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BRIEFS County COVID-19 Update

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Grundy County ticked up a little this week, according to the Grundy County Health Department, with the total number of cases sitting at 1,032 as of Thursday morning, an increase of 20 from Monday’s tally.

Of that amount, 796 are confirmed, up from 781 and 236 are listed as probable, an increase of five. There are currently 36 active cases, an increase of five, while the number of deaths attributed to the virus stands at 39, an increase of three from Monday’s report.

Township Meeting Set

The annual meeting of township officials from Grundy County will be held Friday, Feb. 12.

The meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., will be held at the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri (formerly known as the Green Hills Community Action Agency). The distribution of CART rock and other transportation issues will be discussed.

I REMEMBER TRENTON

Ice Storm In 1937 Was One For The Ages R-T Photo/Wendell Lenhart

17TH STREET BRIDGE PROJECT MOVES FORWARD The only thing that lasts longer than the Missouri winter (or a pandemic) is when you’re waiting for a bridge you use regularly to get finished being replaced! Well, take heart if you’ve been waiting for the 17th Street Bridge replacement project to move forward because work is continuing, with piers recently installed. Boone Construction of Columbia is building the bridge, with a June 2 tentative completion date.

Plans Changed For Alumni Mailing Classes Will Once Again Be Asked To Stuff Own Letters

Due to COVID concerns, the annual mass mailing meeting to assemble the preliminary mailing to nearly 6,000 alums has been changed, with plans to be handled as completed last year.

Unable to gather in a large group for assembling the tentative schedule and mailing, classes will once again be asked to assist the association in stuffing their own

letters with supplies provided and return mailings for bulk mailing. The original plans were to gather on Feb. 21 for the mass mailing meeting.

“The Grundy County Opportunity Center will again be utilized in preparing the mailing and we are appreciative of their assistance,” said Steve Maxey, secretary of the Alumni Association/Found-ation Trust. “This will enable the large mailing to be completed in a safe manner while supporting a local organization with compensation. This will be the second year for the Opportunity Center to provide such assistance. “ Classes are still reminded of the need for updated addresses to print the labels for mailing and those should be sent to Dr. John Holcomb now at

johnlholcomb@gmail.com. In addition, classes planning to host reunions or other special events this Labor Day are asked to forward tentative reunion plans to Maxey as soon as possible at maxeysteve@gmail.com for completion of the schedule to be inserted in the mailing.

Maxey said as soon as materials are ready for assembling, classes will be notified on details for picking up supplies. In addition, he reminded classes planning to insert a class letter are invited to include a one-page letter in their class mailing and requested the letter be on lightweight paper to comply with bulk mailing regulations.

Classes with specific questions should contact Holcomb or Maxey.

Committee Votes No On COVID Vaccines Being Sidewalk Snow Removal Handled Regionally City Attorney Will Draft Ordinance On Reptiles It was a “no” for snow removal on the sidewalks across the Ninth Street Bridge and a “probably” for changing a city ordinance concerning reptiles in the city when the administrative committee of the Trenton City Council met Tuesday evening.

After discussion, which has been ongoing, the committee voted to not recommend to the full council that any action be taken on removing snow from the sidewalks on the Ninth Street Bridge. First Ward Councilman Glen Briggs had

told the council he has received public input that the snow on those sidewalks makes it difficult for those who need to cross the bridge on foot, bicycle, wheelchair, etc., to get across. While committee members agreed that it can be an issue, they said it wouldn’t make sense to clean the sidewalks on the bridge when the walks on either side of it would still be covered in ice or snow. In addition, it was noted that any time a snow plow came through to clean the roadway, it would likely just throw snow back onto the sidewalk, making it a neverending task. It was also discussed that in the past, bids were sought for the snow removal and none were received.

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National Guard Is Assisting With Vaccine Clinics

The availability of COVID19 vaccine continues to be the leading factor limiting vaccination of the more than 2 million remaining Missourians currently eligible according to Missouri’s priority phases, according to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.

Missouri’s interagency vaccine planning team has selected hospitals within all regions of the state who will be receiving just over half of the state’s weekly vaccine allocation through the month of Feb-

ruary. For Grundy County, which is in Region H, Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph is the hospital that will be handling the vaccine for the entire month of February.

Federal partners are responsible for the state’s total allocation, which is currently approximately 76,000 doses per week, and the state decides where to apportion that allocation among Missouri’s enrolled COVID-19 vaccinators.

“We are committed to fairly allocating doses in regions throughout the state and working with vaccinators to ensure efficient administration of the vaccine,” said Gov. Parson.

“Our partnership with the selected hospitals will help provide the consistency needed for effective planning of high[See VACCINE, Page 5]

Boot Cleats And Skates Helped People Get Around

Editor’s Note: This story was submitted by Rick Neff and was told to him by Max Berton Oyler (June 18, 1918Jan. 31, 2020). Rick met Max when Max was 99 years old. Max allowed him to write his life story and this is an excerpt from it.

My family lived about 10 miles north of Trenton, just off of Route A. On a Saturday night just after the first of the year in 1937 I went on a date with my future wife’s older sister, Mevlyn, and two other couples to the movie in Trenton. Our car was my neighbor’s coupe with a rumble seat behind. Two couples rode in the front seat and Mevlyn and I rode in the rumble seat. The car didn’t have a heater and of course Mevlyn and I were outside, but that was just what we did in those days and we had a great time.

After the movie, we took the girls home, then took a route through our pasture to my home instead of trying to drive up the hill on a muddy clay road. When we stopped so I could open the pasture gate it started sleeting, thus starting the big ice storm that stayed on for about six weeks.

It continued sleeting all night and the next day. Then we had some freezing rain on top of the sleet. During the following days and weeks, we had freezing rain every few days. It would melt a little, then refreeze. The ice was thick everywhere and on everything. People had to make cleats for their boots to be able to walk. It was vastly different from today. There were no MoDOT trucks out blading or salting roads. Most of the roads were still dirt or mud. If you had a team of horses shod with cleats you were lucky.

Cattle, hogs, horses and most

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Friday night will see partly cloudy skies with a low of 13. Saturday will have afternoon snow with a high of 25 and a low of 2. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high of just 17 and an overnight low of 6. The high at Trenton Monday was 30 with Tuesday reaching 38. Wednesday’s high was 51 with a low of 24. The high Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 48 with a low of 23.

The North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team avenged an early season defeat, going on the road and picking up an 82-71 victory over No. 9 John Wood on Tuesday in Quincy, IL. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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other animals could barely walk and many slid down hills into a ditch or against fences, barns, trees or other barriers.

My cousin, Woodrow Oyler, brought his steel wheeled tractor over to break tracks in the ice for us and our livestock. This was big in helping us deal with the ice.

We only lost one cow whose back legs did the splits. Firewood had to have the ice chipped off, then be allowed to dry inside the house. Our Model T had chains on the back for traction, but I also had to put chains on one front tire to make the car steerable.

Our horses were running in a pasture bordering the Weldon River when the river iced over. We found that the horses had crossed the river to someone else’s farm. So, I put on my ice skates and went skating after them. I did some pretty fancy skating out in the open but banks and ditches were a challenge. I rounded the horses up and drove them back across the frozen river into a different pasture and closed the gate, then skated home.

One afternoon me and my two younger brothers, Charles and Clifford, thought we had a ride home from the movie in Trenton, if we just had a way to get there. So, we put on our skates and skated 10 miles across fields, down right of ways and down roads to town to watch the movie. Fortunately, we did get a ride home.

The ice storm created a lot of hardship for everyone, but we just did what we had to do, like everyone else.

Spring was just around the corner.

Let Us Hear From You: Persons who have a memory to share about any topic related to Trenton and the surrounding area are asked to do so by e-mailing the Republican-Times newspaper at rtimes@lyn.net. Stories should include the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Stories are to be submitted by e-mail and will appear periodically in the newspaper.

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RETURNING THE FAVOR Pirates Upend No. 9 John Wood On The Road NCMC MEN 82 9 JOHN WOOD MEN 71 20

Jackson Andrews watched for a sixth time as one of his three-point attempts splashed perfectly through the net. As he turned back toward the defensive end of the court he pumped his fist emphatically.

His emotions told the story well, the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team wanted this game bad.

A little over a week after John Wood came to Trenton and scored an upset victory over the then No. 6 Pirates, North Central returned the favor with an 82-71 victory over the now No. 9 Blazers on the road in Quincy, IL Tuesday night.

“I think the guys were focused all week,” Pirates’ coach Jeremy Esry said. “They were locked in to stopping what John Wood wanted to do, but they also did a great job of never pressing anything and kept everything light at the same time.”

The game was balanced in the first half, a back-and-forth affair that led to a 30-30 stalemate at the break. The second half was a different story, though. The No. 20 Pirates came out of the locker room with a 22-11 run that took intrigue out of the battle of nationally-ranked foes. John Wood would not recover either. North Cen-

tral put it on the Blazers. The 11-point margin at the end of the game didn’t quite accurately describe the gap between the two schools. North Central pushed the lead to 13 on Andrews’ sixth and final triple of the night. The lead was 15 with two and a half minutes left. It was 16 with under a minute to play.

The Pirates got what they came for when the final buzzer sounded atonement from the earlier defeat at the hands of John Wood. North Central is now 3-2 overall, its only other loss coming to Mineral Area Community College - ranked 11th nationally at the Division I level.

“We wanted to make a statement that, even though we had a couple of rough games against good opponents, our plans and goals for this season haven’t changed,” Esry said. “We are ready to work and earn our spot in the rankings.

“It was nice to get a road win against a top-10 team. It helps us realize that what we do works if we just trust in our teammates and play defense. Hopefully, this gives our guys the confidence that we can go out and compete with anyone in the country, but also an understanding of the execution level and toughness level that we have to play at every day in practice and every night in games.”

The Pirates were paced by Andrews, whose 6-of-10 showing from three-point territory powered him to a 20-point night. All-American guard Atavian Butler was right behind his teammate, giving the Pirates 19 points and nine rebounds in the win.

Jeramy Shaw had 12 points and Damien Loyd added 10 points and eight assists. Camron Donatlan came off the bench for 10 points and six rebounds.

NCMC WOMEN 74 JOHN WOOD WOMEN 57 The No. 19 North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team won back-to-back games for the first time this season, securing a 74-57 victory over John Wood Community College on the road in Quincy, IL on Tuesday.

The win came on the heels of North Central’s road win at Crowder College last week and also marked the second time already this season that the Pirates defeated John Wood.

As was the case in the Pirates’ first win over John Wood - a 97-72 victory at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton on Jan. 24 - Maci Moore was a force. Moore came off the bench to score 20 in the last game with John Wood and did it again on Tuesday, picking up 20 more points off the bench.

Behind Moore’s 20, NCMC got 19 from Kennadie Crowe and Lily Osborn added 14.

The Pirates were without AllAmerican guard Kortlyn Rounkles, who was in quarantine through contact tracing from a COVID case outside of the program. Nora Ford got her first career start as a result, finishing with seven points, five assists and four steals.

“I was proud of our girls for stepping up with Kortlyn being out,” North Central coach Jenni Croy said.

“We really utilized our inside game and took advantage of our mismatches.”

The Pirates didn’t run away with any of the four quarters played, but consistently outscored John Wood in every frame to pick up a 17-point win in the end.

Despite the loss for John Wood, 19

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n North Central is leaning on its sophomores. The three leading scorers and four of the top five were guys who played on last year’s national tournament-qualifying team. n Jackson Andrews’ six three-pointers pushed his season total to 20 in just five games. It hasn’t taken a ton of shots to get there either. He is knocking down the triple at a 57 percent clip this year. n Camron Donalton continues to provide a spark off the bench for NCMC. He hasn’t started a game, but is averaging 11.2 points per contest off the bench.

NJCAA DIVISION II WOMEN’S POLL Feb. 1, 2021 1. Labette (KS) (8) 3-0 160 1 2. Kirkwood (IA) 4-0 152 2 3. Macomb (MI) 0-0 140 3 4. Johnson County (KS) 1-0 134 4 5. Catawba Valley (NC) 2-0 128 5 6. Kansas City (KS) 4-0 118 6 7. Parkland (IL) 4-0 113 8 8. Pima (AZ) 0-0 107 7 9. Illinois Central (IL) 1-0 99 9 10. Lincoln Land (IL) 2-1 83 10 11. Lake Land (IL) 3-1 73 12 12. Rochester Tech (MN) 3-0 71 14 13. Des Moines Area (IA) 3-1 45 nr 14. Louisburg (NC) 1-1 42 19 15. Muskegon (MI) 0-0 41 15 16. Mid-South (AR) 5-0 27 nr 17. Morton (IL) 2-0 26 nr 18. Mid-Michigan (MI) 0-0 25 17 19. North Central (MO) 2-2 24 16 20. Bryant & Stratton (WI) 1-2 23 13 Receiving Votes: Niagara County (NY), Iowa Lakes (IA), Cape Fear (NC), Kankakee (IL), Union County (NJ), Highland (KS), North Arkansas (AR), USC Salkehatchie (SC), Lackawanna (PA), Southwestern (IA), Clark State (OH)

Bulldogs Swept In Unionville Trenton Can’t Come Up With Win At Putnam

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Trenton native Mykah Hurley was able to find some success, finishing the contest with 16 points for the Blazers.

North Central moved to 3-2 overall on the season with the victory.

UP NEXT NCMC women: the Pirate women were at home on Thursday, playing host to the Missouri Valley junior varsity. North Central will be at home again on Saturday, hosting North Platte Community College. Tip time at the Ketcham Community Center is set for 3 p.m.

NCMC men: the Pirates travel to Moberly on Tuesday to face off with Moberly Area Community College a team receiving votes in the NJCAA Division I poll. That game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip.

Three takeaways on the Pirates

The results were the same Tuesday night in Unionville where Putnam County swept a Grand River Conference doubleheader with the Trenton Bulldogs. The issues that led to each Trenton team’s downfall were not.

Trenton couldn’t find offense in a 39-25 girls loss. A 68-53 loss highlighted the boys struggles on the defensive end of the floor.

“We guarded pretty well and worked hard, but offense was a struggle,” Trenton girls coach Kameron Cool said.

“We’re still working every day to find ways to score.”

There have been a lot of nights like this for the Trenton girls. Their defense and effort has been gutsy for a team stripped of its top three players a year ago, but there hasn’t been a player who could step

up into a consistent points threat on a nightly basis.

The boxscore told that tale once again as seven of Trenton’s eight varsity players scored points, but none reached double figures. Seven points from Chandler Lynch led the way while Morgan King added five, Mallory Sole had four and Teya Cooksey finished with three. Gracyn Rongey, Madi Moore and Rebecca Urich all had two points each to round out Trenton’s total.

The Bulldogs were limited to two points in the opening quarter and had just eight at halftime. After a five-point third quarter, Trenton had its biggest effort of the night on the offensive end over the game’s final eight minutes, tallying 12 fourth-quarter points behind a 6-for-8 showing from the free-throw line in that stretch.

The loss dropped Trenton’s girls to 6-11 overall on the season and gave the Bulldogs a final league mark of 1-6.

Trenton’s issues for the boys stemmed from Putnam County’s distinct size advantage in the paint. After losing Royce Jackson to a seasonending knee injury earlier in the year, Trenton has been the victim of mismatches on the inside and Tuesday was no exception.

Putnam utilized its advantage to run out to a 20-5 first quarter lead and held a 35-17 lead at the break. Trenton actually outscored Putnam County by three points in the second half, but there was no coming back for the Bulldogs.

“I thought we found a lot of success in the second half,” Trenton boys’ coach Corbin Coe said. “We were able to move the ball and make a run to get the game closer. We were able to force some turnovers, but the size of the ‘bigs’ for Putnam County gave us a lot of problems.”

Trenton was paced by Brycin Loyd, who had 21 points, knocking down five three-pointers in the loss. Preston Harris followed with 12 points and Chase Otto finished with nine. Trenton also got six points from Gavin Roeder and five from Kayden Spencer.

With the loss, Trenton’s boys dropped to 3-12 overall and finished at 1-6 in the GRC. Both Trenton squads were in action at home on Thursday, playing host to Macon in a game originally scheduled to be the season opener last November. Trenton is at home tonight (Friday) as well, taking on the Stanberry Bulldogs in a girls-boys doubleheader. Tip off is set for 6 o’clock.

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The Green Hills Recreation Association is currently accepting registration for the upcoming 2021 season. Registration forms are being sent home with students at area schools this week.

Forms can also be found online at www.greenhillsrec.com.

Individuals can sign up for tee-ball, baseball or softball leagues through the form. The cost for tee-ball is $20, boys machine pitch and girls 1st and 2nd grade softball is $36 and all other leagues are $41. Financial assistance is available if needed.

The deadline to sign up is Feb. 22. There is a $30 late fee for registration forms received after that date. Completed forms can be left at American Family Insurance in Trenton during business hours or in the overnight drop box or mailed to the address on the form.

The GHRA is also seeking umpires for the upcoming baseball, softball and soccer seasons.

High school students or adults with sports knowledge are encouraged to apply and can do so by emailing greenhillsrecreation@gmail.com.

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Trenton Splits In Chillicothe Open Weights Again A Factor In Bulldogs’ Loss TRENTON 46 MARCELINE 12 CHILLICOTHE 54 TRENTON 25

Health and numbers are on the side of the Chillicothe High School wrestling team. The Hornets were the only full team at a wrestling triangular on their home mat Tuesday night and that paid off in the form of vicotires over Marceline and the Trenton Bulldogs.

Trenton, though, came away feeling pretty good about itself, though a little disgruntled about losing a dual in which it dominated the action on the mat. The Bulldogs would defeat Marceline for the third time this year, winning 46-12, then lost 54-25 to Chillicothe despite winning five of the eight matches wrestled.

“Those open weights killed us against Chillicothe,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said.

“We had eight actual head-tohead matches with the Hornets and, of those we won five. It’s frustrating to know the kids that you have gave it everything and wrestled well, but still lost the dual. But, that is why we need to focus on getting numbers up and get everyone back and healthy.”

Trenton yielded 36 points to Chillicothe from open weights.

The standout match of the dual, though, was at 113, where Trenton’s Hunter McAtee faced off with the Hornets’ Sheldon Rader. The match was everything it was billed as with McAtee picking up the win in sudden victory with a 4-2 decision.

Caleb Johnson (220) and Sam Gibson (182) picked up wins by fall against Chillicothe as did Gavin Chambers (126).

Brice Gibler scored a 9-1 major decision win at 132 for Trenton’s fifth win of the dual.

Kael Brock (285), Nate Burkeybile (195) and Gaven Kelsall (152) were all pinned for Chillicothe’s three wins on

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As depleted as Trenton was, Marceline was in worse shape bringing a lineup with 10 open weights. Trenton won six matches by forfeit, lost one and four weights were double forfeits.

On the mat, Trenton took two of three matches wrestled.

McAtee picked up a 13-4 major decision win at 113 and Gibler won by fall at 132.

Chambers was pinned for Trenton’s lone loss on the mat of the dual at 126.

With the split, Trenton wrapped up the regular season with a 12-6 overall dual record. The Bulldogs will be at the Class 1, District 3 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 in Marceline.

Trenton’s girls were not in action at Chillicothe. The Class 1, District 4 girls wrestling tournament begins tonight (Friday) and continues Saturday at Mid-Buchanan High School in Faucett.

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TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL held its annual 7th grade badminton tournament this week. Class winners in the tournament included, from left, front row, Ivan Michael, Kameron Foster; back row, Elijah Miller, Matthew Bowden, Isaac Dixon, Payton Foster and Mylee Baker.

Notification of Non-Election Filings for Grundy County April 6, 2021 Municipal General Election § 115.124.1 If the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in that office to be filled by the election, no election shall be held for such office, and the candidates shall assume the responsibilities of their offices at the same time and in the same manner as if they had been elected. The following contains the names of the candidates that shall assume the responsibilities of office under this section.

Grundy R-V School District Franklin Township (2 year terms) Board of Directors (3 year term) Trustee Mary Lentz Gary Lee Caleb Shiflett Board of Directors Martin Chapman Laredo R-7 School District Walter Pickett Board of Directors (3 year term) Clerk Matt Foster Margaret Chapman Morgan Duff Jackson Township (2 year terms) Trustee Pleasant View R-6 School District Board of Directors (3 year term) David Meservey Jennifer Belvel Board of Directors Jack Bethards Larry Chambers Jack Bethards Clerk Tri County R-7 School District Board of Directors (3 year term) Marcy Meservey Heath Eric Cook Lucas T Skinner Jefferson Township (2 year terms) Trustee Princeton R-V School Distric Stephanie Eckert Board of Directors (3 year term) Board of Directors Blake Boxley David Key Chad Smith Eugene Hutson Clerk Peggy Simmons Spickard R-2 School District Board of Directors (3 year term) Ruth Ann Shipps Madison Township (2 year terms) Mel Chapman Trustee Board of Directors (2 year term) Gayle McCloud Glenn Wilson Board of Directors Troy George Newtown Harris R-3 School District Jenny Helen Hunter Board of Directors (3 year term) Clerk Michael Otto Judy Kidd Holly R. Fairley Myers Township (2 year terms) Trustee Meadville R-IV School District Board of Directors (3 year term) Shelly Cunningham Ellen Tsikoyak Board of Directors Seth Link Jake Batson Darrel Cunningham Sr. Clerk Public Water Supply District #1 Sub District #3 Board of Directors Carrie Wyrick Tim Hanson Sub District #2 Mike Herrold Sub District #4 Washington Township (2 year terms) Trustee Wayne Johnson Linn-Livingston PWSD #3 (3 year terms) Board of Directors Tom Burtch Sub District #2 Jim Glidewell John Kehr Sub District #5 Jace Glidewell Clerk Jerry Korody Village of Brimson (2 year terms) Mayor Ed Arnold Laredo Fire Protection District Board of Alderman Board of Directors Mark Sigler Jason Meeker Samuel Hines Roxanna Hughs Galt Fire Protection District Clerk/Treasurer Board of Directors Charlene Arnold Loren Baugher Town of Tindall (2 year terms) Mayor Jimmie Shaw Councilperson Karen Wagner Glen King Michelle Shaw Michael Wagner City of Spickard (2 year terms) Mayor (2 year term) Alan Tharp Board of Alderman (2 year term) Maggie George Daniel Chapman

Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors Andy Burress Spickard Special Road District Board of Directors (3 year term) Janice Vandevender Sunnyview Nursing Home & Appartments Board of Directors (3 year terms) Brigette Bunnell Anna Ferguson

STATE OF MISSOURI ) COUNTY OF GRUNDY ) In compliance with statutory provisions, I, Betty Spickard, Clerk of the County Commission of above said County, hereby certify that the above is a correct list of non-election candidates.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the County Commission of Grundy County, Missouri.

Done in my office in Trenton, Missouri, this 26th day of January, 2021.

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Betty Spickard

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OP/ED COLUMN ONE SETH HERROLD

IS THIS FUN? How much fun is it to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan right now? No, really, how much fun is it?

The easy answer is to say “yes, this is the most fun I’ve ever had as a fan of a professional sports team.” But, here’s the thing… you’re letting the winning blind you. See the Chiefs are winning at a historical rate. They have won 25 of their last 27 games including last year’s Super Bowl and that is insane – especially when you consider one of those two losses in that span came with almost every Kansas City starter sitting out to rest up for the playoffs with the top seed already in hand. A win over Tampa Bay in Tampa Bay on Sunday would make the Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl champions. They would be just the ninth team in NFL history to win the biggest game of the year in backto-back seasons. They would be the first team to do so in 16 years.

The winning, most definitely, is fun.

But what about the actual games, from kickoff to zeros on the clock? How much fun are you having in those moments? I have to be honest, the games themselves aren’t all that fun for me anymore.

When Patrick Mahomes II took over as the starting quarterback in Kansas City it didn’t take long to realize the Chiefs had gone from a perennial one-and-done playoff team to a real Super Bowl contender and that was cool. That was exciting. But after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl last year the expectations went up another notch. The Chiefs are favored to win every week so I need them to win every week.

Instead of watching the games and enjoying the moment I’m up, pacing around, stress eating anything I can find in the cabinets. It’s a scene. I don’t enjoy the games; they are agonizing.

When they allowed fans in baseball stadiums (and that’s coming back this summer!) I could go kick back in the lower level at Kauffman Stadium on a cool summer evening with a Boulevard in hand and watch the Kansas City Royals. It is, in my experiences, the closest thing to heaven on earth. It didn’t matter if the Royals lost by 10 runs, I had a blast. Sure, in 2014 I sat in the right field stands as the San Francisco Giants celebrated, feeling absolutely devastated. But, in 2015, when the Royals won the whole thing, I never felt the urgency and stress I feel with the Chiefs.

Maybe it’s because teams play 162 games a year in baseball so they aren’t supposed to win every game.

Maybe it’s because you can lose a game in the playoffs and still win the championship with the best of five and best of seven series that they play. Maybe it’s because the 2015 Royals never cut it very close save for that wild Game 4 in Houston. Maybe a lifetime of losing baseball made just being in the playoffs feel like winning it all.

But Chiefs’ games hit different. Maybe that stretch of eight straight wins by a touchdown or less has something to do with that. Now it is the biggest game and of course, it has to be Brady. I will probably spend the rest of my life trying to argue with people that Mahomes is better than Tom Brady and Brady fans are always going to point to the six rings. I think Mahomes can catch him in Super Bowl titles. It’s probably a long shot because that number is way up there for the NFL, but I think he can do it. Winning seven is probably not realistic and if he lets Brady get another one on Sunday that’s seven for the old man.

I don’t want this game to be the “end all be all” in the Mahomes-Brady debate, but I can’t escape that being the case. The Chiefs have to win. Mahomes has to win.

So Sunday I will be stressed. I probably won’t be the nicest person in the world to be around unless the Chiefs get up by two or three scores in the fourth quarter, which would be awesome for the outcome and my health.

If the Chiefs win I will enjoy it. It will be fun. I won’t let that moment escape without soaking it in and reveling in it. But from kick off to the final whistle, I can’t envision it being fun. But it’s here, it’s time. I’ll see you guys on the other side.

Some recommendations: Watch: Let’s get this out of the way first – THE SUPER BOWL! Sunday, 5:30 p.m. CBS. Eat: If you find yourself at a Super Bowl party on Sunday consider yourself lucky. In my experience Super Bowl parties typically have some pretty good spreads.

COVID might impact those this year, but get in on that if you can. I for one, will be watching the game as alone as possible in my own home with my feelings.

Read: Joe Drape of The New York Times wrote a piece about arguing with his son that Len Dawson was better than Patrick Mahomes. It’s light-hearted, he knows what Mahomes is and what Dawson was, but he makes his case in a comical way. Most of all, it is a really good read for anyone, but especially Chiefs’ fans.

Google “Len Dawson Patrick Mahomes” and it comes right up.

Or here is the link https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/sports/football/len -dawson-patrick-mahomes.html

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The GameStop Stock Frenzy: Five Questions Answered

By Jean Martin, Wet Virginia University, For The Conversation Editor’s Note: The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found online at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo.

GUEST EDITORIALS Editor’s note from The Conversation: GameStop stock resumed its dramatic ascent after a popular no-fee online broker said it would lift restrictions on trading its shares. In recent days, frenzied activity in the video game retailer’s stock led the New York Stock Exchange to briefly halt trading multiple times, while Robinhood and other brokers restricted purchases of GameStop.

That prompted outrage among some lawmakers and investors, leading to calls for investigations in Washington. Jena Martin, a law professor who studies securities regulation, explains what’s going on, why trading is sometimes restricted and how to tell if it’s a sign of any funny business.

1. What prompts trading in a stock to be halted?

Typically, there are two reasons that an exchange might stop trading in a stock. The first occurs when an exchange – often at a company’s request – halts trading in that stock for a big announcement, such as a merger or a product recall. This gives investors time to absorb the news before trading resumes.

A second reason is when trading in a stock becomes exceptionally volatile – that is, it moves higher or lower quickly and unpredictably, especially when there is no news coming from the company that would explain the change. This halt usually happens automatically, such as if a stock jumps or plunges by a certain percentage within five minutes.

That’s why shares of the Grapevine, Texas-based company GameStop stopped trading several times on Jan. 27 and 28, but the halts lasted only a few minutes at a time.

The more controversial issue came after several brokers, including Robinhood, Ameritrade and Charles Schwab, restricted trading of GameStop and a few other stocks on their platforms, whether by halting trading entirely or imposing more stringent margin requirements. They said they had to do this to reduce their risk. Brokerages are required

by the Securities and Exchange Commission to have enough cash on hand to cover a certain percentage of trades on their platform.

When stock volatility is high, it drives up how much capital they need.

2. How common are these types of trade restrictions?

Trading halts by stock exchanges happen fairly regularly, but they’re rarely a big deal. The last time a NYSE trading halt of a specific stock garnered this much attention came when Lehman Brothers went bankrupt in 2008.

It’s very rare, however, for brokers to suspend trading in a specific stock. I can’t remember that ever happening, and I’ve been closely following the market for 20 years – including five at the SEC. 3. Does a halt in trading mean something fishy is going on?

Sometimes.

Extreme volatility in a stock is seen as a sign of suspicious activity in the market, and may trigger an SEC investigation.

In the case of GameStop, the saga started when a band of retail investors on the WallStreetBets Reddit forum decided to gang up on the institutional investors they see as having too much power over the market. They noticed that hedge funds and other professional traders were betting that shares of GameStop would go down – known as shorting a stock – and so they teamed up to drive its share price higher. This “short squeeze” helped drive GameStop’s share price up as much as 2,000% in a matter of weeks, causing some professional investors to lose billions of dollars.

This type of trading – both the shorting and the squeezing – is often known as speculation, because it has nothing to do with the fundamental value of a company. Speculation is legal – although very risky – but it can cross the line into illegal behavior if there’s evidence of actual market manipulation.

4. All right then, what’s market manipulation?

According to the laws that govern the stock market, market manipulation happens when someone tries to create excitement and activity in a particular stock specifically to entice people to buy that stock and drive up the price.

If those same initial investors then sell the stock at the heightened

price, regulators get suspicious.

They become concerned that said investors were just trying to create a frenzy in the market to artificially inflate the value of the stock so they can sell it at its new high price. The SEC accused a unit of Citigroup of doing this during the financial crisis when it hyped the price of a financial product tied to the housing market in an effort to unload it at an inflated price.

This is known as a “pump-anddump” scheme, and some allege this is exactly what the Redditor investors were doing.

We don’t know yet if the SEC is looking into whether that’s what’s happening here, though the regulator has indicated it’s “monitoring” the situation closely. The SEC, as the primary regulator of the stock market, is responsible for enforcing securities laws.

To determine whether GameStop investors were involved in a pumpand-dump scheme, SEC investigators would check into their trading activity and collect other evidence to try to figure whether these investors were “trying to create a false or misleading appearance of active trading.” In addition, any evidence that individuals had made false statements to help drive the stock price up would be considered fraud. This would be particularly damning.

5. What’s next?

Robinhood and a few other brokers said they will resume allowing “limited” buying of GameStop after lawmakers including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ted Cruz attacked them for restricting trades.

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Sherrod Brown announced hearings into the stock market turmoil and the “predatory” conduct of hedge funds.

But some officials – such as the top securities regulator in Massachusetts – are worried the frenzied trading in GameStop represents a broader risk to the U.S. equities market and are urging the SEC to step in and halt trading for as long as a month. The SEC does have the power to halt trading, but that is a nuclear option that the SEC uses only if it’s concerned about issues within the company itself. Were it to do that, it would be pretty clear it thinks some funny business is going on.

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NCMC Plans Homecoming Activities North Central Missouri College has announced the candidates for the 2021 NCMC Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day activities.

The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 when the college men’s and women’s basketball teams will take on Region 16 foe Metropolitan Community College.

The candidates for king include Calvin Basham of Cowgill, representing the Baptist Student Union; Sebastian Perry of St. Joseph, representing the Student Missouri State Teachers Association; Wilmy Germinis of Willemstad, Curacao, representing the Residence Hall Association; and Nick Rhodes of Brookfield, representing the Ag Club.

Candidates for queen include Jacquelyn Perez of Milan, representing the Student Ambassadors; Lily Osborn of Stanberry, representing the Business Club; Madison Eller of Chillicothe, representing the Student Missouri Teachers Association; and Trinity Cox of Spickard, representing the Baptist Student Union.

Nominees for king and queen were required to be current NCMC sophomores in

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volume vaccine clinics to occur at the local level.�

The decision is focused on the selected hospitals in each region of the state identified as having the capability to administer 5,000 vaccines per week. Actual allocations for each selected hospital will be proportional to regional population. Weekly vaccine delivery from the federal allocation will rotate between the groups of identified hospitals and partners shown below to reduce the burden on individual organizations and extend the geographic reach of the effort. “The hospitals included in the first phase of this plan were selected for their ability to rapidly begin community vaccination efforts on a large scale,� said Herb B. Kuhn, MHA President and CEO. “Beginning today — and continuing as vaccines arrive in the days and weeks ahead — hospitals will be sharing how community members can sign up for their vaccine.�

According to the governor’s office, the state is committing about 53 percent of weekly allocations to selected hospitals,

good standing, nominated by their club or organization and selected by club advisors. The nominations were then narrowed down to eight finalists (four women, four men) selected by a committee of alumni, faculty and staff. Current students then vote on the candidates and the winners will be announced during halftime of the men’s game.

Both games and the coronation festivities will be livestreamed at www.piratesdigitalmedia.com

and on the NCMC Athletics Facebook page. Due to seating restrictions, the coronation will be pre-recorded, but the 2021 king and queen will make an in-person appearance.

Homecoming-Alumni Appreciation Day is hosted by the NCMC Student Senate and the NCMC Alumni Association. “We consider all NCMC alumni, family and friends “Pirates for life� and Homecoming-Alumni Appreciation Day helps us celebrate being a Pirate,� commented NCMC Di-

rector of Development Alicia Endecott. “We encourage alumni to show their Pirate Pride by sending in pictures, memories or short videos to share throughout the days leading up to Homecoming.�

The pictures, memories and videos may be emailed to ncmcalumni@mail.ncmissouri.edu or shared through the NCMC Foundation and Alumni Facebook page. For more information, contact the NCMC Alumni Office at 660357-6403.

and approximately 23 percent will be devoted to regional mass vaccination events in partnership with local vaccine implementation teams and the Missouri National Guard. The National Guard assisted with a vaccination clinic in Livingston County this week and will assist at one in Bethany on Saturday.

Eight percent of the vaccine will be allocated to local public health agencies, and another 8 percent will be received by federally qualified health centers. The remaining 8 percent will go to any other enrolled providers, or “community providers,� requesting vaccine.

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larger reptiles in the city limits.

As he told the council earlier, he sells reptiles online but would not be selling them from the downtown location, if he is able to open it.

The full city council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8.

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The committee voted to have City Attorney Tara Walker draft an ordinance that would address keeping reptiles in the city. The ordinance would address commercial entities and would include such items as length, liability, permitting, safety, etc. The issue came about when Adam Clear, who is hoping to open a reptile “zoo� in the downtown area, addressed the full council at the Jan. 25 meeting, asking that the city look at changing the current ordinance to be more in line with the state statutes to allow him to keep

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Korbin Reeter celebrated his fourth birthday on Jan. 10, and Kyrian Reeter celebrated his eighth birthday on Jan. 21.

Each boy had a birthday party in their home on those respective days. Other family members attending were their parents, Justin and Brenna Reeter, and their other two sons, Carson and Caden.

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After the meal, the Maupin girls returned home. The Harbos went back to Minnesota on Sunday, Jan. 3.

Dan Wilford attended the graveside funeral service of a life-long friend, Charles

The 2021 North Central Missouri College Homecoming candidates include, from left, top row, Madison Eller, Wilmy Germinis, Trinity Cox and Calvin Basham; bottom row, Nick Rhodes, Lily Osborn, Sebastian Perry and Jacquelyn Perez. Homecoming activities are scheduled for Feb. 27.

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North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center (NCMCAC) Job Announcement for Full-Time Mental Health Provider

Organization Description: Since 2003, NCMCAC has served as a multidisciplinary hub, bringing together the key stakeholders in the protection and well-being of children to respond collaboratively to child abuse allegations.

Our mission is to reduce the traumatic long-term effects of child abuse on children, their families and communities through coordinated, child focused services, education, and advocacy. On average, our Center serves approximately 200 new individuals annually.

Position Title: Therapist Reports To: Executive Director Schedule: Full-Time Position Description: The Therapist will provide assessment and therapeutic services for the non-offending, protective caregivers of children reported to have been abused. The therapist will attend all staff meetings, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, with availability of a minimum of 1 evening per week.

Qualifications: • Master of Social Work or related field with a clinical license; two years’ experience working with child abuse victims preferred. • 2 years minimum direct clinical experience post master’s degree required. • Knowledge of child abuse dynamics and the impact of trauma on childhood development. • Direct experience working with children exposed to trauma. • Licensure from State of Missouri. • Training and experience in delivering TF-CBT and other evidence based treatment modalities. • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships internally & externally & work as part of a team with maturity & professionalism. • Willingness to commit to the mission & vision of NCMCAC, maintaining the highest standard of professionalism, promoting respect & enthusiasm. • Unimpeachable ethics. • Must have strong communication skills and be able to read, write, and speak English. • Ability to remain flexible in an ever-changing work environment.

Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough initial clinical assessments. • Develop comprehensive treatment plans. • Provides crisis intervention, individual, family and group therapy. • Responsible for charting, discharge, and post-treatment planning. • Maintain records including but not limited to services provided, length of time a case is active, and a log of all referrals made to other agencies. • Ensure that all documentation and required statistics related to provision of client services is completed in accordance with policies and procedures. • Participate in clinical supervision at agreed upon intervals. • Exhibit enthusiasm, respect, flexibility and a cooperative attitude. • Create and maintain strong, positive relationships with staff, interns, volunteers, management and community partners. • Participate in case management, regular staff meetings, multi-disciplinary (MDT) meetings when appropriate, in-service training and other meetings as required, judicial process when appropriate. • Participates in continuous quality improvement process. • Prepare and deliver informative presentations on topics surrounding the dynamics of child abuse, public awareness, prevention measures, and other related topics. • Attend training and educational events to remain current with best practices, new skills, techniques, and knowledge, consisting of a minimum of 8 contact hours per year. 10/14 • Consistently demonstrate professional behavior and leadership skills that are in support of the vision, mission, and philosophy of the Child Advocacy Center. • Maintains a working knowledge of the program's policies and procedures. • Remain current in clinical licensure. • Represent the Child Advocacy Center in related activities, including fundraising initiatives and community outreach. • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as requested to assist with everyday functioning of the Center.

This is a grant funded position with the Center continuing to seek funding to renew this position past the initial first year grant period as well as expand it into a full-time position.

NCMCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff. Employment decisions at NCMCAC are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references to: Verna Kelsey, Executive Director vkelsey@ncmochildren.org (note the position title in the subject line)

Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & 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.

SUNDAY Narcotics Anonymous, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4 p.m.

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

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Light and Lively Exercise Group and Cards, 12:30 p.m.

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 359-6144.

TUESDAY Trenton Lions Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

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

Spickard Coffee Club, Wise Community Center, 8 a.m.

North 65 Center: Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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Justin and Stephanie Oaks of Harris have a diversified family farming operation near Harris, where they are raising their three sons, from left, Kaden, Ryland and Grant.

Area Family Running Diversified Farm Justin and Stephanie Oaks, along with their three boys, are proud to call their Harris farm diversified to say the least. On their 200 acres in Sullivan County, the Oaks family raises cattle, hogs, row crops and hay.

Justin, a fifth generation farmer, is also a local seed salesman, adding more diversity to their operation’s portfolio. “We have a little bit of everything,� said Justin Oaks. “We bought this farm in 2003, shortly after we were married and we’ve been here ever since.�

Saying their farm is a family operation may be an understatement. While Stephanie teaches at Newtown-Harris High School, her family’s farm is down the road, allowing for the Oaks to continue lending a hand when needed. Now that their three sons, Grant, Kaden and Ryland, are getting older, their responsibilities around the farm have started to grow. “It is definitely a family op-

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The diverse nature of their farm has provided the Oaks the opportunity to meet and network with people from all across the state in different parts of agriculture. This allows them to show their children how their own farm affects agriculture throughout Missouri. “Missouri leads the nation in different areas of agriculture,� said Stephanie Oaks. “It’s nice to be a part of a state that has such a far reaching area that it provides for the rest of the nation.�

Keeping their sons involved in the family farm is important to Justin and Stephanie. As the seasons change and their kids get older, there seems to be an

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Even if their sons decide to not stay with the family farm in the future, the Oaks hope they take the lessons and skills they’ve learned and share them with people who may not be as familiar with agriculture. “This is what I’ve known my entire life,� said Justin Oaks. “To farm for life is to farm for your livelihood and for the betterment of your family.�

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Have you ever thought about how much a person could find out about you based on what you carry in your wallet? Most people carry their wallets with their ID, health insurance information, credit cards, debit cards and sometimes even Social Security cards. All of these items could tell a potential identity thief a lot of personal information about you or even allow them to steal your identity.

So, how does identity theft occur? First, someone asks you about personal information and you tell them. The second way identity theft can occur, is by thieves making contact via phone or email and obtaining your personal information. Another way identity theft can occur is through cyber-attacks on your home computer or cell phone.

If you are approached by identity thieves, there are ten things that they will most likely

Missouri’s Complex Fence Laws To Be Explained A program to discuss Missouri’s Complicated Fence Law will be held on Monday evening, Feb. 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the NCMC Barton Campus that is located at 96 SE 8th Ave. in Trenton. There is a $15 charge for this meeting and that covers the program and materials. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. “Missouri continues to have a very complicated fence law, in large part due to the fact that 2 separate laws cover the state depending on the county that your land is in� according to Joe Koenen, Agricultural Business Specialist with University of Missouri Extension who will be presenting the program that night. “If you own land you really need to know the law and how it impacts you whether you own livestock or not�. “Furthermore, in 2016 a portion of the law was changed to address livestock liability that affects livestock and non-livestock owners alike� said Joe. Other problems are that both

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This program will be done in person at several sites and via Zoom so attendees can see the presentation and also ask questions of the presenter. It allows the presenter (Joe) to talk to several folks in a wide area without traveling to each location.

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Finally, be sure to order your free credit report once per year from a trusted credit reporting company and review activity closely.

While you are doing business, only give out your Social Security number if you must. Think twice before you give out your Social Security number and make sure it is a trustworthy place to do so. Next, avoid public places for private conversations. If the phone call is urgent, find a private place to take it. Finally, never give out your full Social Security number over phone or via email.

Your computer is also an important place to secure against identity theft. First, use difficult passwords for all accounts. Your password should not be the same for every account that you have. Again, do not share personal information through email.

Next, be wise about using Wi-Fi. Most public Wi-Fi networks are not secure, making it easier for your information to be shared with others. Additionally, do not download anything from strangers. Anything that is downloaded to your computer should be from a trusted source. It is also key to use anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer. This helps better protect your information that is stored on the computer. Finally, always remember to wipe all information from a computer or device before throwing it away or selling it.

Identity theft can be a scary thought, but following these steps could help protect you and your information. The most important thing to remember is to always keep your personal information secure.

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LOCAL STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE: RIVER NAVIGATION The Mississippi River is more channel last year. This is huge than just a river. The waterway news because it makes it easier connects North Missouri and the and more efficient for barge trafMidwest to the rest of America fic to carry goods up and down and the rest of the world. It’s es- the river.

Better yet, by making peoples’ timated that roughly 60 percent of all grain that American farm- lives and livelihoods the top priers export is shipped down the ority like this, these investments Mississippi River. It isn’t just a will continue to pay big dividends one-way street though; we also for years to come. The Missisdepend on the river to get fertil- sippi River supports hundreds of izer to the field. Nor is it just im- thousands of good-paying Amerportant for those of us that farm ican jobs throughout the Midfor a living, we all rely on the oil, west and hundreds of billions of gas, and coal shipments that dollars’ worth of economic activity. That’s big not only for North regularly travel by barge.

That said, the Army Corps of Missouri and the Midwest, but Engineers’ new Work Plan in- for our entire country.

Making investments that priorcludes a big win for North Missouri and the entire Midwest. itize people and property should The Corps will be investing al- serve as a roadmap for how we most $96.5 million dollars in can better manage the rest of dredging and other improve- our Nation’s waterways, includments to the Upper Mississippi ing the Missouri River. The River’s navigation channel. Corps of Engineers included That’s nearly double what the money in their plan to study how Corps spent on the navigation to improve navigation on the

Missouri River, which is a step in the right direction, but we’ve got to make the necessary repairs and improvements to the Missouri River’s navigation channel sooner rather than later. Not doing so affects our communities and leaves a lot of money and jobs on the table. The Missouri River can be a huge economic driver as well, but only if the Corps takes the necessary steps to make it happen.

As I’ve said before, infrastructure, particularly for facilitating interstate and international trade of American-made products, is one of the things the federal government ought to be doing and ought to be doing well. These much-needed improvements to the Upper Mississippi River’s navigation channel are a huge step forward, but we’ve still got a lot of work to do to fix our aging infrastructure—repairing roadways, replacing bridges, and yes, fixing the Missouri River navigation channel as well.

The good news is that with these improvements to the Mississippi River, the repairs we’ve been making to our roadways, the replacement of hundreds of aging bridges across Missouri, and other smart investments in our infrastructure, we’re making good progress.

HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

LEARNING THE STATE OF THE STATE The Missouri General Assembly now has a clearer picture of what is expected of us over the next four months. Each year, the governor delivers his legislative agenda to the Legislature in what is commonly referred to as the State of the State. In his yearly speech, he lets lawmakers know what his priorities are, and where he would like to see our state either by the middle of May — the end of the regular legislative session — or by the same time the following year.

The effects of the ongoing pandemic were apparent in his address, in one major way. Because of concerns over COVID19, the governor delivered his speech from the Missouri Senate Chamber, for the first time in state history. Much like the annual State of the Union the president gives each year, there was a time when these were simply documents that were presented

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to the Legislature. Eventually, past governors decided to give remarks verbally, rather than in writing. Traditionally, the address is given before a joint session of the Legislature in the Missouri House of Represen-tatives.

The message in the address was clear, Missouri has done a fairly good job of keeping ahead of the pandemic from a budgetary point of view. Fortunately, this translates into the possibility of our state making some muchneeded improvements to infrastructure, which includes parts of northwest Missouri. Broadband Internet expansion has proven to be a necessity, because of the pandemic, and I am happy to see the focus turn to rural Missouri and those improvements aimed not at luxuries, but absolute necessities in the 21st century.

As for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget itself, the Missouri Sen-

ate Appropriations Committee took its first look at this on Jan. 28. It is a long road from here to the beginning of May, when the budget will be due. Both the Senate Appropriations Committee, which I chair, and the Missouri House Budget Committee will start to hear from the general public and every department head in state government. Each will create its own version of the budget, meet in unison to hammer out differences, and then pass a balanced budget to send to the executive branch no later than May 7. My colleagues and I are up to the challenge, and we look forward to spending taxpayer dollars wisely, so that every Missourian benefits and we keep our state strong.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, my email is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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Dear Annie: My husband is estranged from his adult children and ex-wife, through no fault of his own. His son is getting married this summer, and recently we learned that we'll be invited, despite his having cut off contact with his dad years ago. We're not sure whether to go to the ceremony or not. It will most likely be awkward for both of us. -RSVP Pondering Dear RSVPP: You're far more likely to regret not going than you are to regret going. If you go and it's awkward, then at least you can say that you went and put it behind you. Sit it out and your husband might always wonder whether he should have gone.

And keep in mind, you can keep it short and sweet and leave right after the ceremony or early in the reception.

Dear Annie: I've been with my husband for six years, and we've been married for four.

There are a lot of issues and problems. One of these he knew I was battling when he first met me about two years prior to us getting together. I've been in many long-term rela-

tionships and am pretty accommodating of partner's wishes and idiosyncrasies in general, and I can brush off disagreements easily. But my husband said something recently that has sent me into a tailspin. He said he wants us to have a girlfriend. I can't, and I won't. And now just the thought of him and another women even talking drives me out of my mind. But I can't get past the fact that he wants to sleep with another woman. Do I just force myself to go with this and find a woman who is reasonably agreeable to me? Otherwise, he said he's going to divorce me. I hurt like I've never hurt in my life. -- Worried Wife Dear Worried Wife: Your husband pulled the old bait and switch. He presented himself as a monogamous man who wanted to be with you alone.

Now he wants you to be OK with his seeing another woman -- and not just that, but he wants you to see her, too. You didn't sign up for any of this, and it's unfair of him to expect you to simply go along.

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Dear Annie: In a recent column, you mentioned how men experiencing ED should talk to their doctors about it, because it can be a sign of heart disease.

Seeing as it is National Heart Month, I wanted to mention that heart disease should also be on the radar of every woman in America. It's our No. 1 killer!

And I learned recently that some risk factors, such as diabetes, heighten the risk of heart disease more significantly in women than in men. A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables (including starchy veggies like potatoes) has been shown to be a boon for cardiovascular health. Although I believe you've mentioned this in a previous column already, I would like to strongly recommend Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's book "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease," for anyone who is concerned about her heart health. -- Take Care of the Ticker Dear Take Care: Thanks for the timely message. That book is a wealth of information on the link between diet and cardiovascular disease.

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For decades, Dr. Martens have been a wardrobe staple for rebellious youth culture. Now, the famed U.K. footwear brand can also be a component of investor portfolios when it makes its stock market debut this week.

Known to fans as Doc Martens, or simply Docs, the company is known for its signature air-cushioned boots with distinctive yellow stitching, starting with its eight-hole 1460 boot in 1960.

The brand’s owner, private equity firm Permira, is taking its shares public on the London Stock Exchange in an IPO valuing the company at 3.7 Pairs sold

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G195d16 -----------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------TRENTON VILLAGE APARTMENTS 1700 E. 30th Street 2 & 3 bedrooms available.

Appliances provided, washer & dryer hook-ups.

24 hour maintenance, snow removal and lawn care provided.

2 bedrooms $364.00 3 bedrooms $421.00 Call Brandon at 660-359-0300 or Tamara Wallace at 816-233-4250 T286d9 ------------------------------------------

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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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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------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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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

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FOR SALE

4 lots for sale at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in front of the flag. $500 per lot. Call 208-4125359.

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Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

T196d5 ------------------------------------------2 cemetery lots in Resthaven Cemetery in Garden of Devotion (prime location). $1500 for both.

Call 316-640-4761.

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WANTED Wanting to buy standing timber. All trees considered. Call 660-605-1699. FJan12-Feb5* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

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N294d9 ------------------------------------------Rural Dale Cemetery Association annual meeting will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. at Rural Dale Baptist Church.

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

Home evenings.

Competitive pay.

Paid Vacation & Holidays.

Apply Within or Call 660-247-2135 FJan12-Feb5 ------------------------------------------Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for two Water/Wastewater Utility Workers. 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. T291d9 -------------------------------------------

The First Christian Church is currently seeking a Part-time Office Administrator. Applicants must have basic computer and financial skills. Responsibilities will include tracking donations, payroll, keeping track of expenditures, and interacting with the public. It would be helpful to know QuickBooks.

Hours will be from 9-1, Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $12 an hour. Interested applicants should contact the church office at 660-359-3928.

Applicants can e-mail resumes to fcctrenton@sbcglobal.net or mail to 1700 Princeton Rd., Trenton, MO 64683.

TJan19-Feb12 ------------------------------------------Looking for a Head Cook at the Princeton Senior Center. Call 660-748-3636 or come by 110 N. Broadway, Princeton, MO for an application.

P289d9 ------------------------------------------The Assessor's Office is seeking candidates for the entry-level position of GIS Coordinator/Field Data Supervisor. Candidates hired will receive on-the-job training in collecting and verifying data from real property for the purposes of ad valorem tax assessment. Responsibilities include performing field inspections for the purpose of measuring structures; collecting and maintaining property data; providing, in-person or by telephone, answers to questions from property owners regarding assessment, legal descriptions, and related information maintained by the Assessor's Office; and performance of any other duties that may be assigned.

Candidates should possess proficiency with standard office equipment and should be familiar with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidates should be capable of working independently, making accurate mathematical calculations, and responding professionally in potentially volatile situations. Candidates are required to possess and maintain a valid Missouri Driver's License and must be willing to work in the field which will require frequent walking, bending, and other movements and may include exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Grundy County Assessor 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 G290d16 ------------------------------------------The Grundy Co. R-V School District is seeking applications for a bus driver. You must hold necessary licenses to drive a school bus. Please contact the district office at 660-673-6511 to request an application. Grundy Co. R-V is an EOE. G293d16 ------------------------------------------Green Hills Animal Shelter is accepting applications for a dog kennel/cat cage cleaner. Hard work and fast pace. Some weekend hours and holiday hours may be required. High school diploma or GED required as well as driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for animal transportation to and from clinics. Apply at Green Hills Animal Shelter, 3041 East 10th St., Trenton, Mon-Wed 11am-4pm, Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. G297d9 -------------------------------------------

Help Wanted We’re growing! The North Central Missouri Children's Advocacy Center is in search of an energetic individual to provide forensic interviews, assessment, and case management services to child victims of abuse. The Forensic Interview is conducted at the front end of an investigation and is key in improving outcomes for child abuse victims. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applicants must be punctual, detail oriented, will be expected to adhere to strict rules of confidentiality, be able to pass a criminal history/background check, and a background screening via the Family Care Safety Registry.

Responsibilities include coordinating and conducting forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging child abuse; participating in pre/post interview multi-disciplinary case staffing; and preparing written reports of interviews. The Forensic Interview Specialist will assist in coordinating and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams in the review of child abuse cases, administer grant-required tasks, and participate in peer review/supervision. This position does require some travel as services are provided to multiple counties.

At minimum, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field with demonstrated expertise in child abuse. A minimum of two years experience in child welfare/protection with case management experience preferred. Experience working with multi-disciplinary, community-based responses to allegations of child abuse and neglect is a plus. Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills required. Must have knowledge of child protection, the dynamics of trauma, police and court systems, as well as the ability to work cooperatively within diverse professional groups. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, Publisher, and various routine office machines is mandatory.

An application for this position is required, as is a resume indicating education and work experience. Applications and a full job description are available at 906 Main Street, Trenton, MO, or they can be emailed to you. Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2021, or until we find the right person for the position. Inquiries may be made at (660) 359-2874. North Central Missouri Children's Advocacy Center is a 505(c)(3) nonprofit, equal opportunity provider and employer.

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TRENTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Advertisement for Bidders Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) is accepting bids for a 15ft., Medium Duty Brush Cutter.

Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2021. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Bob Hutchinson at 660-359-3801.

TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of TMU. dFeb5 ------------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE North Central Missouri Mental Health Center, 1601 E. 28th St., Trenton, MO 64683, provides notice that it intends to apply to the Missouri Department of Transportation for a federal grant to serve the transportation needs of seniors and/or persons with disabilities in the nine-county Green Hills area. North Central Missouri Mental Health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age in employment or provision of services. Persons wishing to comment on this proposed project are requested to do so within 30 days by writing to NCMMHC, P.O. Box 30, Trenton, MO and Multimodal Operations, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson, City, MO 65102. dFeb5 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Ambulance Service is now accepting bids for a 2021 E450 Ambulance. Contact the business office at 3594422. dJan29,Feb2,5,9 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00001 In the Estate of PHILIP HELTON, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PHILIP HELTON, Decedent: On 01-06-2021, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of PHILIP HELTON, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name and address of the personal representative is: JAMES L. HELTON 32517 E. 340TH STREET GILMAN CITY, MO 64642 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: AARON JOSEPH RACINE 8700 STATE LINE RD, STE 110 LEAWOOD, KS 66206 PHONE: 816-523-2400 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 12-FEB-2020 Date of first publication: 15-JAN-2021 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dJan15,22,29,Feb5 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION Case No.: 20AG-JU00044 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: JAQSYN ELYZABETH RAYNE WAGNER Date of birth July 2, 2019 WLO and JMO Petitioners, vs.

JOHN DOE Unknown Natural Father Respondent NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT: JOHN DOE, Unknown Natural Father.

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to terminate the parental rights of the natural mother, natural fathers, legal father and any unknown natural father and to secure a Decree of Adoption for the child and to change her name.

The names of all the parties to said action are stated above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioner is: JAMES A. WAITS, 401 West 89th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after January 15, 2021, the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you. You may be entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent you at no cost to you and you should contact the court if you desire to seek an appointed attorney.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Trenton RepublicanTimes, a newspaper of general circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri.

To be published on the following dates: January 15, January 22, January 29 and February 5, 2021 Dated: 01-08-2021 Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJan15,22,29,Feb5 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No.: 21AG-JU00001 IN RE THE ADOPTION OF: ELIZABETH LUANN TAULWALDREP Date of birth March 29, 2015 MAO and PRO Petitioners,

vs.

Orlin Larsen Natural Father John Doe Unknown Natural Father Respondents NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI TO RESPONDENT: Orlin Larsen, Natural Father; John Doe, Unknown Natural Father.

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is to terminate the parental rights of the natural mother, natural father, and unknown natural father and to secure a Decree of Adoption for the child and to change her name.

The names of all the parties to said action are stated above and the name and address of the attorney for petitioner is: JAMES A. WAITS, 401 West 89th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after January 22, 2021, the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you. You may be entitled to have an attorney appointed to represent you at no cost to you and you should contact the court if you desire to seek an appointed attorney.

It is ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Trenton RepublicanTimes, a newspaper of general circulation published in Grundy County, Missouri. To be published on the following dates: January 22, January 29, February 5 and February 12, 2021 Dated: 01-19-2021 Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dJan22,29,Feb5,12 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO SUBMIT CLAIMS R.S.MO. § 456.5-505 Carol N. Herrold, Deceased Re: The Carol N. Herrold Revocable Trust dated August 21, 1996 To All Persons Concerned: You are hereby notified that Carol N. Herrold (the “decedent�) died on January 7, 2021. Douglas J. Herrold is the Successor Trustee (the “Trustee�) of the trust created by trust agreement dated August 21, 1996, executed by Carol N. Herrold, as Settlor, and Carol N. Herrold and Dale C. Herrold, as Trustees, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof thereof. The mailing addresses of the acting Trustee is 8704 Interlochen, Nixa, Missouri 65714.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to present their claims to the undersigned Trustee within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred against the Trustee and the trust property.

Douglas J. Herrold, Trustee 8704 Interlochen Nixa, MO 65714 Attorney: Catherine E. Moore, Attorney Kirkland Woods & Martinsen LLP 3230 East Ridgeview St. Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 893-5288; (417) 882-1845 (fax) Published on February 5, February 12, February 19 and February 26, 2021 dFeb5,12,19,26 -------------------------------------------

FINANCIAL STATEMENT WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2020 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: Sur Tax Current Property Tax Delinquent Property Tax Norris Credit CART Rock FEMA TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Crow-Miller Troy George Lamma W. Johnson T & L Auto B. Spickard Republican-Times Norris J. Hostetler TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

$ 9,213.33 9,605.85 1,101.63 7,645.26 7,850.37 $26,203.11 $35,416.44 Purpose Insurance Back Hoe Tubes Reimburse Parts Elections Publications Stone Trucking

818.00 425.00 2,540.40 98.61 561.54 124.96 66.70 9,901.57 3,891.17 $18,427.95 $25,404.23

I, Jerry Korody, Clerk of Washington Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo. for the year ending December 31, 2020. dFeb5

FINANCIAL STATEMENT TAYLOR TOWNSHIP, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI For The Year Ending December 31, 2020 BEGINNING CASH BALANCE $ 3,355.24 RECEIPTS: Current Property Tax 13,346.12 Delinquent Property Tax 2,015.10 Cart Rock 9,747.71 Larry Dryer - Rock 700.90 TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE

$29,165.07

DISBURSEMENTS: Vendor Norris Quarries Jerry Hostetler Republican-Times Crow-Miller Labor Beall Diesel MFA Oil Evergy Stevens Excavating Farmers Bank MIscellaneous TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ENDING CASH BALANCE

10682.14 3,352.35 79.50 1,264.00 860.00 675.82 772.16 200.00 1,000.00 9,440.36 71.99 $28,398.32 $ 766.75

Purpose Rock Hauling Notices Grader Ins. Labor Repairs - Grader Fuel Electricity Tube Replacement Grader Payment Misc.

I, Helen G. Swank, Clerk of Taylor Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a complete and correct statement as required by Section 231.280 RSMo for the year ending December 31, 2020. dFeb5

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Robert F. Crow Robert F. Crow, an 89-yearold Trenton resident, died at 10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital in Kansas City.

He is to be cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Bob was born April 9, 1931 in Centerville, IA, the son of Leo F. and Eva Sachs Crow.

He graduated from Centerville High School in 1949.

Bob attended Centerville Junior College on a music scholarship and following graduation transferred to Kirksville State Teachers College (now Truman State University). There he ob-tained both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in vocal music. Later he also obtained his master’s degree in secondary administration.

While in college, Bob met and in 1955 married Barbara Lee. He taught in public schools in Lancaster, Kahoka, Trenton and Brookfield. He served as executive director of the Trenton Chamber of Commerce in the 1970’s. Later he was employed by the Missouri Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. At the time of his retirement he was the Education Supervisor at the Chillicothe Correctional Center.

Bob served God in various roles: Sunday school teacher, choir member/director, deacon and elder at the First Christian Church. His love of family was shown through years of care and concern. Bob’s hobbies included travel, golf, reading and music. His appre-

Robert F. Crow

ciation of music was demonstrated throughout his life. As band director (in Trenton for 12 years), community orchestra director, choir director and soloist he contributed musically throughout his life.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Pamela Crow of Liberty; a son, David Crow (Kristin); grandson Clayton Crow of Lenexa, KS, granddaughter Natalie Horton (Michael Silva) and great-grandsons Hendrix and Ezra Silva of Olathe, KS, grandson Brent Horton (Kirsten) of Kansas City, granddaughter McKenzi Crow-Mispagel (Jason) and great-granddaughter Charlotte of Olathe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Leo Crow (Patricia); and an infant son, Brian.

Memorials are suggested to the scholarship fund at the First Christian Church of Trenton and may be mailed to the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort. com

Rosemary Williams Rosemary Williams, a 75year-old Laredo resident, passed away at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at home with her family.

The body was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 24, 1945 in Trenton, the daughter of Bus and Marie Triplett.

When she was young, she enjoyed playing basketball and swimming. As she grew older, she enjoyed knitting,

sewing and crocheting. She loved to garden and adored her flower beds.

Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Donnie Williams, of the home; two children, Ronda Logan of Columbia and Bill Rottman of Galt; two sisters, Connie Barnes and Phyllis Bethards of Trenton; a brother, Bill Triplett of Chillicothe; six grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

WMH Visitation Level Changed Saint Luke’s Health System has announced a change in its visitation policy in regard to COVID-19.

As the continued spread of COVID-19 has slightly declined in the region, Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center have revised their visitor guidelines to allow “Level 4” visitation, starting Feb. 4. WMH and HMC were previously at “Level 5 Restricted,” which restricted all visitors. Should cases begin rising again, they will reinstate Level 5 restrictions.

Level 4 Restricted visitor guidelines restrict visitors to one visitor per patient per day, no visitor re-entry and no visi-

tors under the age of 14.

Masks are always required to be worn by the visitors, even in the patient rooms.

No visitors will be allowed in the emergency departments.

Exceptions to this restriction will be made for patients under 18 or for patients who are cognitively impaired.

Although the hospitals are now allowing limited visitation, it was noted they are still taking extra precautions with the safety of patients, visitors, and staff in mind with mandatory masking and screening upon arrival. For more general visitor information persons may read the Saint Luke’s Visitor Guidelines on the organization’s website.

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Beef taco with lettuce and tomato, whole wheat tortilla, Spanish rice, Mexican corn, five-cup fruit salad.

Tuesday-Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cherry cobbler, fruit juice, hot roll.

Wednesday-Oven-fried chicken, roasted potatoes, peas, apricots, brownie, whole wheat bread.

Thursday-Meat loaf, hashbrown casserole, Sonoma blend veggies, rosy pineapple, hot roll.

Friday-Ham, potato and cheese soup, mixed vegetables, spinach salad, fruit cocktail, whole wheat crackers.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

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CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Vance D. Purdun, Princeton, pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Jordan T. Fischer, Hazelwood, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

Jason B. Reynolds, Archie, waived his preliminary hearing and had his cases bound over to the Circuit Division on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, a class A felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class E felony. He is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 11.

Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were Heather N. Wigchert, Chil-licothe; and Richard D. McKinnon, Trenton.

David Morgunenko, Sedalia, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.

Charles W. Steele, Chillicothe, 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.

Associate Civil Midland Credit Management vs. Rickey A. Foster. The court entered a consent judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $3,299.22. The case involved a suit on account.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to failing to yield and fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs were Lilly P. Berti

and Rebecca J. Romesburg, both of Trenton.

Alex A. Poe, Princeton, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license and was fined $75.50 and $41.50 costs.

Hector T. Caal, Trenton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and was fined $100.50 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to property damage and was fined $50.50 and $41.50 costs.

A warrant was issued for Lucas D. Cornwell, Carrollton, who failed to appear in court on a charge of following another vehicle too closely.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Tammy L. Peery vs. John Peery.

REAL ESTATE Delbert Gentry and others to Melvin Saul and others.

Dale A. Leeper and wife to Jerry L. Leeper.

Jerry L. Leeper to Dale A. Leeper.

Morse and Sons Properties LLC to Cole Rorebeck.

John Vandever to Humble Enterprises LLC. Thompson River Holdings LLC to First Fairway Holdings LLC. Rickey Foster and wife to Aaron Shoop and wife.

Correction An item “Frank L. Griffin and wife to Putnam County State Bank” appeared as a real estate transaction in the Tuesday, Feb. 2 Republican-Times. That item was not a warranty deed and should not have appeared under real estate.

Woman Held On Cash Bond A Trenton woman is facing one felony and three misdemeanor charges in connection with an incident at a local business.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Stefanie L. Garma, 44, is charged with a class E felony charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia: amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class A misdemeanor of resisting arrest, a class C misdemeanor of private peace disturbance and a class B misdemeanor of peace disturbance. The inci-

dent allegedly occurred at a business at 201 W. Eighth St., and involved her being in possession of a glass pipe with the intention to use it to introduce into her body a controlled substance. She is also accused of alarming others by causing a disturbance and cursing and resisting arrest when Trenton Police Officer Matt Preston attempted to apprehend her.

Ms. Garma is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on $5,000 cash-only bond, with a court date of Feb. 9.

Injury Reported In Mishap One persons sustained an injury in an accident investigated Wednesday at the intersection of Merrill Street and Crowder Road.

According to Trenton Police Officer Luke Dapra’s accident report, the mishap occurred when a sport utility vehicle driven by Steven C. Curtis of Trenton was southbound on Merrill Street, approaching the intersection with Crowder Road. Curtis said he stopped further away from the stop sign than usual and then turned left,

while looking right for traffic, unaware that he was turning too sharply. The vehicle ran off the left side of Crowder Road, striking a utility pole.

A passenger in the vehicle, Kayla M. Greber of Trenton, was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital by Grundy County Ambulance. She complained of head and knee pain and said she had struck the windshield, which was cracked.

The vehicle sustained damage to the front left corner and was towed from the scene.

Electrical Fire At Local Store An electrical fire was reported at Hy-Vee Food Store on Feb. 1, with damage contained to a breaker box.

According to information provided by Trenton Firefighter Dustin Whorton, the fire was reported around 10:40 p.m. when an employee noticed that lights in the store flickered and went to check the electrical panels. As he approached, the fire alarm sounded and he found fire in

the breaker box. He was able to use a fire extinguisher to put it out, but significant damage was reported to the breaker box.

When firefighters arrived on the scene, the fire was out, however there was light smoke in the back of the building. A thermal imaging camera was used around the area to be sure the fire was completely out.

Firefighters were on the scene for about 30 minutes.

Foundation Awards Grants The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met Jan. 27 and awarded eight grants totaling $5,249.00. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities.

Education grants were awarded to North Harrison R3 School District at Eagleville for $500 to purchase books; South Harrison R-2 School District at Bethany for $660 to purchase a Python Coding Program; Spickard R-2 School District for $1,000 to purchase an AED; Princeton R-5 School District for $890 for books; North Mercer R-3 School District for $500 to purchase an eBrush System and art supplies; Trenton R-9 School District for $714 for books and $500 for a sewing machine; and Trenton R-IX Parents As Teachers Program, $485 for books.

Since 2005, the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. has awarded 732 grants totaling $435,959.01 to deserving schools and community organizations. The Foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies for education, health

and rural development. This area is within Grundy Electric Cooperative’s 12 county service area which includes Harrison, Mercer and Grundy counties and portions of Linn, Livingston, Daviess, Gentry, Putnam, and Sullivan counties in Missouri and portions of Ringgold, Wayne and Decatur counties in Iowa.

The Operation Round-Up Program allows GEC members and customers of the Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County to voluntarily “round up” their utility bill to the next even dollar. The PWSD Round-Up funds are disbursed solely to projects located in Grundy County. For an average of $6 per year, participating GEC members and PWSD #1 customers assist in funding local community projects.

The next grant application deadline is April 1. Qualified applicants must be a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization or other eligible entity and may apply for a grant by completing a grant application with supporting information. Grant applications are available at www.grundyec.com or by calling Grundy Electric Cooperative at 1-800-279-2249, extension 23 or 33.

Commodity CARD SHOWERS Distribution Set A card shower has been re-

The Grundy County DriveThrough Commodity Distribution is scheduled for Feb. 11 at the Trenton Food Pantry.

The distribution is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include February commodity distribution, February senior boxes, produce boxes and deer meat.

quested for former Trenton resident Joan Allen, who will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Monday, Feb. 15. Cards may be sent to her at 1700 Morningside Center, Room 400, Chillicothe, MO 64601. republican-times.com republican-times.com

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Chg Feb. 4 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 647¼ 650½ 637¼ 637¾ —10½ May 649¾ 652¾ 640½ 640¾ —10 Jul 632¼ 635¼ 625½ 625¾ —7¼ Sep 632½ 633½ 625 625¼ —7 Dec 636¼ 639¼ 630¾ 631 —6½ Mar 643¾ 644½ 636½ 636½ —6¾ May 634½ 635 634½ 635 +1 Jul 616¼ 616½ 608¼ 608¾ —5 Sep 614¼ 614¼ 614¼ 614¼ —¼ Dec 622 622 622 622 —½ Est. sales 60,700.Wed.'s sales 180,317 Wed.'s open int 450,278,up 2,791 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 552 558 548¼ 550½ —1½ May 548¾ 554¾ 545¼ 547 —2 Jul 535¾ 540¾ 532½ 534¾ —2¼ Sep 476 479¼ 474 475 —2 Dec 450 454 448½ 449¾ —1¼ Mar 456 459¾ 454¾ 455¾ —1¼ May 461 462¾ 458½ 459¼ —1¼ Jul 461¼ 464½ 459¾ 460½ —1¼ Sep 421 421¼ 420¼ 420¾ +¼ Dec 411 412¼ 410¾ 411¾ +½ Est. sales 225,209.Wed.'s sales 403,395 Wed.'s open int 1,967,188,up 15,849 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 348¾ 350 346¼ 348 —1 May 344½ 347 344¼ 344½ —2¼ Jul 339½ 339¾ 339½ 339¾ Dec 306¾ 309 306¾ 309 +1 Est. sales 80.Wed.'s sales 228 Wed.'s open int 4,670, up 19 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel Mar 1374 1380½ 1364½ 1373 +1¾ May 1370¼ 1375¾ 1361¼ 1369½ +2 Jul 1350½ 1356 1342½ 1349½ +1 Aug 1302¼ 1309¾ 1296½ 1303½ +1½ Sep 1214¾ 1217¾ 1208¼ 1214¾ +2½ Nov 1157¾ 1162½ 1153 1157¼ +1 Jan 1149¾ 1156 1146¾ 1150 +1 Mar 1119½ 1128½ 1119½ 1121¾ +2½ May 1111¾ 1118 1109½ 1114¾ +4½ Jul 1106 1113¼ 1106 1108½ +4¼ Nov 1031¾ 1037 1030½ 1033 +4 Jan 1032 1032 1032 1032 +¾ Nov 1006 1006 1006 1006 —1¼ Est. sales 120,638.Wed.'s sales 188,197 Wed.'s open int 924,076,up 1,253 Feb. 3 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.11 (Feb 21), 13.08 (Mar 21) 13.08 (Apr 21) 10.86 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.17 (Feb 21), 5.14 (Mar 21) 5.14 (Apr 21) 4.06 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.11 (Feb 21), 13.08 (Mar 21) 13.08 (Apr 21) 10.86 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.17 (Feb 21), 5.14 (Mar 21) 5.14 (Apr 21) 4.06 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.37; soybeans, 13.51; wheat, 6.34.

New Crop - Corn, 4.21; soybeans, 11.06; wheat, 6.08.