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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS Church Services

Live Nativity Scene Planned As the Christmas season approaches, several local residents have joined together to organize and present a live nativity scene for viewing by the public.

The event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20 in the front lawn area of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. Nursing home and apartment residents will be able to view the live scene from 4 to 4:30 p.m., with the public then allowed to drive through from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Those driving through will use the regular entrance to the nursing home/apartments and are asked to observe the directions as there will be a slight change in the normal travel through that area.

There is no charge to view nativity scene, which will include individuals portraying Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, etc. as well as several live animals.

Area churches have also announced special services and programs to celebrate the Christmas season. Those providing information to the Republican-Times include: Dockery Chapel United Methodist Church of Trenton - Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Trenton - Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m.

First Christian Church of Trenton - Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m.

Galt Christian Church Candlelight Christmas Eve Service and Communion at 6 p.m.

Hodge Presbyterian Church at Trenton - Vesper service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 20; Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church at Trenton - Midnight mass on Dec. 25; Christmas Day mass at 8:30 a.m.

South Evans Christian Church of Trenton - Christmas program on Dec. 20 at 10:45 a.m., followed by a candlelight service; Christmas Eve Come and Go Communion from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tenth Street Baptist Church of Trenton - Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m.; Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church of Trenton - Christmas Eve Come and Go Communion, 5 to 6:45 p.m.

GRUNDY COUNTY COVID-19 NUMBERS Monday, Dec. 14 Total - 761 (+23 ) Active - 100 (+9) Deaths - 23 (same) (numbers since Thursday, Dec. 10)

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Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School students showed their artistic sides during events held over the weekend. The THS Drama Department, pictured at left, presented “Hallmarks of Horrors” in the Rissler Elementary School gym on Friday night. Tash Dowell is the THS drama instructor. The TMS seventh and eighth grade choirs, pictured above, performed in the annual Trenton Vesper Service on Sunday night at the First Baptist Church.

Also performing at the vesper service were the TMS fifth and sixth grade choir, the THS concert choir and Gold Rush. Tyler Busick is the TMS/THS vocal music instructor.

NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE

Colleges Prepare Workers For Jobs

Higher Education Key To ED Success Editor’s Note: The Trenton Republican-Times will be publishing a weekly series of articles regarding the activities of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance and information about economic and community development in Grundy County.

By Dr. Lenny Klaver, Board Member North Central Missouri Development Alliance When the subject of writing a column on economic development and higher education came up, it sounded like a topic I could address in light of my professional background. Prior to coming to North Central Missouri College in 2016, my roles in a couple of stints as a vice president, one for 10 years and one for three, included helping build partnerships with businesses, serving on local and regional economic development commissions, and convincing corporate and business partners that investing in higher education was a wise move of mutual benefit.

In my current position, the topic is one for discussion, planning and participation on an almost-daily basis.

Engaging in such activities and decisions is generally a long-term process. Writing a piece to cover the topic sufficiently and yet succinctly that takes two to three minutes to read is another matter.

First, let’s place the subject in context. Education and the economy are two of the five prominent institutions of all societies. Family, government and religion constitute the other three major social institutions and its arguable that healthcare is a fourth if six are being recognized. Those who recognize 10 include work, science, military and mass media. Regardless of one’s perspective, education and the economy are two elements on all lists of major societal institutions.

That stated, let’s take a comparative look at the similarities and differences among the components of economic development and those of post-secondary education.

As North Central Missouri Economic Development Alliance Director Micah Landes mentioned the Friday, Dec. 4 column, retention and expansion are two key elements of success in economic development. The same is true for success in post-secondary education. Retaining students is a key to graduation rates. Expansion of a college’s program offerings creates the ability to meet the changing needs of business by way of producing graduates with the knowledge and skills required for a viable workforce. Together, following through to graduation (whether a certificate

National Weather Service

Skies will be clear through mid-week with highs ranging from the mid 30s to the low 40s. Low temperatures will mainly be in the 20s. The high at Trenton on Thursday, Dec. 10 was 66 with a high on Friday of 43 and .05 of an inch of rain. Saturday’s high was 40 with .02 of an inch of rain and Sunday’s high was 32, the low was 23. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 28, the low was 15.

program, two-year career technical degree, two-year associates degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate degree) aligns with the acquisition of skills or expertise necessary to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of a wide variety of jobs.

A region’s economic development depends on retaining businesses and expansion/diversification of existing businesses as well as the attraction of new businesses. For that to occur, businesses need people with the knowledge and skills necessary to fill current and new jobs. Community colleges in particular excel at workforce preparation and retraining. The ability to be nimble in program development and aware of local/regional business needs is an advantage of twoyear colleges such as NCMC and technical/trade schools such as Grand River Tech.

So far, in regard to the economy and education, we’ve looked at three examples of similarities: 1. both are major social institutions; 2. success for both depends on retention and expansion; and 3. a workforce with knowledge and skill competencies is required for each, albeit one entity develops such and the other puts people to work, so to speak. A fourth area of similarity is that success in economic development and educational attainment both require astute planning and execution such as setting goals and objectives, developing strategies, adhering to timelines and assessing and evaluating outcomes.

Turning to differences, there are some. However, I think you will see that those differences actually create a need for both economic development and education to partner in their respective roles to create positive outcomes.

One distinct difference, already mentioned to a degree, is that in economic development, a major goal is to create jobs. It is often misunderstood that higher education creates jobs and sometimes it does as a college’s enrollment grows and more faculty and staff are needed to serve students’ educational needs. However, those numbers are generally small and slower in coming to fruition. Post-secondary education’s goal is to produce graduates possessing the knowledge and skills necessary for the business to produce goods and/or services to meet consumer demands and expectations. Job creation in larger numbers is a primary role in economic development.

Economic development very often concerns itself with the diversification of industry and commerce.

Creating more jobs and new jobs as a result are primary goals. It is the role of higher education to recognize and work with businesses and services to

develop training in areas such as information technology, advanced manufacturing skills, logistics, purchasing and communications where new levels of skills are needed to align with the new business processes and speed of doing business above and beyond its previous levels.

It is also important to note that economic development is not community development. While economic development does have a role in jobs for a community, it does not necessarily mean that it enhances the quality of life factors nor makes the community a better place to live. One might also make the same claim for increasing educational attainment.

However, when people who receive degrees and training continue to live in the community where they went to school, it does tend to increase per capita income. I’ll refer to the per capita income effect in my concluding words to pull all of this together.

A community or region can also attract new businesses or retain an existing business being sold when they can dangle the carrot of a skilled and qualified workforce to entrepreneurs or a business hoping to remain in a community. A prime example is ConAgra closing and Nestle ’s purchase of the plant. It all came down to a strong economic development strategy and a qualified skilled workforce in place in Trenton. Further, a business elsewhere looking to relocate to a community can be attracted because of an existing workforce in a community or region looking to grow its economy.

Per Capita Income: Its Debatable Effect In virtually all countries and communities, there are great disparities from high income earners to low income earners. However, the gaps would be much different in a country like India or Somalia compared to the United States. Per capita income in the former countries and others like them have small trickledown effect compared to the United States where there is some trickle-down.

In small and mid-sized communities, raising the per capita income level, often related to levels of educational attainment and the frequency of good-paying jobs, or sometimes both, can have a positive effect on a community or region. The positive effect is most likely perceived and realized as a quality of life measure. Here’s an explanation: educational attainment and good-paying jobs are a combination that results in more people purchasing homes, remaining in a community, investing time in local civic events, en-

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The THS boys and girls basketball teams headed south on Friday night, taking on Chillicothe in a pair of contests. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap of the varsity matchups.

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SPORTS :: VARSITY BASKETBALL ::

CHILLI RECEPTION Trenton Teams Handed Losses On The Road Friday CHILLICOTHE GIRLS 64 TRENTON GIRLS 24 CHILLICOTHE BOYS 75 TRENTON BOYS 33

When you play basketball long enough, you are bound to have some rough nights.

Friday night in Chillicothe was a rough one for the Trenton High School varsity basketball teams.

Trenton went on the road and returned home with a pair of losses, dropping the girls game 64-24 and the boys game 7533.

The Trenton girls gave Chillicothe a good run in last year’s district championship game, but the losses of Maci Moore, Lexi Whitaker and McKayla Blackburn were magnified in Friday

night’s meeting.

Chillicothe, meanwhile, lost one key player off last year’s district championship squad, but one who was a non-factor in the championship game.

The Hornets’ speed and athleticism proved a tough task for the Bulldogs and the host school scored at will in the first half. Trenton, meanwhile was limited on the offensive end and Chillicothe took a commanding 40-10 lead in to half-time.

Trenton competed better in the second half, but still lost ground, falling in the end by the 40-point margin.

“This was the first team we’ve seen this year that can play at such a high speed and at such a high level,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “We were pretty overwhelmed in that first half, but I was proud of how hard the girls worked to make adjustments, especially in the second half.”

Trenton’s boys, meanwhile, were on the wrong end of a 42-point decision. The Bulldogs trailed 18-5 one quarter in and 47-20 by halftime. Trenton would not reach double figures in any of the four frames and shot just 22 percent from the field against the Hornets’ defense.

“This is a game we just put in the rearview mirror and move forward,” boys’ coach Corbin Coe said. “Physically (Chillicothe) had their way with us tonight.

“The biggest positive for us was our limited amount of turnovers. That makes three-straight games where our turnover numbers have went down. That is huge for us moving forward.”

Trenton was paced by Brycin Loyd, who hit three of Trenton’s four threepointers in the game to finish with nine points. Royce Jackson followed with six points and six rebounds and Chase Otto added six points as well. Gabe Novak had four points, Kayden Spencer and Gavin Roeder each had three and Dylan Spencer rounded out the team total with two.

While the loss was ugly, Trenton saw firsthand a program in Chillicothe that has reached the level the Bulldogs are striving to get to. The Hornets have established themselves as perennial Midland Empire Conference contenders under head coach Tim Cool.

“Chilli has had success over the past 10 years or so,” Coe said. “We are looking to turn Trenton boys basketball in to the type of program Chillicothe is currently.”

UP NEXT Trenton opened Grand River Conference play tonight (Tuesday), traveling to Princeton for a varsity doubleheader with the Tigers. Action tips off at 6 o’clock with the girls contest and the boys game will follow.

This One’s Worth Bragging About game.

Missouri (5-0) led 49-41 at halftime and held on for its third straight win in the series.

Illinois (4-2) trailed by 13 with nine minutes left but rallied to tie it before the Tigers closed out the upset.

“They’re tough. They’re basketball players,” Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin said of his team. “They’ve took some lumps. Injuries, tough losses and all of that, we’ve taken our lumps. ... I thought our guards did a great job blocking out and being physical.”

Dosunmu set a career high in scoring on 13-of-20 shooting and Kofi Cockburn had 19 points with six rebounds for the Fighting Illini. Andre Curbelo added in 14 points off the bench.

“Our lack of energy, our lack of effort, is beyond explanation,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said. “Offensively, when one player has 36, we’re not going to win. That’s an im-

Missouri Knocks Off No. 6 Illinois In Annual Rivalry MISSOURI 81 No. 6 ILLINOIS 78

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri had no answer for Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu.

Luckily for the Tigers, there wasn't much else from the Fighting Illini to worry about.

Missouri held off a late charge from No. 6 Illinois and overcame 36 points from Dosunmu for an 81-78 victory Saturday night.

Dru Smith had 17 points, Javon Pickett had 14 points and five rebounds and the Tigers held on in the annual “Braggin’ Rights” rivalry

CALENDAR TUE 15 Varsity Basketball

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PRINCETON 6 p.m.

TRENTON TRI 5:30 p.m.

@ Brookfield TMS Girls 6 p.m.

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TMS Boys Basketball

FRI 18 SOUTH HARRISON 6 p.m.*

@ Princeton 6 p.m.*

JV Basketball

Wrestling

THU 17

BROOKFIELD 6 P.M.

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@ Guardians Classic TBA # @ Marceline 4:30 P.M.

@ Marceline 5:30 P.M. * GRC Game

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balance that I don’t like.”

Missouri guard Xavier Pinson ended the Tigers’ sevenminute field goal drought on a spinning floater with 51 seconds left to make it 80-76.

Cockburn threw down a dunk on the next possession, but that was waved off and he was given a Flagrant 1 foul after the 7-footer clipped Missouri’s Mitchell Smith.

The Tigers ran down the clock before Kobe Brown airballed a 3-pointer. Dosunmu took the ensuing inbounds pass the other way and missed an off-balanced 3 that was grabbed by Brown, who missed two free throws. Dosunmu tried to get off another late heave, but couldn’t release in time.

“I heard their coach screaming, ‘Foul!’ so I got in my shooting motion,” Dosunmu said of the 3-pointer following the inbound. “I thought (the defender’s) hand got in there and I thought there was going

to be some contact.”

The teams combined for 52 fouls. That meant plenty of trips to the foul line, where Missouri — which set a NCAA record for most consecutive foul shots made last season — vastly outperformed Illinois, shooting 84% to the Illini’s 61%.

The game was played in Columbia as challenges related to COVID-19 prevented the game from being held in its normal location of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Mizzou Arena was chosen as the game site via a coin flip between it and Champaign’s State Farm Center in a streamed event last month.

UP NEXT Illinois: Starts Big Ten Conference play as it hosts Minnesota today (Tuesday).

Missouri: Is back at home in Mizzou Arena again on Friday, playing host to Prairie View A&M.

SPORTS BRIEFS Shirley Is Power Points Winner Daniel Shirley of Trenton was the winner of the Power Points contest for week 13, collecting 117 points to claim to the $30 local prize.

On the national level, Ryan Snider of Shawnee, KS was the grand prize winner with 120 points.

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

Chiefs Overcome Slow Start, Top Miami 33-27 Win Clinches AFC West Title For Kansas City KANSAS CITY 33 MIAMI 27

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes took a 30-yard sack before he got the Kansas City Chiefs going in the right direction.

The Chiefs overcame a 10point deficit and four turnovers Sunday to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami 33-27.

Mahomes took the longest sack in the NFL in five years and was picked off three times, his first multi-interception game in more than two years.

But he threw for 393 yards and two scores to help the Chiefs (12-1) earn their eighth consecutive victory.

It was the Chiefs’ second consecutive comeback at Hard Rock Stadium, where they won the Super Bowl in February despite Mahomes' two interceptions.

“We won the Super Bowl here and just clinched the AFC West — it seems every time we leave this stadium we have a hat about something we accomplished,” Mahomes said.

“The (bad) part, it seems, is like I have half my interceptions at this stadium.”

With Miami’s loss, the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a playoff spot.

Tyreek Hill ran through the Dolphins’ secondary and behind it, scoring on a 32-yard run and on a 44-yard reception when Mahomes hit him in stride at the goal line.

Travis Kelce had eight catches for 136 yards and a touchdown, Mecole Hardman scored on a punt return, going untouched for a 67-yard score, and Kansas City’s defense was stout against Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins’ injury-riddled offense.

Chris Jones sacked the rookie for a safety for a 30-10 lead, and the Chiefs set a team record with their 10th road win in a row.

“Glad to get the win and get out of here," coach Andy Reid said. "That’s a good football team.”

Kansas City reached 12 wins for the third consecutive season, the longest streak in club history, and has the best 13-game record in franchise history, good for another division title.

“It’s a great accomplishment, fifth time in a row,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said. “One of our goals going back a decade or so was to build a team that could consistently compete for championships, and Andy and his staff have done a great job.

There’s a lot still in front of us, but today was a big step.”

The Dolphins (8-5) hurt their playoff prospects by losing for only the second time in the past nine games. Despite Miami's bounty of takeaways,

the Chiefs scored 30 consecutive points.

“This is an explosive team, and they went on a run there,” Dolphins coach Brian Flores said. “It was a quick spurt.

That’s how they’re built; they go on runs. They went on one there. We collected ourselves, and I thought our guys did a good job of that. We played with poise and got ourselves back in the game.”

Tagovailoa passed for 316 yards and two scores to Mike Gesicki, but also threw his first career interception, which came on his 154th attempt on a long pass that deflected off receiver Jakeem Grant.

That was the Dolphins’ lone turnover, while their defense kept coming up with the ball.

Xavien Howard made an interception for the fifth game in a row, and Mahomes’ interception total for the season rose to five.

The Kansas City QB also was tripped up by Jerome Baker on a 30-yard sack.

But the Chiefs mounted touchdown drives of 75 and 72 yards in the second quarter to take a 14-10 halftime lead, and then used their superior speed to pull away.

Tagovailoa led touchdown drives of 80 and 75 yards to cut the margin to six points with 4:25 left, before the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker kicked a 46-yard field goal with a minute left. After a Miami field goal, the Chiefs recovered an onside kick to seal the win.

“We had many opportunities offensively,” Tagovailoa said.

“I wasn’t able to execute those plays. This is the result. We ran out of time.”

EARLY SPUTTERING Mahomes had a rough start.

He threw an interception, bobbled a snap and took the big sack to set up the Dolphins’ first touchdown. Then Eric Rowe intercepted Mahomes to set up a field goal for a 10-0 Miami lead.

Baker corralled Mahomes on a third-and-12 play. Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah forced Mahomes into full retreat, and when the quarterback tried to turn the corner around Baker, he was tripped up at the 3-yard line. Baker finished the contest with 2½ sacks.

Howard, who leads the NFL with nine interceptions, made a spectacular one-handed grab of a pass intended for Hill in the end zone.

INJURIES Chiefs: T Mike Remmers (back) left the game in the second half.

Dolphins: LBs Kyle Van Noy (hip) and Elandon Roberts (chest) were inactive.

Gesicki (shoulder) and WRs Grant (leg) and DeVante Parker (left leg) went to the sideline.

UP NEXT Chiefs: They play Sunday, going on the road to face the New Orleans Saints.

Dolphins: They play host Sunday to the New England Patriots, who won when the teams met in the season opener.

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ACROSS MISSOURI HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

CONTINUING TO PROTECT MISSOURI Lawmakers have finished their work for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Second Regular Session of the 100th General Assembly. Over the course of the past month, we have passed a supplemental budget that uses federal funding to help keep necessary services in place as our state continues to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Bill 14 appropriates more than $1.27 billion in resources to several state departments. It is important to point out that approximately $1.17 billion of the bill’s price tag comes from the federal government. These funds will help numerous state

departments continue to provide important services, including school nutrition programs, COVID-19 mitigation efforts and unemployment compensation.

The goal here is to keep these entities afloat so the most vulnerable in our state can continue to get the assistance they need.

There has been some criticism over not having already used the federal funds, which date back to this past spring; however, our state has been smartly watching this pandemic, not only in the present, but with an eye to the future. In other words, where some states have already gone through millions or billions of dollars, Missouri has

taken a step back and cautiously watched how each of these dollars is used. In the same way the pandemic has continued for nearly nine months, the federal assistance offered is still inhand, so that the state can keep helping those who are most in need.

I am proud of the work the legislature has done in this unusual time. It has been quite a challenge to go from a rippling economy into a pandemic and time of great unknown in only a matter of days. We will keep working together, all of us, and continue to beat back this pandemic to make our state strong again. I also thank all of my constituents for their continued support throughout this turbulent time.

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

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1. Object of the game is to amass as many of the 136 weekly points as you can. Simply review the week’s schedule of games, listed on entry form, and decide which game you are SUREST of picking a winner in. Write the name of your projected winner on the 16-point line, and so on down to the 1point line, which game you figure to be a tossup. Next, fill in Tiebreaker 1, the total points scored by both teams in the week’s designated game. If this step fails to produce a winner, the judges will apply Tiebreaker 2, total offensive yardage from scrimmage in this game. If a winner still doesn’t emerge, a drawing will be held among those contestants still tied. Decisions of the judges are final. The contestant from the participating newspapers who tallies the most of the 136 possible points – or who survives any needed Tiebreaker procedure – will win the Grand Prize of either $1,000 or $500 depending on whether he/she has recorded a perfect score, including Tiebreakers.

2. Any entry form that does not contain a legible name, address, etc., will be disqualified.

3. Entries that fail to forecast a winner from each and every game will be disqualified, as will entries that fail to distinguish between the Jets and Giants of New York and other similarsounding team names.

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STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 PRIORITIZING OUR WATERWAYS Growing up in Tarkio, Mis- lions were dumped into these pet souri, several miles down the projects while levee repairs, uproad from the Missouri River, I grades, and improvements to the learned firsthand the power of navigation channel were negthe river and what can happen lected. This realignment of priorwhen our priorities aren’t in line. ities had real world impacts on It’s not just the Missouri River people, as we saw all too clearly though. Folks across North Mis- with record flooding in the spring, souri, who live along the Missis- summer, and into the fall of sippi and countless smaller 2019. This wasn’t just a one-year rivers, have spent decades problem though. This has been working to bring certainty and going on for decades, with insafety to the families who live creasing frequency in recent and work along our waterways. years.

Fixing this problem was one of In many ways, we did just that, but with change, came compla- the main reasons I sought to join cency, a false sense of security, the House Transportation and Inand a whole new list of “priori- frastructure Committee in the ties� that pushed the most impor- first place. While it’s easy for tant priorities, flood control and problems like this to get lost in the noise of Washington, it’s alnavigation, down the list.

When environmental and ways been number one on my recreational concerns skyrock- agenda. We’ve gotten countless eted up the list of priorities in the smaller wins in the past, but the eyes of the powers that be, mil- passage of the Water Resources

Development Act of 2020, which I helped write, is a great step towards getting our priorities back in line.

WRDA makes it a priority to secure, upgrade and improve our non-federal levees. After all, these levees protect countless small towns, and every levee is important to our flood control efforts because it only takes one weak link for things to turn south in a hurry. It will help upgrade our locks and dams on the Mississippi River that are so critical to shipping our products across the country. It builds upon existing efforts to revamp our flood control plans on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and speeds up the repair of federal levees damaged by the Flood of 2019. For those areas that have seen repetitive flooding, and we know there are many, there will be new opportunities to upgrade infrastructure to reduce the risk of future flooding.

This bill doesn’t fix everything, but WRDA 2020 does place a focus on improving flood control and navigation, which is critical.

People’s lives and livelihoods are the top priority in my book.

Our laws, regulations, and the management of our rivers should reflect that.

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LOCAL DEATHS Doris Griffin Doris Griffin, a 99-year-old Trenton resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 surrounded by family.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at Martin Cemetery, north of Trenton.

Doris was born on Oct. 21, 1921 in rural Spickard to Buel and Goldie Hostetler Proctor.

She attended grade school at Tracy School and graduated from Spickard High School in 1940. She was married on Dec. 31, 1942 to Justin Griffin. To this union five children were born, Judy, Jack, Dee, Duane and Janet. Doris and Justin farmed in Illinois for 20 years before returning to the rural Spickard area. They sold their farm in 1971 and moved to Trenton.

Doris worked in the dietary department at Wright Memorial Hospital for several years, starting out as part time and soon transitioning to full time when they found out how good of a cook she was. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she was active in Retirees Group and everyone looked forward to the homemade pies she would bring to their monthly luncheons. She was also a long-time member of Eastern Star.

She is survived by a son, Jack Griffin of Trenton; three daughters, Judy Borders and

Doug Shipley Doug Shipley, a 65-year-old resident of St. Joseph and former resident of Trenton, died at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at the St. Joseph Senior Living Center in St. Joseph.

The body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. Memorial services will be held later.

Mr. Shipley was born on July 5, 1955 at Trenton, the son of Donald Wayne and Phyllis Pauline Findley Shipley. He attended Trenton High

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her husband, Phil of Trenton, Dee Harr and her husband, Bob of Smithville, TN and Janet Higdon and her husband, Roland of Springfield; a brother, Gordon of Branson; 11 grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren; 13 great-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Duane; and sisters, Dorothy Thogmartin, Nadine Moore and Joyce Ellaine Proctor.

Memorials are suggested to either the Children’s Advocacy Center or the Grundy County Historical Museum and may be left with or mailed to the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton, which is in charge of arrangements.

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Memorial services for Joyce Delaine Altes were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Ron Ratliff officiated.

Mrs. Altes, a 70-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at Livingston Manor in Chillicothe.

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Ronald Eugene Shaw Family services for Ronald Eugene Shaw were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Resthaven Morutary of Trenton. Bro. Brad Walker officiated.

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

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Burial was at 11 a.m. in the Willis Chapel Cemetery, north of Brimson.

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Laredo Carol Wilford Brian Dittberner of Kansas City, KS, visited his mother, Bonna Dittberner, on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18. He was a continued guest over the Thanksgiving holidays, then returned home on Nov. 29.

Bonna’s daughter, Barb Harbo and her husband, Gary of Eagan, MN, came on Dec. 3, which was Bonna’s birthday anniversary. They went to the Washington Street Food and Drink, and Bonna was surprised to see her grandchildren. Austin and Hannah Bates of Kansas City. After the birthday celebration meal, they all went back to Bonna’s to visit and play cards. Austin and Hannah left on Thursday evening and Barb and Gary returned home on Sunday, Dec. 6. BriAnna Dittberner, daughter of Brian Dittberner, recently graduated from Baker University, School of Nursing in Topeka, KS. She then passed her state board exam in nursing and will be working at KU Medical Center.

Mary Gonzalez of Gladstone spent the day with her

parents, Dan and Carol Wilford, on their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov., 28. She put a big ‘50 YEARS’ sign in their front yard. She brought homemade turkey soup, a large bag of English walnuts and two jumbo cake pops.

Denise and Junior Hamilton of Tindall brought supper to Bill and Kathy Waits on Thanksgiving evening.

Don and Lena Cooksey went to the home of Callie and Richard Etter of rural Trenton for Thanksgiving. Others attending were Barrett and Berklee of the home; Richard’s parents, Dale and Sherry Swanson of Trenton; Dan Cooksey and Adam and Hillary Cooksey and daughters, Tymber and Teya of Laredo; and Chris and Norman Ropp and Colby and Logan Woldridge and children, Laney, Zang and Canyon of Hickory.

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Veterans Assistance, VFW Hall, service office, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; counselor, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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ited in the love or support that he could give you. This had nothing to do with you and everything to do with his limitations.

As for your anger with men, try putting your attention on the wonderful men in your life instead of those who aren't present.

Case in point: the man your mother married. You said that he loves you more than anything.

That type of love between a daughter and stepdad is so beautiful. Focus on that, and you will be much happier. If you need help in letting go of the anger and hurt of your father's abandonment, then consider seeking the help of a professional therapist. There is a kindness about your letter, and kind people let go of anger.

Dear Annie: The letter from "Shepherd With a Lost Sheep," who feels that his adult daughter is not making good life decisions, reminded me of my own daughter, "Jane." Jane easily graduated with honors from college, but like "Shepherd's" daughter, she has never been employed in her educational field and worked only at fairly menial jobs. In addition, she has been divorced twice and had several questionable live-in relationships.

Dear Annie: My mother separated from my father when I was 3. She left my father, who never came looking for us. She later married a wonderful man who loves me more than anything.

When I was 15, a family member was able to get in touch with my biological father. The next day, he changed his phone number.

Recently, I did a DNA test and was able to connect with a cousin. I've been told that my biological father has since remarried and has two children. She gave him my number, and he has reached out to me. He wants to meet me but has no intention of telling his family about me.

I'm hanging onto this hatred and wondering if that is why, at the age of 40, I still can't see past the worst in men. Do I live with this anger or do I move on? -Stuck in Anger Dear Stuck: Living in anger is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. It is understandable that you are angry with your biological father. He sounds like he was an unhappy man. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself, not the other person. Try to see that your biological father was very lim-

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What I didn't know for many years, and what "Shepherd" may not realize about his daughter, is that Jane had a mental illness.

She was able to function marginally OK for daily life, but she could not make the best life decisions.

Even though she took the initiative to see numerous mental health counselors, and did her own exhaustive self-study, it wasn't until 25 years after college that her mental illness finally reached a crisis that resulted in getting the help she needed. I recommend "Shepherd" contact his local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which has exceptional programs for the loved ones of persons with mental illness.

NAMI and my counselor have helped me to understand and cope with Jane's illness and how to properly assist in ensuring she gets the help she needs. I now accept that Jane is doing the best she can, and we maintain a wonderful relationship. I wish the same for "Shepherd." -- Dad at Peace Dear Dad at Peace: Thank you very much for your letter. I am delighted that you are able to maintain a wonderful relationship with your daughter. So much of having a good relationship with others stems from understanding where they are coming from or what they are going through. I have a feeling your letter will help many readers.

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Betting on Biogen Biotech drugmaker Biogen soon could get the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease approved since 2003 — or not.

Experts are split on whether the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will — or should — approve Biogen’s aducanumab. Biogen’s share price hangs in the balance.

Key drug studies reached conflicting conclusions: One showed it slightly slowed progression of Alzheimer’s, another found no benefit.

FDA scientists gave it a glowing initial review. Then a panel of outside experts panned the drug, overwhelmingly recommending against approval.

Biogen’s share price bounced around on the news, and that will continue until FDA decides on the drug, by early March, said SVB Leerink analyst Marc Goodman.

Goodman thinks it’s likely FDA approves the drug. He predicts approval could shoot shares up from around $240 now to as high as $400. Rejection could cut shares to $200 or less.

He thinks it’s a good bet: “The bottom is not that bad,” he says, “and the upside is fantastic.”

Even if aducanumab isn’t approved, Goodman thinks Biogen’s other experimental drugs in the pipeline could eventually help shares recover.

Biogen’s Blockbuster? If its Alzheimer’s drug gets approved, it should be a big seller, offsetting dips in sales of older key drugs getting more competition.

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

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

Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

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

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

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

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

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

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FDec25 -----------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

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RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 660-953-0724.

FMar5 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FDec25 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!!

High Speed!!

Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TJan1 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website.

Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMar5 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â&#x20AC;&#x201C;shop, 3592202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Dirt Asphalt â&#x20AC;˘ Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FFeb19* ------------------------------------------AKC Recycling - Buying copper, brass, aluminum, etc....

Also doing... Auto Repair. Brake Special: $69.99 per axle for most cars. Call Alec: 660-654-0163 1209 NE 10th Ave., Spickard, MO. FDec15-Jan8* ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced 660-322-0277 adkinsweldingllc@gmail.com TNov24-Dec18* ------------------------------------------Rob's Cycle Parts * Sales * Service Rob & Tricia Bozarth, Sales #1 Polaris Drive, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 660-367-4407 888-669-5765 www.robscycle.com FDec1-25 ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Quality â&#x20AC;˘ Fast & Courteous Service â&#x20AC;˘ Everyday Competitive Prices FJan1 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

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

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INSURANCE

Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shield.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMar5 -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves.

Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf -------------------------------------------

WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. FDec15-Jan8* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

WEB SITES

REPUBLICAN-TIMES www.republican-times.com tf ------------------------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Christmas Gift Headquarters.

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

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T020d24 ------------------------------------------For Sale Split firewood mostly Oak and Honey Locust, $65.00 a pickup load. Jacob D. Hershberger 747 NE 90th Street, Spickard, MO 64679.

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359-2212.

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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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

MelissaMovesU.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com dtf -------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

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

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

TNov24-Dec18 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a WDB/NCMC Equal Opportunity and Program Compliance Coordinator. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203.

NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

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

North Central Missouri College is seeking an Admissions Recruiter. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N24d22 ------------------------------------------Mercer County Senior Center is seeking a Head Cook. Will be responsible for menus, order groceries, inventories, preparing and serving food, supervise kitchen and employees, etc.

Some computer knowledge helpful. 40 hours per week, paid sick days and holidays, vacation after one year. Will work as a team.

Pick up an application at 110 N. Broadway, Princeton or call (660)748-3636. Position available immediately. EOE. M027d18 -------------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS

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

USED CARS

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

L149d15* -------------------------------------------

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

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

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

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

The office is closed on Sat.

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

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

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FOR RENT

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

"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 Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647.

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NOMINEES SELECTED FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBERS Grundy County, Missouri Citizens of voting age in Grundy County, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 1969, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January. The elected and appointed members of the extension council will guide and direct extension work within the county. The nominees and their districts are as follows: District I-Two positions open.

District name: DISTRICT I District description: Myers, Franklin, Washington, Taylor, Harrison, Lincoln, Liberty Townships Term length: 2 years District II-Two positions open District name: DISTRICT II District description: Trenton Township including City of Trenton District boundaries: Township borders are the boundaries.

Term length: 2 years District III-One position open Morgan Duff, 2 year term, District III District name: DISTRICT III District description: Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Marion and Wilson townships Term length: 2 years Grundy County At Large-No positions open District name: Grundy County At Large District description: Grundy County Term length: 2 years Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election.

Forms for nominations are available in your county extension office located at: 1301 Main St., Alexander Student Center Trenton, MO 64683 660-357-6580 The University of Missouri Extension Council Mindy Schneiderheinze, Council Chair dDec15

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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, DAILY, TRENTON, MO.

Trenton Township filing dates for April 6, 2021 election will be December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. Positions include two board members, trustee and clerk. Call 660-6542007 for filing forms or pick up at township barn at 1304 Normal Street. dDec 8,11,15 ------------------------------------------NOTICE The City of Galt candidate filing period for the April 6, 2021 Municipal Election is December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. The Mayor and 2 Alderman at Large positions are available for 2-year terms. Filing will be done at Galt City Hall, Tuesdays from 8:00am to 10:30am and Fridays from 8:00am to 12 noon. dDec11,15 ------------------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Grundy County Nursing Home District 1311 East 28th Street Trenton, MO 64683 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Partial HVAC Replacement in the 1972 Section of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments located at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683 will be received by Grundy County Nursing Home District at the office of Jerry Doerhoff until 10:00 a.m., January 6, 2021, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Grundy County Nursing Home Malicoat-Winslow Engineers, P.C.

There will be a one-time prebid site visit on December 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. No other interior visit will be allowed.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Malicoat-Winslow Engineers located at 5649 North Clearview Road, Columbia, MO 65202 upon payment of $50.00 for each set. dDec15,22,29 ------------------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Grundy County Nursing Home District 1311 East 28th Street Trenton, MO 64683 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Window/Door Replacement in the 1972 Section of the Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments located at 1311 East 28th Street, Trenton, MO 64683 will be received by Grundy County Nursing Home District at the office of Jerry Doerhoff until 10:00 a.m., January 6, 2021, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Grundy County Nursing Home Malicoat-Winslow Engineers, P.C. There will be a one-time prebid site visit on December 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. No other interior visit will be allowed.

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Malicoat-Winslow Engineers located at 5649 North Clearview Road, Columbia, MO 65202 upon payment of $50.00 for each set. dDec15,22,29 -------------------------------------------

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C OX FAMILY D ENTISTRY, P.C.

1011 Cedar St., Trenton Office:

359-6889 â&#x20AC;˘ 359-6993 Keith Sarver

PIANO TUNING SERVICE

660-425-2547

Call early! The schedule fills up fast.

Taking Out The Wrong Note Since 1988

Mr.

DOWNTOWN CHILLICOTHE â&#x20AC;˘ 620 WASHINGTON STREET

Like us on Facebook @ Keith Sarver Piano Tuning

C660-646-3504 HILLICOTHE TRENTON â&#x20AC;˘ Open Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-1 â&#x20AC;˘ www.lauhoffjewelry.com

NET!!

R E T IN D N A B D A O R FIBER OPTIC B HIGH SPEED!!

Prices starting at $54.90

Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton*

SHELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PET CARE

660-684-6864 103 S. Locust, Jamesport, MO 64648

Professional, Personalized Grooming APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY 35 years of experience!

Serving the Green Hills Area Since 1996!

Green Hills Animal Shelter 359-2700 â&#x20AC;˘ 3041 E. 10th â&#x20AC;˘ Trenton, MO

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miaâ&#x20AC;? - Female Short Haired Cat Looking for home!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Myahâ&#x20AC;? - Female Long Haired Cat Looking for home!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mileyâ&#x20AC;? - Female Shepherd/Husky Mix Looking for home!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remingtonâ&#x20AC;? - Male Labrador Retriever Looking for home!

NEEDS: CAT LITTER, CAT TOYS, BLANKETS, RUGS Honey Creek Green Hills Animal Shelter Veterinary Hospital

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Pet Friendly Communitiesâ&#x20AC;?

LArGE & SMALL AniMAL SErvicES

For more information call

Bruce P. Whittle, DVM â&#x20AC;˘ Gayla D. Whittle, DVM

359-2700

Hwy. 6, 2 mi. East of Hwy. 65 â&#x20AC;˘ (660) 359-9908

3041 E. 10th â&#x20AC;˘ Trenton, MO

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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO.

AREA Three Area Residents Recently Arrested

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Kimberly S. McCracken, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a class D felony charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class E felony charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. She is scheduled to appear in court again on Jan. 14.

Dawson R. Clark, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. His probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve three years in the Department of Corrections, with the sentence to run concurrently with sentences in DeKalb and Clinton counties.

Shiane M. Eason, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of reisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony, a class E felony. Her probation was continued with the additional condition that all earned compliance credit be rescinded.

She will not be eligible for additional earned credit until further order of the court.

Kellie S. Holtman, St. Joseph, had the disposition entered on Nov. 12 set aside and had her probation continued on an original charge of stealing a motor vehicle/watercraft/aircraft, a class D felony, and stealing, a class A misdemeanor. Her probation was continued with the additional condition that she serve 120 days shock time in the Grundy County Detention Center.

Brandon T. May, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of stealing, a class D felony. His probation was continued with the additional condition that he submit to a sex offender assessment and follow the recommendations.

Lynn D. Shipley, Gallatin, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of failing to register as a sex of-

Major Damage In House Fire

A house on Monroe Street sustained extensive damage in a Wednesday, Dec. 9 blaze.

According to information provided by Trenton Firefighter Derek Hert, the blaze began around 8:30 p.m. at a house located at 401 Monroe Street owned by George and Paula Ellis and occupied by Damon and Karen Buss.

When firefighters arrived they found heavy smoke and fire throughout the residence.

They made entrance through the front of the structure to search for any occupants, extinguish the fire and check for any hot spots. During the search, they found a dog that died in the incident. There was major fire and smoke damage throughout the structure. The cause of the fire, which kept firefighters on the scene for about three hours, is undetermined.

Those assisting the fire department during the call were the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, the Grundy County Ambulance Service, the Trenton Fire Department and Trenton Municipal Utilities.

fender, a class E felony. Disposition of the case was continued to June 10, 2021 and all earned compliance credit was rescinded.

Dan R. Peters, Jr., Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to first degree property damage. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years, with the additional condition that he pay $369 restitution and attend anger management classes.

Christopher J. Warren, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony. He was sentenced to serve five years in the Department of Corrections. His case was continued to July 15, 2021 on a probation violation on an original charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, a class C felony. His probation on this charge has been suspended until further notice.

Julie M. Ledford, Polo, withdrew her plea of guilty and pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drug paraphernaliaamphetamine or methamphetamine and driving while revoked or suspended, both class E felonies. She was sentenced to serve four years in the Department of Corrections on each charge, with the sentences to run concurrently with a sentence in Johnson County.

Derek Brown, Galt, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to non-support, a class E felony. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years. He is to pay $24,343 in restitution being paid at $50 per month on the amount in arrears and $426 in current support.

Sean P. Biller, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his pro-

bation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijua-na/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. His probation was continued with the additional condition that he enter and successfully complete the Third Circuit Treatment Program.

Bevan J. Bohm, Kansas City, had the additional terms of his probation imposed on Nov. 12 set aside. His probation was continued with the addition of 120 days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with time served. His original charges were stealing a motor vehicle/watercraft/aircraft and stealing: $750 or more, both class D felonies.

Keone E. Stanton, Milan, appeared in court having violated the terms of his probation on two class E felony counts of first degree property damage; a class D felony count of stealing: $750 or more; a class C felony count of stealing: $25,000 or more; and a class D felony count of second degree burglary. He was sentenced to serve four years in the Department of Corrections on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently with each other and consecutively with one in Sullivan County. Execution of the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years.

Patrick McPherson, Trenton, failed to appear in court on a probation violation on an original charge of non-support, a class D felony, and had a warrant issued for his arrest.

Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Tyler M. Key, Marshall; Ariel E. Propes, Kearney; and ShellyAnn N. Rosales, Moberly.

Tyler J. Thompson, Des Moines, IA, pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Three area residents were arrested recently, including a St. Joseph woman who failed to appear in court or pay on a Grundy County charge.

According to the Grundy County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 27year-old Gabrielle Mercedes Hitzelberger is being held on $600 cash-only bond after failing to appear in court or pay on convictions for stealing, tampering with property, tampering with a motor vehicle, all class A misdemeanors, and second degree trespassing, an infraction. She was arrested in

Buchanan County and was returned to Grundy County, where she is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 22.

Also arrested was Brooklyn T. Clevenger, a 19-year-old Milan resident, who has posted $125 cash-only bond after being arrested Dec. 13 for failing to appear in court on a charge of failing to maintain financial responsibility for a vehicle, a class D misdemeanor.

She is also scheduled to appear in court Dec. 22.

Jeremiah L. Burnett, a 48year-old Trenton resident, is

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His bond has been set at $2,500, with 10 percent cash approved. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 14.