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Friday, December 13, 2019

TRENTON

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Fourteen Pages - 2 Sections & 1 Insert CITY COUNCIL Ordinances Approved

Letter To MoDOT Addresses Highway 6 Project

Photo Courtesy of Tash Dowell

Tickets remain available for two of the Trenton High School Drama Department’s weekend performances of the “The Snow White Variety Show” at the Hoover Theater, located on the third floor of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. Tickets for tonight’s (Friday) 8 o’clock performance and Sunday’s 2 p.m. performance are $4 for adults and $3 for students and children. Tonight’s 6 o’clock performance is sold out. Among students taking part in the play are, from left, Travis Gifford, Shelby Williams, Katie Otto, Kasen Christy, Hannah Stark, Maurissa Bonta, Kayleigh Snuffer and Ronnie Wood. THS English teacher Tashyana Dowell is the director.

TRENTON R-9 SCHOOL BOARD

Briefs...

Construction Update Given

R-9 Summer School Handbook On Hold There will be summer school in the Trenton R-9 School District in 2020 and changes are anticipated. What those changes will be are still to be determined following action taken on Tuesday night by the Trenton R-9 Board of Education.

On a vote of 6-0, with Brandon Gibler absent, members approved holding summer school using Catapult Learning. However, the same group voted 3-3 to approve the summer school handbook, which included several proposed changes designed to address some of the issues experienced during the 2019 session, including discipline and transportation policies.

Trenton Middle School Assistant Principal Jackie Price, who serves as the summer school principal, said there were 330 students enrolled this past year, with students coming from Trenton, Grundy R-5, Princeton and Spickard. While

that number is not unmanageable, Mrs. Price noted that the lack of a required enrollment deadline in the R-9 District resulted in not having enough staff and some classrooms had as many as 27 students. As a result, there were several discipline problems that resulted in between 25 to 30 students being sent to the office multiple times. Mrs. Price said the discipline issues disrupted efforts by staff to teach the curriculum. She noted that summer school is also different in that individual students services offered during the regular school year are not included as a part of the summer school program, such as counseling and one-on-one student assistance.

Mrs. Price suggested the board consider changing the discipline policy which would result in students being sent home for the day after one office referral, then expulsion from summer school if a sec-

Holiday Hoops Kicks Off

ond referral is made. She said that if the board preferred, expulsion could be done after the third referral. Board member Dorothy Taul expressed concerns about the summer discipline policy being more strict than the one used during the regular school year. It was noted that summer school is not required to be offered by the district, so the discipline policies can be different to address certain situations. In answer to a question posted by one board member, Mrs. Price said summer school is being used by parents in place of daycare for some students.

The handbook also proposed having just one morning and one afternoon bus stop for students or having students be car riders instead of allowing parents to call the school during the day to change a student’s transportation schedule.

Mrs. Prince said that excepSee R-9, Page 8

A total of 59 Missouri and Iowa high schools will be represented when the 15th annual High School Holiday Hoops tips off this weekend on the campus of North Central Missouri College in Trenton.

Sponsored by the North Central Missouri College Foundation, Inc., this is a nine-day event with all games played on the college campus. A total of 68 games are scheduled with 101 teams expected to participate.

Games begin on Saturday, Dec. 14 and resume on Dec. 19-21, then return to action on Dec. 23. The event will conclude with games on Dec. 27-28 and Dec. 30-31.

Should games be cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, those games will not be made up. Admission to attend a day of games is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.

A schedule of games appears on page 7 of today’s Republican-Times. Hoops Director Steve Maxey noted the schedule is subject to change due to changing circumstances of high schools participating in the event.

THS Band Concert

The Trenton High School Winter Band Concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 in the THS gym.

Both the high school concert band and the newlyformed jazz band will be performing. The concert band will play four songs, with each featuring a soloist and a duet. The jazz band, which is an auditioned group formed in early November, will be playing three songs.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Budget Work Continues The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday at the courthouse.

The commission will continue to work on the 2020 budget, meeting with Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Puckett at 9 a.m. to discuss the budget. The regular weekly meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy will be held at 10 a.m.

Collector’s Office Hours

Grundy County Collector-Treasurer Barb Harris has announced extended hours for the last several days of December.

The office will be open until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26; Friday, Dec. 27; Monday, Dec. 30; and Tuesday, Dec. 31 to allow residents to pay taxes. The office, located on the second floor of the courthouse, is normally open until 4:30 p.m. Taxpayers are reminded there is a drop box located outside the north door of the courthouse where payments can be made any time. Tax payments that are mailed must have a Dec. 31 postmark to be considered paid on time.

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It was a cold evening, but a good crowd came out for the live nativity held at Wright Memorial Hospital on Tuesday. The annual event, sponsored by the hospital’s spiritual wellness team, featured five scenes, including live animals as well as a group of carolers performing traditional Christmas music. The event ended in the hospital’s education center, where live music was presented and refreshments and treat bags were provided to attendees.

National Weather Service There is a chance of snow and freezing rain over the weekend with highs reaching into the low 30s and lows as low as 15. The high at the Government Weather Station in Trenton on Monday was 48 with Tuesday’s high topping out at 29. The high on Wednesday was 40, with a low of 19. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 39, the low temperature was 20.

********** TRENTON DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS FRIDAY, DEC. 13 Scavenger Hunt at Trenton Elks Lodge Registration at 6:30 p.m., Hunt at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14 Soup Supper at VFW Hall, 4 to 8 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies, Sesquicentennial Park, 5 p.m.

Christmas Parade, 5:15 p.m.

Photos with Santa, Sesquicentennial Park, 5:25 p.m.

Kids Crafts, Cookie Walk at the Space, 5:30 p.m.

Entertainment at Five Points, 5:45 p.m.

“Silent Night” at the Flag Pole, 8 p.m.

What’s Inside...

It’s been a busy week for local and area winter sports teams. See page 2 and 3 of today’s Republican-Times for recaps and photos from matchups involving THS, TMS and NCMC as well as several area high schools.

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The Trenton City Council approved three ordinances and voted to write a letter to the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding the resurfacing of Highway 6 through the city limits during a brief meeting on Monday night.

Two of the ordinances involved bids from Norris Quarries for sand and rock already approved by the council. The city will be purchasing 5,000 tons of sand at a cost of $8.25 per ton. The rock bid was for $16.50 per ton for the purchase of 10,000 tons.

The third ordinance changed the fee for structures used as a bed and breakfast (described as two or more units being rented). The occupancy fee was reduced from $100 per year to $50 per year with the inspection of units to be completed by Feb. 15 of each year.

On a request from Councilman Glen Briggs, the council voted to send a letter to the Missouri Department of Transportation, asking that the state not delay rebidding the Highway 6 resurfacing project, which includes the portion of highway that runs through Trenton. In October, MoDOT rejected the only bid it received for the work, stating the cost was too high, and announced plans to rebid the project in March. Briggs expressed concerns that by waiting until March, the state might delay the project for another year until 2021. He asked that City Administrator Ron Urton send a letter to MoDOT, urging them to move ahead with the bid process so that it can be done in 2020 as orignally scheduled.

Urton told the council that a meeting of the Airport Advisory Board is planned for 6 p.m. on Dec. 16 at city hall.

During the meeting, committee members will discuss the t-hangar project as well as elimination of the non-directional beacon at the airport, which is no longer used. A preliminary hanger layout/design and cost estimate has been reviewed with airport project engineers, Olsson and Associates.

Urton also said that work continues on the headworks project at the wastewater treatment plant, with construction of the exterior block walls on the first floor under way. Once that is completed, the floor will be formed for the second story.

Prior to the meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a hearing and voted to recommend the council amend the city ordinance regarding the placeSee Council, Page 8

What’s Inside Sports ..............Sec. 1 page 2-3 Op/Ed.................Sec. 1, page 4 Community ........Sec. 1 page 5 Agriculture .........Sec. 1 page 6 Holiday Hoops ...Sec 1, page 7 Local News ....Sec. 1, page 8- 9 Comics ...............Sec. 2, page 1 NASCAR ...........Sec. 2, page 3 Dear Annie.........Sec. 2, page 4

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PAGE 2, SECTION 1 • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019

SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL :: TRENTON BULLDOGS 55, MARCELINE TIGERS 51 - OT

NCMC Women Split In Miami North Central Tops ASA, Handed Loss

By Miami Dade

MIAMI DADE 96 NCMC WOMEN 69

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Lexi Whitaker elevates for a shot over two Marceline defenders during Trenton’s 55-51 overtime victory on Tuesday night. Whitaker had 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in the victory.

WORKING OVERTIME Trenton Girls Survive, Pick Up Overtime Victory

Maci Moore got the ball at the top of the lane on Tuesday night and dribbled down the right edge of the paint. Two defenders came to help and the Trenton forward found herself triple-teamed.

Rather than force up a shot, Moore deftly bounced a pass across the lane to a wide open Lexi Whitaker, who put in the easy bucket for two crucial points in a game that saw Trenton defeat visiting Marceline 55-51 in overtime.

The sequence illustrated Moore’s importance to the Trenton High School girls basketball team, which goes beyond scoring points and grabbing rebounds.

“I think Maci has learned from (last Saturday’s loss to Braymer at the Gallatin Tournament),” Trenton coach

Kameron Cool said. “She was trying to score over three people against Braymer and putting it all on herself.

Tonight we saw (that) if they are going to double and triple team her, she is going to have to look and trust her teammates. She did that and her teammates came through, especially Lexi there late.”

Moore finished with a game-high 23 points and five assists to lead Trenton.

She did that in spite of spending time on the bench with foul trouble.

Moore went to the bench with her third foul in the third quarter and Trenton leading by 10 points. With 2:20 left in the frame, the game was tied at 29 and Cool was forced to send Moore back into the fray. Moore’s fourth foul came at the 6:20 mark of the fourth quarter, again sending the junior to the bench. Moore returned with just over two minutes left in regulation and played the rest of the way, including overtime, without collecting her fifth foul. It also allowed her to be in the game to hit a pair of free throws with 14.6 seconds left that essentially sealed the Trenton victory.

“It was really hard because I just had to be behind (Marceline) players and I couldn’t really do anything,” Moore said. “If they scored, they scored. But, I had other teammates there to help me.”

Following Moore’s free throws, which extended the Trenton lead to 5451, McKayla Blackburn picked up a steal at mid-court and converted one of two free throws to push the advantage to four. Marceline attempted to fire a three and draw a foul - a four-point play being their last remaining hope - but Teya Cooksey challenged the shot while keeping her distance. The shot fell harmlessly to the floor as the horn sounded, leaving Trenton with the win.

The win was a reversal from Saturday’s loss to Braymer in the Gallatin Tournament championship. That game also came down to the wire, with Trenton coming out on the losing end by two points.

“I thought we rebounded better and didn’t give (Marceline) as many second chance points,” Cool said. “I thought when we absolutely had to have a defensive play we got it and also we scored down the stretch. We literally could not buy a bucket in the fourth quarter against Braymer. We just bounced back offensively really well tonight.”

This win didn’t come without its bumps in the road, however. Trenton struggled with turnovers again and had two opportunities to put the game away in regulation erased by passes out of bounds. The Bulldogs also struggled from the free throw line, going 8-for-21

from the charity stripe. Trenton was 2for-6 from the line in overtime until Moore and Blackburn knocked down 3of-4 at the end to seal the win.

But the positives outweighed the negatives. After struggling to find a source of offense outside of Moore in their last two games, Whitaker complimented Moore’s 23 points with 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. The majority of Moore and Whitaker’s combined nine assists came on passes across the lane to each other.

“When I have people on me I can either kick out for a shot or I always know Lexi is on the other side,” Moore said. “We just kind of look for each other or go off of each other.”

Cooksey knocked down a pair of big three-pointers and finished with eight points for Trenton. Chandler Lynch had five points and three assists and Blackburn finished with four points, six steals and three assists.

With the win, Trenton pushed back north of .500 at 3-2 overall.

The Bulldogs are back on their home floor tonight (Friday), playing host to Chillicothe at 6 o’clock. It is the first meeting between the two schools since Trenton defeated the Hornets in the district championship game last season, a win that marked the beginning of the Bulldogs’ run to the Show-Me Showdown.

For one half on Tuesday, the North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team kept pace with Miami Dade College - an NJCAA Division I school with a lineup featuring a pair of players standing 6-3 and 6-5.

In the third quarter, North Central couldn’t keep up any longer.

A 26-7 run by Miami Dade put the Pirates away, sending North Central to a 96-69 loss the day after NCMC opened its annual trek south with a 53-39 win over ASA College of Miami on Monday.

“We played a great fourth quarter on Monday against ASA,” NCMC coach Jenni Croy said. “It took us the first three (quarters) to get going.

Then against Miami Dade we played a great first half, but the third quarter got us. They had some big girls. We competed, but their size and rebounding got to us.”

Against ASA, North Central was paced by Kortlyn Rounkles, who had 22 points in the win. Kennedie Kieffer, meanwhile, pulled down 14 rebounds for the Pirates.

Rounkles again led North Central on Tuesday, this time scoring 24 points. Kieffer finished with 11 points an 11 rebounds for a double-double while Lily Osborn scored 11 points as well.

With the split, North Central moved to 10-5 overall on the season.

The Pirates are now off until Wednesday, Jan. 8, when they play host to Ellsworth Community College inside the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton. The North Central women defeated Ellsworth on Nov. 5 on the road, 72-43. Tip time is set for 5:30 p.m., with a men’s game set to follow.

Bulldogs Have Rough Go At Home Gallatin Still GRC MARCELINE 70 TRENTON BOYS 31

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Jaren Whitney attempts a shot during the Bulldogs’ 7031 loss to Marceline on Tuesday night in Trenton. Whitney finished the game with four points, six rebounds and three assists.

It was a tough night for the Trenton High School boys basketball team on Tuesday as the Bulldogs found themselves on the wrong end of a 70-31 score against the visiting Marceline Tigers.

Trenton shot just 22 percent from the field, turned the ball over 18 times and allowed the Tigers 12 offensive rebounds as things spiraled out of control early.

“We did not shoot the ball real well,” Trenton coach Corbin Coe said. “We were 4for-25 from three and 7-for-25 inside, so we struggled to shoot from everywhere tonight. Marceline shot extremely well and they were able to get every secondchance point and things like that. It was just kind of a com-

bination of everything going right for them and nothing going right for us.”

Marceline opened the game on a 10-0 run and would lead 24-7 in the first quarter before Trenton closed the first frame with a 5-0 run to trim the lead to a dozen points. Marceline again threatened to run away early in the second quarter, but a pair of Brycin Loyd threepointers pulled the Bulldogs to within 10 points. From that point on, however, it was all Marceline.

Trenton could not get shots to fall as the ball rattled out after being well below the cylinder multiple times for the Bulldogs. Marceline, meanwhile, was banking in threepointers and by halftime the deficit was 44-22.

The lead continued to grow as Marceline led 60-31 after three before shutting Trenton out in the fourth on the way to [See BULLDOGS, Page 3]

Wrestling Standard Trenton Throttles South Harrison, Falls To Gallatin At Tri

Over the past three seasons the Grand River Conference wrestling tournament title has gone to the Gallatin Bulldogs.

After a triangular in Gallatin Tuesday night, the Trenton Bulldogs - runners-up to Gallatin in each of the previous two seasons - still have some work to do if they want to snap the Red and Black Bulldogs conference championship streak on Feb. 1 in Albany.

After getting the better of South Harrison by a 66-18 score, Trenton fell 45-31 to Gallatin in the marquee dual of the night. Gallatin defeated South Harrison 60-21 in the first dual of the night.

Despite the loss to Gallatin,

the margin was encouraging.

Trenton was the runner-up to Gallatin at last year’s GRC Tournament, but the margin between first and second was nearly 100 points. The score was also considerably closer than it was when the two teams met in dual action a year ago.

“Last year we lost to Gallatin 60-6,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said. “To say we’ve improved is an understatement. We had Gallatin against the ropes for a long time, but we just couldn’t seal the deal. I am excited to see how much these kids improve throughout the season.”

Trenton dropped the opening match, where Kael Brock was pinned at 285. But a win by fall from Hunter McAtee at 106 and wins by forfeit at 113 and 120 gave Trenton an 18-6 [See WRESTLERS, Page 3]

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 • SECTION 1, PAGE 3

SPORTS

Wrestlers Can’t Quite Close Out Gallatin

AREA

Mercer Fends Off Green City On The Road MERCER BOYS 60 GREEN CITY BOYS 55 The Mercer High School boys basketball team picked up a 60-55 road win over Green City on the road on Tuesday night.

Mercer used a 16-6 run in the second quarter behind eight points from Camden Hartley to carry a 30-21 lead into the break, but Green City battled back, trimming the lead to just three points entering the fourth quarter., Mercer put up 21 points in the final frame to fend off Green City’s rally, winning by five points in the end.

Hartley led Mercer with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots.

Jon Johnson added 12 points and four assists and Kaden Graham finished with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots.

Alex Poe reached double figures as well, finishing with 10 points.

Mercer plays host to Princeton tonight (Friday). at Mercer boys 50, Hamilton 42: A 16-4 Mercer run in the third quarter put Hamilton away on Thursday, Dec. 5.

The Cardinals got 15 points, five rebounds and three assists from Hartley and 14 points from Johnson in the win. Isaiah Morgana finished with 10 points and Graham finished with eight points and three steals. Ashton Berndt finished with three points and a teamhigh 12 rebounds. at Green City girls 54, Mercer girls 34: The Mercer girls were upended on the road

by Green City on Tuesday.

Tori Meinecke led Mercer with 14 points in the loss.

Rainey Michael and Aubrey Wilson each scored eight points. Mercer (1-2) will host Princeton tonight (Friday).

Hamilton girls 64, at Mercer girls 55: Mercer didn’t have an answer for Hamilton’s Norah Ford on Thursday, Dec. 5 as the Hornet guard went for 36 points to propel her team to a road win over the Cardinals.

Meinecke did her best to keep pace with Ford, leading Mercer with 22 points. Wilson was right behind her with 21 points and Michael finished with nine points for Mercer.

Grundy girls 36, at Bevier girls 24: A defensive struggle went the Panthers’ way as Grundy picked up a 12-point victory on the road in Bevier on Monday night.

Aubrey Gann had 14 points to lead Grundy, which also got eight from Anna Milazzo. The Panthers moved to 3-1 on the season with the victory.

Grundy was at Green City on Thursday and plays host to East Harrison tonight (Friday). at Bevier boys 50, Grundy boys 35: The Grundy boys were tied with Bevier after one quarter, but the Panthers fell behind in the second and third frames, ultimately falling by 15 points.

Grundy (1-4) got 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists from Cooper Lewis. Caden Gann added 11 points.

Grundy traveled to Green City Thursday and hosts East Harrison tonight (Friday).

Pattonsburg girls 80, at Tri-County girls 62: The Mustangs lost in a high scoring game Tuesday at home in Jamesport. The loss dropped

the Mustangs to 2-2 overall.

Anissa Williams led TriCounty with 17 points while Bailee Hoover scored 15 and Destiny Gutshall added 14.

“We have to be better on defense,” Tri-County coach Jeremy Slaughter said. “We were in foul trouble and did a poor job of getting back against their transition game. We let them be more physical than us in the paint.”

Tri-County girls 50, at North Harrison girls 34: The Tri-County girls established a 1-0 start to HDC Conference play with a road win over the Shamrocks on Friday, Dec. 6.

Rikki Cook had 10 points, Williams had nine points and Gutshall added eight points and five steals. Hoover pulled down nine rebounds for the Mustangs.

“We played much better on defense,” Slaughter said. “The key stat was that we were able to get 18 more shots than North Harrison through turnovers and good rebounding.”

Tri-County hosts Osborn tonight (Friday) at 6 o’clock.

Pattonsburg boys 70, at Tri-County boys 38: The TriCounty boys dropped to 1-3 overall with a home loss to Pattonsburg on Tuesday.

Derick Curtis led TriCounty with 12 points. at North Harrison boys 61, Tri-County boys 24: The TriCounty boys were on the wrong end of a lopsided score, falling to 0-1 in HDC Conference play on Friday, Dec. 6.

Curtis had 13 points to pace the Mustangs in the loss. TriCounty hosts Osborn tonight (Friday) as well. at Gilman City girls 55, Union Star girls 25: The Gilman City girls picked up their first win of the season in a big way on Tuesday night, defeating visiting Union Star by 30 points.

Jolee Ward led the Hawks (1-3) with 25 points, six rebounds and four steals. Sidney Gibson added 16 points and Lindsey Snuffer finished with six points, six rebounds and eight steals.

Gilman was home again on Thursday, hosting Stewartsville and the Hawks are at Pattonsburg tonight (Friday). at Gilman City boys 60, Union Star boys 51: A 27-12 run in the fourth quarter pushed the Gilman City boys past Union Star on Tuesday.

Jory Stotts had 23 points and four steals for the Hawks (1-3) and Brody Langfitt added 20 points and three steals. Ira Johnson had 10 points and eight rebounds.

After hosting Stewartsville on Thursday, Gilman is at Pattonsburg tonight (Friday).

Princeton boys 69, at North Harrison boys 36: The Princeton boys remained undefeated at 4-0 with a road win in Eagleville on Tuesday.

Preston Thomas led Princeton with 31 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.

Colton Estes scored 14 points and Zeb Schwartzkopf had 10.

Princeton is at Mercer tonight.

Princeton girls 50, at North Harrison girls 22: The Princeton girls picked up win number one on the year Tuesday at North Harrison.

The Princeton girls (1-2) were led by Jasmine Allen’s 20 while Lauren Krohn added 11.

Princeton is at Mercer tonight.

[WRESTLERS, from Page 2] lead.

Trenton would continue to show the way in the dual until a forfeit win by Gallatin at 145 put the host school ahead 2322. Coleman Griffin had an 18-4 major decision win for Trenton at 132, but Brice Gibler lost by a 15-0 tech fall at 126 and Payden McCullough was pinned at 138 as Gallatin closed the gap.

Kaden Owen (152) and Noah Lewis (160) were each pinned and Sam Gibson (170) lost by a 10-1 major decision as Gallatin took a 39-22 lead.

Mark Trump stopped the bleeding with a win by fall at 182, but Allen Airey was pinned at 195 to seal the win for Gallatin.

Caleb Johnson scored a 3-2 decision win for Trenton at 220 to close the dual. vs. SOUTH HARRISON

Trenton thoroughly dominated South Harrison’s lineup, winning seven matches by fall. McAtee (106), Gavin Chambers (113), Gibler (126), Griffin (132), McCullough (138), Owen (152), Lewis (160) and Gibson (170) all pinned their opponents.

Trump (182), Johnson (220) and Brock (285) all won by forfeit. Trenton was open at 145, yielding six points, and Caylub Tyler (120) and Airey (195) were both pinned to get South Harrison to 18-points.

TRENTON GIRLS Trenton’s girls topped South Harrison 24-0 and drew an 18-18 split with Gallatin.

Against South Harrison, Faith Baker (152) picked up a win by fall in the only match contested on the mat. Ally Yoder (135), Kaitlee Lovell (142) and Libby Fewins (187) all won by forfeit.

Against Gallatin, Yoder was pinned at 135 in the lone match contested on the mat. Gallatin picked up two wins by forfeit as well while Trenton reached 18 points on wins by forfeit from Lovell (142), Baker (152) and Fewins (187).

“I am really proud of our girls and boys wrestling teams tonight,” Bacon said. “All of our kids wrestled really hard until the end. We were more aggressive on our feet and we were faster off the whistle from the bottom position. It was a great night for our freshman who showed up in a big way, but really just a team effort.”

Trenton’s boys established a 1-1 dual record at the triangular while the girls established a mark of 1-0-1.

The Bulldog grapplers return to the mat on Saturday, traveling to the Lexington Dual Tournament.

Sports Briefs...

TMS Wrestles In Gallatin

The Trenton Middle School wrestling team was in Gallatin on Monday for the Gallatin Quad. Trenton ran a combined record of 10-3 at the event.

Charlie Riley, Mason Rongey, Brayden Hughs and Maverick Stieh all ran 2-0 records on the night. Logan Wilson went 1-0, while Michael Nyakoojo finished 1-1 and Brady Tobias and Maddy Couey each finished the evening 0-1.

The TMS wrestlers returned to the mat on Thursday, hosting the Trenton Triangular and will travel to the Chillicothe Tournament on Saturday to wrap up the season.

Kids Club In Macon

The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club was at the Macon Youth Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Riley Griffin (6U/60), Wesley Stiles (6U/75) and Brayden Hughs (14U/125) all three brought home titles at the event, winning their respective divisions. Owen Lowe (6U/65), Jackson Black (10U/65), Spencer Stieh (12U/110), Chase Foster (12U/150) and Maverick Stieh (14U/115) just missed titles, each finishing second.

Third-place finishers for Trenton included Clayton Glidewell (6U/40), Maximus Holtzclaw (6U/45), Kynsen Bain (8U/60A), Ayden Ortega (8U/60D), Jackson Miller (8U/70), Brayden Bell (12U/120) and Charlie Riley (14U/110).

Michael Cochran (8U/55) and Caleb Dixon (10U/80) each placed fourth while Xylus Rottman (8U/55) and Jacob Black (12U/140) were both fifth. Braylee Barron (8U/85) and Kash Barlow (10U/85) placed sixth.

Johnson Wins Power Points

Dale Johnson of Trenton is the local winner of the weekly Power Points contest for week 14.

Johnson claimed the $30 local prize with 118 points. His total was not enough, however, to claim the national prize.

Local sponsors of the weekly Power Points contest include Hy-Vee, ServeLink, T&L Auto, Barnes-Baker, Chumbley’s and Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri.

Bulldogs Paced By Loyd’s 12 In Loss [BULLDOGS, from Page 2] the win.

Marceline for the game hit 12 three-pointers, shooting the ball at a 57 percent clip from the outside.

Loyd led Trenton with 12 points and Chase Otto added 10. Jaren Whitney followed with four points, six rebounds and three assists and Gavin Roeder had three points and three steals. Two points from Royce Jackson rounded out the Trenton total and the junior forward had nine rebounds as well.

With the loss, Trenton fell to 1-4 overall on the season.

Things don’t get any easier for Marceline 70, Trenton 31 Player

TRENTON FG-A FT-A OR-T A S P

Roeder 1-3 1-5 1-3 2 3 3 Harris 0-1 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 Loyd 4-10 0-0 1-1 1 0 12 Leeper 0-3 0-0 0-1 0 1 0 C. Otto 3-11 4-5 0-1 0 0 10 Whitney 2-14 0-1 2-6 3 1 4 D. Spencer 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 0 0 Jackson 1-7 0-0 3-9 2 0 2 K. Spencer 0-1 0-0 0-1 0 1 0 T. Otto 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Totals 11-50 5-11 9-25 8 6 31 Shooting: Field Goals 22%, Free Throws 45.5% Three-Point Goals: 4-25 (Loyd 4) Blocked Shots: 2 (Jackson 1, Leeper 1) Turnovers: 21 Fouls: 15 (Roeder 2, Leeper 3, C. Otto 3, Whitney 3, Jackson 3, K. Spencer 1)

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the Bulldogs tonight (Friday) as they play host to the Chillicothe Hornets. Action tips off following the girls contest between the two schools, which is scheduled to begin at 6 o’clock.

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The Trenton Middle School basketball teams split with visiting Maysville on Monday night in the TMS gym. Trenton took both girls games, winning the A game 21-13 and the B game 14-0. The Bulldogs boys, meanwhile, lost 32-19 in the A game and 16-6 in the B contest. Trenton’s A girls (36) were paced by Nautica Dowling, pictured above, who went for four points, eight rebounds and three steals. Madi Moore had two points, eight rebounds, two steals and two assists and Jena Harris had two points, five rebounds and two steals. The B team(3-3) was led by eight points from Mirena King. For the A boys (2-7), Maverick Sole led the way with eight points while Malikye Hollingsworth had five points, five rebounds and three steals and Gabe Novak added five points and five steals. Trenton’s B team (1-6) was paced by Hunter Smith, who scored all six of his team’s points. Trenton’s middle school teams traveled to Gallatin on Thursday night. The TMS girls will host Brookfield on Monday while the Trenton boys teams travel to Brookfield. Both sets led for 6 p.m. starts.

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OP/ED

Five Points

by Wendell Lenhart

It’s Time To Hoop It Up Saturday marks the start of the 15th Annual Holiday Hoops event at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College. This year will have 59 high schools from Missouri and Iowa playing a total of 68 games and 101 teams.

Although more games have been played in past years, the number of teams and games were reduced this year to make the event more manageable and maintain the quality of the event experience for the players and schools.

It’s hard to believe that it has grown into the multi-day, multi-state event Wendell Lenhart from its humble beginnings.

I remember well the conversation that started it all when current Hoops Director Steve Maxey, then NCMC Foundation Director, asked Brent Wyant and I at a chamber function if we thought a high school basketball tournament could be successful over the Christmas holiday break.

Originally started as a way to showcase NCMC to prospective student-athletes and their families, it began with a few surrounding schools coming to the KCC to play basketball for a few days.

Now, it will stretch over nine days of play with teams coming from an area stretching from Columbia to Kansas City to St. Joseph to Des Moines, IA. Not only does the college receive great exposure and new students continuing their education here, Trenton gets new persons coming to our community to see what we have to offer.

It also benefits businesses here and in the surrounding area as teams come looking for food, entertainment, gas and lodging.

Teams from Trenton and Grundy R-5 will be there as well as the surrounding communities of Princeton, Gallatin, Chillicothe, Milan and Gilman City.

A complete schedule of the dates and games appears on page seven of today’s newspaper. Take the time to study it and make plans to attend some of the games.

It’s great entertainment in a great setting in Trenton.

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Preparing For A Legislative Session

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News The eve of the 2020 legislative session reminds me of an era when there was a more organized effort to find, before the start of the session, bicameral and bipartisan solutions to the state's most pressing problems.

Guest Editorials This year's session faces some huge issues including urban gun violence, health-care coverage, highway funding problems, teenage vaping and the growth of secret money in political campaigns.

But on vaping and firearms, Gov. Mike Parson essentially has declared it's up to the legislature to find solutions.

I'm not optimistic comprehensive solutions can be achieved by legislators during a frantic session that lasts slightly more than four months.

While individual lawmakers can propose bills on those issues, what has been missing for several years before the start of a legislative session has been comprehensive solutions drafted by bipartisan coalitions of lawmakers from both chambers that arise from lengthy, statewide public hearings.

Decades ago, some major issues often were subjects of joint committee meetings and hearings across the state before a legislative session began.

There were several advantages to this approach.

Out-of-town hearings made it easier for experts and citizens from across the state to testify.

Those hearings allowed more

time for testimony as opposed to committee sessions during the legislative session that are restricted to the few hours when the chambers are not in session.

Without being distracted by the hundreds of bills they face during the session, committee members had more time to focus on the issue at hand and to talk among themselves to find bipartisan solutions.

Finally, a joint committee composed of House and Senate members was in a better situation to craft proposals to avoid the House-Senate conflicts which so often derail bills in the final weeks of a session - like the prescription drug monitoring issue that has stymied the House and Senate.

I saw a demonstration of these advantages a couple of decades ago at the conclusion of extensive joint committee meetings on medical malpractice lawsuits.

One of the leading conservative advocates for lawsuit limits told me he came to realize that a major cause of malpractice lawsuits was, indeed, medical failures.

But he said it was not caused by bad doctors. Instead, he said he learned it was a result of evolving medical technology that allowed higher-risk surgeries for which there was a higher chance of failure.

Unfortunately, for the most part, joint committees have become a ghost of the legislative past.

A major reason has been abandonment of House-Senate joint rules that created standing joint committees.

Now, joint committees are established by statutes that must be signed by the governor. But that's different from joint committees established at the start of a General Assembly.

With term limits, I suspect few lawmakers remember the importance of joint rules. Some may not even realize that the legislature once had joint rules.

The legislature abandoned joint rules because of a House-Senate fight over whether to allow bills introduced in the first year of a two-year General Assembly to be carried over into the second year.

It was a grid-lock issue between the two chambers that caused them give up adopting having joint rules, thus abandoning standing joint committees. They did not imagine that with term limits, lawmakers would forget about the value of joint rules.

With fewer years in the statehouse because of term limits, I sense legislators have not developed the year-long attachment to Jefferson City. I find far fewer legislators in their Capitol offices between sessions than before term limits.

That return to a truly part-time legislature was an objective of some term-limit supporters. But, it probably has lessened interest in committee sessions throughout the year.

Of course, another major difference is the deep ideological divide between the two parties that makes bipartisan solutions by joint committees more difficult than before term limits.

What Others Are Saying...

Getting Started The 2020 Missouri General Assembly hasn't started yet, but Mid-Missouri's delegation of state lawmakers are busy positioning themselves for the half-year scramble to get legislation passed.

Guest Editorials They, along with other state lawmakers, have prefiled about 250 bills so far, as we reported Wednesday.

Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, has filed six bills, including one to transfer some land in Cole County to the Heartland Port Authority for a potential Missouri River port in Jefferson City.

Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, has prefiled seven bills, including one to create the Coroner Standards and Training Commission to establish training standards "relating to the operation, responsibilities and technical skills" of county coroners. Another would prohibit sex offenders from being within 500 feet of athletic complexes or fields that are primarily used by children.

Reps. Rudy Veit and Dave Griffith, both Jefferson City Republicans, also are among area lawmakers taking advantage of an early start to the uphill battle of getting new laws on the books.

It's an uphill battle because typically only a small percent of the bills that are introduced make it to law. The process for a bill to become a law isn't simple or easy, and that's by intention.

Each year, many good bills don't make it through the process. This year, many of the bills introduced are bills that have been pushed unsuccessfully last year, or, in

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some cases, many years.

Likewise, there are bad bills that do become laws. Of course, the definition of a "good" or "bad" piece of legislation is a matter of opinion.

That's where you, the public, come in. If you want to have a say in what does or doesn't become a state law in 2020, now is your opportunity to get in the process at the ground level.

First, study the issues. Prefiled Senate bills can be found here: www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/BillList.aspx?SessionType=R. House bills can be found here: https://house.mo.gov/LegislationSP.aspx?focusedID=Bill%20List.

Then, contact your state lawmakers and give them your input, then let us know. Send us a letter to the editor at editor@newstribune.com.

— Jefferson City News-Tribune

Curbing Gun Violence It is time to act to curb gun violence, and a proposal that came out of a series of meetings between Missouri’s governor and mayors from the four largest cities is a hopeful beginning.

Missouri’s cities have seen gun violence spike in recent years. The victims include a number of children.

Gov. Mike Parson and the mayors of St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia and Springfield recently proposed a three-pronged plan to fight gun violence by seeking to keep firearms from minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders. The mayors also called for more money for witness protection programs and community mental health treatment. Parson said he

would ask the Legislature for the funding.

The Legislature won’t return until January, and the Republican-led body is unlikely to undertake any sweeping reform.

The proposal would make it unlawful in Missouri for anyone younger than 18 to own or possess a handgun.

Though federal law already bars minors from owning handguns, the governor and city leaders hope that the state law will give prosecutors — who may be reluctant to refer young people for federal prosecution — more tools to keep handguns away from minors. The measure would not affect ownership of long guns.

Despite the GOP’s resistance to gun regulation, the governor is hopeful that the Legislature would be willing to take up teen gun ownership. “I think that’s a worthwhile discussion to have,” Parson said. “I think that’s a reasonable ask. I need to go out there and make my case to the Legislature.”

The proposal would also focus on keeping firearms out of the hands of violent offenders and domestic abusers. The city leaders and the governor characterized the measures as practical and achievable.

Given the state’s wide-open stance on firearms, that should be the goal of any proposal. Not sweeping, comprehensive changes but bipartisan, commonsense, incremental measures targeted to achievable outcomes.

“These aren’t radical ideas,” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said.

We agree. This looks like a modest proposal. We urge lawmakers to give the ideas a fair hearing.

It's a start.

— Joplin Globe

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COMMUNITY Lunch Bunch Has Luncheon

Circle Holds Christmas Luncheon The Shakespearean Circle held its winter wonderlandthemed luncheon on Dec. 4 at the First Christian Church Activity Center in Trenton.

Krista Rickerson and Amy White provided members with a buffet of beef burgundy stew, vegetarian chili , spinach dips, cornbread, cranberry salad, a variety of mini-quiche and puff pastry appetizers, Christmas punch, sparkling cider and desserts of pumpkin bars, banana bars, and rosemary cookies.

Gift bags of chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate covered nuts and holiday ornaments were given

to each member.

Following the meal, Susan Engelmann gave a brief overview of next spring’s studied play, “Pericles, Prince of Tyer,� and distributed the accompanying discussion questions.

Members present were Krista Rickerson, Amy White, Sarah Dannar, and Nancy Trombley from Trenton; Carol Reger from Milan; Mary Jane Smith from Princeton; and Terry Cobb from Harris.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the First Christian Church Activity Center in Trenton.

Cancer Support Group Meets The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group met on Dec. 5 at Greenhouse Rolls.

Ruby Walker opened the meeting with introductions to the newest member Tami Corbin. Cindy Jennings reported on the sale of t-shirts.

Members discussed the increased shopping at the women’s health store. Mrs. Jennings said more women are utilizing the store so new in-

ventory needs to be ordered.

Upcoming Pink Out events were discussed. Kelly Eller will organize the Galt basketball Pink Out event, which will be at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21. The Trenton basketball Pink Out will be on Feb. 4 and the Trenton wrestling Pink Out will be on Feb. 6. T-shirt sales and 50/50 raffles will be the primary part of the fundraisers.

Red Hatters Hold Luncheon The Red Hat Mammas met for a carry-in luncheon on Dec. 5 at the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Mary Holt was the hostess and had the prayer before the meal. Lois Corrigan won the

door prize.

Those attending were Sonna Wiggins, Kay Delameter, Mrs. Corrigan and Mrs. Holt.

There will be no January meeting.

Ford Judy Jackson Parker Christy was the greeter Sunday morning, Dec. 8 at the Galt Christian Church.

James Gott read the opening scripture and gave the prayer.

Cooper Lewis gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Jerry Berry and Jim Westergaard. Stan Richardson gave the message, "Mary's Heart Treasures," with scripture from Luke 2:19. Stan and Mary Helen Richardson took shut-in communion. A carry-in Christmas dinner was held immediately after services and 90 cheer plates were prepared and delivered.

The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday morning, Dec. 8, where Gene Schreffler's message was "The Study of Three Trees," using scripture from Luke 23:38 and 43. They also made tree ornaments for Jesus's tree during the morning worship and enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies.

A large crowd attended the Galt Lion's senior Christmas dinner on Saturday. Jim Westergaard and Louie Berry helped with the dinner.

Jerry and Sharon Berry and Ruby Elliott attended the S.M. Rissler Elementary School Christmas program on Friday evening at the Ketcham Community Center. Their greatgrandson and great-great-grandson, Aiden Paulus was in the program.

Stan and Mary Helen Richardson attended a Christmas program on Thursday in Moberly in which their grandson, Zeke Richardson, participated.

Several from this community attended the visitation Sunday evening and funeral on Monday afternoon for Rhonda Brown at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton.

Judy Jackson visited several residents on Thursday afternoon at the Sunnyview Nursing Home.

The Lunch Bunch of the First Assembly of God Church held its Christmas luncheon on Dec. 9 at El Nopal.

Pastor Del Weyer gave the prayer before the meal. Others attending were Pastor Micah and Erin Ferguson, Pastor Dale Richey, Rev. Jerry and Eva  Henderson, Rev. Betty Polley, Naomi and Raymond Scott, Gary and Shirley Berry, Larry and Esther Redmond, M.S. Gibson, Lori Hudson, Shirley Gondringer, Donna Rishel, Lauren and Aurora Udovich, Kristi Weyer and Wallace and Jacky Mack.

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Volunteers worked at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library in Trenton on Dec. 2, decorating the library for the Christmas season. Those helping with the decorating work were, from left, Peggy Tharp, Cheryl Witten, Mary Sue McCullough, JoAnne Trump and Kathryn Allen.

Laredo Carol Wilford The Laredo Lions Club met on Monday, Nov. 25 at the Laredo Community Center.

After the pledge to the American flag, Dan Wilford led the prayer. Carol Wilford led the group in singing “America the Beautiful.� Members present were Bonna Dittberner, Dean Smalling, Dan and Carol Wilford, Billy Taul, Margaret Chapman, Lewis Griffin, Martha Owen, Cassidy Russell and Barbara Russell. Guests included Marvin Burns of Laredo and Sena Arnold, Judy Leininger and Marilyn Blakesly of Trenton. The speaker for the evening was Sena Arnold, a member of the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association. She talked about downtown improvements being made in Trenton.

She told about Five Points Alive, which raises money for various community groups, a matching grant program and “putting a spotlight on downtown businesses�. Several festivities will be held during the Christmas holiday. During the

business meeting, it was announced that Lewis Griffin and Margaret Chapman received a plaque for their 20 years of service for the Lions Basketball Classic. Bonna Dittberner received a 15-year centennial award and Dorothy Meeker received a 10-year milestone chevron award for years of service.

Guests in the home of George and Shirley Bowe on Thanksgiving Day were their grandson, Mann and Lindsey Pittman and Elam of Chillicothe.

The family of Ken and Cathy Bowe combined Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations on Thanksgiving Day. Those attending were Amanda and Scott Terhune, McKenzie and Cody of Cameron, Keith and Karla Bowe, Alexis, Ethan, Emily of Cedar Rapids, IA and Cleta Sterling of Laredo.

Bonna Dittberner, Jackie Owens and Dixie Yates ate lunch at the Coon Creek Baptist Church on Thanksgiving Day. Hannah Maupin, who is

Shelburne Cathy Rice Ezekiel 1:28-2:5 was the scripture reference for the message from Pastor Aaron Stark on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Shelburne Baptist Church.

Karen Prothero has had a busy couple of weeks, going out to shop and eat out with her friends in Trenton and Chillicothe. A Christmas party was held on Tuesday evening at Friendship Apartments with barbecue pork sandwiches and chips.

Heidi Rice and Cathy Rice

attending the University of Arkansas and plays soccer, was a guest in the home of her grandmother, Bonna Dittberner, the day after Thanksgiving. Bonna and Hannah went to the Red Barn in Trenton for the Festival of Trees on Friday evening. Hannah drove to Iowa to pick up her boyfriend, Zach, who is from England and attends the University of Iowa, where he plays rugby.

Recent guests in the home of Dan and Carol Wilford were their children and grandchildren, John Wilford and Lisan and Mary Gonzalez, Sammy, Joshua, and Andrew of Gladstone; and Steve and Naomi Campbell, Halley and Dustin of Marshall.

Dockery Chapel Terri Reid The Price family were the Advent readers and candlelighters at the Dockery Chapel Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 8. Vicki Meservey gave the morning announcements.

A large selection of cookies and candies were donated for sale to help the youth group ministry.

The church will be caroling on Dec. 15. The Dec. 22 worship service will be held at 11 a.m., followed by a Christmas dinner. Kathy Madden read the names of those who are ill or in sorrow. Kathy Morrison read scripture from Matthew 3 before Rev. Jim King delivered his message, "Are We There Yet-Hope?" The closing hymn was sung, followed by the benediction. Cathie and Mike Lowrey were recognized for painting and repairing the Nativity scene at the church.

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Marty and Julie Prewitt took Karen Prewitt and Ben Stamper on Monday to the North Kansas City Hospital to visit Jared and Jessica Stonecypher and their new baby, Ezekiel Oliver Stonecypher. Ezekiel and Mom are doing well and were able to go home on Tuesday.

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Thank You

Thank You

The family of Joie Jennings would like to thank everyone for the flowers, food, cards & monetary gifts. Thank you to the Three Rivers Hospice for their great care. Thank you to the ladies of the First Assembly of God Church for the wonderful dinner, Rev. Del Weyer & Bro. Richard Key for the beautiful service and Andrew Wisner for the beautiful music.

Thanks to the Slater-Neal Funeral Home for all their help.

Phyllis, Debra & Joe & Family, Cindy & Kevin & Family, Julie & Lyndell & Family

The family of John Gondringer would like to thank all of our family and friends for their cards, calls, food, flowers and prayers.

A special thank you to WMH nursing staff for their loving care during his last few days.

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert, First Baptist Church, 3 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.)

Trenton Downtown Christmas Opening Ceremonies, Sesquicentennial Park, 5 p.m.

Joseph L. Norton VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Post No. 919 Soup Supper, VFW Hall, 4 to 8 p.m.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Services, 1506 Oklahoma Ave. (use second door on the north side), 9 a.m. to noon. For appointment, call 359-2855.

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

SUNDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Drama Club Performance, Hoover Community Theater, 2p.m.

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

MONDAY Trenton High School Winter Band Concert, THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Gym, 7 p.m.

Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801, Lodge Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Show-Me Select Heifer Sale Informational Meeting,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Barton Farm Campus, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1964, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 2 p.m.

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

Grundy County Health Department: Walk-In Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Christmas Flu Shot Extravaganza and Holiday Open House, 2 to 4 p.m.

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

Call 816-922-2000 for appointment.

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

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

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

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

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AGRICULTURE

Hometown Boy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

LIVESTOCK SYMPOSIUM TAUGHT LESSONS ON LIVESTOCK, KIDS â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best things in life are free,â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard. I found it true at the Kirksville Livestock Symposium.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a proven extension meeting, with free food and free lessons attracting crowds. Some said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biggest crowd ever.â&#x20AC;?

Winter weather helps determine crowd size. Some recall when we went in ice storms more than once.

For me, seeking stories, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frustrating. All day, eight tracks going at once. When in a beef session, I want to be in forage. There an MU veterinarian tells: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perilous Pastures and Fatal Feedstuffs.â&#x20AC;?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth hearing.

But, I hung with beef, slipping out to check sheep, meat goats and horses. All were in packed rooms. Oh no, I missed stock dogs.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a semesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of learning in one day.

Absolute star was Temple Grandin from Colorado State University. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a world unto herself, leading beef talks with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Improving Cattle Stockmanship.â&#x20AC;? This was her third time in Kirksville, so, I kinda knew where sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go. Every herd owner should hear her, again and again.

Grandin advocates for those with autism. She grew

up with what some think a handicap. She finds it helps understand livestock. She has changed cattle handling in feed yards and slaughter plants. Industry found they profit from smooth handling of stock. Calm cattle will wreck less equipment and hurt fewer workers.

I grew up on a farm where we needed her teaching. Dad gave us stout hickory sticks for driving cattle. Oops, no way, says Grandin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t poke cattle in the butt.â&#x20AC;? (She used another word.)

When you move calves down an alley, back up. Get out of their flight zone. Definitely, no electric prods.

Leave prods hanging on the wall, she said. There are times for prods. If you have a truckload of calves and one is down. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in and pick it up, so use an electric prod to make it jump up.

Prod use just teaches a steer to kick the head off the next person coming up behind. Make handling pleasant for calves. They wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t balk or kick next time.

Grandin advises making the first time through new equipment a rewarding event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you dehorn a calf on its first time in a squeeze chute, it won't want to go in

that chute again.

When first using a chute, or cattle trailer, give animals a feed reward. Next time, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go right in.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a bit of her stockmanship advice. Oh yes! No heel-nipping dogs around cattle facilities. She knows trained dogs work well in pastures.

The big change for Grandin was her Symposium keynote talk. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on cattle, but on raising kids.

Over pampering kids creates a work force that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. She says give kids, when 10 to 12 years old, real jobs. Make them responsible.

Let them learn to use their hands and tools. Fix things and go on working.

She told how too many kids are shunted into â&#x20AC;&#x153;special education.â&#x20AC;? If grade-school math bores a kid, that one may be ready for college math. Give them new challenges.

Kids with â&#x20AC;&#x153;special needsâ&#x20AC;? may have special talents.

She implied too many college graduates canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. There are places for people with â&#x20AC;&#x153;special talents.â&#x20AC;? She told of people who succeeded even though they had â&#x20AC;&#x153;problemsâ&#x20AC;? such as Thomas Edison. He made lot of things that worked.

Her stories on work drew casual talk later. Former farm boys recall their jobs when 12 years old. I was feeding livestock, every day, at that age. Early jobs, not cellphone twiddling, gave life-long learning.

Send your thoughts to DaileyD@missouri.edu

Feb. 28 Is Deadline To Signup For Conservation Reserve Program Signup for the Conservation Reserve Program is now under way.

The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for general CRP is Feb. 28 while signup for continuous CRP is ongoing.

Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for voluntarily establishing long-term, resource- quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest conservation endeavors and a critical tool to help producers better manage their operations while conserving natural resources,â&#x20AC;? Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program marks its 35-year anniversary in 2020 and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to see one of our largest signups in many years.â&#x20AC;?

CRP has 22 million acres enrolled, but the 2018 Farm Bill lifted the cap to 27 million acres. This means farmers and ranchers have a chance to enroll in CRP for the first time or continue their participation for another term.

Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in

the U.S. The program was originally primarily intended to control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. This Farm Bill program has evolved over the years, providing a variety of conservation and economic benefits from coast to coast. CRP has: â&#x20AC;˘ Prevented more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks; â&#x20AC;˘ Reduced nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively; â&#x20AC;˘ Sequestered an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; â&#x20AC;˘ Created more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles withriparian forest and grass buffers, enough to go around the world 7 times. â&#x20AC;˘ Benefited bees and other pollinators and increased populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairiechickens, grasshopper sparrows and many other birds.

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AG ALGAE In warmer months, ponds are often filled with algae. It appears all over the water, and often in large quantities. Although algae is often overlooked, there are many uses that have been developed in recent years that provide essential resources for people.

There are many benefits when using algae as a resource.

Algae can grow very fast, the population of algae can double

within hours. Large farms have been created in warmer parts of the country to produce these resources. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also relatively inexpensive to build these large scale farms, all that is really needed is a large body of water.

The reason scientists want to farm algae is that there are many uses for it. The primary use of algae is biofuel. Algae stores its energy in the form of oils and carbohydrates, com-

Toxicity Of Poinsettias A Myth Scientific studies have declared the poinsettia harmless, but the plant is still dogged by its reputation as a grave menace to children and pets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a myth that poinsettias are toxic,â&#x20AC;? said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.

The myth dates back to a 1920 academic article about poisonous plants in Hawaii that included an unconfirmed account of a 2-year-old who died after eating poinsettia leaves. A 1944 textbook re-

peated the tale, and soon the poinsettiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toxicity was enshrined as scientific truth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well-meaning people in quite popular publications list certain holiday plants that are toxic and should be kept away from children,â&#x20AC;? Trinklein said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poinsettia is often on the list.â&#x20AC;?

In a 1971 study, scientists at Ohio State University fed lab rats â&#x20AC;&#x153;extraordinarily high doses of various portions of the poinsettia.â&#x20AC;? A human would have to devour several pounds of poinsettia to get an

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In the 1990s, researchers in Pittsburgh analyzed almost 23,000 cases of poinsettia ingestion reported by poison control centers. More than 92% of patients showed no ill effects at all, and no one died or became critically ill.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to say you would want to brighten your salads with poinsettia leaves. Some people might have severe allergic reactions to poinsettia sap, which has several proteins in common with natural latex rubber. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also possible, though unlikely, that the leaves could contain trace amounts of pesticide residue. Among those who have tasted poinsettia, reactions to the flavor have ranged from â&#x20AC;&#x153;not very goodâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;indescribably awful.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘WANTEDâ&#x20AC;˘ FARM GROUND to Lease!

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by Extension educators from four states: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. The conference will be held on Jan. 9-11, 2020. This will be our 24th annual conference.

This is an exciting conference for anyone growing horticultural crops, with many new ideas presented from growers, researchers, and Extension specialists. The conference is open to everyone, from backyard gardeners to commercial produce growers. Topics cover not only vegetables, but also tree fruits, small fruits and flowers. There are also presentations targeted toward organic

growers.

The event begins with workshops on Thursday. Attendees choose a workshop when they register. Each daylong workshop explores a topic in-depth.

Workshops this year will include topics such as grower training for the Food Safety Modernization Act, Industrial Hemp 101, Honey Bees and Beekeeping, Drip Irrigation, and Cultivating Your Legally Resilient Farm.

I have helped organize the beekeeping session again this year. The Thursday workshop on beekeeping will feature Grant Gillard, past President of the Missouri State Beekeepers Association, and a published author. His daylong presentation will include topics such as what to consider when you are thinking about getting into honeybees, how to get started in beekeeping, stepping into your second year, honey production and raising queens and making

bined with high productivity, algae can produce an abundance of biofuel in a relatively short amount of time.

In addition, algae production doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete with traditional agriculture. Typical crops are usually grown on land while algae grows in water. Algae also provide different resources for people compared to those of normal grain.

There is a wide variety of things algae can be used for besides biofuels. It has been used to develop biodegradable plastics, purify sewage water and can even be a healthy food source for people. Algae is relatively inexpensive to produce and provides many resources that are beneficial to the Earth and the people that live here.

nucs. Finally, he will discuss pushing the boundaries of your backyard hobbies.

The main conference occurs on Friday and Saturday. Before starting the concurrent tracks, we will hear from our keynote speaker Charlotte Smith, founder of 3CowMarketing.com.

Her presentation is titled is â&#x20AC;&#x153;3 Steps to a Profitable Farm.â&#x20AC;?

3CowMarketing.com is an online marketing training company helping farmers learn the most current online marketing techniques to grow a successful business. Her book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farm Marketing from the Heart,â&#x20AC;? is an introduction to the in-depth concepts taught in her twice-annual marketing course.

After the keynote, there will be up to five concurrent tracks to choose from. Topics on Friday and Saturday include business management and financing; tree and small fruit production; organic, conventional and greenhouse production; invasive species; cut flower production; and more.

The trade show includes many exhibitors who are available to provide information about seeds, irrigation, horticulture equipment, chemicals, and other topics. Meals, break refreshments, and handouts will be included in the registration fee for the main conference.

The conference will be held on the campus of Missouri Western State University. For more information about the conference and a registration form, call the Buchanan County Extension office at 816-279-1691.

You may also register online and find additional information on our web site at: http://www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org/

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LOCAL TMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Students In Geography Bee Students at Trenton Middle School will have the chance to participate in the 2019-20 National Geography Bee when preliminary and final rounds are hosted by the school on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

The National Geography Bee is an annual geography competition organized by the National Geography Society.

The contest is designed to encourage geography in schools, to spark student interest in the subject and to increase public awareness about geography.

Fifth through eighth grade

students will compete in grade level preliminary rounds with the top two contestants at each grade level and the next two at-large contestants moving on to the final round of local competition. The preliminary rounds will take place in the TMS Library/Media Center and parents are invited to attend.

The schedule includes seventh grade, 8:30 a.m.; eighth grade, 9:25 a.m.; sixth grade, 10:20 a.m.; and fifth grade, 11:15 a.m. The final round will be held at 2:20 p.m.

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This includes $1.8 million paid to members with service in 1997 and $200,000 paid to members with service in 2018.

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This year, GRM Networks has also returned more than $1.8 million to the estates of deceased members. A grand total of more than $3.8 million will be returned to members or their estates in 2019.

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The proposal will go to the council for approval at a meeting in January.

The council will not be meeting on Monday, Dec. 23 due to the Christmas holiday.

The next regular meeting of the council is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13.

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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the December â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terrific Kidâ&#x20AC;? Award, recognized for demonstrating the character trait of â&#x20AC;&#x153;kindness.â&#x20AC;? The award is sponsored each month by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Trenton. Those selected include, from left, front row, kindergarten students Mariella Polley, Korbyn McClelland, Jacob Ferguson; first graders Emmaleigh Maloney, Barrett Johnson, Kenzie Hartley, Hunter Novak and Connor Woodworth; second row, second graders Carly Sharp, Aoife Graham, Layla Woodworth and Kamdyn Dowling; third graders Andrea Gates, Brycen Bouzek, Leo Gann and Preston Huskey; back row, fourth graders Connor Thompson, Ariana Suarez, Roman Hunter and Quin Weldon; and Dave Woodson, representing the Trenton Kiwanis Club. Not pictured are kindergarten students Levi Romesburg and Carson Beverlin.

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HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MOâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

DOING THE MOST FOR MISSOURI As I mentioned last week, Missouri lawmakers have begun filing legislation for the 2020 legislative session. Among my prefiled measures is one I also sponsored during the 2019 session, and is something that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

Senate Bill 549 relates to Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low-income housing tax credit. In past years, I have introduced this proposal, but it has failed to gain enough momentum to move through the process. By law, Missouri is required to have a balanced budget, which is of utmost importance to me, as chairman of the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee. The amount of money that goes toward tax credits in our state grows every year, and is assigned outside of the regular budgeting process.

As our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs grow, the amount of money available for

necessary services dwindles, which is something I would like to see turn around.

My plan is not to eliminate the low-income housing tax credit; rather, keep it within a reasonable limit, so that it continues to do good things for our citizens.

My colleagues in the Legislature and I have negotiated on the exact amounts over the past two years, and we may be able to come to a solid conclusion again this year so that we can get these credits back on good footing and continue to keep housing affordable for some of our most vulnerable citizens.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My capitol office number is 573-751-1415, my email address is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov. and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

tions would be made regarding students who move as well as emergencies.

A specific enrollment deadline is also included in the handbook, which Mrs. Price said would help in making sure enough staff is hired to meet student needs. She said there was no need to cap the number of students for summer school if there is enough staff, however, it was noted this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numbers may be limited due to construction planned at Rissler School.

Voting in favor of the handbook were Dr. David Whitaker, Corey Leeper and Cliff Roeder. Opposed were Doug Franklin, Marcie Cutsinger and Ms. Taul. It was decided to bring the handbook back to the board for consideration in January. Mrs. Price

asked for input from board members and said she would also be meeting with other R9 personnel.

The board heard an update regarding the construction project from Dennis Gutshall, who noted work is under way on the new concession stand at C.F. Russell Stadium and that all the footings are in place for the performing arts center.

Footings for the hallway between the main building and ag building should be completed this week. Weather permitting, installation of the pre-cast wall panels for the arts center will begin on Jan. 20 and will take about two weeks.

R-9 personnel are developing a plan to move students from the construction area while the panels are being installed, with students in 10 classrooms having to be moved to other areas during the two-week period. It is hoped the plan can be com-

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pleted and relayed to staff prior to Christmas break.

In other business, the board: â&#x20AC;˘ selected senior McKenna Cox as the R-9 recipient of the John. T Belcher Scholarship.

She will receive $250 and will represent the district in regional competition, where she will be eligible for a $750 scholarship award. â&#x20AC;˘ approved the 2018-19 school audit. Bob Conrad with Conrad and Higgins told the board that the district was in good financial shape. Highlights of the audit included 84 percent of teacher retirement being funded and that while the district had over 1,100 students, the average daily attendance was 1,083. â&#x20AC;˘ heard a report on the district counseling program, with a master counseling manual to be presented to the board for approval at the January meeting.

â&#x20AC;˘ was told testing was successful on district cafeteria sprinklers. â&#x20AC;˘ reviewed principal reports and recognized the Trenton Middle School Students of the Month.

Following an executive session, the board accepted letters of retirement from Success Center Director and former THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Principal Ron Franklin, TMS art instructor Penny Roberts, TMS math teacher Mary Woodson, TMS social studies teacher Karla Lowrey and fourth grade teacher Lisa Wallace. They will retire at the end of the school year.

Hired as paraprofessionals to begin after the Christmas break were Amanda Spears and Alexandria Neighbors.

Hired as subs were Tenna Roberts and Ashten Witten.

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Once again it happened because of all who contributed of their time and effort, those who unselfishly offered themselves to see that others could have. We Thank You for the gift of time in preparing, carrying in, carrying out, serving, cleaning, giving monetarily and just being there to provide inspiration that we can reach out and touch lives if we would only take the time. We apologize for those who may have missed out, yet we are encouraged by those who received. Most of all we Thank our Heavenly Father thru whom all blessings flow for the gift of our Saviour Jesus Christ who showed us how to give and gave us life that we might in some small way give back to those around us.

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Church Women United of Grundy County recently awarded eight scholarships of $300 each to students in the North Central Missouri Allied Health Program. The money is raised from the sale of items at the CWU Thrift Shop. The awards were presented by Evelyn Trickel and Margaret Rice, representing the CWU. Pictured are, from left, in the top photo at left, Shelby May of Trenton, Kylei Lamp of Trenton, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Trickel and Sophia Beaird of Trenton; in the photo above, Vanessa Olivio of Trenton, Mrs. Rice, Metaija Johnson of Trenton, Mrs. Trickel; and, in the bottom photo at left, Shanon Harper of Trenton, Mrs. Trickel and Mrs. Rice. All NCMC Foundation Allied Health Scholarship recipients are full-time students or enrolled in all available hours and are required to submit a thank you letter to be provided to the scholarship donor. Many of the scholarships are renewable for a second semester provided that the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and achieves a 2.5 GPA.

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Smithfield Foods of Princeton has presented a $2,500 check to the North Central Missouri College Foundation in support of the 15th annual High School Holiday Hoops.

Public Relations/Sustainability Coordinator Sydney Smith, left, made the presentation to Holiday Hoops Director Steve Maxey, right. Smithfield Foods of Princeton will also provide employees to work the front desk of the event on Dec. 27 at the Ketcham Community Center.

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The Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 has made a $2,000 donation to the North Central Missouri Children Advocacy Center at Trenton, courtesy of an Elks â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courtesy Grant.â&#x20AC;?

The funds allow the center to purchase equipment to install an electronic sign-in system into the facility. Pictured are, from left, Elks Exalted Ruler Harry Kately, Advocacy Center Director Verna Kelsey and Advocacy Development Coordinator Amanda White.

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Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 recently made a $150 donation to the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919. The money was raised during a recent veterans dinner sponsored by the lodge. Pictured are, from left, Dave McGinness, representing the lodge; VFW Quartermaster Sam Smith; Commander Tony Ralston; and VFW member Ryan Williams.

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The Criminal Justice Club at North Central Missouri College recently raised over $2,200 to help classmate Jasmine Diab with her educational expenses. Ms. Diab, an officer with the Trenton Police Department and a student in the NCMC criminal justice program since 2018, was wounded in the line of duty in June. Donations were handled through the NCMC Foundation. Pictured are, from left, Criminal Justic Club sponsor and instructor Jena Vandel, Officer Diab, her daughter, Amira and NCMC Foundation President Allan Seidel.

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High Low Last Chg DEC. 12 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 529ž 530ž 528ž 530ž Mar 518 529½ 516Ÿ 529Ÿ +10 May 521Ÿ 532Ÿ 520 532Ÿ +9½ Jul 524½ 535Ÿ 523Ÿ 535 +9 Sep 531Ÿ 541Ÿ 530 541 +8Ÿ Dec 541ž 551ž 541 551ž +8½ Est. sales 44,321.Wed.'s sales 70,108 Wed.'s open int 374,746,up 1,153 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 358Ÿ 363½ 358Ÿ 363½ +5ž Mar 371½ 378½ 371Ÿ 376ž +5½ May 378Ÿ 385 378Ÿ 383ž +5ž Jul 384Ÿ 390½ 384 389Ÿ +5½ Sep 385 390ž 385 390 +5Ÿ Dec 388 394Ÿ 388 393½ +5½ Mar 398½ 404 398½ 403½ +5 May 404Ÿ 409Ÿ 404Ÿ 408Ÿ +4½ Jul 407½ 411ž 407½ 411½ +5Ÿ Dec 404 408½ 404 408 +3ž Est. sales 111,601.Wed.'s sales 198,764 Wed.'s open int 1,491,184,up 12,602 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 293 295ž 293 295 +1Ÿ May 291Ÿ 291Ÿ 289½ 290½ +½ Est. sales 119.Wed.'s sales 251 Wed.'s open int 5,823 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel

Jan 893 901ž 888Ÿ 899ž Mar 907½ 916 902½ 914 May 921 929ž 916ž 927ž Jul 934 942ž 930½ 940½ Aug 939Ÿ 946ž 935Ÿ 944ž Sep 937½ 943 934Ÿ 943 Nov 940 947 936ž 945Ÿ Jan 945ž 951 942Ÿ 950Ÿ Mar 942 947 939Ÿ 946½ Est. sales 102,927.Wed.'s sales 279,666 Wed.'s open int 836,853

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DEC. 11 GFGâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.26; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.38; milo, 3.01.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.81; soybeans, 8.63; wheat, 4.99.

New Crop - Corn, 3.53; soybeans, 8.71; wheat, 4.76.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.39 (Dec. 19); 8.29 (Jan 20); 8.28 (Feb 20); 8.23 (Mar 20); 8.32 (Apr 20).

Corn, 3.31 (Dec. 19); 3.31 (Jan 20); 3.26 (Feb 20); 3.26 (Mar 20); 3.28 (Apr 20).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.34 (Dec. 19); 8.29 (Jan 20); 8.28 (Feb 20); 8.23 (Mar 20); 8.32 (Apr 20).

Corn, 3.31 (Dec. 19); 3.31 (Jan 20); 3.26 (Feb 20); 3.26 (Mar 20); 3.28 (Apr 20).

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Kindergarten student Ruger Etter has been named the Student of the Month at Spickard R-2 School. He is the son of Jennifer Saul and Tyler Etter.

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AREA DEATHS Guidona Pauline Ratliff Brown Robar Guidona Pauline Ratliff Brown Robar, a 98-year-old resident of Peoria, AZ and former Trenton resident, died on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at her home.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 in the funeral chapel at Dignity Memorial at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary in Phoenix, AZ. Burial will follow in the Phoenix Memorial Park Cemetery.

A private family service will be held at the home of a daughter, Karen Thomas.

Mrs. Robar was born on Feb. 27, 1921 in Trenton, the daughter of Clarence and Rosa Ratliff. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trenton for 50-plus years, then joined a Baptist church in Peoria. She worked for McVay Motors in Trenton for several years.

She was married to her first husband, Howard Brown, for 50 years. She was a home-

maker and gardener and enjoyed growing flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She enjoyed traveling, especially in her retirement years with her second husband Lawrence Robar. She was also a lover of animals, especially cats.

She is survived by two sons, Garold Brown and Quentin Brown; a daughter, Karen (Brown) Thomas; three grandchildren, Leah Brinser, Tara Brown and Amanda Brown; two great-grandchildren, Justin Brinser and Hannah Brinser; two sisters, Doris Ferguson and Laurel Berry; and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a sister, Coleen Gates; and a nephew, Kevin Gates.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Sun City 4 Paws Rescue 11129 W Michigan Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363 or to the American Cancer Society.

Mary Rose Watkins Mary Rose Watkins, a 90year-old resident of Trenton, died at 12:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Inurnment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

A family visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the mortuary.

Mrs. Watkins was born on Sept. 20, 1929 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Dale and Amy Grow Dennis. She had been a resident of Spickard before moving to Trenton.

She was a member of the Spickard Christian Church.

She was married on Sept.

28, 1949 at American Falls, ID

to Hugh Graham Watkins, who preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2014.

Survivors include three daughters, Carol Lovell of Trenton, Nancy Lewis of Excelsior Estates and Melody Chapman and her husband, Martin of Spickard; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one grandson, Brad Lovell.

The family suggests donations be made to either the Spickard Volunteer Fire Department or the American Diabetes Association. They may be left at or mailed to the mortuary.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Princeton OKs Ballot Issue Princeton voters will have an additional issue to decide in April following action taken on Monday night by the Princeton City Council.

City Clerk Kori Willett said voters will be asked to approve a measure that would allow the city not to hold an election if there is only one candidate for a city office. The state allows certain entities to eliminate elections for uncontested races with the approval of voters.

The issue will be on the April 7 ballot.

The council approved a service contract with the Princeton Chamber of Commerce for $1,400 to pay for costs associated with a Christ-

mas musical to be held later this month. The musical will be raising funds for the community Angel tree project.

A representative from McClure Engineering met with the council regarding the sewer rehabilitation project, reviewed plans and proposed relocations of lines. There was discussion regarding a request for no parking on both the east and west side of College Avenue, however, no action was taken until the city can meet with representatives of the Princeton School District about the request.

The next meeting of the council is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.

Officer Included On Memorial One of the City of Trenton's fallen law enforcement officers will have his name placed on the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial on May. 13.

Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said the application to have the name of Deputy City Marshal Richard T. Blew included on the memorial has been approved, pending the exact wording to be listed. Ross said that according to news reports and other documentation gathered by the TPD, Blew was responding to a disturbance on Jan. 4, 1877 involving a drunken doctor and attempted to disarm the doctor, who was brandishing a revolver.

Blew was shot in the abdomen when the revolver accidentally went off and died two days later on Jan. 6, 1877.

Blew is one of two city law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in Trenton. The other officer already on the memorial, Patrolman Isaac Dilley, died on Dec. 13, 1894.

GEC Accepting Applications The GEC Community Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting grant applications. The application deadline is Jan. 1.

Qualified applicants may apply for a grant by completing an application with supporting information. The grant application is available by logging online at www.grundyec.com or calling the cooperative at 1-800-279-2249, ext. 33 or 23. Applications will be reviewed by the trustees and successful applicants will be notified by Jan. 30.

The foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies in the areas of education, health and rural development. Grants are open to eligible entities within the cooperative’s 12-county service area which includes, Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam and Sullivan counties in Missouri and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Roger E. Alley, Galt, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle to the left side of the roadway when his view was obstructed by a hill or curve, a class A misdemeanor, and was fined $76.50 and $74.50 costs.

Adam R. Clear, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50 and $74.50 costs.

Russel L. Louderback, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division, where he is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 16 on a class E felony charge of second degree involuntary manslaughter.

Stanley D. Patterson, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division, where he is to appear in court again on Dec. 12 on a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony.

Christy L. Russell, Trenton, waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of second degree burglary, stealing a motor vehicle and second degree burglary, all class D felonies. She is scheduled to make an appearance in court on Jan. 16.

Heather Baker, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of passing bad checks, a class A misdemeanor. She is to pay a $200 fine, $120.50 costs, $50 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and $577.15 restitution.

Shawn E.R. Ferguson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to violating the child restraint law and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Alec Z. Littleton, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, a class B misdemeanor, and had imposition of his sentence suspended.

He was placed on probation for one year and is to pay $74.50 costs, $100 to LERF and complete 40 hours of community service.

Stephanie N. Myrick, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to failing to equip

a vehicle with two approved red taillamps, an infraction, and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Casey L. Noble, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a school bus receiving/discharging school children and was fined $80.50 and $74.50 costs.

Elizabeth A. Novak, Fayette, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle, a class B misdemeanor, and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

Brandon M. Conklin, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, a class A misdemeanor, and failing to register a motor vehicle, a class B misdemeanor.

He was ordered to serve 11 days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit given for four days served.

Bailey Souders, Chillicothe, admitted violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of passing bad checks, a class A misdemeanor. Her probation was revoked and she was ordered to serve four months in the Grundy County Detention Center.

Lauren B. Weaver, Spickard, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with brakes not in working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Tiffany A. Savage, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with defective equipment and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Adam Lynn Stretch and Tabatha Christine Milford, both of Trenton.

Christopher Ray Cook and Elizabeth Roxanna Johnson, both of Trenton.

REAL ESTATE Zachary R. Jones and wife to Zachary R. Jones and Sonci L. Jones Revocable Trust.

Marti L. Gooch and wife to James Neal Glidewell and wife.

Ronald F. Dougan and wife to James Neal Glidewell and wife.

John Christopher Blake and wife to Robert Howe II and wife.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Dec. 2: officers investigated suspicious circumstances at a north business.

Dec. 3: three nuisances were investigated at two west residences and two nuisances were investigated at a north residence. Officers investigated a juvenile/status offense at an east residence.

Dec. 4: officers investigated nuisances at four north residences and two west residences and responded to a report of peace disturbance at a north residence. A report of stealing was investigated at an east business.

Dec. 5: two nuisance violations were investigated at one north residence, with another nuisance violation investigated at a separate north residence.

Two motor vehicle accidents were reported in the east part of town and officers found a subject to be in possession of methamphetamine at a north business. A report of stealing was investigated at a south residence.

Dec. 6: two nuisance violations were investigated at a west residence. A report of property damage was investigated at an east residence and officers investigated reports of stealing at an east residence and a west residence. A report of identity theft was investigated at a location other than Trenton and officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at a west residence.

Dec. 7: officers were called to domestic disputes in the west part of town and at a north residence and investigated suspicious circumstances at an east business, with an arrest made on a warrant in the downtown area.

Dec. 8: a report of stealing was investigated at a north business and officers found an abandoned vehicle/trailer in the north part of town. An arrest was made for domestic assault at an east residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the north part of town.

Man Fails To Be In Court Cash bond has been posted by a Pattonsburg man who failed to appear in court.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Desmond W. Poage, 22, re-

cently failed to appear in court on charges of driving while revoked or suspended, a class D misdemeanor. He has posted $300 cash bond and is scheduled to be in court on Dec. 20.

Spickard Man Hurt In Accident A Spickard man received moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident on Wednesday night on Route C, just inside the Spickard city limits.

Robert G. Blozvich, 50, was taken by private vehicle to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton for treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Blozvich was the driver of a car that was westbound when

it went off the north side of the roadway and struck a telephone pole. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels, facing northwest.

The vehicle received extensive damage. Blozvich was reported not to be wearing a safety device.

The accident was investigated by Trooper C.D. O’Hara, assisted by Trooper A.D. Neighbors.

Personnel, Insurance Top Area School Board Agendas Reports, insurance and personnel topped agendas of meetings held this week by the Pleasant View R-6, Laredo R7, Princeton R-5 and TriCounty R-7 boards of education.

Pleasant View R-6 Several reports were given during the meeting of the Pleasant View R-6 Board on Tuesday night.

According to information provided by Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, the board heard an update on a proposal to add classrooms and hire a fifth grade teacher next year, but took no action. The board was told that the 2018-19 special education count was up two students from what had previously been reported. Approval was given to the 201819 school audit. The board discussed renewal of insurance with MUSIC, but took no action..

Early Childhood Special Education teachers Carrie Rogers and Kayla Orndorff reported on class activities. Mrs. Steinhoff announced several upcoming dates of importance, including the Christmas program on Friday night, featuring students in Mrs. Lake’s class as well as classes through eighth grade; the KEYS Christmas program on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.; an early-out on Dec. 20, with no school from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5; an early-out on Jan. 17; and no school on Jan. 20.

Following an executive session, the board voted to hire Kelli Urton of Trenton as the new Parents as Teachers coordinator.

The next board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Laredo R-7 The Laredo R-7 Board discussed several items at its meeting on Monday.

According to information provided by Administrator Misty Foster, the 2018-19 school audit was approved along with a trip to Branson by the eighth grade class. Also approved was renewal of insurance with MUSIC. There was discussion regarding a curriculum update and a budget update was given. There was also discussion of physical requirements for full-time bus drivers.

It was announced the filing dates for the board election in April would begin on Dec. 17

and continue through 4 p.m. on Jan. 21, with the school office being closed Dec. 18 through Jan. 2. The three-year terms of Phil Fox, Jason Meeker and Casey Bowe will be expiring.

An executive session was held for personnel, legal matters and student matters, with no announcement made.

The next meeting of the board will be held on Monday, Jan. 13.

Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board renewed insurance and approved the annual audit at its meeting on Monday.

According to information provided by board secretary Christy Stockman, the board approved the renewal of liability and property insurance with CPSK and Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund. The total cost will be $57,155, which is an increase of $825 from the previous year. Board members also approved the annual auditor’s report from the firm Conrad and Higgins.

Several announcements were made, including the board filing dates of Dec. 17 to Jan. 21 for the April 7 election , with the terms of Larry Pollard, Karla Meinke and Rick Ellsworth expiring. The Christmas holiday break will take place Dec. 23-Jan. 3.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13.

Tri-County R-7 The Tri-County R-7 Board approved several items at its meeting on Monday night.

According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, approval was given to the 2018-19 school audit as well as the senior trip to Daytona Beach, FL. The board renewed its insurance coverage with MUSIC, with an optional umbrella policy of $10 million, and approved the purchase of a commercial mixer. A list of surplus property was approved as presented. The board reviewed the budget and heard a report from the superintendent and principal.

An executive session was held with no announcement made.

The next meeting of the board will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 in the superintendent’s office at the school in Jamesport.

Fire Damages Rural Home A fire on Tuesday night extensively damaged a rural Trenton home located just west of the intersection of Routes Y and O, approximately eight miles northeast of Trenton.

Personnel from the Spickard and Grundy County rural fire protection districts were called to the home of Donnie and Nancy Burkeybile at around 6:15 p.m., where firemen found smoke coming from the structure. Grundy County

Rural Fire Protection District Chief Kenny Roberts said no one was at home at the time of the fire, which is believed to have been electrical in nature.

An individual was driving by the home when he saw smoke coming from the eaves of the building and called the fire department.

Firemen were on the scene for approximately two hours.

They were assisted by the Grundy County Ambulance Service.

AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Chicken tortilla soup, spinach salad, carrot and raisin salad, five-cup salad, wheat bread.

Tuesday-Chicken strips or baked fish, cole slaw, potato salad, apricots, hot rolls.

Wednesday-(Christmas meal) - Glazed ham, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, hot spiced peaches, cherry cheesecake,

hot roll.

Thursday-Pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit, hot rolls.

Friday-Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, grape salad, peas and carrots, hot roll.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

Christmas Item Give-Away Set The First Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas give-away event on Monday, Dec. 16.

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the family activ-

ity center, located behind the church. Free winter coats, clothing, Christmas decorations and gift items will be offered.

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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.â&#x20AC;?

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

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Clean studio apartment, upstairs, furnished, utilities paid, no pets. Phone 660-359-6358.

M332d13* ------------------------------------------For Rent - Haddox Addition 2 bedroom duplex, full basement, 1 car garage. $550 per month.

For Sale or Rent - 1116 Lake Manor Dr. - 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage and full basement. $125,000 or $850 per month rent.

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Mike Johnson 359-7749

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FOR SALE Antiques for sale in my home at 3395 LIV 500, Jamesport, MO. Call Gary at 660-684-6319 to make sure I'm home before coming.

E329d13* ------------------------------------------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.

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NOTICES The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday thru 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 $35 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 -------------------------------------------

THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TJan24 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking Requests for Proposals for a learning management system. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details.

N436d17 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, addressed to the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri, are being accepted for construction steel for the Road & Bridge Department.

Bids to be for: 1 ton 5/8" Rebar, Grade 60 (60 x 20' sticks) 12 - sheets Backwall - 8' x 25', 3/16" thick 24 hour notice on delivery PLEASE Bids will be received in the office of the County Clerk, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

The company receiving said bid must give prompt delivery upon request by the County Commissioners or the Commissioners reserve the right to cancel such contract. The County Commissioners also reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner G481d13 -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FDec20 ------------------------------------------See GFG Ag Services for your One Stop Shop for hunters.

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------For Sale Small square bales 1st & 2nd cutting Brome, 1st cutting grass & alfalfa, 1st cutting Timothy & treefoil. Good tight bales. Never wet. No mold.

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660-358-2128 ********************************** For Sale Big round bales, mixed grass, hay. Delivery Available Bob Holloway 660-358-2128 FDec6-Jan3 ------------------------------------------Big Iron Auctions Agricultural, Construction & Recreational Equipment Single Items, Dispersals/Retirement Sales Kenneth Weaver Local Sales Rep 660-654-1855 BigIron.com has Registered Bidders Worldwide FDec9-Jan3 -------------------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------For Sale - Purebred German Shepherd puppies - $300.00. 1 male and 1 female. Call or text 660-635-2353.

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Puppies - AKC Registered Golden Retrievers, had shots, 5 months old, calm, family friendly - $300.00 cash. Nathan Cook, 540 NE 90th St., Spickard, MO 64679. For directions: call Kevin 816-916-8902.

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

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

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

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

T298d3* ------------------------------------------The Princeton R-V School District is accepting applications for an elementary one-on-one special education paraprofessional to start immediately. In this role, the selected applicant will work one-on-one with a student that has a disability. Candidates must hold the appropriate certification or have the ability to acquire the appropriate certification. Interested candidates should obtain an application by calling 660-748-3211 or online at http://www.tigertown.k12.mo.us under district noncertified application. Applicants must submit hard copies of their application and resume to: Princeton R-V School District Attn: Mrs. Merideth Ussery, SPED Director 1008 E. Coleman Street Princeton, MO 64673 d438d20 ------------------------------------------Immediate positions available for off road articulating truck heavy equipment machine operators. Experience preferred but not required. Wages range from $17-20.00 based off experience.

Health/life package. Pre-drug screening. Overnight travel possible depending on job site; which varies covering NW Missouri and Southern Iowa. Daily allowance paid if travel is 61+ miles from residence. Apply online at www.kkentconst.com.

K714d24* ------------------------------------------Afternoon/Evening Advocate Green Hills Women's Shelter, Trenton Site, has an afternoon/evening advocate position opening.

The afternoon/evening advocate works 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 1 pm - 5 pm Fridays. This position is full-time with a salary range of $32,760 - $38,480 with benefits.

An Associate's Degree is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Applications can be found on our website at www.greenhillswomensshelter.net. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm. GHWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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NOTICE City of Laredo candidate filing period for the April 7, 2020 municipal election is December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020.

The Mayor and 2 Alderman at Large positions are all available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Laredo City Hall, Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. dDec10,13 -------------------------------------------

FIBER INTERNET INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN Mid-States Services, LLC is accepting applications for a Fiber Internet Installer/ Technician. This position requires proficiency and knowledge of Internet and computer functions and the ability to work at various physical heights. Experience in fiber splicing preferred. Interested applicants may obtain an application at www.mid-states.net, or 2626 Oklahoma Avenue.

Submit a completed application and resume by January 3, 2020 to: Mid-States Services, LLC, Attention: Troy Slagle, 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683. EOE/M/F/H/V

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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE Filing dates for Myers Township for the April 7, 2020 election will be December 17, 2019 to January 21, 2020 for the positions of two board members, collector and trustee. Contact Jake Batson at 1168 NE Hwy J, Galt, MO 64641 or call 660-673-6517. dDec10,13 ------------------------------------------NOTICE City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 7, 2020 municipal election is December 7, 2019 through January 21, 2020 with 2 Alderman at Large positions available for 2-year terms.

Filing will be done at Galt City Hall, Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. dDec10,13 ------------------------------------------Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of school board member at the April 7, 2020 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have three positions available, each for a three year term.

The filing will begin December 17, 2019 and will run through January 21, 2020. Filing may be done at the high school, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The office will be closed from 12:30 a.m. on December 20th until January 5th, January 20th and any others days school is cancelled due to inclement weather. dDec6,10,13,17 ------------------------------------------Spickard Special Road District gives notice that the filing dates for the April 7, 2020 election are December 17, 2019 to January 21, 2020. There is an opening for one Commissioner for a three year term and one opening to fill a position left open for a two year term. Candidates must reside within the Road District, be a registered voter and have their county taxes paid at the time of filing. Candidates may file at the residency of Janice Vandevender located at 206 Grant Street in Spickard, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. dDec13 -------------------------------------------

IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 19AG-PR00059 In the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, Decedent: On 11-21-2019, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's address is: JIM TAYLOR 426 HWY C SPICKARD, MO 64679.

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ALLAN D SEIDEL 705 MAIN ST TRENTON, MO 64683 PHONE 660-359-2293 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death: 11-APR-2019 Date of first publication: 29-NOV-2019 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail

should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dNov29,Dec6,13,20 -----------------------------------------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 7, 2020 Municipal Election is December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020.

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

Candidates may file at the district office located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions will be answered by calling 660-359-4220. dDec6,13,Jan3,10 ------------------------------------------CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI Advertisement for Bidders The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement Services.

Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 2:00 p.m. on January 22, 2020. Bid packets are required to be sealed and labeled 2019-20 Demolition Abatement Bid. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Wes Barone at 660-359-2013. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dDec13 ------------------------------------------The Laredo Fire Protection District has one 6 year term for election at the April 7, 2020 election. Filing dates are from December 17, 2019 to January 21, 2020 at the home of Melissa Lowrey, 470 SE Ivy Lane, Laredo, MO. dDec13 -------------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the filing period for the April 7, 2020 election is December 7, 2019 to January 21, 2020 for the purpose of electing one councilman from each of the four wards of the City of Trenton for a regular term of 2 years. Persons interested in filing can do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at the office of Cindy Simpson, City Clerk, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri. City Hall will be open until 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2020 for filing.

The following is a list of dates that City Hall will be closed: December 25 - all day January 1 - all day January 20 - all day dDec13 ------------------------------------------NOTICE The candidate filing period for the Marion Township, April 7, 2020 municipal election is December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020. Marion Township has the following offices to be filled: Trustee position, 2 board members, Clerk position. Those wishing to file may pick up information and file with: Phillip Fox, Marion Township Trustee, 792 SE 16th Street, Galt, MO 6464.

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have flashbacks and make up scenarios in my head. Please give me some advice. I'm tired of feeling this way. I need a way to let go of this heavy weight on my shoulders. -- Lost in Love Dear Lost in Love: He needs to help you take that weight off your shoulders. It is possible to move past cheating in a relationship, but only with sincere remorse, a commitment to healing the wounds and a willingness to have trust restored. You both need to either work together toward those tenets or consider separating now and cultivating a respectful nonromantic relationship as co-parents for the long-term.

Dear Annie: My situation is not a unique one in that I know many women experience difficulties with daughters-in-law. I have had discussions with my son about my feelings, but I really do not wish to cause further strife between him and me nor between him and his wife. They live very near her family members and everything they do and every holiday involves just her family. I feel as though my family is an afterthought, and that I am occasionally kept within

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Dear Annie: About two years ago I was pregnant with my firstborn. About five months into the pregnancy, my partner, the father, cheated on me. When I found out about it, I was devastated; I didn't know what to do with myself.

I felt he did it to me on purpose with the reasoning of "getting even" because I'd cheated on him years before. It was one time, and I felt pushed away and insecure at the time. Of course, cheating didn't make me feel better; it made me feel worse.

His cheating on me while I was pregnant made me feel that I didn't mean anything to him. I felt stupid because it was someone we knew, someone I was hanging around thinking that nothing was going on between them. I've even hosted her at our house with a few other people even though they were messing around with each other during that time.

Now I feel back in the same place, and I don't know how to stop this running circle of guilt, like it was my fault he cheated on me. I really wish I could get over it and move on, because that's what I should do. But I

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their lives merely as a resource for gifts and financial help if and when needed. My question is, because I feel this way, should I cut back on financial gifts, as I'm feeling very used. I know if I confront my son it will surely cause problems. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. -- Feeling Used Financially Dear Feeling Used Financially: We tend to think of boundaries as something we set for others. But we also must set boundaries for ourselves -- i.e., be cognizant of how much of ourselves (and our resources) we are truly comfortable giving.

If the financial assistance and gifts are causing you resentment, it's a sign you're violating your own boundaries.

The next time you're considering giving them something, think about how you will feel afterward. If you'll feel frustrated or slighted, don't do it.

Know that you don't need to shower them with gifts to be worthy of their time. You are enough. Toward that end, don't give up on spending quality time with your son and his wife.

Keep a dialogue open about potential visits.

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A Boris bounce?

Britain’s election Thursday is bullish for markets short term, bearish long term. In any case that’s how it’s viewed by some. A win for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives, leading in the polls, would mean he could push through the negotiated agreement on exit from the European Union. And there would be no hard-left Labour Prime Minister Jeremy Corbyn.

“With the good news already partly priced into (the pound) and U.K. equities, investors seem inclined to hold off increasing their U.K. exposure until the election result confirms

expectations of a Johnson majority,” says Holger Schmieding at Berenberg bank.

Longer term, economists warn businesses could suffer under Johnson’s plan for a free trade pact from December 2020 under which Britain and the EU would have separate markets and legal regimes. That “would require many British businesses to adjust as much as if the U.K. were to exit without any future relationship in place,” says Sam Lowe at the Center for European Reform. And if the complex deal isn’t sealed in time, new tariffs would loom.

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Oct. 17: U.K. and EU agree on Brexit deal 1.40 Sept. 4: U.K. parliament blocks no-deal Brexit 1.30

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July 24: Boris Johnson becomes prime minister

U.K. currency has risen on hopes of Brexit deal 1.20 ’18 Source: FactSet

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