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BRIEFS FFA Breakfast Postponed

While the Trenton FFA Chapter will be celebrating National FFA Week Feb. 20-27, the traditional community and supporters breakfast has been postponed to May. FFA Advisor Kabel Oaks said the chapter has tentatively set May 14 for the breakfast, with more details to come closer to the date.

NCMC Board Agenda

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The Trenton High School Band presented a “pops” concert Friday, playing popular music from recent decades. THS Band instructor Ethan Stewart told the crowd that the concert will likely be the last in the THS gym, as the school’s new Performing Arts Center is in the final stages of completion.

Rondon Family Receives Honor Family Of The Year Will Be Recognized At Homecoming

The North Central Missouri College Student Senate has announced the NCMC Family of the Year, which will be recognized during Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation day, set for Feb. 27.

The 2020-21 NCMC Family of the Year is the Rondon family from the Dominican Republic. Maria and Nolberto Rondon, Sr. were nominated by their son, Yasser, who is currently a sophomore pitcher on the NCMC baseball team.

Their oldest son, Nolberto, Jr., was also a pitcher for the Pirates from 2013-2015. The Rondon’s have two daughters, Nairobi and Mabel, as well.

“It is a privilege to honor the Rondon family as NCMC’s Family of the Year,” said NCMC Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley.

“Yasser’s parents have been married for 32 years and have made education a priority in the lives of their children. As Yasser indicated, ‘Since we were kids our parents taught us the importance of values like respect, responsibility, solidarity and honesty, while also teaching us that our first main goal should be school.’ The entire family have obtained college degrees or are working on advanced degrees with Yasser completing his first degree and continuing to seek a degree in finance.”

Recognition of the NCMC Family of the Year will take place between the Lady Pirates and Pirates basketball games.

This is the third year for Homecoming returning to campus and the third year for a Family of the Year to be honored.

“Yasser is involved on campus as a pitcher on the baseball team and a resident assistant in

The North Central Missouri College Board of Directors will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center.

Items on the announced agenda include new the introduction of new employees and reports from the Head Start directors, vice president for academic affairs, vice president for student affairs, chief information officer and president; the first reading of a proposed board policy involving virtual learning days, Head Start child selection criteria, transfer of instructional equipment, tenure recommendations, resignations, retirements and job descriptions. The board has scheduled a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, real estate and scholastic probation, expulsion or graduation of identifiable individuals.

Vaccination Clinics Announced

Grundy County Health Department staff will be assisting with mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Mercer and Harrison counties this week and have planned a second dose clinic in Trenton as well.

People who would like to register for the Mercer county clinic should visit covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator to sign up or call (877) 435-8411. Mass vaccination clinics in Livingston and Harrison counties are for second doses only. The GCHD will hold a second dose clinic on Thursday, Feb. 25 and has received confirmation of additional primary doses to be shipped this week.

Health department staff will contact individuals on the existing wait list to schedule appointment times.

As of Monday morning, there are six active cases of COVID19 in the county, up from five last week. There has been a total of 814 confirmed cases, up three from the last number reported in the Republican-Times, with 214 probable cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic, making the total number of cases in the county 1,055. There have been 40 Grundy County deaths attributed to the virus.

County Commission Agenda

The Grundy County Commission was scheduled to hold its regular weekly meeting today (Tuesday) at the courthouse.

Items that were listed on the announced agenda were a 9 a.m., meeting with Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson; a 10 a.m. discussion concerning the continued operation of the Grundy County Public Administrator’s Office until Gov. Mike Parson appoints a new administrator; and a 10:30 a.m. conference call with Marty Comstock of the Natural Resource Conservation Service concerning the streambank stabilization project west of Trenton. Chris Hoffman and Jackie Soptic of the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation were expected to attend that meeting.

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The Rondon Family of the Dominican Republic has been selected as the North Central Missouri College Family of the Year for 2021. The family, which will be honored during Homecoming and Alumni activities on Saturday, Feb. 27, include, from left, front row, Mabel Rondon, Yasser Rondon, Mrs. Josefa Marte (grandmother), Maria Marte, and Nolberto Rondon, Jr.; back row, Nairobi Rondon and Nolberto Rondon, Sr.

the residence halls,” added Dr. Alley. “He has demonstrated a commitment to his education with an excellent GPA, appearing on the President’s List and Dean’s list in multiple semesters. Yasser and his brother Nolberto, have contributed to our NCMC community, providing leadership, sharing their culture and serving as great examples of what it means to be an NCMC Pirate.”

The Family of the Year award is sponsored by the NCMC Student Senate and NCMC Student Affairs. Nominations were solicited from current students.

“Yasser and Nolberto are great examples of how NCMC students can thrive and grow on campus,” shared NCMC Head Baseball Coach Donnie Hillerman. “Their family is such an important influence in their lives and how they have become the dedicated and hardworking men they are today. I applaud the entire Rondon family and thank them for the support and encouragement.”

Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day activities will begin at 2 p.m. with the Lady Pirates, followed by the Pirates competing against Met-

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Additional activities include the NCMC Dance Wave performing during halftime of the Lady Pirates game and coronation taking place during halftime for the Pirates game.

Both games and all of the day’s activities will be livestreamed at www.piratesdigitalmedia.com and on the NCMC Athletics Facebook page. For more information on the events, contact Alicia Endicott with the NCMC Alumni Association office at 660-357-6403 or aendicott@mail.ncmissouri.ed u.

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PANTHER HOMECOMING Grundy R-5 High School crowned its Homecoming royalty Wednesday evening during its basketball games against Meadville. Seniors Macy Saul and Cooper Lewis were crowned queen and king. Pictured are, from left, front row, freshman Kaylee Fischer, junior Kammi Phillips, Ms. Saul and sophomore Skylar Bonnett; back row, freshman Slade Hill, Lewis and sophomore Cole Peterson.

ROLLING INTO REGION PLAY...

Skies in Trenton will be mostly sunny this week with high temperatures in the low-to-mid-40’s.

Overnight lows will hover in the 20’s. Thursday’s high in Trenton was 27 while Friday saw 35 and Saturday hit 37. The high on Sunday was 38 with a low of 30. Sunday’s high at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 35 with a low of 20 and .01 of an inch of rain reported.

The North Central Missouri College basketball teams looked pretty good in their final tune-up before Region 16 play begins. Both Pirates squads toppled visiting Central College on Saturday. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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First Time Foes No Regular Season Closes With Road Losses Match For NCMC Trenton Teams Swept “This team continues to play together and they are extremely unselfish. I think that has contributed to our success.

They have confidence in themselves as well as each other.”

MEN One half in, the No. 17 North Central men led 40-31 and the game appeared to still be in play. That changed quickly in the second half as North Central grabbed control with a dominating run. Central quickly slipped into the distance as the Pirates pulled away for the 25-point victory.

“I’m very happy with how our guys responded to a good DII JUCO team,” Pirates’ coach Jeremy Esry said. “We have to take care of business against teams in our division, especially games at home and I thought we did just that.

Guys were brought in and played well. Hopefully we can maintain that mindset with two super tough games this week.”

Atavian Butler led the charge for North Central going for 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.

“Atavian had an all-around great game for us,” Esry said.

“He scored it, rebounded it and made plays the entire game. I thought we also did a great job of distributing the ball and not allowing the ball to stick.”

Behind Butler, Jackson Andrews had 15 points, all resulting on three-pointers. Andrews was 5-for-10 from behind the arc in the win. Kolten Griffin had 11 points and seven rebounds, Jeramy Shaw had 11 points and five assists and Camron Donatlan finished with 10 points off the bench.

With the win, North Central pushed to 6-4 overall.

UP NEXT Both NCMC teams travel to Kansas City tonight (Tuesday) to take on Metropolitan Community College in the Region 16 openers for both schools.

Action tips off with the women’s game at 5:30 and the men will follow at 7:30.

Pirates Roll Past Visiting Central College NCMC WOMEN 79 CENTRAL WOMEN 55 13

NCMC MEN 85 CENTRAL MEN 60 17

On Saturday the North Central Missouri College women’s and men’s basketball teams played host to an unfamiliar opponent at the Ketcham Community Center. Central College out of Columbus, NE represented a first-time opponent for the Pirates, but the results turned out just fine as NCMC swept the day, taking the women’s contest 79-55 and the men’s game 85-60.

WOMEN The win for the North Central women was the seventh in a row, pushing the No. 13 Pirates to 8-2 overall on the season.

North Central consistently outscored Central on Saturday, leading 23-16 after the first quarter and 41-28 at halftime.

The Pirates’ defense was in top form and held Central to just eight points in the third quarter as the lead continued to grow.

Maci Moore would finish the game with 12 points and seven rebounds to pace the Pirates. Kortlyn Rounkles had 12 points as well and added four assists and three steals. Kennadie Crowe was the only other Pirate in double figures, scoring 10 points, but it hardly mattered as the Pirates had 10 players score in the win. Lily Osborn and Nora Ford each had nine points and Angel Wiggins and Jasmine Taylor each put up eight in the Pirates’ attack.

“I thought we won with a very balanced attack,” North Central coach Jenni Croy said.

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@ Metropolitan 7:30 p.m.

METROPOLITAN 4 p.m.

@ Murray St. 10 a.m. vs. Hesston 12 p.m.

@ North Arkansas 12/2 p.m.

Shade Denotes Home Event

HAMILTON GIRLS 37 TRENTON GIRLS 22 HAMILTON BOYS 69 TRENTON BOYS 43

The regular season came to a close for the Trenton High School basketball teams as both the Bulldog girls and boys suffered road losses in Hamilton on Thursday night. The Trenton girls suffered a 37-22 loss while the Trenton boys were defeated 69-43.

GIRLS Trenton was able to limit Hamilton on the offensive end in the girls contest, but the Bulldogs offensive issues were ever-

12 lead. The Hornets added 20 more in the second quarter and Trenton ran out of firepower, getting just eight more points on the board.

Trenton outscored Hamilton in the third quarter by two points, but the Bulldogs got just two points outside of Otto and Brycin Loyd through three frames. That duo just didn’t have enough help as Hamilton rolled to the 26-point win.

Otto finished with a team-high 18 points and Loyd followed with 16. Dylan Spencer had four points, Tucker Otto had three and Preston Harris had two to round out Trenton’s total.

With the loss, Trenton closed the regular season with a mark of 3-17.

UP NEXT Trenton’s boys were in district action in South Harrison on Monday night. Trenton’s girls will host South Harrison in the first round of the Class 3, District 16 Tournament tonight (Tuesday). Action in Trenton tips off at 6 o’clock.

Smiths Lead No. 20 Missouri To Victory Tigers Snap Skid With Win In South Carolina MISSOURI 93 SOUTH CAROLINA 78 20

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dru Smith hopes all of Missouri's players-only meetings lead to this.

Smith said the 20th-ranked Tigers met without coaches heading into Saturday's game against South Carolina simply to make sure they were all of one mind heading down the season's final stretch.

Missouri certainly looked in synch, with Smith scoring 17 and Mark Smith 13 as the Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-78 victory over struggling South Carolina.

“You want to get everything out there,” said Dru Smith, the redshirt senior. “Anything that's going to help us, we want to get it out in the air.”

The result was a hot-shooting, defensive-minded performance, with Missouri playing as it has for most of the season.

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The Tigers (14-6, 7-6 Southeastern Conference) opened up a 19-point lead in the first half and stayed comfortably in front the rest of the way to sweep the Gamecocks (5-11, 3-9), who lost their fifth consecutive game.

The Smiths, unrelated senior starters, were a big reason for that as they powered Missouri's game-changing 25-12 run in the opening half.

After Trae Hannibal's second straight 3-pointer drew South Carolina to within 20-17 with 11 minutes left in the half, Mark Smith started the surge with 3 and Dru Smith followed with another from long distance.

By the time Dru Smith hit another 3 six minutes later, the Tigers were up 38-23 and cruising.

South Carolina rallied in the second half to slice its deficit to 59-52 on Justin Minaya's basket with 10 minutes left.

Then the Smiths got going again, with Mark scoring seven points and Dru four as the Tigers stretched the margin back to 73-56.

“We told ourselves, ‘We've got to nip this in the bud,' and that's exactly what we did,” Mark Smith said.

The Gamecocks could not respond. Missouri shot 57.6%, the second time this season it has torched South Carolina after making a season-high 58.3% of its shots in an 81-70 victory last month.

“We continue to search for somebody to take ownership defensively. Defensively we’re really bad,” South Carolina coach Frank Martin said.

Missouri finished with five players in double figures. Jeremiah Tilmon had 17 points off a perfect shooting perform-

ance (5 of 5 from the field, 7 of 7 from the foul line), Xavier Pinson had 16 points and Kobe Brown 12, all in the opening half.

AJ Lawson had a game-high 22 points to lead South Carolina.

Missouri was contending for one of the top seeds — and the double-bye that comes with it — in the SEC Tournament before its three-game losing streak.

The Tigers' defense played a big role early on as South Carolina, 12th in league shooting percentage, went 1 of 12 during one stretch. The Gamecocks had missed seven straight when Lawson nailed a 30-footer at the buzzer to give Missouri a 45-29 lead at the half.

THE BIG PICTURE Missouri: The Tigers had been one of the SEC's strongest teams before their losing streak. They played that way again. If the Smiths can continue hitting from the outside while Tilmon and Brown control the middle, they'll be difficult to beat.

South Carolina: It's been a true struggle for the Gamecocks to find consistency. Beyond Lawson and Keyshawn Bryant, South Carolina hasn't had a third scoring option to count on. It hasn't helped that point guard Jermaine Couisnard was out for a second straight game.

CUONZO MILESTONE The victory was the 250th in Martin's career. The Tigers' fourth-year coach said he's grateful he's accomplished that many because wins “are so hard to come by. I'll keep plugging along.”

TILMON RETURN Jeremiah Tilmon had missed the past two games due to a death in his family. His return was a boost to the Tigers. “Just to have him back, have his presence back, you could really feel it on the court,” Mark Smith said.

UP NEXT Missouri will face Mississippi at home tonight (Tuesday).

South Carolina heads to Mississippi State on Wednesday night.

SPORTS BRIEFS Grundy Splits With Tri-Co. The Grundy County and Tri-County high school basketball teams wrapped up regular-season play on Thursday, facing off in an HDC Conference doubleheader in Galt. The night was a split as Tri-County took the girls game 59-39 and Grundy won the boys contest 68-32.

Individual statistics were unavailable for the girls game as of press time.

Both girls squads were in Class 1, District 14 action on Saturday. Tri-County defeated East Harrison 57-29 in Jamesport to move to 12-7 and advance to the district semifinals on Tuesday.

Grundy, meanwhile, saw its season end with a 48-23 loss to North Harrison in Eagleville. The loss gave the Panthers a final season standing of 3-17.

In the boys game, Grundy was paced by Corbin Axtell’s 25 points and Caden Gann added 17.

Grundy’s boys finished the regular season at 18-5 while TriCounty ran a record of 6-11. Both teams played district games on Monday night.

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But, Trenton entered the final eight minutes down just eight points as a result of their defense. Hamilton was just 1-for5 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, but it didn’t matter as Trenton was outscored 12-5 down the stretch.

“We couldn’t get much going offensively, but I thought we guarded well,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said.

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LOCAL DEATHS Russell Dale Allen Russell Dale Allen, a 79year-old Spickard resident, passed away at 11:48 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at his residence, where he was under hospice care.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Burial will follow in Willis Chapel Cemetery near Brimson.

A visitation is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 23) at the funeral home., where open visitation began on Tuesday morning.

Russell was born Sept. 2, 1941 in Brimson, the son of Leslie and Virginia Custard Allen.

On Feb. 23, 1973 he was united in marriage to Judith Jones in Edinburg. She survives of the home.

Russell was employed with Trenton Foods for 45 years.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a love for dogs and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Quinn Allen, Deleta Foster and her husband, Ronnie, and Jason Allen and his wife, Sarah, all of Trenton; his siblings, Beverly Weed of St. Joseph, Joyce Purvis and her husband, John of Ashland and Dennis McAtee of Trenton; seven grandchildren, Vanessa Kelly and her husband, Chad of Kearney, Elizabeth Dollins and her husband, Sam of Overland Park, KS, Hillary Allen of Trenton, Emily Cox and her husband, Kyle of Trenton, Dustin Foster and his fiancé, Danielle Smalley of Columbia and Allena Allen and Tyler Allen, both of Trenton; and an aunt, Mary Elwood and her husband, Tommy of Russellville.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial donations are suggested to Willis Chapel Cemetery and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

William Joseph “Joe” Brinser William Joseph “Joe” Brinser, a 56-year-old Trenton resident, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at his residence.

He is to be cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home, with memorial services to be held at a later date.

Joe was born Aug. 26, 1964 in Trenton, the son of Billy Joe and Elizabeth Ann Lowrey Brinser. He graduated from Trenton High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. He then worked for a couple of years at Jorgenson Steel in Kansas City. Joe worked as a cattle farmer, auctioneer and with his father at Industrial Maintenance Supply. For many years, he had a moving business, hauling belongings all over the country.

Joe was active in many community organizations, including Dockery Chapel Methodist Church, the Grundy County Fair Board and the Trenton Rotary Club. He was a firefighter with the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District. He had served on the Pleasant View R-6 School

Board, worked with the Missouri Day Marching Band Festival and was as an ambassador for the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce. Joe was the Grundy County Second District Commissioner from 2009 to 2020 and served on the Maple Grove Cemetery board. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Joe is survived by his parents, Bill and Ann Brinser of Trenton; a son, Justin Brinser of Knob Noster; a daughter, Hannah Wentz and her husband, Les of Union, SC; a brother, Robert Brinser and his wife, Kathy of Liberty; a niece, Courtney Klepper and her husband, Michael; a nephew, Christian Brinser and his wife, Alexa; and greatnephews Chase and Austin Klepper.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Brinser.

Memorial donations are suggested to either the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District or Maple Grove Cemetery.

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Alec “Blu” Craig Alec “Blu” Craig, a 53year-old Spickard resident passed away at 2:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at his residence, where he was under hospice care.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. He was cremated following the service.

Alec Noble Craig was born Jan. 14, 1968 in Atascadero, CA to Michael Lee and Maria Ellen Kessinger Craig.

On Nov. 13, 1999 he was united in marriage to Kim Hensley in Branson. She survives of the home.

Blu worked on an aerial wrecking crew removing old phone lines for many years, as well as having a recycling business. He enjoyed hunting and outdoors. Blu was known

for his strong faith and would recite scripture to people regularly.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jessica Studer and Joshua Craig of Rathdrum, ID, Nathan Ward of Russel Springs, KY, Kenton Ward of St. Joseph and Katie Mallory of Arlington, WA; a sister, Debbie Taylor and her husband, Michael of Rathdrum; a brother, Michael Craig of Seattle, WA; and grandchildren, Alysia, Alexander, Leilana, Tyler, Amelia, Kanen and Andrew.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice and can be left with or mailed to the funeral home.

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Anna “Cathie” Stafford Anna “Cathie” Stafford, a 79-year-old Humphreys resident, passed away Thursday, Feb.18, 2021 at Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at Schoene-Ruschmeier Funeral Home in Milan.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Following the service Cathie will be cremated and a private inurnment will be held at a later date at the Humphreys Cemetery.

Cathie was born Feb. 11, 1942 in Centerville, IA, the daughter of L. A. “Bud” and Mary Ellen Donald Rhodes.

Cathie graduated from high school in Allerton, IA, then attended tech school in St. Louis to become a Lab and X-Ray tech. She did her internship in Kirksville, and then worked as a tech at the Trenton and Milan Hospitals until 1981.

On Dec. 8, 1961 she married Sammie Stafford. He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2008.

In addition to working at the hospitals, she also worked on the farm. Cathie liked to embroider, quilt and do crossword puzzles. She loved music, especially country music. Cathie most enjoyed taking care of her grandkids.

Cathie is survived by three children, Laurie Stafford (Lynn Williams) of Pattons-

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Anna “Cathie” Stafford

burg, Larry Stafford and his wife, Julie of Humphreys and Lisa McClaran and her husband, Rick of Harris; nine grandchildren, Eric Williams (Stacie Weidemann), Greg Williams (Danielle McEwen), Erin Richardson (Geoff), Luke Hall (Candace), Matt Stafford (Malachi), Kati Stafford, Matt McClaran, Dustin McClaran (Traci) and Cody McClaran; seven great-grandchildren, Noah Williams, Ryleigh Williams, Bryson Houston, Parker Stafford, Ryan McClaran, Laney McClaran and Tate McClaran; three sisters, Lorna Hartman (Don) of Iowa, Linda James of Florida and Sue Simms (Rod) of Illinois; a brother, Danny Rhodes of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humphreys Cemetery.

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Chg Feb. 22 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 653¾ 662¾ 651 655¾ +5 May 658¼ 668¼ 655¾ 661¼ +5¾ Jul 646 654¼ 643½ 648¾ +5½ Sep 644¾ 651¾ 642 646½ +4¾ Dec 650¼ 656¼ 647¾ 651¾ +4½ Mar 655 660½ 654 656¼ +4¼ May 650½ 650½ 650 650 +3½ Jul 628 635 628 629¾ +3¾ Est. sales 52,022.Fri.'s sales 143,149 Fri.'s open int 436,771 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 544¼ 549¾ 543½ 545 +2¼ May 543½ 549¼ 543¼ 544¾ +3 Jul 535¾ 540 534¾ 536 +3 Sep 484¼ 489¼ 484 486¾ +5 Dec 462¾ 466½ 462¼ 464¾ +4¾ Mar 470 473¾ 469½ 472 +4¼ May 473¾ 477 473½ 475½ +4½ Jul 474 477¾ 474 476¼ +4¼ Sep 437¼ 439½ 436¼ 438½ +4¼ Dec 425¼ 427 424 425¼ +¾ Est. sales 164,465.Fri.'s sales 442,063 Fri.'s open int 1,946,618 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 349 350¼ 347 348½ May 354 357 353¼ 356¼ +2¾ Jul 350 350 350 350 +½ Sep 326 326 324½ 324½ —1¼ Dec 326¼ 326¼ 316¼ 323 —1 Est. sales 203.Fri.'s sales 1,046 Fri.'s open int 4,456 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 1384¾ 1388½ 1371¼ 1371½ —5¾ May 1387 1391 1375 1375½ —4½ Jul 1375 1378¾ 1364½ 1365 —2¾ Aug 1335½ 1337¾ 1324¾ 1325 —2½ Sep 1250 1252½ 1243¼ 1244½ +1¾ Nov 1202 1207¼ 1197½ 1199 +2¾ Jan 1195 1200½ 1192½ 1194 +3½ Mar 1172 1172¾ 1164½ 1165½ +2¾ May 1164½ 1166¼ 1157¼ 1157¾ +2 Est. sales 163,428.Fri.'s sales 275,677 Fri.'s open int 894,297 Feb. 19 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.17 (Feb 21), 13.20 (Mar 21) 13.20 (Apr 21) 11.26 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.08 (Feb 21), 5.07 (Mar 21) 5.07(Apr 21) 4.15 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.17 (Feb 21), 13.20 (Mar 21) 13.20 (Apr 21) 11.26 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.08 (Feb 21), 5.07 (Mar 21) 5.07 (Apr 21) 4.15 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.27; soybeans, 13.67; wheat, 6.36.

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With temperatures below zero, last week was a great time for ice fishing and fishermen at Crowder State Park took advantage of that opportunity on Friday. Highs in the mid 40s to low 50s will likely put an end to that activity this week.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Kelsey A. Roberts, Eureka, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department Feb. 15: no activity.

Feb. 16: no activity.

Feb. 17: officers responded to an assault at a north business.

Feb. 18: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town and investigated a report of stalking at a south residence. Two persons were arrested for domestic assault at an east residence.

Feb. 19: a report of stealing was investigated at a south residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the west part of town.

Feb. 20: motor vehicle crashes were reported in the north and east parts of Trenton and officers investigated a report of child molestation. An arrest for driving while intoxicated was made in the east part of town.

Alcohol Factor In Accident

A Trenton man has been charged with driving while intoxicated following an accident investigated in the early morning hours of Feb. 20 near the intersection of 17th Street and Harris Avenue.

According to Trenton Police Officer Luke Dapra’s accident report, the mishap occurred when a sport utility vehicle driven by Dakota L. Wendt of Trenton was westbound on 17th Street. He told Officer Dapra that his windshield was obstructed by frost and admitted to being intoxicated. He said he drove off the right side of the roadway and into a ditch, damaging the undercarriage of the vehicle, which had to be towed from the scene.

Wendt was charged with careless and imprudent driving, failing to carry his driver’s license while driving and driving while intoxicated.

Rose J. Jones, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a conservation violation (spotlighting) and was fined $89.50 and $74.50 costs.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Colton Lester Chaney and Kaitlyn Rhyanna Funk, both of Trenton.

Two Charged With Assault

Two parties were charged after law enforcement officers were called recently to a domestic issue.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Michael J. Gibson, 47, and Latisha R. Gibson, 48, are both facing charges of fourth degree domestic assault, both class A misdemeanors, after being arrested on Feb. 17. He is accused of grabbing her and pushing her, while she is accused of slapping and pushing him. Both defendants have posted $5,000 cash or 10 percent bond and are scheduled to appear in court Feb. 23.

Two persons were also arrested after they failed to appear in court, including a Trenton man who is being held on felony charges.

Nathan W. Hinkle, 20, of Trenton is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center after being arrested for failing to appear in court on class D felony charges of stealing a firearm and stealing: $750 or more. Bond on those charges was set at $9,500, with 10 percent approved. He is also being held on $250 cash-only bond for failing to appear in court on a charge of purchasing or attempting to purchase or possession of liquor by a minor-second or subsequent offense, a class D misdemeanor.

Hinkle is scheduled to be in court Feb. 23 on the misdemeanor charge and in court March 11 on the felonies.

Also arrested was Albany resident Reashay W. R. Maitrejean, who failed to appear in court on charges of not wearing a seat belt, operating a motor vehicle without financial responsiblity and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. The defendant has posted bonds totaling $260 cash and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

Fire At Circle H Car Wash There was major damage to the control room at Circle H Car Wash on Thursday afternoon.

According to information provided by Trenton Firefighter Derek Hert, the blaze began at the car wash, located at 724 Harris Ave. and owned

by Gary Moulin, at about 3:45 p.m. When firefighters arrived, there was heavy smoke coming from the control room.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze and checked for any hotspots using a thermal imaging camera. The case of the blaze has not been determined.

Firefighters from the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District as well as Trenton Municipal Utilities and the Grundy County Ambulance Service also responded to the scene, where firefighters remained for about 90 minutes.

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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The thing is my brother is not a strong leader because she won't let him be. I know I sound biased, but really. She will cut him off when he talks, and she can't hold her tongue.

I feel that he would rather let her have her way to avoid a fight. She complains about everything! I'm used to it, and it's been a few years, but now she is tearing our whole family apart.

She really struggles with jealousy and is extremely jealous of my other brother and his wife. She cuts them out of family parties. She is a nightmare on vacations and holidays; she always wants things her way. It's becoming too much. How do you deal with one person destroying an entire family?

We have tried having open communication without attacking her, but she still goes back to the same story, and now my parents and I are sick of family gatherings.

She's become a constant stress! So much so that I don't even want to try anymore. She fights with EVERYONE!

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-- Sister in Despair Dear Sister in Despair: It sounds like you have a brother in despair. Your sister-in-law is a very insecure and unhappy person. This combination makes for a difficult relationship with anyone, including herself. With this in mind, instead of focusing on all she has done wrong, maybe you could be more empathetic to your brother and shift your focus to supporting him. Continue to reach out in ways that you think would benefit him.

Maybe it's going for a walk with him or sending him a nice email. Have an honest conversation with him about your family's concerns with his wife's behavior and confrontational personality. You might have to take a break from including her at family gatherings if she continues to ruin them.

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The year of COVID-19 was a banner year for sales of smart home devices. By the end of 2020, half of U.S. consumers owned at least one. That’s up from 35% in January, according to a survey by the data firm NPD Group, which routinely surveys the popularity of gadgets making up our burgeoning Internet of Things world.

Such devices have made remote control of your home much easier, although they can have other drawbacks.

Security cameras like Amazon’s Ring are the most commonly owned smart home device (excluding smart speakers, which NPD classifies differently). But security

systems enjoyed the largest sales gains last year at 44%, NPD’s retail tracking found. These systems let homeowners arm and disarm and monitor systems remotely.

Smart garage door openers followed in popularity with a 21% sales jump. They can tell you from afar if you forgot to shut that door. Then comes smart lighting with a 19% increase.

Smart cameras accounted for nearly one in four smart home device retail purchases last year, NPD said. Overall, it projects sales of smart home devices to be up 9% this year, pandemic notwithstanding.

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment.

New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook!

TMar19 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton.

Tdtf -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks.

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FMar19 -----------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

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RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683.

Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-953-0724.

FMar5 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FMar19 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website.

Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMar5 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

Tdtf ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Ag Lime Hauling & Spreading Variable Rate Capability Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FMay14* ------------------------------------------We are your STIHL Dealer See us for Sales & Service on all STIHL Products GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave, Trenton, MO 660-359-2070 • No. 1 Quality • Fast & Courteous Service • Everyday Competitive Prices FMar26 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TApr9 ------------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Roofing * Siding * Lean-tos John Kramer 17594 St. Hwy. 190 Jamesport, MO 64648 660-973-5694 TFeb16-Mar12 -------------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660-6846864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming. Appointments available Monday Saturday. 35 Years of Experience! Serving the Green Hills Area since 1996! dtf -------------------------------------------

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INSURANCE

See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf -------------------------------------------

Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMar5 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield.

We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves.

Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------FARM GROUND WANTED Cash rent or share crop Will do improvements ATH FARMS 660-359-1413 • 217-473-3139 FApr2* ------------------------------------------Farm Ground for rent. Please call for details. 712-371-9873.

N144d23* ------------------------------------------CROPLAND FOR RENT The Missouri Department of Conservation will accept cash rent bid proposals to farm approximately 580 acres of cropland on Poosey Conservation Area approximately 10 miles northwest of Chillicothe, Missouri. Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. For additional information and proposal forms contact: Samantha Anderson, Chillicothe Office, 15368 LIV 2386, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601, Phone (660) 646-6122 Ext. 1362 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. M350d5 -------------------------------------------

WEB SITES

1724 E. 9th St. • Trenton, Mo. 660-359-2224

Located Downtown - Lots of potential for this historic building in downtown Trenton! Tons of square footage with over 3,800 square feet for both levels. The structure has been completely stripped on the interior down to the original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and some exposed brick so it is now a blank canvas for unlimited possibilities. With the close proximity to North Central Missouri College, the upstairs could be divided into several apartments for additional income or one large apartment. $45,000

New Listing! - Great location and a drive thru window!

Purchase the building only and operate any business from this location or purchase the inventory separately and own a wellestablished liquor store. This business opportunity includes a 1,984 square foot steel building with a metal roof that sits on a 145 x 83 lot adjoining lower Trenton Lake.

Equipment includes 2 walk-in coolers, counter, shelving, and point-ofsale system with high-speed fiber internet. Don’t need all the space? The building is partitioned to easily be two different businesses with separate entrances. $95,000 See all of our listings at www.c21trenton.com or visit us on Facebook.com/c21trenton.

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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.”

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

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

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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.”

"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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PLAZA APARTMENTS One bedroom apartments available. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647.

S553dtf ------------------------------------------ADAMS PARK APARTMENTS Two bedroom apartments for rent. Income based rent. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

1312 E. 9th St. MO Relay #711 Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer A345d2 ------------------------------------------

NOTICES The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday.

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Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged.

Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $60 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------Color Photos from the Republican-Times can be purchased for $5.00 each. dtf ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------Laredo R-7 School District is accepting bids for mowing the school yard this summer. If interested, please submit a bid and proof of liability insurance by noon on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Please label as "Mowing Bid" on outside of envelope. Also seeking estimates for replacing windows this summer. Please notify the school.

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FOR SALE Complete line of Milwaukee Power Tools. Everyday low prices. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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HELP WANTED

Graves Foods Daily Route Driver Must have Class A CDL. Must be able to lift 80 lbs.

Home evenings.

Competitive pay.

Paid Vacation & Holidays.

Apply Within or Call 660-247-2135 FFeb9-Mar5 ------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Utility Worker. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL license. Prefer heavy equipment operator experience. Salary dependent on qualifications. Successful applicant will be required to meet residency requirements. Applications accepted at City Hall until position is filled. For more information, contact Kenny Ricketts at 660-359-2838. EOE. T347d26 -------------------------------------------

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Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699.

FFeb9-Mar5* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

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SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS Rent is based on income and includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, 24 hour Maintenance and On-Site Laundry Facilities.

Applicants may stop by 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, Missouri to pick up an application and see the pride we take in our housing community. We share in great neighbors, community activities, and beautiful surroundings.

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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00008 In the Estate of CAROL N. HERROLD, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of CAROL N. HERROLD, Decedent: On 02-11-2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of CAROL N. HERROLD, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name and business address of the personal representative is: DOUGLAS J HERROLD 8704 INTERLOCHEN DRIVE NIXA, MO 65714 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: CATHERINE E MOORE 3230 EAST RIDGEVIEW STREET SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

417-893-5288.

All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 07-JAN-2021 Date of first publication: 23-FEB-2021 Michelle Vandevender, 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. dFeb23,Mar2,9,16 ------------------------------------------

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AREA Trenton Lions Club Hears Of New R-9 Performing Arts Center

NCMC Earns Designation

The Trenton Lions Club met at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall.

George Moore, president, led the pledge to the flag followed by prayer by Larry Dannar. John Holcomb served as “tail twister.”

Dannar introduced Kris Ockenfels, Director of Supportive Services with Trenton R-9 Schools, who updated club members on several construction projects within the district.

Headlining his report was the progress of the Performing

North Central Missouri College has earned the 20212022 Military Friendly ® School designation.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation.

“We are honored to, once again, be recognized as a Military Friendly School,” commented Kimberly Meeker,

Arts Center. In response to a need expressed in the Community School Improvement Plan (C-SIP), the R-9 District is in the final construction stages of a $5 million project.

The PAC will seat 521 patrons.

Ground-breaking took place in 2019 and the PAC area now provides corridors connecting the seventh and eighth grade wings at Trenton Middle School with the high school commons, music, art department and vocational agriculture buildings through a systems of hallways. Students

will no longer have to “brave the elements” to travel between these buildings. Within the PAC, wall coverings, catwalks, a sound booth, orchestra and mezzanine seating have been installed. With the addition of a PAC facility manager, Ockenfels anticipates that the center may become operational by late spring. Ockenfels also elaborated on other R-9 projects, including improvements at the new concession stand at C. F. Russell Stadium, the foyer, faculty workroom, vestibule and office areas at

Rissler Elementary School and updates to the THS/TMS media center. The next meeting of Trenton Lions Club will be at noon on Feb. 23. Lanny Harkins is the program chair.

CARD SHOWERS A card shower has been requested for Marian Campbell, who will observe her 95th birthday on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Cards may be sent to her at 1311 E. 28th St., Apt. 3, Trenton, MO 64683.

director of financial aid/VA school certifying official. “We are pleased to assist our veteran and military students, as well as their families, obtain higher education. We offer our sincere gratitude for their service and commitment to our country, in protecting our freedoms.”

The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

Your Trenton Hy-Vee Floral Department specializes in • Everyday Arrangements • Wrapped Bouquets • Custom Orders • Weddings • Centerpieces • Sympathy Pieces including Silks, Green Plants and Casket Sprays

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