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BRIEFS Special Council Meeting

The Trenton City Council has scheduled a special meeting for tonight (Tuesday, March 30) at city hall. The meeting will be open to the public, but can be accessed on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88031862293.

The meeting will be held to amend the 2021-22 city budget, which was approved last week, due to an error found in the document. In addition, the council will discuss fire department equipment replacement.

Area Churches Announce Special Plans For Holiday Several area churches have announced special plans for Easter Sunday and the days leading up to it.

Among those announcing their plans include: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., Thursday; Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Veneration of the Cross, 7 p.m., Friday; Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m.; and Easter Sunday Mass, 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Dockery Chapel Church Breakfast, 8 a.m., Sunday, followed by the Easter service at 9 a.m.

Trenton First Baptist Church - Good Friday Services, 6 p.m.; Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m..

Trenton First Christian Church - Maundy Thursday Communion Service, 6 to 6:30 p.m.; Easter morning service at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.

Tenth Street Baptist Church - Maundy Thursday Candlelight Service with the Lord’s Supper, 9 p.m.; Easter Sunday service, 10:30 a.m.

Trenton Foursquare Church - Easter Morning Service, 9 a.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church - Holy Thursday service, 7 p.m.; joint sunrise service at Hodge Presbyterian Church, 7 a.m. on Sunday (bring a lawn chair); Easter Sunday worship service, 10:15 a.m.

Trenton First Assembly of God Church - Easter morning services, 9 and 11 a.m.

South Evans Christian Church - Easter Breakfast with all invited, 9:30 a.m.; Easter service to follow.

Hodge Presbyterian Church- Maundy Thursday Service, 6 p.m.; Easter sunrise service in conjunction with Wesley United Methodist Church, 7 a.m. on the Hodge lawn (bring a lawn chair), children’s Easter egg hunt at 9:15 a.m. and the Easter Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.

Galt Churches - A community sunrise service will be held at 8 a.m., Sunday, followed by doughnuts and oranges juice. Galt Baptist Church - Upper Room Service, 6:30 p.m., Friday; Resurrection Services, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday (no Sunday school).

Galt Christian Church Good Friday services with communion, 7 p.m.; Resurrection Services, 10 a.m. (no Sunday school).

Laredo Christian Church Laredo Community Sunrise Service in conjuction with the Laredo Baptist Church at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast to follow at the Christian Church.

Easter morning worship service at 8:30 a.m.

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The Trenton High School Students of the Quarter for the Third Quarter of the 2020-21 school year include, from left, senior Ellie Boman, junior Colton Roy, sophomore Juliet Schmadeke and freshman Kate R. Clark.

Students Of The Quarter Named Honor Bestowed On Clark, Schmadeke, Roy And Boman

Four Trenton High School students have been selected as “Students of the Quarter” for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Those receiving the honor, which can only be bestowed on a student once in their high school careers, include freshman Kate R. Clark, sophomore Juliet Schmadeke, junior

Colton Roy and senior Ellie Boman.

Kate is the daughter of Hylee Thomas and participates in volleyball and choir, as well as serving as the manager for the wrestling teams. She is a member of FFA and outside of school, she is a member of the Edinburg Baptist Church.

Juliet is a member of FBLA, FCA, FCCLA, Key Club, Student Council and Spanish Club. The daughter of Shana Norris and Darren Schmadeke, Juliet is also a member of the volleyball team. Outside of school, she works at Sonic and is a member of the First Assembly of God Church and its

youth group.

Colton Roy is the son of Eric Roy and Alicia Roy. He is a member of Spanish Club, Student Senate, Science Club, Prom Committee and FFA, where he holds the office of secretary. Outside of school, he is a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Missouri Beekeepers Association.

Senior Ellie Boman is a member of National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl and a fouryear member of the Golden Bulldog Marching Band. Outside of school, she is employed at Sonic. She is the daughter of John and Chasidy Boman.

Three highway projects are scheduled to be let for bids in Grundy County this year.

Grundy County Commissioner Phillip Ray attended a meeting of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Transportation Advisory Committee on Thursday. He said Michael Marriott, an engineer with MoDOT, listed three projects to be let for bids in 2021, including: scrub seal from Highway 6 to Highway 5, which would also include two miles of paving in the westbound lane east of Trenton; resurfacing of Route Y from Highway 6 to Mercer County Route E; and resurfacing of Route E from Highway 6 to Missouri Highway 139.

Ray said the department has plans for the construction of a left (south) turn lane on Highway 6 west of Trenton at the intersection with SW 30th Avenue and a left (south) turn lane at the intersection with Route W. Those projects are scheduled to be let for bids in 2022. Ray said that as always, the project are subject to funding and changes in the department’s list of priorities.

COVID Vaccine Clinics

Grundy County Health Department will hold a first dose Moderna vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 1 for individuals in the open tiers.

Missouri Phase 2 is now eligible for vaccination. Phase 2 includes higher education, construction, restaurant and hotel workers, manufacturing, and financial services. Call 660-359-4196 to make an appointment.

Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton are now scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments for established patients who fall under the Phase 2 population. The next scheduled COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be on Wednesday, March 31 at the Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic, and Thursday, April 1 at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group. The vaccine administered will be the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which only requires one shot. Patients must plan to be monitored for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine. To schedule an appointment, call Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group at 660-358-5750 or the Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic at 660-748-4040.

For more information on Missouri’s vaccine priority phases, see https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/Phase2/.

Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson said the county has had no new COVID cases since the last update on Thursday.

Proposed Budget Cuts Targeting Home-Based Care Access II Independent Living Center Mobilizing To Fight Back

Proposed cuts currently being considered in Gov. Mike Parson’s 2021 state budget would have a profound effect on those who count on home-based care, according to an area independent living center.

In response to two proposed budget cuts to the Consumer Directed Services program, Access II Independent Living Center is mobilizing the community to fight back against these cuts. Access II is joining with other Centers for Independent Living in the state to denounce these cuts.

According to information provided by the Access II, the Consumer Directed Services program allows eligible individuals with disabilities to control their own personal care and remain independent in their own homes.

This Medicaid program serves over 40,000 Missourians with significant disabilities and Access II has served 130 people on this program in the last year.

During this current legislative session, Gov. Parson has made two recom-

mendations to cut this program by millions of dollars. The proposed cuts are coming at a time during the pandemic when healthcare is of the utmost importance, and also at a time when the State is seeing unprecedented funds streaming into the State for the very purpose of helping Missourians remain safe and healthy in their own homes.

Tonya Arndt, a 34-year-old college graduate who resides in Trenton, is very concerned about the proposed budget cuts and how it will impact her daily life.

“These types of budget cuts force people like myself into long-term care facilities which not only strip the individual of all their independence, but also the ability to work, and any chance of having a healthy, active social life,” she said. “Facilities also cost the state more money to provide the same services.”

Ms. Arndt became a quadriplegic at age 17. She works in her local community and pays a premium to the state of Missouri that allows her to maintain the assistance of her personal care attendants.

“CDS allows me to live in my own home and maintain the independence to choose who and when someone comes in to assist me with my care,” said Ms. Arndt. “This allows me to work, be actively involved in my community, and

spend time with my friends and family.

Being forced out of our homes where we can’t even decide who helps us bathe, or when or what we eat, should not be an option when programs like CDS exist and work effectively.”

Ms. Arndt has found an interesting and challenging job as an Intelligence Officer at Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail. She also does speeches for ThinkFirst, a national brain and spinal cord injury prevention and awareness organization and works part-time at Ketcham Community Center. She enjoys being outdoors, attending concerts and cheering on her nieces at their sporting events. She started using Medicaid in 2005 when she moved part-time to Maryville to attend Northwest Missouri State University just one year after the motor vehicle accident that resulted in her being a quadriplegic. She has been receiving services with Access II the past 14 years.

According to the COVID Tracking Project, less than 1% of America’s population lives in long-term-care facilities, but as of March 4, this tiny fraction of the country accounts for 34% of US COVID-19 deaths.

“This past year communicable diseases within facility living have jeopardized the health and safety of many of our elderly, and people with disabilities who were forced to live in Institu-

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tions,” said Heather Swymeler, Access II Executive Director. “CDS allows a more affordable and safe option.”

It will be challenging for Access II and other Centers for Independent Living to provide these vital services with the proposed cuts.

“I am frustrated and outraged that the proposed cuts demonstrate a complete lack of understanding of the importance CDS plays in the lives of people with disabilities. Jeopardizing peoples’ option to continue living in their own homes when the state is experiencing a positive budget is embarrassing,” said Jim Ruedin, Executive Director of Delta Center in St. Peters Missouri.

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Trenton Run-Ruled Pirates Close Regular Season With Wins In Lathrop, 16-0 Games Were Closer Than runners on base combined with Lathrop collecting six extrabase hits led to the big run total.

Offensively, Trenton managed just two baserunners, getting a lone hit from Tucker Otto and a walk from Colin Taylor.

Brayden Wiggins (0-1) took the loss on the hill, allowing seven runs on four hits and five walks in one inning of work.

He did strike out the side, however, recording all three outs with strikeouts. Otto, Kael Brock, Payden McCullough and Bobby Shreckengaust all threw pitches in the second frame.

With the loss, Trenton fell to 0-2 overall on the season.

The Bulldogs were at home for their makeshift home opener on Monday, playing host to the Cameron Dragons.

Trenton will play host to Princeton in the Grand River Conference opener on Thursday. Action between the Bulldogs and Tigers is scheduled for a 5 p.m. start time.

Bulldogs’ Second Outing No Better Than Their First LATHROP 16 TRENTON 0 - 3 INN.

The Trenton High School baseball team’s second game of the season yielded another three-inning shutout loss, this one coming by a 16-0 score against the Lathrop Mules.

The game, scheduled to be Trenton’s home opener, was moved to Lathrop due to wet field conditions at Burleigh Grimes Field. The Bulldogs showed similar struggles to the ones they displayed in a 15-0 loss at Macon the week before, letting Lathrop out to a big lead in the first inning.

It would take the Mules just two innings to reach the 16-run total as Trenton pitchers issued 12 walks in the loss. Putting Inning Trenton Lathrop Trenton Team Otto Wiggins Gibler Brock McCullough Cagle Shreckengaust Taylor Clause Totals

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Batter AB R H BI BB K Lynch 3 2 3 4 0 0 Umbaugh 0 2 0 0 3 0 Knight 3 1 1 2 0 2 N. Fine 2 3 2 3 1 0 Mudd 1 2 0 0 2 1 Gentzell 2 2 2 1 1 0 Cobb 0 2 0 0 3 0 Seba 2 0 0 1 1 2 B. Fine 2 2 1 3 1 0 CR: Zollman 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 15 16 9 14 12 5 2B - Knight, Gentzell, N. Fine 3B - Lynch, B. Fine HR - N. Fine SB - Knight 2, Gentzell, Zollman 2, Mudd 2, Umbaugh.

Pitcher IP H R ER BB K Wiggins 1 4 7 7 5 3 Otto 0 2 4 4 2 0 Brock 0.1 1 3 3 2 1 McCullough 0.1 2 2 2 3 1 Shreckengaust 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 2 9 16 16 12 5 L - Wiggins (0-1) Pitches- Strikes - Wiggins 54-25, Otto 18-6, Brock 23-10, McCullough 27-9, Shreckengaust 5-3

Pitcher IP H R ER BB K Lynch 2 1 0 0 0 4 Zollman 1 0 0 0 1 2 Totals 3 1 0 0 1 6 W - Lynch Pitches - Strikes - Lynch 33-22, Zollman 14-9

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It’s Still Gonzaga Versus The Field At This Point

By The Associated Press The Elite Eight marks the halfway point of the NCAA Tournament, but don’t blink. It has the shelf life of chicken nuggets.

By the time your head hits the pillow tomorrow night, we’ll be down to a Final Four and find out whether the selection committee is any better at seeding teams than the cooks at your local McDonalds.

Three of the four teams handed No. 1s — Gonzaga, Baylor and Michigan — are still in the field, which is average. But so are three Pac-12 Conference teams — No. 6

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USC and UCLA were the last two teams to claim their seats Sunday. The Trojans handily beat fellow Pac-12 member and seventh-seeded Oregon, while the Bruins needed overtime — after a last-second hiccup — to put away No. 2 Alabama 88-78.

“I’ll never live that one down,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said afterward. “The kids bailed me out.”

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The North Central Missouri College women’s basketball team was playing a team it defeated by 52 points in their first meeting. The NCMC men were taking on a team that had won just two games all year.

None of that mattered when North Central started playing at Metropolitan Community College on Saturday in Kansas City.

In the end, both Pirate teams returned home with victories, but both had to work hard to fend off the upset-minded Wolves.

The NCMC women escaped with a 73-71 win while the men got by a bit easier, winning 106-95.

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and North Central would only push the pace more in the second half, adding another 55 points to get the win.

The Pirates shot 68 percent from the floor and knocked down three-pointers at a 45 percent clip, hitting nine total in the win.

Atavian Butler continued to look like he is in top postseason form, leading the Pirates with 31 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Jeramy Shaw had 14 points and eight rebounds and Jackson Andrews, who was 4-of-7 from three-point land, had 12 points. The Pirates also got 10 points off the bench from Darious Thomas and Damien Loyd and Kolten Griffin each scored eight points with Loyd handing out four assists.

With the win, the No. 16 Pirates wrapped up the regular season with a 146 overall mark and an undefeated 4-0 showing in Region 16 play.

Both North Central teams will now host the Region 16 championship games on Saturday at the Ketcham Community Center. Both squads will be facing the winners of the Metropolitan-St. Louis region semifinal games on Wednesday.

Saturday’s championship games at the Ketcham Community Center are slated to tip off with the women’s contest at 1 p.m. and the men’s game will follow at 3 o’clock.

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Expected, But NCMC Still Comes Out Victorious

Metropolitan. The Wolves shellshocked North Central in the first quarter limiting the Pirates to a mere seven points. MCC’s 15-7 lead didn’t grow much in the second quarter, but the 29-20 deficit North Central was looking at by halftime was alarming enough.

In the thrid quarter, North Central finally shook loose on the offensive end.

The Pirates more than doubled their entire first half total in the third period alone, reeling in MCC with a 23-16 run. But North Central would need a 30-point fourth quarter to complete the comeback as Metropolitan took the game all the way to the wire.

Maci Moore gave the Pirates’ offense a big boost, leading the way with 19 points and seven rebounds. Kennadie Crowe added 16 points and seven rebounds and Kortlyn Rounkles and Lily Osborn each had 10 points and three steals. Nora Ford added nine points off the bench.

With the win, the No. 7 North Central women finished the regular season with a 15-4 overall record and a perfect 4-0 Region 16 mark.

Metropolitan hung tough in the men’s game as well, but with the way North Central was scoring, it was going to be very tough for the Wolves to spring the upset.

The Pirates tallied 51 points in the opening half, leading 51-44 at the break

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4 Florida State 76-58, once again displaying the kind of balance and depth to upend the Zags’ (29-0) quest for a title and the first perfect season since the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers.

“They just play so fast, so efficient with everything they do,” said Marcus Zegarowski, who led Creighton with 19 points. “There are no lapses.

You just can’t take, not even a play, you can’t take a second off or they’re going to make you pay.”

UCLA essentially took the last four seconds off, and the Tide made them pay. Leading by three with Alabama inbounding the ball, Cronin chose not to have his players commit a quick foul and give up two free throws. Two passes later, Alex Reese canned a long 3-pointer — the tournament’s first buzzerbeater — and you could have fried an egg on the top of Cronin’s pate.

Fortunately, his players saw it otherwise. That nonchalance has paid dividends for these Bruins, who had to beat Michi-

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UCLA is the first play-in team to get this far since VCU in 2011, the year the brackets were expanded to 68 teams.

“We knew we had nothing to worry about,” UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. said. “This is March. It happens all the time.”

The Bruins opened the extra period with a 3-pointer by David Singleton, then a steal and layup by Tyger Campbell and never looked book.

Speaking of hindsight, no matter how the Pac-12 trio fares from here on out, the selection committee still has some explaining to do. Nine Big Ten teams began the tournament — including four teams among the top eight overall seeds — and only Michigan is left. The Big 12 got seven entries and all but Baylor are home now watching on TV. For all that, the real question hanging over the tournament since it began is whether the Bulldogs can be beat. Their three tournament victories have come by 43, 16 and 18 points. They boast three finalists for the national player of the year award in Corey Kispert, Drew Timme and freshman Jalen Suggs.

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Dillon E. Horton, Garden Grove, IA, pleaded guilty to not having two lighted headlamps and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Jennifer L. Wynne, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to register a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

Gary B. Allen, Chillicothe, pleaded guilty to operating a motorcycle when his driver’s license was not validated for such operation and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

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

Cooper D. Sanders, Pollock, pleaded guilty to failing to display plates on a motor vehicle and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

MARRIAGE LICENSE Daniel Wayne Shuler and Casey Jo Beavers, both of Trenton.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Kelsey Manley vs. Gage Manley.

Two Arrested For Burglary Two persons have been arrested in conjunction with a local burglary.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Trenton residents Abby L. Farris, 35, and Jade M. Mock, 33, have both been charged with second degree burglary, a class D felony. They are accused of working in concert with one another to knowingly enter and remain unlawfully at 411 W. 12th St., owned by Matt and Stephanie Snow, for the

purpose of stealing. Both women are being held in the Grundy County Detention Center on cash-only bonds of $2,500. They are scheduled to appear in court March 28.

Also arrested was Jessica M. Lotz, 39, who failed to appear in court on a charge of hindering prosecution, a class A misdemeanor. She is being held on cash-only bond of $320.50 and is scheduled to appear in court April 13.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department March 22: officers investigated nuisance violation at two east residences.

March 23: an arrest was made on a warrant at an east residence and officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the north part of town. A report of trespassing was investigated at a west residence. Nuisance violations were investigated at two west residences and in the downtown area.

March 24: officers investigated a report of conspiracy to commit murder at a south residence and investigated two nuisance violations at a north residence and one nuisance violation at a different north residence. A nuisance violation was also investigated at a west residence.

March 25: nuisance violations were investigated at a north residence and an east residence and officers investigated a report of stealing at a south residence. A subject possessed marijuana in the east part of town.

March 26: a motor vehicle crash was investigated in the east part of town, with a report of stealing investigated at an east business.

March 27: officers responded to a suicide threat at an east residence and investigated an assault in the east part of town. Two arrests were made for burglary at a west residence.

March 28: officers investigated a burglary at a west residence and made an arrest for disorderly conduct at an east business.

GHRA Presents At Rotary The Green Hills Recreation Association was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, March 25 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room. Kim Washburn presided at the meeting. Phil Hoffman gave the prayer and Chris Hoffman was sergeant at arms.

Cara McClellan and Zane Robinson, members of the GHRA board, told about the 2021 summer ball activities, in which 315 youth are signed.

Practices will get under way on April 1, with the first games taking place in early May. The T-Ball league, which has 12 teams, will begin its season after school ends in late May. All other leagues programs play with the Harrison County League, with games scheduled at both Trenton and Bethany.

In addition, Trenton will host two tournaments in mid to late June, with the season to finish up by the end of June. Participants pay a fee to participate, although Mrs. McClellan said no child is turned away as there are scholarships available to help with the cost. In addition, sponsorships provided by local businesses, organizations and individuals, help with costs for uniforms, equipment and umpires. She said that there is a need for umpires and that interested persons can contact her or any other GHRA board member for more information. In addition to the ball league, there will also be soccer on Saturday mornings during the month of June. Registration is currently under way, with the deadline being April 2. There are three leagues encompassing age groups age 14 and under.

Other programs offered by the GHRA include a basketball

league, which plays in January and February. There were no games this year, but plans are under way for the league to play in 2022. Youth ages four years through sixth grade are eligible to play.

During the business meeting, members were reminded to make their donations to the Shoes for Orphan Souls project as soon as possible, either by donating shoes or making a monetary contribution. A goal of 200 shoes has been set, with some of the shoes collected to be donated to Bright Futures Trenton. It was announced that there would be a Paul Harris presentation ceremony on April 29 for 12 members. The event will be held in the evening at Cross Hall on the NCMC campus. There will be no noon meeting on that day.

NCMC President Dr. Lenny Klaver will present the program at the April 1 club meeting. Diane Lowrey will be the program chairman.

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COMMUNITY/LOCAL Busy Bees Hear Reports The Busy Bees 4-H Club met on March 21, 2021 at the Laredo Community Center.

There were seven members, four guests and two leaders present.

Rebecca Urich presided over the meeting.

Kenzie Bower led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and Reece Weldon led the 4-H Pledge.

The roll call Question was, “What is your favorite project you are enrolled in?” The members got encouraged to participate in the upcoming Contest Day. Demonstration videos are to be uploaded by

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April 7. An email was sent with a link to the Google drive location to upload files. Project reports were presented by Rebecca Urich, who reported on her beef project. Bailey Williams reported on her crafts and food projects.

The snacks and activity were Bailey Williams and Quin Weldon, who gave a joint demonstration on how to make cinnamon sugar bunny twists.

Catelin Bowe gave a demonstration on making breakfast casserole. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting is April 18 at 2:30 pm.

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Happy 100th Birthday on April 5th Marceline Melson

She is a sweet lady who has been a rock and source of love for our family.

Due to Covid restrictions, no visits, please.

Andy Powell november 11, 1943 - March 30, 2008 your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. you are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure.

All Our Love, Jim & Theresa Cox Grandchildren: Michelle & Tom Mazer • Seth & Kendra Cox Great-granchildren: Koleby McClintick, Dom, Ava, Oliver & Elijah Cox

they started allowing personal visits.

Brian Dittberner of Kansas City, KS visited his mother, Bonna Dittberner, March 1618. Barb Harbo of Eagan, MN came to Bonna’s on Friday, March 19 and left on Monday, March 22. Bonna’s grandchildren, BriAnna and Luke Dittberner of Kansas City, KS, were also weekend guests in Mrs. Dittberner’s home.

Members and friends of the Laredo Lions Club who attended the Lions District Convention at the Comfort Inn in Chillicothe on Friday, March 19 were Bonna Dittberner, Dean Smalling, Marvin Burns, Steve Purcell, Martha Owen and Margaret Chapman.

The Trenton Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters. Those selected will be trained through the Basic Firefighter course. For more information, call 359-5552.

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To send a card: 715 Kitty St. Trenton, MO 64683

Carol Wilford Isaac and Cassidy Russell and children, Autumn and Lucas, spent the weekend of March 12 in Branson. While there, they ate at Pasghetti’s Italian Restaurant as well as going to Wild World.

Charles and Vickie Bowe went to Kansas City March 8 and had supper with Valerie, Clark, Charlie, Chloe and CJ Sheckells. On Saturday, March 9, they all attended the Girls State Wrestling Tournament where Chloe Sheckells placed second in the 112pound weight class. Alyssa Bowe of Maryville spent the weekend of March 12-14 with the Bowes. Vickie visited with her mom at Sunnyview on March 15 and 19 since

Serve Link Home Care is seeking a part-time candidate to lead our Lifeline program. Individual will provide phone and in-home support for Lifeline Personal Emergency Services serving 300 persons in the Green Hills region. Installation and maintenance of equipment in customer’s homes plus inventory management and coordination with business department. Hourly wage plus mileage and travel time.

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The family of Nadine Elliott wishes to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the prayers, calls, cards, flowers, food, and memorial contributions during the loss of our precious mother.

Thank you to those who assisted us with her hospice care. We were blessed to care for her in her home.

Thank you for her greanchildren and great-grandchildren for her beautilful cemetery service. You blessed her life.

Janet and Thearl James & Kathleen Douglas & Barbie Joe & Holly, John & Julie

Trenton Area Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

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

Easter Box Distribution, Community Food Pantry, Drive-through, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 5:30 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Trenton Rotary Club, BTC Bank Community Room, noon.

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

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

North 65 Center: Line Dancers, 9:30 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.

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

SATURDAY Kiwanis Club/Key Club Community Easter Egg Hunt, Moberly Park. Games, 9:30 a.m., Hunt, 10 a.m.

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

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ELECTION ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

Use Tax Would Level The Playing Field Voters Again Asked To a person who went to a local business and sought advice on how to fix a vehicle and what parts would be needed. He then proceeded to buy those parts online, bypassing the city sales tax, but using that business’ expertise and taking their employee’s time. The business Don’t let the word “tax” stop owner got nothing out of it and you from reading this story - or neither did the city.

“And when the parts were from considering a “yes” vote on the City of Trenton’s ques- delivered, they used our city streets,” laughed Trenton City tion on the April 6 ballot.

The city is asking voters to Administrator Ron Urton.

There is some confusion pass a use tax, something that has been asked before by both about exactly which businesses the city and Grundy County, the tax would apply to and the but has yet to pass. The tax af- Republican-Times went to the fects online purchases and Missouri Department of Revwould be equal to the city’s enue to get the question anvoter-approved sales tax, swered. When asked if a city which is currently 2.625 per- that passes a use tax can collect that tax from a business that cent.

“There’s a lot of confusion has a physical location in Misabout that,” said Third Ward souri, AnneMarie Moy of the Councilperson Cathie Smith. DOR replied: “Yes, but typically use tax “It doesn’t double. If you would pay 2.2 percent in the would apply if the goods were store, you would pay 2.2 per- being shipped into the state from a location outside the cent if you bought it online.”

Passing a use tax would state of Missouri,” she said. level the playing field for the “Many businesses have both a “brick and mortar” businesses physical presence and make that are located in Trenton. It sales online. These businesses means it won’t be any less ex- impose sales tax on sales they pensive (from a sales tax make within the state at a brick standpoint) to purchase items and mortar location, but imonline. And the local busi- pose use tax on the online sales nesses, unlike those online, do when the goods are shipped pay that tax into the city to into Missouri from outside the help provide vital services that state.”

Then the question was everyone - even those out in the county - have come to ex- asked, “Can the city collect that tax from a businesses that pect.

Mrs. Smith shared a story of does not have a physical loca-

Yes Vote Will Help Brick And Mortar Businesses

tion in Missouri?” Ms. Moy’s response again was “yes.”

“Some businesses that make sales into Missouri voluntarily collect use tax even if they have no physical presence. If the business has no physical presence and chooses not to collect use tax on the sale, the responsibility to report use tax shifts to the purchaser.”

The sales tax issue is reflective of a change in lifestyles over the last several years as shoppers take more of their business online. Urton said that before the COVID-19 pandemic, about 9 percent of purchases in the city were from internet sales. He said he believes that amount is probably higher now. The loss of that sales tax revenue will eventually put the city at a disadvantage, much the way the 911 tax has been impacted by the move from landline phones to cell phones. The tax is only collected on landlines and has left the 911 system looking for ways to continue to fund a very important service.

“There aren’t enough landlines to pay for the system.

That’s what’s happening to us.

We don’t have the brick and mortar stores to pay for city services through our sales tax.

People are buying online and if we don’t take these steps, we’ll wind up like 911,” explained Mrs. Smith.

Many of the cities surrounding Trenton have already passed a use tax - Princeton, Chillicothe, Brookfield and

Macon to name a few - and are reaping it’s benefits as the Department of Revenue is collecting it and passing it on to those cities. If the voters in an entity have approved a use tax the state collects it and sends it to the coffers of that entity. If a city or county hasn’t approved the issue on a ballot, it doesn’t get collected.

Urton said the revenue generated through a use tax could be used for vital city services, including the street department, the police department and fire department.

Neither Mrs. Smith or Urton could say for sure how much revenue the city could realize from a use tax. Some entities report hundreds of thousands of dollars collected, but they think it would be more in the $20,000 per year range based on how the city’s sales tax is structured. Once it gets started, they said, they’ll have a better idea of how much they can expect each year. For now, all they can do it try to get the word out that the use tax is something that will benefit everyone and is an easy step to generating needed funds for the city.

“We’re losing it by not collecting it, by buying online instead of locally,” said Mrs. Smith. “It’s just a matter of us voting to have them collect it.”

“Once it passes, it’s easy to get it,” Urton agreed. “All we have to do it push a few buttons.”

Galt Citizens Have Decision To Make Should City Sell Electric Distribution System?

Voters Will Decide

Voters within the city limits of Galt will be asked to decide if the city should sell its electric distribution system.

City Clerk Ashley Bonnett said currently the city owns the entire system - all the lines, the hookups, the meters, etc., and gets its electricity from Evergy. The city receives one bill for everyone and then bills it out at the city’s rate. Customers pay the city and the city pays Evergy.

The problem arises when there is an issue with any part of the system.

“Every time Evergy or any other contractor comes into town, we have to pay them,” Mrs. Bonnett said. “So, that means if there are tree branches in a line, a pole needs replaced, the power goes out at night, a transformer blows...anything that happens, we are paying someone to take care of it. If you look at Grundy Electric, when they get called out to one of their places in the county, well, they already

own it.”

Mrs. Bonnett said the city does not have anyone certified to operate an electric system and does not have a bucket truck to take care of problems, so the city can only do a minimal amount of what needs to be done to operate the system.

“All we do is install meters, change out meters and read meters. Everything else is a service call,” she explained.

Mrs. Bonnett said the council was unanimous in its decision to put the issue on the ballot, with the timing perfect since the city’s five-year contract with Evergy expires July 31.

One of the advantages to selling the system is that whoever buys it would probably do an upgrade.

“Our system is very dated, we’re all aware of that. We would even call it delapidated,” she said. “It works, it’s running, it’s safe, but that’s about all you can say.”

The city would save some money because they won’t be operating the system, but would also have to start paying for the electricity used in its building, the street lights, etc. Mrs. Bonnett said she does not expect a lot of payroll fluctuation if the issue passes, but there may be some. She said her hours might be decreased somewhat if the system is sold since she would-

n’t be billing for electricity, however she would still have to prepare bills for water, sewer and trash. The maintenance position might also see a decrease in hours worked since he serves as the meter reader, checks for limbs, does debris removal, etc. for the electric system. He would still have many other duties involving the water system, sewer system, streets and other maintenance areas.

Depending who buys the system, rates may increase, but a lot of that would depend on individual usage. Mrs. Bonnett said Grundy Electric Cooperative has shown some interest but will wait to see if the issue passes before it conducts a study and decides to make an offer. Evergy is also a possibility as a buyer.

Mrs. Bonnett said if the issue doesn’t pass or the city doesn’t get a reasonable offer, they will probably renew the contract with Evergy or see if Grundy Electric has an interest in supplying the city with electricity. Even if it does pass, the city may need to look at renewing with Evergy for a shorter contract period until a buyer is found and the transition is made.

Galt city voters can vote absentee at the courthouse until 5 p.m. Monday, April 5 or on election day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Galt Baptist Church.

Approve Brush Law Ballot Language Nearly Identical To 1992 Measure

If a brush law being on the election ballot feels a little bit familiar, that’s because Grundy County voters overwhelmingly passed a brush law measure in 1992. What’s unclear is that there was any tangible way to enforce that law.

The ballot language in the 1992 question stated “Shall the county of Grundy enforce brush removal adjacent to county roads?” Information provided to the RepublicanTimes leading up to that election also indicated that the county could clean up the brush if a landowner refused and then place the charge on the owner’s tax bill. Once the taxes were paid, that portion would be removed and placed in an eradication fund.

The latest ballot language is nearly identical to the 1992

question: “Shall the county of Grundy County, Missouri enforce brush control adjacent to county roads?”

Nevertheless, the issue is on the ballot and voters are being asked to approve it again. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray said there are three main issues with brush on county roads: how it affects the maintainers, how it affects agricultural equipment and other vehicles that use the roadways and the fact that the road doesn’t dry out as efficiently when there is brush, limbs, etc. hanging over it.

“When the road bed doesn’t dry out, it creates a soft area,” he explained. “When that happens, they can’t be maintained.

It takes more rock and it can be a safety issue as well.”

Commissioners are hoping the issue will have the same backing it had when it was on the ballot in 1992. That time it passed 3,124 to 1,904, with all four wards in the city of Trenton and every township with the exception of Jefferson voting in favor.

Other City/Township Ballot Issues CITY OF LAREDO - Voters in the city limits of Laredo are being asked to approve forgoing annual elections if the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in the office to be filled by the election.

MARION TOWNSHIP - Voters are being asked to approve general obligation road bonds in the amount of $70,000 for the purpose of purchasing equipment and making road improvements.

HARRISON, LIBERTY, LINCOLN and TAYLOR TOWNSHIPS - Voters in each of the townships are being asked to continue their current 35-cent levies for a period of four years.

Election Judges For April 6 Vote Announced By County Supervisory Judges Will Have Meeting On Monday, April 5

Judges for the Tuesday, April 6 Municipal Election have been announced by Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7

p.m. on Tuesday and absentee balloting can take place until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 5. A meeting for supervisory judges is scheduled for 2 p.m. on April 5.

Liberty and Myers Townships (voting at Galt) - Linda Baugher, Kelly Eller, Republicans; Kathy Tabbert, Dianna Rains, Democrats.

Wilson and Marion Townships (voting at the Laredo Community Building) - Vickie Bowe, Peggy Scott, Republicans; Jackie Owens, Kayla Smith, Democrats.

Franklin and Washington Town-

ships (voting at the Spickard Christian Church) - Rhonda McIntosh, Carol Marrs, Republicans; Vicki Weaver, Carolyn Brown, Democrats.

Madison and Taylor Townships (voting at the Edinburg Baptist Church) - Barbara Spencer, Shirley Gondringer, Republicans; Cathie Smith, Lynda Strine, Democrats.

Trenton First Ward and Jefferson Township (voting at the Grundy County Courthouse) - Janice Garrison, Norma Dougan, Republicans; Marleen Johnson, Sue Ball, Democrats.

Trenton, Second Ward and Lincoln Township (voting at the Ketcham Community Center at North Central Missouri College)Diane Lowrey, Michelle Grisamore, Republicans; Melanie McCloud, Rebecca Ransdell, Democrats.

Trenton, Third Ward and Harrison Township (voting in the fellowship hall at the First Christian Church in Trenton) - Ida Lee Little, Nadine Gibler, Republicans; Janet Slater, Diane Zeiger, Democrats.

Trenton Fourth Ward and Jackson Township (voting at the First

Baptist Church Recreation Center) - Janet Spencer, Amy Bethards, Republicans; Sheron Lovell, Yvonne Ulmer, Democrats.

Judges scheduled to count absentee ballots include Lorene Skroh and Michelle Shaw, Republicans; and Charlene Arnold and Marie Gladbach-Dolan, Democrats. Tonna Ricketts will run the machine during that time and will join Mrs. Skroh and Mrs. Shaw as night judges, who count one precinct by hand to ensure the electronic ballot counter is accurate.

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ELECTION

Seven Vying For Two Trenton R-9 School Board Seats :: Two candidates for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education, Shaun McCullough and Jeff Spencer, did not return questionnaires ::

MELISSA KING Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of school board member: I grew up in Trenton and am a 1995 THS graduate and a 2000 Drake University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. As an undergraduate I also studied at NCMC and more recently studied online through Dallas Theological Seminary. I currently am a pharmacist and the managing owner of EverCare Pharmacy of Trenton and Princeton. My husband, Matthew King, and I live in Trenton and have three children. Together we also owned the former Bulldog Bistro cafe. Past or currently I have been a member or served on boards and committees with the following organizations: Sonrise Children’s Home, Tenth Street Baptist Church, THS Quarterback club, Trenton Rotary Club, Grand River Valley Choir, and the Christian Motorcycle Association. I am also currently in the LNWMO (Leadership Northwest Missouri) Cohort Class of 2021.

In your opinion, what has the Trenton R-9 School District done well during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and what do you believe could have been done differently?

The Covid-19 Pandemic has presented a variety of new challenges both for the education system and all other arenas of life. I am grateful that Trenton R-9 has made it a strong priority to be open for

in-person learning and keep extracurricular activities a priority wherever possible since the start of this 20-21 school year.

The Trenton R-9 School District has implemented an alternative methods of instruction (AMI) plan for days missed due to inclement weather. In your opinion, is this an effective way of instructing students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of instruction? What do you feel are the challenges to teachers, students, and parents when AMI is utilized?

As a parent and also as a past student of online learning, I feel in-person learning is the best way for students K-12 to learn and be best prepared for success. In extenuating circumstances such as the Covid19 pandemic, I feel that AMI can be utilized as a substitute when in-person learning is not feasible. AMI days can present many challenges and barriers for students, teachers, parents, and administrators that the school system should and must carefully assess with due diligence. Our educators are a valuable resource and I believe students learn best when they can foster in-person relationships that benefit the students to reach their full potential.

Public schools also afford valuable interactions with other students, coaches, and support staff that lend a variety of benefits.

Knowing that you might not have a complete picture

EMILY LASLEY

Melissa King

of the Trenton R-9 financial situation since you are not yet serving on the board and knowing that salaries, facilities, curriculum, etc. are vying for precious dollars, what do you feel should be the financial priorities of the district?

Through my past business ownership endeavors, I feel confident and capable of evaluating and making recommendations of the financial picture of Trenton R-9, if I am elected to serve. I recently have been made aware of concerns with teacher and paraprofessional turnover, so if elected, will make this a priority to assess the scope of any problem, reasons for it, and would commit to recommending the board and administrators to develop a long-term plan with accountability to make progress and overcome the issue. I also feel there is above average turnover with the coaching positions and that too should be addressed.

Share any other comments you would like to [See KING, Page 7]

JOSHUA SHULER Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of school board member: I was born and raised near Jamesport and have lived in the Trenton area since 2015 when we moved our family back home from Colorado.

My bride and I both agreed that we didn't want to raise our family in the increasingly degrading social environment of Colorado city school systems and wanted our children to grow up appreciating rural America and the values that are instilled here.

We take an active role in our children's education and sports activities and feel that it's very important to focus on serving our community in any way to keep improving those opportunities. We have been impressed with the opportunities that exist in the area of sports but see more opportunities for outreach and technological exposure that will help all children in our school system discover opportunities and gain perspective at a younger age. All things help the community mold leaders that are more prepared for the world that we’ll be launching them into after they graduate, regardless of whether that is to further education or straight into the career of their choice.

In your opinion, what has the Trenton R-9 School District done well during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and what do you believe could have been done differently?

I was glad that the Trenton R-9 school district kept a heavy emphasis on keeping the kids in school throughout the 2020-2021 school year. That is definitely what was best for our kids’ education and mental health.

However, I know that several sports, events, and field trips were canceled even though the students' parents agreed to proceed. We, the

school and community, need to do everything we can to allow our kids to return to normal and pursue their talents within the limits of acceptable risk.

What is the "acceptable risk"? That should ultimately be decided by the parents of the students involved and not solely by the administration.

Life and sports will always carry a certain amount of risk (there is no way to remove it all in any circumstance), as anything worthwhile in life does. We should be demonstrating to our students the best ways to abate that risk and push forward. Life after school is going to be hard, and we need to be the example of wisdom and not undue fear for our kids.

The Trenton R-9 School District has implemented an alternative methods of instruction (AMI) plan for days missed due to inclement weather. In your opinion, is this an effective way of instructing students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of instruction? What do you feel are the challenges to teachers, students and parents when AMI is utilized?

The mandate for a remote learning/study option came unexpectedly, but it has shown a bright light on one of many effective ways for students to learn. It's a very convenient method for some aspects of learning, if available to everyone, but also creates several layers of additional challenge for parents and teachers alike when used.

Even if every student has equal access to the technology required (computer, internet, etc.) that will never truly provide a level learning field.

That's difficult to achieve even in a well organized classroom.

In a classroom, it’s easier for a teacher to visibly see students struggling and help them.

However, as soon as that help becomes abstract, strictly due to the setting change, it makes

Joshua Shuler

an already challenging task exponentially more difficult. Students miss the personal interaction and learning that comes through one another's struggle in the classroom environment, and often progress slows a bit.

Distance learning creates a learning environment often classified by one extreme or another. That boils down to each student’s individual learning style/method, and that isn't always attainable in a strictly sterile environment. I believe that each teacher should be equipped to teach from their home, if absolutely necessary, during inclement weather that prohibits direct school attendance.

School cancellation rates have been increasing over the last several years to include days that, while they might have presented some additional risk to travel, were not preventative of any other business activity in the community.

The travel risks have to be weighed against the burden placed on working parents to find care for their children during the closure.

Knowing that you might not have a complete picture of the Trenton R-9 financial situation since you are not yet serving on the board and knowing that salaries, facilities, curriculum, etc. are vying for precious dollars, what do you feel should be the financial priorities of the district?

Spending priorities should [See SHULER, Page 7]

Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of school board member: In 2012, my family moved to Trenton for my husband’s job. I was raised in Vermont and have BS and MS degrees from Iowa State University. I have three children who attend school in the district. I spent several years as a member of the Rissler PTO board and currently substitute teach in the district. Working with teachers and being in the school has helped me better understand what the school day is like for both students and teachers.

In your opinion, what has the Trenton R-9 School District done well during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and what do you believe could have been done differently?

I believe in-person learning is best for most children and appreciate all the efforts that went into allowing our students to be at school all year as well as offer virtual learning for those families looking for alternate options. Although virtual learning is new for most of us, the quality of education and learning opportunities last spring and throughout

quarantines was disappointing.

The Trenton R-9 School District has implemented an alternative methods of instruction (AMI) plan for days missed due to inclement weather. In your opinion, is this an effective way of instructing students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of instruction? What do you feel are the challenges to teachers, students and parents when AMI is utilized?

At this point in time, my experience has been that AMI days are not effective for instructing students. The challenges of technology at home and parents at work make it difficult for teachers to connect with their students. Those students that can connect have busy work to complete instead of current course curriculum. I believe this is because too many students would be left behind if new material is taught while at home. While it is nice to have options available instead of adding days to the calendar, I feel more needs to be done to improve the quality of AMI days.

Knowing that you might not have a complete picture of the Trenton R-9 financial situation since you are not

Emily Lasley

yet serving on the board and knowing that salaries, facilities, curriculum, etc. are vying for precious dollars, what do you feel should be the financial priorities of the district?

I feel that salaries and technology should be priorities for our district. Our district has a high turnover of teachers and staff and salaries are a piece of the issue. I feel that keeping quality teachers in district is important to maintaining quality education for our students.

Also, as education continues to have an increased technology component, we need to be sure to keep capabilities, curriculum and safeguards up-to-date.

Share any other comments you would like to make about your ideas concerning [See LASLEY, Page 7]

BILL MILLER Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of school board member: I have 20 years of knowledge in how a business should run, keeping employees informed and up to date with proper training and open communication. This also covers budgets and employee compensation and benefit plans.

In your opinion, what has the Trenton R-9 School District done well during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and what do you believe could have been done differently?

Keeping our kids safe was their number one priority and I think they did great. But it’s time to get rid of the masks.

The Trenton R-9 School District has implemented an alternative methods of instruction (AMI) plan for

days missed due to inclement weather. In your opinion, is this an effective way of instructing students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of instruction? What do you feel are the challenges to teachers, students and parents when AMI is utilized?

Kids need to be in class full time. There needs to be better communication to the parents as well for day to day tasks when not in class.

Knowing that you might not have a complete picture of the Trenton R-9 financial situation since you are not yet serving on the board and knowing that salaries, facilities, curriculum, etc. are vying for precious dollars, what do you feel should be the financial priorities of the district?

Making sure we are competitive in compensation and

Bill Miller

training, making sure our kids are getting the best education we can provide them.

Share any other comments you would like to make about your ideas concerning the R-9 School District or your candidacy.

I feel the public should have a better understanding about what the school board’s job is.

MICHAEL VOORHIES Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of school board member: I have been a resident of Trenton for 35 years. My wife is a teacher and we have 2 daughters in the school district. I enjoy serving Trenton whenever I am given the opportunity to do so. I have served on the board for our local union at Nestle Foods as Vice President for 3 years and President for 4 years. My love for our community combined with my experience serving on a board would help me serve the school board well.

In your opinion, what has the Trenton R-9 School District done well during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and what do you believe could have been done differently?

I believe given the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic the R-9 School District has done well dealing with all the challenges they have faced. As we struggle through these times together, I know dealing with these issues has been extremely difficult to manage. Not being involved in the decision-making process and having all the information,

it would be difficult to say what I would have done differently.

The Trenton R-9 School District has implemented an alternative methods of instruction (AMI) plan for days missed due to inclement weather. In your opinion, is this an effective way of instructing students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of instruction? What do you feel are the challenges to teachers, students, and parents when AMI is utilized?

No, I do not think AMI is an effective way of teaching students. I firmly believe students get more out of being in a classroom. One advantage of AMI is that students are able to continue learning on days when they are unable to attend school in person, however there are many disadvantages.

Not all students (or teachers) have access to reliable internet service. Many homes have working parents who are unable to help their children during the day which becomes a problem when assignments are required to be turned in by 3:00 PM. I believe some students need help from their teachers in a more hands-on way than they are able to receive online. I personally

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struggle trying to help my children with their homework since learning methods have changed so much since I was in school 25+ years ago.

Knowing that you might not have a complete picture of the Trenton R-9 financial situation since you are not yet serving on the board and knowing that salaries, facilities, curriculum, etc. are vying for precious dollars, what do you feel should be the financial priorities of the district?

I feel Trenton R-9 School District needs to be able to attract and retain quality teachers and support staff. This is a competitive world and people will go where they can find better pay and the support they need. Student needs should always be the first financial pri[See VOORHIES, Page 7]

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make about your ideas concerning the R-9 School District or your candidacy.

I believe my inherent skills and background make me well suited to serve and I bring a diplomatic and non-biased approach when facing problems.

I would like to help make the district a place that we compete for the absolute best, where eachers want to teach, coaches want to coach, parents want to send their children here, and all other school personnel feel appreciated and empowered as we invest in the most valuable resource our community has our youth. This last challengng year has made me very appreciative of my hometown, community, and the school disrict which has empowered me with a greater desire to serve.

We can and should all do our part in some way to give our ime, talent, or treasure to refine and preserve the great traditions and values of this North Central Missouri rural community.

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the R-9 School District or your candidacy.

Over the last eight years, I have invested time to make Trenton a place to call home. I have many more years as a parent of a Trenton student and would like to be more involved and do my part to help and serve the school and community.

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always favor educational opportunities. That will mean various emphasis based on the changing economic conditions of the community, the age of facilities, and the strengths and weaknesses that are idenified in our educational pracices and outreach.

I am a strong proponent of pushing for educational outreach, mentorship, and observational opportunities for our children. Exposure to a wide variety of occupations, environments, and opportunity helps them find their way into areas that they love and allow hem to leverage their strengths. Education is essenial, but college isn't the answer for every child or career path hat they choose.

We must push our kids to expand their horizons, encourage a great work ethic, and a strong emphasis on developng leaders that will serve their community. This is a noble ask and one that we cannot ake lightly.

Share any other comments you would like to make about your ideas concerning the R9 School District or your candidacy.

No other comments listed.

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ority, but we have to be able to keep a quality staff employed n order for our students to be successful.

Share any other comments you would like to make about your ideas concerning the R9 school district or your candidacy.

I am proud to be a member of this community and believe our children are the most important thing we have in our future. We must do everything n our power to make sure they become contributing members of our society and our school district plays an important role n that. I would be honored to be a part of our local school board, helping support our school district.

Thank you and God bless.

Briggs, Otto Square Off For City Council GLEN BRIGGS 1. Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of city council member: Answer: I have been in the city council for the past 4 years. I have been a life-long Trenton resident and I want to see Trenton do well.

2. In your opinion, what is the role of a city council member: Answer: The role of the city council is to "set the tone" and give our city employees the tools needed to do the best job they can maximizing the benefits to the Trenton residents.

3. In your opinion, what is the city getting right and where are some places improvements could be made to create a better living environment for city residents?

Answer: The city has invested a lot of money and time into improving the community. From a new asphalt plant to massive improvements at the waste-

water plant, Trenton is moving forward. The city, in my opinion, continues to struggle with communication. I believe we can do a better job explaining why we do what we are doing. Additionally, I think the city could continue to work on making it easier and cheaper to work, live and enjoy Trenton.

4. Nuisance issues (tall grass and weeds, debris, unsafe and dilapidated buildings) are almost always listed as an issue in Trenton. What ideas do you have to address this problem beyond what is already being done?

Answer: Trenton has struggled for a long time with this and there is no easy answer. We need a complete program, simply taking people to court and demanding changes is not enough. We need to develop a program that can help folks improve properties, clean up absent owner properties and invest in

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community development. We also need to make the nuisance officer position a full-time dedicated person to allow the police to focus on police duties and not be the "grass police".

5. What role does economic devel-

LANCE OTTO 1. Provide a brief summary of your background and any special skills/training you would bring to the position of city council member: Answer: I graduated Newtown-Harris as the valedictorian in 1994. I was active in the FFA, FBLA, Student council and sports. I am married to Jenny Otto who teaches at Trenton R-9 Schools and together we have 5 children. All are attending or graduated from Trenton R-9 Schools. As of this writing we will be adopting a 20month-old child on March 26, 2021. I have lived in Trenton for 25 years. Currently, I manage a large fleet of commercial and light-duty vehicles. I have been in transportation and transportation management for 24 years. Logistics is key to the operation of any organization and I have a strong grasp of what it takes to be a productive and cost-conscious team.

2. In your opinion, what is the role of a city council member: Answer: The role of a city council member is to be a voice for the constituents that you serve. It is just as important to be a liaison from the city to the citizens. I feel communication is more than listening, it is understanding.

I see a lot of actions taken by the council that are in the best interest of the city and it's citizens, but the communication breakdown leaves citizens without clear understanding of why and how a

decision was made the way it was. I want to be more in tune with my constituents and have quarterly town hall sessions to explain actions of the council and listen to and understand the concerns of the citizens.

3. In your opinion, what is the city getting right and where are some places improvements could be made to create a better living environment for city residents?

Answer: The last few years I have been very pleased with the direction the city is going. It is easy to look at the past and find failures. While it is very important to learn from our mistakes, as a citizen I see the past mistakes far outweigh the positive direction the city is going in. The best thing the city can do is be proactive in reaching out to the people of Trenton, to educate, communicate and take direction from the outstanding people that live here.

4. Nuisance issues (tall grass and weeds, debris, unsafe and dilapidated buildings) are almost always listed as an issue in Trenton. What ideas do you have to address this problem beyond what is already being done?

Answer: Beyond more funding, I feel the city is always working on this.

I would like to explore creating neighborhood committees within each Ward to reach out to those in need, to assist with mowing, cleanup, etc. We as citi-

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zens have to take pride and it is not always the responsibility of the city to take action. These committees would have the opportunity to catch issues before they become nuisances.

5. What role does economic development play in the success of our community? With several vacant retail locations currently in Trenton, what ideas do you have to bring more retail to the area? Who do you feel are the city’s partners in bringing retail and/or manufacturing to Trenton?

Answer: Economic Development is key to the financial stability of any city.

We want funding for more nuisance cleanup? More police officers? Infra-

opment play in the success of our community? With several vacant retail locations currently in Trenton, what ideas do you have to bring more retail to the area? Who do you feel are the city’s partners in bringing retail and/or manufacturing to Trenton?

Answer: Economic development is vital, you can not grow your community without it. We need to work with NCMDA to ensure that we are moving forward. At the city level we need to make sure that we are doing everything we can to make it easier and cheaper to live, work and play within the city.

6. Please feel free to share any other thoughts or ideas you have as a candidate for First Ward councilman: Answer: It has been my complete honor to represent the 1st Ward for the past four years. I can't say thank you enough to the citizens for their support and I would love to continue making sure we are working together to grow this community that we all love. structure? Revenue from retail sales is the blood that pumps through the city's veins. The North Central Missouri Development Alliance, the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission, Main Street Trenton and the Chamber of Commerce are great organizations that are working to bring more businesses to our great city. As a group I would like to explore entertainment retail businesses, to attract more people from outside of the city and county. On that note, attracting businesses, retail or manufacturing, is only half the battle.

Retaining those companies is just as important. Local investors are likely to stay for the long term.

6. Please feel free to share any other thoughts or ideas you have as a candidate for First Ward councilman: Answer: I want to be a servant for the City that helped raise 5 amazing children. I want to help this city grow within its means to be a great place for our adoptive child to grow up in as well. It takes us all. Working together for one common goal. If elected it will be my job to work with city officials and citizens cooperatively to determine what they want our city to be moving forward. Focus on infrastructure and economic development. Being proactive and transparent will ease the tension between the city officials and the people that live, work and prosper in Trenton Missouri.

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Dear Annie: I have struggled almost all of my married life with never being accepted by my mother-in-law. I have tried everything, just shy of learning how to do backflips.

No matter what I do, it is never right.

It is extremely hurtful, especially because my husband never stood up for me until a few years ago. I even went and tried to visit with her, but since then, I have become the bad one for calling her out on several hurtful actions. I told her she was welcome at my house.

She has a great son and wonderful grandchildren who she is missing out on. She lives in the same town and doesn't acknowledge our children because she might have to see me. It is so sad!

I like to fix problems and make people happy. I can't figure out how to fix this. Any advice would be helpful. It puts a strain on our marriage and is just plain sad. -- How Do I Fix This?

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You can't control other people's actions toward you. How she treats you says a lot more about her than it does about you.

When you say you've been "calling her out on several hurtful actions," ask yourself if these conversations are done in a loving and productive manner. Conflict resolution does not usually consist of one person pointing out all the hurtful actions of the other person -- at least not without the help of a trained therapist in the room.

The best way to fix this problem is to lay low and stop trying so hard to please her and instead just be yourself. If she can't accept that, then it is her problem, and you are correct that she is missing out on quality time with her grandchildren and son. Keep trying to see if your husband can speak with her. You might have to consult the help of a professional.

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church and politics was enlightening. I believe each side made valid points, but I think the issue boils to justice: how it works and what it is.

The problem is that politics have become a religion, and religion has become politicized. At best, people on each side are talking past one another; at worst, people are really enraging one another.

The solution is easy to say but hard to implement: We all have to learn to listen better, and with an open heart, if we expect to be heard ourselves.

No one has ever changed someone else's mind by yelling at that person. We could all do well to heed Shakespeare's admonition that just as we pray to God to have mercy on us, we should at least try to do the same for our fellow passengers.

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Pipeline shrinks for women The coronavirus pandemic has narrowed the pipeline of women for leadership roles across industries, according to a study by IBM. U.S. federal statistics show women have lost more jobs than men and have been slower to regain them, in large part because women are overrepresented in hospitality, retail and other hard-hit industries.

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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 FJun11 ------------------------------------------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 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 FJun18 ------------------------------------------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* ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, flower beds, brush cutting, fence row clearing and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-635-1282.

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Offering General Satellite TV & Related Services!

Jim's Satellite 660-953-0215 TMar23-Apr16 ------------------------------------------TROY GEORGE EXCAVATING Skid Steer Loader - Tree Shearer - Brush Piling - Spray Stumps Dirt Work • Road Tubes• Grading Back Filling • Repair Terrace Tile Trenton, MO Serving Rural Grundy County 660-359-1053 cell TMar30-Apr30 -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE

Fresh bulk garden seed. Limited supply. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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

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

FOR RENT

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

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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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MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

Trenton Police have recovered bicycles at the Law Enforcement Center. Claim from 7am-2pm Monday-Friday.

C432d30,6,13 ------------------------------------------The Green Hills Women’s Shelter is seeking bids for mowing at our Trenton location.

Please send your bids to Green Hills Women’s Shelter, Attn: Lisa Dicks, at PO Box 107, Cameron, MO 64429. For more information or to set up a time to view the property, please contact Lisa Dicks at (816) 724-3992. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm. The Green Hills Women’s Shelter reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to modify or change contractual requirements, or to accept any bid which it believes to be in its best interest.

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

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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

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

The office is closed on Sat.

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

Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $60 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

Tdtf ------------------------------------------Marion Township is accepting bids for the 2021 mowing season at the township barn and occasional weed spraying of gravel portion of the township lot. Bids will be accepted until 5:00, April 12, 2021. Submit bids to: Phil Fox, 792 SE 16th Street, Galt, MO 64641. Please mark the envelope, "Mowing Bids". M443d6 -------------------------------------------

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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 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------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* ------------------------------------------Angus bulls for sale. 18 months old and older. 660-6351629 or 660-654-1257.

FMar30-Apr23 ------------------------------------------FARM GROUND WANTED Cash rent or share crop Will do improvements ATH FARMS 660-359-1413 • 217-473-3139 FApr2* -------------------------------------------

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted - Dental Assistant, Experience preferred but not required. Bring resumes to 1011 Cedar.

C434d6 ------------------------------------------Immediate opening - (35 hours) Librarian Duties - must have good computer skills. Turn in or mail a resume and cover letter to the director at the Jewett Norris Library, 1331 Main, Trenton, MO 64683.

G435d30 ------------------------------------------NOW HIRING! Positive working environment • 30+ hours per week • Experience preferred, but will train. Must pass background check and physical. Doodlebugs Daycare. Apply at Career Center, 1104 Main St., Trenton, MO. TMar30-Apr23 -------------------------------------------

Trenton Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a full-time Apprentice Electric Lineman. Wage depending upon experience with beginning wage at $22/hr. A copy of the job description is available upon request. Applications will be accepted at City Hall until position is filled. Trenton Municipal Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. For more information contact Brad Griffin at 660-3592315.

T437d30 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a WDB Compliance Coordinator. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203.

NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N439d6 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking an Athletic Trainer. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

N442d9 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------Lifeline Customer Service Representative Serve Link Home Care is seeking a part-time candidate to lead our Lifeline program. Individual will provide phone and inhome support for Lifeline Personal Emergency Services serving 300 persons in the Green Hills region. Installation and maintenance of equipment in customer's homes plus inventory management and coordination with business department.

Hourly wage plus mileage and travel time. Flexible schedule.

Call 660-359-4218 Ext. 12 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TMar30-Apr23 ------------------------------------------IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time (20+ hours a week) Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston and Linn Counties. Up to $500 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team!

Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid. Call 660-3594218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare.com. EOE. TMar30-Apr23 -------------------------------------------

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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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DEATHS Beverly Mae Coffman-Draper Beverly Mae CoffmanDraper passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her home in Trenton.

The body has been cremated under the direction of A Simplified Funeral Solution, with no services planned.

Mrs. Draper was born on Feb. 2, 1949. She is survived by her sister, Martha Stubbs of Warsaw; her brother, Buck Coffman of Tindall; her exhusband, William. E. Draper of Trenton; her children,

Christina L. Casebolt of Parkville, Robin L. Miller of Warsaw, Robert D. Casebolt of Trenton, Kelly Draper of Joplin, Kerrie Georne of Bethany and William G. Draper of Cameron; grandchildren Adalyn F. Casebolt of Trenton and Christian M. Meade of Gladstone; and one great-grandchild, Kinsey Meade of Gladstone.

Mrs. Draper was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Bob Dee Casebolt.

A card shower has been requested for Talma Joiner, who will observe her 90th birthday

She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Moulin is survived by his grandchildren, Daniel (Tasha) Prindle and Randee Prindle; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kinley and Tanner; and a sonin-law, Jack Prindle, all of Gilman City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kim Prindle; aunts Violet Toomey and Blondell Dowell; and uncles Deward and Darrell Wagner and Ray Moulin.

Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Cemetery of Gilman City and/or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.

Several services are being offered this month for area veterans through the Veterans Administration.

A veterans service officer will be present at the Trenton VFW Post 919 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2, Monday, April 5 and Friday, April 16 to help with VA paperwork and to answer any questions. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD214 and all VA paperwork. A counselor will be available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 2 and April 16 at the Trenton VFW to help with PTSD and readjustment counseling. Discharged and active military members are welcome.

An officer will also be avail-

North Central Missouri College’s Foreign Film Club will meet on Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the NCMC campus in Cross Hall 208.

The group will be viewing “After Life,” a 1998 film from Japan. All NCMC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited to attend.

The Foreign Film Club is a monthly meeting of film fans and non-film fans, of anyone wanting to engage in dialogue or anyone wishing to have an enjoyable evening. After the viewing, a discussion is held of the film: likes, dislikes, interpretations, and overall thoughts. All viewpoints are encouraged and welcomed.

A synopsis of this month’s film has been provided: “If you could choose just one memory to relive for eternity, what would do choose? A sight? A sound? A smell? Could you even choose? This is the question posed as the recently deceased visit a waystation between this world and the next, assisted by a diligent staff, ready to film a recreation of that memory before the dead make their final journey.”

To learn more about the club, persons may visit www.ncmissouri.edu or contact club sponsors Eric Christopherson or Nathan Vandevender at 660-359-3948.

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For a ride on the VA shuttle, persons may call 660-3592078. The shuttle runs to Kansas City every Wednesday, with pickups at well-lit, prearranged pickup points. You will need to call and leave your last name, last four digits of your social security number, date of travel, where you need to go and how many people will ride.

Drivers for the shuttle are being sought. For more information call the number listed above.

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time (20+ hours a week) Home Care Aides needed in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston and Linn Counties. Up to $500 sign up bonus available for committed, caring and dependable candidates. Help your neighbors and join our team! Flexible scheduling, mileage and travel time paid.

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Gary Edward Moulin Gary Edward Moulin, a 79year-old Gilman City resident, passed away Wednes-day, March 24, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in the Masonic Cemetery at Gilman City, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Bethany. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until service time at the First Baptist Church of Gilman City.

Mr. Moulin was born on Oct. 31, 1941 in Harrison County, the son of Roy B. and Pauline J. Wagner Moulin.

On Nov. 29, 1963, he married Marian Saul in Edinburg.

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The Grundy R-5 Junior-Senior High School has named its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Students named to the “Principal’s Honor Roll” for earning a grade point average of 3.667 or above include Felisha Anderson, Weston Carver, Parker Christy, Ada Fox, Aiden Gann, Caden Gann, Rylee Johnson, Grace Larson, Cooper Lewis, Macy Saul, Lacy Smith and Abby Webb, seniors; Daya Allnutt, Fletcher Christy, Logan Foster and Tracer Golden, juniors; Corbin Axtell, Raegen Griswold, Lainie Lewis, Molly Milazzo and Carly Smith, freshmen; and Adysan Rains and Mason Rayl, eighth grade.

Students named to the “Honor Roll” for earning a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.666 include Kammi Phillips, junior; Skylar Bonnett, Cole Peterson and Aidan Rains, sophomores; Slade Hill, Nicholas Mann-Smiley, Carley McBee and Peyton Moore, freshmen; Cale Lawson, eighth grade; Dylan Lawson, Lexa Stonger and Ryker Summers, seventh grade; and Audrey Coffman, sixth grade.

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