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NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI FAIR

Changes Made For 2020 Event

Fair Moves To Livestock Show Format The 2020 North Central Missouri Fair will look a bit different this year as the event is switching to a livestock show-only format due to concerns with COVID-19.

The fair gets under way on Tuesday, July 28 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 1 with judging activities taking place each day in the livestock pavilion of the NCM Fairgrounds. The horse show will be held the following week on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the North Central Missouri Saddle Club arena.

All livestock shows, with the exception of the rabbit show, will be open to exhibitors residing

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in counties north of Interstate 70. The rabbit show has been limited to exhibitors living in Grundy, Harrison, Daviess, Mercer, Sullivan, Livingston and Linn counties due to Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2.

The rabbit and poultry show will open the fair on Tuesday, with entries to be in place by 7 a.m.

Rabbit showmanship and poultry judging gets under way at 8 a.m., with rabbit judging to begin at 9 a.m. Pre-entry is required and the entry deadline is Saturday, July 25. There is a $2 entry fee for each animal, with a maximum of two entries per class in the poultry show and

Spickard at 654-2357.

The Aug. 8 horse show will include registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m., with the competition to start at 9 a.m. For more information, persons can contact Kelli Shull at 358-2750.

Several local youth who will be exhibiting animals at the fair will also be participating in the livestock premium auction taking place on Sunday, Aug. 2 in the livestock pavilion. The auction gets under way at 6 p.m.

The Trenton FFA Alumni will hold their anSee Fair, Page 7

Briefs...

GOP “Meet The Candidate” Night

Commission Candidates Make Case For Position Republican candidates for office, whose names will appear on the August primary election ballot, presented brief remarks during a “Meet the Candidate” forum on Monday night. The event was sponsored by the Grundy County Republican Central Committee.

The local GOP ballot contains the only contested local race to be decided on Aug. 4 that of second district county commissioner. The winner of that race will face no opposition from the Democrats on the general election ballot in November.

Incumbent Joe Brinser and challengers Brad Chumbley and Martha Roberts spoke about their qualifications as candidates for the four-year commission post. Because of the format of the evening program, however, none of the candidates answered specific questions.

Chumbley, speaking first, said he wanted residents of the second district to know he would be a representative of all patrons in the district, not just those who live within the city limits of Trenton. Chumbley is a resident of Trenton and served four years on the city council as the second ward representative. While on the council, Chumbley served on both the finance and administrative committees, which he said provides him with the experience in dealing with

five entries per exhibitor in the rabbit show. Exhibitors can contact Brandy Burton at 816-3510799 or bbbuns@grundyec.net for more information.

Judging on Wednesday will feature swine, with goats to be judged on Thursday, sheep to be judged on Friday and beef cattle to be judged on Saturday. All animals are to be in place at the pavilion by 1 p.m., with the shows to begin at 4 p.m. Exhibitors will be allowed to show from the animal trailer. Information about the Wednesday through Saturday shows is available by contacting Teri Batson at 359-7124 or Les

GRUNDY COUNTY Commission Meets

NCMC C Board To o M eet

Changes Made To Drug Test Policy

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July.

28 in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center.

This is a change in the normal meeting location.

Items on the announced agenda include consideration of bids, declaration of surplus property, consideration of the Head Start self-assessment plan, consideration of the 2021-23 academic calendars, setting the date for the annual tax rate hearing, the annual year in review report, consideration of the Grundy County CARES Act funding application, personnel (including the “Return to Fall” plan, resignations, employments and Head Start personnel) and reports from Head Start, the vice president for academic affairs, the vice president for student affairs and President Dr. Lenny Klaver. An executive session is also listed for personnel, legal matters and real estate.

to the First Baptist Church - shoes, clothing for all ages, infant to adult.

The church office is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., weekdays.

• Donating hygiene items (soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrushes, etc.) and laundry detergent at First Assembly of God Church. Office doors are located on the west side of the building. The collection bin is located in the foyer near the office, which is open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., weekdays.

Individuals, businesses and organizations interested in helping with back-

Changes were made to the county drug testing policy and an appointment was approved to the Senate Bill 40 Board during the regular Tuesday meeting of the Grundy County Commission.

Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray said the commission approved changes to the drug testing policy as proposed by TOMO Drug Testing Company. The company, which has performed the county’s drug testing since 2009, said the changes are related to Department of Transportation regulation changes and NonDepartment of Transportation testing methodology.

Cathy Rice was appointed to replace Bert Winn on the Senate Bill 40 Board, also known in Grundy County as Friends and Families of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County. The term will expire in Dec. 2022.

In other business, agents from HIC Insurance met with commissioners to review the status of health insurance spending and expense considerations. It was noted the county has only used 24.39 percent of the claims account funding.

Commissioners heard an emergency management update, learning the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund was awarded on July 16 with approximately $2,500 of funding anticipated within the next 10 days. The Emergency Management Performance Grant reimbursement of $630 has been sent to the State Emergency Management Agency for fiscal approval.

Three projects have been obligated for FEMA, including $21,000 for debris removal across the county, $11,000 for culverts across the county and $39,000 for a project at SE 98th Avenue and SE 20th Street. Ray said there are two projects waiting to “scope,” including the Berry Bridge, located on NE 82nd Street, and the Sandhill Bridge, located on NE 10th Street.

Based on preliminary damage

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Tax He earing Le etters Se ent Brad Chumbley

Martha Roberts

county financial issues, including the budget. In seeking the commission post, Chumbley said it is important for commissioners to work together, adding he realizes decisions made will never make everyone happy.

“But at the end of the day, we have to be able to compromise and move forward,” he said, adding that decisions should never be made that cannot be justified.

Mrs. Roberts said she had “no complaints, no axe to grind and no problem” with what the commission is currently doing, but feels she would have the time to devote in serving the county as a commissioner. She noted that with many persons now working from home due to the COVID19 pandemic and students being asked to attend school online, she would like to see the county work with officials

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The Grundy County Clerk’s office is mailing information to all taxing entities within the county regarding public levy hearings that are to be held during the month of August.

County Clerk Betty Spickard said the taxing entities are being asked to fill out a “proforma letter” from the state auditor’s office, stating the public hearing was held and listing the amount of the levy that was set. The letter is to be returned to the county clerk’s office for certification no later than Sept. 1.

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on improving infrastructure to provide good Internet service to all. She said the county also needs to provide its citizens with quality law enforcement and good healthcare options as well as support local school districts to help provide youth with a good education.

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After several days of no reported new cases, the Grundy County Health Department has announced one new positive COVID-19 case.

The new case is the only active one at this time in Grundy County, which now lists 23 reported cases since testing began. The total includes one death.

Other area county totals include Sullivan, 124 (23 active); Carroll, 72 (36 active); Harrison, 42 (12 active, 1 death); Linn, 34 (7 active, 1 death); Livingston, 33 (19 active - numbers from the Chillicothe Correctional Center are not counted in this total); Caldwell, 25 (8 active, 1 death); Daviess, 16 (7 active); Mercer, 8; and Putnam, 4 (0 active). Other county totals from Region H (which includes Grundy County) are Andrew, 81 (including 1 death); Atchison, 11; Buchanan, 1,029 (including 9 deaths); Clinton, 43; DeKalb, 24 (including 1 death); Gentry, 76 (including 9 deaths); Holt, 3; Nodaway, 96; and Worth, 5.

Statewide positive cases as of July 23 total 36,063, including 1,159 deaths.

Back To School Activites Are Aug. 13

Backpack, School Supply Events Moved Organizers of the Bright Futures Trenton Back to School event on Thursday, Aug. 13 have announced a location change for one of the activities being planned.

Bright Futures Trenton co-coordinator Terri Critten said backpack and school supply distribution for Trenton R-9 School students has been moved to the First Christian Church Activity Center. The distribution will still take place from noon to 6 p.m. and is open to all R-9 students. Also being held in the activity center will be “Pass the Pride” recycled Bulldog apparel distribution, which will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.

Other events scheduled that day and

open to students at Trenton R-9, Pleasant View R-6, Spickard R-2 and Laredo R-7 include the Cub Scout gym shoe dash (distribution of gently-used gym shoes) and “Suds for Students” (distribution of hygiene items and laundry detergent), both in the First Assembly of God Activity Center; New Shoes for Bright Futures (distribution of new shoes) in the Rissler Elementary School gym; distribution of clothing for all ages at the First Baptist Church Activity Center.; and “Back to School Haircuts” at the First Christian Church.

All of those activities will take place from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Laredo R-7, Spickard R-2 and Pleasant View R-6 schools will hold

their supply, backpack and school apparel distributions at their respective schools. The Laredo R-7 event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. while the Spickard R-2 event is planned for 5 to 6 p.m. No time has been listed for the R-6 event.

Persons are reminded they can assist with the event in several ways, including: • Dropping off gently worn school apparel-t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc., in collection boxes at Hy-Vee and the new Dollar General Store on Main Street.

• Donating gently used gym shoescollection bin in the lobby of the Trenton Police Department.

• Donating clean, like-new clothing

National Weather Service

Mostly sunny through the weekend before a chance of rain moves in on Sunday night. Highs will be around 90, cooling off to the mid 80s, while lows will be around 70. The high at Trenton on Monday, July 20 was 86, Tuesday’s high was 84 (.24 of an inch of rain was recorded) and Wednesday’s high was 87 with a low of 69. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.

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A fall high school sports season is planned in Missouri, but if and how long it might go are among the topics addressed

by Republican-Times sports editor Seth Herrold in his column that appears on page 2 of today’s newspaper.

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High School Sports A Go... For Now

Sporting Moves On Week-To-Week Changes Could Derail Fall Sports For Missouri High Schools With 2-0 Win

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On Friday, Aug. 28, Metallica’s For Whom The Bell Tolls will pulsate through the speakers at C.F. Russell Stadium. The Trenton Bulldogs will race onto the gridiron for the 118th football season in the program’s history. Scott Stevens, who has called this place home for the majority of his life, will lead the Brookfield Bulldogs out of the visitor’s locker room.

Probably.

The thing is, there are five weeks between today and the scheduled start of the 2020 football season. In this year, it might as well be five months.

So much can change on a daily basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some days it seems like there is no reason high school football won’t be played; some days, it seems like it will be impossible.

I was firmly in the “there will be high school football in Missouri on Aug. 28� camp coming into this week. Trenton has been up and running with sportspecific activities since the beginning of the month and the student-athletes have been participating in outdoor workouts since the beginning of June.

The Bulldogs have had no issues. Tem-

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perature checks are taken at the door and when school starts, all students will get their temperature checked as they enter the building. Then the athletes will have a second temperature check before practice starts after school. Trenton has done a fantastic job cleaning the facilities every day and the administration deserves a lot of credit for the plan they have formulated for the return to in-school education this fall.

But, like I said, things change fast.

First a student-athlete at Maryville tested positive. The Spoofhounds shut down their summer program and all athletic activities have been suspended until Aug. 10, the first day of fall sports practices. Then, someone who was in close contact with the Lathrop studentathletes tested positive. The Mules joined Maryville on the sidelines. On Wednesday, the Hazelwood School District, one of the largest in the state, announced they would be returning to school in an online-only format which, according to MSHSAA’s fall sports release a week ago, means no fall sports for the schools in the district.

In one week, dominos started falling.

That’s not to say there won’t be fall sports, though. Hazelwood’s schools are in the St. Louis metro and from the onset of this pandemic, St. Louis has been the hardest hit area in this state.

The combined numbers of cases and deaths in St. Louis County, St. Louis City and St. Charles County routinely equal or best the combined number in the rest of the entire state. It’s likely more St. Louis-area schools will follow

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suit and be out of fall sports. That will hardly impact the smaller schools like the ones in the Grand River Conference. The county numbers in the GRC region are very manageable.

With what transpired this week, it makes the upcoming five weeks dicey.

Positive tests on high school rosters after fall sports practices begin on Aug. 10 could derail programs, force cancellations and ultimately stop fall sports in its tracks the way spring sports were halted earlier this year. Schools can take all the precautions they want, but they are still going to be at the mercy of how strict other schools are when they start competing. As of right now, South Harrison isn’t planning on doing temperature checks at the door before school.

Just running the kids in there with very limited precautions compared to what Trenton is doing - how safe will Trenton’s athletes be when they line up across from South Harrison?

MSHSAA has shown it will be one of the last high school sport organizations to give up on providing the student-athletes with a fall sports season.

Of the 50 states, Missouri was the last one to cancel its basketball championships, only doing so after the small school titles were already decided. The organization grimly held out hope for a spring sports season as long as it could.

But MSHSAA can’t control what schools will be doing in terms of taking precautions. They can send out all the rules and regulations they want but, ultimately, schools are policing themselves.

Royals’ Dozier Tests Positive Another Star Out For Kansas City Due To COVID

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Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for all the prayers, love, and support you guys have given us these past 4 years. We are incredibly blessed to know each and every one of you. There is no way that Howie and the rest of us could have gotten through it this long without you. While we greatly miss Howie, it brings us comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering and he is with the Lord, and we have a tremendous amount of community support near and far to get us through this heartbreaking time. Thank you for all the cards, donations, food, paper products, calls, texts, and anonymous support.

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I want high school football. For my job, I need high school football and the rest of the fall sports. On Aug. 28, I still believe there will be a high school football game at C.F. Russell Stadium. In the weeks that follow, however, it’s anyone’s guess.

The recommendations for the week are: Read: Andy McCullough, former Royals’ beat writer for the Kansas City Star, has a good story up at The Athletic about the return of baseball. You can read it here: https://theathletic.com/1930494/. It is a subscription piece, but it’s worth the money. Or, you know, find someone with a subscription and “borrow� their password.

Watch: The Royals’ highly-touted pitching prospect Brady Singer is scheduled to make his Major League debut on Saturday, pitching against the Cleveland Indians in the second game of the season. The first pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. on Fox Sports Kansas City.

Hopefully, Singer’s career will match the hype and you can tell your grandkids about watching his debut in the year of the coronavirus some day.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Dozier has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the injured list before the club played its final exhibition game against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old is coming off a breakthrough season in which he hit 26 homers, tied for the American League lead in triples and had 84 RBIs. He is expected to play a big role for the Royals during their abbreviated 60-game season,

which begins against the Indians on Friday night in Cleveland.

"I’m disappointed to say the least,� Dozier said. “I have been hit with a couple of symptoms that go with the virus, so I need to follow our medical team’s direction, get well and then work on getting back on the field. It’s disheartening because I felt things were going well on the field and I have a good feeling about the ball club we have. “To have to watch for whatever period of time that I’m out is going to painful.�

Painful for the Royals, too.

They still have catcher Cam Gallagher, first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, catching prospect Nick Dini and relief pitcher Daniel Tillo on the injured list with COVID-19. All-Star catcher Salvador PÊrez, starters

Brad Keller and Jakob Junis, and third baseman Matt Reynolds tested positive but have been cleared to return.

The startling number of positive tests represents about 10% of those made public by players and teams. “We spoke last night and he was asymptomatic. Today he started to have a couple more things kick up,� Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “He's sad. He's frustrated as well. A couple of these guys — they're not going to shy away — they're just angry. They worked so hard to get themselves ready and this thing comes along, even when they've been so careful, going to crazy extents to wear masks, to wash hands, to do everything. And it still snuck up on them.�

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Kansas City Finishes First In Group Standings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Johnny Russell scored in the first minute, Gerso Fernandes added an insurance goal in the closing minutes and Sporting Kansas City secured its spot in the knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Kansas City (4-1-0) finished with six points after two wins in the group stage to secure a spot in the round of 16.

Kansas City won Group D after Minnesota United and the Colorado Rapids played to a 2-2 draw late Wednesday.

Minnesota, the only team to defeat Sporting in group play, finished second int eh group with five points while Salt Lake tallied four and Colorado rounded out the group with one. The Rapids are the only team in the group that will not advance to the knock out rounds.

Russell’s goal was the fifth in Kansas City history scored in the opening minute of the match and the first since 2013.

He found himself on the end of a scramble in the penalty area and his right-footed shot beat Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath. It was the first goal allowed by Salt Lake in the tournament.

Even after the early goal, Kansas City struggled to create many chances until Fernandes found space inside the penalty area in the 86th minute. Alan Pulido, who assisted on both goals, found Fernandes out wide, and his quick cut inside and leftfooted shot curled past MacMath and inside the far post.

It was the first goal of the season for both Russell and Fernandes, and just the third win for Kansas City in the past 15 matches against Salt Lake.

Real Salt Lake (1-1-3) managed just one shot on target but will still advance to the knockout stage of the tournament as one of the top four third-place finishers. Salt Lake opened the tournament with a win over Colorado and a draw against Minnesota.

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ACROSS MISSOURI

Missouri Lags Behind Its Neighbors With Limited Mask Mandate In Prisons Madison Czopek Missouri Information Corps For Missouri’s prisoners and their loved ones, the state’s limited mask requirement for its prison staff has been a source of frustration during the coronavirus pandemic.

Missouri’s eight neighboring states require prison staff to wear masks when inside prisons. It is the only state in the region that does not require prison staff to wear non-medical masks at all times inside prison facilities.

Now, with more than 300 total cases of COVID-19 directly linked to Missouri’s prison system, many are questioning that policy more forcefully.

Mask Use is ‘Encouraged’ Since April 3, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the use of masks in public to reduce the spread of COVID19, especially when it is difficult to maintain other social distancing measures.

The Missouri Department of Corrections has also acknowledged that using a mask can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. In fact, people who work in Missouri Vocational Enterprises’ sewing factories — which are part of a program that helps provide job training for those who are incarcerated — are making cloth face coverings.

“These face covers, designed to help reduce the spread of communicable diseases, have been distributed to inmates, corrections staff and other state staff throughout Missouri. Every person living or working in a Missouri state prison has been issued at least two of these fabric face covers,” according to the department’s COVID-19 update webpage.

But prison staff aren’t always required to wear the face coverings they’ve been provided.

Department spokesperson Karen Pojmann said staff are required to wear N95 masks any time they go into an isolation unit, which holds residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Staff are also required to wear face coverings and gloves when they enter quarantine units, which house residents who might have been exposed to COVID-19.

Pojmann also said both staff

and prisoners are required to wear masks in visiting rooms, medical units and quarantine units. She said masks are also required in enhanced care units, which are for people who need special care because of a medical condition, disability or other special needs.

Pojmann said every staff member and prisoner is “encouraged” to wear the provided face coverings at all times.

Frustrations with Missouri’s Policy James Acklin is incarcerated at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, where three prisoners and two staff members have tested positive from COVID-19 as of July 14. He said he and other prisoners were given masks, but it is not mandatory to wear them at all times.

Germal Kelly is incarcerated at Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, where 20 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. He said the wing across the hall from his housing unit was recently quarantined for two weeks because they found positive cases of COVID-19 in that wing during mass testing.

Kelly said even in the quarantine wing, some officers weren’t wearing masks or other personal protective equipment.

Pojmann said the administrators at each prison are required to enforce that staff wear masks inside quarantine or isolation units.

Many people with incarcerated loved ones have been fighting for a mask requirement for corrections officers.

Kimberlee Fisher has been calling state officials for months, since before cloth face coverings were provided to prisoners and staff.

In May, Fisher said she called her fiance’s prison directly to ask why wearing masks wasn’t mandatory for staff and corrections officers after they’d been provided to everyone. She said the person she talked to was unpleasant.

“He told me we were overreacting, there was nothing to worry about, that if he needed protection from anything it wasn’t from COVID, it was from the dangerous felons that he was being housed with,” Fisher said.

Kelly said requiring prison staff to wear masks at work would be a step in the right direction.

“Actually, I would feel a lot better, because that’s how the virus got in here,” he said, adding that he has been in prison for 10 years and could not have brought the virus in.

“These people come in and out every day, going home or when they go to the gas station or to the grocery store, or whatever they may do.”

Savannah Miller’s husband is incarcerated at Jefferson City Correctional Center, and she advocates for other prisoners as well. Miller said she doesn’t think a mandatory mask policy is the only way to reduce anxiety as the virus spreads, but she thinks it could help.

“It could possibly put everyone at ease, but then again it may not,” she said. “Some may not be at ease about it because they don’t believe the prison system will continue to do what they’re supposed to be doing to help out.”

Wanda Bertram, spokesperson for the nonprofit Prison Policy Initiative, said it is irresponsible for the Missouri Department of Corrections not to require staff to wear masks.

“There’s medical evidence that masks prevent coronavirus from spreading, a virus that guards may be bringing with them into prisons every day,” Bertram said. “While I understand that guards may not care about spreading the virus to prisoners, I’m confused as to why they wouldn’t at least want to protect each other.”

Other States’ Policies Missouri’s neighboring states have one-by-one adopted mandatory mask policies for their prison staff.

Iowa has required prison staff to wear masks “at virtually all times,” since the first day an inmate tested positive for COVID-19 in the Iowa prison system, according to a spokesperson.

Nebraska adopted a mandatory mask policy for staff April 2, while Kansas began requiring prison staff to wear masks when in department buildings, including prisons, as of July 3.

In Illinois, Department of Corrections staff are required to wear masks inside correctional facilities and additional personal protective equipment

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is required for anyone who is at higher risk for exposure, a spokesperson said.

Masks are mandatory for all staff and inmates at all times in Kentucky prisons, a spokesperson said. Staff members who work in units quarantining prisoners who test positive also have gloves and protective gowns to wear.

The Arkansas Department of Corrections requires staff to wear masks when in prison facilities and around other people, though they may remove their masks in their offices when they are alone, a spokesperson said.

Prison staff are also required to wear masks at all times in prisons in Tennessee and Oklahoma, according to spokespeople in both states.

Pojmann said she was not aware that all of Missouri’s neighbors had implemented mandatory mask policies for prison staff, but she knew Kansas had implemented such a policy. She said Kansas has had a bigger issue with COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons than Missouri.

Pojmann said in an email that Missouri's infection rate is lower than most of its neighboring states. As of July 15, Missouri had a rate of 94 cases per 10,000 prisoners, according to data gathered by the Marshall Project. Arkansas had the highest rate of reported infections, at over 1,900 cases per 10,000 prisoners.

Pojmann also said Missouri was testing more prisoners than nearby states. As of July 16, Missouri's per capita testing rate is higher than all but one of its neighboring states for which data is available, according to the Covid Prison Project. (Data for Kentucky and Kansas were not available.)

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

INCREASING PENALTIES FOR VIOLENT CRIMES This year, lawmakers passed a measure that takes a serious look at violent crime in our state.

Senate Bill 600 is a multi-faceted approach to fighting crime in Missouri. Toward the end of last year, a task force was put together, with the job of listening to law enforcement officials and those who have been directly affected by dangerous crimes over the years. Members of this panel then took their findings and worked on legislation that would best-suit this crisis and find ways to curb these heinous crimes from occurring in our state.

Among the changes SB 600 seeks to make is adding armed criminal action and carjacking to the list of dangerous felonies in Missouri. From my perspective, carjacking has been on the rise in certain parts of the country for the past few years. This is the act of literally stealing someone’s vehicle while the vehicle is either running or being driven. In my opinion, using a weapon while committing this type of crime should add to the punishment, as should child endangerment or kidnapping. These are very serious crimes, and I believe this change to state law will provide prosecutors and law enforcement with the tools they need to put these criminals be-

hind bars.

Senate Bill 600 also establishes the "Missouri Criminal Street Gangs Prevention Act.” The definition of "pattern of criminal street gang activity" would be changed to include "dangerous felony" as one of the offenses that would constitute such a pattern. Over the years, it appears gangs have moved from the largest cities to smaller cities to smaller towns. I believe the language include in this act will strengthen existing laws regarding criminal gangs and provide prosecutors greater flexibility in charging individuals engaged in organized crime.

I am glad this governor signed this legislation into law. In my opinion, we must do everything we can to give law enforcement the tools they need to keep our communities safe. I believe this legislation takes several steps toward making our state a safer place to live, work and raise a family.

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

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Five Points

by Wendell Lenhart

Pandemic Provides Opportunity

There is so much COVID news every week that it becomes mind-numbing to tell what is going on. It’s hard to tell how, when or if this will ever end. It doesn’t appear that things will significantly change until a vaccine is widely available and that may be at least a year away.

It’s hard to find a silver lining in all these clouds but I think there are some.

I think we have been fortunate to live in an area without a high density of population, for all the right reasons, before this pandemic showed up.

It lulls us into a sense of security as Wendell Lenhart we went so long without a positive case and now we have so few number of infections and only one death attributed to it so far.

The great thing is, for the most part, we are able to move about freely and can refrain from wearing a mask until we are in those situations where we are unable to distance ourselves from each other. It appears to me that a little common sense - social distancing, masks and frequent hand-washing - will make a big difference in keeping the virus from spreading and keep us all healthy.

I’m glad to see plans are being made to get schools open next month. Most everything shows persons under 24 years of age are the least affected by the virus. Getting to a more normal routine will provide a lot of benefit to everyone.

This pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things, but I do think it shows some of the many benefits we have living in a small community.

Many people in the metropolitan areas are finding out they can work from home and don’t need to go into an office. I think that’s going to benefit us in the future.

I believe people are going to take a hard look at where they live and think about what they want to do differently. Why continue to live in a crowded city or suburb when you can move to a smaller area and still do your job? There are so many benefits, including a healthier lifestyle.

COVID is going to change small town living because people are going to be looking to live somewhere with a better quality of life, good schools, good healthcare and entertainment opportunities.

We have all of that here and I think those things are going to be increasingly important as this pandemic situation continues to unfold.

Many of the things we have done the last several years - school bond issues, new hospital and other infrastructure - are laying the foundation for us to be wellpositioned to take advantage of the future migration of persons to the more rural parts of the country.

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The Governor And Crime

We welcome Gov. Mike Parson’s call for a special session to address violent crime, and we hope lawmakers are willing to take serious measures to address a mounting problem in our state.

Guest Editorials Kansas City has seen a 35 percent increase in homicides this year, and St. Louis homicides have spiked 31 percent. Violent crime was a problem before these elevated numbers. It’s past time for our state to seriously address the issue.

Missouri “is on track to have its deadliest year on record, having already experienced more homicides in the first half of 2020 than the entire year of 2019,” Parson said in a proclamation.

It’s not just an issue for the big cities. Jefferson City police are investigating the city’s latest homicide, which took place Wednesday.

A generation ago, it was unusual for our police reporters to come across a “shots fired” incident, much less a homicide. But gun violence and subsequent deaths seem all too common now.

Parson is calling for lawmakers to address six concerns by amending or adding new sections to five areas

A Capitol Squirrel

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News

Elected Officials Addresses SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721

SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov

U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-Mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov

STATE SEN. DAN HEGEMAN Room 332, 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

STATE REP. RUSTY BLACK Room 115C - State Capitol 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-2917 E-Mail: rusty.black@house.mo.gov

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of state law.

As outlined in a news release from his office, Parson is calling on lawmakers to: Eliminate the residency requirement for St. Louis law enforcement “so long as the officer lives within an hour of the city. This proposal would also prohibit requiring any public safety employee for the city of St. Louis to be a resident of the city.”

Require courts to “determine if a juvenile should be certified for trial as an adult for the offense of unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.”

Allow certain statements by witnesses to be admissible in court that would otherwise not be allowed under current law.

Create a “Pretrial Witness Protection Fund.”

Modify the offense of endangering the welfare of a child “for a person who encourages a child to engage in any weapons offense.”

Increase the penalty for a person who knowingly sells or delivers a firearm to a child without the consent of the child’s parent or guardian.

These measures, put together, will make a difference. But not enough. Only this last measure would potentially have a direct impact on keeping guns out of the wrong hands.

— Jefferson City News-Tribune

A few decades ago, Missouri's Senate had a unique visitor -- a baby squirrel.

Harvey's chamber appearance was unplanned.

Guest Editorials Arriving to the Capitol late one day, I entered the Senate chamber with Harvey just before adjournment to make sure I'd not missed anything of major news significance.

But Harvey created a commotion.

The baby squirrel regularly would curl up in my shirt pocket eating a walnut then falling asleep.

So I figured a brief visit to the Senate after adjournment would not be a problem.

Harvey proved me wrong. I should have known these creatures are completely unpredictable.

While in the Senate after adjournment, Harvey poked his head out of my shirt pocket while I was talking with the Senate secretary, Terry Spieler.

His appearance created what I suspect was the chamber's first wildanimal commotion.

Terry shrieked. And until she retired, she jokingly would admonish me for bringing Harvey into the Senate.

Harvey came into the lives of my wife and me earlier that spring when one of our cats carried him home after a strong storm had blown him out of his nest.

Initially, I left him by the trunk of a backyard tree hoping his mother would retrieve him. It did not happen.

Just a few weeks later, we recov-

ered another baby squirrel outside the Capitol. Tourist traffic left no possibility of recovery by his mother.

We named him Sam. So, my wife and I had a summerlong adventure transitioning Harvey and Sam to the wild.

We quickly discovered the complexities of feeding a special formula with eye-droppers to some of the most frantic animals I've encountered.

We also learned how to deal with teeth and claws that are as sharp as hypodermic needles.

It's not that squirrels are vicious.

They actually are quite sociable. But they don't realize the injuries they can inflict.

It was a complicated process that required hours of research to adjust them to the outdoors.

Initially, they were fed in our kitchen and then returned to a cage in our family room.

As they grew and the weather got warmer, they were moved to our screened-in porch and then to a backyard tree with the cage door left open door.

To our surprise, Harvey and Sam kept spending their nights in that cage despite their freedom.

My wife remembers how they used their teeth to pull the cloth over them to sleep in warmth.

Because of their confidence in our presence, we saw how squirrels learn to build nests.

Eventually, they abandoned their cage to live in one of the nests.

But they always jumped onto our shoulders when we came by, maybe for walnuts.

Our adventure with Harvey and

Sam ended when they left in late fall.

Maybe it was to find females or maybe it was a pattern described by Lewis and Clark about the migration of North American squirrels.

But I'll always remember the gift I'm sure they left which we discovered the day after the last time we saw them.

It was an uneaten walnut on a window ledge of our family room where the two squirrels initially had stayed before they were old enough to deal with colder night temperatures.

No squirrel fearful of humans would have approached that window. And Harvey and Sam never would have left a walnut uneaten without a reason.

Because of Harvey and Sam, I continue to maintain corn feeders in my backyard for squirrels.

Just a few years ago, we discovered a couple of other abandoned baby squirrels in the charcoal bin of a BBQ grill.

Unlike Harvey and Sam, their eyes were not yet open. So, I was more confident their mom would retrieve them.

Sure enough, the next day we discovered the mother had moved her babies.

As for Harvey's Capitol visit, Missouri's Senate still does not have any rule prohibiting squirrels on the chamber floor.

But the Senate did adopt a rule banning reporters from the chamber-floor press table.

So, in a way, squirrels are more respected in Missouri's Senate than journalists.

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Drive-Through Event Planned Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, Grundy Electric Cooperative will hold a drive-through annual membership meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the South Harrison R-2 High School parking lot at Bethany.

Members will be able to drive through the designated area from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., registering for the meeting and voting for three directors.

They will also receive an annual report along with a $30 electric bill credit and flashlight.

All GEC member-owners are invited to attend. Those who are unable to be at the event will have the option to vote at the Trenton or Princeton offices during normal business hours through Aug. 6 and receive registration gifts.

The trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. recently awarded 11 education grants totaling $7,402.84.

Grants were awarded to the Pleasant View R-6 School District, Trenton R-9 School District, Princeton R-5 School

District, North Mercer R-3 School District at Mercer, Newtown-Harris R-3 School District at Newtown, North Harrison R-3 School District at Eagleville, Cainsville R-1 School District, South Harrison R-2 School District at Bethany and Harrison County R-4 School District at Gilman City.

All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities.

Since 2005, the foundation has awarded 711 grants totaling $423,841.46. The foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grants for education, health and rural development within the Grundy Electric Cooperative 12county service area, which includes Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam and Sullivan counties in Missouri and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa.

Local Woman Earns Degree Sadie Roy of Trenton is among students earning degrees from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau following the spring semester.

Miss Roy, who graduated with high honors, received a

bachelor of science in education degree with a major in agricultural education. She will be teaching agriculture education this fall in the Trenton R-9 School District. She is the daughter of Scott and Cindy Roy of Trenton.

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Fiber Internet access is being made available at Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Trenton, thanks to efforts of local businesses and organizations. Main Street Trenton Executive Director Megan Taul said the fiber would initially be available for public use during downtown events and activities, with future plans of availability on a regular basis. Grundy Electric Cooperative, Mid-States Services, the city of Trenton and Trenton Municipal Utilities were all partners and contributors to this effort. Mrs. Taul said Main Street Trenton is currently working on additional projects for the downtown area. Pictured are, from left, Mrs. Taul, Micah Landes, Terry White from Grundy Electric Cooperative, Logan Kimberling from Mid-States Services, Sarah Maloney, Cathie Smith, Sena Arnold; back row, Jackie Soptic, Michael Baugher, Phil Hoffman, Dave Bain and Barbara Spencer.

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AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Swiss steak, scalloped potatoes, pea salad, mandarin oranges, chocolate cake, hot roll.

Tuesday-Sweet and sour chicken, fried rice with peas and carrots, winter mix vegetables, strawberries and bananas, cinnamon bun.

Wednesday-Philly cheese steak on hoagie bun, potato

salad, cobb salad, pineapple.

Thursday-Catfish, wedge potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw, Jello, peaches.

Friday-Goulash, lettuce salad, Normandy vegetables, fruit cocktail, garlic bread.

(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.)

Online Puppet Event Planned Puppeteers Debbie and Peter Allen of Jamesport, who perform as Parasol Puppets, have announced they have an online puppet performance available for public viewing.

The Allens, who built a new shadow puppet stage for the show, will be performing a scene from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nursery Rhymes and Talesâ&#x20AC;? as well as being interviewed online by Brian Hull in an upcoming episode of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Story Time with the Professor.â&#x20AC;? The live performance will be aired on Facebook Live by the Nashville Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28. For those who miss it,

The Grand River Garden Club held its June meeting at the Crowder State Park shelterhouse with ice cream sundaes provided by Linda Carman.

Members discussed plants and gardening. Ginny Johns quizzed members on their plant leaf knowledge. It was announced the June Yard of the Month was awarded to Twyla and R.W. Keuhn and the Business Beautification Award went to the Misty and Jim Glidewell apartments.

Members met at the home of Mrs. Johns at Leisure Lake for their July 20 luncheon. The July Yard of the Month award went to Phillip and Lynn Daniels with the Business Beautification Award going to the North Grand River Baptist Bookstore.

Mrs. Johns, club president, conducted both meetings.

the performance can be found later on the Parasol Puppets Facebook page.

Mrs. Allen said the duo is usually busy during the summer months, performing at various activities. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those performances were cancelled. This allowed the pair to participate in the Nashville Public Library childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming service and resulted in the performance to be aired next week.

The Allens have worked with Hull previously through the Nashville International Puppetry Festival in 2016.

The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors, which oversees operations of Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments, met on Tuesday, July 21 and heard several reports.

Administrator Jerry Doerhoff said the board heard a presentation from MailcoatWinslow Engineers regarding the energy improvement project being planned at the nursing home. The firm will have completed plans ready for board review at the August meeting.

Approval was given to move forward with the parking

lot asphalt project, which is estimated to cost around $43,000. Doerhoff reported he had filed the 2020-21 budget with the Missouri Ethics Commission as required. He also gave a report on activities occurring at the nursing home, including the drive-through parade held for residents by family members on July 3.

An executive session was held to approve minutes of the June closed meeting. The next regular board meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, with the location to be determined.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to noon.

Grundy County Museum open, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Crowder State Park Public Informational Meeting, Park Amphitheater, 7 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY Grundy County Museum open, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

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

TUESDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

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

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

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

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In-Season Nitrogen Application Boosts Profits Use of in-season nitrogen on corn has increased in Missouri and surrounding states over the past 10 years. What used to be rare is now common. Some of these applications are planned, but others are to give corn yields a boost when wet weather causes nitrogen loss.

In-season nitrogen helps the corn in wet springs like 2020, says University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist Peter Scharf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a wet year, timing means a lot to profits. In-season matters. If you need more, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time,â&#x20AC;? Scharf said on June 30.

MU Extension nutrient management specialist John Lory agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can put nitrogen on remarkably late,â&#x20AC;? Lory said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Late nitrogen, when needed, almost always pays and may not hurt yield as much as you think.â&#x20AC;?

Scharf and Lory belong to MU Extension research teams that have studied late-season nitrogen application for decades. The results surprised them in terms of how well the corn responded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we thought would be too late for the corn turned out not to be,â&#x20AC;? Scharf said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Machinery is more limiting than the biology of the plant. So if your plants need it, get going and figure out the machines.â&#x20AC;?

Excess rains in some parts of the state leave corn producers facing serious management decisions, Lory said. Corn in danger zones may need rescue nitrogen to boost yields.

After the corn is knee-high, it begins rapid growth and needs more nitrogen. However, MU research shows that nitrogen application delayed until V12 to V16 rarely reduced yield potential.

Aerial and satellite images offer quick and accurate ways to assess nitrogen needs, Scharf said. Sensors mounted on applicators also can assess deficiencies. These methods measure crop â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenness,â&#x20AC;? which correlates to chlorophyll content and nitrogen status.

The MU Certified Strip Trial Program will work with producers in northeastern and eastcentral Missouri who are interested in testing the use of satellite imagery to predict nitrogen

need.

MU Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nitrogen Watch website, at extension2.missouri.edu/n-watch, tracks spring rainfall and identifies areas that are on track to have nitrogen deficiencies. It will be updated weekly until nitrogen loss slows in July.

Risk of in-season nitrogen loss varies based on rainfall and soil type. High-risk fields include those with soils high in clay, which are most at risk of nitrogen loss after heavy rain because clay hangs onto the water. This leads to denitrification in warm soil. Excessive rainfall puts sandy soils at high risk of nitrogen loss due to leaching. Leaching can also deplete nitrogen on well-drained loamy soils, but the risk is lower than in sandy soils.

When applying nitrogen fertilizer to standing corn ,make sure you know how to best manage your fertilizer product, Lory said. Urea can be broadcast over corn with minimal damage to the plants. Treat urea with a nitrogen stabilization product like Agrotain if you are applying to corn less than 2 feet tall.

Be careful with urea-ammonium nitrate solutions, Lory added. Apply below the canopy to prevent burning plant leaves. Use dribble or banded applications to minimize contact with surface residues that can tie up applied nitrogen.

Ammonium nitrate can also burn plants if it is broadcast over the top of a corn crop. It should probably be avoided in corn that is more than 2 feet tall. For corn up to 2 feet tall, it is an excellent option.

Plan ahead for what machines are available to apply late-season nitrogen. Planes, highclearance spinners and high-clearance sprayers with large tanks are options. By early July, planes may be contracted for fungicide application. If fields remain wet, ground equipment may not be an option. Have a backup plan.

Profitability depends more on nitrogen deficiency level than timing. In significantly nitrogen-deficient corn, rescue applications are likely to be profitable up to two weeks after silking, Lory said.

Extension News

by Andy Luke Ag Specialist SOYBEAN GALL MIDGE Soybean farmers are encouraged to look for Soybean Gall Midge, or orange gall midge, in their soybeans this growing season.This new pest to Missouri was first documented in Nebraska in 2011 and was found in Atchison County in 2019. Maps from surrounding states indicate that it has likely spread throughout northwest Missouri.

Soybean gall midge overwinters as larvae in the first few inches of soil. Adults emerge in early spring and lay eggs at the base of soybean plants. Once the eggs hatch, the maggot-like larvae burrow into the soybean and feed on the base of the stems. Eventually the plants will

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As temperatures inch upward, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon to hear rural folks say they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweating like a pig.â&#x20AC;?

But pigs canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sweat, says University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon. Pigs would probably think they are in hog heaven if they could cool themselves by perspiring like other livestock and humans.

Producers should give pigs priority when temperatures soar, says Shannon. Pigs have few working sweat glands to remove body heat and rely on their caretakers for heat relief.

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To scout for orange gall midge, inspect field edges for wilted or stunted soybean plants. Inspect the base of the stems, looking for dark discolorations at the ground. The stems become brittle after infestation and will easily snap. Peeling back the epidermis will reveal the orange or cream-colored larvae. Soybean gall midge damage has been primarily confined to field edges, so scouting

should focus on these areas. Infested fields will see yield loss from plant death, damage to the xylem and phloem and increased risk of lodging due to reduced stem strength.

Because orange gall midge is a relatively new pest, there are not yet any research-based management recommendations.

Foliar insecticides could be an option, although application timing and insecticide efficacy need to be studied. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also unclear if insecticides will be effective on larvae feeding inside soybean stems. Seed treatments have so far been ineffective, and varietal resistance has not yet been found.

Scouting for soybean gall midge will help researchers track the spread of the pest, allowing them to better understand its preferred environment and determine appropriate control measures. If you find or suspect soybean gall midge to be present in your fields, contact your local University of Missouri Extension office or call me at 660-425-6434.

pounds when temperatures exceed 80 F and relative humidity is above 50%.

Shannon offers ways to improve pig comfort: â&#x20AC;˘ Feed during morning or late evening hours when there is less severe sunlight and heat. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide a constant supply of fresh drinking water at room temperature or lower. Water flow should be at least 1 gallon per minute for sows with litters and 0.5-0.6 gallons per minute for finishing pigs. â&#x20AC;˘ Use a hose or sprinkler to run cool water over the pigsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skin. Let skin dry before wetting again. â&#x20AC;˘ Shade and mud holes provide relief to outside pigs.

When pigs roll in mud, the mud cools and coats their skin to prevent sunburn. â&#x20AC;˘ Move overheated pigs away from other pigs. Wet their skin with cool but not icecold water. Let them dry. Repeat as needed. Pigs will lie in cool areas and seek space away from other pigs when hot. They also move less. â&#x20AC;˘ Watch for stressed breathing patterns or panting, one of

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More than 50 breaths per minute indicates stress. â&#x20AC;˘ Eating and digestion generate heat, so pigs eat less when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot to control their internal body temperature.

Add more fat to rations. This reduces heat increment and boosts energy. When doing so, increase protein in diets and add cool water to feed to stimulate intake.

High temperatures affect pigs in other ways. Heat stress reduces semen production in boars, and pigs breed less, resulting in lower conception rates.

Confinement operators also can take simple steps to reduce heat, says Joe Zulovich, MU Extension agricultural engineer. First, clean building fans with brooms or power washers. Dirty exhaust fan systems can reduce airflow by half.

Inside temperatures should be no more than 3-5 degrees higher than outside temperatures when the ventilation is adequate. If not, check and clean fans, grilles and shutters, and call a ventilation system professional.

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nual barbecue on Tuesday night, July 28, beginning at 6 o’clock. The meal will be a drive-through, with persons being asked to drive in the east gate off Oklahoma Avenue and drive out the west gate onto 12th Street.

The Trenton FFA will also have the cookshack open during the fair, beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 and continuing through the end of the livestock show on Saturday.

Grundy County 4-H mem-

bers will participate in the traditional Achievement Day activities at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28 at the Rock Barn.

Members will bring items they have worked on throughout the year to be judged, with some items being chosen for exhibition at the state level later in the year.

Achievement Day will not be open to the public and items judged will not be exhibited during the fair. Other fair-related events, including the flower show, horticulture and household exhibits, the carnival and grandstand shows will also not be held this year.

packs and supplies or making a monetary donation can contact: For Trenton R-9: Lynn Griffin at 660-359-7785 or legriffin1987@gmail.com; or mail monetary donations for Trenton R-9 supplies to Bright Futures Trenton, PO Box 593, Trenton, MO 64683.

For Laredo R-7: Robin Griswold or Misty Foster, 106 W Main St, Laredo, MO

I, Barbara Harris Collector of Revenue within and for Grundy County, Missouri hereby give notice as provided in Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri for 1986, that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands for delinquent taxes on real estate at the front door of the courthouse on the fourth Monday, the 24thof August 2020, Grundy County Missouri, commencing at 10:00 a.m. on the said day.

TRENTON TOWNSHIP 824 Custer St - Joseph & Mary Cabral, all of the N 40 ft of lot 2 & S 5ft of lot 3 in Blk 3 Field S 2nd add to the city of Trenton, 2017-451.88, 2018-377.42, 2019-327.43 Total 1156.73 932 LACLEDE St - Erin & Stephanie Carriker, all pt N 1/3 of Blk 14 in Field Third add to city of Trenton, 2017-498.49, 2018-419.22, 2019-354.85 Total 1272.56 140 E 8th St - Patty Chipps, W ½ of lot 11 & all lot 12 in blk 13 the original town of Trenton, 2017-781.82, 2018-673.16, 2019-580.99 Total 2035.97 308 W 12th St - Gregory Drew & Patricia J. Todd, the E 33 1/3 ft of lot 4 and the W 33 1/3 ft of lot 3 in block 5 in Merrill’s 1st addn to the city of Trenton Grundy MO. together with the right to use the E 8 ft of the W 33 1/3 ft of lot 2 in block 5 in Merrill’s 1st addn to the city of Trenton, 2017-802.26, 2018691.47, 2019-599.53 Total 2093.26 712 Harris Ave - Bobbie Dunkin & John Smiley, W 61.5’ of lot 7 Blk 19 & the N 20 by 61.5’ of lot 7, 2017-503.05, 2018-423.31, 2019-368.07 Total 1294.43 .84 acres - George & Paula Ellis, all of the right-of-way of the Chicago, Pacific Corp located between Cedar & Chestnut Sts lying S of W 21st St (see deed) 2016-203.07, 2017-190.23, 2018-142.91, 2019-125.14 Total 661.35 928 Laclede St - James Ewing, S 34 of W 66.66’ of lot 2 & N 34 of W 66.66’ of lot 3 blk 14 of the field 3rd add to city of Trenton 2017-424.57, 2018-352.95, 2019-309.79 Total 1087.31 1312 Shanklin Ave - James S. Ewing N 10’ of lot 8 & all L 9 & S 40, of lot 10 in Blk 2 of the Harris Eastern add to the city of Trenton 2017-413.21, 2018342.77, 2019-282.39 Total 1038.37 1214 Shanklin Ave - Kenneth & Rhonda Howard-all Lot 10 in blk 7of the Harris Eastern city of Trenton, 2017-88.96, 201852.13, 2019-46.51 Total 187.60 1002 Rural St - Kristy L. Hoegler, all lot 8 in blk 2 Grandview add to the city of Trenton, 2017-91.24, 201854.19, 2019-48.30 Total 193.73 1000 Rural St - Kristy L. Hoegler, all of lot 7 in blk 2 in Grandview add to the city of Trenton 2017- 425.69, 2018353.98, 2019-308.01 Total 1087.68 2013 Cedar St - Albert L & Meleta Hines, pt of SW ¼ of NE ¼ comm 889’ N 95’ E of NE cor of Outboundary of Perry S NW addn th S 203.5 th E 145th N to cl of o, 2016-752.84, 2017581.55, 2018-493.68, 2019430.79 Total 2258.86 1721 Lulu St - Vern & Catherine Jenkins, all of the E 150 ft of lots 6,7 in blk 3 in Spitler first add to town now city of Trenton, 2017-419.99, 2018348.88, 2019-298.30 Total 1067.17 401 W 11th St - Kimberly D. Jennings, Com at SE cor of lot 3 th N 100’ W 50’ th S 100’ th E 50’ to beg on Central add to

city of Trenton exc 5’ alley on N end DD, 2017-367.65, 2018301.96, 2019-259.41 Total 929.02 507 Main St - Dan Johnson, all lot 4 in blk 18 of the Original town of Trenton, 2015-499.99, 2016-456.82, 2017-301.73, 2018-242.84, 2019-31.49 Total 1532.87 402 W 12th St - Mark Laffey, Crystal R. Orr, com at NE cor of lot 3 th W 90’ th S 55’ th E 90’ th N 55’ in Centrall addn to the city of Trenton, 2016-366.95, 2017-224.34, 2018-173.46, 2019-152.50 Total 917.25 1104 E 23rd St - Faron Lawrence & Dannette Teel, all of the S ½ of lots 12, 13, 14 & 15 on blk 1 of Grossland add to the city of Trenton MO & easement for ingress, 2015354.35, 2016-324.65, 2017401.79, 2018-332.55, 2019286.80 Total 1700.14 405 W 13th St - Mathew Lee, com 20’ N & 50’ W of SE cor of lot 17 of the Merrill Div in part to the city of Trenton th N 100’ th W 54.5’ th S 100’ th E 54.5’ to p.ob. 2017-187.94, 2018140.86, 2019-125.14 Total 453.94 1813 Merrill - Joshua Able Lopez, N ½ of E ½ of lot 2 in H Perry S NW ext to city of Trenton, 2015-100.12, 201699.98, 2017-101.46, 201863.36, 2019-56.20 Total 421.12 813 Grant St - Stephanie Myrick, all lots 5 & 6 in blk 17 of the Field S 3rd add to the city of Trenton, 2017-774.96, 2018667.05, 2019-573.91 Total 2015.92 1109 E 24th St - Michael Travis Curtis O Connor all lots 1 thur 4 in blk 4 of the Grossland add to the city of Trenton, 2017332.38, 2018-270.33, 2019236.44 Total 839.15 923 Custer St - Odell Barnes LLC/Juan Gallegos, all of lots 7 & 8 in blk 5 in Field S 1st addn to the city of Trenton, 20161397.70, 2017-1220.93, 20181066.78, 2019-937.01 Total 4622.42 1819 Carnes St - Kenneth & Dixie Parton, S 40’ of E ½ of lot 9 exc W 10 & E ½ of lot 10 exc W 10 in H Perry S NW ext to the city of Trenton, 2016906.10, 2017-908.05, 2018786.36, 2019-688.76 Total 2383.17 1411 Tindall Ave - Dwayne Couch & Sara Waldref, all that part of lot 1 in blk A 110’ x 54.5 of Norton, Young & Allen add to city of Trenton, 2017-694.18, 2018-594.63, 2019-526.21 Total 1815.02 1610 Mable St - Grady Raymo, S ½ of W ½ of lot 2 in blk 2 of Burk-Hall addn to city of Trenton, 2017-454.14, 2018379.45, 2019-330.08 Total 1163.67 2215 Lulu St - Robyn Roberts, all lot 3, 4 in blk 4 of Holt S 4th addn to the city of Trenton, 2016-159.49, 2017-131.04, 2018-89.87, 2019-79.20 Total 459.6 W 5th St - Dorothy Roberts, all lot 7 in blk 18 of the original town of Trenton, 2017-69.60, 2018-34.78, 2019-31.49 Total 135.87 Harris Ave - W.B.Rosson & Viola F Craker, all lot 25 in blk 2 of the Hoffman & Heiman 2nd addn to the city of Trenton, 2017-94.66, 2018-57.23, 201950.92 Total 202.81 400 Washington St - Jonas L. Vance JR, S ¼ of lot 1 in blk 38 of the original town of Trenton & N 10’ of 4th st adjoining above tract, 2016-434.32, 2017-304.00, 2018-244.89, 2019-209.93 Total 1193.14 1109 Main St - Gerald & Tammy Shaw, all of the S 20 ft

of the following desc tract of land to-wit part of lots 2 & 3 blk 7 in Merrill’s 1st add to city of Trenton, 2017-945.38, 2018818.93, 2019-711.70, total 2476.01 503 W 12th St - Ronald Silkwood, all of the E ½ of blk 3 exc N 90’ thereof the WigginsMurphy add to the city of Trenton, 2016-606.14, 2017309.66, 2018-249.96, 2019215.24 Total 1381.00 802 E 24th St - Donald K. Swigart, all that pt of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of sec 16 twp 61 of R 24’ in the city of Trenton, 2017-358.56, 2018-325.75, 2019-262.08 Total 946.39 1905 Carnes St - Jeffrey & Rachel Vanhoozer, the N 60 ft of the E ½ of lot 9 in extension of NW addn to the city of Trenton Grundy MO exc 10 ft off of the W end thereof reserved for alley, 2017-438.21, 2018-365.19, 2019-316.84 Total 1120.24 1423 Chestnut – Jeffrey & Rachel VanHoozer, all that pt of lot 14 in Merrill’s div in part to the city of Trenton MO desc as com 150 ft S of the NE corner of said lot running th S 61 ft to the N line, 2017-792.04, 2018682.34, 2019-587.14 Total 2061.52 2111 Oak St - Kenneth V. Whitt, all lots 3 & 4 in blk 2 of the A.Y. Shanklin 1st add to the city of Trenton, 2017-399.53, 2018330.53, 2019-296.52 Total 1026.58 1415 Lulu St - Darrell & Amanda Williams, all of th S 169’ of the E 100’ of lot 8 of the Merrill div in part to city of Trenton exc tract beg 100’ W SW cor said lot 10, 2017267.56, 2018-212.21, 2019179.01 Total 658.78 Webster St - Darrell & Amanda Williams, all lots 1-6 blk 5 in Grossland add to the city of Trenton, 2017-90.09, 2018182.66, 2019-160.47 Total 433.22 2110 Mable St - Sherin Ann Wilson, all lot 4 in blk 4 in Holt S 1st addn to the city of Trenton, 2015-428.63, 2016392.04, 2017-206.14, 2018157.17, 2019-133.08 Total 1317.06 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP 614 Grant St - Samual Blackburn & April Owling, pt of the NW ¼ SW ¼ of sec described as com at a pt 480’ S & 228.65’ W of the NE cor of said 40 AC tract th S 280, 2016-305.11, 2017-192.81, 2018-148.13, 2019-138.40 Total 784.45 Madison & 5th St - Travis Glacken, SW ¼ of blk 10 in Stapps 3rd addition to the town of Spickard,2015-52.42, 201656.92, 2017-64.96, 2018-31.02, 2019-29.06 Total 234.38 610 Grant St - Albert L & Meletta Hines, Comm 480’ S & 328.5’ W of NE cor NW ¼ of said 40 AC th W 108.5’ th S 208.5’ th E 108.5’ th N 208 ½’ to pob also com at Spickard MO, 2015-90.73, 2016-91.99, 2017-96.00, 2018-59.48, 201954.93 Total 393.13 503 S 3rd St - Dan Johnson, all L l in B 4 of B.F Spickard 2nd add to the town of Spickard, 2015-198.24, 2016-190.46, 2017-64.96, 2018-31.02, 201929.06 Total 513.74 303 Commercial St - Gradey Raymo, Comm 160’ E/O NW cor Church St for POB th N 450’ th E 16.5’ TH s 450’ th W 16.5 to POB also strip 40’ x 516 at N End of above description, 2015-49.51, 2016-54.21, 201762.59, 2018-28.86, 2019-27.12 Total 222.29 918 Pine St - Jesse A & Gloria J Smith, comm 735’ W of the

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64652, 660-286-2225 or mfoster@laredotigers.net.

For Spickard R-2: Terri Holtzclaw at 660-973-2232 or tholtzclaw@spickard.k12.mo. us.

Persons wanting to volunteer to help at the Back to School event can contact Mrs. Critten at 660-663-7084 or at tcritten@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

Updates about the event will also be included on the Bright Futures Trenton Facebook page.

E-mail your news information to the Republican-Times at rtimes@lyn.net NE cor of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ th S 440’ th E 415’ to Hwy 65 R/W th NE along R/W approx.

355 th N, 2017-513.03, 2018441.34, 2019-398.90 Total 1353.27 .50 acres - Jessie & Gloria Smith, comm 115’ S of the NE cor of NE & of the SW ¼ th S 335’ th W 65’ to Hwy 65 R/W th NE along Hwy R/W, 201753.92, 2018-20.83, 2019-19.86 Total 94.61 306 N 2nd St- Robert Marvin Spencer JR, all of lot 1 and the S ¾ of lot 2 & the N ½ of lots 3 & 4 in blk 8 in the original town now city of Spickard MO, 2016709.83, 2017-667.20, 2018582.52, 2019-530.13 Total 2489.68 Washington St - Penny Ypya, all of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in blk 2 of the Ragan-Dennis add to the town of Spickard, 2016-120.28, 2017-172.48, 2018-129.48, 2019-127.50 Total 549.74 WILSON TOWNSHIP Laredo - Richard D Gardner SR/Tonja Gardner, all of lots 1 thur 4 in blk 1 of the J.M. Stone 4th add to the city of Laredo, 2017-184.88, 2018-142.52, 2019-124.03 Total 451.43 Laredo - Richard D. Gardner JR/Tonja Gardner, the N 26 of lots 9 thur 12 in blk 1 of the J.M. Stone 4th add to the city of Laredo, 2017-58.03, 201824.87, 2019-22.81 Total 105.71 102 E 3rd St - Georgie E. & Sandra S Griffin, a strip 4’ wide off W side of lot 5 & all of lot 6 in blk 12 of the original town of Laredo, 2017-292.77, 2018242.51, 2019-208.94 Total 744.22 314 S 2nd Ave - Joseph & Brenda Howe, the N 84 ft of lots 7 & 8 in blk 1 of J.M. Stone S 2nd addn to the village of Gorham now city of Laredo, 2015-105.89, 2016-106.65, 2017-85.87, 2018-80.32, 201980.98 Total 459.71 204 E 3rd St - Stephen Peterie, lot 4 & E 20’ of lots 5 & W 12.5 of lot 3 in blk 13 in the original town of Laredo, 2016-276.60, 2017-464.79, 2018-402.13, 2019-342.75 Total 1486.27 302 N 3rd St - Gary Reed, all of lots 7 & 8 in blk 7 in McClelland and Ogle’s first addn to village of Gorham now city of Laredo MO, 2017-203.97, 2018189.82, 2019-161.25Total 555.04 LIBERTY TOWNSHIP 400 N Chestnut St - Rodney L Boram, all lots 7 & 8 in blk 13 Brassfield S 4th add to the town of Galt, 2017-369.59, 2018-301.35, 2019-264.52 Total 935.46 207 NW Border St - James & Frances Davidson, all that pt of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of 32-62-22, com at the SW corner of said tract, th N 38 rds, 13 ft; th E to E line of said tract S38rds, 13 ft, W to pob 2017-1402.03, 2018-1219.56, 2019-10533.69 Total 3675.28 109 S Atkinson - Eric & Daisy Lovett, all lots 3 & 4 in blk 1 of original town of Galt, 2015541.79, 2016-493.49, 2017509.30, 2018-425.65, 2019372.62 Total 2342.85 207 E South St - Brian & Reta Smiley, all lot 5 in blk 14 of the original town of Galt, 2016959.51, 2017-791.90, 2018676.93, 2019-591.14 Total 3019.48 Galt - Brian & Reta Smiley, lot 7 in blk 13 of the original town of Galt, 2016-49.63, 2017-58.48, 2018-24.71, 2019-22.80 Total 155.62 309 Main - Brian & Reta Smiley, all lots 5 & 6 in blk 13 of the original town of Galt, 2016422.06, 2017-372.58, 2018304.04, 2019-257.58 Total

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estimates, both projects will be considered large projects according to FEMA, with totals for each bridge to exceed $150,000.

The commission also heard a report from the Grundy County Health Department, which is reporting zero active cases of COVID-19 at this time, and from the road and

bridge department, which is performing equipment maintenance during wet conditions.

The agenda for the Tuesday, July 28 meeting includes a road and bridge update at 8:30 a.m., followed by an emergency management report at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. the commission plans to meet with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy, followed by a report from the health department at 10:30 a.m.

The Trenton Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters.

Those selected will be trained through the Basic Firefighter course. For more information, call 359-5552.

1356.26 310 W Center St - Robert & Beverly Tolle, part of the NE ¼ of SE ¼ comm 130’ W of NW cor of lot 8 in blk 11 original town th W 240’ th S 100’ th E 240’ th N 100 POB, 2017241.83, 2018-187.75, 2019165.77 Total 595.35 HARRISON TOWNSHIP 303 HANNAH ST - Allene Lavature, all of lot 8 & 9 in blk 13 in the 1st addn to the city of Brimson, 2017-195.88, 2018148.41, 2019-131.07, total 475.36 Hannah St - Allene Lavature-all of lots 1 & 2 in blk 3 in the original town of Brimson, 201757.85, 2018-24.25, 2019-22.31 Total 104.41 JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP 308 SW Poplar Lane - Linda Brummitt, tract land situated SW ¼ NW ¼ sec 30 desc comm SW cor said SW ¼ NW ¼, 2017-1859.75, 20181641.06, 2019-1426.78 Total 4927.59 LINCOLN TOWNSHIP 533 NE Hwy Y - Teddy L & Cheryl K Leffler, beg SE cor NW ¼, N 459’, W 84, S 207’, W 132, S 250’, E 216.8’ to POB see deed, 2017-466.33, 2018390.49, 2019-340.47 Total 1197.29 LEISURE LAKE UNIT 1 Lot 169 & 170 - Ashlie Armstrong, 2017-68.93, 201834.19, 2019-30.80 Total 133.92 Lot 54 - Frank & Mary Ashley, 2015-46.23, 2016-44.95, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 181.48 Lot 259 - Tammy L Gray, 2017441.71, 2018-368.44, 2019323.23 Total 1133.38 Lot 257 & 258 - Tammy L Gray, 2017-269.66, 2018-214.19, 2019-184.02 Total 667.87 Lots 355, 356, 357 - Floyd SR & Pam Holsted, 2017-423.63, 2018-352.21, 2019-300.39 Total 1076.23 Lot 268 - Donald E. Savage, 2017-58.34, 2018-24.66, 201919.39 Total 102.39 Lot 267 - Donald E Savage, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 201919.39 Total 94.30 UNIT 2 Lot 579 - Kenneth R. Burke, 2017-55.11, 2018-21.79, 201919.39 Total 96.29 Lot 471 - Geri Cross, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 470 - Geri Cross, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 563 - William Montana Holt, 2015-39.53, 2016-44.95, 201722.08, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 146.83 Lot 540 - Peter J. Kondes, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 201919.39 Total 94.30 Lot 602 - Robert & Patricia Stith, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 UNIT 3 Lot 243 - Amy Alexander, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 90 - Charles Wayne Berry, 2015-39.53, 2016-44.95, 201754.93, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 179.68 Lots 250 & 251 - Meredith Brockett, 2016-95.35, 201790.17, 2018-53.24, 2019-40.68 Total 279.44 Lot 187 - Sheila Case&/William Wamsher, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 186 - Sheila Case & William Wamsher, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 36 - Judy Castle, 201539.53, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total

178.78 Lot 76 - Jesus Costilla Barron, 2015-39.53, 2016-44.95, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 178.78 Lots 124 & 125 - Adam & Alicia Davidson, 2016-84.33, 201788.06, 2018-51.34, 2019-45.59 Total 269.32 Lot 126 - Adam & Alicia Davidson, 2016-70.76, 201776.36, 2018-40.85, 2019-36.55 Total 224.22 Lot 252 - Patricia Ann Frisbie, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 201919.39 Total 94.30 Lot 249 - Patricia Ann Frisbie, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 201919.39 Total 94.30 Lot 84 - Harry W. Hager, 201644.95, 2017-54.30, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 139.52 Lots 21 & 22 - Debi J Hildenbrand, 2016-55.99, 2017-63.59, 2018-29.46, 201926.74 Total 175.78 Lot 194 - Teresa L. & Ricky SR Hopping, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 39 - Lynn C & Libera R Ireland, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 248 - Mort & Lisa McElderry, 1216-44.95, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 139.25 Lot 247 - Mort & Lisa McElderry, 2016-206.15, 2017256.89, 2018-202.71, 2019170.11 Total 835.86 Lot 153 & 154 - Lori Prescott and/or Kevin Sizemore, 201649.88, 2017-58.34, 2018-24.66, 2019-22.66 Total 155.54 Lot 235 - Jeff & Rachel VanHoozer, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 94.30 Lot 157 - Art Waldrep, 201539.53, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 178.78 Lot 34 - Donna Werner, 201539.53, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 178.78 UNIT 4 Lot 70 - Alan Martin Brose, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 201919.39 Total 94.30 Lot 69 - Alan Martin Brose, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 201919.39 Total 94.30 Lot 8 - Delmar Jacobs c/o Julie Jacobs, 2016-44.95, 201754.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 139.25 Lot 16 - Delmar L. Jacobs, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 139.25 Lot 59 - Jeremy Dana Lamb, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 139.25 Lot 100 - Shannon Norman, 2015-39.53, 2016-44.95, 201754.03, 208-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 178.78 Lots 61 & 62 - Todd McDowell, 2016-158.19, 2017-170.89, 2018-125.61, 2019-98.83 Total 553.52 Lot 60 - Todd McDowell, 201644.95, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 139.25 Lot 113 - Lorry Woodruff, 201539.53, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 2018-20.88, 2019-19.39 Total 178.78 Lot 158 - Olin Young & Shannon Stark 2015-39.53, 2016-44.95, 2017-54.03, 201820.88, 2019-19.39 Total 178.78 I, Barbara Harris, Collector, Grundy County, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that foregoing is true and correct list of lands and lots that will be offered for sale as above set forth.

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Dear Annie: About six months ago, a friend confided in me that he had been sexually assaulted a year prior by a blind date. After watching an episode of "ER," we were talking about sexually transmitted infections, and he mentioned needing to get tested, which brought up the revelation of his assault. He was very straightforward about telling me and said that he had dealt with everything already and was ready to move past it.

He's also had relationships and casually dated people since the assault, and he said things were completely fine.

I've tried to let him know that I'm here if he wants to talk, but he brushes the concern aside and starts a new topic each time it comes up. He's even joked a few times about hoping it doesn't happen again as he's heading out the door for a date. I'm never sure how to reply to jokes like that. Awkward chuckle? I doubt he needs or wants any pitying glances. His demeanor is very different from that of my female friends who have also been assaulted, and I don't know how to navigate the conversation without projecting my own emotions -- or emotions that I think should be expected -- on him.

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Annie, do you have any recommendations or resources for helping men who've been sexually assaulted or for their friends and family members? -- At a Loss Dear At a Loss: I am so sorry your friend went through that. He's not alone. Approximately 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual assault or abuse.

The fact that he opened up to you about his experience means that he sees your friendship as a safe space in which he can be vulnerable. If you can continue providing that space, you'll have done a lot. Ambivalent and complex emotions will arise at times. Know that it's not necessary to "resolve" those feelings; simply sitting with them and with him is often the best thing you can do, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Sometimes survivors use humor as a way to cope with trauma, which may be what he's doing with those jokes. But you don't have to laugh at them. A neutral reaction is fine.

For more tips on supporting him, visit https://1in6.org; select the "Get Information" tab and then "For Family and Friends."

You can also chat with a trained advocate using the 1in6 website,

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Dear Annie: Summer is here, and so are summer scams.

Recently, my mother-in-law received a call from my daughter's "friend" telling her that her granddaughter had been driving and caused a wreck resulting in serious injuries to a woman in another car. She insisted that my daughter didn't want to tell us about the accident and asked for money that she would pay back soon. She even said she had a lawyer to represent her and gave a number.

My mother-in-law is a trusting woman. Luckily, she felt she had to talk to her son before she did anything, and of course the fish failed to swallow the hook.

Please print this letter to let others know not to trust anyone peddling this sort of scam.

People also should know not to open their doors to strangers, no matter what they say. Call the police and stay inside your home. If you are contacted via phone or text, call your provider and ask whether someone working there can trace the call and alert fraud agencies. Don't answer calls from unknown numbers, and never provide information or money to strangers, no matter how convincing their script. -- Now Wiser Dear Now Wiser: Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Scams can also be reported at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. Stay safe and savvy.

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Classified Advertising Information Phone 359-2212 Classified advertising rate schedule for 1 and 2 days in the Republican-Times is listed below. When insertions are not consecutive days, the 1-day rate applies. Blank lines count as 5 words, capital letters double. All ads must be paid in advance.

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BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined

by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes.

Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996.

Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1-800-721-7996.

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

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

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment.

New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847.

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

TAug28 ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.

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

TOct2 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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

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

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

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

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FOct2 -----------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

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

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

FSep18 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FOct2 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!!

High Speed!!

Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TOct9 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website.

Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FSep18 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FJul14-Aug7 ------------------------------------------YODER CONSTRUCTION, Daniel Yoder, 660-748-3099 (leave message). New Roofs * Pole Barns * Remodeling * Decks. Good Service * Quality Structure * Affordable FOct9 ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, brush cutting w/removal and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price.

Contact Dustin Wilson, 660635-1282.

TJul21-Aug14 ------------------------------------------AKC Recycling - Buying copper, brass, aluminum, etc....

Also doing... Auto Repair. Call Alec: 660-654-0163 1209 NE 10th Ave., Spickard, MO. FJul21-Aug14 -------------------------------------------

RUMMAGE SALES

3-Family Garage Sale, Friday, July 24, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. - Noon.

Sizes S-XL women's & men's clothing, baby clothes & toys, primitive decor & household.

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INSURANCE

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 Tdtf -------------------------------------------

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Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield.

We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 He is originally from Gilman City and we feel his 28 years of experience in the insurance business is a BIG PLUS to our agency. Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------Confused by Medicare?

You're not alone!

Over 80% of Seniors are... * Receive all the benefits available to you * Save money on premiums/prescriptions * Stay in network + keep your doctor Danielle Knapp, Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services Call or text to learn more!

660-654-3077 1039 Oklahoma Avenue Trenton, MO 64683 TOct9 ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

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REAL ESTATE

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

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

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

MelissaMovesU.com dtf ----------------------------------------FORMER LAW OFFICE FOR SALE 810 Washington St., Trenton, MO 64683 Sale Price: $385,000 Building Size: 6,250 SF Contact Broker: Windfield Real Estate 816-612-5191 Andrew@WindfieldRealEstate.com WindfieldRealEstate.com TJun30-Jul24* -------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

PickGreg.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com dtf ------------------------------------------Homeland Realty Lynn McCarter Broker/Owner 1601 Park Lane Trenton, MO 64683 Cell: (660) 635-0181 Office: (660) 359-3458 tradesdirt@gmail.com www.homelandrealty-mo.com TJun30-Sep18 -------------------------------------------

CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

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Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. TJun30-Jul24* -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Iowa hydrants, blue poly roll pipe 1" & 3/4", 1 1/4 160 PSI reel pipe, pond valves, livestock tank supplies. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T150d28 ------------------------------------------Cardinal Mini Barns All Display Buildings at 1062 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, $500 off. Call Rene at 660-654-3327. FAug14 -------------------------------------------

FOR RENT

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

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

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

S553dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------TRENTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS One, two and three bedroom apartments for rent. Income based rent. Rental assistance available. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1312 E. 9th St. MO Relay #711 Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer www.hamiltonpropertiescorporation.com T154d28 ------------------------------------------

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

WEB SITES

Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf -----------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES www.republican-times.com tf ------------------------------------------CENTURY 21 TEAM ELITE www.C21Trenton.com www.MissouriFarms.com C184dtf -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FAug28* ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging. Peter Beery 660-6544764.

FJun30-Jul24 -------------------------------------------

See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves.

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

NOTICES

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

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

The office is closed on Sat.

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

Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking RFPs for IT Infrastructure Upgrades. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu/bids-quotes for more informaiton. N116d24 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College has posted a request for proposal (RFP) for a computer hardware purchase. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu/bids-quotes for more information.

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HELP WANTED Wanted: Part-time or full-time dental assistant, depending on experience. CDA preferred. Willing to train. Bring resume to 1011 Cedar, Trenton, MO. C117d24 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County R-V School District is now accepting applications for substitute bus drivers and substitute teachers for the 2020-21 school year. Interested parties are required to have appropriate certifications/licenses. Applications may be requested by contacting the district office at 660-673-6511. The Grundy County R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer.

G149d28 ------------------------------------------Construction Workers Wanted Full-time employment company hiring! Provides good pay to qualified individuals experienced in carpentry, electric, plumbing or heating and cooling with a strong desire to learn any of the other trades mentioned that they are not experienced in and perform as leaders. Require 3 years minimum experience in one of the 4 trades mentioned.

May be required to work weekends on occasion. For more info, call 660-445-2130.

FJul21-Aug14 ------------------------------------------The Princeton R-V School is accepting applications from qualified applicants for a Custodian.

It is a 12-month, full-time position that comes with benefits. The shift for this position will be 2pm10pm. Interested individuals must have completed and pass a background check.

Please direct applications and any questions to Jerry Girdner, 748-3211. For an application, visit the Princeton R-V website at www.tigertown.k12.mo.us or stop by the Superintendent's Office at 1008 E. Coleman Street, Princeton, MO 64673. Princeton R-V is an EOE. P153d4 -------------------------------------------

WE HAVE JOBS! Pearl’s Residential in Princeton has part-time job openings for 3-11 and 11-7 shifts.

Pearl’s II in Princeton has the following job opportunities: LPN or RN full-time night shift RN or full-time evening shift, split charge nurse and med nurse Dietary aide and cook, day shift Certified aides, various shifts

Please contact Pearl’s II Eden for Elders for details or applications. 660-748-4407

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

North Central Missouri Mental Health Center in Trenton, Missouri has an immediate opening for a Director of Nursing (DON), base office to be determined.

The DON provides oversight of the medical clinics and the DM3700 process. The DON is responsible for the general organization, supervision and administration of medical clinic nurses and DM3700 staff and service activities.

Current Missouri RN license, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and liability insurance are required.

Minimum starting annualized salary is negotiable depending on education and experience with an excellent benefit package. Applicants must have an acceptable background screening. Send résumé and references to Personnel, NCMMHC, PO Box 30, Trenton MO 64683.

Position to remain open until filled.

EEOC/Male/Female/Handicapped/Veteran.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Laws of Missouri, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in the various cities of Grundy County, Missouri, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at which election all registered voters will be given the opportunity to vote.

CLASSIFIEDS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI AUGUST 2, 2020

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice, like this l. Use the marking device provided.

CANDIDATES: Complete the oval next to the name of the Candidate for whom you wish to vote.

PROPOSITIONS: If you are in FAVOR of the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word YES. If you are OPPOSED to the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word NO.

CONSTITUTION PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI AUGUST 4, 2020

GREEN PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI AUGUST 4, 2020

VOTING PRECINCTS GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, August 4, 2020

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI AUGUST 4, 2020

LIBERTARIAN PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI AUGUST 4, 2020

Galt Baptist Church Spickard Christian Church Laredo Community Bldg Edinburg Baptist Church

Liberty Township/Myers Township Franklin Township/Washington Township Wilson Township/Marion Township Madison Township/Taylor Township

Grundy County Courthouse NCMC Frey Bldg First Christian Church First Baptist Recreational Center

Trenton 1st Ward/Jefferson Township Trenton 2nd Ward/Lincoln Township Trenton 3rd Ward/ Harrison Township Trenton 4th Ward/Jackson Township

The polls of each election precinct shall open at six oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. and continue open until seven oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock p.m. as provided by RSMo 1986 Election Laws.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri.

Done in my office in Trenton, Missouri, this 20th day of July, 2020.

(SEAL) Betty Spickard Grundy County Clerk dJuly24,31

T&L Auto Supply, Inc. 1823 East 9th Street Trenton

660-359-2268 tlautosupply.com

MondayFriday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Serving the community since 1977!

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AREA Spickard Board Holds Meeting

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Kristen L. Clark, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Betty J. Campbell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to yield and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs.

Nathan W. Hinkle, Trenton, pleaded guilty to being a minor in possession of alcohol and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs.

Kayla L. Hines, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Samantha L. Knapp, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid driver’s license and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs.

Eric L. Lovett, no address listed, pleaded guilty to making an improper or illegal turn and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Cathy M. Muck, Trenton, pleaded guilty to stealing and was fined $200 and $41.50

costs.

Zachary Zuptich, Trenton, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Joanna Lynch and Ryan Lynch, both of Trenton, pleaded not guilty to peace disturbance and had trials set for Aug. 18.

Josy N. Simmons, Trenton, had a warrant issued for her arrest after failing to appear in court on a charge of domestic assault.

David V. Tillman, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and was fined $100.50 and $41.50 costs.

David R. Stark, Trenton, pleaded guilty to peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs.

Associate Civil Barbara K. Morgans vs. Emily M. Hendee. The court entered a default judgement for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,642.50 with defendant to also pay the court costs. Defendant was given 10 days to file an appeal of the judgement. The case involved non-payment of rent.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petitions Granted Holly A. Shoemaker vs. Ricky E. Shoemaker.

Christi D. Sims vs. Scott L. Sims.

MARRIAGE LICENSE James Randal Owen Jr. and Beth Ann Sharp, both of Trenton.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department July 13: officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving improper lane usage in the downtown area and made an arrest on a warrant also in the downtown area. Officers responded to a report of endangering the welfare of a child in the west part of town and made an arrest for driving without a valid license in the north part of town.

July 14: a nuisance violation was investigated at a west residence and officers responded to a report of a dog at large in the west part of town.

July 15: a subject reported being harassed at an east residence and officers investigated a report of endangering the welfare of a child at a south residence. An arrest was made

on a warrant at an east residence and officers found a subject to be in possession of drug paraphernalia in the south part of Trenton.

July 16: no activity reported.

July 17: officers responded to a report of stealing at an east residence and investigated a motor vehicle accident in the north part of town.

July 18: officers investigated a nuisance violation in the north part of town. An assault was reported at a west business and officers made an arrest for peace disturbance, resisting arrest and assault of a law enforcement officer, also at a west business.

July 19: officers investigated suspicious circumstances at a west residence.

Two Being Held On Cash Bond A Trenton man who failed to report for a treatment program has been arrested for failing to appear.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Jeffrey Chad Corbin, 22, is being held on $10,000 cash-only bond after failing to report to the Salvation Army Treatment Program as directed. His original charge is a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana. Corbin had originally been allowed to post 10 percent of the $10,000 bond, but bond has been re-set at “cash only.” He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 13.

A Sedalia man was arrested in Benton County on Wednesday and transported to Grundy County, where he faces two charges.

According to the sheriff’s department, 37-year-old Michael Fritchey faces charges of driving while revoked/suspended and failure to appear on a prior charge of displaying or possessing motor vehicle or trailer plates of another.

Fritchey is being held at the Grundy County Detention Center on $5,000, cash-only bond. He is due to face the charges in court on Tuesday, July 26.

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NEW ARRIVALS Lucy Sue Grieme

Caleb and Cierra Grieme of Fairfax, VA are the parents of a 7 pound, 8 ounce baby daughter, born at 9:26 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax.

The baby was 20 1/4 inches long and was named Lucy Sue. She joins three brothers, Emmitt Wayne, age 5 1/2; Sawyer Vandett, age 4; and Branson Wesley, 1 year.

Maternal grandparents are Todd and Mindy Wilson of Spickard. Maternal greatgrandparents are Betty Brittain of Trenton, Maxine Lisle of Trenton and Wayne “Smoke” and Susie Wilson of Spickard.

Paternal grandparents are Vandett “Tim” Grieme of Spencer, IA and the late Marlys Grieme. Paternal greatgrandparents are the late Werner and Geradine Grieme and the late Walter and Janica Rath.

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education hired a teacher and accepted bids during a meeting on Monday night, July 20.

According to Superintendent Dr. Kristi Weldon, Cassie Holcer was hired as the first and second grade teacher for the 2020-21 school year. Bids were accepted from Ferrellgas for propane fuel and Quality General Construction of Spickard for five new library windows. It was announced preschool screening will be held on Friday, July 24.

The board recognized several individuals and organizations who have contributed to the district Back to School supply distribution event, which will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. The school open house and barbecue will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the first day of classes to begin on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The next regular meeting of the board will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17. The annual tax rate hearing will be held prior to the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last July 23 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Sep 534¾ 536 527 528¼ Dec 540 541¼ 532½ 533½ Mar 545½ 546¾ 539 539½ May 548¾ 549½ 542¼ 542¾ Jul 545¾ 546 539¼ 540 Sep 551 551 545 545 Dec 558 558 554¼ 554½ Mar 565½ 565½ 563½ 563½ Est. sales 37,364.Wed.'s sales 96,861 Wed.'s open int 375,299,up 1,838 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Sep 327¼ 327¾ 325 326½ Dec 334½ 335¼ 332½ 333½ Mar 344¼ 345¼ 342½ 343¾ May 351½ 352 349½ 350½ Jul 356½ 357¼ 354¾ 355¾ Sep 357¾ 358½ 356½ 357¼ Dec 365 366 363¾ 364¾ Mar 374½ 374½ 373¾ 374¼ May 379½ 379½ 379½ 379½ Jul 384 384¾ 383¾ 383¾ Jul 393 393¾ 393 393¾ Dec 383¼ 384¾ 383¼ 384¾ Est. sales 73,767.Wed.'s sales 278,003 Wed.'s open int 1,532,765,up 9,545 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Sep 281¾ 288 279½ 281 Dec 272½ 279 269¾ 275 Mar 277½ 277½ 273½ 276 Est. sales 282.Wed.'s sales 242 Wed.'s open int 4,354, up 83 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Aug 898¾ 904¼ 897½ 903½ Sep 893¾ 898½ 892½ 898 Nov 895 899½ 893½ 898½ Jan 899½ 904 898 902¾ Mar 896 899¾ 893¾ 899¼ May 897 901 894½ 899¼ Jul 903 907¼ 901 905¼ Aug 907½ 908¼ 907½ 908¼ Sep 897½ 900 895½ 900 Nov 892¾ 896¾ 891 893¾ Jan 897¼ 897¼ 897¼ 897¼ Mar 891 891¼ 887½ 888½ Est. sales 71,499.Wed.'s sales 159,365 Wed.'s open int 838,133, up 292 July 22 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.39 (July 20); 8.21 (New Crop 20).

Corn, 2.88 (July 20); 2.80 (New Crop 20).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.39 (July 20); 8.21 (New Crop 20).

Corn, 2.88 (July 20); 2.80 (New Crop 20).

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.25; soybeans, 8.84; wheat, 5.34.

New Crop - Corn, 2.99; soybeans, 8.25; wheat, 5.20.

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amendment and which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. This • From Front Page • issue is on the ballot to make Brinser talked about the ac- changes to a citizen-initiated complishments of the county measure that was passed commission during his 11 1/2- statewide in 2018. The original year tenure including the re- amendment addressed such placement of the Charlie Dye topics as redistricting, lobbybridge with no cost to local ing regulations, etc. residents as well as the refiThe 2020 amendment innancing of bonds on the law cludes modification of the crienforcement center, which he teria for redrawing districts, said saved the county some including moving the respon$800,000 in interest payments siblity from the “non-partisan for the facility. He said he has state demographer” to a biparenjoyed working with all of- tisan commission comprised ficeholders in the courthouse of 20 members, including four when preparing budgets, not- commissioners appointed by ing their efforts to work with the governor from nominathe commission on holding tions by the GOP and Democdown costs. He said that be- rat state committees. There cause of those efforts, the would be no change regarding county remains in good finan- lobbying regulations as apcial shape. proved by voters in 2018.

Seventh District State Rep. Black expressed concerns Rusty Black of Chillicothe, about how he sees the current who has no opposition in both law allowing the auditor to the Republican primary and have control over the districtthe general election, talked ing process and urged those in about how approval of attendance “to read the measAmendment 2 (to expand ure in its entirety, rather than Medicare coverage in the the 50 words on the ballot.” state) could result in taking No other amendments away funding from other areas scheduled to appear on the Noof the budget - in particular vember ballot were addressed. public and higher education, Also giving remarks was Dr. which makes up much of the Jim Neeley of Cameron, who state budget expenditures. He is a candidate for Missouri said it is estimated that expan- governor and was the only sion will cost the state between statewide candidate repre$250 million to $350 million sented at the forum. Other annually. speakers were Josh Halbert, “Once we’ve approved this, representing U.S. Congresswe have signed a contract with man Sam Graves; Scott Betz, the federal government and we representing President Donald have to continue doing this,” Trump; and local candidates Black said. “If it passes, peo- who are running unopposed in ple are not going to like what both the primary and general we are going to have to do in elections, including incumbent other parts of the budget to Barb Harris, treasurer and excome up with the (expansion) officio collector; Nathaniel money.”

Curtis, assessor; incumbent Jill This issue will appear on the Eaton, public administrator; August ballot. incumbent Rodney Herring, Black also discussed sheriff; and incumbent DeAmendment 3, also known as wayne Slater, coroner. the “Cleaner Missouri”

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