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Filings Set Up Races For April 6 Election Candidates Wait Until The Last Minute To File As the deadline to file for office in the April 6 Municipal Election grew closer, candidates waited until basically the last minute to file for seats on the Trenton City Council and the Trenton R-9 School Board, with races developing in two of the city’s four wards and seven candidates filed for the two open seats on the school board. In addition, the city has placed a use tax on the ballot, while Grundy County has placed a question concerning brush on the ballot and four townships will ask voters to renew special levies. Trenton City Council Lance Otto filed Tuesday afternoon for a seat in the first ward, creating a race with incumbent Glen Briggs who had filed earlier. In addition, a race developed in the third ward, with Derrick Gott filing to challenge Robert Romesburg

for that seat, which is currently held by Cathie Smith, who is not seeking re-election. Incumbents Danny Brewer from the second ward and John Dolan from the fourth ward have both re-filed and will not face a challenge on the ballot. City of Trenton Use Tax In addition, the city of Trenton has placed a use tax on the ballot. The tax would provide increased revenues to the city to help pay for services such as law enforcement, street improvements, etc., as well as “level the playing field” for local businesses, which currently collect city sales tax on local purchases that is not currently paid on out of state Internet purchases. The local use tax cannot exceed the amount of the current city sales taxes, which is 2.58 percent, and a yes vote would not change that amount. Trenton R-9 School Board While no candidates had filed for the two seats being left vacant by the expiring terms of Cliff Roeder and Dr. David Whitaker, Tuesday’s rush of filings has resulted in seven candidates. They in[See FILINGS, Page 7]

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NCMC OPENS COVID-DELAYED SEASON The No. 6 North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team is introduced ahead of its 118-115 double-overtime victory over No. 19 Kansas City Kansas on Wednesday night. Earlier, the No. 15 NCMC women fell 71-67 to the No. 9 KCKCC women. SPORTS, PAGE 2

Trial In Officer Shooting Case Is Set Pre-Trial Conference Is Scheduled For February 4

A Trenton man who is charged in connection with the shooting of a Trenton police officer is expected to go on trial next month in Livingston County.

Jamey Griffin, 40, is accused of shooting Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab on June 14, 2019 as Officer Diab was transporting him for a mental health evaluation. Griffin was sitting in the front of the patrol car when he was able to remove Officer Diab’s weapon and shoot her in the abdomen. He was apprehended in Winston by bystanders and has been held in custody since being released from the hospital. He is being held in the DaviessDeKalb Regional Jail at Pattonsburg, charged with first degree assault-special

victim, a class A felony; unlawful use of a weapon, a class A felony; and armed criminal action, an unclassified felony. According to online court records, Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney Annie Gibson filed amended information in December to charge him as a prior and persistent offender, a move that would make him eligible for enhanced punishment such as a longer sentence, if convicted. She cited a prior driving while intoxicated charge and a prior non-support [See GRIFFIN, Page 7]

Spickard School Board Appoints Members Board Approves Change To Academic Eligibilty

The Spickard R-2 Board of Education approved a change to the academic eligibility policy, appointed two board members to fill vacancies and

approved the school audit during a meeting held Monday. According to information provided by Administrator Dr. Kristi Weldon, the board approved a new policy that addresses student academic eligibility guidelines. She noted that the information is being provided to parents. Also approved were MSBA policy updates and the school audit, conducted by Clevenger

and Associates. Two district residents, Alexis Sturgeon and Glenn Wilson, were appointed to fill vacancies on the board, with Wilson also filing to fill the unexpired two-year term, subject to the April 6 election. Filing for the three-year terms were incumbents Ruth Ann Shipps and Mel Chapman. No formal election will need to be held since the number

of candidates equal the number of vacancies. Board members met with Jennifer Wyckoff of the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission, who discussed the Hazard Mitigation Plan. By being a part of the plan, the district would be able to apply for disaster funding in the event of a tornado, flood, etc. In other business, the board [See SPICKARD, Page 7]

Great Northwest Day Going Virtual In 2021 New-Look Events Scheduled To Take Place Feb. 1-3

With the COVID-19 Pandemic still affecting the gathering of large groups, Great Northwest Day at the Capitol will have a different look and feel for 2021. Since its grassroots beginning in 2003, constituents from across 19 counties in northwest Missouri have engaged in a

unique regional, cooperative approach to communicate with statewide elected officials, staff members and department administrations. Faced with COVID-19 challenges in 2021, the steering committee of the annual gathering with legislators in Jefferson City is pushing forward by shifting to virtual visits advocating regional priorities. The event will take place over three days, Feb. 1-3, with participants encouraged to engage online with questions on the Great Northwest Day at the Capitol Facebook page. The schedule will include a 2 p.m.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Trenton will see mostly clear skies on Saturday, but there is a 30 percent chance of wintry precipitation. On Sunday there is a 30 percent chance of rain, turning to snow late. The high at Trenton on Monday was 37. On Tuesday it was a high of 42 and Wednesday saw a high of 52 with a low of 21. The high Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 40 with a low of 19.

Monday, Feb. 1 Facebook Live legislative update with a regional legislative panel. Events on Feb. 2 include a 10 a.m meeting about GNW Priorities. At noon that day, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will join the group on Facebook Live. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the group will be on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. with Rob Dixon, director of the Department of Economic Development. The GNW group began work last fall collecting and prioritizing a list of common issues that impact the entire region. [See NORTHWEST, Page 7]

BRIEFS County COVID-19 Update Active cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in Grundy County even as the total number of cases since the pandemic began are increasing. According to information provided Thursday by the Grundy County Health Department, there are 57 active cases of the virus in Grundy County, a number that is down from 62 reported on Monday. The total cases are at 997, up from 983, with 770 confirmed cases (up from 759) and there are 227 probable cases, which is up from 224. The county has recorded 33 deaths, which is the same as Monday’s report. In addition, GCHD Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said the department has received a second shipment of vaccine that was requested for Phase 1A recipients and has requested doses for Phase 1B Tier 2. She said clinics for that tier will be announced if the request is approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services. She also noted that Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday that mass vaccination clinics will be established in all regions of the state.

Sunnyview Board Meets The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors met Tuesday evening, scheduling a special meeting and hearing a report on December activities. According to information provided by Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board will meet in special session at 2 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 22) to open bids on the energy improvement project. Doerhoff presented his report to the board, noting that residents enjoyed the many Christmas activities that took place in December, including the Christmas carolers on the lawn, the parade through the parking lot and the live nativity that was held. He thanked Jennifer Hale and her staff as well as the community members who helped arrange the activities. He also said the residents enjoyed the Christmas party. The board held a closed session to approved minutes from the December closed meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Budget Approval Tuesday The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session Tuesday at the courthouse. The commission is expected to adopt the 2021 budget during the meeting. A public hearing to receive comment on the budget was held Jan. 19, with no one from the public, other than a Republican-Times representative, attending. The only other item listed on the agenda is an 11 a.m. meeting with the Northwest Missouri Business Facilitation Group.

WRESTLERS ROLL... The Trenton High School wrestling team pushed its dual winning streak to five on Tuesday, sweeping a triangular with Richmond and host Brookfield. SPORTS, PAGE 3

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JERAMY SHAW scores two of his 18 points in the North Central Missouri College men’s 118-115 double overtime victory on Wednesday night at the Ketcham Community Center.

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Trailing by five with under 20 seconds left to play, the odds of the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team completing a comeback after trailing visiting Kansas City Kansas Community College by 11 points at halftime seemed long. That’s when Jeramy Shaw took over. The Pirate swingman buried a three-pointer, stole the ensuing inbound pass and flushed home a massive dunk to tie the game with five seconds left. The Pirates’ defense held and the game was bound for over-

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MACI MOORE led North Central with 18 points and 10 rebounds in her collegiate debut Wednesday night.

time. After two overtimes North Central, ranked sixth in the nation in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll, prevailed on Wednesday night, opening the season with a 118-115 victory over No. 19 KCKCC. “It was really wild,” North Central coach Jeremy Esry said of Shaw’s individual fivepoint run to close regulation.

“That’s just Jeramy Shaw having trust in himself as a sophomore and coming through in the clutch. That’s just him having the knowledge of where to be and then the athletic ability. Jeramy and Atavian Butler were both really, really clutch for us.” In overtime, it was Butler, the Pirates’ returning AllAmerican, who took over.

Butler had just eight points in regulation, but took it upon himself to carry the Pirates in overtime. Though his potential game-winning shot didn’t fall at the end of the first overtime, Butler piled up 12 points in the two bonus periods combined and wound up with a teamhigh 20 points. “(Butler) wants that responsiblity,” Esry said. “He kept telling us ‘we’re not losing. We’re not losing this game. I’m not losing.’ Luckily he came through with his word. He is one who is really tough to keep in front of and a really tough guard for opponents. He finishes so well through contact so we kind of just put the ball in his hands and let him go with it. We had some good pieces around him, but without having Marty Jackson here, Atavian has just kind of stepped up to the plate being the guy with the ball in his hands at the end of games.” Last year during North Central’s run to a 27-3 overall record and second consecutive region and district championships, North Central had a knack for finding ways to win close games late. A year later, that trait is still present. North Central’s defense was suspect in the first half as the Pirates yielded 51 points to the visitors. The offense had momentary lapses and comeback attempts were interrupted by untimely turnovers and missed baskets. Yet when it got to the end, the Pirates were still there and after the two overtime periods, North Central had a season-opening win over a ranked opponent under their belt. “There is something about knowing how to win in close games,” Esry said. “Knock on wood, our guys have been pretty good at it. They play with a lot of confidence late and they don’t rush. We were down five and we aren’t trying to score five points at once.

They understand time and score. Winners win and losers find ways to lose and luckily right now we have that momentum and we are winning.” Behind Butler’s 20 points, Shaw added 18 and freshmen Mack Anderson and Kolten Griffin each had 18 points as well. Camron Donatlan finished with 16 points in his Pirates debut and Jackson Andrews tacked on 14 points. Damien Loyd scored 12 points to round out the double-digit performers for the Pirates. It had been 319 days, nearly a full calendar year, since the NCMC men defeated Arkansas Mid-South on the road in the Central Plains District championship game. That was the last time North Central was on the court for a game that counted toward its record. The long wait for another meaningful game was worth it, however, as the Pirates prevailed in a match-up that excited the large crowd on hand at the Ketcham Community Center. NCMC established a 1-0 overall record to start the season with the victory. NCMC WOMEN The women’s game that preceded the men’s contest was almost as good from an entertainment standpoint. Though it didn’t take overtime, the game came down to the final seconds. North Central led for the majority of the first half, but KCKCC stepped in front for the first time in the final minute of the second quarter. NCMC tied the game just before the break, but a 7-0 run to open the second half staked KCKCC to the biggest lead of the night for either team. The seven-point advantage was still intact at the end of the third quarter and North Central was chasing in the fourth. The Pirate women were within two

multiple times, but never closer. North Central’s last gasp was a drive down the left side of the paint by Kortlyn Rounkles with the Pirates down two. Rounkles drew plenty of contact but no whistle blew and the shot didn’t go down. NCMC had to foul and KCKCC made good at the free-throw line to give the game its final score of 71-67. “I felt like we had missed opportunities tonight,” Pirates’ coach Jenni Croy said. “It’s tough to win with 28 turnovers and going 12-for-24 from the free-throw line. But, to do that and only lose by four does show that we have so much room to improve.” A big bright spot for the Pirates was freshman Maci Moore, who led the team with a double-double in her collegiate debut. Moore scored 18 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, both team-high totals. Kennadie Crowe, another freshman, followed with 14 points. “Maci played well,” Croy said. “I think what I was most proud of her for was the fact that she went up to score tough. She didn’t shy away from the contact. She has such a high ceiling and we are excited to continue to see her grow as a player.” The loss established an 0-1 record for the North Central women to start the season. UP NEXT Both North Central teams are at home again on Sunday, playing host to John Wood Community College. The John Wood men are receiving votes in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll, while the women’s team from Quincy, IL features former Trenton High School standout Mykah Hurley. Action at the Ketcham Community Center tips off at 2 p.m. with the women’s game and the men will follow at 4 o’clock.

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Bulldogs Push Streak To Five After Sam Gibson lost by a 120 major decision at 182, TrenTrenton Gets A needed a big performance Pair Of Dual Wins ton with just two matches left to be In Brookfield contested on the mat. Nate Burkeybile delivered, getting a TRENTON 36 pin at 195 just before the buzzer sounded in the first peBROOKFIELD 31 riod. The win put Trenton up 30-28 on the scoreboard and a TRENTON 46 win by forfeit at 220 pushed RICHMOND 30 the advantage to eight points. With just one match left, that sealed the dual win for Trenton. “Against Brookfield, it reThe Trenton High School wrestling team is rolling. On ally came down to one match Tuesday night the Bulldogs se- that we had to win,” Bacon cured their fourth- and fifth- said. “Nate Burkeybile came straight dual victories, through with a huge pin at 195 defeating Brookfield 36-31 that we had to have to seal the deal.” and Richmond 46-30. Kael Brock lost by a 4-0 de“We had a big night taking home two dual wins over two cision at 285, but both schools tough teams,” Trenton head were open at 106 and 113, coach Charlie Bacon said. keeping the final margin of “I’m really proud of the way five points intact. The Bulldogs were more our boys wrestled tonight.” After getting a win by forfeit successful in matches on the to kick off the Brookfield dual, mat against Richmond, taking Trenton dug a hole as Gavin seven of nine bouts wrestled. Chambers (126) and Brice Hunter McAtee got the ball Gibler (138) were each pinned rolling at 120, getting an 11-2 in the first period of their re- major decision and Chambers spective matches. The Bull- (126) and Gibler (132) each dogs were open at 132 and bounced back with wins by 145, allowing Brookfield to fall. Gaven Kelsall (160), Kaden Owen (170) and Gibson build a 24-6 advantage. A pin late in the first period (182) all scored wins by fall as by Coleman Griffin at 152 and well. Caleb Johnson delivered open weights for Brookfield at Trenton’s final win of the dual, 160 and 170 allowed Trenton pinning his opponent at 220. Johnson’s win came beto level the score, however.

tween the lone two losses on the mat for Trenton. Burkeybile (195) and Brock (285) were each pinned as Richmond closed the gap late. Trenton got just one win by forfeit in the second dual while the Spartans were able to take advantage of three of Trenton’s four open weights. With the two wins, Trenton moved to 7-3 overall in dual action this season. The Bulldogs returned to the mat on Thursday, traveling to Maryville for a quad that also included Lawson and Maysville. Trenton will return to Brookfield on Saturday for the annual Gary Haag Invitational. GIRLS Trenton’s girls also made the trip to Brookfield, splitting the night with a 12-6 loss to Brookfield and an 18-6 win over Richmond. Trenton’s Mercy Schweizer (117) and Allison Yoder (159) were both pinned against Brookfield while Makayla Hamilton (195) picked up a win by forfeit for the Bulldogs only points of the first dual. Against Richmond, all three Trenton wrestlers won by forfeit and the Bulldogs lost by forfeit at 107. Trenton’s girls were also in Maryville on Thursday and will travel to Brookfield on Saturday as well.

Trenton Splits Games In Polo Boys Get Back Into Win Column, Girls Set Back POLO GIRLS 41 TRENTON GIRLS 26 TRENTON BOYS 46 POLO BOYS 43

The Trenton High School boys basketball team had not won a game since Dec. 4, but that all changed as the Bulldogs broke an 8-game slide with a 46-43 road victory over the Polo Panthers. The win was the first Grand River Conference victory of the season for Trenton and the first of head coach Corbin Coe’s tenure with the Bulldogs, save for last season’s victory over King City at the GRC Showcase. “The boys made winning plays down the stretch to find a way to get out of Polo with a win,” Bulldogs’ coach Corbin Coe said. “It was a solid defensive performance with enough outside shooting for the win.” The game was close throughout, with Trenton leading 14-13 after one quarter and

SPORTS BRIEFS Kids Club Sees Action

The Trenton Kids Wrestling Club competed at the Warsaw Youth Wrestling Tournament on Saturday. Ayden Ortega led the way for the club, winning the 10U/65 division. Trenton had seven runnersup. The second-place finishers included Clayton Glidewell (6U/40), Kynsen Bain (8U/65), Owen Lowe (8U/90), Jackson Black (10U/75), Jayla Bell (12U/110), Brayden Bell (14U/130) and Jacob Black (14U/190). Kash Barlow (12U/95) finished third in his division while Wesley Stiles (8U/90) and Braylee Barron (8U/115) were each fourth.

trailing 26-23 at halftime. The Bulldogs regained the lead in the third quarter, leading by one, and outscored Polo 12-10 over the course of the final eight minutes. Outside shooting was key as Preston Harris connected on five three-pointers to pace Trenton with 15 points. Chase Otto followed with 12 points while Brycin Loyd scored eight and Gavin Roeder finished with seven. Dylan Spencer rounded out the Trenton total with four points. The Bulldogs knocked down nine three-pointers as a team in the win. With the victory, Trenton moved to 3-9 overall and 1-4 in the GRC. GIRLS After a solid week at the Lawson Tournament, Trenton’s girls suffered a set back at Polo, falling 41-26 to the

host Panthers. “We gave (Polo) a lot of extra chances tonight, both from turnovers and offensive rebounds,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “It’s hard to beat a good team if that happens. We played hard, but didn’t get comfortable offensively all night.” Morgan King paced Trenton with nine points while Jena Harris added six and Madi Moore, Chandler Lynch and Mikensy Golden all finished with three points each. Rebecca Urich had two points to round out the Trenton total. With the loss, Trenton fell to 5-8 overall and 1-4 in the GRC. UP NEXT Trenton has another road GRC doubleheader tonight (Friday), traveling to Milan to take on the Wildcats. Action tips off at 6 o’clock.

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THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA With the events of the last several months I am becoming increasingly concerned about the effect that social media is having on our society. There is so much information that is shared now that has no basis in fact and many people believe is the Gospel truth when, in reality, it has no fact or truth to support it. I read once where someone said that social media is word of mouth...on steroids. I believe part of the reason we have such a divided country is we no longer know what the truth is on the national level. Information is put out across the full political spectrum and there is no way to find out if it is true or just something someone wants you to believe is true. What is sometimes purported to be fact is really just someone’s opinion being passed off as fact. Robert Frost said, “half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” The former days of journalism where reporters checked into stories and found out the truth are now seriously lacking on the national level. You see it in political reporting and assigned blame for the Covid pandemic. That’s why I think the role of small town newspapers is vitally important. It takes good, professional, reporters and editors to call and ask questions and verify the facts. Even if we can’t cover a certain meeting or we can’t be somewhere in person to cover an event, we will contact someone who was there and get the information and then attribute it to the source of that information city official, superintendent, elected representative, etc. And we separate fact from opinion. Everything we print is factual. If it’s something someone doesn’t like they may get angry, but they can’t say that it isn’t true. If we are giving an opinion, we don’t do that in our news stories. We give it to you on a page where it clearly says that we are doing so. There is no confusion between fact and opinion in small town newspapers. I believe that gives us the most important trait that any journalist can have...credibility. It’s pretty easy to believe that something we read and agree with is the truth when it, in fact, may not be true. We have become a society of bubble people. We live in our bubble of things we believe and hang together with people that share the same beliefs and nobody is willing to see another point of view.

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What Others Are Saying... STATE WAITING ON VACCINE Gov. Mike Parson gives the state of Missouri good marks for its initial distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

GUEST EDITORIALS Political leaders can boast impressive progress. Thanks to both Operation Warp Speed and prior scientific advances, vaccines were tested for safety and approved for emergency use in record time. As of Wednesday, more than 161,000 doses were given in Missouri. That amounts to 2,600 for every 100,000 people in the state, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s online dashboard. Parson said the state hopes to complete Phase 1A of distribution to health workers and nursing home residents by the end of the month. But the vaccine rollout has been far from perfect. A press release from state Rep. Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, paints the picture of limited supply and poor communication and erratic shipment projections at the federal level. The state receives one-week advance notice of shipments that are sent directly to those that have enrolled to become a vaccinator. Supplies do not go to the Missouri Department of Health. There are reports of providers expecting the Moderna vaccine and getting the Pfizer one instead, a significant change in terms of storage needs. “There is an exceptionally limited supply available in Missouri at this time, and thousands of health care workers across the state are still in need of vaccination,” Black’s office said in the release. “Supply has far exceeded demand.” He said the Department of Health is continuing to work with community providers to establish efficient networks for distributing vaccines to those outside a hospital system. Efficiency is a key measure and one where the state and local communities, so far, appear to fall behind others in the country. The CDC dashboard shows that of 526,455 vaccines shipped in Missouri, only 161,784 were distributed to patients as of mid-week. That’s a rate of 30%, the lowest in 12 Midwestern states that surround Missouri. The rate of vaccine delivery to patients was 61% in North Dakota, 57% in South Dakota, 49% in Texas, 42% in Iowa and 38% in Illinois. Kansas was only slightly better than Missouri, at 32%. All of this should give pause to those who cheer the federal government’s new push to dump all supplies on states as soon as possible, with the goal of mass vaccination. A White House report recommends a speedy pivot to rapid immunization of those over 65

years of age, but these numbers suggest that many states, particularly Missouri, need to do more to administer doses at the local level. The St. Joseph Health Department made its first push this past week. That’s good news, because the worst scenario is for the vaccine to be sitting on a shelf or freezer somewhere as the expiration date draws near. — St. Joseph News-Press

VACCINE IS NEEDED NOW The vaccination rollout has gone slower than expected, but we’re encouraged that the county’s health department, along with area schools, are planning for vaccination clinics for school staff members. On Sunday, we reported it’s still unclear when school staff will have the opportunity to get vaccinated, but that county/school officials are starting to plan for clinics. We hope the clinics come sooner than later. School teachers/staffers are essentially front-line workers, and we’ve previously editorialized in support of them being among the first to receive the vaccine. As we reported, essential employees — including all teachers and school staff — are in Phase 1B-Tier 3 of Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. This also includes people who provide contract services to schools, such as substitute teachers, bus drivers and therapists. Tier 1, which includes first responders, emergency services and public health officials, was activated Thursday, and Tier 2, which includes Missourians who are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID19, activated Monday. The state’s vaccine supply will determine when Tier 3 is activated. We hope the vaccine shipments can be expedited and that schools are ready when Tier 3 is activated. But we’ll also repeat a previous plea: We urge everyone, especially teachers and school staff, to consult their doctors and to take their advice about getting the vaccine. We suspect that for most people, doctors will recommend their patients get vaccinated. Staff members at different schools had varying interest in getting the vaccine, according to recent surveys. At Jefferson City’s public schools, 76.5 percent of respondents said they wanted to get the vaccine. At Blair Oaks and Helias Catholic High School, around half were interested. At Calvary Lutheran High School, only about 33 percent expressed interest. Experts say it’s important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 even for people who already have had the virus. But, ultimately, we ask everyone follow the advice of their doctors. — Jefferson City News-Tribune

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Randy Wilson, left, was named the first-place winner in the fifth grade spelling bee at the Spickard R-2 School, while Hannah Roberts, right, was the second-place winner. The two will participate in the Grundy County Spelling Bee, which will be held Friday, Jan. 29 at Trenton Middle School.

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Loren Stubbs, left, was named the first-place winner in the sixth grade spelling bee at the Spickard R-2 School, while Carter Callahan, right, was the second-place winner. The two will participate in the Grundy County Spelling Bee, which will be held Friday, Jan. 29 at Trenton Middle School.

Carol Wilford Punky and Lori Owens hosted a Christmas get-together in the evening on Friday, Dec. 25. The whole family was able to attend and enjoy each other. A meal was served and they exchanged presents. On Christmas Eve, Don and Nora Reeter and Brinda Marsh went to the Lord’s Supper Service at the Laredo Baptist Church. There were eight in attendance. Jim and Brinda Marsh and their son, Alex, spent Christmas Day with their daughter, Jill Marsh and her son, Gabe at their home in Ridgeway. Gabe came back to Laredo with his grandparents and spent the weekend. Dan and Carol Wilford attended the wedding of their niece, Sherry Knapp to Richard Ishmael at the Coon Creek Baptist Church on Thursday, Dec. 31. Sherry’s daughter, Maerissa Knapp, who is a teacher in the city of Karen in Kenya, Africa, walked her mother down the aisle. Matt Arthaud of Dittmer performed the ceremony. Elisha and Emma Arthaud were the flower girls. A reception was held in the all-purpose building next to the church. Naomi Campbell and Halley and Dustin of Marshall spent the day in the home of Dan and Carol Wilford on Thur., Jan. 14. They gave Dan his belated birthday presents and an ice cream cupcake. The Campbells helped with odd jobs around the house and property, as well as enjoyed playing Monopoly with the Wilfords. The Campbells drove back to Marshall that evening.

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.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m. MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

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.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

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Couple Moves Barn And Works Together To Remodel DUNCOMBE, Iowa (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When the first rays of the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sunshine strike the east side of Matt and Libby Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barn, they stream through the frost formation on the windows, casting orange spots of light onto the opposite wall. Downstairs, where the animals were once kept, that sunshine lands on brand new wood. Upstairs, in the hayloft, the orange morning light lands on beams, trusses and siding original to the building. As the day goes on, those sunbeams, so beloved by cats for sunbathing, move across the wall in a pattern theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been following for about a year. Before then, they traced a different path because the barn, built in 1915, was located several miles away on another farm. Matt Mitchell had the barn moved after he purchased it. His plans were to restore it on his own farm southwest of Duncombe after its ride across several neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; frozen

fields. Today, about a year later, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed the exterior work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took off most of the old siding,â&#x20AC;? Matt Mitchell told the Fort Dodge Messenger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We made all of the jams, I made all of the doors. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14 doors in all.â&#x20AC;? The goal in the work was simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole outside would look just like it did,â&#x20AC;? he said. He used a type of cement board siding that has an embossed wood grain pattern. The roof is now metal instead of wood shake shingles. Brand new hinges shine brightly in the morning light and a weather vane tops off the cupola on top of the roof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cupola got shingles,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did that standing up there.â&#x20AC;? The top, a little over 30 feet up, offers an incredible view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could see the Zenia water tower down by Stratford,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how high it is.â&#x20AC;? Libby Mitchell was a little less appreciative of his cupola roofing ef-

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POISON IVY: FACTS AND MYTHS by Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering. I had a client call in needing information on poison ivy. It seems he thought winter would be a good time to get rid of some vines â&#x20AC;&#x153;because only the leaves cause irritation.â&#x20AC;? He has since learned that is a myth. Each year I receive several inquiries about poison ivy so I thought it was time to lay to rest some of the myths of these plants. MYTH: Poison ivy and poison oak only grow as small shrubs or vines. FACT: Both plants are in the Sumac family. Both normally grow as shrubs from 3 to 10 feet tall, but they also grow as woody vines that twine around trees and larger shrubs. These vines can be up to 6 inches in diameter. MYTH: Poison ivy and poison oak are hard to identify. FACT: They actually are readily identified by their leaves. The leaves grow in groups of three on a common stem and resemble oak or ivy leaves. Each of the three slightly glossy, sharply pointed green leaflets of poison ivy has a stalk. Poison

oak leaves have a more rounded tip with the leaves resembling an oak leaf. The undersides of poison oak leaves are covered with hair and are always a lighter green than the tops. Only the center leaflet on poison oak has a stem. The general rule to remember is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leaves of three, let them be!â&#x20AC;? MYTH: Only the leaves can cause an irritation. FACT: All parts of the plants except the pollen contains an extremely poisonous substance called urushiol. Poisoning occurs when this oil comes into contact with the skin causing painful irritation and blistering. Sensitivity to this irritant is acquired by repeated exposure to the plants. It may take 6-10 exposures to the toxin before you develop a sensitivity great enough to cause an irritation. The bad news is once you have developed this sensitivity, any exposure is likely to cause a breakout. MYTH: Your skin starts to break out immediately upon being infected. FACT: Symptoms can begin within a few hours after contact or can arise 3 to 5 days later de-

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forts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be a widow.â&#x20AC;? The couple worked together on much of the project. She painted all the doors and helped with the siding. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been taking a break for a bit though, because the couple is expecting their first child soon. They also had lots of other help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have done it without family, friends and neighbors,â&#x20AC;? Matt Mitchell said. The project did bring one unexpected and unwelcome change to the farm. Pigeons, lots of pigeons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They moved with it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had none before. I closed up one space with wire, they flew into it and the windows. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet we had 50 pigeons.â&#x20AC;? While the exterior is now done, the Mitchells are far from done with their labor of love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As soon as spring hits weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the electrical,â&#x20AC;? he said.

pending on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensitivity and the extent of contact. The oil must penetrate the skin before it can start to work. Irritation rarely occurs on the palms, scalp or soles of your feet because the outer skin in these areas is very tough and difficult for the oil to penetrate. If you wash the oil off your skin before it penetrates (within 5 minutes) the reaction can either be avoided or greatly reduced. Since this toxin is oil based, simply rinsing off with water will tend to spread the oil around increasing the area of exposure. A strong soap with COLD water, alcohol or bleach is best to break down the oil and remove it from the skin surface. Once the oil penetrates the skin, washing will not improve the situation. MYTH: Scratching the blisters or the fluid oozing from the blisters will spread the poison to other parts of the body. FACT: The liquid in the blisters is body fluids and can not spread the rash. If the chemical has not been completely washed off the skin, touching affected areas and then another part of the body can transfer the chemical and thus the rash. Similarly, the rash can not be passed between people unless the chemical is present. The major harm that comes from scratching the affected areas is the risk of infection. Scratching opens the skin surface and can allow infections to develop. MYTH: The rash and itching lasts several weeks. FACT: The rash is usually self-limited â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is at itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also want to put in all the milking stanchions,â&#x20AC;? she added. When last used, she said, the barn was divided and about half was used for dairy cows and the other half devoted to the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work horse. The couple plans on having animals in the barn once again. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning on a couple of show calves and the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horses, now living apart elsewhere, will find themselves under one big roof. They might even include a goat. Matt Mitchell deeply appreciates the craftsmanship and history of his barn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandfather respected the old stuff,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame all these are coming down. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never build like this again. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of our history, in 50 years there might not be any. Grandpa said that there was once a barn on every 40 acres. Now we build as fast as we can and as cheap as we can.â&#x20AC;? The couple encourages others to restore and preserve their own barns.

after about 5 days and gradually improves within a couple of weeks. At first, the skin that has been exposed becomes red, and then bumps and blisters appear. This is usually accompanied by itching and sometimes swelling. After reaching their peak in several days, the blisters break and oozing sores begin to crust over and disappear. MYTH: Burning is a good way to get rid of poison ivy or poison oak. FACT: Smoke from burning these plants can be extremely harmful. The oil is not volatile at bonfire temperatures, however droplets of oil on the ash can transmit the rash to the skin. Inhalation of such smoke can result in poisoning the lungs that can require hospitalization. MYTH: The oil is not longer dangerous after a few hours. FACT: The oil can remain toxic for up to a year and some sources say 5 years! All tools and equipment should be thoroughly washed after exposure to the toxin. All clothing that has become contaminated should be isolated and washed separately from other clothing. Clothes should be washed two to three times with hot water, soap and either bleach or ammonia to ensure the oil is removed from the clothes. You should then rinse the washer by running it with no clothes in the tank to ensure all oil is removed from the system. For more information stop by your University of Missouri Extension office and ask for MU Guide Sheet G4880 Poison Ivy: Identification and Control.

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The technology is relatively simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We figure it out as we go,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One screw at a time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as bad as you think, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? They also said that the cost, at least for them, has been pretty much limited to buying materials. The rest has been sweat equity. Their financial investment in the barn is currently considerably less than the cost of a new pickup. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a bit addictive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told my wife thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another barn I really want,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twice as big as this one.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about that,â&#x20AC;? she said, giving him the knowing smile that translates into, well, another barn to work on. The project also stands as an homage and memorial to Hubert Vote. Vote owned the company that moved it and as it turns out, it was his last before he died. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all happened because of him,â&#x20AC;? Matt Mitchell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was his last barn move.â&#x20AC;?

Ag Briefs... MDC Offers Online Program The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting landowners and land managers interested in the benefits of establishing native warm-season grasses for livestock grazing to join its online program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Benefits of Native Warm Season Grassesâ&#x20AC;?, on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is a partner project of MDC, MFA, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The 45-minute virtual program will feature insights from experts on how native warm-season grasses can serve as valuable forage for livestock, improve wildlife habitat, increase plant and animal diversity, reduce soil erosion, and increase water quality. The program is ideal for landowners and managers with at least 100 acres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adding native warm-season grasses to pasture systems has resulted in increased gains on yearling cattle and improved performance of cow-calf herds during the summer when cool-season grasses such as fescue and bluegrass stop growing,â&#x20AC;? explained MDC Agriculture Liaison Greg Collier. Registration is required for this online event and seats are limited. Register at mdc-eventweb.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/175705. Registered guests will receive a link to the virtual program 24 hours prior to the session.

AppHarvest Begins Shipping Produce AppHarvest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an indoor farming company backed by Martha Stewart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thinks the agriculture sector is ripe for disruption. And now, its tomatoes are ripe for eating. The Morehead, Kentuckybased company said Tuesday it has begun shipping beefsteak tomatoes to Kroger, Walmart, Publix and other grocers. Eventually, AppHarvest plans to ship 45 million pounds of tomatoes each year from its 60-acre indoor farm in Morehead. AppHarvest is one of many players in the fast-growing field of indoor farming. Others

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LEARNING OUR ASSIGNMENTS As is customary for a new General Assembly, lawmakers have been given their committee assignments for 2021 and 2022. The 101st General Assembly started work on Jan. 6. Now that the committees have been filled, we can begin the real work for this session. I am fortunate to chair the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee once again. The only constitutionally mandated exercise for the Legislature is to produce a budget each year. This is a monumental task, with a lot of people involved in the careful spending of Missouri taxpayer dollars, and a job I take very seriously. This is the peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money. It is your money, and I never forget this. The real budget work starts in December, when the Missouri Senate, House of Representatives and governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office formulate a Consensus Revenue Estimate, or the amount by which we believe money will come into the state during the next fiscal year. By law, the budget starts in the House. As the House begins crafting their budget, my colleagues and I in the Missouri Senate hear from

citizens and state department heads, as we begin working on our own version of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2022 spending plan. Our hearings will start soon. From there, legislation will make its way from the House to the Senate. Any differences will ultimately be ironed out in a conference committee, and then a final product will be sent to the governor for his consideration in early May. Our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal year runs from July 1 through the following June 30. In the meantime, our committees will also begin hearings, which means we will soon be discussing these pieces of legislation on the floor of the Missouri Senate. I thank the citizens of the great northwest part of our state for having the faith in me to represent them in Jefferson City, and look forward to another year in the Capitol. As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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Newtown-Harris - Michael Otto, an incumbent, and Holly Fairley filed for the board, with incumbent Justin Oaks not seeking re-election. Tri-County - Incumbents Heath Cook and Luke Skinner both re-filed. Princeton R-5 - Incumbents Blake Boxley and Chad Smith were the only candidates to file by the deadline. Harrison County R-4 at Gilman City - Incumbents Keith Preston and Tony Gregg filed for re-election, with no other candidates filing. Area City Councils Spickard Board of Aldermen - Alan Tharp filed for reelection for mayor, with incumbents Daniel Chapman and Maggie George filing for re-election to the two at-large aldermen positions. No election will need to be held. Princeton City Council Incumbents Mike Homedale, north ward, and Dee McKinney, south ward, both filed for re-election. Jamesport City Council Incumbent Mayor Dana Urton filed for re-election, with no other candidates filing for the seat. Incumbent Geoff Eads filed for re-election from the north ward. Earl Wright was the lone candidate for the seat from the south ward, with inand participate in the virtual event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? the Great Northwest Day at the Capitol Facebook page. As details are finalized, additional information and program updates will be made available on that page. The sponsors for the 2021 event are Touchstone Missouri, American Water and Evergy. For more information, contact Micah Landes, Grundy County coordinator, at director@ncmdevelopment.or g or at (660) 973-2996.

cumbent Gary Alexander not seeking re-election. No one was available Wednesday morning at the Laredo and Galt city halls to provide information on filings. Grundy County Nursing Home District Incumbents Brigette Bunnell and Anna Ferguson have filed for re-election to the board, which oversees operations of Sunnyview Nursing Home. No election will need to be held. Grundy County Brush Law The Grundy County Commission has placed a question on the ballot asking voters to approve a measure that would allow the county to enforce a brush law. If approved, it would allow the county to send a letter to property owners who fail to remove brush that is adjacent to county roadways. If the brush is not removed, the county crew could do it and assess a charge on the property ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taxes. Townships Four Grundy County townships - Harrison, Lincoln, Liberty and Taylor - will have the renewal of their respective 35cent levies for roads and bridges. The levies have to be renewed by voters every four years.

recognized the winners of the spelling bee, which included fifth graders Randall Wilson, first, and Hannah Roberts, second; and sixth graders Loren Stubbs, first, and Carter Callahan, second. (See photos on page 5). They will compete at the Grundy County Spelling Bee, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29 at Trenton Middle School. It was announced that intruder training took place on Jan. 4, with an intruder drill held on Jan. 14. The elementary basketball season will begin Feb. 4 at home and it was announced that a new kitchen sanitation system has been purchased using the Grundy County CARES Act funding. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15.

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charge in her amended information. In addition, Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Kyle Fisher of the Missouri Public Defenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, has filed notice that he intends to rely on a defense of mental disease or defect when the case goes to trial. Griffin is expected to stand trial in Livingston County, where the case was moved on a change of venue, beginning Feb. 16, with online court records indicating that 90 jurors are to be summoned to hear the case. Livingston County Associate Judge Ryan Horsman is set to preside. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Feb. 4. Officer Diab, who sustained life-threatening injuries in the assault, continues to be employed by the Trenton Police Department and is receiving workmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation benefits.

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wheel, figuratively and literally. When she's tired of driving him, she can stop. Meanwhile, you can earn interest by keeping your two cents in the bank: If you avoid offering advice when your daughter hasn't asked, she'll be more likely to ask you for advice. Dear Annie: I agree with "What Did You Say" that mood music in TV shows often makes it hard to hear the dialogue. I would add that background noises meant to create "realism" also frequently drown out what the actors are saying. Isn't the dialogue important enough to make it audible? Because the problem is in the show itself, it doesn't help much to turn up the volume. If I turn it up enough to make out the dialogue, then the music and ambient noise are so loud that it is annoying. My wife and I always watch shows with the closed captions on. We find that we even enjoy movies more at home than at the movie theater because we can have the captions on at home. It also helps a lot with BBC shows where the accents and British slang can make it hard to catch what is said. But

Dear Annie: My daughter, "Emily," has been dating "Ben" for almost two years. Ben is a great guy, aside from one issue that's been bugging me: He refuses to drive anywhere and instead has my daughter drive him. He says it's because a few years ago he was in a car accident and has been scared to drive since. (He was not hurt in the accident.) He has Emily drive him to and from work every day. Emily never complains about it, but it drives me insane because Emily and her kids were also in a car accident a few years back and suffer PTSD from that accident. Ben is aware of this, but doesn't seem to get it. He thinks it's no big deal for Emily to get over her fear while avoiding getting over his fear. I want to say something to him so badly, but I haven't. And every time I say something to my daughter, she gets upset with me. How can I approach the situation without making it worse? -- Miffed Mom Dear Miffed: Your intentions are good, and your irritation is understandable. But Emily is the one behind the

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Political spending U.S. businesses are rethinking their political contributions after the deadly siege of the capitol in Washington by President Donald Trump’s supporters. Several blue-chip corporations have said they will suspend all federal political donations or halt donations to the 147 Republican lawmakers who opposed certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election victory. The developments raise the issue of whether corporations should have to fully reveal their political spending to investors. Consumer groups and Democratic lawmakers have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to require public companies to disclose donations to nonprofit

groups that can spend unlimited amounts on political advocacy and advertising. Their argument is that shareholders should know which political candidates or causes receive their companies’ money. The proposal is expected to be raised with Gary Gensler, Biden’s choice to head the SEC. Direct corporate contributions to candidates and party committees already must be disclosed to the Federal Election Commission. But many large companies also contribute indirectly through groups that can raise unlimited funds from corporations and individuals such as company executives. And state and local politics aren’t covered. Business contributions in campaigns for president & Congress (in billions)

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660-359-1634 www.HeartlandRealtyMo.com Farm for Sale: 80 Acres, 29 tillable. Good cropland, remainder in timber, creek runs through, located a few miles north of Princeton, MO. Call Terry Dolan, broker, for information at 660-359-1634.

Remodeled 2 Story Looking for a like-new home with plenty of space at an affordable price? This 4 bedroom home was stripped down to the studs and rebuilt with all-new everything, from the walls, ceilings, insulation, flooring, trim, cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, siding, and windows. This move-in ready home still retains the charm of the classic two story with a large front porch, back deck, tall ceilings, formal living room, dining room, kitchen, and full bathroom with laundry hook-ups on the main floor. The staircase leads to all 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. $114,900

New Listing! - Lots of charm for this efficient 2 story home with low utility bills! With a little TLC this home has lots of potential. The main floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath, and enclosed porch that would make a great laundry room. Upstairs leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a full unfinished basement with laundry hook ups, central air and heat, large front porch, and patio. $45,000

So Much Character Unique architectural features set the stage for a home full of classic charm with all the modern functions you could need. The main floor is home to the living room with a pellet stove, updated kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. Head upstairs and you will find 3 additional bedrooms and a bathroom. If you enjoy being outside, you will love the screened-in back porch and large yard that is just over a half acre and partially fenced. Extra storage in the unfinished basement, enclosed porch, and the 10 x 20 storage shed. $44,900 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton. C172d22 -------------------------------------------

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MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101 JUST LISTED AT A GREAT PRICE Located at 222 Maupin St. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with FA/CA, single car garage is in move-in condition! This 1248 sq. ft. home features tile and hardwood floors, large living and dining area, kitchen with wood cabinets with adjoining laundry room. Home is situated on a spacious 100’ x 100’ lot. Exterior has front porch and back wooden deck. Must see to appreciate. Only $58,500. Call Chuck, 660-654-5372. H307d22* ------------------------------------------

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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 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 ------------------------------------------The First Christian Church is currently seeking a Part-time Office Administrator. Applicants must have basic computer and financial skills. Responsibilities will include tracking donations, payroll, keeping track of expenditures, and interacting with the public. It would be helpful to know QuickBooks. Hours will be from 9-1, Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $12 an hour. Interested applicants should contact the church office at 660-359-3928. Applicants can e-mail resumes to fcctrenton@sbcglobal.net or mail to 1700 Princeton Rd., Trenton, MO 64683. TJan19-Feb12 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a part-time Academic Records Clerk. 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. N171d29 -------------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No.: 21AG-JU00001 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: ELIZABETH LUANN TAULWALDREP Date of birth March 29, 2015 MAO and PRO Petitioners, vs. Orlin Larsen Natural Father John Doe Unknown Natural Father Respondents NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT: Orlin Larsen, Natural Father; 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 father, and unknown natural father and to secure a Decree of Adoption for the child and to change her name. 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 22, 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 22, January 29, February 5 and February 12, 2021 Dated: 01-19-2021 Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJan22,29,Feb5,12 ------------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS 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: 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. 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 ------------------------------------------

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Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp. will hold a JOB FAIR on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at the Cobblestone Inn between 10 am and 2 pm.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT Wilson Township, Grundy County, Missouri For The Year Ending December 31, 2020

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Trenton Township, Grundy County, Missouri For The Year Ending December 31, 2020 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE

$86,082

RECEIPTS Sur Tax Current Property Tax Delinquent Property Tax Railroad & Utility Tax Interest Miscellaneous CART Rock Dust Control Total Receipts TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE

7,269 218,838 15,083 5,197 325 10,627 25,344 4,845 287,528 $373,610

DISBURSEMENTS: Rock Utilities Postage, office supplies Insurance Election Wages Equipment Repairs, tires Fuel, lubricants Newspaper notices Dust control Miscellaneous TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

63,333 2,899 312 11,527 0 91,020 51,511 7,277 8,857 92 10,076 919 247,823 125,787

I, Linda L. Brown, Clerk of Trenton 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. dJan22

BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS Current Property Tax Railroad & Utility Tax Refund Interest CART Rock FEMA Sema TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE

$30,943.28 50,524.15 1,227.59 315.00 56.10 16,055.05 19,250.23 23,377.28 $110,805.40 $141,748.68

DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Purpose MTO Repairs Norris Quarries Rock Hardin, Cummins, Moss, Miller Tax Prep Tim Miller Haul Rock Derry Heavy Equipment Repairs Republican-Times Ads Roger Anderson Salary Dan Cooksey Salary Dan Cooksey Repairs US Treasury Payroll Tax Missouri Dept. Revenue Payroll Tax T&L Auto Repairs Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coop Fuel Owenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trenching Tube AC Excavation Dirt work Jack Bethards Salary American Bottoms Ins. Insurance Property MO Emp. Mutual Ins. Insurance Liability Citizens Bank & Trust Fees TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE \

5,170.77 34,076.85 115.00 13,682.48 2,216.71 96.15 1,955.65 1,612.60 212.76 401.00 42.00 257.66 1,951.82 225.00 3,000.00 173.15 2,433.00 1,337.00 42.00 $69,001.60 $72,747.08

I, Cynthia Sawyer, Clerk of Wilson 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. dJan22

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AREA DEATHS

DAILY RECORD

Charles Otis Crowdis

and was fined $50.50 and CIRCUIT COURT $74.50 costs. Circuit Division Municipal Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Judge Steven D. Hudson Missouri Board of CosmetolFailing to appear in court and ogy and Barber Examiners vs. Rebecca F. Ransdell d/b/a Nails having warrants issued for their 2617. The petitioners filed an in- arrests were Lucas D. Cornwell, Carrollton, on a charge of defecjunction against the defendant. tive equipment; and Jang H. Lee, Associate Division Hot Springs Village, AR, on a Judge Steven D. Hudson Aaron Z. Wolf, Trenton, charge of violating the city’s nuipleaded guilty to operating a ve- sance ordinance. Treigh M. Fehring, Bethany, hicle without a valid license, failing to maintain financial pleaded guilty to possession of responsibility for a vehicle and marijuana and was fined $300 failing to register a motor vehicle and $41.50 costs. Jordin P. Miller, Trenton, and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs on each charge. pleaded guilty to failing to obey He also pleaded guilty to not official signs temporarily desigwearing a seat belt and was nating lanes, resulting in an accident, and was fined $60.50 and fined $10. Pleading guilty to amended $41.50 costs. Stetson Turley, Trenton, charges of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working pleaded guilty to harassment order and fined $200.50 and and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs were Terry L. $41.50 costs. Joshua J. Waltz, Trenton, Williams, Trenton; Chloe M. Johnson, Cameron; Jesus M. R. pleaded guilty to property damParra, Midland, TX, and Ryan A. age and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs. Ferguson, Chillicothe. MARRIAGE LICENSE Pleading guilty to not wearing Ray Mitchell Johnson and a seat belt and fined $10 were Floyd Holsted, Trenton; and Jessica Marie Loman, both of Camron O. Donatlan, Aurora, IL. Trenton. REAL ESTATE Tanner J. Sims, Bethany, Carl L. Alden and others to pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor ve- Carl L. Alden and others. Melvin C. Chaffee and wife to hicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined Aimee Aukshun. Midwest Propane Gas of $200.50 and $74.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to failing to Trenton, Inc. to DCC Real Estate display plates on a motor vehicle Holdings LLC.

Charles Otis Crowdis, a 90year-old resident of rural Humphreys, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the Schrock Cemetery, south of Milan. Friends may call any time after 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at SchoeneRuschmeier Funeral Home in Milan, with the family to be present from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Charles, the son of John Jefferson Crowdis and Icel May Lantz Crowdis, was born in Reger on Aug. 22, 1930. In 1953 he was united in marriage to Martha Lorene Tolle, who survives him of the home. He served during the Korean War and was a Corporal First Class in the Army Engineering Corps. All of his life he was a farmer on his family farm near Humphreys. Charles enjoyed farming and his dairy cows. He had one special dog, Snowball, whom he absolutely loved. Even though he was in a wheelchair for 30 years he enjoyed sitting on the front porch with Martha and enjoying nature. Charles was the song leader for years at the Galt Baptist Church in Galt. He attended the Mt. Zion Christian Church at the time of his passing. Charles loved to sing and testify about Jesus everywhere he went. Charles and Martha would sing at several nursing homes in the area. Charles

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loved the Lord and would ask everyone he met if they were saved. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Jessen and her husband, Rick of Chillicothe; a son, Carl Crowdis and his wife, Gena of Rosehill, KS; a daughter, Carol Levengood and her husband, John of Clermont, FL; eight grandchildren, including Steven and Christy Jessen, Aaron Jessen, Melody Levengood, Danielle Levengood, Creston and Julie Crowdis, Timothy and Katie Crowdis, Sara and Kyle Engels and Julia Crowdis; and nine greatgrandchildren, including Drew and Aubrey Jessen, Courtney Jessen, Quincey Jessen, Madison Jessen, Harlan Crowdis, Forrest Levengood, Everleigh Crowdis, Carter Crowdis and Zaida Engels. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Zion Christian Church.

Scholarship Link Is Open The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri is encouraging high school seniors to begin the process of applying for over 100 college scholarships and thousands of dollars administered by the Community Foundation. In 2020, $182,650 was awarded to graduating seniors from northwest Missouri through the management of the Community Foundation. There is no charge to the student or their respective high school to apply for the scholarships and students can apply for multiple scholarships with one application, Scholar-Link. Current high school students should go the website www.cfnnwmo.org and click on “Scholar-Link/Applying for Scholarships.” From there, students can browse the many scholarships available, read the instructions or go to the “Qualifying Questions” section. By answering those questions, students can quickly determine if they qualify for

one or more of the many scholarships administered by the CFNWMO. If the student is “linked” to at least one scholarship, they can then proceed to creating an account and applying for the scholarships. CFNWMO Marketing Chair Steve Maxey said this is the fourth year Scholar-Link has been available to graduating seniors from the 18-county area, plus a few exceptions allowed by specific scholarship applications. The number continues to grow, resulting from the generosity of individuals, families, organizations and businesses who believe in giving back to tomorrow’s leaders. Scholar-Link is currently open, with applications being submitted online only. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1. Those with questions or in need of assistance can contact the Community Foundation at (816) 232-2022.

Grundy R-5 Honor Roll The honor roll for the second quarter of the 2020-21 school year has been announced for students at Grundy R-5 Junior-Senior High School at Galt. Students named to the “Principal’s” Honor Roll with a grade point average of 3.667 and above include Weston Carver, Parker Christy, Ada Fox, Aiden Gann, Rylee Johnson, Grace Larson, Cooper Lewis, Macy Saul and Abby Webb, seniors; Daya Allnutt, Fletcher Christy, Logan Foster and Tracer Golden, juniors; Skylar Bonnett and Cole Peterson, sophomores; Corbin Axtell, Raegen Griswold,

Lainie Lewis, Nicholas MannSmiley and Carly Smith, freshmen; Adysan Rains and Mason Rayl, eighth grade; and Valente Barriga, sixth grade. Students named to the Honor Roll, earning a 3.0 to 3.666 grade point average were Felisha Anderson, Caden Gann, Alec Littleton and Lacy Smith, seniors; Kammi Phillips, junior; Aidan Rains, sophomore; Slade Hill, Carley McBee, Molly Milazzo and Peyton Moore, freshmen; Cristal Barriga, seventh grade; and Audrey Coffman, Zaylea Phillips and Gage Taylor, sixth grade.

Princeton Man Is Graduate A Princeton man was a fall graduate at Truman State University at Kirksville. Dale Bagley was among

those honored, graduating magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.89.

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Weapon Fired In Apartment A Trenton man is facing four felonies after dischargring a firearm while intoxicated. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Ted A. Jones, 49, is charged with four counts of unlawful use of a weapon: while intoxicated with a loaded weapon, a Class

E felony. Jones allegedly discharged a 9mm revolver four times on Tuesday in an apartment in Trenton. He is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on a $15,000 cash only bond and is to appear in court on Jan. 26.

Mishaps At Intersections No injuries were reported but two vehicles were damaged in an accident investigated by the Trenton Police Department Jan. 12 at the intersection of Cedar and 12th streets. According to the accident report submitted by Lt. Larry Smith, the mishap occurred when a truck driven by Rebecca J. Romesburg of Trenton was eastbound on 12th Street. She said she stopped at the stop sign at Cedar Street and didn’t see any vehicles approaching so she pulled into the intersection. Her vehicle then struck a truck driven by Jacob T. Hamilton of Trenton, which was northbound on Cedar Street. The impact of the collision pushed Hamilton’s truck into a Trenton Municipal Utilities utility pole, causing the light fixture at the top of it to fall and break. Hamilton’s truck sustained extensive damage, while Ms. Romesburg’s vehicle was moderately damaged. Ms. Romesburg was ticketed for failing to yield at a stop intersection. A Tuesday afternoon accident at the intersection of Ninth and Avalon streets resulted in both vehicles being towed from the mishap. According to Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross’ accident report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Lilly P. Berti of Trenton was southbound on Avalon Street, stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with Ninth Street.

She failed to see a car driven by Kayden J. Spencer of Trenton, which was eastbound on Ninth Street, approaching the intersection. Ms. Berti pulled into the intersection and the right front of her car struck the front left of Spencer’s car. After the initial impact, Ms. Berti’s car struck a utility pole on the southeast corner of the intersection, breaking both the lens and bulb on the light. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and were towed, with neither driver nor any passengers requiring transport for injuries. The Grundy County Ambulance was on the scene and checked on Ms. Berti, who complained of pain to the area of her right eye. The Trenton Fire Department also responded to the scene to assist. Ms. Berti was ticketed for failing to yield at a stop intersection. Officer Luke Dapra also investigated an accident Tuesday when a semi took a wrong turn on 10th Street. According to his report, the semi, driven by Keith G. Needle of Las Vegas, NV, was westbound on 10th Street. He told Officer Dapra that he took a wrong turn and was attempting to return to the highway. He attempted to turn right onto Lawn Street, which is not wide enough to accomodate a vehicle of that size. The vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, striking a city utility pole and an Evergy utility pole. No injuries were reported and no tickets were issued.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Beef stroganoff, Monterey blend vegetables, corn, tropical fruit, wheat biscuit. Tuesday-Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash medley, peach cobbler, plums, homemade bread. Wednesday-Ham loaf, baked sweet potatoes, winter mix, chocolate pudding, fruit juice, hot roll.

Thursday-Lasagna, Tuscan blend vegetables, mixed green salad, oatmeal cake, applesauce, garlic bread. Friday-Potato soup, chicken salad on wheat bread, spinach salad, mandarin oranges. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

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High Low Last Chg Jan. 21 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 666½ 674¾ 660¾ 661¼ —6½ May 667¼ 674½ 661¾ 662¼ —5¾ Jul 649½ 656 645¾ 646½ —4 Sep 648¼ 655½ 646 646½ —3¾ Dec 653¼ 660 651¼ 651¾ —3¼ Mar 660½ 664 657¼ 657¾ —1¾ May 649½ 649½ 646¾ 647 —2 Jul 624 626¾ 619¼ 619¼ —4¾ Est. sales 48,494.Wed.'s sales 147,647 Wed.'s open int 444,342,up 3,444 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 521 531½ 519¼ 525½ +3½ May 522¾ 533¼ 521½ 527½ +3½ Jul 517¾ 528¼ 516¼ 523 +3¾ Sep 470 478 468¾ 474½ +2¾ Dec 447¼ 454¼ 446 450 +1 Mar 453 460¼ 452½ 456½ +1¼ May 457½ 463½ 457½ 461 +2 Jul 461¼ 466½ 461¼ 463¾ +2½ Sep 424¾ 427 424¾ 427 +3½ Dec 406¾ 411½ 406½ 410¼ +1¼ May 417¼ 417¼ 417¼ 417¼ +¼ Jul 426 426 426 426 +3 Est. sales 155,630.Wed.'s sales 395,939 Wed.'s open int 1,904,855,up 11,331 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 363¾ 365 361 361½ —2½ May 359¾ 361 359 359 —¾ Jul 352¼ 352¼ 352¼ 352¼ +½ Est. sales 93.Wed.'s sales 570 Wed.'s open int 4,897, up 176 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 1369 1387 1365½ 1373½ +4 May 1366¾ 1384¾ 1363½ 1371½ +4¼ Jul 1350 1367¼ 1347¾ 1355¼ +3½ Aug 1311¼ 1323 1308¾ 1310¾ — ½ Sep 1221 1230 1217 1220 —1 Nov 1167¾ 1180 1166¼ 1169¾ —2 Jan 1164 1172½ 1160½ 1163½ —1¾ Mar 1128¾ 1140¼ 1128¼ 1132 —1¾ May 1118½ 1126 1118 1120¾ —1 Jul 1113 1121¼ 1111 1118 +4½ Nov 1037¾ 1047¾ 1037¼ 1038 — ½ Est. sales 117,642.Wed.'s sales 309,580 Wed.'s open int 942,599, up 773 Jan. 20 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.05 (Jan. 21), 13.00 (Feb. 21), 11.03 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.93 (Jan. 21), 4.88 (Feb. 21), 4.04 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.05 (Jan. 21), 13.00 (Feb. 21), 11.03 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.93 (Jan. 21), 4.88 (Feb. 21), 4.04 (Oct. 21). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.07; soybeans, 13.49; wheat, 6.53. New Crop - Corn, 4.19; soybeans, 11.21; wheat, 6.25.

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