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Trenton, MO 64683

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 157th Year - No. 23

TPD Pay Raises, Use Tax Are Discussed In Committee Meetings The Trenton City Council will have several items to consider-including placing a use tax on the April ballot and salary increases for the police department-following meetings of the Economic Development, Finance and Utility committees held this week. Economic Development The Trenton Economic Development Committee voted to recommend to the city council that a use tax be placed on the April ballot. According to City Administrator Ron Urton, the committee voted 4-0 to send the issue to the full council. The tax would mainly affect the online purchase of items

and would allow the city to collect sales tax on those purchases. It will take a majority vote of the full council to determine if the issue is to be placed on ballot. Finance Committee The Finance Committee voted Tuesday evening to recommend a raise for officers and dispatchers at the Trenton Police Department, something that would be made easier if a use tax is placed on the April ballot and is approved by voters. After a lengthy discussion concerning the fact that the base pay for Trenton officers still lags a minimum of $2,000 behind area departments, the committee voted unanimously to recommend the council

immediately increase the pay for officers by $3 per hour and $1 per hour for dispatchers. In addition, it will be recommended that Chief Rex Ross and Lt. Larry Smith be paid overtime for any hours above 45 in a week when performing patrolling duties. Chief Ross said that with one current officer leaving to take a position in Cameron and another officer retiring in December, the force will be at half staff. Officers received an increase last year that brought them into line with Chillicothe, a department where several of See Council, Page 3

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Briefs... C oon C reek Than nksgiviing Union (Coon Creek) Baptist Church’s Annual Thanksgiving meal will be held Thanksgiving Day, with some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The church will once again deliver free meals to those who are unable to prepare their own Thanksgiving dinner. There will not be inside meals this year, but a meal can be reserved for pickup at the church that day. Pickups will begin after 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. To order meals or reserve a pickup time, persons can call Dianna Crawford at 359-3094 or 635-0760 and leave a message. Calls will be returned to those who leave a message. The deadline to reserve a meal is Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Pla ay Iss Postpo oned The Trenton High School Drama Club’s presentation of “Hallmark of Horror” that was scheduled to be performed on Friday has been postponed. Play Director Tash Dowell said information on the rescheduled date will be announced as soon as possible.

Offiice es Closed Fo or Mo ove The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Trenton License Office will be closed November 23-27 to allow the offices to be moved to their new location at 1846 E. Ninth St. in Eastgate Shopping Center as well as observing Thanksgiving. The offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 at the new location.

Pet Liicenses Ava ailablle Trenton residents can now purchase their 2021 Trenton city pet licenses. The licenses are $5 each and can be purchased at city hall. Animal owners need to provide proof of rabies vaccination in order to purchase a license.

GRVC CO Announc ceme ent The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Board of Directors has voted to cancel the virtual recital previously scheduled for Dec. 12 because of concerns for everyone’s health and safety. As a gift to the community, it was decided instead to provide an encore presentation of its 2019 10th Season Celebration Winter Concert. The program will be available on YouTube starting Dec. 12 for four to six weeks. A link to this YouTube performance will be on the GRVCO.com website as well as their Facebook page. Linda Arnold is conductor of the GRV Choir and Buddy Hannaford is the GRV Orchestra conductor. Submitted Photos

North Central Misouri College held its second annual tree lighting recently in front of Geyer Hall. Students, faculty and staff launched the holiday season with a welcome from NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver and Student Senate President Jacquelyn Perez. Pictures with the pirate, hot cocoa, holiday music and the official tree lighting countdown were all held. Liam Oaks, above, was randomly selected from elementary age children of NCMC employees to flip the switch, lighting the tree. He is a third grade student at Newtown-Harris R-2 School and is the son of NCMC Regstrator/Director of Records and Enrollment Joni Oaks and her husband, Seth. The lights will come on each evening at dusk and can be viewed virtually at https://piratesdigitalmedia.com.

LOCAL NEWS

Event Falls Victim To COVID-19

Holiday Hoops Cancelled For 2020

The COVID-19 Pandemic has claimed another victim as the 2020 Edition of the North Central Missouri College Holiday Hoops has been cancelled. At a special meeting of the Holiday Hoops Steering Committee held Tuesday, night, it was decided to cancel this year’s event, scheduled for December. Event Director Steve Maxey said that due to the increasing number of COVID cases in Grundy and surrounding counties, coupled with the many counties in both Missouri and Iowa where participating high schools would be coming from, the committee felt there was no other decision to make but to cancel. Although disappointed for

student athletes, coaches and fans, committee members felt that there would be no way to guarantee a safe environment for the number of attendees converging on the NCMC campus over a nine-day period. A total of 55 high schools from Missouri and Iowa represented by over 100 teams were scheduled to be in Trenton for the 16th annual event and due to the large number of schools and student/athletes involved, officials felt the decision to cancel was the right decision for the safety of all involved. Maxey said that while the steering committee is deeply sorry, however plans are already in the works for the 2021 event.

COUNTY COMMISSION

NC CMC Bo oard Agenda The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in the lower level of the Alexander Student Center. Items on the announced agenda include administrative reports, a Head Start vehicle purchase, personnel items including a retirement, employments, updated job descriptions, a recommendation for emeritus status, Head Start personnel and a Workforce Development Board job update. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate.

FEMA Requests Independent Estimate

Berry Bridge Project At Forefront The Grundy County Commission discussed the cost of the Berry Bridge project during its meeting on Tuesday, when they also heard an insurance proposal, reviewed a memorandum of understanding and approved funding from the Coronavirus Relief Act. FEMA has requested an engineering estimate on the Berry Bridge project located in Meyers Township. Shannon Howe with Howe Co. has submitted a report on the repair of flood damage. The estimate totaled $228,000 and FEMA officials have expressed a concern that the estimate is much higher than FEMA estimates. An estimate from a second independent engineering firm will also be submitted to FEMA. Four firms submitted proposals for 911 radio design. The proposals submitted included Tusa $27,000; Trott, $59,380; Mazzitello Professional Services MPS LLC, $44,000; and Command 1 LLC $4410. The Command 1 LLC proposal

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does not include as much work as the other proposals.. The proposals were tabled to provide time for research and to examine each individual proposal. The third quarter reimbursement from the Missouri Emergency Management Agency was $315. These monies are primarily utilized for salary reimbursement for emergency management. John Hickman from HIC Insurance reviewed the health insurance plan for 2020 and issued a statement of savings totaling $144,382.99. This savings is a result of allocation of funds versus funds utilized for health insurance services. Ray said 2021 will be a “level renewal” which equates to a no premium increase for health insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City and Freedom Claims Network. Exploration of added benefits are currently being explored while retaining a no cost increase for employer or employees. Insurance options for employees over the age of 65 were presented to the com-

mission Information will be made available for employees that have an interest in pursuing “over 65” benefits through the county. Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson discussed the reporting process involved with testing results, as well as DHSS/DESE guidance released last week by the State of Missouri. The commission, along with Ms. Gibson, reviewed the Local Public Health Agency memorandum of understanding. This agreement would allow 15% of the total county CRF allocation as well as place the liability of the funding allocation on the LPHA. Gibson presented information to the commission expressing a need for funds exceeding the 15% mark due to the elevated costs related to COVID-19. No action was taken on the MOU. The commission approved Coronavirus Relief Act funding allocations for Laredo See Grundy, Page 3

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We’ll have a chance of rain every day through Sunday with high temperatures hovering in the mid-50s and lows dipping as low as 27. The high temperature at Trenton on Monday, Nov. 16 was 61 and Tuesday’s high was 50. Wednesday’s high was 67, the low was 37. The high Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 66, the low was 42.

The high school and middle school winter sports seasons are under way and R-T Sports Editor Seth Herrold has put together a preview of Trenton High School, Trenton Middle Scool and surrounding teams in an insert in today’s R-T.

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TYMBER COOKSEY fights for a loose ball during the Trenton Middle School girls’ 47-14 loss to Princeton at the Princeton Tournament on Tuesday. Trenton got seven points each from Kaegan Croy and Mirena King in the loss. Trenton’s middle school team was in action on Monday as well, falling 29-15 at home against South Harrison. King had eight points to pace the Bulldogs in that loss. Trenton played for third-place at the Princeton Tournament on Thursday and will be back on the court again on Monday, playing host to Chillicothe at 5 p.m.

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AIDEN WEYER looks to pass during the Trenton Middle School boys’ 45-18 loss to host Princeton at the Princeton Tournament on Tuesday. Isaac Dixon had seven points to lead the Bulldogs in the loss. On Monday, Trenton lost to South Harrison 29-28 at home. Keifer Tolson had 15 points to lead Trenton in that loss. The Bulldogs did win a two-quarter B game over South Harrison, 18-12. Dixon had eight points to pace the B Bulldogs. Trenton was in third-place action at the Princeton Tournament on Thursday and will be at Chillicothe on Monday for its next action, which tips off at 5 p.m.

Chiefs Aim For Payback For Raiders' Victory Lap On Sunday Kansas City Out For Revenge In Rematch With Las Vegas KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It takes a lot to get Big Red

to turn red. When he's not in the pressure cooker of an NFL sideline, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is about as mildmannered as it gets. He wears floral print shirts by Tommy Bahama, prefers sweat shorts to slacks, and the Southern

Californian exudes the kind of surfer chic that comes with the laid-back lifestyle of the beach. The sight of the Las Vegas Raiders doing a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium in their caravan of buses after ending the Chiefs' 13-game win streak last month? Well, that was enough to get under Reid's rather thick skin. “I don't think either team likes each other that much,� he said, “as they've stated before.� Making the entire scene all the more galling is the fact that Reid considers Raiders coach Jon Gruden a close friend. Big Red spoke glowingly of him when Gruden chose to return

to the AFC West from his plush gig in the television booth. For his part, Gruden didn't want any part of discussing the victory lap ahead of Sunday's rematch in Las Vegas. “I mean, you can find the smart aleck bus driver in Kansas City who made some snide comments when we got on the bus, maybe that’s why we drove around the stadium — just to tick him off,� Gruden said. "This is ridiculous. Next question.� Oh, don't expect that to be the last time the parade around the Truman Sports Complex gets brought up. The Chiefs (8-1) haven't had

a lot of chances to exact a little bit of revenge on opponents the past few years. They've only lost four regular-season games in three of the past four seasons, and each of those years ended with an AFC West title. So they usually end up having the last laugh. When the Chiefs do get a chance for payback, they tend to make it count. They lost to Houston in Week 6 last season, then trounced the Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs. They lost to Tennessee in Week 10 and beat the Titans a couple of months later for the AFC championship. “Any time you lose to any-

one, the next time you play them you want to win,� Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “In this league, when you're in the same division, you get that opportunity. We're going to be ready, I promise you that.� The mystique of the Raiders-Chiefs rivalry only ups the ante. The two franchises trace their animosity to the earliest days of the AFL, and it grew when Al Davis purchased the Raiders in the late 1960s. Both teams have experienced plenty of success over the years, and the hatred has kept pace, passed down from one generation of players to the next.

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LOCAL Residents In ‘Rural Missouri’ Local residents Bob and Linda Overton were recently featured in “Rural Missouri� in a story about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Wires over Wildlife program. Under the program, MDC staff work with landowners to determine the goals they have for their property and develop a plan to improve the land for native plants and animals where power lines pass through an electric utility’s easement. According to the article, the Overtons will be the

first electric cooperative members in the state to participate in the program. A 1.5 acre easement will be planted in a pollinator mix, including 30 forbs and two warm-season native grasses. The article states that the primary focus of WOW is on establishing native plant habitat, but other landowners may have an eye toward establishing food plots for deer or woody cover control and edge feathering to benefit rabbits and quail.

Busy Bees Elect Officers The Busy Bees 4-H Club met on November 15, 2020 via Zoom call. There were 14 members and three guests present. Rebecca Urich presided over the meeting and Bailey Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance To the American flag, and Jackson Huber-Bethards led the 4H Pledge. The roll call question was, “Are you quarantined?� The following results for the election of officers were: Rebecca

Urich, president; Haley Kidd, vice president; Catelin Bowe, secretary; Bailey Williams, treasurer; Jackson HuberBethards, recorder; Reece Weldon, historian; Claire Woodard,reporter; Jesse Huber-Bethards, county representative; and Kaleb Bower, chaplain. No snacks or activities were provided. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting is Jan. 17, 2021.

year transfer degrees as stated in our college mission.� Subject to fundraising, availability of state grants, and other sources, the college hopes to offer short-term workforce training at the site as early as fall 2021, with credit programming offered by fall 2022 to meet job market needs and regional student interests. “We are excited to build on our existing relationship with the Savannah School District. We are already offering evening technical classes at the high school, and the superintendent, principal and all the staff have been fantastic to work with. This is a next step for us to better serve the community,� said Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President of Academic Affairs. NCMC’s service region is comprised of 16 counties, including Andrew, Nodaway, Holt, De Kalb and Gentry. For more information, contact the NCMC President’s Office at 660-357-6203.

Sunnyview Sets Filing Dates The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors met Tuesday evening, reviewing the audit report and setting the filing dates for the April 2021 election. The meeting was held at the First Christian Church to allow for social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to information provided by Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board met with Harry Lockridge, who said the recently-completed audit report was “clean.� Doerhoff said the board is waiting for approval from the USDA to proceed with the energy project and that concrete work for the back parking lot has been completed. In his administrator’s report, Doerhoff told board members that residents have enjoyed a variety of activities during the month, with restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, which included Facetime with family. Activities are done on each station to

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Members of the North Central Missouri College Show-Me-Gold program color guard participated the in the National Roll Call 2020 on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. A roll call of names compiled by NCMC departments, area organizations and public service offices were read during the ceremony in front of Geyer Hall. Students and faculty read over 300 names of living or deceased veterans and current active duty military that have a connection to NCMC, Trenton, Grundy County and the surrounding area. Pictured are, from left, PFC Kayden Spencer, Officer Candidate Sophie Pliley, PFC Weston Otto and PFC Chase Otto.

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NCMC Buying Savannah Site North Central Missouri College is working toward acquiring a property in Savannah possibly before the end of the year. Having a location in Savannah will enable the college to eventually consolidate programs and services currently offered at several leased locations around northwestern Missouri and better meet the needs of students in the area. The Savannah site would be an addition to the Main and Barton campuses currently located in Trenton. “As we have advanced in terms of programming and recruiting over the past five years to meet the needs of students this is a next step toward better serving our entire 16county service region,� said Dr. Lenny Klaver, President. “We are excited to work with the city of Savannah as well as traditional students and adult learners in the western/northwestern parts of our service region to provide career technical education and two-

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accomodate CDC guidelines for social distancing. Doerhoff reported that the Department of Health and Senior Services completed focused infection control surveys on Nov. 4, with no deficiencies cited. The board set the filing dates for the April 6, 2021 election as Dec. 15 through Jan. 19, 2021. Two directors will be elected for three-year terms, with the terms of Bridgette Bunnell and Anna Ferguson expiring. Interested persons can file for office at the Sunnyview Nursing Home business office during regular hours, which are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The board held an executive session to approve the minutes of the October closed session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, with the location to be determined depending on the status of the pandemic.

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Trenton’s officers have defected to in recent months, but Chillicothe then approved a raise. Chief Ross said Cameron’s base pay is now $10,000 higher than Trenton’s. The low salary is not the only issue facing the TPD when it comes to recruiting new officers, according to Chief Ross. He said there are few graduates coming out of the academies right now and noted that December graduates already have jobs. The lack of training opportunities is also an issue. Ross said the funds are there to offer the training, but with the low number of officers, he can’t let anyone be gone for training and many aren’t offered online. Exit interviews have shown that salary and long hours have been the main reason officers are leaving. The recommended increase would put the base salary at $18.72 per hour for officers

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R-7 School District in the amount of $5,641, for payroll for a public health and safety employee; Pleasant View R-6 School, in the amount of $5,201.05 for distance learning and disinfecting supplies; the health department in the amount of $46,372.03 for payroll for public health and safety

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ing held Wednesday evening. The board discussed the present COVID-19 response and agreed to continue taking the current precautions for the foreseeable future. Modifications for home basketball games will include: attendance will be allowed only for those with a ticket; approximately 150 tickets will be issued per game for all participants; all Grundy R-5 players, coaches and cheerleaders will receive five tickets each, with visiting teams receiving two tickets per player, coach and cheerleader; all fans will be asked to wear a mask and socially distance outside of their family group; seating in the concession area will be limited; and all games wil be live-streamed for persons unable to attend the contest.

and approximately $13 per hour for new dispatchers. The added salaries would cost an additional approximate $60,000 for the six months remaining in the budget year. That cost, which would obviously be around $120,000 for the full year of 2021, would be offset in part by paying less in overtime and part-time pay. It was also noted that the $60,000 figure is based on a full staff, which is not likely to happen before the end of the fiscal year. Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler expressed his support for the raise for officers and Street Department Supervisor Gary Dryer said he hopes the council will remember his employees at budget time, noting that they will probably expect more than the regular step increases. The recommendation will now be placed on the agenda for the Nov. 23 city council meeting. In other business, the committee looked at other depart-

ment budgets, noting that for the most part, everyone is on pace for where they should be in expenditures for this time of year. It was noted that sales tax revenue is up at the moment, helping ease what was expected to be a $115,000 deficit budget. Committee members also discussed that if a use tax can be placed on the April ballot and passes, it would help pay for items like salary increases. Utility Committee The Utility Committee also met Tuesday evening, hearing routine department reports and a financial update. It was reported that the new transformer is tentatively scheduled to be delivered and installed in mid-December. Budget figures for the year were discussed and committee members were reminded that water customers will see a 15 percent water rate increase and a 20 percent increase in sewer rates, effective with the December usage on the January bills.

employees; the Grundy County Senior Tax Board in the amount of $3,343.76, for air purifiers; and FFDD in the amount of $4,859.04 for PPE and disinfecting supplies The agenda for the Tuesday, Nov. 24 meeting includes a road and bridge report at 8:30 a.m., followed by an emergency management report at 9 a.m. and a meeting with Carlee Quinn of MU Extension at

9:30 a.m. Ambulance Director Steve Tracy is scheduled to give a report at 10 a.m., followed by a meeting Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton at 10:30 a.m. and consideration of CRF allocations at 11 a.m. The commission will hold a meeting with the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission at 1:15 p.m. for a hazard mitigation plan review.

In other action items listed under old business, the board approved the lone bid for the sale of the surplus bus barn, with Caleb Cagle bidding $150. A bid from Kramer Construction of $2,225 for replacement of guttering and vents at the elementary school was accepted. Board members also heard the third reading of MCE policies, approving policies regarding Title IX, tobacco use in school and service animals. The first reading of new policies were also heard. Under new business, the board set the filing dates for the April Election as Dec. 15 through Jan. 19, 2021 at the district office, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day that school is in session. The school will be closed from Dec. 19-Jan. 3 for Christmas break. The terms of Alex Peterson and Mike Herrold are

up for election. High School Principal Matt Rayl made a presentation on a four-day school week, with no action taken and the board reviewed recommendations from the MUSIC Insurance evaluator, with the board planning to take corrective action on the recommendations. A review of the draft audit for the 20192020 school year was reviewed, with the final audit report to be presented at the December meeting. Also reviewed and approved were the high school and elementary school principal reports. Following a closed session, the board voted to hire Amber Draper as a school bus driver for the district. The next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the high school in Galt.

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Beth Crawford of Albany, a member of the North Centeral Missouri College Nursing Faculty and Bethany Site Coordinator, was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for her service to NCMC and community colleges. Ms. Crawford received the 2020 Senior Service award at the statewide MCCA convention held virtually Nov. 11-13. The award is given annually to outstanding community college employees that have worked for their institution for 20 or more years. “Beth is an exceptional member of our nursing faculty team,� said Dr. Lenny Klaver, NCMC President. “She connects with our students and provides hands-on knowledge about the nursing field. Not only is she a veteran of the Air Force Reserve Nurse Corp., but she is also an incredible nursing instructor for NCMC. We are proud to have her teaching our future nurses.� MCCA is Missouri’s largest advocacy group for community colleges. Each year, the organization honors individuals and businesses who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those who are selected based on their support, generosity, commitment, and partnerships with community colleges in the state.

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Five Points by Wendell Lenhart

Holiday Hoops Our Latest Casualty

We’re losing another one of our regular events due to this crazier-than-ever year with the announced cancellation of Holiday Hoops for the 2020-21 year. With the recent spike in Covid-19 cases throughout the area, there was really no other logical choice the steering committee could make. Schools and teams were already beginning to cancel and bringing teams and fans together into one building over the holidays was just not going to be feasible. This great wintertime tradition is getting better every year and is someWendell Lenhart thing to which fans and teams from around the area look forward. Teams from other parts of Missouri and neighboring states also came to participate and enjoyed the professionalism and quality of the shootout. Holiday Hoops has always been a great tool for getting people to the Ketcham Community Center and showing parents, students and athletes all that North Central Missouri College has to offer. It is also a fundraiser for the NCMC Foundation, an organization that promotes the growth of the college. This latest cancellation goes along with other events that have been cancelled this year. The Trenton High School Alumni weekend, Missouri Day Festival and a condensed North Central Missouri Fair have all been victims of the Covid pandemic. Hopefully, like many of this year’s other events, next year’s edition will be bigger and better. All of these events are important to bringing people to our community and helps support our local businesses. With the announcement of promising vaccines on the near horizon, maybe we’ll be able to see the end of this pandemic soon.

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

What Others Are Saying... Not Too Little, But Too Late?

We agree with Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri Legislature’s attempts to plug federal aid into the state budget to fight a pandemic that’s spinning out of control.

Guest Editorials The amount of money being added, $1.2 billion, isn’t too little. But is it too late? Last Wednesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Missouri broke a “litany of records on Tuesday for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths.” Hospitalizations have more than doubled since July to more than 2,000 patients. As of this writing, the state has seen more than 3,300 deaths. Of the $1.2 billion being budgeted, the vast majority is coming from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and must be spent by Dec. 30. About $12 million will come from the state’s general revenue fund. The biggest chunk of the funding, about $140 million, will go to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to ramp up testing and contact tracing, reporting and other related expenses. Much of the rest will go toward social welfare programs. One problem with the relief package is that the federal government is giving us — and other states — money it doesn’t have. So what’s another $1 billion or so when the country’s debt already tops $26 trillion? The late U.S. Sen. Everett McKinley reportedly cautioned federal spending had a way of getting out of control, saying, “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” That was before he died in 1969 when the federal debt was measured in billions (it was roughly one-third of a trillion). These are unprecedented times, with little questioning about unprecedented spending. No doubt, the money will help. But if the federal aid was forthcoming earlier, why are we waiting until now? Some experts have predicted the worst is yet to come this winter, but the virus will start to dissipate early in 2021. So, while much good still can be done with the money, it seems to us the biggest bang for the buck would have been to use it to further ramp up testing and contact tracing earlier. Perhaps we wouldn’t be in the dire straits we’re in now. So let’s put the money to good use, and do so quickly. — Jefferson City News-Tribune

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How odd that some of the biggest “Back the Blue” supporters pay no attention at all to police when it comes to a subject they happen to know a lot about: guns. Somehow, the same people who like to say that “Blue Lives Matter” and that violence would be curbed if only law enforcement had more resources also tend to disregard everything police have to say about keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. A new Star investigation into gun violence, and

specifically domestic violence, details how fatally that scourge plays out in Springfield, Missouri, the 11th most violent city in the country. Springfield is also the domestic violence capital of a state that’s second only to Alaska for its per-capita rate of men killing women. And women whose abusers have access to a gun are five times more likely to be murdered. Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams, who is highly focused on and forward thinking in his approach to intimate partner violence, sees a direct link between the spike in all kinds of violence and the relaxation of gun laws in Missouri in recent years. In 2016, as president of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, he and the association he headed strongly opposed the passage of the Missouri law that tossed out the concealed carry permitting requirement. “We had something that worked really well, and responsible gun owners know the value and danger of a firearm. We should do safety training and background checks,” Williams told The Star. As he said in an interview with The Star Editorial Board, “We had a really good concealed carry statute, and we did away with that. And we’ve seen a proliferation” of all kinds of violent crime in the years since “that’s somewhat tied to that. What I’ve seen is people turn to using a firearm to settle problems” a lot more automatically since the law changed. His police organization “fought that long and hard, but I don’t see us going back.” Though Williams is probably right, there’s no reason that it has to be that way. The only thing precluding commonsense curbs is political squeamishness about doing anything to limit gun ownership. Asked about red flag laws that would take guns away from domestic abusers, Williams said, “removing the possibility of a firearm from a domestic violence situation can have nothing but a positive effect.” When Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was asked about red flag laws earlier this year, he said, “The red flag laws, and whatever the definition of a red flag law is, I haven’t been supportive of that. I don’t even know what the definition of that is, and I don’t think a lot of people know. The bottom line, I’ve been pretty clear. When it comes to law-abiding citizens, I’m going to protect the Second Amendment. Period.” Domestic abusers are not law-abiding citizens, though, even if they aren’t often prosecuted until the charge is homicide. Protecting lives is important, too, isn’t it? As a Springfield police officer told Janice Thompson when she called to report yet another violation of her protective order, “Ma’am, until there’s a chalk outline around your body, we aren’t going to do anything.” Which is ugly, but all too often accurate. As that comment makes obvious, more police training is needed, too, even in places such as Springfield, where they’ve been teaching victim-focused, trauma-informed handling of domestic violence cases for years. But police do know better than anyone other than victims themselves that lives would be saved by taking guns away from those with a history of domestic violence. If more Missouri lawmakers and Gov. Parson listened to them, they’d know that taking guns away from abusers is no threat to the Second Amendment. — The Kansas City Star

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Dan and Carol Wilford of Laredo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. The couple were married at the First Baptist Church of Grandview on Nov. 28, 1970 by Rev. Earl Clemmens. They are the parents of three children, Mary Gonzalez and her husband, Lisandro of Gladstone, John Wilford of Gladstone and Naomi Campbell and her husband, Steve of Marshall. They also have five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at 877 SE Highway E, Laredo, MO 64652.

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Gary and Doris Taul Provorse of Trenton will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. They are the parents of two children, Mary Lynn Young and her husband, Randy of Laredo, and Randy Provorse and his wife, Sandra of Trenton. They also have seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at 907 W. 18th St., Trenton, MO 64683.

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Ginny Johns The Ladies of the Lake will be sponsoring a cookie exchange and Christmas caroling as well as a Christmas lighting contest this year! The caroling and cookie exchange will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12. Anyone wanting to participate in the cookie exchange is asked to bring approximately two dozen cookies. Please prewrap your cookies into sandwich bags with two cookies per bag. Drop off your cookies

at the Kathryn Morrison residence at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Carolers will assemble at the beach a little before 4 p.m. Please bring a flashlight. We will be following a route that will take us up and down many of our roads. We will hand out covered, wrapped cookie trays at our stops. In order to practice social distancing, everyone will drive their own vehicles. The route will end back at the Morrison residence where carolers can pick up a

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dress! Members, simply take a drive through our community. Choose your favorite display, write down the address and drop your vote in the mailbox located on the porch at the lake office. Simple, nothing else to do! The contest will end on Dec. 20. So members... "Light Up The Lake!" Flyers for all events are located at the mailboxes and at the lake office.

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cookie tray. Announcing the First Ever Christmas Lighting contest! If you put up lights you will automatically be entered. Prizes will be awarded to two winners. One will be the People’s Choice Award and one award will be determined by a team of judges who are non-lake members. If you put up decorations, please make sure your house number is well lit so our members can write down your ad-

Carol Wilford Those who went on a hunting trip to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado in October were Clint Griswold of rural Laredo, Robert Flamion of Grubville, Don Flamion of Lone Dell, Bobby Meeker of Linn Creek, Wayne, Jason, and Jace Pipes of Humphreys, Steve Camp-bell of Marshall and Garth Griswold of Plato. They first hunted rifle elk in the Grand Mesa National For-

est near Vega State Park. Clint harvested a mature cow 10 miles from camp at a 10,500foot elevation, which was a 10-hour ordeal getting the meat back to camp. Garth harvested his first coyote and Jason, Jace and Clint also shot coyotes. Wayne had a close encounter with a bull, cow and calf moose one day. Jason, Jace and Steve observed a herd of elk with a legal herd bull, but they didn’t have valid elk

permits because they were trying for bear. Garth saw a bear on the Sunday hunt, but he didn’t have a bear permit. They all observed several mule deer, but it wasn't the season for them yet. Other activities they enjoyed while there were trout fishing, ATV trail riding and camping near Park Creek Trail, which has an elevation of 8,600 feet in the scenic Rocky Mountain high country. During the 10 days

they were there, the weather varied from 70 degrees to snow/sleet and high winds with a temperature of 20 degrees. After being extremely sick with COVID-19 since Oct. 22, Dan Wilford had his first outing on Wednesday, Nov. 18. He drove to the First Baptist Church in Milan to spend a few hours catching up on things.

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Wheat Middlings Crop Management Conference Set Can Be Good For Livestock by The University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – At the right price, wheat middlings are a good source of protein, fiber and phosphorus for livestock, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Kendra Graham. Wheat middlings, or midds, are lightweight feeds used in mixes. The middlings are a byproduct of the wheat milling industry that is not flour. Flaky and loose, they are inconvenient to store and transport. They are best suited to being made into pellets, which are denser and less prone to spoilage, bridging and absorbing moisture. Rich in protein, wheat middlings also offer high levels of energy. Cattle find midds easy to digest, and weaning calves do well with them. They are high in fiber, low in starch and they produce little bloat or acidosis when fed in the right amount. On the other hand, wheat middlings are low in calcium. Wheat midds serve as a good high-protein, high-fiber calf creep and beef cow supplement during drought. Price depends on seasonal demand and may be lower in April, May and June, Graham says. Northwestern Missouri producers may find it to be an inexpensive feed due to lower transportation costs from Kansas, the nation’s largest producer of wheat. Barges also deliver them at St. Louis docks on the Mississippi River.

by The University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers and crop specialists can hear updates from some of the nation’s leading agricultural researchers Dec. 1-2 at the 2020 University of Missouri Crop Management Conference. Due to Missouri COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s conference is offered live online, said MU Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Technology discussions lead the conference. Bradley tells about MU research on electrocuting weeds and grinding seeds to reduce herbicide-resistant weeds. The Seed Terminator and the Weed Zapper are designed to prevent seeds from returning to the soil. Conventional U.S. agriculture has not adopted these nonconventional weed management tools and practices, but Bradley said the technology deserves a look. Speakers also look at how technology is affecting multiple generations of farmers on

the same farm. MU researchers discuss advances in planter technology that allow different planting depths in highly variable soils. Extension specialists also offer sessions on emerging pests and diseases such as tar spot in corn, which has been confirmed in four Missouri counties. Discussions on how to scout for and detect tar spot can help producers manage this rapidly spreading disease. Crop experts from three Midwestern universities will discuss research on the effects of too much potassium and improper timing of application. A valid email address, internet access and the ability to play audio and view presentations are required to participate. Certified Crop Adviser credits are available. Topics include: • “35 years of nitrogen management research,â€? Peter Scharf, University of Missouri. • “Ag technology across generations,â€? Terry Griffin, Kansas State University. • “2021 corn and soybean

economics: market and policy drivers,â€? MU Extension economist Scott Brown. • “Assessing Missouri fields for fungicide resistant Cercospora sojina isolates, the pathogen of frogeye leaf spot,â€? Bruna Just and Kaitlynn Bissonnette, University of Missouri. • “Attract-and-kill management for Japanese beetle,â€? MU Extension crops entomologist Kevin Rice. • Electrocuting weeds and grinding up weed seeds—insight into some non-conventional management tools for use in our conventionally minded agricultural systems,â€? MU Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. • “Emerging diseases in Missouri field crops: a spotlight on corn tar spot,â€? Kaitlynn Bissonnette, University of Missouri. • “Comparisons of off-target movement of dicamba and 2,4D,â€? Mandy Bish, University of Missouri. • “Greenhouse gases in agriculture,â€? MU Extension econ-

omist Ray Massey and Missouri Soybean Association director of environmental programs Darrick Steen. • “Impact of cereal rye cover crop on phosphorus loss with surface runoff in corn-soybean rotations managed with no-till or tillage,â€? Antonio Mallarino, Iowa State University. • “Missouri’s changing climate,â€? MU Extension climatologist Pat Guinan. • “New initiatives in Missouri Strip Trial Program,â€? MU Extension specialists John Lory and Kent Shannon. • “How much potassium is too much?â€? Dave Franzen, North Dakota State University; Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota; Shaun Casteel, Purdue University. • “Corn planting depths in highly variable soils,â€? Stirling Stewart and Newell Kitchen, University of Missouri. • “Soybean breeding updates,â€? MU soybean genetics professor Pengyin Chen. Details and registration at plantsciencesweb.missouri.ed u/cmc(opens in new window).

Turkey Looking For Companionship Joins Chicken Coop KNIFE RIVER, Minn. (AP) — Eric Mead strides through the grass toward his family’s backyard chicken coop, in a big open field in the woods outside Knife River. “Here, chick, chick, chick, chick, chick.� He sprinkles seeds and grain as he walks, calling to his flock. “Here, chick, chick, chick, chick.� On cue, nearly two dozen colorful chickens come waddling toward him. “Here, chick, chick, chick, chick.� From the side of the coop, a large wild turkey hen, at least twice the size of the chickens scattered around, saunters up and joins the brood as they scratch for food in the grass. This past summer, after one of their hens hatched five chicks, the Mead family noticed the turkey venturing closer and closer. “She was on the periphery at first,� said Mead. “It was really interesting to watch. She just slowly over time integrated herself into our flock.� Now, she even has a name: Ms. Perky. A neighbor started calling her that, and it stuck.

She’s part of the neighborhood now. Every night, she roosts on top of the chicken coop or in a tree nearby. And every morning, she stands next to the coop, waiting for Mead or his kids to let out the chickens, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. “And she’s right in there, right next to them, eating. The chickens accept her,� he said. “Occasionally there’s a standoff here or there, maybe a little scuffle. But she’s two to three times bigger than they are, and she seems pretty nonplussed about any aggression that’s shown towards her.� Mead’s family has grown quite fond of Ms. Perky. And so, apparently, have their chickens. And maybe it’s just because of the moment that we’re living in, but the henhouse harmony has gotten Mead thinking that there’s a lesson unfolding right here in his yard. “It’s kind of a textbook story of acceptance and inclusion,� he observed. “And it’s maybe not what you’d typically think of, but it’s really cool that they can get along, even though they

mans to animals. But one of the many reasons we study animals, she said, is to better understand ourselves. “In the chicken and the turkey example, they’re different from each other, but obviously in order to sustain those interactions, it’s because both parties are benefiting,� she said. “Maybe the lesson is that collaborating across differences is beneficial to all parties.� Surrounded by his chickens — and Ms. Perky — foraging all around him in the grass outside his home near Knife River, Eric Mead says the unusual interspecies friendship that’s unfolded in his backyard has, in a small way, given him a glimmer of something good in a moment of uncertainty. “There’s hope for the country coming together again,� he said, “and we’ll all, hopefully, pick up some of the tips from this flock here, and be accepting of people who aren’t like us, or think like us.� After all, his backyard proves it — birds of different feathers can flock together, too.

are absolutely different.� It all seems fairly striking, to see Ms. Perky so unassumingly coalesce into the Mead family’s flock. But is it unusual for a wild turkey to hang out with a bunch of domestic chickens? Colleen Carlson, an ag extension educator with the University of Minnesota, raises chickens and turkeys and other poultry on her own small farm in Waseca County. She said this kind of henhouse harmony isn’t typical — but it’s also not unheard of. “That particular turkey is probably looking for food and shelter and companionship,� Carlson explained. “Turkeys are a flock animal, just like chickens and ducks. They like to be together in a community.� But of course, right now, in this post-election turmoil, any sign of calm unity stands in stark contrast to all the political rancor and division in our country. Can we take any broader lessons from this display of avian harmony? Beth Ventura, who teaches animal behavior at the University of Minnesota, said we do have to temper our enthusiasm when comparing hu-

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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. FDec11 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FDec25 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!! High Speed!! Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TJan1 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FDec11 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FOct6-Nov27* ------------------------------------------AKC Recycling - Buying copper, brass, aluminum, etc.... Also doing... Auto Repair. Brake Special: $69.99 per axle for most cars. Call Alec: 660-654-0163 1209 NE 10th Ave., Spickard, MO. FNov17-Dec11* ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured • Experienced 660-322-0277 adkinsweldingllc@gmail.com TOct27-Nov20* ------------------------------------------Rob's Cycle Parts * Sales * Service Rob & Tricia Bozarth, Sales #1 Polaris Drive, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 660-367-4407 888-669-5765 www.robscycle.com FNov3-27 ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FJan1 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00. 660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TJan15 -------------------------------------------

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Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. Tdtf ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------NO, I'm not retiring *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TDec11 -------------------------------------------

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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------2 bedroom home partially furnished, high efficiency furnace, washer and dryer included for $420 per month. Studio apartment all utilities included plus wifi. Call 660-334-0962. K006d20 -------------------------------------------

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Truck Drivers Wanted. Must have good driving record, parttime/full-time. 660-654-2207 FJan22 ------------------------------------------Green Hills Animal Shelter is accepting applications for a dog kennel/cat cage cleaner. Hard work and fast pace. Some weekend hours and holiday hours may be required. High school diploma or GED required as well as driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for animal transportation to and from clinics. Apply at Green Hills Animal Shelter, 3041 East 10th St., Trenton, MonThurs 11am-4pm, Friday 1pm5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. G492d20 ------------------------------------------Office Manager: The Grundy County Extension Council is seeking a professional, friendly and self-motivated individual to perform customer service, bookkeeping, website updates, and other office duties in support of the council and MU Extension staff. 30 hrs/week, $10/hour. For details, requirements & application visit http://extension.missouri.edu/Grundy/, call 660-357-6580 ext. 1582, or email pashv@missouri.edu . EEO/AA/ADA Employer. G493d24 ------------------------------------------Green Hills Women’s Shelter has an Overnight Advocate position opening at our Trenton location. This is a full-time position with benefits. This is a sleeping position but must answer phones if they ring and assist clients when necessary. The hours are 10:00 pm – 8:00 am, Monday thru Thursday. The starting pay is $10.30 per hour. Applications can be found on our website at www.greenhillswomensshelter.n et. Applications will be accepted through Monday, November 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Please email applications to jvestal@ghwshelter.org or ldicks@ghwshelter.org. GHWS is an EOE. G12d27 -------------------------------------------

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Kyle Kenneth Allen Downs Case No. 20AG-CC00028 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that by an Order of the Circuit Court of the County of Grundy, Missouri, Division I, Case No. 20AGCC00028 made entered on the record on November 12, 2020, the name of Kyle Kenneth Allen Downs was changed to Kyle Kenneth Suttle. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dNov20,27,Dec4 -------------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

DAILY RECORD

Mary I. Beers Mary I. Beers, an 80-yearold Trenton resident, died at 12:19 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. The body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of, Trenton. No services are planned at this time. Mary was born May 15, 1940 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Albert and Ruth Herman Beers, Jr. She is survived by three daughters, Joann Beers and April Duhme, both of

Maquoketa, IA and Jeannie Hyler of Bennett, IA; nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara Gahoney of the state of Illinois and Norma Ingraham of Streator, IL She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, William Beers; one brother-inlaw, Raymond Ingraham; one son-in-law, Ronald Duhme; one granddaughter, Edith Mae Shady; and her ex-husband, Stewart Thompson. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Roberta T. Berthoud Roberta T. Berthoud, a 99year-old resident of East Moline, IL, passed away due to COVID-19 on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Illinois Veteran's Home in La Salle, IL. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Rock Island National Cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. A visitation will be held from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. that day at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd. in East Moline. Mrs. Berthoud was born on April 19, 1921 in Trenton, the daughter of Woody and Effie (Davis) Jones. She married Robert “Frenchy” Berthoud on March 25, 1950 in Rock Island, IL. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2001. She had worked as a waitress at the East Moline and Moline American Legions. She also worked at John Deere

Foundry and Project Now. She enjoyed playing bingo, serving Thanksgiving dinners at the East Moline Legion and was proud to have been an election judge for many years. She served in the Woman's Army Air Corps (WAAC) during WW II. She was a die-hard Cardinal Fan. She is survived by her children, Robert Berthoud of Las Vegas, NV, Donald (Sue) Berthoud of Moline, Daniel (Gloria) Berthoud of Rock Island and Roberta L. Berthoud of East Moline; twelve grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Elnora (Bob) Hatcher, Nancy (Wes) Bland and Sally Morris, all of Trenton; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jack, George and R.C.; and sisters Becky and Jenny Lou.

Patricia Louise McCullough Patricia Louise Martin McCullough, a 74-year-old resident of Kansas City, died Sunday, Nov. 15 at North Kansas City Hospital. A graveside memorial service and inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 20, 2020) at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Pat was born Dec. 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Lyle and Mary Helen Green Martin. She graduated from Austin High School in 1963 and attended secretarial school. She was an executive secretary. Pat met her husband, Cecil (Dean) McCullough on a summer vacation to visit her aunt and uncle in Galt. They fell in love, continued a long-dis-

tance relationship for two years and married on June 26, 1966 in Trenton. He preceded her in death. They raised their family in the Kansas City area. Pat is survived by a son, Scott McCullough and his wife, Trish McCullough; a daughter, Deanna Mc-Cullough Eaves and her husband, Eric; and three grandchildren, Shelby Frans, Dustin Frans and Connor McCullough, all of Kansas City; a sister, Judy Martin Szkwarek and brotherin-law, Roland of Park Ridge, IL. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Online condolences can be left at www.resthavenmort.com

CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Marcia Virtue vs. Russell L. Louderback. A consent judgment was entered in the case, which involved wrongful death. Martin L. Griffin vs. Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney, Grundy County Circuit Clerk, Harrison County Circuit Clerk, Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Criminal Records Repository. A petition was filed to expunge the petitioner’s criminal records. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Josy N. Simmons, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs. Brittany N. Roberts, Trenton, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was sentenced to serve 14 days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit given for time served. She is also to pay $41.50 costs. Warren J. Roberts, Galt, pleaded guilty to harassment and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to peace disturbance and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs and to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Joey R. L. Lynch, Trenton, pleaded guilty to property damage and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. Lucas D. Cornwell, Carrollton, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with defective equipment and was fined $50.50 and

Arrest Made On Violation An area woman has been arrested after allegedly violating the terms of her probation. Connie L. McCollum, a 25year-old Laclede woman, who was arrested on a probation vi-

olation on an original charge of stealing, a class D felony. Her bond is $2,500 cash-only and she is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 10.

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NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade noodles, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, iced pumpkin bars and hot roll. Tuesday-Chicken pot pie, baked zucchini, lettuce salad, whole wheat biscuit, Jello with whipped topping, pineapple. Wednesday-Chicken strips or baked fish, augratin potatoes, peas, whole wheat bread, mixed fruit. Thursday-FridayCenter closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Chg Nov. 19 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 598¾ 600¼ 593 596¾ —1 Mar 606¾ 608¼ 601 604¼ —2¼ May 609¼ 611 604½ 607½ —2¼ Jul 605 606 600¼ 603 —2¼ Sep 607 608 602¾ 605¼ —2¼ Dec 614¼ 614½ 610 612¾ —2 Mar 620 621¼ 616½ 617½ —3½ Jul 587¾ 591¾ 583 591¾ —4¾ Dec 593¾ 593¾ 588¾ 588¾ —14¾ Est. sales 54,531.Wed.'s sales 143,182 Wed.'s open int 434,450,up 1,736 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Dec 424½ 425 418¾ 423½ —2¼ Mar 429 430¼ 424¼ 429¼ —1¼ May 431½ 433 427¼ 432 —1 Jul 433 433¼ 428¾ 432¾ —1 Sep 412 413½ 410 413 —½ Dec 407½ 409 405½ 409 Mar 412 412¾ 410 412¾ May 411¼ 411¼ 411¼ 411¼ —2 Jul 411½ 412¼ 410½ 412¼ —½ Sep 395½ 395½ 395½ 395½ —1½ Dec 397¼ 398 396 396¾ —1¼ Est. sales 186,365.Wed.'s sales 436,360 Wed.'s open int 1,777,905 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel

$41.50 costs. Kendra K. Grunwald, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs. Marina Constantino, Browning, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous driver’s license violation and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Regan Warner, Independence, on two nuisance violation charges; David J.J. Huff, Trenton, on charges of having an expired driver’s license and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility; and Chase L. Ballard, Independence, on two nuisance violations. Pleading guilty to failure to follow Halloween restrictions and fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs were Jamie L. Wilson, Trenton; Brandon T. May, Trenton; and Russell D. Ellis, Trenton. Nickolas I. Roberts, Spickard, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to a miscellaneous municipal ordinance violation and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. REAL ESTATE Rodney Ishmael and wife to Vicki L. Meservey. Aaron S. Bunnell to Aaron S. Bunnell, Trustee. Carl Leach and others to Cole Rorebeck. Phillip D. Meeker and wife to Allen H. Klema Revocable Trust.

Dec 298½ 299¾ 295¼ 296½ —1 Mar 314¼ 315 310¾ 312¼ —¾ May 313½ 313½ 313½ 313½ —1 Sep 295 295 295 295 +¼ Est. sales 308.Wed.'s sales 993 Wed.'s open int 6,074 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jan 1174 1177¾ 1161¾ 1177 +1¼ Mar 1172½ 1176¾ 1161 1174 —¾ May 1170 1174½ 1158½ 1171¼ —¾ Jul 1165 1169 1153¾ 1166¼ —1 Aug 1147¼ 1148¼ 1136 1147½ —½ Sep 1093½ 1093½ 1083½ 1093¼ —1¼ Nov 1048¾ 1050 1040½ 1049¼ —2¼ Jan 1045 1048 1040 1047 —3¼ Mar 1030 1030¾ 1023¼ 1030¾ —2½ May 1024¼ 1024¼ 1020 1021¼ —8 Jul 1022½ 1027¾ 1022 1027¾ —3¼ Nov 982 985½ 977¾ 985½ —1 Nov 978 978 978 978 —1¼ Est. sales 143,478.Wed.'s sales 274,142 Wed.'s open int 935,214,up 5,914 Nov. 18 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 11.16 (Nov 20) 11.11 (Dec 20). Corn, 3.96 (Nov 20) 3.96 (Dec 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 11.16 (Nov 20) 11.11 (Dec 20) Corn, 3.96 (Nov 20) 3.96 (Dec 20).

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Area Reservoir Moves Forward The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission has been notified of an award of $25 million from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to fund design and construction of the East Locust Creek Reservoir. In addition, Senator Roy Blunt announced approval of an appropriation from Senate Appropriations Committee, of which he is a member, of $5.6 million also for design and construction. “This important funding brings the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project one step closer to completion, providing another much needed investment in North Central Missouri,” said Rep. Sam Graves. “This project has been a long time in the making and will give assurance to our farmers, businesses and residents in the region that water will be there when they need it. Having advocated for this project from day one, I’ll continue to ensure that it remains a priority on the federal level until it is completed. I’m thrilled that East Locust Creek Reservoir has received this funding and congratulate all who have tirelessly worked to bring the project to this point.” “This investment in the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project is great news for families, farmers, and local businesses,” said Blunt. “These additional resources will get us one step closer to finishing the project and bringing an end to the severe water shortages that have disrupted businesses and daily life in the area. Improving water infrastructure and reliability will, in turn, create a stronger foundation for economic development in the years to come. I am committed to ensuring that the federal government continues to make

this project a priority.” Scott Edwards, State Conservationist, NRCS stated, “The additional funds highlight the importance that NRCS places on the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project. This critical infrastructure project will have multi-purposes, including supplying much needed water to 10 counties and reduction in downstream flooding. We look forward to working with the local sponsor and other partners to implement the watershed plan in the future.” Harve Rhodes, Chairman of the Commission stated, “We are so grateful to have the support in Washington from Senator Blunt and Congressman Graves. Both gentlemen have been ardent supporters and tireless leaders in helping North Central Missouri break the choke-hold of inadequate water supply.” Rhodes added, “I am also grateful for the Project Team and local supporters who have persisted against long odds. Very soon, the people of North Central Missouri will see tangible proof that their persistence has paid off.” The ELCR has a majority of the federal-side funding necessary to construct the reservoir. It is hoped that pre-construction activities, including Construction Access construction and Timber Harvest can begin in the very near future with larger contract lettings to occur later in 2021. Timber harvest and clearing activities can only occur between November 1 and March 31. The Commission is hoping not to miss a timber harvest season as construction on the dam site cannot commence until the trees are removed.

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