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R-9 Board: Teachers Are Essential Now Staff Won’t Have To Quarantine Unless Symptoms Are Shown

Teachers and administrators in the Trenton R-9 School District will now be considered “essential” employees after action taken by the R-9 Board of Education on Tuesday. On a vote of 4-3, the board voted to make the designation, which would allow classified staff and administrators to be in school as long as they are not sick or showing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. The designation would mean that teachers who may have been exposed to the virus through a close contact would not have to quarantine from school unless they are showing symptoms. Those voting in favor of the designation were Brandon Gibler, Dr. David Whitaker, Corey Leeper and Andy Burress. Voting against the motion were Marcie Cutsinger, Dorothy Taul and Cliff Roeder. The issue of whether or not to designate teachers as “essential” employees has been discussed among school districts since the pandemic

hit the U.S. last spring. R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman said the district had received legal advice previously that designating the teachers as essential could leave the district open to liability if a teacher who is not showing symptoms but would ordinarily be required to quarantine were to be at school and infect students. Board members voting for the measure felt that many teachers are having to quarantine when they are not sick and through no fault of their own. A motion to designate all staff as essential failed, although board members said they do feel that all of the staff is essential. Gibler was the only “yes” vote on that measure. In another COVID-related decision, the board voted to continue the 80 hours of paid leave for COVID19 through the end of the 2020-21 school year. The vote was 7-0. Under the plan, teachers are allowed 80 hours of COVID leave before having to use their sick leave, which accrues at 10 days per year. Those who are able to teach from home or perform other duties from home will be asked to log those hours, which will then be deducted from the amount of time used. Board members heard an update on the district construction project, with Director of Support Services Kris Ockenfels saying the work at

the high school/middle school should be completed in early spring. Plans for small events to let the public see the changes are being planned, with a larger event, such as a spring program, being considered for the first public event. Director of Special Education Tara Hoffman gave a report on Early Childhood/Parents as Teachers programs. The Early Childhood Program, which operates the three- and four-year-old preschool program, has a half-day program, five days a week, with morning and afternoon sessions for each age group. Mrs. Hoffman said playgroups have been cancelled for this year. The program offers transportation, daily snacks (through the Rissler Elementary School cafeteria) and annual early childhood screenings for vision, hearing, speech, language development, motor skills, concepts, and social and emotional development. The PAT program currently has 57 children enrolled representing 36 families, with 10 of those families meeting the criteria of “high needs.” Rissler Principal Tiffany Otto reported on in-service meetings and the iReady Reading and Math diagnostic assessments. An assessment at the beginning of the year showed students to be significantly behind grade level in reading, but a follow[See R-9, Page 7]

City Taking Over Right Of Ways Council Also Approves Rock Blankets

The Trenton City Council approved two routine ordinances during a meeting Monday evening. One ordinance authorizes the city to enter into an agreement with BRS Construction LLC to install Missouri Department of Transportation Type 2 rock blankets at two locationsthe raw water intake on the Thompson River and on 28th Street at the Muddy Creek Bridge. The company will be paid

$276,370 for repairs, which are to be completed by the end of March. The raw water intake portion of the work will cost $181,350, all of which will be paid for by the city, while the Muddy Creek Bridge work will cost $95,020, of which the city will pay $45,510 with the remainder being paid for by the county. FEMA funds will be used to pay 75 percent of those costs. The council also approved an ordinance approving an agreement between the city and MODOT by which the city will accept the right-ofway in two areas as was agreed upon in July 2019. The areas in which the city will now have responsibil-

ity for maintenance of the right-of-way includes Oklahoma Avenue (referred to by MODOT as Business 65) from just north of the intersection of Ninth/10th Street and Oklahoma Avenue north to just south of the 28th and Oklahoma Avenue intersection. In addition, the right-of-way on Princeton Road/28th Street from near 21st Street to just west of the 28th and Oklahoma Avenue intersection will also be deeded to the city, with the city taking over maintenance. Councilmembers gave the go-ahead to Street Superintendent Gary Dryer to pursue the purchase of a used dump truck, which is estimated to cost $30,000

to $35,000 and would replace an older model. The funds are included in the current budget and councilmembers had planned to purchase a different type of vehicle (10-wheeler), however, on Dryer’s recommendation, they agreed that purchasing another dump truck would make more sense with the amount of contracted hauling the city is currently doing. It was noted that the current trucks are at least 20 years old and one is currently being offered for sale through an online auction site. Councilman Glen Briggs commended the street department crews for [See COUNCIL, Page 7]

Park Board Reviews Possible Projects 2021-22 Budget Could Include Up To Seven Projects

The Trenton Park Board reviewed a list of projects for possible inclusion in the 2021-22 budget during a meeting held Wednesday at the park department shop building. Board President Duane Helmandollar presented the list, which will now have cost estimates attached to each item so they can be included in expenses for the new budget. The projects include: Trenton Family Aquatic Center - dumpster bin repair and diving

board fall protection. Moberly Park – replacement of trash bins, repair of the dugout at the lower ball field, stump removal, new backboards and removal of the light by the flagpole (there is a different one in place). Shop Building – concrete parking area/sidewalk and spray foam for the addition. Gladys Grimes Park – playground border, replacement of the flagpole and concrete pad, pea gravel on the playground and replacement of the swing set. Burleigh Grimes Field – renovation of the parking lot on the south side of the field, including putting in a tube and painting the outside walls of the concession stand/press box. Van Meter Park – playground border, pea gravel inside playground

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Snow moves into the area today (Friday) ending tonight. Saturday and Sunday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-30’s and lows in the low 20’s. Monday looks to be partly sunny with a high of 40. The high at Trenton on Monday was 45, Tuesday’s high was 51 and Wednesday’s high was 49 with a low of 34. The high Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 47, with a low of 31.

and adding a metal sign on the existing concrete sign. Eastside Park – replace the entrance sign and re-seal the walking trail. Helmandollar encouraged members of the grounds, pool and facilities committees to get together soon to discuss budget priorities. Board member Gary Schuett, who serves on the grounds committee, said a cleanup will get under way soon at the Sesquicentennial Park and board members agreed to have Park Superintendent David Shockley seek bids for stump removal at Moberly Park, where several trees are in the process of being removed. In his report, Shockley said park department staff has been removing snow at the public safety complex, [See PARKS, Page 7]

BRIEFS County COVID Update The Grundy County Health Department has released its latest COVID-19 numbers as well as information on the status of possible vaccinations in the county. According to Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, the county has 82 active cases of COVID, a number that is down from the 99 active cases reported in the Tuesday Republican-Times. There are 971 total cases (up from 952) which includes 748 confirmed cases (up from 724) and 223 probable cases (down from 228). The county is reporting 33 deaths attributed to the virus, a number that is up from 29 reported on Tuesday. In addition, Ms. Gibson said the health department has received the first of two anticipated deliveries of vaccine for individuals in Tier 1A, which consists of patient-facing healthcare providers and staff, such as EMS, physicians, nurses, optometrists, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors and community health workers. GCHD staff is working to identify and vaccinate individuals within this group who live or work in Grundy County.

MLK Closings Several offices and businesses have announced plans to be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Closed will be the Trenton Post Office, Trenton City Hall/TMU, the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce/License Bureau, all state offices at the Grundy County Courthouse (Division I and II of the Circuit Court, the juvenile office and recorder’s office), the USDA Farm Services Agency, the Grundy CountyJewett Norris Library, the Grundy County Health Department, the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center, the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission and Missouri Job Center, the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, BTC Bank, Citizens Bank, Farmers State Bank, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri and US Bank. There will be no classes in the Trenton R-9 School District or at North Central Missouri College, where all offices and buildings on all campuses will be closed. The Ketcham Community Center will be open from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Trenton Republican-Times office will be open and the Tuesday, Jan. 19 edition will be delivered as usual.

Standoff Ends After 8 Hours The Trenton Police Department was involved in an eight-hour standoff with a suicidal subject Tuesday in the 300 block of Kavanaugh Street. According to Chief Rex Ross, the subject, later identified as 37-year-old Marquise Jones of Trenton, was reported to have a gun. When officers arrived, they secured the scene and requested assistance from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. As the standoff wore on, Jones became loud and angry toward officers. As they surrounded the residence and attempted to talk with him from the street, Jones pointed the handgun toward officers multiple times. The TPD requested assistance from the Special Response Team of the St. Joseph Police Department and the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department. After deploying what Chief Ross said were “less lethal” measures, Jones was eventually taken into custody and charged with unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $25,000 cash-only bond, with a court date of Jan. 26. Chief Ross commended the help provided by those departments mentioned above as well as the Trenton Fire Department and the Grundy County Ambulance Service.

Budget Hearing Tuesday

The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session Tuesday at the courthouse. The only item listed on the announced agenda is a 9 a.m. public hearing to receive comment on the 2021 budget. The commission will continue its work on the document during the remainder of the meeting.

Filing Deadline Nears Tuesday, Jan. 19 is the deadline to file for offices, subject to the Tuesday, April 6 Municipal and School Board election. Those wishing to file for the Trenton City Council may do so at city hall, while those who wish to file for a seat on the Trenton R-9 School Board may do so at the district office. Those wishing to file for seats on area councils and school boards may do so at their respective city halls and school offices. It should be remembered that many city hall offices and schools are closed Monday, Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Properties For Sale Grundy County Collector-Treasurer Barbara Harris has announced that she is taking sealed bids for properties that have gone beyond the third offering at the Grundy County Delinquent Tax Sale. Those that failed to receive a bid at the third offering may be sold by sealed bid according to Missouri State Statutes. A list of the properties will be posted and available at the collector-treasurer’s office, located on the second floor of the courthouse.

Dolan Files For City Council A Trenton city councilman has filed for re-election from the fourth ward, subject to the April 6 Municipal Election. John Dolan of 4002 Manor Dr., has filed for re-election. He is the only candidate from the fourth ward to file. Glen Briggs, the incumbent councilman from the first ward has also filed for re-election. Others whose terms are up include Danny Brewer from the second ward and Cathie Smith from the third ward. Candidates may file for office through Tuesday, Jan. 19.

SCHOOL BOARDS HOLD MEETINGS... School boards from Pleasant View, Laredo, Tri-County, Princeton and Newtown-Harris held their monthly meetings this week discussing personnel and 2021-2022 school calendars. LOCAL, PAGE 3

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Trenton Boys No Match For Blue Jays room trailing 52-13.

West Platte Dominates The Blue Jays had no interOpening Round Action est in killing the engine in the third quarter, adding 29 points In Lawson W. PLATTE BOYS 83 TRENTON BOYS 25

The seeding showed West Platte as the fourth-ranked team at the Lawson Tournament and the Trenton High School boys basketball team as the fifth. The action on the court suggested the gap between the two teams was a little larger. Trenton had nothing to offer against the Blue Jays, who took command early and dominated throughout the night, romping to an 83-25 victory. West Platte shell-shocked Trenton early, racing out to a 26-2 lead in the opening eight minutes. The Bulldogs were able to increase their offensive output in the second, but the gap continued to grow and Trenton went into the locker

to their total, putting Trenton in an 81-19 hole. In the fourth, West Platte eased to the finish, adding just two more points to their total. Tucker Otto paced Trenton with six points and Brycin Loyd and Gavin Roeder each added five. Dylan Spencer and Preston Harris each scored three points, Chase Otto had two and Kayden Spencer scored one to round out the Bulldogs’ total. With the loss, Trenton fell to 2-8 overall on the year. UP NEXT Trenton missed a chance to face the tournament’s eighthseeded team in North Platte. The Panthers are in quarantine and are not competing in the tournament, giving Trenton a bye into the consolation final tonight (Friday). Trenton will face the host Lawson Cardinals at the Barker Center. Tip off is set for 7:30.

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MORGAN KING posesses the ball during Trenton’s 36-23 loss to North Platte on Monday at the Lawson Tournament. King led Trenton in the loss, scoring eight points.

Trenton Girls Rally Back Behind Defense And Threes Trenton Girls Come Back For Win Over Gallatin NORTH PLATTE GIRLS 35 TRENTON GIRLS 23 TRENTON GIRLS 38 GALLATIN GIRLS 33

Trailing 19-10 to Gallatin at halftime a comeback for the Trenton High School girls basketball team seemed unlikely on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs, after all, were averaging under 24 points per game in their last six contests. But a second half that saw Trenton unleash a full-court press and knock down five three-pointers completely reversed the course of the game as the Bulldogs rallied back for a 38-33 victory in the consolation semifinals of the Lawson Tournament. “The second half was the best 16 minutes of basketball we have played this season,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “The girls worked really hard, but also executed on both ends of the floor.” Triples by Chandler Lynch and Rebecca Urich in the third quarter took a republican-times.com Online-only subscriptions for just $65.01 per year. Call 359-2212 today!

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big bite out of Gallatin’s lead. The Bulldogs’ defense meanwhile, limited Gallatin to just one field goal and four points in the frame. Trenton kept coming in the fourth as Teya Cooksey, Gracyn Rongey and Morgan King all delievered from distance as Trenton surged ahead. While the Bulldogs were knocking down the outside shot, Madi Moore was doing work on the inside. Moore would lead Trenton with 12 points, getting 10 of those in the second half. Trenton scored 28 points in the second half alone, more than any full game total over the previous six contests. The 38point total for the game was Trenton’s highest score reached in any game this season. Moore added 13 rebounds and two blocked shots to her team-high point total and King followed with 11 points. Rongey followed with five points, Lynch added four points and five assists and Cooksey had three points, seven rebounds and five steals. Urich’s three points rounded out the Trenton total. A three by King was Trenton’s only points of the first quarter. She added another three in the second quarter as Trenton pushed it’s total to 10 by halftime. Trenton had just defeated Gallatin in the previous week, taking the Grand River Conference match-up between the two schools 26-15. This time around, Gallatin had outscored their game total from the previous week in the first half. “Gallatin made a lot of adjustments

from the first time we saw them and we had to do the same at halftime,” Cool said. “The girls took the changes in stride and fought for a win.” With the victory, Trenton improved to 4-7 overall on the season. OPENING ROUND On Monday, Trenton suffered a 35-23 loss to third-seeded North Platte in a game that was much closer than what the final margin indicated. Trenton trailed 28-18 in the second half before clawing back, cutting the North Platte lead to just 28-23 with just under two minutes left to play. North Platte, would score the final seven points of the game, however, as Trenton was forced to foul and attempt to press the Panthers in the waning moments of the contest. “North Platte is a really good team and we battled them all night,” Cool said. “The girls didn’t back down to the physicality of the game and fought like crazy. I couldn’t be more proud of our kids.” King led Trenton with eight points while Urich scored six and Moore finished with five. Rongey and Lynch each collected two points to round out Trenton’s total. UP NEXT Trenton will be in the consolation final tonight (Friday), facing off with West Platte. Tip off from the Barker Center in Lawson is set for 5:30.

Edwards-Helaire, Hill Return Chiefs Getting Healthy Ahead Of Playoff Game KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced Wednesday for the first time

since getting hurt against New Orleans in Week 15, raising hopes the first-round pick can play in the divisional round of the playoffs against Cleveland on Sunday. Edwards-Helaire had been out with a high-ankle sprain, causing him to miss the Chiefs' final two regular-season games. He also missed a game earlier in the season but still

finished fourth among rookies with 1,100 yards from scrimmage. The only players to miss practice Wednesday were wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf), rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (ankle) and cornerback Rashad Fenton (ankle). That means wide receiver Tyreek Hill and linebacker Ben Niemann were back from hamstring injuries that hobbled them late in the season, along with linebacker Anthony Hitchens (COVID-19) and offensive tackle Mike Remmers (back). Hill first tweaked his hamstring against the Saints on Dec. 20, the same game in which Edwards-Helaire got hurt. But he was able to play the following week.

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PRESTON HARRIS looks for room against West Platte’s pressure defense which hounded the Bulldogs in an 83-25 loss Monday night at the Lawson Tournament.

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would lead Princeton with 24 points. Eli Henke had 14, Owen Schreffler had 13 and Jaden Finney finished with 11. A total of 10 different Tigers scored in the contest. Princeton, which moved to 8-2 overall with the win, was in semifinal action on Thursday night and will either play for first or third in Bethany on Saturday. Grundy boys 74, Novinger boys 60 (Milan Tournament): The Grundy boys moved to 7-2 overall on the PRINCETON BOYS 78 season, advancing to the semifinals of the Milan TournaSHHS JV 29 ment with a 14-point win over Novinger on Wednesday. Corbin Axtell led the Panthers with 25 points and After suffering their first Caden Gann followed with 24. two losses of the season on Cooper Lewis finished with back-to-back nights last week 12 points for the Panthers. Grundy faced Green City in the Princeton Tigers were able to take out some frustration the semifinals on Thursday Tuesday night against the and will play for first or third South Harrison junior varsity on Saturday in Milan. Green City girls 43, in the first round of the South Grundy girls 19: The Grundy Harrison Tournament. After a close first quarter girls were handed a first-round that saw the Tigers lead 15-11, loss at the Milan Tournament Princeton unleashed itself in on Monday. No individual scores were the second quarter, going on a 22-5 run to put the game in reported for Grundy (2-7), hand. Princeton continued to which will be in consolation push the issue in the third semifinal action in Milan quarter, going on to win the tonight (Friday) at 4:15. The Panthers will face the Milan game by 49 points. Justin Rhoades, who con- junior varsity with a trip to nected on four three-pointers Saturday’s consolation final in the second quarter alone, on the line.

Princeton Boys Win FirstRound Game

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Area School Boards Discuss COVID Leave, Take Action On Personnel Items Several area school boards held meetings this week, taking action on personnel items, discussing COVID leave and reviewing the 2021-22 school calendars. Those meeting included Pleasant View R-6, Laredo R-7, Tri-County R-7 at Jamesport, Princeton R-5 and Newtown-Harris. Pleasant View R-6 Board members at Pleasant View R-6 school entered into a five-year agreement with BlueBird Networks as the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internet provider during itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting on Tuesday. According to information provided by Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, the district will pay $510 per month for the service. Other action items included approval of the 2021-22 school calendar, which shows classes beginning on Aug. 25 and ending on May 13, 2022. In addition, a new hard surface bus route was also approved. Board members heard an update from Shani Kinney regarding the spring music program, as well as from Naomi Meinecke regarding the upcoming science fair, which is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 18. An update was also given on the construction work that is in progress in the third, fourth and fifth grade rooms. Mrs. Steinhoff reported on filings for the April 6 school board election, with incumbent Jennifer Belvel being the only candidate to file so far. The term of Jack Bethards will also expire. Filing will take place through Jan. 19. She also gave an enrollment update, which indicated there are 40 students in the early childhood special education preschool (an increase of two from last year). She reported that Mrs. Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preschool class is at full capacity with 20 students and enrollment for kindergarten through eighth grade is at 113, an increase of 12 from last year. Several important dates were announced, including an early out on Jan. 15, no school on Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, mid-terms for the third quarter on Feb. 5 and an early-out on Feb. 12 for professional development. It was also announced that the first fifth and sixth grade basketball game is scheduled for Feb. 18 at home against Chula. The games begin at 6 p.m.

Following a closed session, the board voted to hire Micah and Erin Ferguson as student mentors. The board also voted to extend Mrs. Steinhoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract by one year to continue a three-year contract. Her salary will be determined at a later date. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Laredo R-7 According to Principal Misty Foster, several informational items were presented to Laredo R-7 board members, including information on the 2021-22 school calendar, which will be reviewed and voted on by the board at the February meeting. During the Monday evening meeting, it was agreed that third through sixth grade students will play on the boys elementary basketball team, with girls in fourth through sixth grade being allowed to play on the girls team. It was also announced that the school spelling bee is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, with the county spelling bee scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 at Trenton. Board members reviewed the filing dates for the April 6 school board election, which runs through 4 p.m. Jan. 19. The three-year terms of Matt Foster and Brad Wilford will expire. An update was given on the COVID-19 situation and it was announced that the spring music program will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27. Following an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Parents as Teachers instructor Kelli Urton, effective immediately. The board also approved paying COVID leave for the remainder of the school year. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 8. Tri-County The Tri-County R-7 Board met at Jamesport, approving a COVID-19 staff leave policy as presented during its Monday meeting. According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, the board also voted to seek bids for an eightmonth certificate of deposit in the amount of $150,000. The funds are being reinvested following the receipt of local tax

dollars in December and January. In other business, the board approved the Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution and the purchase of Chromebooks from Trox. The board reviewed the preliminary 202122 school calendar and discussed the budget, with no action taken on either item. Administrative reports were also given by the superintendent and principal. An executive session was held to discuss the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evaluation and student records, with no announcement made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 in the old school gym. Princeton R-5 Superintendent Jerry Girdner said the Princeton R-5 Board was updated Monday on the current COVID-19 situation at the school, which has two active cases and 29 students/staff who have recovered. The school district maintains a dashboard on its website that is updated to reflect active and recovered cases. In a related matter, the board approved a resolution to extend COVID-19 leave through June 2021. The resolution supports the extension of paid leave for all employees instructed not to report for work and who did not exhaust the district paid leave during the first semester. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provided up to 80 hours of Emergency Paid Sick Leave for qualifying reasons related to COVID expired, meaning that effective Jan. 1, employers are no longer required to provide paid time off to employees for any of the COVID-related reasons. District officials said they hope their action on the resolution will provide peace of mind to those who are affected. In other business, the board reviewed filing dates for the April 6 school board election, which run through Jan. 19, and approved the 2021-22 school calendar, which shows classes beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and ending on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. All snow days are built into the calendar, which shows 1,115.7 hours, exceeding the state minimum of 1,044.

Following a closed session, the board accepted the resignations of special education teacher Ashley Mason, Ag/FFA instructor Bryan Williams, high school instructor Susan Culver and girls basketball coach Bill Goodin. The board also approved a contract extension for Girdner through the 2023-2024 school year. His salary will be determined after the board considers upcoming staff salary schedules. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. Newtown-Harris The Newtown-Harris board also accepted a resignation and took action on a contract extension for Superintendent Lucas McKinnis at its meeting held Monday. According to information provided by McKinnis, the board accepted the resignation of Samuel Torbett as high school social studies teacher and extended McKinnisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contract. Items that were discussed during the meeting included the athletic cooperative agreement with Grundy R-5 School, setting up a work day for board members and updating the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan to align with the new guidelines of the Missouri School Improvement Plan 6. In his report, McKinnis reported on a successful Homecoming event and said the superintendents in the HDC Conference will meet in Trenton on Friday to discuss conference topics. Central office administration will be participating in a virtual MUSIC members meeting on Jan. 28. He recognized Levi Wollenzien for his help in keeping the parking lots clear. McKinnis said the school calendar process for 2021-22 is under way as is the budget process. Principal Amy Carlson reported on the Christmas program and Homecoming activities, recognizing Payton Miller and Sarah Garcia for being named this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homecoming King and Queen. It was noted that the basketball teams are in the Milan Tournament this week and the Meadville Tournament the week of Jan. 25. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Feb. 8.

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High Low Last Chg Jan. 14 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 660 668Â˝ 653 667Â˝ +7 May 660 668Â˝ 654Â˝ 668 +6Âž Jul 647Âź 653Âź 643 652Âź +4Âž Sep 647 653 644 652Â˝ +4Â˝ Dec 653Âž 658Âź 650 657Â˝ +3Âž Mar 657Âź 662Â˝ 655Â˝ 662Âź +4 May 646Â˝ 646Â˝ 646Â˝ 646Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3 Jul 628 632Âž 625 632Â˝ +4Â˝ Sep 627 627 627 627 +Âź Jul 600 600 600 600 Est. sales 52,922.Wed.'s sales 144,729 Wed.'s open int 426,838,up 2,711 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 523 529Âź 519 526Âž +2Âź May 526 532 522Âź 530 +2Âź Jul 522Âź 529 518Â˝ 527 +3 Sep 474Âž 478Â˝ 470Âž 477Âž +Âź Dec 445Â˝ 453Âž 445Âź 453Âź Mar 455Âź 458Âź 449Âž 457Âž +Âź May 456 460 456 459Âž Jul 458 460Â˝ 454Âž 460Â˝ +Â˝ Sep 421Â˝ 422Âź 420Âź 422Âź â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1Âź Dec 403 409 402 409 +Âź Dec 405 406Â˝ 405 406Â˝ +Â˝ Est. sales 171,511.Wed.'s sales 626,126 Wed.'s open int 1,901,075,up 9,867 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 362Âź 363Âž 360Â˝ 363Âź +1Â˝ May 355Âź 357 355 356Âź +1 Jul 349Â˝ 350Â˝ 347Â˝ 347Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1Âž Dec 305Â˝ 305Â˝ 305Â˝ 305Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â˝ Est. sales 82.Wed.'s sales 202 Wed.'s open int 4,684 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jan 1413 1413 1413 1413 +2 Mar 1406Â˝ 1417Âž 1403 1414Âž +8Â˝ May 1404 1416 1401 1413 +9Âź Jul 1389 1401Âź 1385Âž 1398Â˝ +10 Aug 1336Â˝ 1351Â˝ 1334Âž 1349Âž +13Â˝ Sep 1230Â˝ 1251 1230Â˝ 1249Âž +16Âź Nov 1172Âž 1193Â˝ 1172Â˝ 1192Âź +16Âź Jan 1167Âž 1187Â˝ 1167 1186Âž +17 Mar 1136 1154 1133Âž 1153Â˝ +16Â˝ May 1126Â˝ 1142Âž 1126Â˝ 1142Âž +17Â˝ Jul 1115 1135 1115 1134Âž +18 Nov 1042 1059Âž 1042 1059Â˝ +17Âź Est. sales 114,639.Wed.'s sales 241,411 Wed.'s open int 937,391,up 1,997 Jan. 13 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.41 (Jan. 21), 13.36 (Feb. 21), 11.06 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.95 (Jan. 21), 4.90 (Feb. 21), 4.08 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.41 (Jan. 21), 13.36 (Feb. 21), 11.06 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.95 (Jan. 21), 4.90 (Feb. 21), 4.08 (Oct. 21). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.09; soybeans, 13.86; wheat, 6.46. New Crop - Corn, 4.23; soybeans, 11.26; wheat, 6.22.

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COMES WITH AGE I saw a social media post the other day from someone I consider a friend. Not a “call them up to chat” friend, but someone who I would definitely stop and talk to if I bumped into them in town. It was someone younger than myself and it got me thinking back to a time in my life when I was that age. I won’t ever pretend to know what’s going on in anyone’s life, but this particular post had me thinking about the different issues one has at different points in their lives. When I was college-aged myself I went through a rough stretch. In one particular week I wrecked my car, got a notice of academic probation from the fine folks at Northwest Missouri State University and the girl that sat two seats in front of me in Communication Law wasn’t too open to the idea of hanging out sometime when I suggested it. Maybe it was my shoulder-length hair, or the general lack of a beard - I’m still not sure how Trevor Lawrence pulls that look off. Anyway, I was feeling pretty beaten down by life in those moments, but the thing is, life hadn’t even really started yet. Looking back I feel pretty ridiculous about it all. Sure car wrecks and academic struggles aren’t exactly meaningless, but in the grand scheme of life it’s not worth the amount of worrying, stressing and anxiety I put myself through. When we grow up - no, really grow up - life hits a lot harder. When you are wondering what side ventures you can dive into to make sure the lights stay on for another month it hits you how trivial some of the things you worried about back in the day seem. Tuesday night I sat back and watched my wife of almost nine years working on flashcards with our threeyear-old son in the living room of the house that we built with our own hands. I took a moment right then and there to realize how fortunate I was. I don’t have to worry about how bills are going to be paid anymore. I’m not crazy well-to-do, but I am in a good-enough position. I know I am fortunate. I know there are a lot of people who are struggling to get from one month to the next. I still have things I worry about, but they seem so much more important than what I worried about in college. Now, I want to make sure my son never has to take out a student loan to go to college like my parents did for me. I want to take care of my health so I am around for him and my wife as long as I can possibly be. Those are things that matter to me, that carry more weight than what I considered vitally important in college. So if you see a young person struggling, reach out if you feel comfortable doing so. We can’t go back in time (yet!) and tell ourselves the things we are worrying about will seem so trivial years down the road, but we can lift the spirits of someone who is hurting. **************** So, yeah, I’m writing columns that aren’t necessarily sports-related now. That doesn’t mean you won’t get a healthy dose of sports here, but from time-to-time it might not be sports. I also wanted to start out with something much lighter and more humorous, but I had nothing coming to me and Ronda was getting more and more impatient every time the clock took another tick toward our deadline. Anyway, as always thanks for reading and here are a few recommendations... EAT - The eating recommendation is the tenderloin at Uprooted Kitchen. If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to. READ - The Horn of the Hunter by Robert Ruark. Have you ever been reading when you look up to see your wife, or whoever is in the room, glaring at you like they have just said your name four times and you haven’t responded because you were so drawn into the book? Yeah, that happened, this book is that good. WATCH - If you’ve learned one thing in the last two years it is that Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs is mustwatch TV. Tune in Sunday at 2:05 p.m. on CBS to watch the Kansas City Chiefs host the Cleveland Browns.

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Screenings And Vaccinations Can Be Life Saving Letters to the Editor To The Editor: Although we have the best intentions, many of our new year’s resolutions fall by the wayside; however, here is a simple goal we can all help to keep: end cervical cancer. You can help end cervical cancer in two easy steps: (1) If you have a cervix, get screened regularly for cervical cancer; (2) If you have children, vaccinate them against the human papillo-

mavirus (HPV). The resources to prevent and end cervical cancer are easily within our reach, and we have the capability to ensure no woman dies of this disease. This year, everyone in Grundy County can help end cervical cancer. Beginning at age 21, women should get screened regularly with a Pap test, and at age 30, women should begin to get regular HPV tests. Along with the other vaccinations, parents should also ensure that their children receive the HPV vaccine, which can prevent many cancers, including

cervical cancer. If you’re uninsured or underinsured, the federal Title X (ten) family planning program can help pay for the cost of your annual exam, including a Pap test. Call Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri in Trenton at (660) 359-2855 for more information about Title X. This year, help Grundy County end cervical cancer. Jenny Dean-Batson, Women’s Health Services Director Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri

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What Others Are Saying... GET THE VACCINE OUT Lawmakers who have returned this week to Jefferson City face no shortage of challenges. Everything swings on the state’s ability to bring COVID-19 under control as quickly as possible.

Guest Editorials We urge lawmakers to take whatever steps they can to expedite distribution of and access to the vaccines, and that includes a measure that would permit dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations according to state rules. State Sen. Bill White, R-Joplin, wants to provide some liability protection for health care operations as well as businesses that switched manufacturing in order to make products related to the pandemic, such as hand sanitizer. His proposal makes sense on the surface, although the devil will be in the details as they are hammered out by lawmakers. It’s worth discussing, but we’ll reserve judgment for now. Some lawmakers this year have proposed limiting the ability of local officials to close businesses, require masks or issue other health-related orders. That’s best left to local control, and we don’t think there’s a role for lawmakers or a need to get involved. Funding for K-12 and higher education must remain a priority, despite the projected $400 million drop in general revenue. Health care, too, is front and center, with additional costs because Missouri voters expanded Medicaid last summer. The state has options for raising revenue — Missouri’s cigarette tax is lowhanging fruit. The tax of 17 cents per pack is not only

the lowest in the country but imposes additional burdens in the form of higher health care costs. In other words, this low tax is costing us money. We could go up by $1.60 a pack and still be below the national average. As we have argued before, there waits hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used for health care and education. Highways and bridges, too, must also be addressed. Here again, Missouri has options. While we have the seventh-largest highway system in the nation, we also have one of the lowest gas taxes at just 17 cents per gallon. Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, wants to put a proposal before voters boosting the gas tax by 2 cents per year, for five years, taking it to 27 cents. That would still be below the national average. This is an increase Republicans could get behind, as gas tax increases have been endorsed by Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. By the way, one study concluded Missouri is losing $8 billion annually because of rough roads, fuel waste caused by congestion, and traffic accidents; for Southwest Missouri, the study put the cost at $1,500 annually per driver. Another instance of a low tax actually costing us money. All we ask is that some percentage of that additional transportation revenue, should it be approved, be committed to providing matching grants for communities and organizations that want to develop trails, prioritizing the 140-mile Rock Island opportunity that awaits on the south side of the Missouri River. — Joplin Globe

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Students at Rissler Elementary School have been honored with the Terrific Kid Award for January, recognized for demonstrating the character trait of â&#x20AC;&#x153;courage.â&#x20AC;? The award is presented each month by the Trenton Kiwanis Club and Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Trenton. Those selected for January include, from left, front row, kindergarten students Ty Lisle, Emma Ferguson, Elizabeth Waldrep, Lucas Davidson and Bella Graves; first graders Joey Dyer, Marley Hughes, Ryan Simpson, Cameron Ware and Cadi Clutter; middle row, second graders Valorie Liechti, Joseph Davis, Lillian Turner and Iiyaomi Hamilton; third graders Lindy Hunter, Xylus Rottman and Stetson Alley; and back row, fourth graders Jobie Johnson, Nevaeh Carpenter, Liam Carter and Ayden Ortega. Not pictured is third grader Jackson Miller.

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Gary and Nancy Shuler Tate of Laredo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The couple was married on Jan. 16, 1971 at the Tenth Street Baptist Church in Trenton. They are the parents of two children, Jim Tate and his wife, Cristina of Chillicothe, and Alicia Roy of Gilman City. They also have five grandchildren, Kip, Jessica, Levi, Jacob and Colton; and two great-grandchildren, Montgomery and Loretta. A private family celebration is being planned for February, however, a card shower has been requested for the couple, with cards to be mailed to them at 231 Highway E, Laredo, MO 64652.

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Not one, not two, not three defenders could stop Maci Moore, who scored a career-high 30 points on Saturday in Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 57-18 victory over St. Joseph Lafayette. Moore also had nine rebounds in the win.

Moore Hammers Lafayette, Leads Trenton With 30-Point Night Maci Moore has scored a lot of points for having a high school career that has bridged just a year and a half. On Saturday, Dec. 22 at North Central Missouri Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Hoops, Moore established a new high-water mark for her career, pouring in 30 points as the Trenton High School girls basketball team throttled St. Joseph Lafayette 57-18. Moore dropped in the first two points of the game and drew a foul, going to the line to complete a three-point play just seven seconds into the contest. That would be the theme all night as Lafayette struggled to find an answer for the sophomore forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just working to get open, get in front of (Lafayette) and put it up â&#x20AC;?

about a lot because we have so many different weapons that can score on a given night,â&#x20AC;? Trenton Head Coach Brian Upton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We work a lot in practice on defense, though and the intensity that we come out with. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a real good scouting report on Lafayette, but we just came out knowing that we needed to talk on picks and the girls had the right intensity, the right energy level. You couple that with some very athletic girls that have a good basketball IQ and the next thing you know, you are shooting passing lanes and getting tips. I thought we were just very active on defense and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what good teams do. Even teams that score a whole bunch of points, if they are going to have a successful season it all starts on the defen

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight we were just trying to spread the floor and get to the basket. (Lafayette) plays a lot of sagging man and it almost resembles a zone because everyone is in the lane. So we were going to try to draw the defense out and dump it to Maci or Sidney (Lynch) or whoever happened to be down there. Maci was the answer. I think they even lost her a couple of times, she was so wide open. She is a great finisher around the basket, she is a great kid and she is a great teammate. She is very coachable. When you have a player who has a great work ethic and you combine that with someone who has gifted hands, gifted feet and great touch around the basket, it makes for a great player.â&#x20AC;? Behind Moore Trenton got

tougher go than the girls, falling 38-34 to Green City earlier in the day. The Bulldog defense continued to be one of the strongest parts of Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, but Green Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Devin Field did just enough to put the Gophers on his back and carry them past Trenton. Fields scored 20 of Green Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38 points and Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense sputtered once again leaving the Bulldogs with a four-point loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played great defense and rebounded well,â&#x20AC;? Trenton Head Coach Jeremy Austin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score. It was a tough loss and we have to bounce back. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;am very confident thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what we will do.â&#x20AC;? Trenton was led by Max McNabb, who had 10 points and three steals Carson Rad

Holiday Hoops Schedule/Results FRIDAY, Dec. 21 Princeton Girls 49, Green City Girls 48 Princetonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Boys 59, Green City Boys 58 Maryville Boys 70, Lexington Boys 31 Lexington Girls 36, Braymer Girls 29 Cameron Boys 46, Braymer Boys 39 Paris Girls 53, North Platte Girls 28 Paris Boys 61, North Platte Boys 34 Madison Girls 50, Grundy R-5 Girls 44 Madison Boys 78, Grundy R-5 Boys 60 Saturday, Dec. 22 Carrollton Girls 46, Hardin-Central Girls 37 Plattsburg Boys 54, Carrollton Boys 42 Green City Girls 48, Cameron Girls 43 Green City Boys 38, Trenton Boys 34 Des Moines North Boys 87, Hazelwood East Boys 79 Trenton Girls 57, Lafayette Girls 18 Gallatin Girls 34, East Buchanan Girls 29 East Buchanan Boys 74, Gallatin Boys 30 Wednesday, Dec. 26 North Andrew Girls 41, Brashear Girls 29 North Andrew Boys 65, Hale Boys 27 Hamilton Boys 60, Sacred Heart Boys 48 Hamilton Girls 47, Norborne Girls 32 Thursday, Dec. 27 (Games Played After Print Deadline) King City vs. Hale Girls King City vs, Hardin-Central Boys South Holt vs. North Harrison Girls South Holt vs. North Harrison Boys Excelsior Springs vs. Norborne Girls Knox County vs. Norborne Boys Milan vs. Knox County Girls Milan vs. Summit Christian Academy Boys Friday, Dec. 28 9:00 a.m. - Winton vs. Tina-Avalon Girls 10:30 a.m. - Winston vs. Tina-Avalon Boys 12:00 p.m. - Rock Port vs. Newtown-Harris Girls 1:30 p.m. - Rock Port vs. Newtown-Harris Boys 3:00 p.m. - Smithville vs. Chillicothe Girls 4:30 p.m. - Lawson vs. Odessa Girls 6:00 p.m. - Lawson vs. Southwest Livingston Boys 7:30 p.m. - Lathrop vs. Gallatin Girls 9:00 p.m. - Lathrop vs. Gallatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Boys Saturday, Dec. 29 9:00 a.m. - Polo vs. Rock Port Girls 10:30 a.m. - Polo vs. Rock Port Boys 12:00 p.m. - Smithville vs. Excelsior Springs Girls 1:30 p.m. - Southwest Livingston vs. Hamilton Boys 3:00 p.m. - Southwest Livingston vs. Gallatin Girls 4:30 p.m. - Princeton vs. Schuyler County Girls 6:00 p.m. - Princeton vs. Schuyler County Boys 7:30 p.m. - Richmond vs. Meadville Girls 9:00 p.m. - Richmond vs. Meadvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Boys Monday, Dec. 31 10:30 a.m. - Pattonsburg vs. East Harrison Girls 12:00 p.m. - Pattonsburg vs. East Harrison Boys 1:30 p.m. - Southwest Livingston vs. Winston Girls 3:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart vs. Winston Boys 4:30 p.m. - Hardin-Central vs. Gallatin Boys 6:00 p.m. - Hardinâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Central vs. Tri-County Girls

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The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club was in action on Saturday, Dec. 22, competing in Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showdown in Hamilton. Trenton had four champions at the event in Bryar Foster (8U/60), Charlie Riley (12U/105), Hunter McAtee (14U/100) and Sam Gibson (14U/155). Finishing as a runner-up for Trenton were Owen Lowe (6U/50), Slade Wiebers (6U/55), Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Miller (6U/65), B tl T ll (8U/55) Ch Fost (10U/150) d

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

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Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144. TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

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Ag Briefs... Extension Election Under Way The University of Missouri Extension Council is holding elections for the Grundy County Council Jan. 18-22. The council is made up of both elected and appointed citizens who guide the local council educational programming. Council members work with regional specialists to provide the county educational programs, manage the finances of the local extension operations, provide personnel to carry out extension activities and elect and organize the local extension council. The only candidate listed on the ballot is Morgan Duff, who is seeking a two-year term from District 3, which comprises Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Marion and Wilson townships. Write-in candidates are sought for the second position of District 3; District I, which includes Myers, Franklin, Washington, Taylor, Harrison, Lincoln and Liberty townships; and for District 2, which includes Trenton Township, including the city of Trenton. Voting will be done at the county extension office, which is located in the lower level of the Alexander Student Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College or online at https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/grundy. Any person age 18 or older who resides in the county may vote one time in the election. A copy of the ballot appears on page 10 of today’s RepublicanTimes. Results of the election will be available Feb. 1 on the county office website. Anyone with questions may contact the Grundy County Extension Center at 660-357-6582 or by email at Grundyco@missouri.edu.

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NCMC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES by Rustin Jumps Agriculture and Natural Resources Instructor & Barton Farm Campus Manager What a difference a year makes! Or shall I say 50 years! Trenton Junior College started the Agriculture Program in the 1970 – 1971 academic year, offering courses in the career path of Agri-Business. A couple of years later, the Production Agriculture Program was added. Let's fast forward to academic year 2020 – 2021; what has changed? First of all, Trenton Junior College became North Central Mis- Rustin Jumps souri College in the late 1980s, and the agriculture program is no longer operated solely out of Geyer Hall. While it doesn't seem possible, we are fast approaching the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus in August 2021. As the years have passed, the NCMC Agriculture Program has continually changed to provide more applied learning opportunities for our students, ranging from precision technologies to livestock management; however, some things have stayed the same, going back to our agriculture program roots of the early 1970s. Production agriculture and agri-business is still the backbone of our service region, as well as the state of Missouri. The NCMC Agriculture Program and Barton Farm Campus strive to meet the industry's demand for employees with a strong knowledge base and practical skill set. Currently, we offer two-degree program pathways: Associate of Arts degree, which is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university, and the Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources for students who wish to pursue a career in agribusiness or production agriculture. In addition to those two degrees, we offer stackable certificates in the areas of Crop Production, Livestock Management, Ag Business, Ag Operations Technology, and Equine Management. The Associate of Arts degree requires students to complete 45 credit hours of general education classes and 15 credit hours of electives in agriculture and natural resources. Our most popular transfer majors are agri-science, agribusiness, agriculture education, and wildlife ecology. The most common transfer schools are Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. The Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources allows students to complete approximately 20 credit hours of general education classes while focusing on 40 credit hours in agriculture and natural resource courses. In this degree pathway, students complete an internship experience in their chosen career field. Following the completion of the AAS degree, students are ready to enter the workforce or may wish to pursue a Bachelor's of Applied Science degree at NWMSU. There is a very strong demand for students who have completed this degree in animal science, plant systems, and agribusiness career pathways. Instruction is provided at the main NCMC campus and the Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus. The Barton Farm Campus serves as an applied learning environment that allows students to see first-hand various agricultural production practices and the conservation of agriculture and natural resources. In addition to the degrees and certificates offered through the NCMC Agriculture Department, we encourage students to become involved in numerous student organizations, such as NCMC Ag Club, Professional Agriculture Students (PAS), NCMC Shooting Club, and Student Senate. In addition, this past fall semester of 2020, North Central Missouri College fielded their first competitive livestock judging team, coached by NCMC Ag Instructor Jack Green. This gives our students an opportunity to improve their livestock evaluation skills through instruction and apply critical thinking, decision making, and communication skills as they travel to 8-10 collegiate contests throughout the year. In retrospect, most would say the year 2020 was extremely challenging and brought a great deal of uncertainty. Still, it has also reminded many across the nation of the agriculture industry's vital role in our everyday lives. One thing is for certain; the NCMC Agriculture Program will continue to stay connected to its roots, plowing ahead and mapping the path for future agriculturists and industry leaders.

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On Wednesday Jan. 6, the Grundy R-5 Greenhand members participated in the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference. This year the conference was held at the high school with just the Grundy R-5 Greenhand members and was hosted by Missouri State FFA Vice President Kiersten Helm. Ms. Helm spoke to the members about the importance of FFA and its many opportunities, and she showed the members how to find their leadership styles and write down their goals. The young members are excited to kick off their FFA careers and await to see what the future holds. Pictured are, from left, Kiersten Helm, Nicholas Mann-Smiley, Cooper Coffman, Molly Milazzo, Carly Smith, Carley McBee, Layton Stonger, Corbin Axtell, Slade Hill, Lainie Lewis, Peyton Moore and Michael Brill. Submitted by Macy Saul, reporter.

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2020 CORN, SOYBEAN, GRAIN SORGHUM VARIETY RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE The University of Missouri Variety Testing Program’s motto is “We test the best.” This year seed companies entered some of their best corn, soybean and grain sorghum varieties in the MU variety testing program. The program uses the most current scientific principles and procedures to compare varieties in unbiased trials across Missouri. Plots were located in multiple locations around the state including farmers’ fields and University of Missouri’s agricultural experiment stations. Plots were replicated three times in each location and randomly planted across the field. These sites represent a wide range of soil types and weather conditions. Locations in North Missouri included Albany, Canton, Mooresville, Novelty and St. Joseph. Corn was planted in 30-inch

rows at 30,000 kernels per acre in the non-irrigated trials in North Missouri. Final corn yield was corrected to 15.5 percent moisture, but moisture at the time of harvest is also reported. As part of the trial, varieties were given a lodging rating just prior to harvest. Forty-one hybrids were entered in the North Missouri trials. The average yield of all varieties of non-irrigated corn in these five locations ranged from 246.1 bushels per acre to 203.0 bushels per acre. Soybeans were planted in 30inch rows at the rate of 160,000 seeds per acre. Final soybean yield was corrected to 13 percent moisture, but moisture at the time of harvest is reported. A lodging score and plant height were recorded at the time of harvest as well. The average yield in the north Missouri trials for 38

group 3 varieties ranged from 64.1 to 53.4 bushels per acre. The average yield of the for the 36 group 4 varieties ranged from 71.7 to 53.2 bushels per acre. Grain sorghum varieties were tested in four locations around the state, including one in North Missouri. It was planted in 30inch rows at the rate of 100,000 seeds per acre. Final grain sorghum yield was corrected to 14 percent moisture. Plant height was measured at maturity and a lodging score was given at harvest. Yield of the 22 varieties in the North Missouri trial ranged from 164.0 to 131.8 bushels per acre. Yield is not the only factor to consider when selecting a variety. Standability, maturity, as well as insect and disease resistance are other important factors to take into consideration. The results of all the variety trials across the state are available online at www. varietytesting.missouri.edu. For more information about variety testing, contact Valerie Tate, Field Specialist in Agronomy for MU Extension in the at tatev@missouri.edu or 660-8955123. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.

Vermont Changes Requirements For Local Food BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The new year has brought changes to Vermont’s definition of “local” or “made in Vermont” food. Before Jan. 1, “local” specified that food had to originate in Vermont or within 30 miles of the point of sale, which meant food from bordering states and Quebec could be included in areas of Vermont, the Burlington Free Press reported.

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Now all “local” food is “Vermont” food, making the term local consistent throughout the state, according to the state Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. There are three categories: raw agricultural products; processed food; and unique food product, with requirements for each to be called local. “The new definition provides clearer guidance for those producing, selling, or marketing local food products,” the Vermont Agency of Agriculture said. “It also strengthens the local brand by

creating a more meaningful and comprehensive definition for Vermont made products.” Raw agricultural products include milk, maple syrup, meat, eggs, and fruit and must be grown in Vermont. Processed food are raw agricultural products processed by way of canning, cooking, or adding other ingredients. More than half of all ingredients by volume, except water, must be raw agricultural products from Vermont and the product must be processed in Vermont and/or the manufacturer is required to be headquartered in Vermont.

Unique food product is a processed food made from ingredients not regularly produced in Vermont or not available in sufficient quantities for production, the Burlington Free Press reported. The product must meet two of these requirements: More than half of the ingredients by volume, excluding water, are raw agricultural products local to Vermont; a “substantial transformation of the ingredients” in the product happened in Vermont; and/or the company headquarters is in Vermont. Gov. Phil Scott signed the legislation into law in July.

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getting the streets cleaned following recent snow and ice events and a discussion was held concerning the need for sidewalks on Ninth Street to be cleared. It was noted that there is no ordinance requiring property owners to clear their sidewalks and that issue might need to be re-visited during an administrative committee meeting. Trenton Municipal Utilities crews were also commended for their work in getting utilities back on after recent outages. Other action and areas of discussion included: â&#x20AC;˘ the employment of Zach Underwood of Philadelphia, PA, as a city police officer. Underwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment had been recommended by the Police Personnel Board and he is in the process of getting his Missouri POST certification and making plans to move to Trenton. It was noted that he has family connections in north Missouri. â&#x20AC;˘ the possible need for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;triggering mechanismâ&#x20AC;? that would alert the city that a new occupant is in a rental unit. A rental property owner has contacted council members to say he feels it is unfair that some rental properties are not being inspected because the utilities are not changed to the renter, meaning the city wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a way to know the occupant has changed. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ordinance states that properties must be inspected each time the occupant changes, with reduced fees charged for more than one inspection per year.

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The Trenton City Council, once a month, receives information in its packet concerning the monthly taxes received by the city, along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. The Republican-Times will carry this information when made available. REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $42,319.69 $39,530.03 June $89,633.42 $94,251.55 July $71,561.09 $65,224.05 August $46,158.58 $50,308.89 September $75,897.70 $87,122.01 Interest $404.20 $1,490.35 October $83,553.94 $55,515.78 November $46,701.44 $37,567.33 December $91,602.30 $87,476.82 January $60,592.09 $58,979.01 February $38,024.41 Interest $438.69 March $80,289.99 April $60,842.97 TOTAL $608,424.45 $757,061.88 (Comparison Year to Date) $30,958.63 CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $21,128.52 $19,752.97 June $44,796.62 $41,117.82 July $35,780.48 $32,609.38 August $23,076.27 $25,152.25 September $37,948.61 $43,559.74 Interest $202.00 $240.01 October $41,775.83 $27,752.93 November $23,341.37 $18,783.10 December $45,801.09 $43,736.76 January $30,301.94 $29,485.63 February $19,009.09 Interest $219.32 March $40,144.89 April $30,386.91 TOTAL $304,152.73 $377,950.80 (Comparison Year to Date) $15,962.14

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â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor Linda Crooks was asked to appoint two citizen members to the utility committee. lots. He also said he has been trimming the bushes west of the shop and conducting maintenance on equipment. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

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August $20,172.55 September $35,888.45 Interest $185.27 October $39,917.98 November $21,281.42 December $43,078.54 January $28,865.53 February Interest March April TOTAL $283,161.43 (Comparison Year to Date)

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FIRE SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $8,925.44 $8,688.00 June $20,752.99 $20,866.07 July $17,044.98 $14,569.69 August $10,032.80 $11,690.74 September $18,060.93 $21,002.70 Interest $92.29 $110.08 October $19,870.03 $12,926.23 November $10,640.68 $8,255.21 December $21,485.90 $20,651.72 January $14,434.50 $13,898.03 February $8,653.20 Interest $102.90 March $18,350.04 April $13,648.88 TOTAL $141,340.54 $173,413.49 (Comparison Year to Date) $8,682.07 TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $13,388.06 $13,046.59 June $31,119.86 $30,040.75 July $25,567.30 $21,837.52 August $15,049.44 $17,536.10 September $27,144.17 $31,504.23 Interest $138.24 $107.75 October $29,805.01 $19,386.94 November $15,960.29 $12,394.46 December $32,249.04 $30,977.48 January $21,569.81 $20,847.01 February $12,977.78 Interest $154.36 March $27,498.37 April $20,326.71 TOTAL $211,991.22 $258,636.05 (Comparison Year to Date) $14,312.39

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up assessment right before Christmas break showed much improvement for every student. She commended her staff for their work during this time of quarantines and isolations. Trenton Middle School Principal Daniel Gott said the TMS Spelling Bee will be live-streamed on Thursday, with the county bee scheduled for TMS on Jan. 29. He also discussed professional development activities, as did Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey. Stegman asked the three principals to discuss with the board how they feel their staff members are prepared in the event the district would have to go online again. All of them said they feel their teachers are ready, although the effectiveness of online learning varies from one grade/building level to another. Gott said he feels that the past year has shown that there is no substitute for having a teacher standing in front of their class teaching. He said the technology enhances good teaching but does not replace it. Stegman reported that MacBooks are being distributed to teachers, with the iPads that those teachers have had being distributed to elementary students. He also reported that 21 elementary students are currently enrolled in virtual classes, while 18 TMS students have opted for virtual learning and 30 THS students are virtual this semester. He

also told the board the district will need to consider joining the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will allow it to receive FEMA assistance in the event of a disaster, such as a tornado, flood, etc. It was noted that no one has yet filed for a seat on the board, with the filing deadline for the April 6 election set for Tuesday, Jan. 19. The terms of Dr. Whitaker and Cliff Roeder will expire. If there are not two candidates who file, the board could accept applications for the seats not filled through an election or, although it has never been done, the district could ask the county commission to appoint members to the board. In other business, the board approved a disbursement from the Frank Drake Library Fund to the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library in the amount of $1,226, which represents the interest and dividends on a trust that totals $111,729.71 (prior to the disbursement). Following an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of instrumental music instructor Ethan Stewart, effective at the end of his contract, and approved Brandon Huffman as a substitute teacher. The board also offered a third-year extension to Stegmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract, with his salary to be determined at a later date. He now has a contract through the 2023-2024 school year. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

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Dear Annie: I am a 36year-old man living with my father. I also have autism, and because of this, I have had difficulty in dating women. For a few years, I was on the dating website called I Love Your Accent (I had been on 10 other sites prior to that), which matches American and British singles, but nothing happened. Then, last fall, I downloaded the app UK Social and became friends with a British girl from Birmingham. As it turned out, she was not trustworthy. She asked for money, and I had to end the conversation. My mother got upset and intervened. Now I am starting a relationship with a girl around here named "Erin." There is a problem: She is somewhat nerdy and has the same condition I have. What should I do? Should I wait for the ideal girl to come around or stay with Erin and see what happens? -Ethan in Hanover Dear Ethan in Hanover: There's no such thing as an ideal girl. There is only a girl

who is ideal -- or close enough to ideal -- for you. Don't dismiss Erin simply because she's "nerdy." If she's a nerd, that just means she has interests she's passionate about. Strong interests make people interesting. And if you both have autism spectrum disorders, you might find that you understand each other in a unique way. I say give it a try. You don't need to make any major decisions right away, but go on some more dates with Erin and see how you two get along. Good luck. Dear Annie: Recently, you printed a letter from "Betty," who wrote about the death of a friend and how she was treated by family. I loved her suggestions regarding caring for the dying. Back in 2013, my 92-year-old mother went downhill in a hurry. We called in the angels from hospice, and they talked us into using a hospital bed in a second bedroom. Even though I wished there were some way for her to continue sleeping with my dad, she became too fragile to move.

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Twitter’s post Trump future Twitter’s recent booting of President Donald Trump and other accounts consumed by conspiracy theories and hate speech has investors concerned. There are several potential repercussions. Trump’s right-wing fan base might also get the boot, or leave voluntarily for tech platforms that they perceive as friendlier. There could also be a subdued sense of the site’s newsworthiness. “We have always wondered how much of Twitter’s growth came from the ‘Trump Bump,’” wrote MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson, noting that the company has a relatively small U.S. user base. “Now we will find out.” Still, the crackdown could also make Twitter more inviting for

users and grow how many people use it. That would benefit the company over the long term, said Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. Upcoming Democratic control of Congress and the presidency may push tech platforms to rein in hate speech more vigorously. Nathanson was also concerned with what he said was Twitter’s “massive under-investment in technology and safety” up until now. “We have no doubt that in the long run, this will be the right thing to do for the health of the business and a broader set of constituents,” Nathanson wrote. But the events of recent days may remind advertisers “how dark of a sewer” Twitter can be. Twitter users

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Classified Advertising Information Phone 359-2212 Classified advertising rate schedule for 1 and 2 days in the Republican-Times is listed below. When insertions are not consecutive days, the 1-day rate applies. Blank lines count as 5 words, capital letters double. All ads must be paid in advance. DEADLINES: For Tuesday Republican-Times: 4 p.m. the Thursday before For Friday Republican-Times: 10 a.m. the Wednesday before For Green Hills Weekly Shopper: 4 p.m. the Thursday before Ads also appear same number of days on the Internet at www.northwestmissouri.com. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy not consistent with editorial policy.

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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! MOORE’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 Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! 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 – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FMar19 -----------------------------------------WILSON’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 – 660-953-0724. FMar5 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – 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 359-3699–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 FFeb19* ------------------------------------------ADKINS MOBILE WELDING, LLC 24 hour Service Insured • 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 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • 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 – 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 ------------------------------------------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 • 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 PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. Tdtf ------------------------------------------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.” "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 ------------------------------------------1 bedroom apartment, upstairs, furnished, utilities paid, no pets. Phone 660-359-6358. M275d19* ------------------------------------------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.” "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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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* -------------------------------------------

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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* ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------

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 WDB/NCMC Equal Opportunity and Program Compliance Coordinator. 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. N169d26 -------------------------------------------

660-359-2212

University of Missouri Extension Council Grundy County 2021 Election will be held Monday, January 18th through Friday, January 29, 2021 University of Missouri Extension Council, Grundy County: 2021 Election begins on January 18th and ends January 29th, 2021. The Grundy County Extension Council is comprised of elected and appointed citizens who guide local MU Extension educational programming. County council members: (1) work with regional specialists to provide the county educational programs, (2) manage finances of local extension operations, (3) provide personnel to carry out extension activities, and (4) elect and organize the local extension council. Voting will be held at the Grundy County Extension Office (1301 Main St., Alexander Student Center, Trenton, MO 64683) and online at https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/grundy. Any person age 18 or older who resides in Grundy County may vote one time in the 2021 Grundy County Extension Council election. For any questions you may have about the election process, contact the Grundy County Extension Center at 660-357-6582 or by email at Grundyco@missouri.edu. Results of the election will be available Feb. 1, 2021 on the county office home page. District name: DISTRICT III District description: Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Marion and Wilson townships Term length: 2 years Candidates Morgan Duff

If you know someone living in District 1 (Myers, Franklin, Washington, Taylor, Harrison, Lincoln, Liberty Townships) who would be willing to serve on the Grundy County Council, please fill in their name and contact information Write in candidate # 1 Name: Phone: Write in candidate # 1 Name: Phone: If you know someone living in District 2 (Trenton Township including City of Trenton. Township borders are the boundaries.) who would be willing to serve on the Grundy County Council, please fill in their name and contact information Write in candidate # 1 Name: Phone: Write in candidate # 1 Name: Phone: If you know someone living in District 3 (Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Wilson or Marion townships) who would be willing to serve on the Grundy County Council, please fill in their name and contact information Write in candidate # 1 Name: Phone: Write in candidate # 1 Name: Phone: I certify that I am an eligible voter of Grundy; that I am 18 years or older; and that I personally voted the enclosed ballot. Signature Address City Phone EMail This ballot will need to be returned to the Grundy County Extension Center in person and it must be received by the deadline date and time. The ballot box will be in place from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31 at the Grundy County Extension Center. Office hours are MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) Voting ends Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m. This ballot is provided for county extension council elections. All names and districts provided are the responsibility of the county extension council according to Missouri Revised Statutes sections 262.563 to 262.583. University of Missouri Extension is providing support for county council elections; direct all inquiries to the county extension council of the county where you reside.

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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00001 In the Estate of PHILIP HELTON, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PHILIP HELTON, Decedent: On 01-06-2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of PHILIP HELTON, 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: JAMES L. HELTON 32517 E. 340TH STREET GILMAN CITY, MO 64642 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: AARON JOSEPH RACINE 8700 STATE LINE RD, STE 110 LEAWOOD, KS 66206 PHONE: 816-523-2400 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death:

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Stockholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation will be held at the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1846 E. 9th St., Trenton, Missouri, on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to elect five directors for a term of three years, and to transact any other business which may properly come before this meeting. The Nominating Committee has presented the following list of names for directors to be voted on at this meeting: FOR A THREE YEAR TERM Gary Black Duane Urich Rick Klinginsmith John Rice Wendell Lenhart It is very important that a majority of the outstanding shares of stock be represented at this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please authorize someone to vote your proxy, or sign the proxy, and return to Diane Lowrey, secretary of the corporation and your proxy will be voted evenly among the nominees as presented in this letter. Please return to: Diane Lowrey, Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of January 2021. /S/Diane Lowrey Diane Lowrey, Secretary dJan15

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12-FEB-2020 Date of first publication: 15-JAN-2021 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. dJan15,22,29,Feb5 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION Case No.: 20AG-JU00044 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: JAQSYN ELYZABETH RAYNE WAGNER

Date of birth July 2, 2019 WLO and JMO Petitioners, vs. JOHN DOE Unknown Natural Father Respondent NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT: JOHN DOE, Unknown Natural Father. You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to terminate the parental rights of the natural mother, natural fathers, legal father and any unknown natural father and to secure a Decree of Adoption for the child and to change her name.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT MADISON TOWNSHIP OF GRUNDY COUNTY Year Ending December 31, 2020 Beginning Balance Jan. 1, 2020 RECEIPTS:

$31,175.15

Misc. Refunds Checking Interest Special Road and Bridge Added Road and Bridge Railroad Utility Township Collections Surtax Patron Reimbursement Cart Rock SEMA and FEMA Payments Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interest TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES: Tires and Repairs Bank Charges Parts purchased and Tools Gas and Oil Tubes, Election and Misc. Mowing, Electric and Water Ads, Office, Postage and Supplies Operations/Contract Labor Payroll Expense Insurance Grader Payment and Rock Purchased Payroll TOTAL EXPENSES Total Ending Balance Dec. 31, 2020

82.94 70.66 30,468.84 38,199.61 672.22 7,745.70 15.79 5,500.00 19,495.41 23,160.20 3.30 $125,672.01 6,517.57 45.92 126.48 3,158.40 65.00 1,314.55 169.30 1,200.00 1,057.92 4,740.00 64,350.60 6,886.78 $89,632.52 $67,214.64

I, Judy Kidd, Clerk of Madison Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing statement is complete and correct from 1/1/20 thru 12/31/20, as required by Section 231.280 RSMo. dJan15

The names of all the parties to said action are stated above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioner is: JAMES A. WAITS, 401 West 89th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after January 15, 2021, the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you. You may be entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent you at no cost to you

and you should contact the court if you desire to seek an appointed attorney. It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Trenton RepublicanTimes, a newspaper of general circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri. To be published on the following dates: January 15, January 22, January 29 and February 5, 2021 Dated: 01-08-2021 Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJan15,22,29,Feb5 -------------------------------------------

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Jefferson Township, Grundy County, Missouri for the year ending December 31, 2020. BEGINNING CASH BALANCE (Checking) $ 9,039.56 (Savings Acct.) $49,064.49 (CD) $28,024.00 RECEIPTS Sur Tax 51.22 Current Property Tax 39,353.66 Delinquent Property Tax 244.18 Railroad & Utility Tax 34,096.90 Others - cart rock, savings 21,520.74 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 95,266.70 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE $181,394.75 DISBURSEMENTS Vendor Purpose Trager Limestone Rock 15,728.89 Norris Quarry Rock 31,509.57 Jared Lamma/Lamma Exc Haul Rock & Wages 21,402.22 Landes Oil Fuel-Grease-Oil 1,673.61 Crow-Miller Ins. Insurance Coverage 2,917.00 Nationwide Insurance Insurance Coverage 130.00 Grundy Electric Meter & Usage 348.39 IRS & Div. of Un-Emp. Taxes 799.69 Republican-Times Legal 131.45 US Postal Service Postage & Delivery 110.00 Sager Accounting Tax Forms Preparation 63.00 CB&T Safe Deposit Box & Supplies 125.77 Grundy Co. Treasurer Election Fees & Tube 280.00 Township Board Wages & Expenses 5,104.73 Mike Eckert Grader Tire Repair 190.00 T & L Auto Supply Parts & Supplies 1,304.27 Foley Equipment Grader Repairs 106.34 Vince Campbell & Sons, LLC Grader Repairs 5,602.02 Trenton Township Tractor Purchase (1/2) 7,500.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 95,026.95 ENDING CASH BALANCE $ 86,367.80 I, STEPHANIE J. ECKERT, Trustee of Jefferson 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. dJan15

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

660-359-2268 tlautosupply.com

MondayFriday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

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AREA DEATHS

FUNERALS

Wilber Lloyd “Bud” Collins

Kenny M. Berry

Wilber Lloyd “Bud” Collins, an 86-year-old resident of Kansas City, passed away at North Kansas City Hospital on Thursday, Jan.7, 2021. In lieu of an in-person memorial service, his children invite friends and family to pay their respects virtually at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstonemo/wilber-collins-9994853. Mr. Collins was born Aug. 14, 1934, the son of Rubel Wilber and Orpha Jane Johnson Collins. He was a 1952 graduate of Gilman City High School. On June 27, 1954, he was married to Mavis Eileen Heitz. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Collins retired from Bud Collins Sales Agency. He most recently attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty before moving to Senior Star at Wexford Place Independent Living in Kansas City. Survivors include a son, Terry of Lenexa, KS; a daughter, Linda Becker (Damon) of Kansas City; three grandchildren, Kamela, Josiah and Gabrielle Becker. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Dale Collins. Memorial donations are suggested for Alzheimer’s research at alz.org/donations.

Connie Kay Babbitt Connie Kay Babbitt, a 77year-old Chillicothe resident and formerly of Milan, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan.11, 2021. A viewing will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2020 at SchoeneRuschmeier Funeral Home in Milan. A private burial will then be held later date at the Oakwood Cemetery in Milan. Connie was born June 15, 1943 in Kokomo, IN to Kenneth and Helen Powell Becker. Connie grew up in Broad-Ripple, IN. In 1963 she married Thomas Grant Parks and three children were born to this union. She later married Keith Babbitt in 1986. He preceded her in death in 2016. Connie graduated from school and went to beauty school, working for a couple of years at Lebanon Hair Care. She married Tom and they farmed. The family all helped with the turkey business and Connie also sold Avon for many years. In Jan. 1976 the family moved 400 miles from Lebanon, IN to Powersville to a cattle ranch, where they also farmed and raised turkeys. In 1986 she married Keith and they moved to Milan where she worked at ConAgra for several years, making many friends. When Connie was 50 years old, she graduated from North Central Missouri College and received her RN Degree. She then worked at Milan Health Care, Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, Hospice and at the Western Missouri Correctional Center as the doctor’s nurse for many years. She was still working when she had two strokes in 2000 and 2005, but she never gave up. Connie was an active member of the Baptist church throughout her life, helping with Sunday school for many years. She loved her church family. In the past, Connie was

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a Girl Scout leader, served as the PTA President and helped with the 4-H, teaching cooking classes. Connie will be missed for her friendly smile and helping others. She was devoted to her family, and enjoyed taking her grandchildren on trips over the years to several states, making great memories. Connie is survived by one daughter, Christina Busby and her husband, Richie of Lawson; two sons, Christopher Parks and his wife, Shanin of Princeton, and Douglas Parks and his wife, Gina of Smithville; the loves of her life, her grandchildren, T.J. Busby (Heather), Brittney King (Chris), Rachelle Rieckhoff (Logan), Ella Parks, Ava Parks, Josie Parks, and Watson Parks; great-grandchildren, Jilliyn Busby, Maverick Busby, Tucker Tracy, Myah King, Macey King, Breana King, Makena King and Brooke Rieckhoff; a cousin, Ledra Thornton of Elkhart, IN; a brother, Elmer Henry and his wife, Betty of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Von Henry of Florida. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents, Nora and Carl Becker and Homer and Bessie Powell; a half-brother, Donnie Henry; and several close friends. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Milan.

Two persons were injured Monday in an accident investigated on Highway 65 near the intersection of 28th Street. According to Trenton Police Lt. Larry Smith, the accident occurred just after 6:30 a.m. when Garrett Thompson, the driver of a pickup truck that was southbound on Highway 65, “dozed off” and woke up in the northbound lane when he was alerted by the sound of a horn. He attempted to avoid a collision but sideswiped a car driven by Ronald L. Seward of Trenton, which was northbound. Thompson’s truck spun into a ditch, where it came to rest on the east side of the highway. Seward had to be extricated from his vehicle by the Trenton Fire Department and he and his passenger, Trenton resident Russell Ellis, were both taken by Grundy County Ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital due to reported injuries. Thompson was not injured in the mishap. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. Thompson was ticketed for failing to drive on the right half of the roadway, resulting in an accident.

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Berry, Les Jackson, Tim Berry, Danny Berry, Barry Richardson and Colby Baker. Honorary pallbearers were David Anderson, Lance Wilson, David Long, Rob Trantham, Gary Scheib, Edwin Arndt, Bill Stevens and Steve McClaskey. Burial was in the Berry Cemetery north of Galt, with military rites conducted by the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919. Those participating were Tony Ralston, Sam Smith, Don Altes, Lannie Harkins and John Rice.

JR Stottlemyre Memorial services for JR Stottlemyre were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Tenth Street Baptist Church in Trenton. Rev. Ron Ratliff officiated. Mr. Stottlemyre, an 85year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Hospital on Barry

Road in Kansas City. Special recorded music included “The Old Rugged Cross”, “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” and “Why Me, Lord.” Inurnment will take place at a later date at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

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A card shower has been requested for Jean Endecott, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Funeral services for Kenny M. Berry were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Rev. Stan Richardson and Tim Berry officiated. Mr. Berry, a 73-year-old Trenton resident, passed away unexpectedly at 12:46 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Special recorded music included “Are You Washed in the Blood?” and “Blessed Assurance.” Pallbearers were Mike

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CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Ronnie Kincade vs. Tyler Grooms. A suit involving breach of contract has been filed. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Brandon Z. Brewer, Kirksville, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony; speeding, a class C misdemeanor; and failing to maintain financial responsibility for a vehicle, an unclassified misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan 14. Gabriel L. Buzzard, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to tampering or circumventing the operation of an ignition interlock device. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year, with the condition that he complete SATOP (which is already completed). He is also to pay $74.50 costs and $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Stephen C. Ewing, Spickard, on a charge of failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, a class C misdemeanor; Christopher Elliott, Belton, on two counts of nonsupport, both class D felonies; Christian W. Jones, Trenton, on a charge of first degree trespassing, a class B misdemeanor; and Samantha M. Schmidt, Kansas City, speeding, a class C misdemeanor. Jada M. Gann, Galt, had her motion for a change of judge approved on a charge of hindering the prosecution of a felony, a class E felony. Mercer County Associate Judge Matthew Krohn has been assigned to hear the case. Stephanie Myrick, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle, a class B misdemeanor, and was fined $80.50 and $74.50 costs. Michael Sanders, Marshall, admitted violating the terms of his probation on a class A misdemeanor charge of non-support. His probation was revoked and he was sentenced to one year in the Grundy County Detention Center, with execution of the sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for two years and was ordered to pay $206 per month and an addi-

tional $25 per month toward the $17,897 in arrears. Erin Wattenbarger, Brimson, and Shaun D. Yoder, Jamesport, pleaded guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and were each fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs. Michael Wilson, Trenton, appeared in court and had his bond set at $75,000 cash, corporate surety or 10 percent on a class D felony charge of second degree statutory rape. The court set special conditions to be followed if he is able to post bond, including being under GPS, having no contact with the victim or any female under the age of 21 and having no electronic data devices or social media. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Jan. 26. Adam D.A. Davidson, Galt, pleaded guilty to second degree tampering with a utility meter, a class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve six months in the Grundy County Detention Center, with execution of the sentence suspended, with the sentence to run consecutively with sentences on two previous identical charges. He was placed on probation for two years and is to pay restitution of $180, $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and $120.50 costs. He also appeared in court for violating the terms of his probation on the two previous charges of tampering with a utility meter. He admitted violating the terms of his probation and had the terms of the probation extended for year, ending on Jan. 12, 2022. Davidson had previously been sentenced to serve 90 days in the GCDC on the two earlier charges, with execution of the sentences suspended. At that time he was given credit for eight days served. He is now being given credit for 41 days served on those charges. Shellyann N. Rosales, Moberly, pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. MARRIAGE LICENSE Kaleb Wayne Moulin and Kaci Jekole Tinsley, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petition Filed David F. Stark vs. Tiffany S. Stark. Lenna A. Orndorff vs. Kenneth D. Orndorff. REAL ESTATE Jamia Marlay to Jade M. Mock. Michael D. Jaycox and wife to William B. Herrington, co-trustee and others. Donald F. Capps and wife to Donald F. Capps, Trustee and others.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Jan. 4: a subject violated a protection order at a south residence and a suicide attempt was reported at a north residence. Jan. 5: a motor vehicle crash was reported in the east part of town and officers investigated a report of harassment at a west residence. An arrest involved with an interagency aswww.republican-times.com

sist was made at an east residence. Jan. 6: property damage was reported in the east part of town. Jan. 7: no activity. Jan. 8: no activity. Jan. 9: an animal bite was investigated at a north residence. Jan. 10: no activity.

Area Cities Hold Meetings The Spickard and Princeton city councils held meetings Monday night, with few action items on either agenda. Spickard The Spickard City Council met Monday evening, taking action on routine items. According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, the council heard an update on the sewer and water service, with councilmembers being told that the water loss for the month of December was 9.75 percent. Board members approved the financial re-

port prior to the meeting being adjourned. The next meeting of the council is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. Princeton Also meeting on Monday was the Princeton City Council. City Clerk Cory Willett said the council met with Philip Wilson of McClure Engineering, who presented updates on the water and sewer projects. The next meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 8.

Holcomb Gives Lions Program The Trenton Lions Club met at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 12 in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall. George Moore, president, led the pledge to the flag followed by prayer by Jim Cox. Gary Bunnell served as “tail twister.” Dr. John Holcomb presented a program on pandemics and epidemics. He said an epidemic occurs when an outbreak has a sudden increase of cases, whereas a pandemic event is a disease which spreads across several countries or the entire world and affects large numbers of people. The United States has been no stranger to combating epidemics/pandemics, for example, the 1918 Spanish Flu (H1N1), Mumps, Hong Kong Flu (H3N2 virus), HIV/AIDS, SARS (CoV-2), MERS, Poliomyelitis, and now COVID19. Dr. Holcomb spoke extensively on the Polio virus.

His mother contracted polio in October 1952, which caused paralysis from her neck to her toes. Originally given a prognosis of five years, she battled the virus for many years before passing away in 1969. Holcomb spoke of the use of “iron lungs,” hydrotherapy, electric therapy and “rocking beds” to offer treatment and relief of the virus. It wasn’t until the development of an “inactive” polio vaccine by Jonas Salk in 1955 and a live, weakened oral vaccine by Dr. Albert Sabin in 1961, that the United States was able to eradicate polio. Dr. Holcomb emphasized the importance of vaccines in combating the spread and eradication of viruses. The next meeting of the Trenton Lions Club will be at noon on Jan. 19. Dr. Holcomb will again be the program chairman.

Two Fail To Be In Court Two area residents were arrested after failing to appear in Grundy County court. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 21year-old Christian W. Jones of Trenton posted $236.50 costs after being arrested for failing to appear in court on a charge of first degree trespassing. He was given a Jan. 26 court date

as was Rachel Waldrep, a 30year-old Trenton resident who was arrested for failing to appear in court on charges of operating a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility was not maintained, displaying unlawful plates and driving while revoked or suspended. Her bonds total $300.50 cash only.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Baked ham, fried cabbage, catalina blend veggies, apricots, whole wheat bread. Tuesday-Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, fruit Jello fluff, hot roll. Wednesday-Vegetable beef soup, house salad, wheat crack-

ers, chocolate chip cookie, pears. Thursday-Chicken strips or chicken livers, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cherry crisp, baked apples, hot roll. Friday-Tuna and noodles, peas, tomato slices, mixed fruit, brownie, wheat bread.

Grundy R-5 Honor Roll The Grundy R-5 Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year. Named to the “A” Honor Roll were Maggi Merriman, Riley Bundridge, Jorden Gannon, Carson Kasinger and Jayden Gannon.

Named to the “B” Honor Roll were Montana Buckner, Shane Holtman, Peyton Nibarger, Waylon Jackson, Maddix Lea, Alanna Rains, Brayden Reed, Kruiz Allnutt, Adrian Boren, Leah Carver and Lily Eddy.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS FOR VETERANS If you see a civilian doctor or hospital for an emergency, make sure that you or a family member notifies your VA general physician within 24 hours. No later than 72 hours! Have the ER doctor call the attending physician at your VA ER so comments can be put in the VA computer. That way the VA has the option to have you transferred. If you have civilian doctor bills that you feel the VA should have paid, call 314-894-6603. You can scan and e-mail copies of bills and questions to cfu2custimerservice@va.gov Veterans Benefits Administration: 800-827-1000 VA St. Louis Health Care System: 314-652-4100 Fee Basis, St. Louis VAMC: 314-894-6603 Fee Basis, Poplar Bluff VAMC: 573-778-4738 Naional Personnel Records Center; Military records and DD214 Tel. 314-801-0800 or on the web at National Archives Military Service Record/Veteran Service Records http://www.archives.gov/veterans/ Missouri Consumer Protection Division of Attorney General’s Office: 800-392-8222 or 314-340-6815 Mid-East Area Agency on Aging 636-207-0847 or 800-243-6060 Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227 Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213 or on the web http://www.ssa.gov/