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Park Board Eyes Cornhole Boards Popular Game Would Be Permanent Fixture At Eastside Park Location Cornhole is coming to Trenton — at some point.

Wednesday night, at a meeting of the Trenton Park Board, members overwhelmingly favored bringing the popular game to Eastside Park in an area that currently holds horseshoe

pitching grounds. The board addressed the possibility of placing cement cornhole boards in the park after getting several requests, most of which came following the cornhole tournament that was part of the Five Points Festival last weekend.

The board was provided with a quote found by Park Superintendent David Shockley from Doty & Sons Concrete Products, LLC out of Sycamore, IL. To add two sets of cement

cornhole boards the board was looking at a cost of right at $2,000. The timeline to get the boards set, however, was looking like a November installation. Seeing little use in the winter months, the board agreed to hold off on an immediate purchase and asked Shockley to look around for other quotes before settling on one company. So, while cornhole appears bound for Trenton, it may be next [See PARKS, Page 11]

Bicentennial Mural Gifted To State Trenton Painters Helped With Painting Project The historic Missouri Bicentennial Mural, of which 737 Trenton painters helped with, has been completed and gifted to the state of Missouri. The panels were on display in the Capitol Building Rotunda on August, 10, 2021, the 200th Birthday of our State. The mural awaits installation on a wall in the Truman Building at a date yet to be determined.

Two 9-foot banners of the mural are being made and will be carried in the Bicentennial Inaugural Parade on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Jefferson City, beginning at 10 a.m.

Initial planning is being made to place a large replica of the Bicentennial Mural on the River Wall in Downtown Cape Girardeau, the birthplace of the mural.

Smaller replicas for display in schools, banks, of-

A country store, the opening of a time capsule and a parade are all planned as the Spickard community holds “Fun Day in the Park” on Saturday, Sept.

11.

Events get under way at 9 a.m., with the opening of a country store at the Wise Community Center, where

THS Homecoming 2021

“Outer Space Aliens” is the theme of the 2021 Trenton High School Homecoming, which has events scheduled from Sept. 13-17, including spirit days, a pep rally and crowning of royalty, a parade and a dance.

The celebration will get under way on Wednesday, Sept.

8 as the THS staff will host a door-decorating contest.

Judging will take place on Monday, Sept. 13.

Spirit Week kicks off with Pajama Day on Monday, Sept. 13, followed by Neon Day on Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Alien Day on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The traditional pep rally and coronation will be held that evening at 6 p.m., with fall sports teams to be announced and a bonfire to follow. Thursday, Sept. 16 is Camo Day and Friday, Sept.

17, will be Black Out Day. School will be dismissed that day at 1:07 p.m., with the traditional parade to begin at 2 p.m. The Trenton Bulldog football team will take on the Putnam County Midgets in a contest that evening at C.F. Russell Stadium, followed by a dance from 9 to 11 a.m.

Any organization or sports team interested in being in the parade needs to sign the parade line-up sheet in the THS office.

Bank Project Discussed

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The historic Missouri Bicentennial mural has been completed and gifted to the state of Missouri. A portion of the panels pictured above were painted by 737 Trenton painters in October 2019.

fice buildings, homes, etc. will be available for purchase soon. The replicas will be printed on the same Dibond material as the original mural.

Juried Best of Missouri Hands artists, Barb Bailey and Aaron Horrell, coordinated the three-year project and saw it through to completion.

Horrell said, “Our visit to Trenton was a pleasure.

Dan Maxey had everything set up perfectly.”

“The folks in Trenton knew why we were there and we didn’t have to spend a lot of time explaining the project,” said Bailey. “Phil and Connie Hoffman were great hosts and we appreciate them let-

ting us stay with them while we were in Trenton.”

Including Trenton, there are 358 Missouri cities represented on the mural, as well as people from 35 states and 17 countries. The Missouri Bicentennial Mural set an unofficial world record of 16,116 painters.

Spickard Plans Saint Luke’s To ‘Fun Day’ In Park Require Vaccines Sept. 11 Event To Include Time Capsule Opening

BRIEFS

those attending will find homemade goods for sale.

There will also be a food booth at the community center serving sandwiches, drinks, etc.

The parade will get under way at 10 a.m. on Main Street, with divisions for both kids and adults.

Those participating should be registered by 9 a.m., with judging at 10 a.m.

Cash prizes will be awarded.

Games in the park will [See SPICKARD, Page 12]

Employees Must Be Vaccinated By Oct. 30 Deadline Like many other health care organizations, Saint Luke’s Health System has announced it will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19

by Oct. 30.

That means area residents employed at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton and Hedrick Medical

Center in Chillicothe will be required to be vaccinated if they intend to remain in those positions. In addition to all employees, the mandate applies to licensed independent medical staff members, allied health professionals, contracted professionals, contracted personnel, student affiliates and volunteers.

Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case-bycase basis.

[See VACCINE, Page 5]

The Thompson River bank stabilization project was the topic of discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Grundy County Commission, with funding still being sought to get the work started.

According to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard, the commission met with the various parties involved in putting together the funding for the project, which is being paid for through a cooperative effort among the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation and the county. The commission set a meeting for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 to award bids for the project. When bids were opened on Aug. 3, Binder Irrigation of Table Rock, NE, was the apparent low bidder with a base bid of $575,030.40. With the first alternate included for cutting streambanks, the bid rose to $601,830.40 and with the second alternate, adding rip-rap to the ditch, the bid was $616,944.40. The issue facing the group was how to come up with about $200,000 in additional funding than what had been expected.

Mrs. Spickard also said the county has received onehalf of its American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds. A total of $1.9 million is expected, with those funds not being budgeted for a specific project at this time.

Bright Futures Gallatin Breakfast

Bright Futures Gallatin will host a drive-through breakfast on Friday, Sept. 24 to celebrate all that the Gallatin community does to ensure all Gallatin R-5 students have a successful school year.

The breakfast is for current partners and also for any business, organization or individual interested in becoming a partner. The event will be held at the First Christian Church pavilion (1501 S. Main St., Gallatin) from 7 to 8 a.m. Advisory board members will share a sack breakfast and assist with sign-ups for the 2021-22 school year programs to support students in the district.

Properties Can Be Sold

Grundy County Collector-Treasurer Barb Harris has announced that properties that have gone beyond the third offering in the county tax sale are now available for purchase per state statute RSMO 140.260.8.

A list of the properties can be found in Mrs. Harris’ office, located on the second floor of the Grundy County Courthouse. Properties that fail to receive a bid after the third offering at the annual county delinquent tax sale are eligible to be sold. There are currently 57 properties on that list, with more than half of them located at Leisure Lake.

Herring Wins Hy-Vee’s Top Honor He Is The Third Award Recipient From Trenton It’s not every day that someone gets the title of “legendary” but on Thursday, that’s exactly the title that was bestowed on Trenton resident Keith Herring.

In a surprise ceremony held at the Trenton Hy-Vee Store, veteran meat department manager Keith Herring was awarded the company’s “Legendary Customer Service Award,” the single highest presented

to a Hy-Vee employee.

Since 2006, only 139 employees of the company have received the award, with the Trenton store having had former employees Dave Bain and the late Joel McCulley receiving the honor.

Herring, who has been employed at Hy-Vee for 34 years, was nominated by Trenton Store Director Chad Boyd, who has witnessed first-hand Herring’s connection to his customers.

“Keith is a veteran meat manager that has the un[See HY-VEE, Page 5]

SOFTBALL CENTRAL

The Grand River Conference softball season opened on Wednesday with Trenton, Gallatin and Princeton all in action.

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Trenton Hy-Vee Meat Department Manager Keith Herring, second from right, was awarded the Hy-Vee Legendary Customer Service Award on Thursday morning at the store. Pictured with Herring are, from left, former store director Steve Busch, District Store Director Tim Michael and former store director Gary Wilson.

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Tennis Team Wins 9-0 In Carrollton Bulldogs Sweep Trojanettes In Season Opener TRENTON 9 CARROLLTON 0

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GRACYN RONGEY drives a runs-scoring double during the first inning of Trenton’s 17-6 victory over Albany on Monday night. Rongey was 3-for-4 with a double, triple, stolen base, three runs scored and two RBIs.

THERE IT IS

Trenton Finds Its Offense, Routs Albany, Upsets Putnam County TRENTON 17 ALBANY 6 - 5 INN. TRENTON 3 PUTNAM COUNTY 1 Following a winless showing in the Cameron Tournament, first year head coach Madi Stillwell felt like her offense was showing some small improvements. It was enough to make her a little optimistic going forward with the season.

But even Stillwell had to be a little surprised when Trenton’s bats exploded for 14 runs in the bottom of the first inning Monday against Albany, paving the way for the team’s first win of the season and the first win of Stillwell’s head coaching career. The game was called in the fifth by the 10run rule with Trenton leading 17-6.

Trenton scored 10 runs in the five games they played at the Cameron Tournament combined. The Bulldogs had 10 runs on the board in less than a half hour on Monday.

After yielding five runs in the top of the first inning,

Trenton responded in the biggest way possible. Gracyn Rongey hit a leadoff double and when the Warriors showed an ineptitude to field Chandler Lynch’s bunt, the Bulldogs pounced. Lynch, Mirena King, Madi Moore and Eliana Cowling all laid down bunts and all reached bases successfully as Albany scuffled in the field. Trenton then went to work with full swings, catching and overtaking Albany on the scoreboard. When the dust settled Trenton held a 14-5 edge.

“I’ve seen all these girls square the ball up and hit it hard,” Stillwell said. “In Cameron, we only saw that a few times.”

“In the first inning tonight I thought maybe this was a team we could bunt on and it was. When we had runners in scoring positions and two outs I wanted to let them hit to find that confidence. Momentum has a big effect on softball, so when things are going your way, most likely that confidence and momentum rolls from one person to the next.”

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Trenton’s defense and pitcher Emma Roberts settled in after that and kept the Warriors off the board the rest of the way.

“Having a lead always helps the defense relax,” Stillwell said. “Something we have talked about is playing for each other.

When the offense does their job, pitchers can relax and throw, relying on the defense to give their best.”

Trenton meanwhile, pushed the lead to 10 runs with a two spot in the bottom of the second and after an insurance run in the fourth, Trenton retired Albany in the top of the fifth to end the game via the run rule.

Rongey had a huge night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, triple, stolen base, three runs scored and two more driven in. Lynch was 2-for-3 with a double, two steals, two runs and two RBIs. Mirena King was 2-for-4 with 2 singles, a steal, three runs and two RBIs and Moore went 2for-3 with two runs and two RBIs. Cowling was 2-for-4 with a steal, two runs and an RBI while Jena Harris finished 1-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBIs. Morgan King was 1-for-2 with a double, two runs and two RBIs while Teya Cooksey went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBIs. Rounding out the offensive assault was Shay Westerhof who was 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a run and an RBI. “Gracyn started the first inning off with a hard hit,” Stillwell said. “From there I think the girls realized if one person could do it, they all could do it, too.”

Roberts picked up the win in the circle, throwing all five frames, allowing six runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out five.

JUNIOR VARSITY Trenton’s junior varsity picked up a win in its first action of the season, topping Albany’s second squad 7-3.

Jena Hunter and Morgan Foster each had two hits to pace the JV offense while Mikensy Golden and Tymber Cooksey each had one hit, Cooksey’s being a triple.

Hunter was the winning pitcher, throwing four in-

nings with four strikeouts. at PUTNAM COUNTY If the win over Albany wasn’t enough to have Trenton believing in itself, a 3-1 win at Putnam County on Wednesday certainly did the trick. Trenton defeated the Midgets to establish a 1-0 Grand River Conference mark.

Trenton jumped out early again, getting a leadoff walk by Rongey in the top of the first inning.

Lynch followed with a double to score Rongey and a sacrifice bunt by Moore plated Lynch to make it 20 right out of the gate.

From there Trenton’s pitching and defense took over, throttling the Putnam lineup. Roberts picked up the win on the hill, limiting the Midgets to just one run despite issuing six walks.

She struck out four in the win.

Trenton added an insurance run late when Mirena King singled home Lynch, who scored for the second time on the night. Lynch finished 2-for-3 with a double, triple, the two runs and an RBI and Teya Cooksey was 2-for-3 as well. Rongey and Mirena King added one hit each to round out Trenton’s six-hit attack.

“Our girls are good,” Stillwell said. “Tonight they believed that and when they believe it they are great. We can play with anyone. After tonight I think the girls truly know that. Every day confidence can be a struggle. Ninety percent of the game is mental skill and toughness.

Monday we gained some confidence. Tonight, we gained even more.”

With the win, Trenton moved to 2-5 overall on the season and 1-0 in league play. Trenton was back in GRC action on Thursday, playing host to Maysville.

Trenton is set to travel to Princeton on Tuesday.

JUNIOR VARSITY Trenton’s junior varsity won again as well, moving to 2-0 with a 5-2 victory.

Avery Clark was 2-for-3 with a double and a run and Foster and Tymber Cooksey were each 1-for-1 with a double and two RBIs apiece. Katelyn Clark added a hit and Ella Novak drove in a run for the junior varsity.

The Trenton High School girls tennis team couldn’t have asked for a better season opener on Tuesday as the Bulldogs traveled to Carrollton and defeated the Trojanettes 90.

Trenton’s top doubles team of Astrid Soriano and Mallory Sole had to work for their win. After battling Carrollton’s top duo to an 8-8 draw, the match went into a tiebreaker. That’s where Soriano and Sole took over. In the tiebreaker, Trenton allowed just one point, cruising to a 7-1 win to take the match 9-8.

The rest of the matches in the dual were in hand in short order. Alaina Overton

and Lydia Leininger won their doubles match 8-2 and Harley Hall and Jessika Kennedy defeated their Carrollton counterparts 81.

In singles action Trenton dominated. Soriano, Sole, Leininger and Hall all won by 8-0 scores. Kennedy was an 8-2 winner and Overton’s comfortable 8-3 win was the closest singles score of the day.

“Our team was excited to play their first match of the season,” Trenton coach Tammy Ockenfels said.

“They worked their jitters out and finished strong.”

The win established a 10 start to the season for the Bulldogs.

Trenton played host to Savannah in its home opener on Thursday. Trenton’s next match comes on Tuesday as the Bulldogs host LeBlond at the Carpenter-Bosley Courts at 4 p.m.

Trenton Golfers See First Action At Tri Bulldogs Face Off With Marceline And Brookfield The Trenton High School golf team kicked off its fall campaign with a triangular in Brookfield on Tuesday. Trenton carded a team score of 255 as Brookfield took the triangular with a score of 228.

Trenton just missed topping Marceline, which finished in second, four strokes ahead of Trenton with a 251.

Trenton was able to post its first team score in over a year after having just two players out last season. The Bulldogs broke in three freshmen at the triangular, one of whom ended up stealing the show.

Reece Weldon fired a 55 in her first career match, leading the Bulldogs at the event. Weldon was just five strokes behind medalist

Carly Clarkson of Brookfield, who shot an even 50.

“Reece had a real good start to her high school golf career,” Trenton coach Travis Mullenix said. “She has a lot of potential. Our team scores should get better as the season progresses, especially having three freshmen on the team.”

Behind Weldon, seniors Josie Chumbley and Mari Atup carded scores of 61 and 65 respectively. Freshmen Sofia Currie and Morgan Brown each had scores of 74, one of which was used to round out the Trenton team total.

The Bulldogs established an 0-2 start to the season with the two losses in Brookfield.

Trenton will get its first taste of tournament action on Wednesday as they travel to the Lawson Tournament at the Hidden Valley Golf Course. Tee time is scheduled for 9 a.m.

Volleyball Team Has Rough Opener Trenton Struggles With Cameron’s Serving In Loss CAMERON 3 TRENTON 0 There is renewed optimism in the Trenton High School volleyball program under new head coach Brad Ewald. But a turnaround of the long-suffering program isn’t going to happen overnight and Monday in Cameron that was painfully obvious.

Trenton stumbled out of the gates, opening their 2021 campaign with a 257, 25-6, 25-6 loss to the host Dragons.

The Bulldogs struggled in several aspects of the game, but getting a handle on Cameron’s serves proved to be the biggest hurdle that Trenton could

not clear.

“Really rough start to the season,” Ewald said. “Our serve receive was rocky all night, which made it difficult to get in a rhythm with anything else. However, there were glimmers of good things happening, so we will regroup and see if we can put together a better performance against Chillicothe on Thursday.”

There wasn’t much to show statistically in the loss, but Ava Simpson did hand out four assists on the night. Abby Simpson tallied a pair of kills and Makenzee Epperson and Lilly Berti each had one ace.

Trenton will be tested by another Midland Empire Conference team on Thursday when the Bulldogs travel south to take on the Chillicothe Hornets. Action is scheduled to begin a 5 p.m.

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Gallatin Golf Team Princeton Golfers Travel To Albany Fifth At Maryville Tigers Open Crose Is Sixth Individually With A Score Of 106 The Gallatin High School girls golf team kicked off the 2021 season on Monday, traveling to the Maryville Best Ball Tournament at the Mozingo Lake Golf Course. Gallatin was fifth out of 12 teams at the tournament, shooting a team score of 213.

Pacing Gallatin was Courtney Crose, who carded a 106 indivdually, the sixth best overall score at the event. Crose teamed with Brianna Filley in the best ball format and the duo turned in Gallatin’s lowest total with a 98.

Elle Copple shot a 115, playing the tournament on her own after her partner Cloey Waterbury had to withdraw early in the day.

Copple’s 115 combined with Crose and Filley’s 98 gave Gallatin its team score of 213.

Gallatin’s final pairing was the duo of Madison Kirk and Kylie Stagner who combined for a score of 130.

Individually, Filley and Kirk each had scores of 138 and Stagner finished at 139.

East Atchison won the tournament with a mark of 191, fending off runner-up East Buchanan, which was second with a score of 194.

Benton’s 198, Maryville’s 202 and Gallatin’s 213 rounded out the top five at the event. at LAWSON On Tuesday, Gallatin traveled to the Hidden Valley Golf Course for a dual with the host Lawson Cardinals. Gallatin came up just short of a win, carding a team score of 225, just four strokes behind Law-

son’s score of 221.

Crose again led the Bulldogs, carding a score of 53.

That tied her for the low score of the dual, but a scorecard playoff went to Lawson’s Haley Bennett, bumping Crose out of medalist honors.

Copple was just one stroke behind her teammate, turning in a mark of 54, and scores of 59 from Filley and Kirk rounded out the Gallatin team score.

Stagner was also in varsity action, turning in a score of 64.

Gallatin had two junior varsity players in action.

Kylie Poindexter carded a score of 64 and Hannah Critten finished with a 69. at STANBERRY On Wednesday, Gallatin rolled to its first victories of the season, besting host Stanberry and Worth County in a quad that also included King City.

Gallatin won the event with a score of 226, while Worth County finished at 259 and Stanberry carded a 262. King City had just two players so no team score was recorded.

Copple took a turn pacing Gallatin, shooting a 49 over the nine-hole layout to earn medalist honors.

Crose was right behind her, finishing second individually with a score of 51. A 62 from Filley and a 64 by Waterbury rounded out the team total. Kirk was also in varsity action, shooting a 68.

In junior varsity action, Stagner carded an even 60 and Critten shot a 72.

Gallatin played for a fourth-straight day on Thursday, going to the Maysville Triangular. The Bulldogs are now off until Tuesday when they travel to the Albany Quad. Tee time is set for 4 p.m.

Grundy Opens Year With Two Victories Panthers Winning High Scoring Games Early On Two games into the Grundy R-5 fall baseball season offense hasn’t been an issue for the Panthers.

The defensive side of things is another story.

That hasn’t kept Grundy from winning, though, as the Panthers took an 11-10 win over Linn County on Friday, Aug. 27, and an 1812 victory over BucklinMacon County on Monday.

The season-opening win over Linn County in Galt came on a walk-off single

by Brett Otto. With the game tied at 10-10 in the bottom of the seventh, Otto roped a two-out single to plate the winning run.

Otto had three hits and two RBIs while Aiden Rains tallied three hits as well and scored three runs.

Zach Cross and Corbin Axtell each had two hits and scored three runs. Mason Rayl and Cole Peterson each had two hits as well.

Rains threw four innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out nine. Axtell threw the final twothirds of an inning without allowing a run to pick up

the win.

Monday, the Panthers plated nine runs in the top of the first and another nine in the next five innings combined to pick up their second win.

Rayl led the offense with three hits, two RBIs, two runs and two steals. Axtell and Otto each had two hits, three runs and two RBIs. On the hill, Axtell had a bit of a rough go, allowing six runs, four earned, on two hits and eight walks while striking out four in one and two-thirds innings.

Hunter Miller followed, faring only marginally better, but Rayl threw the last two frames allowing one run on one hit and two walks and striking out three.

The 2-0 Panthers travel to LaPlata tonight (Friday).

GRUNDY GIRLS The Grundy R-5 softball team also opened its season last Friday, falling at home to Linn County 24-1.

Freshman Adysan Rains was a bright spot, collecting two hits and the team’s lone RBI. Skylar Bonnett scored the Panther run.

Grundy’s softball game at home against Winston, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed. The Panthers were scheduled to be at Mercer on Friday and will host Tri-County Tuesday.

Season With Quad Meets

The Princeton High School girls golf team opened the season with back-to-back quad meets in Albany. On Monday, the Tigers faced host Albany, Stanberry and North Harrison. Wednesday, Princeton was back in Albany, battling the host Warriors, Maysville and South Harri-

son.

Princeton, which shares athletes with the softball team, was short handed in both quads and unable to post a team score on either date.

On Monday, only Stanberry had enough players to post a team score as Albany brought just three golfers and North Harrison had one. Princeton had three in action with Riley Moreno carding a 62 for the Tigers’ low score.

Cheyenne Dismore followed with a 69 and La-

brina Templeton added a 79.

“The girls played very well Monday night at Albany,” Princeton coach Dave McCumber said. “We did not have our full team with us, but the girls that did compete all set new personal records. The season is off the a great start and I am very excited to see how much the team improves going forward.”

The same three Tigers were back in Albany on Wednesday for another quad. Moreno led the

Gallatin Upended By Milan Endicott, Jones Each Have Two Hits In Loss MILAN 5, GALLATIN 4 A tough fielding night doomed the Gallatin High School softball team late as visiting Milan plated two runs in the top of the seventh to steal the Grand River Conference opener for both teams, 4-3.

Gallatin took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning to break a scoring drought and each

team scored twice in the fifth. But, Milan scored the final runs of the game and Gallatin was unable to answer.

AnnaBelle Ball struck out 10 in the circle, walking just one.

At the plate, Gallatin had six hits with Alex Endicott and Karydon Jones collecting two each. Ashely Feiden and Presley Wells each had one hit for the Bulldogs.

With the loss, Gallatin fell to 3-1 overall on the season and 0-1 in GRC play.

The Bulldogs were back in conference play of Thursday, traveling to Polo, and will host Putnam County on Tuesday.

Princeton Splits Games Tigers Fend Off Schuyler, Fall In Maysville PRINCETON 2 SCHUYLER CO. 1 MAYSVILLE 12 PRINCETON 10 The Princeton Tigers 2021 season started off as close to perfect as possible.

But an extra inning loss in the championship game in the Bill Hill Memorial Tournament in Albany on Saturday closed an otherwise successful day on a sour note.

Monday, however, Princeton bounced back with a 2-1 home win over Schuyler County. “(The loss in Albany) was a good game and I think we learned from it, even being a loss,” Princeton head coach Steve Richman said. “You never like to talk about moral victories, but we were able to come back and get a win against a good Schuyler County team.”

The Tigers plated their runs early, getting one in the first and another in the second. That lead held up despite some tense moments, the biggest coming in the sixth when the visitors broke through on the scoreboard. Princeton limited the damage to just one run, however, and closed the game out in the seventh to pick up the 2-1 victory, moving to 3-1 overall on the season in the process.

“It was real tense because (Schuyler) had runners in scoring position at the end,” Richman said.

“Our kids had to do some things to keep them from crossing the plate and they did. They made the plays they had to make. Our pitchers do a real nice job of throwing strikes and trusting in their defense behind them and the defense made the plays they had to.”

Sophomore Grace Kelly and freshman Macey Lewis scored the two Princeton

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GRACE KELLY scores one of Princeton’s two runs on Monday at home against Schuyler County. Kelly also had one of Princeton’s five hits in the 2-1 victory.

runs and each tallied one of the five hits Princeton collected on the night. Mackenzie Dunkin had a hit and an RBI and the Tigers also got one hit each from Carsey Brown and Addy Henke.

In the circle, Dunkin started and threw two perfect frames.

Kelsey Goodin, a freshman, took it the rest of the way, yielding the lone run for Schuyler County on six hits while striking out six.

Princeton was at home against South Harrison on Thursday and will return to the diamond on Tuesday, playing host to Trenton in a Grand River Conference contest at 5:30 p.m. at MAYSVILLE On Wednesday the Tigers found themselves in make-up action in Maysville. In a wild, high-scoring, back-and-forth affair, Princeton came up just short, falling 12-10.

In a game marred by errors, the Tigers committed eight, while Maysville had

six of its own.

Princeton yielded six runs in the bottom of the first, but settled in and kept the Wolverines off the board over the next three frames. The Tigers went in front with a seven-run third inning and led 10-6 going into the bottom of the fifth.

Maysville answered with three in the fifth and three in the sixth, however, and Princeton was unable to push any runs across in the seventh, falling by the tworun margin.

Becca Kile and Faith Siemer each had two RBIs in the loss to lead the Tiger offense. Brown had four hits in the loss and scored two Princeton runs.

The loss dropped Princeton to 3-2 overall and established an 0-1 start to Grand River Conference play.

The Tigers looked to rebound on Thursday, hosting South Harrison, and will host Trenton on Tuesday.

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Tigers again, shooting a 66.

Dismore followed with a 70 and Templeton had an 80.

Maysville and South Harrison had the only team scores with the Wolverines carding a 213 and South Harrison finishing at 286.

Princeton was slated to be back on the course on Thursday, traveling to Bethany for a dual with South Harrison. The Tigers will be at Chillicothe on Tuesday, taking on the Hornets at 4 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS Mercer Falls Just Short

The Mercer High School softball team nearly sprung an upset of a Putnam County team many consider a front runner to win the Grand River Conference this season.

The Cardinals fell two runs shy, however, losing 4-2 in Unionville.

Putnam got one run in the bottom of the first inning, but it was the Midgets’ three-run third that proved to be the difference in the game.

Kaydee Hill was the losing pitcher for Mercer, allowing four runs, but only one was earned as the Cardinals committed three errors in the field. Hill scattered seven hits, walked four and hit one batter in her six innings of work. She struck out four Putnam hitters in the game.

Offensively, Summer Martin and Rainey Michael each had two hits to lead Mercer. Gracie Rogers had a hit and scored both Mercer runs, stealing home on a wild pitch for one of her runs. Maddi Fisher added a hit and an RBI. The Cardinals (0-1), who were back on the diamond on Thursday, hosting Grundy R-5 in an HDC Conference match-up.

Mercer will be at Gilman City on Tuesday.

Tri-County Dealt Loss

The Tri-County High School baseball team was dealt a 17-2 loss on the road in Atlanta on Monday.

The Mustangs got the first of their two runs on an RBI hit by Garrett Skinner to score Montee Hughes.

Skinner would score TriCounty’s second and final run, stealing home on a passed ball.

The Mustangs (0-1) will be at Meadville tonight (Friday).

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OP/ED COLUMN ONE SETH HERROLD

PATIENCE WILL PAY OFF There was a lot to take away from the Trenton Bulldogs’ season-opening football game in Brookfield last Friday. The one thing I kept coming back to, though, was this: Kevin Hixson’s plan is working.

Sure, Friday night ended with a loss for the Bulldogs. Trenton hasn’t won a football game since Oct. 25, 2019. But watching Trenton and how the team played at Burlington Field showed me enough to write this column. I fully believe Trenton’s patience with Hixson’s plan, both from the school district and the fans, is going to be rewarded.

Hixson took over Trenton at the worst time possible. The program was down-trending when he came to town. Numbers were at all-time lows.

Then, just one year into his regime, COVID hit.

That completely destroyed an entire summer at a time when Hixson really could have used a normal offseason. He has been behind the eight ball ever since.

This job affords me some luxuries in the form of inside looks into various sports programs. The average person doesn’t get to see the inside of the weight room. They don’t see the white board with accomplishments and the bulletin board with accolades. They don’t see the number of kids showing up to the weight room in the summer or what they do when they are in there.

When Hixson arrived, his plan was to build a weights program and let the football program feed off of it. It was slow going early on. Kids weren’t buying in to lifting weights to get better at football.

Hixson’s 1,000-pound club — reserved for athletes whose combined weights in the bench press, squat and deadlift reach four figures — was almost nonexistent.

This summer, I personally witnessed a change.

Kids were powerlifting and the 1,000-pound club was filling up. Football, its practices and requirements were more widely respected by the players.

Hixson was starting to get through to the kids.

Friday night validated everything I saw take place even in a loss. Trenton’s players played with passion and energy that has been lacking in recent seasons. They played with some pride. I saw players who were going 100 percent until the point when their bodies physically couldn’t go any longer. I was proud of Trenton football.

There were still mistakes here and there and miscues at times — Trenton turned the ball over three times in the loss. But one thing that was ever present was high energy and a strong work ethic.

The biggest thing that stood out was when Brookfield turned Trenton away near the end zone with two minutes left in the game. Past Trenton teams might have called it quits at this point, but this team kept at it. When Brookfield fumbled the ball, something a lot of people could feel coming with how they struggled shotgun-snapping the ball all night, Trenton’s players were diving after the ball all over the place. They came up with that fumble and punched in a game-tying touchdown.

This week East Buchanan is the opponent. The Bulldogs from Gower are ranked eighth in the state at the Class 1 level and contenders to win the KCI Conference in 2021. It is probably the toughest opponent Trenton will see until districts this year. I’m not going to tell you in this column that Trenton is going to beat East Buchanan; that’s a tall ask. But, I will say this — I think you are going to see a different Trenton team than you have seen in previous seasons. I think you are going to see Trenton cause some headaches for a lot of Grand River Conference teams this year.

I think you are seeing the foundation being set for a pretty good run of teams to come in the near future.

There is a long way to go, but if you can hang in there and be patient, I will guarantee you Kevin Hixson is going to build a winner at Trenton High School.

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Do US Teens Have The Right To Be Vaccinated Against Their Parents' Will? It Depends On Where They Live

by Brian Dean Abramson, Florida International University (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. It can be found at http://bit.ly/TCUSinfo) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged 12 and up. And yet, 12- to 15year olds are the least vaccinated age group in the country, with 1 in 3 having received one dose and just 1 in 4 being fully vaccinated – about half the rate of the population as a whole.

GUEST EDITORIAL In some states, minors can legally decide for themselves whether they would like to get vaccinated. In Tennessee, for example, state law allows teens 14 and older to make medical treatment decisions without parental consent. But earlier this summer, state health officials fired their vaccination director after she wrote a memo explaining the law to state medical providers.

I teach vaccine law, so I know the principle that certain minors may be vaccinated without parental consent is woven into our country’s history.

It is also in line with the recommendations of the medical profession in general. In 2013, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine advocated “policies and strategies that maximize opportunities for minors to receive vaccinations when parents are not physically present.”

However, there’s no federal law mandating this right in the United States. Instead, there’s a state-bystate patchwork of widely varied regimes. In some, parental consent is always mandatory. In others, there are laws that establish the conditions under which minors can decide for themselves – although, as the Tennessee situation shows, even this right can cause controversy.

Parental Consent Is The Norm Generally, parents or legal guardians have primary legal authority to make health decisions for their children, including vaccination decisions. When a state legally allows parents to request exemptions for legally mandated childhood vaccinations, these laws universally require that the parents are the ones to take steps to obtain it.

When minor children disagree with their parents’ opposition to vaccination, they must look to statutes or case law for assistance, and may find it lacking.

As of 2021, roughly one-third of U.S. states have passed laws establishing the “mature minor doctrine”: a legal framework allowing minors to independently obtain health care without parental consent, within specified limitations.

Some, but not all, specifically include vaccination.

In other states, minors may still be able to make their own medical decisions thanks to state court rulings establishing the mature minor

doctrine.

The 1928 Mississippi case of Gulf & S.I.R. Co. v. Sullivan is one of the earliest of these rulings. In this case, the parents of a 17-year-old railroad employee sued his employer, alleging that a smallpox vaccination administered by the company physician had injured the teen. The parents had neither consented nor objected to his employment by the railroad or the vaccination, but later claimed that their consent was needed for the smallpox shot.

The Mississippi Supreme Court disagreed, finding that in possessing the intellectual maturity to get the railroad job, the teen also “was of sufficient intelligence to understand and appreciate the consequences of the vaccination.”

In 1967’s Smith v. Selby, the Washington State Supreme Court similarly upheld a minor’s right to make their own medical decisions – in this case, of a married teen to consent to his own vasectomy due to a medical illness.

Since then, courts in a number of other states have established the mature minor doctrine as well – including Tennessee, where the state supreme court’s 1987 ruling in Cardwell v. Bechtol allows teenagers aged 14 to 18 to consent to medical treatment so long as the treating physician finds the minor to be “sufficiently mature to make his or her own health care decisions.”

Mature Minor Laws Can Vary Considerably From State To State.

Some examples: In Alaska, Arkansas and Idaho, minors of any age may choose their own medical care when their doctor deems them capable of meeting standards of informed consent.

In Alabama, minors may consent to health care at the age of 14, in Oregon at 15 and in Kansas and South Carolina at 16. Montana provides this right to minors who have graduated from high school.

Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have statutes permitting minors to make their own medical decisions based on a variety of factors, such as gaining legal emancipation from their parents, being married – or divorced or widowed – being pregnant or a parent, or enlisting in the military.

A smaller number of states have statutes specific to vaccination. In New York, for example, minors of any age may consent specifically to vaccinations related to sexually transmitted diseases. In Californiaand Delaware, those over the age of 12 can receive such vaccinations. In Minnesota, minors of any age may consent to the hepatitis B vaccination.

Not Just An Abstract Legal Question When a child disagrees with their parents’ opposition to vaccination, it can deeply strain family bonds.

In 2019, in testimony before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, an

Ohio teenager named Ethan Lindenberger described how online misinformation about side effects frightened his mother to the point of refusing to let him get vaccinated.

“Her love and affection and care as a parent was used to push an agenda to create a false distress,” he said.

That left Lindenberger vulnerable to a number of preventable illnesses until he turned 18 and could decide for himself.

Lindenberger gave his testimony amid one of the worst measles outbreaks in the United States in decades. According to the CDC, 2019 saw 1,282 cases of measles in the U.S. – nearly four times higher than 2018 and the highest since 1992.

The “majority of cases were among people who were not vaccinated against measles,” according to the CDC. Unvaccinated teens can also be vulnerable financially. Shortly after the publication of my book “Vaccine, Vaccination and Immunization Law” in 2018, I met a student at Florida International University with a similar experience. By the time the student had turned 18 and chose for themselves to be vaccinated, they were too old to be covered by the federally funded Vaccines For Children program. This student told me they were unable to afford the cost of the numerous recommended series of vaccines.

Minors’ Medical Rights In Limbo Not all efforts by states to pass laws expanding the ability of minors to seek vaccination have succeeded. Recently, these measures have met strong opposition from the anti-vaccination movement, and history suggests that this will only increase in the face of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy.

In 2020, a Maryland bill to permit minors over the age of 16 to consent to vaccination was withdrawn.

New York lawmakers also proposed a bill that year to further expand the ability of minors over the age of 14 to consent to vaccination. So far, the bill appears to be stalled.

In the District of Columbia, a lawsuit has been filed challenging legislation passed in 2020 permitting minors of any age – as long as they are capable of meeting standards of informed consent – to receive any vaccination recommended by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

It now appears that anti-vaccination sentiment has stalled expansion of the mature minor doctrine. I am not aware of any current court cases involving minors seeking vaccination over parental objections, nor of any cases of minors traveling to other states to receive vaccinations under this doctrine.

Even in states where the mature minor doctrine is established, most teenagers are probably unaware of their rights. And as recent history in Tennessee shows, efforts to educate them about those rights may prove controversial.

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Steve Schieber, CEO, Critical Access Region, WMH and HMC, said the feedback from employees has been largely positive.

Many, he said, are glad to see the mandate be put in place while others have shared their concerns. He said he has been pleasantly surprised by the number of employees who, while concerned, have started “digging into the science” of the vaccine.

Any employee granted an exemption will be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and monitoring. All new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated within 45 days of employment.

Employees who apply for an exemption will have that request considered on a “blind” basis, with those

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canny ability to make customers and employees smile and feel better just because of his presence,” wrote Boyd in his nomination. “He calls customers by name and knows about their interests and family members. I have witnessed Keith visiting with customers asking about their children, visiting about their church, sporting events, school involvement, etc., too many times to count.”

Boyd said Herring trains all of the new employees in his department, teaching them the Hy-Vee fundamentals. He leads by example, Boyd said, and ensures they understand the importance of treating customers like family.

“This is just a part of who he is as a person. If he hears that a person is in need of assistance, he is there to help, cutting firewood and delivering it to a neighbor in need, mowing a lawn, scooping snow or just being a friend are all a part of his daily life,” Boyd

considering the exemption not knowing the identity of the subject. He said an exemption could be denied if the scientific data does not support it and said the system respects the plurality of religions and those exemption applications will also be considered.

With many hospitals, including those in north Missouri, dealing with a shortage of staff, a mandate may add to that problem.

Schieber said that is definitely a cause for concern, but ultimately the decision needed to be made. The staff, he said, is vital to the mission of Saint Luke’s.

“We hope all of our employees stay with us,” he said. “We value them as crucial to our mission.”

He also said that anyone entering the health care profession right now should be aware that a vaccination will likely be rewrote.

Herring, Boyd said, pays close attention to what his customers are seeking in the meat department.

“He has more than once personally delivered sandwiches or meat and cheese trays or special orders on short notice to take care of his customers, even if they are not an item that was ordered to be delivered...I have seen many new items in his department solely for the reason it was requested by a customer.”

Tim Michael, district store director, agreed that Herring goes the extra mile

quired at any health care facility.

Schieber noted that while this area has seen a slight decrease in cases lately, the COVID-19 virus has proven to be cyclical in nature. He noted that earlier in the summer Chillicothe saw a surge, while Trenton was seeing more cases a couple of weeks ago. With different variants, the coming of cooler weather when people will spend more time inside, sports activities and the beginning of school, there’s a good chance we’ll see an increase in positive cases in the near future.

Schieber said rural Missouri has some unique considerations that were discussed by the decisionmakers at Saint Luke’s, such as overall lower vaccination rates and more difficulty in attracting and retaining staff members.

- sometimes literally - to take care of his customers.

In 2008, he said, Herring couldn’t drive to work due to flooded roads. He knew he had things at work that needed to be done, so he drove his all-terrain vehicle to work - using the train tracks to get there.

Herring and his wife, Tina, live in rural Trenton and are the parents of a son, Aaron. Boyd said that thanks to Herring, Trenton Hy-Vee is a better place and for that, he deserves to be called “legendary.”

“It is impossible to put into words how deserving

He said the rural hospitals and more urban hospitals such as those in Kansas City and St. Joseph are “joined at the hip” as patients are transfered back and forth. For that reason, he said, what happens with one affects the other and made a system-wide vaccination mandate the best possible option.

Schieber said about 350 Saint Luke’s staff members in the four hospitals in which he oversees were part of a town-hall webinar on Tuesday. The Saint Luke’s system, he said, is continually seeking input and providing answers and clarifications to the vaccination policy.

In addition to Saint Luke’s, the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas also announced a vaccination mandate on Wednesday.

Keith is of this award. I do believe that the best trait that Keith possesses is his sincerity. He does not do any of these things because it is asked of him, he does them because it is who he is. He has raised his family to live this way as well,” Boyd wrote. “I can tell you that Trenton Hy-Vee is a better place because of Keith Herring.”

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events SATURDAY Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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

Grundy County Museum open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, Tenth Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704 or 3572367.

North 65 Center: Closed for Labor Day holiday.

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

MI Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 2901 Hoover Drive, 7 p.m.

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.; Fun Night, 6 p.m.

Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), BTC Bank Meeting Room, 12 p.m.

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Grundy County youth who participated in the 2021 Missouri State Fair are invited to submit information and photos from their events to the Republican-Times for publication.

Those who submit information are asked to provide the participant’s name, 4-H Club or FFA affiliation, event, results, name of parents or guardians and a phone number to be reached if there are questions. Submissions should be submitted by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8 if possible and can be emailed to the RepublicanTimes at rtimes@lyn.net.

Farm Bureau Meeting Reminder

The Grundy County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins serving as the featured speaker.

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Fall Armyworms Invading Area Fields

By Andy Luke Field Specialist in Agronomy, University of Missouri Extension Infestations of fall armyworms have shown up recently in area pastures and hayfields. Be sure to scout your fields in the coming weeks as a second generation is likely to appear in September.

Fall armyworms are a periodic pest in Missouri that feed on over 100 plant species, but prefer lush, green pastures and fields, with brome and alfalfa as favorites. They do not overwinter in Missouri, but survive in Gulf Coast states and migrate northward as moths on air currents. The moths can fly over 1000 miles and outbreaks are currently taking place throughout the Midwest and Northeast U.S. Once fall armyworm moths reach an area, they will fly and mate at night, after which the

2021-22 Missouri Steer Feedout

by Shawn Deering University of Missouri Field Specialist in Livestock We live in an information age. As cattle producers, we consistently hear that there is value in knowing how well the calves that we produce perform in the feedlot and how they grade on the rail. Most northwest Missouri beef producers have a hard time getting that kind of information. Part of this is due to the typical herd size in the area and most producers are not comfortable with or cannot financially stand the risk of feeding a pen of cattle. That is why

the Missouri Steer Feedout was created…to help Missouri cattlemen gain experience feeding cattle and retaining ownership without the investment and risk of feeding an entire pen of cattle. The feedout is held in conjunction with the TriCounty Carcass Steer Futurity in Lewis, Iowa.

Eligible steer calves are those born after January 1, 2021. A minimum of five head are required and there is no maximum on the number that can be entered.

Calves must be weaned a minimum of thirty days, with forty-five days preferred. Optimum entry weights are 500 to 750

pounds. There are also specific health requirements that must be met. Entry deadline is October 10, 2021 and the feedlot delivery date is scheduled for November 2. Participants will receive complete feedlot performance and carcass data on the cattle that they enter. If you have an interest in participating or would like additional information, contact your MU Extension Field Specialist in Livestock or check out the following links: TriCounty Steer Carcass Futurity or Southwest Missouri Beef Cattle Improvement Association.

Spotted Lanternfly Found In Vermont Shipment RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — An invasive pest considered to be a threat to a variety agricultural crops and hardwood trees was found in an out-of-state shipment to Vermont, officials said Monday.

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females will lay up to 1000 eggs in masses. As the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the foliage of nearby plants. Armyworm larvae generally have 6 instars (development stages), with larvae in the 1st through 4th (up to 0.5 inches) instars consuming relatively small amounts of forage.

In the 5th and 6th instars, the armyworms become one of the fastest growing animals on the planet, consuming over 93% of the total foliage that it will consume in its life span. The larvae will then burrow into the soil and pupate, emerging as adults in 10-14 days, allowing the cycle to begin again. The entire life cycle takes 30-40 days, meaning a second generation is likely to be active in Northwest Missouri before a freeze kills the remaining armyworms.

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a shipment delivered in Rutland, the agency said.

The insects found were either killed or captured, the agency said.

No other evidence of spotted lanternflies was discovered by responding Agriculture Agency or Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation staff, officials said.

“We will take all the steps necessary to determine how large a problem this might be, but what’s more important is that people keep their eyes open for this invasive and destructive insect, and let us know immediately if you find any," Cary Giguere, the state director of plant health and agriculture re-

source management said in a written statement Native to China, has grey wings with black spots and red underwings.

It was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and is now established in eight other states including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia and Ohio.

It's attracted to the invasive tree of heaven but the plant hopper could harm other trees and vines if it gets established.

Traps have been placed in the area where the truck was unloaded and state staff have surveyed a quarter mile radius of the spot, the Agriculture Agency said.

with a brown appearance. Armyworms are named for the way they quickly “march” through a field, consuming all of the vegetation in their path. They avoid feeding in the heat of the day, so scouting should be done in the early morning or evening.

Thresholds for treatment of armyworms are if three or more half-inch larvae are present per square foot. Larvae larger than 1.5 inches are nearing pupation, so control is not recommended. Fall armyworms resistant to pyrethroids were confirmed earlier this year, so it is recommended that a different insecticide mode of action is used to manage armyworms. Natural enemies such as parasitoid wasps affect fall armyworm, but will never result in complete control. Therefore, scouting your fields until the first hard frost is the best way to prevent losses to this pest.

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by University of Missouri Extension IT’S TIME FOR FALL CLEANUP

by Jim Crawford, Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering University of Missouri Extension As every homeowner knows, the summer months are hard on all outdoor surfaces: including wood, rubber, and plastic. The sun fades them, humidity causes mold, and, if you have a pool, the chemicals can seriously weaken rubber floats and pool toys. It’s not rocket science – the better care you take of your garden tools, hoses, summer furniture, and pool equipment, the longer you’ll have them.

So, when you’re ready to winterize for fall and winter remember to: • Use your garden hose to thoroughly clean your gutters and downspouts before the winter arrives. You can also use your hose to check seals at doors, windows and other openings since the summer sun can dry out caulked joints, and cause minute fractures that can let in the elements. Just gently – not fire hose setting - spray around the caulked edges to be sure the seals are still intact.

• Next, thoroughly clean all rubber items: welcome mats, pool floats, outdoor furniture, and especially outdoor pillows.

Use a mild cleaner and a stiff bristle brush to remove any mold, mildew, dirt and grime. You want to rinse pool items well to remove the chlorine that will weaken the material.

•Thoroughly clean all

your patio furniture, decks and outdoor living spaces.

Dirt and mold attach themselves to these surfaces throughout the summer. Insects and animals leave behind nests, egg sacs and other debris. While you are cleaning, check for loose joints, and worn or broken items that need repair.

Catching an issue early usually simplifies the repair as well as reducing the cost.

• Now that you are done with your garden hose bring it inside for the winter. Be sure to drain them first, so that the water doesn’t freeze over the winter. Don’t forget the hose reels, especially if they have any plastic or rubber components.

•Fall is also a great time to add to your compost pile.

As you clean debris from your garden and rake the leaves, consider adding them to a compost pile.

There are two excellent MU Guides that will help you get started: G 6956 - Making and Using Compost, G 6958 – Grass Clippings, Compost and Mulch: Questions and Answers.

• Clean your garden tools for winter storage. If you have maintained your tools over the summer, this job is a snap. Remove any loose dirt or other material and wipe a light coat of oil on the surface to keep them from rusting. They will also be ready to go next spring without delay.

A little work in the fall will keep everything in great shape, help reduce potential issues and have your outside spaces and their accoutrements ready for use in the spring.

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LOCAL DEATHS

Joei Lynn Gardner Greyson Rockwell Gardner Joei Lynn Gardner, a 40year-old Chillicothe resident, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 29, 2021 at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, after giving birth to a baby boy, Greyson Rockwell Gardner.

Greyson preceded Joei in death on Saturday evening, August 28, 2021 at Saint Luke's Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Trenton.

A family visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Chillicothe.

Stith Funeral Home of Gallatin is in charge of arrangments.

Joei was born on June 27, 1981 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Albert James and Debra Lynn Bloomer Reeves. She grew up in Nebraska and resided there until moving to Chillicothe a few years ago.

On Nov. 12, 2019 she was united in marriage to Richard Gardner in Chillicothe. He survives of the home.

Joei loved being a mother and homemaker.

She loved her family and enjoyed making photo albums for her kids. She especially enjoyed date night with Rick and spending time with him.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grand River Valley Ward.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Maddison, Ethan and Summer AlZayadi of Lincoln, NE and Adam Bolas of Vacaville, CA; step-children, Blake, Rylee and Raegan Gardner of Chillicothe; her mother, Debra of Liberty; two sisters, Kelleen (Chris) Todd of Houston, TX and Miley Journey of Spring, TX; two brothers, Michael Reeves of Orrick and Jonathan Bloomer of Lincoln, NE; her maternal grandfather, Joe Bloomer of New Jersey; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.

Joei was preceded in death by her father; her infant son, Greyson; her paternal grandparents; her maternal grandmother; and a niece, Miley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stith Funeral Home to help with final expenses.

Connie Williams Ronan Connie Williams Ronan, a 69-year-old Liberty resident and former Humphreys resident, passed away on Aug. 25, 2021 in her home, surrounded by family following a twoyear fight with lymphoma that came to an end after complications from a stem cell transplant.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Connie was born Dec. 5, 1951 in Trenton, the daughter of Bob and Frances Foster Williams.

She worked as a Special Education Teacher/ Co-ordinator and was greatly respected for her quiet demeanor, knowledge and dedication to her students.

She enjoyed reading, traveling, going to movies and spending time with her

grandkids. Throughout her treatments, Connie remained optimistic, determined and courageous.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Ronan of the home; two daughters, Kari (Barnett) Peterson and her husband, Chad of Glyndon, MN and Lisa (Barnett) Carrillo and her husband, Jared of Liberty; a son, Jay Barnett of Kearney; 10 grandchildren, Cole, Justin, Cade, Parker, Owen, Addison, Cooper, Chase, Lauren and Katie; her dog, Bo; and several close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humphreys Cemetery, which can be mailed to: Mike Williams, 31292 Hwy DD, Browning, MO 64630.

FUNERALS

Larry Wayne Persell Larry Wayne Persell, a 71-year-old Spickard resident, passed away at 2:52 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at his residence after a short battle with cancer.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Princeton.

Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery near Mill Grove.

A visitation is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.

Larry was born on Aug. 1, 1950 in Trenton, the son of Cecil and Marilyn Girdner Persell. He was a graduate of Princeton High School.

On Sept. 28, 1969 he was united in marriage to Dianna Osborn in Spickard. She survives of the home. Together they share countless memories of time spent outdoors with family and friends.

Larry had a deep passion for hunting and fishing.

His determination and optimistic character led to many success stories

Jackie L. Woodley Jackie L. Woodley, Sr. a 60-year-old Trenton resident, died at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at Eastview Manor Care Center in Trenton.

His body was cremated under the direction of Slater-Neal Funeral Home at Trenton. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Woodley was born Dec. 13, 1960 at Mercer, the son of Max and Mollie Lang Woodley.

On Nov. 1, 1986 he was married to Margie L. Stark at Mercer. She survives of the home.

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He worked for Trenton Foods for 43 ½ years and was a member of the Princeton First Baptist Church.

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Patsy Lou “Pat” Mullenix Graveside services for Patsy Lou “Pat” Mullenix were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton. Pastor Chris Ellis officiated. A celebration of life followed at Riverside Country Club.

Mrs. Mullenix, an 84year-old Trenton resident,

passed away Aug. 26, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City.

Special music was provided by Dick Ellis.

Pallbearers were Tyler McKibben, Nathan Glidewell, James Glidewell, Cade Mullenix, Cree Mullenix and Marilyn Cooley.

Helen P. Spickard Funeral services for Helen P. Spickard were held at 1 p.m. Wednes-day, Sept. 1, 2021 at the Church of the Nazarene in Trenton.

Rev. Bruce Cadle officiated.

Mrs. Spickard, a 91year-old Trenton resident, died at 1:15 a.m., on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.

Mary Lou Polley was the soloist, with Bob Shipley serving as the organist.

Special music included “When He Was On The Cross, I Was On His Mind” and “Serenaded By Angels.”

The congregation sang “Amazing Grace.”

Pallbearers were Jeremy Dowell, Joshua Dowell, Charlie Reid, Adrian Cox, Dustin Cox and Les Spickard.

Interment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens north of Trenton.

Ross C. Wilson, Jr. Memorial services for Ross Cockran Wilson, Jr. were held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at the Trenton Church of Christ.

David Long officiated.

Mr. Wilson, a 67-yearold Trenton resident, died at 2:09 p.m., Monday, Aug.

16, 2021 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

Gaylon McCorkle was the song leader. Special music included “Wonderful Words of Life”, “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” and “Farther Along.”

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Dear Annie: I would like your opinion on a recent incident that happened to me.

I went to my son's house to go out to dinner with him and his family to celebrate his birthday. When I arrived, the only person there was my granddaughter. My son was meeting us at the restaurant, and my daughter-inlaw, "Jean," had been called into work but intended to be back at the house shortly.

She still hadn't returned by the time my granddaughter and I had to head to the restaurant, and I noticed a pot of soup boiling on the stove.

I thought Jean had forgotten to turn the burner off, so I turned it off.

Well, I was wrong. We all happened to return later at about the same time, and when Jean noticed the burner was off, she asked, "Who turned the stove off?"

I told her I had. She looked very upset and said, "The soup was supposed to cook for 12 hours." I said, "Well, it is better to be safe than sorry."

Later, I asked my son whether Jean was still upset with me, and he said she had not been upset with me. I

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told him I could tell by the expression on her face that she was. He then said I should not have turned the burner off, that "it was her stove." I told him I was concerned the house might catch on fire, and he said that the house is her house and that if it had caught on fire, it would have been her concern. I do not like family discord, and I don't usually insert myself into their affairs, but I think that was a foolish thing to do and I acted appropriately by turning the stove off. What say you? -- Safety First Dear Safety First: It's unsafe to leave a stove burning unattended. But if you keep treating this as an argument, things will get unnecessarily heated. Wait for things to simmer down before letting your son know about the fire safety issue, and erase all traces of "I told you so" from your tone. When the holidays roll around, consider buying them a slow cooker - much safer to leave on for hours at a time.

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to add to your answers and even alter your advice when given new information. My comment is about your response to "Missing Life and Happiness," who has been married for over 25 years to a man who turns his back on her in every way possible, basically treating her as a disgusting part of his life. I agree that she should focus on herself, enrich her life and improve her self-esteem.

However, I believe she needs to do more than discuss issues with her husband. She has put up with this for too long. I don't believe she should waste even one more second allowing that evil person in her life.

From her description, it doesn't sound possible for him to change how he treats her. It's time to remove him and move on! -- Jane G. Dear Jane: You're not the only reader who thought I should have told "Missing Life and Happiness" that enough was enough. I wanted to let her reach her own decision about her marriage, and I was trying to encourage her to get into a good headspace for evaluating things. Perhaps I should have worded my response more strongly, as I agree with you: The way her husband has been treating her is unacceptable. Thank you for writing.

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Tightening the screws on Bolt Recent battery fires that led General Motors to recall all Chevrolet Bolts sold since 2016 have rattled owners of the electric vehicle, who are being urged to park outdoors and avoid charging overnight.

GM and some analysts say the battery manufacturing problems that have caused 10 fires so far shouldn’t affect sales of EVs, a zero-emissions technology being counted on to fight climate change.

GM has recalled all 142,000 Bolts to replace their battery modules with new, better quality batteries. It will also increase its monitoring of the next generation of vehicles. The company has promised 30 new EV

models globally by 2025.

GM blamed the problem on manufacturing defects at supplier LG’s battery factories. The recalls will cost GM $1.8 billion.

Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid says the frequency of EV fires is far below that of gas-powered vehicles, and are similar to problems encountered with any new technology.

The Bolts are only a tiny fraction of GM’s overall U.S. sales, which run close to 3 million vehicles in a normal year.

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Demolition Debris & Excavation Services. Shaunda 660-973-4445, Brian - 660973-2983, 90 Mansur Street, Chula, MO 64635, sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FOct29* -------------------------------------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 FSep10 -------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-1:00. 660646-3504 www.lauhoffjewelry.com TNov19 -------------------------------------Residential & Commercial Snow Removal - including sidewalks & parking lots. Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-6351282.

FAug17-Sep10 -------------------------------------Willing Workers LLP Do you need your siding or roof replaced? Give Willing Workers a call today for a FREE estimate... 660-9735694, John Kramer, 17594 St. Hwy. 190, Jamesport, MO 64648 TAug31-Sep4* -------------------------------------ELITE ARTS DANCE ACADEMY, Gallatin, MO. Registration now open for 21-22 Season. All ages/all skill levels. EliteArts.us (660) 553-4383.

D526dSep7 -------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660-359-3403.

Fdtf -------------------------------------Mid-States Services is now offering: Fiber Optic installs in rural Trenton! MidStates will STILL WAIVE the $150 installation free for those who sign up NOW! Sign up TODAY by calling 660-359-2045 or at http://www.mid-states.net.

4100 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683.

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H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks and pole barns * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing * Backhoe & Bobcat work * New water & sewer lines.

Kale Hoerrmann - Owner, 30 years experience – 660953-0724.

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Tim’s Barber Shop

Downtown Trenton

660-654-2337 B345d28 -------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO * 660-639-2555, home * 660-359-1897, cell * 660349-0654, cell Sales & Service * Smith & Wesson * Ruger We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. call for appointment; Sat. 10-4 Visa * Mastercard FAug17-Sep10 --------------------------------------

INSURANCE

HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS - Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

Call Brian McDaniel 816289-1935 Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-6350537 "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.

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Call Larry Bunnell at 3597467 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. - Overwhelmed by all of the Medicare changes? Contact Danielle today to learn more! • 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-Thursday, 8am5pm, Friday by appointment only. 1039 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683, danielle@resolute.advantage.net, Office: 660-3587788, Cell: 660-654-3077 TNov12 -------------------------------------See us for quotes on *Life Insurance *Annuities *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN, 903 Main St., Trenton, MO, 660-3590100 - 53 years in the Insurance Business Tdtf --------------------------------------

WEB SITES

REPUBLICAN-TIMES www.republican-times.com dtf -------------------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf --------------------------------------

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 660-3595647.

S553dtf -------------------------------------Very nice and clean 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Trenton. Refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and stove included. Laundry hook ups. Very well insulated home with central air & heat. $650 a month with 12 month lease or $625 a month with 24 month lease. $800 deposit. An application will be provided to fill out. A background and credit check will be done. References required. No pets or smoking!

Please leave a voice message at 660-359-2922.

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REAL ESTATE

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

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

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PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

GREG FREEMAN 358-4003

PickGreg.com dtf ------------------------------------Eddy Real Estate LLC For all your Real Estate needs, we serve: Livingston, Grundy, Daviess, Mercer, Sullivan, Linn, Carroll & Surrounding Counties. 660-6466014, Eddyrealestatellc.com 121 Washington St., Chillicothe, MO, Eddyrealestatellc@gmail.com FAug17-Sep10 --------------------------------------

CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

MELISSA PURKAPILE 359-1101

MelissaMovesU.com dtf ------------------------------------Two 20-acre plots for sale - both rolling hills, good building sites. 1-$235,000; 1$210,000.

Please call 816-520-3060.

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CALL MIKE Farms, Homes and Commercial

Mike Johnson 359-7749

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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LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660654-0241. tf --------------------------------------

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NOTICES THE PEOPLE’S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th • 359-3313.

Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol – CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE – Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires.

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FARM NEEDS CRP/Pasture Clearing Tree Pulling/Removal * All types of Skid Loader work.

Call Gabe Buzzard, Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FSep17* -------------------------------------Round Baling, Big Square Hay Baling, Brush Hogging.

Peter Beery 660-654-4764.

FNov5 -------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------Shepherd Dynamics, LLC Veteran Owned & Operated * CRP Tree Removal * Forestry Mulching * Fast Tree Removal NO Brush Pile * Fence Line Clearing * Gravel Driveways * Other Skid Steer Work * Anthony TenHulzen, 660-373-2069 Anthony.tenhulzen@gmail.com SDForestrymulching.com FOct15 --------------------------------------

FOR SALE

It's time for fall gardening.

We have bulk turnip seed.

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main St., 359-3660.

T481d10 -------------------------------------Major Discounters 1318 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 660-654-1383 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 22btu Air Conditioners in stock * 10' to 15' Pools in stock * Pool Chemicals in stock * Gas & Electric Water Heaters * Western & Work Boots * Twin, Full, Queen & King Mattresses * Air Fryers * Dehumidifiers * New Clothing * New Furniture * New Televisions * Backpack Sprayers * Lots of Chemicals & Hardware FAug10-Sep3* --------------------------------------

PETS/ANIMALS

Shelly's Pet Care. 660684-6864, 103 S. Locust St., Jamesport, MO 64648. Professional, Personalized Grooming.

Appointments available Monday - Saturday.

35 Years of Experience!

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HELP WANTED

The Gallatin R-V School District is accepting applications for a day shift and evening shift custodian. Please contact the office of the high school principal for more information at 660-663-2171.

The Gallatin R-V School District is an equal opportunity employer.

G482d8 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking a Custodian. Benefits included. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jo bs for more information and how to apply or call 660-3576203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Full-Time Salaried & Hourly Positions Nestlé Professional, Trenton, Missouri, has opportunities for full-time salaried & hourly positions. For more information, go to www. nestleusacareers.com to apply online. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.

TAug17-Sep10 -------------------------------------IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Serve Link Home Care is Immediately Hiring! Part-time - could become full-time with the potential for insurance.

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 660-359-4218 Ext. 20 or apply online at servelinkhomecare. com. EOE. TAug17-Sep10 -------------------------------------Driver Wanted - Home some nights and weekends.

Good CDL record, tractortrailer experience. If you aren't making $1500 weekly, call 816-520-3060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L097d10* -------------------------------------Owners/Operators Wanted - If you have a dependable tractor and a good MVR and want $5,000$7,000 gross income per week, please call 816-5203060. Terminal located in Orrick, MO. L097d10* --------------------------------------

RUMMAGE SALES For your convenience we now take

ReMeMBeR...... * DeaDLIne * For Advertising is

For tuesday Paper: 4 p.m. the thursday before For Friday Paper: 10 a.m. the wednesday before

FoR the weekLy, * DeaDLIne * Is 4 P.m. THURSDAY THE WEEK BEFORE.

all ads must be prepaid!

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Garage Sale - 1711 E. 4th St., Friday, September 3, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, September 4, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tools, furniture, household, miscellaneous.

J360d3* -------------------------------------Garage Sale - 724 W. 10th St., Saturday, September 4, 8 a.m. - ? Men's, women's & girls clothes, dishes, plus lots more.

W361d3* -------------------------------------GALLATIN City Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, October 2, 8:00 a.m. start.

Sign up at 109 East Jackson, Gallatin. Deadline - Tuesday, September 28. $10 listing.

Questions? 660-663-2203.

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City of Trenton Trenton Municipal Utilities 1100 Main St Trenton MO 64683 660-359-2013 ~ 660-359-2281 Fax: 660-359-2284 www.trentonmo.com NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF USE TAX; USE TAX RATE; APPLICABILITY; AND RATE MODIFICATION REQUIREMENT as required by CCS for HCS for SS for SGS for SB Nos. 153 & 97 The City of Trenton previously adopted and has in force a use tax. The use tax rate for the City of Trenton is currently 2.625 percent which is equal to the total local sales tax rate. The use tax applies to and impacts certain purchases from out-of-state vendors. A use tax is the equivalent of a sales tax on purchases made from out-of- state sellers by in-state buyers and on certain taxable business transactions.

The use tax rate is equal to the total local sales tax rate in effect in the City of Trenton. If any local sales tax is repealed or the rate thereof is reduced or raised by voter approval, the local use tax rate shall also be deemed to be repealed, reduced, or raised by the same action repealing, reducing, or raising the local sales tax.

I, Cindy Simpson, City Clerk for the City of Trenton, Missouri, do hereby certify that the foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct. Dated this 17th day of August, 2021.

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Trenton, Missouri requests qualifications for professional services to perform a cost of service and a rate study, including analysis of required revenue for the Water Department.

Statement of Qualifications should be submitted no later than 2 p.m., September 23, 2021, to City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683. For more information contact Ron Urton PE, City Administrator/Utility Director at: City Hall, Ph: 660/359-2283 or email: rurton@trentonmo. com. dSep3 -------------------------------------REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Trenton, Missouri requests qualifications for professional services to perform a cost of service and a rate study, including analysis of required revenue for the Sewer Department.

Statement of Qualifications should be submitted no later than 2 p.m., September 23, 2021, to City Hall, 1100 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683. For more information contact Ron Urton PE, City Administrator/Utility Director at: City Hall, Ph: 660/359-2283 or email: rurton@trentonmo. com. dSep3 -------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orien-

tation in its admissions, educational programs, activities, services, or employment practices as required by law, applicable statutes, and College policy. Sexual harassment, to include sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited.

Inquiries concerning NCMC nondiscrimination policies should be referred to: Dr. Lenny Klaver, President, Frey Administrative Center, 1301 Main Street, (660) 3593948 x1200. NCMC's full notice of nondiscrimination can be found in the board policy manual publically available at www.ncmissouri.edu. dSep3 -------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI Case No. 21AG-DR00120 Brittany Ann Knapp 116 East 6th StreetLaredo, MO 64652 vs Zane Neil Homan Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: ZANE NEIL HOMAN, You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Grundy County, State of Missouri, the object and general nature of which is DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. The names of all parties in this action are stated in the caption above. You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or otherwise appear and defend against this action within 45 days after August 20, 2021 judgment by default will be entered against you.

Witness my hand and seal of the Circuit this 13th day of August, 2021. /s/ Becky Stanturf Circuit Clerk dAug20,27,Sep3,10 --------------------------------------

LOCAL Parks

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spring before the game is up and running at Eastside Park.

In old business, the board was informed that Shockley and board president Curtis Crawford had applied sealant to a vent in the Rock Barn roof, which was believed to be the source of a significant leak.

No water was found in the barn after the latest round of rain in the area, but the board agreed to “keep an eye on it.”

The board also heard a presentation from city attorney Tara Walker on the Sunshine Law, what it entails and how it affected them personally and the board.

In committee reports, Dr. Andy Cox reported that the

pool was closed for the season with the last active day being Aug. 15. A total of 73 family passes, five lap swim passes, 14 single passes and 16 senior passes were sold during the season. The aquatic center hosted 9,449 total swimmers during the season and, through July, had $47,000 in pass and gate sales and another $11,000 in concessions. An audit from the insurance company gave the aquatic center a 100 percent rating, a score the Trenton pool had not received in several years.

In the facilities report, Crawford announced that the new sign at Eastside Park is completed and that the lettering for the sign is coming. A short discussion on flower boxes for the new sign was held, but no

decisions were made.

Shockley closed the meeting with his superintendent’s report. He stated his crews are still mowing weekly, scheduling Rock Barn and shelter house rentals and have begun winterizing the pool for the year. All the parks have had the trees trimmed around and spraying has been done to control weeds. The ballfields at Upper and Lower Moberly Park have had the infields tilled and sprayed as well.

A total of 20 trash cans have been replaced with new ones in the park and the department is emptying the cans three times a week.

An update was given on the status of the playground border at Ray Van Meter Park and board members were told the new swings at

Gladys Grimes Park have been delayed by shipping.

The temporary fence for high school softball has been erected at Griffin Field and the crew built new foul poles to go with the fence. Shockley stated that over the summer 170 games were played on Trenton fields across 35 nights. Five slow pitch softball tournaments were held and 25 soccer games were played on four Saturdays.

The crew continues to water trees that have been planted in the past couple of years on a weekly basis and mulching will be done around the smaller trees in the coming month.

The next scheduled meeting of the Trenton Park Board is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Helping Hands 4-H Club Elects Officers, Presents Awards The Helping Hands 4-H Club met Sept. 1.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Levi Johnson in President Gracyn Rongey’s absence. The American pledge was led by Owen Sharp and the 4-H pledge was led by Ross Maloney. There were 23 members, leaders and guests present.

Roll call was completed by the members answering the question of what projects they were interested in for the upcoming 4-H year. The treasurer’s report was given by Owen Sharp. Ross Maloney made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as read and Owen Sharp seconded.

In old business, certificates and jump ropes were awarded to members who participated in the MOVE Across America program.

Mary Ellen Johnson reported that any members interested in turning in the

end of the year records should do so

by Sept. 10 to the extension office.

An example was provided for those who were unsure of what an end of the year record consisted of.

Under new business, officers for the 2021-2022 year were elected as follows: Levi Johnson, president; Remington Olmstead, vice president; Ross Maloney, secretary; Owen Sharp, treasurer; Anne Lasley and Adaline Anderson, reporters; Landon and Orren Olmstead, pledge leaders; the Holtzclaw and Roberts families, recreation.

Any member who had fair exhibits that qualified for the State Fair will be able to pick up their items at the extension office next week because they are being displayed at the Bethany fair over Labor Day weekend.

Members are to wear their 4-H shirts in honor of 4-H week on Oct. 6.

Members who are signed up for horses as a project need to check in at Princeton on upcoming activities as the weather is becoming cooler so riding is more plausible.

The Church Women United is seeking volunteers to help at the thrift store on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon for the months of September, October and November. They are offering a scholarship to seniors that volunteer 20 hours a month.

Members will sign up for October and November work days at the next meeting.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. There will be an installation of new officers and the members will be picking up trash.

Owen Sharp made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Ross Maloney seconded the motion.

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MondayFriday 7 a.m. 6 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

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DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were John M. Gray, Greenville, IL; Martin L. Mason, Princeton; and Jory B. Stotts, Gilman City.

Fernando R.F. Aguiar, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $250.50 and $71.50 costs.

Justin M. Flanders, Galla-

tin, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working order and was fined $208.50 and $71.50 costs.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Granted Hector T. Caal vs. Jordan M. Caal.

REAL ESTATE Anthony Alexander and wife to Shannon Kieler.

Tim Bland to Shannon Kieler.

Tim Bland to Timothy Seely and wife.

A drive-through commodity distribution has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Community Food Pantry in Trenton.

Commodities and senior boxes will be available for pickup from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Shooting In Mercer County The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a shooting that took place in the county on the night of Monday, Aug. 30.

According to the sheriff’s office, a caller to the county’s 911 system reported that a male subject had been shot.

The sheriff’s office and the Mercer County Ambulance Department responded to the scene, where they found a male subject with a single gunshot wound to the stomach.

He was taken by ambulance to a landing zone, where a LifeFlight helicopter transported him to a hospital for medical treatment.

A release from the MCSD said the investigation into the shooting is ongoing and when it is complete, a report will be submitted to the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. The release stated that further details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. It was noted that the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

Counselor Available For Vets A full-time local veterans counselor is now available Monday through Friday to assist military veterans in Trenton and the surrounding area.

A military counselor focuses on both active and inactive service members and personnel, veterans and military families. As military culture differs significantly from civilian life, service members and their families can experience considerable military-specific difficulties such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance abuse problems, self-harm, and family difficulties stemming from their experiences in the military.

Area veterans can call 660- 359-4600 or 660-349-0802 to schedule a free confidential appointment.

A veterans service officer will be in Trenton and Milan during September to assist with VA paperwork and answer questions.

The service officer will be at the VFW Hall in Trenton on Friday, Sept. 3; Monday, Sept. 13; and Friday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those needing assistance are reminded to bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they may have.

A service officer will also be in Milan at the American Legion on Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Again, those needing assistance are reminded to bring a copy of their DD-214 and all VA paperwork they may have.

A VA Service Officer is on call the rest of the month and those with questions should call 660-359-2078.

The VA shuttle is up and running every Wednesday from the Trenton VFW Post 919 to Kansas City VA and clinics. The shuttle picks up at well-lit, pre-arranged pickup points. Those utilizing the shuttle will need to provide their name, the last four numbers of their social security number, date of travel, destination and the number of people who will ride. Veterans needing free transportation to their appointments can call the number listed above.

Backup drivers are also needed to drive the VA shuttle bus. All training and physicals are provided free of charge, with no special license required. Call the above number for more information.

Books Added To Collection New books have been added this month at the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library.

New books added to the children’s section this month are “Night Sounds” by Javier Sobrino, “Grumpy Monkey: Freshly Squeezed” by Suzanne Lang, and “Dear Librarian” by Lydia M. Sigwarth.

In the juvenile section we have The 13-, 26-, 39-, 65-, 78-, 91-, and 117-Story “Treehouse” books by Andy Griffiths, and the “Throwback” books, #1, 2, and 3 by Peter Lerangis.

The young adult section has the “House of Secrets” books #1, 2, and 3 by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini.

New books added to the adult fiction section are “Steel Fear” by Brandon Webb, “An Irish Hostage” by Charles Todd, “The Bullet” by Iris Johansen, “Dream Girl” by Laura Lippman, “Almost Just Friends” by Jill Shalvis, “The Fiancee” by Kate White, “The Stepsisters” by Susan Mallery and a “Wine Country Quilt”series.

New DVDs in the children’s library are “Aladdin”, “Frozen II”, “Trolls - World Tour” and “Onward.”

Educator Is MO Days Judge Dr. Tracy Thomas is the most recent judge announced for the 2021 Missouri Days Marching Festival on Oct. 16 in Trenton.

Dr. Thomas is an educator/percussionist/adjudicator based out of Troy. Since his collegiate years, Dr. Thomas has been an active clinician throughout the region. He has degrees from Missouri Western State University and the University of Kansas, where he completed his doctorate in 2010. His compositions have been performed by numerous ensembles and soloists throughout the United States and abroad. His piece, “Three Songs for Voice and Marimba”, won third prize in the 2008 Percussive Arts Society International Composition Competition.

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Several new faculty and staff members have started the 2021-22 school year at the Gallatin R-5 School. They include, from left, front row, Hope Degan, Lacey Boone, Nikki Berry, Sariah Williams, Sheri Croy, Haley Boyd, Mariah Huston; back row, Aaron Lewis, Nichole Gregornik, Cru Taff, Cole Lockhart, Dalton Rosenbach, Brant Burns, Stephen Wood and Rebecca Boyd. Not pictured are: Janece Gibson, Dallas Engel, Chelsey Smith, Lucinda Keebler, Shelly Salisbury, Carol Stewart, Chelsey Smith and Carrie Cook.

CFNWM Plans Leadership Breakfast The Community Founda-tion of Northwest Missouri, Inc. has announced its leadership breakfast will be held Friday, Oct. 1, with Marshall Stewart serving as the guest speaker.

The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the M.W. Jenkins Expo Center in Chillicothe. Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, University of Missouri and Chief Engagement Officer, UM System, will address the challenges and accomplishments in the recent past across Missouri.

He restructured MU Extension and engagement work around Missourians’ grand challenges related to economic opportunity, educational access and excellence, and health and well-being. This aligns

9/11 Exhibit To Be Offered

The Daviess County Library has announced its participation in “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World,” a downloadable exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.

Told across 14 posters, the exhibition includes archival photographs, images and artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection. It explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national and international levels and encourages critical thinking about the legacies of 9/11.

This 9/11 Memorial and Museum-curated exhibition reflects the core pillars of commemoration, education, and inspiration as the nation prepares to observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Daviess County Library Director Elizabeth Plotner said she is excited about the opportunity the exhibit provides for the younger generation.

“The most rewarding outcome of the past year has been the renewed partnership between our library and the county schools,” she said. “We hope this exhibit is just one more opportunity for our community to support our next generation.”

The poster exhibition was developed by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom.

closely with the Community Foundation’s ongoing “regional vitality” initiative and its product, Maximize NWMO. Those in attendance will hear how the two initiatives dovetail and are partnering to enhance NWMO. Each year the breakfast meeting has engaged between 200 and 300 regional leaders from a variety of industries alongside government officials.

Doors open at 8:15 a.m. with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and the program from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required and are $20 per person. Registrations can be made at cfnwmo.org or by mailing a check to The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, 1006 W St Maartens Dr. Suite B, St Joseph, MO 64506.

Sponsorship opportunities available. Current sponsors include Commerce Bank and Nodaway Valley Investment, platinum; Lowell C. Kruse, gold; BTC Bank, Dick DeShon, Ed Turner, Heritage Investments, Mosaic Life Care - Albany, Nodaway Valley Bank, Northwest Missouri State University, Second Harvest, Ted and Kate Place and US Bank, silver.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) public charity with a mission of encouraging regional collaboration to increase the power of charitable giving and philanthropy to transform our region into an economically vibrant area.

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be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tickets available at a cost of 5 for $1. The cake walk will also be held in the park from 5 to 6 p.m.

The cost will be 25 cents.

A highlight of the day will come at 3 p.m., when a time capsule buried in the park in 1996 will be opened.

A meal will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Wise Community Center, with beef, pork, baked beans, potato salad, slaw and dessert. The cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children under age 12.

Music by Point of No Return and dancing will be held in the park from 7 to 10 p.m. Those planning to attend should bring lawn chairs and the Spickard R2 PTO will have refreshments available. Vendors will also have booths set up in the park.

For more information on the day’s events contact Maggie George at 4855322 or Terri Holtzclaw at 973-2232.

See Pages 5, 7 & 11 of today’s Republican-Times for other Local news