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Raises Approved For Law Enforcement Personnel

Use Tax To Be On April Ballot Trenton voters will decide whether or not residents within the city limits would pay a local “use tax” that would be applied to Internet purchases those individuals make from out of state business. The Trenton City Council on Monday night agreed to prepare an ordinance that, if approved, would put the issue on the ballot in April. The tax, according to councilwoman and economic development committee chairman Cathie Smith, would provide increased revenues to the city to help pay for services such as law enforcement, street improvements, etc., as well as “level the playing field” for local businesses, which currently collect city sales tax on local purchases that is not currently paid on out of state Internet purchases. The local use tax cannot exceed the amount of the current city sales taxes, which is 2.58 percent, and a yes vote would not change that amount. It was noted the state of Missouri already collects a state use tax, paid on out of state Internet purchases by all residents of the state and is used for state services. The council also agreed to increase wages for law enforcement personnel, including both officers and dispatchers. Members voted on a recommendation from the finance committee that would up the hourly salary paid by $3 for officers and $1 for dispatchers and the animal control officer, effective immediately. In addition, the council agreed to pay an overtime rate to salaried officers working over 45 hours per week (with patrolling

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involved). Mrs. Smith, who also serves as chairman of the finance committee, stated the current base salary for law enforcement personnel paid by Trenton is less than at least three communities in the area, resulting in the city being unable to fill open positions. Information provided at the meeting showed Trenton’s base salary at $32,698 while Bethany’s starting annual pay is $33,500. Chillicothe begins its officers at $34,777 and Cameron has a starting pay of $42,777. Police Chief Rex Ross said the city is currently authorized to have 12 officers, but that just six are available now with the police chief and lieutenant also helping with patrolling duties. In addition, Trenton is looking at one officer retiring in December and one officer remains on workman’s compensation. Attempts have been made to hire new officers, with one individual being hired from among seven recent applicants. He noted that most law enforcement academy students “are spoken for” before they even graduate. City Administrator Ron Urton said that the salary increases, along with benefits associated with the raises, would result in a $103,920 expenditure. However, it is anticipated the city can save around $82,754 in increased part-time and overtime expenses currently being paid. That would result in a cost to the city at around $21,166, which City Clerk Cindy Simpson said would be paid from the city’s general fund balance as it was not part of

the current city budget. Urton is to also check to make sure the hourly overtime rate to be paid to salaried officers (the police chief and lieutenant) meets the Fair Labor Standards Act. The council discussed efforts in using local businesses to make small cost purchases when possible/practical, then decided to leave the decision with department heads and Urton. It was noted the city’s current purchase policy requires bids to be sought for all purchases over $10,000, with local vendors to be approved if their bid is within 5 percent of the low bid, and that three quotes can be sought for purchases from $2,500 to $10,000 before a decision is made. However, there is no written policy for purchases under $2,500. Several department heads noted they already try to buy locally when possible and felt a written policy was not needed. In an effort to save wear and tear on existing vehicles and to allow street personnel to be freed up for other projects, the council voted to hire a Cairo company to haul sand and rock to the asphalt plant. The city will pay Mutter Farms $6 per ton for sand and $2.50 per ton for rock, with the cost for the hauling totaling $119,000. The bids from Mutter Farms was the lowest of three received. In other business, the council: • set Dec. 15 to Jan. 19 as the filing dates for persons interested in serving on See City, Page 3

Friday, Dec. 4

KC Wolf Will Be In Holiday Parade KC Wolf, mascot for the 2020 Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, will be making an appearance in the Trenton Downtown Christmas Parade scheduled for Friday night, Dec. 4. KC Wolf will be riding in the parade on a conveyance provided by the Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company LLC, which is sponsoring the mascot’s visit to Trenton. He will also be available to visit with youth once the parade makes its way to downtown Trenton. The parade gets under way at 6 p.m., with entries lining up at 5:30 p.m. in the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri parking lot. The route will pass by Bristol Manor, Eastview Manor and Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments before continuing onto Princeton Road, 22nd Street, Chestnut Street and Main Street, where it will travel south to the downtown area. The parade will then travel to the intersection of Ninth and Main Street, turning back north onto Main Street before finishing up at the Grundy County Museum at the corner of Tinsman Avenue and Mable Street. In addition to KC Wolf, the parade will also feature Santa and his elves. Once the parade gets to the downtown area, the elves will be passing out craft projects to youth. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations wanting to have an entry in the parade are asked to call Cindy Jennings as soon as possible at 359-1923.

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Spickard Spec cial Me eetiing The Spickard Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 at Spickard City Hall. City Clerk Amy Chapman said the board will be setting the filing dates for the April election and discussing emergency management planning.

Drrop p Bo ox Fo or Ta axe s The Grundy County Treasurer’s Office is reminding county residents that they can use the outside drop box to pay their 2020 real estate and personal property taxes. Treasurer Barb Harris said anyone who is concerned about coming into the courthouse or who wishes to use the drop box can feel confident that the box is being checked daily. A receipt for taxes paid will be sent to the taxpayer. The drop box is located on the north side of the courthouse. Taxes can also be mailed, but all taxes must be in the box, paid or postmarked by Dec. 31.

Liibrrary Usse Cha anges The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library will be moving to “curbside pickup” and “15-minute essential business by appointment computer usage” only, beginning on Monday, Nov. 30 until further notice. Patrons may request items for “curbside pickup” by calling the library at 359-3577 or by using the Evergreen link on the library website, www.grundycountylibary.org. Perons needing help with using the Evergreen link can call the library for assistance. Computer usage appointments may be made by calling the library during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. When entering the library for a computer appointment, persons must wear a mask, covering nose and mouth.

COVID D-19 Update Active COVID-19 cases in Grundy County remain steady, with 112 reported as of Wednesday morning. The Grundy County Health Department reported a decrease of 14 active cases since Monday, when active case numbers were at 126. The total number of cases in Grundy County since testing began is at 633, up 16 since Monday. There have also been 19 deaths, an increase of one. Othere area county numbers include Livingston, 746 (79 active, including 20 hospitalized, 19 deaths); Linn, 635 (90 active, 16 deaths); Sullivan, 628 (49 active, 7 deaths); Carroll, 529 (73 active, 9 deaths); Harrison, 422 (49 active, 5 deaths); Caldwell, 400 (60 active, 4 deaths); Daviess, 349 (95 active, 7 deaths); Putnam, 181 (36 active, 2 deaths); and Mercer, 74 (18 active, including 5 hospitalized, 0 deaths).

Letters To Santa The Trenton Republican-Times will be publishing Letters to Santa in a special section that will be included in the newspaper on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Children are encouraged to write letters to Santa, telling him of their gift wishes for Christmas. Letters must include the child’s name, age, address (town) and a telephone number in order to be published. Only the child’s name, age and town will be included in the letter. Because of space constraints, letters should be kept to a minimum and the R-T reserves the right to edit letters, if necessary. Persons wanting to submit letters may do so by mail at PO Box 548, Trenton, MO 64683; by e-mail at rtimes@lyn.net; or they may be brought to the R-T office during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. Emailing letters is encouraged. Letters must be received no later than Friday, Dec. 11.

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Trustees Authorize Contract Signing

Residence Hall Construction Moves Ahead North Central Missouri College Trustees are moving forward with their plans to construct two new residence halls, with groundbreaking set for the near future. Following an executive session during Tuesday’s meeting, the board voted to authorize NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver to execute a contract with Weldon Builders and Construction of Trenton for the construction of two suite-style residence halls. The new halls, each with 16 beds, will be located on East Crowder Road, northeast of the

Ketcham Community Center. Groundbreaking will take place in the near future with occupancy planned for the fall 2021 semester. Personnel items highlighted the remainder of the meeting, with board members accepting the retirement of Linda Cowling, an English teacher who has been with the college for 14 years and in education for 28 years. Her retirement is effective at the end of the summer 2021 intersession. Trustees also gave emeritus status to Linda Brown, who retired in October. She had served the college for 35

years, retiring as registrar/director of records. The employment of Kevin Hutchison of Chillicothe as a maintenance worker was approved. He will begin his duties on Nov. 30 at a pay rate of $12.34 per hour. Shonda Baker of Jameson was hired to fill the position of student accounts specialist at a pay rate of $12.44. She will also begin her duties on Nov. 30. Adjunct instructors hired include Darcy Oetting of Platte City, who will teach accounting courses beginning with the spring 2021 semester, and

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Sunny and chilly over the weekend with a high on Saturday of 52 while Sunday’s high will be around 47. It will only reach 36 on Monday. Lows will be as low as 19. The high at Trenton on Monday was 37 with two inches of snow. Tuesday’s high was 50, the low was 35 and .78 of an inch of rain was recorded. The high on Tuesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 48 and the low was 40 with 2.3 inches of rain.

Tocarra Williams of Trenton, the current assistant director for Student Support Services, who will teach public affairs courses, also beginning with the spring semester. The board approved changes in the titles for the positions of admissions/international student representative and admissions recruiter. A change in title and job description and duties was also approved for the Northwest Workforce Development Board, changing the program operations manager/Equal Employment Opportunity officer to the Equal Em-

What’s Inside... Gilman City and Princeton matched up for a pair of boys and girls basketball games on Tuesday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap of the contests played at Princeton.

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ployment and Program Compliance Coordinator. The position will be moved from an AMP (salaried) position to an a classified (hourly) position. Green Hills Head Start personnel items approved included the resignation of Vanessa Moore as health specialist, effective Jan. 1, 2021, and the approval of the employment of Aundriea Lopez as a teacher aide at the Chillicothe “A” Head Start program. The GHHS program is administered See NCMC, Page 3

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Firearms Numbers Down From Last Year Rain And High Winds Lead To Deer Total Regression In The Show-Me State By The Missouri Department of Conservation Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 176,604 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 14-24. Of the 176,604 deer harvested, 95,654 were antlered bucks, 16,045 were button bucks and 64,905 were does. Top harvest counties were Howell with 3,496 deer harvested, Franklin with 3,409 and Texas with 3,374.

Last year hunters checked 179,960 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season with 91,917 being antlered bucks, 17,330 being button bucks and 70,713 being does. Locally, 1,142 deer were taken in Grundy County. Of those, 652 were antlered bucks, 399 were does and 91 were button bucks. Despite numbers being down across the state, numbers in Grundy County were actually up compared to last year when 1,093 total deer were taken. Other local countiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2020 numbers included Harrison with 1,813, Daviess with 1,532, Livingston with 1,266, Mercer with 1,315 and Sullivan with 1,657. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals, persons can visit the MDC website, extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunters posted an impressive harvest

total given the challenging conditions, particularly on opening weekend,â&#x20AC;? MDC cervid program supervisor Jason Isabelle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Typically about half of the harvest occurs during the first two days of the season. Unfortunately, hunters were greeted by rain and high winds to start the season, resulting in harvest numbers falling behind last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark early.â&#x20AC;? MDC reported three firearms-related hunting incidents during the November portion of the firearms deer season with all being non-fatal and self-inflicted. Archery deer season resumed on Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 15, 2021. The late youth firearms portion runs Nov. 2729. The antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 4-6 followed by the alternative methods portion Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

MDC Offering Online Cooking Program Course Will Walk Through Preparing And Cooking Venison By The Missouri Department of Conservation The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a free program on outdoor cooking on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. With public health concerns

creating barriers to meat processors for many Missouri hunters this year, MDC will offer a virtual cooking course to help hunters put food on the table. Join MDC deputy director Jennifer Battson Warren as she walks through, step-by-step, her favorite pan-fried and roasted method of preparing venison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking for friends and family is something I truly enjoy,â&#x20AC;? Battson Warren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am really excited to have an

opportunity to share one of my favorite and tastiest recipes with online friends interested in learning how to make venison a family favorite.â&#x20AC;? To accommodate public health and safety guidelines, the program will take place online via a WebEx link emailed out to registrants prior to the event. This event is free and open to all ages, but space is limited. Participants must preregister at m d c - e v e n t web.s3licensing.com/Event/Ev

entDetails/175092. MDC Discover Nature programs, such as this workshop, aim to help Missourians discover nature and master outdoor skills. To learn more about other programs, persos can visit nature.mdc.mo.gov/. For more information about this cooking clinic persons may contact MDC education unit chief Kyle Lairmore via email at Kyle.Lairmore@mdc.mo.gov, or by phone at 573-751-4115, ext. 3364.

SPORTS BRIEFS Boyd Wins Power Points Prize Chad Boyd was the local winner in the weekly Power Points contest for week 11. Boyd collected 104 points to win the $30 local prize. Nationally, Joe Rife of Lebanon, PA won with 114. Local sponsors of the Power Points contest include Hy-Vee, ServeLink, Chumbleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, T&L Auto and Barnes-Baker.

at Princeton girls 60, Gilman City girls 44: The Princeton girls got past Gilman City as well, doing so in a closer fashion as the Tigers scored a 16-point win over the visiting Hawks. Princeton (1-0) got the job done behind a big night from Lauren Krohn, who scored 27 points in the win. Klaire Buckler added 11 points for the Tigers. Individual statistics from Gilman City (0-1) were not available as of press time. at Stewartsville/Osborn girls 51, Tri-County girls 40: PRINCETON BOYS 71 GILMAN CITY BOYS 40 The Tri-County girls fell by 11 points in their season opener Tuesday in Stewartsville. Individual statistics were With the Princeton High unavailable for Tri-County (0School football season ex- 1) as of press time. at Stewartsville/Osborn tending to a 12th week, the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball squad didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t boys 63, Tri-County boys 47: expect to have their feet quite The Tri-County boys opened under them when they opened the season with a 16-point the season at home against road loss to the Wildcards. Individual statistics were Gilman City on Tuesday. It took a quarter, but Prince- unavailable for Tri-County (01) as of press time. ton found its stride. Mercer boys 50, at NorthAfter battling to a slim 1615 lead in the opening frame, east Nodaway girls 12: The Princeton turned on the jets Mercer girls opened the seaand ran away from the Hawks, son with a dominating defenoutscoring the visitors 24-10 sive effort on the road at in the second quarter and 29- Northeast Nodaway on Tues9 in the third. With the game day night. Individual statistics for the in hand, the Tigers coasted through the final frame en Cardinals (1-0) were unavailroute to the season-opening able as of press time. at Northeast Nodaway win. With the win, Princeton es- boys 67, Mercer boys 36: tablished a 1-0 record. Zeb The rebuilding Mercer boys Schwartzkopf put up 17 points had a rough night on Tuesday, to lead Princeton while Justin opening the season with a Rhoades and Eli Henke added road loss in Ravenwood. Mercer didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a point 14 and nine points respecuntil the 3:25 mark of the first tively. For Gilman City, which es- quarter and trailed 19-2 one tablished an 0-1 record to start frame in. The Cardinals trailed the season, Cameron Gregg the rest of the way, falling by had 11 points and seven re- 31 points. Individual statistics were bounds to pace the Hawks. Brody Langfitt finished with not available for Mercer (0-1) as of press time. 11 points as well.

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Area Residents Worry Pig Farm Will Damage Public Land CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; North of town, near the planned site of a massive hog farming operation, yard signs reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;farms not factoriesâ&#x20AC;? are staked all over, demonstrating a strong level of opposition to a project that is on track for state approval. A group of Livingston County residents, calling themselves Friends of Poosey, after the local conservation area, has organized against United Hog Systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; planned 10,500-pig concentrated animal feeding operation, or CAFO. They contend the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air emissions and pig waste would destroy the landscape. United Hog says the concerns are unfounded. Similar conflicts are playing out elsewhere in rural Missouri, where many residents are fighting against big agriculture operations looking to expand their footprint in the state, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. In the corner of meat producers is Gov. Mike Parson, who last year signed Senate Bill 391, a law nullifying about 20 county health ordinances â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including Livingston Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that had worked to keep out large CAFOs. The local rules required adherence to strict environmental standards that companies didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to meet elsewhere, which for years steered intensive farming operations to other counties. But no more. Proponents of Senate Bill 391 said the local rules slowed adoption of modern agriculture techniques, which require housing thousands of animals under the same roof in order to maximize productivity to feed a growing human population. That is what worries Doug Doughty, 62, who has a small beef cow herd and grows corn, soybeans and hay on a nearby farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your typical family farm, where grandpa had 10 sows on one place and 20 sows on another,â&#x20AC;? he said of the proposed facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are confined. And, you know, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really big.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those animals donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any daylight,â&#x20AC;? Bert Wire, 43, who lives an estimated 2,500 feet from United Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed site, said of modern-day CAFOs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The animal needs so much â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I call it vitamin D.â&#x20AC;? Upping the stakes here, residents say, is the 6,000-acre Poosey Conservation Area, about three miles from the site of the proposed CAFO. The land draws anglers, hikers and hunters from all over the country. Though state law requires liquified manure to be applied at least 50 feet from a property boundary, residents still worry that the effects of the CAFO will discourage visitors and reduce property values. Joe Jerek, spokesman for the Missouri Department of Conservation, said the agency hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t weighed in on the possible

effects of the CAFO on public land nearby. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unprecedented for agencies to comment on decisions that affect state land. In 2013, as the city of Columbia was weighing approval of a subdivision next to Rock Bridge State Park, a Department of Natural Resources official spoke out against the plan at a city planning and zoning commission meeting. At the time, the DNR was led by Sara Parker Pauley. Pauley is now the director of the Department of Conservation. United Hogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing ambitions havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quelled concerns. Since winning a permit from the Department of Natural Resources in May, the company â&#x20AC;&#x153;has decided to build a larger sow farm at the same location,â&#x20AC;? according to a Sept. 9 letter a United Hog Systems attorney sent to site neighbors. Robert Brundage, an attorney for the Marshall, Missouribased United Hog, said only that the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move was a business decision. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old application said its facility would produce 3.6 million gallons of waste per year. The company is now seeking approval for a facility that would generate 8.3 million gallons of waste per year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or 22,700 gallons per day. The facility includes three large buildings to house pigs as well as a 50-foot-by-80-foot composting barn for dead pigs. Waste from live pigs will fall through the grated floor of a barn larger than two football fields and into an underground pit. Manure will be tanked or pumped onto local farm fields as fertilizer, according to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state application. Close to the site, last Tuesday, yard signs opposing the project outnumbered lingering signs supporting President Donald Trump; voters in Livingston County broke 78% in support of Trump in this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election. Voters here, despite Parson signing the controversial law, also supported the Republican governor in similar numbers. Susan Fair, 70, who moved back to Livingston County in 2014 and lives on land near the conservation area, said the neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group has drawn supporters of all political persuasions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of us have, you know, differing political backgrounds,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making friends on both sides, Democrats and Republicans, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on issues.â&#x20AC;? Brundage, the United Hog lawyer, said Livingston Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health ordinance, in place since the 1990s, made it â&#x20AC;&#x153;impracticalâ&#x20AC;? to operate a CAFO there. The passage of Senate Bill 391 changed that, but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean there are no environmental standards, he said. State regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which

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are less stringent than the local rules â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are â&#x20AC;&#x153;designed to be protective of the environment,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DNR is issuing a permit in accordance with their regulations,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That should give the citizens in Livingston County comfort that this facility will not pollute the environment.â&#x20AC;? Wire is not among those who take comfort in the company assurances. He expects his property value to drop if the facility is built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my retirement, my investment, this is my 401(k),â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I go to the nursing home, I might have to sell this. Or if my wife gets sick, might have to sell it.â&#x20AC;? Wire, down the hill from his farm, pointed to an oxbow on the Thompson River. In the spring of 2019, he said the river swelled, eating portions of a county road that remains closed after falling into the river. The river is about two-thirds of a mile from the planned CAFO, according to state documents. Stephen Jeffery, an attorney for the neighbors group, said holes drilled on the United Hog property in March found shallow groundwater just feet from the ground surface, indicating trouble when the company constructs its 12-foot-deep manure pit, he said. Brundage shared a report from a Department of Natural Resources geologist that said crews dug three pits in June and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t encounter any water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based on the topography and characteristics of the bedrock and surficial material, any shallow groundwater encountered at the barn site is expected to be temporarily perched groundwater,â&#x20AC;? Jeremiah Jackson, a state geologist, wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A breach or failure of the engineered construction of the proposed concrete pit is expected to have minimal impacts to groundwater.â&#x20AC;? Jeffery said the DNR report didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t explain away photos of shallow groundwater from the March drilling, and he said the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search for groundwater was inadequate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All it showed was that there was no shallow groundwater where they dug their holes,â&#x20AC;? Jeffery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth 1,000 words,â&#x20AC;? he said of the March photos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You see the holes, and they have water in them.â&#x20AC;&#x153;

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the city council. Persons can file at city hall during regular business hours for the April 6 election. The two-year terms of first ward councilman Glen Briggs, second ward councilman Danny Brewer, third ward councilwoman Cathie Smith and fourth ward councilman John Dolan are expiring. â&#x20AC;˘ was told that the runway lights were working at the airport and efforts were being made to schedule a PAPI light check with the Missouri Department of Transportation. â&#x20AC;˘ was told the city is working with the county to coordinate FEMA work, which Urton said would save both entities money by using the same contractor and engineering services. â&#x20AC;˘ heard a report regarding how power outages are handled by the city both during the day and night. All votes taken were 7-0 with Kevin Klinginsmith absent. Council members present in person were Mrs. Smith, Dave Mlika and Danny Brewer, along with Urton. Attending the meeting by Zoom were Glen Briggs, Marvin

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through NCMC. In other business, the board approved the purchase of a 2020 Ford Fusion from Barnes-Baker Automotive for the Head Start program. With a $2,800 trade-in allowance for a 2010 Ford Fusion and incentives, the final cost will be $20,000. In his report, Dr. Klaver discussed how college faculty, staff and students have handled the fall semester in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, remarking that much time and effort have gone into the monitoring and follow-up procedures. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre said the college finished its on-ground portion of the fall without having to close or cancel any of the classes. Students are finishing up finals next week. An intersession term will be offered between the fall and spring semesters and Dr. Londre noted that

BNB Agenda Moved To Next Meeting Due To Lack Of Quorum The Building and Nuisance Board of the Trenton City Council was unable to meet on Monday night due to a lack of a quorum. All items on the agenda will be moved to a meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday, Dec. 28. Those items include declaration of nuisance on property at 604 Linn St., owned by Duane D. Lahn; a public hearing on properties at 1117 Main St., owned by John Woodland, and 1000 Rural St., owned by Smartbeltz LLC; findings of fact on property at 1600 Main St., owned by Arnulfo Bavista; a certificate of existence of a dangerous building on property at 1109 Main St., owned by Tammy and Gerald Shaw; and an update on current structures and nuisances. Woodland did address those in attendance regarding his Main Street building, stating he felt the issues with the building were caused by city personnel when removing snow from that area. He claimed to have photos and other â&#x20AC;&#x153;evidenceâ&#x20AC;? of the incident, which he said occurred 328 days ago. Board chairman David Mlika asked why Woodland had waited to make the claim against the city, with Woodland responding he had been advised by his attorney to â&#x20AC;&#x153;speak up.â&#x20AC;? He said snow removal equipment had left marks on the wall of the building. Woodland went on to say he had visited with individuals who have told him the wall was not an issue, adding that the building was not insured. He asked city officials to meet with him to get the issue resolved, with Mlika and Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone saying they would look into the matter. Board members present at the meeting on Monday night were Mlika, Vicki Meservey and Gaylon McCorkle.

Humphreys, John Dolan and Duane Urich, along with Mayor Linda Crooks, City Clerk Cindy Simpson and At-

torney Tara Walker. An executive session was held for legal matters, with no announcement made.

spring semester is trending toward more online students than usual. Dr. Klaver told trustees that state funding for the A-Plus program is falling short and efforts are under way to work with the governor and legislators to ensure that the funding that was promised to students is provided. He noted that to break that commitment to students is â&#x20AC;&#x153;unacceptable.â&#x20AC;? He reported that he and Dr. Londre recently met with officials from Mosiac Health Care about programming, specifically about programs that can be offered at the new site that is to be officially purchased on Monday in Savannah. Dr. Klaver also presented a draft of the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new strategic plan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plan 2025â&#x20AC;? that is expected to be approved by trustees at the December meeting. He reported on a visit by the Brad Lager family to the Barton campus and commented on the recent retirement of Lisa Hostetler as the director of the Workforce De-

velopment Board. In her report, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley reported on the recent National Roll Call event held on Veterans Day and the recent Christmas lighting program that was held in front of Geyer Hall. She said the student senate will be hosting a virtual Christmas bedtime story program in December, culminating with Dr. Klaver reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Twas the Night Before Christmasâ&#x20AC;? on Christmas Eve. She also said approximately 690 students received around $400,000 total in CARES Funding due to disruptions caused by the pandemic last spring. In addition to the action taken on the residence hall construction, the board discussed personnel in executive session, with no announcement made on that topic. The next regular meeting of the board will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22.

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The Final Word by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

In The Holiday Spirit You would not know by looking outside the window today, but we had our second measurable snow of the year on Monday. Grundy County Emergency Services Director Glen Briggs, who keeps track of the local weather patterns, was quick to point out that the snow flakes weren’t part of the original weather forecast, which had called for just rain throughout the day. We were fortunate in that it never got really cold enough to ice, although the slush did create some slick areas that quickly disintegrated as the day wore on. By Diane Lowrey evening, roads were clear as the rain got rid of any remaining snow. The precipitation, however, was much needed. I am still hoping the old wives tale of the date when the first measurable snow is recorded is also the number of snows you will have for the winter does not come true. With the first measurable snow having been recorded back on Oct. 26 and Monday’s snow, that would mean we will have 24 more snow days to look forward to during the winter of 2020-21. •••••••••• The snow did, however, put me in the Christmas mood. I have always been one of those individuals who doesn’t believe in putting up my tree until after Thanksgiving, but for at least of couple of minutes on Monday I was feeling the holiday spirit. With only Stan and I home for Thanksgiving this year, I’ll have a little more time to work on getting the tree up this year and may even do a little outside decorating as well. ********** I would like to make special mention of the open house next Thursday, Dec. 3, celebrating the grand opening of the Cobblestone Inn and Suites, formerly known as Country Home Inn. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce holding a ribbon cutting at 11:45 a.m. Local residents (and personal friends) Aaron and Micah Landes, Duane and Jen Urich and Scott and Mackenzie Weldon saw a need in the community for a motel, purchased the existing business and did extensive remodeling to update the building while adding other services, including a workout area and meeting space. I appreciate their efforts in being willing to put their resources back into the community and provide a definite need that will serve this area for many years to come. A similar effort is also under way in that area as another local couple, Kip and Cara McClellan, are building rental cottages to provide even more housing for those who come into the community for a visit and/or shop and need a place to stay. I applaud their efforts as well and, again, appreciate their willingness to give back to their community by their investment.

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

GETTING READY FOR THE NEW SESSION As we continue to work through another extraordinary session, lawmakers are already preparing for the start of next year’s legislative session in Jefferson City. On Dec. 1, or the first day of business in December, members of the Missouri General Assembly are allowed to pre-file bills for the upcoming legislative session. Pre-filing allows lawmakers a jump start on the legislative process. For many, pre-filed bills can also serve as an indication of what issues will be discussed and debated during the upcoming session. Pre-filed legislation is entered into the Senate bill hopper based on seniority. The longestserving member of the Senate is granted the three lowest numbers, followed by the next-senior member, with majority party legislators taking a spot in line before minority party lawmakers with equal experience. Each legislator is assigned three bill numbers as the Senate secretary works through the pre-filed bills. The cycle repeats until all bills are assigned numbers. With only weeks left until the start of the 2021 session, I am

listening to my constituents and considering how the Legislature can address their needs and concerns before I pre-file any pieces of legislation. Their input will help me determine what legislative changes are necessary, as well as ways we can best move our state forward. While pre-filing often serves as the two-minute warning before the start of a legislative session, it is also a reminder of the work ahead of us. Each legislative session presents its own set of challenges, but it also represents an opportunity to improve the lives of all Missourians. As I look ahead to 2021, I will continue to support legislation that makes state government as efficient as possible, while also working to make our great state a better 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 address is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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Capitol Perspectives: What’s Next? by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News The title of this column is a question that kept popping into my head during Missouri's gubernatorial campaign.

Guest Editorial That question repeatedly was asked by fictional Pres. Jed Bartlet in the TV series West Wing of two decades ago. Bartlet used that question to cut off meandering conversations by his staff that went nowhere. To one aide, Bartlet explained "it means I'm ready to move on to other things." As Missouri's gubernatorial campaign seemed more dominated by attacks than specific, positive proposals for the next four years, I pondered when the campaigns would move on to "other things." There are some pretty major "what's next" questions facing Missouri that were not fully answered. Those questions include implementation of voter-approved Medicaid expansion; the economic impact from COVID-19; the likelihood of a possible crisis-load of patients because of COVID-19, violent-crime rates, and a potential funding shortfall for education. Add to that list the secretly-funded attack ads that increasingly dominate Missouri's campaigns. Those are just a few of the "what's next" questions facing the state's governor. Democrat Joe Biden's victory for president adds a wrinkle to the West Wing question because of his focus on specific issues for his future administration. For example, will Biden's call for face mask requirements have any impact on Gov. Mike Parson who continues to reject mask mandates? Will Parson place a greater em-

phasis on police race relations in his law enforcement proposals given Biden's election outreach to Blacks? Another "what's next" question involves style. Will Biden's history of seeking compromises and his repeated promises to work across party lines have any impact on Republican Parson's approach to Democrats in the Missouri General Assembly. On one hand, there's no political pressure for Parson to change his approach. Missouri voters handed large majorities to all five Republican statewide office holders on the ballot. Republicans will continue to hold commanding majorities in both the Missouri Senate and House. So, unlike Biden, there's less pressure on Parson to reach across the aisle to pass his legislative goals. Beyond that, Parson's agenda reflects the values of a deeply committed conservative as a rural farmer who had been a former sheriff and U.S. Army police officer. That's quite different from Biden whom some Democrats have criticized as being too moderate. On the other hand, while serving in the state Senate Parson won a major victory by seeking compromise. The issue involved regulation of "puppy mills." Animal rights advocates had won statewide approval in 2010 for a measure providing protections for animals with stiffer penalties for violations. Pet store owners complained it could put them out of business. Farmers warned it could impact livestock practices. Parson crafted a successful legislative compromise.

Although his plan won only a few votes from legislative Democrats, it was enough of a compromise that it was signed into law by the Democratic governor, Jay Nixon. Another show of party independence by Parson came in 2015 when he delivered an emotional attack on the Missouri Senate floor against a demeaning political ad ridiculing Republican State Auditor Tom Schweich's physical stature that ran just before Schweich's suicide. Schweich had been challenging other Republicans for the GOP nomination for governor when the ad was aired. "I will no longer stand by and let people destroy other peoples' lives using false accusations and demeaning statements all in the name of money and winning elections," Parson told the Senate. While Parson has avoided the tactics taken against Schweich, including a whispering campaign about the deceased auditor's religion, Parson has embraced a somewhat strident and divisive tone since he took over from disgraced Gov. Eric Greitens. That tone was demonstrated by signing into law abortion restrictions even in cases of rape or incest. Parson's anti-crime package for this fall's special session was so divisive that major provisions failed to clear a legislature controlled by fellow Republicans. Just weeks later, he presented to a second legislative special session a measure that would protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits that sparked immediate opposition from the House Democratic leader. If there is going to be something "next," Parson's next major opportunity could be his State of the State address to the Missouri General Assembly in early January.

What Others Are Saying... Thank You Farmers

Everyone who’s having a great 2020, raise your hand.

Guest Editorials That’s what we thought. It’s been a tough year for just about everybody, from teachers to factory workers, small-business owners to health-care workers. Farmers experienced more than their share of economic shocks. On the heals of a trade dispute, the coronavirus caused bottlenecks in the livestock supply chain and contributed to a crash in corn-based ethanol demand as transportation came to a standstill. This summer, farmers were taking a short position on various commodities, with corn for December delivery priced at $3.36 a bushel. At one point, corn prices bottomed out at $3.06 in one contract on the Chicago Board of Trade, but now things are picking up. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reporting strong export demand. U.S. soybean sales to China doubled since the countries signed a bilateral trade agreement earlier this year. Now, corn exports are picking up as China looks to rebuild its swine herd following

an outbreak of African swine fever, a crisis the preceded the coronavirus. U.S. producers also gain from a significant drop in Ukraine’s corn exports. The USDA raised its season-average corn price to $4 a bushel, a 40-cent increase from the previous month’s projections. Soybean futures took a breather last week after climbing to a four-year high of $11.18 a bushel. After a market rally that started in August, the USDA puts the average price for soybeans at $10.40 a bushel, up from $9.80 the previous month. All this comes as good news for Americans who will sit down for some version of Thanksgiving dinner this coming Thursday, though these gatherings might be smaller with certain restrictions. These days might seem like the darkest period before the dawn, with a wave of coronavirus cases hitting rural areas extremely hard. Through it all, farmers still are able to provide a cheap and ample supply of food for our tables, with market conditions that seem to be showing signs of improvement for the critical segment of the local economy. This is cause for thanks. — St. Joseph News-Press

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Helping Hands 4-H Club Meets The Helping Hands 4-H Club met on Nov. 11 at the First Christian Church in Trenton with 19 in attendance. Vice President Levi Johnson called the meeting to order, with members stating what their favorite Thanksgiving food was. The pledges to the U.S. and 4-H flags were led by Mae and Anne Lasley. Levi Johnson asked for ideas for the Grundy County banner for the Missouri State Fair, which were tabled until the next meeting. Those in attendance were encouraged to continue to enroll as dues prices will increase. The Holtzclaw family is in charge of the MOVE project and Terri Holtzclaw reminded members to keep track of the hours they participate in physical activity on a weekly basis starting in February. The hours will then be tracked by Mrs. Holtzclaw. Health checks were conducted to track what members had been to the dentist. Recognition awards were

presented to Mae Lasley and Emmaleigh Maloney, Clover Kids; Ross Maloney and Anne Lasley, one-year member; Owen Sharp, three-year member; Henry Lasley, four-year member; Levi Johnson and Gracyn Rongey, seven-year member; Kaci Persell, nineyear member; Levi Johnson, outstanding Level 3 record book for Grundy County; Levi Johnson and Kaci Persell, outstanding 4-H participants for Grundy County; and Kaci Persell, onstanding 4-H member, 14 and over. The club also received the State Community Service Award. The Roberts family led games and refreshments were served. A meeting was scheduled for Jan. 13 via Zoom. The next in-person meeting will be on Feb. 10 at the church with demonstrations and club talks to be presented. The Anderson family will provide snacks and games and the Roberts family will provide drinks.

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An entry by the daughter of former Trenton residents was recently selected from a group of 75 entries as part of the Jackson, WY, Fall ArtSpot, a local grant-sponsored project allowing businesses, art enthusiasts and local students to create inspirational artwork to be displayed in Jackson. Moira Arthaud is a biology student at Central Wyoming College in Jackson and the daughter of Jason and Julie Crow Arthaud, both graduates of Trenton High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hope, Community and Togethernessâ&#x20AC;? is the inspiration of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jackson project and Miss Arthaud submitted two pieces of artwork, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Respect,â&#x20AC;? with a theme emphasizing the value of Wyoming wildlife. A wildlife enthusiast and artist, she was inspired to take part in the project after spending time assisting the Cody, WY Game and Fish Department and, as a senior at Cody High School, spending a day in the classroom with senior wildlife biologist Dr. Doug Smith, lead supervisor of the wolf, bird and elk programs in Yellowstone National Park. Her first painting depicts a colorful bison whose body is a detailed showcase of all things Wyoming, including Indian Paintbrush wildflower, rain-

bow trout, rattlesnakes, mountains, rivers and wilderness. The bison is shown being crowded and disrespected in its own natural environment. Her second piece showcases Grizzly Bear â&#x20AC;&#x153;399â&#x20AC;? with her four cubs. The sow, now a 24year-old grizzly who calls the Teton National Forest home, is the most popular and followed Grizzly in the country. She has many times produced multiple cubs, often triplets and in the spring of 2020 emerged from her winter den with

quads - an extremely rare event for any sow grizzly. Miss Arthaud chose a mosaic as it is a vivid example of excitement and inspiration, both of which Bear â&#x20AC;&#x153;399â&#x20AC;? and her cubs are to Teton and Yellowstone national parks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our community, and state as a whole, is based on our natural resources and beautiful wildlife,â&#x20AC;? Miss Arthaud said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can work together to help preserve and respect what has always been here, that which is our community.â&#x20AC;?

Miss Arthaud plans to continue her studies at CWC, then transfer to Montana State for a degree in wildlife biology. Encouraged by Dr. Doug Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, she hopes to one day continue the preservation of and attention to the wolves and wildlife in Yellowstone and Teton national parks. Miss Arthaud is also the granddaughter of Jim and Judy Crow, Fred Arthaud and the late Pat Arthaud.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

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AGRICULTURE NASS To Survey Grain Facility Operators For Totals As the 2020 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms. At the same time, NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks. “These surveys are the basis for the official USDA estimates of production and harvested acres of all major agricultural commodities in the United States and year-end grain and oilseed supplies,” explained Bob Garino, NASS Missouri State Statistician. “Data from the survey will benefit farmers and processors by providing timely and accurate information to help them make critical year-end business decisions and begin planning for the next growing and marketing season.” NASS will analyze the survey information and publish the results in a series of USDA reports, including the Crop Production Annual Summary and quarterly Grain Stocks reports, both to be released Tuesday, Jan. 12. “Responses to this survey will be combined with responses to the County Ag Prod Survey and used to calculate county yields,” explained Garino. “Farmers who receive this survey are not included in the County Agricultural Production Survey; therefore this is their only opportunity to be included in the calculation of Missouri county yields.” As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential, as required by federal law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only aggregate data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified. All NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/. For more information, persons can call the NASS Heartland regional field office at 800-551-1014.

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BURNING FIREWOOD by Jim Crawford Field Specialist In Agricultural Engineering As the price of propane and heating oil has increased, people have looked to wood as a heat source. When you compare heating sources on a BTU basis, wood can be very economical. While many people cut their own wood, a large percentage purchase their firewood already cut. Many people who buy firewood admit they have trouble understanding how much wood they are buying. Price is important, but just as important is agreement on a standard way to measure and transfer the wood. Some dealers talk in terms of a "rick," or a "pickup load." Others mention a "face cord" and still others talk in terms of a cord or fractions of a cord. In most cases the dealer dumps the pickup load in the yard at a designated point, collects the fee from the buyer, and moves on leaving the buyer with a pile of wood. The most common question I get is “Is a pickup truck load a cord of wood? Some people are selling by the truckload and some by the cord so I don’t know which is a better deal.” In most cases, a pickup truck load is not a cord of wood. Even carefully stacked, it is hard to get a full cord in a pickup box. Most of the time it is just thrown in the box taking up more room. By law, in Missouri, firewood must be sold by the cord or fractional part of a cord. It must be accompanied by a bill of sale in accordance with requirements of the Missouri Department of Agri-

culture's Weights and Measures Division. As defined by the National Conference on Weights and Measures and Missouri rules and regulations, “a gross cord of firewood is the amount of wood, ranked and well stowed, contained in a space of 128 cubic feet”. "Ranked and well stowed" means pieces are placed in a line or row with pieces touching on their ends and parallel to each other and stacked in a compact manner. The general dimensions for a cord is a stack 4 feet wide by 4 feet tall and 8 feet long. Another thing to remember is

that not all firewood is created equal. Some species of trees are able to produce much more heat per cord of wood. Following are heat values per cord for various species of tree. The higher the value, the better the wood. One last thing to remember is to obtain and burn your firewood locally. Transporting firewood from another location can also bring with it devastating insects and diseases. Emerald ash borer, Walnut canker, and Asian long horned beetle can all be living under the bark of firewood. The movement of infested firewood has contributed to the spread of these diseases. Emerald Ash Borers have been recently found in northwest Missouri and were directly attributed to infected firewood. For more information on buying or burning firewood, stop into your local University of Missouri Extension Center and ask for guides G5452, “How to Buy and Sell Cordwood” and G5450, “Wood Fuel for Heating.”

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Extension To Host Zoom Meeting Dec. 8 The University of Missouri Extension will be hosting a free meeting for cattle producers from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8. The meeting will be held online via Zoom with small viewing locations available for those who wish to attend in person. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Eric Bailey, state extension beef nutritionist, with the topic “Reducing our Dependence on Hay”. Dr. Kevin Bradley, state extension weed scientist, will discuss new research in Pasture Weed Control while Gatlin Bunton, field specialist in agronomy, will cover his research on the relationship between common Missouri pasture weeds and Soil Fertility. Finally, Dr. Scott Brown, extension professor in agricultural economics, will provide a beef market outlook. Those interested in attending the meeting can register online by searching “MU Extension Forage and Livestock Meeting” or may call the Harrison County Extension Center at 660-4256434. After registration, a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to the registrant, allowing them to attend from the comfort of their home. Seats at viewing locations will be provided on a firstcome, first-served basis. Due to social distancing requirements, only a limited number of seats will be available, so pre-registration is required. Viewing locations will be held at the Harrison County Extension Center in Bethany, Hundley-Whaley Research Center in Albany, the NCMC Barton Farm Campus in Trenton and Saline County Extension office in Marshall. For any questions about the event, or if special accommodations are required, persons may contact Andy Luke at 660-4256434.

Harvest Almost Complete Temperatures last week averaged 48.9 degrees, 5.3 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.92 inches statewide, 0.01 inches above average. There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Nov. 22. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 6 percent very short, 23 percent short, 68 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 6 percent very short, 30 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Soybean harvest was 94 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 91 percent. Winter wheat planted progressed to 91 percent, compared to the five-year average of 92 percent. Winter wheat emerged was 81 percent, compared to the five-year average of 78 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 40 percent fair, 46 percent good and 5 percent excellent.

Woodlands Could Be Worth More Than You Think Pixels Of Production Conference For Women In Agriculture Money does grow on trees, says University of Missouri Extension natural resources specialist Sarah Havens. Just how much money depends in part on knowledge and planning by the landowner, Ms. Havens says. At the recent Pixels of Production conference for women in agriculture, Ms. Havens told participants how to improve profits and forest health. Pixels took the place of the annual Pearls of Production hands-on conference. Most landowners do not know the value of their woodlands, she says. Too often, landowners make quick decisions on selling and underestimate the true value of their trees. A professional forester helps guide the process so that the sale is financially and ecologically sound. There are two types of professional foresters: public foresters, such as those who work with the Missouri Department of Conservation and provide limited advisory and management assistance, and pri-

vate foresters who charge a fee to get the best price for timber and offer woodland health advice. “The amount paid for their services is more than returned through the increased revenue from the timber sale,” says Ms. Havens. She recommends these steps before selling: • Do not make a quick decision. Educate yourself and make a plan. • Hire a professional forester. Foresters will give an inventory of the number and types of trees available for sale as well as the volume, quality and estimated value of the timber. They may also offer guidance on working with loggers, marketing the timber and income tax provisions for timber sales. • Be a good neighbor. Know your property lines so that you do not infringe on adjacent property. Let neighboring landowners know that a logger will be harvesting trees on your land. Establish a safe buffer zone between properties. • Choose a logger by negotiation or sealed bid. Foresters consider less than 20 acres of woodland a

small sale. In these cases, the seller likely will rely on direct, negotiated sales with the buyer. Larger sales may benefit from a written bid process. Havens recommends a written contract that specifies items such as payment timing and amount, insurance coverage, cleanup and restrictions. Price factors include species, site accessibility, size of trees, logging difficulty, marketing conditions, distance to mill, logging restrictions and competition. • Insist on a trained logger. The Missouri Forest Products Association website lists professional timber harvesters by county at www.moforest.org/loggers. • Monitor harvest activities. MU Extension publication G5051, “Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know,” is available for free download at extension.missouri.edu/p/G5051. The Missouri Department of Conservation has information on forest management at mdc.mo.gov/forest.

Show-Me-Select Sale Does Well At the recent Kirksville Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sale, 135 heifers averaged $1,952. Despite the current volatility in the cattle market, buyers were willing to invest in the future, said Zac Erwin, sale coordinator. “I had a feeling the demand

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tum. This is the sixth sale at the Kirksville Livestock Auction. “Great consignors bringing high-quality cattle build momentum with this sale.” The replacement heifers are entered by beef farmers taking part in the heifer development program of University of Missouri Extension. MU protocols bring calving ease, better genetics and more to replacements.

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My son and his then-fiancee in 2013 decided to marry in Alaska and had only the immediate wedding party in attendance. They wanted to keep it small, and families were not invited. Not my choice, but it was what they wanted, and we respected their wishes and sent champagne and good vibes. Several months later, we held a party for them, and those who couldn't go to Alaska were able to celebrate. This is not unlike what is happening now, in so many quarters. Parties can be delayed but important life events still must occur. The most positive and loving thing "Sad Mom" can do is to focus on the fact that her son has found someone he loves and to celebrate and honor that. It is time for them to take this step as a couple and for themselves. For "Sad Mom" to focus on her feelings is to add to the stress over the decisions they are forced to make and to bring heaviness to their wedding day. Giving the couple open and full support will be appreciated by the couple for years to come and will give them a model of good

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The percentage of women enrolled in business school is holding steady in 2020, despite threats to women’s economic well-being brought on by the pandemic, new research finds. Applications to MBA programs increased in 2020. Meanwhile, women’s enrollment at MBA programs appears to be stable this year as compared to last, according to Forté, a nonprofit focused on gender parity in business and business schools. A master’s degree in business administration, or another graduate degree, can help more women advance to leadership positions. In the fall of 2020, women’s share of enrollment at Forté’s 52

After a sharp decline last year, demand for MBA programs increased in 2020. Demand for higher education tends to rise during a recession as workers aim to sharpen their skills to find new employment or advance their careers.

member schools – which represent the top MBA programs in the U.S., Europe and Canada – remained the same as last year at 39% in US schools and 36% for schools abroad. “The good news is that despite challenges women face in the pandemic, such as a greater share of job losses, their enrollment in business school did not decline overall,” said Forté CEO Elissa Sangster. “But the surge in applications, which typically occurs during a recession, did not spark a corresponding climb in women pursuing an MBA. So, we will need to place even greater emphasis on women’s enrollment to ensure we don’t backslide.”

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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------Duplex for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, large living and dining area, equipped kitchen, full walkout basement, 1 car garage. No smoking, No pets. Immediate possession. 1852 Lincoln St. $600 per month. Call Carolyn at 660-359-1800. B16d4 -------------------------------------------

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Trenton Municipal Utilities is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system with an option for all disconnect meters. Specifications for the proposal can be obtained at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri, by contacting Rosetta Marsh, Comptroller at 660-3592281 Ext 2114 or by email at rmarsh@trentonmo.com. Bid specifications can also be located on the website at https://www.trentonmo.com/public-notices. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or waive any irregularities that is in the best interest of the City. dNov24,27 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Kyle Kenneth Allen Downs Case No. 20AG-CC00028 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 20AGCC00028 made entered on the record on November 12, 2020, the name of Kyle Kenneth Allen Downs was changed to Kyle Kenneth Suttle. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dNov20,27,Dec4 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Paula Viana Dinger Case No. 20AG-DR00184 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 20AGDR00184 made entered on the record on November 17, 2020, the name of Paula Viana Dinger was changed to Paula Viana Hatcher. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dNov27,Dec4,11 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE MARSUE CASEBEER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 10-31-2008 To all persons interested in the Estate of Marsue Casebeer, deceased: Whereas, Marsue Casebeer died on October 22, 2020. The undersigned, Citizens Bank & Trust Company, is the duly appointed and acting TRUSTEE of the Marsue Casebeer Revocable Trust Agreement Dated 10-312008, under the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the TRUSTEE(s) upon the receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the TRUSTEE is: Citizens Bank & Trust, Trustee P.O. Box 50 Chillicothe, MO 64601 All creditors of said decedent or of said Trust Agreement, as Amended, are notified to present their claims to the undersigned TRUSTEE within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or be forever barred. Citizens Bank & Trust Co. P.O. 50 Chillicothe, MO 64601 dNov27,Dec4,11,18 -------------------------------------------

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Grace E. Gaddy Grace E. Gaddy, a 97-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Eastview Manor Care Center in Trenton. Her body was cremated under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Gaddy was born on March 27, 1923 in Fulton, MS, the daughter of Orville

Kipp and Verdie Mae Spencer. She was married to William Gaddy, who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, David Gaddy of Trenton; and one brother, Doyle Spencer of the state of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

FUNERALS Linda Darlene Brown Lewis Memorial services for Linda Darlene Brown Lewis were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at the Spickard Christian Church. David Binkley officiated. Mrs. Lewis, a 59-year-old former Spickard resident, died at 10:58 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St.

Louis. Lori Binkley was the music accompanist. Recordings of “Some Golden Daybreak” and “Mansion Over the Hilltop” were played. Inurnment was in the Spickard Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Norma Carol Searcy Funeral services for Norma Carol Searcy were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at the Galt Christian Church. Rev. Stan Richardson officiated. Mrs. Searcy, a 78-year-old Galt resident, died on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at her residence. Music included “Precious Memories”, “I’ll Fly Away” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Pallbearers were Chad

Nida, Johnathan Smiley, James Smiley, Nicolas Nida, Shaun Overton and Tony Seward. Honorary pallbearers were William Smiley, Nathan Nida, Nolan Nida, Austin Shirley, Dominic Shirley, Nicolas Smiley, Aidan Overton, Warren Combs, Jasper Nida and Logan Wilkins. Burial was in the Berry Cemetery, north of Galt, under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton.

Recipient Of Grant Is Named The recipient of the North Central Missouri College Foundation Bill Ausmus Faculty/Staff Mini-Grant is Student Support Services Assistant Director Tocarra Williams. Mrs. Williams' application requested funding to purchase two digital tools to assist students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. The scanmarkers have an integrated text to speech function allowing the user to hear printed text being read back to them in real-time while being scanned to generate typed text on a PC or other device. Such tools are needed to help students with learning barriers study more confidently and effectively. The scanmarkers will be available in the SSS lab and for short-term checkouts, with priority given to those with documented learning disabilities. However, all 160-plus students in SSS will be given the opportunity to use these tools. The grant was established in

honor of Dean Emeritus Bill Ausmus, who joined Trenton Junior College in the fall of 1967. Ausmus wore many hats during his 20-year tenure, including head basketball coach, athletic director, director of student personnel, college dean and, after the legal separation in 1986 from the Trenton R-9 School District, assistant to president. When he retired in 1987, a fund was created to promote faculty/staff development at the college and those funds have grown to allow a regular disbursement by the foundation. Ausmus passed away on Nov. 1 and his family designated memorials to the NCMC Foundation for the mini-grant in his honor. The grants are awarded during the fall and spring semesters to benefit programs and departments with equipment, programming or staff development that would not typically be provided for the operating college budget.

CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Serena Frey, Galt, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked and was fined $175.50 and $120.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to not maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs and pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. Joey R. Lynch, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to second degree property damage, a class B misdemeanor. He was fined $100 and $120.50 costs. He is also to pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and $366.35 restitution to the prosecuting attorney’s office. Kimberly S. McCracken, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernaliaamphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony. Her case was bound over to the Circuit Division and she is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 10. Zachariah D. Odom, Princeton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway

Area Men Held In County Jail A Kirksville man is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center after being arrested for violating a protection order for an adult and violating a child protection order, while a Harrisonville man was arrested for failing to appear in court. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Jared M. Newman, 49, is facing both charges, which are class A misdemeanors and stem from an incident on Nov. 23. The defendant allegedly communicated with both the child and the adult, also threatening the adult, and caused emotional stress to both victims. Newman is being held on

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Tom Wendt, who is dealing with critical health issues. Cards may be sent to him at Livingston Manor, 939 E. Birch Drive, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

GRM Networks Returns Credits The GRM Networks Board of Directors has authorized the return of approximately $3.5 million in patronage capital credits to its member-owners. The funds include $2.8 million paid to members with service in 1997 and 1998 and $700,000 paid to members with service in 2019. GRM Networks has also returned more than $2 million to the estates of deceased members. Combined, more than $5.4

million will be returned to members, or their estates, in 2020. The 2020 capital credit checks will be mailed the third week of December and marks the 32nd consecutive year GRM Networks has paid capital credits to member-owners. For more information, or to report a change of address, members may contact Kerrie Gannan at 660-748-2320.

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without a valid license, a class D misdemeanor, and failing to register a motor vehicle, a class B misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Jan. 12. Juan J. Gallegos, Jr., Spickard, had $320.50 in fines and costs from a conviction on a class A misdemeanor of tampering with a utility meter converted to 32 days in the Grundy County Detention Center. Warren J. Roberts, Galt, pleaded not guilty to second degree assault and second degree domestic assault, both class D felonies, and second degree harassment, a class A misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 8. Christopher J. Warren, Trenton, pleaded not 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 paraphernaliaamphetamine or methamphetamine. A bond hearing was set for Dec. 8. MARRIAGE LICENSE Joe Hostetler, Jr., Spickard and Lizzie D. Slabaugh, Trenton. Johnny M. Troyer, Newcomerstown, OH and Mattie E. Hostetler, Spickard. REAL ESTATE Juan Manuel Rubio Prieto to Jeremy Wilson and wife. Frank Griffin and wife to Trudy Jo Baxa and others.

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No Formal Business Due To Lack Of Quorum Due to a lack of a quorum, the Grundy County Commission did not conduct formal business during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray was the only commissioner present and discussed items with several individuals. Ray reported that a new bridge is to be constructed by Decker and Associates on SW 80th Avenue, with that area to be closed from Dec. 14 to April 14. Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton discussed bid information regarding repairs being made to the Muddy Creek Bridge on 28th Street. Grundy County is involved with this project due to BRO funding used initially to construct the bridge. The county portion of the costs for this project totals $49,510. MU Extension County Engagement Specialist Carlee Quinn presented information regarding programs and said she will be holding a Missouri farm tax workshop at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1. Information is available by contacting the county extension office at 3576580. Ms. Quinn is scheduled to start work as the Grundy

County Engagement Specialist on Jan. 1. A teleconference was held in the afternoon with Jennifer Wyckoff of the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission and included Ray, Associate Commissioner Don Sager and County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs. Ray said discussion centered on revision of the county’s hazard mitigation plans. A statewide survey format was used, involving basic outline questions on zoning, ordinances, emergency preparation, labor and recovery mitigation processes. The commission is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The agenda includes a meeting with the road and bridge crew regarding the FEMA DR 4451 project at 8:30 a.m., a meeting with Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs at 9 a.m., a meeting with Grundy County Ambulance Supervisor Steve Tracy at 9:30 a.m., approval of CRF allocations at 10 a.m. and a meeting with Third Judicial Circuit Judge Tom Alley at 11 a.m. to discuss his 2021 budget.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Chili, spinach salad, apricots, peanut butter cookie, whole wheat crackers. Tuesday-Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, winter mix veggies, apricots, hot roll. Wednesday-Swiss steak, cheesy potatoes, spinach, fruit cocktail, fruit cobbler, whole wheat bread. Thursday-Spaghetti and meat

sauce, lettuce salad, broccoli and cheese, peaches, garlic bread. Friday-BBQ pork on bun, wedge potatoes, pea salad, stewed tomatoes, Jello with fruit. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)