, check my belt and let me go out there and dominate again. The greatest right now, the best on the planet doesn’t complain, everyone should follow suit,” he said. Britton said the checks would unnecessarily increase tension between players and umpires. He faulted Manfred for not speaking with media on the matter. Manfred did not hold a news conference after the June 3 owners' meeting when MLB first said a crackdown would be upcoming. “It’s just players speaking out about it. I would love to hear someone from MLB answer questions from the media, like we do every day,” Britton said.

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MO 4-H’ers Can Reduce Food Insecurity by University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 1.1 million Missourians are food insecure. Missouri Farmers Care(opens in new window) and Missouri 4-H are working with pork producers, meat processors and now FFA and 4-H youths to help curb food insecurity in the state. “I think students might be the best poised to understand the impact of hunger, because they can see it firsthand in their classmates,” said Ashley McCarty, director of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation. “It’s really hard to focus on math when your tummy is rumbling.” To combat food insecurity, Missouri Farmers Care has collaborated with nonprofits, farmers, processors and food banks to build the Drive to Feed Kids campaign, which began in 2017. The latest project of Drive to Feed Kids is Hogs for Hunger. “Hogs for Hunger is a vision we’ve had for a couple of years,” McCarty said. “The program is growing from last year’s pork processing partnership created during COVID-19 to help provide food for Missourians affected by the pandemic. This year we’re not only inviting hog producers across the state to be a part of this initiative to curb food insecurity, but we also want to invite FFA as well as 4-H students and families to join the effort.” Youths involved in FFA and 4-H livestock exhibits can donate hogs after show season to help feed families in need. Individuals interested in donating can fill out an online form(opens in new window) by July 30 saying they are committed to do-

nating one or more hogs to reduce food insecurity in the state. Missouri Farmers Care will work with donors to have the livestock processed locally or after the state fair’s market show. “We recognize that it is a big ask and a big donation for exhibitors, but the donation has a tremendous impact,” McCarty said. “We want to make it as easy as possible. Many Missouri meat processors have indicated interest in supporting Hogs for Hunger efforts, and Missouri Farmers Care will pay for processing up to $100 a hog.” No one is immune to food insecurity; it’s an issue neighbors, friends and family members could be dealing with, said Kari Asbury, outreach coordinator for Missouri Farmers Care. Hunger reaches every county in Missouri,” Asbury said. “Nationwide, 86% of counties that have a high child food insecurity rate are actually our rural counties, and this is where our food abundance is being produced. However, it’s a matter of getting that food into households.” Tylan Peckman, a University of Missouri assistant extension professor and state 4-H agriculture specialist, is an adviser for Hogs for Hunger, helping connect exhibitors and consumers through the food bank system. “Hogs for Hunger is a way to elevate a 4-H member’s project experience,” Peckman said. “They’ve hopefully gained an understanding of how to take care of livestock as well as basic animal training. Now, with Hogs for Hunger, students can come

full circle to see how these livestock that we raise for food production can be turned into something that can be consumed through the food supply chain in a safe and wholesome manner.” When Missouri Farmers Care partnered with Missouri 4-H, it was a natural fit, Peckman said. Hogs for Hunger drives home two of 4-H’s main missions: youth development and community service. “I would encourage our 4-H youth involved in agriculture projects to find ways they can help address food shortages and hunger issues in their local community, whether it’s looking up how to donate some of their livestock projects throughout the year to local food banks or committing to the Hogs for Hunger program this show season,” Peckman said. “Being secure in terms of knowing where your food is coming from and not having to worry about that next meal, I think really gives fellow students and families a sense of freedom to start exploring and expanding in other aspects of their life.” Donating one pig can feed up to 525 people in need, depending on live weight of the hog and dressing percentage when it is taken to a local processor. Missouri Farmers Care and Missouri 4-H would like to see Hogs for Hunger positively affect all 114 counties and the city of St. Louis. For more information on how to get involved, visit MoFarmersCare.com/hogs-forhunger(opens in new window).

Company Joins Autonomous Farming Revolution SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A John Deere tractor is pulling a grain cart. Dust swirls around the equipment as the tractor roars by. That’s a familiar sight in South Dakota. But there’s something different about this tractor. The cab is empty. The tractor is controlled by OMNiDRIVE, a product in the new Raven Industries OMNi series. OMNiDRIVE autonomously pilots a tractor hauling a grain cart and syncs it with a combine. The farmer in the combine controls the tractor with a tablet, eliminating the need for an additional driver. Nick Langerock is the director of strategic marketing for Raven in Sioux Falls. “It provides the combine harvester operator the ability to command the tractor that’s pulling the grain cart to go to a staging area to sync up to the combine when it’s time to unload or to go to the offload station

to take grains to the bins,” Langerock said. Hardware is installed in the tractor that syncs up to a tablet. The tablet communicates with a GPS system in the combine to help the tractor navigate the field, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported. The second product, OMNiPOWER, is an autonomous vehicle that operates sprayer and spreader implements without a tractor. The machine looks like a Mars rover as it rolls across a field. “What it allows it to do is allow it to be a carrier for that implement rather than traditionally pulling with a tractor an implement, this is actually a carrier of the implement and it can actually perform those applications autonomously,” Langerock said. OMNiPOWER carried a sprayer implement during a recent demonstration. An engineer using a tablet tapped on a field map, while keeping a watchful eye on the equipment. A

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Extension Notes by University of Missouri Extension GROWING TOMATOES by Kathi Mecham, Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension There are many things to consider when growing tomatoes. Variety, growing area, preparing the site, fertilizing, and controlling weeds are a few. Another thing to consider is physiological disorders of tomatoes caused by environmental factors. The cool wet spring we experienced, followed by temperatures in the high 90’s can cause stress for tomato plants. Temperatures below 50 degrees hinder tomato growth and the same applies when temperatures are above 90 degrees especially with nighttime temperatures above 75 degrees. Wet cool weather and fluctuating temperatures are challenging conditions for growing healthy tomatoes. Some disorders you may experience this season include: Blossom Drop Temperature extremes and dry conditions may result in poor pollination causing the flower to drop with no fruit set. It is important to water plants deeply once or twice a week during dry conditions. With the return of moderate temperatures, fruit set should increase. Blossom-End Rot Many of us have been disappointed when the first tomatoes are looking perfect and upon further inspection we find a brownish spot on the blossom end of the fruit. Blossom-end rot is caused by a lack of calcium in the developing fruit. Fluctuations in soil moisture restricts calcium uptake. Excessive nitrogen fertilization may also contribute to blossom-end rot. Once again, deep watering during dry conditions is important. Remove the affected fruit so other fruits can develop properly. Catfacing Deformities and scarring develop on the blossom-end

of the tomato. This abnormal development of plant tissue often happens when temperatures are cool at blossom set. Catfacing is most common on the large-fruited varieties. It should decrease with warmer temperatures. Cracking Soil moisture fluctuation is often the reason for cracking at the stem end of the fruit. Long dry periods followed by excessive rains or watering encourage cracking. Uniform and adequate watering will help reduce cracking. Tomatoes exposed directly to sunlight are susceptible to cracking. Select crack resistant varieties and allow the foliage to grow to protect the fruit. Tomatoes are also subject to chemical injury, insect damage and disease. The University of Missouri Extension website has information on tomatoes and other horticulture topics. Also the Horticulture Town Hall meeting is a great way to get gardening and horticulture information. You can submit questions or just listen in. Join us at the weekly Town Hall meetings where we share information, provide presentations, and talk about current gardening issues. State and regional specialists are available every Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. You can register at ipm.missouri.edu/TownHalls. Contact Kathi at: mechamk@missouri.edu or 660-542-1792.

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OP/ED RONDA LICKTEIG

IT AIN’T OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER Last weekend I was fortunate enough to take part in something that would have been unthinkable last summer – a family reunion. The Lickteig clan (and when I say “clan” I mean “clan”) gathered in Ottawa, KS for the longawaited reunion of the descendants of my in-laws, the late Don and Mary Jane Lickteig. We had not been together except for a funeral or wedding in many years and although we were still missing a few, seven of the surviving eight children were present as well as many in-laws and dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, their spouses and significant others. They came from California, New Mexico, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Colorado, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Missouri and, of course, Kansas. The planning process was begun nearly two years ago and once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we were glad we had planned it for June 2021 and not June 2020. We had decided early in the year that we would evaluate the situation and cancel by April 15 if we didn’t think we could safely bring the group together for a weekend. Thankfully, with many of us vaccinated and the number of cases falling, we felt we could safely gather to celebrate being a family. I think I handled the pandemic as well as anyone. I didn’t complain about wearing a mask or not being able to eat out. When I was quarantined, I went to and from work and didn’t see my family other than my husband. What I missed most in the past year were things like eating lunch at school with my grandkids or my lunch buddy. I missed having a church Christmas program. I missed my Mom in the nursing home. I was understanding, but sad, when plans got changed because someone had been exposed and we didn’t want to take any chances of passing something on that could be deadly or debilitating. So, somehow last weekend felt liberating. I wanted to scream joyfully “COVID is over!” But I know it’s not. My friend Cheryl died from COVID not even a month ago. I’ve been told some T-ball games were cancelled this week due to exposure. People who had it once are getting it for the second time. I guess if there’s been anything good that’s come from this virus it’s that I’ve learned what’s really important to me. It’s the people in my life and my ability to connect with them. I’ve been reminded that my decisions – even exercising my “rights” – can affect the well-being of others. I’ve learned that I have to take responsibility for my own health and sometimes people won’t agree with my decisions. They might ridicule me even if my goal is to protect them. At Thanksgiving dinner my granddaughter said “Grandma, I’m really getting tired of you wearing a mask.” I replied with my usual, “Deal with it.” Two hours later I found out I had possibly been exposed to the virus before Thanksgiving. That Sunday, I was notified that I would need to quarantine. You can’t imagine how glad I was that I had worn that mask. No, my granddaughter didn’t thank me, but someday she might understand that I was trying to protect both of us. For what it’s worth, here’s my advice: Go see your family. Spend time with your parents and grandparents and children and grandchildren. Go to their ballgames. Go to weddings. Go on vacation. Have a reunion. For heaven’s sake, hug your people! But remember, there are ways to stop the spread of this virus. Don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s over. For some families right here in Grundy County, the effects of COVID-19 will never be over. Don’t be one of them.

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The Department of Justice is supposed to be above politics. But this mostly has not been so. Is there a way to make it so?

GUEST EDITORIAL The Washington Post’s revelations about the extent to which the Trump White House’s chief of staff, the then-president, and other Trump aides and allies pressured the department to find evidence of voting fraud in the 2020 presidential election is disturbing. It is disturbing because, even when little or no evidence could be found, they persisted: Find it anyway! It is disturbing because the fraud squad pressed for negation or nullification of the 2020 presidential election via the appointment of new electors in the Electoral College. There is no constitutional basis for this — and no constitutional mechanism for it. Finally, it is disturbing because it shows so little respect for the DOJ and so little understanding of its proper place in our system. The truth is that, since Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of Justice has been more often politicized than not. That

is, presidents have generally treated the attorney general as their own lawyer and not the nation’s. And they have generally treated the department as an arm of one man’s presidency rather than the fountain of the administration of justice in this land. This has been the rule, not the exception, and true of almost all modern presidents — Truman, Kennedy, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, both Bushes and Obama. All appointed hacks and cronies as AG. All treated the Justice Department as an extension of their own political interests and part of the politics of their presidencies. It was surely true of longtime FBI head J. Edgar Hoover. He saw the FBI as his personal fiefdom— there to suit his own personal and political agenda. So there is a heritage of stench at the Department of Justice — a heritage that is not new. And it brings shame upon the DOJ and our system of laws. Only President Gerald Ford and his AG, Edward Levi, and now President Joe Biden and his AG, Merrick Garland, have consciously and with deliberate intent set out to treat Justice as it should be treated — as utterly and fiercely independent. Perhaps attorneys general

should, like recent FBI directors, be appointed for terms overlapping presidencies, though this has hardly rid the FBI of politics. Still, who would not take William Webster or Robert Mueller over Hoover? Imagine that the next president is a Republican and he vows to keep Mr. Garland in the job. This would be positive. After George Herbert Walker Bush became president, he elected to keep President Ronald Reagan’s last AG, Dick Thornburgh, in the job. Not the same as appointing or retaining a Democrat, but continuity and professionalism won over cronyism, nonetheless. The best solution overall to a political Justice Department is the Ford one: Have a bit of humility and respect for the Constitution and pick a nonpolitical AG. Put men in the service of the law, rather than the reverse. The DOJ is not there to serve a presidency or a president. It is not a place for campaign politics or campaign managers. It should be beyond political meddling and above reproach. It should be the one department that we can always depend on to follow the law and seek justice. It should always make us proud. It belongs to our country, not our president.

What Others Are Saying... CELEBRATING THE “PEOPLE’S HOUSE” As our state celebrates its bicentennial this year, let’s not forget to celebrate another notable anniversary: the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. As our state celebrates its bicentennial this year, let’s not forget to celebrate another notable anniversary: the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.

GUEST EDITORIAL As we reported recently, the “People’s House” celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. It is one of the oldest governor’s mansions in the nation that has continually been used as an executive home. But it’s much more than the temporary home for sitting governors and their families. It’s a public building, often open to events and tours. In a story we published Friday by Rebecca Gordon, executive director of Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, she wrote the first executive residence was built in 1826 in the same block as the current executive mansion. The governor and first lady shared the building with the Missouri General Assembly. The second executive residence was built in 1834 at the south end of the block. In 1868, shortly after the Civil War, a local newspaper editorial made this complaint: “That old rookery, known as the Governor’s Mansion, presents such a slushy appearance that a gentleman mistook it for a soap and candle manufactory a few days since.” Three years later, it was replaced with the cur-

rent Governor’s Mansion. It was built at a cost of nearly $75,000 in 1871 in less than eight months and with the help of prison labor. “The Second Empire Style mansion with its characteristic mansard roof was designed by noted St. Louis architect George Ingham Barnett,” Gordon wrote. “One of its most striking features is the grand free-standing staircase. The walnut handrail, balusters and newel posts were hand made by a local German craftsman, Peter Schmidli.” She wrote the first family to occupy the home was Gov. B. Gratz Brown and his wife, Mary Gunn Brown. The St. Louis attorney got into a dispute over slavery with Thomas Chaute Reynolds, a U.S. district attorney, that led to the state’s last known political duel. Brown missed with his shot, but Reynolds’ shot went through Brown’s knee, giving him a permanent limp. About 50,000 people visit the mansion each year. The ability to keep the mansion in good shape and open to the public is in large part a credit to Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. Since 1974, the nonprofit has worked to preserve not only the physical building but its history through historical collections and educational programs. We commend Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion for its work, and we join the agency in celebrating the mansion’s 150th anniversary. - Jefferson City News Tribune

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if not, the college will adjust to the withholds that would likely be coming. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre updated trustees on the $500,000 Community Development Block Grant received by the city of Savannah that will be applied toward renovation of a former car dealership in that town that will serve as an NCMC site. It is hoped that building will be up and running by summer 2022 and a new building can be open by the fall of 2023. He also told trustees that NCMC personnel will attend a fundraiser being held in Utah that would raise scholarship funds for students from the Kingdom of Tonga to attend NCMC. He said those sponsoring the students are looking for houses near the campus to purchase. Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley discussed the Higher Education Relief Funding and gave an update on the residence halls, which are filling up. Trustees took action on several personnel items during the meeting, including accepting the resigna-

tion of Stacey Russell as Student Support Services academic advisor, effective June 30. Lesli Collins was approved to transfer from the Ketcham Community Center facilities coordinator to campus activities coordinator, which is a fulltime exempt AMP position. There will be no change in salary and she will continue in her role as assistant women’s basketball coach. The change is effective July 1. Sara VanDyke was approved to move from residence life coordinator/assistant softball coach to Ketcham Community Center facilities coordinator/head softball coach, with no change in base salary and an increase to the head coaching stipend for a total of $40,941 and coaching. The position is a full-time exempt AMP position and she will also begin her new duties on July 1. Mallary Hann of St. Joseph was hired to fill the position of diagnostic imaging instructor and coordinator. She will begin her duties July 1 at a salary of $67,766 for the full-time exempt faculty position. Another St. Joseph resident, Rick Sharp, was hired as industrial technol-

ogy instructor at a salary of $43,596 on a 10-month contract, beginning his duties on Aug. 18. Rick Cole of Kingston was hired to fill a full-time exempt AMP staff position of digital media specialist at a salary of $42,000, beginning July 1, and Matthew Johnson of Palos Heights, IL will serve as a full-time exempt faculty member teaching mathematics, beginning Aug. 18. He will be paid $40,493 annually on a nine-month contract. Nate Swann of Trenton was hired to serve as head men’s and women’s golf coach/athletics assistant, beginning July 6. Swann will be paid $30,000 on a 10-month contract. In other business, trustees: • approved a new organizational chart. • approved the 2021-22 college catalog, which includes the addition of the Juneteenth Holiday, which was also approved as a college holiday during the meeting. • approved the Green Hills Head Start Self-Assessment Plan. • accepted a bid from CDW-G for IT equipment and licenses at a cost of $43,145.52.

• voted to use COVID19 funding to pay off the IT infrastructure lease to De Lage Landen Public Finance, LLC in the amount of $756,748.57. The lease would have had a five-year payoff. • received a written report from Director of Development Alicia Endicott, who said the results of the feasibility study will be presented on June 24 by Rich Gross of RichGrossSolutions. • voted, following an executive session, to purchase the Bonnett property at 303 E. Crowder Rd., for total cost of $35,000, with NCMC paying closing costs and any back taxes on the property. The property is located next to the new residence halls. The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27.

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scinded. In an email on May 25, the RepublicanTimes questioned Doerhoff about which contractor, Raines Heating and Cooling or The Wilson Group, had requested change orders at a meeting. Doerhoff responded, “The Wilson Group is our contractor for the entire project.” Raines alleges that he has sustained damages in the amount of $275,498 and that the nursing home district has retained $41,413.60 in funds that do not belong to it. Raines also

alleges, in the alternative, that the defendant specifically directed the plaintiff to proceed with the obtaining of the performance and payment bonds on the project and that in obtaining the bonds and hiring additional personnel, the plaintiff relied on promises made by the defendant and that by making those promises, the defendants knew Raines would be preparing to perform the work. The suit seeks a judgment in the amount of $275,498, plus interest, costs and other relief as the court deems just and proper.

Thank You The family of Wade Hutchison would like to thank this community and friends for all of their concern, care, and love you’ve shown the family. Eddie, Millie & Trinity

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SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 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.; Light and Lively Exercise Group and 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. Laredo Lions Club, Laredo Community Building, 6:30 p.m.

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 Ask nosy questions 4 Auction bid 9 Long journey 13 Uncouth person 15 Leave no doubt about 16 Auditioner’s goal 17 Cooking herb 18 Tiny skin openings 19 TV show award 20 Not truthful 22 Lowest male singing voice 23 Remove from power 24 Gen. Robert E. __

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Dear Annie: The guy I've been seeing for five years has been seeing a married woman for 18 years. For context, we're all seniors. He's in his 80s; I'm in my 70s. The married woman is in her 60s. The two of them have gone on road trips all over the country, visiting all 48 of the contiguous states in the country. Her husband has apparently been clueless this whole time, always thinking she's traveling with some girlfriend. My boyfriend says he loves me more than her and that it will never truly work with her since they can't live together. But their relationship interferes with ours. She's even come to his house when I've been there. (He wouldn't let her in, and she slapped him across both cheeks.) What should I do? I don't want to waste time on a loser. -- Impatiently Waiting Dear Impatiently: There's so much cheating going on here that it's hard to keep track. The worst part is that you're cheating yourself out of a caring relationship by sticking around for this two-timer. Break the chain of

fools and free yourself up for better things, such as new hobbies, family, friends -and men without married girlfriends. Dear Annie: Recently, I left my husband of 17 years. He always had a problem being happy with just one woman, and he cheated on me multiple times. Mostly, I was able to push past it. But a couple of months ago, I learned that he slept with my only full-blooded sister 10 years ago. That was the last straw. I filed for divorce. Since then, I've started seeing a longtime close friend. He works a lot, so we haven't been able to spend too much time together in person, but we talk on the phone every day, sometimes for four, five, even six hours. And when we are together, I feel wanted. I can see and feel the love in the way that he looks at me. We can sit around for hours, just cuddling and looking into each other's eyes. I've seen things like this in the movies but never imagined I'd have it in my life! I'd always disregarded the idea of soul mates, but now I truly feel that I have found mine. Although we've only been

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dating a couple of months, we've been friends for more than a decade. We watched each other's kids grow up. We've been there for each other through relationship issues and divorces (his and now mine). My question to you: When would it be wise for us to move in with each other? Every time we are together, it's getting so much harder for us to say goodbye. We live pretty far apart and both have busy work schedules, so we are always stretched for time. We have discussed the possibility of living together but agreed we do not want to ruin this amazing thing we have going by rushing. But how long do we have to wait? -Head Over Heels Dear Head Over Heels: While you've known each other as friends for quite some time, you're still just barely acquainted as lovers, and that's different. Give it another six months or so, until your divorce is finalized and those butterflies in your stomach have settled a bit. Take time to understand how the other person works. See what happens when an argument or conflict arises: How does he handle it? Are you able to talk through it calmly together? Knowing these things upfront -- ensuring a solid foundation -- will help you two build a strong relationship that stands the test of time.

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Renewables power up The U.S. consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The global pandemic caused fossil fuel energy usage to fall 9%, while at the same time renewable energy use grew 2%, aided by government incentives and investor interest in emissions-free energy. Renewable energy provided 12% of the energy the U.S. consumed in 2020, up from 8% a decade ago. More than a quarter of the renewable energy came from wind, which was mostly used by the power sector. The amount of wind

energy consumed in 2020 grew 14% from the prior year. Solar energy, which provided 11% of the renewable energy used, grew 22% compared to 2019. Hydroelectric energy provided about 22% of the renewable energy consumed, and the amount of hydroelectric power has remained steady since the 1970s. Wood and biomass waste from landfills accounted for another 22% of the renewable energy used. Even with those gains, renewables remain dwarfed by petroleum, which provided 35% of the energy consumed, and natural gas, which provided 34%.

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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment. New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 3591847. Tdtf -------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf -------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 3593888. Fdtf -------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-425-2547. Like Us on Facebook! TSep3 -------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800-425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. Tdtf -------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 3592268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 7-6, Saturday, 7-4. Fdtf -------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner 359-6625, Trenton. Tdtf -------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard. We also sell Trusses/metal/ rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department • Gift Certificates and Delivery Available • Free Estimates. 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport, 660-684-6404 FSep3 --------------------------------------

Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-359-6889 or 660-3596993. Tdtf -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 3597683. Fdtf -------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines. Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724. FAug20 -------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS, 660-684-6931, 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport. POLE BARNS – GARAGES, Spray foam insulation. FSep3 -------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO - We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers. Nathan Rorebeck, 425 NW 40th St., Trenton, MO 64683, 660-6350469, www.bignastys.com FAug20 -------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 359-2202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf -------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt • Asphalt • Grain. Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability. Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FAug6* -------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer. See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products. GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY, 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FSep10 -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TAug27 -------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, flower beds, brush cutting, fence row clearing and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-635-1282. FJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TJun8-Jul2* --------------------------------------

Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net. TJul30 --------------------------------------

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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 TAug20 -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

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REAL ESTATE PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------

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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660654-0241. tf -------------------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS One bedroom apartments available. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. P208d7 -----------------------------------------Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-3595647. S553dtf --------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All 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." ----------------------------------

Major Discounters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 660-654-1383 Mattresses, twin, full, queen & king, starting at $119 * Air Conditioners, 5K, 6K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 15K, 18K, starting at $169 * Air Fryers starting at $78 * Laser Printers (all in one) $159 * Pools with Filter, 10', 12', 15', 18' starting at $79.95 * 32" Smart TV $129 * 7.62x39 Ammo $11.95 * Racks of New Summer Clothing starting at $3. FJun15-Jul9* --------------------------------------

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FARM NEEDS See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply, 614 Harris Ave., 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES, 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------Round Baling, Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. FAug13 -------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property. Please call Paul at 651238-2697 to discuss. FJun2-25* --------------------------------------

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Pond building supplies. Roll plastic pipe, 100 lb. & 160 lb. PSI. Pond shut-off & stock tank valves, hydrants. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T206d2 --------------------------------------

122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 -------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged. Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $60 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 -------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf --------------------------------------

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IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance. Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston and Linn Counties. Up to $500 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team! Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660-359-4218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------Peoples Coop is looking for a full-time or a part-time station attendant. Apply in person at 1736 East 9th St. in Trenton and ask for Jeremy Soptic, manager. P198d25 -------------------------------------The North Central Missouri College Foundation is seeking a Holiday Hoops Director. Interested applicants are asked to send a resume to the NCMC Foundation, ATTN: Holiday Hoops, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Questions can be directed to Committee Members or NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott, 660-357-6403. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N199d25 --------------------------------------

Driver Wanted - Home some nights and weekends. Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L245d29* -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a parttime Development Associate. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N204d29 -------------------------------------Full-Time Salaried & Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time salaried & hourly positions. For more information, go to www.nestleusacareers.com to apply online. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. TJun22-Jul16 -------------------------------------Part-time maintenance worker for Rest Easy Apartments in Gallatin. Must have knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. Please send resume to: Rest Easy Apartments, 604 E. Grand St., Apt. Office Box 23, Gallatin, MO 64640 or email to: resteasy@windstream.net. Equal Housing Employer. R986d18,25* -------------------------------------Help Wanted - Auto Mechanic wanted. Full-time, pay based on certification/training. Call 660-748-3408 for information. A891d29 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N209d7 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator/Assistant Softball Coach. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri. edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N210d7 -------------------------------------The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Jailer. A jailer will monitor movement and conduct of inmates daily; document intake, release, and incidents within the jail; check inmates and cells for contraband; conduct normal sanitation procedures; and prepare meals for those incarcerated. Benefits include paid employee health insurance, C.E.R.F. retirement, 12 paid holidays, and vacation after 1 year. Requirements are to be 18 years old, possess a valid drivers license, and be free of felony convictions. Applications can be picked up at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center or by calling 660-4253199. H211d29 --------------------------------------

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PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing on July 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. The public hearing is for the designation of the Downtown Historic District as a historic district within the meaning of the Trenton City Code. At this time, the owner of the property in the proposed district will be entitled to present evidence to the City Council if you so choose. dJun25 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No.: 20AG-PR00005 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Goldie Lea Miller, Deceased. You are hereby notified that the undersigned will file a Final Settlement and Petition for determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal property of the Decedent and of the extent and character of their interest therein and for distribution of such property, in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County,

Missouri, on the 7th day of July, 2021, or as may be continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such Final Settlement or Petition or any item thereof must be in writing and filed within twenty days after the filing of such Final Settlement. SEIDEL, HAVENS, & DENNIS, LLP Allan D. Seidel #22543 Attorney at Law 705 Main Street Trenton, MO 64683 (660) 359-2293 Fax: (660) 359-6744 E-Mail: mshlaw@shdattorneys.com Attorney for the Estate. dJun18,22,25,29 -------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00036 In the Estate of TOMMY MELVIN WENDT, deceased NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of TOMMY MELVIN WENDT, Decedent: On May 26, 2021, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of TOMMY MELVIN WENDT, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative’s name and business address is: JAMIE WENDT 502 WASHINGTON STREET TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and

granted by the court. The personal representative’s attorney’s name, business address and phone number is: LISA C. MACHICAO 6731 West 121st Street Suite 219 Overland Park, KS 66209 816-979-1629 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such sixmonth period and such twomonth period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent’s death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 20-JAN-2021 Date of first publication: 11-JUN-2021 /s/ Jill Eaton Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dJun11,18,25,Jul2 -------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

FUNERALS

William “Bill”Joseph Mantlo

Ralph Melvin Ferguson

William “Bill” Joseph Mantlo, an 85-year-old Laredo resident, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Cremation was held. No services are scheduled at this time. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Stucker Cemetery in Laredo. Bill was born in Farmersville on March 23, 1936, the son of George J. and Flora W. Woods Mantlo. He was a 1954 graduate of Laredo High School. He served in the United States Army as Military Police. Bill was united in marriage to Helen “JoAnn” Bishop on March 15, 1957, in Lawton, OK. She survives of the home. Bill worked as a farmer, and for the Wilson Township doing road maintenance. He was a member of the Laredo Baptist Church and the Lions Club. He enjoyed antiques, coon hunting and collecting coins and arrowheads. Bill loved taking care of

his fruit trees, gardening and visiting with friends. He was notorious for going to the Laredo MFA and riling everyone up and then leaving. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kevin Mantlo of Laredo and Keith Mantlo and his wife, Melody of Tipton; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Sallee and Loraine Ricehouse of Chillicothe, and Lena Cooksey and her husband, Donald of Laredo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Eunice Funk and Mary Lou Gorman; and one infant brother, Richard Joel Mantlo. Memorial contributions may be made to Stucker Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chil-licothe.

Keairon Kay Stanturf Keairon Kay Stanturf, a 79-year-old Trenton resident, died at 1 a.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at the home of her daughter in Chillicothe. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Pine Cemetery, located south of Princeton. Rev. Andrew Bertram officiated. Pallbearers were Austin V. Thompson, Mark A. Thompson, Tristan Coleman, Arlin Wright, Ethan Redman and David Grouse. Kay was born Dec. 15, 1941, in Spickard, the daughter of Delbert and Rev. Gertrude Frakes Stanturf. Before retiring, she was employed as a nurse in area hospitals and nursing homes. She is survived by her children, Sherry L. Bentley of Chillicothe, Veronica S. Thompson of Falls Church, VA, and Jacqueline Coleman and Arlin

Wright of Trenton; six grandchildren, Gracelyn M. Bentley of Chillicothe, Austin V. Thompson of Falls Church, VA, Mark A. Thompson and his wife, Elizabeth of Columbia, Tristan Coleman and Stephanie Wright of Trenton and Ariel Wright of Cape Girardeau; siblings Susie and Smoke Wilson, Christina Stanturf, Marilyn and Randy Newton and Michael Stanturf; sister-inlaw Aleta Stanturff; one niece; five nephews; and several other family members and friends. Kay was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, J.C. Stanturff. Memorials are suggested to either Pine Cemetery or Saint Luke’s Hospice of Chillicothe. They may be left with Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Board

for 2021-22 was approved. It will be posted to the district’s website. In final action, the board voted to hire Deva Lanning to fill a vacant kindergarten position. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 19.

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Plans were made for the beginning of school, with teachers to return for inservice days on Aug. 23 and 24. Classes will begin on Aug. 25 with an early dismissal at 1 p.m. The district’s Safe Return to InPerson Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES June 23 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 12.98 (June 21),12.98 (Jul 21) 12.30 (Oct. 21). Corn, 5.31 (June 21), 5.31 (Jul 21) 4.91 (Oct. 21). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 12.98 (June 21), 12.98 (Jul 21) 12.30 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.31 (June 21), 5.31 (Jul 21) 4.91 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/ Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 6.71; soybeans, 13.81; wheat, 6.51. New Crop - Corn, 5.15; soybeans, 12.603; wheat, 6.41.

Funeral services for Ralph Melvin Ferguson were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Edinburg Baptist Church, located west of Trenton. Rev. Ron McPherson officiated. Mr. Ferguson, an 89year-old resident of Independence, died at 9:30 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at his residence. Special recorded music included “That’s My Job”, “Amazing Grace” and

Utility Committee Hears Reports

“How Great Thou Art.” Pallbearers included Nathan Vandevender, Paul Vandevender, Ralph D. Ferguson, Sonny Mooney and Korbin Vandevender. Burial was in Pilot Grove #2 Cemetery north of Jamesport, with military rites conducted by Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919. Those participating included Tony Ralston, Sam Smith, Scott Forman and JA Keuhn.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Raines Heating and Cooling LLC vs. Grundy County Nursing Home District. A petition for damages has been filed in connection with the nursing home district’s energy project. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Carmen Persell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to displaying an unlawful plate/placard on a vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. Jose G. M. Zamora, Princeton, pleaded guilty to speeding and ws fined $155.50 and $74.50 costs. Douglas J. Lewis and Eric W.B. Spears, both of Trenton, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and were fined $10. Johnathan H. Ceradsky, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a carless and manner and as fined $100 and $120.50 costs. He is also to pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Nolan P. Sickle, Rayville; and Nickolas W. Wattenbarger, Trenton; Felty I. Borntreger, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Roni L. Bechtel, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. Alejandro B. Cuevas, Paola, KS, pleaded guilty to possession of liquor by a minor, a class D misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for six months with special conditions that he complete 50 hours of community service and successfully complete the ADEP program or an equivalent program within 45 days. He

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was ordered to pay $120.50 costs and $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Kevin E. Ewing, Trenton, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, a class D misdemeanor, and was fined $300, $120.50 costs and was ordered to pay $100 to LERF. He also pleaded guilty to failing to wear a seatbelt and was fined $10. Patrick M. Graves, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to fourth degree assault, a class C misdemeanor, and had his court date set for July 22. Casey J. Johnson, Roeland Park, KS, pleaded guilty tan amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, a class D misdemeanor, and was fined $300,$120.50 costs and was ordered to pay $100 to LERF. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Mark W. Roche, Cheektowaga, NY, on a class A misdemeanor charge of speeding, and Rickey D. Parham, Leicester, NC, on charges of failing to wear a seat belt and driving without a valid license. Elden E. Wise, Odessa, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D misdemeanor; possession of liquor by a minor, a class D misdemeanor; and an amended charge of possession of a controlled substance, a class D misdemeanor. He was fined $300 and $100 to Law Enforcement Restitution on each charge and $120.50 costs. MARRIAGE LICENSE Jarren Riley King and Kaylynn Marie George, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Donnetta M. Russell vs. David E. Russell. REAL ESTATE Joel Lindaman to Glade A. Smith and wife. Brenda Muselman and others to North Central Missouri College. Henry Beechy to Henry Beechy, Trustee. Michael L. Green and wife to Anthony D. May and wife.

The Trenton Utility Committee met Tuesday with department heads giving reports on various activities that have been completed. Electric Distribution Supervisor Brad Griffin reported to the committee that the north sub-station fencing had been completed and that they are doing a pole change- out. Water/wastewater Plant Supervisor Kenny Ricketts stated in his report that they are working on a water leak at the intersection of Seventh Street and Pleasant View. A valve replacement is needed and a portion of the main line will need to be cut out to do the repair. There is not a scheduled day for the repair yet due to being short staffed. Bob Hutchinson, waste water plant supervisor, reported that the clarifier is online, all the areas that they need to mow are done and the pump is back in service. He is looking to go to a fully automated system for the SCADA system. The sewer department has a budget of $55,000 to replace control panels and pumps due to the manufacturer no longer making the replacement parts that they need. Steve Reid, water plant supervisor, reported to the committee that they are at the end of their annual copper and lead testing. In the past there have been no issues and there is no additional information on the new Lead and Copper

Rule. Comptroller Rosetta Marsh brought the financial report to the committee. The new fiscal year began May 1 and this past month the net revenue has reflected a loss of $16,767 in the electric department and $2,312 in the water department. There has been a gain of $118,269 in wastewater. The disinfection project and the headworks project at the wastewater treatment plant are now complete and all the remaining costs from the projects will be paid by June 25. With that project finished, all projects at the wastewater plant are complete. Trenton Utility Director Ron Urton reported that the Tantalus team is in town this week to train staff on the new AMI upgrade. The replacement of 500 plus water meters for the AMI system has been started. The board has submitted the preliminary registration paperwork for the American Recovery Act, but the funds will not be available for several weeks. The funds will be used to upgrade the sewer line on the north side of the high school. The design is about 95 percent done and is waiting for approval to be finalized. Urton also discussed the installation of manholes on sewer mains crossing Ninth Street. There is currently one that is completed on McPherson Street.

Spickard City Aldermen Meet The Spickard Board of Aldermen held a meeting June 14, discussing nuisance properties and setting up a debit card. According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, aldermen agreed to send letters to the owners of nuisance properties and discussed problems with the sewer pumps on the south side of the city. The DNR inspection of the city’s water system was dis-

cussed, with aldermen told of the violations found. A water loss report was given which showed 22.94 percent water loss for the month of May. It was agreed that the city will set up a business debit account at the bank and a financial report and the payment of bills was approved. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, July 12.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday- Chicken alfredo with fettucine, peas and carrots, Caesar salad, pineapple, garlic bread. Tuesday- Ham loaf , scalloped potatoes, broccoli, fresh oranges, hot roll. Wednesday- Sloppy joes on bun, fried potatoes, baked beans, tossed salad, fresh grapes, peach cobbler. Thursday- Pork loin, garlic

potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, whole wheat bread. Friday- Smoked brisket, baked beans, coleslaw, cucumber salad, fruit cocktail, hot roll. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

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