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Candidates On Display Five School Board Candidates Talk To Teachers, Public Attracting and retaining teachers, communication among all the stakeholders in the district and the current culture within the district were recurrent themes when five of the candidates for the Trenton R-9 School Board participated in a forum Thursday evening. Melissa King, Emily Lasley, Bill Miller, Joshua Shuler and Michael Voorhies attended the forum, sponsored by the Trenton Teachers Association and the Republican-Times. Those five and two others, Shaun McCullough and Jeff Spencer, are vying for two vacancies on the R-9 board and have their names on the April 6 election ballot. Prior to the public portion of the meeting, the candidates held an hour-plus long meeting with teachers who were present to answer questions posed by the educators. Mindy Walker, a field representative from the Missouri State Teachers Association, served as moderator for both sessions. The first question posed by

the public asked candidates to address the challenge of recruiting and retaining quality teachers and how to stop the district from becoming a stepping stone for teachers to leave for a higher-paying district. Voorhies said he believes salaries are one of the reasons teachers leave the district, but not the main one, which he said is due to teachers being afraid to speak out in the district for fear of retaliation. He said open communication and treating all teachers and paraprofessionals as “essential” and with respect would help and is one of the biggest issues he would like to address. Shuler said high turnover is usually a culture problem within an organization and can be due to several factors. He noted that different people find value in different things - it might not always be salary; for some people it is having someone say “please” and “thank you.” Giving everyone a voice and actually learning what the issues are might go a long way in addressing the problem. Miller also said there is a culture issue and said if faculty and staff are leaving, then the district needs to be asking why that’s happening. He said those hiring need to approach it by hiring people who aren’t look-

ing to be short-term in the district, if possible. He suggested that the district look at the pay gap with other districts and consider other incentives that can be provided to the lowerpaid staff. He also suggested that when a staff member leaves, someone take the time to ask them why they’re leaving. Mrs. Lasley said she believes turnover is a concern and pay is a small piece of the puzzle. She said that as a parent in the district she is concerned with the turnover and the lack of consistency it leads to for students. She said she wonders if sometimes the district is just looking for applicants to fill a spot, knowing they won’t stay if hired and commented that she’d be curious to know what information is gathered when teachers leave the district. Mrs. King said that as someone who likes to solve problems, the first step would be to establish that turnover is a problem. She said the district needs to look at setting longterm goals, a part of which would include addressing why there is staff turnover, board turnover, etc. She addressed the issue of parents being frustrated with trying to help their kids with the district technol-

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Trenton R-9 Board of Education candidates who participated in a candidate forum Thursday evening included, from left, Melissa King, Emily Lasley, Bill Miller, Joshua Shuler and Michael Voorhies. A link is available for the public to view the forum, which was sponsored by the Trenton Teachers Association and the Republican-Times.

ogy and not being able to find the help they need. If the parents weren’t so frustrated, she said, maybe the teachers wouldn’t feel so much frustration either. The second question posed to candidates was to provide an example of how they could be objective about an issue they don’t necessarily support. Examples included books that might be controversial or a [See FORUM, Page 7]

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NCMC Board Agenda

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 4 o’clock today (Tuesday, March 23) in the Frey Administrative Center. This is a change in the regular meeting time. Items on the announced agenda include new employee introductions, reports from Head Start, the vice president for academic affairs, the vice president for student affairs, the chief information officer and the college president; Head Start items, consideration of bids/purchases, consideration of a four-day work week, consideration of FY2021-22 tuition and fees, consideration of FY2021-22 room and board rates and personnel items, including a retirement, employment transfers, employments, recommendation for emeritus status and revised and new job descriptions. An executive session is planned to discuss personnel, legal matters and real estate.

One New COVID Case

The Grundy County Health Department has reported one new case of COVID-19 since Thursday. That brings the total cases since the pandemic began to 1,061, which includes 820 confirmed cases and 241 probable cases. The county’s death toll from the virus remains steady at 40. The GCHD gave 110 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday, March 19. This week GCHD will have Moderna vaccine available for first and second doses. The first dose clinic will be held on Thursday, March 25 by appointment for individuals in the open priority groups. Call (660)359-4196 to schedule an appointment. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Phase 2 will be open on March 29 and vaccine will be available for all Missouri adults on April 9.

Woman Recounts Growing Up In Trenton Area By Mary Holt I grew up in a wonderful family. There were six kids with 13 years between the oldest and the youngest. We had wonderful great hardworking parents. Dad farmed for others for a few years, did some other jobs and then became a railroader, of course for the Rock Island. He was a fireman and then an engineer. Mom was a very hardworking lady. She cooked, cleaned, sewed, did mountains of laundry, raised huge gardens and canned many things, besides taking care of six children and Dad. But all of us dearly loved her homemade bread. The smell was something that you never forget. We would come home from school just as she got the loaves out of the oven. She would slice it, put homemade butter on each slice and then sprinkle each slice with sugar. That was like eating dessert, only better. [See MEMORIES, Page 7]

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“Around the World” is the theme of the Third Annual Trenton Kiwanis Club Trivia Night, which will be held Saturday, March 27 at Black Silo Winery. Teams of six to eight people (age 18 or older) will compete at the event, with a registration fee of $120, with one mulligan per round available for $5 each. Teams are encouraged to participate in the team theme contest, dressing and decorating their table with their interpretation of the theme for the chance to earn extra points. Online registration can be completed at https://tinyurl.com/TrentonKiwanisTrivia2021. Contact Kara Helmandollar at 359-5966 for more information or to obtain a paper copy of the registration form and a complete list of rules. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia set to begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will include prizes, concessions and a silent auction.

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PILE DRIVER Work continued on the 17th Street bridge on Friday with the construction crew driving pilings to help support the bridge structure. Boone Construction of Columbia is heading up the project, which was delayed early on, but June 2 remains a tentative completion date for the bridge.

The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors met March 16, hearing a presentation on the employee retirement plan. According to information provided by Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board heard a presentation from Jeff Pabst of LAGERS concerning the employee retirement plan. They also discussed the status of the energy project, with a special meeting to be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss that project. Doerhoff reported on February activities, including the Valentine party and the Resident Council meeting, and said there were no positive COVID-19 cases among residents or staff in February. The board also held a closed session to approve the January closed session minutes.

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Rain ends Tuesday night with Wednesday featuring mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of 55. There is a chance of rain Wednesday night into Thurday, which has a high of 52. The high in Trenton on Thursday was 52 with Friday reaching 55 and Sunday hitting 60. Sunday’s high was 67 with a low of 42. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 66 with a low of 48 and .06 of an inch of rain falling.

The Trenton High School girls track and field team is preparing for another season, but doing so with a roster of just 10. Kristi Ewing, the team’s lone senior, will be a state medal contender. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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Pirates Sweep St. Louis On The Road Region 16 Firmly In Grip Of NCMC NCMC WOMEN 66 ST. LOUIS WOMEN 45 9

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For one half, the North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team’s 72-39 rout of St. Louis two weeks earlier looked like a fluke. On the road in St. Louis, the Archers were matching the Pirates shot for shot in a defensive struggle. In the second half, however, the Pirates’ bench took over and Maci Moore and Nora Ford dragged the team to the finish and a 66-45 Region 16 victory. At halftime, the game looked strikingly different from the first meeting of the two teams. North Central trailed 24-23 at the break, a shock for anyone who saw the drubbing the Pirates put on the Archers in Trenton on March 6. The second half more resembled that first meeting and Moore and Ford were a big reason why. On a day where no starter would record double digits, Moore scored 18 and Ford added 15 to help the Pirates pull away for what ended up being a comfortable victory. “Our starters struggled finishing,” North Central coach Jenni Croy said. “St. Louis played us a zone the entire game. Maci does such a great job of being patient offensively and letting the play develop and then getting herself into position for the dish and score and that’s what was working well for us. Nora was literally the only one hitting from the outside. It’s so nice to know we have that capability when our starters aren’t scoring, we

know our bench can.” Ford connected on 5-of-10 three-pointers to arrive at her 15-point total. The rest of the North Central players were a combined 3-for-18 from distance. Moore, meanwhile, added 10 rebounds and three assists to her team-leading point total. The Pirates also got eight points each from Kennadie Crowe, Angel Wiggins and Lily Osborn. With the win, NCMC moved to 14-3 overall and 3-0 in Region 16 play. The wins for both the men and women wrapped up the top seeds for the two Pirate squads in the Region 16 tournament. With just three teams in the region and games being hosted by the higher seeds, North Central will host the championship games on Saturday, April 3, at the Ketcham Community Center. That should also guarantee North Central spots in this year’s district tournament as Region 16 is slated to get two spots at the district level. The North Central men, like the women, found themselves in a less-than glamorous first half at St. Louis. Through the first 20 minutes the two region rivals combined for just 49 points and the Pirates would trail by a single point at the break, 25-24. While the second half was just as competitive, the scoring began to pick up. Both teams nearly matched the combined total from the first half in the second, but it was the Pirates who escaped with the victory, taking the three-point win to keep their perfect Region record intact. Jeramy Shaw led the charge with 19 points and six assists and Atavian Butler added 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Kolten Griffin finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Pirates. The win pushed the Pirates to 12-6 overall and 3-0 in the region. Both NCMC teams host Southeast on Tuesday.

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KRISTI EWING, right, hands off the baton to former Trenton Bulldog Mykah Hurley during a relay in 2018. Ewing is the only senior on this year’s squad and the Bulldogs will lean heavily on her for big point numbers in 2021.

Small Girls Track Team Looking To Ewing To Carry It In 2021

ike so many other teams at Trenton High School this spring, the girls track and field team is hurting in the numbers department. The puzzling part of it is that the girls track team doesn’t have other sports to compete with for players like the four boys sports the school offers in the Spring. With just nine girls out, Trenton won’t be stepping off the bus considered a front runner at any given track meet as they have for so long leading up to this season. The Bulldogs don’t plan on being in the cellar at any given track meet either, though. Despite the low numbers, Trenton has Kristi Ewing returning. Ewing is the lone senior on the team, but she is a three-time state medalist and could be good for up to 40 points at a track meet. She already holds the school record in the open 400meter dash and was a member of the statemedaling 4x400-meter relay team, which set a school record while collecting a third-place finish at the MSHSAA Track and Field Championships in 2019. “Kristi has been great for our program,” Trenton coach Chris Parks said. “She has been to state every year she has been able to go and she is just an outstanding athlete. Her times are exceptional and she will help the younger kids do better in their events too.”

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After Ewing, however, Trenton’s team is full of relative unknowns. The three juniors on the team were just freshmen the last time Trenton was able to field a track team after COVID-19 knocked out the 2020 season. The sophomores and freshmen that round out the roster have never competed in a varsity track meet. Because of that, Ewing, a staple of Trenton’s sprint relays in her freshman and sophomore seasons, will likely be running mostly individual events in 2021 in an effort to maximize Trenton’s point totals at each meet. “I see Kristi doing all individuals this year,” Parks said. “She will be running the 100, 200, 400 and then the long jump.” Behind Ewing’s big point totals, Trenton will hope to get some supplemental points from some younger athletes. Distance runners Gracyn Rongey, a junior, and Ava Simpson, a sophomore, will look to garner points in the 1,600- and 3,200meter runs. “Ava has really excelled for us so far this season,” Parks said. “She has come in, in shape, and I expect a lot from her this season. She expects a lot from herself, too. “Gracyn is one of my other distance runners and we will have a one-two punch there with her and Ava. Gracyn has really improved a lot in those events, too.” Two other juniors join Rongey on the roster in Morgan King and Shay Wester-

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hof. Westerhof will look to back Ewing in the sprint events and long jump while King is throwing the discus and the javelin this year. “Shay is really improving on her sprints and she will be a part of our sprint relays,” Parks said. “Morgan King, then, she is really coming around for us in the field events with her throwing.” Other girls out this season include sophomores Mikensy Golden and Krysta McCullough and freshmen Kinze Hansen and Emma Roberts. Despite the low numbers and the long odds that throws at Trenton’s team goals, Parks still believes his team is capable of putting up some competitive point totals in 2021. “We always want to compete as a team and we still plan on doing that this year,” Parks said. “We have points in different areas that will actually help us excel in that area, but also, we just want to improve each athlete individually and if we are able to do that, we will be alright.” Trenton will open its 2021 season on Thursday, April 1, hosting the Trenton Early Bird Relays. That will be one of the smaller events Trenton will see this season making it a good opportunity for a young team to score some confidence. Action at C.F. Russell Stadium is slated for a 3:30 p.m. start that day.

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California Wild Fires Personal For Reporter SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — The redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains had not burned in decades. But they burned the year I lived there. Aug. 18, 2020, will be forever ingrained in my mind, not only as the date on which I found myself displaced from my home by wildfire, but also the day I became a different kind of reporter — one covering the blaze that threatened my own community. Sometimes, you are in the right position at the right time to the best suited reporter to cover a story — even if it isn’t your beat, and even if you’ve never covered anything related before. My partner and I had spent the afternoon by the bay, miles from the San Lorenzo Valley. Of course, the wildfire season had already touched our lives as they did across California. Most of the state experienced poor air quality and heavy smoke from a number of fires. We knew there was fire at Butano State Park that day, but we did not anticipate quite how quickly things would change. We watched anxiously as reports came in that fire was encroaching on Boulder Creek, where we lived, and we were on our way back home when I got the notification that our neighborhood was under an evacuation order. We drove faster. By the time we neared

home, the road was blocked off, and police lines separated us from our house and our pets. We were only able to rescue our animals by begging the police officer stationed at the roadblock to let us pass. We sped to a relative’s house, driving through an ashy haze, our confused cat meowing in the backseat. In the following days, I followed the fire’s progress on local social media. I learned that several of our neighbors and our neighbors’ friends remained inside the evacuation zone, a perilous place to be. They were fighting the blaze and defending houses without the support of California’s firefighting agencies. It was a complexity of emotions to learn that a friend of our neighbor’s who did not even live in our neighborhood had probably saved our house from destruction. According to him, the retaining wall on our driveway kept catching fire, and he had put it out. The retaining wall in question nearly touched the wall of the garage; there was little question in my mind that if it had been allowed to burn unfettered, the garage and then the house would have gone down with it. As I grew to understand the scope of the civilian firefighting efforts from my neighbors, friends, and local social media, I began to realize: This was a story. This phenomenon was

larger than my neighbors and my neighborhood, and I certainly had not heard of efforts on this scale in recent California wildfire seasons. With the encouragement of my editor, I pitched the story to the AP editors managing the wildfire coverage. I usually work with the data team, so a local breaking news story was outside my regular reporting duties But the fire was all that I could focus on. I needed to be doing something relevant and meaningful. My supervisor understood, from his own experience: He had worked in a newsroom in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. So I set out to write about my home and what was happening to it. How do you ask people — your neighbors — to speak openly about some of the most traumatic experiences of their lives while knowing that it could be printed in hundreds of news outlets across the country? Our shared experience helped, it turned out. As a fellow fire evacuee, I found sources willing to talk to me — just as I found it easy to talk to them. I am generally more comfortable with public records, wrangling data and analyzing numbers. Not this time. It all felt different. I asked all kinds of questions. Why did they stay to fight the fires? Why didn't they evacuate? Did they think the

fires were being fought effectively? Are their houses safe? How do they know? Asking people whether their homes were still standing felt very personal. Many of them, like me, were reviewing photos posted on social media, trying to get a glimpse of their homes. And while I collected interviews for the AP’s coverage, I found that any information my sources had could shed light on the status of my own neighborhood. But even more than that, I realized: They trusted me, these neighbors who had become news sources. I was telling their story, and in the process I was telling mine, too. I was reminded of the importance of representative media as well. Sometimes only a community's members can see which of its stories are not being told. Later, I pitched a second original story idea about the wildfires — this time with a data element, my area of expertise. I decided to combine the Environmental Protection Agency’s air-quality data with county-by-county population numbers to get an idea of the human impact of the smoke. I was struck by what I found: The number of individual exposures to dangerous air quality caused by smoke this past year stood out compared to the numbers going all the way back to the year 2000.

Miami Beach Looks To Extend Curfew Past Spring Break FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A party-ending curfew imposed after fights, gunfire, property destruction and dangerous stampedes broke out among huge crowds of people in Miami Beach could extend through the end of spring break. Miami Beach commissioners voted unanimously Sunday to empower the city manager to extend the curfew in the South Beach entertainment district until at least April 12, effectively shutting down a spring break hot spot in one of the few states fully open during the pandemic. SWAT teams and law enforcement officers from at least four other agencies sought to contain the raucous crowds, but confrontations continued for days before Miami Beach officials enacted the curfew, which forces Ocean Drive restaurants to stop outdoor seating entirely. City Manager Raul Aguila said many people from other states were coming in “to engage in lawlessness and an ‘anything goes’ party attitude." He said most weren't patronizing the businesses that badly need tourism dollars, and instead merely congregating by the thousands in the street. Miami Beach Police said more than 1,000 people have been arrested this spring break season, with about 80 guns seized. Police Chief Richard Clements said the trouble intensified on Monday, when an unusually large crowd blocked Ocean Drive “and basically had an impromptu street party.” By Thursday, fights were breaking out, setting off dangerous stampedes of people fleeing for safety. The partying was out of control by Friday night, he said — one restaurant was “turned upside down” in a melee, its “chairs were used as weapons,” and bro-

ken glass covered the floor. The iconic Clevelander South Beach bar next door had to suspend all food and beverage operations. Gunshots were fired, and a young woman was hospitalized with a badly cut leg, police said. “How many more things are we going to allow to occur before we step in?” Clements said during Sunday's meeting. He defended the city’s curfew, which also closes three causeways leading to South Beach in an effort to keep all but residents and employees from driving onto the island from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. “I think this was the right decision,” the chief said. The crowd was defiant but mostly nonviolent on Saturday night, refusing to submit to the curfew that had only been enacted four hours earlier, when officers in bulletproof vests released pepper spray balls to break up the party. A crowd showed up again Sunday night, defying the curfew yet again. The situation ignited racial tensions. Some white residents referred to the crowd of predominantly Black tourists as “animals” or “thugs” on social media. “We have to realize that we are definitely fighting an undertone of racism," DeAnne Connolly Graham, a member of Miami Beach’s Black Affairs Advisory Committee, told the Miami Herald. But Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber rejected the claim that anyone has been targeted for their race. “When hundreds of people are running through the streets panicked, you realize that’s not something that a police force can control,” he said during the commission meeting Sunday. Very few people in the crowds were

covering their faces with masks, as is required by a Miami Beach ordinance imposed in hopes of containing the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed more than 33,000 people in Florida so far. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has insisted that Florida have no statewide mask rules, limits on capacity or other public health restrictions, which he credits for keeping the tourism economy going. “If you look at South Florida right now, this place is booming,” DeSantis said last month. “Los Angeles isn’t booming. New York City isn’t booming.” Miami's tourism arm just spent $5 million on its biggest national advertising campaign in 20 years, seeking a rebound after billions of dollars were lost to the pandemic, canceling last year's spring break and forcing beach closures across the Sunshine State. Miami Beach, meanwhile, banned alcohol from the beach, along with all alcohol sales after 10 p.m., and even sent text messages to tourists warning, “Vacation Responsibly or Be Arrested.” Several commissioners said South Beach needs a new marketing campaign to rebrand its party-city image. They pointed to the handful of arrests in Fort Lauderdale, which has raised its hotel rates and promoted a “family friendly” spring break. None of it sits well with people who were hoping to finally let loose in the pandemic. “I just feel like it’s really not fair,” tourist Heather Price told NBC 6. “People paid a lot of money to come all the way out here, just to not be able to do the activities they wanted to.”

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It was well received, and I doubt that it will be the last reporting I do about the fires and their impact. “Fire season” in California has truly become a season alongside spring and summer, and the story of how the West is being transformed by fire is not going away. And neither is the experience that I had. A story had touched me in a personal way. It came, quite literally, to my front door. And that will change forever the way I think about, and report on, disaster. ___

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The Trenton High School/Trenton Middle School mascots had a successful day at its annual pancake day, held Saturday at C.F. Russell Stadium. The event was held as a drive-through this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the group brought in $1,061. Mascot sponsor Dave Burkeybile said the funds will be used to purchase a new Bulldog mascot costume as well as for maintaining the current costumes and supporting other school organizations and events.

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Trenton High School students in Mrs. Thorne’s and Mrs. Michael’s class, who operate the Black and Gold Coffee Shop, presented the program at the Trenton Lions Club meeting recently. The students spoke about the coffee shop and the skills they learn for reaching their post-secondary goals.

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The Pleasant View R-6 Middle School Science Department has announced the winners of its annual science fair. They include, front row, from left, sixth grade first place winner Hailee Hein; third place overall winner Walter (Remi) Olmstead; first place overall winner and eighth grade first place winner Astrid Soriano; and seventh grade first place winner Kruz Ulberg. Not pictured is Abbye Johnson, second place overall winner.

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Taul Speaks At Rotary Club Megan Taul, executive director of the Trenton Downtown Improvement Association and Main Street Trenton, presented the program at the March 18 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held in the BTC Bank community room. Kim Washburn presided at the meeting and Phil Hoffman gave the prayer. Mrs. Taul told about activities of the TDIA, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and Main Street Trenton. She noted that the Food Truck Days, which were held in 2019, resulted in having Uprooted Kitchen locating a restaurant in the downtown area. Main Street Mercantile began as a TDIA project to create space for “incubator” businesses to locate and get their businesses started. TDIA purchased a building in the downtown area, which began with nine small businesses and has since grown to 12. Two of the business owners have pur-

chased the building and are now in charge of the Mercantile facility. She also told about upcoming downtown events, beginning on April 24 with the spring “Sip and Stroll” wine walk. She anticipates 18 stops, with the event to conclude with an outdoor concert at The Elks Lodge, featuring a local band, The Ghosted. A “Five Points Fest” is planned for the fall and the TDIA/Main Street Trenton will be working with the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce to hold an ice cream social on Aug. 10 to celebrate the 200th birthday of the founding of Missouri. She hopes to have other activities planned as the year goes on. The program for the March 25 club meeting will be presented by the Green Hills Recreation Association.

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Five Trenton High School seniors recently signed on with the U.S. Army National Guard during a ceremony held in the Trenton High School commons. They include, from left, Kael Brock, Chase Otto, Kayden Spencer, James Miller and Jordan Sullivan. Staff Sgt. Johnny Palmer is the recruiter for the National Guard.

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Seven members of the Wesley Methodist Women met in the Aldersgate Room for their first meeting in a year as all meetings had been canceled after March 2020 due to COVID-19. President Wenda Seymour called the meeting to order and presented a devotion in memory of member Betty Elton. She read “A Note from Heaven” referring to the scripture verse John 14:27. President Seymour made these announcements: the birthday parties for residents at Sunnyview Nursing Home have been postponed for the 2021 year, Wesley will be in charge of the Thrift Shop during June and that, at this time, the annual Soup Day hosted by the Wesley Women will be held in November. Cards were signed to send to homebound members and those in care centers. The next meeting of the Wesley Methodist Women will be April 8 with Babe Roy having devotions and the program.

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coach whose philosophy of “who plays” is in conflict with theirs. Mrs. King said her approach is to analyze an issue to determine if she needs to go further with it and to focus on the bigger things. She said she would look at the values in the community to determine how big of an issue it really is. She would consider how the issue fits in the goals of the district. She noted that she will always put the students first, because ultimately that is why she would be serving. Mrs. Lasley said she asks a lot of questions and then assesses the situation. As a representative of the community she said she would put herself aside if it’s in the best interest of the community, the students and the teachers. She said what works for one student may not work for others. Her approach would be to evaluate the situation and determine the best course of action for the most students, knowing that it won’t be the best for all students. Miller discussed his views on athletics and said he feels that as far as playing time goes, it can become a safety issue for the student and it matters what the coach was told when he or she was hired. He said he feels that there is no reason to spend thousands of dollars on a program if it’s not going to be competitive. As far as curriculum goes, books are being replaced with iPads and he said

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When Mom died at the age of 86 from a broken hip, she had a loaf of bread she had baked the day before. Sonna took the loaf home with her, sliced it, shellacked it and decorated each slice with a tiny flower. She gave each of her siblings a slice, which I still have in my china cabinet. When my twin brother Terry and I were three, sister Sonna was five, Dale was seven and Duane was 13, we moved into the town of Tindall, right on Main Street across from the Farmers Exchange. This is where our little brother, Novy, was born. There was a beautiful house next door to our house. A doctor, Dr. Lowrey and his wife lived there. Dr. Lowrey was blind, but he still went to see people in their homes. His wife always took him and assisted him with his patients. One day Terry and I disappeared. Our mother had looked and called but could not find us. Other people were looking, too. Mrs. Lowrey heard a noise at her front door and went to see what it could be. There, stuck between the screen door and front door were Terry and I. Somehow we had got the screen locked and could not get out. Our mother was so

it needs to be explained to parents why that decision has been made and why it’s considered beneficial. Shuler said the issues such as books, curriculum, access to events all have to be weighed against the greater good, but sometimes you have to stand for something, especially when it’s uncomfortable. He said we want to build leaders and strive for excellence and that the “everyone wins” mentality is a huge disservice to the students. The goal, he said, is to build up the team and teach kids that not everyone is going to be the star. Voorhies said making decisions for others is a difficult position to be in and that while he can be opinionated and passionate about an issue he knows that he could not always be that way as a board member. He said it’s important to be able to give your input and respect the input of others and find out why there is disagreement. He said he understands the importance of keeping an open mind and being willing to compromise to do what’s best for the students and the faculty and being able to explain why that decision was made. The final question of the evening was why someone should vote for them and what their top priority would be, if elected. Voorhies cited his experience serving on a union board and said he takes it to heart when people come to him with an issue. He said he wants to attack it immediately and with

full force. He said he loves serving others, helping others and solving problems, all attributes that would help him be a good board member. Shuler said he works for a lot of people and has thousands of people who depend on him to make good decisions. He also said he sees himself as a servant and is looking for an opportunity to serve his community. Miller said he wants to help create a culture where everyone can be heard. He said he is a teambuilder and bringing people to work together is his skill set. Mrs. Lasley said that since moving to Trenton she has worked really hard to make it her community. She said she wants to see what she can do to make the school district the best it can be for students, parents and teachers. Mrs. King said she feels good about all the candidates who are seeking a position and if chosen, she would take the role very seriously, putting a lot of thought into her decisions, with a goal of helping others be successful. The ultimate priority is the education of the students and she said turmoil and frustration happen when the “why” is not explained. With a little bit of time left at the end of the forum, Voorhies asked those in attendance what they expect from a board member. Anna Muselman, a parent as well as a faculty member, said the turnover of the support

thankful we were found safe and sound. We never did that again. Our family moved to Trenton when Terry and I were five. Sonna was seven. We would be going to Brainerd School. Our older brothers were going to junior high and high school. Little Novy was only two. We moved into a house next door to an elderly lady who did not like children. She would yell at us when we came outside to play. She claimed that part of our yard was really hers. One day when we were playing in the yard, she came out with a rifle in her hands and started yelling at us to get out of her yard. Our mother came up behind her with a glass milk bottle in her hand and swung it at her, knocking her flat. Was she dead? The sheriff at that time was Homer Mullins. He lived across the street from us. He came over, looked at the lady, and said “She got just what she deserved.” He told our mother if she got fined, he would pay the fine. Shortly after that we moved to a different neighborhood. We had really nice neighbors all around. I hope no one moved into the other house with children. Let Us Hear From You! Persons who have a memory to share about any topic re-

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staff, especially paraprofessionals in the district is a big issue. She said that especially in the last couple of years the turnover rate has been high and the issue of why needs to be addressed as support staff is an irreplaceable component of the education system. Another faculty member, Charley Crimi, said the feedback she has received most from staff is the lack of communication. Employees, she

said, don’t have a voice and have no mechanism for that voice to be heard. She said teachers want to know that the board actually wants to hear from them. General discussion was held on the feeling that board meetings are not a comfortable place to be and that both employees and members of the public often don’t feel welcome at the meetings. The forum was livestreamed

and can now be viewed online using the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1 K d k 6 V P Ta R q b q i x S Hct7GkBnqSkoHFIk/view?us p=sharing. The candidates have been invited to provide answers to a questionnaire sent to them by the Republican-Times. Responses that are returned will be included in a special election section to be published on March 30.

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After retail sales dipped in February from the prior month, retailers are poised for better times ahead. Warmer weather, government stimulus and a vaccination campaign should help shoppers spend more in the coming months, analysts say. Still, many retailers are struggling. So far this year, nine retailers have filed for bankruptcy — the same number as a year ago at this time — including department store Belk and women’s clothier Christopher & Banks, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Last year, 52 retailers filed for bankruptcy. And plenty of companies are expected to default on their debt this year. A March analysis of the

one-year probability of default by S&P Global Market Intelligence identified 15 public retailers with high odds of default, based on financial reports and accounting for different macroeconomic factors. They include Chico’s FAS and Build-a-Bear Workshop, which didn’t respond immediately for comment. Chico’s spokeswoman Kristin McClement said, “We are very confident in Chico’s FAS and where we are headed.” She also said that the credit facility is an asset-based lending agreement and has no financial covenants. She also noted it has no principal payments due on its revolver until 2025.

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The Daily Commuter Puzzle is Sponsored by Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments, 1311 E. 28th St., Trenton, MO 660-359-5647

Debt defaults: Nine retailers have filed for bankruptcy this year as of March 14. Analysts see 15 more that could be in danger.

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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 FJun11 ------------------------------------------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* ------------------------------------------Cross Winds Reiki Complementary Health Care Stress and Relaxation Technique Connie Cross, RN Usui HF Reiki® Master Usui HF Karuna Reiki® Master Located in the Cross Chiropractic Building 1200 E. 9th St. * Trenton, MO 64683 * 660-359-1292 Email: crosswindsreikichc@gmail.com FB: CrossWinds Reiki Complementary Health Care The peaceful way to health and relaxation! dMar23-Apr16* ------------------------------------------Offering General Satellite TV & Related Services! Jim's Satellite 660-953-0215 TMar23-Apr16 -------------------------------------------

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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 -------------------------------------------

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------For Rent - Duplex 2 bedroom apartment "A" near Trenton High School. Full carpet, 2 bath, 2 shower, big closets, appliances, attached 2 car garage, lawn care. $700 plus security deposit. No pets inside. Call 660-6543124. W592d26* -------------------------------------------

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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* ------------------------------------------For Sale: 120 acres of pasture/haying/hunting land on Hwy F. Call 660-247-2797. K431d26 ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------

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SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS Rent is based on income and includes: Water, Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, 24 hour Maintenance and On-Site Laundry Facilities. Applicants may stop by 2610 Princeton Road, Trenton, Missouri to pick up an application and see the pride we take in our housing community. We share in great neighbors, community activities, and beautiful surroundings. Some income restrictions apply.

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: 25 spring cow/calf pairs; 24 fall calvers, preg checked, starting to calve Sept. 1. Call 660-247-2797. K429d23 -------------------------------------------

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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 ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------

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 -------------------------------------------

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CLASSIFIEDS CITY OF TRENTON, MISSOURI Advertisement for Bidders The City of Trenton, Missouri is accepting bids for Hazardous Materials Abatement Services. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683, until 2:00 p.m. on April 6, 2021. Bid packets are required to be sealed and labeled 2020-21 Demolition Abatement Bid. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Wes Barone at 660-359-2013. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any irregularities that are in the best interest of the City. dMar23 ------------------------------------------In Re: Earl Dean Smith, single man TRUSTEE’S SALE – Under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Earl Dean Smith, single man dated 11/10/2016, and recorded on 11/18/2016 Book 647 Page 139 in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for Grundy County, MISSOURI, the undersigned Successor Trustee, will on 04/14/2021 at 2:00 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse 700 Main St. Trenton, MO 64683, sell at public venue to the highest bidder for cash subject to the terms announced at the sale, the realty described in said deed of trust, to wit: ALL OF LOTS 1, 2 AND PART OF LOT 5, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2; RUNNING THENCE EAST TO PRINCETON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH AND WEST ALONG SAID PRINCETON ROAD TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 8; THENCE WEST TO THE

SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN BLOCK 8, IN A.Y. SHANKLIN`S ADDITION IN PARTITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF TRENTON, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI. Eastplains Corporation SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Published in the Trenton Republican-Times File #: SMIEANOR First publication date 03/23/2021 dMar23,30,Apr6,13 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Bobbi Jolene Morales 1800 Cherry Lane, Apt. 2 Trenton, MO 64683 vs. Alberto Morales Garcia Case No. 21AG-DR00034 Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: ALBERTO MORALES GARCIA, 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 with 45 days after March 23, 2021 judgment by default will be entered against you. Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit this 18th day of March, 2021. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dMar23,30,Apr6,13 -------------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS Jerrolyn “Jerry” Parker Jerrolyn “Jerry” Parker, a 77-year-old Raytown resident, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Hospital East. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Dr. Greg Fine, pastor of First Baptist Church of Higginsville, officated. Arrangements were under the direction Kaiser-Wiegers Funeral Home of Higginsville. Mrs. Parker was born July 2, 1943 to John and Helen Britton Allen. In her early years she lived in Excelsior Springs before moving to Richmond, where she graduated from high school. On March 10, 1963, she married Raymond Parker in Richmond. He survives. The couple made their first home in Lexington, where she worked at Wentworth Military Academy. They then moved to Higginsville and then to Trenton, where she started her career at Mercantile Bank. The couple moved to Liberty in 1985, where she continued to work for Mercantile Bank for several years. They then moved to Excelsior Springs, where they lived for over 20 years. Later in her career she transferred to Security Bank, where she served as a commercial loan officer until her retirement. To be closer to family, the couple later moved to Lee’s Summit and then to Raytown.

New Books At County Library

Several new books have been added to the collection at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library. Among the new books are “Missing & Endangered” by J.A. Jance, “The Bounty” by Janet Evanovich and Steve Hamilton, “Band of Sisters” by Lauren Willig, “Faithless in Death” by J.D. Robb, “Serpentine” by Jonathan Kellerman, “Vineyard at Painted Moon” by Susan Mallery, “Affair” by Danielle Steel, “Relentless” by Mark Greaney, “Win” by Harlan Coben,“Shadow Box” by Luanne Rice, “Lost Boys” by Faye Kellerman and “Dark Sky” by C. J. Box. Also added were the series “Winter Black Series” by Mary Stone and “The Kate Burkholder Series” by Linda Castillo as well as several new large print westerns and many other new selections.

A Kansas City man has been returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections after violating the terms of his parole. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick R. Oyler, 44, is being returned to the DOC to serve his term after being arrested for violating the terms of his parole on an original charge of criminal non-support.

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Jerrolyn “Jerry” Parker

During her career, Mrs. Parker earned a paralegal degree from William Jewell College. She and her husband became active in the First Baptist Church when they lived at Higginsville and continued their lifelong ministering of Christ while living in Trenton and Excelsior Springs. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Mark Parker of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Susan Parker-Smith (Jobin Davis) of Raytown; a brother, John David Allen of Wood Heights; four grandchildren, Spencer and Emily Parker and Gabrielle and Maya Parker-Smith; and one great-grandchild, Ronan Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Patricia Gardner; and a son-in-law, Denny Smith. Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Veterans Home, 1300 Veterans Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093.

Bus Strikes Car In North Area No injuries were reported when a school bus carrying passengers struck a car Thursday morning at the intersection of Cedar and 18th streets. According to Trenton Police Lt. Larry Smith’s accident report, the mishap occurred when the driver of an Apple Bus Company bus, Preston C. Ramsey, Jr., of Jamesport was eastbound on 18th Street. The bus stopped at the stop sign with Cedar Street but failed to see a car driven by Angela E. Lovell of Trenton, which was southbound on Cedar Street. Ramsey pulled the bus into the intersection and collided with Ms. Lovell’s car. There were three minor children on the bus with two children in Ms. Lovell’s car. None were injured, although one passenger on the bus later complained of knee pain. The bus sustained minor damage to the front bumper, while Ms. Lovell’s car had moderate damage to the passenger side door and rear bumper. Ramsey was ticketed

Man Returned To Prison

for failing to yield at a stop intersection resulting in a motor vehicle crash. Ms. Lovell was ticketed for failing to maintain financial responsibility for a vehicle.

One driver sustained moderate injuries in an accident investigated Wednesday afternoon on Highway 6 near the east city limits of Humphreys in Sullivan County. According to Missouri State Highway accident report, the mishap occurred when a car driven by Roxanna M. Carter of Humphreys was westbound on Highway 6 and slowed to turn onto a city street. Her ve-

hicle was struck from behind by a car driven by Monica K. Proctor of Trenton. Both vehicles were totaled. Ms. Carter sustained moderate injuries in the mishap and was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital. The report does not state if she was taken by ambulance or private vehicle. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene.

Found Bikes At Police Station The Trenton Police Department is advising the public that there are several bikes that have been recovered in recent months that are currently in storage at the police station.

Police Chief Rex Ross said those who have had a bike lost or stolen may come to the police station between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday to claim their bicycle.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Donald Hand, Sioux City, IA, pleaded guilty to following another vehicle too closely and was fined $60.50 and $74.50 costs. MARRIAGE LICENSE Landon Patrick Ellis and

Mickenzey Dawn Willey, both of Trenton. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Petitions Filed Wendy Feeny vs. Fernando A. Esquivel. Robert Curd vs. Lyssa Curd. REAL ESTATE Frank Griffin and wife to Mickenzey Willey.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department March 15: officers responded to an assault at a south residence. March 16: no activity. March 17: no activity. March 18: officers responded to motor vehicle crashes in the east part of town and the north part of town. March 19: a nuisance violation was investigated at a north residence and officers made an arrest for trespassing at a west residence. They responded to a domestic dispute at a north residence and made an arrest on a

warrant in the north part of town. A report of forgery was investigated at an east business. March 20: an arrest for disorderly conduct was made at a west residence and officers made an arrest on a warrant at a south residence. March 21: officers investigated a report of tampering at a south residence and responded to a domestic assault at a south residence. A report of identity theft was investigated at a north residence.

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