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PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS Familiar Face Takes Over As Rissler Principal

Eakes Ushers In ‘Fresh Start’ For Spickard R-2

The new principal at Rissler Elementary School will be a familiar face to the students and teachers in the hallways this fall.

Susan Gott is beginning her inaugural year at the helm of the school after serving as a first grade teacher at Rissler for the past five years. She thinks her experience in the building will be an asset and she is excited to get the year going.

“I am beyond excited to serve as principal for our amazing staff and student body,” she said. “Having been a teacher at Rissler, I feel pretty fortunate in that I already have a vested in[See GOTT, Page 5]

If there’s a theme at the Spickard R-2 School this year, it might be “a fresh start.”

With a new principal, new teachers and many improvements to the building, there will be a lot of “new” when students arrive for the first day on Aug. 25.

Erica Eakes is the new principal at the K-6 district and the position itself is new for her as she is taking on her first administrator’s job. With 32 students expected to be enrolled this fall, she said the small size of the school is something that drew her to the position.

“As a classroom teacher [See EAKES, Page 5]

Susan Gott

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Gallatin Aldermen Set ’21 Tax Levy Music Jam Event Daviess County Disaster Grant Could Fund Items The Gallatin Board of Aldermen set its 2021 tax levy and discussed items that could be funded through the Daviess County Disaster Declaration Grant during a meeting held Monday, Aug. 9 Following a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed levy,

the board set the levy at .6438 on the $100 assessed valuation for General Revenue; .2290 for the Parks and Recreation Fund; and .0200 for the Band Fund. The levies were based on an anticipated total assessed valuation of approximately $15,340,952.

Public Works Director Mark Morey told the board that the blower at the wastewater plant might be able to be funded through the Daviess County Disaster Declaration Grant, which the board later voted to enter into an agreement with Daviess County in regard to. The cost to repair

the blower was estimated at $14,000, with the cost of a new blower being $10,727. Morey said the blower will need to be purchased to maintain treatment operations prior to the grant funding release. Crews have installed an old blower temporarily and, surprisingly, the old blower is producing more air than the new blower. Morey is going to research the size/horsepower of the blower to make sure the new blower will perform adequately.

The board agreed to purchase the new blower out of the Sewer Maintenance [See GALLATIN, Page 5]

BRIEFS Nestlé Issues Statement

A spokeseperson for the Nestle company has issued a statement in regard to reports that the company is expanding its workforce at its Trenton plant.

Communications manager Laura M. Hardin issued the following statement on Aug. 9: “ When Nestlé purchased the Trenton, MO factory building in March 2018, we were very excited to join the local community. Nestlé takes great pride in the way we integrate into the communities where we live and work. We believe in investing in our employees, our communities and our planet - to improve quality of life for employees and customers alike. We are constantly reviewing our business needs to adjust staffing levels so we can produce the products our customers love while being safe, efficient, sustainable and affordable. It always excites us when we can expand our reach in a community where we have a presence but at this time do not have any news to share. If we have information to share on expansion we will definitely be in touch. For now, please know that we are happy to be a part of the Trenton, MO area and we are very proud of our current employees' dedication to excellence.”

Alumni Events Go On

Plans continue for the annual Trenton High School Alumni Reunion set for Sept. 3-5 and the 2021 edition of the “Alumni News” is now in the mail to hundreds of alums.

Board members of the THS Alumni Association/Foundation Trust for THS have voted to continue with plans to host a Friday night hospitality meet and greet, a Saturday open house and a Sunday brunch. In addition, the firstever car show will be held Saturday along with open tennis and tours of the new Performing Arts Center - all at Trenton High School. Many classes will be hosting individual class reunions throughout the weekend. The alumni association will provide masks and hand sanitizers at the sponsored events and the respective classes are encouraged to do the same. Mandated mask requirements will not be in place.

Steve Maxey, association secretary, noted that some classes have seen a decline in attendance due to the pandemic and asked that if any classes do cancel their events, to notify him for sharing on social media and when inquiries are made by class members to the association. A full schedule of events will be published in the Republican-Times prior to the Labor Day weekend and representatives will also be featured on local radio that week.

Individuals who have not paid dues to the association and would like a copy of the “Alumni News” may still forward payment of $15 to P.O. Box 185 in Trenton or pay at any of the association-sponsored events during alumni weekend.

Utility Committee Meeting

The Trenton Utility Committee will meet at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 17) at city hall. The meeting is open to the public but can be accessed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83742663149.

Items on the announced agenda include department reports, a director’s update, review of monthly financial reports, review/approval of tree trimming bids, review/approval of lime sludge removal bids and review of the clarifier modification preliminary engineering report.

Tri-County Board Meets

The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 11 at the school, discussing the school’s action plan to return to school.

According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, the board reviewed their action plan for returning to school and it was noted that masks will not be mandated for students.

The board selected a one-year rate of .55 percent APY from Home Exchange Bank for a $150,000 certificate of deposit. Also approved were MSBA policy updates and the Local Compliance Plan for Special Education. An update to the classified staff salary schedule was approved to reflect increases to the minimum wage. The budget was discussed, with no action taken, and an executive session was held to discuss personnel and student records, with no announcement made.

The board will hold the annual tax rate hearing at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19 in the superintendent’s office and will hold its next regular meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, also in the superintendent’s office.

Galt Sets City Levy

The Galt Board of Aldermen met Aug. 11, setting the 2021 tax levy.

Following time for public comment, the board set the levy at $1 on the $100 assessed valuation for general revenue. This rate is the same as last year.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 at city hall.

Coming To Town Trenton Resident Salem Croy Set To Open Show Country music star Sunny Sweeney will be headlining the first ever Leadership Northwest Music Jam, with local resident Salem Croy listed as the special guest opening the show.

The event, presented by Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center, will be held at Black Silo Winery on Saturday, Sept. 25, with ticket proceeds benefiting Leadership Northwest Missouri.

Tickets are on sale now and are available via Eventbrite for $20. Tickets and more show information are available on the Facebook pages for Leadership Northwest Missouri, Black Silo Winery, and Sunny Sweeney. Ticket prices will increase to $25 at the door for the day of the show.

With four albums under her belt, East Texas native Sunny Sweeney is as comfortable commanding a stadium stage on tour with Bob Seger as she is pouring her heart out from a listening-room stool. She sings her own songs made up of equal parts wit, soul and

hard truth. She has earned praise from “Rolling Stone”, “NPT”, “American Songwriter” and others and has drawn a loyal following with music that likes to have its rock and honky tonk, too. Sweeney is currently in the studio at work on her next record.

Her hit songs include “From A Table Away,” “Staying’s Worse Than Leaving,” “Better Bad Idea,” and “Bad Girl Phase.”

Salem Croy, the daughter of Trenton residents Wes and Jenni Croy, is a 2019 graduate of Trenton High School. Known for her athletic ability, her musical prowess will be what’s on display at the Sept. 25 event.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Smoked Iguana and 50 Grams Foods will have food trucks available for dinner options.

Leadership Northwest Missouri is a program for community leaders interested in the regional growth of Northwest Missouri through high-quality training and networking opportunities. Participants are selected from the 19 counties of the Northwest region and there are currently 440 alumni members that have benefited from [See CONCERT, Page 5]

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Drake Weaver finished first on the Northwest Missouri Junior Golf Tour, for boys ages 9-11, at the St. Joseph Country Club on Monday Aug. 2. The tour is comprised of nine individual tournaments with individual tournament and season long awards. Weaver finished the year with eight first-place finishes and one second-place finish, including a four-stroke victory at the season ending Tour Championship. He is the son of Jim and Hannah Weaver and Mackenzie and Scott Weldon, all of Trenton.

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The Trenton DAWGS attended the Special Olympics KC Metro Bocce tournament over the weekend, bringing home four gold medals and three bronze medals. Those attending were Oletha Stark, Pierce Rash, James Ross, Jeffrey Jackson, Kurtis Brewer, Devin McGuire and Tanner Clem. Missouri State Trooper Veach presented their medals. The team celebrated with dinner on their way home.

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The Trenton High School football team will hold a Black and Gold scrimmage on Friday at C.F. Russell Stadium at 7 p.m. The event will feature the 2021 Trenton football team competing in an intrasquad scrimmage.

Admission to the event will be a bottle of Powerade.

The Bulldogs will not be involved in a jamboree this season, so Friday’s scrimmage will mark fan’s chance to see the Trenton squad before the season kicks off with a road trip to Brookfield on Friday, Aug. 27. Kick off for the week 1 showdown at Burlington Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. as well.

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley James L. Baker, Versailles, failed to appear in court and had a warrant issued for his arrest on a class E felony charge of failing to register as a sex offender as required. Bond was set at $10,000 cash-only and his probation was suspended.

Earl D. Ireland, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class E felony charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - amphetamine or methamphetamine. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years.

Bradley N. T. Lybarger, Montreal, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. He was sentenced to serve seven years in the Department of Corrections, with the sentence to run concurrently with ones in Miller and Laclede counties.

Zachary L. Powers, Trenton, pleaded guilty to two counts of third degree assault, both class A misdemeanors. He was sentenced to serve six months in the Grundy County Detention Center on the first count. On the second count, he was also sentenced to serve six months in the GCDC, with execution of the sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for two years, with the conditions that he complete an evaluation with Preferred Family Healthcare, participate in the Restorative Justice Program and pay $925 restitution.

Emily N. Turner, Jamesport, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to two class E felony counts of first degree property damage and a class E felony charge of third degree tampering or attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution. Imposition of her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for five years. She is to pay $1,129.73 restitution and serve 120 days of shock incarceration, with credit given for time served. She admitted violating the terms of her probation on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and had her probation continued.

Janice S. Wynne, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to a class C felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. She was sentenced to serve five years in the Department of Corrections.

Melissa B. Brill, Galt, had

her case continued to Sept.

9 for a probation violation hearing on two class D felony counts of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid.

After she failed to appear for a drug test later in the day, the court issued a warrant for her arrest for failing to abide by an order and a $10,000 cash-only bond was set. Her previous bond was revoked.

Cory J. Burchett, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on original charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony; reisting arrest by fleeing, a class E felony; and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony. His probation was continued with the condition that he complete the CODS program.

Patrick Shaun Michael, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on two class D felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. His probation was continued on each charge with the additional condition that he have three months of GPS monitoring.

Justin W. Stephenson, Trenton, failed to appear in court for probation violation hearings on a class D felony charge of stealing ($750 or more), another class D felony charge of stealing and a class E felony charge of stealing (fourth or subsequent stealing offense within 10 years). A warrant was issued for his arrest for failing to abide by an order, with bond set at a total of $2,000 cash only.

Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Mark W. Roche, Cheektowaga, NY, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $203.50 and $71.50 costs.

Alexis Miller, Purdin, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $63.50 and $71.50 costs.

REAL ESTATE Timothy Stilwell and wife to Bruce E. Metsinger.

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Corene Hall and husband to Darrell Kelly.

DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Ryan Horsman Waiving formal arraignment, pleading not guilty and having their cases continued to Sept. 8 were Randy L. McDonald, Independence, on charges of driving while revoked or suspended, a class E felony, and failing to display plates on a motor vehicle; Shaun D. Yoder, Jamesport, on a class E felony charge of failing to register as a sex offender as required (second offense); Anthony J. Wayman, Kearney, on a class E felony

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charge of driving while intoxicated (persistent offender), three class A misdemeanor counts of second degree endangering the welfare of a child, a class D misdemeanor of driving while revoked or suspended, a class B misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, a class B misdemeanor of speeding and a class D misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner has not maintained financial responsibility; George D. Rainey, Pattonsburg, on a class D felony charge of stealing a motor vehicle/watercraft/aircraft, a class D felony charge of tampering with a motor vehicle, a class E felony charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license (third and subsequent offense), a class E felony charge of first degree property damage, a class E felony charge of second degree property damage and a class A misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property; Brenton L. Odom, Jamesport, on a class E felony charge of third degree assault (the defendant then tested positive for drugs and had a warrant issued for his arrest with bond set at $5,000 cash only); Joseph E. Boyles, Excelsior Springs, on thee class A misdemeanor counts of violating a protection order for an adult and a class D felony charge of tampering or attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution; Bruce A. Breasure, Kansas City, KS, on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class D misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less; Kimberly S. Cook, Hamilton, on a class E felony charge of hindering prosecution of a felony.

Jory J. Thompson, St. Joseph, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony, and had a sentencing assessment report ordered.

Morian B.T. Strein, Altamont, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class D felony charge of driving while intoxicated (aggravated) and a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding. The defendant is scheduled to appear in court again on Oct. 13.

Austin Smith-Parker, Gallatin, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class D felony charge of stealing, a class E felony charge of attempting to steal a firearm/explosive/ammonium nitrate and a class B misdemeanor charge of second degree property damage. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 25.

Matthew C. Morgan, Kansas City, had sentencing set for Sept. 8 on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of mar-

ijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class B misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor of failing to drive on the right half of the road, a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding and a class D misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less. He had previously pleaded guilty to the charge.

Tina M. Abledinger, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to two counts of third degree domestic assault, both class E felonies. A sentencing assessment report was ordered.

Stacy M. Clark, St. Joseph, was found to have violated the terms of her probation on two class D felony counts of forgery. Her suspended sentence was revoked and she was ordered to serve four years in the Department of Corrections.

Mandie L. Collins, Coffey, had a jury trial set for Dec. 23 on a class D felony charge of abuse or neglect of a child.

Aaron C. Craig, St. Joseph, had his motion for a change of venue sustained, with the case moved to the Jackson County Veterans Court. He is charged with a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failing to display plates on a motor vehicle (an infraction), a class D misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and a class D misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less.

Matthew T. Johnson, Jameson, had a jury trial scheduled for March 22, 2022 on a class E felony charge of being a sex offender physically present/loitering within 500 feet of a park with a playground, pool or museum.

Gunnar D. Goll, Winston, had his cases continued to Sept. 8 on two class D felony charges of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle.

The court also found that the defendant’s due process rights and liberty interests are at issue in each case.

David J. Girsch, Coffey, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; three class D felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm; two class D felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs, a class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair or sale of an illegal weapon, a class A misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 11 to 35 grams; a class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (prior

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Two men had cash bond set after being arrested, including a man who failed to register as a sex offender.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Brandon May of Trenton was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with failing to register as a sex offender as required. He is accused of failing to provide a copy of his vehicle registration, which is a requirement of his registration as a sex offender. May is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $5,000 cash-only bond and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 24.

Also arrested was Arron Waldrep, a 32-year-old Mountain Grove man, who failed to appear in Trenton Municipal Court on a charge of domestic assault.

He has posted $544.50 cash bond and was scheduled to appear in court Monday, Aug. 16.

No Injuries In Accident

There were no injuries in a minor accident on Saturday afternoon in Trenton.

According to Trenton Police Officer Jen Grider’s report, a vehicle driven by Charles Boner of Trenton was westbound on 26th Street and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with Princeton Road. He began backing up and failed to see a vehicle behind him driven by Sharon Lasley of Trenton. His vehicle struck the front of Ms. Lasley’s vehicle with the back of his van.

There was no damage to the van and moderate damage to the Lasley vehicle.

There were no injuries to either driver or to two children in the Lasley vehicle.

No tickets were issued.

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Cameron Fajen, Omaha, NE, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to two class D felony counts of third degree assault - special victim, a class D felony charge of second degree burglary and a class B misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance.

Nacole Jones, St. Joseph, admitted violating the terms of her probation on original charges of second degree tampering with a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property, both class A misdemeanors. The court revoked the suspended imposition of sentence on the charge of receiving stolen property and sentenced her to six months in the county jail. The suspended execution of sentence on the tampering charge was also revoked and she was sentenced to serve one year in the county jail. The sentences are to run consecutively with each other and with any other sentences.

Blayne P. Pace, Kansas City, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to two class D felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class E felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon, and a class D misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was fined $150 on the paraphernalia charge and had imposition of his sentence suspended on the remaining charges. He was placed on probation for five years.

Elijah J. Carlson, Bethany, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle, a class D felony. He was ordered to complete 40 hours of community service within four months and had his probation continued with an additional year added, expiring on Feb. 4, 2026.

Toni Yarbrough, Galt, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of peace disturbance, a class B misdemeanor. She was fined $500 and is to pay $10 to the Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund.

Amber Gann, Galt, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of peace disturbance, a class B misdemeanor, and was fined $500 and ordered to pay costs and a Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund judgment of $10.

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LOCAL New Books At Library New books have been added to the collection at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library.

Added recently in the children’s library were “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister, “Beautiful Mable” by Mike Nawrocki and “Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly, “Lines Everywhere” by Jimi Lee, “And Then Comes Summer” by Tom Brenner, “There’s a Nightmare in My Closet”

by Mercer Mayer, “Hello, Hedgehog! Let’s Go Swimming” by Norm Feuti and “Three Grumpy Trucks”

by Todd Tarpley.

Books added to the juvenile section include “Wayside School Is Falling Down” by Louis Sachar, “The Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase” by Aaron Blabey, “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare, “The Incredible Twisting Arm” by Kate Egan with Magician Mike Lane and “Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom” by Louis Sachar.

New books in the young adult section are “Imagine Me” by Tahereh Mafi, “Be More Chill” by Ned Vizzini, and “A Lisa Rogney Story: Wembly”, “Call Me Lisa” by Gayle

Seibert, “Ali Cross: Like Father, Like Son” by James Patterson, “The Wicked King” by Holly Black and “How They Croaked: the Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous” by Georgia Bragg.

New adult fiction selections include “The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba” by Chanel Cleeton, “The Eagle’s Claw” by Jeff Shaara, “Unfinished Business” by J. A. Jance, “The Perfect Horse” by Elizabeth Letts,“Call Your Daughter Home” by Deb Spera, “Where Hope Prevails” by Janette Oke, “The Lady and the Mountain Promise,” “The Lady and the Mountain Fire” and “Faith in the Mountain Valley” by Misty M. Beller and “Jackpot” by Stuart Woods.

New adult non-fiction books include “Wired for Healing: Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illness” by Annie Hopper, “Radium Girls” by Kate Moore, “Refuse to Do Nothing” by Shayne Moore, “Killing Kennedy”

by Bill O’Reilly, “While Justice Sleeps” by Stacey Abrams, “Willie Nelson’s Letters to America” by Willie Nelson and “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly.

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DEATHS

Aletta Ruth Terry Aletta Ruth Terry, a 91year-old Melbourne resident, passed away at 10:33 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton, with a family visitation at 1 p.m.

Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Melbourne immediately following the services.

Aletta was born May 26, 1930 in Farmersville, TX, to Jessie William and Mable May Johnson Smith. She graduated from school at Farmersville and was united in marriage on May 24, 1947 to Ralph Terry in Farmersville. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2011.

After their marriage the couple moved to Melbourne where they made a home and raised their family. They owned and operated a grocery store and she was the post mistress for the United States Post Office in the store.

She was a beloved housewife, mother and grandmother as well as sports enthusiast, and would watch her children’s and grandchildren’s games as well as the Chiefs.

She was a member of the Melbourne Baptist Church and active with the W.M.U. group in the church. Aletta loved gardening and growing flowers and playing Texas 42 Dominoes.

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Aletta was the very definition of resilience. With a fierce determination, despite being in a wheelchair for 50 years, it never slowed her down or kept her from living life to the fullest. She was an inspiration and loved by countless people.

Surviving relatives include her daughter, Lisa Hedrick and significant other, Alan Souders; her son-in-law Fred Boland; a sister, Peggy Bowen; a brother, Jerry Smith and his wife, Christy; a sisterin-law, Pat Smith; six grandchildren, Donna Ratliff and her husband, Stacey, Barbara Boland and her wife, Karen Moore, Nina Moulin and her husband, Ireland, Charla Ratliff and her husband, Shannon, Curtis Smith and his wife, Carrie and Damon Prokop-Smith and his wife, Heidi; 13 greatgrandchildren; nine greatgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Lou Boland and Connie Sue Hanes; a sister, Lorene Reynolds; and three brothers, Jessie Smith, Jr., Bobby Smith and James Smith.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Mitchell Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

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

Kevin E. Search Kevin E. Search, a 54year-old Galt resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at his residence.

His body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton.

Mr. Search was born May 29, 1967 in Milan, the son of Vernon and Beverly Lawrence Search.

He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor’s degree in agriscience. He had been employed by Conagra, Gear 4 Sports and at the time of his death was employed by Kraft Foods in Kirksville.

Kevin was also known as Poppy and loved having his grandkids over. He enjoyed crafts, the Chiefs and

traveling. Most im-portantly, he loved his wife and being a poppy.

His survivors include his wife, Diana of the home; his children, Chris Bru and wife, Dawn of Phoenix, AZ, Jason Bru of Kirksville, Geremy Bru and his wife, Tina of Chula and Holly Eddy and her husband, Charles of Humphreys; his parents, Vernon and Beverly Search of Milan; two brothers, Kyle Search and his significant other, Trevor Simmons of Columbia, and Kirk Search and his wife, Christi of Mary-ville; seven grandchildren; and Shadow McGoo the cat.

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

Carl Eugene Vandel Carl Eugene Vandel, a 71-year-old resident of Trenton, passed away at 8:34 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. A visitation is scheduled from 6 until 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the services in Elmwood Cemetery north of Milan.

Carl was born Aug. 10, 1950 in Harris, the son of Carl and Twyla McDonald Vandel. He attended Milan High School and received his diploma in 1968.

On Sept. 16, 1974 he was united in marriage to Patricia Taylor. They were later divorced. He was married to Judy Sinclair on Aug. 12, 2017. She survives of Milan.

Carl worked for Conagra in Milan from 1976 until his retirement in 2002. He enjoyed volunteering and driving the bus for Celebrate Recov-

ery. He loved his animals, watching wrestling, spending time with his family and eating cold bologna sandwiches.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Heather Marshall of Kansas City, and Rachel Ashford and her husband, Brian of Shawnee, KS; a son, Ryan Vandel and his wife, Jenna of Trenton; a brother, Richard Neff and his wife, Becky of Camdenton; seven grandchildren, Vincent Bye, Quentin Marshall, Ivy Marshall, Patyn Ashford, Mason Ashford, Taylor Ashford and Beckett Vandel; and a great-granddaughter, Rosemary Havice.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Vicki Couch.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

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

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terest in the people that fill the halls every day.”

Mrs. Gott graduated from high school at Mercer before earning an associate’s degree in business management from North Central Missouri College.

She said she then switched gears, obtaining a bachelor’s in elementary education from Graceland University. She holds both a master’s degree and specialist degree in education administration from William Woods University.

Her first teaching job was at the Spickard R-2 School, where she taught third and fourth grades. Before coming to Rissler, she taught fourth through sixth

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City Administrator Lance Rains has submitted three separate claims to the Daviess County Disaster Declaration Grant Program. In addition to the blower for the sewer aerator, the claims include chip and seal repairs and gravel replacement that was needed following six inches of rain that fell on June 30.

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grade math at Princeton.

Mrs. Gott is married to Shawn Gott, a native of Galt, and has two sons, Wesley and Brett, who keep them busy with yearround sporting events something she wouldn’t change for anything!

As for her “school family,” Mrs. Gott said she is prepared to give her best to her co-workers and is looking forward to a great year.

“They deserve my best and I plan to give it to them,” she said. “My goal is to promote a sense of community that inspires teachers and students to enjoy not only each other but the educational journey in which they are about to embark upon.”

In other business, Rains told the board he has applied for the available MIRMA Grants for 202122, including an AED and lifeguard certification reimbursement. He led a discussion on the American Rescue Plan funding for the AMI metering system.

Police Chief Mark Richards provided an incident report on activities and investigations of his department.

The next regular meeting is scheduled or Sept. 13.

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I always wanted to be able With money coming in to touch as many lives as I from the federal governcould,” she said. “As prin- ment, the entire building is cipal, I can have an in- getting a facelift. Using fluence on the whole funds from the Elemenschool, not just one class.” tary and Secondary School A graduate of Princeton Emergency Relief High School, Mrs. Eakes is (ESSER) funds, the district no stranger to small has been able to remove all schools, having most re- of its asbestos tile and lay cently taught math at new subfloor and carpet Ridgeway and previously tiles. New heating and taught at both Cainsville cooling units have been inand North Harrison. The stalled and an epoxy finish size, she believes, is an has been put in some asset. rooms. New windows will “I like the camaraderie,” be installed when they are she said. “I like knowing available and the classthe students and their fam- rooms have new doors. ilies. I like the family at“That was all paid for mosphere. And Spickard is through ESSER II money,” a Title I School, meaning she said. that a student doesn’t have The district will be meetto be ‘identified’ to get ing to decide how to best extra help in reading and utilize the ESSER III funds math. I think that’s a real that are available, but she advantage for our stu- believes some of it will be dents.” used to upgrade the playMrs. Eakes, who earned ground equipment and upher bachelors degree in ele- date technology for mentary education from the teachers, such as purchasUniversity of Central Mis- ing smart boards and lapsouri and her master’s de- tops. All students have gree from William Woods Chromebooks and a new University, won’t be the math curriculum has been only new face in the build- purchased. ing this fall, as three of the With new faces, an imfour classroom teachers proved building and new will be making their Spick- educational tools, Mrs. ard School debut. She be- Eakes believes the district lieves that’s also a “plus” is set for a very exciting for students. and productive year.

“I see that as a strength.

“It really is a fresh start That’s a positive. New for us,” she said. teachers bring new ideas to

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Bill and Ann Brinser of Trenton will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20, 2021. The couple was united in marriage on Aug. 20, 1961 at the First Christian Church in Trenton with Minister Herbert Davis officiating. They are the parents of Robert Brinser and his wife, Kathy of Liberty, the late Joe Brinser and the late Gary Brinser. They have four grandchildren, Courtney Klepper and her husband, Michael, Christian Brinser and his wife, Alexa, Justin Brinser and Hannah Wentz and her husband, Les. They also have two great-grandchildren, Chase and Austin Klepper. Cards may be sent to Mrs. Brinser at Sunnyview Nursing Home, 1311 E. 28th St., Trenton, MO 64683.

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

THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Earlybird Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

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

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LOCAL Rotarians Hear About Music Festival The Mid-America Music Festival was the topic of the Thursday, Aug. 12 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Jackie Soptic gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms. Tom Witten was the program chairman.

Duane Urich of Black Silo Winery told about the event, which was held in July at the winery. This was the fourth festival, having not been held in 2020 due to COVID. The festival was started initially to promote Trenton, Grundy County and North Missouri. Since that time, the Black Silo Foundation was formed, allowing proceeds from the event to benefit local non-profit organizations. Several businesses, individuals and organizations also financed sponsorships. Organizations receiving funds from this year’s event included the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center, the Green Hills Animal Shelter and Rainbow. Approximately 3,000 to 3,300 persons attended the 2021 festival, which

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Urich estimated provided a $190,000 boost to the Trenton/Grundy County economy based on money spent in the area by individuals attending the festival. He said he would like to see the festival reach an attendance level at around 5,000, which is said would be a “comfortable number” for this area. He also discussed selection of the performers, which he said is very important in making the festival a success.

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The Green Hills Animal Shelter held a Dog Days of Summer Celebration Saturday. While the pets, at left, were of great interest to those who visited the shelter, it was the snow cones that might have made the biggest impression.

There was also a bounce house and the group sold pulled pork and smoked beans. Proceeds from the event totaled $1,235 and will be used to help fund shelter activities.

During the business meeting, Joe MacDonald was inducted as a new member. MacDonald, a native of Maine, is the pastor at the Hodge Presbyterian Church. Scott Sharp, executive director of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance, was also a guest.

The program for the Aug. 19 meeting will be presented by the fall sports coaches at Trenton High School.

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CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $21,128.52 $25,975.33 June $44,796.62 $47,536.78 July $35,780.48 $34,629.04 August $23,076.27 $27,098.68 TOTAL $124,781.89 $135,239.83 (Comparison Year to Date) $10,457.94

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Corn, 5.43 (Aug. 21) 5.28 (Oct. 21).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.05 (Aug. 21) 12.95 (Oct. 21).

Corn, 5.43 (Aug. 21) 5.28 (Oct. 21).

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 6.60; soybeans, 14.15; wheat, 7.47.

New Crop - Corn, 5.53; soybeans, 13.35; wheat, 7.11.

The Trenton City Council, once a month, receives information in its packet concerning the monthly taxes received by the city, along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. The RepublicanTimes will carry this information when made available.

REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2021-22 May $42,319.69 $51,961.36 June $89,633.42 $95,073.77 July $71,561.09 $69,272.76 August $46,158.58 $54,201.52 TOTAL $249,672.78 $270,509.41 (Comparison Year to Date) $20,836.12

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For example: · Students involved in Audio/Video production have worked as producers, directors, camera operators, sideline reporters and game announcers. · www.PiratesDigitalMedia.com, created largely by student staff, has been extremely popular in broadcasting live events. · Our women’s and men’s basketball coverage is the best in the region, and possibly the nation. We feature pregame and postgame interviews with not only Pirate coaches but the opponent’s coach as well, graphic packages, multi-camera views, replays and professional announcing. · The Pirates Digital Media YouTube page has averaged over 100 posted videos per year, including events from campus, features on NCMC programs, and interviews with students and staff. · Our Twitter account promotes not only Pirates Digital Media, but other NCMC-related accounts. · We’ve been regular contributors to NCMC social media and web pages—in fact, last year each Pirate athlete had a video profile on their biography page, over 100 total videos in all.

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ACROSS MISSOURI STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF MISSOURI STATEHOOD On August 10, 1821, Missouri became the 24th state to enter the union. At the time, fewer than 150,000 folks called this frontier land home. While many things have changed over the last 200 years—including the number of families working, living, and growing here in our great state—one thing hasn’t changed: our no-nonsense attitude and penchant for getting things done.

It’s no wonder we earned the moniker the “Show Me State,” because we see right through all the noise and call things like we see them. It’s a trait we’ve seen in our leaders, like President Harry S. Truman, who famously displayed a sign on his desk in the White House proclaiming, “the buck stops here!”

It wasn’t just a catchy slogan, but words he lived by.

Just a few months prior to receiving the sign, Truman made the difficult decision to

drop atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He didn’t try to shirk the responsibility or pass the buck. He knew the decision was his and he owned it. He made the tough choice because he knew it would end the war, saving countless lives that would have otherwise been lost in a bloody invasion of the Japanese mainland.

It’s that same spirit we’ve seen embodied in countless famous Missourians over the years, from dreamers like Walt Disney who turned a knack for drawing cartoons into a media empire, to the literal giant Mark Twain whose works “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” have become staples of American literature.

Perhaps none have embodied this spirit quite as much as Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing. Born in the

small town of Laclede, Pershing went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point and eventually taking command of the entire American Expeditionary Force during World War I. In September of 1919, Congress authorized President Wilson to promote Pershing to “General of the Armies of the United States,” the highest rank possible for any member of the United States Armed Forces in recognition of his efforts leading U.S. Forces in World War I. This spirit isn’t just embodied by these giants of American history, but by all Missourians. It’s the same spirit that lives within all of us—in teachers, doctors, farmers, and small business owners. These everyday working Missourians aren’t trying to re-invent the wheel (although sliced bread was invented in Chillicothe), but they’ve built this state into our home today through their blood, sweat, and tears. So, as we celebrate 200 years of Missouri history, let’s celebrate the icons that made Missouri famous, but let’s also celebrate the forgotten men and women that got us here.

Some St. Louis-Area Parents Urging Mask Usage ARNOLD, Mo. (AP) — With the start of the new school year fast approaching, some parents in two suburban St. Louis districts are questioning why most students will not be required to wear face coverings, decisions that conflict with federal and local health guidelines.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that some parents in St. Charles and Jefferson counties are urging school leaders to reconsider their decisions to allow students to attend classes without masks.

“There’s a lot of anxiety about sending kids into classrooms,” said Amberly Keach, whose two children attend schools in the Fox district in the Jefferson County town of Arnold, which has a mask-optional policy.

“If we are going to accomplish having all students in person long-term, we have to respect the mitigation measures that will keep our children safe in that environment and allow them to continue to stay in school,” Keach wrote in a recent letter to Superintendent Paul Fregeau and the Fox School Board.

The Jefferson County Health Department recommends “universal indoor masking” for students, staff, teachers and visitors, according to an update issued Wednesday by Executive Director Kelley

Misinformation At Public Forums Vexes Local Boards, Big Tech KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

But not, perhaps, your local government's public comment session.

During a meeting of the St. Louis County Council earlier this month, opponents of a possible mask mandate made so many misleading comments about masks, vaccines and COVID-19 that YouTube removed the video for violating its policies against false claims about the virus.

“I hope no one is making any medical decisions based on what they hear at our public forums," said County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, who supports mask wearing and said she believes most of her constituents do too. The video was restored, but Clancy's worries about the impact of that misinformation remain.

Videos of local government meetings have emerged as the latest vector of COVID-19 misinformation, broadcasting misleading claims about masks and vaccines to millions and creating new challenges for internet platforms trying to balance the potential harm against the need for government openness.

The latest video to go viral features a local physician who made several misleading claims about COVID-19 while addressing the Mount Vernon Community School Corporation in Fortville, Indiana, on Aug. 6. In his 6-minute remarks, Dr. Dan Stock tells the board that masks don't work, vaccines don't

prevent infection, and state and federal health officials don't follow the science.

The video has amassed tens of millions of online views, and prompted the Indiana State Department of Health to push back.

Stock did not return multiple messages seeking comment.

"Here comes a doctor in suspenders who goes in front of the school board and basically says what some people are thinking: the masks are B.S., vaccines don’t work and the CDC is lying — it can be very compelling to laypeople,” said Dr. Zubin Damania, a California physician who received so many messages about the Indiana clip that he created his own video debunking Stock’s claims.

Damania hosts a popular online medical show under the name ZDoggMD. His video debunking Stock's comments has been viewed more than 400,000 times so far. He said that while there are legitimate questions about the effectiveness of mask requirements for children, Stock’s broad criticism of masks and vaccines went too far.

YouTube removed several similar videos of local government meetings in North Carolina, Missouri, Kansas and Washington state. In Bellingham, Washington, officials responded by temporarily suspending public comment sessions.

The false claims in those videos were made during the portion of the meeting devoted to public comment. Local officials have no control over what is said at these forums, and say that’s part of the point.

In Kansas, YouTube pulled video of the May school board meeting in the 27,000-student Shawnee

Mission district in which parents and a state lawmaker called for the district to remove its mask mandate, citing “medical misinformation.”

The district, where a mask mandate remains in effect, responded by ending livestreaming of the public comment period. District spokesman David Smith acknowledged that it has been challenging to balance making the board meetings accessible and not spreading fallacies.

“It was hard for me to hear things in the board meeting that weren’t true and to know that those were going out without contradiction,” Smith said.

“I am all about free speech, but when that free speech endangers people’s lives, it is hard to sit through that.”

After hearing from local officials, YouTube reversed its decision and put the videos back up. Earlier this month the company, which is owned by Google, announced a change to its COVID misinformation policy to allow exceptions for local government meetings — though YouTube may still remove content that uses remarks from public forums in an attempt to mislead.

“While we have clear policies to remove harmful COVID-19 misinformation, we also recognize the importance of organizations like school districts and city councils using YouTube to share recordings of open public forums, even when comments at those forums may violate our policies,” company spokeswoman Elena Hernandez said.

The deluge of false claims about the virus has challenged other platforms too. Twitter and Facebook each have their own pol-

icies on COVID-19 misinformation, and say that like YouTube they attach labels to misleading content and remove the worst of it.

Public comment sessions preceding local government meetings have long been known for sometimes colorful remarks from local residents. But before the internet, if someone were to drone on about fluoride in the drinking water, for instance, their comments weren't likely to become national news.

Now, thanks to the internet and social media, the misleading musings of a local doctor speaking before a school board can compete for attention with the recommendations of the CDC. It was only a matter of time before misleading comments at these local public forums went viral, according to Jennifer Grygiel, a communications professor at Syracuse University who studies social media platforms.

Grygiel suggested a few possible ways to minimize the impact of misinformation without muzzling local governments. Grygiel said clear labels on government broadcasts would help viewers understand what they’re watching.

Keeping the video on the government’s website, instead of making it shareable on YouTube, could allow local residents to watch without enabling the spread of videos more widely.

“Anytime there is a public arena – a city council hearing, a school board meeting, a public park – the public has the opportunity to potentially spread misinformation,” Grygiel said.

“What’s changed is it used to stay local.”

Vollmar.

There were 267 cases of COVID-19 among children in the county in July, nearly five times the 59 cases in June.

The Fox district plan recommends masks for all students and staff but says “each family and staff member may choose to wear a mask or not based on their personal preference.”

Parents who oppose the mandates say masking is a medical decision that should be left up to families.

Wearing a mask “interferes with their social learning, distorts verbal speech, and removes visual cues for the hard of hearing. Face covering policies not only inhibit peer-to-peer learning but also pose social and emotional distress to children,” reads a letter from parents in the Rockwood School District in St. Louis County. All St. Louis city and county students and staff will be required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.

Pro-mask parents say children younger than 12, who are not eligible for vaccines, are particularly vulnerable to catching the delta variant of COVID-19. They note the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups recommend universal masking in schools.

HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

IMPROVING OUR STATE’S AGING INFRASTRUCTURE Those who know me know how passionate I am about our state’s infrastructure, and making sure it keeps up with the demand of the Show-Me State. Over the past few years, our state has made great strides in improving not only our roads, but all aspects of infrastructure, which includes getting broadband into more homes in rural Missouri. These are necessary priorities that, unfortunately, carry a heavy regulatory and fiscal cost.

To this end, the Legislature passed, and the governor signed, a measure that takes these needs into consideration. Senate Bill 44 addresses several issues that relate to public utilities in Missouri. This new law prohibits local governments from banning certain types and sources of energy, modifies provisions relating to service territories of retail electric service providers, increases the competitive bidding process threshold from 10 to 20 percent of external expenditures for certain water corporations and provides an infrastructure replacement mechanism for certain water and sewer projects.

A lot of the sewer systems in our state are at the 100year mark. When these systems were put into place, it

was thought they would suffice for approximately 50 years. Obviously, they have continued to serve us well, but are in desperate need of repair or replacement. When you take into account the population growth we have seen since then, it is obvious there is a real need to upgrade these systems as soon as possible.

Implementing SB 44 is a small part of the whole picture. We still have a way to go when it comes to improving our state’s roads and bridges, and we continue to press forward with getting high-speed internet into more homes in rural Missouri. Infrastructure remains a priority not only for me, but for many of my colleagues in the Missouri General Assembly. This is something that will be a focus for years to come, and I am glad SB 44 is poised to take effect on Aug. 28. This is the kind of help that makes everyone’s life a little better, and can pay dividends for years to come.

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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Dear Annie: I've known this guy "Henry" for about six years now. We never got the timing right, and we've cheated on our significant others with each other.

When I was single, he wasn't, and vice versa. Now I'm in a healthy and happy relationship. Henry and I still talk, and it's hard to let him go. He's had trouble letting me go, too.

I used to believe I was in love with him, and I still have feelings for him. His attitude has changed during the past year. He's been real sweet and asks me what I want in the future. We both want the same things out of life. We share similar interests and get along very well.

He makes me feel a different way than any other man has. He has asked me to run away with him and start a life together in a new state.

I don't know if he would actually go through with it.

He's very spontaneous but also flaky.

However, my current boyfriend, "Mason," has been there for me through a crazy and tough time.

Mason is real sweet, too,

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and he's helped me grow a lot as a person. He lives with me, and we want the same things out of life.

Mason would do anything for me to make sure I'm happy in the relationship.

We communicate well and haven't had any issues yet.

I don't want to make a stupid choice and regret everything. If I leave Mason, I don't think there's any going back. But I worry I'll always wonder what could have been with Henry. -- Love Dilemma in Vermont Dear Dilemma: I'm not sure how happy and healthy your current relationship is if you are still lusting for Henry. Ask yourself if what you are feeling is more lust or love for Henry -- and Mason -- and that will give you your answer.

Lust dissipates over time, while love persists. Whether Henry or Mason is more love or lust is a question you have to ask yourself. Start by asking, "How do I feel about myself when I am with this person?" Don't forget that if Henry cheated on others, he will likely cheat on you.

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Selling health insurance fuels most of UnitedHealth Group’s revenue, but delivering care to people is turning into a turbo charger.

UnitedHealth has about 56,000 doctors it either employs or works with through its OptumHealth business, and company leaders say they are more than halfway toward their goal of adding another 10,000 this year.

OptumHealth runs primary care clinics as well as surgical and urgent care centers. The business is attracting patients and increasing the revenue it gets from them.

How it handles doctor reimbursement will help both revenue and profit continue

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That cuts costs, which in turn can help the company’s big insurance business.

FactSet says analysts expect OptumHealth’s annual revenue to climb above $59 billion by next year. That’s nearly double the roughly $30 billion it generated in 2019.

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Dear Annie: My motherin-law puts her husband first in her family. His moods and feelings dictate everything in that house. Consequently, their children -my husband and his sister - do not know how to assert themselves in their relationships. They don't know how to sort out their true feelings.

They weren't allowed to disagree in their early years at home. This nearly destroyed his sister, and it has caused problems in our marriage, which, thankfully, we have weathered. But the bottom line is they didn't learn to have a good relationship with themselves.

Putting yourself last isn't always saintly, nor is it always healthy, for you and your family. -- Sad Observer Dear Sad Observer: Your letter brings up a good life lesson. If your own personal and emotional cup is not full, how can you fill the cup of others? The answer is, you cannot. Take time every day to fill up your own cup when you can.

Some good ways are through walks with friends, prayer or meditation, long relaxing baths, journaling, singing a song you like or spending time in nature.

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House For Sale By Owner $160,000 701 N. Broadway Princeton, MO 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large family room, open concept kitchen/dining room, spiral staircase, full basememt suitable for additional bedrooms or playroom, one car attached garage. House 3,200 sq. ft. (1,600 upstairs, 1,600 downstairs). Morton building 24’x36’ with electric & cement floor. Interested parties please call 417276-9625.

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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered.

Call 660-605-1699.

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NOTICES

PETS/ANIMALS

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 is closed on Sat.

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Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

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Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

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FOR SALE

It's time for fall gardening.

We have bulk turnip seed.

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main St., 359-3660.

T398d27 -------------------------------------Major Discounters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 660-654-1383 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 22btu Air Conditioners in stock * 10' to 15' Pools in stock * Pool Chemicals in stock * Gas & Electric Water Heaters * Western & Work Boots * Twin, Full, Queen & King Mattresses * Air Fryers * Dehumidifiers * New Clothing * New Furniture * New Televisions * Backpack Sprayers * Lots of Chemicals & Hardware FAug10-Sep3* --------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

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

Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FSep17* -------------------------------------Round Baling, Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging.

Peter Beery 660-654-4764.

FNov5 -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------Shepherd Dynamics, LLC Veteran Owned & Operated * CRP Tree Removal * Forestry Mulching * Fast Tree Removal NO Brush Pile * Fence Line Clearing * Gravel Driveways * Other Skid Steer Work * Anthony TenHulzen, 660-373-2069 Anthony.tenhulzen@gmail.com SDForestrymulching.com FOct15 --------------------------------------

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HELP WANTED

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance.

Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, 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. TAug17-Sep10 -------------------------------------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.

N358d20 -------------------------------------Landmark Manufacturing is looking to hire Full-Time and Part-Time Machine Operators and Welders. Insurance, 401K, and Vacation Benefits offered for full-time employees. For more information, please call 660-6632185.

L359d17 -------------------------------------Trenton R-IX Schools Job Opportunity Trenton R-I-X Schools has an opening for a District Office Administrative Assistant/Finance. This position is a 12-month salaried position with benefits. The position consists of book keeping duties dealing with employee payroll and purchasing for our school district.

Please contact Trenton RIX Schools, 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683 to inquire regarding this position. Phone 660-654-3994 Or visit this website link for an application: https://coredocs.s3.amazonaws.com/do cuments/asset/uploaded_file /199576/EmploymentApplication.pdf APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 25, 2021 3:00PM. T399d20 --------------------------------------

In-Home Program Manager

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

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

PRINCETON MANOR APARTMENTS is accepting applications for

1 BEDROOM

SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS Rent is based on income and includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, 24 hour Maintenance and On-Site Laundry Facilities.

Applicants may stop by 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, Missouri to pick up an application and see the pride we take in our housing community. We share in great neighbors, community activities & beautiful surroundings.

Some income restrictions apply.

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CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED - Fulltime Tree Service Worker, must be dependable, have good work ethic, must have driver's license. Call Jeff Page - 660-635-0896.

P360d24 -------------------------------------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. L245d17* -------------------------------------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.

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Wilson Township tax rate hearing will be held August 25 at 7 p.m. at 651 SE 40th St., Laredo. dAug17 -------------------------------------Lincoln Township will hold a tax rate hearing on Tuesday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at 738 NE 18th Ave., Trenton. dAug17 -------------------------------------Village of Brimson tax rate hearing will be held Wednesday, August 25 at 6 p.m. at the home of Ed Arnold, mayor. dAug17 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00050 Matter of JAVAUGHN TYRELL ROBERTS minor NOTICE OF HEARING TO LEGAL FATHER CHRISTOPHER GREMPEL, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF JAVAUGHN TYRELL ROBERTS, minor You are hereby notified that attorney, JAMES A. WAITS, 401 W. 89TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64114, has filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, a petition for the appointment of SCOTTIE J. SMITH as guardian of JAVAUGHN TYRELL ROBERTS, minor and said Court, being satisfied that there is a good cause for the exercise of its jurisdiction as to the matters set forth in said petition, has set the petition for hearing on September 7, 2021 at 2:30 pm in the Probate Division, 700 Main, Trenton, Missouri 64683.

CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION /s/ Jill Eaton Division Clerk dJul27,Aug3,10,17 --------------------------------------

SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 662132660 (913) 663-7600 File No. 230637 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Annaliza Cotiangco, dated September 27, 2018, and recorded on September 28, 2018, in Book No. 659, at Page 398 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on September 2, 2021, at 10:15 AM, at the North Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of Lot Six (6), in Block Six (6), in Moberly's Addition to the City of Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri AND All of Lot Seven (7), in Block Six (6), in Moberly's Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS All of Lot Six (6), in Block Six (6), in Moberly's Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, Also a right of way easement for sewage disposal and sewage lines, together with all right of access, ingress and egress, for the purpose of construction, maintenance and operation of sewage facilities in, upon, over and across the following described land: The West 30 feet of Lot 5 and the North 20 feet of Lot 5, in said Block 6 Moberly's Addition to Trenton, Missouri and subject to agreement recorded in Book 278, Page 399, Deed records of Grundy County, Missouri AND All of Lot Seven (7), in Block Six (6), in Moberly's Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri together with easement for sewer over the West 30 feet of Lot 5, and the North 20 feet of said Lot 5, in said Block 6, including right to enter upon said premises for purposes of making necessary repairs and maintenance of said sewer, or pipes, used in connection with the improvements on Lot Seven (7), in said Block Six (6), commonly known as 815 W 17th St, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.

SouthLaw, P.C. Successor Trustee First Publication: August 10, 2021. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of

NOTICE OF HEARING A hearing will be held August 25, 2021 at the North 65 Grundy Co. Center, at 8:30 a.m. at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Grundy County Senior Tax Fund Board, a political subdivision. The rate will be expressed in cents per $100 valuation.

ASSESSED VALUATION Prior Tax Year Current Tax Year (By categories) Real Estate $73,325,630 $75,112,050 Personal Property 30,332,685 32,963,815 Railroad & Utilities 24,190,408 27,381,475 TOTALS $127,848,723 $135,457,340 Ed Holt, Chairman Delores Newton, Vice-Chairman Diane Hoppe, Secretary Sharon Ferris, Treasurer Members: Max Dickerson, Cindy Chrisman and R.W. Keuhn dAug17

a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (Casefile No. 230637960674). dAug10,17,24,31 -------------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID North Central Missouri Mental Health Center is accepting written bids for general construction (including excavation, concrete work, structural work, electrical, plumbing, exterior work, etc.) for an addition to the building located at 501 Youssef Drive in Chillicothe, Missouri. Bids for any or all components of the project will be accepted until September 13, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Specifications/ building plans are available at the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center administrative office, 1601 E 28th Street, Trenton MO 64683.

Please mark your bids “SEALED BID FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT”.

North Central Missouri Mental Health Center reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the agency. Pam Wright – Executive Assistant. dAug10,17 --------------------------------------

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AREA NEW ARRIVALS

Bexton Dale Wilson

Dustin and Charlsey Wilson of Trenton are the parents of a 6 pound, 9 ounce baby boy, born at 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. The baby, who was 19 inches long, has been named Bexton Dale Wilson and joins a brother, Ryker Wilson, age 8.

Maternal grandparents are Lenny and Pam White of Edinburg. Maternal great-grandparents are Wanda Long and Jo Adams of Trenton.

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Tena Wilson of Gilman City. Donna Wilson of Trenton is the paternal great-grandmother.

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Among the new teachers at Rissler Elementary School for the 2021-22 school year are, from left, front row, Brandi Peniston, paraprofessional; Megan Lynch and Lexie Neighbors, first grade; Bethany Streiff, counselor; Kayla Horton, special education; back row, Jennifer Elrod, second grade; Brianna Biegel, kindergarten; Emma Novak, administrative assistant; Chelsea Coe, early childhood paraprofessional; Cassandra Marshall, fourth grade; and Mercedes West, paraprofessional. Not pictured is Madeline Barone Cotton, music.

Organization Fair At NCMC

Area businesses, churches, and organizations are invited to participate in the annual North Central Missouri College Student Organization Fair on Monday, Aug. 23. The Student Organization Fair is set to begin at 11 a.m. and will run until approximately 1:30 p.m.

The event is being organized by the NCMC housing staff.

NCMC wants to give the Trenton community and area businesses the opportunity to welcome students and make the students aware of what Trenton has to offer.

The local businesses, churches and other organizations are encouraged to participate. The event will be held outdoors in the center of campus (Main Street), weather permitting.

In the event of inclement weather, it will be held indoors in the Ketcham Community Center. Great Western Dining Service will be serving “walking tacos” for only $5, drink included.

There is no charge for the Student Organization Fair participants. Interested parties may contact Lesli Collins to reserve a table.

The housing staff is also soliciting donations for raffle prizes.

Lesli can be contacted at lcollins@mail.ncmissouri.e du or 660-359-3948 ext.

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Dr. John Holcomb was honored with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award at Tuesday’s meeting of the Trenton Lions Club. Dr. Holcomb received the award after donations were made in his honor to the national Lions Club by his fellow Lions Club members for his service to the Trenton community. It is the highest individual award that can be bestowed upon a member of the Lions Club. Dr. Holcomb has served the Trenton Lions Club for 49 years. Melvin Jones founded the Lions Club, which has a club motto of “We Serve,” in 1917. The Trenton Lions Club meets at noon on Tuesdays in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church.

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Among the new teachers at Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School for the 2021-22 school year are, from left, front row, Sarah Pauley, THS English; Laura Black, TMS paraprofessional; Sarah Porter, THS cook; Kayla Roberts, fifth grade English-language arts; Melissa Vandusseldorp, TMS counselor and Emily Lasley, TMS paraprofessional; back row, Laura Callihan, Success Center paraprofessional; Jada Day, THS FACS; Jill Watkins, district-wide instructional coach; Bradley Ewald, THS physical science; and Anthony Webb, TMS/THS band. Not pictured is Stacey Russell, Success Center teacher.

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