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Friday, November 29, 2019

TRENTON

REPUBLICAN-TIMES

Trenton, MO 64683

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 156th Year - No. 26

TRENTON CITY COUNCIL

Lodging Tax On April Ballot Tax Would Fund Convention And Visitors Bureau Voters in the city of Trenton will be going to the polls in April 2020 to decide if the city should impose a five percent hotel/motel tax following action taken at Monday night’s Trenton City Council meeting.

The lodging tax, which would be used to fund a convention and visitors bureau, will be on the April 7, 2020 ballot after the council voted unanimously to let voters decide the issue. Council members in attendance were Glen Briggs, first ward; Danny Brewer and Brad Chumbley, second ward; David Mlika, third ward; and Larry Crawford, fourth ward. Those absent from the meeting were William Fisher, first ward; Cathie Smith, third ward; and John Dolan, fourth ward.

There was much discussion about the issue, with Chumbley saying he had not heard much support for the tax, which would be paid by those who stay at a motel or hotel within the city. It was noted that Trenton currently has only one motel and it has been closed due to foreclosure, although it has been reported that it will re-open within about 30 days under a new name. Gary Dryer, who was attending the meeting as Trenton Street Department Superintendent, said he feels it is unfair that the city’s only motel is being asked to fund the entire visitor’s bureau and when it is opened, the owner might feel “picked on.” Council members countered that the only motel also has a monopoly on lodging and would benefit greatly from increased tourism. It was also noted that most cities already have a tax on lodging for tourism or other uses.

The council also discussed how the money would be used. If the issue passes at the polls, a Convention and Visitor’s Bureau board would be established to determine how the money is to be spent, with the board submitting a proposed line item budget to the city council for approval. Chumbley said people he has heard from do not want an unmanned building put up with leaflets. He was assured that is not how the funds would be used.

In discussing the effort that will have to

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Santa Letter Deadline The deadline to submit letters to Santa for publication is the Trenton Republican-Times is this Friday, Dec. 6.

Letters can be sent to the newspaper either by email (preferred) at rtimes@lyn.net; by mail at 122 E. 8th St., Trenton, MO 64683; or by dropping them off at the office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Letters must include the child’s name, age, address and a telephone number (for verification purposes), with only the child’s name, age and town in which he or she resides being published. We asked that letters be kept short and the newspaper reserves the right to edit any letters received for clarification purposes.

Persons with questions about the letters are asked to contact Editor Diane Lowrey at 359-2212 during business hours. Letters will be included in a special section as part of the Tuesday, Dec. 17 edition of the Republican-Times.

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Kelly Beets, center, representing Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association, presented grant awards to two Trenton city entities during Monday night’s meeting of the Trenton City Council. The grants included $2,925 for the Trenton Police Department, which is 65 percent of the cost for a new dash-mounted camera, and $1,114 for Trenton Municipal Utilities, representing 50 percent of the cost of crimpers. Pictured with Beets are Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross, left, and Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks.

be put forth to help voters understand how the tax will be assessed and used, council members said there will have to be a concerted effort to get the information to voters. Former Trenton City Councilman Travis Elbert asked if the result would be worth the “political capital” it would take to get it passed, wondering if that energy could be used for a better cause. City Attorney Tara Walker said she has thought the same thing, asking if that effort should be put into getting a use tax passed.

When all was said and done, the council decided to put the issue in the hands of the voters, who will already be going to the polls to vote on city council members in April. The two-year terms of Fisher, Chumbley, Mlika and Crawford will expire. Those wishing to file for one of the open seats may do so during regular hours at city hall from Dec. 17 through Jan. 21, 2020. Since the city would already be required to hold an election, adding the lodging tax to the ballot will only result in minimal extra cost to the city.

Several bids were accepted, with the council also rejecting all bids for hay ground at the trap and skeet range. On that issue, the council decided to reject the two bids that had been submitted and send the issue back to the administrative committee. The ground, which is about 35 acres, would instead be designated as crop

ground and be bid that way with other crop ground. Brewer said the change would bring in substantially more money.

Briggs felt the change should be made for next year since the city had already sought and received bids for hay ground. After discussing the need to designate a part of the area to be used to get fill dirt when needed, the council voted 4-1 to reject all bids, with Briggs voting no.

On the recommendation of the finance committee, the council approved a bid for health insurance through the Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Associa-tion. There was a 14.7 percent increase for the regular individual coverage plan, which would go from $638.99 to $733 per month per employee. Regular coverage that includes spouse, children and family will also increase in the 14.2 to 14.6 percent range. This plan would have a $2,500 deductible for an in-network provider and a $5,000 deductible for an out-of-network provider. A second plan, which has a higher deductible ($4,000 for in-network and $9,000 for out-of-network) will actually see a decrease in premiums, with the individual employee cost going from $632.36 to $603 per month.

Spouse, child and family rates will also decrease under the higher-deductible plan.

See Council, Page 9

The Galt Lions Club will hold its annual senior citizen Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Lions/Community Building on the square in Galt.

All senior citizens residing in the school district as well as those who previously resided in the district, are invited to attend the free meal, which will begin at noon.

THS To Present Program The Trenton High School Drama Department, under the direction of Tashyana Dowell, will present, “The Snow White Variety Show” on Dec. 13 and Dec. 15.

The show will be presented at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Hoover Community Theater, located in the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students and children. For tickets or more information, contact Mrs. Dowell at 359-2291 or tdowell@trentonr9.k12.mo.us.

Live Nativity At WMH The Wright Memorial Hospital Spiritual Wellness Team will host the third annual Live Nativity on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., beginning underneath the WMH Physician’s Group entrance awning and concluding inside the hospital’s education center. The live display will feature five simple scenes that illustrate the story of Christmas. Each scene will have live characters with two scenes featuring live animals. The scenes will be spaced along the sidewalk on the south side of the hospital so some walking will be necessary. Christmas carolers will also be spaced along the sidewalk.The entire walk should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. As attendees finish the walk, they will be welcomed into the education room for refreshments.

Parking for the event will be in the east parking lot and, if needed, the south parking lot. Signage will be posted and parking attendants will help guide traffic.

Commission Will Meet The Grundy County Commission will meet in regular session Tuesday at the courthouse.

Items on the announced agenda include a 9 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy, followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. with Third Circuit Presiding Judge Thomas R. Alley, Juvenile Officer Rita Martz and Toni Hamilton to discuss the 2020 Third Circuit budget. At 11 a.m., the commission will meet with representatives of the Grundy County Extension Office to discuss next year’s budget.

TRENTON BUILDING AND NUISANCE BOARD

Action Taken On Properties The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board met Monday evening, taking action on several properties and getting an update on the 2019-2020 demolition plan.

The board moved to public hearing a property at 1437 Main St., owned by Genie Buzzard and Carman Morin.

Code Enforcement Officer Donnie Vandevender said the property, which was damaged in a fire, has not had the insurance claim closed due to there being no determination yet as to the cause of the blaze. The city will retain a portion of the insurance proceeds when they become available until the property is cleaned up.

Two properties were moved from public hearing to findings of fact, with the owners not present at the meeting. The properties were at 213 W.

Sixth St., owned by Bob Lewis, who has done some work to the property and has sent a letter of Intent for Demolition for next year. In addition, the property at 1004 Laclede St., owned by T&F Enterprises LLC, was also moved to Findings of Fact.

That property, which has had the back porch torn off, is listed for sale, however, the owner has also submitted an Intent for Demolition.

Extensions were given to property at 409 E. 19th., owned by Althoff/Matlage, for 60 days and to property at 1814 Hillcrest, owned by Mike Arnold, for 90 days.

It was found that no progress has been made on property at 2113 Mable St., owned by George and Bonnie Gott, and that property was moved to certificate of exis-

tence of dangerous building.

It was noted that property at 809 Main St., had been sold by Danny Harkins to Sena and Rachel Arnold. A certificate of existence of a dangerous building had been issued on the property, but board members agreed to provide time for the new owners to meet with a contractor and make repairs. It was also noted that Steve Ishmael has made good progress on the building at Ninth and Main streets and board members were pleased with how it looks.

Vandevender discussed the 2019-2020 demolition project, telling the board that Crystal Orr, the owner of 402 W. 12th St., has indicated she will tear down the property herself, so it might come off the list. He said abatement inspections See Nuisances, Page 9

National Weather Service There’s a chance of rain Saturday, with clouds lingering into Sunday before the sun returns on Monday. Highs will top out at 59 on Saturday and lows will be as low as 26 on Sunday night. The high Monday at Trenton was 59, Tuesday’s high was 44, the low was 37 with .05 of an inch of rain recorded. The high Tuesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 42, the low was 33, with .07 of an inch of rain recorded.

Coming Home...

Mykah Hurley returned to Trenton with the John Wood Blazers Tuesday night. See page 2 of today’s R-T for a recap and picture from the game with the North Central Missouri College Lady Pirates.

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It’s like a rite of passage for kindergarten students at Rissler Elementary School to learn and perform the buffalo dance for students in the Trenton R-9 Preschool program each Thanksgiving season. This year’s performance took place on Tuesday in the preschool gym, with the youngsters wearing their Native American headdresses and beating drums they made in class.

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PAGE 2 • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019

SPORTS NORTH CENTRAL WOMEN 72, JOHN WOOD 66

Trenton Trio Named All-District Whitney, Stotts And Lewis Honored By Missouri Sportswriters And Sportscasters

R-T Photo/Angela Dugan

Mykah Hurley guards North Central’s Lily Osborn during the Pirates’ 72-66 victory over John Wood Tuesday night at the Ketcham Community Center. A large crowd was on hand to watch Hurley, a former Bulldog, in her return to Trenton.

HURLEY HOMECOMING North Central Women Hold Off Former Bulldog, John Wood, 72-66 With the North Central Missouri College women simply trying to run out the clock Mykah Hurley shadowed the Pirates’ point guard. When NCMC tried to force an in-bounds pass to the guard, Hurley jumped the passing lane, tipped the ball off the Pirate player’s hand and out of bounds. The result was a turnover for the home squad, giving visiting John Wood Community College the ball back.

North Central would hold on to pick up a 72-66 victory, but the defensive prowess that Hurley showed through four seasons with the Trenton Bulldogs is definitely still there.

Hurley returned to Trenton Tuesday as a member of the visiting John Wood Blazers. The result was the biggest crowd of the year for a North Central home game as Hurley’s presence brought in a large contingent of Trenton Bulldog fans to see their former player. Their presence wasn’t lost

on Hurley either.

“I was just excited about all of the supporters I had,” Hurley said following the game. “It was actually unbelieveable. I saw the entire Trenton basketball team up there, which I really enjoyed.”

While the fanfare was primarily for Hurley, the crowd was treated to a glimpse of what the North Central women can be at their best. The Pirates took an early lead and steadily pulled away throughout the first half. Late in the third quarter, North Central held a 20-point lead.

That’s when things turned as NCMC struggled to put the game away. John Wood rallied, making things interesting in the end. The Blazers had multiple chances to pull within a single possession, but the Pirates were able to fend off the visitors, holding on for the six-point victory.

“I don’t know what happenes with this group,” North Central coach Jenni Croy

said. “That’s what we talked about after the game. We should have been building on that lead and not giving them a chance to come back. We can’t let that happen in the fourth quarter.”

NCMC was paced by Lily Osborn, who had 20 points on the night.

For Hurley and John Wood, the loss was the eighth in a row after picking up a win in the season-opener. Hurley pointed to the recent losses as a driving factor in the Blazers’ rally.

“I think we are just sick of losing,” Hurley said. “We have lost eight straight now.

We are trying our best to get a win. It is a work in progress.”

The North Central women, now 8-3 on the season, will be at home again on Tuesday, playing host to the Missouri Valley junior varsity. Action tips off in the Ketcham Community Center at 6 p.m.

Three Trenton Bulldogs were honored by the Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association on Wednesday.

Running back Jaren Whitney, offensive lineman Jerrick Stotts and linebacker Noah Lewis were all three named to the All-Northwest District Football Team. All three players were seniors this year.

“All three of those guys will definitely be missed next year,” Trenton coach Kevin Hixson said. “Their leadership on and off the field was really big for us.”

Whitney made the team for the second consecutive season, but was listed as a running back this season after making the team in the wide receivers and tight ends category last year.

The move in Hixson’s offense worked well for Whitney, who rushed for a team-high 1,024 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 188 yards and two more scores.

Whitney finished his career at Trenton as the third all-time leading receiver with 872 receiving yards.

Stotts anchored an offensive line that helped pave the way for 2,349 rushing yards.

“Jerrick Stotts is probably one of the top two or three guys on our team that goes unnoticed,” Hixson said. “He is a leader. He has two part-time jobs and he has never missed a practice or a workout. He is

a pretty dedicated guy. He is a premier guy for setting the example for his teammates.”

Lewis, who was a part of that same offensive line with Stotts, led the Bulldog defense with 89 total tackles. He registered 26 solo tackles and had one tackle for loss and one sack as well.

“All three of these guys were fun to coach,” Hixson said. “I have a good relationship with them off the field as well and they will be successful in whatever they plan on doing. That’s the other part for me - they are going to be good men.”

Lathrop, who is still playing in the state playoffs, led all schools with 14 total selections and the Coach of the Year honor, which went to the Mules’ Chris Holt. Maryville, whom Lathrop defeated in the Class 2, District 8 title game followed with 11 selections.

The media-selected team is comprised of players from high schools located in an 18county region in the northwest portion of the state. Those counties include Atchison, Nodaway, Harrison, Worth, Mercer, Holt, Andrew, Gentry, DeKalb, Daviess, Grundy, Livingston, Buchanan, Clinton, Platte, Caldwell, Ray and Carroll. Class 2 football schools in the Northwest District include Trenton, Maryville, Lawson, Lathrop and St. Joseph Christian.

No. 16 Pirates Find A Way To Keep Rolling Every team has an off night.

The good teams find a way to win on off nights.

One day after the NJCAA Division II national rankings were released with North Central sitting proudly at 16th, the Pirates found themselves in a

fight against visiting John Wood. It was far from the best showing for the Pirates, but in the end, North Central found a way to pick up its sixthstraight victory, defeating John Wood 85-83. The 85-point total is the lowest of the six-

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game winning streak for North Central and it marked the first time in the last six contests that the Pirates have been held under 100 points.

“I’m not sure if we were already planning our holiday break activities or if we were content with getting ranked, but I really didn’t like our mindset or approach at the beginning of the game,” Pirates’ coach Jeremy Esry said. “John Wood did a lot of good things to make us struggle, but our energy was really concerning.”

North Central’s early struggles were punctuated by a technical foul called on Esry and a 22-6 deficit for the Pirates. But NCMC went to its

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bench looking for a spark and it got one. Atavian Butler would lead all scorers in the game with a career-high 32 points to go with 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals. He was at times unguardable and brought North Central back.

“I thought (Butler) was the best player on the floor tonight and his aggressive mindset carried over to everyone else, which helped us gain a lead,” Esry said. “The end wasn’t the prettiest for us, but our guys found a way to hit free throws and get key rebounds when we needed stops.”

The Pirates still had to hang on even after taking a double digit lead in the second half.

John Wood rallied one final time and had the ball, trailing by a single point in the final minute. The Pirates got the stop, however, and a rebound on a missed John Wood free throw sealed the two-point win.

Behind Butler, North Central got 15 points from Quinan Rieves and 13 from TJ Babikir.

Michael Horton had seven points and three steals and Marty Jackson finished with seven points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots.

The Pirates improved to 101 overall on the season with the victory.

North Central returns to action on Saturday, traveling to Creston, IA to take on Southwestern Community College.

Tip off is scheduled for 3 p.m.

North Central will travel to Overland Park for a big time match-up with Johnson County, ranked first in the nation, on Tuesday. That game will tip off at 7:30 p.m.

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Trenton High School representatives named to the MSSA All-Northwest District football team included, from left, offensive lineman Jerrick Stotts, running back Jaren Whitney and linebacker Noah Lewis.

- CLASS 2 ALL-NORTHWEST DISTRICT OFFENSE QB – Blake Gordon Lathrop 5’11” 175 Ben Walker Maryville 6’1” 180 RB – Tyler Paul Lathrop 6’ 170 Aiden Cullin Maryville 5’8” 165 Jaren Whitney Trenton 5’11” 170 WR/TE – Chris Moore Lathrop 6’4” 175 Grant Lewis Lathrop 6’7” 190 Tate Oglesby Maryville 6’1” 175 Marc Gustafson Maryville 6’7” 190 OL – Drake Chisam Lathrop 6’3” 260 Quintin Wolfe Lathrop 6’1” 220 Dominic Faulkenberry Lathrop 6’3” 270 Dillon Larson Lawson 6’1 300 Jackson Bram Maryville 6’3” 225 Jeff Stooksbury Maryville 6’1” 240 Jerrick Stotts Trenton 5’9” 250 AP – Andrew Stephens Lawson 5’8” 165 PK – Jackson Gentzell Lathrop 5’9” 155 KR – Tate Oglesby Maryville 6’1” 175 - CLASS 2 ALL-NORTHWEST DISTRICT DEFENSE DL – Tallon Noland Maryville 6’2” 190 Colton Nichols Lathrop 6’3 215 Cayden Jamerson Lawson 6’ 205 Anthony Sperry Lathrop 6’3” 190 LB – Tanner Dalinghaus Lathrop 5’9” 175 Tyler Ross Lawson 6’1” 175 Trey Houchin Maryville 5’10” 180 Nick Knight Lathrop 6’2” 170 Noah Lewis Trenton 6’ 170 DB – Caden Rardon Lathrop 6’2” 165 Clayton Siebert Lawson 6’2” 175 Deon Metezier Maryville 6’2” 180 Drew O’Connor Lathrop 5’11” 170 P– Nic Garner Maryville 5’8” 155 Coach —Chris Holt Lathrop

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 • PAGE 3

SPORTS 2019 GALLATIN TOURNAMENT

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Dec. 2-7, Gallatin High School, Gallatin, MO 1 Trenton

GIRLS

12/2 - 4:30 p.m.

12/4 7:00 p.m.

8 Gilman City 4 Maysville

12/5 4:30 p.m.

12/3 - 4:30 p.m.

Panthers Come Up Short In Overtime

5 Polo 12/6 4:30 p.m.

12/7 1:30 p.m.

2 Hardin-Central 12/2 - 7:00 p.m.

7 Winston

LINN CO. BOYS 66 GRUNDY BOYS 60 - OT

12/4 4:30 p.m.

3 Braymer

12/5 7:00 p.m.

12/3 - 7:00 p.m.

The Grundy County boys came up short in their bid for a season-opening victory Monday, falling 66-60 to Linn County at home in Galt.

The Panthers fell behind early as Linn County raced out to a 21-11 first quarter lead, but the Panthers chipped away at the deficit and had a lead of their own late in the game.

Linn County would go back up, but a pair of Grundy free throws tied the game and forced overtime.

The Panthers couldn’t get any traction in the bonus period, however. Grundy lost three starters to fouls between the fourth quarter and overtime and Linn County outscored the Panthers 10-4 in the bonus frame.

Cooper Lewis led the Panthers with 21 points and 15 rebounds in the loss while Gann added 17 points and six steals.

Robert Urich had 11 points and seven rebounds.

Grundy (0-1) will be in the Novinger Tournament next week. at Grundy Girls 67, Linn County 46: The girls matchup saw Grundy put away Linn County with a 21-point win.

Anna Milazzo scored 17 points while Jandie Peterson added 15 and Aubrey Gann finished with 13. Bri Carpio scored 12 points.

The Grundy girls (1-0) will return to action next week in the Novinger Tournament.

Mercer Girls 52, at Hale 8: The Mercer girls blasted Hale on the road, 52-8. Mercer led 30-7 at halftime and allowed just one single point to Hale in the second half.

Tori Meinecke led the Cardinals with 24 points while Aubrey Wilson added 13.

Mercer (1-0) will be at home on Dec. 5, hosting Hamilton.

Mercer Boys 65, at Hale 38: The Mercer boys also routed Hale in the season opener, winning 65-38.

Kaden Graham led the Cardinals (1-0) with 16 points while Camden Hartley scored 14 and Isaiah Morgana had 12. Jon Johnson reached double figures for Mercer as well, scoring 11 points and Ashton Berndt added eight points.

Mercer’s boys will also host Hamilton on Dec. 5.

12/4 7:00 p.m.

6 Gallatin

1 Gallatin

BOYS

12/3 - 5:45 p.m.

12/4 5:45 p.m.

8 Gilman City 4 Polo

12/5 5:45 p.m.

12/3 - 8:15 p.m.

5 Maysville R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

Malikye Hollingsworth glides to the hoop during Trenton’s 46-17 rout of Chillicothe Monday night. Hollingsworth scored 17 points in the victory while Gabe Novak tallied 18 and Kiefer Tolson scored seven. With the win, Trenton improved to 2-4 overall on the season. In the B game between the two schools, Trenton fell 33-7, dropping to 0-4 on the season. Brayden Wiggins had four points to pace the Bulldog B squad. Trenton returns to action on Monday, Dec. 2, traveling to Carrollton. The A team-only doubleheader begins with the girls contest at 5 p.m. and the boys game will follow.

12/6 5:45 p.m.

12/7 3:00 p.m.

2 Winston 12/2 - 8:15 p.m.

7 Braymer

12/4 8:15 p.m.

3 Trenton

12/5 8:15 p.m.

12/2 - 5:45 p.m.

12/4 12:00 p.m.

6 Hardin-Central

Sports Briefs...

TMS Girls Swept In Chilli The Trenton Middle School girls basketball teams were handed losses on the road in Chillicothe Monday night.

Trenton fell 32-21 in the A game and 36-11 in the B game.

In the A game, Trenton was paced by 10 points, four rebounds and two steals from Madi Moore and Mirena King had four points. Emma Roberts pulled down 10 rebounds in the loss and had two steals and an assist. The A team fell to 0-6 on the season with the loss.

For the B team, King led Trenton with eight points and eight steals. Kaegen Croy had four points, nine rebounds and two blocks. The loss dropped the B team to 1-3 overall on the year.

Trenton will return to middle school basketball action on Monday, Dec. 2, traveling to Carrollton for an A game only.

Tip off is set for 5 p.m.

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Trenton JV Suffers Losses

Dec. 2-7, Albany High School, Albany, MO

The Trenton High School junior varsity basketball teams were dealt losses in their season-opening games against Cameron on Monday night. Trenton fell 21-20 in the girls game and the boys were defeated 77-10.

For the Trenton JV girls, Morgan King led the way with eight points and Jena Reeter finished with six points. Mallory Sole had three points, Shay Westerhof scored two and Rebecca Urich added one.

The Trenton boys, meanwhile, were led by Trent Villacampa and Landon Spears, both of whom finished with three points. Dylan Spencer and Randy Bowden rounded out the team’s total with two points apiece.

Trenton’s JV teams, both 0-1 on the season, return to the court on Monday, Dec. 2, playing host to Putnam County.

Action tips off with the girls game at 6 p.m.

1 Platte Valley

NCAA Rejects MU Appeal KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The NCAA rejected an appeal by the University of Missouri to limit or overturn sanctions for infractions tied to the case of a former tutor Tuesday, angering school officials and leaving in place postseason bans in three high-profile sports.

The five-member NCAA infractions appeals committee said in its decision Tuesday that it was “hesitant to overturn a penalty within the appropriate penalty guidelines unless there is a clear indication of arbitrary decision-making.”

GIRLS

12/2 - 4:45 p.m.

12/4 4:45 p.m.

8 King City 4 Princeton

12/5 4:45 p.m.

12/2 - 7:45 p.m.

5 Albany 12/6 5:30 p.m.

12/7 7:00 p.m.

2 Worth County 12/3 - 7:45 p.m.

7 Pattonsburg

12/4 7:45 p.m.

3 Stanberry

12/5 7:45 p.m.

12/3 - 4:45 p.m.

12/4 8:30 p.m.

6 South Harrison 1 Platte Valley

BOYS

12/2 - 6:15 p.m.

12/4 6:15 p.m.

8 King City

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12/3 - 6:15 p.m.

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AGRICULTURE

Hometown Boy

by Duane Dailey, Professor Emeritus University of Missouri

AN OLD ARTILLERYMAN LEARNS HOW TO HEAR ALL OVER AGAIN, WITH AIDS As I type my weekly column, I hear keyboard clicking sounds that I’d never heard before.

It’s my second day of wearing hearing aids. The sounds drive me crazy. I’ hear ice cubes clinking in my glass.

There’s a story behind this change. And, I want to share it with old folks not wearing hearing aids. Get them.

In one way, I’m lucky. The Veterans Administration finally said I’m eligible for their hearing aids. The bad part: The U.S. Army ruined my hearing years ago.

After ROTC army training at MU, I became a 2nd Lieutenant in field artillery.

Trained at Ft. Sill, Okla., I learned to fire artillery, with lots of big bangs.

My first duty in artillery was in a School Troop Support Battalion. That unit fired howitzers to train new officers.

More big bangs.

There was no mandate to wear ear plugs to silence explosions.

I never knew what I’d lost.

Aging, my hearing didn’t improve. Last winter’s flu took a toll on what hearing I had left.

Two veterans in my Senior Sunday School couldn’t believe I didn’t have V.A. hearing aids. Free aids!

Shaming me most was a photo student I helped. He wore hearing aids earned in Afghanistan. He’d fired big bangs there. He couldn’t believe I, an artilleryman, wasn’t wearing aids. “Go get ‘em,� he said.

At first, the V.A. rejected my appeal. I’d served in peacetime, after Korean and before Vietnam. Finally it was shown that I’d fired more artillery than some who served in war. I became eligible, with about six months of paperwork.

Here’s my message to all who served in the military, firing guns, go get hearing tests.

When an audiologist finally got to me, she couldn’t believe I’d waited so long. She went to bat for me against bureaucrats. Finally, I was declared “disabled.� Three days ago, I began hearing again.

Rumors that the VA responds slowly are true. But, when I got to Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital, Columbia, I found kind, caring people most helpful.

They say they serve about 80,000 veterans in Missouri.

Veterans Day took on new meaning for me this year.

There’s more for readers to know. The only folks with

worse hearing than artillerymen are farmers, I'm told.

They spend years working around loud machines without ear protectors. My advice, get hearing aids. You may not know what you miss hearing.

Yesterday, I learned the birds in the tree out front sing happy songs. The ambulance arriving on the highway a half mile away makes loud siren sounds. The turn signal on my car makes clicking sounds. I’m sure I’ll notice to turn off my signal.

Artillery ears don’t hear high-pitch sounds. The low tones come through fine.

Some women think I purposely ignore them. No! Blame it on 105mm howitzer rounds. Firing an M-1 rifle on the target range to learn marksmanship didn’t help.

I’m assured by those with V.A. hearing aids that I’ll get used to all the new sounds.

I’m still settling into my new world. Just don’t make large crashing sounds near me. I’ll jump out of my skin.

Most of all, if you served in the military go to the V.A. Start the testing. It took me six months of paperwork. I had not saved papers needed to prove where I’d been and what I did.

The Army records warehouse in St. Louis burned.

Someone put my record back together, somehow. Meanwhile I learned lip reading.

V.A. workers are wonderful, supporting veterans. I need your hearing-aid tips.

Send to duane dailey7@missouri.edu.

NW Missouri Horticulture

by Tim Baker Northwest Region Horticulture Specialist CRANBERRIES One of the traditional foods seen on tables this time of year is cranberries. These native North American fruits are grown in several of the northern states, especially in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Washington and Oregon. Since most folks in northwest Missouri are not familiar with the culture of this crop, I thought I would give you a little background about this interesting fruit.

Cranberries grow wild from the Carolinas to the maritime provinces of Canada. They were used by Native Americans, who called them sassamanash.

They made cakes out of them that included dried meat, animal fat and grains. This was called pemmican.

Cranberries are grown in bogs where periodic flooding can be maintained by the grower. These bogs are often created with laser-leveling tech-

nology similar to that used around the Missouri Delta to level rice fields. To protect plants from winter injury, the bogs are flooded. When spring arrives, the bogs are drained, and the plants soon begin to flower.

Bees are critical to insure good pollination.

Frosts in both the spring and fall can cause problems, so sprinkler systems are installed and used to insure a good crop.

Irrigation is also used when needed.

At harvest, many growers flood their bogs. Water-reel harvesting machines are used to loosen the cranberries, which then float to the surface of the water. The fruits are then “corralled� into smaller areas, where conveyers can easily pick them up. Some growers harvest them dry and sell them as fresh fruit.

If all this doesn’t sound strange enough, there are two

additional practices which make cranberry growing unique. One is mowing. They mow the plants in the spring. This stimulates the plants to produce vigorous upright shoots, which eventually provide more fruit. But in the year that they mow, there is no fruit harvested. The benefit of mowing doesn’t occur until the second year, when the fruit is harvested. Mowing also produces cuttings that can be used to establish new plantings.

The other unique practice is sanding. This is done every few years in the winter, after the bog is frozen solid. They drive trucks out onto the ice and spread a two-inch layer of sand. Next spring, when the ice melts, the sand falls to the bottom and covers the runners. This promotes better rooting of the runners, and better plant health.

Cranberries can be quite profitable for growers, and demand is increasing. But the type of land that is suitable for them is limited. In addition, they don’t do well in most of the mid and southern United States, because of disease pressure. So I doubt you’ll see them any time soon in Missouri.

But we can still enjoy them.

Cranberry dressing, cranberry juice, and other products such as “craisins� are delicious.

Craisins are dried cranberries which are used in breakfast cereals and fruit mixes.

2019 Harvest Almost Complete Temperatures last week averaged 43.9 degrees, 1.2 degrees above normal.

Precipitation averaged 0.75 inches statewide, 0.12 inches below normal. There were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending November 24, 2019.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent short, 87 percent adequate, and 11 percent

surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent short, 91 percent adequate, and 7 percent surplus.

Corn harvested for grain progressed to 92 percent, 7 percentage points behind last year.

Soybean harvested progressed to 91 percent this week, 7 percentage points ahead of last year. Cotton har-

vested progressed to 91 percent.

Winter wheat planted progressed to 93 percent this week, 5 percentage points ahead of last year, while winter wheat emerged progressed to 77 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated at 2 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 48 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 2 percent excellent.

Good Time To Switch From Dairy To Beef Missouri dairy farmers are in a good position to switch to beef with some changes, says University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey.

Dairy farmers already have assets such as land and equipment. More importantly, they know how to grow quality forage and manage changes that affect profitability. Bailey and other MU Extension beef, dairy and economic specialists recently talked with about 25 dairy farmers in southwestern Missouri.

Changing dairy markets have pushed about two-thirds of Missouri’s Grade A dairy farmers out of business in the last 15 years. By contrast, Missouri farmers and ranchers added 67,000 beef cows over

the past decade, says MU Extension agricultural economist Joe Horner.

Southwestern Missouri farmers and ranchers, known for growing high-quality forages, need to understand how beef cattle differ in forage needs, he says. If you have good-quality forages, consider backgrounding calves to generate revenue to cover inputs.

MU Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole says he learned early on in his 55-yearplus career with MU that beef cattle are forage “scavengers.�

They eat poorer quality roughages than their dairy counterparts.

Dairy cows need high-quality forages to produce good milk. Beef cattle eat forage to gain weight.

Good body condition scores improve herd conception rates.

Poor-condition cows will show poor muscle tone and prominent skeletal features.

Low-cost production is key to raising commodity beef.

Consider value-added programs to improve profits.

Bailey gave goals for changing to beef: • Cows must drop a calf every 365 days. Cull poor performers. • Strive for a 90% or better conception rate. • Feed hay fewer than 30 days a year. • Cows should wean 50% of their body weight each year. • Strive for cows with body condition scores of 5-6 or better at calving and in the first 90 days after calving. Good body

condition scores lead to reproductive success and improved calf immune systems. Cows should be under 1,200 pounds. • Cull large cows. • Do not select for milk production. When there is too much milk in a beef herd, cows need more feed and production costs rise. • In a defined breeding system, 66% of calves should be born in the first 21 days of calving season. • If growing warm-season grasses, calve in April or May, or consider fall calving if using K31 fescue because of the endophyte. Don’t let cows graze pastures shorter than 4 inches.

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AG ALGAE In warmer months, ponds are often filled with algae. It appears all over the water, and often in large quantities. Although algae is often overlooked, there are many uses that have been developed in recent years that provide essential resources for people.

There are many benefits when using algae as a resource.

Algae can grow very fast, the population of algae can double within hours. Large farms have been created in warmer parts of the country to produce these resources. It’s also relatively inexpensive to build these large scale farms, all that is really needed is a large body of water.

The reason scientists want to farm algae is because there are many uses for it. The primary use of algae is biofuel. Algae stores its energy in the form of

oils and carbohydrates, combined with high productivity, algae can produce an abundance of biofuel in a relatively short amount of time.

In addition, algae production doesn’t compete with traditional agriculture. Typical crops are usually grown on land while algae grows in water. Algae also provides different resources for people compared to those of normal grain.

There is a wide variety of things algae can be used for besides biofuels. It has been used to develop biodegradable plastics, purify sewage water, and can even be a healthy food source for people. Algae is relatively inexpensive to produce, and provides many resources that are beneficial to the Earth and the people that live here.

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COMMUNITY Gleeful Red Hatters Meet The Gleeful Red Hatters met on Nov. 22 at the North 65 with Delores Newton as hostess.

Queen Mother Norma Dougan presided at the business meeting. She announced Beth Kennedy had a birthday anniversary on Nov. 10. Having birthday anniversaries on Nov. 25 are Mary Lou Crawford and Delores Newton.

Those present were Margie

Wilcox, Norma Dougan, Talma Holt, Hilda Hutchinson, Beth Kennedy, Dorothy Nichols, Cleah Stratton, Sharon Hicks, Mary Lou Crawford, Phyllis Anderson and Delores Newton.

Sharon Hicks will be hostess for the 11:30 a.m. meeting on Dec. 6 at Royal Inn Pizza.

Members are to bring a $5 wrapped gift.

Rowdy Red Hatters Hold Meeting The Rowdy Red Hatters met on Nov. 14 at Dino’s Diner with eight persons in attendance.

Plans were made for the Dec. 12 Christmas party, to be held at the Elks Lodge. The party will begin at 11 a.m. with

food, games and a gift exchange planned.

Attending the meeting were Twyla Whitney, Elaine Rudd, Carol Herrold, Donna Figg, Barbara Stoops, Mary Ritko, Shirley Hudson and Diana Hoppe.

Laredo Carol Wilford Bonna Dittberner attended the annual fall soup and dessert noon meal at the Wesley United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 6. On Saturday, Nov. 9, Bonna took Dean Smalling to Jamesport with her to attend the Lions Club cabinet meeting at the new fire station.

Dan and Carol Wilford drove to Kirksville on Friday, Nov. 8 to attend the Lifeline Pregnancy Help Clinic annual fundraising banquet at the Truman State University Student Center.

Kathy Waits had thyroid surgery on Nov. 7 at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City and returned home the same day.

Jan and Daryl Hoke and daughter, Brittany of Independence visited Jan’s mother, Betty Gardner on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Carol Wilford stayed overnight on Friday, Nov. 15 at Gladstone with her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Lisandro Gonzalez and sons, Sammy, Joshua and Andrew.

A going-away party was given to Betty Ortula, Lisandro’s mother, who had been staying with the Gonzalez family for several months and will return to Asuncion, Paraguay this week. On Saturday evening, Carol went to Northland Christian School to watch a dodge ball game between the students and their moms.

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A slate of officers of the Grand River Garden Club was announced when the members met on Monday, Nov. 18. The officers include, from left, Laura Ewing, treasurer; Ginny Johns, president; Diana Hoppe, vice president; and Karalyn Thompson, secretary. Members decorated Teasel Christmas trees to donate to the Festival of Trees fundraiser on Nov. 29.

Members were reminded to meet at 5:30 p.m. at Washington Street Food and Drink prior to attending the Festival of Trees event. Mrs. Jones called the meeting to order and led the club collect. Members told their favorite Thanksgiving food and tradition for roll call.

Annie Forman reported on cards she had sent. Mrs. Ewing and Dorothy Taul will be in charge of getting yearbook information to the printer. Carolyn Forman and Linda Carmen won the door prizes. Lana Snider was a guest. The next meeting will be on Dec. 16 at Washington Street for an exchange of white elephant or homemade gifts.

Dockery Chapel Terri Reid Erin Carriker was the speaker at Dockery Chapel Methodist Church on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Cathie Lowrey provided the music as Betsy and Lucy Price lit the candles. Kathy Madden read the names of those who are ill or in sorrow before the congregation lifted them in prayer.

Karen Rorebeck read the scripture before Erin

delivered his message. Jon and Amy Guthrie were in charge of the children's church. After the closing song and benediction, a luncheon was held in the fellowship hall. After the meal, the children made crafts while the adults decorated the church for the Christmas season. A holiday bake sale will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8 before the worship service.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Grief Share Self-Help Group, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Community Card Playing, Galt Lions Hall, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

MONDAY Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library open until 7 p.m.

Weight Busters, Grundy County Health Department. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 485-6424.

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.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

MIâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon Family Support Group, North 65 Center, 7 p.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Chapter 60, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Hall, 7 p.m.

Chuch Women United, Thrift Shop Meeting Room, 4 p.m.

Community Food Pantry Meeting, Food Pantry Meeting Room, 5:15 p.m.

Trenton Elks Lodge No. 801, Lodge Hall, dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1936-43, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 8:30 a.m.

North 65 Center: Line dancers, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Crafty Ladies, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit, Wright Memorialâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Hospital parking lot, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Call 816-922-2000 for appointment.

Domestic Violence/Anger Management Group, North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 7 to 9 p.m.

Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Spickard Coffee Club,â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Spickard Fire Station Kitchen, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Activity Night, 6 to 9 p.m.

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North 65 Center: Insurance Navigator by appointment; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Fun Night, 6 to 9 p.m.

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Dear Annie: I've been friends with this girl for several years. She's my (adult) daughter's age. We have never had a disagreement before. Long story short, she said something out of the blue that hurt my feelings. She says she was joking but the fact remains that she hurt me. She won't apologize, and now she's stopped speaking to me. When I run into her, she gives me the silent treatment, which I think is immature. And I think that she was never really my friend if she could do this.

We used to, I thought, enjoy each other's company. I even gave her my house key to watch my dog when I'm out of town, and my dog is my everything. I guess she's really changed.

What do you think? -- Fake Friends Dear Fake Friends: To say that she's a "fake friend" implies some sort of intentional deceit all along, which doesn't seem to be the case. So I don't think she was a fake friend; I think she was just not a very good one.

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Dear Annie: I am a 58-yearold gay man. I always wanted a partner. But I have been alone all my life. I do have a daughter and four grandchildren. None of them contact me. I've tried to contact them. I also have five brothers. Again, nobody calls or is good about calling me back.

My mother passed in 2014.

She never accepted me because of my sexuality, and her attitude influenced my dad's and brothers' attitudes toward me. I tried over the years to bring them into my life.

I am not nasty or cold or anything like that. I help people when I can. Children and animals are the ones I help the most. Throughout my life, I have adopted 13 animals, from cats and dogs to goats and birds.

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lonely and sad before my birthday. I'd take any advice you have. Thanks for reading this, and God bless you. -- Lonely and Sad for My Birthday Dear Lonely: I am sorry that your family relationships are strained and have been a source of great pain. But that doesn't mean you have to be sad on your birthday. Make it a day for celebrating life and loving yourself. Do something that honors your values, such as taking a trip to an animal sanctuary where you can spend time with rescued animals, hiking in nature, visiting a museum or town you've always wanted to see, or doing anything else that restores some serenity to your soul.

Do not hang your hopes on family members' calling. Let it be a pleasant surprise if they do.

It sounds as though they have their own limitations that might render them incapable of offering you the love and support that a family should. Know that that is no reflection you or what you deserve. Find meaningful and supportive relationships elsewhere.

Check out Meetup.com, which connects people locally around shared interests. Consider taking lessons in a sport or hobby that you've been curious about. Don't sit and wallow on your birthday or any other day. Treat each day like the present it is. Happy birthday.

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Americans gobbling fewer turkeys It may not seem like it at the Thanksgiving table, but Americans are eating less turkey than they used to.

Americans are expected to eat 16 pounds of turkey per person this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s almost double the amount they ate in 1970, but 9% lower than the amount consumed in 1990.

That’s despite lower prices. Turkey costs around $1.47 per pound, which is less than half what it cost in the 1970s, said Trey Malone, an assistant professor in the department of agricultural, food and resource econom-

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Malone said one reason for falling consumption is that buyers are more concerned about food waste, so they’re choosing smaller turkeys for holiday feasts.

In the year that ended Oct. 26, whole turkey sales fell 9% to $561 million, according to Nielsen.

That’s down from $668 million four years ago.

Malone said turkey is also facing a lot more competition in the grocery store. In 1975, the average grocery had 8,000 options on the shelf. In 2015, that had risen to 45,000.

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TDec27 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TFeb7 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks.

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PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â&#x20AC;&#x201C;shop, 3592202â&#x20AC;&#x201C;home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

TJan10 ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 660-412-3131.

FJan10 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJan24 ------------------------------------------STYLES UNLIMITED SALON & BOUTIQUE 142 E 9th Street.

660-359-2310.

Monday through Saturday PATTI SHANNON, CHRIS BIRKHEAD & RACHEL BREITENBUCHER Hair/Nails SIERRA MCCORMACK Esthetician JESSICA STANDIFORD Licensed Massage Therapist TFeb7 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FFeb7 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

Daily Specials as well as Menu Items Monday - Friday 11 am - 8 pm Saturday 7 am - 8 pm Closed Sunday 660-876-5888 TDec27 ------------------------------------------RENTAL DEPARTMENT * Sewer Snake * Floor Sander * Floor Polisher * Post Auger (1 man) * Pressure Washer * Table & Chairs JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon TJan31 ------------------------------------------D&E Repair Sales & Service Specializing in outdoor power equipment Business Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8-5 Thur. by appointment Sat. 8-12 Closed Sun. Daniel & Edna Detweiler Phone: 660-748-3700 28064 Jaguar Pl. Princeton, MO 64673 FDec13 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FJan31 -------------------------------------------

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Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber. All types of trees considered.

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Transitioning into Medicare soon? or want to compare plan prices?

It only takes 10 minutes to discuss the savings or benefits you should be receiving. Call or text me today for your FREE consultation!

Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TJan31 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shield.

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TDec27 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TDec27 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

Call Phil or Leah 660-359-3806 * 660-635-0434 * 660-635-0537 TFeb7 -------------------------------------------

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Trenton Coca-Cola is seeking a full-time relief driver. A class A CDL license is required or the ability to obtain one. For more information apply at 821 Industrial Dr., Trenton, MO. No phone inquiries please.

T415d3 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County R-V School District is now accepting applications for the position of paraprofessional. Interested parties are required to have a minimum of 60 hours of college credit and be able to pass a background check. Applications may be requested by contacting the district office at 673-6511 or one may be picked up at the high school office in Galt at 205 SW Border Street. The Grundy County R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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Christmas Gift Headquarters.

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Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis."

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf -------------------------------------------

TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedrooms available.

Appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups.

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REAL ESTATE

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

"We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis."

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

MelissaMovesU.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com FJan31 -------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

PickGreg.com dtf ----------------------------------------Properties for lease with option to buy: #1 - 2 bedroom on corner lot partially remodeled, high efficiency furnace and central air. $24,900. #2 - 2 bedroom, close to park with hardwood floors, partially remodeled, high efficiency furnace. $24,900.

Call 660-334-0962. K432d3 -------------------------------------------

CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

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POSITION AVAILABLE Friendship Place Apartments, an independent living facility for people with disabilities, has an opening for a Site Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining occupancy levels, collecting rent & fees and overseeing maintenance of apartments and property. General office, computer & accounting skills required. Position will be parttime with a flexible schedule.

Salary starting at $12.00/hour.

Applications can be picked up at the Friendship Place Apartments or the Missouri Career Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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LINN-LIVINGSTON PWSD #3 will be accepting resumes for the Clerk's position. Resumes must be in the office by 4 p.m. on December 4, 2019. Send Resumes to: Linn-Livingston PWSD #3, PO Box 109, Wheeling, MO 64688. Or drop resumes off at 701 South State Street, Wheeling, MO 64688.

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FARM NEEDS

CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FDec20 ------------------------------------------See GFG Ag Services for your One Stop Shop for hunters.

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf -------------------------------------------

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Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf ------------------------------------------Happy JackÂŽ LiquiVict 2xÂŽ recognized safe & effective by US CVM against hook & round worms. At Orscheln Farm & Home Store. (www.happyjackinc.com) G246dNov22,29,Dec6* -------------------------------------------

USED CARS

'98 Buick Century, average condition. Call 573-822-2564.

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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 19AG-PR00059 In the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, Decedent: On 11-21-2019, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM HOWARD TAYLOR, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's address is: JIM TAYLOR 426 HWY C SPICKARD, MO 64679.

The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ALLAN D SEIDEL 705 MAIN ST TRENTON, MO 64683 PHONE 660-359-2293 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death: 11-APR-2019 Date of first publication: 29-NOV-2019 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. dNov29,Dec6,13,20 ------------------------------------------

ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the Commission until 11:00 o'clock a.m. (prevailing local time) on 12/13/2019 for the project(s) listed below. Electronic bids must be submitted through â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bid Express Secure Internet Biddingâ&#x20AC;? at www.bidx.com.

Paper bid bonds shall be addressed to and received by: Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Attention: State Design Engineer/Bid Bond 105 West Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Missouri The proposed work includes: Job J1L19CRO Route 128 Grundy County. Scrub seal located within Crowder State Park 2.3 miles west of Trenton and 1.3 miles east of Edinburg, the total length of improvement being 4.132 miles.

Special Needs: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Pamela Harlan, Secretary to the Commission, at (573) 751-2824 or through Missouri Relay System, TDD 1-800-735-2966.

The wage rates applicable to this project have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the Bidding documents. When federal wage rates are applicable and included, this contract is subject to the "Work Hours Act of 1962," (P.L. 87-581, 76 State. 357) and implementing regulations.

By virtue of statutory authority, preference shall be given on other than Federal Aid Projects, to materials, products, supplies, provisions, and other articles, produced, manufactured, made or grown within the state of Missouri, where same are of a suitable character and can be obtained at reasonable market prices in the state and are of a quality suited to the purpose intended and can be secured without additional cost over foreign products or products of other states.

The Commission hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin in consideration for an award. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Plans and specifications may be inspected in the offices of the Commission at Jefferson City, or the District Office at St. Joseph, Missouri. Plans and specifications are available for download at www.modot.org. Complete instructions to bidders may be obtained at the Jefferson City office. All questions concerning the bid document preparation shall be directed to the Central Office â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Design Division at (573) 7512876.

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Other bids accepted during the meeting included: sand for the asphalt plant, Norris Quarries, at a cost of $8.25 per ton; one-half inch rock, also Norris Quarries, $16.50 per ton; and removal and replacement of two overhead garage doors, CSI Overhead Doors, $5,200.

The city had also sought bids for snow removal for sidewalks on bridges, but none were received.

In other business, the council: â&#x20AC;˘ tabled action on a policy for signs requested by citizens, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children at Playâ&#x20AC;? signs. The policy that was under consideration would have the city only install traffic control and driver information signs to assist motorists in traveling and finding locations of interest. As existing specialized signs become damaged, obsolete or unnecessary, they would be removed. Chumbley expressed his concern that areas around daycares and neighborhoods that have minor children with disabilities need to have specialty signs in order to protect the children. Council members agreed that whatever is decided, there needs to be a policy as right now there is not a written policy as to when a sign should be installed. The issue was sent back to the administrative committee. â&#x20AC;˘ approved a change in the schedule of fees involving the occupancy fee for bed and breakfasts. The charge was re-

duced from $100 per year to $50 per year, with the inspection to be completed by Feb. 15 of each year. â&#x20AC;˘approved an ordinance amending a section of the land use ordinance. â&#x20AC;˘ reviewed a draft copy of a Trenton Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide being developed by Michael Baugher. The city and the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce are working together on the project. â&#x20AC;˘ heard a report from City Administrator/ Utility Director Ron Urton, who said the bids for the runway lighting project will be opened on Dec. 12.

FEMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;will reimburse the city for 75 percent of the cost. He also said that due to EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;regulations, an additional $13,000 was required to seal the existing floor at the water treatment plant before vinyl tile can be installed. The Utility Committee approved using ceramic tile instead to avoid the expense of the sealing. The increase to the project was still $10,623. He also said work on the fire training tower continues, with the concrete pavement about 80 percent complete. â&#x20AC;˘ accepted MIRMA grants from Kelly Beets in the amount of $2,925 for the Trenton Police Department for 65 percent of the cost for a new dash-mounted camera, and in the amount of $1,114 for Trenton Municipal Utilities for 50 percent of the cost of crimpers.

The next regular meeting of the council is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9.

City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons

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The Trenton City Council, once a month, receives information in its packet concerning the monthly taxes received by the city, along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. The Republican-Times will carry this information when made available.

REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $28,043.95 $39,530.03 June $84,664.49 $94,251.55 July $88,115.87 $65,224.05 August $46,386.38 $50,308.89 September $91,622.06 $87,122.01 Interest $480.27 October $52,667.03 $55,515.78 November $41,778.34 $37,567.22 December $86,038.85 January $59,265.50 February $36,463.01 March $90,116.40 April $63,736.76 TOTAL $768,898.64 $431,009.99 (Comparison Year to Date) ($2,268.13) CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $13,993.42 $19,752.97 June $42,310.60 $41,117.82 July $44,041.37 $32,609.38 August $23,187.88 $25,152.25 September $45,798.21 $43,559.74 Interest $240.01 $26,333.23 $27,752.93 October November $20,886.39 $18,783.10 December $43,019.51 January $29,623.17 February $18,231.62 March $45,051.08 April $31,866.43 TOTAL $384,342.91 $214,968.20 (Comparison Year to Date) ($1,582.90)

Month May June July August September Interest

PARK SALES TAX 2018-2019 $11,894.41 $39,180.43 $40,823.78 $21,658.75 $43,829.34

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2019-20 $17,351.52 $44,790.54 $29,157.04 $23,381.42 $42,002.77 $220.62

October $23,882.91 November $17,588.56 December $40,528.34 January $27,102.68 February $16,269.83 March $39,959.01 April $28,054.32 TOTAL $11,741.25 (Comparison Year to Date) FIREâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;SALESâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;TAX Month 2018-2019 May $6,018.06 June $19,847.84 July $20,037.50 August $10,829.23 September $21,914.29 Interest October $11,966.71 November $8,926.98 December $30,382.01 January $13,674.16 February $8,013.98 March $19,950.62 April $14,027.37 TOTAL $175,459.96 (Comparison Year to Date)

$26,143.63 $16,510.48

$199,558.02 $698.78

2019-20 $8,688.00 $20,866.07 $14,569.69 $11,690.74 $21,002.70 $110.08 $12,926.23 $8,255.21

$98,108.72 ($1,431.90)

TRANSPORTATIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;TAX Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $8,898.93 $13,046.59 June $29,402.16 $30,040.75 July $29,894.53 $14,569.69 August $16,058.94 $17,536.10 September $32,578.94 $31,504.23 Interest $107.75 $17,914.21 $19,386.94 October November $13,569.56 $12,394.46 December $30,382.01 January $20,508.88 February $11,939.77 March $29,922.55 April $21,035.92 TOTAL $262,105.73 $145,854.34 (Comparison Year to Date) ($2,462.26)

were held last week and he would know more about the cost of abatement when those results are back.

Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross presented information on nuisances in the city, indicating that the police department has investigated 296 nuisance incidents so far this year, with 29 of those cases still active. A total of 89 were prosecuted, with 35 still in the court system.

Vandevender, who was attending his last meeting prior to his retirement, said he has enjoyed working with the board and introduced his successor, Wes Barone, who will begin his duties Jan. 1.

The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27.

The Trenton Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters.

Those selected will be trained through the Basic Firefighter course.

For more information, call 359-5552.

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AREA DEATHS

FUNERALS

William Dale “Bill” Dixon

Max Garrison

William Dale "Bill" Dixon, 84, passed away Nov. 23, 2019 at the home of his daughter, Helen, in Morris, OK surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 at the Jamesport United Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow in Jamesport Masonic Cemetery.

A family visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Roberson Funeral Home in Jamesport.

Mr. Dixon was born June 26, 1935 to Leland Dale and Helen Bohannon Dixon in Jamesport. His parents passed away in 1940 and 1941 when Bill was 5 years old, leaving him and his sister, Peggy, to be raised by their grandparents, Everett and Monta Whorton Dixon, spending every summer on the farm near Jamesport, and Mack and Cora Thompson Bohannon in Muskogee, OK. He attended school in Muskogee, graduating from Muskogee Central High School in 1953.

Mr. Dixon loved farming, and he joined his grandfather on his farm east of Jamesport where he lived until his illness.

On Aug. 12, 1956 he married Joyce Naber in Jamesport.

She preceded him in death on March 29, 2002.

Mr. Dixon worked for the Rock Island Railroad for about ten years. He then worked as a

rural mail carrier in Jamesport until he retired. Throughout his adult life he continued farming, in recent years partnering with Richard Dustman.

He was a member of Trenton Masonic Lodge, Moila Shrine Temple, Jamesport Lions Club, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a Chiefs fan from the very beginning, loved the Royals and Mizzou football. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his longtime companion, Neva Fiedler. They travelled to Hawaii, Alaska, Cancun, took Caribbean cruises and spent the last several winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Mr. Dixon is survived by his three children, Cheryl McKenzie (Durwin Fitch) of Kapolei, HI, Charles Dixon of Gladstone and Helen (Mike) Chastain of Morris, OK; a sister, Peggy Dixon Starkey of Muskogee, OK; five grandchildren, Eric McKenzie, Emily McKenzie, John Dixon, Jimmy Dixon, and Meghan (Shawn) Stopp; three greatgrandchildren, Hailey McKenzie, Lily McKenzie and Jaxton Stopp; and Neva Fiedler of La Plata and her family.

Memorials may be made to Gee's Creek Cemetery or Jamesport United Methodist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, 503 S. Broadway St., Jamesport, MO 64648.

Norma Russell Norma Russell, a 91-yearold resident of Hidden Lakes Care Center in Raytown passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

A memorial service is being planned by her family at a later date.

Mrs. Russell was born on April 22, 1928 in Mercer, the daughter of Albert and Ola (Clapham) Reeves. She grew up on the family farm as the youngest of five children. As a young child she remembers living life the “old-fashioned” way. She graduated from Mercer High School in 1947.

In 1949, she married Junior Keith Williamson and to this union three children were born. In 1971, she married Junior Russell and became the mother of his seven-year-old daughter, Carla June Russell.

The couple was married for 42 years until his passing in Dec. 2012.

Mrs. Russell worked as a secretary at Wilcox Rock Quarry in Princeton. The couple spent their winters in Florida for 30 years. She enjoyed the farm life, traveling, sewing and crocheting. She also loved playing cards with her grandchildren and friends.

In late 2012, Mrs. Russell moved to the Village Retirement Community in Cameron.

Following Junior’s death, she moved to Hidden Lakes Care Center in Raytown. She was in charge of decorating the monthly seasonal display case at each center and took much

Home in Cameron.

Special recorded music included “Desperado” and “Wind Beneath My Wings.”

Joseph L. Norton VFW Post 919 conducted military honors. Those participating were Scott Forman, John Rice and Gary Dolan.

Gwenda Alice Kenney Memorial services for Gwenda Alice Kenney were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Pastor Steve Martin officiated.

Mrs. Kenney, an 86-yearold Trenton resident, died at 3

a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Special recorded music included “How Great Thou Art”, “You Raise Me Up” and “I’ll Fly Away.”

WMH Seeks Red Scarves In preparation for National Heart Month, which will be observed in February 2020, Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center, in conjunction with Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, are asking members of the community to help create red scarves to be distributed at various locations through WMH and Hedrick Medical Center.

While the red dress promotes awareness about women’s heart disease, the red scarf symbolizes lifelines for women as a reminder they are not alone in their battle with heart disease. The red scarf of-

fers comfort, support and encouragement for women with heart disease and becomes part of the healing journey.

Scarves should be five to eight inches wide, 48 to 60 inches long and red. They can be knitted, crocheted or handmade via other methods. Completed scarves can be taken or sent to the radiology department at WMH or HMC. Those supplying them are asked to include their name and phone number and all those who donate one by Jan. 31 will receive a Red Dress pin. For more information, persons may call 660-214-8329.

AREA MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Chicken parmesan, tossed salad, catalina blend, peaches, garlic bread.

Tuesday-Beef and bean chili, broccoli, cucumber onion salad, pears, blueberry muffin.

Wednesday-Chicken pot pie, cheesy spinach, beets, apricots, biscuit.

Thursday-BBQ pork rib on hoagie bun, pea salad, wedge

fries, mixed fruit, peanut butter cookies.

Friday-Salisbury steak, ovenroasted potatoes, baby carrots, mandarin oranges and pineapple, wheat bread.

(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.)

Free CPR Class Offered

Norma Russell

pride in making them look nice.

Mrs. Russell was a member of the First Christian Church at each place she lived.

She is survived by her three children, Penny (John) Neeley of Raytown and twins Randi (Chad) York of Rutledge, and Andy (Jeannie) Williamson of Las Vegas, NV; seven granddaughters, Sabrina (Kurt) Frankenberg, Debbie (Eric) Kirby, Tracy (Troy) Ailor, Tori (Jared) Delana, Brie (Rich) Berg, Dana (Shane) Zeysing, and Andrea (Evan) Emel; 11 great grandchildren, Sydney, Devin, Neeley, Nixon, Roman, Griffin, Colton, Maci, Rowen, Isabella and Eva; and one great-great-granddaughter, Journey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Junior, Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by three sisters, Loel Lee Bomgardner, June States and Amber Holmes; a brother, Lloyd Reeves; and her daughter, Carla Russell.

Recycle Trailer Scheduled Days Of Setup Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday

Memorial services for Max Ivan Garrison were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Doug Crawford officiated.

Mr. Garrison, a 90-year-old Trenton resident, died at 2:52 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 at the Missouri Veterans

December 6, 2019 Laredo December 13, 2019 Galt December 20, 2019 Spickard December 27, 2019 Leisure Lake January 3, 2020 Laredo January 10, 2020 Galt January 17, 2020 Spickard January 24, 2020 Leisure Lake January 31, 2020 Laredo

Bins will be set up for a period of 1 week.

Please, only put what is listed on the trailer inside the bins.

A free hands-only CPR class is now available through Wright Memorial Hospital.

Danny Perry, BSN, RN, Clinical Education Specialist at WMH is available to teach hands-only CPR to groups and/or organizations within the community. Hands-only CPR not only increases the likeli-

hood of someone surviving a breathing or cardiac emergency, but it’s simple to learn and easy to remember. The training should last no longer than 30 minutes. Any group or organization interested in the training may contact Perry at 660-358-5707.

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES NOV. 26 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.27; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.19; milo, 2.97.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.87; soybeans, 8.39; wheat, 5.10.

New Crop - Corn, 3.58; soybeans, 8.64; wheat, 4.84.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.19 (Nov. 19); 8.09 (Dec. 19); 8.09 (JFM).

Corn, 3.33 (Nov. 19) 3.28 (Dec. 19); 3.23(JFM).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.19 (Nov. 19); 8.09 (Dec. 19); 8.09 (JFM).

Corn, 3.33 (Nov. 19); 3.28 (Dec. 19); 3.23 (JFM).

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Sean P. Biller, Trenton, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a class C felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and a class E felony of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 16.

Scott J. Hedrick, Trenton, pleaded guilty to first degree trespassing and was fined $25 and $120.50 costs. He is also to pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. He also pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $60.50 and $74.50 costs.

Lora D. Hynson, Trenton, pleaded guilty to peace disturbance, a class A misdemeanor, and was fined $200 and $120.50 costs. She is also to pay $100 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

Brandon T. May, Coffey, waived his preliminary hearing and had his case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of second degree burglary, a charge of stealing a motor vehicle and a charge of stealing, all class D felonies. He is scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 12.

Sara K. Sparks, Spickard, waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of non-support, a class E felony.

She is scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 12.

Connie L. McCollum, Laclede, waived her preliminary hearing and had her case bound over to the Circuit Division on a charge of second degree burglary, a charge of stealing a motor vehicle and a charge of stealing, all class D felonies. She is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 12.

Sarah S. Holtzclaw, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to first degree trespassing, a class B misdemeanor. She was fined $25 and $120.50 costs and is to pay $100 to the LERF. Adrienne E. Littleton, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to failing to equip a motor vehicle with two approved red tail lamps and was fined $50 and $74.50 costs.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petitions Filed Bryan Johnson vs. Andrea Johnson.

Troy G. Hanes vs. Michelle D. Hanes.

REAL ESTATE Martha Stubbs to Lyle E. Coffman.

John Ohlberg and wife to Lester C. White.

Jason E. Meek and wife to Kimberly Craig.

Man Charged With Stealing A Trenton man has been arrested and is facing two counts of stealing.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Justin W. Stephenson, 34, has been charged with a class D felony of stealing and a class E felony of stealing. He is accused of appropriating credit cards belonging to Rhonda Chaverri and stealing at least $350 from the Ketcham Community Center. Stephenson’s bond has been set at $1,500 cash only and he remains in the Grundy

County Detention Center. He was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

A Jamesport woman who failed to appear in court on a charge of passing bad checks is being held in the GCDC on cash-only bond.

The sheriff’s office reported that 24-year-old Bailey Souders failed to appear in court on the class A misdemeanor and is being held on $900 cashonly bond. She is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 10.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Nov. 18: officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in a north area, made an arrest on warrant at a north residence and investigated an affray at a west residence.

Nov. 19: officers investigated five nuisance violations at west residences, responded to domestic disputes at an east residence and a north residence and responded to a report of possession of a controlled substance at a north residence. A report of stealing at a north business was also investigated.

Nov. 20: officers responded to a peace disturbance in the downtown area, investigated an affray in a south area, made an arrest for stealing at an east business and responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence. An arrest was made for violation of a protection order at a west residence and officers provided interagency assist in an east area.

LOCAL MERCHANTS

can provide things you can’t get in the “big cities” • Local merchants buy ads in your yearbooks or tickets to your school activities!

• Local merchants open after hours when you are in desperate need of something they sell!

• Local merchants buy tickets for your church suppers and contribute to worthwhile community projects!

• Local merchants put your posters in their windows!

Your local merchants provide these extras because he or she is your friend and neighbor and you see him or her every day in your community!

Nov. 21: officers responded to a nuisance violation at an east residence, responded to a report of stealing at a north business, investigated suspicious circumstances at east businesses and responded to a report of fraudulent use of a credit device at a downtown business.

Nov. 22: officers responded to an affray at a north residence, responded to a domestic assault at an east residence, investigated a burglary at a west residence and responded to a report of passing a school bus in a south area. A report of careless and imprudent driving in the north part of town was also investigated and officers responded to a domestic assault at an east residence.

Nov. 23: officers responded to an affray in a north area and a report of a domestic assault at a west residence.

Nov. 24: officers responded to two domestic disputes at east residences.