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Error Found In City Budget New City Budget Scheduled To Go Into Effect May 1

The bad news about the 2021 City of Trenton budget is that tax revenues were inadvertently listed at more than $200,000 higher than they should have been. The good news, according to information presented at a special meeting Tuesday night, is that income from the city’s asphalt plant was listed far below what will actually probably be collected.

The council held the special meeting after it was discovered that the revenue source “Payment in Lieu of

Taxes” had been listed at $607,000 rather than $370,000 as is projected. The budget, which was approved on March 22, then showed a total of $2,182,900 in tax revenue for total revenues of $3,511,736. When appropriations of $4,133,135 were subtracted from that amount, the city was left with a deficit of $601,399 before a transfer of $235,000 from the road tax was added, the city expected to end the year with a $366,369 deficit and an ending fund balance of $1,853,666.

That all changed when the discrepancy in the PILOT error was found and actually moved the projected deficit to $603,399 and the ending fund balance to an estimated $1,616,666. When the coun-

cil met to amend the budget to show the new figures, several indicated they were having trouble approving a budget deficit of more than half a million dollars and how the city could be affected by having a deficit year after year. There was discussion on how the public perceives a deficit budget and that many people don’t understand that city leaders are very conservative when estimating the revenues and estimate on the high side when putting the expenditures in the document.

A discussion was held concerning the fact that the $1 million the city expects to receive from the latest round of COVID-19 relief funds is not included in the budget nor is the savings the city is pro-

jected to receive when they refinance several loans.

Then the conversation turned to income that is actually projected in the budget, including the $1,098,200 for the sale of asphalt. City Administrator Ron Urton said the figure used in the budget is for the sale of 13,000 tons of asphalt, but the Missouri Department of Transportation has already indicated it will be purchasing between 22,000 and 25,000 tons of asphalt this year. In addition, the plant will probably sell another 10,000 tons to other customers. So, a more realistic figure for income from “Charges for Services” could be increased by around $864,000. The materials to produce the asphalt have al[See BUDGET, Page 5]

Commission Accepts Pipe And Fuel Bids County Authorizes Purchase Of New Ambulance Transmission

The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for pipe and fuel and authorized the purchase of a new transmission for one county ambulance during a meeting held Tuesday at the courthouse.

According to information provided by Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, the commission accepted bids from both Landes Oil (both Trenton locations) and MFA Oil. The bids were both for five cents off the pump price for both gas and diesel fuel. The pipe bids were also ac-

cepted from all of the bidders. Metal pipe bids were submitted from Metal Culverts, the lone bidder, and from Owens Trenching and Viebrock for plastic pipes.

The commission met with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy, who said there have been problems with the ambulance known as “Med 2.” Repairs were made to the transmission, but problems have persisted, so commissioners authorized the purchase of a new Ford transmission since the new ambulance will probably not be in service until September or October and the county does not want to be caught without enough ambulances.

Tracy was also asked to begin the process of looking at the cost of a new ambulance that is included in the 2021 budget, with hopes of having it delivered early in the year.

In other business, the commission spoke with Grundy County Emergency Manage-ment Director Glen Briggs concerning how the county might be able to cut out some of the expense for the new 911 system before it goes out for formal bids. The group also agreed to seek bids for the 911 recorder license. They had received quotes from Midwest Mobile and Command One, with it being expected that those two companies will submit bids. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray also asked the associate commissioners to begin thinking of the best ways to allocate the $1.9 million the county will receive from the latest round of COVID-19 relief funds.

The commission will meet in regular session again on Monday, rather than Tuesday, to put out election equipment.

BRIEFS Public Hearing Scheduled

The Trenton Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, April 5 at city hall to consider a request.

The board will hear a request from Teresa Oyler for a 1,008-square foot variance on the required maximum area of an accessory structure requirement of 720-square feet and a four-foot variance on the required maximum height requirement of 17 feet to construct a 48-foot by 36-foot building on property located at a vacant lot west of 1816 St. Joseph St.

Spickard Council Meeting

The Spickard Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 12 at city hall.

Items on the announced agenda include guests Dave Akins (sewer report), Wayne Wilson and Carolyn Brown. Under new business, the council plans to discuss hay bids, approve the city budget and hold a discussion of scrap hauling. Updates will be given on the sewer and water departments and the clerk will give her report and a financial update. Under old business, the council will reassess for a future savings account. A closed session is also listed on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Meeting

The Trenton Historic Preservation Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 at the office of Seidel, Havens and Dennis.

The only item listed on the agenda is consideration of a resolution establishing a historic district within a designated area of the city of Trenton.

Spickard PTO Event April 9

The Spickard R-2 PTO is planning the “Third Spickard Basketball Extravaganza” on Friday, April 9 at the school.

The evening will begin at 5 p.m., with an eat-what-you-want, paywhat-you-want spaghetti dinner, followed by a pie auction at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Basketball games will get under way at 6 p.m., with Pee Wee Boys (age 3 to 6 years) followed by cheerleaders and the Little Pirates game (ages 7 to 9 years). At 6:30 p.m., the Pirate Players will take on the parents and staff, followed by the Spickard Alumni game at 7 p.m. Concessions of pop, popcorn and candy bars will be available during the games. Anyone with questions may contact Terri or Amy at 660-485-6121.

Board Rescinds Award

The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors voted to rescind a notice of award during a special meeting on Wednesday.

According to information provided by Sunnyview Nursing Home Administrator Jerry Doerhoff, the board voted to rescind the notice of award issued to Raines Heating and Cooling for the upcoming HVAC project and accept the bid from the second lowest bidder, The Wilson Group. The board voted to authorize Chairman Jim Cox to sign contract documents for the project.

Different Time And Place AMI At THS Is Still A Learning Experiment Editor’s Note: The Trenton Republican-Times has teamed up with the Trenton High School journalism class to work with students as they write news and feature stories, some of which will be published in the R-T.

By Lilly Berti and Ashton Schmidt, THS juniors It’s the first day of junior year for Randy Bowden. He gets up and gets ready the same as he has the years prior.

He is out the door ready to start the day. Then he remembers something he forgot and must go back to retrieve it, his mask.

This is the new reality for THS students.

COVID-19 has drastically affected everyone this year in many different ways. Schools have especially taken a hit.

This includes many quarantines, mask wearing, distancing and different sports precautions. Many students

have had to deal with being quarantined and working online.

“I feel that this semester has definitely had less quarantines and so far has been much easier than last. With the new mask mandate, I feel people are not getting quarantined near as much” Randy stated.

Randy has already been quarantined four times, having to learn from home and feels that it is more difficult than inperson learning. With the ongoing winter, online classes raise the question of whether the snow and harsh weather will make it difficult to join online classes, if their internet is compromised.

“Online classes are definitely much harder than in-person classes, and I feel as if people's grades can suffer from it.” sophomore Ava Simpson said.

According to THS Principal Kasey Bailey, quarantine days have also been slightly edited into Alternative Method Learning. Now, schools have switched to AMI (Alternative Methods Instruction) instead of old fashioned snow days.

This is so we don't have to go into the summer as make up

days, but feelings of the students are varied.

“I think they are great because I can get the work done fast and have the day off,” said sophomore Ali Westcott. “I feel like I am very productive and still learn. I prefer AMI days to virtual classes and inperson learning.”

Other students don't share the same feelings.

“I do not prefer AMI days to in-person classes and do not feel that I am learning much from them. They also assign more than in-person classes and it is stressful to finish it all by 3:07,” junior Donnie Gilbertson stated.

Some students are a mixture of both, such as Senior Cole Soptic. Cole feels that they are much easier than in-person classes, though he does not prefer them over in-person or virtual classes. He would prefer to be in school for his senior year.

Mr. Bailey says that it is still unsure if AMI days will continue once COVID is over, and that nothing has a solid guarantee. Whether AMI continues to be part of THS, the technology is here to stay and it's still a learning experiment.

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CROY COACHING AGAIN...

It will be warm and sunny in and around Trenton all weekend with highs in the 70’s and lows in the 40’s. On Monday, temperatures will surge into the 80’s with an overnight low of 56. The high in Trenton on Monday was 74 with Tuesday hitting 60. The high on Wednesday was 48 with a low of 33. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 46 with a low of 21.

Wes Croy, who guided the Trenton track and field program to a state championship in 2008 is returning to guide a Bulldog team of just 14 student-athletes in 2021. SPORTS, PAGE 2

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Greg Dalrymple teaches the Mass Media Class from home during November. Both teachers and students were forced to make adjustments to learning in the fall because of COVID. Despite some difficulties, in-person classes continued throughout the year. In February inclement weather gave teachers and students the opportunity to explore Alternative Methods of Instruction or AMI. Students completed assignments from home allowing learning to continue even when the weather made in-person instruction not ideal.

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Tennis Team Winds Up On Wrong End Bulldogs Swept

By Savannah In Home Opener SAVANNAH 9 TRENTON 0

After winning its season opener 9-0 over Cameron last week, the Trenton High School boys tennis team found itself on the wrong end of the spectrum on Monday.

The Bulldogs played host to Savannah at their home opener at the THS tennis courts and suffered their first loss of the year - one coming by a 9-0 score.

Trenton’s number-one doubles duo of Brayden Sager and Trent Villicampa were handed an 8-4 loss and the teams of Jonin Villacampa and Riley Walker and Maverick Sole and Victor Markell were each defeated by 8-1 scores as Savannah grabbed complete control of the dual.

The Bulldogs’ luck didn’t change much when singles play began either.

Trent Villicampa, playing number one, suffered an 8-0 loss. Sager came the closest to putting Trenton in the win column in the dual, but his best effort still resulted in an 8-6 loss.

Jonin Villacampa fell 8-4 at number three, Walker lost 8-2 at four and Sole was defeated 8-4 at five. Dylan Smith lost 83 at number six to complete the sweep for Savannah.

With the loss, Trenton fell to 1-1 overall on the season. Savannah owned the junior varsity action as well. Smith fell 6-1 in a JV singles match while Markell dropped a pair of JV singles matches, both by 6-1 scores as well.

CAMERON TOURNEY On Wednesday, Trenton traveled to the Cameron Tennis Tournament.

The Bulldogs got off to a

slow start, dropping all of their matches with Maryville and Warrensburg. After losing 2of-3 to Chillicothe, however, all of Trenton’s players closed the tournament with wins in the placing matches.

Against Maryville, Trent Villacampa dropped the singles match 6-3. In doubles action, Brayden Sager and Jonin Villacampa lost 7-6 on an 8-6 tiebreaker, Riley Walker and Maverick Sole fell 6-2 and Dylan Smith and Victor Markell were defeated 6-0.

Trenton was swept by Warrensburg as well. Trent Villacampa lost his singles match 6-2 and the doubles teams all fell as well with Sager and Jonin Villacampa losing 6-1, Walker and Sole falling 6-2 and Smith and Markell losing 6-3.

Trenton finally got a team in the win column against Chillicothe as Walker and Sole picked up a 6-0 victory. Trent Villacampa fell 6-2 in singles play, though, and the duo of Sager and Jonin Villicampa lost 7-6 on a 7-4 tiebreaker.

Chillicothe did not have a third doubles team for the tournament.

Action concluded with the placing matches. Trent Villacampa won the singles seventh-place match 6-0 over an opponent from Cameron.

Sager and Jonin Villicampa also placed seventh with a 6-0 win over a Cameron duo.

Walker and Sole topped a Higginsville team 6-1 to place fifth in the number-two doubles division and Markell and Smith picked up a 6-2 win over another Higginsville team to finish fifth in the number-three doubles division.

UP NEXT The Trenton netters were in St. Joseph on Thursday afternoon, taking on LeBlond in dual action.

Trenton returns hme on Monday, playing host to Benton. First serves at the THS tennis courts are scheduled for 4 p.m.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Plenty Of Chances To Contribute For Every Athlete Out

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he 2021 Trenton High School boys track and field team won’t be sharing a lot of similarities with the 2008 version of the Bulldogs, which won the most recent state championship in school history. There won’t be the surplus of athletes, or even bodies, as just 14 members make up this year’s team. But, there is one common bond this year’s Bulldogs will share with the 2008 state championship team - head coach Wes Croy.

Croy was slated to come out of retirement and coach Trenton’s boys track team in 2020 — a position he last held in 2014. But when COVID-19 wiped out the season, Croy’s return to coaching track and field was put on hold. Despite retiring from the teaching profession at the end of the 20192020 school year, Croy decided to give a track and field coaching comeback another shot.

“I enjoy it,” Croy said. “I still enjoy coaching, there is no question, and being involved after school and helping kids.

I’m thankful for the opportunity and thankful for the kids that we have out. Hopefully I can still help these kids perform at a high level and improve themselves and I hope they have a good experience this season.”

Despite just having 14 kids out for track this season, that group does include some athletes. How that translates to putting points on the board at track meets remains to be seen, but the Bulldogs have a good core in Gabe Novak, Kayden Spencer, Coleman Griffin and Dylan Spencer. Griffin was a state qualifier in wrestling and the quarterback of the football team. Novak, Kayden Spencer and Dylan Spencer were big contributors on the football field and basketball court alike.

On the track, Kayden Spencer will look to give Trenton points in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs. Griffin will hurdle and compete in jumping events in the field and Dylan Spencer will look to give Tren-

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DYLAN SPENCER will look to provide the Trenton High School boys track and field team with some points in the throwing events this year.

ton a boost in the throwing events. Novak, meanwhile, will primarily be used as a sprinter.

“We have a lot of kids who are kind of in the same mold,” Croy said. “We are still trying to find out what events are best for them, but Kayden is a senior and he is going to be our distance guy. Coleman looks really good right now in the intermediate hurdles and the jumps and then Gabe has really good speed. We have some good throwers then too, so I am excited about that.”

Dylan Spencer will be joined by Trevor Murphy, Gabe Stark, Tim Kempton and Blake Yerington in the throw-

ing events. Levi Johnson, Cameron Christy and Stark will back up Novak in the sprinting events. Robert Muselman and Michael Nyakoojo will be jumpers for Trenton and Caylub Tyler and Nick Smith round out the team as hurdlers and relay specialists.

With the small number, Trenton probably won’t be in the running for very many meet titles as it has become accustomed to competing for over the years. The number does give every athlete out plenty of opportunities to find a spot on the team and help contribute, however.

“The positive thing for the

kids right now is that everyone does have an opportunity to contribute,” Croy said.

“Everyone should have an opportunity to find a spot and travel to meets and be able to help the team out in one way or another. Our numbers aren’t good, but our work ethic is.

The kids have been working extremely hard and have been very coachable and very respectful.”

Trenton got the season up and running on Thursday, hosting the Trenton Early Bird Relays. The Bulldogs next action will take them to Higginsville on Tuesday for the HoeferHusker Invitational. That meet is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

NCMC Softball Team Rolling Along Four Home Wins Push Pirates’ Mark To 24-4 R-T Photo/Seth Herrold

RILEY WALKER hits a serve during Trenton’s 9-0 dual loss to Savannah on Monday at the THS tennis courts.

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The North Central Missouri College softball team is enjoying a pretty good season.

When you out-gain your losses by 20 wins, it is a good sign.

After sweeping doubleheaders at home on Monday and Tuesday, North Central has done just that. The Pirates now sit at 24-4 overall on the season after wins of 9-0 and 6-5 over Southwestern on Monday and wins of 4-2 and 5-0 over the Graceland University junior varsity on Tuesday.

Monday’s sweep of Southwestern began with a big outburst from the Pirates’ offense.

Rylee Sensenich had two hits, two RBIs and a run scored and Kori Hornaday had two hits and two runs. Casey Stout and Madi Cole each drove in three runs to fuel the nine-run effort.

Stout picked up the win in the circle, throwing all five innings. She shut out the Southwestern offense, scattering three hits and a walk while striking out nine.

Game two would be much closer, but the Pirates walked off winners with a run in the bottom of the seventh that

broke a 5-5 tie. Stout had three hits, two of which were doubles, and drove in three more runs in the win. Erica Sandoval had two hits, one a double, an RBI and a run scored.

Stout was the winning pitcher again, coming on in relief for starter Sammi Bradshaw. Bradshaw went six innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits and no walks while striking out four. Stout allowed just one hit in the seventh.

North Central topped Graceland’s JV the following day, getting a 4-2 win in game one.

Sensenich was the only player in the lineup to collect multiple hits, getting two, but North Central had six other players who tallied a single hit and that was enough to top the Yellowjackets with Stout once again dealing in the circle.

Stout threw all seven frames in the game one win, allowing two runs, one earned, on six

hits and a walk while striking out 12 batters on the day.

Game two came by a more comfortable margin as Bradshaw bounced back from the previous day to shut out the Graceland JV in a 5-0 win.

Bradshaw allowed just four hits, walked none and struck out 11 in the win.

At the plate, McKayla Blackburn had two hits, a run scored and an RBI. Sandoval also had two hits in the win and scored two runs.

The four home wins pushed the Pirates’ current winning streak to eight games. NCMC will look to add to that today (Friday), traveling to St. Charles for a doubleheader.

The first pitch of the scheduled twinbill is set for 1 o’clock.

The softball team will be at Jefferson College in Hillsboro on Saturday for another doubleheader, this one beginning at 2 p.m.

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GONE IN THE SECOND Strong Start Foiled By Disastrous Second Inning CAMERON 26 TRENTON 3 — 3 INN.

One inning into the Trenton High School baseball team’s match-up with Cameron on Monday, the Bulldogs showed how much they had improved since back-to-back shutout losses to open the season.

After the second inning, it was clear how far Trenton has left to go.

After leading 3-1 one frame in, Trenton surrendered 25 runs in a single inning as Cameron roared back to top the Bulldogs 26-3 in three innings.

The disasterous second frame saw Trenton use four pitchers trying to find a way out of the frame. But hits, walks and hit batters mounted as Cameron sent an endless parade of hitters to the plate.

Prior to the second-inning woes, however, Trenton played its best inning of the season.

Starter Kael Brock struck out the side in the opening frame, yielding just one run. At the plate, Trenton scored its first three runs of the season. The Bulldogs loaded the bases with walks from Brice Gibler and Inning 1 2 3 Cameron - 1 25 0 Trenton - 3 0 0 Trenton Team AB R H BI BB Otto 1 0 0 0 1 Wiggins 2 0 0 0 0 Gibler 0 1 0 0 2 Brock 2 1 1 0 0 McCullough 1 1 0 0 1 Cagle 1 0 0 1 0 Shreckengaust 2 0 2 2 0 Taylor 2 0 0 0 0 Clause 0 0 0 0 1 Totals 11 3 3 3 5 HBP - Cagle SB - Shreckengaust, Clause

K 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 4

Pitcher IP H R ER BB K Brock 1 3 6 6 2 3 McCullough 0.1 2 6 6 3 1 Wiggins 0.1 9 13 13 3 0 Shreckengaust 0.1 2 1 1 0 0 Gibler 1 1 0 0 1 2 Totals 3 17 26 26 9 6 L - Brock (0-1) HBP - Brock 3, Wiggins, McCullough Pitches- Strikes - Brock 44-22, McCullough 31-15, Wiggins 46-22, Shreckengaust 3-3, Gibler 26-15

Payden McCullough sandwiching a hit from Brock.

Gavin Cagle drove in Gibler when he reached on an error and Bobby Shreckengaust plated Brock and McCullough with a two-run single.

But when Brock returned to the hill to start the second things were different. He surrendered five runs without recording an out and was pulled. McCullough, Brayden Wiggins and Shreckengaust all followed, each getting one out, but McCullough let six runs score, Wiggins was touched for 13 and Shreckengaust allowed one.

Trenton didn’t do much in the home half of the second or third as the game ended via the 15-run rule.

Brock (0-1) took the loss, throwing one-plus inning with six runs allowed on three hits and two walks. He hit three batters and struck out three as well.

At the plate, Shreckengaust added another hit to finish 2for-2 with two RBIs and a steal.

The loss dropped Trenton to 0-3 on the season.

The Bulldogs opened Grand River Conference play on Thursday, playing host to Princeton at Burleigh Grimes Field. Trenton will be back on the diamond on Monday, traveling to Cainsville to take on East Harrison. That game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. first pitch.

R H E 26 17 0 3 3 0 Cameron Batter AB R H BI BB K Hurst 3 4 3 5 1 0 Campbell 2 3 1 1 1 1 Fish 1 0 1 0 0 0 Hammond 3 3 3 5 1 0 Gannaway 1 0 0 0 0 1 Riley 5 2 2 4 0 3 Hedgpeth 1 0 0 1 0 0 Bennett 1 1 1 1 0 0 Burnett 3 3 2 3 1 1 Best 1 3 1 2 2 0 Christian 3 3 3 3 0 0 Lawson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Robinson 0 3 0 1 3 0 Wright 1 0 0 0 0 0 CR: Leazenby0 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 26 26 17 26 9 6 2B - Hurst, Riley, Bennett, Burnett 3B - Best HBP - Hurst, Hedgpeth 2, Campbell, Best SB - Hurst 2, Hammond

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KAEL BROCK fires a pitch during the first inning of Trenton’s 26-3 loss to Cameron on Monday at Burleigh Grimes Field. Brock struck out the side in the opening frame, allowing just one run.

NOTICE OF ELECTION GRUNDY COUNTY MISSOURI TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 In accordance with Chapter 115 of the Laws of Missouri, notice is hereby given that a Municipal Election will be held in the various entities of Grundy County, Missouri, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at which election all registered voters will be given the opportunity to vote. The polls shall be open between the hours of 6:00 o’clock A.M. and 7:00 o’clock P.M. Betty Spickard Election Authority Grundy County, Missouri

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice, like this . Use the marking device provided.

CANDIDATES: Complete the oval next to the name of the Candidate for whom you wish to vote.

PROPOSITIONS: If you are in FAVOR of the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word YES. If you are OPPOSED to the proposition or question, complete the oval next to the word NO. WRITE-IN: To vote for a person whose name is not on the ballot, write his or her name in the blank space provided for such purposes and complete the oval next to the space provided.

SCHOOLS NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various schools to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.

CITIES NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various cities to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County. All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.

COUNTYWIDE NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various townships to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County.

All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Chase Otto Wins Academic All-State Basketball Honor Trenton High School guard Chase Otto was named to the Academic All-State basketball team this week by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.

To earn academic all-state distinction, student-athletes must be seniors who have a grade-point average over 3.25 and an ACT score of 27 or higher. The player must also be in good standing with his team and possess outstanding moral character.

Otto was one of 64 senior basketball players across all class sizes in Missouri to earn the honor.

North Central Hosting Region 16 Title Games The North Central Missouri College women’s and men’s basketball teams will host the Region 16 championship games on Saturday at the Ketcham Community Center in Trenton.

Both Pirate squads went 4-0 in region games this year, giving them the top seeds in their respective tournaments. With the region tournament being hosted by individual teams on campus, that put Saturday’s championship games in Trenton.

The event is limited to 25 percent capacity due to it being a NJCAA postseason event. Admittance is only allowed with a ticket. A total of 175 tickets went on sale at the Ketcham Community Center on Thursday at noon and a second round of ticket sales will be held today (Friday) from 8 a.m.-noon. Tickets are $7 and can only be purchased with cash.

The games tip off at 1 p.m. on Saturday with the women’s championship and the men’s title game will follow at 3:30.

TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION A Municipal Election will be held in Grundy County, Missouri by the various townships to vote on the following propositions or candidates at the several precincts within Grundy County.

All levies will be based on 2020 valuations.

VOTING PRECINCTS GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Municipal Election Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Galt Baptist Church Liberty Township/Myers Township Spickard Christian Church Franklin Township/Washington Township Laredo Community Bldg.

Wilson Township/Marion Township Edinburg Baptist Church Madison Township/Taylor Township Grundy County Courthouse Trenton 1st Ward/Jefferson Township NCMC Frey Bldg.

Trenton 2nd Ward/Lincoln Township First Christian Church Trenton 3rd Ward/Harrison Township First Baptist Rec. Center Trenton 4th Ward/Jackson Township Livingston County R-9 Voters: Mildred Litton 4-H/FFA Community Center Livingston County Jackson Township The polls of each election precinct shall open at six o’clock a.m. and continue open until seven o’clock p.m. as provided by RSMo 1986 Election Laws.

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

Done in my office in Trenton, Missouri, this 25th day of February, 2021.

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OP/ED RONDA LICKTEIG

MY SPRING BREAK TRIP So, I took a little trip last Friday.

Actually, two trips. The first one involved me tripping on a cock-eyed board on the boardwalk of an area walking trail. My shoulder took the brunt of the fall, which led to my second trip - one to the emergency room. After I had an x-ray and found that nothing was fractured I was fitted with a sling and given instructions for how to care for my injured shoulder. Then I was told what my co-pay was (which hurt worse than the fall) and I paid the bill before walking out of the hospital feeling far older than my actual youthful age.

What I didn’t do was wonder how I was going to pay the ER bill. I had driven from Pershing State Park near Brookfield to Wright Memorial Hospital, where I stood in the parking lot for a minute moving my shoulder around to see just how bad it hurt before I decided if I was actually going to go in and bother people who were probably taking care of really sick and injured patients. The verdict? It hurt. Badly enough that I was pretty sure I needed an x-ray. As I handed over my debit card, I said a silent prayer, thankful for insurance. Thankful that I hadn’t been outside making a decision on whether or not to go in based on how much it was going to cost.

Thankful I didn’t have to wonder if getting checked out was worth possibly having to go without an essential item this week.

Many Missourians - and Americans - don’t have that luxury. They can’t afford insurance and can’t afford to be sick or injured. I’ll be honest - I don’t have the best insurance policy in the world. It’s an individual policy that doesn’t meet all of the Affordable Care Act requirements, but it has a reasonable premium and a deductible that won’t require me to take out a second mortgage on my house. My biggest worry is if the company will renew my insurance when the time comes or if, because I actually used it, I will get a non-renewal notice next fall.

The fact that Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion and now the legislature is determined not to fund it is a problem (see the editorial from the Kansas City Star on this page). But the bigger problem is healthcare coverage in general. Good, basic health insurance should not be something that only the wealthy can afford. No one should ever have to think very long about whether or not they should have an injury checked or seek medical care for an illness or chronic condition. If my car breaks down, I get it fixed if I want to continue using it. It’s the same with our bodies. If we want them to last our entire lives, they need maintenance (checkups and screenings) and repairs.

My body is never going to win a swimsuit contest, but it’s the only one I have and so far it is fairly efficient in performing all of its essential functions. It has to last me until I take my final breath. I don’t feel like it’s a privilege to have access to good, affordable health care. It’s a human right.

We (supposedly) send our best and brightest to Jefferson City and Washington, D.C. Why can’t they come up with a solution that we can all live with? What issue do we have that is more important than solving this problem? It’s a cliche, of course, but it’s true: if we can use our brains to send men and women to the moon, surely we can use them to find a way to offer this most basic of all human rights to our citizens.

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A WAGE DELAYED IS A WAGE DENIED On Nov. 6, 2018, almost 1.5 million Missourians voted to raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023. But state Rep. Cody Smith, R-Carthage, has decided he knows better. Smith is pushing a measure that would snub the 62% of voters who approved that crucially needed increase, and push it back by three years. It’s only the latest example of legislative Republicans’ blatant contempt for the decisions of the voters.

GUEST EDITORIALS Making law via referendum isn’t the best way to do it — we have elected representatives in state government for a reason — but when those representatives cease to represent their own constituents on major issues time and again, government-by-ballot-measure is what’s left. For several years now, the Republicans who control Jefferson City have positioned themselves far to the right of even most of the Republican voters who sent them there.

That has prompted ballot initiatives in which voters stepped around the opposition of their obstinate representatives to approve campaign reform, redistricting reform, government transparency, legalized medical marijuana, organized-labor protections and more. In virtually every instance, Republican lawmakers came back after the election with new measures designed to undo what the voters had just affirmatively done. It’s a spit in the eye to the very concept of the popular will.

As we’ve had to note so many times in recent years, here we go again.

It was a backlash to the Republican Legislature’s contempt for public opinion that spawned the wage hike in the first place. After St. Louis raised the then$7.85 Missouri minimum wage to $10 in the city, legislative Republicans in 2017 retroactively banned cities from setting their own minimums (proving once again that “local control” is the GOP’s most disposable stated principle). The state’s voters responded the next year with the overwhelming approval of the incremental statewide rise to $12 by 2023.

As the Post-Dispatch’s Jack Suntrup reports, Smith originally sought to negate the wage increase altogether, but has settled instead on seeking to postpone the top rate until 2026 — to delay the raise for some of the most poorly paid people in Missouri. He says he’s doing it to give the business community time to adjust, although the incremental structure the voters approved already does that.

“Minimum wage was never intended to be a living wage,” Smith said last week. “We are talking about people entering the workforce with minimal job skills.”

That’s debatable — for many people, the minimum wage is, in fact, their living wage — but before that de-

bate even comes into play, it’s rendered moot by a simple fact: Missouri’s voters have already spoken, forcefully, on this. That Republican lawmakers would seek to drown out their voices is no longer surprising, but it’s as appalling as ever.

-St. Louis Post-Dispatch

MEDICAID EXPANSION DEBATE Republicans in the Missouri legislature continue to reject reason, logic, the law, empathy and common sense regarding Medicaid, the federal-state program that provides health insurance for the poor.

The latest chapter in this apparently never-ending tragedy unfolded Thursday, when the House Budget Committee took up a spending bill that would pay for Medicaid expansion.

You’ll recall the state’s voters told lawmakers to expand Medicaid last August. The state’s constitution requires the state to provide Medicaid coverage for eligible Missourians at or below 133% of the poverty level.

For the radical Republicans in Jefferson City, however, the people’s will, and the constitution, are mere waste, to be flushed away. After several hours of debate Thursday, the committee rejected the Medicaid expansion budget measure: nine voting to approve it, 20 voting no.

Let’s be clear about the numbers. Expanding Medicaid would cost about $1.6 billion, according to the bill.

Of that, only $103 million would come from the state’s general revenue. More than $1.4 billion would come from Washington.

No one can seriously argue Missouri lacks its $103 million share. State revenues are relatively even after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the federal government is pouring billions of additional dollars into the state to ease any additional budget concerns.

Even Gov. Mike Parson’s budget provides for expanded Medicaid. He knows the money is there. In fact, Missouri is likely eligible for enhanced payments from Washington for Medicaid expansion as part of the COVID-19 relief bill.

None of this made the slightest difference. Lawmakers on the Budget Committee simply threw more than $1 billion into the garbage, along with the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

If even money were tight, though, lawmakers still have no choice but to spend the cash, because the state constitution now requires coverage for eligible Missourians. Period. Legislators simply can’t ignore the constitution when it’s distasteful.

The fact that Republicans want to do so is extraordinarily enlightening, and frightening. They’re turning down billions of federal dollars. They’re ignoring voters.

They’re violating the state constitution. Why? —The Kansas City Star

ELECTED OFFICIALS ADDRESSES SEN. ROY BLUNT

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Seven teams competed in the Third Annual Trenton Kiwanis Club Trivia Night, with “The Turd Fergusons” taking first place in the event, which raised over $2,400. Team members were presented their cash prize by Kiwanis President Dave Woodson, third from left, and include, from left, Tony Thompson, Joe Walljasper, Erika Walljasper, Ruby Woodson, Mary Woodson, Ben Woodson, Elizabeth Thompson and Sam Woodson. Taking second place was the “Schrute Farms” team, which included Luke Lewis, John Cowling, Corbin Coe, Dan Wiebers, Joel Hultman and Jon Guthrie. Nick Gass was the winner of the 50/50 drawing.

The 2022 event is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, with a theme of “Team Choice.” Teams who register in advance will be able to select a category of trivia for play.

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The North 65 Center was presented with a $10,000 check on Tuesday morning through a collaboration between the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri and the CARES Act. The North 65 Center was one of 11 senior centers to receive a $10,000 grant along with senior centers in Caldwell, Harrison, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan, Daviess and Linn counties. The funding will be used for meals, repairs, special programs and more. Pictured are, from left, R.W. Keuhn, North 65 Center board member; Chris Small, executive director for Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri; Delores Newton, North 65 Center board secretary; Karen Otto, North 65 Center administrator; Sue Hall, North 65 Center board vice president; and Sherry Hoerrmann, community services director for Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri.

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Trenton resident Connie Akers, right, visited Brenda Thorne’s class at Trenton High School recently, presenting a program on skin care and applying makeup. The students were shown proper ways to wash their face, treat blemishes and apply makeup.

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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 to her Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren for her beautiful cemetery service. You blessed her life.

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ready been purchased so nothing would need to be added to the budget on the expense side.

If the entire $864,000 is added to the budget, the city would actually be expected to end the year with a $216,000 surplus.

That conversation ended with the council agreeing, but not actually voting, to add $300,000 to the revenue for “Charges for Service,” meaning that if that is approved, the city budget will still show a deficit, but one that will be around $303,000.

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budget should be approved and that even with the error and not including the additional asphalt income, the city would still have a fund balance of $1.6 million.

The next council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, April 12, with the new budget scheduled to go into effect May 1.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events 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.

MONDAY Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Noon at the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. Contact 573-230-6119.

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

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

Lose to Win Club, Wesley United Methodist Church. Weigh-in at 10:30 a.m., meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, call 3596144.

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

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

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

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

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AGRICULTURE

Extension Notes

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UNDERSTANDING TAX IMPLICATIONS OF LIVESTOCK SALES Jason Morris, MU Extension County Engagement Specialist in Ag Business The manner in which livestock sales are kept and how those receipts are reported for income tax purposes can greatly impact the amount of tax owed.

Reporting livestock sales which qualify for capital gains assessment can decrease self-employment taxes and total income received. Typically, livestock producers market animals in two forms: livestock sold which were specifically retained for marketing, and livestock primarily retained for breeding or other production purposes, including milk production.

Raised or procured livestock intended for sale and not intended to be retained are reported on Schedule F for tax purposes. On the Schedule F, typical income taxes are applicable thus making that income subject to self-employment tax.

However, profit from livestock marketed for breeding or other production purposes is neither reported on the Schedule F nor is it subjected to self-employment taxes. Profit received from

this type of marketing is instead reported on Sales of Business Property (Form 4797). In calculating this, the outstanding cost basis is then subtracted to calculate the profit or loss. Determined by depreciation and the length of time the animal was held, the realized profit or loss can be either short-term or longterm. Important record keeping will enable the livestock producer’s tax preparer to reduce the tax liability.

Profits from animals which are purchased for resale are determined through subtracting the cost of the individual animal or animals versus the price brought when sold. (If you keep pre-production records then the cost of replacement females would include all expenses to raise them.) This form of marketing is noted as ordinary income. Sales from breeding and production animals are treated differently when reporting taxes. Income reporting from sales of these animals are determined by three primary factors. Was the animal raised or purchased? What was the time length the animal was held? Was the sale a profit or

AG BRIEFS Governor Declares Drought In Southern Oregon

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday declared a drought in southern Oregon’s Klamath County.

The declaration allows state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. Brown said in a news release the Klamath Basin faces one of the most difficult water years in recent memory.

As of March 31, the snow-water equivalent in Klamath County was 81% of a normal water year, according to Natural Resources Conservation Service. Already dry soils heading into this winter will absorb more of that snow once it melts, causing streamflow forecasts to Upper Klamath Lake to be among the lowest in decades, The Herald and News reported.

Drought, severe weather conditions and the upcoming fire season pose significant threats to the local economy, agriculture and livestock, natural resources and recreation in Klamath County.

On March 9, the Klamath County Commission declared a drought emergency and a state drought declaration was requested.

Maine Tomato Grower Owes Back Wages, Penalties

MADISON, Maine (AP) — A Maine tomato grower must pay $337,465 in back wages and penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation revealed that the employer failed to comply with federal laws for wages and working conditions.

Investigators found that Backyard Farms LLC in Madison violated the H2-A Temporary Agricultural Visa Program and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, according to the agency.

The H2-A program allows agricultural employers to utilize nonimmigrant international workers when there is an expected shortage of domestic workers and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act protects these workers, the Morning Sentinel reported.

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When raising breeding animals, the producer sees no cost or basis when expensing the animal. This is due to the expense already being deducted while the animal was being grown.

Sales of breeding and production livestock can be subject to capital gains tax. These sales are reported on form 4797 and include males and females utilized for breeding (i.e. bulls, cows, heifers) as well as other culled animals designated for breeding purposes. Sales of animals purchased for breeding or production and held for the designated length of time can result in either a taxable gain or loss.

This is determined by depreciation and sale price of animal purchased. As with any asset, animals purchased for breeding and production can be depreciated. To attain the profit or loss, a producer subtracts the sold price from the purchase price and then adjusts for all allowable depreciation. Gains received from this is measured as ordinary gains and thus is taxed as ordinary income.

Those involved in animal agriculture need to understand the value of accurate record keeping and the importance of separating the sales from breeding stock and market animals. Additionally, it should be noted that animals purchased for breeding or production can be additionally separated according to whether they were grown for that purpose or procured. Accurate record keeping provides tax preparers with a better means of minimizing tax liabilities.

NCMC Students Participate In Virtual PAS Conference

Three agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the National Professional Agriculture Student Organization Conference March 15-19.

The conference was hosted virtually this year.

Over 300 agriculture students from across the country competed in career program areas and participated in leadership workshops.

NCMC students who participated in the conference were: Calvin Basham of Cowgill, Morrissa Henley of Mercer and Abigail Neill of Princeton. Basham also completed his term as National PAS Vice President.

Students earning recognition in individual Career Program Areas were: Calvin Basham, first place in Career Progress – Horticulture, Environmental and

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Large government payments helped 2020 Missouri net farm income match or exceed the 2014 record of $3.4 billion, according to Abigail Meffert, senior research associate with the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI).

Missouri’s outlook falls in line with the U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook, a summary of 10-year baseline projections presented March 26 at the annual Abner W. Womack Missouri Agriculture Outlook Conference. See the full report at www.fapri.missouri.edu.

At the Womack conference, FAPRI director Pat Westhoff reported that U.S. farm income in 2020 increased to its highest level since 2014 due to large government payments and a rebound of commodity prices in the final months of the year.

Meffert projects that Missouri net income will fall in 2021 and 2022 due to reduced government payments and higher production costs, despite higher crop and livestock receipts. Projected income still exceeds the low levels of 2014-2018.

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Strong prices and returns are pushing farmers to plant more acres in soybean, Missouri’s dominant crop. After the floods of 2019, Missouri soybean acreage rebounded in 2020 and may increase further in 2021, perhaps exceeding 6 million acres for the first time.

FAPRI projects that soybean acreage in the U.S. will exceed 90 million acres, 7% more than last year.

Projected Missouri corn acreage in 2021 remains similar to 2020 levels of about 3.4. million acres. Total area planted of five major crops is predicted to be the same in 2021 as it was in 2018 if normal spring planting conditions prevail.

Grain and oilseed prices increased in recent months, in part because of smaller-thanexpected 2020 national harvests and strong demand from China for U.S. exports. Projected Missouri corn and soybean prices decline for the 2021 crop but remain well above 2014-2019 prices, said Meffert.

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2020, but cattle prices are projected to go up in 2021 and for the next several years, as national production levels off and demand remains strong.

USDA reports that Missouri had a little over 2 million beef cows and a total of 4.3 million cattle and calves on Jan. 1, 2021. Meffert projects only modest changes in this area.

She said crop cash receipts are likely to increase sharply for the second straight year in calendar year 2021 due to higher prices and the increase in crop production in 2020.

This takes into account that farm receipt data are on a calendar year basis and that producers often market fall-harvested crops over two calendar years.

Livestock, poultry and dairy cash receipts in 2020 were held down by lower cattle prices and other factors. Meffert expects a modest increase in animal sector cash receipts in 2021.

Higher farm incomes will support an increase in land and farm asset values in the next year, and the national farm debt-to-asset ratio will dip to its lowest rate since 2012, said

Westhoff.

Westhoff also predicted that consumer food price inflation will drop to 2.1% in 2021, down from 3.4% in 2020, when packing plant problems widened the gap between producer prices for livestock and consumer prices for meat.

The outlook assumes that the general economy recovers, as forecast in January 2021 by IHS Markit, and that current government policies remain in place. It does not include any developments since January 2021, so it does not reflect information from subsequent USDA reports nor does it incorporate the reconciliation bill approved by Congress in March.

USDA will not issue its first estimates of state-level farm income for 2020 until later this year. The figures reported here are FAPRI estimates that are likely to deviate from the official USDA estimates when they become available.

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LOCAL

Grundy County Farm Bureau Holds “Thank A Farmer” Week Events

Spickard Sorority Easter Egg Hunt Winners

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Winners in the 2 to 4 years age category at the Spickard Sorority Easter Egg Hunt, held March 29, were, from left, Aria Wilson, third place; Sawyer Grieme, second place; and Emmitt Marrs, first place.

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As part of their “Thank a Farmer” Week events held Feb. 28-March 6, the Grundy County Farm Bureau held a special reading day with members of Mrs. Stegman’s third grade class. Carl Woodard, who is vice president of the local Farm Bureau board, read a book to the students virtually, with Farm Bureau then donating the book to students.

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Winners in the 5 to 7 years age category at the Spickard Sorority Easter Egg Hunt, held March 29, were, from left, Emmitt Grieme, second place; Mason Wilson, third place; and Lilly Citron, first place.

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As part of their “Thank a Farmer” Week events held Feb. 28-March 6, the Grundy County Farm Bureau held a coloring contest at Rissler Elementary School. Winners of the contest, pictured with Melissa Coon, left, and Sandy Meservey, right, of the Grundy County Farm Bureau were, from left, Zeke Johnson, Izabel Cook, Avery Gamet, Ariana Cox and Ana Todd. Not pictured is Kynsen Bain.

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As part of their “Thank a Farmer” Week events held Feb. 28-March 6, the Grundy County Farm Bureau held a coloring contest at Pleasant View R-6 School. Kindergarten winners of the contest, included Kennedy Mullany, left, and Antionette Allen.

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Winner in the 8 to 11 years age category of the Spickard Sorority Easter Egg Hunt were, from left, Alex Holtzclaw, second place; Jayden Citron, tie for first place; Sierra Holland, third place; and back, Jakob Holtzclaw, tie for first place.

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As part of their “Thank a Farmer” Week events held Feb. 28-March 6, the Grundy County Farm Bureau held a coloring contest at Pleasant View R-6 School. Third grade winners of the contest, included Tymberlynn Limkemann, left, and Emerson Womack.

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Dear Sad in Illinois: From your letter, it sounds as though you are emotionally intelligent, with keen self-insight. Because of that, I believe you will recognize the right choice for yourself (and be able to act on it) once you develop just a little more self-confidence. Toward that end, I strongly encourage you to read "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie and to attend a few meetings of a support group such as Nar-Anon (www.naranon.org), LifeRing Recovery (www.lifering.org) or Co-Dependents Anonymous (coda.org). I have a feeling you'll recognize your story in others' there, and that solidarity will give you the strength to keep growing, whether or not that means replanting yourself elsewhere.

Dear Annie: I just read your response to "Yuletide Usurper," who had a falling out with her sister over a fight on Christmas years ago, and I agree with you wholeheartedly. From personal experience, it is worth taking the time to mend fences now before too much time passes.

Not too long ago, my younger sister pushed me out of her life. My husband and I had

Dear Annie: I've been in a relationship with "Stuart" for almost three years now. In that time I've grown a lot, working to become healthier physically, mentally and financially. I eat healthily and work hard at my job. I no longer drink alcohol. I want to be the best version of myself.

However, Stuart is in a different mindset. He smokes a pack of cigarettes a day and marijuana several times a day and in his free time is glued to Facebook or games. He wakes up daily hacking up the gunk in his lungs.

I'm concerned for his health; my dad died when I was 17, and he had similar issues. I've brought this up with my boyfriend but he acts like I'm nagging. He seems to have no motivation. He is content as he is, and I don't feel comfortable forcing him to change. I don't want to hurt him because he has been wonderful to me during tough times. But I feel we have grown to be very different people. Or maybe just I have changed.

How do couples continue if one is evolving and the other is content as is (even if unhealthy)?

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moved about six hours away for his job, and that seemed to deeply upset her.

Over the next five years, I called, sent cards to the kids, did whatever I could, but we never reconnected. One night, I was trying to look up my niece online to see if she'd graduated high school. Instead, I found my sister's obituary. She had died a month earlier of a chronic illness. For years, she'd been sick, and I never knew. She excluded me from her obituary and had no services. I've tried calling my brother-in-law, wrote to them, begged my niece or nephew to call me. It's been three years -nothing.

The moral of the story is this: Don't let another day go by without making up. In retrospect, I should have driven the six hours and made her listen to me. She was only 56 years old, and I always thought we'd reconnect at some point. It never happened. - MM Dear MM: I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and the way things were between you two when she died. Your point is well taken: We should do all we can to mend fences with family members. But for what it's worth, it sounds as though you did do that. You tried, again and again, to reconnect with your sister. My heart hurts for you that, for whatever reason, she was unable to meet you halfway.

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A boycott by Chinese consumers could trip up some of the country’s biggest sportswear brands’ major western rivals.

China’s state media this month called for boycotts of Nike, Adidas and other brands after the U.S., EU, Britain and Canada sanctioned Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.

Nike makes about 16% of its revenue in China, while Adidas gets 23%. If a boycott takes hold, Chinese rivals like Anta Sports Products, Li-Ning and Peak Sport Products could be poised to ride a wave of nationalist consumer sentiment and grab a larger portion of the athletic gear market.

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Nike and Adidas belong to the Better Cotton Initiative, whose farmers produce more than 5.6 million metric tons of cotton annually, about 22% of the global total, according to BCI. The organization angered China last year when it withdrew its approval for cotton sourced from Xinjiang, a mostly symbolic action that signaled questionable labor and environmental standards there.

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

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

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

TJun11 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience.

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

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

New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 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 -------------------------------------------

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

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

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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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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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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.

G461d9 ------------------------------------------Martin Cemetery yearly business meeting, April 8, 2021 in the Sugg Room, Ketcham Community Center at 5:00 p.m. M462d6 ------------------------------------------The Pleasant View School District is accepting bids for roof resealing or replacement. For more information, please contact the school. Bids are due April 12th at noon to rsteinhoff@pleasantviewr6.org.

Pleasant View School District is an equal opportunity employer.

P464d6 ------------------------------------------Green Hills Regional Planning Commission is seeking bids from qualified individuals and companies for lawn maintenance. Individuals must have their own insurance. Maintenance would include: Mowing, weed eating and trash pickup as needed. No more than 3 times per month. Work starting mid to late April and lasting through the fall. Location for maintenance is 807 E. 7th St., Trenton, MO 64683. Call if you have questions or would like someone to show you the site. 660-359-5636.

Please submit bids by close of business on April 12, 2021 to Debbie Pergande, GHRPC debbie@ghrpc.org or by mail to Debbie Pergande, 1104 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683.

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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 ------------------------------------------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.

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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 ------------------------------------------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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION I In Re the Marriage of: Kelsey Manley and Gage Manley KELSEY MANLEY, Petitioner, vs.

GAGE MANLEY, Respondent.

Case No. 21AG-DR00044 NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO GAGE MANLEY You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, the object and general nature of

which is a suit for dissolution of marriage.

The names of all the parties to said suit are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorneys for Petitioner is: Brandon F. Greer Cleaveland, Macoubrie and Cox, L.L.C. 515 Washington Street P.O. Box 467 Chillicothe, Missouri 64601 You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid Petition within fortyfive (45) days after the 2nd day of April, 2021, judgment by default will be rendered against you.

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

A true copy from the record.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 30th day of March, 2021. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dApr2,9,16,23 ------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00017 ROGER BONNETT, et al, Petitioners, vs.

BARBARA L. BONNETT, deceased, and each above Defendant’s heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, donees, alienees, administrators, executors, creditors, guardians, trustees and other legal representatives, Respondent.

NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons who claim any interest in the property of Barbara L. Bonnett, deceased, as an heir of said decedent or through any heir of said decedent: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the

above court by Roger Bonnett, et al, for the determination of the heirs of Barbara L., Bonnett, deceased, and of their respective interests as such heirs in and with respect to the following described property owned by said decedent at the time of death, to wit: A strip of land located in Block Five (5), of Railroad Addition to the City of Trenton, Missouri, described as Commending 101 feet East and 50 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Block; thence South 56 feet; thence West 10 feet; thence North 56 feet; thence East 10 feet to the place of beginning.

Petitioner’s attorney is Tara L. Walker whose business address is 1210 Oklahoma Avenue, Suite A, Trenton, Missouri 64683.

You are hereby required to appear to answer said petition on April 22, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri, at Trenton, at which time and place said petition will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment may be entered in due course upon said petition.

Jill Eaton Clerk, Probate Division Circuit Court of Grundy County, MO dMar26,Apr2,9,16 ------------------------------------------IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 21AG-PR00014 In the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Deceased.

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, Decedent: On 03-05-2021, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the es-

tate of WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM JOSEPH FOSTER, a/k/a WILLIAM JOE FOSTER, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative's business address is: LORI A FOSTER 261 SW CEDAR LN TRENTON, MO 64683 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: ROBERT COWHERD 903 JACKSON ST, PO BOX 228 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-0228 PHONE: 660-646-0627 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was

mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law.

Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 14-DEC-2020 Date of first publication: 12-MAR-2021

Michelle Vandevender, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dMar12,19,26,Apr2 -------------------------------------------

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AREA DEATHS Major Dorsey Hammett Major D. Hammett, a 78year-old Independence resident, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Hammett was born April 12, 1942 in Trenton, the son of Dorcas and Alten Ray (A.R.) Hammett. The family lived on a farm in Galt. He graduated from Galt High School and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate. He then served in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, where he was the Commanding General’s personal contracting officer.

While a senior at Mizzou he

met Sue, the love of his life.

They were married in 1965.

After they completed their degrees and Major finished his service to the Army, they moved to Independence in 1970 and remained there the rest of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; two sons, Major II and his wife, Lisa, and Mark and his wife, Kristin; grandchildren Mason, Liam, Mali, Madeline, Caroline and Benjamin; a sister, Alice Blain and her husband, Bill Blain; a brother, Richard Hammett and his wife, Karen; a sister-inlaw, Norma Hammett; and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon Rose Hess Sharon Rose Hess, a 75year-old resident of Englewood, CO, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Lindley Funeral Home at Laredo. Burial will be in the Richardson Cemetery at Laredo.

Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hess was born Jan. 4, 1946 in Trenton, the daughter of Cecil F. and Olive Lucille Persell Sheppard. She was a 1963 graduate of Laredo High

School. She owned and operated BQ’s Bar in Aurora, CO for over 25 years.

Mrs. Hess is survived by two sons, Mark Hess of Englewood, CO and Gregg Hess of Crawfordville, FL; a grandson, Steven Hess of Denver, CO; a brother, Eddie Sheppard of Laredo; and a sister, Frances Engleman and her husband, John of Laredo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Nancy Smalling.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Richardson Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

Carol Jean Martin Carol Jean Martin, an 85year-old Trenton resident, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at home with her daughter, Lynda Caselman Bell, by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Edinburg Baptist Church west of Trenton. Burial will be in Edinburg Cemetery.

A family visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday at the church.

Open visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Slater-Neal Funeral Home in Trenton.

Carol was born Feb. 26, 1936 in Daviess County, the daughter of Clarence and Letha Rosebaum Saul. She grew up on the family farm outside of Jamesport, with her parents and younger sister Marian Saul Moulin, and had moved back in 1995 after having relocated to Minnesota in 1980. It was on the family farm where she grew up that she also went to be with her heavenly father.

Carol was a member of the Edinburg Baptist Church and was baptized there in July 1953. She was a devout Christian and served the Lord not only in her personal life, but also working at the MinnesotaWisconsin Southern Baptist Convention Center in

Rochester, MN for 14 years.

Carol was a loving, caring and hard working mother of two children, a son David Caselman, and daughter Lynda Caselman Bell.

Carol loved working outside in the garden and yard, planting flowers and trees, and keeping her yard looking nice.

Carol also loved keeping up with what was going on with her niece, great-niece and great-nephew and great- greatnieces and -nephew in their horse showing, barrel races, ATV racing, schooling and farming activities.

In addition to her daughter, Lynda of the home, she is survived by a sister, Marian Saul Moulin of Gilman City; a grandson, Gabriel Martin of Gallatin; a great-niece, Randee Prindle; a great- nephew, Daniel (Tasha) Prindle; greatgreat-nieces, Kayla and Kinley and a great- great-nephew, Tanner, all of Gilman City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Wesley (Bud) Caselman and James Martin; a son, David Caselman; a niece, Kim Prindle; and a brother-in-law, Gary Moulin.

Memorials are suggested to either the Edinburg Cemetery or Edinburg Baptist Church.

They may be left with the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

SERVICES SET Luellen “Lu” Littleton A Celebration of Life is being planned for Luellen “Lu” Littleton.

Mrs. Littleton, a 71-year-old Trenton resident, died at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home, where she had been under hospice care.

The Celebration of Life will

be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the home of Doug Littleton, located at 55 NE 75th Ave., in rural Trenton. The event will be held rain or shine and all family and friends are invited to attend.

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Nirek L. Bork, Trenton, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs.

James F. Lumsden, Queen

City, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $155.50 and $74.50 costs.

REAL ESTATE BTC Bank to John R. Woodland.

Jasmine Diab to Dillon Garrett Triplet and others.

Charges Filed In Vehicle Theft A Bethany man has been charged in Grundy County in connection with stealing after he pretended to take a car for a test drive and did not return the vehicle.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Keith E. Larson, 51, is facing a class D felony of stealing a motor vehicle. He was arrested at the Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail on Tuesday in connection with

the Nov. 2, 2020 incident in which he did not return to Ninth Street Auto with a 2006 Dodge Charger he had pretended to take for a test drive.

Larson, who is being held without bond in the Grundy County Detention Center, is a persistent offender who is eligible for an extended term of imprisonment if convicted. He is scheduled to appear in court April 13.

Free Books For Dual Credit High school students will now be provided free textbooks for all dual credit and reserved online dual enrollment courses taken through North Central Missouri College beginning with the Fall 2021 semester.

"Many high schools over the years have requested free textbooks for their students taking dual credit and our reserved sections of online dual enrollment courses,” Whitney Trump, Director of Regional Programs for NCMC, stated.

“We are thrilled to offer free textbooks to our area high school students taking these courses. Still being in high school, these students do not have many opportunities for scholarships and aid. We hope that by offering free textbooks, we can help reduce the financial barrier that keeps the bright high school students of our region from pursuing higher education early."

The NCMC Foundation will also continue to support dual credit students through the Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young, and Myra A. Young Dual Credit Scholarships awarded each year.

NCMC's Dual Credit students will receive a reduced tuition rate for dual credit and online dual enrollment courses

at $108 per credit hour with no additional fees. The free textbook program will not apply to students taking courses through the Early College Program.

Currently, NCMC offers dual credit and online dual enrollment to over 40 high schools in its 16 county service region. A full range of general education courses are available as dual credit, including introductory college-level courses in English, Speech, General Biology, American History, College Algebra, General Psychology, National Government, Microcomputer Applications, and many others.

In some cases, technical and career courses are also offered as dual credit.

Reserved sections of online dual enrollment courses provide many general education course options as well. For high school students interested in a career program, the upcoming fall semester will bring the addition of many course options in the areas of Accounting, IT, AutoCad, Behavioral Health, Criminal Justice, and more.

For additional information, please contact Whitney Trump, Director of Regional Programs, at 660-357-6318 or email wtrump@mail.ncmissouri.edu.

R-5 Elementary Honor Students The Grundy R-5 Elementary School Honor Roll has been announced for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Students named to the "A" Honor Roll for the quarter are Riley Bundridge, Jorden Gannon, Waylon Jackson, Carson Kasinger, Maggi Merriman, Adley Boren, Brettly Hayden, Addison Millar and Ethan

NORTH 65 CENTER MENUS NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Boneless pork chop, baked potato, zucchini, fruit cocktail, chocolate cake, whole wheat bread, Tuesday-Roast beef, potatoes and carrots, spinach salad, pineapple, hot roll.

Wednesday-Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, lima beans, fresh grapes, biscuit.

Thursday-Cheeseburger on bun, lettuce, tomato, french fries, cole slaw, ice cream, tropical fruit.

Friday-Tuna noodle casserole, buttered peas, stewed tomatoes, plums, cornbread.

(Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad offered as an alternative meal every day).

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Students named to the "B" Honor Roll for the quarter are Kruiz Allnutt, Adrian Boren, Montana Buckner, Leah Carver, Archer Gannon, Jayden Gannon, Shane Holtman, Alanna Rains, Brayden Reed, NovaLeigh Anderson, Cabel Eddy, Briar Gannon, Blake Gannon, Mariah Maddox, Ellie McCaughey and Anna Neff.

Omitted

The Galt Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the Galt Christian Church at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 4. The location was omitted from a story in Tuesday’s RepublicanTimes.

FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open

High Low Last Chg April 1 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 623 625¾ 603 606½ —11½ Jul 620 623¼ 602½ 606 —9¾ Sep 621½ 624 604¾ 608¼ —9 Dec 628½ 630¼ 611 614½ —9½ Mar 633 635¼ 616¾ 620 —9½ May 636 636 619¾ 619¾ —11 Jul 609½ 613½ 598¼ 602 —9½ Sep 599½ 600¾ 599½ 600¾ —11¾ Dec 614½ 614½ 607¼ 608½ —10¼ Est. sales 71,439.Wed.'s sales 174,811 Wed.'s open int 422,097 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 575 585 570½ 571¼ +7 Jul 556 566¼ 552½ 553¼ +5¾ Sep 501¼ 510¾ 501¼ 502¾ +6¾ Dec 483½ 493 483¼ 486½ +9 Mar 489½ 499 489½ 492½ +7 May 492¼ 501¾ 492¼ 495¼ +4¾ Jul 493¾ 502 493¾ 495¾ +3¼ Sep 462½ 466¾ 461¼ 461¼ +1½ Dec 449¼ 453¾ 448½ 448¾ +1½ Mar 459¾ 460 458¾ 459½ +5½ Jul 465 465¼ 465 465¼ +4¾ Dec 419 419 418½ 418¾ +¾ Est. sales 274,911.Wed.'s sales 387,086 Wed.'s open int 1,747,966,up 7,064 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 381½ 381¾ 372¾ 373¼ —5½ Jul 379 379¼ 369¾ 371 —6¾ Dec 349 349 343 344 —4¾ Est. sales 170.Wed.'s sales 867 Wed.'s open int 4,345, up 46 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 1444 1456¼ 1423¼ 1427 —9¾ Jul 1436 1448¼ 1417¾ 1421 —6¾ Aug 1396¾ 1408 1383 1386¼ +1 Sep 1310 1328 1304½ 1310½ +7¾ Nov 1268 1285 1267 1270 +13¾ Jan 1264 1281¾ 1264 1267¼ +11¼ Mar 1238 1253½ 1238 1242 +4¾ May 1232½ 1246 1232½ 1237¾ +5¼ Jul 1237¼ 1246½ 1230¾ 1235¼ +3¾ Aug 1222¼ 1223½ 1222 1222 +3¾ Nov 1154¼ 1164 1149 1150 —2¼ Nov 1091¼ 1091¼ 1089 1090½ — ¾ Est. sales 198,343.Wed.'s sales 313,352 Wed.'s open int 870,647,up 7,038 March 31 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 13.77 (Mar 21) 13.77 (Apr 21) 11.86 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.29 (Mar 21) 5.29 (Apr 21) 4.33 (Oct. 21) Laredo MFA Soybeans, 13.77 (Mar 21) 13.77 (Apr 21) 11.86 (Oct. 21) Corn, 5.29 (Mar 21) 5.29 (Apr 21) 4.33 (Oct. 21) Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Corn, 5.69; soybeans, 14.41; wheat, 5.99.

New Crop - Corn,4.62; soybeans, 12.26; wheat, 5.90.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS FOR VETERANS If you see a civilian doctor or hospital for an emergency, make sure that you or a family member notifies your VA general physician within 24 hours. No later than 72 hours! Have the ER doctor call the attending physician at your VA ER so comments can be put in the VA computer. That way the VA has the option to have you transferred. If you have civilian doctor bills that you feel the VA should have paid, call 314-894-6603.

You can scan and e-mail copies of bills and questions to cfu2custimerservice@va.gov Veterans Benefits Administration: 800-827-1000 VA St. Louis Health Care System: 314-652-4100 Fee Basis, St. Louis VAMC: 314-894-6603 Fee Basis, Poplar Bluff VAMC: 573-778-4738 Naional Personnel Records Center; Military records and DD214 Tel. 314-801-0800 or on the web at National Archives Military Service Record/Veteran Service Records http://www.archives.gov/veterans/ Missouri Consumer Protection Division of Attorney General’s Office: 800-392-8222 or 314-340-6815 Mid-East Area Agency on Aging 636-207-0847 or 800-243-6060 Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227 Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213 or on the web http://www.ssa.gov/