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REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 157th Year - No. 9

Trenton, MO 64683

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Funds Needed For Utility Upgrades

City Water, Sewer Rates To See Increase Water and sewer bills will be going up on Jan. 1 following action taken on Monday night by the Trenton City Council. On a vote of 5-3, the council approved a recommendation by the utility committee to increase the rates, which would be included on the January utility bill and reflect December usage. The rate increases would be 20 percent for sewer and 15 percent for water and would affect residential, commercial and industrial customers. There was considerable discussion regarding the proposal, with several councilmen expressing they did not like increasing rates. However, it was noted the city is facing replacement/repair of utility infrastructure - some immediately - as well as needing to be able to meet obligations for future improvements. Projects mentioned included replacement of aging water mains, drive motors and clarifiers at the water treatment plant as well as repair/replacement of sewer lines and manholes, some of which are nearly 100 years old. It was pointed out that reserves in the sewer department are below the $5.5 million minimum set by the council in 2018 while water department reserves are near the minimum amount of $1.5 million. The reserves allow for the utility to maintain at least a 120-day cushion to pay for daily operations costs as well as meet

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bond obligations. Councilman John Dolan stated the current council has inherited a problem that should have been taken care of by past councils with smaller rate increases over several years instead of large increases “all at once.” “I don’t like to raise rates, but when you look at what we need to do, what other choice do we have?” he said. Councilman Duane Urich said the city can either move forward or continue to put off projects, which he said would only cost more down the road. He pointed out an increase at this time would allow Trenton Municipal Utilities to start accumulating money for the utility work. It was noted that it could take as long as 18 months for equipment to be received once it is ordered. TMU is looking at spending around $2.4 million for replacement of the clarifiers at the water plant. Water and sewer line replacement could cost TMU as much as $500,000 annually. The increases, as approved, are anticipated to generate $303,000 annually for the water fund and $559,000 for the sewer fund. Councilman Glen Briggs expressed concerns with the amount of increase being proposed, stating that while he realizes the projects need to be done, he didn’t feel this was the time to ask customers to pay more while also having to deal with issues related to the COVID pandemic. Other council

Commission Meets

Handbook Gets Modification The Grundy County Commission voted to modify the county employee handbook during its regular Tuesday meeting. According to information provided by Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray, the commission voted to change the employee handbook to state all employees must submit all required paperwork to the office of the county clerk. The information must then be verified prior to the first day of employment. The commission met with Chris Hoffman and Jackie Soptic, representatives of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, to dis-

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cuss the NRCS Streambank Stabilization Program. The two expressed the IDC’s support in pursing the program involving the Thompson River Bridge location on Highway 6. In matters involving the road and bridge department, it was announced Blake Williams has submitted his resignation from the road and bridge crew, with applications to be taken to fill the vacancy. It was also noted repairs are being made to finish a SEMA culvert site on Fir Lane. In other reports, it was noted that Carla Schenk has been hired as a part-time paramedic See County, Page 12

Meeting Set For Nov. 8

Plans Being Made For 2021 Activities Plans are under way for the 2021 Trenton High School Alumni Weekend with the first general meeting being organized. Due to the anticipated increase in the number of reunions expected for 2021, all classes are invited to attend the general planning meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the BTC Bank community room. During the meeting, class mailing lists will be distributed, the weekend schedule

of events discussed and details on respective class reunions will be shared. Individual classes with reunion plans already in place are asked to contact Foundation Secretary Steve Maxey at 660-359-7244 and share details for the tentative schedule. The meeting is being held earlier than normal for better organization of events as well as the earlier deadline for the mass mailing and publication of the THS Alumni News.

members noted COVID will continue to be a challenge for the community while costs for the utility projects will also continue to increase. The council also talked about the effect of the rate hike regarding Nestle. City Administrator Ron Urton said he had discussed the issue with Manager Andy Darley, who said the company normally anticipates annual rate increases of 2 to 3 percent. According to Urton, Darley said Nestle is still working to expand its production line, noting efforts have been affected due to the COVID pandemic. Voting in favor of the increase were Dolan, Urich, Marvin Humphreys, David Mlika and Cathie Smith. Opposed were Briggs, Kevin Klinginsmith and Danny Brewer. In other business, the council: • approved amending the 2020-21 budget to reflect spending $220,000 for lime sludge removal at the wastewater plant for both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal year. There was $100,000 for the work in the 2019-20 budget, however, those funds were not spent as billing for the work was done after the fiscal year ended. • approved a bid from Asplundh of Kansas City for tree trimming work at a cost of $120.87 per hour for a two-man crew. Work would begin in January, with the city having budgeted up to $25,000 for work. • approved a proposal from Douglas Pump Service of Overland Park,

KS to repair the river intake pump at a cost of $27,284.25. The project was budgeted for $25,000, however, Urton noted repair to the pump motor drove the cost over the budgeted amount. All of those votes were 8-0. An executive session was held for real estate and legal matters with no announcement made.

Attending the meeting by Zoom were cUrich, Dolan, Klinginsmith, Mayor Linda Crooks, City Attorney Tara Walker, Water Distribution Supervisor Kenny Ricketts and Water Production Supervisor Steve Reid. All other council members, Urton, City Clerk Cindy Simpson and TMU Comptroller Rosetta Marsh attended the meeting in person.

Briefs... COVID-19 Update Grundy County has added 50 new cases of COVID-19 in the last week, with cases now totalling 253 since testing began. The Grundy County Health Department reported 63 of the county’s cases remain active. There have also been seven deaths reported due to the coronavirus. The health department noted Grundy County has seen its positive cases rise by 202 since Sept. 1, when 51 cases were reported. Numbers from area counties include Sullivan, 216 (up from 184 a week ago, 30 active) Livingston, 211 (up from 170, 37 active cases, 1 death) Harrison, 130 (up from 110, 20 active cases, 1 death); Daviess, 113 (up from 79 a week ago, 91 active cases); Mercer, 30 (no new cases over the last week); Carroll, 138 (18 active, 1 death); Caldwell, 125 (21 active, 2 deaths); and Putnam, 30 (1 active, 1 death). The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has launched a new COVID-19 Dashboard with more information about testing and positivity rates. The website can be found at showmestrong.mo.gov (click on data, then click on public health). The health department continues to urge the public to take appropriate precautions to avoid the spread of the virus, including good hygiene, social distancing, the use of face coverings in public and limiting attendance at large gatherings.

Ha allowe een Eve en t Can ce elled The annual Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival has been cancelled for this year. Spokesperson David Burkeybile said the event is being cancelled due to the construction taking place at the high school/middle school complex as well as COVID-19 pandemic concerns. It is hoped the carnival can be rescheduled in 2021. The event is co-sponsored by the Trenton Bulldog Mascot team and the Trenton High School Student Council along with other R-9 classes, clubs and organizations.

Tri--Countty Bo oard To Me eet The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the superintendent’s office at the school in Jamesport. Items on the announced agenda include principal and superintendent reports, the third reading of MSBA updates, COVID-19 response updates, a CD renewal, substitute teacher pay and a budget review. An executive session for personnel is also planned.

National Weather Service

Fall weather is definitely in the forecast with mostly sunny skies over the weekend and highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Lows will be in the upper 30s to lower 40s. There’s a chance of rain overnight Friday and into Saturday. Monday’s high at Trenton was 64, Tuesday’s high was 70. Wednesday’s high was 72 with a low of 52. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 69, the low was 45.

Buil ding, Nu uisance Board Meets The Building and Nuisance Board of the Trenton City Council on Monday night took action involving a building at 1117 Main St., where bricks have fallen from the exterior of the structure. Code Enforcement Officer Wes Barone told the board a gap between two layers of brick on the north side of the building have widened and believes additional bricks will fall off. Because of public safety concerns, the board asked for the building to be moved from the declaration of nuisance category and placed in the certificate of dangerous building category (skipping public hearing and findings of fact), if allowed by city code. The board also asked Barone to write a letter to the owner, John Woodland, asking that concerns with the building be addressed. In other business, the board: • moved property at 1600 Main St., owned by Arnulfo Bavista, to a public hearing. • moved properties at 604 Linn St., owned by Chase Ballard and Ragan Warner; 812 Grant St., owned by Steven and Serenity Leivan; and 1109 Main St., owned by Tammy and Gerald Shaw, to findings of fact. • declared as a nuisance property at 1000 Rural St., owned by Smartbeltz LLC. • reviewed a list of potential properties to be included on the 2020-21 city demolition program list. • heard the monthly nuisance report from Police Chief Rex Ross, who said 107 reports have been addressed this year, with 34 sent for prosecution and 18 cases currently in the court system.

Voter Re egiisttration D eadline Wednesday, Oct. 7 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 General Election. Voters may register in person at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office, located on the second floor of the courthouse, or online at the www.sos.mo.gov. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard is encouraging anyone who is unsure if they are registered to contact her office to determine if they are in the system. A person who checks their voter registration status online at the SOS website may not get an accurate result if the information they enter is not exactly as it was when they registered. For instance, if the person enters “John Public” but is already registered as “John Q. Public” it would likely show that they are not registered. Calling Mrs. Spickard’s office to talk with staff members is the best way to check voter registration status. Her office can be reached at 359-4040, ext. 4.

Uni ted Wa ay Canvassing The Grundy County United Way residential canvassing campaign is now under way and will continue throughout the month of October. Representatives from 10 United Way organizations will be leaving door hangars and donation envelopes at homes throughout Grundy County. The envelopes can be mailed back to United Way at PO Box 146, Trenton, MO 64683. The goal of this year’s residential canvass effort is $3,500. Organizations receiving funding through the United Way include the North 65 Center, the Grundy County RSVP, the Grundy County Girl Scouts, Parents as Teachers, the Third Judicial Circuit Juvenile Office and Juvenile Court Diversion Program, the Grundy County Community Food Pantry, University Extension, Grundy County 4-H and the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri.

Fa all Hike e Att Crowder Pa ark Crowder State Park will host a two-mile “fall hike” on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. The public is invited to join park staff at the equestrian parking lot at noon or 3 p.m. on each day for the hike, which will include stops at the Thompson Cemetery and Thompson House. Participants will also be able to view fall foliage and other interesting features along the way. Participants can reach the equestrian parking lot by traveling west on Highway 146 for 1.3 miles, then turning north onto Northwest 52nd Avenue and traveling 2.1 miles before turning east onto Dove Lane. Dove Lane makes a 90 degree turn before ending at the parking lot.

What’s Inside... The THS football team will be looking to get its first win of the season tonight when the Bulldogs travel to Polo. See page 3 of today’s Republican-Times for a preview of the Grand River Conference matchup.

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Bulldogs Outslug Gallatin For Victory They Pile Up 10 Runs On 13 Hits To Nab Win TRENTON 10 GALLATIN 9

Chandler Lynch, Madi Moore and Maci Moore all crossed home plate twice on Monday in Gallatin. Teya Cooksey, Chloe Harris, Jenna Reeter and Shay Westerhof each came across home once. All 10 runs were crucial. Trenton needed every bit of offense it could get as the Bulldogs outslugged Gallatin for a 10-9 win in make-up Grand River Conference action. The Bulldogs’ offense was at its best, collecting 13 hits and stealing 10 bases to help get Trenton into the win column. Trenton went right to work, plating five runs in the top of the first inning before Gallatin ever had an at-bat. “I think good teams come out from the start and look for ways to win early and put the game away,” Trenton head coach Joel Hultman said. “We’ve struggled with that and in some of our other games it’s been more of a question, ‘are we better than them?’ We knew Gallatin was a good program with a lot of talent. I don’t think the girls cared. They wanted to compete and win. They wanted their opportunity at the plate.” Gallatin would answer with two in the bottom of the first and then went to work on Trenton in the third. Starter Emma Roberts was unable to record an out in the inning and was replaced with Reeter. Reeter weathered the storm and brought Trenton out, but Gallatin’s five-run outburst put Trenton in a two-run hole. Again, Trenton’s offense clicked and the Bulldogs tallied three runs in the fourth to re-take the lead and added two more in the fifth. Gallatin momentarily went back in front in the fourth with two runs of its own, but Reeter shut out the host school in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings, preserving the Bulldogs’

one-run advantage. “Jenna has the potential to be a really good pitcher,” Hultman said. “You saw it tonight with her keeping them off balance. When she fills up the zone with all her pitches she can be dangerous for us. This is a really good time in the season too, with districts right around the corner.” Reeter picked up the win in the circle, firing five innings with just two runs allowed, neither of which were earned. Reeter allowed just one hit, walked three and struck out six in the win. Roberts, meanwhile, allowed seven runs, six earned, on six hits and two walks while striking out just one in her two-plus innings of work. “Emma didn’t have her best stuff tonight, but that will happen,” Hultman said. “She has been pitching a lot. Both pitchers are in a really good spot to give us a chance at the end of the season. Jenna has also been helping us a lot at the plate. The last couple of games she has been hitting the ball hard, drawing walks, and tonight she even laid down a nice bunt. She’s our Swiss army knife right now.” Offensively, Trenton was led by Maci Moore, who had three hits, two of which were doubles. She drove in two runs, scored twice and stole three bases. Reeter and Eliana Cowling each had two hits in the contest and both drove in two runs as well. Madi Moore and Lynch each had two hits, two runs and two stolen bases while Cooksey had a double, an RBI and a run scored. “It was great to see everyone contributing - getting hits, laying down bunts, taking extra bases,” Hultman said. “(The first inning) was a tone-setter that really carried through whether we were up or down. The girls have to take that and build on it. They are talented and are getting experience. It’s just about putting it all together from game to game now.” With the win, Trenton improved to 4-11 overall and posted a final GRC mark of 25. Trenton was slated for GRC crossover play on Thursday and will be at the Centralia Tournament on Saturday.

SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL :: TRENTON 2, BROOKFIELD 1

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Jessa Shipley digs out a shot on the back line during Trenton’s home loss to East Buchanan on Tuesday. Shipley had four digs in the loss and tallied an ace in the Bulldogs’ Monday victory at Brookfield.

DESPITE SLOW START, ’DOGS OWNING DISTRICT Slipup In Second Game Doesn’t Keep Bulldogs From Win The Trenton High School volleyball team would like to play for a district championship this year - something the program has never done in its 25-year existence. After a 25-11 loss in the second game of a best-of-three match at Brookfield on Monday night, the clear goal suddenly looked a little murky. But that’s when Trenton responded. With the match tied at one game apiece, Trenton came back to life, winning the sprint to 15 in handy order in the decisive third set. The return to form gave Trenton a 25-20, 11-25, 15-8 victory and, more importantly, kept the Bulldogs undefeated against district opponents on the season. “We have settled in after two weeks off and are working together,” Trenton coach Pam Bowden said. “We definitely had some glitches, but we were able to put a ‘W’ on the scoreboard.” Evy McCullough totaled 11 kills on the

front line to power Trenton to the win. McCullough was far from the only Trenton player to have success at the net against Brookfield, though. Lilly Berti added four kills and Ava Simpson had three kills to go with six assists, three aces and two digs. Olivia Roberts had three kills as well and also had three aces. Trenton also got two aces and one dig from Mackenzee Epperson and a dig and an ace from Jessa Shipley. The varsity win wasn’t the only victory of the night, however. Trenton took the junior varsity match-up 25-16, 25-12 and the C game 25-17, 25-19. Ally Yoder had four kills and an ace for the JV, which also got three kills each from Juliet Schmadeke and Nautica Dowling. Abby Simpson had six aces, two assists and a dig for the JV, which also got six assists and an ace from Kaylea Boyle and three aces and a dig from Zoie McGowan. McKenzy Dolan had six aces for the C team which also got four aces and a kill from Paige Farris, three aces and two kills from Lilly Woods and two kills, an ace and an assist from Saige Gott. Trenton hosted another Class 2, District 16 opponent in South Harrison on Thursday and will be at the Carrollton Tournament, which it won last season, on

Saturday for its next action. EAST BUCHANAN 3, TRENTON 0 The Bulldogs didn’t have long to enjoy Monday’s victory as they ran into a buzzsaw in East Buchanan the following night. Playing host to the Gower-based Bulldogs on Tuesday, Trenton was dealt a 25-4, 2512, 25-8 loss. Trenton was never in the match as East Buchanan jumped out quickly and never looked back, taking all three games by lopsided margins. “Tonight was definitely not a stellar night for us,” Bowden said. “We will get a good practice in tomorrow and look to rebound going into Thursday (against South Harrison) and Saturday (at the Carrollton Tournament). We have a championship to defend.” Trenton was paced by McCullough, who had three kills and four blocks at the net. Ava Simpson had five assists, Lilly Berti had two kills and Jessa Shipley added four digs. Trenton fell 25-20, 25-22 in the C match and dropped the junior varsity contest 26-24, 7-25, 13-15. Trenton fell to 2-6 overall on the season, but Monday’s win over Brookfield kept the Bulldogs undefeated against Class 2, District 16 opponents at 2-0.

Atup Ties For 13th At GRC Tournament Bulldogs Compete In Cameron And Richmond

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Avery Clark fires a pitch during the Trenton Middle School softball team’s 11-8 home loss to Putnam County on Tuesday. At the plate, Clark led Trenton, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored. Mirena King had two hits and two runs as well and Jena Hunter had two hits and one run scored. Trenton won the B game, however, 8-3. The middle school teams were at Gallatin on Thursday and will play in the NCMC Middle School Tournament on Saturday.

The annual Grand River Conference Ladies Golf Tournament was held on Monday at the Veterans Golf Course in Cameron. Trenton sent just one golfer to the event, Mari Atup, who carded a score of 125 at the event. Atup opened with a frontnine 64 and improved to a 61 on the back nine to reach her total. The mark of 125 was eight strokes out of 10th-place, the cut off for medals and allconference honors. “I was very proud of Mari,” Trenton coach Travis Mullenix said. “She had some really good holes today. Her length is really improving, which can

shorten a course but can also get you into more trouble off of the tee, so she is learning how to deal with that. She was only three spots out of all-conference recognition, finishing tied for 13th, so I was very happy with the way she played.” Gallatin shot a team score of 451 to top runner-up Maysville (460) for the GRC title. Individually, Albany’s Kayce Messner won with a score of 103. at RICHMOND Atup competed at the Richmond Triangular on Wednesday, carding a score of 65. With just one golfer, Trenton was unable to post a team score. Richmond’s team score of 244 topped Lawson’s 257 to win the event. Trenton was at Chillicothe on Thursday and will travel to Marceline next Monday. Tee time for that event is set for 4 p.m.

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Mari Atup hits a putt during the Grand River Conference Ladies Golf Tournament at the Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Cameron. Atup carded a score of 125, good for a tie for 13th place individually.

SPORTS BRIEFS Middle School Volleyball Team Drops ‘A’ Game, Wins ‘B’ Match The Trenton Middle School volleyball team endured a 25-7, 25-3 loss on the road at Carrollton on Monday night. Despite the lopsided nature of the loss, Trenton didn’t come home completely emptyhanded as the Bulldogs won the B match

in three sets, 13-25, 25-21, 15-8. The middle school volleyball team was at home on Thursday, hosting Maysville, and will play host to Cameron on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

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SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 6

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Trenton Will Look To Make The Most Of Scoring Chances Against Panthers In Trenton’s return to the gridiron in week 5, the Bulldogs had some chances against the Milan defense. There was a kick off return by Kayden Spencer that set Trenton up on the Wildcats’ 13-yard line. Caleb Johnson fell on a Milan fumble that gave the Bulldogs the ball just 25 yards away from paydirt. But on both occasions, Trenton failed to find points of any kind. That is something the Bulldogs can’t afford to do in week 6 against the Polo Panthers. Polo allowed under 10 points per game to its opponents in weeks 1, 2 and 3. Despite allowing big numbers to Gallatin and South Harrison in the two weeks since, Polo’s defense has been generally stingy. The Panthers got those strong results in the opening three weeks by taking the air out of the ball. Polo was able to keep their offense on the field for a large portion of those games, giving opponents fewer opportunities to score with the football. That’s why Trenton’s mantra this week has focused on maximizing any opportunities that may come their way tonight (Friday). “Their offense is foot-to-foot,” Trenton head coach Kevin Hixson said. “It’s like a rugby style. You’re not going to get the ball a whole lot, so when you get an opportunity to score, you better capitalize. (Polo head coach Kyle Ross) is going to hold onto the football and this year they are physical enough that they can do some good things.” Trenton was able to crack the end zone once against Milan’s junior varsity last week, marking the first touchdown of the season for the Bulldogs. Quarterback Coleman Griffin carried the ball in from 10 yards out. Trenton will look to ride that momentum into this week’s match-up. Trenton’s offense has been slow to come around this season and missing

WEEK 6

Trenton Bulldogs @ Polo Panthers

BOB SHEARER STADIUM POLO, MO

Friday, 7:00 p.m. two weeks of the season due to quarantining after a positive COVID-19 test on the roster didn’t help. The Bulldogs are still adjusting to an entirely new backfield this year. Coleman Griffin has run the ball well late in games and Quincy Griffin has reeled off big plays here and there both rushing and receiving, but consistency has continued to elude the Bulldogs. “We have tried to adjust what we are doing and have moved some people around,” Hixson said. “We are trying to find the right combination and I’m saying that in week 6. If we had those two other games, we would probably be more set. But, we probably had our best offensive practice (on Wednesday). They were really clicking. We changed our blocking scheme a little bit to kind of better fit our players, so hopefully we will do a little bit better job up front.” Two of the teams Trenton has faced this season - East Buchanan and Milan - are state-ranked Class 1 schools. The other - Brookfield - is 2-3 on the season, but two of those losses are to undefeated teams in Palmyra and Centralia and the other - a two-point loss to Macon - came against a Class 3 school. Nothing against Polo, but they aren’t in the same league as those other teams. While that doesn’t mean Friday’s game will be any easier for Trenton, it does give Trenton a better opportunity to find itself in a close game as opposed

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Canyon VonBurg leaps to break up a pass during Trenton’s week 5 match-up with Milan.

to winding up on the wrong end of a blowout as it has in each of its three previous contests. With Polo’s style of play, it ups the possibility of a competitive game even more. A game that comes down to the fourth quarter would be new territory for Trenton, but Hixson isn’t worried about his team’s lack of experience in close-game scenarios.

“We do some pressure situations in practice,” Hixson said. “We kick extra points and field goals for sprints, so we kind of put them in that situation. But no, I’m not concerned about that.” The Bulldogs will look to get their first win of the season tonight, kicking off at Polo’s Bob Shearer Stadium at 7 o’clock. There will be no live stream available for the contest.

HOW THEY MATCH UP When Trenton has the ball: Trenton’s best offensive snaps have come late in games with quarterback Coleman Griffin and freshman running back Gabe Novak seeing the bulk of the carries. Generally, that has been a by-product of opposing teams sending in the reserves, but Trenton will mix things up a little this week all the same. A new blocking scheme has been implented as well so a jolt in offensive production this week is certainly a possibility. When Polo has the ball: Polo will look to keep its offense on the field for as much of the game as possible. The Panthers use three backs and their quarterback to carry the ball, so there is no shortage of options for head coach Kyle Ross. With the threeand four-man backfield and double tight ends, Polo will definitely have the look of an old-school, 1920’s football team. Trenton will need to contain the edge on Polo’s sweep plays and be prepared to get hit up the middle a lot. Like Trenton, Polo will see this game as an opportunity to get healthy on offense as the Panthers have averaged just 10.6 points per game so far.

HOW THEY STAND GRAND RIVER CONFERENCE Milan South Harrison Gallatin Princeton Polo TRENTON Putnam County Maysville

3-0 3-0 2-1 1-1 1-2 0-1 0-2 0-3

5-0 4-1 3-2 2-2 1-4 0-3 1-4 0-5

Trenton Tennis Team Falls At LeBlond Slow Start Costly For Bulldog Netters In 6-3 Loss In St. Joseph LEBLOND 6 TRENTON 3 For the way things looked after doubles play was completed, the Trenton High School tennis team’s 6-3 loss to LeBlond could have been worse. Trenton stumbled out of the gates in doubles play before rallying to split singles matches on Tuesday in a dual with the Golden Eagles at the Noyes Tennis Complex in St. Joseph. Things were bad early for the Bulldogs as the number-one doubles team of Lexi Gott and Morgan Dolan was swept 8-0

and the number-two doubles team of Mallory Sole and Alaina Overton suffered the same fate - an 8-0 loss. Emilee Lovell and Lydia Leininger got on the board in their match, but LeBlond completed the sweep of doubles play with an 8-3 victory over the number-three Trenton tandem. Things turned around a bit in singles play as Gott got an 8-1 win at number one to score Trenton’s first point of the dual. Lovell and Leininger closed the dual with 8-3 and 8-2 wins respectively, but three Trenton losses were sandwiched between the wins to give the dual to LeBlond. Dolan fell 8-0 at number two, Sole lost 8-3 at number three and Overton was defeated 8-6 at number four. “The varsity started out slow, but managed to pick up three wins in singles play,” Trenton coach Tammy Ockenfels said. Trenton’s junior varsity, meanwhile, was playing its final dual of the season and picked up a 4-2 win over LeBlond’s sec-

ond unit. In singles play, Harley Hall won 6-4 and Jessika Kennedy and Faith Lee each picked up 6-1 victories. Serenity Marsh fell 6-3 for Trenton’s lone JV singles loss. In doubles play, Harley Hall and Kennedy won 6-0 while Chloie Hall and Lindsey Babcock lost by a 6-1 margin. “The JV finished their season strong with a 4-2 victory,” Ockenfels said. “With three seniors leaving, there will be more girls ready to battle for their spots.” Trenton will travel to Chillicothe next week for the Class 1, District 15 Tournament. Chillicothe, Kirksville and Cameron will join Trenton in the district. The Bulldogs ran a record of 3-5 in dual action this season and defeated Kirksville (1-8) by a 7-2 score. Cameron is 0-8 on the season and Chillicothe, which beat Trenton just 5-4 last week, holds a record of 5-5. The bracket for the district tournament was not out as of Thursday morning.

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Mason Rongey breaks a tackle during the Trenton Middle School football team’s 46-0 loss to Milan on Monday night at C.F. Russell Stadium. Trenton’s junior varsity followed the middle school game, playing Milan to a 0-0 draw. Ian Elbert ran for 84 yards to lead the Trenton JV while Hunter McAtee intercepted two passes on defense. The middle school and JV teams will both travel to Polo next Monday with the middle school kicking off at 5 p.m. and the JV set to follow.

Injuries Mounting For Chiefs’ Defense Secondary Left Thin, Jones Questionable KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs learned shortly before kickoff last week that offensive lineman Andrew Wylie had been taken to the hospital for a suspected case of appendicitis, leaving them even more shorthanded for a high-profile Monday night matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Mike Remmers stepped into the lineup and the Chiefs' sizzling offense never missed a beat. Every team goes through in-

juries during the season — some have more than others, some have more crucial injuries than others. But in just three games this season, the reigning Super Bowl champions already have shown an uncanny ability to overcome them, whether it's an offensive lineman or one of the many pieces missing from their secondary. “You know, football, things happen all the time,” said Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill, who sustained a season-ending knee injury a year ago. “Guys get hurt. Guys get in trouble. We have that next-guy-up mentality. Coaches are always talking about how everyone is a starter on our defense because you never know when your time is going to come.” The latest injuries are poten-

tially big blows to the Kansas City defense ahead of yet another marquee matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Rookie cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, who already has a pair of interceptions, had surgery for the collarbone he broke in Baltimore and will miss the game, while defensive tackle Chris Jones, who leads the AFC with 3 1/2 sacks, could be a game-time decision due to a lingering groin injury. The defensive backfield in particular has shown plenty of resilience this season. One of the starters, Bashaud Breeland, will be wrapping up his four-game suspension on Sunday for violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse. The other, Charvarius Ward, returned last week with a cast on his hand from a fracture that

had kept him out the previous week. And a backup, Antonio Hamilton, has dealt with a tweaked hamstring. That has left Rashad Fenton, a sixth-round pick last year, and Bopete Keyes, a seventhrounder this year, as the only truly healthy cornerbacks on the roster. They do have Chris Lammons, Rodney Clemons and Lavert Hill on the practice squad. “The guys have been diligent with it, the guys that have been backup players and they're now playing,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “So easy for a relief pitcher to back up and say, ‘Oh, we’ll be fine.' But these guys have jumped into it, and I think the coaches have done a good job rotating guys back there, trying to get everybody in.”

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Five Points by Wendell Lenhart

Are Newspapers Important?

National Newspaper Week is Oct. 4-Oct. 10, when we celebrate the importance of newspapers to their local communities. With the continued intrusion of social media into our lives, I think it’s important to highlight the differences between social media and true journalism practiced by newspapers employing independent, local, professional journalists. The political cartoon on this page makes an important point: A large amount of information shared on social media is not complete, is out of context or simply not true. To practice journalism is to report Wendell Lenhart the facts. To do that we must verify information or attribute it to someone else and tell you whom that person is if you want to challenge what they are reporting. That is called the discipline of verification and it’s the essence of the news media. Social media has no discipline, hardly any verification and it emphasizes opinion. Users are trying to pass their opinions off as fact, which they are not. Newspapers separate fact from opinion, reserving their views for the editorial page which you are reading right now. Having factual information about your community, schools and local government is the only way to make the correct decisions on how your tax dollars are spent and how to vote for candidates for public office and tax levies. Small newspapers are the primary media which have dedicated local journalists providing coverage in rural areas. If this source of information dries up, it will leave persons with the impossible task of trying to sift through information on the Internet and trying to figure out what news is, in fact, true and what is made up. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit this year, many newspapers, including this one, were struggling with the loss of revenue from advertisers and subscribers. And it’s this revenue that allows us to employ the journalists to write the facts about what is going on, both good and bad, in our communities. If you think what we do is important, we need your support. Subscribe to the newspaper. We offer many payment options that will allow you to do so. Advertise in our publications and/or support those businesses that are already advertising there. That allows them to continue to do so. They sell more products and services and it benefits us and them at the same time. We are in challenging times and it will be interesting to see how the future of our communities unfolds over the next few years.

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Galloping Goats, Biting Gators And More In Your Local Newspaper by Dean Ridings, CEO America’s Newspapers If you happened to read the Albuquerque Journal recently you would have learned about a family who used their (galloping) goats to gobble up weeds and earn some extra money while keeping the city’s weeds and grass trimmed. In the Orlando Sentinel, you would have discovered that a man was attacked and bitten by an alligator while hunting near one of the local lakes. Neither of these stories are life-and-death issues, unless you happen to be the hunter, but they provide interesting glimpses into life in their communities. While these headlines easily grabbed your attention, these same newspapers also covered the more important stories, like the actions of the local city council, the school board and state government, and you probably won’t see those stories elsewhere. Journalists tell the stories that are fun to read, but even more importantly, the ones we need to know. America needs journalists!

Guest Editorial While you can’t turn on a TV, radio or even look at Facebook without seeing mentions of COVID-19, there has been as much misinformation disseminated as actual facts. Chances are your newspaper has covered the pandemic and its real impact on your community. Your newspaper is a reliable source that provides information about the number of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths, so you are better equipped to make an informed decision about how best to cope with these new challenges. America needs journalists! And what if you really need to know the details about which face mask works better and which ones you should avoid? Check your newspaper. It probably has the information, or you could give Google a try. Many of the results will be from newspapers. America needs journalists.

I happen to live in Florida, the state with the most hurricane landfalls. Hurricanes are a big deal here, and if I want to know the path of the storm, there are lots of options. But if I want to know where my local shelters are located, where I can get sand bags, the expected impact on my city, and what I need to do to prepare, there is no better source than the local newspaper. And yes, Florida needs journalists. Whether you live in Iowa and face routine tornadic activity, or live in Montana with its blizzards, newspapers provide insights into dealing with those routine challenges better than any other source. Newspapers also provide real benefits to those who never read them or even glance at a headline. Last year, the Anchorage Daily News did a series of investigative stories that showed how a third of Alaska’s villages had no police protection. The series led to the U.S. Attorney General declaring an emergency for public safety in rural Alaska, and he was able to free up $10.5 million to support local police efforts and public safety. While many people in the affected villages never saw or even heard of the series in the Anchorage Daily News, they all reaped the benefit. America needs journalists. Newspapers, and journalism in general, is under siege as the disruption of the internet, the rise of Google and Facebook and their use of newspapers’ content without payment have all wreaked havoc on the industry. With many restaurants and retailers closing the past few months due to the pandemic, advertising revenue has plummeted even further. While newspapers continue to tell the story, it has gotten more difficult. While America needs journalists, journalists need you. Your paid subscription and support of local journalism matters. Consider taking one additional step in support of your local newspaper: Ask your Congressional representative to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act.

Veto Session Adventures by Phill Brooks, Director, Missouri Digital News Missouri's recent veto session was another chapter in a long and fascinating legislative history. Until the 1970s, there were no veto sessions.

Guest Editorials Instead, prior versions of the state Constitution allowed the legislature to take up a veto override effort anytime the General Assembly was in session. But for many years, the General Assembly met only once every two years. So, if the governor vetoed a bill after the legislature adjourned, it was game over for an override. That's part of the reason why not a single gubernatorial veto suffered a legislative override for more than a century. That changed in the early 1970s when Missouri voters approved two constitutional amendments -- one establishing annual legislative sessions and the other created a short veto

session a few months after each regular session. Gov. Kit Bond became the first victim of this new schedule in 1976 when the Democraticcontrolled legislature overrode the Republican governor's veto of a bill on nurse licensing vetoed the prior year. As for veto sessions, they've become almost meaningless if the party that controlled the legislature also held the governor's office. This year, for example, there was only one motion made in the Republican-controlled legislature to override the Republican governor's vetoes. The motion was defeated overwhelmingly. The mid-September veto session is held only if the governor vetoes a bill during or after the final five days the regular session can consider bills. Disregarding that provision cost Republicans a major legislative victory in 2015. It involved a GOP priority to reduce unemployment compen-

sation during periods of low unemployment when supporters argued it would be easier to get a job. Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the bill on May 5, ten days before the last day for the legislature to act on bills. The House quickly voted to override Nixon's veto. But the Senate put off an override vote until the September veto session. It might have been to avoid a guaranteed Democratic filibuster during the closing days of the legislative session. But a top Senate staffer suggested to me delaying an override vote would raise a fascinating legal case involving legislative authority over its own affairs. Whatever the reason, the Senate Republican leadership's decision to delay the override vote until the veto session cost them dearly. The Missouri Supreme Court struck down the veto-session

override vote for being too late because a veto session can act only on bills vetoed in the regular session's final five days or after. No subsequent effort for the unemployment reduction has cleared the Republican-controlled legislature, although it did pass a tougher requirement that an unemployment recipient engage in job-search efforts. These fall veto sessions have provided a cash-cow opportunity for legislators. When the veto session meets in an even-numbered year with less than two months before the general election, there's a near explosion in Jefferson City of fund-raising activities by legislators whose meals and travel to the Capital are financed by taxpayers for the day or two the legislature meets for its veto session. What makes the opportunity so tremendous is the large number of lobbyists expected to attend who are based in the Jefferson City area and who rep-

resent special interests throughout the state. The Clean Missouri ballot issue limits lobbyist gifts, but independent organizations often funded by special interests can spend unlimited amounts of money for candidates, including legislators. Reporting on these veto-session fund raisers has become routine for many statehouse reporters. A related campaign issue is the opportunity for legislators to use the veto session for politically inspired chamber speeches that often do not even relate to vetoes. Legislative and campaign staffers then can spread their chamber presentations across internet. Another unintended consequence as been the attraction for governors to call a special session in conjunction with the fall veto session since legislators already will be in town for a few days.

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The North Central Missouri College LPN program at all hree locations (Trenton, Maryville and Bethany) has recently ranked #1 in the midwest for the year 2020 by he online resource, the Nursng Process. NCMC earned the top spot after Nursing Process evaluated 660 LPN programs across the region. To learn more about the ranking, persons can visit https://www.nursingprocess.o rg/best-lpn-programs-midwest/ Nursing Process used methodology for ranking based on four factors: NCLEX-PN pass rates, academic quality, the school’s reputation and affordability. Of 660 programs evaluated, 15 were ranked with NCMC earning the #1 spot.

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Trenton Municipal Utilities will be celebrating Public Power Week, which this year has been designated for Oct. 4-10. According to TMU Administrative Assistant Monica Burchett, the utility will be sending electric education packets to students at the Rissler Elementary School as well as making an outside presentation to kindergarten classes on Wednesday, Oct. 14. TMU personnel will also be providing cookies to customers in the outside foyer of city hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. Mrs. Burchett said members of the public are also welcome to make a $5 donation to the utility’s Utilishare Program, which is used to assist customers in need with paying their utility bills. Persons making a donation will also be eligible to sign up for a drawing in which the winner will have one month of the residential electric portion of their utility bill paid. The drawing will take place on Oct. 16.

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North Central Missouri College presented Lifes Sciences instructor Dr. Susan Stull with the Excellence in Teaching award during the September Board of Trustees meeting. The award recognizes instructors who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues at NCMC and is given to a faculty member who demonstrates a clear vision of teaching, substantial contribution to the improvement of teaching methods and curriculum and is a captivating presenter, leader and expert in their field. Pictured are, from left, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre, Dr. Stull and Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder.

Trenton R-9 Bands In Weekend Competitions The Trenton High School Golden Bulldog Marching Band and Trenton Middle School Band will be taking part in live competitions during the next two weekends. This Saturday, Oct. 3, the THS and TMS bands are both entered in the Mark Twain Invitational at Center. Parade

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parade route bringing the bands along the west side of the square before turning onto Main Street and continuing east to the high school. Field show competition will be held at the Clark County High School Activities Field, beginning at 4:15 p.m. Trenton is set to perform at 6 p.m.

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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 at 4:30 p.m., Celebrate Recovery at 6 p.m, Tenth Street Baptist Church. MONDAY Veterans Service Officer, VFW Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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AGRICULTURE

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The Trenton FFA chapter recently held junior FFA officer interviews and selected officers for the 2020-2021 year. They include, from left, Makenzee Epperson, reporter; Gavin Chambers, sentinel; Kaylynn Stanton, secretary; and Ava Simpson, treasurer.

Missouri Farmers Featured In AgrAbility Virtual State Fair by Tevin Uthlaut Extension Writer AgrAbility projects from 19 states, including Missouri, are part of the AgrAbility Virtual State Fair in October. The event offers help for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities or chronic health conditions, said Karen Funkenbusch, state director of the Missouri AgrAbility Project and a University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist. Every day in October, AgrAbility state projects will highlight farmers and ranchers through “Cultivating Accessible Agriculture.� Missouri farmers and ranchers are featured on Oct. 7. Short videos on Facebook and Twitter will tell about the latest assistive technologies, resources, safety tips and more. “Many state and county fairs and other agricultural events were canceled or postponed due to safety and health concerns during COVID19,� said Funkenbusch. The AgrAbility Virtual State Fair coincides with the 75th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 30th an-

niversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Follow the event on Facebook (@AgrAbility Virtual State Fair or Twitter (@AgrAbilityVSF and read stories about people who benefitted from AgrAbility services at AgrAbility.org/25years. AgrAbility also serves veterans, beginning farmers, and underserved and disadvantaged populations. Athorized in the 1990 Farm Bill, AgrAbility is a grant-funded program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. AgrAbility consists of the National AgrAbility Project and state/regional AgrAbility projects. Each project involves a collaboration between a land-grant university and at least one nonprofit disability services organization. Missouri AgrAbility is a partnership of MU Extension, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension’s Innovative Small Farmers Outreach Program and the Brain Injury Association of Missouri.

AGRICULTURE AND FFA by Cooper Lewis Grundy R-5 FFA

AGROTOURISM When we think about agriculture, we often think about the fields of crops that stretch for miles along the roads. Perhaps we even think about the business aspect of agriculture. The buying and selling of products in agriculture. Both of these are major parts of agriculture, but there is an industry that has seen a major increase in revenue: Agrotourism. Agrotourism is an agriculturally-based location that brings in visitors and guests. It typically in-

volves farms or ranches with all kinds of attractions to entertain guests. The fall season is the typical time for this industry. Prime examples of agritourism for fall are corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and many more autumn based activities. The annual revenue from this industry has risen significantly. According to the Census of Agriculture, there was an increase from $704 million to $950 million from 2012 to 2017. Agrotourism has become popular for farmers

because it allows them to expand to other sources of income. They can also use the resources they have, only making very minor modifications to their farms. Agrotourism is not only beneficial to the farmer, but also to the consumer as well. It allows people to become more knowledgeable about what you may see on a farm as well as the importance of farms as well. When they attend these kinds of events, they often get to see the hard work a farmer has gone through each day. In conclusion, agrotourism is an industry that is on the rise. As of now, it’s only accountable for 5.4 percent of the total income made by the agriculture industry as a whole, but with increasing revenue, and more and more people attending these destinations, agrotourism is one industry that will be of great significance for years to come. www.republican-times.com www.republican-times.com www.republican-times.com

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Temperatures last week averaged 66.1 degrees, 3.6 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.06 inches statewide, 1.02 inches below normal. There were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sept. 27. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 24 percent short and 73 percent adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3 percent very short, 21 percent short and 76 percent adequate. Corn mature progressed to 69 percent, compared to the five-year average of 84 percent. Corn harvested for grain was 20 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 41 percent. Corn condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 16 percent fair, 62 percent good and 18 percent excellent. Soybeans turning color was 66 percent, compared to the five-year average of 70 percent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 29 percent, com-

pared to the five-year average of 39 percent. Soybean harvest was 1 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 6 percent. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent poor, 18 percent fair, 61 percent good and 20 percent excellent. Cotton bolls opening progressed to 90 percent compared to the five-year average of 78 percent. Cotton harvest was 3 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 7 percent. Cotton condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 10 percent poor, 38 percent fair and 50 percent good. Rice harvest was 26 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 59 percent. Rice condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 47 percent good and 22 percent excellent. Winter wheat planted progressed to 1 percent, compared to the five-year average of 5 percent.

Extension Notes by University of Missouri Extension

MU EXTENSION PILOTS BEEF COW RECORD PROJECT IN NORTHWEST MISSOURI University of Missouri Extension is currently working on a project that will demonstrate to northwest Missouri beef producers the value of whole herd record keeping. State extension specialists in Columbia and field specialists in livestock in Albany and Savannah are working together with beef producers to collect production data and then utilize the information to demonstrate the value when making production decisions. While data collection was limited this spring due to complications caused by COVID-19, three herds consisting of spring and fall-calving cows and calves were evaluated. Mature cow weights, calf weights, body condition scores and disposition scores were taken. These records will allow MU Extension specialists to generate reports such as calving distributions, adjusted weaning weights, percent calf crop weaned, percent body weight weaned, MPPA, etc. and should help producers make more informed management and culling decisions. Early data collection has already generated some interesting information related to mature cow weight. What is the optimum cow size for northwest Missouri? Producers, veterinarians, beef nutritionists and university

experts all talk about the 1,200pound beef cow, but how many producers actually own cows that weigh 1,200 pounds and is that the optimum size for our environment? Weights were collected on almost 500 beef cows this spring. The range in weights for all cows combined was 662 pounds to 1,730 pounds. That is a 1,068pound difference between what the lightest cow weighed and the heaviest cow. The lightest animal was a first-calf heifer and the heaviest was a seven year old, mature cow. Obviously, the age gap does explain part of the difference but that is still a wide range. Bigger cows have higher nutritional requirements and they simply consume more feed and cost more to maintain. It will be interesting to see when weaning weights are collected, what the percentage body weight weaned values are, especially between these two extremes. Environment, forage base and marketing plan should all factor in to the ideal cow size for individual producers. Our hope is that this project will give us a good idea of current average cow size in northwest Missouri and serve as a guide for determining what the ideal for our area might be.

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Kendra Betz is among FFA members from across the United States who will receive her American FFA Degree during virtual ceremonies on Oct. 28. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a Supervised Agricultural Experience program, completed 50 hours of community service and demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement. A 2019 graduate of Grundy R-5 High School at Galt, Miss Betz served as R-5 chapter president as well as Area 2 president for the 2018-19 school year. While in school, she owned a small flock of sheep, several head of cattle and worked on her family’s swine farm for her SAE. She currently attends Missouri State University at Springfield, where she is majoring in agriculture business marketing and sales with a minor in animal science. She is the daughter of Scott and Sherri Betz.

Drought Plays Tricks With Flowers By Linda Geist Extension Writer Persistent dry conditions may trick plants into dormancy and blooming with a second, sparser round of flowers, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Patrick Byers. Re-blooming generally happens when the plant experiences stress followed by mild weather and precipitation. Gardeners, especially those in dry parts of Missouri, reported these untimely blooms during recent virtual town hall meetings with MU Extension horticulturists. Southwestern Missouri and other pockets of the state saw moderate to severe dryness this year. Springfield reported only 4.98 inches of rain in the 97-day period of June 11-Sept. 15. That is the third-driest for that specific period in 133 years, says MU Extension climatologist Pat Guinan.

Plants rely on environmental clues to know when to flower. Light, temperature and precipitation work together to signal the right time for flowers, bushes and trees to bloom. Plants become confused when these things get out of sync, such as when rainfall levels drop. “The process gets short-circuited,� says Byers. The dryness sends a cue that fall and winter are on the way. Plants go into a dormancy of sorts, says Byers. When mild temperatures and rainfall follow, plants begin to bloom. The second blooms are often fewer in number and sometimes not that noticeable. Fortunately, the second blooming does not affect plant performance the following spring, he says. For more information on gardening topics, go to MU Extension’s Missouri Master Gardener website at mg.missouri.edu.

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Former UAW Head Pleads Guilty DETROIT (AP) — The former president of the United Auto Workers pleaded guilty Wednesday to an embezzlement scheme, saying he suspected that union dues were being used for golf, lodging and fancy meals but “deliberately looked away� and enjoyed the bounty. Dennis Williams is the latest senior leader at the UAW to plead guilty in the government's investigation of corruption in the union's upper ranks. His successor as president, Gary Jones, pleaded guilty in June. “As I have often said, the hard-working men and women of the UAW deserve so much better," said Steven D’Antuono, head of the FBI in Detroit. Williams, who joined the union as a welder in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1977, rose to become secretary-treasurer and then president from 2014 until he retired in 2018. Williams, 67, was accused of conspiring with others to cover up the source of cash for boozy meals, premium cigars, golf and lodging in Palm Springs, California. The union's Region 5 leadership, which was based in Missouri and headed by Jones, would hold weeklong retreats in Palm Springs and invite Williams along. He said he stayed beyond “what my union business required.� Williams told a judge that he wondered if money was being misused but that he was assured by Jones that “everything was above board.� “I made the deliberate and conscious decision not to press the matter. ... I could have investigated the source of these funds or directed my staff to do so,� Williams said, appearing in court by video conference from California. “I was within my power and it was my duty as a UAW officer to do so. But I deliberately looked away.� More than $53,000 in union money was used to rent a villa for Williams for monthslong stays in 2015-18, according to a court filing. He faces a likely prison sentence of 18 to 24 months. “I want to close by apologizing to this court, to my family and to each and every hard-working UAW member paying dues,� Williams said. With about 400,000 members, the Detroit-based UAW is best known for representing workers at Fiat Chrysler, General Motors and Ford Motor. The union said Williams has repaid $55,000 in inappropriate travel expenses. Separately, the UAW is selling a lakefront house built for him at a union conference center in northern Michigan. Williams put "self-interest above that of our members and this union,� the UAW said Wednesday. Eleven union officials and a late official’s spouse have pleaded guilty since 2017.

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HELPING OUR FARMERS IN THEIR HOUR OF NEED Our world has changed a lot in the past six months. Phrases like “social distancing� and “quarantine� have become as commonplace as talking about the weather. Unfortunately, it appears the COVID-19 virus is not going away anytime soon. As our economy continues to grapple with the effects of the virus, the federal government announced it is extending a program designed to help our state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture. The United States Department of Agriculture has extended its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program into a second phase. This program is for farmers, ranchers and all agricultural producers who have been directly affected by the pandemic. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will continue to take CFAP 2 applications through Dec. 11. The first round of assistance ran from May 26 through Sept. 11. Unfortunately, I believe there are still too many of our farmers who are hurting because of the virus. The CFAP 2 program will provide farmers and other producers with financial assistance to help them absorb some of the rising costs associated with doing business during the pan-

demic. For more information on the program, I encourage farmers and other interested groups to visit farmers.gov/cfap. The website provides an overview of the entire program, and outlines the application process. It also includes an important list of resources for farmers, and it shows which commodities are eligible through the CFAP 2 program. I wish I knew when this pandemic was going to end. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is no one knows. In the meantime, I believe the best thing we can do is continue to work together and help each other through these difficult times. This is what we do in rural Missouri, and no virus is going to stop us. I urge my neighbors to continue trusting in God to guide us through these difficult times. Together, we can come out of this pandemic better than how we went in. 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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By The Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday tossed out a federal rights lawsuit filed by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and blasted her claims that she was the victim of a coordinated and racist conspiracy aimed at forcing her from office. Gardner, the city’s elected prosecutor, claimed in the suit that “entrenched interests� were intentionally impeding her efforts to reform racist practices that have led to a loss of trust in the criminal justice system. The lawsuit also alleged violations of the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871. Gardner is Black. The named defendants are white. U.S. District Judge John Ross wrote that Gardner’s lawsuit “can best be described as a conglomeration of unrelated claims and conclusory statements supported by very few facts, which do not plead any recognizable cause of action.� But her attorney, Roy Austin Jr., said in a written statement that the city was hiding records that would reveal its dishonesty. “Nothing about today’s Court ruling changes the underlying merit of this case. Kimberly Gardner has been viciously attacked by the coordinated powerful few simply because she is a Black woman reforming the criminal justice

STAY SAFE THIS HARVEST SEASON Harvest season is officially whenever entering a grain bin. For those that don’t farm, it upon us. Many have already started shelling corn, and those means something else entirely. who haven’t been able to get Most just think of it as a whole lot into the field are stuck in the more slow-moving machinery on shed fiddling with the combine, our highways and back roads greasing machinery, and hoping that are sometimes hard to get that moisture content will drop around and slow us down. While I know it can be frustrating, soon. We’re thinking about yield, please remember to be patient counting our bushels before they and slow down. Whatever the reason for your hit the bin, and hoping the market picks up. Unfortunately, hurry, it likely isn’t worth your life. we’re not always thinking about Every year, thousands of farmfarm safety, but we should be. ers are injured and hundreds Last week was Farm Safety more are killed in farming acciWeek and now, as we’re getting dents. If we all take a little time ready for harvest, is a good time out of our day to be more careful to take a hard look at our opera- and safety-minded, we can save tion and what we can do to lives. That means a few more Thanksgivings, a few more make this harvest a safe one. While you’re out there work- Christmases, and yes, a few ing on equipment, take some more harvests with the ones we time to make sure all your safety love. For me, it’s more time on features are still in place and the farm with my grandchildren functional. Just taking a little and that’s worth more than gold. Farming is a way of life for extra time to check PTO shields and ensuring the protective many in north Missouri. Protectgrates on your augers are still in ing our way of life isn’t just relegood condition can save a limb gated to legislation. Everyone or a life. Once you’re in the field, can do their part to make sure remember those seatbelts are that our farmers can go home at there for a reason, even if they night, no matter how late into the aren’t particularly comfortable or evening it may be during harconvenient. Perhaps most im- vest. Stay safe this year and portantly, be safe and careful happy harvest!

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against a Missouri court order allowing some Kansas City area evictions to continue during the coronavirus pandemic. Jackson County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David Byrn issued a Sept. 3 order banning evictions as long as tenants give landlords a declaration that they’re struggling to pay rent because of the pandemic. . But the order still allows evictions if landlords don't receive that notice from tenants or the eviction is based on tenants breaking the law, damaging property or violating a contract. Attorneys for the ACLU argue the Missouri court order goes against a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention temporary ban on evictions intended to help with social distancing and make it easier for sick or at-risk communities to self-isolate.

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St. Louis’ “long history of racial inequality and prejudice in its criminal justice system generally, and within its police force particularly.� She said she was elected to change that, but that the police union and others “have mobilized to thwart these efforts.� Gardner alleged in the lawsuit that Carmody’s appointment as special prosecutor was especially concerning because of his lifelong friendship with Edward L. Dowd Jr., one of Greitens’ attorneys. The two went to school together and served in the same law practice. Gardner said her efforts to raise conflict-of-interest concerns were ignored. Gardner, a Democrat, became the city’s first African American circuit attorney when she was elected in 2016. Her relationship with police was testy from the start. But she drew her strongest criticism in 2018, when she hired a private investigator, former FBI agent William Tisaby, rather than working with police to investigate claims that Greitens took a compromising photo of a woman during an extra-marital affair. The investigation led to a felony invasion of privacy charge. Though the charge was eventually dropped, Greitens, a Republican, resigned in June 2018.

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system so that all people in the City of St. Louis are treated fairly,� he said. “We will continue to fight on behalf of Ms. Gardner until the truth of this conspiracy is brought to light.� The lawsuit named the city of St. Louis, the St. Louis Police Officers Association, its business manager, Jeff Roorda, and Gerard Carmody, a special prosecutor who indicted an investigator hired by Gardner to handle a case against thenGov. Eric Greitens. It also names Carmody’s son and daughter, who helped in his investigation, and a former police officer who sued over Gardner’s use of private attorneys related to Carmody’s investigation. St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s spokesman, Jacob Long, said in a text that the city is “pleased this matter is resolved." Roorda said previously that the union considered the lawsuit “frivolous and without merit.� The St. Louis St. Louis Police Officers Association didn’t immediately return a phone message Wednesday from The Associated Press. In his ruling, Ross described her complaint as “nothing more than a compilation of personal slights — none of which rise to a legal cause of action.� Gardner's complaint cited

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“Evictions will disproportionately harm communities of color, and particularly women of color,� said Sandra Park, senior staff attorney with the ACLU Women’s Rights Project, in a statement. “All residents should have access to safe and stable housing throughout the course of this ongoing public health crisis.� The national ACLU and the Missouri chapter sued on behalf of KC Tenants, a housing rights organization in Kansas City. A spokeswoman said in a statement that the Missouri court can't comment on the pending federal lawsuit. Missouri has reported 126,113 confirmed cases since the virus first hit the state, including 1,351 new cases Wednesday. The state also reported 32 new deaths, bringing the total to 2,118. Republican Gov. Mike Parson and his wife are among those who have been infected

with the virus. Parson, who tested along with his wife tested positive for the virus last week, on Wednesday said they both will stay in isolation for the remainder of this week. Parson said he hasn't experienced any symptoms. He was tested shortly after his wife, Teresa Parson, who had mild symptoms last week, tested positive. Parson said his wife no longer has symptoms. Parson also on Wednesday announced the state bought four machines for coronavirus spit tests. The Food and Drug Administration last month gave approval to a saliva-based test developed at Washington University. Along with the testing machine at the university, Parson said the other four machines likely will be stationed in southwest Missouri, southeast Missouri, central Missouri and the Kansas City area.

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Dear Annie: My aunt "Amy" has been using Facebook and Instagram to post political memes, status updates and articles that reflect a viewpoint very different from my own. The posts are negative and sometimes contain offensive language, and they are upsetting to me. Most end with something like, "If you don't agree, you're an idiot" or worse. Recently, I unfriended her as I did not want to continue to read her rhetoric, get upset and think ill of her. Now, her immediate family refuses to speak to me. My cousin (her son) said to me, "When you unfriend a person on Facebook, it means that you never want to speak to them again." Is this true? I certainly did not mean to convey that message. Is there any way I can fix when my calls and texts remain unanswered by her family? -- Stumped Dear Stumped: It's ridiculous to say that removing someone from your social media account means that you never want to talk to them again, especially when you are clearly reiterating that that was not your intention. If they won't 10 DAYS

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transmission of the virus was by the tiny respiratory droplets of spittle or spit that comes out of our mouth when we talk, sing, sneeze or even breathe. When this was discovered, scientists and medical experts changed direction and suggested that everyone should wear a mask. This was several months ago, and this advice has not changed. Two people wearing masks six feet apart are very unlikely to infect each other. In theory, if everyone in the country wore a mask, the pandemic would be over in a couple months. This virus, which requires a human host, would die out without any place to go, just like smallpox, and this pandemic would be over. Wearing a mask is not an attempt by the government to limit your freedoms or tell you what to do, as some claim. It is an effort to save lives and bring an end to the pandemic as soon as possible so more people don't die. Do your part. -- Ohio Masked Man Dear Ohio: It's such a small thing that can make such a big difference. Please, wear masks and keep six feet away from other people. It's an inconvenience but a temporary one. We will beat this pandemic eventually. But we will never be able to bring back the dead.

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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. Fdtf ------------------------------------------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 – 660-953-0724. FDec11 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FOct2 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!! High Speed!! Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TOct9 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FDec11 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FSep9-Oct2* ------------------------------------------YODER CONSTRUCTION, Aaron Yoder, 660-748-3099 (leave message). New Roofs * Pole Barns * Remodeling * Decks. Good Service * Quality Structure * Affordable FOct9 ------------------------------------------Non-Warranty Satellite Service on Dish, Direct TV, FTA and can do installations on the new ORBY satellite systems. Call or text 660-953-0215. Jim's Satellite FSep18-Oct16 ------------------------------------------AKC Recycling - Buying copper, brass, aluminum, etc.... Also doing... Auto Repair. Call Alec: 660-654-0163 1209 NE 10th Ave., Spickard, MO. FSep18-Oct16 ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured • Experienced 660-322-0277 adkinsweldingllc@gmail.com TSep29-Oct23 -------------------------------------------

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HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 He is originally from Gilman City and we feel his 28 years of experience in the insurance business is a BIG PLUS to our agency. Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------------

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See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. Tdtf ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TDec11 -------------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.� "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------

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214 W. 5th St. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT! This 1 1/2 story is situated on two spacious lots, partially fenced, 24’x56’ 4-door garage. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large living room with woodburning fireplace, kitchen equipped with refrigerator, oven/range with microwave, built-in dishwasher and food disposal. Outside the home has a large covered front porch and a spacious wood deck with concrete patio below. Must See. Only $69,500. Call Chuck, 660654-5372.

222 Maupin St. $58,500 DON’T PASS UP A PEEK AT THIS ONE! Move in ready, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, spacious living & dining area. Kitchen has wood cabinets with adjoining laundry room. Home features tile and hardwood floors, central heat & air. 100’x100’ corner lot. Single car attached garage. Small front porch, back wood deck. Call for Appointment. Call Chuck, 660654-5372. New Listing - 160 acres m/l hunting and CRP farm. CRP just signed up for another 10 years pays approximately $5,850 per year. Farm has about 50% timber. Small hunter cabin, no city water or electric in cabin. Large deer and turkey. Located north of Trenton, MO, edge of Sullivan County. Call Terry Dolan, broker, at 660-359-1634 or Chuck, 660654-5372. H793d2* -----------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com dtf -------------------------------------------

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35 Acres For Sale $149,000 House, 4 buildings, 2 ponds. Located North of Trenton, 1/4 mile east of Hwy 65 on 80th St. Homeland Realty Lynn McCarter Broker/Owner (660) 359-3458 Cell: (660) 635-0181 H401d6 -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FNov20* ------------------------------------------Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-6544764. FSep22-Oct16 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------Square bales of Alfalfa (2nd & 3rd cutting), Brome (1st & 2nd cutting), Mixed grass (1st cutting), Clover grass mix (2nd cutting. Satisfaction Guaranteed * Delivery available. Call Bob Holloway, 660-358-2128 FSep9-Oct2* -------------------------------------------

Levi Wollenzien Trucking, LLC Custom ag lime application Rock, sand, gravel and lime delivery Call Levi at 660-342-1160 FSep18-Oct16 ------------------------------------------RED BARN CATTLE Call or Text 660-654-2375 * Homeraised beef with no growth hormones! * Ready for you in individual cuts. * Can deliver! Find us on Facebook @ Red Barn Cattle FSep29-Oct23 -------------------------------------------

FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.� "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." ----------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------Luxury home on Lake Trenton Drive. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, new stainless steel appliances and flooring. House completely remodeled with a new deck out back. Available Now. Rent is $1,075/month. Call or Text Kelly at 816-288-1418. P401d13* -------------------------------------------

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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 -------------------------------------------

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Pest-A-Cator & Pest-A-Cator Plus electric insect & rodent repeller. No chemicals, just plug it in. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T405d6 -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

Full-time deputy sheriff; must be POST certified. Full-time male detention officer. Applications available at Sheriff's Office or call 660-359-2828 for more information. S356d6 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Maintenance Worker. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N399d2 -------------------------------------------

Truck Drivers Wanted. Must have good driving record, parttime/full-time. 660-654-2207 FOct30 ------------------------------------------Graves Foods Daily Route Driver Must have Class A CDL. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Home evenings. Competitive pay. Paid Vacation & Holidays. Apply Within or Call 660-247-2135 TSep9-Oct2 ------------------------------------------McCloud RV Service is looking for someone to help with repairs and maintenance of recreational vehicles as well as horse and utility trailers. Parttime opportunity with the possibility of becoming full-time. Being handy with tools along with knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is a plus. Need to be able to work well with the public. Must have a driver's license and dependable transportation. Salary based on experience. Apply in person at 1744 Oklahoma Ave. in Trenton. M400d6 ------------------------------------------Licensed Practical Nurse NestlĂŠ Professional, Trenton, Missouri, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Safety Health & Environmental Team. Occupational Health and Factory experience is preferred. Please send resumĂŠ and cover letter to LeeAnn.Searcy@us.nestle.com. The NestlĂŠ Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. FSep9-Oct2 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Cashier. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N403d6 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an IT Helpdesk Specialist. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N404d6 -------------------------------------------

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Trenton is accepting bids for approximately 26,000 plus tons of aggregate. Bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on October 20, 2020. Specifications may be obtained by contacting Cindy Simpson, City Clerk at 660-359-2013 or Gary Dryer, Street Supervisor at 660-3596323. Please mark your bid "Sealed Bid for Asphalt Rock". The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. Cindy Simpson City Clerk dOct2 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Trenton is seeking bids for approximately 9,000 tons plus of Asphalt Sand. Specifications for the asphalt sand bids can be obtained by contacting Cindy Simpson, City Clerk at 660-359-2013 or Gary Dryer, Street Supervisor at 660-359-6323. Please mark your bid "SEALED BID FOR ASPHALT SAND" and return bid to the City Clerk, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 by 1:00 p.m. on October 20, 2020. The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. Cindy Simpson City Clerk dOct2 -------------------------------------------

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Daniel L. Searcy, dated August 8, 2011, and ecorded on August 9, 2011, in Book No. 611, at Page 515 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on October 9, 2020, at 2:00 PM, at the West Front Door of he Grundy County Courthouse, Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: All of Lot Forty-one (41), Unit II, of Payne's Lake of Trenton Subdivision in Grundy County, Missouri, now in the City of Trenton, Missouri, Subject to all public and private roads and easements and restrictions as filed and amended of record., commonly known as 3411 Lake Trenton Dr, Trenton, MO, 64683 subject to all prior easements, estrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy he debt and costs. SouthLaw, P.C. f/k/a South & Associates, P.C. Successor Trustee First Publication: September 11, 2020. For more information, visit www.southlaw.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Colection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. ยง1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or he express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting o collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for hat purpose (Casefile No. 226648-944770). dSep11,18,25,Oct2 ------------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS Velva L. Allison Velva L. Allison, a 99-yearold resident of St. Joseph, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. Survivors include a daughter, Lesa Allison of Trenton. Farewell services are pend-

ing at the Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory in St. Joseph. Cards may be sent to Lesa at 1709 E. Fourth St., Trenton, MO 64683.

Richard A. Orndorff Richard A. Orndorff, a 73year-old resident of Trenton, died at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 at Life Care Center at Brookfield. A family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at the SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. The body will be cremated after the visitation with a memorial service to be held later. Mr. Orndorff was born on Nov. 23, 1946 at Princeton, the son of Gene and Irene Moore Orndorff. He was a retired employee of Modine Manufacturing at Trenton. He was married on June 1, 1976 at Princeton to Brenda Pauley. Survivors include his wife, Brenda of the home; four daughters, Amanda Flowers of Hamilton, Chelsie Justus and

her husband, Jeremy of Jamesport, Echo Orndorff of Chillicothe and Candice Hamilton of Clinton; two sons, Eric Orndorff and his wife, Brooke of Chillicothe and Joseph Orndorff of Trenton; a special nephew, Jeremy Summers and his wife, Keri of Princeton; 21 grandchildren; one sister, Brenda Hutchison and her husband, Robert of Trenton; three brothers, Marvin Orndorff and his wife, Della of Princeton, Ronnie Orndorff and his wife, Andrea of Princeton and Kenny Orndorff and his wife, Charlie of Brimson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Charlene Romesburg and her husband, Freddie. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Helen Vileta Pauley Helen Vileta Pauley, a 93year-old Trenton resident, died at 3:02 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Graveside were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Newtown Cemetery in Newtown. Rev. Denny Daum officiated. Mrs. Pauley was born on July 24, 1927 near Pollock in Sullivan County, the daughter of Paul and Opal Hill Doolin. She was married on Dec. 17, 1947 in Princeton to Francis Pauley, who preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 2010. The couple farmed northwest of Newtown until moving into Newtown in 1995. After her husband’s death, she moved to Trenton. She enjoyed crocheting and making cookies for her grandchildren. She was also known for her large garden. Surviving relatives include her daughter, Vileta Griffin and her husband, Larry of Trenton; a son, Richard Pauley of Centerville, IA; grandchildren, Danny Griffin

and his wife, Jessica, Brad Griffin and his wife, Tia, Melinda Trump and her husband, Mike, Malinda Ratliff and her husband, Jim, Malissa Peace and her husband, Eric, Becky Cline and Nicole Crow and her husband, Jess; and great-grandchildren, Sheyan, Dacota, Jailee, Sophie, Jaycie, Coleman, Riley and Reid Griffin, Skylar Ratliff, Garnett and Allen Peace, Korbyn Carter, Brody Crow, Olivia and Mikenzey Thompkins and Amelia and Gypsy Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter-in-law, Pam Pauley; siblings, Dorothy Gibson, Eldon Doolin, Erma Gibson, Wayne Doolin and Juanita Doolin; and a grandson, Brian Pauley. Memorial donations are suggested to the Newtown Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the SlaterNeal Funeral Home in Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

FUNERALS Charles Marion Berry Funeral services for Charles Marion Berry were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Doug Fairley and Rev. Danny Moore officiated. Mr. Berry, an 84-year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 8:22 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty.

Musical selections of “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder� and “I’ll Fly Away� were played. Pallbearers were Tom Downing, Alan Schulte, Pete Gibson, Heath Higdon, Ben Scott, James Feick, Derick Berry and Nate Gamet. Burial were held in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Eldon Dow Cooksey Graveside memorial services for Eldon Dow Cooksey were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Pastor Bob Townsend officiated. Mr. Cooksey, an 89-year-

old Trenton resident, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton. Music selections of “Daddy’s Hands�, “He Walked on Water� and “I Can Only Imagine� were played.

Winfield Boyd Stokes Funeral services for Winfield Boyd Stokes were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 at the Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Doug Crawford officiated. Mr. Stokes, an 88-year-old Trenton resident, died at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Music selections of “In the Garden� and “The Old Rugged Cross� were played. Pallbearers were Ken Peters, Larry Farr, Doug Stokes, Eugene Swiger and Roger Swiger. Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

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DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Cayla Foster, as heir at law of Pamela Holsted, deceased vs. Tyler Willey, as defendant ad litem of decedent Lindell Jay Willey. A petition was filed seeking approval of a wrongful death settlement in regard to a motor vehicle accident in October 2019. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Cyrus A. Socia-Surritt, St. Joseph, pleaded guilty to oper-

ating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. MARRIAGE LICENSE Riley Steven Maberry and Rebekah Lynn Wiggins, both of Trenton. REAL ESTATE Louise Stewart Johnson to Louise Johnson, Trustee. Michael Scheib and wife to Puckett Real Estate LLC. Stephen Wayne Persell to Steven Wayne Persell Revocable Trust Agreement.

Three Fail To Appear In Court Three area women failed to be in court as directed and have now been arrested. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Madison M. Lewis, a 22-year-old Princeton resident, is being held on $2,500 cash-only bond after being arrested in Harrison County for failing to appear in Grundy County Court on a charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. She is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in court

Oct. 15. Also arrested was Angel P. Barnes, a 24-year-old Independence woman, who failed to appear in court on an original charge of speeding, a class C misdemeanor. She has posted $175 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 13. A third woman, Cassie M. Leffler, 34, St. Joseph, has had her bond set at $5,000, with 10 percent approved, after failing to appear in court on a charge of hindering prosecution of a felony, a class E felony. Her court date has been set for Oct. 15.

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avirus Relief Funding program for Pleasant View R-6, Trenton R-9, Sunnyview Nursing Home, Friend and Families of the Developmentally Disabled and the Grundy County Health Department. The commission is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with an agenda that includes a road and bridge report at 8:30 a.m. followed by an emergency services report at 9 a.m. and an ambulance service report at 10 a.m. The commission will also be considering CRF allocations.

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for the county ambulance service and the volume of calls has increased over the last week. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs is working in conjunction with the State Emergency Management Agency to solidify documentation for Disaster Relief project DR4451. A project update was submitted for the Berry Bridge north of Galt. Commissioners approved expenses through the Coron-

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FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Chg Oct. 1 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 574 584 572ž 577 —1 Mar 579 589ž 579 583½ —Ÿ May 583Âź 592 582 586Âź Jul 578Âź 586Âź 576Âź 580ž —1Âź Sep 584 591 580ž 584ž —2 Dec 593 599Âź 589½ 593 —3 Mar 599 605 598Âź 600 —2½ Jul 575Âź 587ž 575Âź 585Âź —2 Est. sales 65,343.Wed.'s sales 194,950 Wed.'s open int 388,746,up 7,646 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 379 385½ 378 383½ +4½ Mar 387ž 394 387 392½ +4Âź May 393 398ž 392½ 397ž +4Âź Jul 396Âź 402 396 401 +3ž Sep 388Âź 391ž 387 390Âź +2 Dec 391 395 390Âź 393½ +2 Mar 398 402 398 401 +2½ May 401 405½ 401 404Âź +2½ Jul 403½ 407½ 402ž 405ž +1ž Dec 395 398 395 396½ +Âź Dec 399ž 399ž 399ž 399ž +2½ Est. sales 187,246.Wed.'s sales 530,325 Wed.'s open int 1,526,778,up 12,865 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 286 286Âź 283 283Âź —2½ Mar 286½ 286½ 285 285 —2½ Est. sales 105.Wed.'s sales 470 Wed.'s open int 5,307 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Nov 1023Âź 1035 1022Âź 1027Âź +3ž Jan 1026½ 1037ž 1025½ 1031 +3ž Mar 1020Âź 1030Âź 1018ž 1024Âź +3Âź May 1018½ 1027 1016½ 1020ž +2Âź Jul 1022 1030ž 1020Âź 1024Âź +1½ Aug 1021Âź 1021Âź 1019½ 1019½ +3 Sep 990 995ž 989 990ž +1Âź Nov 966 974 962Âź 967Âź +ž Jan 965 972Âź 964Âź 967 +2½ Mar 943Âź 949 938Âź 944Âź +Âź May 936 944ž 936 940Âź —½ Jul 945½ 947ž 943ž 943ž Nov 907ž 913ž 907 908 —3 Est. sales 126,087.Wed.'s sales 372,069 Wed.'s open int 994,165,up 9,919 Sept. 30 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 9.49 (Sep 20); 9.49 (Oct) 9.49 (Nov 20). Corn, 3.19 (Sep. 20); 3.19 (Oct 20) 3.19 (Nov 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 9.49 (Sep 20); 9.49 (Oct 20) 9.49 (Nov 20). Corn, 3.19 (Sep. 20); 3.19 (Oct 20) 3.19 (Nov 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.59; soybeans, 9.93; wheat, 5.69. New Crop - Corn, 3.49; soybeans, 9.73; wheat, 5.57.

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