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BRIEFS NCMC Board Meeting

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session Tuesday evening in the Frey Administrative Building. The board will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed tax levy (.399 on the $100 assessed valuation) at 5:25 p.m., with the regular board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Items on the announced agenda include employee introductions, a housing report, a Head Start report, reports from the vice president for academic affairs, vice president of student affairs and the college president. The board will also consider bids/purchases, review the Head Start annual report, hold the first reading on a board policy revision and approve employments, a job description and Head Start items. An executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate is also on the agenda.

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BACK TO SCHOOL There were (mostly) smiles on the faces of students and (definitely) on the faces of parents as they attended open house at Rissler Elementary School Thursday evening. Rissler Principal Susan Gott welcomed students to the school, where classes got under way today (Tuesday) for the 202122 school year. In addition to Trenton, students at Gallatin R-5, Laredo R-7, Princeton R-5, Grundy R-5 and Newtown-Harris R-2 all began the year on Tuesday. The school year begins on Wednesday for students at Pleasant View R-6, Spickard R-2, Tri-County R-7 and Harrison County R-4 at Gilman City.

The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Aug. 17, hearing a report on activities at Sunnyview Nursing Home. Administrator Jerry Doerhoff told board members that residents enjoyed a variety of activities during the month, including the monthly birthday party, the Independence Day parade, carnival games, gardening, noodle ball, homemade ice cream, porch time and the resident council meeting. Board members approved a Conflict of Interest Resolution and discussed the work on the energy project. A closed session was held to approve minutes from the July closed session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21.

Grundy, Tri-County Boards Meet Masks Optional For R-5 Students To Start Year The Grundy R-5 Board of Education agreed that masks will be optional to start the 2021-22 school year. According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox concerning Wednesday evening’s board meeting, the board approved a resolution for COVID mitigation strategies. It was determined that masks will be optional in all school buildings for both students and staff. Masks will be required on all buses for the drivers and students per federal law. Other strategies that will be implemented include social distancing when possible, extra cleaning of all surfaces and assigned seats in all classrooms to assist in the contact tracing process. The tax levy for 2021 was set at $5.9207 on the $100 assessed valuation, a number that is identical to last year. The district’s

total assessed valuation is $11,332,038. Multiple routine items were approved, including the eligibility criteria for Free and Reduced Lunches, the special education compliance model for the coming year, preliminary bus routes (the final routes will be reviewed at the next meeting), the Annual Secretary of the Board Report and a transportation agreement with the Laredo R-7 School District. Board members conducted a walk through of the elementary and high school buildings and heard reports from Elementary Principal Jennifer Dyer and High School Principal Matt Rayls. Following an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Bobbie Novak as music teacher and hired Whitley Richman to serve as part-time music instructor and junior high boys basketball coach. The next regular meeting of the R-5 board is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13. Tri-County R-7 The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education took action on the 2021 tax levy as well as amend-

ing plans related to the return to school in regard to COVID-19. Superintendent David Probasco provided information that indicated the board set the levy at $4.327 on the $100 assessed valuation, which included a temporary amount of .25 cents. The board took a voluntary rollback of 25 cents to lower the rate from the ceiling of $4.577. The rollback was done in response to the increase in federal funding that the district has received, according to Probasco. The board discussed the COVID-19 Planning and Response and amended plans to treat students and staff equally in regard to their vaccination status for attendance/quarantines. The district’s “welcome back” letter can be found on its website and includes information about the return to school. Masks are recommended for students, but not required, however, they must be worn on the bus. Adults are required to wear a mask in the. building. Classes begin on Wednesday, Aug. 25, with an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. In other business, the board ap-

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New teachers in the Grundy R-5 School District for the 202122 school year are, from left, front row, third grade teacher Lindsay Rhoades, preschool teacher Tiffany Carver; and kindergarten teacher Sam DeRyke; back row, middle school/high school math instructor Niki Edmondston; fourth grade teacher Marsha McLain; elementary special education teacher Doug Yates and middle school/high school special education teacher Jerry Kiger.

proved the purchase of the Boardworks program as presented and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No announcement was made fol-

lowing the closed session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Quarantines Expected As School Starts Pfizer Vaccine Gets Okay, Clinic Set For Aug. 30 As the COVID-19 numbers continue to rise again in Grundy County, it is hoped that with the FDA giving approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine the number of vaccinated residents will also see an increase. Elizabeth Gibson, administrator of the Grundy County Health Department, said she believes there are those who were waiting for full FDA approval to receive a vaccine. With that news being released Monday morning, it is hoped the next Pfizer

clinic, scheduled for Aug. 30, will see a full house. The benefits to getting a vaccine, she said, are twofold. “If you’re vaccinated you’re not required to quarantine unless you have symptoms,” she said, also noting that breakthrough cases, while they are occurring, are often less severe. As of Monday morning, Grundy County has 58 active cases for a total of 1,511 total positive cases since the pandemic was declared in March 2020. The county also recorded one new death, bringing that total to 44. Ms. Gibson said there were several who were released from quarantine over the weekend. Quarantining is a big

issue as students return to class this week without a mask mandate in any of the area’s schools. Everyone should be prepared for quarantines and the likelihood of increased cases. “I think we will see increased quarantines,” she said. “Just because it’s not mandatory (to wear a mask) doesn’t mean you can’t wear one. What you need to remember is that you’re contagious two days before you start showing symptoms and that’s why masking is so important. People do the right thing by staying home if they don’t feel good, but by the time you have symptoms, it’s already too late.” The Delta variant is more contagious than what

we were seeing in this area during the last school year and that is likely one reason the number of cases in younger children has increased. In addition, those under 12 cannot get vaccinated so they are at a disadvantage when it comes to contracting the virus. So, should children tested? Yes, according to Ms. Gibson. “If they’ve had known exposure, they should be tested,” she said. “We want to know so they can be isolated, as well as those in their household and others they’ve had close contact with.” She commented that those who are using home tests are calling the health [See COVID, Page 6]

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SPORTS

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Scrimmage Lacks A Ton Of Competition It was hard to gauge how much improvement the Trenton Bulldogs have made since finishing their 2020 campaign winless. Trenton displayed its 2021 team Friday night at C.F. Russell Stadium, playing a Black & Gold scrimmage on a night when most teams around the state were in jamboree action. Trenton played three sessions, the first two resulting in lop-sided varsity versus junior varsity affairs. The final session saw Trenton attempt to divide varsity players across the two sides, but a Black squad loaded with plenty of varsity players mostly stymied a Gold squad led by varsity quarterback Coleman Griffin, who was surrounded by far more JV players than what was across the line from him. In the first session, Trenton’s running backs looked impressive, despite going against a JV defense. Brayden Hughs broke off a long touchdown run early and Ian Elbert and Gabe Novak both scored on long runs in the session as well. “We knew, it was basically our varsity against our freshmen,” Trenton head

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Brayden Hughs breaks off a long touchdown run during Trenton’s Black & Gold scrimmage Friday night at C.F. Russell Stadium.

coach Kevin Hixson said. “But, I thought our running backs ran the ball hard. I thought we did a pretty decent job with play calling and we were able to run the ball effectively with Gabe or Ian either one.” In the second session, Trenton’s JV got one big play, connecting on a long pass that put the team inside the 10-yard line. Trenton’s varsity responded, however, keeping the younger unit out of the end zone. The final session didn’t

yield any scores either, despite some strong play from Griffin, who took plenty of hits from his teammates in black jerseys in the session. Despite the discrepancy between the two sides, Trenton was able to evaluate some players battling for positions, which was the staff’s primary focus. “We really used it as an evaluation tool,” Trenton head coach Kevin Hixson said. “We have some guys, juniors and seniors, who are on the bubble, battling

for positions. We told them ‘you have an opportunity to go out there, play as hard as you can play and earn a spot.’ “We got to see some positive things and some things we need to brush up on next week.” The Bulldogs are headed to Brookfield on Friday to kick off the season on the road at Burlington Field. Trenton, which will be looking for their first win since week 9 of the 2019 season, kicks off with Brookfield at 7 p.m.

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Freshman Avery Clark fires a pitch during the softball jamboree held at the Ebbe Sports Complex in Trenton on Saturday. The Bulldogs welcomed Lawson, Putnam County and Brookfield for the scrimmage. Trenton will open its season officially on Friday, opening play in the Cameron Tournament. See page 3 of today’s Republican-Times for a full tournament bracket and schedule.

SPORTS BRIEFS Short-Handed Sporting Holds On For 0-0 Draw ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tim Melia tied his season high with seven saves and short-handed Sporting Kansas City held on for a 0-0 tie with Minnesota United on Saturday. Rémi Walter was shown a straight red card in the 21st for a dangerous studs-up foul and Kansas City (11-4-6) played a man down down the rest of the way. The 35-year-old Melia has three shutouts in the last four games. Tyler Miller had five saves for Minnesota (7-6-7). He has seven shutouts this season.

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Young Tigers Try To Find Footing Inexperience, Will Both Show At Jamboree

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Princeton’s Makenzie Dunkin slides into home as Gallatin’s catcher attempts to tag her out. Princeton topped Gallatin and Milan by 5-1 scores at jamboree action in Milan on Friday.

Princeton Softball Wins At Jamboree Tigers Get The Better Of Milan And Gallatin Head coach Steve Richman is still getting to know his new team — the Princeton Tigers. But, after spending the summer with the squad, Richman made some moves and the Tigers soared to a pair of 5-1 victories in jamboree action in Milan on Friday. Princeton was dealt a blow this year when it lost Lauren Krohn and Megan Spencer, the team’s top two pitchers, to injuries. That forced Richman to look to freshman Kelsey Goodin and sophomore Hannah Meighen to grab innings for the team. That duo looked particularly good, limiting both host Milan and Gallatin to just one run each in the scrimmage sessions. “I thought our pitching was good,” Richman said. “We have some young pitchers this year and I thought they were solid. They did what we need

them to do this year, which is throw strikes, get the ball near the plate so we can make plays behind them. I thought our defense was solid overall, only giving up the two runs.” Princeton was able to play several players in the two sessions combined, allowing Richman to get a look at his players in an environment outside of controlled practices. Even with the vast player rotations seen, Princeton was still able to come out on top in each session. “It’s a jamboree,” Richman said. “You’re not facing all of (the opponent’s) best kids every inning and we did the same, we played a lot of kids. I thought overall we saw some good things and we saw some things we need to work on and that’s what this is for.” The Princeton softball team will open the season on Saturday, traveling to the Bill Hill Memorial Tournament in Albany.

There were two things pretty obvious about the Princeton Tigers at a jamboree in Milan on Friday. The team is pretty young and inexperienced. The team also played with an energy and will that have become hallmarks of thirdyear head coach Nathan Powell’s teams. Princeton scrimmaged with conference-mates Milan and Putnam County as well as Salisbury at the event. “As always there was a lot to take away from competing against other teams for the first time,” Powell said. “Our youth and inexperience were pretty obvious throughout, but the effort and ‘want-to’ was there.” Princeton was breaking in a team that boasts 17 freshmen and sophomores, several of which will be varsity starters this year. While the group didn’t look like a team coming off back-to-back shares of the Grand River Conference title, the Tigers aren’t expecting to be at their best early. “As we move forward and the team’s confidence grows, execution and the level of play will only get better,” Powell said. “Right now there is still too much thinking going on out on the field and we just need to continue to work in practice to get those things established as second nature.” Princeton will open the season on the road in Faucett, traveling to face MidBuchanan — a team that finished as the state runnerup at the Class 1 level last season. Kickoff between the Tigers and Dragons on Friday night is set for 7 p.m.

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ACROSS MISSOURI MO BRIEFS Teacher Charged In Insurrection

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri Christian school teacher has been charged for her alleged role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January. Federal prosecutors this week charged Kelsey Leigh Ann Wilson with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building. The 29-year-old Springfield resident was arrested Wednesday but released without having to pay bail on the condition that she promise to show up for future court hearings. Her public defender declined to comment to The Associated Press on Saturday. She was recently hired as a first-grade teacher at Dayspring Christian School in Springfield but expected to be fired following her arrest, The Kansas City Star reported. An AP request for comment to the school wasn't immediately returned Saturday. Prosecutors charged Wilson's husband, Zachary John Wilson, with the same crime in February.

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CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis man who attacked the manager of a Chesterfield's McDonald's after his daughter was fired was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison. Kendell R. Cooks, 38, was convicted in June of firstdegree assault, armed criminal action and property damage after the Jan. 9, 2019 confrontation. The manager, Jeffrey Jackson, lost sight in one eye in the attack that occurred a couple hours after Cooks' daughter was fired, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Investigators said Cooks and several others blocked in Jackson's car while he was sitting in it for a work break. Cooks then smashed the driver's side window with a 5foot wooden and metal rake and struck Jackson several times in the head and arms. Cooks testified that he was angry because he thought Jackson had struck Cooks’ daughter as she was being escorted off the job, according to the judge's order. He said he did not intend to assault anyone.

Child Killed In Crash

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — A crash in suburban Kansas City killed a 6-year-old girl and seriously injured several others, including a 4-year-old boy, officials there said. The crash happened Friday night in Excelsior Springs, when a car went off the right side of the road, hit a parked pickup truck and then traveled into a field before coming to rest in a brush pile, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. A 6-year-old girl inside the car died at the scene, investigators said. The 24-year-old driver, two 18-year-old passengers and a 4-year-old boy in the car were taken to hospitals with serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Political Hopefuls Schmooze At State Fair SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri political hopefuls, including a long list of candidates vying for a U.S. Senate seat, gathered Thursday at the State Fair to bolster support. The annual Governor's Ham Breakfast is a political rite of passage in Missouri and a rare event that brings both Republican and Democratic candidates under the same pavilion to mingle. Many of the wide field of U.S. Senate candidates chatted with supporters at the Ham Breakfast, includ-

ing St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey and his wife. They handed out copies of a photo of them pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they marched past the couple’s home last year. Republican Gov. Mike Parson this month pardoned the McCloskeys, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in June. Parson said he met the couple for the first time at the Ham Breakfast and they thanked him. Incumbent Republican Roy

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

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF THE SHOW-ME STATE Missouri recently celebrated its 200th birthday. America is still a young country, especially when compared to some nations. Younger still is the state we are blessed to live in, and we have the opportunity to enjoy our state’s history as we celebrate our 200th year of statehood. The Show-Me State’s story really begins in 1673, when the first Europeans set

foot on the soil that would eventually gain the name Missouri. Just nine years later, French explorers would take possession of this portion of the country and name it the Louisiana Territory. Spain would later take control of the area in 1762. By 1803, the U.S. bought what became known as the Louisiana Purchase, with Lewis and Clark starting their expedition the next year. In

1812, the Territory of Missouri was created, with the first territorial Legislature meeting in October. The first request for statehood happened in 1818. The remaining steps toward statehood would follow in 1820, which included passing the first state constitution and establishing a state capital. On Aug. 10, 1821, Missouri was admitted into the Union as the 24th state. There were celebrations all across our state this past Aug. 10, including at the Capitol. This gave people the chance to learn more about Missouri and see the progress we have made in 200 years. There are more celebrations to come, including the governor’s inaugural ball, which was postponed from its usual January date, be-

cause of concerns over COVID-19. This year’s inaugural festivities will be a tribute to 200 years of statehood. As we look back on two centuries, and ahead to the future, I hope you and your family will take time to reflect. This gives us a chance to see the progress we have made as a state, and what steps we can take to continue to make Missouri a great place to live, work and raise a family. 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.

Springfield School Employees Sue Over Racial Equity Training SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Two Springfield school employees are suing the district over its mandatory racial equity training, which they contend violates their rights and is an “unconstitutional condition of employment.” The federal lawsuit was filed Wednesday by Jennifer Lumley, a records secretary for the special services department, and Brooke Henderson, who works on plans for students

with disabilities. Henderson is a member of Back on Track America and has frequently accused the district of inserting critical race theory into its training. Critical race theory, which studies America’s history through the lens of racism, is not mentioned in the lawsuit. But the women allege the term equity and other phrases used during the training are code for the theory, which they contend conditions “individuals to

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Rotarians Hear About THS Fall Sports Three fall girls sports coaches from Trenton High School presented the program at the Thursday, Aug. 17 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms. Tennis Coach Tammy Ockenfels, Volleyball Coach Brad Ewald and Softball Coach Madi Trump Stillwell discussed their respective upcoming seasons with members. Mrs. Ockenfels has 11 girls out for tennis, including three seniors. The team’s season starts on Aug. 31, with the first home match on Sept. 1. The team has finished second in the district tournament the last two years and Mrs. Ockenfels said this year’s goal is to win the district title. There are four returning starters from last year. Ewald has 25 girls out for the team, including three seniors. The first meet will be on Aug. 30 at Cameron, with the first home meet on Sept. 9 against Cameron. As the team has never won a district title, Ewald said he would like to see the Bulldogs “put a banner on the wall” this season. He said the team has shown a lot of improvement from last year, when the team placed second at the district tournament. He also mentioned the team plans to have camps for youth in younger

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Troy Smith, right, received a Paul Harris Fellow during the Aug. 17 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club meeting. Smith is a two-time recipient of the honor, which recognizes members for their support of Rotary International and its foundation. Making the presentation was Club President Brian Upton.

grades who have an interest in volleyball. Mrs. Stillwell has 23 girls out for this year’s team, which opens play in the Cameron Tournament on Aug. 27-28 before playing their first home game on Monday Aug. 30. Trenton will also be hosting the pre-season jamboree on Aug. 21. There are six senior members on the team, with five being available to play as the sixth player, a pitcher, injured her ACL and will not be able to compete this year. The team will have three pitchers, one senior and two freshmen. During the business meeting, Troy Smith was

presented with a Paul Harris Fellow, making him a two-time recipient. He has been a member of the local club since 1985. It was announced the annual Rotary Fish Fry will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the FFA cookshack on the NCM Fairgrounds. It will be a drive-through event with additional information to be announced later. The program at the Aug. 26 meeting will be presented by Ron Dougan, who will talk about the Dream Factory and the upcoming fundraiser, featuring a concert by Rhonda Vincent in the Trenton Performing Arts Center.

New Books Added At GC-JN Library The Grundy CountyJewett Norris Library continues to add new books to its shelves. Books added recently in the children’s library are “It’s a Baby Giraffe” by Kelly Doudna, “Beak and Ally: Unlikely Friends” by Norm Feuti, “A Piece of Cake” by LeUyen Pham and “The Color Monster Goes to School” by Anna Llenas. In the juvenile section, new offerings include “The Key of Lost Things” by Sean Easley, “Max Tilt: 80 Days or Die” by Peter Lerangis, “Funny Kid: Prank Wars” by Matt Stanton and “The Magic Shop: The Great Escape” by Kate Egan. New books in the young adult section are “The Other Normals” by Ned Vizzini and “Restore Me

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New adult non-fiction selections include “Did I Say That Out Loud” by Kristin Van Ogtrop and “The Life-Giving Parent” by Clay and Sally Clarkson. New children’s movies have also been added, including “The Good Dinosaur”, “Abominable”, “Muppet Babies”, “Mulan”, “Out and About”, and “Color CrewShades of Fun.”

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The 2021 Governor’s Council on Disability Legislative Priorities Poll is available now through Nove. 5. Those who would like to complete the questionnaire or would like more information, can contact FFDD Executive Director Kayla Graham at 660-35-7556 or by email at ffdd@grundycountymo.com.

Betz Named To Dean’s List

A Trenton woman is among students named to the Dean’s List at Missouri State University in Springfield. Kendra Betz of Trenton is among more than 900 students named to the Summer 2021 Dean’s List. Students receiving the honor must be enrolled in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average.

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Dear Annie: My husband and I are trying to figure out how to emotionally support our adult daughter, who is 40 years old. She is going through a very emotional period in her life. She has been married for about a year, has "major issues" with her spouse and is not certain she can "stay in the relationship." But from our conversations with her and what we've observed, the issues she describes seem to be all "her." For example, she expects her spouse to give his undivided attention to her all day on his day off from work. She is not even willing to allow chores such as mowing the lawn or doing the laundry to interfere. She doesn't want him to be reading, talking on the phone or checking emails -- just paying full attention to her. Her sister is extremely concerned about her as well. Her behavior is wacky, and she is highly offended that we are not "supporting" her when she obsessively describes arguments with her spouse. We are all concerned about mental health issues but are at a loss. We've encouraged her to

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seek therapy, which she has started, but she is already looking for a different therapist. Her sister is going to ask her own therapist for advice on how to be more supportive. We'll do the same. But we can't bring ourselves to agree with her that the spousal behaviors are abusive, because they simply are not. This opinion is based on what we've observed firsthand; not by what she says about what happens. We can say, "we are so sorry you are unhappy," but this is not the affirmation she is seeking from us. This family dynamic is new to us and is stressing us all out. Any advice? -- Stressed Out Family Dear Stressed Out Family: It does sound like your daughter could be suffering from a mental illness, or maybe just extreme insecurity or narcissism. Regardless of the diagnosis, which hopefully her new therapist will be able to make, you are also suffering. The best thing to do is to consult a professional yourself about how best to support your daughter during this difficult time of her life -- and yours.

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Dear Annie: I was in a similar situation as "Grieving Grandmother" but just the opposite. My grandmother and parents did not like my choice of spouse, so we were uninvited to family gatherings. At first, I was hurt, and then I thought, "who cares?" So for the last 30 years, my holiday gatherings on Thanksgiving and Christmas have been filled with my "new" family. Seniors whose children don't have time for them. Young people whose parents cut them off because they are LGBTQ or different. Widows and widowers, and other various "forgotten " people. They are not forgotten in my house. For the last 30 years, my life and home have been filled with joy, laughter and happiness. My advice to that grandmother is to write those socalled daughters-in-law off and surround herself with others that will love her and want to spend holidays with a woman who loves and wants to host them. She won't regret it. -- Grandfather to Those Without Dear Grandfather to Those Without: Surrounding yourself with supportive and loving people is always important, and will make you feel more supported and nourished.

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United States faces new hurdles to reliable electricity delivery,” said Steve Nalley, acting head of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Batteries can be used to store electricity generated by solar, wind and other sources of renewable energy until it is needed, and much of the growth in battery power is expected to come from solar power plants. Five states — California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts and Hawaii — accounted for more than 70% of the total U.S. battery storage capacity at the end of last year with California alone housing 31% of all the batteries.

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Grundy Co. RSVP Is looking for a part-time Program Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator. Applications may be picked up at 2901 Hoover Drive, Trenton. G427d24 -------------------------------------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. TAug17-Sep10 -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------

SouthLaw, P.C. 13160 Foster Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (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 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 -------------------------------------

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Nancy Jeanne Fuson Geertman Nancy Jeanne Fuson Geertman, an 88-year-old resident of Kentwood, MI (formerly of Grandville and Caledonia), passed away on Friday, Aug.13, 2021. A memorial visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Ofield Funeral Home in Kentwood, MI. Nancy was born May 26, 1933 in Trenton, the daughter of William and Jeanne Fuson, the oldest of two children. She was married to Kenneth H. Eschenbach, with whom she had four children. In time, Nancy earned a bachelor's degree in special education, becoming a teacher working with early elementary students in a thirty-year career. Reading and literacy became a particular passion, for which she earned

a master's degree before she retired from education. Later in life, she married Marinus J. Geertman. Nancy enjoyed riding Five-Gaited Saddlebred horses in her youth, in which she won many awards on the show circuit. She loved to raise flowers and kept a beautiful garden for many years. Nancy enjoyed traveling and camping over the years and enjoyed visiting Civil War monuments and learning their history. She was a breast cancer survivor. Nancy is survived by her brother, Bill (Nancy); two daughters, Karen (Gary) Bartholomew and Kris (Thom) McGuire; a son, Eric Eschenbach; three step-daughters, Joyce (Dick) VanDyk, Marilyn (Pat) Chadderdon and

Karen (Ed Mendez) Geertman; a stepson, Dave (Janelle) Geertman; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and a son, Mark Eschenbach. Memorials are suggested to Emmanuel Hospice: To learn more visit-https://www.emmanuelhospice.org; Breast Cancer Research Foundation: To learn more visit-h t t p s : / / w w w. b c r f . o rg ; Reading is Fundamental: To learn more visit-https://www.rif.org/support-rif/ways-to-give; Breast Cancer Research Foundation: To learn more visit-- https://www.bcrf. org/; or the Equus Foundation: To learn more visit-https://www.equusfoundation.org/.

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North Central Missouri College’s fall semester began Monday, Aug. 23 with 14 new members of the faculty/staff since the spring semester. New to the academic year are, from left, Cydney Moppin, nursing instructor; Megan Erickson, athletic trainer; Amanda Steinman, enrollment marketing specialist; Nate Swann, golf coach/athletics assistant; Janna Ingram, behavioral health instructor; Rick Sharp, industrial technology instructor; Matthew Johnson, mathematics instructor; Randy Cox, maintenance; and Mallary Hann, diagnostic imaging instructor. Not pictured are Lindsey Schlared, custodian; Kerry Savage WDB compliance coordinator; Rick Cole, digital media specialist; Kristie Cross, grant writer; and McKinley Hurley, residence life coordinator/assistant women’s softball coach.

Ivan Neal Taylor Ivan Neal Taylor, an 87-year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. There will be a private family inurnment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton. Services are under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Ivan was born Nov. 23, 1933 in Weatherby, the son of Thomas and Gladys Bell Taylor. Ivan served his country as a communications specialist in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 8, 1961 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ann Howe in Phoenix, AZ. She survives of the home.

The couple lived in Arizona from 1963 until 1972 when they moved back to Trenton. Ivan worked many jobs including working at Trenton Foods, Modine Manufac-turing and as an E.M.T., before retiring from Green Hills Rural Development. The couple attended Bible Baptist Church and enjoyed square dancing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Lisa Oesch and her husband, Nathan of Wheeling and Teresa Schoenhals and her husband, Rocky of Ashford, AL; a brother, Robert Taylor and his wife, Ruth of Laredo; a sister, Janice Miller of Trenton; and grandchildren Andrew Schoenhals and his wife, Jacqueline, Jessica Steck-

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mest and Ryan Oesch. Those preceding him in death include his parents; a sister, Betty Taul; and brothers Gerald, Kenneth, Raymond, Russell and George Taylor. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Ross C. Wilson, Jr. Ross C. Wilson, Jr. a 67year-old Trenton resident, died at 2:09 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at the Church Of Christ of Trenton. Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 11, 1953 in Memphis, TN, the son of Ross Cochran and Sarah Sue Rollins Wilson, Sr. He graduated from Draughon’s Business College of

Little Rock, AR with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He was a hard working man who loved his family. He was married to Laura Lyn Eason. She preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Trenton. He is survived by a son, Dustin Wilson and his wife, Kara of Trenton; three grandchildren, Gracelyn Wilson, Marjorie Wilson and Silas Wilson; and one brother, Harry Wilson. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

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Memorials are suggested to the Church of Christ of Trenton and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com.

Cause Of Death Is Accidental

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES Aug. 20 Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/ Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn 6.38, Beans 13.20, Wheat 6.99 New Corn 5.17, Beans 12.60, Wheat 6.84

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The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of the cause of death for William Christopher Harville, a 40-year-old Trenton man whose body was found in his vehicle northwest of Trenton on July 11. According to Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring, an autopsy was conducted by the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office and the death has been ruled accidental, with the probable cause of death listed as methamphetamine intoxication. Mr. Harville was reported missing on June 29 and had last been seen on June 23. His badly decomposed body was found in his vehicle and the medical examiner’s report said there were no obvious injuries to the body. A radiograph showed no broken bones and no foreign objects in the body and there was no indication of any trauma. In addition, there was nothing in the clothing to indicate a bullet hole or puncture from an object such as a knife.

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The Missouri Retired Teachers Association presented a $500 MRTA Foundation grant to Joy Bettis, Family and Consumer Science instructor at Trenton Middle School. The grant will be used toward a pillow project that will be completed by TMS FACS students during the 2021-22 school year. Pictured are, from left, Joy Dittemore, District MRTA president; Barb Spencer, incoming president of the Grundy County Retired Teacher’s Association; Ms. Bettis; Ron Hurst, GCRTA member; Marjorie Keuhn, GCRTA secretary; and Mary Woodson, GCRTA member.

DAILY RECORD GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT MARRIAGE LICENSE Montie Lenn May and Melanie Lea Morton, both of Trenton. REAL ESTATE Bruce Gott and others to Jenna Ann Scott. Joel Lindaman to Yutzy Farms LLC. Kennard D. Tomlinson and wife to Jacob D. Bottcher and wife. DAVIESS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Daren L. Adkins Corey L. Meier, Gallatin, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to violating a protection order for an adult and had his motion for a change of venue sustained, with the case transfered to Livingston County. Ryan P. Arnold, Hamilton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license, a class D misdemeanor, and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, a class A misdemeanor. His case was set for Oct. 5. Casey D. Ash, Aurora, CO, was arraigned 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, a class D misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding and a class D misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less. The defendant is scheduled to appear in court again on Sept. 21. Daniel E. Butts, Gallatin, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class B misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, a

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class E felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident (property damage exceeding $1,000) and a class A misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21. David A. Grant, Independence, appeared for 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; a class E felony charge of attempted second degree burglary; a class E felony charge of possession of burglary tools; a class E felony charge of first degree property damage; a class E felony charge of driving while revoked/suspended; and a class C misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 7. Robert A. Larson, Breckenridge, was formally arraigned and pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less, a class D misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21. Chloe R. Huffstutter, Kan-

sas City, was formally arraigned and pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, a class D misdemeanor. She is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21. Kevin D. Horn, Independence, pleaded not guilty to a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; a class D felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm; a class D felony charge of second degree burglary; a class E felony charge of possession of burglary tools; a class E felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon; a class E felony charge of resisting arrest; a class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia - prior drug offense; and a class B misdemeanor charge of possession of a defaced firearm. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Sept. 7. Brian J. Habelitz, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class B misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated and a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding. He was given a Sept. 21 court date. Ajheran R. Brookins, Lenexa, KS, pleaded guilty to operating a commercial motor vehicle without a seat belt and was fined $50.50.