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REPUBLICAN-TIMES

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

TRENTON

Trenton, MO 64683

Established Sept. 4, 1864 - 156th Year - No. 31

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Twelve Pages & 2 Inserts SCHOOL BOARDS Monthly Meetings

Grundy R-5 Offers One-Year Contract

Trenton Celebrates The Christmas Season

WINTER IN MISSOURI

3 To 9 Inches

5 Die Due To Snowy Roads BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — At least five people have died in weather-related crashes in Missouri and Kansas amid a storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in places, forced schools to close their doors and snarled traffic, authorities said.

The wintry weather was part of a storm system that hit parts of the Midwest and was ex-

pected to extend into the Northeast through Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

In Missouri, the storm dumped 3 to 9 inches (7.6 to 22.9 centimeters) of snow across a large swath of the state. Much of Missouri was under either a winter weather advisory or winter storm warning Monday.

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The Christmas feeling was evident in Trenton over the weekend as holiday celebrations were held throughout the community. The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra, pictured in the top photo, celebrated 10 years of performing with its annual Christmas concert, “Joyous Sounds of Christmas,” at the First Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon. Recognition was given to several individuals and businesses who have provided assistance to the GRVCO over the years, including charter members, founders, conductors, accompanists and monetary contributors. Special recognition went to Leslie Hixson, a member of the orchestra who has performed in all 21 concerts.

Downtown Christmas activities were held on Saturday evening. After the traditional lighting of the Sesquicentennial Park holiday lights by Mayor Linda Crooks, 22 parade entries made their way down Main Street, showing off their holiday spirit with lights, decorations and, of course, Santa Claus. Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, pictured at left, captured top honors in the parade with an entry from Dorothy Taul and Delores Kuttler taking second. Other events on Saturday included a soup supper, children’s crafts and entertainment provided by the NCMC Dance Wave, SuperStars Studio and Midwest Synergy Dance Group.

The team of Wes and Jenny Barone and Rob and Kelly Eller was the winner of the Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt held on Friday night. The team collected 33 of the 34 possible points. A total of 11 teams took part in the activity and were required to find and take pictures of 15 lighted decorations around Trenton as well as find and bring back 10 Christmas-related items. Bonus points were given for three additional tasks. The winning team received a $220 cash prize.

Briefs...

Additions To Agenda The Grundy County Commission has added items to its agenda for today (Tuesday).

The commission will meet with David Hickman and Tim Hickman with HIC Insurance at 8 a.m. to discuss new proposals and will review the 911 radio audit reports at 1:30 p.m.

The commission had already scheduled a 9 a.m. meeting with Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Puckett and at 10 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy.

NCMC Board Meeting The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 in the Frey Administrative Center. This is an earlier meeting date due to the Christmas holiday.

Items on the announced agenda include consideration of bids and purchases involving information technology, insurance (property, casualty and liability), the annual audit and learning management system; a salary adjustment; employment of adjunct and clinical personnel; a report on eSports; and reports by the Head Start Directors, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Tristan Londre, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kristen Alley and President Dr. Lenny Klaver. An executive session for personnel, real estate and legal matters is also listed.

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Santa’s workshop got a visit by some of childhood’s most favorite storybook characters when the Pleasant View R-6 School presented its annual Christmas musical, “A Storybook Christmas” on Friday night in the school gymnasium. Students in preschool through eighth grade shared their talents through both vocal and instrumental musical performances. Shani Kinney was the program director.

National Weather Service Sunny and warmer this week with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s. The high at Trenton on Thursday, Dec. 12 was 52, Friday’s high was 47 and Saturday’s high was 36. A total of 3.3 inches of snow fell on Sunday with a high temperature of 23 and a low of 20. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 19, the low was 17 and 2.75 inches of snow was recorded.

What’s Inside...

The THS wrestlers had a good day in Lexington on Saturday. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a recap from the Tom Hayes Dual Tournament, where the Bulldogs got wins over Lexington and Brookfield.

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Personnel and reports topped agendas of meetings held last week by the Grundy R-5 and Newtown-Harris R-3 boards of education.

Grundy R-5 The Grundy R-5 Board voted to offer a one-year contract to its current superintendent following an executive session at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

According to information provided by Superintendent Phil Fox, the board voted to offer him a contract for the 2020-21 school year with the salary to be determined later.

Fox is currently employed by the district on a part-time basis.

The board also approved the hiring of Kelli Urton as the Parents as Teacher coordinator for the district as well as Jeanette Hudson as a paraprofessional at the elementary school. Also approved ws the purchase of additional insurance coverage of $4 million through MUSIC at a cost of $1,133. The evaluation report for the vo-ag program was approved as were the elementary and secondary principal reports. Also approved was the 2018-19 school audit.

The board reviewed prices to replace copiers when the lease expires in March. Administration was directed to evaluate bids and bring more information to the January meeting. An update was heard regarding the food service review on Dec. 12 and the Parents as Teachers program.

There was also information provided regarding a school bus purchased from the TinaAvalon School district for $3,000.

The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 in the high school business room.

Newtown-Harris R-3 The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board took action on several items during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 9.

Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reported the board approved the 2018-19 audit as well as using Missouri Consultants for Education to provide the district with policy, regulation and form updates.

He presented results of a survey and committee meetings regarding a four-day school week, which is being contemplated by the district. He also shared information regarding the results of a recent Civil Rights Compliance Review.

He reminded the board that filing dates for the board election in April were Dec. 17 to Jan. 21 and that school would not be in session from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5 for the Christmas break. There will be an earlyout on Dec. 20.

The district will be holding a talent show on Dec. 19, See Boards, Page 4

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SPORTS CHILLICOTHE GIRLS 58, TRENTON GIRLS 29

TOM HAYES DUAL TOURNAMENT

THAT STINGS

Trenton Second At Lexington Tourney

Offense Lacking In Home Losses To Chillicothe

The Trenton High School girls basketball team is undergoing a hefty transition this year. But even with the loss of five key players and a coaching change still processing, the Bulldogs still believe they have a team capable of challenging for another district championship at the end of the season.

While that still may be in the cards, Friday night was a notso-gentle reminder that there is still a long way to go for this edition of the Trenton Bulldogs as Chillicothe came to Trenton and established itself as the district frontrunner with a dominating 58-29 victory.

Trenton’s roller coaster offense hit another dip in this game as the Bulldogs’ offensive woes were present once again. The Bulldogs managed just eight points in the opening frame and regressed to a sixpoint effort in the second quarter as Chillicothe more or less

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Maci Moore draws a double team during Trenton’s 58-29 loss to Chillicothe on Friday night. Moore led Trenton in the loss with 13 points.

had the win tied up by the break, leading 36-14.

Trenton would finish the game with just 10 made field goals, falling by the 29-point margin.

“I thought we did a lot of things well on offense but just couldn’t get shots to fall,” Trenton coach Kameron Cool said. “Compound that with Chillicothe making a bunch of shots and it made for a tough

night. I was proud of how hard we worked, but it wasn’t our night. We’re going to keep getting better and learn from it.”

Maci Moore led Trenton with 13 points while Lexi Whitaker added six. McKayla Blackburn had five points, Allena Allen scored four and Chandler Lynch finished with one.

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

CHILLICOTHE BOYS 68 TRENTON BOYS 34 The Trenton boys fell behind 23-2 in the opening quarter against Chillicothe on Friday night before clawing back into the game with an 183 second quarter run. The rally was shut down by the Hornets in the second half, however, as Chillicothe outscored the Bulldogs 42-14 the rest of the way to cruise to victory.

“After the first quarter we were finally able to attack on the offensive end of the floor,” Bulldogs’ coach Corbin Coe said. “That allowed our defense to get into a groove and get a few turnovers and rebounds that led to us getting into transition. We were able to show what Trenton basketball is trying to be in the second quarter. The kids battled through adversity and never gave up. Chillicothe is a really good team, but I thought we had some light bulb moments in this game. We will continue to work and get better.”

Jaren Whitney led Trenton with nine points, six rebounds and three assists. Royce Jackson followed with eight points and eight rebounds while Chase Otto and Brycin Loyd each had five points. Gavin Roeder scored four points and Preston Harris had three.

Trenton fell to 1-5 overall with the loss.

Both Trenton teams host Princeton tonight (Tuesday), tipping off at 6 o’clock.

With A Nearly Full Lineup, Trenton Bulldog Wrestlers Finish Second At Dual Tournament It has been a while since the Trenton High School wrestling team has traveled to the Lexington Tournament and been able to have expectations of competing for the team championship at the event.

Open weights limit such aspirations when the event follows a dual format.

But with a nearly full lineup on Saturday, Trenton ran a 2-2 record overall, the two losses coming by a combined nine points.

In the end, the Bulldogs finished runner-up in the tournament’s team standings.

Trenton fell 36-30 to Lawson before defeating host Lexington 48-33. Sherwood slipped past the Bulldogs 39-36 before Trenton closed the tournament with a 47-36 win over Brookfield.

“We had some great matches throughout the day that our kids needed,” Trenton coach Charlie Bacon said. “There were also some close ones that didn’t go our way with some kids who have to keep working hard to turn the corner. Our inexperienced kids also got some good matches.”

Trenton was led on the day by the trio of Hunter McAtee (106), Brice Gibler (126) and Caleb Johnson (220). All three were 4-0 on the day. Kaden Owen (152), Coleman Griffin (132) and Mark Trump (182) also had good days for the Bulldogs, each going 3-1 overall.

At 138, Payden McCullough went 2-1 with his lone loss coming via sudden victory where he fell by an 8-6 decision. Gavin [See WRESTLERS, Page 3]

AREA

Princeton is at Trenton tonight (Tuesday). at Green City girls 66, Grundy girls 32: The Grundy girls were unable to hand Green City its first loss of the year on Thursday night, falling by 34 points.

Aubrey Gann led the Panthers with 11 points and Jandie Peterson added eight points. at Grundy girls 67, East Harrison girls 24: Grundy bounced back with a big win, hosting East Harrison in Newtown on Friday.

MERCER BOYS 49 Gann led Grundy (4-2) with PRINCETON BOYS 32 21 points and Bri Carpio scored 14.

Grundy hosts Winston Entering Friday’s match-up tonight (Tuesday) in Galt. with in-county rival Mercer, at Green City boys 69, the Princeton Tigers were av- Grundy boys 35: Grant eraging nearly 60 points per O’Haver was a problem for game. When they got to Mer- the Panthers in the first half. cer, however, things changed. Laydon Field caused the isThe Cardinals stifled the sues in the second half. Both Tigers and leading scorer Pre- players finished with 17 points ston Thomas. Princeton man- each as the Panthers were aged just 32 points while dealt a 34-point loss.

Thomas, who was averaging Cooper Lewis had 16 points 26.3 points coming in, fin- and 12 rebounds to pace the ished with just 11.

Panthers.

Mercer (4-0) was paced by at Grundy boys 53, East Kaden Graham, who scored a Harrison boys 41: Caden game-high 19 points to go Gann led Grundy (3-5) with with six rebounds. Camden 22 points, six rebounds, six asHartley added 13 points, 13 sists and five steals. Lewis had rebounds and four assists and 15 points, 16 rebounds and Jon Johnson finished with 12 five steals and Ryan Metcalf points and three assists. added 10 points.

Behind Thomas, Princeton Grundy hosts Winston (4-2) got eight points from tonight (Tuesday).

Austin Kelly.

Stewartsville girls 40, at Mercer traveled to Hume- Gilman City girls 31: The ston, IA on Monday to face Gilman girls couldn’t erase a Mormon Trail High School 14-4 Stewartsville run to open and the Cardinals host Tri- the game, falling by nine County on Thursday in HDC points on Thursday at home.

Conference play.

Lindsey Snuffer had 12 Princeton followed up the points and three blocks to lead loss to Mercer with a 53-39 the Hawks, which also got loss to Fayette at NCMC Hol- seven points from Jolee Ward. iday Hoops on Saturday.

Stewartsville boys 68, at Colton Estes had 13 to lead the Gilman City boys 37: The Tigers while Thomas followed Gilman boys were outscored with 10 points. in all four quarters, suffering a The Tigers will look to snap 31-point loss on their home the two-game slide tonight floor on Thursday night.

(Tuesday), traveling to TrenBrody Langfitt had nine ton for Grand River Confer- points to pace the Hawks and ence action.

Jory Stotts added eight points, Princeton girls 50, at Mer- six rebounds and three steals. cer girls 32: The Princeton at Pattonsburg girls 58, girls picked up a win over Gilman City girls 42: Jolee Mercer in the girls game be- Ward had 20 points and 11 rehind 19 points from Kennedy bounds, but it wasn’t enough Norton. Lacie Lewis added 17 as Gilman fell on the road on points for the Tigers.

Friday night.

Individual scores were not Lindsey Snuffer added nine available for Mercer (1-3). points and nine rebounds for Princeton girls 46, Fayette the Hawks (1-5). girls 30 at Holiday Hoops: Gilman will be at Princeton Princeton picked up another on Friday. win on Saturday, defeating at Pattonsburg boys 71, Fayette at Holiday Hoops in Gilman City boys 28: Brody Trenton. Lauren Krohn led Langfitt led Gilman with Princeton (3-2) with 15 points seven points. The Hawks while Lewis added 12. travel to Winston on Friday.

Cards’ Defense Too Tough For Princeton

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Maddy Couey pins South Harrison’s Justin Gilmore during the Trenton Middle School wrestling triangular on Thursday night. Couey was 1-2 overall on the night as Trenton went 9-15 combined as a team against South Harrison and Hamilton. Mason Rongey led Trenton, going 3-0 on the night while Maverick Stieh, Charlie Riley and Brayden Hughs all went 10. Michael Nyakoojo and Logan Wilson were each 1-1 while Aiden Kempton, Cayden Spears, Kaleb McCallon and Isela Brown were all 0-2. Brady Tobias finished at 0-3.

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Wrestlers Run 2-2 Record At Tournament [WRESTLERS, from Page 2] Chambers (113) was 2-2, with his losses coming on a 13-11 decision and a fall. “His two losses were extremely close and hard fought,� Bacon said. “I was proud of the way Gavin wrestled and thought he got the kind of matches he needed.�

Trenton’s lineup wasn’t completely full as the Bulldogs forfeited at 160 in all four duals. That spot is normally reserved for Noah Lewis, but the returning state qualifier was out, nursing an injury.

Other Bulldogs in action on the day included Caylub Tyler (120) and Kael Brock (285), both of whom were 1-3 on the day with the wins coming by forfeit. Gabe Gamble was 0-4 at 195. Sam Gibson wrestled one match at the tournament, picking up a win. He was out of the lineup at 170 for Trenton’s other three duals. The Bulldogs were open at 145 in addition to 160 in all four duals.

With the 2-2 split, Trenton moved to 3-3 in dual action on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Lathrop tonight (Tuesday) for the Lathrop Quad with the host Mules as well as Marceline and Plattsburg.

Trenton will travel to Sedalia for the two-day Battle at the Katy Trail Tournament at the Missouri State Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday.

HOLIDAY HOOPS - DEC. 14 SCORES Princeton girls 46, Fayette girls 30: Princeton — Lauren Krohn, 15; Lacie Lewis, 12.

Fayette boys 53, Princeton boys 39: Fayette — Cale Tolson, 20; Kyle Schleeter, 17.

Princeton — Colton Estes, 13; Preston Thomas, 10.

Grandview Christian boys 95, Des Moines North boys 67: Grandview — Josue Grullon, 24; Peyton Downey, 17; Cannen Hii., 13. North — Tharon Locure, 22; Diondre Taylor, 22; Deavin Hilson, 13.

Hardin-Central girls 47, Gallatin girls 31: Hardin — Carly Thacker, 24; Izabella Anderson, 10.

Northland Christian boys 62, Hardin-Central boys 57: Northland — Christian Molway, 18; Aiden Brunson, 16; Carson Starnes, 14. Hardin — Mason Freece, 19; Dalton Thacker, 15; Kysor Hughes, 12.

Creston, IA boys 55, Gallatin boys 46: Gallatin — Tristen Gibson, 15. Creston — Brant Baker, 20; Cael Kralik, 16; Caden Briggs, 10.

Sports Briefs...

TMS Splits In Gallatin The Trenton Middle School basketball teams drew a split in Gallatin on Thursday night, falling 42-13 in the girls game before winning the boys contest, 42-21.

For the Trenton girls (3-7), Mirena King led the way with four points while Katelyn Clark added three. Trenton’s boys, meanwhile, got 16 points from Gabe Novak and 12 from Malikye Hollingsworth. Maverick Sole scored eight points for the Bulldogs (3-7).

There was no boys B game, but Trenton’s B girls moved to 4-3 overall on the season with a 25-23 overtime victory.

King had 10 points for the B girls and Keagen Croy had 7.

The TMS teams will be at Cameron tonight (Tuesday) before splitting up on Friday night with the boys traveling to Brookfield and the girls hosting Brookfield.

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LOCAL DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Division Judge Thomas R. Alley Jonathan L. Davis, Trenton, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of stealing, a class D felony, and another class D felony count of stealing. He was sentenced to serve four years in the Department of Corrections on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently. Execution of the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years. He is to pay $7,547.81 in restitution.

Nicole L. Webster, no address listed, denied violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, a class C felony. She is scheduled to appear in court again Jan. 16.

Derek Brown, Galt, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to non-support, a class E felony. He is scheduled to appear in court again Feb. 13.

Desmond A. Calton, Excelsior Springs, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a charge of third degree assault, a class E felony. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Jan. 16, which is also when he is scheduled to appear on a charge of speeding, to which he has not yet entered a plea.

Scott D. Keith, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to third degree child molestation, a class C felony. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Feb. 13.

Brandon T. May, Coffey, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to stealing-$750 or more, a class D felony. He was placed on probation for five years and is to pay $3,825.40 in restitution.

Connie L. McCollum, Laclede, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to second degree burglary, a class D felony; stealing a motor vehicle, a class D felony; and stealing-$750 or more, a class D felony. She is scheduled to appear in court again on Jan. 16.

Stanley D. Patterson, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony. He is scheduled to be in

court again on Jan. 16.

Sara K. Sparks, Spickard, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to non-support, a class E felony. She is scheduled for a Jan. 16 court appearance.

Victor Tunnell, Trenton, pleaded guilty to non-support, a class E felony, and had imposition of his sentence suspended.

He was placed on probation for five years and is to pay $10,685 in support that is in arrears by paying $200 per month. He admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of forgery, a class C felony, and had his probation continued.

Christi D. Sims, Humphreys, was sentenced to serve four years in the Department of Corrections on a charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. Execution of the sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for five years, with the condition that she enter and successfully complete the Third Circuit Program.

Bobbie J. Dunkin, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of her probation on charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony. Her probation was continued with the condition that she successfully complete the Third Circuit Program.

Tristan M. Greer, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, a class C felony. Her probation was continued with the additional condition that she submit to drug testing not less than monthly.

Steven K. Johnson, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. His probation was continued with the additional condition that he submit to drug testing not less than monthly.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION Petition Filed Bobbie L. Lovell vs. Brian L. Lovell.

Accident At 8th And Main No injuries were reported in a Dec. 12 accident investigated by the Trenton Police Department at the intersection of Eighth and Main streets.

According to Det. Jerry Smith’s accident report, the mishap occurred about 10:45 a.m. when a truck driven by Holly Jones of Trenton was northbound on Main Street and slowed due to a vehicle in front of her that was attempt-

ing to make a right turn onto Eighth Street. Ryleah Ishmael of Trenton, who was the operator of a truck that was traveling behind Ms. Jones’ vehicle, failed to see that Ms. Jones was slowing her vehicle and struck it from behind. There was minor damage reported to both vehicles.

Ms. Ishmael was ticketed for following another vehicle too closely.

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Four area men who failed to be in circuit court as directed have been arrested.

According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, David A.C. Travis, 18, Trenton, failed to appear in court on charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine, a class E felony, and possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, a class D felony. Travis turned himself into authorities on Dec.. 13 and is scheduled to be in court on Jan. 16. His bond has been set at $10,000 cash only and he remains in the Grundy County Detention Center.

Also arrested was Mark T. Ledbetter, Jr., a 36-year-old

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DEC. 13 GFG Ag Services-Trenton (www.gfgagservices.com) Corn, 3.36; oats, 4.45; soybeans, 8.57; milo, 3.11.

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.91; soybeans, 8.77; wheat, 5.12.

New Crop - Corn, 3.60; soybeans, 8.81; wheat, 4.87.

Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.53 (Dec. 19); 8.43 (Jan 20); 8.42 (Feb 20); 8.37 (Mar 20); 8.45 (Apr 20).

Corn, 3.41 (Dec. 19); 3.41 (Jan 20); 3.36 (Feb 20); 3.36 (Mar 20); 3.38 (Apr 20).

Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.48 (Dec. 19); 8.43 (Jan 20); 8.42 (Feb 20); 8.37 (Mar 20); 8.45 (Apr 20).

Corn, 3.41 (Dec. 19); 3.41 (Jan 20); 3.36 (Feb 20); 3.36 (Mar 20); 3.38 (Apr 20).

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Trenton resident, who failed to appear in court on two charges of speeding and one charge of not maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle. He has posted cash bonds totaling $445. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 20.

Jason E. Clay, 31, Kansas City, was arrested for failing to appear in court on a class A misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest and a class B misdemeanor charge of second degree property damage. He is being held in the GCDC, with a Dec. 20 court date scheduled.

Dennis R. Sheffield, 19, Trenton, failed to appear in court on the class B misdemeanor of failing to register a motor vehicle. He has posted $125 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 20.

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The Trenton DAWGS traveled over the weekend to the Worlds of Fun Winterfest in Kansas City to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. The group enjoyed the rides, thousands of lights, magical characters, several shows and hot chocolate. Pictured are, from left, front row, Oletha Stark, Judy Rash, Pierce Rash, Kimberly Walters, Claude Walters; back row, Jeff Jackson, Jeffrey Jackson, Isaac Russell, James Ross, Tanner Clem, Sammi Gardner, Kurtis Brewer, Jim Rash, Devin McGuire and Janet Brewer.

Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Making Music Together MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS Elizabeth Chipman of rural Cameron is a retired speech-language pathologist, working primarily with brain-injured patients. She began playing cello at age nine in the Mesa, AZ, public schools, participating through high school in school, regional and all-state orchestras as well as solo and ensemble festivals. She has played in several community orchestras, including the Mesa, Independence and Platte County symphonies.

She joined the GRVCO in 2009.

In addition to music, she enjoys traveling, studying history, genealogy and weeding her garden. ********** Joe Gilliland is a farmer/piano tuner and resides at Ludlow with his wife, Lurinda and children, Meghann, Logan and Erin. He started playing trumpet in the fifth grade band and played

through his sophomore year of high school, when he switched to the euphonium. He took a sabbatical from brass instruments for several years, but picked it back up a few years ago while playing in a church orchestra. He also plays guitar, piano, banjo and harmonica and recently acquired a marimba. He joined the GRVCO after being contacted by Buddy Hannaford about becoming a member. In addition to his musical interests, he enjoys golf, bowling, mushroom hunting, cooking and watching all kinds of sports. ********** Kathryn Morrison of Trenton is a retired ordained elder of the United Methodist Church, but continues to serve as the pastor at the Spickard United Methodist Church. She has one daughter, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was involved in vocal music during all

of her school years, singing in various choirs throughout adulthood. While living in Milan, she sang in a mixed quartet for about three years and also sang in the choir while in seminary. In addition to singing in church, she has sung in community choirs at Sedalia, Milan and Traer, IA. After retiring in 2013, she saw the GRVCO production of “The Messiah,� which led to her joining the group and performing ever since. She enjoys cooking and baking, writing, sewing, gardening and being with family.

She spends a lot of time with house repairs and is also a frequent volunteer at the Community Food Pantry. ********** Leslie Hixson of Trenton is a homemaker (by choice), however, she does have a degree in secondary education and most recently taught online English to Chinese children. She and her husband, Chris have six adult children and one granddaughter.

She started playing the viola at age 12 through the school system she attended in Utah, playing through high school, two and one-half years of college and then much later playing with the American Fork Symphony in American Fork, UT. The family moved to Trenton the summer of 2008 and in the summer of 2009 joined the GRVCO for its performance of “The Messiah.� Outside of music, she enjoys time with her family and being involved in her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

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COMMUNITY McCulloughs Celebrate Christmas The McCullough family and friends met on Dec. 8 at Ketcham Community Center to celebrate Christmas.

Participants brought food dishes to share and there was much visiting and chasing of little children – as well as catching up on current events.

The blessing was asked by Ron McCullough. The traditional “grab gag� was played with the calling done by Barry, Mark and Chris McCullough.

The children helped distribute the “treasures,� with items then being traded among those

attending.

Attending from Trenton were Linda and Ron McCullough, Donna Sue Jackson, Fred Davis and Shaun and Lisa McCullough, Payden, Krysta, Baylee and Lynnzi.

Attending from the Kansas City area were Rita Robinson, Mark and Stephanie McCullough, Barry and Anita McCullough, Chris and Michelle McCullough, Marissa and Patrick Marshall, Madeline, Olivia and Peyton and Dale and Linda McCullough.

Chapter AD Holds Luncheon Chapter AD, PEO held its Christmas salad luncheon on Dec. 5 at the home of Connie Hoffman.

Seventeen members and four guests were present, with each members bringing a salad to share. The guests were students at North Central Missouri College, who received a chapter Christmas gift of a gift card to the college bookstore and Cross Coffee Shop and a gas card. The guests were Vanessa Olivo and Shelby May, nursing students, and Carly Provorse and Cheyenne

Blanchard, agriculture students.

Mrs. Hoffman presided over the business meeting. Deanna McCarter gave the devotion, using the Christmas story from accounts in the Bible. Lists were signed to serve as hostess or present a program during the coming year so yearbooks can be compiled.

The next meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 2 at The Space. Jackie Hoffman will be the hostess and Babette Hill will present the program on Founder’s Day.

Church Activities

Wesley Women Meet For Lunch The Wesley Methodist Women met on Dec. 12 in the fellowship hall of the Wesley United Methodist Church for the annual carry-in Christmas luncheon with 10 members and three guests, Pastor Steve Martin, Terri Hammett and Wendi Hammett, present.

Gayla Batson gave the prayer before the meal.

Patty Martin reported on plans for the Sewing for Life group, which will host the S.M. Rissler Elementary

School Terrific Kids on Dec. 18, focusing on the character trait kindness. Babe Roy conducted a Christmas trivia game featuring religious and secular questions. The group prepared poinsettias to be delivered to the members of the congregation who are homebound and in care centers.

The next meeting will be on Jan. 9 with Babe Roy serving as hostess, giving the devotions and presenting the program.

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Queen Mother Norma Dougan conducted the business meeting. She announced birthday anniversaries for two members, Margie Wilcox on Dec. 14 and Hilda Hutchinson on Dec. 15. It was voted to give $75 to the Opportunity Center. Ms. Hutchinson is to look into another project and report at the next meeting.

A gift exchange was held and the afternoon was spent visiting.

Those present were Ms. Hutchinson, Ms. Wilcox, Ms. Dougan, Dorothy Nichols,

Jean Rousselot, Ms. Hicks, Talma Joiner, Phyllis Anderson and Delores Newton.

The hostess for January is Mary Lou Crawford with the meeting time and place to be announced.

Chapter MN, PEO held a Christmas brunch on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the home of Ann Constant.

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Wenda Seymour had two games involving Christmas movies and songs. Members also brought items to be donated to the Bulldog Closet at Trentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;High School.

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The Church Women United of Grundy County-2109 wish to thank the people who continued to work and support the thrift store. The customers continue to come and most are careful of the items in the store. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.

New faces have come to work on days items are marked and that means new ideas come. Have you noticed a few changes?

We have, and it helps to try new ideas.

After Christmas, we will work on December 26 and open on December 27 and 28. The following week, we will work (restock) on January 2 and be open on January 3 and 4.

As of the end of November, we have returned $61,935.00 to the area.

A few of those who have received our help are: Community Food Pantry, Christmas For Families, Kiwanis Club Christmas, Hubble Home, Salvation Army-Christmas, Fire Pup Programs, Trenton Ministerial Alliance. There are also scholarships for the Nursing Program and, in rare cases, some individuals.

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Trenton Area Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY Coffee With A Cop, Hy-Vee, 8 to 10 a.m.

Southside Farm Club Christmas Luncheon and Meeting, Marie Dolan, noon.

Grundy County Health Department: Staff Meeting (office closed), 8:30 to 10 a.m.; Immunizations by Appointment, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, noon. For more information, call 359-2704 or 357-2367.

Narcotics Anonymous, St.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m.

North 65 Center:â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:15 a.m.; Cards and Token Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY WIC Recertification and Check Pickup by Appointment, Grundy County Health Department, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

York Rite Bodies, Masonic Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Trenton Rotary Club, First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, noon.

Trenton Kiwanis Club, Royal Inn Pizza, 6:30 p.m.

Edinburg Oddfellows Lodge No. 394, Lodge Hall, 7:30 p.m.

North 65 Center: Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Cards, 12:30 p.m.; Earlybird Bingo, 6 p.m.; Regular Bingo, 6:45 p.m.

FRIDAY Grundy County Health Department Office Closed, 1 to 4 p.m.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Story and Crafts, Camp Grand River Recreation Call at Crowder State Park, 2 p.m.

Church Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;United Thrift Shop, 17th & Harris, noon to 4 p.m.

Green Hills Alcoholics Anonymous, 10th Street Baptist Church, 6 p.m. For more information, call 359-2704.

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

SATURDAY THSâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Class of 1954, Dinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, 9 a.m.

Southwestern Bell, Royal Inn Pizza, noon.

First Day of Winter Hike, Crowder State Park Shelterhouse, 9 a.m.

Church Women United Thrift Shop, 17th &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; 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.

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LOCAL Recycle Trailer Scheduled Days Of Setup Friday Friday

December 20, 2019 Spickard December 27, 2019 Leisure Lake

Bins will be set up for a period of 1 week.

Please, only put what is listed on the trailer inside the bins.

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

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HOW TO ADDRESS CRIME IN MISSOURI A growing number of people want to see action taken against what is seen as a rise in crime in our state. It seems any time there is a shooting in a major city in America, the first things we hear afterward are calls for stricter gun control. Unfortunately, a simple â&#x20AC;&#x153;one size fits allâ&#x20AC;? solution is not the answer.

Missouri is a perfect example of the diversity that makes this country so great. The bulk of our state is rural, with plenty of small towns and acres of farm land.

On the other end of the spectrum are the major metropolitan areas that sit on either end of the state.

There are approximately as many people living in the Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield metro areas as there are in the rest of the state. Herein lies the challenge. What may work for a bigger city does not necessarily translate well in small-town Mis-

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What really sits at the core of these mass shootings? Is it a lack of gun legislation? Do these shootings only happen in gunfree zones? How many laws are needed before criminals stop acting as criminals? We can, and have, discussed these questions for hours at a time. It is part of the job as a Missouri senator.

Rest assured, whatever ideas are presented during the upcoming legislative session, I will be in the thick of it, doing everything I can to fight for the citizens of the great northwest portion of our state.

As always, please feel free to call, email or write with your ideas or concerns. My capitol office number is 573-751-1415, my email address is dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov. and my mailing address is Room 332, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX 2019 2018 January $34,802.86 $28,043.54 February $24,551.35 $32,516.22 March $55,765.34 $55,452.38 April $39,665.85 $39,402.77 May $24,562.11 $19,067.19 June $57,059.74 $49,937.96 July $36,642.29 $54,144.74 Interest $295.63 August $36,201.27 $31,885.27 September $54,164.71 $56,752.44 Interest $621.17 October $32,954.83 $33,270.64 November $25,089.79 $27,345.32 December $50,450.18 $49,428.26 TO DATE $472,836.12 $477,246.73 (Comparison Year to Date) ($4,410.61)

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Missouri Universities Consider New Ways To Give Support To Hispanic Students JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — It’s tough to go away to college, to start a new life in an unfamiliar environment and to find a new circle of friends.

Those challenges can be even more intimidating when you belong to a minority, and that’s why students in Pittsburg State University’s new Latina-based sorority said they’re thrilled to bring a local chapter to the campus.

“It’s like a lighthouse in an ocean,” Nathalie Vasquez, a music education major who is of Salvadorean descent, told The Joplin Globe.

The establishment of PSU’s Lambda Pi Upsilon sorority is one of a growing number of strategies and efforts being implemented in schools across the country to ensure that Hispanic students are supported in higher education.

Federal data show that Hispanics are enrolling in and graduating from college in higher numbers than ever before, but proportionally, they still lag behind their white peers.

As the Hispanic population continues to grow in the U.S., Hispanic students have made great educational strides over the past two decades, according to the 2019 “Condition of Education” report from the U.S. Department of Education.

Between the turn of the century and 2016, the percentage of school-aged children who were Hispanic increased from 16% to 25%. The total percentage of schools with more than 50% Hispanic student enrollment also was higher in 2016 than in 2000.

More Hispanic students now are staying in high school than before, increasing the likelihood that they’ll head to college. And because more students are graduating from high school, more of them are enrolling in college immediately afterward — 67% for Hispanic students in 2017, up from 49% in 2000. In fact, Hispanic enrollment at the undergraduate level more than doubled during that time period, from 1.4 million students in 2000 to 3.3 million in 2017. Enrollment in graduate programs also more than doubled for Hispanic students, from 111,000 in 2000 to 275,000 in 2017.

Despite the gains, white students still outpace their Hispanic counterparts at college. The enrollment rate for white young adults was higher than the rate for Hispanic young adults nearly every year between 2000 and 2017.

And fewer Hispanics end up with college degrees than their peers. Last year, the percentage of 25- to 29-year-olds who had attained at least an associate degree was 31% for Hispanics, compared with 54% for those who were white. For an educational level of at least a bachelor’s degree, those percentages dropped to 21% for Hispanic individuals and 44% for white individuals.

“It is critical that public colleges and universities be equitably accessible to all U.S. residents and have student bodies and graduates that mirror the racial and ethnic demographics of the states in which they reside,” say the authors of a separate report from The Education Trust, an advocacy group for minority students.

“The existing racial and ethnic disparities in college degree attainment, America’s rising diversity and the increasing number of jobs that require some form of postsecondary education only make this issue more pressing. Demographic trends suggest that Latinos are the racial and ethnic group that will factor most prominently in this equation.”

At Pittsburg State, the new Latina-based sorority is the latest effort to support Hispanic students once they arrive on campus.

The local chapter is only the third in the Midwest; others are at Wichita State University and the University of Illinois.

“They aspired to strengthen the representation of students of color, particularly the women of color on campus, through cultural awareness and academic enrichment,” said Deatrea Rose, director of student diversity programs, in a statement.

Money Sought To Fight Fatal Disease JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri agency has asked the state for more funding to combat Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia that has sickened more than 800 people in the state over the last five years.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the state's response to the disease has grown and that current state laboratory staff are unable to complete all duties, according to documents submitted to state budget officials.

As of July, 812 people in the state had contracted Legionnaires’ since 2014 and 44 had died, according to the health department.

Missouri officials requested funding for a lab scientist and want the state to hire two environmental public health specialists and one epidemiology specialist, the St. Louis PostDispatch reported. They would handle fieldwork duties and an influx of Legionella testing samples.

The budget line would cost $320,057, which includes travel, training and other expenses, the department said.

The DHSS's request is based partly from new federal guidelines that requires individuals diagnosed with Legionnaires’ be questioned

about visits to facilities and public venues 14 days prior to their illness, instead of the current 10-day time frame.

The new rule “will substantially grow the staff time that will be dedicated to assessment and investigation,” the DHSS said, adding that existing staff had collected 500 Legionella samples and conducted 60 field inspections of implicated facilities this year.

“However, DHSS has no dedicated staff to conduct the environmental health activities tied to Legionnaires’ Disease cases,” the department noted. “As the rigor and intensity associated with Legionella response has grown, existing staff have absorbed more duties.”

New testing capabilities introduced in June for potable and non-potable water, and other environmental samples, have led to a surge in testing samples, the department said.

“Subsequent to making this testing capability available, the demand for testing has increased well beyond projections,” the budget request said.

The State Public Health Laboratory “is unable to provide the necessary Legionella testing to support significant public health investigations in Missouri on an ongoing basis.”

The sorority was founded in 1992 at the State University of New York College at Geneseo. Its founding principles are designed to empower initiates to educate others about the fallacy of the negative stereotypes that surround Latinos, to act as a role model, to work for the advancement of women and to emphasize the importance of higher education.

Its newest PSU initiates — Vasquez, Cassandra Roque and Samantha Ruvalcaba — stress that the sorority is open to all women on campus, not strictly Hispanic women.

“The goal that we have is really just to give a home to the girls that want to join Greek life but don’t feel very welcome or comfortable with the sororities already established on campus,” Vasquez said. “We want to be able to provide more of a home to these girls where we can share similar values and struggles.”

The young women already share similar stories. Both Roque, who is of Salvadorean descent, and Ruvalcaba, of Mexican descent, are first-generation college students, while Vasquez’s parents attended college in their home country but had to leave before they graduated because of civil war.

All three say their parents’ experiences with education and the sacrifices they made for their children motivated them to work harder toward achieving college degrees.

“I saw it as a next step,” said Roque, of Westwood, Kansas.

“Because my parents didn’t go to college, it was something I had to do in honor of their hard work.”

Roque said she also wants to set the bar high for other Hispanic students, including those in her family and circle of friends, to show them that a college degree is worth the effort.

“The fact is that a lot of Latinos, if they’re first-generation, they may not understand the importance of higher education, and we’re trying to break that cycle,” she said. “If I go to college, I want my daughter to follow in my footsteps and go to college.”

The mindset related to higher education appears to be changing in Hispanic communities, supporting the U.S. Department of Education’s findings that more Hispanic students are pursuing college. Vasquez said she was first of the younger generation at her church in her hometown of Kansas City, Kansas, to go off to college.

“I go back and see (other young people) making plans for college, and I think that speaks volumes,” she said. “Latinos and people of color in general are valuing higher education over going straight into the workforce.”

That’s a major reason why the new sorority exists. Emily Flores, assistant director of student diversity programs, believes the sorority will be crucial for Pittsburg State through its ability to attract and retain Latina students.

“Multicultural groups will help integrate and connect students to the community and the campus at large,” she said.

Ruvalcaba, of Wichita, Kansas, believes that to be true. She feels “blessed” to have had a part in launching the sorority at Pittsburg State, and she thinks it already has made her more involved on campus and in her community.

“I feel like everyone needs to have a home away from home,” she said. “Everyone has a different story, and (because of diver-

sity) you learn to appreciate and value things in life.”

Drury University, a Springfield-based institution, has a campus in Monett, where a growing percentage of the K-12 student population is Hispanic. It offers a grant-funded program for migrant students to receive services such as financial assistance, mentoring and advising during their first year on the Drury-Monett campus.

Those students come from schools such as Monett and Carthage, and increasingly, they are Hispanic, said Yesenia Perez, program director.

“Most of them are first-generation students, and it’s who this program is designed to serve,” she said. “They’re not going to have anyone in their family who has gone through (college). Because of a lack of guidance, they don’t always complete (their degree), not even the first year sometimes.”

Perez, a Mexican-American who also is a graduate of Monett High School, said most of the students served by the program already have the motivation and desire to succeed in higher education. What the program does is walk them through the first year, increasing their chances of retention.

“It’s more about helping them discover what they’re already capable of doing,” she said. “Academics are not the issue; they just need a little bit of guidance and coaching.”

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin also has seen its Hispanic student enrollment grow in recent years. According to numbers compiled by Missouri Southern’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the number of Hispanic/Latino students enrolled at MSSU has nearly doubled in the past five years — from 214 in 2014 to 420 in 2019.

“We make efforts to ensure our student population is one that is diverse and inclusive,” said Michael Sanders, dean of admissions, in a statement. “We also try to diversify our admissions staff to help us recruit and retain the various student populations.”

Even with the work undertaken by individual colleges and universities, preparing Hispanic students for higher education often begins long before the students are college-aged.

In the Carthage School District, where approximately 36% of the student body is Hispanic, administrators provide families information about graduation requirements as soon as students enter high school, said Jana Sawyer, coordinator of the English Language Learners program. Extra guidance is given if a student needs English language instruction or if a transcript from another high school needs to be evaluated, she said.

Sawyer said her belief is that all students should have access to the same educational opportunities after graduation.

“It makes stronger people, and stronger people make stronger communities,” she said. “I spent time in classrooms today, and I don’t always get to do that. I think it’s easy, when you don’t do that, to make a lot of statements about a group of people, but when you have the opportunity to look a child in the face and see the joy of learning and see how badly they want that, it’s something we need to think about. We’re talking about children and their futures.”

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her friend who truly cares about her, you need to let her know. When we know better, we do better.

A difficult conversation now will save her from a great deal of pain. If you don't let her know what she is doing, then she will keep doing it and eventually the group will no longer be a group.

Have a one-on-one conversation with her about your concerns. Before you sit down, go in with the mindset that you are doing this out of love and respect for your friendship.

And start by pointing out her many positive qualities.

Dear Annie: I recently retired, and my younger brother is still working in a high-pressure job. Whenever we get together, all he talks about is every detail of his daily grind.

I never cared to hear all of these stressful job details. And this is especially true now that I'm retired. How do I get him to stop -- or at least greatly reduce the amount of time he talks about his stressful job? -Happily Retired Dear Happily Retired:

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Dear Annie: I'm part of a group of eight women, all friends, who gather periodically for good conversation and to be together. But one of the women dominates the conversation for a significant time, every time.

It usually starts off with something like, "My husband," or "My sisters," or "My best friend's son," and most of the time it has nothing to do with the conversation we were in.

This friend is kind, generous and loving, and she certainly cares for all of us, but the overtaking of conversation is beginning to make a couple of us not want to come to our gatherings.

We can't figure out how to let her know without hurting her. Can you help? -Spokesperson for the Group Dear Spokesperson for the Group: Your friend sounds kind and lovely but completely unaware of how she is dominating the conversation. People do this for all sorts of reasons, including social anxiety, boredom or feeling nervous by lulls in conversation. As

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ear Annie

Some degree of venting is part of any close friendship or family relationship, and it can be therapeutic. That said, after a while, venting becomes complaining, and complaining becomes toxic. It fosters complacency in misery.

So encouraging your brother to get out of this negative work headspace will not only be a relief for you but also helpful for him. Toward that end, the best defense is a good offense: Be proactive in conversations, asking him questions about nonwork topics. Make a point of attending outings with him, such as going to sporting events, concerts, botanical gardens, museums -- activities that will offer conversation fodder besides the same old, same old.

At the end of the day, he might continue to talk about his stressful work life, but his stress doesn't have to be yours.

Practice some loving detachment; realize that you can be there for him without being his dumping ground.

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Department store blues Department stores are facing more challenges even as consumers remain financially healthy, according to Moody’s Investor Service.

The rating agency said in a recent report it’s cutting its forecast for operating income in 2019 again to a 20% decline from a 15% decline.

Moody’s just cut its sector forecast barely two months ago.

It does see the declines abating in 2020.

The revision comes as department stores like Kohl’s and Macy’s had a disappointing third quarter heading into the holidays. They’re wrestling with shoppers’ increasing shift online and stepped-up competition from the likes of T.J. Maxx, which are taking

away market share.

“Department stores will continue to operate in this highly promotional environment, with further cost cuts difficult in the face of continued investment and tepid sales growth,” wrote Moody’s analyst Christina Boni. “We expect no letup in this heavily promotional environment, which means inventory management will remain critical. “ Nordstrom managed to more closely link its inventory with its sales (down 2.7% and 2.2% respectively). The result contributed to a 9% increase in operating income despite weak sales, Moody’s said. In contrast, sales declines at Macy’s outpaced inventory declines.

Inventory was flat relative to a 3.5% same-store sales decline.

Mixed bag: For department stores wrestling with weak sales, managing inventory is key.

But Nordstrom is doing a better job than Macy’s.

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Monday through Saturday PATTI SHANNON, CHRIS BIRKHEAD & RACHEL BREITENBUCHER Hair/Nails SIERRA MCCORMACK Esthetician JESSICA STANDIFORD Licensed Massage Therapist TFeb7 ------------------------------------------WILSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403.

FFeb7 ------------------------------------------The Gilman Cafe Home of the Famous Tenderloins!

Daily Specials as well as Menu Items New Winter Hours Monday - Friday 11 am - 4 pm Saturday 7 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday 660-876-5888 TDec27 ------------------------------------------RENTAL DEPARTMENT * Sewer Snake * Floor Sander * Floor Polisher * Post Auger (1 man) * Pressure Washer * Table & Chairs JIMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BUILDING SUPPLIES DO IT BEST HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER 3029 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton 660-359-4444 Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon TJan31 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FJan31 ------------------------------------------CLARK PLUMBING & HEATING, 2324 Princeton Road, 359-2007. Residential & Commercial, New Construction, Remodel & Repair, Water Heaters & Boilers, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Inspection, Backhoe Service, Certified, Backflow Testing & Installation.

TDec9-Jan3 ------------------------------------------LAUHOFF JEWELRY Downtown Chillicothe - 620 Washington St. Open Monday-Friday 9:00-5:30, Saturday 9:00-4:00.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com TFeb7 ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton.

TDec27 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TDec27 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ...

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â&#x20AC;?

"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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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.â&#x20AC;?

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

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Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Veronica Baker at 660-359-5647. S553dtf ------------------------------------------1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-654-0460. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------For Rent - Haddox Addition 2 bedroom duplex, full basement, 1 car garage. $550 per month.

For Sale or Rent - 1116 Lake Manor Dr. - 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage and full basement. $125,000 or $850 per month rent.

660-359-1800.

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WEB SITES REPUBLICAN-TIMES www.republican-times.com tf ------------------------------------------GFG www.gfgagservices.com dtf ------------------------------------------Replacement Parts; Accessories; Chemicals; Tool & equipment. www.tlautosupply.com T470dtf -----------------------------------------CENTURY 21 TEAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;ELITE www.C21Trenton.com www.MissouriFarms.com C184dtf -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE Christmas Gift Headquarters.

Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws, pole saws, pocket knives and hand tools.

Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660.

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NOTICES The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday thru Friday.

The office is closed on Sat.

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

Photo with obituary $35 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 Multi-generation picture $25 Color print from R-T $5 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â&#x20AC;˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TJan24 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is seeking Requests for Proposals for a learning management system. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details.

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FARM NEEDS *WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------Big Iron Auctions Agricultural, Construction & Recreational Equipment Single Items, Dispersals/Retirement Sales Kenneth Weaver Local Sales Rep 660-654-1855 BigIron.com has Registered Bidders Worldwide FDec9-Jan3 -------------------------------------------

CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FDec20 ------------------------------------------See GFG Ag Services for your One Stop Shop for hunters.

Muck and Lacrosse boots, gloves and Trophy Rocks.

GFG Ag Services 614 Harris Ave 359-2588 or 359-6180 G19dtf ------------------------------------------For Sale Small square bales 1st & 2nd cutting Brome, 1st cutting grass & alfalfa, 1st cutting Timothy & treefoil. Good tight bales. Never wet. No mold.

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Delivery Available.

660-358-2128 ********************************** For Sale Big round bales, mixed grass, hay. Delivery Available Bob Holloway 660-358-2128 FDec6-Jan3 -------------------------------------------

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

Immediate positions available for off road articulating truck heavy equipment machine operators. Experience preferred but not required. Wages range from $17-20.00 based off experience.

Health/life package. Pre-drug screening. Overnight travel possible depending on job site; which varies covering NW Missouri and Southern Iowa. Daily allowance paid if travel is 61+ miles from residence. Apply online at www.kkentconst.com.

K714d24* ------------------------------------------Afternoon/Evening Advocate Green Hills Women's Shelter, Trenton Site, has an afternoon/evening advocate position opening.

The afternoon/evening advocate works 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 1 pm - 5 pm Fridays. This position is full-time with a salary range of $32,760 - $38,480 with benefits.

An Associate's Degree is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Applications can be found on our website at www.greenhillswomensshelter.net. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm. GHWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

HELP WANTED Immediate openings for truck drivers hauling local ag products.

Home every night, 300-mile radius from Corydon, Iowa, late model trucks. $18 to $25 per hour, health insurance, $1000 sign on bonus after 90 days, plus paid vacation, guaranteed $1750 gross pay bi-weekly minimum, direct deposit, day and night shifts available. Must have good MVR and trucking experience.

For more information please call 641-203-0512 or 641-344-0627.

T298d3* ------------------------------------------The Princeton R-V School District is accepting applications for an elementary one-on-one special education paraprofessional to start immediately. In this role, the selected applicant will work one-on-one with a student that has a disability. Candidates must hold the appropriate certification or have the ability to acquire the appropriate certification. Interested candidates should obtain an application by calling 660-748-3211 or online at http://www.tigertown.k12.mo.us under district noncertified application. Applicants must submit hard copies of their application and resume to: Princeton R-V School District Attn: Mrs. Merideth Ussery, SPED Director 1008 E. Coleman Street Princeton, MO 64673 d438d20 -------------------------------------------

Grundy Co. R-V School District will be open for the filing of eligible candidates seeking the position of school board member at the April 7, 2020 election. The Grundy Co. R-V School District will have three positions available, each for a three year term.

The filing will begin December 17, 2019 and will run through January 21, 2020. Filing may be done at the high school, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The office will be closed from 12:30 a.m. on December 20th until January 5th, January 20th and any others days school is cancelled due to inclement weather. dDec6,10,13,17 ------------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the filing period for the April 7, 2020 election is December 17, 2019 to January 21, 2020 for the purpose of electing one councilman from each of the four wards of the City of Trenton for a regular term of 2 years. Persons interested in filing can do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at the office of Cindy Simpson, City Clerk, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri. City Hall will be open until 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2020 for filing.

The following is a list of dates that City Hall will be closed: December 25 - all day January 1 - all day January 20 - all day dDec17 -------------------------------------------

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Owners: Shawn & Jana Murphy 641-777-0103 - Cell

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We wish to thank all of our clients for your business in 2019.

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AREA DEATHS Larry Alan Meeks Larry Alan Meeks, a 70year-old resident of Weslaco, TX and former Trenton resident, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at M.D. Anderson Hospital after his second valiant fight with cancer.

Per his wishes, Mr. Meeks has been cremated.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Trenton in the spring of 2020.

Larry was born on Nov. 11, 1949 in Trenton to Marvin and Marion Talley Meeks, both of whom preceded him in death in 2009.

He graduated from Trenton High School in 1967. He spent the majority of his working career as an electrician at Modine Manufacturing Co. in Trenton, retiring in 2015.

Larry was a "Mr. Fix-It" and was known at work and by his family and neighbors to be able to repair just about anything. Larry had a very generous heart and was always willing to help anyone out, even if it was just a friend-ofa friend. He loved spending time on his computer researching family genealogy and communicating with family and friends. He was a skilled swimmer, very good at the game of pool and enjoyed fishing. Larry's family was his pride and joy.

He married the love of his

life, Carol S. Dye, on Nov. 11, 1972. Together they enjoyed camping, scuba diving, making stained glass and traveling.

They celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 2019, Larry's birthday. In 2017, they made the move to Texas to enjoy the warm weather, be near friends and enjoy retirement.

Larry is survived by his wife of the home; three children, Laurie Douglas, Heather (Stan) Douglas Ehrhardt and Robert Meeks; four grandchildren, Chandler Ehrhardt, Tyler Ehrhardt, Austin Meeks and Katelynn Meeks; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, Dale (Christy) Meeks; one niece; one nephew; and his dog, Truman.

In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Martin "Marty" Meeks in 2015; a sister-in-law, Judy Dye in 2019; brother-inlaw, Jim Dye in 2017; Heather's cat, Heidi and the family cat, Notch; and dogs in Heaven, Rusty, Beasley, Busby and Jake.

The family suggests memorials to the Green Hills Animal Shelter at 3041 E. 10th St., Trenton, MO 64683.

Cards may be sent to Carol at 1701 N. International Blvd., Lot G5, Weslaco, TX 78599.

FUNERALS Mary Rose Watkins Memorial services for Mary Rose Watkins were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Rev. Gary Watkins officiated.

Mrs. Watkins, a 90-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 12:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.

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Recordings of “Amazing Grace” and “I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You” were played.

Inurnment was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.

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