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Watts Tabbed As Next RPC Director She Will Assume Her New Role In Early March

SEVERAL FACTORS DRIVING VACCINE AVAILABILITY Health Deparment Getting Calls About Access To Recently-Approved Vaccine BY RONDA LICKTEIG It’s the question on the minds of many Grundy County residents: “when can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?” The answer, for most people, is.....no one is sure. Elizabeth Gibson, administrator of the Grundy County Health Department, said the department gets calls every day from people who are wondering when the recently-approved vaccine will be available to them. The real answer is that it depends on several factors such as their occupation, their age and the condition of their health. “People call about it daily,” she said. “They want to know when they can get vaccinated. There are a lot who are ready to take it when we move into a tier that will allow them to have it.” The “tier” she is referring to is the system the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has developed to prioritize the distribution of the

two vaccines that are currently available, the Pfizer vaccine and the Moderna vaccine. Under Phase 1A, residents and staff of long-term care facilities and healthcare workers who are directly involved with patients are able to get the vaccine. Ms. Gibson said in Grundy County, employees of Saint Luke’s Health System and Mosaic Life Care are getting the vaccine, administered through their own systems. Residents and staff of longterm care facilities are also included in this phase and those in Grundy County should be receiving those vaccines in the very near future. Again, those are not being distributed by the health department, but through chain pharmacies. Phase 1B of the distribution plan will include high-risk individuals (those with health conditions who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and all individuals age 65 and over) as well as First Responders and other essential workers. These could include teachers and other education staff, childcare workers, water/wastewater workers, food and agriculture workers, critical manufacturing workers and energy workers. The DHSS has noted that staff are currently working to prioritize these groups and will be releasing that information soon. Phase 2 includes populations deemed

to be at risk, such as prisoners, the homeless, etc., and again, those populations are in the process of being prioritized by the DHSS. Phase 3 would include all Missouri residents and Ms. Gibson said that group could be waiting until late spring to get a vaccine. One of the issues facing local health departments, including those in small counties such as Grundy, is the requirement to order a minimum number of vaccines. For the Moderna vaccine, that number is 100 doses while for the Pfizer vaccine, the number jumps to 975. She said departments in the region will likely band together to order the vaccine. While it might seem like 100 would be an easy amount to distribute, it all depends on how many people are willing to take it during that phase. “Just as an example, you could have a business that has 50 employees so you think using 100 would be easy. But, what if only 10 of those 50 want it? It’s going to be difficult for small guys like us. There’s a short turnaround time of when you have to use it,” she explained. Ms. Gibson did say that when a person gets the first dose of the vaccine, a second dose is supposedly reserved for them, so that shouldn’t be a problem for [See VACCINE, Page 10]

The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission’s Board of Directors has announced the selection of a new executive director. Corrine M. Watts has been selected to serve as the next executive director of the RPC. The region’s presiding county commissioners conducted interviews with four candidates on Dec. 21 and recommended Mrs. Watts to the full board for consideration. The board of directors met via conference call Dec. 22 and after lengthy discussion and deliberation unanimously voted to offer the position to Mrs. Watts. Mrs. Watts is currently the Director of Workforce Services for the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council in Olympia, WA and has experience managing nonprofit organizations such as the Red Cross and Autism Society of Washington as well as experience as an administrator and instructor with community and technical college systems. Mrs. Watts is a Missouri native, hailing from the Higginsville area. She graduated from Central Missouri State University in 2006 with a master of science degree in criminal justice, having previously earned a bachelor of science degree in sociology from CMSU. She has a shared passion for community development and engagement, which led her to seeking the executive director’s position at the

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planning commission. Mrs. Watts is excited for the opportunity to move back to Missouri to be nearer to her family and at this time anticipates assuming her duties the first week of March. In addition to hiring Mrs. Watts, the board reassigned assistant director Jackie Soptic to the position of transition director. She will work with the board, staff and Mrs. Watts during the transition period, which will provide stability to the basic services provided by the commission while the agency develops new strategies under the leadership of Mrs. Watts. Mrs. Watts will replace Randy Railsback, who was recently elected to serve as Missouri State Representative. He will be sworn into office on Jan. 6 and is planning to volunteer his time as needed to also assist in the transition. Questions concerning the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission’s transition plan can be directed to Mrs. Soptic at 660-359-5636 ext. 12 or 660-359-1434.

BRIEFS Grundy Co. COVID Update

Biden’s Victory Is Confirmed By Senate

Cases of COVID-19 have increased in Grundy County in the past few days, including one additional death attributed to the virus. Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said that as of Thursday morning, there have been 920 total cases, which is an increase from 890 reported in Tuesday’s Republican-Times. There are 697 confirmed cases (up from 671), 84 active (up from 79), 223 probable cases (up from 219) and 29 deaths, an increase of one.

Capitol Riot Prompts Opposition To Back Down

TDIA/Main St. Annual Meeting The Trenton Downtown Improvement Association and Main Street Trenton will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12 beginning at 11 a.m. To allow for social distancing, the in-person meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall as well as virtually via Zoom. In order to be sure social distancing can be maintained, interested persons are requested to RSVP to Megan Taul at 660-654-3716 or by email at director.mstrenton@gmail.com. Information about how to join the meeting through Zoom can also be obtained by contacting Mrs. Taul at the above number or email.

Tri-County Board Agenda The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday in the old gym at the school in Jamesport. Items on the announced agenda include administrative reports, COVID-19 response and planning, renewal of a certificate of deposit, a hazard mitigation plan resolution, preliminary school calendar, technology, a budget review and an executive session to discuss personnel, including the superintendent’s evaluation, and student records.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sober, shaken Senate returned to its hallowed chamber Wednesday night to slap away a frivolous election challenge, but its secondary purpose seemed to be to rise from the wreckage of a shocking day in which they were forced to flee the Capitol by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. The riot in the Capitol prompted more than half of those who had signed on to the protest to instead vote “no.” Catering to Trump's supporters seemed less important than defending democracy. Tennessee's GOP senators abandoned the effort, as did Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., who lost her runoff election Tuesday, helping to deliver control of the Senate to Democrats. Wis-

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Mostly cloudy skies are expected throughout the weekend, with high temperatures topping out around 30 and lows in the upper teens. The sun returns for Monday and Tuesday. The high at Trenton on Monday, Jan. 4 was 40, with highs Tuesday and Wednesday hitting 42. Wednesday’s low was 35. The high Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 40, the low was 30.

consin's GOP Sen. Ron Johnson dropped out, as did James Lankford, R-Okla., a promising younger Republican who raised eyebrows when initially supporting the effort. The 93-6 tally upholding President-elect Joe Biden's win in Arizona was preceded by an unusually serious debate in which party labels were shed and constitutional prerogatives embraced. “We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs, or threats. We will not bow to lawlessness or intimidation," said Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. “We are back at our posts. We will discharge our duty under the Constitution for our nation. And we are going to do it tonight." As senators debated, Trump took it on the chin from longtime critics like Mitt Romney, R-Utah. But many Republicans who spent years tiptoeing around Trump's often-scandalous behavior seemed to finally have had enough. “We witnessed today the damage that can result when men in power and responsibil-

ity refuse to acknowledge the truth,” said Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. “We saw bloodshed because the demagogue chose to spread falsehoods and sow distrust of his own fellow Americans." The debate was forced by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who argued that it was the only way to speak up for millions of Americans who believe Trump's false claims that the election was stolen from him. But their reputations as presidential wannabes hung over the debate. “I ask my colleagues, do we weigh our own political fortunes more heavily than we weigh the strength of our republic, the strength of our democracy, and the cause of freedom?" said Romney, whose desk is directly behind Hawley. “What’s the weight of personal acclaim compared to the weight of conscience?" More than 90 senators populated the chamber for the debate — guarded by dozens of heavily armed police — and the typically verbose crowd

DEFENSIVE ’DOGS... The Trenton High School girls basketball team used an alltime defensive effort to power past Gallatin for its first Grand River Conference victory of the season on Tuesday night. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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had to keep their remarks to just five minutes. Trump ally Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., also abandoned the president, appearing to cite his role in encouraging the mob. “Trump and I, we had a hell of a journey. I hate it being this way,” Graham said. “From my point of view, he’s been a consequential president. But today ... all I can say is count me out. Enough is enough.” Romney, the party's 2012 nominee, reminded his colleagues that he knows how unpleasant it is to lose a presidential election, drawing hearty laughter. But he earned an enthusiastic, spontaneous round of applause with a simple observation: “The best way we could show respect for the voters who are upset is by telling them the truth." Nearly 15 hours after lawmakers first gathered in joint session, they accepted the final state tally -- Wyoming’s three electoral votes which went to Trump -- and certified Biden’s victory.

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JV Boys Get First Victory

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Boys Get Into Win Column, JV Girls Handed Loss SOUTH HARRISON 29 TRENTON JV GIRLS 20

Grundy Boys Grab A Pair Of Road Wins

TRENTON JV BOYS 36 SOUTH HARRISON 27

GRUNDY BOYS 65 HARDIN-CENTRAL 31 GRUNDY BOYS 60 LINN COUNTY 44

The Trenton High School junior varsity boys basketball team had toiled away for five games without a winning result. But a new year harkened a fresh start for the Bulldogs’ second squad and on Monday night Trenton found the win column for the first time, defeating South Harrison’s junior varsity team 36-27. Trenton suffocated South Harrison with its defense early, limiting the visitors to a mere two points in the opening frame. By halftime, Trenton had built a 21-14 advantage. In the second half, Dylan Spencer took over for the Bulldogs. After scoring five points in the first half, Spencer tacked on 13 second-half points. Spencer accounted for all but two of Trenton’s points in the second half as the Bulldogs picked up win number one by a nine-point margin. Behind Spencer’s 18 points, Trenton also got nine from Maverick Sole. The win gave Trenton’s JV boys a 1-5 overall mark. GIRLS Trenton’s girls weren’t able to topple South Harrison on their home floor, falling in the evening’s opener 29-20. Trenton had five players get into the scorebook, but none scored more than five, which was Morgan Foster’s teamleading total. Trenton’s JV girls fell to 06 on the season with the loss. Both JV teams were at Gallatin on Thursday night and will be back at home tonight (Friday) playing host to Maysville ahead of a varsity doubleheader. The JV girls tip off at 4:30.

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DYLAN SPENCER posts up on a South Harrison defender during the Trenton junior varsity boys’ 36-27 win on Monday. Spencer led Trenton with 18 points.

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TEYA COOKSEY looks to pass at the top of the key during Trenton’s 26-15 victory on Tuesday. Cooksey connected on three three-pointers in the win, finishing the contest with a game-high 10 points.

Defense, Timely Threes Lead Trenton Past Gallatin Trenton Girls’ Defense Shuts Down Gallatin TRENTON GIRLS 26 GALLATIN GIRLS 15

The Trenton High School girls basketball team has known for a while that offense isn’t going to come easy this season. So they turned to their defense to keep them in games and tried to get as many shots up as possible, particularly from three-point territory. When the defense is working and shots fall as they did Tuesday night, Trenton can find ways to win games. The Bulldogs stifled Gallatin’s offense and Teya Cooksey and Morgan King delivered some timely triples as Trenton prevailed with a 26-15 Grand River Conference victory. Gallatin came out with the first four points of the contest, but Trenton locked down at that point. Gallatin went the remainder of the opening frame and all of the second quarter without finding the bucket. At halftime, Trenton led 10-4. “I thought we guarded really well tonight,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “We didn’t give (Gallatin) any second chances. It was good to see the girls get a positive result.” Gallatin closed the gap to two points with the first four points of the second half as well, but Trenton closed that frame on a 7-0 run to push the lead to nine points entering the final eight minutes. In the final quarter of play, Cooksey and King each buried huge three-pointers, daggers to any comeback hopes Gallatin may have had. The end result was Trenton’s first win in almost a month. “Morgan and Teya hitting some shots for us was huge,” Cool said.

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GAVIN ROEDER drives past a Gallatin defender during Trenton’s 71-32 loss on Tuesday.

“We’re still working on getting more efficient on the offensive end, so those made shots were deep breaths for us.” Cooksey and King each knocked down a trio of three-pointers in the win with Cooksey leading the way with 10 points and King adding nine. Gracyn Rongey scored four points, Chandler Lynch added two points and nine steals and Madi Moore finished off the Trenton total with one point while collecting 12 rebounds. The victory moved the Bulldogs to 3-5 overall and 1-2 within the Grand River Conference. GALLATIN BOYS 71 TRENTON BOYS 32 The boys game went downhill in a hurry as Gallatin jumped out to a fast start, and hammered the Bulldogs inside. Without Royce Jackson, who is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury, Trenton simply had no answer

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inside against Gallatin. The visitors pummeled Trenton in the paint, scoring 52 of their 71 points from close range. Gallatin also cleaned up their own misses, grabbing 11 offensive rebounds, which led to 14 second-chance points. Trenton was outrebounded 3713 overall. Trenton was led by Chase Otto, who had 10 points in the loss. Brycin Loyd added six, Maverick Sole had four and Nick Smith and Dylan Spencer each finished with three. Two points apiece from Gavin Roeder, Preston Harris and Kayden Spencer rounded out the team’s total. With the loss, Trenton fell to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in GRC play. UP NEXT Trenton plays host to Maysville tonight (Friday) in another GRC doubleheader. Action tips off with a junior varsity doubleheader beginning at 4:30.

SPORTS BRIEFS Wrestling Dual Pushed Back The Trenton High School wrestling team’s dual with Higginsville, scheduled for Wednesday, has been moved back. The Trenton wrestlers will now make the trek to Higginsville on Tuesday, Feb. 2. In other wrestling news, the Cameron Tournament on Saturday will not allow fans in the building. Only wrestlers, coaches, officials, managers and administrators will be permitted in the building for the event. The Cameron Tournament is a boys-only wrestling tournament. Trenton’s girls team is in tournament action today (Friday) at the Mid-Buchanan Girls Wrestling Invitational.

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Grundy County, TriCounty and Gilman City all saw basketball action early this week as teams returned from Christmas break. The Grundy County Panthers picked up a pair of road wins to kick off the week. On Monday, Grundy defeated Hardin-Central 65-31 and on Tuesday the Panthers doubled down with a 60-44 win over Linn County. The two wins improved the Panthers to 4-2 overall on the season. On Monday, Grundy got a big night from Corbin Axtell, who had 26 points in the win. Cooper Lewis and Caden Gann backed that effort with 16 and 13 points respectively. On Tuesday, it was Gann leading the Panthers with 20 points while Lewis finished with 15. The Panthers are back in HDC Conference action tonight (Friday), looking to build on their 1-1 league mark against visiting North Harrison in Galt. at Hardin-Central girls 43, Grundy girls 41 OT: Despite forcing overtime, Grundy’s girls were unable to leave town with a win, falling by two points Monday at Hardin-Central. The Panthers (2-4, 1-1 HDC) were led by 14 points from Grace Larson and Lainie Lewis added 13. at Linn County girls 47, Grundy girls 32: Grundy’s girls fell on Tuesday as well on the road at Linn County. Lewis had 13 points for a second-straight night to pace the Panthers. Grundy returns to the court tonight, taking on North Harrison at home in Galt. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. at Tri-County girls 55, Gilman City girls 31: The Tri-County girls picked up their fourth-straight win on Tuesday, topping Gilman City at home in Jamesport. Carly Turner led the Mustangs (4-1, 2-0 HDC) with 18 points while Destiny Gutshall added 16. Lexi Wyant scored nine points for Tri-Copunty and Lucy Turner finished with seven. Gilman City (1-3, 0-1 HDC) got 11 points from Ava Langfitt and nine from Ericka Burke. at Tri-County boys 67, Gilman City boys 46: The Tri-County boys won their third-straight game, keeping Gilman City winless with a home win in Jamesport on Tuesday. For Tri-County (3-3, 1-1 HDC), Derick Curtis led the way with 19 and Garrett Skinner tacked on 16. Brody Langfitt led the Hawks (0-4, 0-1 HDC) with 18 points while Jory Stotts scored eight and Kaden Locker added seven. Both Tri-County teams were at Tina-Avalon on Thursday and will be at the South Harrison Tournament next week. Gilman’s squads played host to North Nodaway on Thursday and will host Green City tonight (Friday).

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THE EXCEPTION “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” - Benjamin Franklin That quote is sitting on my desk, given to me many years ago by one of my best friends from childhood. I brought it to the office this week, my first as editor of the Republican-Times (I’m not counting the week I took vacation after Christmas) so I can remind myself why I’m in this position: I want to write something worth reading. To be honest, being the editor was never my dream job. I’ve had my dream job for more than 28 years, just being Ronda Lickteig, R-T News Writer (or as my business card says, “Ace Reporter”). But I’m approaching this new role as a challenge. It’s not breaking news (and definitely not fake news) that newspapers are having a hard time maintaining their relevance in a social media world. Am I unrealistic to think the R-T can still be relevant in Grundy County? Maybe. But I really do believe it. I’m not going to try to convince you, the reader, that we’re still relevant because that would be preaching to the choir. You’re either holding this paper in your hand or reading it online. To some extent, you’re still a believer in local news. What I will tell you is that a thriving local newspaper is an exception in today’s world. I want the RepublicanTimes to be the exception and someone once said that to be the exception you have to be exceptional (I don’t know who said that but I’m sure I didn’t come up with it on my own). My goal is to be sure this is an exceptional local newspaper from the front page to the back. There are a million theories on how to do that but I don’t think it’s rocket science: focus on the people, places and issues of Grundy County; engage with the community and encourage them to engage with us; have a robust, interesting and accessible online presence but don’t forget that for many people, the best way to read the news is to have it spread out across our lap sitting in a recliner (and being able to cut out the pictures of our kids or grandkids for the scrapbook). However you want to read it, I’m happy to be the one writing it. The one thing I don’t want to be is the last editor of the Trenton RepublicanTimes. So there’s my challenge in a nutshell. One more quick thing: I know I’ve been around for a while and many of you know me, but I feel like I should clear one thing up as I move into this new position - my last name is pronounced “Lick-Tie. It rhymes with “necktie” and the “g” is silent. It’s no big deal if you haven’t realized this over the course of the past quarter century. I don’t get too upset about it. Heck, I still have relatives who spell my first name with an “h”.....

Reader Appreciates Christmas Nativity Letters to the Editor To The Editor: The Christmas Nativity was a success at the Sunnyview courtyard. Many nursing home people watched from the porch and inside windows. Those who took part were Mary and Joseph, Kyle and Stacey Russell; shepherd and angel, Ron and Marsha Hurst and Nick and Brandi Bonnett; wiseman and angel, Doug and Rosetta Marsh; Wisemen, Gary and Andrew Pauley; angel, Patty Martin; sound and lights, Buffy Rosson. Also, the owners of the

animals: two sheep, Tammy Meeker; goat and shepherd, Karen Glenn; and mini mule, Joyce Hanes Eads. Costumes, backdrops and manger, First Baptist Church; candy canes, set up and hay bales, Terri Henderson; soloists and Christmas story, Claire Woodard, Rita Hanes and Vanessa and Sarah Pauley; and parking lot attendants, Cindy Jennings and Kathi Brewer. Many thanks to all those that took part in this performance. There was a lot of work that went into this to make it happen. Good job, group! Barb Hawkins Trenton

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Capitol Perspectives: A Time For Setting Legislative Priorities by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News The start of Missouri's legislature during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic raises questions about how lawmakers will adjust to the realities of this rampant virus.

Guest Editorials Just visualize a state Capitol during a normal legislative session with legislators, legislative staffers, lobbyists, agency officials, visitors and reporters crowded into committee rooms and narrow hallways. Because many legislators refuse to wear face-masks, it's a potential super-spreader environment endangering all in the building who can spread infection across the state when they return home. The legislature has taken steps to reduce statehouse exposure. School groups were discouraged from visiting the Capitol. The House had small groups of members separately entering the chamber to cast votes rather than requiring all members be in the chamber at the same time. House and Senate committee hearings will be streamed online so the public can hear, and in the House, actually see what's going on without being present. In late 2020, the House inaugurated an internet system to let witnesses testify to committees without physical presence. They've also considered suspending having legislative college interns. Audiences for committee hearings will be socially distanced. But I'm not sure that is enough given the state's infection rates.

Those initial steps will not provide full protection from those in the statehouse from those who refuse to wear masks. A Capitol mask requirement is unlikely given the current political environment and Gov. Mike Parson's rejection of the idea. It's made me think that just as Missourians have reduced activities to deal with the realities of this virus, maybe the legislature should do the same by prioritizing their efforts. If Missouri's legislature were to limit efforts to bills of importance with a realistic chance of passage, it significantly could reduce the number of days of potential COVID-19 exposure in the Capitol. In the past decade, about 2,000 bills were introduced each year. But just ten percent of those bills, often less, passed the General Assembly, The vast majority of those bills never even got out of committee! Legislative leaders, committee chairs and reporters easily can identify these dead-end bills. Yet, endless hours of staff time, committee hearings and chamber debate are spent on measures and amendments with no legislative future. If the legislature could implement a bipartisan process to restrict efforts to proposals with a realistic future, it might cut Capitol COVID-19 exposure from four to maybe as little as two days per week. Limiting the legislature's time would not be as drastic as you might think. Missouri's legislature has a decades-long history of adjusting procedures to avoid unrealistic log

What Others Are Saying... HARD CHOICES AHEAD Elected members of Congress are concerned about lots of things: national security, the well-being of the American people and their own re-election chances.

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SEN. ROY BLUNT 260 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5721

SEN. JOSH HAWLEY B40A Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-6154 E-Mail: senator@hawley.senate.gov

U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES 1135 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 E-Mail: sam.graves@mail.house.gov

jams of bills reaching the full House and Senate. Now, many House bills are not even assigned to committee until it's too late in the session for them to even get a hearing. Years ago, Senate leaders limited how many bills Senate committees could report to the full Senate for debate. Another step could be a bipartisan agreement to limit the endless hours of chamber debate on amendments and motions with no future. Often, it has struck me these extended chamber sessions are public performances for political, public or special interest attention rather than a real discussion with colleagues to refine legislation. On the other side, there is tremendous pressure for these dead-end legislative ideas. Legislative sponsors can claim credit for sponsoring bills with no future. Lobbyists can claim credit for bills pushed by their clients that get discussed with lawmakers or get heard by committees. However, I confess I make this recommendation for the legislature to focus on immediate priorities with hesitation. In past years, the debates and committee hearings on ideas with no immediate future provided an opportunity for legislators and reporters to learn more about emerging problems and ideas facing our state that could have far more importance and traction in future years. But this year, the health threat facing our state suggests this is not a time for business as usual.

They don’t appear to lose much sleep over the U.S. budget deficit, which exceeded $3 trillion in 2020 and will continue to grow with the latest coronavirus stimulus package. One News-Press reader, disturbed at what seems to be a cavalier attitude regarding deficit spending, asked a simple question: How can we pay for all this? It’s simple. The U.S. Treasury is able to borrow money at interest rates of less than 2%, a dynamic that might defy economic logic but reflects the reality of the U.S. as the world’s ultimate safe haven for money. Missouri faces no such font of seemingly unlimited funds, a real-world bummer that instills discipline but also requires tough choices. Both will be on display with the regular legislative session that begins Wednesday in Jefferson City. This session might include many of the perennial issues that dominated debates in past years, including guns, public safety, highways and an online sales tax. But it could mark a return to reality as the economic effects of COVID-19 begin to appear in tax receipts. At the same time, state lawmakers must balance competing demands to fund a voter-approved expansion of

Medicaid while also trying to maintain funding for education, especially colleges and universities that have been an easy target for past savings. It sounds like a thankless job, one that falls into the lap of Sen. Dan Hegeman, a Republican from Andrew County who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee. Hegeman is a conservative but not an ideologue. As someone who knows what it takes to run a business or balance public ledgers, Hegeman might have found some of the promises surrounding Medicaid expansion too good to be true. It’s supposed to pay for itself when more working adults get coverage and preventative care, and that may be the case at some point. The fiscal note on expansion ranged from savings of $1 billion to a taxpayer cost of $200 million, a big gap for anyone who knows that Missouri’s economy will suffer if it doesn’t figure out a way to commit more funds to education, especially higher education. The fiscal year started with the governor withholding nearly $28 million from Missouri’s public colleges and universities, and that was before 230,000 people were added to the Medicaid roles. Medicaid expansion may pay for itself eventually, but Hegeman and others who have to balance the books probably know it won’t happen in the first year. Elected officials in Jefferson City might look with envy at those in Washington who can debate whether to give everyone $600 or $2,000. For those closer to home, some hard choices loom. — St. Joseph News-Press

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High Low Last Chg Jan. 7 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 646Âž 648Âź 638 641Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5Âž May 647Â˝ 649 639Âź 642Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5Â˝ Jul 638 640 630Âž 633 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6 Sep 640 641Â˝ 633 634Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5Âž Dec 647Âž 648Âž 640 643 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4Âž Mar 653Âž 654Â˝ 646Âž 649 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4Âž Jul 629 629Â˝ 621 623Âź â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5Âž Est. sales 49,856.Wed.'s sales 129,304 Wed.'s open int 425,517,up 7,290 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 495 496 487Âź 492Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âź May 495Â˝ 496Â˝ 488Âź 493Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Â˝ Jul 493Âž 494Â˝ 486 491Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âź Sep 453Âž 455Âž 448Â˝ 453Âź â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âź Dec 439Âž 441Â˝ 434Â˝ 439 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âź Mar 445Â˝ 447 440Â˝ 444Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âž May 444 447Âź 442 445Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âž Jul 445 446 440Â˝ 444Âź â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1Âž Dec 408Â˝ 408Â˝ 405 408 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Âž Dec 409Âź 409Âź 409Âź 409Âź â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Âž Est. sales 200,406.Wed.'s sales 352,264 Wed.'s open int 1,813,505,up 35,102 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 361 361 356Â˝ 356Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3 May 354 354 349 350Âź â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3Âž Sep 310Â˝ 310Â˝ 310Â˝ 310Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 Dec 306 306 305 305 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Â˝ Est. sales 113.Wed.'s sales 119 Wed.'s open int 4,797 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Jan 1368 1368 1347 1352Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;12Âž Mar 1364Âź 1369 1342Âž 1347Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13Âž May 1362Âž 1367Âź 1341Â˝ 1346Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13Âž Jul 1348 1354Âź 1330 1335 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;12 Aug 1307Â˝ 1310Â˝ 1288Âž 1292Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;11Âž Sep 1213Âź 1218Âź 1200 1204Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6Âź Nov 1154Â˝ 1163 1144 1149Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3Âž Jan 1152Âź 1160 1141Â˝ 1146Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3Â˝ Mar 1129 1135Âž 1119Âź 1123Â˝ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3Âž May 1122 1124Âź 1112Âž 1116 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;4Âź Jul 1113Âž 1117Âź 1112Âž 1112Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5Âž Nov 1055 1063Â˝ 1049Âź 1052Âž â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2Âź Mar 1044 1044 1044 1044 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;15 Est. sales 144,315.Wed.'s sales 252,596 Wed.'s open int 941,098,up 14,835 Jan. 6 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 12.97 (Jan. 21), 12.92 (Feb. 21), 10.83 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.65 (Jan. 21), 4.60 (Feb. 21), 3.96 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 12.97 (Jan. 21), 12.92 (Feb. 21), 10.83 (Oct. 21) Corn, 4.65 (Jan. 21), 4.60 (Feb. 21), 3.96 (Oct. 21). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 4.90; soybeans, 13.46; wheat, 6.33. New Crop - Corn, 4.11; soybeans, 11.03; wheat, 6.14.

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NEW SESSION GETS UNDER WAY The Missouri General Assembly is gearing up for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislative session, which officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 6. State senators and representatives have been busy compiling bills full of new ideas to make Missouri law more efficient and fiscally responsible. Now, we have the chance to shepherd these bills through the legislative process in the hopes they will eventually become law. The legislative process is a crucial part of our system of representative democracy. It is the way the people have chosen to discuss and debate what our laws should be and how they should work. Though the process is often contentious, deliberation within the two chambers of the General Assembly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Missuri Senate and House of Representatives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has always been peaceful. Missouri lawmakers come from many different backgrounds and political ideologies, but we all hold the same respect for the rule of law and the value of a strong republic. When the Legislature convenes, the Senate and House will take a look at many proposed bills, discussing their merits both in committee and in each chamber; however, most bills wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass, and only a select few republican-times.com republican-times.com

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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 s Fost (10U/150) d

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Pesticide Class Set For Trenton In order for farmers to purchase or apply restricted use pesticides on property owned or rented by them, they must have a private pesticide applicator license. At this time there are three options to renew a license or to obtain certification. Field Specialists in Agronomy are holding training sessions via Zoom. Anyone can join these meetings from their home computer by going to www.extension.missouri.edu/events and search for private pesticide applicator training to find the date and time of the next virtual training event. A second option for farmers who are not able to attend one of the Zoom trainings, is to complete a study guide which can be obtained from an MU Extension County Office or from a Field Specialist

in Agronomy. To complete the study guide, use the Missouri Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual. It can be purchased at an MU Extension Office or through the website at: www.extension.missouri. edu/m87. The completed study guide and appropriate application form must be sent to a Field Specialist in Agronomy for review. A limited number of face to face training sessions are scheduled. In addition to attending the training session, each farm must possess a copy of the Missouri Private Pesticide Applicator Ref-erence Manual. If you already have one, please bring it to the session or they may be purchased at the MU Extension website, your local MU Extension office or on site the day of the training.

Pre-registration is required for the location you wish to attend. In order to ensure that the group size remains less than 20 with adequate social distance, walk-ins will not be permitted to attend. A face covering is required when attending the inperson training. Those who are not feeling well the day of the training, please do not attend. There will be a program held in Grundy County on Jan. 15 on the NCMC campus in the basement of the Alexander Student Center. The program will begin at 10 a.m. and be repeated at 2 p.m. Call 660-895-5123 to register. For more information contact Valerie Tate, Field Specialist in Agronomy by email at tatev@missouri.edu or call 660895-5123. MU Extension programs are open to all.

Kansas Farm Management Association Study Dispels Farm Technologies Myth by Linda Geist University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farmers who fear they are falling behind in farm technology might not be as behind as they think. Kansas State University cropping system economist Terry Griffin explains that a recent Kansas Farm Management Association study on farm technologies dispels the myth that all farmers use all of the latest technology. Griffin was one of the speakers at the December 2020 University of Missouri Crop Management Conference, held online. Studies show that farmers are slower to adopt new technology than previously thought, Griffin says. It usually takes 15 years for technology to reach a critical mass. Many factors weigh into the speed and degree with which they adopt new ways of farming. Farm size is one of the main factors: The larger the farm, the quicker and higher the adoption rate. Age, wealth and type of farming operation also are factors.

The number of generations of a family on the farm and the birth year of the farm operators also affect adoption rates. Not surprisingly, younger farmers are introducing digital resources to older generations on the farm. Many technologies have been available for more than two decades but still are not widely adopted, Griffin says. Of available technologies, farmers may choose to invest in only a few. The Kansas Farm Management Association found that Kansas farmers used three of eight surveyed technologies most commonly. Many used none. Very few used all eight. For example, automated guidance became commercially available more than 20 years ago, yet only 70% of farmers surveyed in Kansas have adopted this technology. MU Extension assistant teaching professor of precision agricultural technology Kent Shannon says his observations show that Missouri farmers are similar in their willingness to invest in precision ag. Many factors affect how farmers look at return on investment and the installation

and maintenance costs of precision agricultural equipment, Shannon says. An agricultural resource survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that farmers use technology in different ways. They may use it to divide crop production, negotiate new crop leases, install tile drainage, monitor crop technology or document yields. Many used monitors to conduct field experiments. Shannon says lack of internet access in many rural areas slows change. A USDA report shows that only 75% of U.S. farms reported having internet access, and that half of the farms use smartphones or tablets rather than desktop or laptop computers to conduct farm business. As tech-savvy younger generations join established operations, changing perspectives are inevitable, says Griffin. The numbers of farm owners in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;silent generationâ&#x20AC;? (born before the end of World War II) and baby boomers (born 1946-64) continue to decrease. Differences in business structure also affect adoption rates. Multigenerational farms

tend to embrace changes quicker than sole proprietors. They also likely own more acres, have more financial resources to invest and can prorate the expense. Additionally, younger family members, although lacking the financial resources, may convince older, more risk-adverse family members of the value of technology. The silent generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution remains strong despite dwindling numbers, says Griffin. With life expectancies increasing, many remain active in the farm operation and retain ownership. Their heirs increasingly reach retirement age before inheriting the farm. As a result, the current younger generation will control farm operations at an older age than previously, Griffin says. Farmers should decide if new technologies are for them, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ag tech is not for every grower on every field. Sometimes waiting is an optimal decision.â&#x20AC;? Decide how technology improves efficiencies, profit and quality of life on your farm, Griffin says.

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AMARYLLIS By Kathi Mecham Field Specialist In Horticulture Amaryllis are topical plants grown for their spectacular tubular flower. They are often given as gifts and seen blooming near the Christmas and holiday season. There are several different colors to choose from but the red and white are favorites around the holiday season. Amaryllis are easy to grow, need little care and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take up much space. These plants are great in an office if enough light is available. If you received an amaryllis this season, you can relax and with minimal care you will have a beautiful blooming plant in the coming weeks. There is some anticipation involved; as the stem emerges from the bulb, the buds enlarge but, it can take a few weeks for the bloom to fully open. When mine are nearing that stage I check it daily, sometimes more. I find beauty in every stage as it approaches full bloom. If your new plant came preplanted, water it, place it in a sunny location and wait for the spectacular bloom. If you received an unplanted bulb, select an attractive container about 2â&#x20AC;?

wider than the bulb with drainage holes. Use a loose potting mix and plant the bulb pointed end up with the upper one half of the bulb above the soil surface. A large bulb can produce several stems with up to six flowers each that can be 4â&#x20AC;?- 6â&#x20AC;? in diameter. Stems can grow from 10 to 16 inches tall and may need staking. After blooming cut the stem off and leave the foliage and feed with a houseplant fertilizer. The plant benefits from being outside when all chance of frost has passed. Place it in a sheltered location where it receives indirect light, no afternoon sun. Keep the plant consistently moist and fertilize. Bring the plant indoors and place in cooler conditions if possible, around 50 degrees is perfect. Stop watering and let the foliage dry back. Continue with no water for 4-6 weeks. After the dormant period, water thoroughly and place in a sunny location. Like the year before, the stem will emerge, start caring for the plant and wait for the blooms. Any questions about amaryllis contact Kathi at mechamk@missouri.edu or call 660-542-1792.

New Approach To Getting Rid Of Weeds by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a weed, spray it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the mindset that most in the agriculture industry held for years. That thinking no longer works as more weeds become resistant to herbicides, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed scientist. Bradley uses waterhemp as an example. Waterhemp is one of 14 herbicide-resistant weed species in Missouri. It is a prolific producer of seeds, and Bradley considers it Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most worrisome weed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that we need a new approach,â&#x20AC;? he says. MU Extension researchers are looking at how to remove weeds without herbicides. One nonchemical method is electrocution. The Weed Zapper, made in Sedalia, Mo., is used mostly in organic operations, but it may also work in conventional pasture and row crops. Mizzou has used the Weed Zapper on test plots and saw 98.6% effectiveness in waterhemp destruction. The Weed Zapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s copper boom attaches to the front of a tractor and hits weeds with 15,000 volts of electricity from a 110,000-watt generator on the back of the tractor. Bradley notes that the Weed Zapper can be dangerous because of its voltage. It also can have negative effect on soybean yield if a lot of the foliage is contacted by the boom in later growth stages. Its effects are immediate and deadly, especially on larger weeds. It works best when used at seven-day intervals rather than in a single pass. It is most effective on waterhemp, ragweeds, horseweeds and cocklebur. It is less effective on foxtail and barnyardgrass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a silver bullet, but it is very effective on several of our most troublesome weed species,â&#x20AC;? Bradley says. Another option is the Seed Terminator. This seed control tool attaches to the back of a combine. Its dual hammer mills crush the chaff through stationary and rotating bars to make it nonviable. Bradley says there is a need for more research to understand how new technologies can best reduce weeds in U.S. soybean. Seed destruction is popular in Australia but not widely used in the U.S. Weeds such as waterhemp, Missouriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 weed, can exit the combine in areas such as the header and grain tank. In fact, Bradley says about two-thirds of the seed goes out the back of the combine. Multistate studies are underway to look at how to reduce the number of seeds making it to the soil. It might take several seasons of use to see substantial reductions, Bradley says. Most seed that goes through the combine, even pinhead sized waterhemp and palmer amaranth seeds, becomes nonviable. Increased engine load on the combine raises fuel consumption an average of 4.1 gallons per hour. Funding for this research project comes from the Seed Terminator, Mizzou Weed Science, United Soybean Board, Missouri Soybeans and Case IH Agriculture. Graduate students Travis Winans and Haylee Schreier work with Bradley on the research.

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ing endothelial dysfunction (damage to the lining of blood vessels) or atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in the arteries). He might be more receptive to you if you approach it that way -- out of concern for his whole-body health -- and offer to go with him to the appointment, to offer moral support. I hope he hears you out. Dear Annie: I think you might have missed a chance, recently, to help a woman who had no sense of her own value, in your letter to "Lost." Instead of referring her to a dating app in which she would latch on to another man who ignores her, "Lost" might benefit from some therapy first. She was so desperate to continue contacting a man who so obviously didn't care about her. Her level of desperation in continuing to pursue someone after being blocked is a sad example of a person with no sense of boundaries and no love of self. I was in a similar headspace many years ago due to my own poor relationship choices. My life decisions were the product of my low self-esteem and an

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upbringing that taught me that I needed a man to feel like I have value. I have since received much-needed counseling in self-compassion, self-worth, and healthy boundaries, as the result of having an emotionally unavailable parent. These days, I know that I deserve a relationship in which I can express my needs to my partner. If they are not met, I can let go of that person, knowing that they are not for me. I trust myself and have erected boundaries that protect me, but also let the right person in. I wish her well. -- No Longer Lost Dear No Longer Lost: You're right. I focused on the wrong aspect of "Lost's" letter, her dating life, rather than on her inner emotional life and sense of self-worth. Thank you for bringing it back to the heart of the matter. I'm glad to hear you found yourself.

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of mainstream investing for most institutional investors and funds. Its acceptance is growing, however. PayPal and Square now take payments in Bitcoin. Fidelity Investments launched a Bitcoin fund last summer. And insurance giant Massachusetts Mutual recently revealed it invested $100 million in Bitcoin, a move that could make cryptocurrency more acceptable to pension funds. “It’s become more and more a legitimate commodity,” said Quincy Krosby, chief market strategist at Prudential Financial. “The question is what happens when there is regulation?”

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Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Hague Ronald “Ronnie” Gene Hague, a 72-year-old Jackson resident, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Southeast Healthcare Hospital in Cape Girardeau. As was his wish, Ronnie is to be cremated and there will be no service held. His ashes will be spread in two places very dear to his heart. Ronnie was born on July 18, 1948, in Trenton, the son of Robert Jean Hague and Elizabeth “Libby” Carpenter Hague. Ronnie’s first jobs were as a carhop at his mom and dad’s A&W Root Beer Stand in Fulton and in the family grocery store in Trenton. He lived in California for almost 40 years and his heart remained there on the beach. He only left to return to Fulton to care for his father in his last

years. Ronnie loved buying homes, remodeling and decorating them and collecting various collectables. He was a talented cook. He was a hair stylist, owning shops in Fulton and in Los Angeles, CA. Survivors include one daughter, Melissa “Lisa” Bails and her husband, Dan of Omaha, NE; two granddaughters, Riley Bails and Sailor Bails of Omaha, NE; a “brother from a different mother” Robert Wise of Jackson; a dear friend, Muriel Wilcox of Long Beach, CA; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolyn Hague. Memorial contributions are suggested to the HIV/AIDS charity of the donor’s choice.

Willie G. Heath, Jr. Willie G. Heath Jr., a 70year-old Concordia resident, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Care Community in Concordia. Memorial services will be held at a later date, under the direction of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. Born Oct. 19, 1950, in Wagoner, OK, he was the son of the late Willie G. Heath Sr. and Lola Fay Spriggs Heath. He was a 1969 graduate of Turner High School in Kansas City, KS. On Aug. 29, 1969, he married Becky Bean who survives of the home. Mr. Heath was owner/operator of Heath Siding Company and lived in the Concordia area since 1978. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Sweet Springs, Concordia and Missouri State Saddle Clubs. He loved horses, playing basketball and open gym night. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Stacy Heath (Rusty Wallman) of Odessa and Mathew Heath (Melissa) of Emma; five grandchildren, Anthon, Austin and Ashlynn Smith and

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Corbin and Reagan Heath; four sisters, Gloria Betz (Joe), Kim Foster (Michael), Linda Buckner (Darren) and Brenda Thorne (Curt), all of Trenton; a brother-in-law, George Bean of Sweet Springs; and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stan Heath. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lutheran Good Shepherd Home Auxiliary or family choice in care of CampbellLewis Funeral Home in Concordia.

William “Bill” Self William “Bill” Self, a 65year-old resident of Republic and former Trenton resident, died Dec. 30, 2020. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in the chapel at Resthaven Mortuary north of Trenton, with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Republic. Bill was born on April 27, 1955 in Trenton to J. Leslie and Emma Nordholm Self. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1973 and attended Trenton Junior College, receiving a certificate in construction technology. He married Judith Tolle on Oct. 22, 1982. She survives of the home. Bill and Judith relocated to the Springfield area in 2009 when Bill took a locksmith position with Missouri State

University. He worked at MSU for over ten years. Bill was an avid outdoorsman. He loved deer hunting, turkey hunting, fishing and just simply being outdoors on the farm as well as carpentry. Bill was a huge Eagles and bluegrass music fan. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Truman P Self and his wife Abby; a daughter, Ida K Houck and her husband, Kyle; three grandchildren, Trenton, Oaklynn and Brantley; a sister, Linda Sainz and her husband, Vin; as well as other family and countless friends. Memorial donations may be made to Trenton High School Baseball. They may be sent to 1415 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 64683.

FUNERALS Beth Ann Williams Funeral services for Beth Ann Williams were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary, north of Trenton. Pastor Tim Wilson officiated. Ms. Williams, a 56-year-old Princeton resident, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at her mother’s home in Trenton. Special music included soloist Felicia Bertrand singing “Amazing Grace” and a recording of “Eagle When She Flies.” www.republican-times.com www.republican-times.com

Pallbearers were Tim Wilson, Rob Nall, James McIntosh, Clint Stark, Cameron Wilson and Brandon Rath. Interment was at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at Trenton.

CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Courtney D. Deaver had her petition granted to change her name to Courtney D. Ash. Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Cydney J. Ferguson, Trenton; Amanda Jawahir, Spickard; Mary A. Simpson, Trenton; Ronald J. Childs, Boonville; Brittani Maulsby, Milan; and Natalie N. McCracken, Galt. Kaleb A. Stowers, St. James, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. Pleading guilty to speeding and fined $70.50 and $74.50 costs were Brandon C. Meyer, Becker, MN; Savannah D. King, Trenton; and Grace M. McAninch, Princeton. Associate Civil JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA vs. Heather Foster. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $10,414.84, with monthly payments allowed. The case involved a suit on account. Leisure Lake Association vs. Todd McDowell. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $2,231.53. The case involved small claims over $100. Easy Cash ASAP LLC vs. Darlene Phillips. A default judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $2,231.53. The case involved breach of contract. MM Finance LLC vs. Andrea Yerington. A default judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,398.73. The case involved a suit on account. Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Billy J. Brown, no address listed, pleaded guilty to having an animal at large and was fined

$100 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. Sean K. Babbitt, Humphreys, pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and had a trial set for Jan. 19. Emily J. King, Trenton, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was ordered to complete 30 hours of community service in lieu of a fine and pay $41.50 costs. She also pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and was ordered to complete 50 hours of community service in lieu of a fine and pay $41.50 costs. Matacha Jones, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for a stop sign and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs. Lindsey D. Torrea, Newtown, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. She was fined $300 and $41.50 costs on each charge. Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Cha Vang, homeless, on a charge of stealing; and Rachel L. Waldrep, Spick-ard, on charges of driving while revoked or suspended, displaying unlawful plates and operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Stanley W. Zesch, Jr., Laredo, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with defective brakes and was fined $183.50 and $41.50 costs. MARRIAGE LICENSE Jacob J. Gingerich, Eagleville, and Katie J. Swartzentruber, Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petition Filed Jerry D. Berry vs. Debbra A. Berry. Petition Granted Casey Feigly vs. Brady Feigly. REAL ESTATE Scott A. Lewis and wife to Darrin Campbell and wife.

Mishaps At Two Intersections No injuries were reported in two recent accidents, including one investigated Tuesday evening by the Trenton Police Department. Officer Luke Dapra’s accident report states that a sport utility vehicle driven by Melinda D. Myers of Mount Moriah was westbound on Ninth Street near Kitty Street in the left-hand portion of the roadway, which has two westbound lanes. Ms. Myers attempted to cross the right lane of the two so she could pull into a driveway leading to a business lot. She failed to see a van driven by Rebecca S. Scheib, which was also westbound, traveling in the right lane slightly behind Ms. Myers’ vehicle. Ms. Scheib said she saw Ms. Myers’ vehicle coming into her lane but did not have time to stop her vehicle before striking the SUV. The SUV sustained damage to the rear passenger side door, while the van was damaged on the driver’s side front corner. Ms. Myers was ticketed for making an improper turn. The intersection of three roadways was the site of an ac-

cident Jan. 1 in Trenton. According to Lt. Larry Smith’s accident report, the mishap occurred at the intersection where Cedar, 10th and Ninth streets meet. A pickup truck driven by Robert A. Badgett of Cairo was westbound on Ninth Street at that intersection, attempting to make a left turn onto 10th Street. A pickup truck driven by Steve Ishmael was southbound on Cedar Street, coming through the intersection to make the slight left onto Ninth Street. Badgett said he saw Ishmael’s truck and attempted to avoid striking it, but his vehicle slid, striking the Ishmael vehicle. Ishmael’s truck then slid into a fire hydrant on the south side of the intersection. There was damage to the front end of Badgett’s truck and near the driver’s side door and passenger side rear wheel on Ishmael’s truck. The fire hydrant was not damaged in the mishap, which also did not result in any injuries that resulted in medical treatment at the scene. Due to weather conditions, no tickets were issued in the accident.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Jan. 1: officers responded to a west business where trespassing and disorderly conduct had been reported. They also went to a north residence to investigate a domestic assault and responded to a motor vehi-

cle accident in the west part of town. Jan. 2: a report of stealing was investigated at a south residence. Jan. 3: a subject was found to be in possession of marijuana in the north part of town.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Carol McKee, who will observe her 90th birthday on Monday, Jan. 18.

Cards may be sent to her at 45084 Robin Road, Humphreys, MO 64646.

Serious Injuries In Area Mishap Three people were injured in an accident west of Princeton on Monday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 136 and Highway D, about six miles west of Princeton. Cpl. D.R. Reuter’s report states that the one-vehicle accident occurred when a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Justin T. Sharp of Mercer was westbound on Highway 136 when it ran off the right side of the roadway, overturned and struck several trees before coming to rest on its top off the roadway. Sharp sustained minor injuries while a passenger, Kayla M. Brown,

also of Mercer, sustained serious injuries and a third passenger, a juvenile, sustained moderate injuries. The juvenile was not wearing a seat belt, although the two adults were reported to be wearing one. All three were taken by Mercer County Ambulance to the Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany for treatment of their injuries. The vehicle was totaled in the accident and was to be removed by the owner. Cpl. Reuter was assisted by MSHP Sgt. Joe Rongey, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, the Mercer County Ambulance and Fire and Rescue.

Grant Will Help Area Homeless The Community Resource Center, based at Chillicothe, has announced that it has received a grant for up to $500,000 to assist in reducing homelessness in six north Missouri counties, including Grundy. The grant will enable the CRC to provide help to eligible individuals or families in the counties of Grundy, Livingston, Linn, Caldwell, Carroll and Daviess. Funding is provided through the Coronavirus Emergency Solutions Grant Program, which is part of the CARES Act, administered statewide by the Missouri Housing Development Commission. Some of the benefits of the program for those in north

Missouri who meet eligibility requirements include assisting in retaining rental housing or helping to pay past due utility bills where arrearages are due to loss of employment or reductions in income to the COVID-19 pandemic; the Rapid Re-Housing Program, which will allow individuals or families to become “rehoused” if they have lost housing due to evictions for rent payment arrearages or foreclosure; and working with owners or rental housing units to answer their questions about program operations and eligibility. For more information, contact the center at 660-6461667.

Students On NORTH 65 List CENTER MENUS Honors Several local and area stu-

NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Ham and beans, pea salad, Normandy blend veggies, pineapple and cornbread muffin. Tuesday-Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, lima beans, pears, ice cream, homemade bread. Wednesday-Chicken and noodles, peas, pickled beets, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread. Thursday-Sausage gravy on whole wheat biscuit, ham slice, corn, fried hashbrowns, plums. Friday-Smoked pork chop, cucumbers and onions, roasted potatoes, peaches, hot roll. (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.)

dents have been named to the 2020 fall semester honor lists at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA. Students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and named to the President’s List were Jamie Beverlin, Kayla Hyer and Mackenzie Klinginsmith, all of Trenton, and Cassie Holcer of Chula. Students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.64 and named to the Dean’s List were Miranda Callahan of Trenton; Bryson Gann of Galt; and Mason Larson of Laredo.

FFDD Board Set To Meet The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County board of directors will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11. Items on the announced agenda include year-end 2020 financials, a transportation report, the Gifted Disability team of Grundy County, Hope Haven Industries report,

MEHTAP grant report, Medicaid/Hope waiver, vocational/educational activities, CARES Act funds, election of officers, correspondence/conference/announcements, funding requests and an executive session. The March meeting has been scheduled for March 8.

Vaccine

that even if we have all of a tier done, we can’t move to the next one until the state moves as a whole.” So, it remains to be seen when those who hope to get vaccinated will be able to do so. Also unknown at this time is how many people will actually take the vaccine and if that will be enough to alter the way COVID-19 is impacting our daily lives. Ms. Gibson is hopeful, but knows there isn’t a quick answer to ridding the community of the virus. “I think we’ll be dealing with this for awhile,” she said.

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those who are able to get that initial dose. The second dose of the Pfizer vaccine is given 17 to 21 days after the first one, while the second dose of the Moderna vaccine is given 24 to 28 days after the first shot. Another issue that might affect when a person in Grundy County can get vaccinated is how quickly the state of Missouri is able to move through the phases. “We move forward as a state,” she said. “That means www.republican-times.com