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Two bids were accepted during a meeting of the Trenton Park Board held on Wednesday evening at city hall.

The board accepted a bid of $1,395 for chain link fencing from Grundy County Lumber. The fencing will be used around the handicapped accessible playground area at Eastside Park. The bid was the lowest of two received, with Jim’s Building Supply submitting a bid of $1,950.40.

The second bid was also for the handicapped accessible park area and was for the border that will keep the fall material inside the area. A bid of $1,494.40 from Playgroundequipment.com was accepted. It was the lowest of two received, with the only other bid coming in at $3,677.61 from Miracle. Both bids include shipping.

Shuler said he will continue working on the ADA section of the park and has already installed the frame for a swing that will be placed there.

Shuler told the board that construction of the

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new concession stand at the southwest corner of the football field will involve the installation of a sewer line that will connect to the main that is in Snyder Street. That will require a cut in the walking trail in that area. The cut will be repaired with cold mix to get through the winter and spring and then with hot mix in the summer.

Lawhon Construction, the contractor for the Trenton R-9 construction project, will incur the cost of the repairs.

Shuler said he has trimmed all of the Red Twig Dogwood bushes west of the park shop as well as continuing to trim trees at Eastside Park.

Shuler said he has met with representatives of Trenton High School to determine a suitable location for a new discus throwing court.

The board will not meet in January unless there is a need for an emergency meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5.

governments as a whole have never been more prepared for a downturn,” the Moody’s Analytics report concludes.

A total of 28 states have enough cash on hand to offset a projected decline in tax revenue and rise in Medicaid spending that would stem from a moderate recession, Moody’s Analytics determined. An additional 12 states are close enough — within 5 percentage points of the amount needed — that they also could likely avoid taking drastic measures to keep the state afloat.

That’s an increase in the share of all states in reasonably good financial shape since a similar Moody’s Analytics report last year, which found two-thirds of the states were prepared. States rich in natural resources such as oil, gas and coal were among the leaders in building reserves to guard against a recession. Wyoming, Alaska, North Dakota and Texas all ranked near the top

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After a couple years of robust tax collections, states across the U.S. are better prepared than ever to weather a potential recession, according to a report released Monday that examines states’ savings.

The good news in the report from Moody’s Analytics is tempered by the reality that one-fifth of all states still have nowhere near enough money set aside to survive a recession without resorting to spending cuts or tax hikes. And some states with healthy surpluses haven’t specifically designated them for rainy day funds, meaning lawmakers and governors still could spend the money before a recession occurs.

Moody’s Analytics does not project a recession to begin in 2020. But a survey of business economists this fall forecast a 69% chance of a recession beginning by mid-2021.

If a recession occurs, “state

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The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the courthouse.

While the commission will continue its work on the 2020 budget, meeting with elected officials and department heads to hear budget requests, the only item listed on the announced agenda is a 10 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy.

Trenton R-9 Board Meeting The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the district office.

Items on the announced agenda is an update on the election filing dates, approval of the 2018-19 school audit, a construction update, selection of the local John T. Belcher Scholarship recipient, discussion of 2020 summer school, the guidance program evaluation, a safety report and principal reports. An executive session for personnel is also planned.

Tri-County Board To Meet The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in the school library at Jamesport.

Items on the announced agenda include the 2018-19 audit report, the senior field trip, food service equipment, MUSIC Insurance renewal, the superintendent’s evaluation, surplus property and a budget review. An executive session for personnel and student matters is also planned.

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of the Moody’s Analytics list.

States have been able to build surpluses largely because a robust economy has generated more tax revenue than had been budgeted. After two years of slow growth in tax collections, state general fund revenues grew by 6.9% in the 2018 fiscal year and by additional 4.2% in 2019, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers.

States directed part of that new revenue to public school funding, social welfare programs and one-time infrastructure spending. They also socked away more cash in rainy day funds, according to both Moody’s Analytics and the state budget officers association.

State reserves “now are at levels greater than seen before.

So states really have learned their lessons from the past in terms of the last two or three

The Trenton Police Department has announced that the next “Coffee With a Cop” event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Hy-Vee. The event, which will be held from 8 to 10 a.m., is an opportunity for citizens of the community to meet and visit with members of the department. Citizens are encouraged to attend, ask questions and support a local business. Any business or organization wishing to host “Coffee With a Cop” or any other “meet and greet” event is asked to contact the police department at 359-5557.

Crowder Park Activities Set Crowder State Park will be hosting two events for the public later this month.

Children of any age are invited to the park's Camp Grand River recreation hall at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 for a Christmas nature story and craft. Hot cocoa and a snack will be served to participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult to take part in this free event.

On Saturday, Dec. 21, the park will offer a guided hike to welcome the first day of winter. Park staff will lead a three-mile hike on a portion of the Tall Oaks and River Forks trails. Participants will meet at the Shelter 3 parking lot at 9 a.m. and are reminded to dress for the weather and terrain. ********** TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL VESPER SERVICE 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 First Baptist Church

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Two Trustees To Be Elected In April

Six-Member Board Governs Local College North Central Missouri College in Trenton is a public two-year community college governed by a six-member board of trustees. These six trustees are elected in accordance with Public School Laws per Missouri Revised State Statutes. Trustee terms are for six years and terms are staggered so that terms of two trustees expire every even-numbered year.

NCMC will be holding an election on April 7 as the terms of trustees Dr. John Holcomb and Dr. NiCole Neal will expire. The election filing period will open on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and close on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Persons living within the NCMC District and who are interested in filing for election can do so in the Frey Administrative Center on the college campus during that period. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. NCMC will be closed for the holiday break from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1.

Minimum qualifications to serve as a trustee include being a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age; residency in the NCMC taxing district (which has the same boundaries as the Trenton R-9 School District) for at least one year; and no personal delinquencies

in the filing or payment of any state or local taxes.

Trustees are not paid to serve on the board and, as publicly-elected officials, are subject to financial disclosure laws in accordance with the Missouri Ethics Commission.

The board functions as the legislative and policymaking body of the college district, considering recommendations made by the college president during their decision process. The board’s primary duties are: • Set all policies by which the college will operate.

• Select, appoint, and evaluate the performance of the president of the college.

• Assume the exclusive responsibility for the appointment, pay rates, retention and dismissal of fulltime employees.

• Set student fees and tuition, the local tax rate and the annual budget.

• Approve the expenditure of all college funds.

• Serve as a court of final appeal for students, employees and citizens of the college district on matters of policy and policy interpretation.

Each month, usually on the fourth Tuesday at 5:30

National Weather Service Sunny and mild on Friday and Saturday before clouds move in on Sunday and Monday, bringing a chance of rain or snow. Temperatures will be as high as the lower 50s and as low as 16 on Monday night. The high temperature at Trenton on Monday, Dec. 2 was 42, Tuesday’s high was 55. The high Wednesday was 56 and the low was 34. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 55, the low was 28.

p.m., the board meets in regular session in the Frey Administrative Center on the NCMC campus. As occasions arise, the board may also meet in special session to discuss an immediate issue.

At its regular meetings, the board approves monthly financial statements/bills and hears administrative reports. They also may consider personnel actions, equipment purchases, policy changes and other items. As required by the Missouri Sunshine Law, these meetings are open to the public.

Trustees are encouraged to take part in NCMC activities such as commencement ceremonies, community and sports events, the annual Pirates Ball, etc.

Occasional attendance at state and/or nationwide community college events is also encouraged with college funds budgeted for registration fees and travel expenses.

For more information about the board, persons can contact NCMC Chief of Staff/Director of Public Relations Kristi Harris at kharris@mail.ncmissouri.edu or at 660-357-6203.

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The NCMC men’s basketball team knocked off the NJCAA Division II’s #1-ranked team on Tuesday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap of the game played against Johnson County Community College.

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Preparations are under way for the Great Northwest Day at the Capitol 2020.

The event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Jefferson City and all constituents in northw e s t Missouri are invited to attend.

North Central Missouri Development Alliance Director Micah Landes is serving as the county coordinator for the Grundy County group.

Great Northwest Day at the Capitol has taken place annually since 2003 and provides constituents from across northwest Missouri the opportunity to engage in a unique regional, cooperative approach to communicate with leadership in Jefferson City.

This event includes introductions to the House and Senate and a regional lunch, followed by an evening buffet with state legislators, department heads and elected officials.

This year’s evening event will feature a luau, showcasing community and county booths, emphasizing regional priorities and promoting local attributes.

Legislative priorities are currently being collected and considered by the regional Great Northwest Day steering committee.

Organizations from throughout the 19county area have been asked to identify and submit to the committee those important issues that may impact the entire region. These regional organizations include county commissioners, solid waste districts, transportation advisory committees, the Area Agency on Aging, regional planning commissions, the Missouri Association of Counties, the Missouri Municipal League and regional school superintendents.

Once collected, priorities will be narrowed to the top three or four, which will then presented to the Missouri legislative body at the Great Northwest Day at the Capitol event.

“This is a great event that all the legislators look forward to each year,” 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, said. “It provides an excellent opportunity for folks from the Great Northwest part of the state to show off and advocate for our regional priorities.”

Registration for the 2020 event is now open and may be accessed by visiting www.greatnorthwestday.com.

For more information, persons can contact Mrs. Landes at 660-973-2996.

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SPORTS GALLATIN TOURNAMENT :: TRENTON BOYS 69, HARDIN-CENTRAL 54

No. 14 Pirates Run Over Top-Ranked Johnson County North Central Grabs Early Lead, Answers Every Challenge In Historic Upset Victory

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Royce Jackson shoots over a Hardin-Central defender during Trenton’s 69-54 victory on Monday night at the Gallatin Tournament. Jackson had 20 points in the win.

VICTORY MONDAY Trenton Boys Get Into Win Column With 69-54 Victory

Corbin Coe looked at the faces in the huddle between the first and second quarters. Calmly, yet passionately, Coe emphasized the importance of not giving up so many second chance points and picking up the level of play on the defensive end of the floor.

While Trenton didn’t exactly carry out Coe’s intent perfectly, the Bulldogs did enough right to pick up their first win of the season - a 69-54 victory over HardinCentral on Monday night in the opening round of the Gallatin Tournament.

For the opening six minutes of the contest, the game looked like what most threeseed versus-six-seed match-ups look like.

Trenton controlled the tempo, knocked down shots and ran out to a 10-point lead.

But things unraveled at the end of the quarter. Jaren Whitney picked up his second foul and before the action could stop for his substitute to enter the game, he had his third foul. By the time the quarter reached conclusion, Trenton’s lead was a mere three points.

“They got it cut to 17-14 at the end of the first quarter and a lot of it was secondchance points and not doing what we needed to defensively,” Coe said. “We didn’t really correct that throughout most of the game. We got better as the game went along, but there is still a lot of work to do on the defensive end.”

Trenton’s offense would be enough on this night, however. The Bulldogs knocked down eight triples in the second and third quarters combined, tallying 22 points in each frame. Hardin-Central couldn’t keep pace and, entering the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs held a 61-38 advantage.

“Offensively, we got out in transition and got some easy buckets to get a gap in the second quarter,” Coe said. “I thought our offense turned into more of our defense than what we were doing defensively, so we have a lot of work to do on our defense.”

Trenton struggled a bit to put the game away as Hardin-Central outscored the Bulldogs 16-8 over the course of the final eight minutes. But the lead was never in

jeopardy as Trenton punched its ticket to the tournament semifinals with the 15point victory.

The Bulldogs were paced by Royce Jackson and Chase Otto, both of whom finished the game with 20 points. Jackson added 14 rebounds and four assists as well. Brycin Loyd knocked down six three-pointers in the win to finish with 18 points and handed out three assists. Whitney battled foul trouble all game long and finished with just five points as a result.

He added six rebounds while Camdyn Leeper and Gavin Roeder added three points each to round out the Bulldog total.

The win moved Trenton to 1-1 overall on the year and gave Coe his first win at the helm of Trenton’s inexperienced squad.

“There aren’t going to be many teams that we play this year who have less experience than us,” Coe said. “Hardin-Central didn’t get a lot of wins last year, but they got a ton more minutes of varsity experience than the kids I have playing for me right now. So, just getting any wins is good. Even if they aren’t pretty, we will take them.”

Trenton battled second-seeded Winston in the semifinals on Thursday night and will wrap up play in the Gallatin Tournament on Saturday. The third-place game is scheduled for noon, while the championship game will be played at 3 p.m.

TRENTON GIRLS 75, GILMAN CITY 31

Girls Title Defense Off To Good Start For the second year in a row, the Trenton High School girls basketball team saw Gilman City in the opening round of the Gallatin Tournament. For the second year in a row, the final score was cringe-worthy.

Top-seeded Trenton picked up a 75-31 win over the eighthseeded Hawks on Monday night, taking the first necessary step toward defending its Gallatin Tournament title from a year ago.

As was the case last year when Trenton bludgeoned Gilman City 78-10 in the opening round, unfortunate scheduling swelled the score.

Trenton’s junior varsity was booked at home on Monday as well, meaning Trenton didn’t

have much to put on the floor outside of its varsity regulars.

Trenton raced out to a 23-6 first quarter lead behind the duo of Maci Moore and Lexi Whitaker. The two would be a force all night, pacing Trenton with 31 and 20 points, respectively.

Gilman City put up more of a fight in the second quarter as Jolee Ward scored 11 of her team-high 19 points in the frame. Five of Ward’s secondhalf point total came from the free throw line as the Bulldogs put the Hawks on the stripe seven times in the quarter.

With a renewed focus on not fouling, Trenton limited Gilman City to just 11 points the rest of the game, putting

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the Hawks on the line just four more times in the second half.

Trenton’s offense meanwhile, continued to hammer away, tacking on 28 more points in the third quarter before really easing off in the fourth, scoring just six more.

“I thought our energy was really good early and then we kind of let up a little in the second quarter,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “In the third quarter we turned it up a notch and worked really hard.

We started running the floor better. Really, we just have to have that energy all of the time.”

Moore added 16 rebounds to her 31 points and Whitaker finished with seven steals in addition to her career-high 20 points.

Whitaker was limited to just two points in the season-opening loss to East Buchanan, but Cool feels like Monday’s game is a better representation of what Whitaker will be for the Bulldogs this season.

“We know what (Whitaker) can do,” Cool said. “She is very capable, very aggressive.

That East Buch game, I think, is going to be an outlier for her.

She wasn’t on the floor a lot.

We know what she is capable of and she can be a really tough scorer for us.”

Behind the duo of Moore and Whitaker, Chandler Lynch finished with seven points, Teya Cooksey had six and Kendall Crowley finished with four. Trenton also got three points and eight assists from McKayla Blackburn and two points from Gracyn Rongey rounded out the Trenton total.

For Gilman City (0-2), Ward added 11 rebounds to her 19 points while Zoe Williamson scored six points and Sidney Gibson finished with three points and five rebounds. Bailey Williamson had two points and Caitlynn McCrary finished with one.

With the win, Trenton moved to 1-1 overall on the season. The Bulldogs faced Polo in Thursday’s semifinal and will play either for third on Friday at 7 p.m. or first on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. to close out the tournament.

Coach Jeremy Esry would not permit himself to embrace what his team was on the cusp of accomplishing. Not until the clock hit zeros he told himself.

With about 40 seconds left, Esry gave in.

In Overland Park, KS on Tuesday night, the 14thranked North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team knocked off the number-one team in the nation - the Johnson County Cavaliers - 91-79.

It is the first time in the North Central program’s history that the Pirates have unseated a number-one ranked team.

“I’m one of those guys who is always nervous until the very end,” Esry said. “Until it gets to zero-zero I think that somehow we are going to mess it up. I shouldn’t be that

way, though, because I have a lot of confidence in our guys.”

Johnson County scored the first bucket of the contest, but North Central quickly responded by taking a lead. The Pirates pushed their advantage to double figures early on, but Johnson County made a run.

The top-ranked Cavaliers slowed the pace and got to the free throw line to trim North Central’s advantage to just four points.

But the Pirates responded, going to the hoop and getting to the free throw line as well.

North Central would shoot just 67.6 percent from the charity stripe in the contest, but made up for it with numbers by shooting nearly 40 free throws in the game.

The points at the stripe allowed NCMC to restore its lead and by halftime the Pirate advantage had swelled to 13 points at 50-37.

NCMC’s lead grew to 15 points, forcing Johnson County into a timeout three minutes into the second half.

From that point, the Cavaliers mounted another comeback bid. But once again, North Central had the answer.

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Lily Osborn fires a three during the North Central women’s 81-73 loss to the Missouri Valley junior varsity on Tuesday at the Ketcham Community Center. Osborn scored 15 points and had three assists in the defeat.

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By Missouri Valley JV Squad MO VALLEY JV 81 NCMC WOMEN 73 It was not the result the North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team envisioned when it stepped out on the floor on Tuesday night at the Ketcham Community Center. An 81-73 loss to the visiting Missouri Valley junior varsity wasn’t the first step backwards for a young learning team this season and it probably won’t be the last.

Turnovers and streaky shooting, two nemeses the Pirates have spent plenty of time battling this year, were present in the loss as North Central shot just 35 percent from the field and gave the ball away 24 times.

Hampered by a 17.6 percent shooting night from behind the three-point line and just a 62.5 percentage rate at the free throw line, the Pirates found consistent offense tough to come by. Allowing big first

and third quarters on defense didn’t help either. Missouri Valley used a 27-point first quarter to set the tone and a 25-point outburst in the third made a Pirate comeback a long shot.

NCMC did get its standard production from its big three, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the ever-present flaws displayed by the Pirates throughout the night. Kortlyn Rounkles scored 30 points to go with seven rebounds and five steals. Lily Osborn had 15 points and three assists and Kennadie Kieffer had 10 points, 10 rebounds and four steals.

The loss dropped the NCMC women to 8-4 overall on the year and snapped a three-game winning streak for the Pirates.

The Pirate women will look to right the wrongs of the loss on Saturday, when they play host to Marshalltown Community College. Tipoff at the Ketcham Community Center is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Pirates Paced By Jackson’s 23 In Victory

AREA opening round of the Novinger Tournament on Tuesday.

Grundy (1-1) was led by 16 points from Bri Carpio in the loss while Aubrey Gann scored 15.

Princeton Boys Open Season With Victory PRINCETON BOYS 44 SOUTH HARRISON 37 The Princeton High School boys basketball team used a stout defensive effort on Monday night to net a 44-37 victory over Grand River Conference foe South Harrison in the first round of the Albany Tournament.

The Tigers limited South Harrison to just five points in the opening frame, carrying a 15-5 lead into the second quarter. The Bulldogs would not reach double figures in any single quarter until the fourth period, when South Harrison made a run. The Tigers were able to hold on, however, bumping South Harrison to the loser’s bracket with the sevenpoint victory.

“We came out with a lot of energy and were able to jump out to an early lead in the game,” Princeton coach Damon Collins said. “We struggled scoring or finishing around the rim at times, but our defense was able to keep the lead for us. The fourth quarter kind of felt like we were in a panic room but we were able to escape with the win.”

Preston Thomas led the Tigers with 16 points while Zeb Swartzkopf and Colton Estes finished with nine and eight points respectively.

The win established a 1-0 record to start the season for the Tigers. Princeton was in semifinal action on Thursday and will play for first or third on Saturday in Albany. at Albany Girls 52, Princeton Girls 40: The Princeton girls were dealt a loss to host Albany on Monday in the opening round of the Albany Tournament.

Jasmine Allen and Lindsey Batson each had nine points to lead the Tigers while Lacie Lewis added eight.

King City Girls 34, Princeton Girls 25 at Albany Tournament: The Princeton girls were eliminated from the Albany Tournament on Wednesday night, falling to King City in the consolation semifinals.

Princeton led 9-6 after the initial quarter, but King City went on a 25-6 run over the second and third quarters combined to put the Tigers away.

Batson led Princeton (0-2) with nine points and Lewis finished with eight.

Atlanta Girls 55, Grundy Girls 46 at Novinger Tournament: The Grundy girls suffered a 55-46 loss in the

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Grundy Boys 57, Madison Boys 24 at Novinger Tournament: The Grundy boys outscored Madison in all four quarters on the way to a 33point rout on Tuesday.

Cooper Lewis had 20 points, 13 rebounds, five steals and five assists to pace the Panthers in the win. Ryan Metcalf followed with 15 points and Caden Gann had 10 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals. Tanner Williams added eight points and eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.

With the win, Grundy moved to 1-1 on the season.

The Panthers played in the semifinals on Thursday and will play for either third or first in Novinger on Saturday. at Gallatin Boys 77, Gilman City Boys 14: eighthseeded Gilman City was no match for top-seed Gallatin on Tuesday at the Gallatin Tournament.

Brody Langfitt led Gilman with eight points in the loss.

Maysville Boys 78, Gilman City Boys 41 at Gallatin Tournament: Gilman’s fortunes didn’t change on Wednesday night in the consolation semifinals as Maysville eliminated the Hawks from the tournament.

Jory Stotts led the Hawks (0-3) with 23 points and four steals. Langfitt added nine points, eight rebounds and three steals.

Maysville Girls 55, Gilman City Girls 23 at Gallatin Tournament: The Gilman City girls were also eliminated from the Gallatin Tournament by Maysville in the consolation semifinals on Wednesday.

Jolee Ward had nine points and 10 rebounds for Gilman (0-3) and Lindsey Snuffer had nine points and three steals.

Tri-County Girls 56, at Breckenridge Girls 36: TriCounty’s girls got into the win column with a 20-point road victory on Tuesday.

Destiny Gutshall led the Mustangs (1-1) with 16 points while Carly Turner and Kaelynn Evans added 13 and 11 points, respectively.

The Mustangs travel to North Harrison in an HDC Conference match-up tonight (Friday) at 6 o’clock.

Tri-County Boys 62, at Breckenridge Boys 31: TriCounty’s boys won on the road in Breckenridge as well, topping the Bulldogs 62-31.

Garrett Skinner paced the Tri-County boys (1-1) with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Jakob Ybarra added 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Tri-County opens HDC Conference play against North Harrison in Eagleville tonight.

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[PIRATES, from Page 2] “We knew they were a good team, so they were going to make some runs on us and we just had to withstand it,” Esry said.

“I thought we locked in when we had to and, when we knew we needed to get some stops, we got some stops. That is kind of a testament to our leadership and our sophomores with some experience out there. They understand the ebbs and flows of the game and that we can’t get too high on stuff and we can’t get too low on stuff.

If we stay the course we should be okay.”

The Pirates sped up the game and continued getting to the line. Johnson County couldn’t keep pace. NCMC stretched out the game to 15 points again before ultimately handing the top-ranked team in the country a 12-point loss on its own home floor.

Marty Jackson led the way for the Pirates, scoring 23 points to go with eight rebounds. TJ Babikir followed with 19 points and Quinan Rieves had 13 points and seven rebounds. Jeramy Shaw had 12 points and Atavian Butler tallied 11 to

round out the double-digit performers for the Pirates.

“Everybody stepped up and played like the player that we recruited,” Esry said. “It starts with Marty Jackson. He brought his energy and his scoring and then Quinan Rieves brought his rebounding. TJ Babikir, who has really been a pleasant surprise for us as a transfer from Lincoln (University), he is just tough and he was diving on the floor for loose balls and sprinting the floor and getting easy baskets. Jeramy Shaw got to the free throw line, Damien Loyd kind of put pressure on (Johnson County) and Atavian Butler did what Atavian Butler does. So everybody did what they needed to do, which is nice to see. When we are clicking on all cylinders we are really fun to watch and really fun to coach.”

The accension of the North Central program has been rapid. Last year the Pirates won their first Region XVI championship, following that with a victory that placed the program in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament for the first time

ever. Now NCMC can add knocking off a number one-ranked team to that list doing so on that team’s own floor, no less.

“It’s a testament to our guys and believing in what we preach every single day to them,” Esry said of the team’s success in the last calendar year. “Believing that hard work is going to pay off. It’s nice to see the benefits of that because we could work our tails off and lose the game and we wouldn’t see the instant rewards. Hopefully, we would see it down the road like we did last year, but it is nice to see our guys put in the work and believe in what we are teaching every single day and then get rewarded.”

With the win, NCMC improved to 121 overall on the season.

The Pirates have one more game before departing for Christmas break, coming on Thursday at home in the Ketcham Community Center. North Central plays host to the Central Methodist University junior varsity. That game tips off in Trenton at 7 p.m.

Sports Briefs...

TMS Sweeps Carrollton The Trenton Middle School basketball teams picked up a sweep on the road in Carrollton on Monday night. Trenton won the girls game 33-26 and took the boys contest 37-28.

Only A games were played.

For the Trenton girls (1-6) Keagan Croy led the way with 10 points and seven rebounds. Madi Moore added six points and five rebounds and Mirena King finished with four points.

Nautica Dowling led Trenton with 11 rebounds and also tallied two steals and two blocks.

The Trenton boys (3-4) were led by 16 points from Malikye Hollingsworth and Kiefer Tolson scored 13. Gabe Novak added six points.

All four TMS teams traveled to Putnam County on Thursday and all four teams will be at home on Monday, Dec. 9, playing host to Maysville. Action begins with the B girls game at 4:30 p.m.

TMS Wrestles In Carrollton The Trenton Middle School wrestling team was at the Carrollton Triangular on Tuesday night. It was a tough night for the Bulldogs, who ran a combined record of 4-12.

Michael Nyakoojo accounted for half of Trenton’s wins, going 2-0 on the night. Mason Rongey and Brayden Hughs each finished with 1-1 records.

Logan Wilson, Isela Brown, Maddy Couey and Brady Tobias were all 0-2 while Maverick Stieh and Charlie Riley both finished with 0-1 marks. Cayden Spears, Aiden Kempton and Kaleb McCallon didn’t have any matches.

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The Trenton High School junior varsity girls basketball team was at home on Monday night, playing host to Putnam County. The Trenton girls picked up a 24-20 victory, getting six points each from Kaylynn Stanton and Mallory Sole. Jenna Reeter, above, and Morgan King each scored five points and Rebecca Urich rounded out the team’s total with two points. Trenton will be back in action on Thursday, Dec. 19, playing at Princeton at 6 p.m.

TMS Soap Drive The Trenton Middle School Bright Futures Site Council will sponsor a soap drive at the TMS basketball games on Monday.

Those attending the games are asked to bring spray deoderant, shower puffs or Gain laundry detergent. These items will be collected for use at the middle school.

Power Points Winners Denise Hamilton and Elizabeth Miller are local winners of the weekly Power Points contest.

Hamilton claimed the $30 prize for week 12 with 127 points and Miller won in week 13 with 109 points. Hamilton needed the total points tiebreaker to win in week 12 after JR Hamilton also collected 127 points for the week. Neither Hamilton, nor Miller collected enough points to win the national grand prize for their respective weeks.

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

Hall Of Fame Nominations The North Central Missouri College Athletics Hall of Fame committee is currently seeking to identify individuals who made outstanding contributions to Pirate athletics and helped bring excellence and distinction to the college.

Individuals brought to the committee’s attention will be considered for induction in the NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame. Nominations can be made on the NCMC athletics website at www.ncmcpirates.com. The form is located under the Alumni tab. Forms must be completed no later than Monday, Jan. 6 for consideration.

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The Trenton High School junior varsity boys basketball team suffered a 54-19 loss to Putnam County Monday at home. Trenton got six points from Randy Bowden and five from Tucker Otto, above. Creed Dodson scored three points, Nick Smith and Trent Villacampa each scored two and Dylan Spencer had one. Trenton will be back in action on Thursday, Dec. 19, traveling to Princeton to take on the Tigers following the girls contest, which tips off at 6 p.m.

Last Coin Auction of the Year Sunday, December 8, 2019 DOORS OPEN AT 12:00 NOON AUCTIONS STARTS AT 1:00 PM

at the First Christian Church 1700 Princeton Rd., Trenton

200+ Lots Gold, Silver & Copper DOOR PRIZES INCLUDE: GOLD PIECES PROOF SILVER DOLLARS • AND MORE! Must be present to win.

Contact Larry May at 660-673-6171 Sponsored by Trenton Coin Club

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OP/ED

The Final Word

by Diane Lowrey R-T Editor

It’s The Most Wonderful Time...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Trenton, with many homes in and around town decked out in traditional holiday lighting and decorations.

The downtown has gotten into the Christmas spirit as well, with the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association and Main Street Trenton sprucing up Sesquicentennial Park with lighting and decorations while several business owners have added bright white lighting to outline the front of their buildings. All of this as Trenton gets ready for its annual Downtown Diane Lowrey Christmas celebration the weekend of Dec. 13-14.

Several activities are planned in the downtown area, kicking off on Friday night with a scavenger hunt and continuing on Saturday with a parade, soup supper at the VFW Hall, food vendors and holiday music. Santa will be making an appearance at the Sesquicentennial Park and downtown businesses will also be open to help shoppers make a dent in their holiday gift-giving list. A list of the downtown activities, sponsored by several local and area businesses, will appear in the Dec. 11 Green Hills Weekly shopper.

The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will also be presenting its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 14.

“Joyous Sounds of Christmas” begins at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Now in its 10th season, the GRVCO will perform various holiday musical selections, culminating with the traditional “Hallelujah Chorus.” If you’ve never had the chance to see a GRVCO performance, I would strongly encourage you to take in this year’s event and listen to the wonderful talent we have here in northwest Missouri. There is no charge to attend the program, however, donations will be accepted to help with needs of the group. Contributions will also be collected of the North 65 Center and its Meals on Wheels program. ********** Tonight (Friday) will offer holiday music lovers a chance to get their fix with both the Rissler Elementary School and Trenton Middle School band presenting holiday concerts. Both events are free to the public.

The Rissler event will be held at the Ketcham Community Center, beginning at 6 o’clock, and will feature the voices of the second, third and fourth grade students along with members of the honor choir. Rachel Lorenz is the Rissler vocal music instructor.

The TMS Band will perform at 7:30 in the high school gymnasium. The fifth grade, sixth grade and combined seventh and eighth grade bands will be performing a variety of holiday and traditional concert music. Ethan Stewart is the TMS band instructor. ********** A friend of the Republican-Times who resides in Kansas recently shared this on her Facebook page about Christmas package deliveries. Having experienced all five examples, I find this very appropriate for the holiday season.

UPS - “Your package is in your city, on a truck driven

by Mike. It will arrive on your doorstep at 6:28 p.m. today.”

FedEx - “Your package is coming. You’ll get it when we get there.”

USPS - “What Package?

Amazon - “We are already inside your apartment.

Check the bathroom.”

Facebook - “We know you were thinking about getting a toaster yesterday. Here are 20 ads for toaster ovens.”

THS Basketball Teams And Coaches Receive Admiration For Actions Letters to the Editor To The Editor: Last Thursday evening your boys and girls basketball teams came to our school. It was an unusual evening because we were honoring the Iba family.

This family consisted of four coaches who had among them numerous honors. I just tell you this to set the scene.

This presentation created an inconvenience for your school because the honor was before the games, hus creating a late starting time for the contests. My first very pleasant surprise was that the teams came for the presentation when they could have come later. I thought it was

extremely kind that they came to observe the ceremony.

Then, a little later, I observed something else which I thought was very impressive. After his game, I saw the girls coach (I’m sorry I don’t remember his name) come across the court, shake hands and congratulate the men who were being honored - a kindness which was certainly above and beyond.

I love high school sports and have been involved in watching them for over 50 years. It gives me great pleasure to see moments like these and wish to congratulate your school.

Sincerely, Martha Trail East Buchanan School Gower, MO Editor’s Note: The THS girls coach is Kameron Cool.

What Others Are Saying...

Gun Violence Solutions We're pleased to see a focus on gun violence in advance of Missouri's 2020 legislative session.

ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES

Guest Editorials On Monday, Gov. Mike Parson, along with city leaders and police chiefs in the state, announced their three-pronged plan to fight gun violence that includes keeping firearms from minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders.

We welcome these possible solutions, and we encourage our local, county and state leaders to seek more.

The Associated Press reported St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield all have experienced spikes in gun crimes and homicides in recent years. Police say 176 people have been killed this year in St. Louis alone, including more than a dozen children. Police have reported at least 134 homicides in Kansas City, the AP reported.

In the article, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said part of the problem is, despite a federal ban on minors having handguns, local law enforcement shies away from referring minors to federal prosecutors. Adopting a similar ban in Missouri, he said, would give law enforcement more tools.

Treece also said violence offenders sometimes are allowed to keep their guns when they agree to lesser charges in plea bargains. Prosecutors, he said, should be able to require those offenders to turn in their guns under such plea agreements.

Ensuring minors, domestic abusers and violent offenders don't have access to guns is "common sense" and "doable," Parson said.

Last week, Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, along with Republican lawmakers, said they would seek stronger carjacking laws and remove the requirement St. Louis police officers live in the city. That, they said, could improve officer recruitment/retention.

Unfortunately, Jefferson City hasn't been immune to gun violence. As we write this, we're just reporting about someone being shot inside the Cole County Jail.

What other possible solutions are out there?

We would love to see our local law enforcement community — as well as our readers — weigh in on the causes and possible solutions to this increasing problem.

Would other state laws be helpful? Lawmakers are poised to deal with the issue, so now is our time to be heard.

— Jefferson City News-Tribune

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COMMUNITY Church Activities

Galt Christian Church Meal Set The Galt Christian Church will hold its annual Christmas meal on Sunday, Dec. 8.

The meal will be held at the church following the morning worship service. After the meal, church members will fix cheer plates to be delivered following an abbreviated board meeting. Members will

also go Christmas caroling while making their deliveries.

The Goof Troop, which includes youth ages kindergarten through six, will have a Christmas pizza party on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The party will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the church.

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Gary and Joyce Schuett of Trenton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The couple were married on Dec. 20, 1969 at Ottawa River United Methodist Church in Toledo, OH by Rev. Robert Woods. They are the parents of two sons, Michael and Robert, and also have five grandchildren. The couple will be celebrating their anniversary with a cruise to the Caribbean. Cards may be sent to the couple at 800 Lake Manor Drive, Trenton, MO 64683.

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Shelburne Cathy Rice Greg and Leslie Prothero from Armstrong, Doug and Jean Ann Eakin from Rossville, KS, Joe and Brielle Grant and Gavin Rice from Holton, KS and Justin, Heidi, Ava and James Rice all gathered for lunch at the home of Dean and Cathy Rice for

Thanksgiving. On Friday, Karen Prothero participated in the Festival of Trees parade and attended the fundraising event held at the Red Barn.

The Sunday school lesson at the Shelburne Baptist Church on Dec. 1 followed scripture from Daniel 1-3.

Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Randy and Crystal Oneal opened the morning worship service at Dockery Chapel Church on Dec. 1 with the song "Glorious Day.â&#x20AC;?

Chylissa Turner and Norah King were the Advent readers for the celebration of the first Sunday of the Advent season.

Leola Renshaw was the candlelighter. Rev. Jim King started a new sermon series, "Are We There Yet: Peace.â&#x20AC;?

Holy Communion was given at the close of the service, followed by the benediction.

Vicki Meservey announced that preceding the morning worship service on Dec. 10, a youth bake sale will be held at Dockery Chapel. The church is planning to go caroling on Dec. 15. During the month of December, the adult Sunday school class will be doing an Advent study.

Judy Jackson The Galt Baptist Church held services on Sunday morning, Dec. 1. Gene Schrefflerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sermon was "Christmas Message," using various scriptures.

A homemade pizza dinner was held afterward and the Christmas tree was decorated.

James and Dennine Gott were the greeters on Sunday morning, Dec. 1 at the Galt Christian Church. Jandie Peterson and Anna Milazzo were the candlelighters. Brian Peterson read the opening scripture and gave a prayer. Shawn Gott gave the communion devotion and the communion prayers were given by Clitus Meeker and Opie Peterson. Jandie, Anna and Kyra Burns sang for the special and Stan Richardson gave the message, "The Shepherds First Christmas," with scripture from Luke 2:819. Jerry and Sharon Berry took shut-in communion.

Peggy Tipton spent the weekend with Kris Smith.

Mike and Jessica Webb, Alex and Faith Webb and twin baby girls, Mayson and Maddyx of Ft. Leonard Wood, Jacob and Avery Mott of Ft. Riley, KS and Ronnie Tipton visited with Peggy and Kris on Saturday afternoon. Peggy and Kris hosted a belated Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. Guests were Joseph and Carly Smith, Kathi Lake, Ronnie and Glenda Tipton, Karen Eubanks, Tyler Gibson, Zach and Quinsie Lake, Abby Goodrich, Mike, Jessica, Alissa and Abby Webb, Jacob and Avery Mott, Brady Reynolds, Jayden McClure, Tanner and Bentley Whisler, Marla, Josh, Trinity and Rebecca Kile and Adam, Kayla, Kenna and Wesley McClure.

Jerry and Sharon Berry, Ruby Elliott and Drew, Jordyn, Aiden, Kit and Bennett Paulus were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Bruce and Tammy Paulus. Jerry and Sharon, Bruce and Tammy and Danny

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The North 65 Center is looking for volunteers to deliver â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meals on Wheelsâ&#x20AC;? to seniors in the Grundy County Area.

For more information, call the North 65 Center at 359-3058.

Thursday through Sunday with Les and Lora Jackson. They all attended a Thanksgiving Day supper at the home of Kerry and Cindy Peterie along with Jeremy, Lisa, Owen and Kylie Danner, Boo Peterie, Mike Peterie and Erica Blue.

Judy Jackson visited on Friday morning with the Logan Jackson family at the home of Les and Lora Jackson and then spent the weekend with Steve and Susie Vandevender and Heather in Concordia. A belated Thanksgiving dinner was held on Saturday. Other guests were Zach, Bethany, Brynlee and Brielle Vandevender, Brian, Amber, Jackson, Macradee and Macklyn Burger and Donnie Goett. A party was held in the afternoon for the belated birthday anniversaries of Brynlee, Jackson and Zach.

Several Grundy R-5 fans are attending the Novinger Basketball Tournament this week.

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and Colt Berry were Saturday supper guests of Ruby. Jerry and Sharon were also Sunday dinner guests of Ruby and visited later in the afternoon with Melvin and Laurel Berry.

Darren and Claire Holt and Steve, Dana, Zoey and Abbie Downs spent Saturday with Jim and Alice Westergaard. A belated Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed. Jim visited on Sunday afternoon with Melvin and Laurel Berry.

Lisa, Gabby and Ariel Reis, Drew and Merche Reis and Malcolm, Sara and Winston Spencer spent Thursday until Saturday with Stan and Mary Helen Richardson. Barry, Sammie, Ozzie, Zadie, Zoey and Zeke Richardson, Gary, Dawna and Taylor Miller and Judy Jackson joined them for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Zoey and Zeke stayed until Sunday afternoon with their grandparents.

Logan, Meagan, Henley and Hattie Jackson spent from

The family of Wallace Mack

would like to honor him with a

CARD SHOWER The Trenton Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters.

Those selected will be trained through the Basic Firefighter course.

For more information, call 359-5552.

in celebration of his

80th birthday on

December 14th, 2019 Cards and letters of congratulations may be sent to him at: 688 SE 50th Ave., Chula, MO 64635

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Chapters MN &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;AD, PEO Christmas Brunch, Ann Constant, 10:30 a.m.

Galt Lions Club Christmas Dinner for Grundy R-5 School District Senior Citizens, Galt Lions Hall, noon.

Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801 Christmas Party, Elks Lodge, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY Trenton Coin Club, First Christian Church Activity Center, 1 p.m.

North Missouri Saddle Club, Saddle Club Ground, 4 p.m.

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

MONDAY Veterans Service Officer, Hy-Vee, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WIC Recertification and Check Pickup by Appointment, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1955, North 65 Center, 11:15 a.m.

Scrappy Quilters Guild, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Walk-In Tuesday, Grundy County Health Department, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Living Nativity Scene, Wright Memorial Hospital, 5:30 p.m.

Laureate Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Party, Pam Sager, 6 p.m.

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

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Services, 1506 Oklahoma Ave. (second entrance on the north), 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. For an appointment, call 359-2855.

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

Call 816-922-2000 for appointment.

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

Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Lions Club Christmas Party, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6 p.m.

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

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AGRICULTURE

Pesticide CertiďŹ cation Program In Trenton Jan. 23 Trenton will be the site of a restricted use pesticide certification program planned on Thursday, Jan. 23.

The program will be held in the Alexander Student Center on the North Central Missouri College campus and begins at 9 a.m. There is no charge for the class, but each farm represented must have a copy of the Private Pesticide Applicator Training Manual. Those attending should bring a copy or plan to purchase one at the training session.

An Ag Update will follow with information from several MU Extension agriculture and natural resource specialists.

The program will conclude by noon.

A private pesticade applicatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required in order for farmers to purchase or apply restricted use pesticides on property owned or rented by them. Obtaining or renewing the license requires attending a training class or viewing the training video.

Persons unable to attend are asked to contact their local extensionoffice for other dates and locations or to arrange a time to view the training video.

For more information about obtaining a private pesticide applicatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, persons can contact field specialist in agronomy Valerie Tate by email at tatev@missouri.edu or call 660-895-5123.

Hometown Boy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

NEW QUALITY HEIFER SALES IMPROVE BEEF COW-CALF HERDS

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The Trenton FFA Chapter had its annual Program of Activities meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20. There were multiple committees in charge of sections of the POA. Each committee designated a chair and co-chair to speak in front of the chapter as well as read and accept the committee reports. After the meeting was over, Grace Allen shaved FFA advisor Kabel Oaksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beard to collect on a deal she made with Mr. Oaks, in which she had to sell over $3,000 worth of fruit.

Livestock Specialist Leads Effort For New Show-Me-Select Sale A new sale for Show-MeSelect heifers can start in northwestern Missouri. But first, area cow-calf farmers must join to produce and sell the quality beef replacements.

Jenna Monnig, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist at Princeton, is leading the effort. A first step will be a meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 at Trenton.

With help from MU beef reproduction specialists from Columbia, Ms. Monnig will explain the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program and its added value. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll jump-start the program in this region and ask new producers to join,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The attention-getting parts of the educational and marketing program are spring and fall heifer sales. The most value returns to enrolled herds of consignors. However, buyers gain

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replacements to improve quality in a herd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Show-Me-Select provides high-quality beef heifers of sound body and high genetics,â&#x20AC;?

Ms. Monnig said. Those who join learn both genomics and heifer development.

Big advances are made in calving ease, which lowers death losses. At the same time, new DNA in a herd fills needs in offspring. Those can be maternal or carcass traits.

Both heifers and steers in enrolled herds gain value.

Six sales for spring calving heifers are under way around the state this fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Show-Me-Select has been here for over 20 years,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Monnig said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it never caught on in northwest Missouri.â&#x20AC;?

Ms. Monnig, charged with changing that lack, set the Trenton meeting to start.

The free meeting and free supper will be 6 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus.

An RSVP for a meal count is needed now. Persons can call the MU Extension Center in Mercer County at 660-7483315 or send email to monnigjm@missouri.edu.

The heifer program is based on research from the beef herd at the MU Thompson Farm near Spickard. Researchers who worked at the MU farm will talk at the meeting.

The MU Extension educational program provides a marketing outlet for quality beef heifers. The steermates sell well to feedlots or packing plants.

Only farmers enrolled in SMS sell in the trademarked sales. Increasingly, buyers from other states come to Missouri to buy bred heifers.

Those heifers carry unique black-and-gold ear tags.

The program has added millions of dollars to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm economy.

The teaching comes from MU Extension. The sales are run by a group of heifer producers. Farmers set the rules.

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Being in the beef business is not a get-rich-quick career.

Building quality cow herds take time. You breed cows, wait nine months for a calf and then raise it to be sold.

Time passes.

Adding quality beef takes longer.

Missouri herd owners using Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program learn timing. For it, they earn big bucks using MU Extension Show-Me-Select protocols.

Fall sales of spring-calving SMS heifers are half over.

Three remaining sales offer lessons for those wanting to make more money. Sales benefit sellers and buyers.

Top heifer producers add up to $500 per calf. Longtime sale consignors attract repeat buyers who know value gained.

Six sales are not enough.

Two MU Extension area livestock specialists will change that in central Ozarks and northwest Missouri.

Anita Ellis in Callaway County is well on the way for a spring sale a Vienna, Mo., auction.

Jenna Monnig in Mercer County is started for Northwest. Beef herd owners can step forward to help make sales happen in their area.

The recent SMS sale at Kirksville shows timing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going five years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gaining traction,â&#x20AC;? said Zac Erwin, local MU livestock specialist. Repeat buyers add to a sale. That was learned going back two decades of SMS sales. It takes a while for buyers to learn values of calving ease, fewer deaths and better DNA. Genetics is only part of it.

At SMS sales, buyers get more than strong heifers that push out a calf. They buy data. Sale catalogs tell EPDs, the Expected Progeny Difference, or genetic potential.

Raising quality beef heifers takes new learning. Only heifers from herd owners enrolled in the year-long program sell trademarked sales.

The black-and-gold ear tags add value. Some producers have been in the program from the beginning over two decades ago. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built

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their herds.

At the Joplin sale, John Wheeler continues to gain from his black-baldies, or crossbred heifers. He uses an old-fashioned but proven approach. Crossing Angus and Herefords gives heterosis, the gains from crossbreeding. That method kinda slipped away. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see more people copy Wheelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style.

Missouri has a huge cow herd that would benefit from heifer protocols taught by MU Extension. Breeding still improves from research at MU Thompson Farm, Spickard.

At some Thompson Farm Field Days, I've seen times we had more herd owners from south of the Missouri River attend than from nearby counties.

Local herd owners should The sale at Vienna will be next spring for fall-calving heifers. That fits the Ozarks which has longer grazing seasons and shorter winters.

Up north, harsh winters are longer, not nice for raising calves. With warmer winters in recent years, fall calving moves north.

New north-sale talk starts with a meeting to be in Trenton, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. at Barton Farm. Watch for details.

Attend, to enter on the ground floor.

Some early participants expect to gain top dollar their first year. Added dollars come from building reputations. Buyers learn the value of Show-Me-Select. But, some producers drop after one year. Quality builds over time. Prices go up in time.

At a recent sale, SMS heifers averaged over $200 more than bred heifers selling at local sales. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a first step up.

Many learn the steermates gain value also. They make superior Prime beef carcasses at the packing plant.

Those steers gain bonus prices.

If left free of politics, Missouri beef producers will sell that Prime beef abroad. The world loves our beef.

To join, contact extension field livestock specialists.

Or start at the local office.

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LOCAL DEATHS Mary Ann Hines Mary Ann Hines, a 68-yearold resident of Trenton, died at 5:34 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

A family visitation will be held from 5 to 6 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock tonight (Friday, Dec. 6, 2019) at the mortuary.

Mrs. Hines was born on Feb. 12, 1951 at Mercer, the daughter of Albert and JoAnn Clark Stark. She graduated from Newtown High School and lived in Mercer and Princeton before moving to Trenton. She drove a water truck for many years, hauling water to local residents. She also worked for many years at Raganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery Store. She later worked side-by-side with her husband, James Hines, at their shop, Jim and Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quick Lube, until she became ill with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She loved being a grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, James.

She was married On June 13, 1951 at Newtown to James Lee Hines, who preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2018.

Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia Blake and her husband, John of Bellevue, NE; one son, Lee Hines and his wife, Meletta of Trenton; seven grandchildren, Casey Noble, Earl Hines, Tyler Hines, Ryan Hines, Jacob Lamp, Joshua Jarrett and Elizabeth Jarrett; several great-grandchildren; and eight brothers and sisters, Rita Stark, Dave Stark and Jesse Stark all of Mercer, Coral May and Donnie Stark of Princeton, Loretta Tjarks of Modena and Debbie Peek and Terry Cox of Corydon, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson, Zachary Ryan Lamp; one sister, Goldie Thunau; and four brothers, James Lee Stark, Albert Dale Stark, Forest Wayne Stark and Daniel Dea Stark.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and may be left at or mailed to the mortuary.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Joie Dewayne Jennings Joie Dewayne Jennings, an 84-year-old Trenton resident, died at 1:02 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at his residence, where he was under hospice care.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at the First Assembly of God Church at Trenton.

Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Mr. Jennings was born on April 10, 1935 in Kirksville, the son of James and Edith Lawrence Jennings. He graduated from Milan High School.

He was married on Oct. 8, 1954 in Milan to Phyllis Creason. He farmed most of his life, drove a bus for the Trenton R-9 schools and worked for Hy-Vee for 12 years.

Farming was a big part of his life as he enjoyed working with his cattle and hogs and was well known for planting straight rows. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid pool player. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports activities. He also earned the State FFA Farmer Degree.

He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of the home; three

Joie Dewayne Jennings

daughters, Debra Rongey and her husband, Joe, Cindy Tabbert and her husband, Kevin and Julie Shipley and her husband, Lyndell, all of Trenton; grandchildren, Joe Rongey, Cara Tunnell, Seth Tabbert, Ethan Tabbert and Melissa Hollingsworth; and 11 greatgrandchildren, Gracyn, Mason, Reed, Zoie, Bentlee, Layni, Nora, Everly, Coltyn, Caysen and Connor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elfredia Judd; and a brother, James Jennings.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Royal Rangers or Missionettes of the First Assembly of God Church and may be left with or mailed to the mortuary.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Rex Lee Siemer Rex Lee Siemer, a 78-yearold resident of Spickard and formerly of Buck Grove, IA, died on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at the family home after battling cancer for 18 months.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m today (Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019) at the First Baptist Church in Princeton. Burial will follow in the Princeton Cemetery at Princeton. Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Siemer was born on Aug. 30, 1941 in Crawford County, IA, the son of Frank and Gladys Day Siemer.

He was married on Feb. 4, 1962 at the St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church in Carroll, IA to Dona Mae Olson.

They began their married life farming and trucking in the Denison, IA area. They moved in 1977 to Missouri, where he continued farming and started Rex Lee Siemer Trucking, LLC. He continued with both

until his illness made it impossible to work.

He and his wife attended sporting events through the years to watch their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. They also enjoyed dancing.

He is survived by his wife, Dona of the home; four sons, Ron and his wife, Cori, Todd and his wife, Linda, Jeff and his fiancee, Tina and Jason and his wife, Tiffany; 13 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren; four brothers, Max, Gail (Betty), Dean (Donna) and David (Karol); three sisters, Marilyn Hildenbrand, Pat (Randy) Nemitz and Pam Lane; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lois and Rosalie.

Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Trenton in care of Roberson Funeral Home at PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.

Donald Neil Baker Donald Neil Baker, a 75year-old resident of Hamilton and a former Princeton and Trenton resident, died on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty.

The body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at the Hamilton Federated Church.

Bram Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Neil was born at Chillicothe on April 5, 1944 to Chester Junior and Madonna Ruth Potts Baker. As a child, Neil spent a lot of his summer vacations in Kidder with his grandparents. Neil graduated from Trenton High School at Trenton in 1962. Following graduation, he worked at Trenton Foods in Trenton.

In 1967 Neil became a claims adjuster for MFA Insurance. He became an agent and took over his first agency in Princeton in 1972. While in Princeton, Neil spent several years along with his buddy, Bob Bryan, as the KTTN "voice" of Princeton Tigers football. Always the comedian, he was also well-known as the "villain" every year in the Calamity Jane Days melodramas. Neil was a member of the Princeton Rotary Club and the Princeton United Methodist Church.

Neil and his family moved in 1984 to Hamilton, where he took over the Shelter Insurance agency of Scoot McCrary. Neil truly loved visiting with his clients and enjoyed his daily coffee shop trips. He retired from Shelter Insurance in August 2017 after 50 years of loyal service.

Neil married Cindy Schaeffer on Sept. 2, 1992 at the Hamilton Federated Church.

Neil's love of cars, bikes, scooters, let's just call it "man toys,â&#x20AC;? was endless. He loved

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collecting unique items and shared them with all his friends. He also had a great love of pets and always had stories to tell about his dogs, Izzy and Bella and his beloved cat, Tinkerbell.

Neil was a member of the Federated Church in Hamilton, where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school on occasion.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy of the home; children, Paige (David) Lund of Lake Viking, Chad (Kristie) Baker of Fort Worth, TX, Staci (Kevin) Ireland of Trenton, Candice (Lee) Hanks of Gower and Nathan Schaeffer of Hamilton; grandchildren, Trevor (Adriana) Lund, Trey (Molly) Lund, Tessa Lund, Kaitlyn and Maison Baker, Taurren (Jacob) Bottcher, Trisha (Ivan) Greenwood, Trent (Cassie) Ireland, Allyson and Matthew Hanks and Natalie and Blake Schaeffer; greatgrandchildren, Andi Lund, Emilyn and Elkie Bottcher, Rex, Nellie and Naason Greenwood, Macklyn Ireland and Grace Rapp; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and brother, Allen Wayne Baker.

Memorials are suggested to the Hamilton Federated Church or to the Hamilton United Methodist Church.

FUNERALS Lois Annibel Kirkpatrick Hagan Memorial services for Lois Annibel Kirkpatrick Hagan were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton. Gregg Ratliff officiated Mrs. Hagan, a 97-year-old resident of Excelsior Springs, died at 5:33 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at the Valley Manor Nursing Home in Excelsior Springs.

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recessions,â&#x20AC;? said John Hicks, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers.

Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Analytics found 10 states with a greater than 5 percentage point shortfall in the amount of reserves necessary to survive a moderate recession. Louisiana ranked the worst, followed by Illinois, Kentucky, Oklahoma and New Jersey. Rounding out the bottom 10 were Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Arkansas, New Hampshire and Florida.

Louisiana tapped into its budget reserve fund several years ago to cover financial problems and has been gradually replenishing the fund. It plans to transfer nearly $134 million to the rainy day fund next year from a $535 million surplus. That would bring the balance above where it was when Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards took office four years ago.

Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Analytics said that several states struggling to stockpile reserves â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including

granddaughter, Stephanie Wachob, was played and included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Sweet Bye and Byeâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Old Rugged Crossâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is Well With My Soul.â&#x20AC;?

Honorary pallbearers were Stephanie Wachob, Lori Jarrett and Tim Scott.

Inurnment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

Illinois, Kentucky and New Jersey â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can trace their troubles to underfunded state pension plans that are now demanding more state money.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, is backing a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would repeal the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flat income tax in favor of a graduated one that he projects would generate an extra $3 billion annually. Pritzker has said some of the money could help pay down billions of dollars of past budget debts and go toward reducing the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $134 billion funding shortfall for its pension systems.

Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need to set aside more money for potential hard times wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a main issue in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotly contested gubernatorial election, where Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear ousted Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. Instead, the candidates focused on pay raises for public school teachers, pensions, health care, economic development and the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

Eagle Award To McCullough Payden McCullough, a member of Boy Scout Troop 97, received his Eagle Scout Award as part of a Court of Honor ceremony held on Monday, Dec. 2 at the First Christian Church in Trenton.

Payden is the son of Tabitha McCullough and Shaun and Lisa McCullough, all of Trenton. His Eagle project consisted of preparing and restaining the restroom, shelterhouse and seating area at the Gladys Grimes Park in Trenton.

Badges earned by Payden included Communication, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Family Life, Citizenship in the Nation, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Cooking, Swimming, Citizenship in the World, Personal Management, Camping, Law, Robotics, Sculpture, Space Exploration, Pottery, Fingerprinting, Crime Prevention, Fire Safety, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Automo-

tive Maintenance, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Farm Mechanics, Fish and Wildlife, Nuclear Science, Photography and the World Conservation Award.

Paydenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positions of responsibility in Boy Scouts include senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader and patrol leader. He is a firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-OSay and goes by the name of "Little Mystic Eagle.â&#x20AC;?

The ceremony was conducted by Dr. Paul Cox, Kasey Bailey and Kevin Bailey.

Shaun McCullough is the scoutmaster.

Commodity Distribution Set The schedule for the commodity, senior box and Christmas box distribution for the month of December at the Grundy County Community Food Pantry has been announced.

Items can be picked up at the food pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Pickup times on Thursday,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Dec. 12 are 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

The food pantry will close at for the Christmas holiday on Thursday, Dec. 12, following the distribution pickups, and will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 2. For emergency services, persons can call the telephone listed on the food pantry door, which links to the Trenton Police Department. The TPD will then contact an individual to respond to the emergency food need.

Talent Show To Collect Food Two nights of talent will be featured during programs planned later this month, where food donations will be accepted to provide holiday meals to needy area families.

The programs are being presented by One Production through the Zion Homes Charity and will take place in the Hoover Theater of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 and Friday, Dec. 20. Admission is one non-perishable food item.

Rizzie Mysliwiec, who is organizing the event, said all food items collected will be added to perishable food items to be purchased, with all food items then being distributed to area families in need. She said

names of families are being collected through local organizations as well as from calls received about families who may not have food available for the Christmas holiday.

Zion Homes Charity, Ms. Mysliwiec said, was organized in the Trenton area approximately eight months ago.

As for the talent show, auditions are being held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the library for individuals or groups who would like to perform at either of the shows.

Christmas-themed musical numbers are suggested. For more information or to set up an audition time, persons can contact Ms. Mysliwiec at 307677-1758.

AREA MENUS NORTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;65 CENTER Monday-Chicken tortilla, spinach salad, carrot and raisin salad, five-cup salad, wheat bread.

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

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

cake, hot roll.

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

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

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES DEC. 4 GFGâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.23; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.18; milo, 2.98.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.93; soybeans, 8.43; wheat, 5.07.

New Crop - Corn, 3.57; soybeans, 8.59; wheat, 4.82.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.03 (Dec. 19); 8.03 (JFM).

Corn, 3.29 (Dec. 19); 3.24 (JFM).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.03 (Dec. 19); 8.03 (JFM).

Corn, 3.29 (Dec. 19); 3.24 (JFM).

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Dear Annie: My wife and I are approaching our 70th birthdays this year. As we have aged, hosting company and taking care of visiting children and grandchildren has become more stressful. Both of us have agerelated health issues. One of our daughters (my stepdaughter), "Janet," visits with her 8-yearold daughter and 70-pound dog.

The dog eats off the grandchild's plate while she's still eating, jumps on furniture and is not well-behaved much of the time. Also, Janet visits twice a year and stays anywhere from 10 days to two weeks each trip.

While she is here she is "on vacation" and likes to be waited on by her mother. After her first trip with the dog, I said he should not come back when they visit, but she brings him anyway. We have four other children with five other grandchildren who visit, and one daughter also brings her dog, but the dog is well-behaved.

So, recently, I decided to write a post on social media with some general rules for visiting children. I explained that we loved for them to visit but, because of our advanced age

and health issues, we needed to establish some standard guidelines: "First, please help pick up after your children." (My wife has tripped over shoes and toys left on the floor.) "Second, help out with household chores while visiting. If you want full maid service, go to a hotel.

Third, before bringing a pet, check with us first. Well-behaved animals are welcome but it is based on our definition of 'well behaved.'"

Responses from the kids were mixed. Our youngest, who is 33, fully understood the need for the rules. My daughter laughed about it but understood. Unfortunately, Janet and my stepson took great exception to the rules. Janet called her mother crying and squalling saying she was never coming back to visit until I apologized.

I conveyed to my wife that I was sorry she was taking that attitude but it is our home and we have every right to have standard expectations of our visiting family.

The daughter calls my wife on her cell every week or so complaining about me and telling her mother I need to

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apologize. This is keeping my wife upset, and I told my wife this daughter is being inconsiderate of her feelings and is exhibiting manipulative behavior.

Help! -- Stepdad Dear Stepdad: Your medium undermined your message. It's perfectly appropriate for you to ask your family members to help with chores, pick up after their children and clear it with you before bringing pets. In fact, it's a shame that you even have to ask.

That being said, the best way to have that kind of conversation is in person. The secondbest way is a phone call. The third-best way is an email. A social media post doesn't even rank.

Your stepdaughter and stepson might have perceived the post as passive-aggressive and embarrassing. I'd encourage you to reflect on how you could have gone about this in a more direct way. If so, consider apologizing to them for that aspect, and letting it be the jumping-off point for a discussion about mutual respect.

Whatever happens, it's important that you and your wife harmonize on family dynamics.

Discuss what your relationships with your children would look like ideally, and make a list together of practices you'll both put in place toward that end.

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Factory weakness is worsening U.S. factories are ailing.

They have suffered from a global slowdown. They have tried to navigate the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats of additional import taxes. Auto unions have been pushing for more generous contracts, with the General Motors strike that occurred in September and October having disrupted supply chains around the country.

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That slump could start hitting the broader economy. Measures of new orders and employment tumbled in November to leave the overall index at 48.1. (Any reading below 50 means the sector is contracting.)

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PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â&#x20AC;&#x201C;shop, 3592202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

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TJan10 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 660-412-3131.

FJan10 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJan24 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

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Monday through Saturday PATTI SHANNON, CHRIS BIRKHEAD & RACHEL BREITENBUCHER Hair/Nails SIERRA MCCORMACK Esthetician JESSICA STANDIFORD Licensed Massage Therapist TFeb7 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FFeb7 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

Daily Specials as well as Menu Items Monday - Friday 11 am - 8 pm Saturday 7 am - 8 pm Closed Sunday 660-876-5888 TDec27 ------------------------------------------RENTAL DEPARTMENT * Sewer Snake * Floor Sander * Floor Polisher * Post Auger (1 man) * Pressure Washer * Table & Chairs JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon TJan31 ------------------------------------------D&E Repair Sales & Service Specializing in outdoor power equipment Business Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8-5 Thur. by appointment Sat. 8-12 Closed Sun. Daniel & Edna Detweiler Phone: 660-748-3700 28064 Jaguar Pl. Princeton, MO 64673 FDec13 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FJan31 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

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TDec27 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TDec27 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

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

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedrooms available.

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Photo with obituary $35 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TJan24 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking Requests for Proposals for a learning management system. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details.

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

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

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

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660-358-2128 ********************************** For Sale Big round bales, mixed grass, hay. Delivery Available 660-358-2128 FDec6-Jan3 -------------------------------------------

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

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

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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 FJan31 -------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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RUMMAGE SALE New Listing! - Everything on one level and just like new!

Modern finishes can be found throughout, including white painted cabinets, gray paint, hard wood and vinyl plank flooring and barn sliding closet doors. The home includes the living room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, as well as a bonus room that walks out onto a deck that would be a great family room or office. Other details include new heating and cooling, new insulation, wiring and plumbing, a carport, and a privacy fence around the large back yard. $95,000

Price Reduced - This two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath bungalow has been nicely updated with the remodeled bathroom and kitchen. Newer electrical and plumbing throughout. Wired with a new generator and security system this is a sound investment. The home comes fully furnished. $60,000 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton.

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

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PETS/ANIMALS Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf ------------------------------------------Happy JackÂŽ LiquiVict 2xÂŽ recognized safe & effective by US CVM against hook & round worms. At Orscheln Farm & Home Store. (www.happyjackinc.com) G246dNov22,29,Dec6* -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE Christmas Gift Headquarters.

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

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HELP WANTED The Trenton R-IX School District is seeking substitutes for the positions of cook and custodian.

Interested parties can visit the District Office or the website (www.trentonr9.k12.mo.us) to obtain an application or call 660359-3994. Applicants must pass a background check. Trenton Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

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Public Notice of Filing The Trenton R-IX School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 7, 2020 election. Interested persons may file at the district office located at 1607 Normal Street, Trenton, MO 64683.

Filing will begin on December 17, 2019 at 8:00am and will continue during the district's normal business hours 8:00am to 4:00pm.

During winter break (December 23, 2019 to January 6, 2020) filings will occur from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Filings will not occur on days that the school's district office is closed due to inclement weather. Filings will also not occur on the following holidays when the school's district office is closed: Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1 and 20.

Filing will end on January 21, 2020 at 5:00pm.

There are 3 positions available with three-year terms. dDec3,6,10 ------------------------------------------The City of Spickard has four alderman positions open for the April 7, 2020 election, two terms of two years and two terms of one year. Contact Amy Chapman, Spickard City Clerk, Monday through Thursday from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Spickard City Hall. Filing dates are December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020. Filings will not occur on the following holidays when the City's office will be closed: December 24 & 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020. dDec6 ------------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given per RSMo. 115.127 for filing dates for the Municipal Election of April 7, 2020 to fill two terms of six years on the Board of Trustees of North Central Missouri College.

Declarations for Candidacy for Trustee, North Central Missouri College, must be filed from December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020 during NCMC's regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. (The offices will be closed for the holiday break December 23, 2019 through January 1, 2020.)

Candidates will file in the Frey Administrative Center, North Central Missouri College, 12th and Mable Streets, Trenton, MO. dDec6 ------------------------------------------The Spickard Fire Protection District has one 6 year term for the April 7, 2020 election. Filing period is from December 17, 2019 to January 21, 2020 at the home of Margaret Chapman, 140 NW 125th St., Spickard, MO from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. dDec6 -------------------------------------------

Bookkeeper Position Part-time position for bookkeeper with responsibilities for accounts receivable, accounts payable and private pay billing.

Seeking individual who is comfortable with computer accounting software, Microsoft Office including Excel, and business phone communication. Familiarity with SAGE accounting software a plus. Anticipate approximately 25 hours per week. Good working conditions and computer resources. Join our team of professionals supporting over 80 home care employees serving patients throughout north central Missouri. Serve Link Home Care is north central Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest provider of home care services since 1973.

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CLASSIFIEDS In compliance with RSMo. 115.127(5), notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County that the filing period for the April 7, 2020 Municipal Election is December 17, 2019 through January 21, 2020.

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

Candidates may file at the district office located at 4100 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, Missouri. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions will be answered by calling 660-359-4220. dDec6,13,Jan3,10 ------------------------------------------Laredo R-VII School Board Candidate Filing The candidate filing period for April 7, 2020 Municipal Election is December 17, 2019 at 8 a.m. until January 21, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Anyone interested in running for the Laredo R-VII school board may file at the Laredo R-VII School Office. The school office will close at 1 p.m. on December 18, 2019 and reopen on January 2, 2020 at 8 a.m. The office will also close for inclement weather days. The terms that are up for re-election are: Phil Fox, Jason Meeker and Casey Bowe for three year terms. dDec6,10 ------------------------------------------Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of school board member at the April 7, 2020 election. The

Grundy Co. R-V School District will have three positions available, each for a three year term.

The filing will begin December 17, 2019 and will run through January 21, 2020. Filing may be done at the high school, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The office will be closed from 12:30 a.m. on December 20th until January 5th, January 20th and any others days school is cancelled due to inclement weather. dDec6,10,13,17 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 19AG-PR00059 In the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, Deceased.

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

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ALLAN D SEIDEL 705 MAIN ST TRENTON, MO 64683

PHONE 660-359-2293 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death: 11-APR-2019 Date of first publication: 29-NOV-2019 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dNov29,Dec6,13,20 ------------------------------------------

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AREA Spickard City Aldermen Meet

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Taylor Page, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Sara W. Tate, Kirksville, pleaded guilty to failing to yield and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs.

Nivek L. Bork, Trenton, had a trial set for Jan. 7, 2020 on a charge of littering.

Pleading guilty to a Halloween violation for sex offenders and fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs were Trenton residents Trudy L. Cook, Gary Metzger, Bobby W. Munday, Frederick J. Penland, Jr., Orville S. Purscell and Larry E. Thrun.

Joseph Davis, Hamilton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Ramona Ellis, Trenton, pleaded guilty to violating the city’s open container law and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Shawn Ferguson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having expired plates on a vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Elizabeth R. Johnson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a commercial motor vehicle without a valid commercial driver’s license and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Ja Ja Milam, Longmont, CO, pleaded guilty to assault and re-

sisting arrest and was sentenced to serve 10 days in the Grundy County Detention Center on each charge. He also pleaded guilty to trespassing and disorderly conduct and was sentenced to serve two days in the GCDC on each count. Costs were waived on all the charges.

Wendy J. Moore, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs.

She also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Brittany L. Pratt, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with conditions of a restricted driver’s license (for physical infirmity) and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Braxton A. Smith, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a school bus receiving/discharging school children and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Victor L. Tunnell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to having expired plates and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Tristan L. Vencill, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license or no license and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

Melanie D. Byrnes, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Christy L. Russell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to deceiving law enforcement and was sentenced to serve five days in the Grundy

County Detention Center. Costs were waived.

CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Associate Civil Green Hills Community Action Agency vs. Cayla Foster. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff, with no amount listed. The case involved rent and possession.

Bank of America N.A. vs.

Mickey W. Lovett. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $4,726.27 and costs.

The case involved a suit on account.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Martin Newman. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $712.40 and costs. The case involved a suit on account.

Crescent Bank and Trust vs.

Darlene Phillips. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $5,886.62 and costs. The case involved a contract dispute.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Robert Eugene Jones and Rose Marie Ralston, both of Trenton.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petitions Granted Kenneth R. Roberts vs. Joyce D. Roberts.

Nathanial L. Troester vs.

Krystina M. Troester.

Michael L. Townsend vs. Vicki L. Townsend.

Lori L. Vandevender vs. Oliver E. Vandevender.

REAL ESTATE Brandon Boswell and wife to George Steven Tripp and wife.

Ricky Crow to Deborah D. Griffin and husband.

The Spickard Board of Aldermen met on Monday night, taking action on several items.

According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, the board voted to continue using the services of Missouri Rural Water Association, the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission and AllState Consultants to work on the city water/wastewater project. The board heard from Liz Grove, Gary Webber and Cary Sayer about the small borrower loan for wastewater and drink-

ing water needs that would be available for the project.

It was voted not to pay city employees for holidays and to change the meeting dates from the first Monday to the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m., beginning in February.

Also approved were finanical reports and claims for the month. It was reported that the water loss for the month of November was 12.28 percent.

The next meeting of the aldermen will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.

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CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Betty Elton, who will celebrate her 90th birthday anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Cards may be sent to her at 131 E. Seventh St., Trenton, MO 64683.

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Felony Charges Filed In Leisure Lake Shooting Felony charges are facing a Leisure Lake woman who accidentally discharged a gun that struck a teenager.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 32year-old Dana Thibodeau has been charged in connection with an incident on Nov. 30 in which a 9 mm handgun she was handling accidentally dis-

charged, went through a wall and struck a 13-year-old male who was laying in bed. The probable cause statement says Ms. Thibodeau acted in a manner that created a substantial risk to the life, body or health of a child and that she handled the handgun in a negligent manner and while she was intoxicated.

She has been charged with a class E felony of unlawful use of a weapon (loaded weapon while intoxicated) and a class D felony of first degree endangering the welfare of a child.

She has posted $5,000 cash or corporate surety bond and is scheduled to be in Associate Division Court on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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