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THS and TMS Students Named To Lists The Trenton High School Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2020-21 school year has been announced. Superintendent’s (“A”) Honor Roll Students named to the Superintendent’s (“A”) Honor Roll include Cierra Bettis, Ellie Boman, Kayleigh Campbell, Kasen Christy, Emma Curtis, Morgan Dolan, Brice Gibler, Lexi Gott, Skylar Gott, Jaycie Griffin, Kidridge Griffin, Quincy Griffin, Chloe Harris, Callie Jackson, Royce Jackson, Bailea Jeannoutot, Lanie Johnson, Adeline Londre, Emilee Lovell, Isaiah Lovell, Andrew Maxey-Hild, Evelyn McCullough, Payden McCullough, Maci Moore, Jilliann Nichols, Chase Otto, Emily Owen, Amanda Parrack, Gavin Roeder, Haven Sharp, Carly Spencer, Hannah Stark, Breanna Ulberg, Jordan Wendt, Kierra Werteen, and Eric Wong, seniors; Marianne Atup, Hannah Bowe, Haven Burress, Jaica Clark, Teya Cooksey, Kaylor Farris, Harley Hall, Caleb Johnson, Morgan King, Trager Leeper, Chandler Lynch, Katherine Markell, Addie Michael, Alaina Overton, Joseph Pattison, Kaci Persell, Gracyn Rongey, Colton Roy, Jillian Simpson, Mallory Sole, Madison Templeton, Rebecca Urich, Jonin Villacampa and Shay Westerhof, juniors; Maurissa Bonta, Kaylea Boyle, Connor Campbell, Summer Ceradsky, Eliana Cowling, Kelsey Gibler, Andrew Huffstutter, Brett Kennedy, Jessika Kennedy, Faith Lee, Lydia Leininger, Serenity Marsh, Hunter McAtee, Tucker Otto, Conner Rutherford, Juliet Schmadeke, Ava Simpson, Dylan Smith, Dylan Spencer, Savannah Triplet, Trent Villacampa and Ali Westcott, sophomores; Katelyn N. Clark, Katelyn R. Clark, Cade Claycomb, Aubree Dalrymple, Paige Farris, Morgan Foster, Ava Frazier, Dulce Lopez, Victor Markell, Zane Michael, Emma Roberts, Milo Simpson, Maverick Sole, Gabe Stark, Nathan Stark and Lillian Woods, freshmen. Principal’s (“B”) Honor Roll Student’s named to the Principal’s (“B”) Honor Roll include Steven Archuleta, Kaila Babcock, Jenna Dillon, Sydney Ellis, Travis Gifford, Melanie Guerrero, Brycin Johns-Loyd, Camdyn Leeper, James Miller, Carol Pattison, Olivia Roberts, Jessa Shipley, Kayleigh Snuffer, Cole Soptic, Kayden Spencer, Katelyn Stevenson, Canyon VonBurg, Carly Wanstreet and Kenzie [See HONORS, Page 3]

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The number of COVID-19 cases in Grundy County increased over the weekend, according to the Grundy County Health Department. According to statistics provided Monday morning by administrator Elizabeth Gibson, there are 99 active cases in Grundy County, a number that is up from the 84 that were reported in Friday’s Republican-Times. Other significant numbers include 952 total cases, which includes 724 confirmed (up from 697) and 228 probable cases, up from 223. The total number of deaths attributed to COVID in Grundy County remained steady at 29.

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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Anticipation is building for the completion of the new performing arts center at Trenton High School/Trenton Middle School. Voters approved continuation of a 90-cent levy for capital projects and the new center is just one of those projects. Among those projects are the renovation of the library/media center at THS/TMS as well as renovation of the office area and lobby at Rissler Elementary School.

Gov. Parson Begins New Term Republican Governor Takes Oath At Newly Refurbished Capitol

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was to begin a new term in office Monday with an inaugural ceremony marking the start of Missouri's bicentennial celebration, but without a traditional party because of coronavirus precautions. The Republican governor was to take the oath of office at a midday event on the grounds of the recently refurbished Capitol, with church bells ringing and artillery guns firing a salute — just as they have for past governors. But there will be no inaugural parade, no hand-shaking reception line with the general public and no inaugural ball, where the governor and lawmakers typically don fancy apparel to dance in the cramped quarters of the Capitol Rotunda. All of those festivities have been canceled or postponed because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

State officials hope that by this August enough people will have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to safely hold a more elaborate celebration. It would coincide with the 200th anniversary of Missouri's official admittance to the United States on Aug. 10, 1821. Parson, 65, won election to a full four-year term in November by easily defeating Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway, who was expected to join other state officials at the inaugural ceremony. Parson had been elected lieutenant governor in 2016 but ascended to the top spot on June 1, 2018, when Republican Gov. Eric Greitens resigned while facing potential impeachment over allegations of sexual and political misconduct. More than 6,000 people had gathered at the Capitol for Greitens' inauguration. As a coronavirus precaution, organizers of Parson's inauguration were attempting to limit the crowd size, do a basic health screening of attendees and encourage them to wear masks. About 2,000 people have responded to Parson's inaugural committee saying they plan to attend. The privately funded committee said it expects to spend about

$200,000 on the inauguration, with donors to be disclosed later. In a nod to the bicentennial, Parson' inauguration was to feature a speech by Gary Kremer, executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri. Kremer said the state's first gubernatorial inauguration actually occurred in September 1820, almost a full year before the lengthy statehood process concluded. Gov. Alexander McNair took the oath in a St. Louis hotel where lawmakers were meeting and delivered a speech of fewer than 500 words that was described by one historian as “a model of brevity,” Kremer said. Parson plans to highlight the bicentennial in his inaugural speech, then lay out a more detailed policy agenda when he delivers his State of the State address to the Republican-led Legislature on Jan. 27. Parson was born in rural Wheatland, Missouri, where he graduated from high school in 1973. He served six years in the U.S. Army and was sheriff of Polk County from 1993-2005. He then spent a combined 12 years in the Missouri House and Senate before winning election as lieutenant governor. He and his wife, Teresa, continue to own a cattle farm near Bolivar.

Execution Scheduled For Today Barring Last Minute Orders, Montgomery Will Be Executed

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Becky Harper sobbed as she spoke to a Missouri dispatcher after stumbling across her expectant daughter in a pool of blood, her womb slashed open and the child she had been carrying missing.

“It’s like she exploded or something,” Harper told the dispatcher on Dec. 16, 2004, during the desperate yet futile attempt to get help for her daughter, Bobbie Jo Stinnett, who had been eight months pregnant. Lisa Montgomery, who strangled Stinnett with a rope before performing a crude cesarean and fleeing with the baby, awaits execution Tuesday, just eight days before the presidential inauguration of death penalty opponent Joe Biden. If the lethal injection is carried out as scheduled at the Federal

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE We’ll be seeing mostly sunny skies for the middle part of the week, with high temperatures hitting 47 by mid-week and lows dropping to around 30. The high at Trenton on Thursday, Jan. 7 was 35, Friday’s high was 34 and Saturday’s high was 31. Sunday’s temperature hit 34, with a low of 22. The high Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 30, with a low of 20.

Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, Montgomery would be the first woman executed by the federal government in about six decades. Montgomery drove about 170 miles (273.59 kilometers) from her Melvern, Kansas, farmhouse to the northwest Missouri town of Skidmore under the guise of adopting a rat terrier puppy from Stinnett, a 23-year-old dog breeder. She was arrested the next day after showing off the premature in[See EXECUTION, Page 3]

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 12) at the district office. The meeting will not be open for the public to attend in person, but staff and patrons may join by Google Meet at http://meet.google.com/fqb-ysyh-bmu. Items on the announced agenda include approval of consent agenda items, election filing dates, a COVID hours resolution, building project update, Frank Drake library funds, early childhood/Parents as Teachers evaluation, health services evaluation, safety report, principal reports and superintendent comments. An executive session, closed to the public and news media, will be held to discuss personnel.

County Budget Hearing Scheduled The Grundy County Commission has scheduled a public hearing to receive comment on the 2021 county budget, which is in the process of being developed. The hearing will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19 in the county commission room at the courthouse. The budget includes revenues and expenditures for the General Revenue, Road and Bridge, Assessment, Ambulance and Law Enforcement funds, as well as other funds included in the document. The budget is scheduled for adoption on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

TMS Spelling Bee Set For Thursday The Trenton Middle School Bee will be held Thursday, Jan. 14 at the school. Although the public will not be able to attend the annual event, it will be live-streamed. More than 70 students will compete in the bee, with the fifth grade beginning at 8:15 a.m., followed by sixth grade at 9:15, seventh grade at 1 p.m. and the eighth grade at 2 p.m. A champion, runner-up and an alternate will be selected from each grade level to compete at the Grundy County Spelling Bee, which is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29. Details of the live stream can be found on the Trenton Middle School Facebook page.

Grundy R-5 School Board Sets Agenda The Grundy R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the school. Items on the announced agenda include a transportation report, the third reading of MCE policy updates, information on a four-day week/the 2021-22 school calendar, board candidate filing update, elementary math curriculum, a review of the GrundyNewtown cooperative agreement for 2021-22, principal reports and a financial report. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and student matters.

Park Board Scheduled To Meet On Wednesday The Trenton Park Board will meet in regular session at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at the park shop building. Items on the announced agenda include discussion of projects, discussion of the budget, committee reports on the pool, grounds and facilities and the park superintendent’s report.

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AT A LOSS Trenton Teams Are Close, But Maysville Sweeps MAYSVILLE GIRLS 32 TRENTON GIRLS 25 MAYSVILLE BOYS 50 TRENTON GIRLS 44

For the Trenton High School varsity basketball teams, Friday night was an opportunity as the Maysville Wolverines came to town for a Grand River Conference doubleheader. For the girls, it was a chance to build off last week’s GRC victory over Gallatin and take another step up the league ladder. The Trenton boys, meanwhile, were looking for their first GRC win of the season, hosting a squad they had defeated already earlier in the year at the Gallatin Tournament. Neither opportunity was seized, however, as Maysville escaped town with two victories in very competitive games. Maysville upended the Trenton girls 3225, then slipped past the Trenton boys, 50-44. Trenton’s girls led 8-6 after one quarter and remained competitive throughout the second and third frames, trailing by four points at the break and just three points entering the fourth quarter. But Trenton was just 1-for-7 from the field in the final frame including an 0for-6 showing beyond the three-point line. The Bulldogs mustered just three points in the fourth quarter as Maysville took the game by the seven-point margin. “We guarded really well, but couldn’t ever get that boost offensively,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “Maysville ran away with the game the first time we played, so we are definitely improving, but we still need to take that next step. I’m proud of how hard the girls are working to get there.” Madi Moore led the way for Trenton, getting a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds. Gracyn Rongey had four points, Morgan King scored three and Rebecca Urich, Chandler Lynch and Teya Cooksey all had two points each to round out Trenton’s scoring efforts. With the loss, Trenton’s girls fell to 36 overall and 1-3 within the GRC. Things looked good for the Trenton boys, meanwhile, as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 10-2 lead in the first quarter. Maysville responded, though, outscoring Trenton 28-14 over the next two frames combined. The scoring was frantic in the final quarter, but both teams tallied 20 points allowing Maysville to keep its lead intact.

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MADI MOORE collects one of her team-high 14 rebounds during the Trenton High School girls basketball team’s 32-25 loss to Maysville on Friday. Moore also led Trenton in scoring with 12 points.

“The boys played really hard and played well most of the game,” Bulldogs’ coach Corbin Coe said. “We struggled to get a basket to fall for us in the third quarter and had a bit of an offensive drought during that time. But, we battled back in the fourth and had our chances. I’m proud of the effort from all of them.” Preston Harris had 11 points and four assists to lead Trenton while Chase Otto added nine points. Brycin Loyd and Dylan Harris each had seven points, Tucker Otto had six and Gavin Roeder finished with four. The loss dropped the Trenton boys to 2-7 overall and 0-4 in the Grand River Conference. Both varsity squads were back on the court on Monday, playing first-round games at the Lawson Tournament. Action in Lawson continues for Trenton either in the consolation semifinals on Wednesday or the championship semifinals on Thursday. JUNIOR VARSITY Trenton’s junior varsity squads swept Maysville in the middle school gym on Friday, taking the girls contest 35-15 and the boys match-up 45-35.

In the girls contest, Trenton fell behind 7-5 in the opening frame before going on a 22-6 run across the second and third quarters combined. Trenton iced the contest with an 8-2 run in the fourth quarter. Emma Roberts led Trenton with 15 points while Morgan Foster added six. The Trenton boys went back-andforth with Maysville early, but an 18-5 run in the third quarter gave the Bulldogs control of the visitors. Maysville was able to overcome the deficit in the final quarter as Trenton secured the win. Bradyn Sager had 11 points to pace the JV boys while Maverick Sole added nine and Dylan Spencer scored eight. Trenton’s junior varsity was playing on back-to-back nights after traveling to Gallatin on Thursday. The Bulldogs took the JV girls contest in Gallatin, 33-22, but dropped a close boys game 64-61. Trenton’s girls got 12 points each from Mikensy Golden and Katelyn Clark in Thursday’s win. The Trenton boys were paced by 16 points from Sole while Spencer had 13 and Gabe Novak added 12. Seth Doolittle finished with seven points for the Bulldogs’ JV.

CALENDAR TUE 12 Varsity Basketball

WED 13

THU 14

FRI 15

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Shorthanded Bulldogs Battle In Cameron Six Wrestlers Combine For 21-9 Record

Taking six wrestlers to a tournament set up in a dual format isn’t going to work out very well. The Trenton High School wrestling team knew scores weren’t going to work out in their favor Saturday at the Cameron Tournament. A 1-4 record on the day verified those suspicions. But a look below the surface of what looked like a tough day revealed that Trenton’s forray into the Cameron Tournament wasn’t all that bad. With a focus on winning as many individual matches as possible, Trenton’s six wrestlers ran a combined record of 21-9 at the event. Trenton had two wrestlers finish the day undefeated and another two go 4-1 as the Bulldogs controlled what action they could. Kaden Owen, wrestling at 170, ran a 5-0 record at Cameron, winning all but one match by fall. His lone victory that didn’t come via pinfall was equally as dominant, however, as he scored an 18-4 major decision victory. “Kaden had one of the best days of his high school career today,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said. “He was sharp on his feet and had some great competition.” Sam Gibson was undefeated as well, going 5-0 at 182 pounds. Gibson won four of his matches by fall and took the fifth via forfeit. “Sam was dominant in every position,” Bacon said. “He transitioned really well from his takedowns to his pins. I am really happy with the way these two (Owen and Gibson) went out and competed. Both of them are going to be a force to be reckoned with in Class 1.” Hunter McAtee (113) was one of Trenton’s two wrestlers finishing with a 4-1 record at the tournament. McAtee dealt with leg cramps throughout the day and wrestled some tough competition on the way to his 4-1 mark. He scored a narrow 8-7 decision win in his first match of the day before getting two wins by fall. McAtee fell 5-0 to Cameron’s Caleb Husch for his first loss of the season in the Bulldogs’ fourth dual before closing the

day with a win by forfeit. “Hunter had three really competitive matches against some good kids,” Bacon said. “He hit a couple of new takedowns that looked really good and I think that will help him in the future.” Coleman Griffin (152) was also 4-1 overall. He got a 10-0 major decision win, a 13-0 major decision win and a 7-0 decision win along with a win by forfeit to make him 4-0 entering the final dual of the day. He wound up being pinned against Clinton’s Matt Balke for the lone blemish on his record Saturday. “Coleman had a really good day and beat some good kids all the way up to that last match,” Bacon said. Nate Burkeybile, who was 2-3 overall at 195 pounds, and Gaven Kelsall, who was 1-4 at 160, rounded out the Trenton showing for the event. As a team, Trenton fell 5419 to Chillicothe despite taking four of six matches wrestled on the mat. The Bulldogs lost 58-22 to Savannah but won four of six matches on the mat in that dual as well. Trenton did defeat Plattsburg 36-18, winning the only two matches contested on the mat, before falling 63-13 to Cameron. The Bulldogs split the six matches on the mat, 33, with Cameron. The final dual of the day saw Trenton lose 36-24 to Clinton, winning two out of four matches on the mat. “I’m looking forward to getting the full team back in action,” Bacon said. “We showed a lot of improvement in our wrestling today.” Trenton’s wrestling team will be at home on Thursday, hosting Polo and Marceline in a triangular. The first matches are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. TRENTON GIRLS Trenton’s girls wrestling team was in action at MidBuchanan on Friday. Trenton had three wrestlers in action at the event. Mercy Schweizer won the 117-pound C bracket, going 2-0. Schweizer pinned a Hamilton junior varsity wrestler for her first win and pinned a foe from Sherwood for the second. At the A level, Allison Yoder was 1-3 overall at 151 pounds, getting her lone win by fall over an opponent from Lawson. Makayla Hamilton wrestled her first varsity matches of the season for Trenton, going 0-2 at 195 pounds. Trenton’s girls will wrestle at home with Polo and Marceline on Thursday as well.

SAT 16 Lawson Tourn. Finals 2 p.m.

HAMILTON 6 p.m. (TMS Gym) MARCELINE POLO* 5:30 p.m. (THS Gym)

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BRYCIN LOYD (11) defends a Maysville player during Trenton’s 50-44 home loss on Friday. Loyd scored seven points in the game.

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ALLISON YODER attempts a takedown during the MidBuchanan Tournament on Friday. Yoder was 1-3 on the day, picking up her win with a pin of a Lawson opponent.

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fant, Victoria Jo, as her own. She is now 16 years old and hasn't spoken publicly about about the tragedy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we walked across the threshold our Amber Alert was scrolling across the TV at that very moment," recalled Randy Strong, who was part of the northwest Missouri major case squad at the time. He looked to his right and saw Montgomery holding the newborn and was awash in relief when she handed her over to law enforcement. The proceeding hours had been a blur in which he photographed Stinnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body and spent a sleepless night looking for clues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unsure of whether the baby was dead or alive and no idea what she looked like. But then tips began arriving about Montgomery, who had a history of faking pregnancies and suddenly had a baby. Strong, now the sheriff of Nodaway County, where the killing happened, hoped in an unmarked car with another officer. He learned while en route that the email address fischer4kids@hotmail.com that was used to set up the deadly meeting with Stinnett had been sent from a dial-up connection at Montgomeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I absolutely knew I was walking into the killer's home,â&#x20AC;? recalled Strong, saying rat terriers ran around his feet as he approached her house. Like Stinnett, Montgomery also raised rat terriers. Prosecutors said her motive was that her ex-husband knew she had undergone a tubal ligation that made her sterile and planned to reveal she was lying about being pregnant in an effort to get custody of two of their four children. Needing a baby before a fast-approaching court date, Montgomery turned her focus on Stinnett, whom she had met at dog shows. Montgomeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawyers, though, have argued that sexual abuse during Montgomeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childhood led to mental illness. Her stepfather denied the sexual abuse in videotaped testimony and said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a good memory when confronted with a transcript of a divorce proceeding in which he admitted some physical abuse. Her mother testified that she never filed a police complaint because he had threatened her and her children. But the jurors who heard the case, some crying through the gruesome testimony, disregarded the defense in convict-

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ing her of kidnapping resulting in death. Prosecutors argued that Stinnett regained consciousness and tried to defend herself as Montgomery used a kitchen knife to cut the baby girl from her womb. Later that day, Montgomery called her husband to pick her up in the parking lot of a Long John Silverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Topeka, Kansas, telling him she had delivered the baby earlier in the day at a nearby birthing center. She eventually confessed, and the rope and bloody knife used to kill Stinnett were found in her car. A search of her computer showed she used it to research caesareans and order a birthing kit. Stinnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Zeb, told jurors his world â&#x20AC;&#x153;crashed to an endâ&#x20AC;? when he learned his wife was dead. He said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return for months to the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Skidmore, a small farming community that earlier gained notoriety after the 1981 slaying of town bully Ken Rex McElroy in front of a crowd of people who refused to implicate the killer or killers. That crime was chronicled in a book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Broad Daylight,â&#x20AC;? as well as a TV movie, the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without Mercyâ&#x20AC;? and the miniseries â&#x20AC;&#x153;No One Saw a Thing.â&#x20AC;? Recently, on Victoria Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, he sent Strong, the sheriff, a message through Facebook Messenger thanking him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just wept,â&#x20AC;? Strong recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is going to constantly be reminded of this whether in his nightmares or somebody is going to call and want to interview him. The family doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be interviewed. They want to be left alone. The community of Skidmore has had a troubling past and history. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want this. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve this." Montgomery originally was scheduled to be put to death on Dec. 8. But the execution was temporarily blocked after her attorneys contracted the coronavirus visiting her in prison. The resumption of federal executions after a 17-year pause started on July 14. Antideath penalty groups said President Donald Trump was pushing for executions prior to the November election in a cynical bid to burnish a reputation a law-and-order leader. U.S. officials have portrayed the executions as bringing long-delayed justice for victims and their families.

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DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Dustin C. Unruh, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10. He also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with vision-reducing material applied to the windshield/side window and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 cost. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Kelsey R. Frisbie vs. Michael E. Frisbie. REAL ESTATE Barbara Knott and husband to Levi Deardorff and wife.

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A Chillicothe man was injured in an accident investigated early Saturday morning aboue one mile south of Trenton on Highway 65. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, David C. Corbin of Chillicothe was the driver of a 2001 sport utility vehicle that was southbound on Highway 65 at about 12:30 a.m. The vehicle crossed the center line, travelled off the east side of the roadway and struck a culvert. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels on the east side of the road, facing south. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene. Corbin, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained moderate injuries and walked to Wright Memorial Hospital from the scene for treatment of his injuries. The accident was investigated by MSHP Trooper B.N. Raney, with assistance from the Trenton Police Department.

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Firefighters from the Galt Fire Department recently toured the GRM Networks central office at Galt, receiving a $500 Community Improvement Grant from GRM Networks. Pictured with GRM Networks District Manager Nathan Evans, center, are Capt. Erik Jackson, left, and Chief Terry Wynne, right.

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The Newtown Ball Association was awarded a $1,250 Community Improvement Grant from GRM Networks. Pictured above with GRM Combination Technician Ben Fisher, third from left, are association members, from left, Caleb Fairley, Michael Otto and Amanda Neff.

Nathan Evans, GRM Networks District Manager, center, presented members of the Laredo Fire Department with a GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant in the amount of $500. Fire Department members pictured, are, from left, Kenneth Bowe, Bill Meeker, Bill Young and Derek Eckert.

GRM Networks Awards Grants To Area Programs GRM Networks, through its Community Improvement Grant Program, has made donations to several area entities, including the Laredo and Galt Fire Protection Districts and the Newtown Ball Association. The Laredo and Galt fire departments each received grants of $500 through the program, as did the Linneus and Meadville Fire Departments. Along with the monetary donation, members of each department will also tour GRM Networks’ central office located in their

respective district. The tours will provide an opportunity for the fire departments to learn about the operations and the telecommunications equipment housed in each office. In addition, GRM has donated $1,250 to the Newtown Ball Association. The grant will be used to repair the community building and cooking facility. Other entities receiving grants recently included the Harrison County Council, which will use its $1,500 grant to replace flooring in the

senior center as the current flooring has become hazardous for those who use the center. The Bethany Kiwanis Club was awarded a $500 grant that will be used to purchase winter clothing for elementary school children in need in the South Harrison R-2, Gilman City R-4, Cainsville R-1, Ridgeway R-5 and North Harrison R-3 school districts. The grant also supports children enrolled in the Green Hills Head Start Program. Also receiving a $500 grant was the Lamoni

(IA) Community Center, which will use the funds to help with ongoing renovations to the center by replacing a leaking refrigerator. Applications for the next distribution of grants are being accepted through May 1. Grant amounts vary from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $1,500 for successful applicants. Applications may be downloaded by visiting www.grm.net/about-us/grants/. Questions regarding applications should be directed to Amy Davison at (660) 748-2110 or amy@grm.net.

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saving up money for both of them to go. Additionally, Marta is not capable of getting there herself because of her aforementioned disability. I said all this to Elle, but she still said Brian can't come. I said, "Then maybe we won't come, either, because it's not fair that you're treating your sister this way." Now Elle is not talking to me or Marta and blocked my number and my messages online. Am I wrong here? I do understand that they haven't wanted the wedding from the beginning. But now that they're having one, I think it would be wrong to exclude her brother-in-law. Family is family, whether you talk every day or not. -- Wedding Woes Dear Wedding Woes: You're not wrong, but you can't force them to do what's right. Though it does strike me as odd to exclude a brother-in-law, this isn't my wedding -- and it's not yours, either. If Elle and her fiance don't want to invite Brian, that's their mistake to make. Were I to squint hard to try to see a halfway decent rationale for their actions, I suppose I might focus on the fact that they didn't want a ceremony or reception to begin with. They may not

Dear Annie: My youngest daughter, "Marta," is beautiful and caring but intellectually challenged. I have always encouraged all my kids to do what makes them happy, and she is no different. A couple of years ago, she met a wonderful man through mutual friends, "Brian." After dating for almost a year, they married last fall. We could not ask for anyone more caring and giving. Brian makes Marta his first priority as a spouse, partner and friend in his life. The reason I'm writing: My second-youngest daughter, "Elle," who is 27, is getting married this fall and wants to invite Marta but not Brian. Elle and her fiance would have preferred to skip this whole ordeal altogether and just get married at the courthouse. But they are doing the wedding his parents want (spending money that is supposed to be saved for a down payment on a house, but I digress). Elle has been really stressed out about it from the outset. They said that they are only inviting people they talk to regularly and that Brian isn't someone they talk to regularly. Brian and Marta were already

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see this as a big deal or understand how hurtful such a snub can be. As for how they expect Marta to get there when she needs Brian's assistance while traveling -- well, I have no idea what they're thinking. You and Marta might contact airlines to see what assistance is available for travelers with disabilities, if she'd still like to go. But it would be perfectly OK for her to stay home, too. That would be the bride and groom's fault and, most of all, their loss. Dear Annie: In this day and age, when one has to be constantly aware of scams, I find it terribly annoying to receive phone calls from people who do not identify themselves when they call. Often when my wife and I get phone calls from fundraising groups or even from doctors' offices and the like, they ask for my wife or me immediately, without first identifying themselves. What's the deal? -- Who's Calling Dear Who's Calling: If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say the decline of phone etiquette corresponded with the rise of cellphones and, specifically, texting. I completely agree that it's impolite not to identify yourself when someone answers your phone call. It seems a lot of people never learned that or else have forgotten. I'm printing this as a reminder.

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many governments continuing to enforce restrictions and encouraging minimal social activity, they have directed themselves toward their mobile phones for entertainment and necessities like shopping,” the firm said. Much of the money was spent on video games — both on acquiring the games as well as in-game perks like virtual outfits for characters. Non-gaming entertainment apps such as TikTok and DisneyPlus also saw strong increases in revenue, rounding out a year in which app store spending totaled a record $111 billion.

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

The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment. New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847. Tdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOOREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. Tdtf ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! TMar19 ------------------------------------------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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FMar19 -----------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------------

RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 660-953-0724. FMar5 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FMar19 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMar5 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â&#x20AC;&#x201C;shop, 3592202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Dirt Asphalt â&#x20AC;˘ Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FFeb19* ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced 660-322-0277 adkinsweldingllc@gmail.com TDec22-Jan15* ------------------------------------------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 â&#x20AC;˘ No. 1 Quality â&#x20AC;˘ Fast & Courteous Service â&#x20AC;˘ Everyday Competitive Prices FMar26 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------Jim's Satellite 660-953-0215 Offering non-warranty SATELLITE TV REPAIR & other related services TDec22-Jan15 -------------------------------------------

INSURANCE

Shelter Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shield. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------

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HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMar5 -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------FARM GROUND WANTED Cash rent or share crop Will do improvements ATH FARMS 660-359-1413 â&#x20AC;˘ 217-473-3139 FApr2* -------------------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------

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

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.â&#x20AC;? "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 ------------------------------------------2 bedroom all electric apartment. Water paid. $450/month plus $450 deposit. 12 month lease. No pets. No smoking. Background check required. Available February 1. Call 660359-1857. S258d12* ------------------------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS Two bedroom apartments available. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. P167d19 ------------------------------------------

REAL ESTATE

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------

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

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

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WANTED

Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. FJan12-Feb5* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

WEB SITES

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FOR SALE

Cold weather supplies - ice melt, snow shovels, heat tapes. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T164d22 ------------------------------------------4 lots for sale at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in front of the flag. $500 per lot. Call 208-4125359. W577d5* -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED Driver Wanted - Amazon and other routes. Home nights and weekends. Good CDL record, tractor-trailer experience. If you aren't making $1200 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L315d19* ------------------------------------------Office Manager - The Grundy County Extension Council is seeking a professional, friendly and self-motivated individual to perform customer service, bookkeeping, and other office duties in support of the council and MU Extension staff. 30 hrs/week, $10.30/hour. For details, requirements & application visit http://extension.missouri.edu/Grundy/, call 660-357-6580 ext. 1582, or email grundyco@missouri.edu. EEO/AA/ADA Employer G165d12 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N166d19 ------------------------------------------Graves Foods Daily Route Driver Must have Class A CDL. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Home evenings. Competitive pay. Paid Vacation & Holidays. Apply Within or Call 660-247-2135 FJan12-Feb5 ------------------------------------------Grundy County Circuit Court has an opening for a full-time Court Clerk. The position is 40 hours per week with benefits. Duties include processing court cases, assisting with court hearings, general clerical functions and customer service. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED, have efficient computer skills and be detail oriented. Mail resume to Becky Stanturf, Grundy County Circuit Clerk, 700 Main St., Ste. 7, Trenton, MO 64683. Resumes will be accepted until January 22, 2021 or position is filled. EOE G168d19 -------------------------------------------

North Central Missouri College is seeking a Custodian. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N163d19 -------------------------------------------

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I, Betty Spickard, County Clerk & Budget Officer for Grundy County, Missouri, will hold a public hearing in the presence of the County Commission at 9:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2020, before preparation of the Budget Document. (Section 50.540.5(3) RSMo. 2000. Said hearing to include General Revenue, Road & Bridge, Assessment, Ambulance and Law Enforcement Funds, plus other funds included in the 2021 Grundy County Budget. Final adoption of budget is set for January 26, 2021. dJan12 ------------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In Re: Courtney Danielle Deaver Case No. 20AG-DR00206 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. 20AGDR00206 made entered on the record on January 5, 2021, the name of Courtney Danielle Deaver was changed to Courtney Danielle Ash. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJan12,19,26 ------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

PWSD#1 located in Mercer, MO is currently seeking a full-time Backup Water Distribution Operator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Operating and maintaining the complete water system facility. - Inspecting and performing repair work on their own in a timely manner. - Monitoring and maintaining water sources and storage tanks. - Keeping various records. - Performing monthly water samples. - At the moment problem solving on their own in a timely manner. - Maintaining, repairing and installing water meters This position will have a 90 day probationary period. Interested parties must be willing to attend distribution water classes and obtain a DSIII, Drinking Water Certification as soon as possible, willingness to learn the complete water system layout including meter(s) and shutoff valve locations, the workings of pump-stations, monthly meter reading route(s), computer program(s), be on a rotating oncall weekday/weekend schedule, must have a Class E or chauffer's license, have and maintain a good driving record, maintain company equipment and vehicles, have computer knowledge and record keeping along with good customer service relations plus various other requirements and tasks. Pay will be based on knowledge and experience. Interested parties may pickup an application at the district's office located at 22920 Hwy. M, Mercer, MO 64661. Applications are due by January 25th, 2021.

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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 20AG-PR00044 In the Estate of ELDON D. COOKSEY, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ELDON D. COOKSEY, Decedent: On DECEMBER 8, 2020, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of ELDON D. COOKSEY, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name and address of the personal representative is: JACOB NATHANIEL CROSS 1910 MEADOWLANE DR. CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ALLAN SEIDEL 705 MAIN STREET TRENTON, MO 64683 PHONE: 660-359-2293 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend

the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 25-SEP-2020 Date of first publication: 22-DEC-2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dDec22,29,Jan5,12 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 20AG-PR00043 In the Estate of MANUEL EUGENE URICK, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MANUEL EUGENE URICK, Decedent: On DECEMBER 14, 2020, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MANUEL EUGENE URICK, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's address is: DANIEL S KIDD 6470 E. MEXICO GRAVEL COLUMBIA, MO 65202 The personal representative's

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TREE HARVEST PROJECT 1A– EAST LOCUST CREEK RESERVOIR PROJECT MILAN, MISSOURI Tree Harvesting, Logging, Mulching, and Reuse of Wood Products Generated and All Necessary or Required Associated Activities to Complete Silviculture Tasks as requested for Project 1A (90 acres) Qualifications submittals and proposals for pre-construction activities and ID/IQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) for Tree Harvesting, Logging, Mulching, and Reuse of Wood Products generated by the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR) Project will be received by the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) at the offices of Allstate Consultants LLC, 3312 LeMone Industrial Blvd, Columbia Missouri, 65201 until 2:00 P.M. CST on January 15, 2021. Proposals received will be evaluated. Upon award, scopes and projects will be developed and assigned to the selected logging professional(s). The timeline for the initial project 1A and work to be fully complete is as follows: All tree harvesting by March 31, 2021. All Remaining Wood Processing by June 15, 2021. Proposal packets and tree harvesting qualification requirements can be obtained from Allstate Consultants LLC, 3312 LeMone Industrial Blvd., Columbia, MO, 65201. Contact: Chad Sayre, P.E., (573) 875-8799 or cws@allstateconsultants.net. The NCMRWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites Women Owned and Disadvantaged Businesses to submit qualifications for evaluation. The company or team selected and awarded the Tree Harvest Contract will provide proof of insurance and required bonding and certifications. This project is financed by the NCMRWC (local sponsor) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (federal sponsor). dDec31,Jan5,12

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attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT E COWHERD 903 JACKSON STREET P O BOX 228 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228 PHONE: 660-646-0627 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 08-SEP-2020 Date of first publication: 22-DEC-2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dDec22,29,Jan5,12 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 20AG-PR00041 In the Estate of MARSHA URICK, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARSHA URICK, Decedent: On NOVEMBER 24, 2020, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of MARSHA URICK, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's address is: DANIEL S KIDD 6470 E. MEXICO GRAVEL COLUMBIA, MO 65202 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT E COWHERD 903 JACKSON STREET P O BOX 228 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228

PHONE: 660-646-0627 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 08-OCT-2020 Date of first publication: 22-DEC-2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dDec22,29,Jan5,12 -------------------------------------------

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See me for quotes on

•Life Insurance •Guaranteed Life Insurance •Annuities •IRAs •Medicare Supplements

RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO

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SHELLY’S PET CARE

660-684-6864 103 S. Locust, Jamesport, MO 64648

Professional, Personalized Grooming APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY 35 years of experience! Serving the Green Hills Area Since 1996!

FINANCIAL STATEMENT HARRISON TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2020 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: CART Rock Property Tax & Railroad & Utility Tax Other - FEMA Money

$ 4,657.34 7,645.26 22,459.72 103,109.21

TOTAL RECEIPTS $133,214.19 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $137,871.53 DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Purpose Amount Jerry Hostetler Hauling 14,116.53 T & L Auto Supply Grader Parts 1,265.29 Republican-Times Ads in paper 146.60 Norris Quarries Rock 42,468.44 MFA Oil Oil/Diesel/Hydro Fluid 3,056.36 Sager Tax Quarterlys & End Year 82.00 Dept. of Treasury Taxes 395.78 MO Dept. of Revenue Taxes 13.00 MO Employ. Mutual Insurance 1,056.00 Hutchison & Co. Ins Bonding & Liability 760.00 Danny Westcott Haul Grader after purchase 500.00 Lamma Excavating Roadwork, Ditching 6,879.12 Grundy Co. Treasurer Loan on 50th St. 1,000.00 Farmers Bank of N. MO Down Pymt - Grader Loan 20,000.00 Reimburse - Grader lights 250.00 Travis Tatum Ethan Griffin Reimburse - Grader parts 1,363.41 Mark Wyant Operator 1,281.35 Travis Tatum Operator 207.79 Casey Beverlin Operator 3,385.48 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

$98,227.15 $39,644.38

I, Michelle Hanson, Clerk of Harrison Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2020. d12

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“Bingo” - Male Short Haired Cat Looking for home!

“Bruiser” - Male Saint Bernard Mix Looking for home!

“Merci” - Female Vizsla Mix Looking for home!

NEEDS: CAT LITTER, CAT TOYS, BLANKETS, RUGS Honey Creek Green Hills Animal Shelter Veterinary Hospital

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Bruce P. Whittle, DVM • Gayla D. Whittle, DVM

359-2700

Hwy. 6, 2 mi. East of Hwy. 65 • (660) 359-9908

3041 E. 10th • Trenton, MO

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AREA DEATHS Carol Nadeen Rocker Herrold Carol Nadeen Rocker Herrold passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Trenton. A private service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary, with Bro. Doug Fairley officiating. Special recorded music included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supermarket Flowersâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank You For Being a Friend.â&#x20AC;? Pallbearers were Seth Herrold, Benjamin Herrold, Brandon Herrold, Nathan Herrold, Joey Axtell, Corbin Axtell, Logan Scott and Bryan Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Amy Axtell, Michelle Peterson, Tami Freeland, Andrea Pullan, Alisha Herrold, Abbie Herrold and Tyler Herrold. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Carol was born on Nov. 5, 1932 at the family home on the farm in Seward, NE to Edward and Lydia Rocker. She grew up in Seward and graduated from Seward High School in 1950. While in high school, she met Dale Herrold at an outing to a polka dance hall. They were married in Seward on January 27, 1952. He preceded her in death. Carol was a school teacher for several years and taught in a one room school with a wood stove. Dale joined the Navy after they married and they moved around the country while he was in the service but landed back in Seward in 1955. They bought their first farm and settled into farming and raising their five kids in Eagle, NE in 1956. In 1972, they pulled up roots and moved to Missouri where she and Dale bought several farms over the years. In 1994, she and Dale built their retirement home on Lake Trenton where they spent many happy years until Dale passed in 2019. Carol was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Last year she became a great-great-

grandmother for the first time and was looking forward to the birth of another greatgrandson in March. All the younger generations loved their special time spent with Grandma Carol. Carol joined many organizations and clubs throughout the years. She was very active in the Elks Ladies, made dozens of bears for hospice patients and had great fun with her best friends â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fearsome Foursomeâ&#x20AC;? in the Red Hat Society. Survivors include a brother, Dale Rocker (Sandi) of Seward, NE; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Rocker of Seward; two daughters, Stephanie Jarusek of Columbus, NE (Mick, deceased) and Valerie Scott (Todd) of Dallas, TX; three sons, Mike Herrold (Joyce) of Trenton, Dan Herrold (Debbie Gayle) of Coffey and Doug Herrold (Debbie JoAnn) of Nixa; 13 grandchildren, Amy Axtell (Joey), Brandon Herrold (Camille), Andrea Pullan (Dan), Alisha Herrold, Michelle Petersen, Tami Freeland (Cody), Seth Herrold (Tiffany), Benjamin Herrold, Abbie Herrold, Tyler Herrold (Brittany), Nathan Herrold (Nicole), Logan Scott and Bryan Scott; great-grandchildren Riley (Lakynn), Reed and Brock Herrold, Morgan and Corbin Axtell, Micah, Joel and Camryn Petersen, Hailey and Trevor Freeland, Chloe Pullan, Sophia Herrold, Cash Herrold and Hayes Herrold, who will arrive soon; and a great-great-grandson, Jameson Riley Herrold, who was born on Sept. 27, 2020. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dean and Duane Rocker, and a sonin-law, Mick Jarusek. Memorial donations may be made to the Carol Herrold memorial and left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Kenny M. Berry Kenny M. Berry, a 73-yearold Trenton resident, passed away unexpectedly at 12:46 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Burial was at the Berry Cemetery, located north of Galt. Mr. Berry was born on Aug. 19, 1947 in rural Galt, the son of Leonard and Ruby Privitt Berry. He graduated from Galt High School in 1966. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Philippines. He married Deborah (Debbie) Krewitz at Osgood on Nov. 14, 1976. The Berrys operated an auto dealership north of Trenton for many years. Before his recent retirement, Kenny could be found in his shop repairing and detailing autos and lawn mowers for sale. Even though his business kept him busy, he always had time for friends and family members who would stop by the shop to chat. He never met a stranger, would always lend a helping hand to others and was always telling stories about his childhood, the military or his hobbies. He was an avid basketball fan and spent many evenings cheering for various teams in the region. He also supported and sponsored several sports teams and was an encouragement to many young players. Kenny is survived by his life-long partner and soulmate, Debbie, as well as his daugh-

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ter, Natisha (Tisha) Berry. The family enjoyed taking short day trips and eating out in order to spend time together. Kenny and Debbie enjoyed many antiquing trips throughout the Midwest, as well as to Texas. Other survivors include two sisters, Judy Jackson and Mary Helen Richardson (Stan), all of Galt; three brothers, Jerry Berry and his wife, Sharon of Galt, Gary Berry and his wife, Shirley of Trenton and Lewis Berry of Galt; his mother-inlaw, Patty Krewitz of Trenton; and many nieces, nephews and great- nieces and greatnephews. He enjoyed keeping track of the various activities of his family members and is credited with being the uncle with â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best hugsâ&#x20AC;?. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-inlaw, Bobby Krewitz. Memorials are suggested to the Berry Cemetery. They may be left at Resthaven Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

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JR Stottlemyre JR Stottlemyre, an 85year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 2:55 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Saint Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Barry Road in Kansas City. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Tenth Street Baptist Church in Trenton. Inurnment will be at a later date at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Mr. Stottlemyre was born Feb. 12, 1935 in rural Spickard to Glenn and Caroline Cornwell Stottle-myre. On Nov. 25, 1954 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Hickman at the Tindall Baptist Church. She preceded him in death in 1994. From 1958 until 1960 he served in the United States Army. After his military service JR worked as a parts man for Bock Truck and Tractor until the business closed. He then worked the rest of his career as a water treatment operator at Trenton Water Works. As a past-time, JR loved to bowl and play pool. He was often seen on the sidelines of his grandson Trevorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer games. JR was a deacon of the Tenth Street Baptist Church and attended there for many years. Tenth Street had always been his second home and

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family. JR was a born-again Christian and showed his love for Christ through his words and deeds. Surviving relatives include his daughter, Jana Frye of Kansas City and grandson, Trevor Scott and his significant other, Nicole Ricco of Bailey, CO. JR also has many nieces, nephews and cousins that will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister, Betty Simpson. Memorial donations are suggested to Tenth Street Baptist Church and may be left with or mailed to Slater- Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

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For someone who made their living the past 42 1/2 years as a writer, coming up with the right words to thank everyone for their cards, letters, notes, phone calls, etc., has been difficult. When I came to Trenton and the Republican-Times in May 1978, I never dreamed that I would still be here in 2021. But this community welcomed me with open arms, and making Trenton and Grundy County my permanent home was an easy decision. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provided me with a career, a family and many, many lifelong friends who I will cherish always. And while I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a lot of you as often as I have through my work at the R-T, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still be around and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still be attending events and taking part in local activities, supporting the community that has supported me throughout the years. I love you all.

Diane Lowrey