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Cost Estimates Moving Forward Commission Reluctant To Use County Funds To Stabilize Thompson Bank

While the majority of the Grundy County Commission remains reluctant to commit county funds to repairing a stretch of the bank on the Thompson River near Highway 6, the process of determining the actual costs and scope of the proposed project is moving forward.

At a meeting Tuesday afternoon, First District Commissioner Don Sager and Second District Commissioner Brad Chumbley expressed their concern, as they have in the past, that no county funds should be expended for fixing the area of

bank, which lies on the northwest side of the Thompson River Bridge over Highway 6. The erosion in that area is threatening the highway and could impact the bridge. In addition, there is concern over the county being responsible for any possible cost overruns and what the county might be expected to pay in the case maintenance is needed in the years following the completion of the stabilization project.

“I’m not spending any county money on a state project as long as we have needs in the county,” Sager said. “And we have needs within this county. My biggest fear is down the road with the state.”

Chris Hoffman, representing the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, told Sager, Chumbley and Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray that he understands they want to be good stewards of the taxpayers money but he feels as a taxpayer that being involved in the

project and ensuring that the bridge and highway are safe is being good stewards of those funds. Since the bridge is vital to the commerce of the county he said he feels the county, as well as the city of Trenton, should be contributing toward the 25 percent match that is being required by the Natural Resource Conservation Service if the work is to go forward.

Seventh District State Rep. Rusty Black of Chillicothe, who represents Grundy County, attended the meeting as well and said he has had many calls from people concerned about the situation and what might happen if the project does not get completed. He told those in attendance that the Thompson River Bridge has been number four on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s list of priorities for a long time, but when a bridge is damaged or washed out, that becomes the priority.

[See RIVER BANK, Page 7]

FCCLA Students Qualify For Nationals Middle Schoolers Advance In STAR Events Several members of the Trenton Middle School Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America qualified for national competition at the annual Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference, held virtually this year.

Those qualifying for national STAR Events competition were Baylee McCullough and Kennedy Schneiderheinze, who earned gold for their interpersonal communications project; Titus Kottwitz and Elijah Miller, who earned a silver rating for their chapter service project; Laylah Clause, for her instructional video design project; and Logan Roberts, who earned silver on his nutrition and wellness project.

The students were among more than 450 students who competed in 30 competitive events, including early child-

BRIEFS Alumni Supplies Available

Officials of the Trenton High School Alumni Association announced today that classes planning to complete their own mailings with their reunion plans inserted into the general letter are asked to pick up supplies at the office of Dynamic Tax & Accounting at 203 East 9th St. in Trenton.

Envelopes, class mailing labels and the general mailing information are available for pick-up and classes will need to simply insert their letter with the other materials and return them to the same location by March 31.

The Grundy County Opportunity Center is once again assisting with the balance of the mailing with everyone asked to complete their mailings, returning them for bulk mailing. Any mailings returned after the deadline will become the responsibility of the individual class.

Three New COVID Cases

The Grundy County Health Department has reported three new cases of COVID-19 this week.

Those are the only three active cases in the county at this time and bring the number of confirmed cases since the pandemic began to 819, with 241 probable cases for a total of 1,060 total cases. Forty county residents have died from the virus.

The GCHD will hold a Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinic on Friday, with all appointment times full. More vaccine is expected next week and an announcement will be made once confirmation has been received.

Mascot Pancake Day

The Trenton Bulldog Mascots will hold a “grab and go” pancake day on Saturday, March 20.

The event will be held at the new concession stand building at C.F. Russell Stadium. The menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and water. Donations will be accepted, with all funds being used for the Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School mascot teams. Call-in orders are welcome at 660-654-1605.

Grundy To Receive Nearly $2 Million ‘Sticker Shock’ Sets In Over TUSA 911 System Estimate Submitted Photo

Trenton Middle School students who recently participated in the State FCCLA STAR Events included, from left, front row, Summer Roberts, Jena Hunter, Justyce Miller, Kambrea Brown, Elexyss Miller and Baylee McCullough; middle row, Arianna Ortega, Mylee Baker, Kali Burchett and Logan Roberts; back row, Kennedy Schneiderheinze, Kaegen Croy, Laylah Clause, Ali Cox, Reece Weldon, Elijah Miller and Titus Kottwitz. Joy Bettis is the TMS FCCLA advisor.

hood education, entrepreneurship, culinary arts, fashion design, career investigation,

chapter service learning projects and sports nutrition. Those earning the opportunity to

compete at nationals will be attending the National Leader[See FCCLA, Page 7]

Grundy County is set to receive nearly $2 million from the latest round of COVID-19 Relief money.

According to Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray, the county

will receive $1,910,347 from the American Rescue Plan Act, the latest COVID-19 relief legislation, signed into law on March 11. Ray said he has received no guidelines yet as to how the money can be disbursed. He noted that one-half of the funds will be received by the county within 60 days of March 11 and the other half will come no earlier than 12 months after the first half. All funds must be spent by 2024.

Estimated amounts to be re[See FUNDS, Page 7]

Costa Rica Trip Planned Students Will Have The Opportunity To Travel Through WorldStrides In 2022 Editor’s Note: The Trenton RepublicanTimes has teamed up with the Trenton High School journalism class to work with students as they write news and feature stories, some of which will be published in the R-T.

by Connor Campbell and Hannah Gaunt Trenton High School When you walk around Trenton High School you will see advertisements for a trip to the lovely location of Costa Rica. Or maybe you're a parent who has just received a packet from their child who is interested. Either way the Costa Rica WorldStrides trip is a very exciting event. The Trenton adviser of the trip is Spanish teacher Amy Currie who has already coordinated three WorldStrides trips in the past.

There is a lot to experience on the 2022 Costa Rica WorldStrides trip.

“The trip is going to be between 10-11 days.

While they are there, they are going to be on a

canopy tour of a cloud forest, white water rafting and learning how to surf. The kids will all stay in nice hotels which are within walking distance of their activities so we don’t waste any time on travelling” stated Mrs. Currie.

A cloud forest is a tropical, evergreen moist forest with frequent or seasonal low-level cloud cover. Clouds in the cloud forest usually sit at canopy level making it a perfect canopy tour.

Junior Alaina Overton is very excited for this trip.

“I’m most excited to be fully immersed in the culture. Oddly, I’m really excited to listen to the radio. I’m also excited to go into the rainforest and eat the food,” said Alaina.

Learning about new culture can be a really immersive experience and can completely change your outlook on things. With a trip being this big there is a lot to be excited for and there is a lot to be concerned about as well.

Obviously, a trip like this is going to be costly and thankfully there are some things to help save some money and get more bang for less buck. “...Costa Rica is about half the price of the Europe trip for the same amount of time.” said Mrs. Currie.

[See COSTA RICA, Page 7]

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WESTERN BOUND...

Trenton will see clear skies Friday night into the weekend. Highs in the upper 50’s and low 60’s are expected. The high in Trenton on Monday was 44 with .24 of an inch of rain falling. Tuesday saw a high of 47 and Wednesday’s high was 43 with a low of 36 and .36 of an inch of rain recorded. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 47 with a low of 36 and .11 of an inch of rain falling.

Trenton track and field standout Kristi Ewing will continue her career at the college level. On Thursday the THS senior inked a national letter of intent to join the Missouri Western Griffons track and field team. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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Trenton High School students are planning a trip to Costa Rica in the Summer of 2022 through WorldStrides. The trip is being coordinated by THS instructor Amy Currie.

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SPORTS SPRING

2021 SPORTS

MIXING IT UP

North Central Picks Up Split In Nebraska Women Keep Rolling, Men Set Back By Central NCMC WOMEN 78 CENTRAL WOMEN 50 9

CENTRAL MEN 88 NCMC MEN 71

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BRYCIN LOYD tees off on the third hole at the Riverside Country Club during a dual in 2019. Loyd will feature near the top of the Bulldogs’ lineup this season

Golfers Have Returnees At Top, Newcomers To Round Out Team

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renton’s high school golf team is ready to go in 2021.

Like so many high school sports teams this spring the upcoming season is a welcome return to some sort of normalcy after last season was lost to COVID-19.

“It made a big difference, not being able to play last year,” Trenton coach Travis Mullenix said. “We have workouts in June and they missed that as well. It cost us a lot because a lot of these kids were juniors and they missed that opportunity to get better right before their senior season. We didn’t get a lot of practice or playing in over that long stretch that we had.”

Trenton’s golf team will be eight strong this year, a good number for a school that is struggling to get kids out across the board in 2021.

The team is senior heavy with Gavin Roeder, Brycin Loyd, Preston Harris, Chase Otto and Patrick Behen all out for their final season. Sophomores Bo Meeker, Justin Hall and Dagan Burkeybile round out the Bulldogs this year.

Of that group, Loyd, Behen and Roeder are returning golfers while Otto and Harris are new to the sport.

“Gavin and Brycin have played, I would say all four years, but last year we didn’t have a season, unfortunately,” Mullenix said. “But they both have had a lot of experience and Patrick has improved a ton this year. He’s doing a lot of good things.

The new guys that we have are showing some signs that they might be able to get it figured out in the next couple of months.”

Right now, Roeder and Loyd are very

likely to slip into the top two spots in the Bulldogs’ lineup. Behen is right there, though and will likely begin the season in the three spot.

The final two spots on the varsity roster will come from the pool of first year players. It is likely Trenton will give multiple golfers varsity opportunities in those spots.

The season will have a bit of a different look this year as MSHSAA has done away with the sectional tournament. That will put more pressure on golfers at the district level as they will be playing for fewer spots.

Trenton is slated to open its 2021 golf season on April 5, hosting Lawson and Richmond in a triangular. Tee time at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton is scheduled for 4 p.m.

The North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team is enjoying a banner year, literally.

The heavy favorites to hang a Region 16 banner in 2021 kept their stellar work going on Monday, picking up a road win in Columbus, NE, defeating Central College 78-50.

The Pirates went to work early, running out to a 39-27 halftime lead, but their 20-9 run in the third quarter was what really put the game away.

Central drifted away quietly in the fourth as North Central collected its fifth-straight win and 13th overall.

Maci Moore continued her tremendous freshman campaign, leading the Pirates with 16 points and seven rebounds.

Kennadie Crowe had 16 points as well and added six rebounds. Behind that duo, Lily Osborn had 12 points and five assists and Nora Ford finished with nine points. Kortlyn Rounkles filled out the stat sheet with eight points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals.

With the win, North Central improved to 13-3 overall on the season.

MEN A day that started with the North Central Missouri College men’s basketball team celebrating their climb to No. 11 in the NJCAA Division II

poll, ended on a much lower note Monday as the Pirates suffered an 88-71 road loss to Central College in Columbus, NE. The North Central men saw their five-game winning streak snapped with the loss, a setback cause mostly by a poor shooting night. North Central was 39 percent from the field, but connected on just 3-of-24 three-pointers and missed over half of its free throws in the loss.

“We ran into a high-energy, well-coached Central team and were just unable to match what they did on the floor,” Esry said. “We made some runs in the second half to get the score within two, but struggled shooting the ball from the outside and the free-throw line.

Our guys still played super hard, which we love to see.

Hopefully we can use this as a learning opportunity so we can go on a little run and finish the year strong.”

Jeramy Shaw had 18 points, four steals and three assists to lead the Pirates while Atavian Butler, who battled foul trouble early on and finished playing just 18 minutes, added 13 points. Kolten Griffin had 10 points and six rebounds and Darious Thomas finished with seven points and seven boards.

With the loss, North Central fell to 11-6 overall on the season.

Both NCMC teams will be on the road Saturday, traveling to St. Louis to take on the Archers in Region 16 play.

Both North Central teams defeated St. Louis in Trenton on March 6, the women winning 72-39 and the men taking a 7268 victory.

Saturday’s games in St. Louis tip off at 1 p.m. with the women’s contest and the men will follow at 3 o’clock.

Chiefs Continue To Ewing Signs On With Missouri Western Trenton Record Bolster O-Line Kansas City Adds Three-Time Pro Bowl Guard Kyle Long

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $5 million contract for next season with three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long, who will come out of retirement to help their rebuilt offensive line, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

The Chiefs also agreed to one-year deals to keep running back Darrel Williams, linebacker Ben Niemann and defensive end Taco Charlton, sources told The AP. They spoke on condition of

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The Chiefs tendered wide receiver Byron Pringle and offensive lineman Andrew Wylie as well.

Long, whose deal was first reported by ESPN.com, went to three consecutive Pro Bowls with the Bears before injuries derailed his promising career.

First came an ankle injury in 2016, then neck, shoulder and elbow injuries that hampered him the following season. In 2018, it was a foot injury that sidelined Long midway through the season, and a hip injury during the 2019 season landed him on injured reserve for what appeared to be the final time.

But after spending last season doing studio work for CBS, Long decided to make a comeback this offseason. He had visited with the AFC Westrival Raiders before agreeing to a contract with the Chiefs.

Earlier this week, they agreed to an $80 million, fiveyear contract with former Patriots offensive lineman Joe Thuney, giving them a pair of former Pro Bowl selections to anchor general manager Brett Veach's reshaped O-line.

Holder Moving On To Next Level

Kristi Ewing has known for a long time that she wanted to run track at the college level. It was in middle school, in fact, that Ewing decided to make reaching the collegiate level of the sport her goal.

“It was probably when I won all of the races in middle school,” Ewing said of the timing of her desire to run track at the next level. “I remember coach (Chris) Parks telling me, ‘you know what, I’m going to have you in track your freshman year and you are going to run for me,’and I was like okay.”

The conversation led to one of the better careers in a program stacked with athletes.

Ewing broke the school record in the 400-meter dash and was a member of Trenton’s 4x400meter relay team which also put its name on the school record board at the state track and field meet in 2019.

“Kristi has been a great success for the Trenton track pro-

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KRISTI EWING signs a national letter of intent to join the Missouri Western track and field program Thursday morning in the Trenton High School commons. Pictured with Ewing are Trenton girls track coach Chris Parks, left, and Kristi’s mother Diane Zeiger, right.

gram over the last three years,” Parks said. “She is very competitive and really talented.

I’m looking forward to seeing her continue her success for us this spring and at the next level at Missouri Western.”

Nearly two full years later, the 2019 state track and field championships remain the last competitive event Ewing has run in. A year lost due to the global COVID-19 pandemic only furthered Ewing’s drive to push on in the sport past high school.

“The year off last year kind of took a toll on me,” Ewing said. “I really want to win. I want to get faster and excel in (track & field) because we didn’t have a season last year.”

Trenton’s program has filed athletes to the NCAA Division II level consistently. Lexi Whitaker and Kendall Crowley both signed with Northwest Missouri State in 2019. In 2013, Chandler Wilson went to Pittsburg State.

“We’ve had some great, great athletes come through our program,” Parks said.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to get to coach these athletes and see them go on to compete at the next level.”

For Ewing, It would be Missouri Western. Her times garnered her plenty of attention, but Western rose to the top of her destination board after a meeting with the coach.

“The coach was super nice

and he seemed like he was really involved with his team players,” Ewing said. “He was really passionate about it and I really enjoyed that. He was also really passionate about his family and he knows how important family is. That was important to me.”

Ewing will enroll at Missouri Western this fall, joining the Griffons in time for the winter indoor season. Before that, however, she will have one more opportunity to add to her state medal collection at Trenton. The Bulldogs will open the 2021 season on April 1, hosting the Trenton Early Bird Relays.

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City Council Committees Hold Meetings Tuesday The administrative and utility committees of the Trenton City Council held meetings Tuesday evening, with the administrative committee voting to recommend a change to the city ordinance in regard to exotic animals and the utility committee hearing a report on what the February cold snap will cost the city in terms of electricity.

Utility Committee Like everyone else who opens their electric bill after a cold spell, the city of Trenton had an unwelcome bill from the Missouri Public Utility Alliance for February, with the total bill coming in at $1,214,751.02. Trenton Municipal Utilities Comptroller Rosetta Marsh said that bill is usually around $490,000. The city has paid $589,146.95 of the bill with the remaining $783,325.30 to be paid for over a 10- or 12-month period through a low-interest loan. It was noted that those figures don’t include the credit the city will earn from the power it generated during the storm, a number that City Administrator Ron Urton said could be a couple of hundred thousand dollars.

Board members discussed the dwindling reserves in the electric department and said there’s a good chance that rates have been set too low and the council may have to look at raising them in the future.

Board members heard reports from department heads and Urton presented a marketing operations report by the MPUA that explained how the

various power pools work and how the February weather event unfolded and was handled across the country.

Administrative Committee The committee voted to recommend to the full city council that the exotic animal ordinance be changed to allow non-venomous snakes in excess of eight feet within the city limits. The ordinance will require a registration fee of $190 per year per snake. The change came about after Trenton resident Adam Clear made the request to the council so it would be more in line with state law. He hopes to open a “reptilarium” in the downtown area.

Committee members discussed how the rental inspection process works. Landlords are required to have the property inspected each time the occupant changes, however, if the utilities are in the landlord’s name the city does not know the occupant has changed unless the landlord reports it. Inspector Wes Barone said the process works very well 90 percent of the time. The committee decided to send letters to landlords to remind them of the ordinance and to ask local media to publicize it. Barone also noted that there are several rental properties in town that don’t fall under the city’s rental inspection ordinance, including HUD houses and those that are inspected by other organizations, such as Adams Park Apartments and the Plaza Apartments.

The committee will also recommend to the council that asphalt be added to the threshold areas of several of the hangar buildings at the municipal airport due to the floors settling. Barone, who also serves as airport manager, said some of the floors have sunk so low that pilots are struggling to get the planes in and out of the hangars. Barone said two of them are very bad, with about a six-inch dropoff. It will cost an average of about $600 to fix the hangars that are most in need of repair and the committee agreed to endorse the expenditure. Barone said it is a good “band-aid” for the problem, but not a really good fix for the long term.

In other business, the committee discussed the issue of surplus bicycles with Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross, who said he has at least 11 bikes that he needs to dispose of.

Ross said he used to put them in the city surplus property sale, but since the city now utilizes an online auction service, he has no way to dispose of them easily. Ross was told to follow state statute, which requires him to advertise their existence and wait the required 180 days. At that point, the group will decide how to dispose of them. It was noted that state statute does not allow them to be donated to an organization and Ross said many of them are in very bad disrepair.

The full city council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m.

Monday at city hall.

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

REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $42,319.69 $39,530.03 June $89,633.42 $94,251.55 July $71,561.09 $65,224.05 August $46,158.58 $50,308.89 September $75,897.70 $87,122.01 Interest $404.20 $1,490.35 October $83,553.94 $55,515.78 November $46,701.44 $37,567.33 December $91,602.30 $87,476.82 January $60,592.09 $58,979.01 February $43,515.04 $38,024.41 Interest $438.69 March $90,546.78 $80,289.99 April $60,842.97 TOTAL $742,486.27 $757,061.88 (Comparison Year to Date) $46,267.36 CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $21,128.52 $19,752.97 June $44,796.62 $47,117.82 July $35,780.48 $32,609.38 August $23,076.27 $25,152.25 September $37,948.61 $43,559.74 Interest $202.00 $240.01 October $41,775.83 $27,752.93 November $23,341.37 $18,783.10 December $45,801.09 $43,736.76 January $30,301.94 $29,485.63 February $21,757.47 $19,009.09 Interest $219.32 March $45,273.36 $40,144.89 April $30,386.91 TOTAL $371,183.56 $377,950.80 (Comparison Year to Date) $23,619.67 Month May June July

PARK SALES TAX 20120-2021 2019-20 $17,976.14 $17,351.52 $41,595.68 $44,790.54 $34,199.87 $29,157.04

August $20,172.55 September $35,888.45 Interest $185.27 October $39,917.98 November $21,281.42 December $43,078.54 January $28,865.53 February $19,396.54 Interest March $42,756.52 April TOTAL $345,314.49 (Comparison Year to Date)

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The Grundy County Commission signed a proclamation declaring March National Developmental Disability Awareness Month in Grundy County. The proclamation recognizes individuals with developmental disabilities in the county and urges all citizens of Grundy County to give full support to efforts toward enabling those with developmental disabilities to live productive lives and maximize their potential. Pictured are, from left, front row, Grundy County commissioners Brad Chumbley, Phillip Ray and Don Sager; back row, Kayla Graham and Ginny Wikoff.

$23,381.42 $42,002.77 $220.62 $26,143.63 $16,510.48 $41,410.11 $27,898.09 $17,419.05 $206.39 $36,812.23 $27,395.85 $350,699.74 $22,010.60

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High Low Last Chg March 18 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 640 641 632½ 633 —7 Jul 630¾ 631¼ 623½ 624½ —6 Sep 630¼ 630¼ 623¼ 624 —6¼ Dec 637¼ 637¼ 630 630¾ —6¼ Mar 641¼ 641½ 635¼ 635¾ —6½ May 641½ 642 635¼ 636 —6¼ Jul 619¾ 619¾ 615¼ 615¼ —6½ Jul 600 600 600 600 +5½ Est. sales 29,439.Wed.'s sales 60,826 Wed.'s open int 419,494,up 373 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 556¾ 558 548½ 553¾ —4¼ Jul 541 541½ 532¼ 536¼ —6¼ Sep 496 496¼ 491½ 493 —4 Dec 474 476½ 472¼ 474 —1½ Mar 483 484¼ 480 481¾ —1¾ May 487 488¾ 484¾ 486½ —1½ Jul 488 489 485¾ 487½ —1½ Dec 434¼ 435½ 432¾ 434¾ —¾ Jul 450 450 450 450 +¼ Est. sales 133,259.Wed.'s sales 228,306 Wed.'s open int 1,785,985 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 372¼ 373¼ 365 368¼ —3¼ Jul 366 367½ 361 362 —4 Dec 345 345 345 345 —¼ Est. sales 289.Wed.'s sales 121

FIRE SALES TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $8,925.44 $8,688.00 June $20,752.99 $20,866.07 July $17,044.98 $14,569.69 August $10,032.80 $11,690.74 September $18,060.93 $21,002.70 Interest $92.29 $110.08 October $19,870.03 $12,926.23 November $10,640.68 $8,255.21 December $21,485.90 $20,651.72 January $14,434.50 $13,898.03 February $9,698.62 $8,653.20 Interest $102.90 March $21,323.71 $18,350.04 April $13,648.88 TOTAL $172,362.87 $173,413.49 (Comparison Year to Date) $12,598.26 TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2020-2021 2019-20 May $13,388.06 $13,046.59 June $31,119.86 $30,040.75 July $25,567.30 $21,837.52 August $15,049.44 $17,536.10 September $27,144.17 $31,504.23 Interest $138.24 $107.75 October $29,805.01 $19,386.94 November $15,960.29 $12,394.46 December $32,249.04 $30,977.48 January $21,569.81 $20,847.01 February $14,548.08 $12,977.78 Interest $154.36 March $31,965.01 $27,498.37 April $20,326.71 TOTAL $258,504.31 $258,636.05 (Comparison Year to Date) $20,194.97

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MARRIED WITH CHILDREN This week I secured a spot in a fantasy baseball league with some friends that work at the school. It’s my fourth fantasy baseball league which, I am finding out, is too many for someone with a fulltime job and a wife and kid at home - not to mention a wanna-be cowboy who likes to wrangle himself a bovine from time to time.

The ironic part is that this particular league is called the “Married With Children Fantasy Baseball League.”

It’s a perfect representation for this collective, however, not all of the esteemed team owners have children that are still, you know, approaching their fourth birthday. I’m pretty certain some don’t even have children living under their roof anymore.

So, joining this league seemed like a fun idea when I talked to Trenton Athletic Director John Cowling about it at the school on Tuesday morning. By the end of the night, I was thinking otherwise.

It is the middle of March - a time of the year at the Herrold house that is riddled with my overly-optimistic Kansas City Royals takes and my wife’s parent-teacher conference preparations. The latter holds more weight as my Royals takes often blow up by mid-April and the conferences keep coming even in COVID times.

So, while my wife is knee deep in paperwork, doing her job, it’s up to me to entertain, feed and keep the tiny human in the house running at peak precision. It’s an exhausting job for two people - nearly impossible for one.

But, I have two New Year’s Resolutions every year and they never change. Be the best dad in the world and be the best husband in the world. Those two goals are as impossible to accomplish as they are to measure, but I attack them with everything I have. So, in weeks like this, I attack. I also fall asleep pretty quickly after the boy does and Tuesday night that was right before 9 p.m.

The next morning I awoke to a group text from the night before from my newest fantasy baseball league.

The tone of the text was simple - welcome and rib the new members, myself and one other. I couldn’t resist the urge to remind them that this is the “Married With Children Fantasy Baseball League” and some of us still have children that require chocolate milk and stories before bedtime.

I can tell right now this is going to be one of my favorite fantasy baseball leagues I have been a part of.

My goal is to win it, but I’d settle for just surviving it.

Thanks for reading, hopefully you got a laugh or had an “I hear you, buddy” moment in there somewhere. As always, here’s some recommendations...

EAT - Fueled Up Nutrition has a drink on their Spring menu called the Strawberry Daiquiri. But, if you order it without strawberry it’s just left with the flavors of pineapple, coconut and I believe peach. Jump head-long into Summer, even if it is just in your mind, and ask for the Seth Herrold Special.

READ - The Little Blue Truck series by Alice Schertle is quite popular at my house. If you have preschool age kids or grandkids, or just want to see what I get to read on a daily basis, check it out.

WATCH - The Royals’ Spring Training games today (Friday) and Sunday are going to be broadcast on Fox Sports Kansas City... Blow off the NCAA Tournament and get a look at that Bobby Witt, Jr. kid.

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Capitol Perspectives: Legislative Efforts Versus the Constitution

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News Part One This year, an effort to provide financial help for parents to send their kids to alternative schools could run afoul of two very clear provisions of the state's Constitution.

GUEST EDITORIALS The issue arises from a bill that started out as a simple idea to give home-schooled kids the right to participate in public school sports.

But it got bloated by the Senate which added tax breaks for parents sending their children to private schools, expansion of where charter schools can operate, Bible studies, school transportation funding and more.

It's an example of a common tactic in the legislature to throw everything but the kitchen sink onto a bill moving through the process.

But article III, section 23 of the Constitution provides that "no bill shall contain more than one subject which shall be clearly expressed in the title."

In 1994, Missouri's Supreme Court struck down a bill that began as a measure for absentee voting, but ended up with another, completely different subject to let Boone County become a charter county.

In response, legislators have tried to get around the "Hammerschmidt" single-subject decision by amending the title of a bloated bill to include the unrelated issues.

The title is one sentence at the top of the bill describing its subject.

The thought was that the body of the bill could cover any number of unrelated issues so long as the subjects or statute sections were contained in the title.

However, that approach violates another constitutional restriction, article III, section 21 that "no bill shall be so amended in its passage through either house as to change its original purpose."

In 2006 and 2012, the state's highest court struck down laws that changed the title of a bill after its introduction.

The 2012 decision involved a 2010 Senate bill with a title originally limited to "purchasing, printing and services for statewide elected officials."

But lawmakers added a number of unrelated issues converting it into an omnibus ethics bill dealing with lobbyists, campaign financing and gubernatorial nominee disclosure requirements.

It even included a requirement that the governor's administration provide a key to the Capitol dome to every legislator.

To cover that expansive number of different issues, the legislature simply amended the title to include "twenty-six new sections relating to ethics."

In 2012, the Supreme Court threw out that bill with a decision that put enormous weight on the bill's original title in defining what was the original purpose.

The decision echoed an earlier 2006 decision that "The original purpose of a bill is established by the bill's 'earliest title and contents' at the time the bill is introduced."

So, messing with the title does not get around the constitutional restrictions.

As for this year's bill, it's hard to understand how a Senate substitute of more than 90 pages with a title citing 31 new sections fits the original purpose of a bill just two pages long and a title of "one new section relating to the participation of home school students in public

school activities."

Over the years, I've heard legislators argue that bloating a bill is just a tactic to put pressure on the other chamber to pass separate bills covering those subjects.

Essentially, that's arguing the process doesn't matter.

But in a concurring opinion to the 2012 Supreme Court decision, Judge Zel Fischer wrote that process does matter: "these constitutional limitations function in the legislative process to facilitate orderly procedure, avoid surprise, and prevent 'logrolling.'"

I suspect legislative term limits have diminished institutional memory in the General Assembly about these historic court decisions governing what the legislature cannot do.

A few years ago, the Missouri House adopted a procedure that a bill cannot be taken up by the full chamber until the title is approved.

And, as I write this column, Senate reconsidered approval of the bloated education substitute to allow time to seek a compromise.

Yet, it's unlikely any compromise will return the bill to its original single topic.

The limited in-class public school sessions because of COVID-19 has created stronger legislative support for alternatives to traditional public schools.

There is an irony to this issue. The sponsor of the expanded education substitute, Senate GOP Leader Caleb Rowden, represents the same Boone County that triggered the "Hammerschmidt" decision 27 years ago.

Part Two The Missouri legislature's week-long break that began March 15 is a good time to assess where the General Assembly may head in the second half of it's annual session.

This year taxes, school choice, voter rights and COVID-19 promise to be dominating issues. On taxes, the legislature left for spring break with eclectic decisions by the Republican majority.

The Senate passed a per-gallon motor fuel tax increase to improve highways, but added a provision that you can get a refund of the higher tax if you're willing to go through the paperwork to file a claim.

That essentially makes it a voluntary contribution.

Both the House and Senate approved measures to impose a sales tax on more of your online sales from outof-state merchants. But they included an income tax cut that could be deeper than the revenue gains from the onlinetax, according to legislative staff estimates.

Republicans, including the governor, have backed subjecting more online purchases to state sales taxes as a protection for local Missouri merchants facing increased competition from tax-free online services during the COVID-19 era.

COVID-19 also has been cited by Republicans for expanding school choice because of public school restrictions on in-person classes.

Proposals pending in the legislature's final weeks include tax credits for parents to send their kids to private schools and to provide rights for students to transfer to other school district schools.

This issue has a long history of dividing Republicans because of strong rural GOP support for their local pubic school districts.

Another COVID-19 issue involves the governor's proposal to protect busi-

nesses and health care workers from lawsuits involving COVID-19.

Another major COVID-19 issue for the legislature's final weeks involves restricting local government health boards from imposing restrictions or requirements to deal with the pandemic.

But some of the storm over that issue may have been lessened by House approval of a scaled-down approach that focuses on limiting how long restrictions can last and giving city and county elected governing bodies authority over health orders.

The GOP focus on voting after the national 2020 GOP losses also will be a major issue. Republicans are renewing their efforts to restore the requirement for a photo ID to vote that Missouri's Supreme Court struck down.

Other voting issues would make it tougher for Missourians to put on the ballot proposals to change state law or the Constitution.

These proposals come in the aftermath of recent successful ballot campaigns on issues like lobbyist restrictions, Medicaid expansion and a minimum wage increase that had stalled in the GOP-controlled legislature.

There are, of course, the usual ideological and partisan issues that so often spark Senate filibusters in the second half of the legislative session.

This year they include liability lawsuit protections for businesses and expanded firearm rights including allowing concealed weapons on some forms of public transportation, such as buses.

Congressional redistricting was supposed to have been another partisan food-fight, but the U.S. Census Bureau delay in reporting census data makes it unlikely the legislature will be able to deal with the issue in the regular session.

As always, the budget will be a major issue with the state Constitution imposing a deadline one week before the end of the session.

However, the budget might be a bit easier this year because of higher revenue collection increase estimates than last year when the financial impact of COVID-19 forced deep cuts in state spending.

But funding for Medicaid expansion approved by Missouri voters in 2020 could be contentious.

As my colleague Rudi Keller has reported, House Budget Committee Chair Codie Smith, R-Carthage, has put Medicaid expansion funding into a separate bill rather than including it in the normal bill that covers Medicaid.

That could make it easier to kill Medicaid expansion funding without endangering the much larger budget for other Medicaid and other social services programs.

Smith also has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would make Medicaid expansion subject to legislative appropriation.

As we've seen with the K.C. Chiefs, the second half can produce surprises. ========================== [Phill Brooks has been a Missouri statehouse reporter since 1970, making him dean of the statehouse press corps.

He is the statehouse correspondent for KMOX Radio, director of MDN and an emeritus faculty member of the Missouri School of Journalism. He has covered every governor since the late Warren Hearnes.]

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Helping Hands 4-Hers Meet

CHURCH ACTIVITIES CWF Meetings Resume After a long absence from meetings, the General CWF held their March 16, 2021 meeting in the fellowship hall with five members present.

Betty Wimer, President, opened the meeting with members repeating the CWF Prayer. Sonna Wiggins, secretary, read the minutes from the last meeting, which was held in Dec. 2019. Theresa Cox, treasurer, reported the funds on hand. There are also memorial funds designated for the Christian Youth Camp Fund, which the CWF handles.

Illnesses were reported and Janice Stimpson, courtesy, reported that many cards had been sent over the past year, including some recognizing student achievement as well as illness and sympathy. It was announced that Carolyn Berry is currently a hospital patient.

The business meeting focused on the need to restruc-

ture the format of the women’s group to better meet current needs. Members discussed the projects always conducted by the group as well as the budget concerns. Many ideas and concerns were offered. Discussion will continue until June when decisions will be made.

Betty Wimer gave a short devotion with scriptures on change. The only neverchanging thing in the life of a Christian is God. He is always the same with steadfast love for His children. Other scripture was taken from Ecclesiastes noting that to everything there is a season. The meeting closed with the CWF Benediction.

The next meeting will be a May 18 breakfast at Dino’s at 9 a.m. The CWF will host and pay for the meal. Talma Joiner will have the devotion.

West Circle Holds March Meeting The West Circle of the First Christian Church met March 4 in the fellowship hall.

Five members were present including Tina Marrs, Betty Wimer, Sonja Wimer, Kay Stuart and Theresa Cox. President Tina Marrs officiated.

Reports of service offered during the months of January and February, when no meetings were held, was offered.

These included sending cards and notes of encouragement, especially from Courtesy Chairman Kay Stuart and providing funds for utility bills to families in need.

New business of a possible combination of CWF Circles

and prioritizing project funding were discussed. Sonja Wimer was appointed to serve as secretary/treasurer, replacing Cindy Stewart, who has stepped down from the position. All other West Circle Committee appointees were encouraged to continue in their respective positions for the upcoming year, with all agreeing to do so.

West Circle will meet again at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7. Ms. Marrs will continue the study of “Women Of the Bible: Mary and Martha.”

Betty Wimer will provide refreshments.

The Helping Hands 4-H club met on March 10 at the First Christian Church. There were 16 members in attendance, two leaders and eight guests.

The meeting began by club members showing the club various demonstrations. Levi Johnson did a demonstration on how to make a fishing skirt, Kaci Perscell demonstrated how to recurve a bow, Gracyn Rongey showed the members how to arm knit, Alex Holtzclaw gave a demonstration on planting seeds, Anne Lasley showed the members some clothes she sewed out of fleece for her doll, and Jake Holtzclaw demonstrated how to make an origami fortune teller.

After the demonstrations were completed, Gracyn Rongey called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. Levi Johnson led the 4-H pledge and Kaci led the pledge to the American flag.

The treasurer’s report was given by Owen Sharp. It was announced that Contest Day will be held in April and will be virtual. More information will be provided from April Meighen via email. Everyone is to be looking for that infor-

mation to come.

In new business, Jennifer Roberts reported that all club members were up to date on their dental checks in regard to meeting the goal of the Health Committee that was set at the beginning of the school year. It was reported that all members were registered for the MOVE project and that tracking activity hours needs to be continued through April and tallied in May. It was announced that street cleanup would be in April. A motion was made by Alex Holtzclaw to buy trash bags, gloves and items needed for trash pick up and David Roberts made a second to the motion. Owen made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Anne Lasley made a second to the motion.

The next meeting is set for April 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. More demonstrations will be completed. The Olmstead family will provide the game, the Holtzclaw family will provide snacks and the Maloney family will provide drinks. The April meeting will be the meeting where the street “clean sweep” will be completed.

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AGRICULTURE Ag Briefs...

Extension Notes

CSP Applications Due

For farmers and ranchers eligible to renew for the Conservation Stewardship Program, a national application deadline of March 31 has been set.

Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSP offers technical and financial assistance to help producers enhance conservation on their operations. In 2020, more than 6 million acres nationwide were actively enrolled in the program.

Contracts are five years in length, with the option to renew. Contracts beginning in 2017 are now in their fifth and final year, and are therefore eligible for renewal.

The March 31 deadline also applies to those who enrolled in 2015 and extended their contracts through 2021.

While the application deadline has been set, this does not mean that the entire application process needs to be completed by that date.

Farmers and ranchers eligible to renew should reach out to their local NRCS office as soon as possible.

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TESTING TO ENSURE YOU WATER’S QUAILTY

by Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agriculture We go to the sink, turn the handle and out comes water.

We cook with it, drink it, bathe in it and even use it to wash the car. Very rarely do we give the water coming from the faucet a second thought unless nothing comes out when we turn the handle or what comes out has a funny odor or color. What about the quality of the drinking water when it does not smell or appear orange?

For those of us that live in a town or are connected to rural water, the water quality is periodically checked and regularly monitored to ensure it is safe to drink. However, in rural Missouri many people still depend on a private well, cistern or spring for drinking water. Individual water supplies are private and water testing is usually not required by law. The exceptions are bacteria tests for new construction and some lenders require a test before they will proceed with a mortgage application.

Water testing and treatment can be expensive and time-consuming, but they are the only ways a home owner can ensure a safe and reliable water supply.

Individuals using public water supplies pay for water testing and treatment as a part of their water bill. Individuals operating a private water system do not have this benefit and are responsible for the testing and treatment of their own water.

Testing water for every contaminant is possible but very expensive, impractical and not

necessary. It is more important to test on a regular basis for a few indicators of contamination and to maintain a record of water quality. This helps to identify changes in the supply, contamination of the water source or deterioration of the water system.

Good records of water quality are also important, should you need to prove that your water has been contaminated by some outside activity such as mining or waste disposal. In a private household water supply, the most important things to test for are: total coliform bacteria, nitrate, pH (acid or alkaline) level and total dissolved solids.

Total coliform bacteria is an indicator of bacteria. If this bacteria can live in your water supply other more harmful bacteria may also be present. Presence of any bacteria indicates a need for disinfection. This is the easiest of all tests to run and should be the absolute minimum test conducted each year. Sample bottles and instructions for collecting and submitting the sample can be obtained at your local health department. Many extension offices keep a supply of these test kits on hand.

Nitrates can occur naturally in the water supply or be the result of outside contaminants. They may be present because the water supply is in close proximity to human or animal waste sources or from excessive fertilizer use. Nitrate in water interferes with the body's capacity to absorb oxygen. High nitrate levels in water adversely affect infants and pregnant women.

Infants are particularly susceptible-the condition is methemoglobinemia (blue baby disease).

Adults are tolerant to much higher levels. The nitrate standard is established to protect infants less than one year old. pH in water should be as close to neutral as possible. On a scale of 0 to 14, 7.0 would be considered neutral. Acid water with a pH less than 6.0 will be corrosive to plumbing and faucets, resulting in pitting or deposits. Low pH also tends to make metals and hardness minerals more soluble, which can dissolve metals from pipes and result in an unusual taste Water with a pH greater than 8.5 will have a bitter soda like taste.

High total dissolved solids (TDS) is an indicator of excessive concentrations of dissolved inorganic solids. Besides the water looking aesthetically undesirable, it can also affect the longevity of household appliances. Depending on the substance in excess, this can result in hard water, an objectionable taste (salty or bitter) or possibly a harmful health effect.

I receive many questions about hard water, which is a factor of total dissolved solids.

Hard water is caused by calcium and magnesium dissolved in water. Hardness minerals react with soaps making them difficult to lather or cause them to form a scum, which is deposited on wash fixtures or clothes. Hard water can also cause an “oil slick” on coffee. These minerals in heated water will also precipitate as scale in appliances, pots, water heaters or pipes. Hard water has no known deleterious health effect.

Proper collection and handling of a water sample is critical for a meaningful water test. Contact your county health department or the certified laboratory you are going to use for specific directions in water testing and collection.

Patience Can Be Lawn Owner’s Friend COLUMBIA, Mo. – Be mellow until the forsythia turns yellow.

That’s the advice from University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Lee Miller for applying crabgrass preemergent herbicides to lawns.

“The forsythia bloom has been used as a phenological indicator on when to apply pre-emergent herbicides and it’s a fairly easy and obvious sign,” he says.

Another method of timing pre-emergent herbicides to monitor soil temperature, waiting until it reaches 55 F at the 2-inch depth, Miller says.

This can easily be viewed at turfpath.missouri.edu/threshold_charts, which has soil temperature graphs for five locations across the state. Soil temperatures recorded by a statewide weather station network, Missouri Mesonet, are available at agebb.missouri. edu/weather/stations.

Don’t succumb to the “white jug” disease in the spring by trying to spot treat a lawn with glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, Miller says. Glyphosate is a nonselective herbicide, killing both the lawn and weed. This creates opportunities for any plant, especially weeds, to get into the treated area during the summer.

Remember that Missouri spring is chaotic, and most years much of the state still has a frost or two to experience before mid-April, Miller notes. You can find historical

data on MU’s Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide, ipm.missouri.edu/ FrostFreezeGuide, which can be handy to guide plant management and establishment decisions.

To sum up, patience is the lawn owner’s best tool in early spring. In the meantime, Miller recommends these March lawn chores: • Rake leaves off of lawns.

Leaf coverings smother turf roots and cause bare spots in lawns. Removal helps greenup lawns and warm the soil.

• Start your mower to make sure the battery and other parts work. Sharpen blades if you did not do so after the last mow of fall.

• Check for moles. For control measures, see the MU Extension publication “Controlling Nuisance Moles” at extension.missouri.edu/ g9440.

• If you absolutely need to overseed bare spots in lawns, do it now. “Be first out of the gate. April is too late,” Miller says. Seeds will survive even if snow or frost covers them, but expect a higher rate of attrition than in fall seeding and compensate with a higher seeding rate.

• If you haven’t had a soil test in the last five years, you can send samples to MU’s Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory to see what you’re dealing with. Visit extension.missouri.edu/programs/soil-andplant-testing-laboratory for more information.

Meat Shortages See Slow Recovery After Pandemic MAXWELL, Iowa (AP) — Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to help small meat processors expand so the nation could lessen its reliance on giant slaughterhouses to supply grocery stores and restaurants.

Like shortages of protective clothing for health care workers, hospital equipment and even toilet paper, the reality of empty meat counters was a shock to many Americans unaccustomed to scarcities. But where most other supply gaps are being addressed by changing how the U.S. acquires key items, the money flowing to small slaughterhouses shows no sign of solving the meat problem.

The meat industry has been consolidating for decades, and 80% or more of meat is slaughtered by just a few companies, whose operations were crippled last year when the virus began spreading among workers.

“Even a significant increase in processing capacity in those small and mid-size processors, that’s a small amount in the grand scheme of things,” Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig said. “Yes, it provided

some relief but no, it’s not at the level that will rival the big processors.”

Or as Terry Houser, a meat processing expert at Iowa State University, put it, “Small plants cannot replace the big plants when they go down.”

The problem illustrates the difficulty of creating more sources of supply in an industry that is trending in the opposite direction.

There's little doubt the grants will help small processors and in turn provide sorely needed rural jobs, but the economics of meat now centers on large, highly efficient slaughterhouses, not smaller plants whose numbers have been decreasing sharply.

The number of smaller operations that meet local demand plunged by 42% to 1,910 between 1990 and 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

When the coronavirus sickened thousands of workers at the big slaughterhouses, forcing some to close temporarily, output dropped to 60% of normal. Many producers suddenly had nowhere to take their animals for slaughter, and the small

processors who remained, who mostly provide meat for local groceries and farmers markets, couldn't take up the slack.

Later, Iowa was among at least 16 states that used some of the billions of dollars in federal COVID-relief aid to provide grants to small meat processors, enabling them to replace equipment and expand. In Iowa, the state awarded $4 million to help 109 small meat and poultry plants increase production, with some of the funding also going toward marketing and education.

Likewise, Arkansas awarded $5 million in federally funded grants, Indiana divvied up $4 million and Montana used $2 million to fund grants of up to $150,000.

Most of the money went to small town businesses, which have withered as larger plants opened that could daily process thousands of cattle and up to 20,000 hogs. Small processors typically slaughter only 10 or 20 animals a week.

When the larger plants began closing last spring, some hog farmers ended up killing and burying thousands of animals.

Jeff Hodges, who owns a small processor in the tiny northwest Iowa city of Minden, said he was overwhelmed with business last spring and is still scheduling a year into the future as demand for locally raised meat remains strong.

“At first it was a giant nightmare,” Hodges said. “Now you’re used to the norm of your being maxed out and you pray everybody shows up for work.”

Hodges has received a $33,000 grant to buy a splitting saw, grinder and other equipment, but he’d need to spend closer to $750,000 to substantially increase production. That’s a big investment for a business he bought in the mid-1990s for $90,000.

The key to lessening dependence on the big processors is to make larger grants and loans available to mid-sized processors, said Rebecca Thistlethwaite, a rancher and director of the Oregon-based Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network. That’s an expensive proposition, with such plants costing $20 million or so.

Even if the government offers more money, expansion in an industry with low profit margins could be slow, she

said.

“A lot of people think that by changing policy, all of a sudden a bunch of new entrepreneurs are going to come into the space, and that’s not going to happen,” she said. “You don’t have a bunch of people sitting on a bunch of money who are saying, ‘Oh, I just can’t wait to start a meat processing plant.’’'

Some farmers, like the owners of Vaughn Farms near the small central Iowa community of Maxwell, say their chance of building their specialty cattle operation could depend on small processors expanding.

With processors already booking out into next year, farmers must schedule space for cattle that aren’t born yet.

“That’s hard because animals grow at different rates, just like people,” Jalane Vaughn said. “To try to gauge when something is going to be 1,200 pounds or the optimal weight for harvest has been a struggle.”

Co-owner Jerilyn Hergenreder said she hopes the government's sudden interest in building up small processors makes a difference.

USDA NASS To Conduct Ag Labor Survey The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey during the second half of April. The survey will collect information

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So even though this trip is going to run you $3,000 it’s a better deal than most WorldStrides trips. This is due to the fact the hotels in Costa Rica are just as nice as the ones in Washington, D.C. and in Europe but much cheaper! This cuts down the total price of the trip. But, for most people $3,000 is still a huge sum of money. Thankfully there is a way to help offset the cost of the trip! A person who plans on going can work concession stands for baseball games and some of the money will be sent as a check to WorldStrides and will take off some of the cost.

You can even pay off the whole trip with just helping with concessions!

“My parents were not worried about the cost of the trip as I paid for it myself,” stated Alaina.

This is really great for Alaina’s parents but some parents’ children do not have jobs, which is where it is really great that someone can work concessions and help offset the

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ceived for surrounding counties include Mercer, $701,495; Daviess, $1,605,467; Livingston, $2,953,183; Sullivan, $1,180,924; Harrison, $1,619,819; Linn, $2,311,811; and Putnam, $910,760.

Ray said the county agreed to contract with Granite Telephone for three of the five county telephone lines. He said the cost of the service will be $190 per month versus $500 per month that is being paid now. The county is still looking into whether or not they can utilize Granite for 911. He said there will be no lapse in service and the new system will meet all guidelines, including an elevator phone. Phone numbers will remain the same. The change, he said, will take place in about 30 days.

Ray said the commission had a case of “sticker shock” during its meeting with TUSA, a firm that had been hired to prepare requests for proposals and design of a new E-911 system. The estimate came in at around $3 million, with onehalf of that being the build phase and the other half being for maintenance. Ray said the system would be very comprehensive, including everything

cost.

With that being said, the best part of WorldStrides trips is the way it helps one grow as a person and learn about different cultures.

“It’s never too late to sign up; don’t go until June 2022.

But, the sooner they sign up the more fundraising opportunities that they have,” stated Mrs. Currie.

Why should students go on this trip? That’s what most parents who are on the fence want to know!

“If you travel anywhere, like Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, whenever you come home, you’re a different person”, she said. “You have experienced things that you have never experienced, ate food you have never heard of before and you’ve made friends with a lot of the people that you have traveled with.”

Despite the cost of this trip there are fundraising opportunities, a lot to immerse yourself with, new food to eat, adventures to be had and friends to be made. Mrs. Currie can only hope to see you in Costa Rica in June 2022. from the consoles in the dispatch center to the end-user radios. He noted that due to the cost, it would have to be completed in phases. TUSA will have the exact specifications ready to be sent out by May 1, with hopes that the actual quotes will come in lower.

In other business, the commission met with Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring to discuss the recentlyadopted Second Amendment ordinance, with Herring indicating he is comfortable with the one passed by this commission.

The commission is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday.

Items on the announced agenda include the opening of CART rock bids at 9 a.m., concrete bids at 9:30 a.m., and mowing bids at 10 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the commission will hold a telephone conference with Michael Marriott of the Missouri Department of Transportation. He is expected to give an update on upcoming state construction projects. Although not on the agenda as of press time, the commission is also expected to consider a contract from the Natural Resources Conservation Service concerning the Thompson River bank stabilization project.

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He said when it gets washed out, it will become a priority but the price to pay would be not having the access into Trenton for commerce. Black quipped that there would be “nothing greater for Chillicothe than for that bridge to go out.” While locals would use the Charlie Dye Bridge, he said, no one else would. That bridge, he commented, is for use if the Highway 6 bridge is not available or for emergencies.

“Charlie Dye is for emergency service. It’s got close to zero value for commerce,” he said.

Jon Dwiggins of the Maconbased engineering firm Howe Company, presented cost estimates for the project, which will fall under the NRCS’s Emergency Watershed Protection program. The original estimate of $349,000 for construction costs has been increased by another $69,420 to extend the stabilization system both north and south from the original location to address issues upstream, so that amount now totals $418,420. Engineering services, which would be provided by Howe Company, are estimated at $70,000 ($45,000 for design work and the remainder for construction engineering) and administrative costs incurred by the county were listed at $20,000.

The breakdown of entities paying for the project includes NRCS, which would pay 75

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ship Conference STAR Events virtually from June 27-July 2.

Other students also did well at the event, with Arianna Ortega, Kaegan Croy and Ali Cox earning a gold rating on their repurpose and redesign project.

Two teams earned silver ratings on their food innovations project, including the seventh grade team of Kambrea Brown, Mylee Baker and Lexie Miller, and the eighth grade team comprised of Kali Burchett and Reece Weldon.

percent of the actual construction cost, an amount that would be about $313,815, plus another 12 percent of administrative costs, estimated at $50,000. The Missouri Department of Transportation would contribute $60,980 and the landowners, brothers Terry Herrin and Ron Herrin, would be asked to put in $10,000. The Herrins indicated that there is another landowner in the section that is being discussed and they would not want to put in the entire $10,000. In addition, they had concerns about how much of their land they might lose if a “swirl” develops and the erosion gets worse. The total contributions, if the landowners put in $10,000, would be $435,005.40 leaving $73,414.60 for the necessary “local contribution.”

While it was made clear that the county would need to be the sponsor of the project, the IDC had earlier come forward to say that entity would work to raise the funding for the local contribution. Hoffman said he believes the county and the city should be contributing funds to the project, but stressed that the IDC will do whatever it needs to do to raise the funds to get the project done.

A lengthy discussion was held on the nuts and bolts of contracts, permits, inspections and reimbursement. Ray has received a contract from NRCS and the commission is expected to take action on it at Tuesday’s meeting.

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

REACHING THE HALF WAY POINT We have reached the midway mark of the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly. It is amazing how quickly these past two and a half months have gone, with several accomplishments made on behalf of not only the 12th Senatorial District, but all of Missouri.

Senate Concurrent Reso-lution 7 is among the measures moving through the process this session. The purpose of SCR 7 is to express legislative and affirmative state support for the ongoing efforts of one of the largest water projects under construction in the country. The East Locust Creek Reservoir, when completed, will supply 7 million gallons of water per day to a 10-county region in northwest Missouri. During the last several years, the North Central Regional Water Commission has worked with local, state and federal legislators to advance this project.

Another important measure is Senate Bill 86, which seeks to provide restraints on how public funds can be spent by any school district, or anyone who works for a district. Senate Bill 86 would prohibit any school district or their employees from

County Tax Comparisons The Grundy County Commission receives information concerning the monthly sales tax revenue along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. All three are one-half cent sales taxes, although the collection amount varies slightly for each tax.

Bronze ratings were awarded to Jena Hunter for her entrepreneurship project and Justyce Miller and Summer Roberts for their sports nutrition project.

This year’s student-developed conference theme was “Beyond Belief.” The conference featured speakers and workshops on topics such as preparing for college and careers, leadership skills, careers and family.

Joy Bettis is the TMS FCCLA Chapter advisor and Kaitlin Ellis is the Trenton High School chapter advisor.

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Most people, when they hear about this measure, think this is already the case. My legislation would ensure this truly is the law of our state, and I am happy to see it move to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration.

This week is the annual midsession recess for the Missouri Legislature, a time when many of us return to our home districts for some downtime and a chance to catch up with constituents back home. We have another eight weeks of session left, which includes passing the state’s operating budget for the next fiscal year. I look forward to working with my colleagues and doing everything I can to make Missouri a better place to live, work and raise a family.

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.

GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE (The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2021 2020 January $38,080.00 $35,168.31 February $35,273.25 $29,696.37 Interest $272.37 March $54.091.76 $48,705.80 TO DATE $127,445.01 $113,842.85 (Comparison Year to Date) $13,602.16 AMBULANCE SALES TAX Month 2021 2020 January $38,085.98 $35,164.30 February $35,273.19 $29,693.07 Interest $272.35 March $54,091.68 $48,705.86 TO DATE $127,450.85 $113,835.58 (Comparison Year to Date) $13,615.27 LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX 2021 2020 January $38,085.99 $35,164.85 February $35,273.25 $29,693.20 Interest $272.35 March $54,091.72 $48,705.80 TO DATE $127,450.96 $113,836.20 (Comparison Year to Date) $13,614.76

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Dear Annie: My whole life, I've been a worrywart, and my worries always seem to make their way into my stomach.

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At least for now, I don't have to worry about my co-workers knowing what I'm up to because I'm working from home. But eventually, I'll have to go back to the office. Just thinking about how embarrassing that will be is enough to give me a stomachache. Does anyone else have tips for calming their nerves and stomachs? -- Gut Feelings Dear Gut Feelings: The gutbrain axis has gotten a lot of hype in recent years, deservedly so. A growing body of research suggests that mental health and gastrointestinal health are two sides of the same coin. Anxiety doesn't just irritate your bowels but irritated bowels cause anxiety, creating a sort of feedback

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loop. I would recommend approaching your problem from both sides. Your doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist as well as a therapist.

Dear Annie: I love my job as a resident program assistant in a senior living community. The problem I have is that residents and managers often tell my boss half-truths about things I say or do, making me look bad. My boss turns around and yells at me. I have tried to explain, but she doesn't care to listen. Most of the time I listen and just say "OK" when she is scolding me for someone's half-truth. What can I do differently? -- Usual Suspect Dear Usual Suspect: First, start documenting everything that you can, saving relevant emails and text messages and jotting down details of any notable interactions with co-workers. They might come in handy the next time a co-worker or client complains to your manager.

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Dear Annie: I was involved with a man for a little over four years. We had a disagreement over the phone, and he didn't call me back. After about two months later, we made contact again. He apologized. We never mentioned the possibility of getting back together but still talked almost daily. After a couple months, he told me that he was seeing someone. I said, "You sure didn't waste any time." He said, "I'm lonely and I want someone to go home to." He doesn't even go home; he drives a semi and is gone weeks at a time. Anyway, he said that he loves her and is going to marry her.

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Annie, it's like I have this magnet and can't let go. What do you think is going on with him? -Lost and Lonely Dear Lost: If he can't decide between you and another woman, then he deserves neither of you. That's assuming that this "other woman" even exists. I'm not convinced that wasn't a ploy to stoke jealousy and get you back into bed. Either way, my advice is the same: Tell him to hit the road so that you can begin your journey toward healing.

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Backing bonds The stock market is back at all-time highs, but investors are increasingly shifting money into bond funds.

Inflows into taxable bonds totaled $57 billion last month, bringing the 12-month total to $493 billion, according to Morningstar. That’s more than the inflows to all long-term mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, some of which saw record inflows in February.

Spikes in bond yields in February and earlier this month prompted sell-offs that knocked the

tech-heavy Nasdaq 10.5% below its Feb. 12 all-time high, what Wall Street calls a “correction.”

But that was then. The Nasdaq is now just 3.4% below its peak. The benchmark S&P 500, meanwhile, is up about 4% this month, nearly double its February gain.

There are signs that Wall Street remains cautious about higher inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FMay28 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FMar19 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website.

Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FMay28 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder.

Licensed & insured. Free Estimates!

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

660-646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TApr9 ------------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Roofing * Siding * Lean-tos John Kramer 17594 St. Hwy. 190 Jamesport, MO 64648 660-973-5694 TMar16-Apr9* -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE

For Sale: 14.5" Simco Trail Saddle, $175. Call 816-8982556.

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Bulk nails, sheet rock screws, plumbing supplies, water heaters. We’ve got the hardware.

Shop & Save at Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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INSURANCE

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield.

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

Tdtf ------------------------------------------Resolute Advantage Insurance Co. Services we provide with care: * Medicare Supplement Plans * Medicare Advantage Plans * Prescription Drug Plans * Home Healthcare Plans * Hospital Indemnity Plans * Cancer Insurance * Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans * Life insurance and Investments & Annuities Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 1039 Oklahoma Ave. Trenton, MO 64683 danielle@resolute.advantage.net Office: 660-358-7788 Cell: 660-654-3077 TMay28 ------------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 52 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf -------------------------------------------

WANTED

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

FMar9-Apr2* ------------------------------------------Wanting to buy standing timber: cottonwood, maple, oak, walnut. Call 660-646-5082 after 6:00 p.m. dtf -------------------------------------------

LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf -------------------------------------------

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

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

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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Mike Johnson 359-7749

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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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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.

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PRINCETON MANOR APARTMENTS is accepting applications for

1 BEDROOM

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

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

Some income restrictions apply.

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Square bales of Brome (1st & 2nd cutting) & Mixed grass (1st cutting). Big Round bales of Mixed Grass Hay. Satisfaction Guaranteed * Delivery available. Call Bob Holloway, 660-358-2128 FMar16-Apr9 ------------------------------------------For Sale: 25 spring cow/calf pairs; 24 fall calvers, preg checked, starting to calve Sept.

1. Call 660-247-2797. K429d23 -------------------------------------------

mike@c21trenton.com J422d19 -----------------------------------------

FARM NEEDS

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

Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------FARM GROUND WANTED Cash rent or share crop Will do improvements ATH FARMS 660-359-1413 • 217-473-3139 FApr2* ------------------------------------------WANTED: Land to lease for deer & turkey hunting within 40 miles of Gilman City. Does not have to be a big tract, having game that uses it is more important. We are bow hunting deer & turkey, could work around it if you firearm hunt on this property.

Please call Paul at 651-2382697 to discuss.

FMay21* ------------------------------------------Big bales of grass hay for sale. 660-635-1629. FMar2-26 ------------------------------------------Angus bulls for sale. 18 months old and older. 660-6351629 or 660-654-1257.

FMar2-26 ------------------------------------------For Sale: Formost selfcatch head catch, like new. Round bales of brome and mixed grass hay, 1st cut. 2nd & 3rd alfalfa and grass hay stored inside. 660953-0745.

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

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PETS/ANIMALS

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

The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for pool manager for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

C366d26 ------------------------------------------Public Water Supply District #1 of Grundy County is seeking a motivated individual to work on a part-time as needed basis.

Must be able to work unsupervised assisting with general maintenance and mowing in rural Grundy County. Must be available to work flexible hours and must possess a current MO Driver's License.

Please submit a resume to the business office located at Grundy Electric Cooperative, 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

P425d26 ------------------------------------------Mid-States Services, LLC is accepting applications for an Appliance Sales and Repair Technician. This position requires knowledge or interest in learning appliance repair, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Interested applicants may obtain the application at www.midstates.net, or 2626 Oklahoma Avenue. Submit a completed application by April 19, 2021 to: Mid-States Services, LLC, Attention: Peggy Boulware, 4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683. EOE/M/F/H/V M427d9 ------------------------------------------NOW HIRING - Full-time Maintenance Position with benefits. Must have a current valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check and drug screening. Applications may be obtained at the Princeton Manor Apartments Office, 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, MO, or by calling 660-359-5120. Equal Opportunity Employer P428d23 -------------------------------------------

RUMMAGE SALE

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PLAN EARLY! Take Advantage of Our Special Two Day Rate.

------------------------------------------Garage Sale - 1805 Eastview Drive - Friday, March 19th, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 20th, 8 a.m. - noon. Clothing: Women's XL-2X; Men's M-2X. Lots of brand name clothing, Silvers, Vigoss, Maurice's, Polo, American Eagle, Nike. Lots of Harley Boots!! Shoes, purses, kitchen, household.

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HELP WANTED

The Plaza Apartments is seeking a part-time maintenance person with basic knowledge of electric, plumbing & construction.

Call Cindy at 660-359-6666 Monday-Thursday, 9:00-2:30, or pick up an application at Adams Park Apartments,1312 East 9th St in Trenton. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

P361d19 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for seasonal park maintenance. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

C363d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2021 summer season. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer.

C364d26 ------------------------------------------The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for assistant pool manager for the 2021 summer season.

Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. C365d26 -------------------------------------------

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Trenton will be accepting sealed bids for mowing city owned lots in Trenton. A list of properties may be obtained at City Hall. Proof of insurance must be presented when bid is awarded. All bids should be returned to City Hall no later than 3:00 pm. Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dMar19,23 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, addressed to the County Commissioners of Grundy County, Missouri, on business to be transacted for new metal or polyethylene pipes, for the year 2021 are now being accepted.

Bids to be for 2 2/3" x 1/2" and 3" x 1" standard round corrugated, riveted metal pipes and standard round corrugated, riveted polymer coated pipes and/or polyethylene pipes, per foot, with fittings and accessories approved by Missouri Highway Department. Bids will be received in the office of the County Clerk, 700 Main St., Trenton, Missouri, until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

The company receiving said bid must give prompt delivery upon request by the County Commissioners or the Commissioners reserve the right to cancel such contract. The County Commissioners also reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar12,19 -------------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00014 In the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Decedent: On 03-05-2021, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: LORI A FOSTER 261 SW CEDAR LN TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD 903 JACKSON ST, PO BOX 228 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228 PHONE: 660-646-0627 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: 14-DEC-2020 Date of first publication: 12-MAR-2021 Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dMar12,19,26,Apr2 -----------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is requesting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for use by the Grundy County Sheriffs' Dept., Ambulances, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment.

The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gasoline and diesel fuel.

Bids should be expressed as the amount of discount from selfservice pump price or on volume purchasing and should include the current pump prices with taxes deducted. The successful bidder is to provide separate billing for each department and daily documentation of purchases including the number of gallons purchased and the price per gallon. Fuel to be supplied

through April 2022.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

Questions may be directed to the County Clerk at (660) 3594040 x4. The County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof.

Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dMar12,19 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Terry Lee Duncan 206 S. Sixth St. Spickard, MO 64679 vs.

Laura Lee Duncan Case No. 21AG-DR00014 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: LAURA LEE DUNCAN. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after February 26, 2021, judgment by default will be entered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit this 22nd day of February, 2021. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dFeb26,Mar5,12,19 -------------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS

DAILY RECORD

Danny Peto Danny Peto, a 71-year-old Trenton resident and former Unionville resident, passed away at Saint Luke’s on the Plaza in Kansas City, on Friday, March 12, 2021, following complications with a heart procedure.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Unionville at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, with visitation at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 18.

Interment will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at Princeton.

Daniel Bedell Peto was born in Higbee on July 13, 1949, the son of Fred and Mary DiGiorgio Peto, who preceded him in death. Danny grew up in Mercer and Putnam Counties and graduated from Unionville High School in 1967. He worked for Rock Island Railroad with his father during the summers. He operated heavy equipment on several projects, including the Stockton Dam, KCI Airport, US Highway 136, Long Branch Lake and the Clarence Cannon Dam. It was during this time that Danny accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was later baptized at First Baptist Church in Unionville.

Danny was appointed sheriff of Putnam County to fill an unexpired term and then was elected sheriff in 1981. At that time, he was the youngest county sheriff in Missouri.

Danny was appointed to a position of field agent for the Missouri Division of Liquor Control in 1990 and retired as a special agent for Alcohol and Tobacco Control in June 2010.

After retirement, Danny worked maintaining roads for Washington Township in Mercer County and Lincoln Township in Grundy County.

Danny married Julie Sinclair on January 1, 1994. He and Julie moved to Trenton in 2006. He was active in every community in which he lived, serving on various boards and committees. He served on the Putnam County R-1 School Board and was later instrumental in building the fitness center at the school. Danny has been a Jaycee, a Rotarian

Danny Peto

and a Mason. He was a member and served as a deacon at Edinburg Baptist Church and had also served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Unionville.

Danny loved watching his grandkids play sports and teaching them to shoot guns. He also enjoyed camping and kayaking.

Danny loved people and loved having fun. His reputation for ornery (but good-natured) antics and unique sense of humor was well known. He loved to entertain others with storytelling, and those who knew Danny likely have a story to tell on him.

Danny is survived by his wife, Julie; three children, Shawn (Kristy) Peto, Tisha (John) Giglio of Kansas City, and Aaron Pryor of Trenton, His five grandchildren are Angelo Peto, Dario Peto, Brecken Brownfield, Brooke Brownfield and Asher Pryor.

His great-granddaughter is Nora Hansen. Danny is also survived by two sisters, Georgie (Richard) Stottlemyre of Unionville and Mary Ann Roberts of Iowa City, IA as well as his mother-in-law, Sandra Sinclair, a brother-inlaw, Brett (Annette) Sinclair and a sister-in-law, Kim (Mike) Hunsaker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bill Sinclair, and brother-in-law Darrell Roberts.

Memorials are suggested to and checks should be made to the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

They can be sent to Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th, Unionville, MO 63565.

Danny Oral Wood Danny Oral Wood, a 72year-old Kansas City resident, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at Meyers Funeral Chapel at 401 Main St., in Parkville. Open visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and a visitation at the home will follow at 3 p.m.

Mr. Wood was born March 14, 1949 in Princeton, the son

of Lavern and Garnett Wood.

He attended the Spickard School and graduated from Spickard High School.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Wood of Kansas City; a sister, Marian Kasparson of Trenton; a sister-in-law, Betty Wood of Trenton; a nephew, Billie Rhoades of Trenton; and nieces Sondra Wood of Trenton, Dona Schooler of Chillicothe, Laura Rosson of Trenton and Kristine Page of Excelsior Springs.

FUNERALS Sharon L. Shirley Funeral services for Sharon her residence.

L. Shirley were held at 10 a.m.

Special recorded music inTuesday, March 16, 2021 at cluded “Go Rest High on That Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Mountain”, “I Believe in Trenton. Bro. Richard Key of- You”, Three Little Birds” and ficiated.

“Blue Sky.” Sharon L. Shirley, a 77Inurnment will take place at year-old Trenton resident, died a later date at Resthaven MeThursday, March 11, 2021 at morial Gardens in Trenton.

CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Eugene K. Anderson, Columbia, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50 and $74.50 costs.

Aaron R. Ritchie, Gladwin, MI and Ralph L. Menees, Florissant, pleaded guilty to amended charges of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and were fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs.

Civil Court LVNV Funding LLC vs. Phillip Galvin. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,392.91. The case involved a contract dispute.

Municipal Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Marshall A. Campbell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving on a sidewalk and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs.

Jeffrey P. Horsch, Marshall, pleaded guilty to illegal/improper turning and was fined $60.50 and $41.50 costs.

Michael J. Hoskins, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs. He also pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner and was fined $100 and $41.50 costs. He pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsiblity and was fined $25.50 and $41.50 costs and pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was fined $300 and $41.50 costs.

Joey R. L. Lynch, Trenton, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and was fined $250 and $41.50 costs.

Randall D. Matter, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of resisting arrest and was sentenced to serve eight days in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit given for time served. He is also to pay $41.50 costs and a $120 board bill.

James W. Smith, Trenton, pleaded guilty to a nuisance violation and was fined $150 and $41.50 costs.

Brandon L. Swindell, Chilli-

Serious Injuries In Accident Three persons, including two Trenton residents, were injured in an accident investigated Wednesday morning on Highway 6 five miles east of Gallatin.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Robert J. Reed of Trenton was using a private drive to make a U-turn with a truck that was pulling a trailer. Reed stopped the truck in the roadway, waiting for traffic to pass, and the vehicle was struck by another truck pulling a trailer, which was driven by Gail L. Siemer of Jamesport. Both vehicles came to rest off the north side of the roadway, with Siemer’s truck facing west and Reed’s truck facing east.

Neither driver was injured, but a passenger in Siemer’s

truck, Enoth Schrock of Jamesport, had serious injuries and was taken by Grundy County EMS to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Two passengers in Reed’s truck were also injured, including a 17-yearold juvenile who sustained serious injuries and was taken by Daviess County EMS to Liberty Hospital. A second passenger in Reed’s truck, Mary Mendenhall of Trenton, sustained moderate injuries and was taken by Grundy County EMS to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Both vehicles were totaled in the mishap, which was investigated by Trooper M.S. Cline, with assistance from Cpl. M.J. Miller, Trooper Z.D. Thomas and the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department.

WGU Names Local Graduate

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A Trenton woman has been listed among recent graduates of Western Governors University.

Megan Duffy of Trenton earned a master of science in nursing-leadership and management (BSN to MSN) from the university.

Correction

The Grundy County-Jewett Library is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This information appeared incorrectly in Tuesday’s Republican-Times.

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cothe, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of careless and imprudent driving and was fined $225 and $41.50 costs.

Richard G. Tharp, Spickard, pleaded guilty to operating a motorcycle when his driver’s license was not validated for such and had imposition of his sentence suspended. He was placed on probation for six months and is to pay $41.50 costs.

Failing to appear in court and having warrants issued for their arrest were Avery E. Mock, Spickard, on a miscellaneous animal violation, having an animal at large and not having an animal license; Ayrik A. Redden, Kansas City, on charges of having expired plates, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and reckless manner, having defective equipment on a vehicle and peace disturbance.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petitions Filed Dakotah E. Mathews vs.

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Bobbi Jolene Morales vs. Alberto Morales Garcia.

Petitions Granted Jerry D. Berry vs. Debbra A. Berry.

Ashley K. Rogers vs. Dylan Rogers.

Shawn J Owen vs. Nikita J. Owen.

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Dennis Barnard and wife to Timothy J. O’Brien.

Caleb Keeling to Lester Miller and wife.

Lester Miller and wife to Perry Kauffman and wife.

Charles Bullman and wife to Ammon Hershberger and wife.

David A. Kramer and wife to Hickory Creek Poultry LLC. Freddie Griffin and wife to John Wilkinson and wife.

Alan Tharp to Alan Tharp and wife.

Teresa Chaulk and others to James Michael Hall.

Thomas A. Wright and wife to Brianna Allen.

Mavis R. Neese to Shawn Hunt.

Miles Moore and wife to N.P. Dodge, Jr., Trustee.

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Kiwanis Trivia Night Set For March 27 Saturday, March 27 is the date selected for the Trenton Kiwanis Club to host it’s Third Annual Trivia Night.

The event will be held at the Black Silo Winery and is a fundraiser for the local club. The contest will get underway at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.

The theme for the trivia event is “Around the World.” There will be four rounds of trivia with 15 questions in each round. A variety of questions focusing on the “Around the World” theme will be offered up spanning several decades, so those who are young, young-at-heart and old enough to remember will find they really do have a chance at winning. Teams will also have a chance to earn points by participating in the theme contest, whereby teams are encouraged to decorate their table and dress according to their interpretation of the theme “Around the World”. Additional points will be awarded to the top three teams who best depict the theme.

Each team will consist of six to eight adults (18 and over). The entry fee for a team is $120. Kiwanis Club members are currently reaching out to area businesses to help with sponsorship of the event. Sponsorships available include sponsoring a round, prize money sponsorship, as well as items for a silent auction to be held in conjunction with the event.

Online registration can be completed by going to https://tinyurl.com/TrentonKiwanisTrivia2021 or they can find a link to the registration site on the Trenton Kiwanis Club Facebook page. Once registered, teams will be invoiced and can pay online with a debit or credit card. Teams needing to register with a paper copy or who need to pay with cash or check can see Kara at Dave’s Body Shop or Rick at Barnes-Baker Automotive during business hours. Team space is limited, so teams should register early. Early registrants will be given preferential seating.

Due to space limitations, admittance will be limited to team members only.

The Trenton Kiwanis is excited to be bringing back a fun, interactive trivia contest to area residents. All proceeds from the event will be used to fund community service activities in the area. Persons with questions can reach out to Trivia Project Coordinator Kara Helmandollar at 359-5966.

Newtown-Harris School Board Meets The Newtown-Harris Board of Education approved the 2021-22 school calendar and hired a counselor during its meeting held Monday evening.

According to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Lucas McKinnis, the board approved the calendar, with classes starting with a half-day of attendance on Tuesday, Aug. 24 and ending with a half-day on May 26, 2022. The district typically does not have class on Mondays.

Board members voted to pay $575.08 toward employee insurance plans and to continue the district insurance through OSBA. Employee contracts were approved and the board voted to hire Megan Brown to serve as school counselor. A volunteer, Laura Craft, was also approved.

In other business, the board approved FFA competition trips as well as the senior trip to Branson and adopted the Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Legislative updates and board reorganization were also discussed.

In his report, Dr. McKinnis congratulated the basketball teams on their season and the FFA on hard work for FFA Week. He said the elementary basketball season is under way and all high school students are scheduled to take CPR classes for certification on April 1 with the Sullivan County Health Department.

He said the Salary Committee was scheduled to meet March 17 and he is still looking for volunteers to serve on the CSIP Committee. In addition, a volunteer is still being sought to fill a board vacancy.

In her report, Principal Amy Carlson reported on recent honors received by students and said the sophomore students recently visited the North Central Career Center in Bethany. She reported that practice has begun for the baseball and track teams and that parent-teacher conferences were recently held. Juniors, she said, will take the ACT at the end of the month.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 12.

Scholarships Are Awarded The North Central Missouri College Foundation recently awarded four NCMC students the Jack N., Mildred M., Noble J., and Mayra A. Young A+ Outstanding Student Award Scholarship.

This year’s recipients are Emily Poston of Maysville, Samuel (Cody) McClaran of Harris, Kennadie Crowe of Chillicothe and Noah Bodenhausen of Country Club. All four students are actively involved and high- achieving academic students.

Emily is a Maysville High School graduate. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Mu. Emily is attending NCMC to complete the Associate in Arts transfer degree.

Cody is a graduate of Milan C-2 High School and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the eSports team. Cody is an Associate in Arts transfer student.

Kennadie is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Lady Pirates basketball team. She is a graduate from Norborne R-8 High School and is pursuing an Associate in Arts transfer

degree along with a Livestock Management certificate.

Noah is a graduate of Savannah R-3 High School and is a member of the Pirates baseball team. Noah is attending NCMC for his Associate in Arts transfer degree.

“The NCMC Foundation is proud to partner with the Financial Aid Office to recognize four outstanding A+ students from around our service region,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “This scholarship will assist with costs the A+ scholarship does not cover, such as books and fees. I encourage all A+ eligible students coming to NCMC to still fill out the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Application. Foundation scholarships can help you just like these four students achieve their higher education goals.”

The $250 scholarship is awarded to A+ students based on their GPA, fall course load, completion rate, campus involvement, and instructor recommendation.