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Friday, December 11, 2020

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TRENTON R-9 Summer School Set

Board Discusses COVID Protocol Changes

Changes in the Trenton R-9 School District’s COVID-19 protocol dominated discussion by the board of education during its meeting on Tuesday night.

Superintendent Mike Stegman reviewed the change announced over the weekend regarding the quarantine process that now calls for not sending students home who wear masks at school but may be deemed a close contact to an individual contracting the virus. Meeting with officials from the Grundy County Health Department on Dec. 4, it was determined the quarantined students would still be contact-traced, but would be allowed to attend school as long as no symptoms are shown. Stegman said most of the virus situations the district is dealing with are coming from outside of the school, with students who are not ill having to be sent home as close contacts. He said the change would be better for both the district and community, allowing students to remain in a learning environment while not being out and affecting others. There has been just one COVID case reported since the Thanksgiving break and Stegman said six of the seven students considered close contacts were able to return to class under the protocol changes. There have been 18 positive COVID cases at the high school. He noted that the change would not affect the rules involving athletics.

Stegman said Rissler Elementary School staff will be having students practice wearing masks. Under the current rule, elementary students staying in cohorts during education time were not being required to wear a mask.

Board member Dr. David Whitaker asked if student records are checked to see any underlying health conditions before students are sent home, with Stegman saying school nurses have been working with the health department since the start of the school year, allowing them to get a better understanding of when to send students home. He said nurses have been doing a good job. The district is scheduled to meet with the health department again on Friday, Dec. 11.

Staff continues planning for possible use of alternative methods of instruction if needed in cases such as a COVID outbreak or snow day.

The district did not have classes on Nov. 23 and 24 because of high absentees due to COVID and Stegman said the AMI was not utilized as he felt it was not a practical alternative at the time. If additional See R-9, Page 3

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Face Covering Mandate Is Issued Citing concerns expressed from local health officials and the significant increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the Grundy County Health Department and Grundy County Health Officer Elizabeth Gibson have issued a public health order requiring the wearing of face coverings in the county, effective Friday, Dec. 11.

The order will be in effect for 60 days and will then be reviewed monthly.

The order requires all persons age 10 years old and above who are present within the jurisdiction of Grundy County to wear a clean face covering or mask any time they are or will be in contact with other people who are not household members unless otherwise provided in the order.

All public facilities and businesses that are open to the public will be required to post a sign at all entrances that face coverings or masks are required to be worn inside the facility or business.

The full text of the order is available on the Grundy County Health Department website: www.GrundyCountyHealth.org.

Ms. Gibson said the decision to issue the order came after visiting with local health officials concerned about the rising number of COVID cases resulting in increased hospitalizations.

“Grundy County Health Department Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Bowe, Wright Memorial Hospital and other local healthcare providers reached out to the health department asking us to consider enacting a mask order for Grundy County due to the rising number of cases and hospitalizations,” Ms. Gibson said. “Hospitals throughout our region are near their maximum capacity, threatening the health of all Grundy County residents. Once we understood the seriousness of the situation at our area hospitals, doing nothing was not an option. The health department has the authority to issue public health orders and it is our duty to support the work of our local healthcare providers and emergency services personnel in every way we can.”

Ms. Gibson said the intent of this order is to work with local businesses, organizations and individuals to create safer environments for all residents and visitors.

“We hope the people of Grundy County will support our healthcare providers, schools and businesses by increasing their personal vigilance and wearing masks when they are around others,” Ms. Gibson said. “Widespread mask usage is proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

As used in this order, a “face covering or mask”

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COVID D-19 Up pdate Active positive COVID-19 cases for Grundy County are down slightly from the last report received on Dec. 7.

According to the health department, there were 91 cases being monitored as of Thursday morning, which is down nine from the last number reported to the Republican-Times. There has also been one more death reported, bringing that total to 23. Grundy County has recorded 738 total positive cases since testing began.

The latest area numbers: Livingston, 904 (75 active, including 8 hospitalized, 24 deaths); Linn, 756 (63 active, 20 deaths); Sullivan, 664 (19 active, 10 deaths); Carroll, 644 (64 active, 13 deaths); Caldwell, 547 (35 active, 7 deaths); Harrison, 532 (55 active, 8 deaths); Putnam, 290 (46 active, 2 deaths); and Mercer, 101 (60 active, 2 deaths). There are no new numbers for Daviess County

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Vespe ers s To Be e Live estrreame ed Sunday’s Trenton Middle School/Trenton High School Christmas Vespers service will be livestreamed on the Trenton R-IX Facebook page.

The concert will be held at the First Baptist Church, with the TMS Choir to perform at 5 p.m., followed by the THS Choir at 6 p.m. Due to COVID-19 concerns, persons attending the event in person are required to have a ticket to view the live performance at the church. Those attending will also be required to wear a mask. Will call for the TMS performance will be at 4:30 p.m. while will call for the THS performance will be at 5:30 p.m.

Fo ormer TPD Offiice er Cha arge ed A former Trenton Police officer has been charged with second degree statutory rape and has been terminated from his position.

According to online court records, Michael D. Wilson, 25, is facing the class D felony of second degree statutory rape after admitting to an investigator with the Missouri State Highway Patrol that he had sexual intercourse with a female who was 15 years of age at that time. The incident that led to the charge occurred on or about Sept. 3, according to the probable cause statement, and involved both vaginal and oral intercourse. The minor, who is now 16, told investigators of the incident on Dec. 8. Wilson admitted that day that the incident had occurred and that he knew that she was underage. Wilson is being held without bond in the Grundy County Detention Center, with an initial court appearance scheduled for Dec. 22.

Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon, stating that based on recent events and information gathered, Wilson has been terminated from his position effective immediately. He had been with the TPD since July 2018.

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Road And Bridge Issues Discussed

County Meets With Local Health Officials The Grundy County Commission met on Tuesday, having a conversation about a mask ordinance and approving COVID relief funding allocations.

The commission met with Wright Memorial Hospital CEO Steve Schieber, WMH Chief Nursing Officer Catherine Hamilton, Dr. Jennifer Bowe and Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson as well as Grundy County Ambulance Director Steve Tracy. The group presented information on a mask ordinance and public health advisory in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with no action taken on either issue. All members of the group presented information on the need for a mask mandate in the county and how COVID19 is affecting health care facilities in Trenton and the surrounding area.

First District Commissioner Don Sager stated it is his understanding that the only person in the county who can issue a mask mandate is Ms. Gibson, who is the appointed county health officer. Sager said she is the only one who can put it in place and the only one who can rescind it. Ms. Gibson indicated she has been authorized by the health department board to do so and will be taking action in the coming day but she had hoped to receive a statement of support from the commission. It was noted that the

county continues to have an emergency declaration in place due to the pandemic.

Commissioners discussed road and bridge issues, noting culverts have been ordered from Metal Culverts, Inc. to replenish inventory depleted over the last two years. The order primarily includes tubes larger than 48 inches in diameter. It was reported the crew is also performing maintenance on equipment and working on drainage issues on NE 90th Street.

Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reviewed information regarding 911 communications consultant proposals, with the commission meeting again on Thursday to consider the proposals along with an update on the NG 911 grant.

COVID Relief Fund allocations were approved for the several entities, including the Spickard R-2 School District for $21,115.04; the Laredo R-7 School District for $891.94; the Grundy R-5 School District for $30,720.28; Pleasant View R-6 School for $26,406.85; Grundy County for $8,162.46; City of Trenton for $1,845; North Central Missouri College for $555; and the Senior Tax Board for $10,193.73.

Expenses are categorized as distance learning, telework capabilities, public health expenses, See County, Page 3

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Council Says No To Mask Ordinance An ordinance requiring the wearing of a mask or face covering within the city of Trenton in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 was defeated by the Trenton City Council on Monday night, however, that action may have little consequence after hearing that the Grundy County Health Department has been given authority by its board of trustees to issue a mandate that would be in effect for the entire county.

On a vote of 3-5, the council turned down the ordinance after much discussion and a presentation of information from local health care professionals representing Wright Memorial Hospital and Mosaic. In favor of the ordinance were Glen Briggs, Cathie Smith and John Dolan. Opposed were Kevin Klinginsmith, Danny Brewer, Marvin

Humphreys, David Mlika and Duane Urich. Only Mrs. Smith, Briggs, Mlika and Brewer attended the meeting in person, with the other council members voting via Zoom.

Brewer opened discussion, stating he had been contacted by over 300 persons, most of who were opposed to the ordinance. Some expressed concerns about losing business while others said they would shop other places if required to wear a face covering. Mrs. Smith, who spoke in favor, said most of her calls were for the mandate, adding other communities in which local residents shop, in particular Chillicothe and the St. Joseph and Kansas City areas, already have mask mandates in place. Briggs said he was “on the fence” regarding the issue, noting that

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no matter how the council voted, a large number of people would be upset.

Dolan said those who contacted him opposed to the mandate offered no solutions as to how the city could control the situation, which he referred to as “bad.”

Mayor Linda Crooks, who attended the meeting via Zoom, said there was nothing more important than the health and safety of the citizens of Trenton and asked council members to support the ordinance. She said residents should be wearing a mask when out in the community to show they care about each other.

During the discussion, it was announced that the health department’s board earlier in the evening had authorized Director Elizabeth Gibson to sign

a mask order for 60 days. Ms. Gibson, who spoke to the council via Zoom, said the health department was hoping to get the city’s support to help strengthen the health department’s position, adding the GCHD was “ready to stand” with the city on this issue.

Health department officials also met with the Grundy County Commission on Tuesday to discuss the same topic.

Three persons representing Wright Memorial Hospital spoke, with Chief Nursing Officer Catherine Hamilton talking about issues faced by staff in dealing with the influx of COVID patients while also treating those who are there for other medical reasons. She and CEO Steve Schieber noted the lack

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Rain turning to snow is the forecast for the weekend before skies become sunny on Sunday.

The highs will be in the mid 30s while the lows will be in the 20s. The high temperature at Trenton on Monday, Dec. 7 was 37, Tuesday’s high was 44 and the high on Wednesday was 65 with a low of 38. . There was no report from the Government Weather station near Spickard.

The THS wrestling team opened its season on Tuesday night, taking on two GRC foes. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap of action against Gallatin and South Harrison.

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SPORTS :: GALLATIN TRIANGULAR ::

WITH BIG NAMES OUT, TRENTON DROPS DUALS wrestlers to pull off a dual win.”

That was painfully evident in the dual with South Harrison as Trenton fell by 15 points, but gave South Harrison 24 SOUTH HARRISON 42 points via forfeits.

Trenton was open at 106, TRENTON 27 113, 126, 145, 160 and 220.

South Harrison picked up six GALLATIN 46 points at four of those weights TRENTON 18 while 106 and 113 resulted in double forfeits. Outside of the open weights, however, TrenA season preluded by high ton dominated South Harrison hopes and towering expecta- on the mat. The Bulldogs won tions finally got under way on five of the eight matches conTuesday night, but the results tested.

Hunter McAtee, a returning on the mat did not match the preseason hype surrounding state medalist got a win by fall the Trenton High School at 120 and Gavin Chambers, a returning state qualifier, picked wrestling team. up a 3-0 decision win at 132.

At least on the scoreboard.

Brice Gibler won by fall at Trenton dropped duals with South Harrison and Gallatin on 138 and Kaden Owen (170) the road in Gallatin. The Bull- and Sam Gibson (182) each dogs were defeated 42-27 scored wins by fall as well.

Also in action on the mat for against South Harrison and 46Trenton were Gaven Kelsall 18 against Gallatin.

Trenton was hampered by (152), Nate Burkeybile (195) the absence of two of its top and Kael Brock (285), all of wrestlers as neither Caleb whom were pinned by their Johnson, a returning state South Harrison opponents.

While the South Harrison medalist, or Coleman Griffin, a returning state qualifier, were dual had Trenton feeling okay despite the loss, the Gallatin featured in the lineup.

“It was a rough night for us dual quickly erased most of the to be honest,” Trenton coach optimism that Trenton gleaned Charlie Bacon said. “With from the opening contest. The Coleman Griffin and Caleb Bulldogs were defeated 46-18, Johnson out of the line up, we getting just three wins and only just didn’t have enough one of those, a win by fall from

No Johnson, No Griffin, No Wins For Trenton

Chambers at 132, came on the mat. Brock (285) and McAtee (120) each won by forfeit to get Trenton to its 18-point total.

Gallatin could only take advantage of three of Trenton’s six open weights as 113, 126 and 220 resulted in double forfeits. On the mat, Trenton struggled with some of its better wrestlers getting pinned.

Owen (170) and Gibson (195) were both pinned and Gibler (138) lost by a 10-0 major decision. In addition, Kelsall (152) and Burkeybile (182) were both pinned as well.

“We came out against South Harrison first and won five out of our eight head-to-head matches and the boys looked pretty good,” Bacon said.

“With Gallatin we just flat out got beat. We still didn’t have Caleb and Coleman, but we, as a whole, did not do things correctly on a fundamental level in that dual. We made some costly mistakes that put us on our backs which gave away crucial fall points that we desperately needed. We have a talented group of boys, but have to get in the room tomorrow and fix mistakes.”

The two defeats established a 0-2 dual record for the Bulldogs. Without a Grand River Conference Tournament this year, Trenton also fell to 0-2 in

GRC duals, which will determine the 2020-21 conference champion. With the two losses, any chance of a GRC title is essentially gone for the Bulldogs as South Harrison, which beat Gallatin 42-36, would have to lose three times to conference schools the rest of the way. Most GRC schools outside of Trenton, South Harrison and Gallatin fail to field full lineups.

The Bulldogs will press on all the same, traveling on Tuesday to the Plattsburg Quad, where they will be joined by the host Tigers as well as Lathrop and Marceline.

GIRLS The Trenton girls wrestling team drew a split on the night, defeating South Harrison 18-6 before falling 30-12 to Gallatin.

In the South Harrison dual, Mercy Schweizer and Allison Yoder each won by forfeit while Kenzey Dolan secured a win by fall in the third period.

Nautica Dowling was also in action for Trenton, losing by a first-period pin.

Against Gallatin, Schweizer again won by forfeit while Yoder scored a win by fall.

Dolan and Dowling each lost by fall.

Trenton’s girls (1-1) will also make the trip to the Plattsburg Quad on Tuesday.

Trenton Defense Lifts Girls Past Marceline Moore Grabs First Career Double-Double In Road Victory TRENTON GIRLS 35 MARCELINE GIRLS 30

It took eight minutes of the best defense the Trenton high School girls basketball team could play and a gritty effort at the end to hang on, but the Bulldogs prevailed on Tuesday night, defeating the Marceline Tigers on the road, 35-30.

After a tight first half, the Bulldogs put

on a defensive clinic in the third quarter, not allowing a single point to the Tigers.

The effort on the defensive end allowed Trenton to carry a 26-16 advantage into the final frame, but the host school made a run at that point. The Tigers all but erased the deficit, trailing just 33-30 with three minutes to go. But Trenton’s defense stepped up again when it needed to the most. Marceline did not score again and Trenton rode three shutout minutes to the finish line to win by the five-point margin.

“The girls worked together really well tonight,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “It was a hard-fought win and I’m proud of how hard our girls worked to get it.”

Madi Moore led all scorers with 12 points and collected her first career dou-

ble-double by pulling down 10 rebounds.

Chandler Lynch followed with seven points, six assists, six rebounds and six steals and Teya Cooksey and Mallory Sole each added six points for the Bulldogs.

Gracyn Rongey and Rebecca Urich rounded out the scoring with two points apiece.

The victory leveled Trenton’s record on the season at 2-2 overall.

Trenton will look to ride the momentum created with the victory tonight (Friday), but the task at hand will be large as Trenton goes on the road to face a 3-1 Chillicothe squad that holds victories over Hamilton, Platte County and Savannah on the season. Action in Chillicothe is scheduled to tip off at 6 o’clock.

Trenton Boys Stay Close, Can’t Find Win boys basketball team is doing exactly what it wanted to do when it set out this season - the second under head coach Corbin Coe. It is being much more competitive than it was a season ago.

Though Tuesday night’s reMARCELINE BOYS 64 sult was a 64-57 loss on the TRENTON BOYS 57 road in Marceline, Trenton once again showed how much more competitive it is comThe Trenton High School pared to the start of last season.

“It is a lot better this season to be in games than to be blown out each night,” Coe said. “The kids are really doing a great job and getting better every night out. Their skill level is improving and it is showing on the scoreboard.

This group still has a long way to go, but I’m very excited See us for about what we will look like in February.”

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Trenton went back-and-forth with their hosts on Tuesday.

Both teams reeled off 22 points in a fast-paced first quarter.

Even after the defenses settled in a bit in the second quarter, the game was close. At the break Trenton trailed by a single point, 37-36.

The third quarter was where the game swung, however.

Marceline reeled off a small run late in the frame to push its advantage to seven points entering the final frame. Both teams managed their lowest output of the night in the last eight minutes, each netting nine points. That allowed the Tigers to hold their advantage and fend off Trenton.

“Marceline had a little run in the third primarily from offensive rebounding and secondchance points,” Coe said. “We

didn’t make enough shots on the other end to counter. They also dictated pace more and slowed the game down in the second half. We have to make sure we keep the pace higher in the second half.”

Brycin Loyd led Trenton with 22 points, knocking down a quartet of three-pointers in the loss. Chase Otto followed with 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists. That duo did the heavy lifting, but Royce Jackson added seven points and 12 rebounds and Preston Harris and Gavin Roeder each added three points with Harris handing out three assists. Two points from Tucker Otto rounded out the team’s total.

With the loss, Trenton slid back to .500 at 2-2.

The Bulldogs have a big test ahead of them tonight (Friday), traveling to Chillicothe to take on the Hornets on the road. Action tips off following a girls contest between the two schools, which is scheduled to begin at 6 o’clock.

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LEXI GOTT seated with her parents Keri and Derrick Gott signs a national letter of intent to join the William Jewell women’s tennis program at the THS tennis courts on Tuesday morning. Pictured in the back row are, from left, Trenton High School principal Kasey Bailey and Trenton girls tennis coach Tammy Ockenfels.

Lexi Gott Signs On With William Jewell Trenton Standout To Play Collegiate Tennis In Liberty Lexi Gott isn’t done playing tennis. After a decorated career at Trenton High School, Gott put pen to paper on Tuesday morning, signing a national letter of intent to join the William Jewell College women’s tennis program.

Gott put herself on the map for collegiate tennis programs during her senior year, running a 19-4 singles record on her way to becoming the Trenton program’s first state qualifier since the 2017 season. She finished 2020 with a 29-8 overall record with singles and doubles combined and was 71-31 in her career with the Bulldogs.

“Lexi moving on to play tennis at William Jewell is a great next step in her tennis career,” Trenton tennis coach Tammy Ockenfels said. “She is continuing to improve every year and I cannot wait to

watch her play at the collegiate level.”

Gott burst onto the scene as a sophomore, going 10-2 in singles play at the number-five spot for the Bulldogs. Her overall mark that year was 2510 and she was a third-place district medalist with doubles partner Emma Gilham.

Gott vaulted up the lineup to the number-one spot for Trenton the following season. Despite seeing her overall record dip to 17-17, she was again a district medalist, placing second with partner Kendall Crowley and advancing to the sectional round of the state playoffs for the first time in her career.

It all came together for Gott as a senior as she took another step forward, advancing to the state tournament for the first time to cap her career.

Now she will look to take another step in her progression as a tennis player, moving on to join the William Jewell program. Gott will enroll at William Jewell in the fall, joining the Cardinals for their spring 2021-2022 campaign.

SPORTS BRIEFS JV Defeated By Varsity Squads Trenton’s junior varsity basketball teams went head-to-head with varsity programs on Monday night, traveling to Galt to face Grundy R-5. Trenton dropped the girls contest 54-25 and fell 6820 in the boys game.

Mikensy Golden led the Trenton JV girls (0-3) with 10 points while Morgan Foster had 8. Grundy (1-1) got 15 points each from Lainie Lewis and Lillian Fordyce. Grace Larson added 11.

In the boys contest, Braydn Sager, Gabe Novak and Collin Taylor each had four points to lead the Trenton JV boys (0-3).

Grundy (2-0) got 26 points from Caden Gann, 12 from Corbin Axtell and 10 from Zack Cross.

Trenton’s JV will host the Princeton junior varsity on Thursday, Dec. 17 while the Grundy R-5 varsity returns to the floor on Thursday, hosting Green City. The Panthers will travel to East Harrison tonight (Friday) for HDC Conference action tipping off at 6 o’clock.

TMS Wreslters 17-11 In Lawson The Trenton Middle School wrestling team was in action on Monday, traveling to the Lawson Quad, where the Bulldogs and Cardinals were joined by Gallatin and Maysville. Trenton’s wrestlers ran a combined record of 17-11 on the night.

Cooper Houser, Rooster Black and Chase Foster led the Bulldogs, each going 3-0 on the night. Logan Wilson was undefeated as well, going 2-0, and Avery Clark won her lone match to finish 1-0 on the night.

Other Trenton wrestlers in action at the event included Sophia Curry (2-1), Mason Rongey (1-1), Brayden Bell (1-1), Brady Tobias (1-2), Trisha Peterson (0-1), Trusten Street (0-2) and Sadie Tobias 0-3. Kaleb McCallon had no matches at the event.

The TMS wrestlers were at home on Thursday night, hosting Hamilton and South Harrison, and will close their 2020 season on Saturday at the Chillicothe Tournament.

TMS Hoops Takes On Trojans The Trenton Middle School basketball teams were in action on Tuesday night, playing host to the Carrollton Trojans in an A team doubleheader. Trenton’s girls were defeated 40-21, however, the Trenton boys picked up a 26-15 victory.

For the Trenton girls, Kaegen Croy led the way with 10 points while Mirena King added seven.

In the boys contest, Trenton got 15 points from Kiefer Tolson.

The middle school teams will be back in action on Monday, taking on Chillicothe. The girls will host Chillicothe while the boys travel to Chillicothe. Both match-ups begin at 5 p.m.

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LOCAL NEW ARRIVALS Avery Lynn and Crue David Kepner Casey and Andrea Kepner of Lee’s Summit are the parents of twins born on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Lee’s Summit East Hospital. Avery Lynn was born at 12:28 p.m., weighing 5 pounds and 14 ounces and was 18 inches long. Crue David was born at 12:30 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. They join two brothers, Clayton and

Connor, and a sister, Allie.

Maternal grandparents are David and Cindy Simpson and Marilyn Simpson is the maternal great-grandmother. All are from Trenton.

Paternal grandparents are Deanna Kepner of Chillicothe and the late Dennis Kepner.

Sue Freemyer of Springfield is the paternal great-grandmother.

Princeton Board To Meet Monday The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 in the high school library.

Items on the announced agenda include announcement of school board election filing dates, a COVID-19 update, re-

newal of insurance through MoPERM, approval of the 2019-20 audit report, grant application progress for student transportation and administrative reports. An executive session for personnel and records is also planned.

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11. When federal or state law prohibits wearing a face covering or mask or requires the removal of a face covering or mask.

12. When requested by a law enforcement officer.

13. When requested by a medical provider, including emergency response personnel.

14.

When in a business/commercial/office setting and not within six feet of any other person, provided, however, when moving from place to place in a business location where the person cannot maintain at all times a distance of six feet from all other persons, a face covering or mask shall be worn.

15. Under such other circumstances identified in any subsequent order, formal guidance or approved operational plan issued by the county health department and in general conformance with the spirit and intent of this declaration.

16. Persons working in settings which might increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.

17. Children under the age of 10, however, children ages three to 10 are strongly encouraged, but not required to wear a face covering, while under direct supervision of an adult.

The health department noted violation of the order constitutes a threat to the public health and shall be in violation of RSMO 192.300 (4).

Ms. Gibson noted Grundy County is currently in Category 1: Extreme Risk according to Gov. Mike Parson’s Public Health Warning issued on Nov. 19. This means the county’s PCR seven-day positivity rate is 15 percent while the seven-day case rate is 350 or above per 100,000 persons.

Additional information is available at the website https://health.mo.gov/living/he althcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/pdf/advisory-20201119.pdf

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lower face. Medical grade masks are not required. Coverings may be fashioned from gators, bandanas or other materials. A covering that hides or obscures the wearer's eyes or forehead is not a face mask. A face mask may be factorymade or may be handmade and improvised from ordinary household materials.

There are exceptions to the face covering/mask requirement. They include: 1. While outdoors and able to maintain a distance of at least six feet from others.

2. While exercising indoors and able to maintain a distance of at least six feet from others.

3. When engaged in a sporting activity.

4. While at home and exclusively in the presence of members of their own household provided, however, the wearing of a face covering or mask shall be required in all common areas of any multifamily structure.

5. When in your or your family’s personal vehicle.

6. While eating or drinking only when inside or in the outside dining area of a restaurant or other establishments that offer food or beverage service.

7. Persons who fall into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance for those who should not wear face coverings due to a medical condition, mental health condition, developmental disability, or are otherwise covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 8. When any party to a communication is deaf or hard of hearing and not wearing a face covering or mask is essential to communication.

9. While obtaining a service that requires temporary removal of the face covering or mask, such as medical or dental examinations.

10. When necessary to confirm the individual's identity.

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all-staff work days are scheduled in the spring, the district will consider using AMI to allow those days to be counted toward the school year for students.

Board President Dorothy Taul said she felt the district should “practice” AMI days before actually having to use them and that iPads could be sent home with students if inclement weather is possible, allowing the district to use a snow day as an AMI. Stegman said the district has tentatively set May 20-21 as the makeup days for classes missed in November. He said teachers would not be scheduled for more than the 175 days on their contracts.

There was also discussion regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will no longer be in effect as of Jan. 1. Stegman said the act allows 80 hours of sick leave for employees in case of quarantine. Some R-9 teachers taught from home while in quarantine and Stegman said that time was not counted against the 80 hours. It was noted that five employees did run out of their 80 hours. The Missouri School Boards Association has developed a resolution to allow 10 days of paid leave in case of quarantine, which was presented to board members for review. Stegman said the leave could include a staff member needing to be home with a sick child.

In other business, the board: • approved four GEC Foundation grant applications $485 from Connie Hoffman for books for the Parents as Teachers program; $615 from Julia Keuler for eighth grade science classroom items; $1,000 from Joy Bettis to update sewing machines in the middle school FACS program;

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person protective equipment and school nurse payroll. The late date for CRF expenses to be submitted is Dec. 15.

The commission is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday for a 911 communications project update. The agenda for the regular meeting on Dec. 15 includes preliminary budget meetings with Coroner Dewayne Slater at

and $714 from E’Lisha Gass for items in the middle school/high school media center. No match from the school is required.

• officially approved summer school for 2021, with the start date to be announced once the district knows when 202021 classes will end. Following an executive session, Luke Lewis was hired as the summer school administrator and Amber Sprague was hired as the summer school secretary.

• was told the filing dates of Dec. 15 to Jan. 19 for the April 6, 2021 school board election.

Filing is to be done in the district office when open for regular business hours. The three-year terms of Dr. Whitaker and Cliff Roeder are expiring.

• approved Karli Spencer as the local winner of the John T. Belcher Scholarship. She will receive $250 for her essay submission and is eligible for a $750 scholarship to be awarded at the district level.

• approved the 2019-20 school audit as prepared by Conrad and Higgins and presented by auditor Bob Conrad.

• reviewed the guidance program evaluation.

• was told kitchen fire safety inspections were held this month with all facilities passing.

All votes except for the Belcher Scholarship action were for 5-0 with Roeder and Brandon Gibler absent. Corey Leeper abstained from the Belcher vote.

Following an executive session, the board hired Nate Udovich as a paraprofessional and accepted the resignations of paraprofessionals Kayla Hyer, Jamie Beverlin and Megan Lynch. Hired as substitutes were Salem Croy, Lathan Croy, Luana Hilty, Suzi Beck, Dane Stiles, Jacob Reuter and Lauren Dolan.

8:30 a.m., Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Puckett at 9 a.m., Public Administrator Jill Eaton at 9:30 a.m. and Third Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Alley at 10 a.m. Assessor Kathy Veatch and Assessor-Elect Nathanial Curtis are to meet with the commission at 11 a.m. The regular weekly meeting with Tracy is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., followed by consideration of CRF allocations at 11 a.m.

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Thursday-Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, apricots, whole wheat bread.

Friday-Ham and beans, coleslaw, pickled beets, mandarin oranges, fruit crisp, cornbread.

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of critical care beds at both WMH and Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, with patients having to be taken to metro hospitals or facilities as far away as Oklahoma and Texas if and when beds become available.

Also speaking were Dr. Jennifer Bowe of Wright Memorial Hospital and Dr. Hesam Borhani from Mosaic Life Care, with both stating mask wearing has been proven to help reduce the spread of COVID. Both Schieber and Dr. Borhani called COVID a crisis, with Dr. Borhani adding that “people are dying every day.”

The ordinance did not include a specific timeframe for the mandate to be in place, however, Schieber had suggested 60 days with a start date of Friday, Dec. 11 “to give people time to get the word out.” The ordinance stated it could be repealed prior to the end date or extended, if needed.

In other business, the council: • approved an ordinance placing the local use tax measure on the April 6, 2021 election ballot. The rate, which is charged on out-of-state Inter-

net purchases made by local residents, is to be no more than the current total of city sales taxes, which is now 2.625 percent. City Administrator Ron Urton told council members the tax would be placed in general revenue to provide local services such as street maintenance, law enforcement, fire protection, etc.

• approved the low bid from BRS Construction of $276,370 for repairs at the 28th Street Muddy Creek Bridge and the raw water intake site. The raw water intake portion of the bid was $181,350, all of which will be paid for by the city, while the Muddy Creek Bridge work bid was $95,020, of which the city will pay $45,510 with the remainder being paid for by the county.

FEMA funds will be used to pay 75 percent of those costs.

Four bids were received.

• accepted the low bid of $30,175 from B&B Transformers for 17 pad and pole mount transformers. Urton said this will replenish the inventory for TMU, adding that two more transformers will be purchased for use at the new NCMC dormitories. Three bids were received.

An executive session for legal matters was held with no announcement made.

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OP/ED

The Final Word

by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

Health Order Is Right Call As a resident of Grundy County and the city of Trenton, I applaud the local health department for taking the appropriate action and enacting a face covering order in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our area.

Beginning today (Friday), county residents as well as those who are in the county for other purposes will be required to wear a face covering or mask while in a public area, including businesses, when social distancing cannot be maintained. The public order issued by the Grundy County Diane Lowrey Health Department on Wednesday will be in effect for 60 days, at which time there will be a review by health officials as to whether or not the order should be extended.

From day one, we’ve been told by the CDC (scientists whose job involves dealing with infectious diseases) that wearing a mask would help slow the spread of the virus. But for whatever reason, very few persons took this information seriously by doing basically nothing (other than shutting down parts of the economy for a few weeks) and since March, when more and more cases were beginning to come to light, we’ve seen the numbers soar and now we are dealing with the consequences.

As of Thursday, Grundy County has seen 738 positive cases reported since March, including 23 deaths. Area counties have also seen those same numbers go up at an alarming rate as well. Now, hospitals are overwhelmed in trying to treat COVID patients while maintaining their normal day to day operations. There are no beds available locally and hospitals in the city, where most patients would be transferred, have no room as well. Local health officials report patients having to go to facilities as far way as Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas for treatment. Meanwhile, persons needing medical assistance for other conditions are having to put their treatments on hold because they cannot be helped locally at this time.

I have probably heard every excuse in the world as to why someone will not wear a mask and I would have to say that about 99 percent of them have nothing to do with health concerns. And that is part of the problem we’ve made this a political issue rather than the health issue that it really is.

We are in a crisis and it’s time that we all take action in dealing with this situation. I am proud to see the health department take the steps it did (and is allowed to do under the law) and put the safety of our local residents first. It’s something we all should be doing.

Reader Applauds Christmas Parade Letters to the Editor To The Editor: What a Christmas parade!

If you didn’t go (on Friday night), you missed something. It was the parade of the year. The lighted vehicles, horses and even a building were really neat.

KC Wolf was a big hit, too. I believe Cindy Jennings did a wonderful job of organizing it. You know the old saying, “If you

need someone to get something done, ask a busy person.” There were hundreds of spectators on every street. The residents of the nursing homes and apartments were all outside watching.

Kids were all there with their parents, waiting for candy to be thrown. Being a participant in the parade, we saw how the parade was enjoyed by all. Thanks to everyone who helped to make this a success.

Roger and Barbara Hawkins Trenton, MO

Capitol Perspectives: I Live In My District When Missouri's House begins its 2021 session, it may face a fascinating issue of residency which has a long history.

Guest Editorials The issue arises from a St. Louis Post Dispatch report that Rep. Nick Schroer, R-St. Charles County, purchased a home for his family outside of his House district -- while claiming residency in his district via a lease to live in the basement of another person's home.

I was not surprised that a lawsuit by his Democratic opponent challenging his residency was rejected.

Five decades ago, Missouri's Supreme Court struck down an ouster effort against Mo. House Rep. Jet Banks, D-St. Louis, for not living in his district.

Newspaper stories documented Banks probably did not live in his district.

House Republicans even brought signs to the House chamber proclaiming "I live in my district."

An ouster lawsuit filed against Banks by Republican Attorney General John Danforth seemed a slamdunk case.

Missouri's Constitution explicitly provides that "If any senator or representative remove his residence from the district or county for which he was elected, his office shall thereby be vacated."

But the Supreme Court rejected Danforth's effort because the Constitution also makes the legislature the "sole judge of the qualifications, election and returns of its own members."

Since Democrats controlled the Missouri House, Banks' membership

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News was safe.

Later, Banks, a sharecropper's son, made history as the first Black to serve as Missouri Senate's majority leader.

Ironically, years later another Missouri Republican attorney general faced his own residency controversies.

Missouri law requires the attorney general to "reside at the seat of government."

But in 2017, newly elected Josh Hawley lived in Boone County where he had taught at MU's Law School.

A couple of Republican legislators promptly filed bills to repeal the Jefferson City residency requirement.

Hawley, however, solved the issue by renting an apartment in Jefferson City.

Hawley now faces another residency controversy raised by a recent front-page Kansas City Star report that as a U.S. senator he no longer owns an actual home in Missouri.

Instead, the paper reported he's registered to vote at his sister's Missouri home while owning a Virginia home as another Missouri home is being constructed.

To be honest, I wonder about some of these residency issues.

Living within the legislative district you represent is one thing.

But why does the law require that the attorney general who represents the entire state live in Jefferson City when many Columbia residents easily commute daily to the capital for their state government jobs?

With COVID-19, large numbers of state employees have worked at home, wherever that might be.

Further, Missouri's Supreme Court struck down a constitutional

provision stripping the governor of powers when out of the state because modern communications systems make absence from Jefferson City not a "disability" to govern.

As a former congressional reporter, I fully understand how the near full-time demands of Congress require extended residency in the DC area.

The U.S. Constitution actually authorizes a member of the U.S. House to live outside the district, so long as the member resides somewhere in the state.

I should confess a financial interest in this residency issue because of my marriage to an Illinois college student more than five decades ago.

When Lori moved to Columbia where I was attending MU, her application for lower in-state tuition to complete her college degree was rejected, although married to a longtime Missouri resident.

At the time, MU's residency rules required a one-year state residency before qualifying for lower in-state tuition.

Being the fiscal hawk that she remains today, she refused.

She ultimately earned a postgraduate degree from MU in public administration and became a Missouri government public policy administrator.

As an aside, Missouri's Higher Education now puts weight on "intent" to make Missouri a permanent home in defining residency.

That's an approach that might apply to both Schroer and Hawley -although maybe a departure from the traditional concept that elected government officials actually have a physical residence in the areas they represent.

What Others Are Saying...

Addressing COVID Liability

It may seem like Missouri is entering the 11th month of a legislative session with no end.

Guest Editorials It’s not quite true. The General Assembly met for its regular session in January, took some time off for the coronavirus and gathered for two special sessions in the second half of the year.

That’s a lot of time in Jefferson City. Now, with the 2021 regular session just a month away, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is asking lawmakers to address coronavirus liability protections in January, instead of the special legislative session as he had previously suggested.

In terms of logistics, it’s hard to argue with a determination to use the current special session to focus on the core issue of approving a $1.2 billion coronavirus aid package before Uncle Sam wants its money back.

However, we hope that Missouri lawmakers also see the importance of making a strong push next year for a bill that would extend COVID-19 liability protections to health-care workers, schools, businesses and nonprofits.

Already, employers nationwide have been hit with more than 1,000 lawsuits regarding COVID-19, according to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Businesses see liability protection as an issue of fairness, making the case that companies shouldn’t be sued if they followed recommended health guidelines that tend to shift all the time. Just this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortened its recommended quarantine period for those who come into contact with a positive case but don’t show any symptoms.

Critics of liability protection say the number of lawsuits

is low in Missouri and most of the legal action involves insurance claims, rather than personal injury or tort filings.

As the debate continues, policymakers shouldn’t overlook the reality that this issue deals not just with the what, but the what if. Businesses don’t fear losing a lawsuit, but they fear being targeted with one because they’re so costly and time-consuming to defend.

The pandemic already created a culture of aversion to risk. In many cases, this is warranted as people take reasonable precautions, like wearing masks and avoiding travel, in order to limit the spread of the virus.

But on a broader level, as a vaccine is made available and the public health threat begins to recede, it will be difficult to return to normal and fully reopen the economy if employers face a nebulous fear of lawsuits, especially when it’s so hard to pinpoint exactly how someone contracted COVID-19.

When Missouri lawmakers return for regular session, they should make it a point to address liability protections right away, instead of waiting for the last days of the session to push something across the finish line.

— St. Joseph News-Press

Legislators Stay Out

We urge lawmakers to sit this fight out.

Last month, a St. Louis County executive ordered indoor dining at bars and restaurants shut down because of a rising COVID-19 caseload and concerns about overwhelmed hospitals. He since has taken steps to close bars and restaurants that don’t comply. The move is controversial there, as you might guess, and there are questions about whether the county executive has authority to do this without approval from the council.

This is for them to sort out.

Yet it seems some lawmakers want in.

Led by state Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, some legislators are backing a measure allowing them to restrict what local government officials can do. Cities and counties would only be able to shut down businesses for two weeks. After that, both the Missouri House and Senate would have to approve and the governor would have to sign any extension.

Our advice: Lawmakers need to step back.

For months, the mantra coming out of Jefferson City, led by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, has been: “Local control.” In short, let cities and counties decide for themselves what is best.

That was the argument after the Missouri Hospital Association, the medical establishment and some Missouri communities asked for a statewide mask mandate.

It was the argument after the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommended a statewide mask mandate.

Parson said recently: “I’m always going to allow those local levels to make those decisions, and I think for the most part they are. All across the state, they understand the situation, and they are implementing policy.”

And this spring, Parson, in response to what was then happening in the St. Louis area, said: “I don’t want to be telling these cities and counties exactly how to run their business.”

If our elected leaders are not going to support a statewide mask mandate, citing “local control,” we don’t think they need to oversee those COVID-19 restrictions happening at the local level, either.

Although lawmakers may not agree with the steps individual counties and cities are taking, we counsel them not to overstep themselves.

— Joplin Globe

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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the December “Terrific Kid� Award, recognized for demonstrating the character trait of “kindness.� Those selected include, from left, kindergarten students Reid Griffin, Carson Conwell, Madden Coe, Beckett Vandel and Theseus Jones; first graders Colton Hughs, Braxtyn Hamilton, Laine Sahagun, Xaylah Berry; second row, second graders Josie Blackburn, Jaxson Teel, Willow Jones and Luke Morgans; third graders Maci Novak, Pyper Wilson and Lillian Swank; back row, fourth graders Xadrienne Berry, Clara Clutter, Landry Shippen and Aynsley Foster. Not pictured are first grader Arumn Frazier and third grader Alexis Suarez. The Terrific Kid Award is sponsored monthly by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Hardee’s of Trenton.

Photo Courtesy of Trisha Sharp

Art students at the Grundy R-5 School had a Christmas card making challenge led by substitute teacher Bruce Paulus, left. Cards will be distributed to residents of local nursing homes to spread holiday cheer. Also pictured are Casen Gardner, right, and Maddix Lea, center.

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NCMC Awards Scholarships Over $56,000 in scholarships was recently awarded to students in the North Central Missouri College nursing and health sciences programs.

A total of 53 awards were made during the fall semester.

Recipients included: Shannon Harper of Trenton, Beta Sigma Phi of Trenton Book Scholarship; Alyssa Knapp and Melody Grooms of Bethany, Shelby Mason of Weatherby, Kaitlyn Utt and Jade Jordan of Cameron, Essie Williamson of Gilman City and Sarah Anderson of Braymer, the Cameron Regional Medical Center Scholarship; Halley Windsor of Trenton, the Church Women United of Grundy County Scholarship; McKenna Cox of Trenton, the Margaret Ellsworth PEO Scholarship; Grace Ann Shaffer of Chillicothe, the Maude Ryan Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Bailee Schueth of Mound City, the Patricia Sapko Nursing Scholarship; Jayden Owens of Albany, the Russell and Vonda Gillespie Scholarship; Mycah Pulliam of Gallatin, the Sherry Constant Carey Memorial Scholarship; and Gloria Ku of Princeton, Sidney Lynch of republican-times.com

Trenton and Tiffany Michael of Mercer, the Serve Link Scholarship.

Receiving the Cross Allied Health Scholarship were Karli Crawford, Kayli Crawford, Sydney Fitzpatrick, Shanon Harper, Grace Hasty, Sidney Lynch, Aaron Maberry, Abbigayle Robinson, Madison Searcy, Kaylee Sportsman and Shelby Steele of Trenton; Sarah Hecker of Laredo; Denise Anderson, Holli Conrad, Christina DeJesus, Elizabeth Leach, Brooklyn Moore, Brooklyn Owen and Morgan Toot of Chillicothe; Braelyn Berndt of Mercer, Samantha Black and Julie Boley of Brookfield; Alexa Campbell of Gower; Slayde Day of Cameron; Cary Etherton and Halle Vanatta of Gallatin; Melvon Makun of Lee’s Summit; Felecia McTaggart of Liberty; Mason Misel of Polo; Jarica Nelson of Chula; Kalyn Forck and Taya Kirk of Bethany; Sadie Watson of Braymer; Essie Williamson of Gilman City; Crystal Heaney of Purdin; and Madison Worman of Hale.

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We wish to extend our heart felt thanks to our many friends and family for expressions of sympathy in the loss of our loved ones, Linda Lewis and Connie Gumm.

Thank you for the prayers, calls, visits, flowers, stamps, food and memorials to the Spickard Christian Church, Spickard Masonic Cemetery and ALS. A special thanks to Gary & Mary Burkeybile, Brenda Smith & Dewayne Slater for going the extra mile for us. Thank you to David Binkley for his service to both in one week. To the Spickard Christian Church for the meal served.

It is great to be a part of such a caring community.

The Board of Adjustments of the Trenton City Council approved two requests during public hearings held on Monday night at city hall.

Jason and Wendy Shuler were granted a 1,664-squarefoot variance of the 864square-foot maximum to allow for construction of a 60-foot by 80-foot shed and a 4,536square-foot variance on the 864-square-foot maximum for construction of a 60-foot by

90-foot building on property at 315 S. Johnson Drive.

Brent Wyant was granted a 10-foot variance on the required 15-foot setback requirement on the side yard next to a street to allow for construction of an addition to an existing building at 1600 Oklahoma Ave. The addition is to be used for storage.

Neither request will need to go to the city council for final approval.

Princeton City Council Meets The Princeton City Council took action on several items during a meeting on Monday night.

According to information from Assistant City Clerk Lisa Coulson, the council asked city staff to get cost estimates and funding options regarding rehabilitation of the swimming pool complex. Information presented at the meeting indicated there were not enoughfunds available to make repairs on the current structure, which is not being used due to needed repairs.

The board heard from Jim Watje of Rapid Removal regarding the city cardboard dumpster and agreed to continue offering that service. Rapid Removal will also leave a dumpster in Princeton this week for the citywide cleanup.

The council approved a $500 payment for a school band and choir concert to be presented on Dec. 20 on the city square. A building permit for Roberson Funeral Home was also approved.

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Merry Christmas and Thank You from the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra.

Because of these new members and our continuing supporters of the Donor's Club, the GRVCO has been able to continue its mission. So thank you Aaron, Micah, and Blaine Landes; Barnes Greenhouses, Inc. Dennis and Becky McDonald; Grundy County Lumber; Harden Cummins Moss & Miller; Jean Rousselot; Mike Arnold; Trenton Branch of Citizens Bank & Trust; Trenton Coca Cola Bottling Co.; Trenton Lions Club; and US Bank.

Please tune in to our GRVCO website or catch us on Facebook as we present an encore performance of the 10th Anniversary Concert starting Dec. 12.

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Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY Trenton Christmas Vespers (tickets required for admittance), First Baptist Church, middle school at 5 p.m. (will call at 4:30 p.m., high school at 6 p.m. (will call at 5:30 p.m.)

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

MONDAY 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.

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

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.

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NCMC Ag Students Attend MPASO State Conference Eight agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization state conference on Nov. 9-11.

The conference was hosted virtually by State Fair Community College, with over 100 students from seven Missouri community colleges and universities participating in the conference.

NCMC student Calvin Basham concluded his year as state president. Another NCMC student, Abigail Neill, was elected president for the 2020-21 year. Another NCMC student, Abby Dobbins, will serve as the 2020-21 vice president.

NCMC students attending the conference were Grace Allen of Trenton, Calvin Basham of Cowgill, Morrissa Henley of Mercer, Abby Dobbins of Bosworth, Macey Jennings of Bethany, Charlcey Marks of Cameron, Abigail Neill of Princeton and Jacob Shuck of Denver, MO. NCMC students participated in several state contests and those who qualified for national competition will have the opportunity to compete at the national conference on March 17-20 in Madison, WI. The national qualifiers include Grace Allen, first in non-ruminant animal systems; Abby Dobbins, first in agriculture education and first in agriculture education employment interview; Macey Jennings, second in non-ruminant animal systems; Charlcey Marks, first in ruminant animal systems and first in feeds and animal health employment interview; Abigail Neill, second in ruminant animal systems and first in livestock production employment interview; Jacob Shuck, third in natural resources and first in forestry and natural resources employment interviw; Calvin Basham, first in horticulture, environmental and

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NCMC student Abigail Neill, left, has been elected president of the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization for the 2020-21 school year. Another NCMC student, Abby Dobbins, right, will serve as vice president.

natural resource systems career progress and second in forestry and natural resources employment interview; and Morrissa Henley, first in non-ruminant animal systems career progress.

Other competitors who did not advance include Grace Allen, third in feeds and animal health interview; and Morrissa Henley, feeds and animal health employment interview (no placing listed).

Placing among the top five individuals in speciality contests were Calvin Basham, first in crops; Abigail Neill, first in livestock; and Jacob Shuck, fifth in crops. Maycee Jennings and Grace Allen served as delegates. The NCMC advisors are Jack Green and Rustin Jumps.

Extension Notes

by University of Missouri Extension

PARTNERSHIP AIDS FARMERS The University of Missouri Extension and Missouri SBDC have recently joined efforts to provide support to agribusinesses through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. MU Extension Agriculture and Environment specialists, MU Extension agricultural economists and Missouri SBDC have combined expertise and resources to better serve Missouri agriculture.

The partnership is formally known as the Missouri SBDC for Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

Business counseling is available to producers and business owners at no cost. Counseling sessions are confidential and one-on-one. Some examples of counseling services include startup assistance, help with drafting a business plan and financial counseling, including accounting and budgeting.

Business counselors can also

assist business owners with marketing and sales, succession planning, exporting, and ecommerce.

The Missouri SBDC also has the capacity to conduct trainings for new and existing clients.

Training topics for new or emerging business owners may include business startup, business plans and financing. For those who have started their businesses, trainings may include programs on understanding financials, cash flow management, tech commercialization, social media, and creating your businesses web presence.

Carlee Quinn, CES in Agriculture and Environment for the area, has joined the partnership as a centerwide counselor. Carlee grew up on a cattle and row crop operation in Grundy County. She also had a small

swine operation with her sisters.

She and her husband reside in Livingston County, where they row crop and raise market hogs.

She feels her background in diversified agriculture production and her knowledge of the area will be an asset to local producers.

Do you own an agri-business, or know someone who does?

Someone that may benefit from our new agriculture SBDC services? Contact the Caldwell or Grundy County extension offices and we can discuss your needs.

What if you don’t own a business related to agriculture, but feel you could benefit from traditional SBDC services? We can still assist you by making a referral to one of our local SBDC offices. Regardless of the type of business you own, you can sign up to be contacted by a business counselor by contacting your local Extension office, local SBDC office, or by visiting us online at missouri.ecenterdirect.com.

If you have questions, please call Ms. Quinn at the Caldwell County Extension office at 816586-1010 or the Grundy County Extension office at 660-3576580.

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Students in the Trenton High School conservation class have had a very busy first semester as witnessed by the many activities pictured above.

THS FFA Conservation Class Explores The Great Outdoors This semester, the Trenton FFA conservation class had the opportunities to explore and participate in a variety of outdoor activities. The class consists of Kidridge Griffin, Colton Roy, Emilee Lovell, Allison Yoder, Camdyn Leeper, Kaleb Renken and Chase Otto.

We started the semester off by visiting the NCMC Barton Farm Campus and enjoyed learning how to canoe. We competed in a series of relays and decided all of us need to practice a little more before we take on any major waterways.

We then continued our adventure at Barton with a little fishing. Some of us were awesome and some of us just didn’t quite have a lucky hook. Cliff Wilson and Thomas Huffmon, joined us one day and taught us how to shock ponds and told us why we shock ponds.

This was a cool first time opportunity that we all got to take part in.

After a little outdoor time, we were back in the classroom learning the art of cooking.

Not just any ordinary cooking but Dutch oven cooking. We spent the first couple days learning the ins and outs of using a Dutch oven and going over some safety rules. Later in the week we split into groups and tried our hand in creating a Dutch oven masterpiece. Most of the recipes turned out great, but some ended up being a little wonky.

During the windiest week in history, we decided to try our hand at archery. Who doesn't like a few obstacles from mother nature to hone in skills? Even though we had to do some creative thinking, we were able to set up our archery course outside. This was a big hit for a lot of us in the class.

We not only learned the funda-

mentals of archery, but we were able to compete in a few friendly competitions. We learned that most of us are actually pretty decent shots.

In October we wound up at the Trenton Trap and Skeet range. While there, Scott Roy and Nate Mechline, Missouri Department of Conservation employees; Josh Marshall, Quail Forever employee; and Dick Thompson and Dan Lockridge, club members, helped us focus on the art of trapshooting. Once we covered the basics of safety and technique, we headed out to bust some clays. After a week of sore arms and bruised shoulders, we were able to get on the “leading edge” and consistently break targets.

We rounded out October preparing and finishing up our wildflower pollinator plot.

After the new renovations outside the ag room, we knew we needed to bring some color and life back to the ag building. Expert help was needed, so we reached out to the Missouri Department of Conservation. MDC employees Nate Mechline and Scott Roy were eager to help and sprung into action to help organize and order the wildflowers. In the meantime, we cleaned up the old flower beds and around the plow. As a class we spread compost, laid out landscaping fabric, shoveled rock and built edging to finish out the beds.

The wild flowers arrived towards the end of October and we made sure to get them in the ground as quickly as possible. This endeavor took time and a lot of hard work, but collectively, as a class, we cannot wait to see what pollinators are attracted to the finished product in upcoming months.

We began November talking about why we hunt. We

learned it not only provides us with a source of protein, it helps with population control and can act as a therapeutic tool for our mind and body.

Scott Roy joined us one day to teach antler measuring. We learned to always give credit to the animal and practiced this skill with different sets of antlers.

Throughout November we studied the seven principles of “Leave No Trace.” This program helps us learn how to just leave our carbon footprint when in the backcountry. We learned how to plan for a trip and pick the best path to hike, sharpened our orienteering skills by completing a compass activity, learned the correct way to dig and use catholes and dispose of waste, the importance of leaving what we find, how to minimize campfire impacts and how to respect wildlife and others we come across.

We rounded off the school year by discussing the history and importance of national and state parks. We researched the different mammals of Missouri and had Nate Mechline talk about trapping. The last topic we covered was Missouri ecosystems. None of us really knew how many ecosystems were in Missouri until we started digging in a little deeper.

Overall we have had a wonderful semester and are so grateful and thankful for the opportunities this class has given us. As a group we would like to give a big thank you to anyone who helped us out this semester. We would have not gotten to do all these different activities without your help. (written and submitted by the 2020 Trenton High School conservation class)

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were Cory J. Burchett, Trenton, and Paul A. Young, Trenton.

Brandon Z. Brewer, Kirksville, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid; a class E felony of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine; a class C misdemeanor of speeding; and an unclassified misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Trial-setting was scheduled for Jan. 12.

Waiving formal arraignment and having their cases set for Jan. 12 were Gabriel L. Buzzard, Trenton, on a class A misdemeanor of tampering or circumventing the operation of an ignition interlock device; and Nicholas R. Day, Trenton, on a class E felony charge of nonsupport.

Shiane M. Eason, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to a class E felony charge of driving while revoked or suspended and had her case set for Dec. 22.

Ryan M. Hutcherson, Galt, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license, a class D misdemeanor, and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width and was fined $60.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated-persistent offender, a class E felony. He was sentenced to serve six months in the Grundy County Detention Center, with execution of the sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for two years and is to pay $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and $120.50 costs.

Mary A. Miller, Mercer, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

Robert D. Sutton, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended, a class D misdemeanor. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year, with the special condition that he obtain a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. He is also to pay $120.50 costs.

Jessy K. White, Galt, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to three class E felony counts of first degree harassment and a class E felony charge of hindering prosecution of a felony. She is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 9.

Jared M. Newman, Kirksville, pleaded guilty to two class A misdemeanor counts of violating a protection order (one for a child and one for an adult). He was sentenced to serve 15 days in the Grundy County Detention

Center on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently.

He was given credit for time served. He is to pay a $150 fine on each count plus $120.50 costs and $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

Jonah Newman, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident and was fined $100 and $74.50 costs. He is also to pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

Damon K. Hansen, St. Joseph, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50, an $11 technology fee and $74.50 costs.

Waiving formal arraignment and having their cases bound over to the Circuit Division for the Dec. 10 court session were Dan R. Peters, Jr., Trenton, on class E felony charges of third degree domestic assault and first degree property damage; and Christopher J. Warren, Trenton, on a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class E felony of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine.

Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Robert G. Blozvich, Jr., Trenton, on a class C misdemeanor charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width; Desmond A. Caltron, Trenton, on a class D misdemeanor charge of being a minor visibly intoxicated/blood alcohol content more than .02 percent and not wearing a seat belt; Brooklyn T. Clevenger, Milan, a class D misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility; Reashay W. R. Maitrejean, Albany, on class D misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and operating a vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained, a charge of not wearing a seat belt and a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding; Brandon C. Meyer, St. Cloud, MN, speeding; Gideon J. Stutzman, Trenton, on a charge of not wearing a seat belt; Tyler J. Thompson, Des Moines, IA, on a charge of failing to display plates on a motor vehicle; and Amanda L. Wages, Ravenna, OH, on a class C misdemeanor charge of speeding.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Danny L. Welch, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having an animal at large and not having an animal license. He was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs on each charge. The cases were heard by Mercer County Associate Judge Matthew Krohn on a change of judge.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Sean Michael Smith and Miranda Ilene Oder, both of Trenton.

Kyle Lewis Martin and Nikki Jo Goosey, both of Trenton.

REAL ESTATE Doyle R. LaFollette and wife to Timothy G. Martin.

Area Resident Hurt In Mishap A Princeton woman received moderate injuries in an accident on Tuesday afternoon on Highway 65, four miles north of Princeton.

Amanda R. Plowman-Martin was taken LifeFlight to the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines for treatment of her injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said she was the driver of a car that was southbound and struck the rear of an SUV that was disabled on the road as the result of a prior accident. Ms. PlowmanMartinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle came to rest in the roadway and received extensive damage. The SUV

also received extensive damage. Its owner was not listed in the patrol report.

The accident was investigated by Sgt. Joe Rongey, who was assisted by Cpl. D.R. Reuter, Trooper A.D. Neighbors, the Mercer County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the Mercer County Fire and Rescue.

Grundy R-5 Board Meets

The Grundy R-5 Board of Education discussed COVID19-related items, heard a report on a four-day school week and offered a superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract during a meeting held Wednesday evening.

According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox, the board discussed the current COVID-19 response for the district, agreeing to continue the present precautions for the foreseeable future.

The 10 new quarantine procedures outlined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Health and Human Services were reviewed, with no action taken.

Also reviewed was a list of approved items from the CARES Act funding from the Grundy County Commission.

The board heard the second reading on MCE policies and a report on a bus that needs repairs. A bus company has been contacted to determine the trade-in value of the bus. Once that value has been determined, the board will make a final decision on the bus sale.

In new business, board members reviewed the filing dates of Dec. 15 through Jan. 19 for filing for the two board seats that are to be filled in the April 6 election. Filing can take place at the school every day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day that the school is open. The terms of Alex Peterson and Mike Herrold will expire.

High School Principal Matt Rayl made a presentation on a four-day school week for next year, explaining the results of a staff survey. The board directed the administration to prepare informational material for the public regarding the issue. No other action was taken on the matter.

Applications for the MSBA Belcher Scholarship program were reviewed, with Parker Christy chosen as the representative from the district. His application will now be forwarded for regional evaluation.

The board approved the MUSIC proposal for the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance, which has a total cost of $36,206, an increase of $1,900. The board also approved the umbrella policy from MUSIC for an additional $5 million coverage for $1,533.

In other business, the board reviewed the annual audit, agreed to continue the school nurse being employed for three days per week with the district and approved the hard surface roads routes for the winter months. Elementary and secondary principal reports were also reviewed and approved.

Following an executive session to discuss personnel, the board accepted the resignation of Cindy Connell as district bus driver. The board also offered a contract to Fox to serve as superintendent for the 2021-22 school year, with the salary to be determined at a later date.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m. in the high school business room.

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High Low Last Chg Dec.10 WHEAT Dec 590 590 590 590 +13 Mar 586ž 598½ 584 597ž +14½ May 587ž 599 585 598Ÿ +13ž Jul 587 595Ÿ 584Ÿ 594ž +11 Sep 589 597ž 587ž 597Ÿ +10 Dec 597 605 595ž 604Ÿ +9½ Mar 604ž 611 602ž 610ž +8ž Jul 586½ 591½ 586½ 591½ +7Ÿ Dec 598Ÿ 598Ÿ 598Ÿ 598Ÿ +6Ÿ Est. sales 64,612.Wed.'s sales 94,616 Wed.'s open int 385,584 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 422 425ž 421ž 425ž +3ž Mar 423ž 427½ 423ž 427 +3Ÿ May 426Ÿ 429ž 426Ÿ 429½ +3 Jul 427½ 430½ 427½ 430Ÿ +2ž Sep 414 416ž 414 415Ÿ +ž Dec 410 412½ 410 412Ÿ +1ž Mar 416 418 416 417½ +1Ÿ May 416ž 419Ÿ 416ž 419 +1½ Jul 419ž 419ž 417ž 418ž +1 Sep 394 394Ÿ 394 394Ÿ +1Ÿ Dec 395 395ž 394Ÿ 394½ +½ Est. sales 88,051.Wed.'s sales 147,312 Wed.'s open int 1,661,184 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 328 335 326ž 330 +2Ÿ May 326 330 325 325½ +1½

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Jul 323 324 318½ 318½ +1½ Est. sales 438.Wed.'s sales 603 Wed.'s open int 4,293, up 135 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jan 1159ž 1176½ 1159½ 1173ž +15Ÿ Mar 1165 1181 1164ž 1178Ÿ +14ž May 1165 1180Ÿ 1165 1178 +13½ Jul 1163½ 1178 1163½ 1175ž +12ž Aug 1142 1154Ÿ 1142 1152½ +10ž Sep 1093½ 1100 1091ž 1097Ÿ +8 Nov 1048 1056Ÿ 1047ž 1053½ +5½ Jan 1049 1055ž 1048Ÿ 1053½ +5 Mar 1037Ÿ 1044 1037Ÿ 1041½ +4ž May 1037 1040½ 1035½ 1038ž +5Ÿ Jul 1034ž 1041ž 1034½ 1039ž +6 Nov 988½ 996 988½ 993½ +4Ÿ Est. sales 127,084.Wed.'s sales 237,205 Wed.'s open int 929,754 Dec. 9 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 10.94 (Dec 20).

Corn, 3.94 (Dec 20), 3.89 (Jan. 21).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 10.94 (Dec 20) Corn, 3.94 (Dec 20), 3.89 (Jan. 21).

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 4.26; soybeans, 11.38; wheat, 5.58.

New Crop - Corn, 3.80; soybeans, 9.98; wheat, 5.58.

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Dear Annie: My sister passed away in September, and I was really looking forward to spending an evening with her family during Christmas. I'd not really been close with her husband or children in the past, but it's important to me to spend time with them now.

Well, apparently, my ex-husband has been invited to their house, along with his wife of three years. We divorced five years ago, after he verbally and emotionally abused me for 21 years. Admittedly, I left the marriage in a not so great way, with the first person who told me that I was beautiful.

This holiday situation has created a lot of tension between me and my children, and it's heartbreaking. I will not go, because my ex will be there, and I just don't want to see him. But I was wondering if you think what my brother-in-law, niece and nephew are doing is right. - Sitting It Out Dear Sitting: I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. Let's withhold judgment of her husband and children, who are also deep in grief. Maybe they didn't

even want your ex to come, he just invited himself. That would square with the history of emotionally abusive behavior that you mentioned.

Whatever the case, what you are doing is right -- because everyone should be sitting out holiday gatherings this year.

Fortunately, even from afar, you can still get closer with your niece, nephew and brother-inlaw, through video chats, phone calls or emails. It might take some time to break the ice, but keep chipping away. You will find pieces of your sister in one another.

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drove to my apartment building and sat in the parking lot. We talked for a few hours. Afterward, he told me in a text that he hopes that I will be his girl someday. I know he means that he wants us to be together romantically, but I don't want to date him because I don't feel a physical attraction to him. I don't want to hurt his feelings, but I don't want to lead him on, either. In my defense, I already told him that we are friends and that's all, nothing more. It seems to me that he is not taking no for an answer. Anyway, how do I tell him again gently that we are "just friends" without hurting his feelings so that we can actually remain friends? -- Just Friends Dear Just Friends: Sometimes a person can push past attraction to become platonic friends with a former crush.

This isn't one of those times.

This man doesn't want your friendship, and you don't want his heart. The sooner you accept that you are at cross purposes and go your separate ways, the better for both of you.

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U.S. reliance on foreign oil The U.S. became a net importer of crude oil and petroleum products for two months last spring, showing how dependent it remains on other nations to meet its energy needs.

The country had been a net exporter of oil since October 2019, when exports surpassed imports for the first time. But in May and June, after the pandemic slammed the brakes on travel throughout the world and oil prices plummeted, many U.S. producers turned off the taps, shutting in wells they couldn’t afford to run.

Refineries slowed their fuel

processing as fewer drivers filled their tanks.

The U.S. had been a net exporter of 1.2 million barrels per day of petroleum products in April. But then it became a net importer, hauling in 939,000 barrels per day in May and then 675,000 in June. In July, it was a net exporter again with 566,000 barrels.

OPEC and its allies may have contributed. As the coronavirus was spreading throughout the world, Saudi Arabia flooded the market with cheap crude in a price war with Russia. The cartel known as OPEC Plus couldn’t agree to production cuts, and prices sunk further.

U.S. net imports of crude oil and petroleum products 15 million barrels ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.

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The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy not consistent with editorial policy.

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Blind ads should be answered by writing box numbers given in care of the Republican-Times.

BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

TDec25 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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

Fdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton.

Tdtf -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks.

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FDec25 -----------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

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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 FDec25 ------------------------------------------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* TJan1 ------------------------------------------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 Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FFeb19* ------------------------------------------AKC Recycling - Buying copper, brass, aluminum, etc....

Also doing... Auto Repair. Brake Special: $69.99 per axle for most cars. Call Alec: 660-654-0163 1209 NE 10th Ave., Spickard, MO. FNov17-Dec11* ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured • Experienced 660-322-0277 adkinsweldingllc@gmail.com TNov24-Dec18* ------------------------------------------Rob's Cycle Parts * Sales * Service Rob & Tricia Bozarth, Sales #1 Polaris Drive, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 660-367-4407 888-669-5765 www.robscycle.com FDec1-25 ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FJan1 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TJan15 -------------------------------------------

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INSURANCE

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 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------See us 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 ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-6544764.

FNov17-Dec11 ------------------------------------------*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 ------------------------------------------Levi Wollenzien Trucking, LLC Custom ag lime application Rock, sand, gravel and lime delivery Call Levi at 660-342-1160 FNov17-Dec11* -------------------------------------------

WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. FNov17-Dec11* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

WEB SITES

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REAL ESTATE

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

For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

mike@c21trenton.com J021d11 -----------------------------------------

1724 E. 9th St. • Trenton, Mo. 660-359-2224

Well Maintained! - Come take a look at all this home has to offer inside and out! The main floor features beautiful woodwork and is home to the living room, a fantastic kitchen with custom hickory cabinets, a family room, master bedroom, full bathroom with walk in shower and the laundry room. Head on upstairs to two additional bedrooms with spacious closets and a full bathroom with a dressing area. The outside will not disappoint with the 32 x 24 two car garage with a work area, wall gas furnace and storage up above. $119,000

PickGreg.com dtf -----------------------------------------

NOTICES

The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday.

The office is closed on Sat.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged.

Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

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FOR RENT

Great Location - This 4 bedroom ranch is located on a blacktop highway just minutes from town. Upgrades include new flooring in the living room and dining room, remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms with tile and granite, newer metal roof, new heating and cooling, and vinyl double-pane windows. With everything on one level, this home includes a kitchen with electric stove and dishwasher, dining room, living room, large master bedroom, master bathroom with double vanity and duel showerheads, 3 additional bedrooms, second full bathroom, and a laundry room off the kitchen. $119,000

FOR SALE

Christmas Gift Headquarters.

Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws, pole saws, pocket knives and hand tools.

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T020d24 ------------------------------------------RESTHAVEN CEMETERY 4 Prime Spaces $450 each OBO by 12/12/2020 Marilyn Woodley Trust 214-215-5637 jrw4077@gmail.com W853d11* ------------------------------------------For Sale Split firewood mostly Oak and Honey Locust, $65.00 a pickup load. Jacob D. Hershberger 747 NE 90th Street, Spickard, MO 64679.

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CALL MELISSA

Spacious, affordable, Trenton Lake location, and a park-like setting with an acre lot behind the house. The main floor features an updated kitchen with appliances included, dining room, and living room. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and a remodeled bathroom. Down the short flight of stairs, you will find the laundry room with washer and dryer included, conveniently located next to the attached garage with work area. The basement was recently finished into a family room with a huge storage closet and a full bathroom. $139,900 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton.

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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."

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For Rent: 3 bedroom, corner lot, $450/month.

1 bedroom apartment, all utilities paid plus wifi, $465/month.

Call 660-334-0962. K148d15* -------------------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

WE'RE HIRING The Trenton R-IX School District has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional position.

Applicants should have 60 college hours and email a copy of your transcripts to thoffman@trenton r9.k12.mo.us; or take and pass the MEGA (Missouri Educator Gateway Assessment) assessment for paraprofessionals. The goal of this position is to assist the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups. To establish good relationships with students and with staff members and to assist with helping students achieve skills.

T22d11 ------------------------------------------Full-Time Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time hourly positions in January. Experience is preferred.

Please apply online at www.nestleusacareers.com. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.

TNov24-Dec18 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. 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.

N24d22 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a WDB/NCMC Equal Opportunity and Program Compliance Coordinator. 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.

N25d22 ------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a night time Water Treatment Plant Operator. Must have or be able to obtain a Water Treatment Operators License as issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources within 18 months from hire date. Salary dependent on qualifications. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements and must have a valid driver's license. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled.

For more information, contact Steve Reid at 660-359-3211 or email resume to sreid@trentonmo.com. EOE. T26d22 -------------------------------------------

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

USED CARS

For Sale: 2011 Ford Edge, excellent condition, $5,500, 196,000 miles. Call 660-6051745.

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The Trenton R-IX School Disrict encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to ile to be a candidate in the April 6, 2021 election. Interested persons may file at the district office ocated at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, Mo 64683. Filing will begin on December 15, 2020 at 8:00am and will continue during he district's normal business hours, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Durng winter break (Dec 23, 2020 o Jan 4, 2021) filings will occur rom 8:00am to 12:00pm. Filings will not occur on days that the school's district office is closed due to inclement weather. Filings will also not occur on the followng holidays when the school's district office is closed: Dec 24, 25, 31, and Jan 1 and 18. Filing will end on January 19, 2021 at 5:00pm There are 2 positions available with three-year terms.

CDC guidelines will be followed. dDec4,8,11 ------------------------------------------

Notice The City of Laredo candidate filing period for the April 6, 2021 municipal election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Two Alderman at Large positions are available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Laredo City Hall, Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 3:00pm. dDec8,11 ------------------------------------------Trenton Township filing dates for April 6, 2021 election will be December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Positions include two board members, trustee and clerk. Call 660-6542007 for filing forms or pick up at township barn at 1304 Normal Street. dDec 8,11,15 ------------------------------------------In compliance with RSMo 115.127(5), notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County that the filing period for the April 6, 2021 Municipal Election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021.

Elected will be one member from Sub-district 2, which covers portions of Franklin, Harrison and Washington townships and one member from Sub-district 4, which includes portions of Trenton and Liberty townships to serve a three (3) year term.

Candidates may file at the district office located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions will be answered by calling 660-359-4220. dDec4,11,Jan8 ------------------------------------------Myers Township filing dates for April 6, 2021 election will be December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Positions include two board members, trustee and clerk. Call Shelly Cunningham at 660-673-6222 for filing forms. dDec11 ------------------------------------------Taylor Township filing period for the April 6, 2021 election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Trustee and two board member positions are available. Contact Ronny Swank at 793 NW Hwy 146, Brimson, MO 64642. dDec11 -------------------------------------------

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Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of board of education member at the April 6, 2021 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have two positions, for three years each, available for election. The filing window will begin December 15, 2020 and will run through January 19,2021. Filing will be done at the high school office, Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm.

The office will be closed from 12:30pm on December 18 until January 4, 2021, and any other days school is cancelled due to inclement weather. dDec4,11,18,24 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Paula Viana Dinger Case No. 20AG-DR00184 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 20AGDR00184 made entered on the record on November 17, 2020, the name of Paula Viana Dinger was changed to Paula Viana Hatcher. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dNov27,Dec4,11 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE MARSUE CASEBEER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 10-31-2008 To all persons interested in the Estate of Marsue Casebeer, deceased: Whereas, Marsue Casebeer died on October 22, 2020.

The undersigned, Citizens Bank & Trust Company, is the duly appointed and acting TRUSTEE of the Marsue Casebeer Revocable Trust Agreement Dated 1031-2008, under the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the TRUSTEE(s) upon the receipt of proper proof thereof.

The address of the TRUSTEE is: Citizens Bank & Trust, Trustee P.O. Box 50 Chillicothe, MO 64601 All creditors of said decedent or of said Trust Agreement, as Amended, are notified to present

their claims to the undersigned TRUSTEE within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or be forever barred.

Citizens Bank & Trust Co. P.O. 50 Chillicothe, MO 64601 dNov27,Dec4,11,18 ------------------------------------------NOTICE The City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 6, 2021 Municipal Election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. The Mayor and 2 Alderman at Large positions are available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Galt City Hall, Tuesdays from 8:00am to 10:30am and Fridays from 8:00am to 12 noon. dDec11,15 ------------------------------------------NOTICE The Town of Tindall filing dates for the April 6, 2021 municipal election are December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021.

Positions to be filed are Mayor, and four council positions. To file contact Kathy King @660-4856622. dDec11 ------------------------------------------Wilson Township filing period for the April 6, 2021 election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Two board members, a trustee and clerk.

Filings may be made through Vernon Sawyer at 558 SE 40th St. Laredo, MO 64652 or by phone at 660-359-7036. dDec11 ------------------------------------------The Laredo Fire Protection District filing dates for the April 6, 2021 election are December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021.One, six-year position on the board is available. Filings can be made by calling Melissa Lowrey at 660-286-3273. dDec11 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District filing dates for the April 6, 2021 election are December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. One position on the board is available. Filings can be made by contacting Traci Gamble at Industrial Maintenance Supply, 1217 E. 17th St., Trenton. dDec11 -------------------------------------------

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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO.

AREA DEATHS William Albert “Bill” Hann William Albert “Bill” Hann died on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 after a brief illness.

Services are under the direction of the Langsford Funeral Home at Lee’s Summit with a visitation from 6 to 8 o’clock tonight (Friday, Dec. 11, 2020). The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Burial will follow at the Lee’s Summit Cemetery.

Bill was born on Oct. 14, 1939 in Bethany to William Homer and Vera Buckingham Hann. Bill graduated from Belton High School in 1957 and Central Missouri State University in 1961. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. He joined UMB Bank in 1968 and worked for 36 years at its headquarters in downtown Kansas City. Bill had a distinguished career at UMB in its employee benefits division, eventually retiring as a senior vice president and senior pension officer. He was beloved by his employees and clients alike.

Bill’s mother and father were active members of the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, often hosting the pastor for Sunday dinner after the church service. Upon moving to Belton, Bill’s mother became very active in the Belton United Methodist Church (now Crossroads United Methodist Church) and Bill made some of his first Belton High School friends through church activities. He was married in and raised his boys in that church, and he remained a member but did not attend services regularly in the latter part of his life. While not being particularly religious in a dogmatic sense, Bill had some deeply and sincerely held Christian spiritual beliefs. He was, however, certainly not the type of person to share much of that with anyone.

Bill was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, a past member of the Belton Economic Development Commission, a past board member of the Belton Athletic Association and past board member, treasurer and president of the Cass County Junior Athletic Association.

William Albert “Bill” Hann

Bill always had a love for his family, cars, bowling, basketball and sports in general.

He was a member of the DragMasters Car Club of Belton and raced his drag car at the KCI Raceway. He had a lifetime love of bowling and bowled in leagues including Belton’s Businessmen’s League and the UMB Work League. He was competitive by nature and often surprised people who knew him in other areas of his life with his competitive nature when it came to his bowling. He held himself to a high standard and often seemed to be particularly angry at his towel and the role he thought it must have played in his failure to pick up a spare.

Bill’s entrepreneurial spirit, love of sport and desire to serve his community came together in 1979 with the opening of Bill’s Sport Shack on Main Street in Belton. The Sport Shack was a full-service sporting goods store that served the communities of Belton and north Cass County.

Bill continued his career at UMB and ran the store on evenings and weekends and with help from several dedicated managers and employees over the years. Coaches, athletes and students from across the community could find most everything they needed at the Sport Shack from traditional team sports equipment, to letter jackets and PE bags and uniforms. This was truly a labor of love for Bill. He treasured the friendships that developed between him and the customers, many of which continued after he eventually

sold the store in 1989.

He was at his core, forever and always, a devoted “family man” in the truest sense. He married Martina (Hodson) Hann in 1964 and had two children. He was devoted to his children, spending countless hours with them teaching, coaching and volunteering his time in support of all their athletic and academic interests.

He invested himself fully in their lives and was a constant, steady and supportive presence for his family.

In 1994, he married Beth Crosby Hann. He and Beth enjoyed a tremendous love and devotion for each other. They enjoyed travelling together, visiting Germany, Alaska and taking many driving vacations across the United States. Bill embraced his role as stepparent and grandparent. He loved all his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and continued his practice of supporting all of their endeavors with his unwavering devotion and presence at any event he could attend.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Hann; his son and daughter-in-law, William B. and Renee’ Hann; his son, Steven Hann; his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Venus and Troy Van Horn; and his stepson and daughter-in-law, Chad and Lisa Crosby. Bill has 12 grandchildren and grandchildren-in-law, William C. and wife Amanda Hann, Sara (Hann) and husband, Cody Keeth, Noah Hann, Shea Corlee, Ian Corlee, Taylor and wife, Taylor Corlee, Chase Crosby, Ross Crosby and Miranda Crosby. Bill had six great-grandchildren, Lyric, William D. and Journey Hann; Trinity and Chloe Corlee and CeCe Corlee. Bill also left behind countless co-workers, friends and kids he coached who all loved and respected him immensely.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Homer Hann and Vera Bea (Buckingham) Hann.

The family requests contributions to the Belton Athletic & Activity Booster Club (https://www.beltonschools.or g/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1 24).

Harrison E. Raymo Harrison E. Raymo, an 82year-old resident of Trenton and former resident of Chillicothe, died on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Eastview Manor of Trenton.

Private family graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Friday, Dec. 11, 2020) at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at Chillicothe.

Mr. Raymo was born on Nov. 28, 1938 in Chillicothe, the son of Leroy Olen and Helen Lucille White Raymo.

He attended grade school at Stagner School in Carroll County and graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1956 where he was active in FFA. He was a lay preacher for several years and attended Hannibal La-Grange College.

He enlisted in the United

States Army and served as a supply clerk in France. During his time in the Army, he learned to play the steel guitar.

Upon returning home, he worked at Donaldson’s in Chillicothe. He took flying lessons and later bought his own plane. He was a member of the Short Wing Piper Club, Chillicothe Jaycees and Chillicothe Optimist Club.

He played in many country music bands, including “Chapter Four.” After working at Donaldson’s, he worked for National Cash Register, repairing cash registers and bank equipment. He installed the first grocery scanner at Trenton Hy-Vee and many other stores.

Survivors include one son, Jamie Raymo of Kansas City;

one sister, Doris Pilcher of Trenton; two brothers, Daniel Raymo and his wife, Sue of Ozawkie, KS and James Raymo of Mount Airy, MD; seven nieces; 11 great-nieces; five great-nephews; many great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eldon Raymo; one brother-inlaw, Kenneth Pilcher; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Raymo; one niece, Theresa Lynn Raymo; one great-niece, Lisa Ratliff; and one nephew-in-law, James Farrell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army Chillicothe and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

Ronald Eugene Shaw Ronald Eugene Shaw, a 71year-old Trenton resident, died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Saint Luke’s North in Kansas City.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Willis Chapel Cemetery, north of Brimson.

There will be an open visitation from 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at the Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Mr. Shaw was born on June 2, 1949 in Brimson, the son of Harley and Nellie Gray Shaw.

He graduated from Trenton High School. He was married on Oct. 31, 1969 in Trenton to

Norma Raye Little. For most of his life he worked as a bulldozer operator. In his spare time he enjoyed working in his garden or on his Kubota tractor.

He was a member of the Melbourne Baptist Church and was a deacon.

He is survived by his wife Norma, and his dog, Buttercup of the home; a son, Jimmie Shaw and his wife, Michelle of Trenton; a daughter, Jackie Skinner and her husband, Chad of Kirksville; three brothers, Charles Shaw and his wife, Kay of Gallatin, Russell Shaw and his wife, Bea of Trenton and Roy Shaw of

Trenton; a sister, Ruby Austin of Trenton; grandchildren, Destiny Ruther and her husband, Jason of Columbia, Colton Shaw and his wife, Lindsie of Trenton, Nathan Skinner and his wife, Brit of Springfield and Jacob Skinner of Kirksville; and a greatgrandson, Traygen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Shaw.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Willis Chapel Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

John Olan Moore Jr. John Olan Moore Jr., a 64year-old lifetime resident of Trenton, died on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Eastview Manor Care Center at Trenton.

His body was cremated under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Moore was born on Jan. 18, 1956 at Wright Memorial Hospital at Trenton, the son of John Olan and Betty L. Donley Moore.

He enjoyed a simple life.

He was an avid pool player and played in many tournaments. He made many friends, loved to watch old movies, work crossword puzzles and always had a pet. He leaves behind his beloved pet, Sandy.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Lou Eads of Trenton; four sisters, Terry Whitaker and her husband, Don, Lee Ann Allnutt and her husband, Tim and Cheryl McLain and her husband, Bill,

all of Trenton and Beverly Rice of Sedalia; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and step-father, Max Eads.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter and can be mailed to or left at the funeral home.

Online condlences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Patricia Mae “Patty” Tate Patricia Mae “Patty” Tate, an 82-year-old resident of Galt and former resident of Laredo, died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Milan Health Care Center in Milan.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Laredo.

Mrs. Tate was born on July 23, 1938 in Trenton, the daughter of L.V. “Port” and Alta “Mae” Searcy Barnett.

She was a 1955 graduate of Galt High School. She was married on July 3, 1957 at

FUNERALS Wendell D. Gott Graveside services for Wendell D. Gott were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Bro. Ron Ward officiated.

Mr. Gott, an 86-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

The Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 of Trenton conducted military graveside rites. Participating were Tony Ralston, Sam Smith, John Rice, Dr. J.A. Keuhn, Lannie Harkins and Don Altes.

Laredo to Jerry “Red” Tate, who preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2012. She was a member of the Laredo Christian Church, the Laredo Fair Board and the Laredo Lions Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Diane Wynne and her husband, Terry of Galt; six grandchildren, Whitney Hanes and Blake, Hunter Hanes and Haley, Jenna Wynne, Jacob Griffin and Jessica, Luke Griffin and Shanna and Jamey Griffin; and 11 great-grandchildren, Brayden Barber, Layton and Lexa Stonger,

Maggi Wynne, Madden Biggs, Caidance and Adan Kirkland, Kayley Griffin, Quincy Griffin, Miles Griffin and Hayden Griffin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Becky Tate and Judy Lovell; and one sister, Betty Peterie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Galt Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

R-6 Board Holds Meeting The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education met on Tuesday night, taking action on several items.

According to information provided by Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, the board approved the 2019-20 school audit and approved updates to the Title IX policy. The board voted to continue its insurance coverage with MUSIC and will switch to WCA of Chillicothe as its trash removal service provider. No action was taken on the drain tile project bid.

Mrs. Steinhoff reported just two students on quarantine due to COVID-19. She announced

filing dates for the April school board election would be Dec. 15 to Jan. 19, with persons filing in the school office during regular business hours. The terms of Jack Bethards and Jennifer Belvel expire. There will be an early-out on Dec. 18 with no classes being held until Jan. 4 for Christmas vacation. There is also an earlyout on Jan. 15 and no classes on Jan. 19.

Following an executive session, the board hired Cassie Shoop for some evening janitorial duties. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12.