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TRENTON

REPUBLICAN-TIMES

Trenton, MO 64683

I REMEMBER TRENTON

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 156th Year - No. 36

Commission To Meet Twice

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by Allene Maloney During the years I lived in Kansas City, I was often forced to drive in congested traffic during the rush hour and I tried to imagine what it was like to drive in Trenton when there were only a few cars. Apparently that was only a short period of time in 1910.

An article in the Trenton Republican-Times, dated Aug. 14, 1909, had the headline, “The Auto Bug Has Seized the Entire Town.” The report wrote that in 1908, there was one automobile in Trenton, one year later there were 22 and with the many contemplating purchases, there would be at least 23 more in another year.

The Maxwell had proven to be the most popular with six here, followed by four Buicks, three REOs and three Ramblers. There were two Fords, one Stoddard Dayton, one Oldsmobile, a Pope Toledo and Dr. Wright had purchased a machine made by the International Harvester Company that could go through a muddy road.

Muddy roads were a major problem and developing better roads had always been a goal.

Early settlers used the trails established by Indian tribes to ride horseback to Brunswick and Glasgow for supplies. By the time the trails were graded and widened to accommodate cars, engineers considered a 10-foot highway to be adequate to meet the needs of traffic. The width was later boosted to 16 feet, then to 18 feet.

On Dec. 9, 1916, the Grundy County Good Roads Club was campaigning for better roads

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As work continues on the 2020 budget, the Grundy County Commission has decided to meet today (Friday) as well as Tuesday, Jan. 7.

The commission will hold a morning session on Friday, meeting with Grundy County Circuit Clerk and Recorder Becky Stanturf at 9 a.m. to discuss the budgets for the circuit clerk’s office, the recorder’s office, record preservation and victims of domestic violence fund. At 10 a.m. the commission will meet with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy to discuss the ambulance department budget.

Tracy will also meet with the commission at 10 a.m. during the Tuesday meeting and is the only announced appointment that day.

I Remember Trenton A Glimpse of Our Past

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as well as working with the Missouri State Motor and Good Roads Association for securing federal appropriations allowed by Congress.

The concept of using federal funds to build or improve roads was established by President Jefferson in 1805. It was reported there were 150 members in the club and the board of directors included one man from each township. The annual membership fee was $2, with $1 from each member going to the state organization.

On June 6, 1922, a news article reported a federal highway was being planned from the “Lakes to the Gulf,” extending from Minneapolis and St. Paul to New Orleans. Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico would pass through Grundy County. The cost to Grundy County was $20,050 based on taxable wealth, population and area served. It was estimated the amount paid covered the actual cost of one-half mile of paving and the county received 30 miles in return. In 1950, President Eisenhower’s Highway Act called for a system of interstate highways for which Washington would pay 90 percent of the cost.

The 1923 Trenton city directory listed four auto dealers. The Hudson-Harris Motor Company was located at 807 Main St. and sold the Hudson and Essex. Kelso Motor Company was located at 1211 Tinsman Ave. and sold Chevrolets and Studebakers. McVay Motor Company,

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A candidate has filed for a seat on the Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors.

Susan Ball has filed for a three-year term on the board, subject to the April 7 election. The terms of Barbara Cox and Jim Bush are expiring.

Persons wanting to file for the board may do so in the administrator’s office at the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments during business hours. Filing will take place until Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Bulldog Challenge Bright Futures programs at Trenton and Gallatin will be the beneficiaries of the 2020 “Bulldog Challenge,” which will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Gallatin High School.

Trenton and Gallatin will be playing varsity basketball games on that evening and those attending will be able to help fill backpacks with donations of food for each school’s seventh through 12th grade weekend food program. A backpack for each school will be located at the entrance to the school, where the food items or monetary donations can be left. The donation serves as admission into the game. During halftime of the boys’ game, the community collecting the most donations will be announced.

This is an annual event and is held during the basketball season when the two schools meet. This year’s game gets under way at 6 p.m. with the girls’ matchup, followed by the boys’ contest. ********** TRENTON R-9 STUDENTS RETURN TO CLASSES FROM CHRISTMAS BREAK ON TUESDAY, JAN. 7

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Levee Help Urged JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's levees need to be strengthened and repaired, especially in rural areas hit hard by prolonged flooding in 2019, according to an advisory group appointed

by Gov. Mike Parson.

St. Louis Public Radio reported that the Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group on Tuesday released its report on ways to address flooding in the state and improve flood recovery. Parson signed an executive order in July creating the 24-member advisory group.

Record flooding early last year and in the summer overtopped and breached dozens of levees along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Some parts of western Missouri experienced flooding for up to seven months.

Rebuilding in flood-prone areas has led to repeated damage, said Dru Buntin, deputy director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

“What the group has tried to look at is based on what we’ve seen in these large floods, whether it’s 2011, 1993 or this past year. Where are we seeing those problem areas?” Buntin said.

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2019 Year-End Review

Animal Shelter In Need Of Funds; WMH Honored The last four months of 2019 saw the Green Hills Animal Shelter facing a need for funding to replace the shelter roof, approval of raises for elected county officials and several honors being received by Wright Memorial Hospital.

September It costs a lot of money to operate an animal shelter, but when you add the cost of a roof replacement, those numbers skyrocket. The Green Hills Animal Shelter faced that dilemma in 2019 and their need for both operating and renovation funds was profiled in a Republican-Times story.

The annual Mean Bean Bag Toss, a fundraiser for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter, drew 33 teams and raised around $4,000.

Boone Construction of Columbia was awarded the contract to replace the 17th Street Bridge. The company submitted the lowest of six bids received for the work. The cost of the project is $3,373,194, with funds being provided by a Community Development Block Grant, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Union Pacific Railroad and the city of Trenton’s transportation sales tax.

Trenton High School celebrated 75 years of homecomings with activities that included honoring all past homecoming queens. Senior McKayla Blackburn was named the school’s 75th homecoming queen.

Efforts are under way to renovate the existing building that houses the

Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 at Trenton. A soup luncheon kicked off fundraising events for the project, which has a $500,000 goal. The renovation was the subject of a story that appeared in the Republican-Times.

Wright Memorial Hospital announced a new program in which an oncology nurse will be made available to cancer patients to help them navigate through the “physical, spiritual, emotional and financial hardships” in living with cancer and beyond. The nurse navigator, Ashley Ewing, will assist patients through every aspect of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process as well as the clinical coordination of their treatment. This year’s Wright Run raised $5,000 for the hospital’s oncology program.

Thompson Farm Supervisor Jon Schreffler was the subject of an article written by MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources writer Logan Jackson and shared with Republican-Times readers.

October The Dr. Paul and Barbara Cox and Dr. Andy and Holly Cox families were named grand marshals of the 2019 Missouri Day Festival Parade.

A little rain failed to dampen the spirits of those attending the festival, which featured several activities during the three-day event. Officials have announced that the event will be held over a two-day period in 2020.

As part of National Fire Prevention

National Weather Service Sunny skies and warm temperatures can be expected over the weekend with a high Saturday of 37. Sunday’s high is forecast to reach 47 and Monday’s high is predicted to be 46. Lows will be in the upper 20s. The high at Trenton on Monday, Dec. 30, was 31 and Tuesday’s high was 40. We started 2020 with a high of 55 and a low of 25. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 53, the low was 31.

Month, the Grundy County Commission, the City of Trenton and the Grundy County Opportunity Center joined forces to urge residents to display their house numbers where they can be seen by emergency personnel.

House numbers can be purchased through the GCOC. Cost of living raises were approved for elected county officials by the county salary commission. It took two votes to approve the 1 percent increase, which would go into effect on Jan. 1.

A recent audit gave Grundy County “good marks” for its financial records for a two-year period ending Dec. 31, 2018. Some minor findings were cited in the audit, conducted by McBride and Associates LLC of Kansas City.

The Trenton Republican-Times and Ronda Lickteig were honored by the Bright Futures Trenton program during its annual recognition breakfast.

The Republican-Times was named “Partner of the Year” for its work with the preschool snack pack program while Mrs. Lickteig was named the “Champion of the Year” for not only helping organize the R-T effort, but also for her work with the Hodge Presbyterian Church New Soles for Bright Futures shoe project. She is also a member of the preschool site council as well as a lunch buddy at the middle school.

Eight properties were designated to be taken down by the City of Trenton

for its 2019 Demolition Program. A ninth property may be added if the owners agree to pay for a portion of the cost.

November Veach Saddlery celebrated its 100th anniversary as a family-owned business in 2019 and its current owners, Robert and Peggy Veach Robinson, along with their son, Craig Robinson, were the subject of a Republican-Times feature story.

The annual Festival of Trees was held in a new location in 2019, being moved to the Red Barn Event Center.

A large crowd attended this year’s event, which included the traditional auction of donated holiday items.

Grace Allen and Matthew Slater were named the Trenton FFA Barnwarming queen and king.

Wright Memorial Hospital received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award, recognizing WMH as a top performing health care facility by achieving the 95th percentile or above in clinical quality performance.

Trenton voters will decide in April whether or not to approve a 5 percent lodging tax, which would be assessed to persons staying in local motels, hotels and bed and breakfasts. The money would be used to fund a convention and visitors bureau.

December The Trenton Downtown Improvement Association/Main Street Trenton sponsored Christmas activities in

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The THS boys basketball team got in the win column during the NCMC Holiday Hoops on Tuesday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap and photos from the contest against Northland Christian.

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the downtown area, including the traditional lighting of the mayor’s Christmas tree, a parade and a variety of entertainment. Downtown businesses also remained open for visitors looking for a last minute Christmas gift.

The THS Drama Department presented “The Snow White Variety Show” at the Hoover Community Theater. Tashyana Dowell was the director.

The Grundy County Commission approved a new health insurance carrier, with Blue Cross Blue Shield providing employee coverage through HIC Insurance. The policy is to cost the county less than the current one.

Eighth grader Milo Simpson won the Trenton Middle School Geography Bee, besting fifth grader Graeme Sager. Simpson will take an online test to qualify for the state competition next month.

The Wright Memorial Hospital Senior Life Solutions program was selected as one of only 11 STAR training sites in the nation by Psychiatric Medical Care. Robin Dennert is the program director.

Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs has become synonomous with “weather” in the area as he uses his forecasting skills to provide residents with the latest information. His work as the area’s “Dan Henry” was featured in a Republican-Times story.

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SPORTS NCMC HOLIDAY HOOPS : TRENTON BOYS 46, NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN BOYS 41

NEW YEAR’S RESOLVE Whitney’s Final Minute Propels Bulldogs To Victory Entering his final year with the Trenton Bulldogs, Jaren Whitney knew the expectations laid upon him as the team’s only senior player. Trenton needed both leadership and on-court productivity from the only returning player with adequate varsity experience.

In a 46-41 victory over Northland Christian at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops on Tuesday, the Bulldogs got both from Whitney.

The Trenton senior found himself at the free throw line. A missed contested layup

by Whitney on the previous possession had allowed Northland Christian to tie a game that Trenton had led by 15 points at the half.

But Whitney was about to take charge.

He knocked down both free throws when the Bulldogs had been just over 60 percent from the charity stripe in the game. Next, he stole the ball near mid-court and drove to the hoop for what would be the gameR-T Photo/Seth Herrold sealing layup. When Northland fired up its Jaren Whitney glides to the hoop for the game-sealing layup in Tren- last shot of the game, it was Whitney who ton’s 46-41 win over Northland Christian on Tuesday at NCMC’s Holiday grabbed the rebound and dribbled out the Hoops. Whitney had 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three remaining clock. steals in the win.

“That was a big minute stretch for (Whitney),” Trenton coach Corbin Coe said. “He missed that layup and then bounced back and got the finishing touches there. That’s big. He wants to win every time he can, so for him to go out there and have a big impact, especially late in the game, it’s pretty perfect.”

Whitney finished the game with 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals.

“It’s awesome to just be an example for (the underclassmen),” Whitney said. “Just let them know that even if things aren’t going right you still focus. It was definitely huge and it helped us succeed and win.”

Gavin Roeder led Trenton with 15 points and three steals, Royce Jackson had 14 points and eight rebounds and Chase Otto and Kayden Spencer had two points each to round out the total.

With the win, Trenton snapped a sevengame slide, moving to 2-8 overall on the season.

“Tonight, that’s all that mattered. We found a way to walk out of the gym with a win,” Coe said. “That stops a sevengame streak. It wasn’t the prettiest game, but that really didn’t matter to us tonight.”

Trenton travels to Gallatin on Tuesday for a Grand River Conference clash. Action tips off with a girls game between the two schools at 6 p.m. and the boys contest will follow.

Grundy Teams Sweep Polo Mercer Gets A Pair Of Wins At Hoops

The Grundy County High School basketball teams knocked off Polo on separate nights at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops. The Grundy boys topped Polo 49-43 on Monday and the Grundy girls netted a 54-38 win over Polo on Tuesday.

The Grundy boys collected just six points in both the first and second quarters and went into the locker room trailing 18-12. The Panthers came out a different team in the third quarter. Cooper Lewis scored 11 points alone in the third quarter as the Panthers put up 22 points to take a 34-32 lead into the final frame. Grundy finished off Polo with 15 points in the final frame, seven of which came from the free throw line. Grundy finished the game shooting 15-of-20

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Bri Carpio dribbles down the floor during Grundy’s 54-38 victory over Polo on Tuesday night at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops.

Carpio scored 12 points in the win.

from the free throw line.

Caden Gann led the Pan-

thers with 17 points and three steals while Lewis finished with 16 points, 16 rebounds and four assists. Tanner Williams added nine points and six rebounds.

With the win, Grundy improved to 3-7 overall on the season.

The Grundy girls jumped out to a fast start on Polo 24 hours later, using transition points to set the tone. By the game’s end, Grundy had a 16point victory over Polo.

Aubrey Gann poured in 17 points to pace the Panthers while Bri Carpio and Jandie Peterson followed with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

The win pushed the Panthers to 6-3 overall on the season.

Both Grundy teams return to the court on Friday, Jan. 10, traveling to Eagleville to face North Harrison.

Mustangs Turn Back ’Kats At halftime of the Tri-County girls match-up with King City on Monday, Tri-County boys coach Dillon Lowrey took the court to represent his school in the ‘Shoot Sixty Seconds for Your School’ contest - a staple of Holiday Hoops.

After shooting free throws, each contestant shoots a half-court shot. Lowry buried his halfcourter, triggering a $100 donation to his school.

His players joked that the shot was going to be motivation for them in thier match-up with King City. After a 42-27 victory, maybe it was.

Tri-County used a strong defensive effort and some timely three-point shooting to roll over the Wildkats and move to 2-7 overall and snap a six-game losing streak.

“Defense was the reason we won that game,” Lowrey said after the victory. “We came out ready to keep pressure on them, we adjusted on the fly for their pick and roll and communicated through that.”

Jaxon Waterbury led Tri-County with 12 points and Noah Tomlinson added 11.

The Tri-County girls were not as lucky, falling 37-29 in their match-up with King City.

Carly Turner went down with an apparent knee injury early and the Mustangs struggled “(Turner) is very important to what we do,” Tri-County girls coach Jeremy Slaughter said.

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MERCER BOYS 73 Mercer is allowing an average BUCKLIN-MACON CO. 32 of just 37.4 points to its oppoThe Mercer High School basketball teams didn’t have much trouble picking up wins at North Central Missouri College’s Holiday Hoops on Friday (Dec. 27). The Mercer boys blasted Bucklin-Macon County 73-32 in the first game of the day. Twelve hours later, the Mercer girls had a 39-16 victory over the Chillicothe junior varsity.

The Mercer boys got out and ran the floor well on Bucklin, getting a lot of points on run outs in transition.

“We started out with a lot of (defensive) pressure and we were able to get out in transition,” Mercer coach Jeff Wyatt said. “I wasn’t real happy with the turnovers we had, but I liked the way that we got out and ran and shared the ball and everything like that.”

Camden Hartley led Mercer with 19 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, five steals and five blocked shots as the Cardinals moved to 8-0 on the year. In

nents.

“Our defense has really stepped up from past years,” Hartley said. “We have been playing lights out on that side of the ball.”

Behind Hartley, Mercer got 17 points and six steals from Kaden Graham and 15 points, eight assists and four steals from Jon Johnson. Isaiah Morganna added 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals and Ashton Berndt had 10 points, five rebounds and five steals in the win.

MERCER GIRLS 39 CHILLICOTHE JV 16 Aubrey Wilson outscored the Chillicothe junior varsity by herself as her 18 points propelled Mercer to the 23-point victory. Tori Meinecke added 14 for the Cardinals, which moved to 4-3 overall with the victory.

Both Mercer teams had tough tests on the road in Milan on Thursday and the Cardinals will be back on the court on Tuesday, Jan. 7, hosting to Southwest Livingston.

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Noah Tomlinson drives around a King City defender during Tri-County’s 42-27 win on Monday at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops. Tomlinson scored 11 points in the win.

needing every one of them. You lose her and you lose her three-point threat, but you also lose a sub and it makes everything more difficult.”

Tri-County (5-4) was able to stay close right up until the end, despite being down a player, but the Mustangs couldn’t find a way to win in the end.

No Tri-County girls reached double figures in the loss.

Both Mustang squads host Tina-Avalon tonight (Friday) in Jamesport.

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Jon Johnson goes to the hoop during Mercer’s 73-32 win over Bucklin-Macon County at NCMC’s Holiday Hoops. Johnson had 15 points, eight assists and four steals in the win.

HOLIDAY HOOPS - DEC. 30 SCORES Albany girls 40, North Harrison girls 34: Albany — Gabby Newman, 17. North Harrison — Camden Castleberry, 11; Emma Craig, 11.

Albany boys 56, North Harrison boys 53: Albany — Tryce Floyd, 28; Bobby Dodge, 12; Kaden Hutchinson, 11. North Harrison — Wade Briggs, 20; Brett Emig, 13; Steven Willhite, 11.

King City girls 37, TriCounty girls 29: King City — Victoria Washburn, 18.

Tri-County boys 42, King City boys 27: Tri-County — Jaxon Waterbury, 12; Noah Tomlinson, 11. King City — Parker Muff, 12.

Putnam County girls 59, Southwest Livingston girls 27: Putnam — Carsen Sporleder, 17; Claire Tipton, 16. Southwest — Makenna Campbell, 15.

Southwest Livingston boys 54, Putnam County boys 40: Southwest — Mack Anderson, 20; Chase Neptune, 15. Putnam — Kelton Bain, 19.

Schuyler County girls 49, Winston girls 16: Schuyler — Jacie Morris, 10; Emma Clifford, 10.

Winston boys 60, Schuyler County boys 47: Winston — Jakub Hisel, 25; Jacob Uthe, 15. Schuyler — Trevyn Small, 11.

Grundy County boys 49, Polo boys 43: Grundy — Caden Gann, 17; Cooper Lewis, 16. Polo — Joe Beaver, 22; Alex Tilger, 13.

- DEC. 31 SCORES Pattonsburg girls 59, East Harrison girls 27: Pattonsburg — Webby Bailey, 23; Grace Warner, 10; Jillian Plymell, 10. East Harrison — Camie Vaughn, 11.

Pattonsburg boys 65, East Harrison boys 49: Pattonsburg — Dakota Eaton, 16; Dylan McCreary, 14; Zane Reed, 13; Patrick Cowley, 10; Carter Crone, 10. East Harrison — Mark Willis, 17; Adam Rinehart, 15.

Kirksville girls 43, Excelsior Springs girls 32: Kirksville — Genna Jackson, 12. Excelsior Springs — Avrie Christensen, 13.

Kirksville boys 71, Southwest Livingston boys 32: Kirksville — Paxton Dempsay, 20; Dylan Cannon, 13; Kaden Anderson, 10. Southwest — Mack Anderson, 15; Chase Neptune, 11.

Norborne girls 48, Worth County girls 30: Norborne — Kennadie Crowe, 14; Kayla Dooley, 12; Olivia Dooley, 12. Worth County, Regan Allee, 14.

Worth County boys 55, Norborne boys 35: Worth County — Alex Rinehart, 29; Jackson Runde, 11. Norborne — Kobe Gibson, 13.

Trenton boys 46, Northland Christian boys 41: Trenton — Gavin Roeder, 15; Royce Jackson, 14; Jaren Whitney, 13. Northland — Carson Starnes, 17.

Grundy County girls 54, Polo girls 38: Grundy — Aubrey Gann, 17; Bri Carpio, 12; Jandie Peterson, 11. Polo — Mary Copeland, 10.

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AGRICULTURE

Hometown Boy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

LEARN MORE READING STORIES; LEARN LATIN, USE DICTIONARIES The word for the day is “manure.� Look it up in your dictionary and you may be as surprised as I was to learn the meaning. I thought I knew. I use it in ag journalism, but didn’t know I had such limited understanding, Lots of people use the word. I wonder if they know this: “Webster’s New World College Dictionary� tells an old meaning new to me. No. 1 definition: To cultivate, literally to work with the hands.

See: Maneuver.

That definition makes manure a verb, coming from a Middle English word for “to farm.�

I can’t use that meaning. It might mislead people who don’t read dictionaries.

The last meaning in Webster’s is the noun I know: Organic substance, esp. animal excrement put on or into the soil to fertilizer it.

There’s more: a person who does that is called a “manurer.� Let that word stay in the dictionary. I won’t use it writing about farmers.

This resolution started when I saw an official from the Ag College Dean’s office.

The informal name on campus for one of those people: "Deanlet."

I saw one, usually dressed in office attire, driving a trac-

tor pulling a manure spreader along East Campus Drive in Columbia. Whoa, many suspected that what comes from administrative offices should be distribution with a spreader.

Finally it clicked. This person oversees Experiment Station farms. He came from nearby Sanborn Field, the 128-year-old research plot on campus. Some crop plots there are still fertilized with manure. Research continues.

Fertilizing became difficult over time. Actually there's less manure created on campus. Beef pens and dairy research moved off campus when I was a student. That's long ago.

I did see a pile of manure behind Trowbridge Center after a show and sale by a beef breed association. That event created "animal excrement.�

My manure meander came from a New Year Resolution I started early. I’ll look up a word every day. These are words I think I already know.

This came from a review of a book I must read: “That Doesn’t Mean What You Think it Means� by Ross and Kathryn Petras.

My mother told me long ago, that I would be better

writer of English if I’d learned Latin in high school. When she went to school Latin was taught.

The book reviewer in The Economist, that fancy-pantsy English magazine, points out we’d do better with our reading if we knew Latin. He reports 28% of words in the "Shorter Oxford Dictionary� derive from Latin. Seems this tip started long ago. But, we stick with Germanic roots of English. The reviewer notes we prefer a more lively and earthy feel. Yep, an ag journalist should be earthy.

But, I won’t promote “manurer� for tiller of the soil.

That comes to us with no Latin influence. It’s a bit earthy.

Meanwhile, I wonder if my dictionary resolution will last much past January. Past resolutions didn't last that long.

I hope another resolution works as well. I resolve less time on Facebook and more time reading books. In years past, I read a book a week.

That's 52 a year, not an actual book every week. I’ve fallen behind in books since I got a cellphone. Digital nonsense distracts. I rarely share anything read there. Some people seem to do little else.

I’ll read original ideas in books.

This week, I read a fascinating a book I had for a long time, “Beyond Civilization.�

Our Civilization may end from lack of leadership. Real thoughts, with words to learn.

Write to daileyd@missouri.edu in Germanic or Latinate English

2019 Spring Flooding Easily Passes Federal Thresholds In Missouri Every few years, Missouri gets enough rain to cause extensive flooding from the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. In the spring of 2019, precipitation caused flooding to easily pass federal flooding thresholds, and large amounts of damage to occur. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)- Natural Resources Conservation Service has a program available to fix eligible damages to property. The United States Congress funds the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program to aid in removing sediment and debris from drainageways and ditches, streambank protection near public facilities, and removing logjams that can cause major problems if not dealt with. Not fixing these issues can cause millions of dollars’ worth of crop losses and damages to public roads, houses, and infrastructures. “In the bootheel, especially, drainage is necessary for quality of life. It’s not only about croplands, but residences, places of business, and people traveling through. Getting them repaired is critical,� said Mark Nussbaum, the head of the USDA team tasked with assisting drainage and levee districts following the 2019 flooding.

Many drainage districts throughout Missouri needed EWP support in the wake of the flooding.

For their Damage Survey Reports and aid applications to be processed, districts must be registered under a database called the System for Award Management. This is maintained by the federal government and makes sure the right amount of money is sent out to the right people.

In the past, the SAM registration was one of the last essential steps to receive help from the EWP program. This gave sponsors of districts plenty of time to wade through the complicated application. This year, however, SAM was the very first step in applying for aid. “The signup period is only 60 days, and when that door closes, it closes pretty hard. It took a

couple of weeks to get the word out, and by the time we found out, we had about four weeks to get sponsors through the SAM process,� Nussbaum said.

Receiving aid from the EWP program was critical for drainage and levee districts. However, they could not get through the SAM process alone. Nussbaum recommended sponsors utilize the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center at the University of Missouri Extension, with whom they had previous experiences. They worked with Willis Mushrush, who assisted sponsors in getting through the application process as quickly as possible. He immediately got a system together and kept track of where each district was in terms of the SAM registration. There are many steps with different requirements, including registering with the IRS and going through the DUNs system. “Quite frankly, [SAM] is confusing. By the time you get through it, you know what you need to get done, but by then, you’re almost out of time,� Nussbaum said. “Mushrush knew the ins and outs of everything, and we learned a lot from him. Not only was there a process, but there were a number of unwritten rules or things we had to learn the hard way that guided us through.�

Mushrush was directly responsible for assisting 18 sponsors from five counties through SAM. These districts requested a total of $12.4 million to repair flood damage. This covers almost 400 miles of damaged drains in Missouri.

Had these districts not been repaired, it would have caused over $50 million in damages to crops and public infrastructure. “As a program coordinator, I have a lot of things to worry about every day. Our SAM efforts were successful because of Mushrush. I’ve received glowing reports from sponsors [about him],� Nussbaum said. “I don’t know if we could have done it without Mushrush.�

After Lackluster Pricing In Fall Sales, December Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale Sees Higher Averages Consignors Brought Excellent Quality, Repeat Buyers Ready To Spend Before the last Show-MeSelect heifer sale this fall, quiet talk told of lackluster prices at five prior sales across the state.

Talk perked when results of the Dec. 14 sale were tallied: 229 heifers averaged $2,017.

That prompted whoops and brief applause at F&T Livestock Market, Palmyra.

Some previous sale averages as low as $1,651 seemed too low for bred replacement heifers with known data.

After the Saturday sale the crowd lingered to talk. The news brought smiles for consignors and buyers.

When sought for a quote, sale manager Daniel Mallory,

a University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock, could only say: “Unbelievable.�

Later, he could add, “We had a great crowd. The consignors brought excellent quality.� Records showed repeat buyers bought 73 percent of the heifers.

Dave Patterson, MU beef specialist and founder of Show-Me-Select, always says, “Repeat buyers make a sale.

They know what they’re getting.�

When he arrived at the sale barn, Patterson noted the large number of pickup trucks with livestock trailers. That meant

buyers came to buy a load of heifers.

As the auction started, the F&T Livestock sale arena was packed. There were bidders to buy and herd owners coming to learn. Bidders soon made themselves known. By the ninth lot sold, heifers started regularly topping $2,000 per head. The first heifer had sold for $1,500.

At the end, heifers from Keithley-Jackson Farm, Frankford, averaged $2,621.

That topped the 17 consignor averages. Ed Jackson, manager, has sold in every Palmyra sale for 23 years. He was in from the start.

He typifies many longtime consignors. Get in and stay in.

Also, he follows the MU Extension protocols on heifer management and breeding.

He raises crossbred heifers, with Angus sires bred to Hereford-Angus crossbred cows. A walk through the barn before the sale shows many black baldies.

Over time, longtime sellers gain reputations for their cattle. Their buyers come back for more.

Reputations for heifers from northeastern Missouri include their body condition scores.

They are raised in corn country, many with homegrown

feed.

Another factor in the successful sale was bidders from across the river in Illinois. The sale sheet shows 12 Illinois buyers took home 67 heifers.

No other state has a heifer development program similar to Show-Me Select. Dave Patterson tells of buyers from 22 states across the country since the start more than two decades ago.

Plans are underway in two Missouri regions to add the Show-Me-Select program and sales. Cow herd owners in the central Ozarks and northwestern Missouri are set to take action.

Interested breeders can make contact to join through their local MU Extension center. Only heifers from enrolled owners are let into the sales.

Only Show-Me-Select heifers wear the black-and-gold ear tag.

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The Final Word

by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

Hello 2020

Welcome to 2020.

It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since we all worried about whether or not we were going to enter the 2000s without some type of catastrophe happening (remember Y2K?).

But here we are. And what a 20 years it has been. As I was attempting to stay up and watch the new year come in on Tuesday night (at my age, it seems to get harder each year), I was listening to various show hosts talk about the many changes that have occurred since 2000, in particuDiane Lowrey lar the evolvement of technology.

As a child I can remember having just two choices available when we watched television (NBC and CBS) and when ABC was added to the lineup, the celebration was on. Fast forward to now, when satellite television (a big thing 10 years ago) is being replaced with all types of programming that can now be accessed through the internet. I am amazed at just how many choices I have when I go looking for a television show to watch. This is great for a documentary/sports junkie like me.

And who would have thought, 20 years ago, that we would be using our telephones (and our watches) to not only talk to each other, but send and access messages, look up useful (or useless) information and record health data. It’s kind of a Dick Tracy moment without Flat Top Jones or Tess Truehart.

Looking at how quickly technology has evolved over the past 20 years, I can only imagine that even more advancements are in store. While we don’t have George Jetson flying cars yet, we do have automobiles that can operate on their own - either parking themselves or motoring down the highway without a driver (the second one still scares me a bit). And the talk of human space travel between planets seems to be more and more of a reality.

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Stop Smoking Money Missouri has more than tripled the amount of tobacco settlement money it spends on smoking prevention/cessation, but the amount still is woefully low.

Guest Editorials As we reported Thursday, Missouri budgeted $171,582 this fiscal year, up from $48,000 in the previous year.

But both those numbers are drops in the bucket compared to the $262.1 million Missouri received through the Master Settlement Agreement for 2019.

That puts Missouri next to last among the states for how much of the money it receives goes to smoking prevention or cessation programs. Missouri outspends only Connecticut, which spends nothing on such programs.

In 1998, state attorneys general from 46 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia reached the Master Settlement Agreement with the four largest cigarette manufacturers in America. The agreement concerned the advertising, marketing and promotion of cigarettes, according to publichealthlawcenter.org.

The agreement settled the states' Medicaid lawsuits against the tobacco industry for recovery of their to-

bacco-related health care costs.

Among other things, it required the tobacco industry to pay, in perpetuity, various annual payments to the states to compensate them for some of the medical costs of caring for persons with smoking-related illnesses. To date, it has paid out more than $100 billion.

Missouri uses most of the money to help fund the state's Medicaid program, MO HealthNet. While the Master Settlement Agreement doesn't require the states to spend any of the money on smoking prevention/cessation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends Missouri should have spent about $72.9 million (or about 28 percent) on the prevention and cessation programs. The state annually uses only about .1 percent on the programs.

We urge Missouri lawmakers to take a serious look at increasing funding for smoking prevention/cessation.

States such as California spend considerably more of their take in the agreement on smoking prevention/cessation, and they see a payoff for those investments.

About 2 percent of California high school students smoke, compared to 9.2 percent of Missouri students.

That higher smoking rate will equate to more money taxpayers will have to pay for their health care costs down the road through Medicare and Medicaid. — Jefferson City News-Tribune

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COMMUNITY Ford Judy Jackson The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday, Dec. 29. Gene Schreffler gave the message, "Hope For Living in a Chaotic World," with scripture from Matthew 11:28-30.

It was youth Sunday on Dec. 29 at the Galt Christian Church. Abby and Zoey Downs were the candlelighters. Anna Milazzo read the opening scripture and gave a prayer. The offering was received by Jandie and Cole Peterson, Parker Christy and Cooper Lewis. Parker gave the prayer. Parker gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Jerry Berry and Jim Westergaard. The youth sang for the special and Alex Peterson gave the message, "How Worry Affects Us," with scripture from Matthew 26:25-34. Alex also took shut-in communion. Several attended the Christmas Eve candlelight service at the church. The church held a dinner for the family of Wilma Michael on Friday and several attended the visitation and funeral service afterward.

Krisandra Smith hosted a supper on Christmas Eve for her children, grandchildren and great-grandson. Those present were Marla, Josh, Trinity, Kaycee and Rebecca Kile, Tanner and Bentley Whisler, Jerrod, Justin, Sophie, Lucas and Zoey Service and Joseph and Carly Smith. Peggy Tipton and Kris had a belated family Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 29. Those attending were, Marla, Trinity, Kaycee and Rebecca Kile, Tanner and Bentley Whisler, Justin, Sophie, Lucas, Zoey and Jerold Service, Joseph Smith, Kathi Lake, Brandon Eckert, Zach and Quinsie Lake, Abbie Goodrich, Jessica, Mike and Alissa Webb, Alex, Faith, Mayson and Maddyox Webb, Karen Eubanks, Adam, Kayla, Kenna and Wesley McClure, Dillon McDonald, Ronnie and Glenda Tipton, Ryan, Jillia and Ryder Tipton and Larry and Edna Cunningham.

Jerry and Sharon Berry, Ruby Elliott, Drew, Jordyn, Aiden, Kit and Bennett Paulus and Nathan, Miranda and Micaiah Paulus were Christmas

Eve supper guests of Tammy Paulus. Jerry's birthday anniversary was celebrated. They all attended the candlelight serviceat the Galt Christian Church. Jerry and Sharon hosted a family supper on Christmas Day. Those attending were Ruby Elliott, Tammy, Drew, Jordyn and Bennett Paulus, Nathan, Miranda and Micaiah Paulus, Tim and Rita Berry, Isaac and Hallie Berry, Megan Berry and friend, Brendan and Judy Jackson. A gift exchange was also held. Tim remained until Sunday evening. Sharon and Tim visited Ruby on Saturday evening.

Dana, Abby and Zoey Downs spent from Saturday until Tuesday morning with Jim and Alice Westergaard.

Others joining them on Sunday for a belated Christmas dinner and gift exchange were Lora Schnurbusch, Erin Rogers and Darren and Claire Holt.

Steve and Susie Vandevender and Ben and Coleen Ban-

ner spent the weekend with Judy Jackson. Les and Lora Jackson and Logan, Meagan, Henley and Hattie Jackson joined them on Saturday for a belated family Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Steve and Susie also visited on Sunday evening with Betty Vandevender.

The family of Leonard and Ruby Privitt Berry held a belated Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Galt Christian Church.

Those present were Judy Jackson, Les and Lora Jackson, Steve and Susie and Heather Vandevender, Ben and Coleen Banner, Jerry and Sharon Berry, Bruce and Tammy Paulus, Tim Berry, Danny, Debbie and Colt Berry, Gary and Shirley Berry, Kenny and Debbie Berry, Natisha Berry, Louie Berry, Rich, Melissa and Marshall Galloway, Brian, Ashley and Blakely Bogart, Greg, Bridgette, Kenzie, Kane and Kash Keith and Barry, Sammie, Ozzie, Zadie, Zoey and Zeke Richardson.

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Roberta Brown of Trenton and Mike Peterie of Laredo announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Ms. Brown is the daughter of the late Jerry and Edith Brown and the granddaughter of the late John and Edith Brown.

Peterie is the son of Eldon “Boo� Peterie and the late Betty Peterie. The couple will be married at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2019 at the Galt Christian Church. All family and friends are invited to attend and wear casual dress. The couple request no gifts.

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Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Kathy Morrison led the morning service at Dockery Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 29. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homeâ&#x20AC;? was the sermon topic, taken from the series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are We There Yet.â&#x20AC;? Scripture was from Matthew 2:13-23. The

names of those who are ill or in sorrow were mentioned and prayed for, followed by the congregation repeating â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer.â&#x20AC;? "Go Tell It On The Mountainâ&#x20AC;? was sung, followed by the benediction.

THANK YOU

The many cards I received on my 94th birthday are greatly appreciated. Family and friends are very special. I feel it a blessing to live in our small and loving community with so many caring people.

Thanks to each one of you.

Mary Lou Crawford

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Community Card Playing, Galt Lions Hall, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY WICâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Recertification and Check Pickup, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1936-43, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 8:30 a.m.

Veterans Assistance, Hy-Vee, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Church Women United, Thrift Shop Meeting Room, 4 p.m.

Community Food Pantry, Food Pantry Meeting Room, 5:15 p.m.

Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801, Lodge Hall, meal at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 7 p.m.

Weight Busters, Grundy County Health Department. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 485-6424.

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

MIâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Support Group, North 65 Center, 7 p.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1953, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 8:30 a.m.

Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m.

Joseph L. Norton VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Post No. 919, VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Hall, meal at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Scrappy Quilters Guild, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Walk-In Tuesday, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crafty Ladies, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit, Wright Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Call 816-922-2000 for appointment.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Spickard Coffee Club,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Spickard Fire Station Kitchen, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Activity Night, 6 to 9 p.m.

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Dear Annie: Hurricane Irma hit my neighborhood two years ago. I need access to electricity for my CPAP, nebulizer and oxygen concentrator, and so I went to the hospital before the storm hit.

My nephew thought that I acted like a 3-year-old. We had a wonderful relationship before the storm, but Irma changed all that. Since then, I've read about noncompliant nursing homes and assistedliving communities whose residents died during the storm.

How can I convince my nephew that I did the right thing? -- Safe Senior Dear Safe: Your nephew thought it was immature of you to seek shelter at a hospital during a hurricane? I'm flummoxed. But rather than continuing to try to convince him, let it be enough to know that you did nothing wrong, and divert your energy instead toward developing a thorough disaster preparedness plan. Start by letting your power company, local police and local fire department know that you are oxygen-dependent. The Red

Cross offers a free downloadable guide on its website entitled "Disaster Preparedness: For Seniors By Seniors" that includes some additional tips if and when the next storm hits.

Dear Annie: My mom was always focused on helping others and would gladly give whatever she had if she felt someone else would benefit.

She had serious health challenges as well. In late November a few years ago, we found out she needed surgery which was scheduled for right after Christmas. I wanted to give her something extra special for Christmas. I contacted family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers and the groups where she volunteered and asked them to tell me about the difference my mom made in their lives. I received phone calls, letters, emails and cards with wonderful stories full of love and gratitude about my mom.

For my mom, it was never about what she had or what she could get, but always about what she could give. I placed everything I received in a

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by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes.

Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996.

Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1-800-721-7996.

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment.

New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847.

Mdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOOREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

TMar13 ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.

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TJan24 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

TFeb7 ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4.

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TMar20 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TFeb7 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks.

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FJan24 -----------------------------------------RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683.

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PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â&#x20AC;&#x201C;shop, 3592202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

TJan10 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 660-412-3131.

FJan10 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJan24 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

660-359-2310.

Monday through Saturday PATTI SHANNON, CHRIS BIRKHEAD & RACHEL BREITENBUCHER Hair/Nails SIERRA MCCORMACK Esthetician JESSICA STANDIFORD Licensed Massage Therapist TFeb7 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FFeb7 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

Daily Specials as well as Menu Items New Winter Hours Monday - Friday 11 am - 4 pm Saturday 7 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday 660-876-5888 TMar20 ------------------------------------------RENTAL DEPARTMENT * Sewer Snake * Floor Sander * Floor Polisher * Post Auger (1 man) * Pressure Washer * Table & Chairs JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon TJan31 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FJan31 ------------------------------------------CLARK PLUMBING & HEATING, 2324 Princeton Road, 359-2007. Residential & Commercial, New Construction, Remodel & Repair, Water Heaters & Boilers, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Inspection, Backhoe Service, Certified, Backflow Testing & Installation.

TDec9-Jan3 ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Dirt Asphalt â&#x20AC;˘ Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FDec30-Jan24 -------------------------------------------

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"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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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 Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------For Rent - Haddox Addition 2 bedroom duplex, full basement, 1 car garage. $550 per month.

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REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged.

Photo with obituary $35 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TJan24 -------------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS *WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------Big Iron Auctions Agricultural, Construction & Recreational Equipment Single Items, Dispersals/Retirement Sales Kenneth Weaver Local Sales Rep 660-654-1855 BigIron.com has Registered Bidders Worldwide FDec9-Jan3 ------------------------------------------CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FMar13 ------------------------------------------CALVES FOR SALE - Holstein bull calves $150; beef cross heifer or bull calves $250 ea. Call for availability. We also have silage sorghum for sale. M.B. Dairy 660-684-6930.

M33d7 ------------------------------------------See GFG Ag Services for your One Stop Shop for hunters.

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------For Sale Small square bales 1st & 2nd cutting Brome, 1st cutting grass & alfalfa, 1st cutting Timothy & treefoil. Good tight bales. Never wet. No mold.

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660-358-2128 ********************************** For Sale Big round bales, mixed grass, hay. Delivery Available Bob Holloway 660-358-2128 FDec6-Jan3 ------------------------------------------Meek Family Farms is interested in adding a few more acres to our operation. We no-till all hillsides to preserve your soil and have experience with cover crops. We have dozers to maintain conservation practices or to construct new ones. Looking forward to working with you to better the production capability of your farm. Call 660-425-4945 or email JHM@grm.net. M716d3* -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE For all your electrical needs, fuse boxes, breaker boxes & breakers Square D, GE & CutlerHammer. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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WANTED Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber. All types of trees considered.

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HELP WANTED Immediate openings for truck drivers hauling local ag products.

Home every night, 300-mile radius from Corydon, Iowa, late model trucks. $18 to $25 per hour, health insurance, $1000 sign on bonus after 90 days, plus paid vacation, guaranteed $1750 gross pay bi-weekly minimum, direct deposit, day and night shifts available. Must have good MVR and trucking experience.

For more information please call 641-203-0512 or 641-344-0627.

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Elected will be one member from Sub-district 3, which covers portions of Franklin, Myers and Lincoln townships to serve a three (3) year term.

Candidates may file at the district office located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions will be answered by calling 660-359-4220. dDec6,13,Jan3,10 -------------------------------------------

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We cover all of Grundy, Mercer and Sullivan Counties with partial saturation of Harrison, Daviess, Livingston and Putnam Counties.

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LOCAL FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last JAN 2 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 559½ 566½ 558Ÿ 566½ May 562 569Ÿ 561½ 569Ÿ Jul 564 570½ 563Ÿ 570½ Sep 568ž 575½ 568Ÿ 575Ÿ Dec 577ž 584Ÿ 577½ 584 Mar 588ž 591½ 586 591Ÿ May 587 590 586½ 589ž Jul 573½ 577Ÿ 573Ÿ 576ž Dec 587 587 586Ÿ 587 Mar 589ž 589ž 589ž 589ž Est. sales 30,555.Tue.'s sales 58,268 Tue.'s open int 411,204,up 2,405

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CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 387ž 391 387Ÿ 391 May 394½ 397ž 394½ 397½ Jul 400ž 403ž 400½ 403ž Sep 400ž 402½ 400½ 402Ÿ Dec 401ž 404 401ž 404 Mar 410ž 413 410ž 413 May 415 417 415 417 Jul 417½ 420 417½ 420 Sep 410 410 410 410 Dec 410½ 411Ÿ 410½ 411Ÿ Mar 417 417 417 417 Est. sales 48,918.Tue.'s sales 121,580 Tue.'s open int 1,473,252

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OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 292Ÿ 294 291 293½ May 289ž 290 289ž 290 Jul 285ž 288ž 285ž 288ž Est. sales 104.Tue.'s sales 139 Tue.'s open int 4,720

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SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jan 943Ÿ 947Ÿ 941ž 947Ÿ Mar 956 959ž 953ž 959½ May 968ž 972Ÿ 966ž 972Ÿ Jul 980 983 978Ÿ 982ž Aug 983Ÿ 985ž 981½ 985ž Sep 978½ 980 978Ÿ 979ž Nov 978ž 980½ 977½ 980½ Jan 981 982ž 980½ 982½ Mar 972Ÿ 973ž 971ž 973ž May 970Ÿ 971½ 970 971½ Nov 955 955Ÿ 951½ 952Ÿ Est. sales 42,265.Tue.'s sales 113,291 Tue.'s open int 713,572

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DEC. 31 GFGâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.48; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.94; milo, 3.18.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.97; soybeans, 9.18; wheat, 5.38.

New Crop - Corn, 3.67; soybeans, 9.08; wheat, 5.13.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 9.03 (Dec. 19); 8.98 (Jan 20); 8.96 (Feb 20); 8.91 (Mar 20); 8.89 (Apr 20); 9.04 (New Crop 20).

Corn, 3.48 (Dec. 19); 3.48 (Jan 20); 3.43 (Feb 20); 3.43 (Mar 20); 3.45 (Apr 20); 3.48 (New Crop 20).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 9.03 (Dec. 19); 8.98 (Jan 20); 8.96 (Feb 20); 8.91 (Mar 20); 8.89 (Apr 20); 9.04 (New Crop 20).

Corn, 3.48 (Dec. 19); 3.48 (Jan 20); 3.43 (Feb 20); 3.43 (Mar 20); 3.45 (Apr 20); 3.48 (New Crop 20).

located at 201-211 E. Eighth St., sold Fords and Lincolns.

The Trenton Buick Company at 114-118 E. Ninth St. sold the Buick. The 1923 directory also listrd five gasoline stations three on Main Street and two on East Ninth Street.

A state license plate was not required until Feb. 1, 1927 and was issued at the McVay Motor Company. A title was necessary before a license could be issued and the cost was based on the horsepower.

A car with 12 hp and less than 24 hp was $10.50 and those with 24 hp and less than 36 hp cost $16.50. The license for a truck of less than two tons was $10.50 and two tons and less than five was $18. A motorcycle license was $16.

In 1938, it was reported the state auto, truck and trailer licenses sold numbered 5,856, nearly 1,000 more than were sold in 1937.

An interesting news item dated March 15, 1928 stated that one of the largest industries at that time was the manufacture of industrial alcohol.

At one time, industrial alcohol was looking for a market. Now the many auto owners in the north temperature zone needed

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The advisory group includes officials from state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, along with levee district officials and representatives from agriculture and the navigation industry.

The group found that state and federal agencies should support levee district projects aimed at reducing constriction of the river during floods. For example, it supports Atchison Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts in northwest Missouri to move levees further back from the Missouri River.

The group recommended that the Army Corps of Engineers repair breached levees to help ease the costs for farmers

an antifreeze mixture during the winter months.

On Nov. 16, 1931, the local McGuire Drug Store ran a display ad in the RepublicanTimes, selling 88 proof denatured alcohol at 45 cents per gallon with free delivery.

On April 15, 1932, it was reported better roads were bringing faster travel and traffic hazards. In fact, the number of people killed on highways in the United States doubled from 1922 to 1931. During 1931, there were 7,732 automobile accidents in Missouri, resulting in 309 people being killed instantly, 620 dying of injuries and 8,542 who were injured.

Suggested changes in standards of road building included widening of pavement, straighter roads, an increase of sight distance around curves and the addition of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;lipâ&#x20AC;? to concrete pavements. Additional safety elements needed were standardized warning signs and the defining of traffic lanes by marking black center lines on the pavement.

A Missouri driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license was required in September 1937 and approximately 4,000 persons filed an application at the office of Ed Wettstein, the deputy state motor vehicle commissioner. The license was issued by the Missouri State

Motor Association in Jefferson light on the dashboard when a City. The cost was 25 cents tire was low and, now, the and the license was good for rearview camera. two years. The license was a In the final analysis, it was small card with the individ- agreed safety on the highway ualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address, age, race, was up to the individuals. Acsex, weight, color of eyes and cidents would not decrease hair and signature. Boys and until all motorists became progirls under the age of 16 could ficient drivers - drivers who not obtain a license, therefore practiced the golden rule. they could not operate a motor It was not until 1952 that the vehicle. state of Missouri required drivOn Jan. 4, 1939, an article in ers to take a written test, an eye the Republican-Times reported test and an actual driving test the 1939 city automobile li- before a license could be iscense was available at the of- sued. Also, if a driver received fice of Miss Lucille Love, city a specific number of speeding collector. The city tag, a wind- or traffic tickets, the license shield sticker, was exactly the was suspended. same as the 1938 tag in size On Dec. 21, 1968, a large and shape and since 1,160 li- display ad in the Republicancenses were sold during 1938, Times by Nisbeth-Seidel stated a similar number had been or- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safe Driving is a Moral Redered for 1939. Licenses al- sponsibility.â&#x20AC;? In short, the mesready sold were No. 1 to â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; sage of the ad was summed up Mayor M.L. Elledge, No. 2 to in a closing poem that is as Ray VanMeter and No. 3 to timely today as it was 51 years Clara Belle Inman. ago: While the engineers were â&#x20AC;&#x153;If everyone who takes making safer highways, the authe wheel would say a little tomobile manfacturers were prayer, adding devices to their vehiand keep in mind those in cles to make them safer. These the car were depending on included the outside rear mirhis care; ror, brake lights, backup lights and make a vow and and turn signal lights (Remempledge himself to take a ber when you had to roll down chance; the window and stick your arm the great crusade for out to signal?). Later came the safety would suddenly adseat belts, air bags, a warning vance.â&#x20AC;?

paying crop insurance. Members also suggested that the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Risk Management Agency extend the dates for determining premium rates on the 2020 growing season.

The group's report also suggested that officials consider alternative flood control strategies, such as buying frequently flooded properties.

Environmental groups have also advocated for efforts such as restoring wetlands to reconnect rivers to the floodplain.

The Missouri Coalition for the Environment is among those that have complained that the working group does not include scientists or someone to provide a conservation perspective.

The advisory group will release a final report in May.

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AREA FUNERALS

DAILY RECORD

Joan McIntyre

REALâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ESTATE Jon Stowers and wife to Natalie Zeeman and others.

James Henry Graybeal to Jonathan Lee Patrick.

Joan Allen and others to James Glidewell and wife.

Funeral services for Joan McIntyre were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary at Trenton. Pastor Del Weyer officiated.

Mrs. McIntyre, an 89-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at the Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Recordings of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing

Graceâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Pair of Handsâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayerâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Circle of Lifeâ&#x20AC;? were played.

Pallbearers were Justin Berry, Jaimi Gustin,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Jason Moffitt, Josh McIntyre, Kathi Simpson, Esther Patterson and Valerie Stewart.

Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Wilma Ferne Michael Funeral services for Wilma Ferne Michael were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the Galt Christian Church.

Alex Peterson officiated.

Mrs. Michael, an 89-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at the Saint Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Hospital in Kansas City.

Recordings of â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With Youâ&#x20AC;?

and â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Great Thou Artâ&#x20AC;? were played. The Galt Christian Church youth sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Grace.â&#x20AC;?

Pallbearers were Roger Moss, Bill Hardman,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Tommy Loghry, Shey Marrs, Adam Campbell, Mark Campbell, Curtis Dahlberg and Cody Dahlberg.

Burial was in the Half Rock Cemetery at Half Rock.

Fender-Bender On Ninth Street No injuries were reported in an accident investigated Dec. 31 on East Ninth Street, but one driver was ticketed According to Trenton Police Officer Mike Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accident report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Ashley A. Sharp of Trenton was westbound on East Ninth Street and slowed to make a left turn into a business lot. She was waiting for eastbound traffic to clear when her car was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Ismael Garcia of Newtown. Garcia said he saw Ms. Sharpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car slowed ahead of him, but could not get stopped in time to avoid a collision. He was cited for following another vehicle too closely.

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CARD SHOWERS NEW ARRIVALS Xynlee James Berry James and LaToya Berry are the parents of a baby girl, born at 12:49 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

The baby was named Xynlee James and joins a brother, Xzavier Phillip, age 11; and two sisters, Xadrienne Rose, age 9, and Xaylah Dawn, age 5.

Maternal grandparents are Randy and Jo Hughs and Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Hughs of Trenton. Maternal great-grandparents are

Rosanna Hughs, Lela McClaflin, Peggy Mastin and Harry Boyle, all of Trenton, the late Aurther Hughs, the late Kevin McClaflin and the late Donnie Craig. Maternal greatgreat-grandparents are Iris Boyle of Jamesport, Judy Bates of Trenton and the late Harry E. Boyle.

Paternal grandparents are Cindy Cox of Jamesport and the late Dean Berry. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Dallas and Barbra Cox.

Sara Booth Earns Degree Sara Booth recently received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of South Dakota.

Ms. Booth will be employed at Custer Hospital in Custer, SD. She previously was director of the Hill City, SD, Ambulance Service and was an EMT for more than 12 years. She and her husband, Larry Shaffer, have two children, Olivia and Henry. She is the daughter of Larry and Marilynn Booth of Spickard.

A card shower has been requeted for Edgar Ishmael, who will be celebrating his 92nd birthday anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Cards may be sent to him at the Missouri Veterans Home, 1111 Euclid, Cameron,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;MO 64429.

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