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Thursday, December 24, 2020

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NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE

Building, Nuisance Board

Trustees OK One-Time Salary Supplement North Central Missouri College trustees approved a one-time salary supplement, approved the annual audit and heard how new COVID-19 funding will affect the college during a meeting held Tuesday evening on the campus in Trenton.

On the recommendation of Chief Financial Officer Tyson Otto, the board approved the onetime salary supplement to full-time and permanent part-time employees. Currently employed full-time employees who were employed by the college prior to July 1 will receive a $500 onetime payment and those employed part-time prior to July 1 will receive a $200 one-time payment. Other currently employed full-time and permanent part-time employees hired after July 1 will receive a prorated amount. In a memo, Otto explained that due to planned reductions in state appropriations of approximately $330,000 for the 2020-2021 year, there were no annual salary increase recommendations at the beginning of the fiscal year. However, in October Gov. Mike Parson released $165,000 (50 percent) of that withhold, and with those funds, it is considered reasonable to provide the one-time supplements, which would be included in the December payroll.

Matt Wallace of KPM CPAs and Advisors oined the meeting remotely to give a report on the FY2020 audit. He said it was an unmodified audit and showed no material weaknesses. Wallace praised the college and its staff for their assistance during the audit and for how the college and the NCMC Foundation is operating. Following the report, the board voted to approve the audit as presented.

NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver presented information on how the new COVID Relief package, if signed into law, would affect colleges, noting that the new funding formula is better for community colleges than under the

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2020 Audit Approved

The Building and Nuisance Board of the Trenton City Council will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 at city hall.

The meeting, which is open to the public, can be accessed via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84681951288.

Items on the announced agenda include public hearings for property at 1117 Main St., owned by John Woodland, and 1000 Rural St., owned by Smartbeltz LLC; findings of fact on property at 1600 Main St., owned by Arnulfo Bavista; a certificate of existence of a dangerous building on property at 1109 Main St., owned by Tammy and Gerald Shaw; an update on a structure at 604 Main St., which has been sold to Duane Lahn of Minneapolis, MN and the old railroad freight house on Laclede Street, owned by Shane Michael; and an update on nuisances.

COVID-19 Update The Grundy County Health Department has reported three more deaths due to COVID-19 since their report on Monday.

A total of 28 deaths due to the virus have been recorded since reporting began. There have been a total of 834 cases in the county, which is up 12 since Monday. There are 98 active cases, down 19.

The latest area available county numbers include Livingston, 1,038 (75 active, including 10 hospitalized, 33 deaths); Linn, 839 (53 active, 20 deaths); Carroll, 781 (62 active, 19 deaths); Sullivan, 722 (32 active, 20 deaths); Harrison, 618 (31 active, 11 deaths() Daviess, 491 (130 active, 12 deaths); Putnam, 350 (38 active, 5 deaths); and Mercer, 142 (26 active, 7 deaths). No new numbers were available from Caldwell County.

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Longtime NCMC Board Secretary/Clerk Vicki Weaver was recognized for her years of service during Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting. Mrs. Weaver is retiring after 36 1/2 years in that position. NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver presented Mrs. Weaver with a proclamation on behalf of the college and board.

NCMC Winter Break

CARES Act because it is split between headcount and full time enrollment. He also presented information on 2021 appropriations and said preliminary enrollment figures for the spring semester show headcount down about 9 percent, but credit hours only down about 0.03 percent. Excluding high school students, the numbers are 13 percent down in headcount and only 1 percent in credit hours. Dr. Klaver said five schools that had been using another instiSee NCMC, Page 5

Offices at all North Central Missouri College locations are closed for winter break and will remain closed through Jan. 3.

The Ketcham Community Center will remain open except on Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1, when the center will be closed. KCC hours on Dec. 31 will be 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All offices at all locations will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, Jan. 4. ********** MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR from the staff of the Trenton Republican-Times

Chillicothe Farmer Pleads Guilty A Chillicothe man has pleaded guilty in federal court on his role in a $142 million scheme to sell non-organic grain as though it was organic.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Missouri announced that Steven N. Whiteside, 57, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris to a federal information that charges him with falsely signing documents related to the fraud scheme.

The late Randy Constant, also of Chillicothe and leader of the fraud scheme, was sentenced on Aug. 16, 2019, to 10 years and two months in federal prison without parole in a related case that was prosecuted in the Northern District of Iowa. John Burton of Clarksdale and three farmers from Nebraska, all of whom supplied Constant with nonorganic grain, were also sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme to defraud customers across the United States.

Constant, who passed away prior to being incarcerated, admitted the fraudulent scheme involved at least See Guilty, Page 5

2020 Honorees Named

Champions, Partners Of The Year Recognized Bright Futures Trenton has recognized Fred and Sara Faubion Stipkovits as its 2020 Champions of the Year and the First Assembly of God Church as its 2020 Partner of the Year.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bright Futures Trenton was unable to have its annual recognition breakfast, but still wanted to recognize those who have been supportive of the program, which benefits students in need.

Mrs. Stipkovits attended school at Trenton and was a graduate of Trenton High School. She and her husband supported Trenton R-9 students long before Bright Futures Trenton was formed, contacting counselors at Rissler Elementary School to ask how her family could provide backpacks and school supplies to a family in need.

Once Bright Futures was established, the Stipkovits’ joined the many “champions for kids” in the community, sending a case of backpacks for distribution at the first Back to School event. Following the Bright Futures Facebook page, Mrs. Stipkovits read of a need for clothing at the middle school and shipped a box of hoodies to TMS as well as sponsoring a student for the TMS Bulldog Closet.

Mrs. Stipkovits was invited

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Fred and Sara Faubion Stipkovits, pictured at left with their children, Louis and Caroline, have been named the 2020 Bright Futures Trenton Volunteers of the Year while the the First Assembly of God Church of Trenton, pictured at right with, from left, Pastor Del Weyer, Bright Futures Trenton incoming advisory board chairman Cara McClellan and advisory board member Kristi Harris, has been named the 2020 Bright Futures Trenton Partner of the Year.

to speak during the 2019 Bright Futures USA Community Engagement Conference about her experiences as a child and how the Trenton community supported her. As Rissler staff began their journey of becoming a trauma-informed school, she spoke to the staff during their in-service meetings, sharing how much of a difference teachers can make in the life of a student in need.

This year she and her husband stepped up in a big way to support the Grundy County

Back to School Event, connecting the organization to $900 in school supplies through the Walmart Store in Bethany, along with her sister, who is a manager there. The couple shipped a case of backpacks and Fred went above and beyond to help find affordable washable masks for younger students. Through his business he was able to get a supplier to make and ship child-size masks for the event.

When the day of the event was approaching and the shipment was delayed, he hired a courier

National Weather Service It will be clear and cold on Christmas Eve with a low around 9. Sunny skies are expected on Christmas Day with a high around 35 and a low around 22. The sun will continue through the weekend with highs in the mid 40s. The high at Trenton on Monday and Tuesday was 57, with a low Tuesday of 29. The high temperature at the Government Weather Station near Spickard on Tuesday was 56, the low was 30.

to drive the masks to Trenton from Shawnee, KS, just in time to be handed out as a part of the school supplies for the event without charging a dime for that service.

When Stipkovits saw the Facebook post seeking dress clothes for football players, he contacted Bright Futures and said he had placed an online order and was having the requested items shipped to the school. With the donation of ties from two other community members, Bright Futures was able to meet this need in two

hours.

The First Assembly of God Church has partnered with Bright Futures Trenton from the beginning. The church has provided volunteers on the advisory board and site councils and has made multiple financial contributions while finding creative ways to meet student needs.

In 2020 the church opened iprovided space for the Back to School event when it became necessary to spread out services due to the COVID pandemic. The church hosted both

What’s Inside...

The THS boys and girls wrestling teams hosted Albany and Palmyra in a pair of dual matches on Monday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap of the night’s wrestling action.

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the Gym Shoe Dash and Suds for Students projects in their youth center. Suds for Students, which provides soap, shampoo, deodorant, laundry detergent, toothpaste and other hygiene items to students in need, originated at the church.

The congregation made a substantial financial donation to provide backpacks and supplies for students in need as they have done in the past.

Pastor Del Weyer and church member Kristi Harris have also served on the Bright Futures advisory board.

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SPORTS

FEEL GOOD ENDING Bulldogs Fall To Palmyra, Bounce Back With Win PALMYRA 38 TRENTON 36 TRENTON 60 ALBANY 6

Gaven Kelsall had never wrestled a varsity match when he stepped onto the mat to face Albany’s Hunter Coil at 160 pounds on Monday night. In the second period, Kelsall locked Coil into a cradle and secured the pin. When the official’s hand hit the mat, Kelsall arose in celebration as the Trenton bench erupted.

It was a significant highlight as the Bulldogs bounced back from a 38-36 loss to Palmyra earlier in the night to defeat shorthanded Albany 60-6.

“We bumped Gaven Kelsall, a first-year wrestler, to wrestle at 160 and he absolutely put together a huge win by pin,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said. “There is something about watching a kid get his first ever win on the wrestling mat that never gets old. I was so proud of Gaven.”

Kelsall returned to the bench after picking up the win and

was greeted by high fives and hugs from his teammates. The win meant as much to them as it did Kelsall.

But the win was just one of many in the dual, Trenton’s first Grand River Conference dual win of the year. Kael Brock (285) and Hunter McAtee (120) would pick up wins by fall after Kelsall as well.

Brice Gibler (138) and Coleman Griffin (152) each preceeded Kelsall’s win with pinfall victories of their own.

Trenton took all five matches wrestled on the mat by fall.

“Against Albany we came out more fired up and focused,” Bacon said. “Brice started us off with a pin, followed by Coleman Griffin.

Kael Brock also got a huge win at heavyweight, which was also his first win in front of the home crowd. Kael has shown a lot of progress in the last two weeks. The night ended with a dominant win by Hunter McAtee.”

Trenton picked up five wins by forfeit in the dual. Albany’s only points came at 145, where Trenton was open. Both schools were void of wrestlers at 106, 113 and 132.

Between Kelsall’s moment, the five wins by fall and the lopsided final score over a GRC foe, it was a feel-good win for the Bulldogs. While it

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BRICE GIBLER pins his Albany opponent during the Trenton Bulldogs’ dual with the Warriors on Monday.

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GAVEN KELSALL, right, eyes Albany’s Hunter Coil early in their 160-pound bout on Monday night. Kelsall won the match in the second period with a cradle pin.

relieved some of the sting from the two-point loss that started the night, Trenton couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed with the outcome against Palmyra.

“I was happy with the way we wrestled in the second dual, but we need to step it up if we are going to be a top contender in the state,” Bacon said. “We had a very competitive dual against Palmyra but a very disappointing loss. I really thought it was a dual that we should have won, but we just lost some key matches that we had to win.”

The dual opened at 132, where Gavin Chambers bumped up a weight class and held his own against Collin Arch, a state champion from last season. While Chambers fell by a 19-3 technical fall, he was able to keep himself from getting pinned and saved the Bulldogs a point.

“I thought Gavin did a great job,” Bacon said. “He didn’t give up the pin and fought off of his back several times. If there was a best effort award it would go out to Gavin Chambers.”

Palmyra pinned Gibler at 138 and the Bulldogs’ open weight at 145 pushed the visitor’s lead to 17-0 early before pins from Griffin (152) and Sam Gibson (182) combined with three wins by forfeit thrust Trenton back in front, 30-17.

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COLEMAN GRIFFIN, right, talks strategy with Trenton coach Charlie Bacon during a break in the action on Monday. Griffin won his 152-pound match against an Albany opponent by fall.

The dual took a turn at 220, though. Caleb Johnson lost by a 5-1 decision. Brock was pinned at 285 and Trenton’s open weights at 106 and 113 pushed Palmyra to 38 points.

McAtee’s win by forfeit at 120 wasn’t enough to get Trenton back in front as the Bulldogs lost by the two-point margin.

“At the end of the night we came up two points shy and those two points could have

been made up in several places,” Bacon said.

With the split on the night, Trenton moved to 3-3 overall in duals. The win over Albany moved the Bulldogs’ GRC mark to 1-2.

Trenton is now off for Christmas break and will return to the mat on Wednesday, Jan. 6, traveling to Higginsville for a dual with the Huskers. That event is sched-

uled for a 5:30 p.m. start time.

GIRLS Trenton’s girls team had one dual on the night, falling 30-6 to Palmyra. Trenton had just two wrestlers in the lineup.

Mercy Schweizer lost by fall at 117. Allison Yoder (151) won by forfeit for the Bulldogs lone points of the night.

Trenton’s girls will also make the trip to Higginsville on Jan. 6.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jeremiah Tilmon’s three-point

play with a second left lifted No. 14 Missouri over Bradley 54-53 on Tuesday night.

Down eight with under four minutes to go, Missouri (6-0) closed on a 6-0 run in the final 1:33 to spoil Bradley's upset bid in dramatic fashion.

On the Tigers’ final possession, Xavier Pinson found Tilmon in the post on the left block. With time ticking down, Tilmon power-dribbled to the basket and forced a foul from

Elijah Childs, finishing through the contact and earning a trip to the free throw line with a chance to win the game.

Tilmon sank the foul shot, and Mitchell Smith swatted away two inbounds passes by the Braves (6-3) to clinch it.

“They’re a team that grinds you,” Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin said about Bradley, the two-time defending Missouri Valley Conference Tournament champion. “They’re going to grind it out, so we just had to settle in and play sound defense without fouling. And we did enough to win the basketball game.”

The decisive bucket capped a strong second half for Tilmon. The big man from East St. Louis, Illinois, finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds after having just one point and three rebounds at

halftime.

“I wasn’t playing as hard as I was supposed to be playing,” Tilmon said. “That was up on me to just step up and just grind harder and just play harder so we can get the dub.”

Pinson paced the Tigers with 15 points.

Missouri led 21-19 at the break after the teams shot a combined 15 for 70 (21%) in a sluggish first half, including 2 for 24 from 3-point range. Pinson was responsible for both makes.

Bradley was much better in the second half, going 15 for 27 from the field. Childs converted a three-point play and Ville Tahvanainen followed with a 3 to give the Braves a 50-42 lead with 3:44 to go.

Tahvanainen’s deep ball was one of just two the Braves hit all night.

Missouri fought back, cutting the margin to two with 48.4 seconds left on two free throws by Mark Smith. After a defensive stop, the Tigers ran some clock before Mark Smith missed a contested 3-pointer.

Bradley’s Jayson Kent missed the front end of a 1-and-1 after being fouled by Javon Pickett, setting up Tilmon’s game-winning play.

“I was just telling myself to calm down,” Tilmon said of his go-ahead free throw. “I was still a little hyped from making the basket. ... I was just thinking, ‘Routine, routine, routine.’

That’s what (assistant) coach (Chris) Hollender says to me every time I shoot the ball.”

Childs had 13 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for Bradley. Kent scored 11 off the bench.

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TRENTON REPUBLICAN-TIMES, TRENTON, MO.

LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Courtney D. Deaver has filed a petition to have her name changed to Courtney D. Ash. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Earl D. Ireland, Trenton, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, not wearing a seat belt (two counts); Carter S. Searcy, Trenton, on charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-prior drug offense and not wearing a seat belt; Dustin C. Unruh, Trenton, on charges of not wearing a seat belt and operating a motor vehicle with vision-reducing material applied to the windshield /excessive vision-reducing material applied to side window; Darrell W. Zukowski, Phoenix, AZ, not wearing a seat belt; and Melissa B. Brill, Galt, on charges of operating a motor vehicle owned by another knowing the owner has not maintained financial responsibility and failing to display plates on a motor vehicle.

Pleading guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs were Andrew J. Gannon, Galt; and Sierra S. Deane, Wheeling.

Corbyn Guile, Trenton, pleaded guilty to pursing, taking, possessing or transporting migratory birds without a migratory bird hunting permit and was fined $49.50 and costs.

Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were JImmy C. Munnerlyn, Jr., Princeton; and Rita G. Munnerlyn, Princeton; Warren J. Roberts, Galt, waived formal arraignment and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on charges of second degree assault and second degree domestic assault.

His case was certified to the Circuit Division on a charge of second degree harassment. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 14.

Mary A. Simpson, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to speeding.

She is scheduled to appear in

court Jan. 26.

Brooklyn T. Clevenger, Milan, failed to appear in court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and had her bond forfeited in lieu of fine and costs of $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Nicole L. Henley, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined $300 and $120.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to failing to maintain financial responsibility for a vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. She is also to pay recoupment of funds in the amount of $211 and restitution in the amount of $575.

Gabrielle Hitzelberger, Auburn, NE, appeared in court owing $341.50 on a previous conviction for stealing, tampering with the property of another, tampering with a motor vehicle and trespassing. She was ordered to serve 42 days in the Grundy County Detention in lieu of the remaining balance, with credit given for time served. She also paid the remaining $142 in restitution.

Stephanie Myrick, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Terry Vinzant, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

William K. Swartz, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child in a ritual/ceremony. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 14.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Katie Lynn Corum and Amy Lynn Waldrep, both of Trenton.

Dan Richard Peters, Jr. and Ashley Marie Felkins, both of Trenton.

REAL ESTATE Bryan E. Oaks and wife to Bryan E. Oaks, Trustee and others.

Sunshine Property #12 to Terry Gavigan.

Steve Richman and wife to Danielle Bork and husband.

Endangerment Charged Filed A Trenton woman is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center after being arrested for allegedly endangering the welfare of her children.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 28year-old Thomasa Swartz is charged with a class E felony of endangering the welfare of a child in ritual/ceremony, second degree. She is accused of acting with criminal negligence in a manner that created

a substantial risk to the life, body and health of three children under the age of seven by failing to have sanitary living conditions. This action is considered to be part of an established pattern as the defendant pleaded guilty to second degree endangering the welfare of a child in June. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only and she was allowed to post 10 percent.

Her first court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 26, 2021.

Former Officer Still In Custody A former Trenton police officer remains in custody after appearing in Grundy County Court Tuesday on a charge of statutory rape.

Michael Wilson, 25, appeared in court before Grundy County Associate Judge Steven D. Hudson on Tuesday.

He told the court that although he had earlier been notified that he qualified for the services of a public defender, he has retained private counsel.

Public Defender Kelly Miller had been appointed as his counsel and will now withdraw from the case. Wilson is charged with second degree statutory rape, a class D felony,

in connection with an incident that occurred on Sept. 3 in which he engaged in sexual intercourse with a minor who was 15 years old at the time.

On Dec. 8, he admitted to Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigator Adam McAtee that the alleged incident had occurred. Wilson was served with an arrest warrant on Dec. 9 and has been held in the Grundy County Detention Center since that time. Wilson entered a plea of not guilty on Dec. 11 and continues to be held without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Jan. 12 at 9 a.m.

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS Christmas is just around the corner, and families across Missouri are busy preparing for the holiday season. From cooking meals to wrapping presents to setting up decorations, there is still a lot to do. However, it is important during this busy time of year to slow down and not lose sight of the reason for the season: gathering close to our loved ones to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

As the Messiah, Jesus spent his life on Earth spreading God’s message of love and forgiveness. He encouraged all those he met to put others before themselves. Jesus, himself, is the greatest example of someone who practiced what he preached. By accepting punishment for the sins of mankind, he suffered immensely to offer us the gift of eternal salvation. Now we are asked to follow in his footsteps, serving others in whatever way we can.

There are many different

ways for us to demonstrate the Christmas spirit. Around the holidays, we can show appreciation for life’s blessings to families in need. There are many worthy charities to consider. Without the support of people who care, the good these groups accomplish would not be possible.

It goes without saying, but this has been the most trying year some of us have seen in our lifetime. Christmas serves as a wonderful reminder to appreciate those people in our lives who mean so much. This is a great time to pause and reflect on the blessings we have, and to pray for better times to come for everyone.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My capitol office number is 57-3751-1415, my address email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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A Mishap On Chestnut Street No one was injured in an accident Monday involving an overhead cable falling on a vehicle.

According to Trenton Police Lt. Larry Smith’s accident report, the mishap occurred when a tractor-trailer rig driven

by Endea S. Gomez of Kansas City was southbound on Chestnut Street when the towed unit of the vehicle struck an over-

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head line/cable, causing it to break. It fell on a sport utility vehicle driven by Kelly R. Wilson of Trenton, which was northbound on Chestnut Street.

There was damage to the driver’s side door of the SUV and the area near the fuel tank lid.

No injuries were reported in the accident and no tickets were issued.

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Corn, 4.14 (Dec 20), 4.09 (Jan. 21).

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OP/ED

The Final Word

by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

It’s Over...

After 42 1/2 years I have a confession to make: I never intended for Trenton to be my home.

When I first arrived at the Republican-Times in May of 1978, I was like many college graduates who were looking for that first job that would give them some valuable work experience so they could move on to “the next big thing.” Two or three years; that was supposed to be it.

Fast forward to Dec. 23, 2020...my last day at the newspaper. And I am still here.

Diane Lowrey But I’m not surprised. From the day I came to Trenton to look for a place to live after I had been offered the job at the R-T, this community has welcomed me with open arms and made me one of their own. The first clue was when I went to see the late Charlie Smith, who owned Smith’s Clothing and had a few rental places around town. He knew I was coming (not many secrets around Trenton) and while he didn’t have a place open at the time, he did have a list of several other persons with rental units he thought would be suitable, complete with telephone numbers and addresses of where they could be found. Fortunately, I had to visit just one - the late Gerald Gooch - and had my first home in an apartment located above where Relaxation Therapy is now located on Ninth Street. It was pretty small and I stayed there just two years before moving to a larger apartment in a house owned by the late Dwayne Marlay (a friend of mine from college who was teaching in Trenton had been living there and gave me the heads up when she decided to leave). Dwayne’s mother, Lucille, lived in the bottom half of the house and I became life-long friends with the entire Marlay family who, by the way, were great landlords as was Gerald, whose wife, Teri, and children, Lora and Marti, I still keep in touch with.

And that has been another wonderful part of living in Trenton - all of the wonderful people I have met and who have remained friends over the past 42 1/2 years. As evidenced by the many, many, many, many cards, notes and gifts I have received over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to know so many great individuals and

families - some of whom have moved and I hadn’t thought about for a long time until a card/note came in the mail. I have been so blessed.

As with any small town newspaper, you cover a lot of events and one of my favorite has always been anything that had to do with the education system. From school board meetings, sports/student activities, building dedications, etc., I have always enjoyed my time in dealing with local and area schools. At Trenton I’ve seen the lows (having to let teachers and staff go because of money woes and repeated failures of needed bond issues) and the highs (approval of those same bond issues and a rebound in school finances, putting the district in good financial stead). Thanks to the persistance of those who have served as school board members and administrators, we are in a great position to continue to do great things for our students and provide them a great educational experience.

Speaking of administrators, I want to recognize Dr. Gary Howren, who spent 11 years as superintendent at Trenton and made a big impact on this community. Gary came in at a time when efforts were under way to make needed improvements to the school district. We were in need of more space, particularly at the elementary school, and the community was balking at a tax increase to construct additional classroom space. He worked tirelessly to convince the community of that need (with several failed votes in between) and in April 1999, two years after Gary left, R-9 patrons came together and, with some help from several community leaders approved a bond issue to do that work. From that initial bond issue we have been able to add other facilities and programs to the district without having to increase taxes, culminating in the most recent project that includes a performing arts center that has been so desperately needed. But I believe it was the push by Gary and many others that made this all a reality and I want to say “thank you” for what he did during his time here. (He also taught me a lesson on the use of the word ‘thing,’ a word that I now try to avoid when possible.)

As a sports fan, I have a particular fondness for those activities, especially at the high school level, and for the longest time I missed very few of those events, even when I wasn’t there to cover them for the newspaper. I spent a few years as the R-T sports editor and have to say that was some of the most fun I had in my time at the newspaper. Still unmarried at the time, I was able to not only attend in-town activities, but also traveled to many games and meets in towns around the area, seeing not only Trenton athletes, but those from Grundy R5, Princeton, Gilman City, Jamesport, Newtown, etc.

Those individuals are now adults and many are my friends, including my now personal physician - Dr. Tammy (Prichard) Hart - who I saw play plenty of basketball during her time at Princeton.

I also learned to love high school wrestling, thanks to Ron and Marsha Hurst and Evelyn Trickel. Prior to coming to Trenton, I had covered some college wrestling but it wasn’t a sport in which I really had a lot of interest. But as the sports editor at the R-T, it was my job to attend the meets and I did. I would take photos and then sit between Marsha and Evelyn and get their take on what was happening on the mat. If you’ve ever been to a THS wrestling match, you know that Marsha “wrestles” right along with the athletes. Evelyn was always very active while watching as well, so it wasn’t unusual for me to come away from a match with bruises on each arm from where I had been poked and prodded by two of Trenton’s most vocal wrestling fans. I continued going to matches long after my stint as sports editor and to this day see an occasional match in person as well as watching the state tournament on the Internet when we have participants.

NCMC was also one of my news “beats” and I attended many meetings when the college board of trustees made the decision to separate the college from the Trenton K-12 District. It was a tough decision and there were times trustees were uncertain as to whether or not finances would be there to operate as a separate entity. The board, led by my all-time favorite board president Frank Hoffman, stuck to its guns and made what I think was a great decision, which allowed the college to grow and provide educational opportunities to many individuals who might not otherwise have had the chance to continue pursuing a college degree. It impressed me so much that in 1998 I made the decision to run for the board, a position I continue to hold and have never regretted.

I have so many other stories I could share (I haven’t even talked about the city or county) but, like my time at the newspaper, it’s time to stop. For those of you who don’t know, Ronda Lickteig will be taking my spot as the editor. She’s been at the R-T for many years and has been doing my job when I’ve been on vacation - so you are in good hands. I hope you will also be as good to her as you have been to me over the years.

Thank you Trenton for taking me in and allowing me to make this my home. I’m not one that has her mind changed easily, but looking back, staying here after three years was the best decision I ever made.

Good bye and I will miss you all.

Readers Express Thanks To Editor Letters to the Editor To The Editor: What seems just a short time ago we remember when a young lady named Diane Walker came to Trenton to write the news events that took place in our fair little town. Now she is retiring from that position and we want to be among those to thank her for integrity in reporting the news and not making the news and her ability to relate to all people, not deeming one from another; for always asking how our kids were doing even beyond their schooling and athletic days at THS; for her community support and service of involve-

ment in projects and boards she served on with willingness and always, as Joe Friday would say “just the facts, just the facts.” Her opinions were always based on those facts and not pie in the sky notions.

We believe she has impacted this town in the past years to the point that we, along with others, proclaim her as our own hometown Trenton girl and will always be grateful that we got to know her in part as the newspaper reporter/editor but mostly as a continuing friend. Congratulations Diane Lowrey on a job well done and your continued support of this town.

Pastor Doug and Dianna Crawford, Union Coon Creek Church

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Capitol Perspectives: Teach Your Children Well

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News I’ve been thinking about that song often as I’ve wondered how my relatives who were stuck at home during World War II dealt with restrictions similar to what we’re encountering with COVID-19.

Guest Editorials They tried to tell me, but I’ve forgotten so much.

That regret prompts this column to inspire you to open up with your younger family members about the hardships you now are encountering just in case they later encounter something similar in their adult lives.

My relatives during WW II faced severe restrictions.

My mom was without her husband, Phillips Brooks, who was serving in the Army Air Corps.

Although living with her parents, Jean Brooks dealt with homeland restrictions and shortages.

My wife’s aunt was without her husband, Uncle Joe Nolte, who served with Gen. George Patton during WW II.

As a result, like my mom, Aunt Mary Nolte faced various wartime hardships, maybe similar to what we’re facing with COVID-19.

I so dearly wish I knew more about how they coped with that period and had talked with them in more detail about their experiences.

I also wish I knew more about how my relatives helped friends and neighbors during that awful time.

Japanese friends of my grandparents were transported to an internment camp, Manzanar, in a California desert.

My grandma maintained operation of their California nursery to prevent it from being sold off as happened with so many Japanese business owners.

After their freedom at the end of the war, the Japanese family gave my grandma five natural pearls I still possess and treasure to this day.

I deeply wish I could return those pearls to the family or, at least, talk about their histories. But I don’t remember their names nor even the

name of the nursery my grandma preserved for their return.

Aunt Mary and my mom tried to tell us about these stories from the WW II era.

But I confess I did not listen as closely as I should have, nor did I take notes like I now regularly do as a reporter.

That failure of my youth leads me to suggest that in addition to teaching “your children well,” you might want to urge them to take notes.

That would provide a record of your memories of this historic period for your future generations.

I’m sure there are other families with similar stories from their periods of family separations and isolation such as the wars in Vietnam and the Middle East.

There is another part of the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young song that urges the new generation to be more open with you about their own uncertainties and struggles.

“You of younger years can’t know the fears that your elders grew by.

And so help them with your youth…

teach your parents well.”

Whether in person or virtually, encourage your younger relatives to teach you about how they are dealing with this awful COVID-19 era and the problems it is causing.

It might encourage a conversation that helps you gain a better understanding of what they are going through. And that might provide an opportunity to discuss the historical context for what they are facing both today and whatever arises in the future.

So, as a holiday message, I encourage you “teach your children well” to help them deal with the stressful period they’re facing now and be better prepared for the future.

And teach them to take notes.

Beyond that, maybe provide a written description of your earlier years and this current era as a holiday present for your children.

Those notes and a multi-generational discussion this holiday season about family history could be a positive outcome from this horrid COVID-19 era.

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$142,433,475 in grain sales and the vast majority of those sales were fraudulent. The U.S. Attorney’s office said that from 2010 to 2017, Constant misled customers into thinking they were buying certified organic grain when the grain he was selling was not organic.

Constant admitted falsely telling customers the grain he sold was grown on his certified organic fields in Nebraska and Missouri when the grain was not organic either because he purchased the grain from other growers, the certified organic fields were sprayed with unauthorized chemicals, or organic grain was mixed with non-organic grain. As part of the plea, Constant also agreed to forfeit $128,190,128 in proceeds from the fraudulent scheme.

Constant’s grain was mostly used as animal feed, primarily

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tution for dual credit will be using NCMC during the spring semester. Several new courses have been added to dual credit offerings as well. Dr. Klaver told trustees that grading work has begun and footings have been poured on the new residence hall and work is continuing on the new site in Savannah. In addition, at his request, the board approved the new strategic plan for the college, which they had received at the November meeting.

Board members agreed to purchase its property/casualty/liability insurance through the Missouri United School Insurance Council (MUSIC) for the 2021 calendar year at a cost of $176,991. This is an increase over last year’s premium of $169,427. All line rates are the same as the previ-

for chickens and cattle. That livestock was then sold as organic meat or products from the livestock were sold as organic products. Because of Constant’s fraud, most of the livestock that was fed his grain was not organic, causing thousands of consumers to purchase what they thought was organic meat for a premium price across the country.

By pleading guilty, Whiteside admitted that he signed a document on May 30, 2015, falsely claiming that he owned or farmed certain parcels of land when he actually had no affiliation or control of the property. Whiteside falsely attested in a Land Use History Verification that no chemicals had been used on the property in the preceding three years.

The Land Use History Verification is a form used in conjunction with an application to have land certified as organic as part of the U.S. Department

of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. In order for grain to be certified as organic, the grain must have been grown through approved methods and without the use of certain substances, including synthetic chemicals, and produced and handled in compliance with the program.

At the same time Whiteside signed the document, it was co-signed by Constant, who was identified on the document as the applicant seeking the certification for the land. In addition to being the identified applicant, Constant also purchased non-organic grain from Whiteside and employed Whiteside as part of Constant’s fish farm operation.

This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Bradley Cooper. It was investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General.

Bonita Price of Trenton was honored on Monday for her 10 years of service on the Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Directors. Mrs. Price will be retiring from the board on Dec. 31. WMH board chairman Tom Witten, left and WMH CEO Steve Schieber, right, presented a plaque to Mrs. Price in recognition for her years of dedication to the board.

ous year. The assessment is up, according to information provided by Otto, due to changes in payroll and property values, including the addition of the new Head Start building and increased construction costs.

The board accepted “with gratitude and reluctance� the retirement of Vicki Weaver, secretary/clerk to the board, effective Dec. 31. She had earlier retired from her position as administrative assistant, a job she held for 36 1/2 years. She was presented a proclamation from Dr. Klaver honoring her for her dedication and service to the board.

In other personnel matters, the board also accepted the retirement of Mike O’Neal as custodian, effective Dec. 31.

Jamie Cunningham of Chillicothe was approved for a transfer from the position of admissions recruiter to admissions/international student representative. The position is

full-time, exempt, with no change in salary. Missie Cotton, a former business instructor at the college, was approved as an adjunct instructor for business courses beginning with the spring semester, and three Head Start employees were approved for employment. They include Tanda Abernathy, who will serve as a cook at the Milan site; Audra Lee, who will serve as a health specialist for the program; and Kimberly Stallo, who will serve as a teacher aide at the Brookfield “A� site.

In other business, trustees: • approved the renewal of a service contract with Network Technology Partners at an annual cost of $51,000, which is the same as last year, and agreed to pay Assessment Technologies Institute of Leawood, KS for testing supplies for the nursing program in the amount of $129,850. That

amount will cover testing for the Trenton PN Nursing Program, the Trenton ADN Nursing Program, the Online ADN program, the Maryville PN Nursing Program and the Maryville ADN Nursing Program. • approved an application for a non-federal share waiver for the Green Hills Head Start Program, which is administered through the college. The non-federal share for the 202021 year was $580,130, with the Green Hills program asking for a waiver for approximately half that amount. The waiver is needed, according to directors Janet Gott and Susan Ewigman, because the bulk of the non-federal share comes from in-kind services that are provided by volunteers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers have not been allowed in the centers since last March.

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Stevens, the new executive director of the Workforce Investment Board, a position he was hired to fill following the retirement of Lisa Hostetler. â&#x20AC;˘ held an executive session to discuss personnel, after which the board voted to revise the job description for Mrs. Harris to add board of trustees clerk duties and award her a monthly stipend of $750 for those additional duties, effective Jan. 1, 2021. The board will revisit this arrangement before employment contracts are offered for FY2021.

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

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

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

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.

TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

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

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AGRICULTURE

Extension Notes

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INCOME TAXES AND AGRICULTURE

By Joe Koenen, Ag Business Specialist The year 2020 is almost over as I write this article and that is okay with me. However, something that you still need to think about is income taxes and I am going to talk about that and things you need to know about in this article.

This year has bought about several COVID-related assistance programs with another one on the way as I write this for 2021. How will each of these be taxed?

(1) Everyone should have received a stimulus payment this year and the good news is these are not taxable on your 2020 income taxes.

(2) The Payroll Protection Program or PPP and economic injury disaster loan or EIDL advance programs are eligible for forgiveness up to $50,000 as I write this. There was also additional EIDL loan money and that cannot be forgiven. The forgiven portion is not reported on income and the expenses cannot be taken off related to these programs either.

(3) The corona virus food assistance program that producers received this year will be reported as a government payment on your Sch F in addition to other farm payments you may have received in 2020 (PLC, ARC, and possibly a Syngenta settlement payment). If you have a specific question about how to handle these payments, contact your tax preparer or me at 660-947-2705 or koenenj@missouri.edu.

The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tax Guides that are in the extension office has more indepth about the programs.

Another tax issue to address is a change in 1099 forms. If you have someone custom plant, combine, fence build or doze among others and you pay them

$600 or more in your tax year, you will now send them a 1099 NEC form. The 1099 MISC you may be used to is for only lawyers, veterinarians and cash rent. Remember these need to be sent by January 31 to the person you paid and the IRS. Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tax Guides and 1099 forms re available at the Livingston County Extension office while they last.

I also want to mention some upcoming programs that are important to our producers. The first one is the Missouri Farm Leases program on January 14 in person at Saline County Extension or the Linneus Research farm via zoom. Locations will continue to have limited in-person attendance. There will be an Estate and Succession Planning program on Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2. If you are interested in either of these (there is a fee), please contact the office at 660646-0811 and we can send you a link. Other programs will occur after the first of next year.

Finally, please remember that Carlee Quinn and I also serve as Agricultural Business Counselors of the new Missouri Small Business Development Center for Agriculture, Food and Forestry. We can help your agriculture-related business with cash flows, finances, tax management, marketing and other counseling services. This partnership is funded by the Missouri SBDC network's allocation of CARES dollars from the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist agri-entrepreneurs who have experienced disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This allows us to provide oneon-one personalized assistance at no additional cost to you. If you would like to learn more or sign up for our services, contact the office at 660-646-0811, and we will be glad to assist you.

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Jaycie Griffin is one of the many outstanding members in the Trenton FFA chapter. Some of her achievements have been her involvement in contest teams and speeches. Jaycie has competed in the Poultry and Meats Evaluation Career Development events and was also a member of the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team. As a sophomore she competed on the Parliamentary Procedure Team which placed sixth at state. Jaycie has also presented several speeches in FFA and was recently named the district winner in the Missouri Pork Association fall public speaking contest and will compete at state this winter. Jaycie has been an active member, ttending chapter meetings, the FFA Cookshack, Greenhand Motivational Conference, State FFA Convention and National FFA Convention. She has also had many leadership roles in FFA; currently serving as one of the Trenton FFA vice presidents and previously serving as both the junior secretary and a reporter.

Jaycieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAE Project is a placement SAE where she works at Orscheln Farm and Home.

As part of this SAE she works as a cashier, answers phone calls, and she also assists customers with finding products that best meet their needs. When sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not at the register, you can find Jaycie all over the store stocking products like pet food and supplies, hardware, livestock feed and much more. After she graduates from high school, Jaycie plans to attend UMKC, pursuing a degree in pharmacy.

Chase Otto is one of the many outstanding members in the Trenton FFA chapter, and has had many achievements within FFA. As a freshman, Chase competed in the Missouri Pet Breeders Association speech contest where he placed second at both the area and district level. He has attended many activities through FFA from attending chapter meetings, FFA Cookshack, Greenhand Motivational Conference, State FFA Convention, HYMAX and National FFA Convention. Chase has also served as a leader within the chapter, serving as a freshman delegate in 2018.

Chaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAE project is an Ownership SAE in which he owns a turf and lawn management business. He started his company, CTG Lawncare, over three years ago with his brothers. The major part of this SAE project is mowing as he mows over 18 properties. Along with this, he does other various yard work. After he graduates from high school, Chase plans to attend basic training this summer. He then plans to attend NCMC to obtain his general education degree before getting a degree in both business and political science from Northwest Missouri State University.

USDA NASS To Conduct Survey The U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Agricultural Statistics Service will measure sheep and goat inventories, including lambs and kids, as well as wool and mohair production utilizing the nationwide Sheep and Goat Survey starting in December 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Interest in sheep and goat data continues to grow with increased diversification in agriculture and consumer demands,â&#x20AC;? said Bob Garino, Missouri State Statistician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sheep and Goat Survey gives producers the opportunity to report the latest information on conditions and trends in the industry.â&#x20AC;?

Beginning in late December, more than 500 Missouri operators will be asked to provide detailed information about their sheep and goat invento-

ries, counts of lambs and kids born during 2020, plus production and prices received for wool and mohair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accurate data on sheep and goat production is a critical decision-making tool for USDA and the industry. These survey results will enable them to be more responsive to domestic and international markets and consumer needs,â&#x20AC;? stated Garino. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The information can also help create public appreciation for the many benefits of U.S. sheep and goats and their products. This year, there are some additional questions on death loss. Those survey results will be used by APHIS, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, to report on the overall herd health of sheep and lambs in the US.â&#x20AC;?

To make it as easy as possible for producers to participate

in the survey, NASS offers the option of responding via the Internet, mail, or a telephone interview with a NASS representative.

As is the case with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is confidential by law. NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes results in aggregate form only, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified.

The January Sheep and Goat report will be released in January 2021. This and all NASS reports are available online at USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service - Publications. For more information, persons can call the NASS Heartland Regional Field Office at 800-551-1014, or reach out via e-mail at nassrfohlr@usda.gov.

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Trinklein has recommendations for success with Christmas cactus: Christmas cacti tolerate low light but perform best in bright, indirect light in the home. They benefit from brighter light during winter, but full summer sun can result in pale plants. If placed outside for the summer, keep plants in a semi-shady location. Christmas cacti prefer temperatures of 70-80 F for the April to September growing season.

Like most cacti, Christmas cacti tolerate underwatering better than overwatering, Trinklein said. Water only when the growing medium is dry to the touch. If you put a saucer under the pot to collect excess water, empty it to keep the water from wicking back into the pot. Failure to do so results in a soggy root environment, which is an open invitation to root rot.

Reduce watering from fall through spring. Only fertilize plants during their growth period of early spring through late summer. Use a regular fertilizer at one-quarter strength or a houseplant fertilizer according to label directions.

Keep Christmas cacti slightly pot-bound to induce prolific flowering. Repotting may be necessary every three years. Use a porous, welldrained potting mix. Commercial mixes made for epiphytes are good choices. Make regular peat-lite mixes into epiphytic mixes by adding perlite or sterile sharp sand to increase porosity.

Reblooming Christmas cacti can be challenging, Trinklein said. The cacti are shortday plants, but temperature affects their response to day length. In fact, flowering will occur regardless of day length under cool night conditions (50-55 F).

Prolific flowering happens when plants experience cool nights with at least 13 hours of darkness. Reducing water at this time to slightly stress the plant improves flowering. Expose Christmas cacti to short days, cool nights and dry conditions in mid-October for full bloom during the holiday season.

Sudden changes in temperature, light or other factors, such as excessive drying of the growing medium, can cause Christmas cacti to drop unopened flower buds. Poor flowering also happens when stray light interrupts the required long periods of darkness during short-day treatment. Interior lights, streetlights and even car lights can disrupt the required dark period and cause disappointing flowering, Trinklein said.

Christmas cactus is prone to root rot. Avoid overwatering and maintain strict sanitation.

Remove common insect pests, which include mealybug and scale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given proper care, Christmas cacti often outlive their caretaker and provide years of brilliant color around the holidays,â&#x20AC;? said Trinklein. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The small amount of effort required by these plants is well worth it when one considers the reward of seeing an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heirloomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plant bloom year after year.â&#x20AC;?

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Dear Annie: Years ago, I read the toilet seat debate in the Ann Landers column. It featured women upset about men leaving the toilet seat up after use and men defensive about it. My wife and I were married for 45 and a half years, and she never complained about it, but I thought if such a simple thing might make her more pleased then why not do it. So, I always made sure to put the seat down when I was done using the bathroom. She died a little over a year ago, and I still put the seat down. -Caring in Spokane Dear Caring: I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your thoughtfulness was something your wife loved about you. At a time when many couples have been cooped up together for months, your letter is a reminder to be kind to each other in every way we can, while we can.

Dear Annie: I've been in this relationship with a guy for four years. I think I can count on both hands how many times he's said he loves me. I've always questioned his love for

me. He barely touches me. If I touch him, he jumps away from me, but when he's ready to be affectionate, I'm always available to him. The last time we were intimate was many months ago.

Another thing that concerns me: Whenever we have conflict, he always threatens to leave. I told him that I don't appreciate the threats and that I would never ask a partner to leave unless I actually wanted him to go.

The last time he threatened to leave, I told him to leave and that I would help him pack. So far, he's stopped with the threats since then.

I'm 49 years old, and I just can't see myself wasting another year with this type of relationship. It's hard and depressing, especially during the pandemic. I feel like he's a manipulator and needs to go.

What should I do? -- Feeling Unloved Dear Feeling Unloved: I don't think that you need me to tell you what to do. You're just having trouble actually doing it. My advice: Stop thinking of

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Subdued shopping The virus pandemic that sapped much of the global economy this year could mean less spending on holiday gifts.

A loss of disposable income, fears about financial security, or both are prompting people to spend less this year, according to a survey of Americans by consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting and Civis Analytics.

“Consumers will clearly be celebrating and giving gifts, but their celebrations will be subdued,” said Manny Picciola, Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting.

The survey shows that the trend to spend less on

gifts will impact people from a wide range of income levels. The biggest cuts will come from some of the lowest income earners, with people making less than $50,000 a year trimming their gift spending by 20%.

The U.S. economy has been on a path to recovery, but a recent virus surge has forced tighter restrictions on businesses and people. Unemployment also remains stubbornly high. Vaccine distribution is underway, but it could be months until it is more widely available, leaving the economy open to more damage before heading to a solid recovery.

Behaviors changing: The pandemic is altering the way consumers shop this season.

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the last four years as a waste.

Far from helping you gin up the courage to leave, that mindset may actually paralyze you into staying. Instead, consider that the relationship offered valuable lessons and growth (and, hopefully, some happy memories), but it's no longer serving you. The sooner you end this, the sooner you'll be onward and upward.

Dear Annie: The letter from "CRC Survivor," who only found out he had colon cancer when he went to donate blood, brings up two great points: The first is the importance of donating blood on a regular basis, since blood is always in short supply; the second is the value of routine colonoscopy, since colon cancer can be completely silent, I remember Katie Couric promoting it after her husband died at a young age from colon cancer. I hope that your readers follow your advice. -- Haridas Dear Haridas: The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood and plasma donations right now -- particularly from COVID-19 survivors, whose plasma can help people fighting COVID19 now. You can go to https://www.redcrossblood.org to sign up for an appointment.

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

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647.

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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.

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

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AREA DEATHS

SERVICES SET

FUNERALS

Ida Iona Tunnell

Donna Sue Stiles

Donald Dean Dowell

Ida Iona Tunnell, a 92-yearold Trenton resident, died at 3:25 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Pearl’s II Eden for Elders in Princeton.

There will be a private burial at a later date. Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton is in charge of arranagements.

Mrs. Tunnell was born on May 14, 1928 in Edinburg to Riley and Thelma Juanita Broyles Gardner. She was married on May 14, 1946 at Galt to Virgil Tunnell “Iona,” as she was better known, worked at Trenton Foods for many years.

Survivors include her son, Marvin Tunnell; two brothers, Glenn Gardner of Choctaw, OK and Les Gardner and his wife, Betty of Midwest City, OK; four sisters, Mavis Edmonds of Spartanburg, SC, Vivian Ruhl and her husband, Norman of Yernington, NV, Thelma Ellis of Trenton, and Faye Tew of Dothan, AL; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant daughter and a brother.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Granddaughter Earns Degree The granddaughter of Galt and Spickard residents has received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing.

Emma Criswell of Hartsburg graduated magna cum laude (with high honors) and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the national honor society for nursing. She is the daughter of Ty and Ali Criswell of Hartsburg and the granddaughter of Rick Carver of Galt and the late Arveta Carver and Maggie George of

Funeral services for Donna Sue Stiles will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton. Burial will be in the Martin Cemetery, north of Trenton.

A family visitation will be held at 11 a.m. at the church.

Mrs. Stiles, an 83-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 9:55 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe.

Mrs. Stiles was born on Feb. 3, 1937 in Trenton to Lee and Hulda Mae Shaw Barlow. She graduated from Gilman City High School in 1955. She was married on May 29, 1955 in Brimson to Clarence Eugene Stiles. They celebrated more than 60 years of marriage and were the proud parents of Clifford Eugene Stiles.

She worked at Trenton Foods for more than 30 years.

She and Gene were lifelong members of the Church of the Nazarene. Together they en-

joyed camping and spending time with family and sharing a love of country and bluegrass music. Sue was known for cooking delicious meals and inviting folks in for a visit.

She is survived by two granddaughters Kayla (Chad) Smischney of Northome, MN and Melissa Trickel of International Falls, MN; and five great-grandchildren, Emma, Grace, Jack and Will Gilbert and Braedyn Aker. Sue was also proud of her great-greatgranddaughter, Mary Grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Clifford Eugene Stiles; a brother, Billy Lee Barlow; and a sister, Leona Kathryn Smith.

Memorial donations are suggested to the family and may be left with or mailed to the Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton, which is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS Emma Criswell

Spickard and the late Eldon Criswell.

See Page 3 of today’s Republican-Times for the Daily Record and other back page news

NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktail, whole wheat biscuit.

Tuesday-Veal parmesan, garlic pasta, Caesar salad, zucchini, Jello with fruit, garlic bread stick.

Wednesday-Chicken strips or chicken livers, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, orange

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wedges, sugar cookie, hot roll.

Thursday-Beef pepper steak, rice, broccoli, carrot salad, applesauce, whole wheat bread.

Friday-New Year’s holiday, center closed.

(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.)

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Graveside services for Donald Dean Dowell were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at the Shelburne Cemetery, southwest of Trenton.

Pastor Del Weyer officiated.

Mr. Dowell, an 84-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 10:10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the home of a daughter in Trenton.

Pallbearers were Jacob Yauk, Micheal Yauk, Nathaniel Udovich, Bryce

Jeannoutot and Nic Jeannoutot.

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

Services were conducted under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton.

John E. Shanks Graveside services for John E. Shanks were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Andrew Bertram officiated.

Mr. Shanks a 75-year-old Trenton resident, died at 4:24 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12,

2020 at his residence.

Music included “Farewell Party”, “One Day at a Time” and “In the Garden.”

Pallbearers were Frank Thieman and Lynn McCarter.

Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements.

Scholarship To Honor Kuttler The North Central Missouri College Foundation has announced a recent donation from JK Farms to establish the John Kuttler Agriculture Scholarship in memory of local farmer and community leader John Kuttler.

Kuttler was a strong supporter of education, serving in the Trenton R-9 Board of Education for several years as well as gifting NCMC with many donations, including a 312-acre farm in Buchanan County and a large donation to the Barton Farm Campus, which led to the construction of the Kuttler Animal Science Complex.

The first John Kuttler Agriculture Scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2021. To qualify for the scholarship, an NCMC student must be enrolled full-time, majoring in Agriculture & Natural Resources and have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

The scholarship application is available online at www.ncmissouri.edu/scholarship and the priority due date is April 1. High school seniors or a new or continuing student at NCMC are eligible to submit a scholarship application.