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Briefs... Columbu us Day Closings s Several offices and businesses have announced their plans to close on Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Closed will be the Trenton Post Office (no box or home delivery), Trenton City Hall/Trenton Municipal Utilities (no city council meeting), the Grundy County Courthouse, the Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce/License Bureau, the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, the Grundy County Health Department, the North Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center, Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (the Career Center will also be closed), Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Farmers State Bank, Citizens Bank and Trust, US Bank and BTC Bank. The Trenton Republican-Times office will be open regular hours on Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tren nto on R-9 Bo oard Me eeting Photo Courtesy of Kris Ockenfels

As part of the Trenton High School/Middle School construction project, building the Performing Arts Center in its current location has allowed for creation of a courtyard, which has now been completed with the installation of benches and tables. The space is being used for lunch on nice days and is also available for outdoor classrooms, meetings and club activities. It also serves as an optional corridor to get from the high school to the choir, band, vo-ag and art rooms.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Public Hearing Held

CUP Request Turned Down Following public hearings on Monday night, the Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission turned down one request, approved a second and moved a third to a hearing before the Trenton Board of Adjustments. Assistant City Clerk Tracy Maberry said the commission turned down a conditional use permit request from Gabe Chrisman and Erma Newton, who planned to build an outdoor theater on property Ms. Chrisman owns at 2306 Oak St. and 2211 Stature St. Ms. Chrisman appeared before the commission to present information about plans for the property, which she said would include the showing of videos during times when the weather would allow. In-person viewing would be available, but she said there would also be

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room on the property for persons to park vehicles and watch as well. The property was described as around 2 1/2 acres in size. Ms. Mayberry said three persons attended the meeting via Zoom and expressed concerns regarding increased traffic in the area as well as noise and late hours. Ms. Chrisman said she didn’t believe noise would be an issue. It was noted some activities might not start until after dark during the warmer weather and not conclude until late in the evening. Ms. Maberry said Ms. Chrisman indicated activities would take place in the spring, summer and fall. Commission member Donnie Vandevender said he was not in favor of locating a business in what he described as a “res-

idential area.” City Administrator Ron Urton said the area was zoned as “mixed use,” allowing both residential and certain types of businesses to operate there. Commission chairman Jean Peace also commented she did not feel this was an area for the type of business being proposed. The request will be forwarded to the Trenton City Council for final action with the recommendation from the commission. Ms. Mayberry said the council will consider the request at its Oct. 26 meeting. The commission gave unanimous approval for a request from Hope Haven Industries to rezone property at 3300 Pleasant Plain from 0-1 open space to I-2 See Zoning, Page 5

Stabilizing Thompson River Bank

Commission Will Aid Project The Grundy County Commission voted on Tuesday morning to enroll in a cost-share program through the Missouri Department of Transportation. According to information provided by Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray, associate commissioners Joe Brinser and Don Sager voted to enroll in the program. The county will work in conjunction with the NRCS Streambank Stabilization Program to stabilize the river bank, northwest of the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. The proposed current cost incurred by Grundy County would be approximately $43,750 to assist with the $350,000 project. A request for proposals is being prepared for a 911 communications buildout project, which would replace existing radio transmission equipment used by law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel. The proposal will include a hybrid system to allow both analog and digital format radios to be used on the system. It would also be required to meet the state standard of 90/90 coverage on mobile radio units. It was announced the Community Emergency Response Team will hold a training on Oct. 17.

POOSEY CONSERVATION AREA

The road and bridge department reported that work continues on FEMA sites, with employees staging fill material to be used at the Berry Bridge site in Meyers Township. It was also noted GPS coordinates for the Berry Bridge site have been submitted as requested by FEMA. There is an opening in the road and bridge department, with information available in the county clerk’s office. Ray said the commission approved CARES Act funding for the city of Trenton ($37,955.59); Newtown-Harris School District ($2,600); and Grundy County ($15,682.27). A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for the purchase and installation of HVAC systems for the third floor of the courthouse. All persons interested in submitting bids must attend the meeting. The agenda for the Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting includes a road and bridge report at 8:30 a.m., followed by an emergency management report at 9 a.m and an ambulance report at 10 a.m. The commission will consider CARES Act allocations at 11 a.m.

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the high school commons. The meeting is open to the public, however, it can also be accessed virtually at https://meet.google.com/tkqbypv-wfm?hs=122&authuser=0. Items on the announced agenda include policy updates, early graduation requests, updates on the school calendar and federal programs, GEC grant requests, ELL/SPED and testing program evaluations, parentteacher conferences, principal reports and comments from Superintendent Mike Stegman. An executive session for personnel is also planned.

Fllu Sho ots On n Octt. 15--16 Flu shots for children and families will be given by the Grundy County Health Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 16, by appointment. Thursday’s schedule will be from 3 to 6 p.m. while Friday’s schedule will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Vaccinations will be administered curbside on the west side of the health department building at the corner of 17th and Lincoln streets. Participants are asked to wear a mask. Vaccines are available for those age six months and older, including the high dose vaccine for those age 65 and older, on both days. Persons with insurance, Medicaid or Medicare are asked to bring their cards for billing purposes. Donations are accepted for people who are uninsured. Persons are asked to call the GCHD office at 359-4196 to schedule an appointment. Consent forms, which are required and should be filled out prior to arrive, are available for download at the health department website, www.grundycountyhealth.org.

COVID D-19 Upd date New cases of COVID-19 continue to go up in Grundy County while active case numbers remain steady. According to information provided on Thursday morning by the Grundy County Health Department, there are 287 total cases in the county, up 21 since the report provided to the Republican-Times on Monday. Active numbers as of Thursday are listed at 51, down two from Monday. The number of deaths attributed to the virus remains at eight. Area county numbers available as of Thursday morning include Livingston County, 320 (78 active, 3 deaths); Linn County, 259 (79 active, 7 deaths); Sullivan, 236 (21 active); Daviess, 159 (active number unavailable); Carroll, 157 (20 active, 2 deaths); Caldwell, 149 (24 active, 2 deaths); Harrison, 145 (22 active, 1 death); Putnam, 41 (5 active, 2 deaths); and Mercer, 31 (active number not available). According to the COVID-19 Dashboard, which appears on the state reporting site, showmestrong.mo.gov, Missouri has 137,156 reported positive cases to date, including 2,259 deaths. Region H of the state, which includes Grundy County, has reported 6,230 cases, including 72 deaths.

No Tour Stops Along Trail

Annual Fall Drive Event Set For Sunday, Oct. 18 With a few modifications, the 34th annual fall driving tour at the Poosey Conservation Area will take place from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. The Missouri Department of Conservation has changed the format slightly as a precaution against COVID-19. But the annual driving tour uphill and down on winding gravel roads through forest and woodlands will proceed. This popular event allows people to ride or drive on area service roads that are normally

closed to public vehicle traffic. A vehicle (or other mode of transport) with high clearance is recommended, as shallow creeks will be crossed. Each year, the tour draws families and community groups riding on towed trailers or on wagons drawn by pickups or horses. Couples in horse-drawn buggies are common as are riders on horses. Cars and the occasional bicyclist also take the tour on the gravel roads. Visitors can enjoy driving or riding slowly to see the fall foliage. The tour traverses rugged

National Weather Service

It willl be resort weather here in north Missouri this weekend with sunny skies expected all through Columbus Day on Monday. Highs will be in the low 80s and lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s. The high at Trenton on Monday, Oct. 5 was 72 while Tuesday’s high was 83. The high on Wednesday was 84, with a low of 57. Wednesday’s high at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 80, the low was 54.

terrain with some steep uphill climbs and downhill descents. The tour begins at Pike’s Lake, with the entrance to the lake reached off Route W and County Road 502 in Livingston County. Gates open at noon and the last vehicle will be allowed to begin at 4 p.m. Due to COVID-19, MDC will not have a tour brochure and stops along the way. In the past, those stops have included demonstrations of conservation practices and a chance to discuss nature or natural resource issues with MDC

staff. Visitors can still stop along the way to rest the horses, picnic, hike a trail or visit the limestone outcrop above the Panther’s Den. The MDC requests people maintain safe physical distancing when out of vehicles, and please wear masks when interacting with MDC staff. For tour information, persons can contact MDC Resource Forester Samantha Anderson at 660-646-6122. Maps and information about Poosey Conservation Area are available at the website, https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZSS.

What’s Inside... It’s been a busy sports week for THS and TMS fall sports athletes. Check out pages 2 and 3 of today’s RepublicanTimes for stories involving the tennis, softball, volleyball, golf and football teams.

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Bulldogs Drop Two To Linn County Foes Trenton Run Ruled On BackTo-Back Nights BROOKFIELD 12 TRENTON 1 (5 INN.)

The Trenton High School softball team continued to struggle on Tuesday night, dropping a road contest in Brookfield 12-1 in five innings. It was the second runrule defeat in as many nights for the Bulldogs, who now sit at 4-16 overall on the season, having lost their last five straight. Brookfield scored in all of the first four frames, but it was the third inning where the damage was done. The home Bulldogs struck for seven runs to break open what was just a two-run game at that point. Trenton barely got through its lineup twice in the loss, but Chloe Harris and Madi Moore made the most of their opportunities, collecting two hits each with one of Moore’s hits being a double. Jenna Harris and Eliana Cowling each had one hit to round out the Bulldogs’ six-hit total with Cowling scoring the team’s lone run. Emma Roberts took the loss, surrendering seven runs on 10

hits and a walk with no strikeouts in two and one-third innings. Reeter didn’t fare any better, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk with one strikeout in one and two-thirds innings. Trenton tried to turn the corner on Thursday, traveling to Cameron. The Bulldogs will be at the Princeton Tournament on Saturday, taking on Milan for the fourth time this season in the opening round. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. MARCELINE 15, TRENTON 0 (4 INNINGS) Trenton’s home match-up with Marceline got out of hand quickly and the night ended with the Bulldogs suffering a 15-0 loss in four innings on Monday. After a scoreless first inning, Marceline shook loose, tallying two runs in the second, six in the third and seven in the fourth. Trenton netted just three hits in the game, as Eliana Cowling and Jenna Reeter each doubled and Madi Moore collected a single. Emma Roberts and Reeter each threw two innings with neither finding much success against Marceline’s tough lineup. Roberts allowed eight runs, seven earned, on seven hits and two walks while striking out one. Reeter surrendered seven runs, six earned, on five hits and three walks while striking out one.

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Madi Moore singles during Trenton’s 15-0 loss to Marceline on Johnson Field on Monday. Moore’s hit was one of just three in the game for the Bulldogs.

SPORTS CLASS 1, DISTRICT 15 TENNIS :: CHILLICOTHE 5, TRENTON 4

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Morgan Dolan hits a shot during the Bulldogs’ 5-1 victory over Kirksville in the district semifinals on Monday in Trenton. Dolan combined with Lexi Gott for an 8-5 doubles victory.

DISTRICT TITLE JUST OUT OF REACH FOR TRENTON Chillicothe Gets Final Win, Championship As Bulldogs’ Season Ends The Trenton High School girls tennis team was as close as you could be to winning a district title without actually accomplishing that feat on Tuesday. The Bulldogs traveled to Chillicothe to take on the top-seeded Hornets and dropped a highly competitive 5-4 dual one that was decided in the final match, which went three sets before a winner was determined. Trenton was eager for another shot against the Hornets after dropping the last regular-season dual to Chillicothe by a 54 score. That dual also came down to the final match. But the Bulldogs were still unable to flip that tally in the rematch and their team season is over as a result. “We lost a close one to Chillicothe again,” Trenton coach Tammy Ockenfels said. “I’m glad the girls had the opportunity to play in the championship match, though. There were lots of positives to

carry into next year.” Trenton grabbed a 2-1 lead early in doubles action, getting an 8-0 win from Lexi Gott and Morgan Dolan and a 9-7 win from Mallory Sole and Alaina Overton. The duo of Emilee Lovell and Lydia Leininger were defeated 8-3, however, to get the Hornets on the board. Gott, who was clearly the best player on the courts in the dual and is the only Bulldog whose season will continue thanks to her individual district championship last week, rolled over her singles opponent 62, 6-0. Dolan was defeated 6-1, 6-0 at number two, though, as the teams traded points early in singles action. Trenton would take just one of the final four matches, however, as Chillicothe rallied to win the championship. Mallory Sole got Trenton’s final win, but it wasn’t easy as it took three sets to make her a 75, 4-6, 6-2 winner. Overton fell 6-4, 6-3 and Lovell lost 6-4, 6-4. Leininger, playing at number six, took her singles match to three sets before ultimately falling 1-6, 6-2, 2-6. Trenton couldn’t be too upset with the three-set loss as Sole’s singles win and the Sole-Overton doubles win were equally as close and both of those matches fell the Bulldogs’ way.

The loss gave Trenton a final season mark of 4-6 overall. For Gott, the season will continue with Class 1, Section 8 matches on Saturday at the Noyes Tennis Complex in St. Joseph. Gott will take on the District 16 runnerup, Reese Robertson of LeBlond, with a trip to the individual singles state tournament on the line. First serves for the oneoff match are scheduled for 10 a.m. SEMIFINALS On Monday, the Bulldogs defeated Kirksville 5-1 on their home courts in Trenton in the district semifinals. An 8-5 doubles win from the duo of Gott and Dolan and an 8-4 win from Sole and Overton got Trenton off to a strong start. Leininger and Lovell dropped their doubles match 8-4 to get Kirksville on the board. That would be Kirksville’s lone win, however, as Trenton put the Tigers away in singles play, ending their season. Gott secured a 6-2, 6-0 win while Sole won 60, 6-3 and Overton scored a 6-0, 6-0 victory. The three wins pushed Trenton to the five-win mark, clinching the dual. The remaining matches were stopped in progress.

Volleyballers Drop A Pair On The Road Trenton Can’t Find Wins In Chillicothe Or Lathrop LATHROP 3 TRENTON 0

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Payton Foster swings at a pitch during the Trenton Middle School softball team’s 13-7 loss to Marceline on Monday. Avery Clark walked four times in the loss and scored three runs while Mirena King had three hits, two triples and a run scored. Morgan Brown scored two runs in the game. On Tuesday, Trenton traveled to Brookfield and took an 11-2 loss with Tymber Cooksey scoring both of the Bulldogs’ runs. Trenton closes its season next Monday at Chillicothe.

Nothing seemed to click for the Trenton Bulldogs on the road at Lathrop on Tuesday night. Trenton was a step off and things only got worse as the match progressed. When it was all said and done, the Bulldogs headed home with a 2519, 25-11, 25-8 loss to the host Mules. “We had a rough night, Trenton coach Pam Bowden said. “Everything seemed to

lack cohesivenesses. We will pick up and look to make adjustments.” Trenton was led in the loss by Evy McCullough, who had two kills, two aces and three blocks. Olivia Roberts added one kill and one ace and Ava Simpson had two assists. Trenton also got four digs from Kenzie Yuille and two digs and an ace from Jessa Shipley. The loss dropped Trenton to 6-9 overall on the season. In the lower varsity tilts, Trenton fell 25-10, 7-25, 24-26 in a back-and-forth junior varsity match. The C team was defeated 25-22, 25-15. Nautica Dowling had four kills in the JV match while Abby Simpson and Kaylea Boyle finished with four and three assists respectively. Trenton had a chance to get

healthy against South Harrison on Thursday - a district foe that the Bulldogs already own a win over this season. Trenton’s next action comes on Monday as the Bulldogs play host to Lexington. Action begins with lower varsity games at 5 p.m. and the varsity match will follow. CHILLICOTHE 3, TRENTON 1 Trenton was able to steal a game, but couldn’t take the match on Monday as the Bulldogs traveled to Chillicothe and fell 12-25, 26-24, 14-25, 14-25. After dropping the initial set by 13 points, Trenton rallied to slip past the Hornets in the second. That appeared to be all Trenton had, though, as Chillicothe took each of the final two games via double-digit

margins. “We were not able to get a win for the books, but we battled back to win a set after a defeat,” Bowden said. “The girls had lots of energy at times, it is just a matter of believing in themselves all of the time.” Trenton got three kills and four blocks from McCullough and two kills, two aces and two blocks from Lilly Berti. Ava Simpson passed out five assists while also picking up an ace and a dig and Shipley had eight digs and two aces. Yuille had eight digs as well and Roberts finished with one kill, one dig and one ace. In lower varsity action against Chillicothe, Trenton fell 25-17, 25-14 in junior varsity action and lost 25-11, 259 in the C game.

Trenton Hosts Princeton Golfers Mari Atup Finishes Runner-Up Behind Princeton’s Allen Trenton was unable to post a team score on Tuesday as the

Princeton Tigers came to town for a girls golf dual at the Riverside Country Club. Trenton’s lone golfer in action was Mari Atup, who carded a 65 to finish runner-up behind medalist Alison Allen, who led the Tigers with a 60. Princeton also got 66’s from Jayce Goodin and Emily Han-

son. A 68 by Jadyn Purdun rounded out Princeton’s team score of 260. Trenton will be in Class 1, District 3 action on Monday, traveling to the Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond. Tee time for the event is scheduled for 9 a.m.

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Mari Atup putts on the ninth green at the RCC.

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SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 7

ONE STEP AT A TIME Bulldogs Hoping That The Next Step In Their Progression Is A Victory WEEK 7

Through the first two weeks of the 2020 high school football season the Trenton Bulldogs failed to score a point. Then, after a two-week quarantine, Trenton returned to the gridiron and scored a touchdown on Milanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior varsity. A week later, Trenton scored twice against varsity competition. In week 7, Trenton is hoping that the next step in its offensive progression is a victory. The Bulldogs travel to the Cemetary Bowl in Maysville tonight, looking to collect their first win of the season at the expense of their hosts - the Wolverines. Offense has been lacking on the season for the Trenton group and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a huge factor in the absence of a win through four games. But there has been progression each week, something that has given head coach Kevin Hixson some hope in a down year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a good offensive week of practice,â&#x20AC;? Hixson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to put our kids in a position, offensively, where they can have the most success. We kind of changed some things around with a couple of different formations to do that.â&#x20AC;? Trenton entered the season with a sophomore quarterback in Coleman Griffin and first-year starters at all of the running back positions. That group now consists of freshman Gabe Novak, who made his first offensive start last week, and sophomore fullback Sam Gibson. The youth of the group has been exposed at times this year, but Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progression offensively has worked hand-in-hand with experience adding up each week. If Trenton can find a way past Maysville and into the win column, it would be a big boost in the confidence

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Friday, 7:00 p.m. of the young players the Bulldogs have been leaning on. A lot of players who would normally be seeing game action on Mondays in junior varsity contests have been thrust into the fires of Friday night varsity games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My biggest concern, as a head coach, is trying not to get these kids burnt too much throwing them into the fire. Our young guys are having to play right now and I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to get beat up too bad. But I think they are progressing along. I think Gavin Cagel is doing a good job up front. Gabe Novak is running the ball hard. Sometimes he has a hard time hitting the right hole - he kind of turns it to the outside like you do in junior high when you are faster than everybody else - but, yeah, they are progressing a lot better.â&#x20AC;? Trenton will be starting even more young players this week as a handful of players, including two starters, are under quarantine due to contact tracing of persons with positive tests outside the program. That wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t neccessarily be a huge disadvantage for the Bulldogs as the Wolverines are fighting their own COVID issues and will be missing some players as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have got to go with the nextman-up mentality,â&#x20AC;? Hixson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had two starters sent home yesterday and you just hope you get those guys back. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a test for us because we have a couple of guys who just play de-

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Quarterback Coleman Griffin runs a quarterback sneak for a touchdown in the first half of last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss at Polo. Griffin, a sophomore, is one of several young players Trenton is leaning on at the varsity level this year.

fense and now they are going to have to go on both sides of the ball. Are you conditioned for that? Are you prepared for that? Are you ready for that? There will be a lot of coaching going on out there and the hard thing is we will have two sophomores on one side and a junior and a freshman on the other.â&#x20AC;? Trenton will press on with what it has and that includes history on its side. The Bulldogs are a perfect 4-0 against Maysville since joining the Grand

River Conference in 2016. Not only has Trenton won all four meetings, but the Bulldogs have dominated each contest scoring an average of 47.25 points per game in the prior meetings. Defensively, meanwhile, Trenton has limited Maysville to just 17.25 points per game in the four contests. Trenton looks to make it five in a row over Maysville and get win number one this season tonight. Kickoff from Maysville is scheduled for 7 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock.

Trenton JV Picks Up Victory, TMS Falls McAtee, Elbert Break Century Mark In JV Win TRENTON JV 34 POLO JV 12

After a tie with Milan last week, the Trenton junior varsity football team looked the part of a squad on the verge of finding a win. On Monday at Polo, the Bulldogs did just that. Trenton rode strong performances from running backs Hunter McAtee and Ian Elbert and left Polo with a 34-12 victory. A 55-yard touchdown run by McAtee and a five-yard score from Elbert gave Trenton a slim 14-12 first quarter lead. But the duo was just beginning. McAtee would score on a 12-yard run in the second quarter and a 10-yard touchdown run from quarterback Collin Taylor was followed by a twopoint run from Elbert. That pushed the Bulldogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; advantage to 28-12 by halftime. McAtee tacked on Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final score in the fourth quarter to seal the 34-12 victory. McAtee finished the game

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with 143 yards and three touchdowns on the ground while Elbert added 138 yards rushing and one touchdown. Taylor ran for 56 yards in the win and Gabe Stark, who had a two-point conversion, rushed for 24 yards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our JV had a great team victory tonight,â&#x20AC;? Trenton coach Jon Guthrie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunter McAtee and Ian Elbert did a great job running the football. They did a good job getting vertical and cutting off of their blockers. Collin Taylor also did a very good job at QB, taking care of the football.â&#x20AC;? Defensively, Trenton nailed the door closed after Poloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two first quarter scores. The Bulldogs collected three turnovers in the game as Wyatt Schneiderheinze and McAtee each intercepted a pass and Tim Kempton recovered a Polo fumble. Trenton ended the game plus-two in the turnover battle.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively, we played a physical game, causing three turnovers,â&#x20AC;? Guthrie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bo Meeker, Gabe Stark and Brayden Wiggins shut the inside game down well and the secondary made a lot of heads-up plays, getting the two interceptions. Overall, I was very proud of our effort this evening, competing hard for four quarters of football.â&#x20AC;? Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior varsity moved to 1-1-1 overall on the season with the victory. The Bulldogs will travel to Maysville next Monday to take on the Wolverines at 6:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL POLO 40, TRENTON 14 The Trenton Middle School football team traded blows with Polo early, but the Panthers outpaced Trenton in the later stages of the game on Monday to keep the Bulldogs winless on the season. Trenton got an 18-yard touchdown run from Aidan

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Weyer in the first quarter. But a failed two-point conversion left the Bulldogs behind 8-6 at that point. Mason Rongey answered Poloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second score with a 67-yard touchdown run and Weyer carried in the two to draw Trenton to within 16-14. Polo took the ensuing kickoff to the house and added two fourth-quarter touchdowns to pull away from the Bulldogs. Trenton, now 0-4 overall, will travel to Maysville next Monday to take on the Wolverines. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m.

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HOW THEY MATCH UP When Trenton has the ball: Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change too much in week 7. Coleman Griffin and Gabe Novak will look to do damage on the edge while Payden McCullough and Sam Gibson will hit Maysville in the middle of the line. The Bulldogs will be starting more linemen two ways this week, so that may impact how much room Trenton has to run but if lanes are there, Trenton may be in line for its biggest offensive performance to date this year. When Maysville has the ball: The Wolverines use three runners primarily in quarterback Kaleb Jestes, running back Caden Israel and fullback Jake Redman. Redman is the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading rusher, going for 335 yards on 64 carries, both tops on the squad. Jestes and Israel each have over 40 carries on the season, through, so Maysville is certainly spreading the workload around between the trio of backs. The Wolverines arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much for passing. Only once this season has Maysville put the ball in the air double-digit times and that resulted in just five completions on 18 pass attempts in a 12-6 loss at Polo.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Middle School Volleyball Team Falls To Cameron At Home

The Trenton Middle School volleyball team was at home on Wednesday night, suffering a 25-16, 25-9 loss to Cameron. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the score, these girls played well,â&#x20AC;? Trenton coach Amanda King said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had to find a way to receive serves from some really strong servers on Cameronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. They also had some really good digs after Cameron hit. Our passing was much better this game, it was just our missed serves that held us back this time.â&#x20AC;? In the B game, Trenton lost 25-18, 28-26. Madison Cannon had a strong serving performance to help Trenton claw its way back into the second game. Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams return to action on Monday, traveling to Bethany to take on South Harrison. Action begins at 5 p.m. with the B game and the A contest will follow.

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No Celebration This Year, But... It seems a bit odd that we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting ready for the annual Missouri Day Festival. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was scheduled for Oct. 15-18, but due to health concerns regarding the COVID pandemic, festival organizers determined it was best to cancel the 2020 celebration and instead begin planning for activities in 2021, which will also be the 200th anniversary of Missouri becoming the 21st state in the U.S. While there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the traditional parade through downtown Trenton, Diane Lowrey vendors in the Rock Barn/fair pavillion area and live band competitions at the high school and C.F. Russell Stadium, there are still a few activities planned to remind us that the third weekend in October is when we celebrate â&#x20AC;&#x153;all things Missouri,â&#x20AC;? as the event was described by the committee that organized the first festival some 37 years ago. The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the overall Missouri Day Festival, is still having its yard/porch and window decorating competitions using what had been established as the 2020 theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missouri Day Western Style.â&#x20AC;? The deadline to enter the window decorating contest is Monday, Oct. 12, while entries in the yard/porch decorating will be accepted until Thursday, Oct. 15. Monetary prizes are being awarded courtesy of Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri (window decorating) and Citizens Bank and Trust (yard/porch decorating). The Missouri Day Band Festival, which brings between 2,000 to 3,000 high school students, parents and supporters to town annually, will be conducted this year as a virtual event, with participating bands submitting competition videos to be judged and prizes award, including a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Viewers Choiceâ&#x20AC;? Award and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hannaford Sweepstakes Awardâ&#x20AC;? to the overall winner. Those videos will be made available for public viewing on the band festival Facebook page, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missouri Days Band Festival.â&#x20AC;? According to information provided by the committee, there are 36 bands entered in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judging, ranging in size from 1A to 5A and coming from schools in both Missouri and Iowa. Videos will be available for

viewing next week, with the performance schedule to be announced once the videos are loaded onto the Facebook site. The schedule will be included in the Trenton Republican-Times as well as on the newspaper website, republican-times.com. The Trenton Elks Lodge will hold its annual car show on Sunday, Oct. 18 in downtown Trenton. Entries will be accepted from 8 to 11:30 a.m., with judging to follow. The public is invited to stop by and view the cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. A cornhole tournament will also be held. ********** Also planned on Sunday, Oct. 18 is the annual Poosey Conservation Area Fall Drive, which begins at noon and continues until 4 p.m. If you have never been on this drive, I would encourage you to take the time to do so. Poosey is a beautiful area and with the leaves just now beginning to turn, it will make for a great drive. There are no scheduled stops or demonstrations this year due to COVID concerns, so plan on taking about 30 to 45 minutes to drive through and enjoy the scenery. The entrance is on Route W at County Road 504 in Livingston County.

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heavy industry to make the current use of property and buildings more fitting. The property is currently vacant, but has been listed as the possible location of a medical marijuana manufacturing facility. Ms. Maberry said there was no opposition expressed o the request and that it will now go before the city council on Oct. 26 for final approval. The commission was also scheduled to hold a hearing regarding a request from

Orscheln Properties in care of Cummings Sign for a height variance to allow construction of a 40-foot sign at the site of the new Orscheln Farm and Home Store at 1810 E. 28th St. However, it was determined the hearing would need to be conducted by the Board of Adjustments, with the hearing to be held in November. The request seeks a 20-foot height variance on the maximum height requirement of 20 feet for a Class C Type 3 sign. The sign is to be placed on the northeast corner of the property.

AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Meat lasagna, ossed salad, carrots, cinnamon applesauce, garlic bread. Tuesday-Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, spinach salad, plums, chocolate cake. Wednesday-Baked ham, parsley potatoes, pea salad, fruit cocktail, hot roll. Thursday-Baked chicken,

cheesy potatoes, brussel sprouts, grapes, peanut butter bars, hot roll. Friday-Polish sausage on hoagie bun, corn casserole, baked beans, tropical fruit, sugar cookie. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

DAR Chapter Attends Meeting Members from the Dorcas Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Trenton atended the district meeting in on Sept. 26 in Marceline. The meeting was hosted by he Marceline Continental Congress Chapter. State Regent Joan Magee discussed with the members her goals and projects for the coming year. The chapter received a

blue ribbon for its yearbook, which was prepared by chapter member Mary Lynn Griffin. Other awards received were the Missouri Honor Roll-Level II, Certificate of Achievement for the "Participation in the DAR Good Citizens Program and the Certificate of Achievement-Platinum Sponsor of the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron.

Scrappy Quilters Guild Meets Rachel Brothers from Life Options presented the program when the Scrappy Quilters Guild met on Oct. 6, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Trenton. Mrs. Brothers told about their organization and the programs they have available for young women in our area. She said items are always sought for their â&#x20AC;&#x153;boutiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for babies up to 24 months along with diapers, wipes, etc. Members have donated several youth and baby quilts to the organization. President Donna Wilson presided over the business meeting with 13 members and one guest present. A report was given on the recent retreat at The Barn in Valley Falls, KS. The Barn has already been reserved for the 2021 retreat, with two sessions planned Sept. 20-22 and Sept. 23-25. Members will need to sign up as soon as possible to secure their spot. It was announced that the Christmas dinner and party will be on Dec. 1 at the First Baptist Church with a catered meal. An ornament gift ex-

change will be held. Officers for 2021-2022 will be selected in December and serve for a two-year term. It was announced that the American Quilters Society has canceled all shows for the 2021 year. The 2021 Missouri Day Festival Quilt Show was discussed. The event is tentatively set for Oct. 15-17, pending the COVID pandemic situation. Cyndi Johnson has contacted the state Bicentennial Committee to have the bicentennial quilt on display during the show. Additional discussion about the event will be held later. Dawn Stout selected a quilt to donate to a fundraiser for her daughter, who recently passed away, as well as selected a quilt to give to her granddaughter. Participating in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Share and Tellâ&#x20AC;? were Chris Newton, Carolyn Urton, Flora Hanks and Donna Wilson. The next regular meeting will be held on Nov. 3 at the church. A video will be shown at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m.

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The Trenton DAWGS attended the Special Olympics State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City on Saturday, Oct. 3. The team received four gold medals and two bronze medals in bocce competition. Pictured are, from left, front row, Coach Judy Rash, Sammi Gardner, Pierce Rash; back row, Tanner Clem, Devin McGuire, James Ross and Jeffrey Jackson.

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Church Women on Mission group at her home in Trenton on Tuesday. Those attending were Emma Bankson, Margaret Rice, Judy Shuler, Donnzetta Prewitt and Karen Prewitt.

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MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367. Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 3596144. North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Light and Lively Exercise Group and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m. North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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CORN TEST WEIGHT by Andy Luke Field Specialist In Agronomy A topic that is often discussed and misunderstood this time of year is corn test weight. This measure is determined by the calculated weight of grain that fills a bushel container. Test weight impacts the bushels per load of corn and the grading standard that a load of corn receives. In this article Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to explain what test weight is and why we use it. First, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go over what constitutes a bushel. A bushel is a measure of volume (length by width by height: think bushel

basket) originally used by Celtic people to facilitate fair grain trade. Traders often werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able or werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trusted to accurately weigh grain, so they sold it by volume and not by weight. The standard bushel is approximately 1.24 cubic feet, but other than needing to know how many bushels a grain bin will hold (another measure of volume), we rarely use a true bushel in calculations. Grain sales in the U.S. are based on weight, but prices are still listed on a $/bushel basis. Therefore, a standard weight of grain that fills a bushel volume

is needed to convert a weight (pounds of corn) into a volume (bushels of corn). For corn, that standard is 56 pounds per bushel. However, we know that not every load of corn that we put in a bushel basket will weigh exactly 56 pounds, so the true weight of the basket filled with corn is the test weight. As an example, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagine that a farmer hauls a semi-load of grain to the elevator that holds exactly 1000 volumetric (length by width by height) bushels. A test weight of 52 pounds would give the farmer 52,000 pounds of corn to sell, or only 929 market bushels (52,000/56 lbs/bu). Additionally, the farmer would likely be docked for low test weight by receiving a lower USDA grade. Now letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagine that the semi with 1000 volumetric bushels is filled with 60 lb. test weight corn. The farmer would then be paid for 1,071 bushels (60,000/56 lbs/bu). So, while

the trailer visually had the same amount of corn, the higher test weight load allows the farmer to sell 142 more bushels. High test weight does not necessarily correlate to high yield. Total yield is basically the number of kernels produced per acre, while test weight is the density of the kernels that will fit into a bushel. Test weight is also impacted by how well kernels fit together and other physical characteristics. Environmental factors have a major impact on test weight. Dry weather, clouds, insect damage, disease and virtually any other stress can decrease test weight. Damaged kernels, grain drying injury and vivipary can also lower test weight. Test weight and grain moisture are inversely related. As grain dries the kernel volume tends to shrink while kernel weight is mostly unchanged. This allows more kernels to pack into the same space, in-

creasing test weight. But, while lower moisture can result in higher test weight, corn should not be dried to lower than the standard 15 to 15.5 percent moisture. Water is weight. When corn has a moisture content higher than the standard, the grain weight is discounted to account for the extra moisture. However, grain buyers do not reverse the formula to add weight to corn with moisture below 15.5 percent, so the lost water weight is never recovered, even with higher test weights. So,to wrap this all up, when a load of corn is sold, the farmer is selling the weight of the corn but is paid a price per 56 pounds (which we call a bushel). A higher test weight makes sellers feel better because it takes a smaller volume of their corn to make a bushel, but in reality, the pounds of grain they sell and the yield of their fields is not changed.

Winter Wheat Progressing A Bit Behind Average Temperatures last week averaged 55 degrees, 7.5 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.79 inches statewide, 0.01 inches below normal. There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 4. Top-

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leaves was 49 percent, compared to the five-year average of 57 percent. Soybean harvest was 6 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 14 percent. Soybean condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 59 percent good and 18 percent excellent. Cotton bolls opening progressed to 96 percent compared to the five-year average of 87 percent. Cotton harvest was 8 percent complete, compared to the five-year average

of 16 percent. Cotton condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 49 percent good and 5 percent excellent. Rice harvest was 56 percent complete, compared to the five-year average of 73 percent. Rice condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 53 percent good and 18 percent excellent. Winter wheat planted progressed to 8 percent, compared to the five-year average of 12 percent.

NASS To Conduct Row Crop Survey The U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Agricultural Statistics Service will survey producers in 38 states, including Missouri, as part of its 2020 Row Crops County Agricultural Production Survey. The survey will collect information on total acres planted and harvested and total yield and production of row crops down to the county level. Producers can complete their survey securely online at agcounts.usda.gov. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The data provided by producers will help federal and state programs support the farmer,â&#x20AC;? said Robert Garino, Missouri State Statistician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope every producer who receives this survey will take the time to respond. Producers benefit when there are data available to help determine accurate loan rates, disaster payments, crop insurance price elections, and more. Without data, agencies such as USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Risk Management Agency or Farm Service Agency may not have enough information on which to base their programs.â&#x20AC;? Within the next few weeks, NASS representatives will contact selected Missouri growers to arrange telephone interviews to complete the survey. Survey response is protected by federal law (Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107347), which keeps respondent identity and answers confidential. Survey results will be published on the NASS Quick Stats database (quickstats.nass.usda.gov). For more information on NASS surveys, reports, and for the release dates by commodity, persons can visit the website nass.usda.gov/Publications/Calendar/reports_by_ date.php, or contact the NASS Heartland Field Office at 800551-1014.

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you don't. In always indulging his wants, you're neglecting your own needs. If you find that there is a communication breakdown, I strongly recommend enlisting the help of a couples' counselor. It sounds as though on the whole this has been a loving relationship for you both, and it's worth putting in some work. The value of your relationship is worth more than the cost of the repairs. Dear Annie: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please use your column to encourage people to be vigilant against breast cancer even if it doesn't run in their families. Although people who have had a relative with breast cancer are at greater risk for getting it themselves, only around 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary, according to the American Cancer Society. There are many other risk factors besides genes. The following are a few suggestions from Stanford Medicine and the American Cancer Society to increase your protection from breast cancer. --Maintain a healthy weight. According to Stanford Medicine, being overweight is a strong risk factor for breast cancer and "even a 10 percent weight gain can strongly increase the

Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend for 15 years. He has been a great dad to my three sons. He cooks, cleans, changes diapers and takes care of my sons when they are sick. He has no children of his own. I am 20 years his senior. Our sex life was great for about 11 or so years. But it's gone downhill. He always wants to be intimate when I'm not in the mood, but I go along with it to make him happy, and I oblige all his requests. But when I am in the mood and he's not, he doesn't care. The tenderness is gone from our intimacy, as well as the excitement. I'd appreciate your advice here. We don't even kiss anymore because his breath smells like cigarettes and marijuana. -- Looking for Love Dear Looking for Love: The last line of your letter is perhaps the most important one: If he's using marijuana excessively, it could be clouding your ability to share meaningful intimacy on many levels. So, express your concerns on that front -- with an attitude of caring, not blaming - and see whether he would consider cutting back or taking a break. And beyond that, be assertive about what you like and what

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Hopes for another economic stimulus package crumbled this week after President Donald Trump canceled negotiations with Democrats on a new bill. The announcement came hours after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of “unnecessary hardships for households and businesses” without more aid. Nowhere might the fallout be harshest than for those working in the entertainment business. While millions of people have returned to work as the economy opens back up, that is not true for many who worked in amusement parks, casinos, concerts, sports stadiums, theaters and other venues that rely on drawing crowds of thousands of people. With no swift end to the pandemic in sight, entertain-

ment industry workers face the prospect of long-term unemployment. The crisis was highlighted by Disney’s recent decision to lay off 28,000 workers, citing limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions. Across the leisure and hospitality industry, the government’s latest monthly jobs report showed deep damage and a painfully slow road to recovery. The economy added 661,000 jobs between August and September. But 4,400 jobs were lost in the performing arts and spectator sports category that month. Since February, that sector has lost 47% of jobs, compared to 7% of jobs for the economy overall. Amusement parks, gambling venues, museums, hotels and restaurants have also shed more than one-fifth of jobs since the pandemic began.

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AREA DEATHS Donna J. Allen Donna J. Allen, an 81-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home at Trenton. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at Maple Grove Cemetery at Trenton. Pastor Richard Smith officiated with Bill Kelley, Linda Smith and Ferman Hostetler also participating. Special music included “Amazing Grace”, “Jealous of the Angels” and “Dancing in the Sky.” Pallbearers were Brad Couey, Sabby Creech, Dillon Modaff, Sarah Modaff, Nikki Lawrence and Rodney Lawrence. Ms. Allen was born on June 25, 1939 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Bill Dudley and Eleanor Taylor. Before retiring she was employed by Hope Haven of Chillicothe. She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Trenton and moved her membership to the First Christian

Church at Trenton. She was married on June 22, 1961 to Gerald Allen, who preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Lawrence of Trenton, Diana Allen of Kirksville and Pamela Kirby and her husband, Dale of Kent, OH; three sons, James Allen of Kirksville, John Allen and his wife, Bev of Warren, OH and David Allen of Chillicothe; 14 grandchildren; and 27 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Kenneth Allen and Gerald Allen; one sister, Carol; one brother, Donny Dudley; one granddaughter, Jennifer Lawrence; one grandson, Jonathan Allen; and one great-grandson, Eli Jameson Couey. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. They may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Virginia L. Gibson Virginia L. Gibson, a 93year-old resident of Trenton, died at 7:22 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Her body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home at Trenton. No services are planned at this time. Ms. Gibson was born on Sept. 4, 1927, the daughter of Everett and Belvia Overturf

Marvel. Survivors include two sisters, Katheryn Wilson of Benton, IL and Judy Shurtz of Mt. Vernon, IL; and two brothers, Bob Marvel of Carbondale, IL and Eddie Marvel of Quincy, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine brothers and sisters. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

John Moore Michael John Moore Michael, an 85year-old Trenton resident, died at 12:53 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital East in Lee’s Summit. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Trenton. A visitation is scheduled from 5 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at the funeral home. Open visitation will begin at noon on Sunday. Mr. Michael was born on March 7, 1935 in Harris, the son of Joseph and Evelyn Louise Cramer Michael. He graduated from Milan High School in 1953. He was married on Aug. 12, 1972 in Trenton to Mary Cathrine Fanning. He was active with the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton for many years, driving the church bus and working closely with the youth ministries. He later became a member of Coon Creek Baptist Church. He owned and operated Michael’s Construction for over 40 years and, while working, he would try to hire and mentor local men that

were having troubles. He also operated Charlie Dye’s for a few years. He sponsored many youth and adult ball teams. He enjoyed hunting birds and deer for as many years as he could. Surviving relatives include his wife, Cathie of the home; children, Bob Long and his wife, Judy of St. Joseph, Shane Michael and his wife, Abbye of Trenton, Shaun Michael of Trenton, Stephanie Michael of Scottsville, KY and Mike Rodgers of Colorado; a brother, Ben Michael and his wife, Janice of Winston; grandchildren, Alex Long and his wife, Brittnie, Hanna Pratt and her husband, Ryan, T.J. Michael, Skyler Daugherty, Madison Jane Enyart, Ivan Michael, Bella Michael, Addie Michael, Zane Michael and Emma Michael; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill Michael and his wife, Diane and Jody Michael; and a sister, Jane Michael. Memorial donations are suggested to the Trenton R-9 Special Education Department and may be left with or mailed to the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Federal Charge Facing Man A Trenton man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug conspiracy charges. David Willey, a 41-year-old Trenton man, is in federal custody, according to Don Ledford, public affairs officer for the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division. He was arrested on Sept. 15 after the indictment was unsealed and is being held without bond, charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute over 1,000 kilograms of marijuana. The indictment alleges that Willey worked with nine others and possibly more to distribute the controlled substance. The charge is a class A felony and, if convicted, Willey could face a prison term of 10 years to life and/or face a $10,000 fine.

Others charged in the indictment (no addresses were available) include James N. Allen, 38; Mark Fields, 49; David L. Hudson, 38; Kevin D. Williams, 31; Dominic Serrone, 36; Jermaine L. Douglas, 40; Eric S. Goodwin, 50; Chauncey Coody, 44; and Scott Marshall, 41. With the exception of Coody, all defendants are facing the conspiracy charge. Allen is facing not only the conspiracy charge but also a class A felony of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and a class C felony of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Fields, Williams and Coody are all facing the money laundering charge. Ledford said Willey is tentatively scheduled for trial on Nov. 30, but he believes that date will be postponed.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas Alley The court approved a petition to change the name of Tucker S. DeMoss to Tucker S. Rorebeck. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Associate Civil Persolve Recoveries LLC vs. Jennifer Barnes and Kendall Barnes. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $14,148.95. The case involved breach of contract. Midwestern Health Management vs. Latasha D. Cunningham. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,207.81. The case involved a suit on account. World Acceptance Corp. of Missouri vs. Rebecca A. Gamble. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,027.91. The case involved a suit on account. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Elizabeth Spurlock. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $5,775.32. The case involved breach of contract. Credit Corporation Solutions Inc. vs. Terry Thompson. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,302.36. The case involved a suit on account. CACH LLC vs. Brent Urton. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $7,058.51. The case involved a suit on account. Leisure Lake Association vs. Michael A. Resch. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,176.20. The case involved small claims over $100. Leisure Lake Association vs. Denise M. Gilbertson. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plantiff in the amount of $1,524.71. The case involved small claims over $100. General John J. Pershing Memorial Hospital Association vs. Scott J. Hedrick. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff, with the plaintiff ordered to pay $37.50 per week in the case, which involved a suit on account.

Beverly Fields vs. Denna Bundrage. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $3,500. The case involved small claims over $100. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Tommy J. Brittain, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs. Breanna T. Clevenger, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with an expired driver’s license and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs. Jarvis L.E. Collis, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of assault and was sentenced to serve 10 days in the Grundy County Detention Center to be served on weekends. He will be required to pay $30 per day for the incarceration expense in lieu of a fine. He is to pay $41.50 costs. Timothy Nguyen, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs. Justice K. Matthes, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a trash violation and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. James S. Ewing, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs. Nesa A. Leeper, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident and was fined $100.50 and $41.50 costs. David L. Southwick, Laredo, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs. Veronica C. Ruiz, Trenton, pleaded guilty to peace disturbance and was sentenced to serve four days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit given for time served. She is also to pay $41.50 costs. Eryn C. Howe, Trenton, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and was fined $250 and $41.50 costs. REAL ESTATE Joyce Eads co-trustee and others to Debora Hanes. Beverly L. Martin to James Troyer and others.

Man Charged In Assault A Princeton man has been charged with breaking into a Spickard residence and assaulting two persons. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 47year-old Sean C. Clapham has posted $10,000 cash bond after being charged with a class D felony of second degree burglary and two class E felony charges of third degree assault. The incident allegedly occurred on Sept. 2 when he knowingly entered unlawfully a residence at 210 N. 10th St., Apt. 8, where he allegedly assaulted two persons. A male was struck multiple times in the head with Clapham’s fist and a female was struck two times in the face with a closed fist. Clapham, who was arrested and posted bond in Mercer County, is scheduled to be in court on Oct. 13. Also arrested was Domanic J. Ratkovich, a 32-year-old

Trenton resident who is accused of violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid. His bond has been set at $5,000 with 10 percent allowed. His court date has been scheduled for Oct. 15. A Trenton man who allegedly violated an order of protection for an adult has posted cash bond. The sheriff’s office said 38year-old Christopher J. Warren has posted $2,500 cash-only bond after being arrested on the class A misdemeanor on Oct. 6. He is accused of going to a residence and yelling at a subject about her dog when he knew the Circuit Court had issued an order prohibiting him from having contact with that subject. He is scheduled to be in court on Oct. 13.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Sept. 28: officers investigated a burglary at an east business and a report of forgery, also at an east business. Sept. 29: no activity. Sept. 30: two nuisance violations were investigated at one south residence with another nuisance violation reported at another south residence and one investigated in the north part of town. Suspicious circumstances were investigated in the west part of town. Oct. 1: an arrest was made on a warrant in the downtown area. Oct. 2: a subject was arrested in the west part of town for driving while revoked, pos-

session of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. A report of knowingly burning other mobile property was investigated at a west residence and officers investigated abuse or neglect of a child at a south residence. A subject violated a protection order at an east business and a juvenile/status offense was investigated in the west part of town. Oct. 3: officers investigated a peace disturbance at a north residence and officers responded to a domestic dispute at an east residence. Oct. 4: officers responded to a domestic dispute at a south residence and found property in the downtown area.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Doris Griffin, who will celebrate her 99th birthday anniversary on Wednesday,

Oct. 21, 2020. Cards may be sent to her at 1700 E. 30th St., Apt. 22, Trenton, MO 64683.

Area School Boards Meet; Discuss COVID Protocol The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education met on Wednesday night, hearing information on several topics. According to Superintendent David Probasco, the board voted to cash a maturing certificate of deposit to maintain necessary cash on hand until local tax dollars are received in December and January. The money will be reinvested at that time. Approval was given to MSBA updates and there was discussion regarding the district’s COVID plan/procedures/impacts. The board reviewed the substitute pay schedule with no action taken and also took no action following discussion of the budget. The board also heard administrative reports and held an ex-

ecutive session for personnel and student matters, with no announcement made. The next regular meeting of the board will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 in the old gym of the school at Jamesport. Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the high school library. Items on the announced agenda include an update on the ballfield relocation plan, updates on the COVID-19 reentry plan, approval of bus routes, a review of the special education department program and reports from the high school and elementary principals. An executive session for personnel is also planned.

Princeton City Council Meets The Princeton City Council took action on several items during a meeting on Monday night, Oct. 5. City Clerk Corey Willett reported the council agreed to discontinue parking on the east side of Hickory Street, between Main and Hickland streets. Also approved was an $800 service contract to the Princeton Chamber of Commerce fo pay for a band that

performed at an event on Oct. 3. The council voted to advertise for bids to sell old playground equipment recently removed from the city park. Former city clerk Danette Snapp’s name was removed from the city bank card and Lisa Coulson’s name was added. The next meeting of the council is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9.

Grant To Benefit Northwest Area Community leaders in 18 counties of northwest Missouri will benefit from the funding recently awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture to The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri for the regional vitality initiative known as Maximize NWMO. The $46,675 grant for technical assistance will help build awareness of public participation opportunities in community projects throughout the region, including the counties of Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, Dekalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway,

Putnam, Sullivan and Worth. The Rural Business Development Grant will help partially fund the new initiative’s neutral support network that provides next-level leadership development opportunities, access to relevant data for informed decision-making and coaching support for communities who are ready to dream big and grow together. Information about the initiative, progress to date and opportunities to get involved will be shared in the online Fall 2020 Regional Community Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Those interested in learning more can RSVP at www.maximizenwmo.org.

Governor To Present Medals Three individuals who assisted in the apprehension of a suspect involved in the 2019 shooting of Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab will be honored by Gov. Mike Parson during ceremonies on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Jefferson City. Jason C. Gamm, Rick L. Shannon and Wesley W. Teague will receive the Public Safety Civilian Partnership Award for “courageously risking their lives to stop a prisoner’s assault on a police officer who had been shot by

the prisoner during a police transport.” The trio were nominated for the honor by the Trenton Police Department. Officer Diab was shot while transporting Jamey Griffin on June 14, 2019 to a facility in St. Joseph for a mental health evaluation. Griffin is scheduled to go on trial on Feb. 27 in Livingston County Circuit Court on felony charges connected with the incident, including first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Oct. 8 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 608¾ 616¾ 598½ 599 Mar 611½ 618 602 602¼ Est. sales 88,145.Wed.'s sales 186,839 Wed.'s open int 419,777,up 9,894 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 389 394½ 388½ 390¼ Mar 397¼ 402¼ 397 398 Est. sales 159,800.Wed.'s sales 295,490 Wed.'s open int 1,542,463 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 295¾ 296 290½ 292 Mar 292 293 292 292¼ Est. sales 165.Wed.'s sales 483 Wed.'s open int 5,415, up 64 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Nov 1051¼ 1069 1050 1059 Jan 1051 1068 1050 1058 Est. sales 210,202.Wed.'s sales 471,983 Wed.'s open int 1,025,715,up 2,363 Oct. 7 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 9.76 (Oct) 9.76 (Nov 20). Corn, 3.29 (Oct 20) 3.29 (Nov 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 9.76 (Oct 20) 9.76 (Nov 20). Corn, 3.29 (Oct 20) 3.29 (Nov 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.68; soybeans, 10.21; wheat, 5.98. New Crop - Corn, 3.68; soybeans, 10.11; wheat, 5.80.

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