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Friday, December 18, 2020

REPUBLICAN-TIMES TRENTON

Trenton, MO 64683

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Local Entities Benefit

County Disburses All CARES Act Funding The Grundy County Commission has spent the final funds allocated to the county through the CARES Act, with more than $1 million disbursed since June to help meet needs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a special commission meeting held on Wednesday morning, Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray told members of the CARES Act Task Force they played a vital role in helping to establish the guidelines and disburse the $1,155,620 in funding that became available to the county last summer. All taxing entities were allowed to apply for funding with the amount of funding based on the entity’s tax levy. It was noted tnone of the townships in the county had applied for funding. Ray said much of the money spent went to local merchants, who were able to provide needed items at a competitive cost. Some of the items for which funding has been utilized include: • overtime for employees at the Grundy County Health Department, who have worked many additional hours during the pandemic. • the city of Trenton, which utilized a portion of its money to purchase tele-conferencing equipment as well as personal protective equipment for the Trenton Fire Department, the Trenton Police Department and other city employees. • North Central Missouri College, which used a portion of its money to purchase equipment to allow administrators to work remotely when needed. • air purifiers throughout numerous public buildings in the county. • hand sanitizers, wipes, barriers, etc. throughout the county. • items used to deliver meals to senior citi-

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zens through the North 65 Center and a walkin cooler for the Community Food Pantry. • numerous items throughout the county for school districts, including three dishwashers, air scrubbers, remote learning items, substitute pay and a nurse in every school that did not have one. • items for the isolation wing of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments. • Phillips heart monitors for the ambulance service, which have video, audio and transmission capabilities, as well as self-enclosed hoods for each individual ambulance employee. “It has been an honor to help improve our communities, “ said Ray in a statement released to the media. “It is most unfortunate that this program came about by such horrific circumstances. There is no doubt the needs will far outlast the program, but these are just a few ways that CRFs have made a difference here at home. There has been no official announcement on the extension of this program or the establishment of any further CRF funding opportunities of this kind.” After all of the expenditures, the county still had $193,188.14 left to be spent and the commission voted on Wednesday to divide those funds and disburse them to first responders, based on the number of employees of each entity. It was agreed the city of Trenton would receive $64,396.05 of those funds to be used by the police department and fire department. The remaining $128,792.09 will be divided by the Grundy County Ambulance Service and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. The county will return the $500 in interest earned during the time it had control of the money. See County, Page 4

SCHOOL BOARDS Princeton, Laredo, N-H, Tri-County

Insurance, COVID Top Area Agendas

The Republican-Times will have an early news/advertising submission deadline for its Thursday, Dec. 24 newspaper due to the Christmas holiday. Persons wanting to have a classified advertisement included in the paper must have it to the R-T no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Display advertising for that newspaper must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. The deadline for news will be 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23. There will also be an early deadline for submission of Power Points entries, which must be received for that week no later than 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23. The Republican-Times newspaper office will be closed on both Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25, reopening for regular business hours on Monday, Dec. 28.

COVID D-19 Upd date e Active COVID-19 cases in Grundy County continue to climb, according to information provided by the health department. As of Thursday there are 109 active cases being monitored in the county, up nine from the number of actives reported on Monday. Grundy County has recorded 789 total cases, up 28. COVID death numbers remain at 23. Area county numbers include Livingston, 973 (70 active, including 9 in hospital, 32 deaths); Linn, 804 (69 active, 20 deaths); Carroll, 726 (76 active, 14 deaths); Sullivan, 643 (30 active, 10 deaths); Caldwell, 583 (48 active, 7 deaths); Harrison, 572 (35 active, 11 deaths); Daviess, 430 (110 active, 11 deaths); Putnam, 364 (40 active, 3 deaths); and Mercer, 110 (87 active, 2 deaths).

Utillity Commiittee Me eets The Utility Committee of the Trenton City Council met on Tuesday, discussing two items. City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton reported replacement of the main transformer at the south substation is under way, with RS Electric Utility working with city crews. Power will not need to be turned off during the work as electric service can be transferred to the other two substations. Asplundh is scheduled to trim trees along electric lines throughout town, beginning either the week of Dec. 28 or Jan. 4.

Hospital, Nursing Home

Local Health Care Officials Prepare For Vaccine Arrival Local health care officials are preparing for the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in the next few weeks. Health care workers and long-term care facility residents are scheduled to be first in line to receive the initial doses, according to Center for Disease Control and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services guidelines, and both Wright Memorial Hospital and Sunnyview Nursing Home are making preparations to move forward with the innoculation process. Wright Memorial Hospital Marketing and Public Relations Director Jordan Ferguson said the hospital anticipates receiving its vaccine allotment within the next few weeks as it awaits final FDA approval of the Moderna vaccine, which is expected to happen this week. The Moderna vaccine is being used by the hospital due to its ease of storage. Ferguson said the first doses at WMH will be for hospitalbased employees who come into contact with COVID-19 positive and high-risk patients, with the next doses then distributed to other hospital staff. Those employees who work from home will receive a vac-

cine at a later date. Any WMH employee wanting the vaccine will be able to receive it, however, the innoculation will not be required, Ferguson said. He anticipates it will take four to six weeks for all staff wanting the vaccine to receive it. Ferguson went on to say that while the vaccine is not widely available to the public as of now, WMH will be ready to administer it when the time comes. It is anticipated the vaccines would be ready for the general public through WMH by the spring or summer of 2021. At Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments, Administrator Jerry Doerhoff said it is anticipated COVID-19 vaccines will be available between Dec. 21 and Dec. 28. Once they arrive, both residents and staff would receive a vaccination, which he said will not be mandatory. The Grundy County Health Department has been approved to give the COVID-19 vaccine, however it will not be administering vaccine doses during the initial phase (Phase 1A) for long-term care facility residents and staff as well as See Vaccine, Page 4

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Trenton Municipal Utilities Electric Department employees were busy on Tuesday replacing an electric transformer at the south substation at the intersection of Johnson Drive and First Street. This is the second transformer to be replaced by TMU this year, which installed a new unit at the north substation in April. A third unit is also scheduled to be replaced in the future. According to City Administrator Ron Urton, the transformers have far outlasted their 25-year design life due to proper maintenance by TMU and not being loaded to maximum capacity.

National Weather Service

Temperatures will be increasing as we go through the weekend and into next week, with Friday’s high hitting 37 and Monday’s high forecast at 51. Lows will be as low as 23 on Saturday night. The high at Trenton on Monday, Dec. 14 was 33 and Tuesday’s high was 29. Wednesday’s high was 34, the low was 21. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 32, the low was 18.

What’s Inside... The THS boys and girls wrestling teams were at home Tuesday night, hosting a triangular meet. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for results from the matchup with Marceline and Lathrop.

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COVID updates and insurance topped agendas of recent area school board meetings at Princeton, Newtown-Harris, Laredo and Jamesport. Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education heard a COVID-19 update during its meeting on Monday night. Superintendent Jerry Girdner said that as of Tuesday morning, the district had just three active cases with 17 recovered. The COVID “dashboard” on the district website continues to be updated to reflect current active and recovered cases. Approval was given to the renewal of liability and property insurances with CPSK and Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund at a cost of $68,227. This is an increase of $11,122 over the previous year. The board approved the 2019-20 school audit as presented by Conrad and Higgins as well as a resolution to accept USDA funding to help purchase an SUV for the district. Board members were reminded of the filing dates for the April 6 election (Dec. 15 to Jan. 19) and were told school would not be in session from Dec. 23 to Jan. 4 for Christmas vacation. There will be a teacher in-service on Jan. 4, with classes to resume on Jan. 5. An executive session was held with no announcement made. The next meeting of the board will be on Monday, Jan. 11. Newtown-Harris The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education heard several reports at its meeting on Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Lucas McKinnis reported approval of the Missouri Consultants for Education as the district service provider for policies, regulations and forms. The board discussed the current COVID situation and potential measures the district may need to take to address the situation. There was also discussion regarding the shift in contracted transportation pay to payroll for full-time employees as well as results of the four-day week survey of teachers. Dr. McKinnis reviewed the DESE district report card and reminded board members of the April 6 election filing dates of Dec. 15 to Jan. 19. Two positions are to be filled. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11. Laredo R-7 The Laredo R-7 Board of Education took action on sevSee Boards, Page 4

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Sports ..............................page 2 Local News...............page 3 & 5 Op/Ed ..............................page 4 Calendars ........................page 5 Agriculture......................page 6 NASCAR.........................page 6 Comics.............................page 7 Crosswords .....................page 8 Dear Annie ......................page 8

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SPORTS :: TRENTON TRIANGULAR ::

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HUNTER MCATEE flips Lathrop’s Zach Painter for a takedown during Trenton’s 42-12 win over the Mules on Tuesday. McAtee won that match by fall and picked up another pin in Trenton’s 46-18 victory over Marceline later in the night.

SCRIPT FLIPPED Trenton Handles Visitors In Home Triangular TRENTON 42 LATHROP 12 TRENTON 46 MARCELINE 18

One week ago a magnitude of open weights - some at very key spots in the lineup - cost the Trenton High School wrestling team a pair of Grand River Conference duals. But the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just targeting Trenton; its sights are set on everyone. Trenton went to battle with six open weights in its lineup on Tuesday night, but visitors Marceline and Lathrop were hit even harder. The Tigers came to town with seven open weights while Lathrop showed up with 10 holes in its lineup. The result was two lopsided victories for Trenton, which defeated Lathrop 42-12 and Marceline 46-18. “There were a lot of open weight classes as quarantine continues to pull kids out of the lineups around Missouri,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said. Though Trenton was able to take advantage of a lot of its opponents’ open weights, the action on the mat belonged to the Bulldogs as well. Trenton dominated the two matches wrestled on the mat in the opening dual against Lathrop. It helped that the two Bulldogs in action were returning

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KENZY DOLAN fights to escape the grasp of her Lathrop opponent during the Bulldogs’ 36-6 loss to the Mules. Dolan was pinned in the bout and lost by fall in Trenton’s 30-0 loss to Marceline as well.

state medalists. Hunter McAtee (120), who placed third at state last year as a freshman, racked up three takedowns and a slew of back points before finally ending his match at the 1:20 mark with a pinfall. Caleb Johnson, a fifthplace medalist at state as a sophomore last year, moved up from his normal 220-pound weight class to 285 to get a match. He quickly pinned his Lathrop foe just 55 seconds into the bout, earning a victory. The match was Johnson’s first of the season after he missed last week’s triangular in Gallatin due to quarantine. Both McAtee and Johnson earned wins by fall in the Marceline dual as well as the

Bulldogs won all four matches contested on the mat in the final dual of the evening. McAtee again built a big lead before putting the match away with a pin at the 2:40 mark. Johnson, wrestling at his normal 220 spot, went straight to a pin, winning in just 44 seconds. “Hunter McAtee had two strong performances, winning both by pin,” Bacon said. “He looked great in every position, but especially on his feet. I was really happy with how Hunter took control of both matches. Caleb also had a great night earning two first-period pins. It was so nice having him back in the line up.” Outside of that duo, Brice

Gibler, who was honored prior to the triangular for Senior Night along with Kael Brock and manager Jaycie Griffin, picked up a win by fall at 138 not even a minute into the match. A 13-3 major decision victory by Coleman Griffin at 152 rounded out the action on the mat and gave Trenton a perfect night in matches that were actually wrestled. “Brice got a great pin in front of the home crowd on Senior Night,” Bacon said. “I’m very happy with the way he wrestled tonight and am even happier that he is getting to wrestle his senior season. Coleman also had a solid night earning a major decision win.” Trenton’s overall record on the season leveled itself at 2-2 with the wins. The Bulldogs will get their first taste of tournament action on Saturday, traveling to Lee’s Summit for the Guardians Classic. GIRLS The Trenton girls wrestling team was handed a pair of losses on the night, falling 366 to Lathrop and 30-0 to Marceline. Mercy Schweizer won by forfeit against Lathrop while Kenzy Dolan took a loss by fall in the first period. Against Marceline. Schweizer and Dolan both lost by fall. Nautica Dowling, Allison Yoder and Makayla Hamilton are still out for the Bulldogs due to quarantine. Trenton’s girls (1-3) will not be at the Guardians Classic and will return to the mat on Monday, hosting Albany and Palmyra in a triangular in Trenton. A boys triangular between those three schools will also be held in Trenton that night. First matches are set for 5:30 p.m.

TMS Basketball Plays Twice

The Trenton Middle School basketball teams faced off with Chillicothe on Monday and Brookfield on Tuesday. Against Chillicothe, the girls, playing at home, fell 30-

25 in the A game and 48-6 in the B game. Mirena King led the A team with 20 points. Playing at Chillicothe, the boys won the B game 33-28 before falling 29-20 in the A

game. Eli Miller had 11 points in the B game and Matt Bowden scored nine. Kiefer Tolson led the A team with 11 points. On the road in Brookfield the girls fell 36-10 in the A game and 42-6 in the B game. Trenton’s boys hosted Brookfield on Tuesday and won the B game 42-28 before falling 36-26 in the A game. Isaac Dixon had 22 in the B team’s win while Kameron Foster scored 10. Tolson again led the A team with 11 points while Hunter Smith scored 10. TMS closed the season at Marceline on Thursday.

OWEN SCHREFFLER shoots over Trenton’s Royce Jackson during the Princeton Tigers’ 60-29 win on Tuesday. Schreffler was one of three Tigers with 12 points in the win.

Grand River Waters Rough For Trenton Bulldog Squads Swept On The Road In Princeton PRINCETON BOYS 60 TRENTON BOYS 29

For five minutes on Tuesday night, the Trenton High School boys basketball team led or was tied with the host Princeton Tigers. But with three minutes to go in the first quarter, Trenton’s demons showed up. Turnovers and second-chance points have plagued the Bulldogs this season and did so again at Princeton. Trenton yielded 35 points off turnovers and 23 points off second chances, leading to a 60-29 loss in its Grand River Conference opener. Trenton committed 30 turnovers in the loss and allowed Princeton to grab 21 offensive rebounds. “Princeton is a nice team this year,” Trenton coach Corbin Coe said. “They do a really good job with their fullcourt pressure. Over 50 percent of their points were generated from our turnovers. They get after you on the defensive end and find a way to get their hands on the ball a lot.” A late three-pointer gave the Tigers a 12-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. But the 13-3 run Princeton put on Trenton in the second was the backbreaker. Trenton was able to keep the Tigers from adding too much to the advantage in the third quarter, but in the fourth Trenton faltered again, allowing Princeton to push the lead to 31 points by the final buzzer. The Bulldogs got nine points each from Chase Otto and Gavin Roeder to pace the team in the loss. Brycin Loyd had six, Tucker Otto had three and Royce Jackson, who tweaked his knee in the first quarter but did return to the game, rounded out the total with two points. Zeb Schwartzkopf, Ashton Berndt and Owen Schreffler all had 12 points each to pace a balanced scoring attack for Princeton. Eli Henke had seven points, Dakota Thomas finished with six, Talan Holt had five, Justin Rhoades scored four and Riley Rhoades rounded out the Princeton score with two. With the loss, Trenton fell to

2-4 overall on the season and established an 0-1 start to GRC play. Princeton, meanwhile, remained perfect on the season, going to 6-0 and setting up a 1-0 record in GRC play. PRINCETON GIRLS 42 TRENTON GIRLS 20 In the girls contest, offense continued to be a struggle for the Trenton Bulldogs. Princeton led 7-4 with two minutes to go in the first quarter and went on a 21-5 run that took the Tigers into the half with a 28-9 lead. Trenton would not recover or gain any ground on the home Tigers, eventually falling by the 22-point margin. “We turned it over a lot and struggled to rebound,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “We worked hard, but we have to start executing at a higher level in order to compete.” Trenton was paced by five points from Morgan King while Mallory Sole and Madi Moore each scored four. Three points from Mikensy Golden and two each from Chandler Lynch and Jena Harris rounded out the team total. Princeton was led by Jasmine Allen, who had 12 points. Lauren Krohn finished with 11 points for the Tigers and Grace Kelly finished with 10. The loss dropped the Bulldogs to 2-4 overall and 0-1 in the GRC, while Princeton moved to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the league. UP NEXT Trenton: The Bulldog squads are home tonight (Friday), playing host to South Harrison in another GRC doubleheader. Action tips with the girls contest at 6 o’clock. Princeton: Both Tiger teams travel to Gallatin tonight (Friday) hoping to improve to 2-0 in the GRC. The girls game gets the night started at 6 o’clock.

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JASMINE ALLEN has a shot contested by Trenton’s Madi Moore (15) and Morgan King (10) during Princeton’s 42-20 win over the Bulldogs on Tuesday.

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Jesus O. Quintana, Lansing, KS; Brian K. Bishop, Belton; and Jeffrey L. McComb, Kirksville. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Jeremiah L. Burnett, Trenton, pleaded guilty to harassment and was sentenced to serve 10 days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with costs waived. Jarvis L. E. Collis, Trenton, was ordered to serve his sentence of 10 days in the Grundy County Detention Center on a previous charge of assault. Dwayne A. Couch, Trenton, pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs. Matacha M. Jones, Trenton, pleaded not guilty to failing to stop for a steady red signal at a crosswalk/stop line/point nearest the intersection. She is scheduled to be in court again on Jan. 5. Mark A. Laffey, Kirksville, pleaded guilty to a nuisance vio-

lation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs. Randall D. Matter, Trenton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. His cases were continued to Feb. 16 on charges of assault of a law enforcement officer and domestic assault. Karen E. Vinzant, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs. Terry R. Vinzant, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. Nathan W. Hinkle, Trenton, failed to appear in court on a charge of being a minor in possession of intoxicating liquor and had a warrant issued for his arrest. MARRIAGE LICENSE Mordecai Frazer, Pickford, MI and Breanne Marie Pemberton, Spickard. Richard W. Ishmael and Sherry Yvonne Knapp, both of Trenton. REAL ESTATE Mack Woodard, co-trustee and others to Eric D. Woodard, co-trustee and others. LET, Inc. to Kenneth L. Woods and wife.

Hendee Held On Cash Bond A Trenton woman is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center after failing to appear in court. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Emily M. Hendee, 39, is being held on bonds totaling $10,000 cash only after being arrested for failing to appear in court on two class C felony counts of passing bad checks and a class E felony charge of non-support. Her probation has been suspended on each charge and she is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 14.

Senior Center Funds Awarded In collaboration with the CARES Act, Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri plans to present local senior centers with grants for $10,000. Eleven senior centers will benefit from the $10,000 grants one each in Caldwell, Grundy, Harrison, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan counties and one grant for each of the two centers located in Daviess and Linn counties. The senior centers plan to use the funding in their areas of most need, including repairs, meals, special programs, etc. CAPNCM covers a nine-county area of northern Missouri, offering programs and services designed to help alleviate poverty. CAPNCM offices are located in Trenton.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Dec. 7: officers investigated a report of stealing at a north business and investigated an animal bite at a north residence. Dec. 8: a report of fraudulent use of a credit device was investigated at an east business. Dec. 9: a motor vehicle crash was investigated in the east part of town and officers responded to a report of counterfeiting at an east business.

Dec. 10: no activity. Dec. 11: an assault was reported at a north residence. Dec. 12: a juvenile/status offense was investigated at a north residence and officers responded to an unattended death at a north residence. Dec. 13: property damage was reported at two east residences and officers made an arrest for domestic assault at an business. An arrest was made on a warrant in the downtown area.

Man Injured Near Princeton A Madison, IN man received moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident on Wednesday night in Mercer County. John E. Stewart, 44, was transported to the Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany for treatment. The vehicle received extensive damage. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Stewart was operating an SUV that was westbound on Highway 136, eight

miles west of Princeton when the vehicle traveled off the north side of the road. As the driver overcorrected, the SUV then crossed the highway and travelled off the south side of the road, overturning and hitting an embankment and barbed wire fence row. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels. The accident was investigated by Trooper J.E. Hainey, who was assisted by Trooper J.S. Johnson.

Spickard City Aldermen Meet The Spickard Board of Aldermen met on Monday, Dec. 14 at city hall. According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, aldermen voted to table discussion of the city sav-

ings account until the January meeting. Approval was given to pay bills and accept the financial report. The next meeting of the board will be on Monday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m.

Area Students On Honor Lists The fall semester academic list at State Technical College of Missouri in Linn included several area residents. Named to the dean’s list with a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 were Dylan Harris, Logan Lowrey, Samuel Schilling, Matthew Slater and

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Benjamin Woodson, all of Trenton; Cameron Jones of Princeton; and NaVontae Rainey of Newtown. Named to the honor roll with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49 were Max McNabb of Trenton and Luke Lewis of Jamesport.

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GCNHD Board Holds Meeting The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors, which oversees operations of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments, met on Tuesday night at the First Christian Church. Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reported to the board that there were no positive COVID tests in residents during the month and the Department of Health and Senior Services had completed focused infection control surveys on Nov. 4, finding no deficiences. Medicare and Medicaid cost reports have been completed by BKD and approval has been given by the USDA to pay for costs associated with the facility’s energy project. Doerhoff also reported on resident activities during the month, which he said are conducted within the CDC guide-

lines. He also reminded board members of the drive-through live nativity scene to be held on the front lawn of the nursing home from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Residents will view the event from 4 to 4:30 p.m. before the public arrives. Incumbents Anna Ferguson and Brigette Bunnell, have filed for re-election to a threeyear term on the board, subject to the April 6 election. Persons interested in being a candidate for the board can file in the administrator’s office during regular business hours. The filing deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 19. During an executive session, the board approved closed session minutes from the November meeting. The next board meeting will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Free COVID-19 Counseling The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center is offering free counseling services to individuals struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistance is being made availabile through services such as individual and group counseling; development, presentation and distribution of educational materials; community networking and support; and assessments, referrals and resources. Persons can call the Trenton office

at 359-4487 during regular hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) to visit with a crisis counselor. The mental health center also has a crisis line available 24 hours a day at 888-297-8818. Help is also available through the DHSS COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411 or the disaster distress helpline at 800-9855990 (or text 66768). Both services are also available 24 hours a day.

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES Dec. 16 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 11.19 (Dec 20). Corn, 3.97 (Dec 20), 3.92 (Jan. 21). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 11.19 (Dec 20) Corn, 3.97 (Dec 20), 3.92 (Jan. 21).

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Five Points by Wendell Lenhart

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Next Wednesday will mark the last day of work for our longtime editor Diane Lowrey, who will retire after 42 years of serving Trenton and the surrounding area. I came to work at the newspaper in March of 1978 and my father hired Diane fresh out of college in May of that year and we have seen and been through a lot over the last four decades. There were a lot of heartwarming times when we knew we were doing something that was helping our residents and also making the community a better place to live. And there were some not so great Wendell Lenhart times when we had to deal with irate readers and restraining orders. Diane and Marilyn Robbins both claimed Monroe City as their hometown, but were really Trentonites at heart. Diane really threw herself into becoming a citizen of Trenton, not only by attending hundreds of meetings over the years, but by also becoming involved in many clubs and organizations. She also volunteered A LOT. North Central Missouri College, Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Grundy County Industrial Development, Rotary - there are just too many to name. One of the first ones I remember her getting involved in was the Trenton Acting Guild, which successfully put on many plays for area residents. The group eventually disbanded, but there has been a revival of interest recently and the Performing Arts Center at Trenton High School will soon be available to help with those efforts. She even went to school with a kindergarten class and wrote a story about her experience, then felt a lot of pride when those students graduated from Trenton High School some 13 years later. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been around so long that we have seen kids go through school and then graduate and become parents of their own and we have gotten to see their kids graduate. Every now and then we have trouble remembering those kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names and will drop their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name in there almost by default. We wanted to have a celebration and open house in honor of her milestone, but the COVID pandemic has taken that off the table. We will have an office celebration before she goes but would encourage those of you who appreciate what she has done for the community to send her a card expressing that. They can be sent to the newspaper at PO Box 548 or to her home address 227 Town and Country Lane, Trenton, MO 64683. The headline on this column was courtesy of former Rissler Elementary Principal Artie Syfert, who gave her that nickname when he was here and would call or come in and ask for her by that name. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going anywhere, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll really miss her here at the newspaper.

Boards Express Thanks To Trenton Businesses Letters to the Editor To The Editor: The Main Street Trenton Board and our Director Megan Taul would like to express our gratitude to the businesses and building owners in downtown Trenton who have located, expanded and improved the downtown district throughout 2020. In addition the board would like to recognize some very special people who willingly give of their time and talents to improve our historic downtown. Special thanks to the Five Points Alive group, which holds fundraising dinners to raise money for Christmas decorations and lights and other improvements for downtown; Venna Hicks, Kathi Brewer and Tricia Wendt, who decorate and water the flower boxes and set up the outdoor Christmas decorations in the park; Gary and Joyce Schuett, who meticulously care for Sesquicentennial Park; and Billy Wilson for installing our Christmas lights. In an effort to provide better visibility and access, our office will be moving to 903 Main St. in January. Please take time to stop in and visit with our Director Megan Taul and get involved in all the good things happening in

Main Street Trenton. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Main Street Trenton Board Members, President Jackie Soptic, Vice President Phil Hoffman, Treasurer Sarah Maloney, Secretary Sena Arnold, Dave Bain, Wendell Lenhart, Cathie Smith, Mike Baugher, Megan Pester, Kathi Brewer, Bonita Price, Jackie Hoffman, Micah Landes and Director Megan Taul To The Editor: The Board of North Central Missouri Business Development Alliance and our Director Micah Landes would like to express our gratitude to the RepublicanTimes and KTTN for hosting and airing our weekly NCMDA updates over the past several weeks. We are very blessed to have two local media partners who understand the importance of a vibrant economic development program and we look forward to working with both media partners in 2021. NCMDA Board of Directors President Phillip Ray, Vice President Cathie Smith, Treasurer Dr. Lenny Klaver, Secretary Jackie Soptic, Travis Elbert, Cathy Bailey, Dave Bain, Phil Hoffman, Scott Weldon and Director Micah Landes

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Ray said the county has accepted a proposal from McBride, Lock and Associates, an auditing firm that will be utilized to conduct a single and a financial audit for the CARES Funding. The company will be paid through the funding itself, which is a qualifying expense. In other business this week, commissioners met with elected officials to discuss the 2021 budget, which will go into effect in January. The Tuesday, Dec. 22 meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. with budget meetings. The schedule

late spring or early summer. The health department is unsure when it might receive the vaccine for distribution and whether or not it will be the primary distributor to the public in the county. Persons wanting more information can contact the health department at 359-4196 or visit the state vaccine website, covidvaccine.mo.gov.

will include Treasurer Barb Harris at 8:30 a.m., followed by Circuit Clerk and Recorder Becky Stanturf at 9 a.m. Budget figures for Buildings and Grounds/LEPC will be discussed at 9:30 a.m., followed by a meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at 10 a.m. to discuss the ambulance budget. At 10:30 a.m. the commission will meet with the University of Missouri Extension and 4-H Specialist to discuss the budget, followed by a meeting with Sen. Dan Hegeman at 11 a.m. and a meeting with Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the budget for his office.

Leadership NW Graduation Held Leadership Northwest Missouri recently held ites 2020 graduation ceremony in Gower. Graduates from the 2020 class, Co-VISION-20, were presented plaques. They represented the Northwest Missouri counties of Andrew County: Ashlee Boner; Atchison County: Dave Fast, Nikki Graves, Katrina Lock; Buchanan County: Kaylee Gibson, Rob Honan, Courtney Jimenez; Carroll County: Anna Barlow; Clinton County: Tim Wymes; Gentry County: Jenny Huard, Mackenzie Manring; Grundy County: Megan Taul; Harrison County: Whitney Esry; Holt County: Judy Hood, Randy Mendenhall; Livingston County: Ashley Putnam; Mercer County: Maria Peace; Nodaway County: Debbie Bennett, Julie Robertson, Cindy Wells, Br. David Wilding. Receiving a Certificate of Participation were Julie Burns, Clinton County; Rick Daly, Clay County; and Teresa Mier, Buchanan County. Ashlee Driskell, past board president and 2018 LNWMO alum, served as master of ceremonies. Chip Holman, 2019 LNWMO alum, gave the invocation prior to dinner. Kaylee Gibson, Julie Robertson and Tim Wymes, members of the Class of 2020, gave class reflections, followed by a video presentation created by Cindy Wells, Class of 2020. Rachel Davidson, board president and 2019 LNWMO alum, presented a token of appreciation to program sponsors. Retiring board members, including Jackie Soptic of Trenton, were recognized. Brenda Williams, general board member and Class of 2007 alum, presented the Leadership Northwest Missouri Citizenship Award for 2020 to Anna Barlow of Carrollton. Leadership Northwest Missouri is a leadership development program designed to bring together participants from throughout a 19-county region to build, strengthen and inspire leaders through training and networking experiences. The 2020 class began in January and continued through November with monthly sessions in various northwest Missouri communities.

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eral items during its monthly meeting on Monday night. According to information provided by Administrator Misty Foster, the board voted to renew its liability insurance coverage with MUSIC as well as approved the 2019-20 school audit. It was decided to use Wagner Photography for school pictures and an update to the curriculum was approved. There was discussion regarding building and grounds improvements as well as an update on COVID-19 plans and procedures. It was announced there were four applicants for the Belcher Scholarship. Board members were reminded that the filing dates for the April 6 election are Dec. 15 to Jan. 19 during regular business hours. The district office will be closed from 1 p.m. on Dec. 18 until 8 a.m. on Jan. 4. The three-year terms of Brad Wilford and Matt Foster will be expiring. An executive session for personnel and student matters was held with no announce-

ment made. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 11. Tri-County R-7 The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education approved renewal of insurance during its meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10. According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, the board agreed to renew its liability insurance coverage with MUSIC, adding an optional umbrella policy of $8 million. The insurance will cost $40,709, which is an increase of $1,267. Following a review, the board approved the 2019-20 school audit as presented by Conrad and Higgins as well as the senior trip as presented. There was a discussion regarding COVID-19 plans and policies and the budget with action was taken. An executive session for personnel and student matters was also held with no announcement made. The next meeting of the board was set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 at the school in Jamesport.

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Earning the Behavior Award for the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year at Rissler Elementary School were, from left, front row, kindergarten students Alison Bruckner, Brooklynn Hall, Jaycee Ferguson and Ava Knapp; first graders Ozaria Powers, Lucas Lorenz, Annabelle Curtin, Makenly Hilt and Cooper Eaton; second row, second graders Lee Riddle, Nichole Day and Lucas Troxel; third graders Kamden Williams, Ava Burchett, Hope Baker and Layton Anderson; and back row, fourth graders David Johnson, Walker Burchett, Brittian Rupert and Mia Recendiz. Not pictured are kindergarten student Nora Guthrie and second grader Bentley McClure.

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MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367. Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

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The Trenton FFA Chapter held their annual POA meeting on Nov. 18 in the ag building with 21 members present. Members planned their program of activities for the year. Topics included growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Few changes were made to the committees. The next meeting will be the Christmas party on Dec. 16. (submitted by Gracyn Rongey and Rebecca Urich)

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Classified Advertising Information Phone 359-2212 Classified advertising rate schedule for 1 and 2 days in the Republican-Times is listed below. When insertions are not consecutive days, the 1-day rate applies. Blank lines count as 5 words, capital letters double. All ads must be paid in advance. DEADLINES: For Tuesday Republican-Times: 4 p.m. the Thursday before For Friday Republican-Times: 10 a.m. the Wednesday before For Green Hills Weekly Shopper: 4 p.m. the Thursday before Ads also appear same number of days on the Internet at www.northwestmissouri.com. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy not consistent with editorial policy.

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BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes. Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996. Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1-800-721-7996. INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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 will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment. New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847. Tdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! TDec25 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. Tdtf ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4. Fdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton. Tdtf -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. Tdtf ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FDec25 -----------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------------

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-953-0724. FMar5 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FDec25 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!! High Speed!! Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TJan1 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMar5 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FFeb19* ------------------------------------------AKC Recycling - Buying copper, brass, aluminum, etc.... Also doing... Auto Repair. Brake Special: $69.99 per axle for most cars. Call Alec: 660-654-0163 1209 NE 10th Ave., Spickard, MO. FDec15-Jan8* ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured • Experienced 660-322-0277 adkinsweldingllc@gmail.com TNov24-Dec18* ------------------------------------------Rob's Cycle Parts * Sales * Service Rob & Tricia Bozarth, Sales #1 Polaris Drive, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 660-367-4407 888-669-5765 www.robscycle.com FDec1-25 ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FJan1 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TJan15 -------------------------------------------

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INSURANCE

Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. Tdtf ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMar5 -------------------------------------------

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*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 -------------------------------------------

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

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

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office is closed on Sat.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged. Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf -------------------------------------------

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

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Duplex for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, large living and dining area, equipped kitchen, full walkout basement, 1 car garage. No smoking, No pets. Immediate possession. 1852 Lincoln St. Call Carolyn at 660-359-1800. B117d29 -------------------------------------------

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

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HELP WANTED Full-Time Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time hourly positions in January. Experience is preferred. Please apply online at www.nestleusacareers.com. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment. TNov24-Dec18 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking 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 -------------------------------------------

EARLY DEADLINES Due to the Christmas and New Year Holidays, deadlines for the Trenton RepublicanTimes newspaper and the Green Hills Weekly shopper will be as follows: Trenton Republican-Times Thurs., Dec. 24 deadline is Tues., Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Tues., Dec. 29 deadline is Wed., Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 31 deadline is Tues., Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. Tues., Jan. 5 deadline is Wed., Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. Green Hills Weekly Dec. 30 deadline is Wed., Dec 23 at 10 a.m. Jan. 6 deadline is Wed., Dec 30 at 10 a.m.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE MARSUE CASEBEER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 10-31-2008 To all persons interested in the Estate of Marsue Casebeer, deceased: Whereas, Marsue Casebeer died on October 22, 2020. The undersigned, Citizens Bank & Trust Company, is the duly appointed and acting TRUSTEE of the Marsue Casebeer Revocable Trust Agreement Dated 10-312008, under the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the TRUSTEE(s) upon the receipt of proper proof thereof. The address of the TRUSTEE is: Citizens Bank & Trust, Trustee P.O. Box 50 Chillicothe, MO 64601 All creditors of said decedent or of said Trust Agreement, as Amended, are notified to present their claims to the undersigned TRUSTEE within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or be forever barred. Citizens Bank & Trust Co. P.O. 50 Chillicothe, MO 64601 dNov27,Dec4,11,18 ------------------------------------------Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of board of education member at the April 6, 2021 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have two positions, for three years each, available for election. The filing window will begin December 15, 2020 and will run through January 19,2021. Filing will be done at the high school office, Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. The office will be closed from 12:30pm on December 18 until January 4, 2021, and any other days school is cancelled due to inclement weather. dDec4,11,18,24 ------------------------------------------The Galt Fire Protection District filing dates for the April 6, 2021 election are December 15, 2020 through January 19, 2021. One position on the board is available. Filings can be made by calling Martha Jackson at 660-673-6527. dDec18 ------------------------------------------NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Linn-Livingston Public Water Supply District #3 will open filing for the purpose of electing two board members from Sub-District #2 and Sub-District #5 for a term of three years. The opening date for a candidate to file is December 15, 2020 at 8am. The closing date for candidates to file is January 19, 2021 at 5pm. Persons who wish to file as a candidate for the board of directors for the municipal election on April 6, 2021 can do so by applying in person at the Water Office at 701 South State Street in Wheeling, MO. dDec18 -------------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS Ethel Mae Booth Ethel Mae Booth, an 88year-old lifelong resident of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Booth was born on Nov. 24, 1932 in Trenton to William Harl and Anna Mae Norris Barnett. She attended school in Trenton. She was married on Nov. 2, 1951 to Harold Booth. She was employed at Nestle USA-Trenton Foods Division, retiring after 30 years. She enjoyed quilting, making Christmas candy, baking, cooking and preparing for family holidays, especially Christmas. She liked collecting Fenton Art glass with her friends and spending time with family, especially her grand and greatgrandchildren. She and Harold had traveled all across North America with her sister and brother-in-law, Naomi and Raymond Scott. Ethel was an inquisitive person and enjoyed her travels in Europe. She faithfully attended the First Assembly of God

Church, Trenton, where she was a member for over 70 years. Ethel is survived by three children, Dwayne (Fran) Booth of North Kansas City, Dennis (Melissa) Booth of Columbia and Diana (Rick) Klinginsmith of Trenton; four grandchildren, Derreck Booth and Amy, Melody Bezenek and Kris, Valerie Story and Joe and Meredith Becklenberg and Ben; eight great-grandchildren, Cooper and Luke Story, Devin, Annie and Rowan Booth, Dalton and Alice Becklenberg and Mia Bezenek; her sister and best friend, Naomi (Raymond) Scott; one sisterin-law, Margaret Ann Barnett; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three sisters, Ruth Woods, Helen Young and Bessie Wilfong; an infant sister, Betty Jane Barnett; and six brothers, Lester, Paul, Dale, Ralph, Glen and Elmer Barnett. Memorial donations may be made to The First Assembly of God Church, Children’s Church Project. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

William “Joe” Foster William “Joe” Foster, a 67year-old Trenton resident, died at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at his residence where he had been under hospice care with the illness of ALS, known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary at Trenton. Inurnment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Joe was the founder of CSI Overhead Garage Door Co. (Construction Specialties Inc.) since 1978. Joe grew up in Trenton. He learned to work with his father Bill, who ran a local business, Bill’s 66, pumping gas and repairing cars in their own service station. Joe was a member of the Boy Scouts and through his years in scouting achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and also received the God and Country Award. He attended school in Trenton, graduating in 1971, and also attended one year at tat Trenton Junior College. Joe joined the USAF in August 1972. After basic training, on Sept. 30, he was married to Vicky Burt from Yorkville IL, having met her at TJC. He served in USAF at the age of 19 as a jet engine mechanic during Vietnam. He joined the USAF Missouri National Guard Civil Engineers in 1977 and Army Missouri National Guard in 1989, earning several medals. He retired from

the Missouri Army National Guard in Trenton in 2004 after 21 years of military service. His success in business can be directly attributed to his work ethic and his natural ability from his father. His attention to detail was legendary, also taking pride in the fact that his customers always came first and must be very satisfied. He was married on Dec. 16, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV to Lori Walker. He was a member and past exalted ruler for Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 and the American Legion. Joe is survived by his wife, Lori of the home; three children, Jason E. Foster and his wife, Misty of Trenton, Jessica L. Christiansen and her husband, Brian of Omaha, NE and stepson, Kevin S. Willcutts and his wife, Sam of Florida; three sisters, Terri Klipp and her husband, Mike of Burkburnett, TX, Tobi Hosty of Westerville, OH and Candy Tucker of Olathe, KS; five grandchildren, Dylan, Gwyneth, Kameron, Erin and Chelsea; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and June Foster. Memorial donations are suggested to Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Mary Lee McCulley Mary Lee McCulley, an 86year-old resident of Princeton, died on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Pearl’s II Eden for Elders in Princeton. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in the Princeton Cemetery at Princeton. Mrs. McCulley was born on April 29, 1934 in Princeton, the daughter of Charles Ernest and Laura Genevieve Snyder Shaffer. She was raised in Mercer County, where she started her education at Iley Country School and was a 1952 graduate of North Mercer High School. She was married on Dec. 3, 1952 to Harold Raymond McCulley, who survives of the home. She was a member of Princeton First Baptist Church, BPW (Business and Professional Women), Red Hat Society, Republican Women, Beta Sigma Phi sorority and Mother’s Club. She was the

Mercer County Circuit Clerk and Recorder from Oct. 15, 1978 to Dec. 31, 1998. She enjoyed flower gardening, quilting and playing bridge. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Lisa McCulley (Steve Abel) of Mercer; a sister, Donna Anderson of Moberly; five nieces, Kelli (Tim) Beavers, Lori (Bob) Westhues, Julie (John) Slattery, Terri (Monte) Bevel and Cherri (Tom) Delameter; a nephew, Chris (Dawna) Curry; and several great- nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara Curry; and two brothersin-law, Lyle Curry and Charles McCulley. Memorials may be made to the Princeton First Baptist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Larry D. Saul Larry D. Saul, a 75-year-old Galt resident, died on Sunday, Dec.13, 2020 at his residence. His body was cremated under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Saul was born on Oct. 5, 1945 in Jamesport, the son of Howard and Mary Lamar Saul. He graduated from Jamesport High School. He was employed by Trenton Foods for 47 years. Mr. Saul also farmed while working at Trenton Foods and he continued to farm after his retirement. He enjoyed working with his son on the farm. He loved horses, coon hunting and being with his family. He was married on July 1, 1965 to Karen L. Gash in a country church near Chillicothe.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Everett and Violet Steinhoff, who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. Cards may be sent to the couple at 443 NW 5th Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, winter mix veggies, peach cobbler, pears, hot roll. Tuesday-Vegetable beef soup, whole wheat crackers, Harvard beets, tropical fruit, oatmeal cookie. Wednesday-Rib patty on hoagie bun, tator tots, California blend, plums. Thursday and Friday- Center closed for Christmas holiday. (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.)

Survivors include his wife, Karen of the home; one daughter, Lisa Koch and her husband, Scott of St. Joseph; three sons, Larry D. Saul Jr. of Braymer, Lonnie Saul and his wife, Lindy, of Galt and Lance Saul and his wife, Abbygayle of Braymer; eight grandchildren, Melissa Cline and her husband, Harold, Amanda Seimer, Julia Koch, Megan Groom and her husband, Brice, Macy Saul, Gabby Saul, Chasity Carroll and Aaron Saul; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha McIntyre, Betty Baker and Marjorie Madison; and two brothers, Melvin Saul and Marvin Saul. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughterin-law, Jamie Saul. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

John E. Shanks John E. Shanks a 75-yearold Trenton resident, died at 4:24 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Open visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary. Mr. Shanks was born on Feb. 1, 1945 in Browning, the son of Robert and Oma

Bundy Shanks. Before retiring he worked over 50 years at Trenton Foods. His survivors include one daughter, Diana Thieman and her husband, Frank of Moberly. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Debra Ann Ngo. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to the mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

FUNERALS Doris Evelyn Griffin Graveside services for Doris Evelyn Griffin were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at Martin Cemetery, north of Trenton. Rev. Steve Martin officiated. Mrs. Griffin, a 99-year-old Trenton resident, died at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Music included “When

They Ring Those Golden Bells” and “How Great Thou Art.” Pallbearers were Greg Girdner, Jerry Dahlberg, J.R. Roberts, Gabriel Angeles, Klint Griffin, Kyle Griffin and Cody Dahlberg. Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements.

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