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BRIEFS Gallatin MS Registration

The Gallatin Middle School student registration dates for the 2021-22 school year have been announced by GMS Principal Justin Collins. Registration for eighth grade students will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, with seventh grade students to register from 1 to 3 p.m. that day. Sixth graders will register from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 and fifth graders will register that day from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration forms are available on the school website, www.gallatin.k12.mo.us. Click on the “HS Counselor” link to access the printable forms, which can be completed and brought to registration to expedite the process of registering at GMS. The school will also be open from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. This is an additional opportunity for all students to turn in enrollment forms, make class schedule changes, check out their lockers and tour the building. Those who are unable to attend at their student’s specified time or the additional evening registration time slot are asked to contact the school at 660-663-2172. R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

MAGIC ACT Max Meystrik, a 16-year-old magician, headlined the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library’s Summer Reading Program Grand Finale on Tuesday evening. In addition to the magic show, the event also included food provided by Powerhouse Food Truck, a snow cone stand and post-show popcorn.

NO, NO AND NO AGAIN Council Turns Away District, Electric Rate And Gate Ordinances With plenty of debate and discussion, the Trenton City Council voted down the three main items on Monday night’s agenda, giving a “thumbs down” to an ordinance designating the boundaries of a downtown historic district, an increase in the base electric rate and a $10 fee to have a key to the city reservoir. Downtown Historic District While electric rates might have seemed like the issue that would draw the most members of the public to the meeting, it was actually the ordinance that would have set the boundaries of a downtown historic district that brought out both those for and against the designation. The discussion began with Second Ward City Councilman Danny Brewer telling the council that “lots of people don’t like it” and asking what the benefit of it would be. Cathie Smith, who worked with the committee that has been tasked with creating the district, setting the rules

and regulations, etc., said the intent of the ordinance is to keep the “historic flavor” of downtown. “Keep in mind I said ‘flavor’,” she said, telling the group that if a building is falling down, it’s falling down, but if it is replaced, the hope is that it would follow the same type - or similar type - of facade as other downtown buildings. Mrs. Smith said there are financial advantages to the creation of a district, which would allow property owners located within it to apply for grants and other assistance to help repair and restore buildings. As has been said at previous meetings, the district would have mainly been located in the downtown area but was also enlarged to include Crowder Road, where a house with historical significance is located, and a portion of the west side of town where a structure on land owned by Sarah and the late Tom Brown may be an original log cabin. Another issue that has been brought up multiple times was discussed, with First Ward Councilman Lance Otto asking what might

happen five or 10 years from now when a different board that is more restrictive than those serving at the moment is in charge of making decisions about what can and can’t be done to a privately-owned building. Mrs. Smith replied that it’s no different than what might happen when there is a different city council in five or 10 years. Second Ward Councilman Marvin Humphreys said the entire college would be located in the district and no one has contacted him in support of the district. It was later noted that if the ordinance passed, all college buildings would have to be approved by the historic preservation commission. He pointed out that there is more to the ordinance than what is included in the ordinance that was being considered Monday night as the city has actually had an ordinance governing a historic district for some time, but without the ordinance to lay out the boundaries, there’s really no district. Third Ward Councilman Robert Romesburg said he had discussed the issue with downtown business [See COUNCIL, Page 3]

New Principal At N-H

The Newtown-Harris Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, July 26, hiring a principal for the 2021-22 school year. According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Lucas McKinnis, the board met in closed session after which they voted to employ Kim Palmer as the K-12 principal for the 2021-22 school year. In addition, the board hired Connie Hall as a part-time custodian.

County Commission Agenda

Bids for the Thompson River Bank Stabilization Project are on the agenda for the Tuesday, Aug. 3 meeting of the Grundy County Commission. The bids will be opened at 11 a.m. during a meeting with Shannon Howe of Howe Company. The only other item on the agenda is a 10 a.m. meeting with Stacy Katen and Albert Noppers of Family Heritage Insurance Company, who will introduce themselves to the commission.

Active Cases At 46

As of Wednesday, July 28, Grundy County has 46 active cases of the COVID-19 virus, according to the Grundy County Health Department. That number represents 20 new cases since the prior update on July 23. The total number of cases recorded since the pandemic began in March 2020 to 1,329.

Nuisance Board Removes Structure A Few Others Added To List Of Properties The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board took one structure off their list of properties needing attention and added a few others

during a meeting held Tuesday evening. The board voted to remove property at 1000 Rural St., owned by Smartbeltz LLC, from the “Finding of Facts” list as the needed repairs have been made. Property at 604 Linn Street, owned by Duane [See BOARD, Page 3]

NCMC Trustees Get Status Report Gallatin Alerted Of Issue With Basin

College Meeting Initiatives Of Strategic Plan Trustees at North Central Missouri College heard a status report on how the college is meeting its initiatives outlined in the latest strategic plan during a meeting held Tuesday evening. NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver gave a report on how the college is meeting its “Plan 2025” Initiatives in regard to academic excellence, student success, strategic enrollment management, campus and community and culture of [See NCMC, Page 7]

Aldermen Hire City Prosecutor At Meeting The Gallatin Board of Aldermen learned there will be a large expenditure to replace a piece of equip-

ment and hired a city prosecutor during a meeting held Monday. According to information provided by City Clerk Hattie Rains, the board learned that one of the blowers in the mixed liquor basin has to be re[See GALLATIN, Page 3]

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The two new residence halls at North Central Missouri College are nearing completion and college trustees had the opportunity to tour the facilities prior to Tuesday night’s trustees meeting. Above, NCMC Facilities Director Randy Young, right, gives the tour of the apartment-style halls, which will house 16 students in each building, eight on each floor. It is hoped the halls will be open this fall.

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SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS TLLF Registration

Sign up for the Trenton Little League Football program is currently under way with registration packets available at Dynamic Tax & Accounting, located at 203 E. 9th St. in Trenton. They will also be available at the first practice, to be held on Aug. 9, however, no player will be allowed to practice without a completed registration packet. The completed form will include liability waivers, codes of conduct for both players and parents, the player’s birth certificate, a $50 registration fee and a $100 uniform deposit. Checks should be made payable to Trenton Little League Football. Practices will be held Monday-through Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. beginning on Aug. 9. Games are scheduled to begin on Sept. 11. Players must attend 14 practices to be eligible to play in games. A parent meeting will be held on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. For more information, persons may call 359-7003.

KCC Closed July 30-Aug. 1

The Ketcham Community Center will be resurfacing its gym floor from July 30 to Aug. 1 for the yearly varnish treatment. The KCC will close at noon on Friday, July 30 and remain closed through Aug. 1. The center will re-open for regular hours on Monday, Aug. 2 for track, cardio and strength machines. The gym floor will continue to be inaccessible through Aug. 9. For questions regarding the Ketcham Community Center, persons may call 660-359-3948 ext.1450.

Trenton Booster Club Meeting

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Gracyn Rongey throws to second base during a catcher’s drill at Trenton’s softball camp, which ran from Tuesday through Thursday at the Ebbe Sports Complex this week. The camp had two sessions each day, one for high school players, and another for middle school players. Trenton High School head softball coach Madi Stillwell directed the camp with assistance from Whitley Richman and Emily Reardon.

Parents who are interested in being involved with the Trenton Booster Club are invited to attend a meeting Wednesday, Aug. 4. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., in the Trenton High School Commons.

Mahomes Joins Sporting KC Ownership Group Chiefs QB Is Already Part Owner Of Royals KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has become part of MLS club Sporting Kansas City's ownership group. The Chiefs quarterback and 2018 NFL MVP had his stake in the soccer team announced Tuesday. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join Sporting Kansas City’s ownership team and strengthen my connection to the fans and the city I love,” Mahomes said in a statement. “Sporting is a communityoriented club and I am excited to continue supporting the growth of soccer in Kansas City.” Mahomes also is a part owner of baseball's Kansas City Royals and his fiancée, Brittany Matthews, is

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Trenton High School football players run through an offensive drill during the Bulldogs’ team camp held this week at the practice fields west of the high school. Trenton players met in the mornings for the camp, preparing for the upcoming season. Head coach Kevin Hixson directed the camp with his assistant coaches. Trenton opens the 2021 season on Friday, Aug. 27 at Brookfield.

Thuney Giving Boost To O-Line New Guard Raising Expectations For Chiefs’ Rebuilt Offensive Line ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney walked off the field following Kansas City’s first full squad practice of training camp drenched with perspiration as the heat index registered 95 degrees by 11 a.m. “I feel it. I can’t stop dripping,” said Thuney, the free-agent transplant who relocated from New England during the offseason. “But it’s great. I didn’t realize Missouri got this hot.” It’s not just the temperature that's rising in training camp, but the expectations as well. The club lured Thuney from the Patriots with a free-agent contract valued at $80 million over five seasons in an effort to reinforce a beleaguered offensive line decimated by injuries a year ago. Despite leading the league with 415.8 yards of offense per game, coach Andy Reid believes his offense headlined by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill can get better. The Chiefs ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring with 29.6 points despite ranking 16th in rushing yards and 14th in red zone touchdown percentage. “Those are a couple of spots we can work on, which we have done in the offseason, we’ll continue to do

that here,” Reid said. Indeed, the Chiefs have put time as well as resources into improving both those metrics. The club invested a second-round pick in center Creed Humphrey and sixth-round right guard Trey Smith, both of whom lined up with the starting group on Wednesday. “(Smith) is really strong, he’s physical, he’s smart, he studies his playbook really hard,” Thuney said. He’s also seen Humphrey learn on the as the new center for Mahomes. “Creed also is in his playbook a lot and Patrick knows so much, so it’s just been great.” General manager Brett Veach also added left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., measuring in at 6-foot-8, 345 pounds via a trade with Baltimore. Add in veteran Mike Remmers at right tackle, and the Chiefs lined up Wednesday with a first-team offensive line averaging more than 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, nearly two inches taller and almost 12 pounds heavier than the team’s starting offensive line in their Super Bowl LV loss to Tampa Bay. It’s a more physically imposing lineup well-suited to more traditional man blocking in short-yardage situations. But Thuney says it takes more than beef and muscle to win at the line of scrimmage in the red zone. “I think everyone’s got to be on the same page in regards to the defense and the blocking scheme,” Thuney

said. “I think it just comes down to execution and trying to play hard for the whistle.” Reid expects efficiency from the run game and his red-zone offense but above all he strives for balance. The Chiefs threw the ball in the red zone 60% of the time last season. Only three teams had a higher passing percentage in the red zone — Houston, Jacksonville and the New York Giants — and those three clubs combined for just 11 victories, fewer than Kansas City’s 14 wins all by themselves. Balance doesn’t mean 50/50, however, in Reid’s mind — it’s about an offense being able to impose its will when needed “Balance, being able to do either or when you want to do them against whatever mismatch that you can create, is the important thing.” The first real test for Kansas City’s rebuilt line comes next week when the pads go on and the hitting starts. It’s not just one day in pads, either. “It’s easy to say pads,” Reid said. “Well, it’s pad after pad after pad after pad and that mental and physical fatigue that you get through training camp. So, how are you going to handle that and still play well?” Thuney is eager to see what he and his new teammate can accomplish. “It’s only day one of camp,” Thuney said. “I think we’re all trying to get better each day and keep trying to progress. It’s a process.”

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The Green Hills Animal Shelter is the recipient of a donation from employees of the Trenton Hy-Vee Store. Employees raised $430 through the raffle of a Monster boom box donated by Trenton Coca-Cola. Pictured at left is Hy-Vee Store Director Chad Boyd, with Chuck Jones, vice president of the GHAS board of directors.

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Trenton native Darwin McCollum of Auburn, NE attended the 40th Kustom Kemps of America Show held in Salina, KS July 22-25. McCollum’s 1954 Chevy, pictured, won the category of “Best Paint.” There were 2,143 cars, trucks and hot rods at the show. According to the Kustom Kemps of America website, “kemp” is a slang word used by teenagers in the late 1950’s, and early 1960’s to indicate a car or a truck. “Kustom Kemp” means “kustomized” car or truck. A “kustom kemp” can be any make, model or year vehicle from 1903 to the current year. The word "kemp" gained national recognition on the TV show “77 Sunset Strip”, where Edd “Kookie” Byrnes used it often, and in the 25-cent Rod and Custom magazines. McCollum is the son of Larry McCollum of Trenton and the late Linda McCollum.

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placed at an approximate cost of $10,000, a figure that is less than a quote received to make repairs to the blower. The damage is believed to have been caused by a large steel object in the basin. Mixed liquor is a mixture of raw or settled wastewater and activated sludge contained in an aeration basin in the activated sludge process. The entire contents in the mixed liquor basin will be emptied into the empty clarifier temporarily while the new blower is installed. Board members appointed Julia Filley to serve as the city prosecutor at a rate of $100 per hour and entered into a contract with Friends of Gallatin Downtown Improvement. The Conflict of Interest ordinance was also approved. Public Works Director Mark Morey told aldermen that crews are continuing to install new electric and water AMI meters and radios and he, Mrs. Rains and Macon Schweizer will attend training this week for the new software program. Morey said the street department completed the chip and seal work last week on Grant, Gina, David, Shona, E. Corrine, Forest, S. Searcy, E. Grand,

Fuller and Benton streets. Crews are grinding and prepping for hot mix to be laid on streets that have street cuts due to water or sewer repairs. He said crews were working on a sewer leak that has created a sinkhole off of East Richardson. In his report, Police Chief Mark Richards gave an update on incidents that have been investigated in the past two weeks. In other business, the board reviewed the People Service O & M report for June which, in addition to the information concerning the mixed liquor basin, noted that a UV light had to be replaced after the large rainfall the area experienced several weeks ago. The fence contractor hired to replace the fence at the sewer plant has started tearing out the old fence and setting new poles. Alderman Steve Evans also led a discussion regarding his concerns with the LAGERS Retirement Plan, which is being considered by the city. The board will continue to discuss the plan after LAGERS provides the final cost reports for the city to join its retirement program. The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9.

owners, with seven out of the nine he spoke with saying they were not in favor. He noted many of them are worried about how a future board might make decisions. Otto said he has had multiple people reach out to him and while he feels the “intent” of the ordinance is good, he feels the wording of the ordinance is “very restrictive.” He noted that he has seen that in some communities where an historic district exists, only the “upper income” level people can afford to own property in it due to the cost of maintaining buildings and residences to the standard of the district. Mrs. Smith said she disagreed and again said there are funds that are made available to help with such maintenance. “I’m for making it look nice. I’m just not sure this is the way to do it,” replied Otto. Mrs. Smith said she would be glad to hear other suggestions that would protect the integrity of downtown. Randy Kinnison and Bill Zang, who own property in the area just outside the proposed district, were at the meeting, with Kinnison saying he feels the restrictions would make someone who might have been interested in buying property in the district and build on it, not want to do that if the building has to be constructed in a historical fashion. Zang said he felt like he got the “soft shoe” dance when first approached about the district and now feels like it is “a railroad deal” that is being “force-fed” to those with property in the district. He said he believes the district would actually devalue the property located within its boundaries. Sena Arnold, who owns a business and buildings in the proposed district, said that while she is actually in favor of an historic preservation district and ordinance, she has many questions about signage, scale, windows, doors, etc. She said having just restored a building in the downtown area she knows there are things she would have had to do differently if the ordinance had been in place. She agreed with others that the verbiage is “restrictive” and said if a large corporation that is required to have its logo on the window wanted to locate a storefront within the district, it would probably not meet the restrictions. That would likely mean it would locate its storefront in another part of town. Fourth Ward Councilman John Dolan said he

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Lahn, which is at the Public Hearing stage of the process, was also discussed. Building Inspector Wes Barone said he has spoken with the owner and the contractor that has been hired to work on the property and was told that repairs to the basement wall are slated to begin Aug. 16. Barone said he has also

was in favor of the ordinance, believing it could open some opportunities in the downtown area. “I’m looking for some way we can come together,” he said, asking if the ordinance could be revised. There was discussion about that possibility, with City Attorney Tara Walker saying that this has been a long process (approximately eight years, according to Mrs. Smith) with multiple hearings, meetings and opportunities for discussion. Phyllis Jackson asked if the district could be established and set aside, but the rest of the ordinance be looked at for some alterations. Mrs. Walker said the basic ordinance is in place, but without a district, there is no ordinance. “This is specific to the district,” she said. After the lengthy discussion, Brewer called for the vote, which received a unanimous “no” vote, with First Ward Councilman Kevin Klinginsmith absent. Electric Base Rate A proposed ordinance that would increase the electric base rate from $14 to $21 per month also got voted down, but the vote was 3-4 against. Those voting in favor were Dolan, Urich and Romesburg, while Brewer, Humphreys, Otto and Mlika voted no. According to City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton and Trenton Municipal Utilities Comptroller Rosetta Marsh, there is a two-fold problem at the moment: the reserves in the electric fund are dropping (from $4.8 million to $4 million in the past year) while the fixed costs for operating the systems (poles, loan payments, etc.) are increasing. Again, there was ample discussion about what some consider to be a hardship on TMU customers and others feel is just being proactive, rather than reactive, to rising costs. Third Ward Councilman Dave Mlika indicated he was against raising the rate, saying he has received calls about the possibility and feels that it would be a hardship for some residents, especially those living on Social Security benefits. Humphreys said he feels that situations such as having to pay on the loan the city incurred following last February’s “polar vortex” is why the city has a reserve fund. Mrs. Marsh said it is up to the council how proactive or reactive they want to be. Urton went on to say that a rate study indicated the city cannot afford any more rate decreases such as the two 5 percent decreases that were taken in recent years and said increasing

the rate a little when needed is more palatable to customers. “No one likes doubledigit increases. That’s why we do a little at a time. We need to get a little bit of this back,” he said, referring to the $4 per meter it is costing the utility to pay back the loan it took out to cover the $785,000 bill it incurred during the winter storm. Otto said he hears “all the time” about TMU bills and asked if a $7 increase was the right amount. Mrs. Marsh said that with 3,000 meters, it is known that a $4 increase is needed to cover the $12,000 monthly payment toward that 0 percent interest loan for last winter’s bill. It was noted that the $800,000 decrease in reserves was not including the loan payment. Mrs. Marsh encouraged the council to not wait until the reserves are low to implement a 10 to 20 percent increase. It was discussed that the cost of supplies has increased in the past year, and will likely continue to increase for awhile. An example was given that the city was paying 53 cents a foot last year for PVC pipe, something that now costs $2.50 per foot. Dolan and the other Fourth Ward Councilman, Duane Urich, expressed their opinion that this “kick the can down the road” mentality is what has caused problems in the past - both for the city and for customers. Otto said he would be more in favor of “a smaller nibble” and in fact stated that he would be more willing to vote for a $4 increase. When asked to make a motion to that effect, he started to make the motion and then stopped, saying he would be willing to vote yes, but would not make the motion for a $4 increase. Dolan then made a motion to increase the base rate to $21 as proposed. Romesburg seconded the motion, which then failed. Following the vote, Urich said he feels the council just pushed a “double-digit” increase down the road for a future council to deal with. “Easing it up is a more effective way to do it rather than do a 20 percent increase. But whatever,” he said. City Reservoir Access What one might have thought was a pretty cutand-dried issue on access to the city reservoir also brought discussion and a split vote. The Utility Committee, at its meeting on July 20, voted to ask the council to place a gate at the reservoir with a $10 fee to be paid by those who wanted a key to the reservoir for fishing. The issue has been vandalism and trash at the reservoir and it was hoped that by restrict-

ing access to those who have paid a fee, the problem might end. Councilmembers had opinions on both ends of the spectrum, with Humphreys saying that he feels the fee would punish the people who aren’t causing problems and asking to have it left open as it has been in recent years. Dolan said the reservoir is the city’s water source, with Humphreys warning him to “not go down that road.” Dolan indicated the $10 cost is not enough, and said he spoke to some who use the reservoir who indicated they would be willing to pay $50 per year for access to the reservoir. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Steve Reid said Trenton would not be the only water source that charges a fee and he said those using the reservoir are in favor of the fee so they can utilize the reservoir without having the “riff-raff” that has been causing the problems. Scott Sharp, who was attending the meeting as the new director of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance, asked if a camera could be placed at the entrance to have some idea who is going into the reservoir at times when the vandalism, trash, etc., are occurring. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said the quality of cameras depend on how much you spend. The idea of putting a gate at the road was discussed, but it was noted that some of those who use the reservoir could not walk from the road and in fact, one fishes from a walker. Otto made the motion to have the gate open Monday through Friday from the time the employee gets there in the morning until they leave at 3 p.m., saying “That’s how the world works. Some people ruin it for everyone else.” That motion passed with Otto, Romesburg, Urich and Mlika voting yes and Humphreys, Dolan and Brewer voting no. Other Business In other business, the council voted to purchase five pumps and three panels for the wastewater system from Enviro-Line Co., Inc. at a cost of $59,026. That amount was slightly more (around $4,000) than was budgeted, but councilmembers felt it made more sense to move forward with the replacement. The council also approved an ordinance revising the “Table of Permissable Uses” in the city code, and held a closed session to discuss a legal matter, with no announcement made. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 9.

talked with Carla Cooksey, the owner of property at 2112 Oak St., and once utilities are turned off to the house and garage, demolition will begin through a private contractor. Property at 208 E. 10th St., owned by Michael Airey and recently damaged in a fire, was declared a nuisance, as was property at 511 Ninth Ct., owned by Bobby Burkeybile. That property contains a junk

pile that cannot be burned and needs to be removed. Barone reported that work is still in progress on property at 913 Lulu St, owned by David Rairdon. That property had earlier been declared a dangerous building. The group also discussed a property located in the Scott and Haddox subdivision that, while it is annoying to neighbors due to multiple items in the

yard and overgrown shrubs, etc., it probably cannot legally be considered for prosecution in its current state. Board members asked that property at 2418 Fisherman Rd., owned by Matt and Stephanie Snow, also be looked at for possible nuisance violations. The building board is set to meet again at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23.

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OP/ED FIVE POINTS WENDELL LENHART

HOW CAN IT BE TIME FOR THE NCM FAIR?

The North Central Missouri Fair starts this weekend. How can it possibly be that time of year again? When I was mowing my yard last week and the sweat was pouring off of me, I kept thinking that just a few short months before the area I was mowing was covered by a foot of snow during the February “polar vortex.” And now it’s fair time and soon after that backto-school activities will be in full swing. It seems to be too soon. They say that time goes by faster as you get older and I’ll be damned if they’re not right. Who are these “they” people anyway? And why are they always right? After the fair begins this weekend with a rodeo on Friday and a tractor pull on Saturday, the normal week of activities will start with the parade on Tuesday evening. Grandstand events will take place each evening(except Thursday) and livestock shows will start late in the afternoon at the fairgrounds. A complete listing was in Tuesday’s newspaper. Then, the week after the fair the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Trenton will hold an Ice Cream Social at the Rock Barn on Tuesday, August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Sponsors are covering the cost of the event and donations will be accepted to benefit the Trenton Police Department’s “Shop With A Cop” program. I’ve had a sample of the homemade ice cream which will be served at the event and it’s really good. Especially if you add a brownie or cupcake with it. ##### I received an interesting email from my friend Phil Schlarb who now lives at John Knox Village in Kansas City. Phil is an accomplished photographer and he took lots of pictures when he lived here, many that we used in the newspaper. He continues to take pictures and has started a photography club at John Knox. He noted that he had received his RepublicanTimes in the mail the same day someone shared a copy of the Kansas City Star. He noted that they were almost the same size. We had 12 pages that day and the Star was only 16 pages, in two sections. He said the lowest discounted price he could find for the Star was $257.40 a year but I have heard that some people were having to pay almost $800 a year to subscribe to it. I’m glad we can provide such great local coverage to our area such a reasonable price. I believe a good newspaper helps make a community stronger.

ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721 SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-Mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov STATE SEN. DAN HEGEMAN Room 332 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov STATE REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115C State Capitol Building 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-2917 E-Mail: rusty.black@house.mo.gov

Health Apps Track Vital Health Stats For Millions, But Doctors Aren't Using The Data by Saligrama Agnihothri, Binghamptom University, State University of New York (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo) Health-tracking devices and apps are becoming part of everyday life. More than 300,000 mobile phone applications claim to help with managing diverse personal health issues, from monitoring blood glucose levels to conceiving a child.

GUEST EDITORIAL But so far the potential for health-tracking apps to improve health care has barely been tapped. While they allow a user to collect and record personal health data, and sometimes even share it with friends and family, these apps typically don’t connect that information to a patient’s digital medical chart or make it easier for health care providers to monitor or share feedback with their patients. As a professor and a researcher in the field of operations management, my current research focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health care delivery. My colleagues and I recently published a multiyear study showing that integrating a mobile health app with ongoing medical care can significantly improve the health of patients with hypertension – a widespread, serious and potentially deadly chronic medical condition. But it’s not easy to use health apps this way as a regular part of medical care in the U.S. Case study: Hypertension Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is one of America’s leading chronic health problems. According the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension was a primary or contributing cause to nearly half a million deaths in 2018 and affected nearly half of U.S. adults – nearly 110 million people. Left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also permanently damage the heart and other parts of the body. Simple changes in diet, exercise, smoking and drinking can help prevent or postpone the onset of hypertension. Once a person has high blood pressure, the focus of medical care is treatment and management. But patients typically see their doctors only three to four times a year, making it difficult for physicians to track, assess and

address the root causes of their hypertension. These visits also tend to be brief, because the fee-for-service insurance payment model motivates doctors to see more patients in a given day. Prior studies on the effectiveness of mobile health apps for self-management of hypertension were done in controlled settings in which all the participants agreed to use the app, rather than in clinical settings where patients had a choice of whether to engage with care providers using the app. We wanted to see how a hypertension patient’s use of an app played out in a real-world setting. So one of my study co-authors, a practicing endocrinologist, developed a proprietary web-based smartphone app to help monitor and treat hypertension between office visits. Patients who received this app free of charge measured and entered their blood pressure and pulse readings. The physician reviewed these readings once a day and, if needed, recommended interventions such as new medications or changing doses of existing medications, or advised on diet and exercise. My co-author and his medical assistants weren’t paid to monitor these patients. Patients and staff could also talk directly with one another through the app. This enabled regular communication and joint decision-making between providers and patients on how to best treat their hypertension, which in turn encouraged patients not to abandon the app after only a few uses. In tracking the condition of 1,600 hypertension patients over the course of four years, we found that a typical app user reduced her systolic blood pressure – the upper value in a blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure while the heart muscle contracts – by 2 “millimeters of mercury,” or mmHG, compared with someone not using the app. For patients with systolic blood pressure greater than 150 mmHG, the reduction was more than 6 mmHG. These were significant decreases. A reduction of 10 mmHG in systolic blood pressure lowers overall mortality risk by 13%. Our study bears out the findings of other researchers who have found that using mobile health apps is beneficial for managing chronic conditions. Barriers to connection These finding were promising, but there’s a catch: Many

patients can’t afford to buy a mobile device and pay for its service. Further, medical practices need to make a profit to survive, and there is currently no clear way for a provider to charge for time spent providing medical care via an app. However, the massive switch during the COVID-19 pandemic from inperson care to telehealth has driven many insurers to figure out how to bill for services delivered remotely. These solutions might eventually apply to medical health apps as well. Developers also have few financial incentives to create apps that integrate with professional health care. Apps commonly earn revenues by converting users into paying customers or ongoing subscribers, or by selling advertising space within the app. The most profitable apps tend to be mobile phone games, which use psychological techniques to increase sales. But these would be inappropriate in the medical setting. Selling to a patient – or selling the patient’s attention to advertisers – raises questions like: Is my data safe? Is this a medically necessary sale? Does my doctor earn money from this? These concerns could reduce the trust between physician and patient that is essential to treating chronic health conditions. And the tech has to work. Patients care about how easy it is to use an app, and whether it has the tools that they are looking for. Providers are unhappy when their patients have bad experiences with technology. Further, there are no established standards ensuring that mobile health apps are collecting or delivering accurate information, as there are with most professional medical monitoring equipment. But as the recognition grows that properly designed health care apps can play a big role in enabling more effective medical care, we could see a major stakeholder step in and provide a monetary incentive for app development and use: the insurance carriers who benefit from lower costs of care. Ultimately, the key part of treating hypertension and other chronic health problems is the interplay between patient and doctor. Our research shows that a well-designed health app that talks not just to the user but also to the user’s care providers increases the likelihood of that engagement and leads to better treatment and better health.

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Coon Creek VBS Aug. 8-15 “Digging into God’s Word and Building a Foundation” is the theme of the Union Coon Creek Vacation Bible School, which will be held Aug. 8-15. The kickoff and enrollment night will be held Aug. 8 at the church and will feature an introduction of VBS and what will happen throughout the week, a special guest speaker and a scavenger hunt. The evening will wrap up with a meal. VBS will be at the church on both Monday, Aug. 9 and Tuesday, Aug. 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m and will move to the Doug and Dianna Crawford residence in Trenton on Wednesday, Aug. 11 with a fun water night and BBQ. Due to the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School Event scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12, no VBS activities will be held. Friday’s activities will include a special fun night for those with

special needs at the church, beginning at 5:30 p.m. VBS will wrap up with a lock-in at the church, beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 and running through Sunday morning, Aug. 15. The lock-in is for youth in grades seven through 12 and will include games and activities. Breakfast will be served by the youth prior to Sunday School, which starts at 10 a.m. The 10:45 a.m. worship will feature the VBS program and a message from the pastor, followed by a lunch after the service. Transportation will be provided, however, it is best that parents bring their children to the enrollment night so all contact information can be filled out. For more information, contact Dianna Crawford at 660-635-0760, Caina Chapman at 660-789-2014 or David Burkeybile at 660-654-1605.

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read last month’s meeting minutes and it was voted to donate $25 each to the cancer fund and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Mack collected for the club’s flower fund and it was announced that a “thinking of you” card was set to Marian Campbell. Mrs. Belvel won the hostess gift and guessed the mystery gift. Mrs. Hill conducted very informative program on “Presidential Trivia Questions.” The Aug. 18 meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held at Mrs. Urich’s rural home.

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THE TIME HAS COME COVID-19 is still here. For nearly a year and a half, all of us have made sacrifices to one degree or another. We have chosen to sit out family gatherings, graduations and reunions. We have opted against going somewhere for vacation, in order to keep this virus at bay and protect ourselves and our loved ones. Through it all, we have managed to make some strides against the coronavirus, but it still does not seem to be enough. Earlier this year, breakthrough vaccinations were made public. Some require two shots, others only need one. We started to see the number of people with the virus start to level, and then drop. Our hospitals started to report lower numbers of people on ventilators. The number of deaths from COVID was dropping. And then, suddenly, all of this started to change… again. If you look at the numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, we started to see an increase in positive COVID-19 cases in early June. Officials there say the delta variant is partially to blame for this surge. At the same time, health officials all over the country are seeing the same type of increases,

Presidential trivia was the program at a meeting of the Southside Farm Club, held July 21 at Uprooted Kitchen in Trenton. Those attending the meeting were Jackie Altenderfer, Janice Belvel, Sue Brewer, Marti Campbell, Marie Dolan, Babette Hill, Jacky Mack, Robin Meservey, Viola Paschall and Judith Urich. Amelia and Evan Schachstick of rural Monroe City were guests. Mrs. Brewer, club president, welcomed members and guests after the noon luncheon. Mrs. Hill, hostess, conducted roll call with “what’s your favorite summer fruit?” Mrs. Urich

along with another similarity: the bulk of new COVID cases are among people who have not been fully vaccinated. I made the decision to get a COVID vaccination. No one forced me to do this. I was not threatened by the government to do it. For me, it was the right thing to do, not only for myself, but for everyone around me. Getting the vaccine does not make you immune to the virus. It does, though, add a layer of protection that could make the difference between a long hospital stay, or death. Getting vaccinated is also easy to do. People can visit www.MOStopsCovid.com to get the facts about the vaccines and how to get registered for a vaccination. I encourage anyone who has not yet received the vaccine to do so as soon as possible. We want to beat this virus and return to the life we knew before it. The time has come to take back our lives. As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.g ov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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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. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Light and Lively Exercise Group and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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

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AGRICULTURE Deadline Nears For Master Gardener Registration COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardening has many rewards, says David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. “One of them is the satisfaction of sharing your plant knowledge with others.” The MU Extension Master Gardener program is designed to do just that, Trinklein said. “Its motto, ‘helping others learn to grow,’ emphasizes service to others as the program’s main objective.” A new session of online Master Gardener training begins Aug. 23. “While not meant to replace in-person training, which still is conducted in many Missouri counties, online classes represent another way to go through the core training required of all MU Extension Master Gardeners,” he said. The course is taught by Trinklein and MU Extension horticulture specialist Sarah Denkler. Classes are delivered through the Canvas learning management system as a series of scripted and narrated video presentations. Students work through 14 learning modules at their own pace. A composite score of 70% on chapter quizzes is needed to pass the course. Topics covered include basic botany, soils and plant nutrition, vegetable gardening, fruit production, landscape design, woody ornamental plants, herbaceous ornamental plants, turf management, insect and disease management, and pesticide safety. Core training is the first step toward certification as an MU Extension Master Gardener. Trainees must also complete at least 30 hours of volunteer service, Trinklein said. Local Master Gardener coordinators can help online trainees find volunteer opportunities to meet the service hour requirements. The deadline to register for the fall session is Aug. 13. For more information, visit mg.missouri.edu.

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Extension Notes by University of Missouri Extension FARM LEASE, PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS by Joe Koenen Agricultural Business Specialist In this article I am writing today I want to discuss a couple of upcoming programs that should be of interest to several of you. University of Missouri Extension is beginning to program again in person but provide an online option also. The Missouri Farm Leases class is coming up on Thursday, September 2 from 6 to 9 PM and be done both in-person and online. The closest sites to readers here are: Trenton at the Barton Farm Campus conference room located at 96 Southeast 8th Avenue just south of Trenton. There is also a site in Moberly at the Extension office. You can go online to register at www.extension.missouri.edu and go to Events and scroll to the date. You can also call (660) 947-2705 to register. It costs $40 per person or $65 for 2 from the same operation. You must pre-register by August 31 to attend. This includes all materials and a light meal for those who attend in person. Topics covered will be cash rent and trends, items to include in a lease, terminating a farm lease, crop and livestock share arrangements and recreational (hunting) leases.

The most calls and questions I have gotten over my 41-year career in Extension (other than fence law) have been farm leases. This program will hopefully answer at least some of them. The other program coming up is scheduled for November 1 and 8 (one program, 2 nights) and is our “Serving on Public Boards” class. It will go from 6 to 9 PM also. It is for any public board (library, city council, SWCD board, Extension council, etc.) that needs to know more about responsibilities related to serving on a public board. Sites have not been determined yet, nor has the cost, but if interested, put it on your calendar or contact Livingston County Extension and see if enough would be interested for a site. Again, the plan is to offer it in person and online. With our COVID pandemic, this program is critical and timely. Other programs will be scheduled this winter as time goes on and depending on the COVID conditions either in-person or online or some combination. I will try to keep you informed in this column. Remember, if you have a question or need assistance, contact the Livingston County Extension Office at (660) 646-0811 for help.

Grow Now, Graze Later To Reduce Winter Feed Costs COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grow now and graze later to get the most out of tall fescue pastures. Winter stockpiling cool-season grasses carries cow-calf operations through the winter, the costliest time to feed cattle, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. “If we don’t stockpile, we’ll find ourselves feeding hay or other concentrates just to get through the winter,” says Roberts. Fescue’s long growing season and persistence make it Missouri’s No. 1 forage. Its waxy leaves make it the cool-season grass best adapted for stockpiling for use in fall and winter in Missouri. The waxy surface keeps it from getting soggy over winter. Producers should remove cows from fescue pastures before applying nitrogen, the nutrient that most increases yield in grasses. August-applied nitrogen helps grasses grow until after frost, when grazing can resume. Timing nitrogen application before fall rains is vital for growth, Roberts says. In northern Missouri, this is generally the first week of August. For the rest of the state, it is during the second week of August. Application amounts vary The amount of nitrogen to apply to Kentucky 31 and novel-endophyte fescues differs, says Roberts. Too much nitrogen on K-31 increases toxins, hurting herd health and profitability. “We want to do everything we can to reduce those toxins and make money on these animals,” he says. Toxins in fescue spike in spring and fall in Missouri, with the fall peak occurring

‘Hitchhiker’ Threatens Missouri Wine Tourism Industry COLUMBIA, Mo. – Your mother probably warned you about picking up hitchhikers. University of Missouri Extension entomologist Kevin Rice says your mom was right, especially when it comes to spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that creates severe economic losses in grapes. With more than 130 wineries in Missouri, this poses a significant threat to the state’s tourism economy, says MU Extension viticulturist Dean Volenberg. SLF spreads when females lay eggs on the smooth metal surfaces of tractor-trailers, trains and other vehicles. Native to China, SLF was first seen in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014 and is now established in at least five other

states and detected as a hitchhiker in several other states. The Missouri Department of Agriculture and other agencies are looking for this pest in areas where shipping and imported goods are common, says Volenberg. They also are surveying places where preferred hosts grow, including vineyards, orchards and stands of the invasive tree-of-heaven. The adult lanternflies are about an inch long with gray forewings and black spots. They are uniquely patterned and do not look similar to most of our native insect species, Rice says. For more information • Spotted lanternfly management, Penn State Extension: extension.psu.edu/spotted-lan-

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GREENFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Magician Penn Jillette is urging people to support a fundraising effort by the agricultural fair in his Massachusetts hometown he credits with inspiring his show business career. Jillette saw his first fire eater and his first freak show at the Franklin County Fair in Greenfield and spent some of the “happiest times of my life” there, he says in a nearly four-minute video posted on the fair's Facebook page Wednesday. He even participated in the demolition derby one year. The fair, run by the Franklin County Agricultural Society, is still trying raise about $90,000 toward its $260,000 goal so it can fix erosion damage at the fairgrounds and make other improvements.

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including the status of the infrastructure refresh proj• From Front Page • ect and an upgrade to the responsibility. He outlined campus’ OneCard system. successes that have been She also said a generator is realized in the past year being installed at the Barand said it lays a founda- ton Campus, where she said there has been power tion for the coming year. “I hope it sets the tone instability for several years. Head Start Directors for even something better Janet Gott and Susan Ewigfor this year,” he said. Board Vice President Dr. man reported that their fedJohn Holcomb commented eral guidance has told them that not only is the college the centers and home-based doing a great job, but it is programs will be required making those accomplish- to be held in-person and ments with a very small “as close to normal as postaxing district (only those sible.” They reported that living in the Trenton R-9 the Milan center was damDistrict pay the NCMC aged in a recent motor vehicle accident and repairs property tax). “We’re in it to win it,” are pending. Head Start Dr. Klaver replied. “And classes are scheduled to we make the most of what begin Aug. 17. Several employment-rewe have.” Other reports given dur- lated items were approved, ing the meeting included including the hiring of one by Vice President for McKinley Hurley of TrenAcademic Affairs Dr. Tris- ton, who will serve in the tan Londre, who provided full-time position of resinformation on summer idence life coordinator/asworkshops for teachers and sistant softball coach. In the Higher Learning Com- addition to her salary and mission’s visit to NCMC, coaching stipend, she will which is set for Sept. 20- also be provided an apart21. He told trustees that ment in the Selby Resclass capacities have been idence Hall and a meal plan raised back to normal for for the school year. She will begin her duties Aug. fall. Dr. Kristen Alley, vice 9. Also approved was the president for student affairs, provided a written re- transfer of Angela Heins of port on residence life, the Chillicothe from TRiO Adregistrar’s office, financial ministrative Assistant to aid, advising, campus ac- Student Support Services tivities and admissions. She Academic Advisor. She said applications are up ap- will be placed on an 11proximately 80 to 100 over month contract and will begin her new duties on last year. Chief Information Of- Aug. 1. Randy Cox of ficer Jennifer Triplett gave Trenton was hired to fill a an update on IT services, maintenance position, ef-

fective July 12, and Kristie Cross, who previously served as director of admissions and marketing before moving to Smithfield, VA, was hired as the full-time grant writer, beginning her duties on Aug. 2 in the college’s first 100 percent remote position. Her position will be funded by the N C M C F o u n d a t i o n through June 30, 2022. Adjunct instructors hired during the meeting were Traci Norris of Chillicothe, who will teach math courses beginning in the fall; Jeremy Wilson of Savannah, who will teach surgical tech courses, beginning in the fall; and Nicole Talbott of Burlington Junction, Melissa Cranfield of St. Joseph; and Brittney Siddens of Albany, all of whom will teach nursing courses. Trustees accepted the resignations of Erin Gardner, who served as associate director of admissions at the North Belt Center, effective Aug. 1, and Mike Dennis, Cross Hall Custodian, who is retiring effective Aug. 2. As recommended by Chief of Staff Kristi Harris, the board approved a change in title, classification and duties and responsibilities for the current position of associate director of admissions. The new position will have the title of “Admissions Recruiter (Western Region)” at the North Belt Center. Mrs. Harris told trustees that with the upcoming changes in Buchanan County, this

individual will assist with recruitment and be similar to the current recruiter position at the main campus, but will be located and serving the North Belt Center and the western portion of the college’s service area. Once the site in Savannah is completed and established in Buchanan County, the personnel needs for that area will be re-evaluated. In other business, the board: • toured the new residence halls, located on East Crowder Road. Each building will hold 16 students (eight on each floor) and will hopefully be available for student use this fall. • was introduced to new or transfering staff, including Mallary Hann, diagnostic imaging program coordinator; Nate Swann, mens and womens head golf coach and athletics assistant; Lesli Collins, campus activities coordinator; and Rick Cole, digital media specialist. • was presented a “Year in Review 2020-21” as prepared by Mrs. Harris. • approved the renewal of the service contract with MORENet, which provides internet service to the college’s main campus, Barton Campus and North Belt Center. The cost for the service from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 is $55,132.68. • agreed to purchase athletic insurance through Dissinger Reed of Overland Park, KS, for the

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North Central Missouri College students who live in the new residence halls will have their own bedrooms but will share common areas for cooking, studying and socializing. Weldon Construction of Trenton is the general contractor for the project.

2021-22 sports year, at a cost of $31,467, which is the same as the previous year. • approved the purchase of testing supplies for the nursing program from Assessment Technologies Institute of Leawood, KS in the total amount of $141,775.50. • approved the purchase of software and support licenses through CDW-G at a total cost of $142,118.40. • approved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Transit van from Barnes Baker Automotive in Trenton for the

Green Hills Head Start program. With a $1,600 tradein allowance for a 2002 Ford Windstar van and incentives, the final price will be $30,320. • re-adopted its Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest ordinance as required by the Missouri Ethics Commission. • held an executive session to discuss a real estate matter, with no announcement made. • set the annual tax levy hearing for 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, with the regular meeting to follow.

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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 “It __ Very Good Year”; Sinatra hit 5 Wander away 10 Current letters 14 Prayer closing 15 Thin pancake 16 __ market; swap meet 17 Olympian’s goal 18 Crushing anguish 20 __ out a living; get by 21 __ to be; come across as 22 Soldier’s gun 23 Studies all night

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63 Tip jar bills DOWN 1 __ war; go to battle 2 Run __; go wild 3 Choices 4 “Pomp __ Circumstance” 5 Underhanded plan 6 Kilmer’s famous poem 7 Enlarge a hole 8 Calendar pg. 9 However 10 Chad’s place 11 Treble __; musical symbol 12 Pass out cards 13 Dessert choice 19 “Good job!” 21 Indira’s garb 24 Red gem 25 Obey 26 Short rests 27 TV’s “Kate & __” 28 Bug’s nemesis

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Dear Annie: I am in my late 60s, and my boyfriend, "Mark," is in his early 70s. We have been living together in my house for a year and a half. We're both divorced and have adult children from our previous marriages. Mark communicates daily with all five children via phone calls and text messages. My problem is that he's also regularly in contact with his ex-wife, who lives in the same town as us. They talk at least once a week via phone call or text, usually when I'm not around. Mark always tells me about it. They've been divorced for many, many years, and it bothers me that they talk so often. I've asked him what they have to discuss; he says that it's always about the children. But he's also shared that she tells him about trips she's going on and things like that. She lives with a boyfriend, too, so she is not alone, and she also talks to all their children daily. So, I don't know what she needs from Mark.

I guess I just find myself wondering, why do she and Mark have to communicate every week behind my back? Should I continue to give him his privacy? Am I being overly sensitive? Should they maybe talk on the phone or text in front of me instead? Because what bugs me is that it seems so secretive. I share everything with him. I tried suggesting that he limit his contact with his ex to just emergencies and matters regarding their kids, but he got upset. Should I let it go? -- Vexed By the Ex Texts Dear VBTET: In a word, yes. It sounds like he and his ex-wife are friends, and he probably talks to her when you're not around because he worries you'll get upset. He might be more open about it if you adopt a more accepting attitude toward their friendship. When you find yourself feeling insecure, gently bring your attention back to the facts: No. 1: He and his ex have been divorced for decades,

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and if they wanted to get back together, they would have done so a while ago. No. 2: It's not a bad thing that he is friendly with the mother of his children. In fact, that's a great sign. No. 3: You and he are in a committed, loving relationship and share a home together. I know it's easier said than done, but it will get a little easier with the doing. Who knows -- you might end up befriending her, too. Dear Annie: I recently referred a friend to another friend for a freelance web design job for a huge company. She got the job and just finished, and although I never told her I'd appreciate a referral fee for having introduced her to the opportunity, it would have been nice. I learned of another opportunity for this friend, but I'd like her to acknowledge that I recommended her. How do I kindly ask this friend for referral fees, for both this new job and the last one? -- Middlewoman Dear Middle: You don't. As far as I'm concerned, friends help friends, and they don't charge commission. However, if I hear compelling testimony otherwise, I'll be sure to print it here.

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The big toy squeeze Heading into the second half of the year, the nation’s two biggest toy companies are navigating port congestions and other supply network issues as they keep pace with strong consumer demand for their products. Mattel Inc. reported late Tuesday a 40% increase in revenue for the second quarter while Hasbro reported a 54% increase on Monday. The strong reports come as U.S. toy industry sales increased 27% between January and April this year, compared with the year-ago period, says NPD Group Inc., a market research firm. But like many companies, toy

makers are scrambling to stock their stores with goods as shoppers go back to buying. Many factories were closed in China when orders were cancelled, and it’s been hard for them to start up again. Outbreaks of the virus have also occurred in key manufacturing regions of China. Meanwhile, there have been port congestions and freight line constraints. The toy industry, in particular, has lot at stake. Most toys are produced in China, and companies are even more reliant on the fourth quarter, with up to 50% of their annual sales coming from the holiday season.

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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. TJul20-Aug13 --------------------------------------

Help Wanted: Welder. Experienced and motivated. Full- or part-time. Must pass random drug tests. DeMoss Welding, LLC. Call 660-7483977. D348d3 -------------------------------------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. TJul20-Aug13 -------------------------------------Tri-County Daycare in Jamesport is seeking a parttime childcare worker, 20-25 hrs a week. The successful candidate must take initiative, enjoy working with small children, able to pass a background check, and willing to complete extra training as needed. Must be at least 18 years old. If interested, call 660-684-6911. T350d10 -------------------------------------The Gallatin R-V School District is seeking one fulltime custodian for an opening in the high school. The custodian will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and dining room and public areas and report directly to the building administrator. Summer hours are 8-4, and change to 1-9 when school resumes on August 24th, 2021. Completed applications or requests for information about the position should be directed to Brent Burke, High School Principal at bburke@gallatin.k12.mo.us or by phone at (660) 663-2172. Applicants must complete an application, provide references, and pass a criminal background check. To obtain an application, please visit our website at: http://www.gallatin.k12. mo.us under the “District” tab and then select “Employment”. The position will remain posted until filled. G351d3 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Custodian. Benefits included. 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. N353d10 -------------------------------------Help Wanted - Auto Mechanic wanted. Full-time, pay based on certification/training. Call 660-748-3408 for information. A891d3 -------------------------------------Looking for full-time bartender at Trenton Elks Lodge. Come to Elks Lodge at 801 Tinsman Ave. any day after 4 p.m. to fill out application. T354d10 --------------------------------------

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Lifeline Customer Service Representative Serve Link Home Care is seeking a part-time candidate to lead our Lifeline program. Flexible schedule, hourly wage plus mileage and travel time. Lifeline serves nearly 300 persons in the Green Hills region. Installation and maintenance of equipment, phone and in-home support, inventory management; if you are organized and enjoy meeting customers this job will be a great fit! Help people remain safely in their homes! Join our team and contact Serve Link at 660-359-4218, ext 12 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com EOE

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Serve Link is seeking a person to lead our in-home service programs. Supervise home care aides, assess clients, oversee nursing visit program, provide some patient care…this job provides a great mix of office and field work. RNs, LPNs and persons with a social science bachelor degree will be considered. Are you a problem solver? Do you have a passion for helping seniors and persons with disabilities? Do you enjoy training and equipping persons to succeed at caring for others? If so, you are what we are seeking. Join our team by contacting Serve Link at 660-359-4218, ext 12 or applying online at servelinkhomecare.com EOE

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Spickard Fire Protection District tax rate hearing at Spickard Fire Station, Tuesday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. dJul30 -------------------------------------CLOSE OUT PUBLIC HEARING The City of Trenton will hold a public hearing at 4:00 p.m. on August 9, 2021, in Council Chambers at City Hall located at 1100 Main St. to discuss the past performance by the City in carrying out the City's 2015 CDBG bridge project in the main, central section of town. The new bridge replaced the previous wooden bridge that spans over the Union Pacific tracks, which was built in the 1930’s. The project included the bridge replacement, utility relocation; regrading and replacement of roadway approaches, and included ADA compliant sidewalks. All interested citizens and groups are encouraged to attend the scheduled hearing. For more information, or if you require special accommodations at the hearing, please contact Ron Urton at (660) 3592013. dJul30 --------------------------------------

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-JU00027 In the Interest of: GUNNER CASH DAVIS Male; Minor MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILDREN’S DIVISON Petitioner v. JENNIFER MARIE DAVIS and JOHN DOE Respondent AMENDED NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: John Doe, Biological Father You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights. The names of all parties in this action are as follows: Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division, Petitioner Gunner Cash Davis, Minor Jennifer Marie Davis, Respondent John Doe, Respondent The name and address of the attorney for the Petitioner is Matthew T.M. Jones of Anderson, Sundell & Skinner P.C., 115 East 4th Street, Suite 8, Maryville, Missouri 64468. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend again this action within forty-five (45) days after 23 July, 2021, judgment by default will be entered against you. Dated 7/19/2021 Amanda Spencer, Deputy Clerk dJul23,30,Aug6,13 ------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00048 In the Estate of CHERYL RENE GRAHAM, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CHERYL RENE GRAHAM, Decedent: On 07-14-2021, the following individuals were appointed the Co-Personal Representatives of the estate of CHERYL RENE GRAHAM, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Cir-

cuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's addresses are: COURTNEY CAMPBELL 118 KAVANAUGH ST, TRENTON, MO 64683 LOGAN CAMPBELL 11846 COUNTY ROAD 8010 ROLLA, MO 65401 The personal representatives 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 representatives’ attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ALLAN D SEIDEL 705 MAIN ST TRENTON, MO 64683 660-359-2293 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: 31-MAY-2021 Date of first publication: 23-JULY-2021 Jill Eaton, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dJul23,30,Aug6,13 ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Interest of: Dawson William Haney, A minor child, DOB: 03/24/2015 By: Morgen Stumph, Dylan Stumph, Petitioners. Case No. 21AG-JU00013 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to the Putative Father, Dustin James Haney. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy

County, State of Missouri, at Trenton, the object and general nature of which is adoption. You are further notified, pursuant to Section 506.161 RSMo. of your right to have counsel, and if you request counsel and are financially unable to employ counsel, counsel shall be appointed by the Court. The names and all the parties to the action are stated above in the caption and the name and address of the attorney for the Petitioners is Deborah L. Havens, 705 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the Petition within forty-five (45) days after the 16th day of July, 2021, judgment by default will be rendered against you. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 13th day of July, 2021. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJul16,23,30,Aug6 -------------------------------------

NOTICE TO BIDDERS A mandatory meeting with the County Commission of Grundy County, Trenton, Missouri, will be held for concrete work at the courthouse for the North entrance as well as the East side driveway entrance. Meeting will be held August 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioners room. Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dJul30,Aug3 -------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Ronald George Hamilton Jr. Case No. 21AG-DR00082 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 21AG-DR00082 made entered on the record on June 15, 2021, the name of Ronald George Hamilton Jr. was changed to Rye Lynn Hamilton. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJul23,30,Aug6 -------------------------------------

TAX LEVY NOTICE Grundy County Nursing Home District will hold its tax levy during the regular meeting of the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The hearing will be held in the Administrator’s office of Sunnyview Nursing Home at 4:00 p.m. The District is proposing a tax of $ .15 on the $100 assessed valuation, which is anticipated to generate $203,186 next year. The proposed rate is the same as the previous year. The assessed valuation for the District this year is estimated at $135,457,340 which is up from a year ago when the assessed valuation was listed at $132,390,269. dJul30

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High Low Last Chg July 29 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Sep 689¾ 704 689 703¾ +15 Dec 698¼ 712¼ 697¾ 712 +14¼ Mar 705 718½ 704¾ 718½ +13¾ May 710 718¼ 709½ 718¼ +13 Jul 687 699 687 699 +11½ Sep 689 698¼ 689 698¼ +8½ Dec 699 704 697¼ 704 +9½ Mar 699¾ 700¾ 699¾ 700¾ +3¾ Jul 675 675 675 675+10½ Est. sales 35,891. Wed.'s sales 82,649 Wed.'s open int 349,182,up 1,060 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel 556¾ 546½ 556¾ +7½ Sep 549¼ Dec 549 556¾ 546¼ 556¾ +7¾ Mar 556½ 564½ 554¼ 564¼ +7½ May 560¾ 568¼ 558¼ 568 +7¼ Jul 561½ 568½ 559 568 +6¾ Sep 511¾ 517½ 509¾ 517½ +5¼ Dec 495¾ 501¼ 494½ 501¼ +4¾ Mar 502¼ 507½ 502¼ 507½ +4 Dec 463 465¾ 462½ 465¾ +3¼ Dec 425¼ 426¼ 425¼ 426¼ +2 Est. sales 97,847. Wed.'s sales 173,070 Wed.'s open int 1,470,957, up 4,291 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel 463¾ 466¼ Sep 464¼ 467¼ Dec 461 466½ 458¾ 465¾ +4 Mar 460½ 464 458 464+3½ Est. sales 199.Wed.'s sales 450 Wed.'s open int 4,700,up 33 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Aug 1431¾ 1448½ 1427¾ 1447¾ +15¾ Sep 1369½ 1387¼ 1366 1386½ +16¼ Nov 13611 378¼ 1357 1377½ +16½ Jan 1365½ 1382¼ 1361¾ 1381½ +16 Mar 1356 1373½ 1354¼ 1373½ +16¾ May 1354 1370 1349¾ 1369½ +16¼ Jul 1349¾ 1368 1348 1368 +16¾ Nov 1256 1271½ 1252¼ 1271½ +15¼ Jan 1267¾ 1268¼ 1267¾ 1268¼ +11½ Nov 1174¾ 1175 1174¾ 1175 +7½ Est. sales 50,921. Wed.'s sales 125,358 Wed.'s open int 662,198 July 28 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.51 (July 21),13.01 (Aug. 21) 12.91 (Oct. 21). Corn, 5.19 (July 21), 5.19 (Aug. 21) 5.04 (Oct. 21). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.51 (July 21),13.01 (Aug. 21) 12.91 (Oct. 21). Corn, 5.19 (July 21), 5.19 (Aug. 21) 5.04 (Oct. 21). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 6.39; soybeans, 14.21; wheat, 6.73. New Crop - Corn, 5.29; soybeans, 13.31; wheat, 6.57.

COVID-19 Rates A Worry As 1 Million Head For Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With coronavirus cases rising throughout Iowa and around the nation, health experts are becoming increasingly worried about next month’s Iowa State Fair, which will bring more than 1 million people to Des Moines from around the state, including many from counties with low vaccination rates and increasing prevalence of the disease. Iowa’s biggest annual event comes at a time when giant summer events will draw crowds throughout the nation, including in states that are experiencing more virus infections due to low vaccination rates and growth of the delta variant. They range from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota to the Minnesota State Fair, which typically draws more than 2 million people. In Iowa, officials have encouraged people to get vaccinated, but the state's Republican-majority legislature and governor have blocked local governments from imposing vaccination or mask requirements, so there will be no limits on who can attend the fair when the event begins its 11-day run on Aug. 12. July 30-August 8

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DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Susan R. Deleon, Lincoln, NE, on a charge of speeding, a class C misdemeanor; Eric W. Longbrake, Kearney, on a charge of speeding, a class C misdemeanor; and James R. Sheeler, Chillicothe, on a charge of speeding, a class B misdemeanor. Serena D. Frey, Galt, pleaded guilty to driving with a revoked license, a class D misdemeanor, and was fined $175.50 and costs. Having their cases bound over to the Circuit Division were Earl D. Ireland, Trenton, on charges of possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class E felony; Bradley N. Teal Lybarger, Montreal, on charges of possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class E felony, tampering with physical evidence, a class A misdemeanor and driving while revoked, a class A misdemeanor; Patrick Shaun Michael, Trenton, on a

charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class E felony; Paul J. O’Neal, Trenton, on a charge of third degree assault, a class D felony; Zachary L. Powers, Trenton, on two charges of third degree assault, a class E felony; and Emily N. Turner, Jamesport, on two charges of property damage, a class E felony, third degree assault, a class E felony, and attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution, a class D felony. All defendants are scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 12. Kelli D. Corrigan, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree property damage, both class B misdemeanors. Imposition of her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. It was noted that the prosecuting attorney had no objection to early release if the defendant successfully completes one year of supervised probation, if early release is recommended by North Missouri Court Services. She was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,067.22 and $117.50 court costs.

FFDD Title Plan Now Available The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled board has approved its Title VI Program Plan for 2021-23. The plan was approved at the July 12 meeting of the board and copies are

now available from Kayla Graham, FFDD executive director. She can be contacted at 660-359-3285, by email at ffdd@grundycountymo.com or at P.O. Box 402, Trenton, MO 64683.

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Holder Named To NCIA Board Mitchell Holder, Dean of Instruction at North Central Missouri College, is a new member of the Board of Directors of NCIA serving Region 5, which includes the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. According to a release from the NCIA, Holder is devoted to the mission of community colleges across the country, providing open access education to increase prospects of social uplift but also necessary investment in skilled training for a qualified workforce. “There are many advantages to a community college education, ones for

which I have personally experienced. … I want to provide a voice for the great opportunities that exist through community colleges while also providing support to those working within the sector on ways to continuously improve,” said Holder. NCIA is a professional organization and affiliate council in the American Association of Community Colleges. It serves as the national voice for professionals involved in instructional administration in the community college and committed to providing leadership, advocacy, innovation and professional.

Area Students On MWSU List Missouri Western State University has named its President’s and Dean’s List students for the spring 2021 semester. Named to the President’s Honor Roll by carrying 12 or more credit hours and earing a grade point average of 4.0 were Lauren Dolan, Creed Houghton, Chase Marsh and Jacob Trickel, all of Trenton; and Ashley Beck, Jessica Hart,

Ceirra Redman and Abigail Smith, all of Gallatin. Students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, carrying 12 or more credit hours and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better were Aaron Babcock, Nesa Leeper, Elle Neal and Stephanie Wright, all of Trenton; and Maelea Coulson and Samantha Wood, both of Gallatin.

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