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Briefs... Food Pantry Disttributtion The Grundy County Community Food Pantry will hold a drive-through commodity distribution on Friday, April 17 at the pantry location, 1703 Harris Ave. Items will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families who have current or expired identification cards are eligible to participate in the distribution as well as individuals who have recently become unemployed or have had their work hours cut, but who have not yet been able to fill out food pantry eligibility paperwork. Persons with questions may call the food pantry at 3397099 and leave a message. The call will be returned.
Grrundy R-5 Bo oard Meetting The Grundy R-5 Board of Education will meet in regular session at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the school in Galt. Items on the announced agenda include administration of the oath to new board members, reorganization of the board, a transportation report, a report from the CTA representative, the third reading of policy updates, an insurance update, a summary of food service and instruction during shutdown, potential changes for year-end activities, a proposal for online courses, tuition, vo-tech transportation, a review of the R-5-Newtown-Harris sports cooperative agreement, propane, diesel, milk and bread bids, principal reports and preliminary budget information. An executive session for personnel and student matters is also planned. ********** NEW R-T BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. to noon
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The lights were bright on Friday night at C.F. Russell Stadium and Burleigh Grimes Field as the Trenton R-9 School District honored the Class of 2020. Trenton joined high schools across the nation in recognizing this year’s seniors, who are missing out on traditional end-of-the-year school activities due to COVID-19. The lights were turned on at 8:20 p.m. (20:20 according to military time) and remained on for 20 minutes. The weekly Friday night lighting will continue through the end of the school year.
COVID-19 Over 4,160 Statewide
Milling Begins This Week
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Summer Program Targets 21 Streets The Trenton Street Department will overlay six city streets, chip and seal 15 streets and have four streets spotmilled by a private contractor as part of this summer’s street improvement program. The program was included for approval as part of the 2020-21 city budget, which council members were scheduled to vote on Monday night. The spot milling is scheduled to start on Wednesday (April 15), weather permitting, and continue through Thursday. Musselman and Hall of Kansas City will be doing the milling work on West 10th Street, from Cedar Street to Tindall Avenue; West Ninth Street, from Main Street to Cedar Street; 28th Street, from west of the bridge to the saddle club; and Harris Avenue, from 17th Street to 18th Street. Vehicles are to be removed from the streets by 7 a.m. each day. City crews will be doing overlay work on six streets, including West 10th Street, from Cedar Street to Tindall Avenue; West Ninth Street, from Main Street to Cedar Street; 28th Street, from west of the bridge to the North Missouri Saddle Club; Harris Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street and from Speedway to 26th Street; and 11th Street, from Laclede Street to Tinsman Avenue. Streets proposed for chip and seal include Mable Street, from Tinsman Avenue to 17th Street; Crowder Road, from Norton Street to Main Street; Tindall Avenue, from Crowder Road to 18th Street; Bolser Street, from 22nd Street to Eighth Street; Pleasant Plain Road, from 19th Street to 22nd Street; 24th Street, from
City of Trenton Sales Tax Comparisons The Trenton City Council, once a month, receives information in its packet concerning the monthly taxes received by the city, along with a comparison of funds received a year ago. The Republican-Times will carry this information when made available.
September Interest October November December January February Interest March April TOTAL (Comparison Year to Date)
REGULAR SALES TAX (Tax year runs from May 1 to April 30) Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $28,043.95 $39,530.03 June $84,664.49 $94,251.55 July $88,115.87 $65,224.05 August $46,386.38 $50,308.89 September $91,622.06 $87,122.01 Interest $480.27 October $52,667.03 $55,515.78 November $41,778.34 $37,567.22 December $86,038.85 $87,476.82 January $59,265.50 $58,979.01 February $36,463.01 $38,024.41 Interest $438.69 March $90,116.40 $80,289.99 April $63,736.76 $60,842.97 TOTAL $768,898.64 $757,061.88 (Comparison Year to Date) ($11,836.76) CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $13,993.42 $19,752.97 June $42,310.60 $41,117.82 July $44,041.37 $32,609.38 August $23,187.88 $25,152.25 September $45,798.21 $43,559.74 Interest $240.01 October $26,333.23 $27,752.93 November $20,886.39 $18,783.10 December $43,019.51 $43,736.76 January $29,623.17 $29,485.63 February $18,231.62 $19,009.09 Interest $219.32 March $45,051.08 $40,144.89 April $31,866.43 $30,386.91 TOTAL $384,342.91 $377,950.80 (Comparison Year to Date) ($6,392.11)
Month May June July August
PARK SALES TAX 2018-2019 $11,894.41 $39,180.43 $40,823.78 $21,658.75
Princeton Road to Speedway; Harris Avenue, from Speedway to 24th Street; 19th Street, from Harris Avenue to Princeton Road; Laclede Street, from
2019-20 $17,351.52 $44,790.54 $29,157.04 $23,381.42
Ninth Street to Tinsman Avenue; Pleasant View, from East Fifth Street to Main Street; Highland Street, Ninth Street to Johnson Drive; Madison
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$43,829.34 $23,882.91 $17,588.56 $40,528.34 $27,102.68 $16,269.83 $39,959.01 $28,054.32 $11,741.25
$42,002.77 $220.62 $26,143.63 $16,510.48 $41,410.11 $27,898.09 $17,419.05 $206.39 $36,812.23 $27,395.85 $350,699.74 ($73.68)
FIRE SALES TAX Month 2018-2019 May $6,018.06 June $19,847.84 July $20,037.50 August $10,829.23 September $21,914.29 Interest October $11,966.71 November $8,926.98 December $30,382.01 January $13,674.16 February $8,013.98 Interest March $19,950.62 April $14,027.37 TOTAL $175,459.96 (Comparison Year to Date)
2019-20 $8,688.00 $20,866.07 $14,569.69 $11,690.74 $21,002.70 $110.08 $12,926.23 $8,255.21 $20,651.72 $13,898.03 $8,653.20 $102.90 $18,398.03 $13,646.88 $173,413.49 ($2,046.47)
TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2018-2019 May $8,898.93 June $29,402.16 July $29,894.53 August $16,058.94 September $32,578.94 Interest October $17,914.21 November $13,569.56 December $30,382.01 January $20,508.88 February $11,939.77 Interest March $29,922.55 April $21,035.92 TOTAL $262,105.73 (Comparison Year to Date)
2019-20 $13,046.59 $30,040.75 $14,569.69 $17,536.10 $31,504.23 $107.75 $19,386.94 $12,394.46 $30,977.48 $20,847.01 $12,977.78 $154.35 $27,498.38 $20,326.71 $258,636.05 ($3,469.68)
Street, from 17th Street to Felder Street; Scott Street, from Madison Street to Oklahoma Avenue; Parallel Road, from Winchester Street to Sav-
age Street, from Parallel Road to Parklane Drive. Some of the streets will need varied asphalt repair before the chip and seal program is performed.
What’s Inside... With the cancellation of school for the rest of the year, the MSHSAA has followed suit by cancelling the 2020 spring high school sports season. See R-T Sport Editor Seth Herrold’s take on the decision on page two of today’s newspaper.
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There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grundy County, according to the health department. According to Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has 4,160 positive cases in Missouri as of April 12, with 110 deaths reported. The symptoms of COVID19 are cough, fever and shortness of breath. Persons who believe they have symptoms or who believe they may have been exposed should stay at home except to seek medical care. Persons should call ahead before going to the doctor, who will provide instructions on what course of action to take, include possible testing. Ms. Gibson noted that the health department is not testing for COVID-19. Ms. Gibson said the health department is also reminding all county residents to adhere to the statewide “Stay Home” order and continue practicing good handwashing and cough etiquette. Gov. Mike Person last week announced that all Missouri public and charter schools would remain closed through the end of the school year. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has established a statewide public hotline to handle citizen questions about COVID19. The hotline is being See COVID-19, Page 8
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MSHSAA Statement On Cancellation Of Spring Sports Events Columbia, Mo - Following Governor Parson’s announcement on Thursday, of in-person school closure for the remainder of the school year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association has announced the cancellation of all remaining post-season events for the 2019-20 school year. “This decision is very difficult for all involved especially given the impact it will have on our students, parents, coaches, teachers, and administrators throughout the state,� MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn said. “We thank all of the participants the coaches, directors, advisors - the administrations, the parents and everyone else who has dedicated tremendous amounts of time, passion, and effort to these events.� The biggest impact of this
decision will be felt by the seniors, many of whom have exhausted their eligibility without taking the field, court or course. “To our senior participantswe thank you for everything you have done for your schools and communities and wish you the very best in your bright futures,� Urhahn said. “While this is a difficult ending, the lessons you’ve learned and friendships you’ve made through high school activities will last your lifetime. “The MSHSAA office thanks everyone involved for their patience and understanding throughout this process.� The MSHSAA staff looks forward to the resumption of high school activities during the 2020-21 school year, and will continue work on those events at this time.
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I knew this moment was coming. For a while now, it has felt like the spring high school sports season was not going to happen. With each passing day, more cases of COVID-19 were reported. With each increasing number, it became less and less likely that any spring sporting event would be played. We have gotten to the point now where you might want to start looking at high school football. There are reports out there that claim we might be without sports until a vaccine is available in widespread quantities at some point in 2021. Whether or not we have football in the fall - or any other sport for that matter - is anyone’s guess and no one’s guess will be worth very much until we get to August and you can more accurately judge this situation. One thing is certain, though: we will not have high school spring sports in 2020. On Thursday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson officially closed all schools statewide through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. That forced Missouri State High School Activ-
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ities Associations’s hand and the organization followed shortly with its announcement that all spring sports championships would be cancelled. That is unfortunate for a lot of people. MSHSAA had no choice but to cancel the spring sports championships in light of the governor’s move. It was hands down the right thing to do. Like I said, I don’t think spring sports would have occurred anyway, even without the mandatory school closings. Even so, I’m sure there are people out there who were quick to put down MSHSAA for not giving student athletes an unbelieveable experience. I have been to enough state track meets to tell you it is just that - an unbelieveable experience - but if MSHSAA had tried to put on these championship events, the backlash would have been tenfold. There is no sane logic to think the risk each athlete would have been taking would have been worth the payoff. The city of Jefferson City, meanwhile, is missing out on hosting the state track and field meets for the second year in a row. Last year, a tornado that hit the city moved the Class 3, 4 and 5 meets to other communities across the state. The state capital will now miss out on hosting those events for the second year in a row. As far as lost revenue goes, there are much bigger problems created
by this pandemic for the city. The state track meet equates to a weekend of full hotel rooms, crowded restaurants and high school kids perusing the mall. It adds up and it’s now two years in a row that Jefferson City will lose those funds. The biggest blow of all, though, befalls the high school seniors, who are missing out on one final sports season. Some of them will move on in their respective sports and get to play again at the college level. The majority, however, will not. At Trenton, Gabe Swann was chasing school records on the tennis courts. The girls 4x400-meter relay team of Lexi Whitaker, McKayla Blackburn, Lexi Gott and Kristi Ewing broke the school record in the event at the state track meet last year and all four were returning this season for another shot. Jaren Whitney, Sam Schilling and Jerrick Stotts were going to become the first four-year letterwinners in the Trenton baseball program. I heard UMKC Director of Athletics Brandon Martin on sports radio on Thursday as he was talking about how the women’s basketball team qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first time this year. That tournament was obviously cancelled and the senior players on that team were robbed of an opportunity of a lifetime. While acknowledging
the disappointment, Martin pointed out athletics are supposed to prepare students for the real world and the real world isn’t always fair. Maybe, in some small way, somewhere down the road, losing this spring sports season will help one or more of these seniors in a real life event. If so, that is one of the few silver linings this pandemic has delved out. The situation still hurts, though, and there isn’t a whole lot that can be done about that. But, as Sam Mellinger wrote in his column for the Kansas City Star on Thursday, “we can honor the coaches and the athletes involved. We can tell their stories, share their perspectives and appreciate their journeys.� I have a platform here to do just that. Now that MSHSAA has officially called off the spring sports season we are planning a tribute page in this paper for the senior athletes who lost their final seasons. In the coming weeks I will be telling as many of these athletes’ stories as I can in the way I shared the experiences of Trenton alums Salem Croy, Taylor Richman and Sidney Lynch, who had their college softball careers cut short by this pandemic. It’s not a story about an athlete breaking a record or chasing a state medal, but it will give them something. They deserve more than that, but it is all we can give. This week’s recommendations are... Read: The Last Night Of The Yankee Dynasty by Buster Olney. Another baseball book, but I really need baseball in my life right now. This book is another one written by a baseball writer in Olney and a great read. Some of the behind the scenes stories about this team are... well, you just have to read it. Watch: The Last Dance on ESPN. The 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ road to their sixth championship starts this Sunday. I have been waiting to put this in the ‘watch’ section of this column for three weeks and we are finally to the week of the premier. When it is all said and done, there are 20 hours to this documentary and I am here for them all. Part one airs Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN. Eat: Taco Tuesday! It is Tuesday, so I suggest getting some tacos from El Nopal via their drive thru. Did you know they do margaritas and beers to go as well? I would recommend a Pacifico to go with your tacos.
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LOCAL R-7 Board OKs Sports Co-Ops The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education approved sports cooperatives and delayed personnel items during a meeting on Wednesday night, April 8. According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, the board will be participating in sports cooperatives with the Gallatin and North Daviess school districts during the 2020-21 school year. Tri-County will be the host school for junior high softball and varsity fall baseball with North Daviess and varsity spring baseball with Gallatin. Gallatin will be the host school for junior high football. It was decided to reorganize the board and elect new officers at the May meeting when all members could be physically present. Tri-County will not be required to hold an elec-
tion in June (moved from April 7) as the number of candidates equaled the number of open board positions. Incumbents Brent Dustman, Jeremy Turner and Trent Brewer will be serving another three-year term on the board. An update was given regarding the district response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including school plans. The board discussed the budget but took no action. Following an executive session, the board voted to table action on classified staff evaluations and extra duty contracts until the May meeting. A teaching contract was offered to Alison Lowrey, subject to a background check. The next meeting of the board will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the school in Jamesport.
Programs Earn Recognition Two programs within the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri have been recognized for excellence in daily operations. Both the Women's Health and Housing Choice (Section 8) programs recently received accolades from state and national agencies. The Women's Health program was recognized by the Missouri Family Health Council for meeting or exceeding all five established performance criteria at a high level. The program provides critical services across the nine-county Green Hills region as well as Clinton, Ray and Carroll counties. CAPNCM staff plan carefully for the mobile clinics that are a part of their daily routines. With the designation, comes a performance bonus of $7,250 to enhance the program. Jenny Dean-Batson is the program director. The Housing Choice Program has been named a High
Performing Public Housing Authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, scoring a perfect 100 on annual assessment reviews. Less than 8 percent of all public housing authorities across the country meet this high level of performance. Debbie Dinsmore is the Housing Choice director. "We are so happy to be recognized by state and federal partners with the work we do each and every day to help those in poverty across our Green Hills region,� CAPNCM Executive Director Dr. Chris Small said. “It's nice to be recognized, but we exist to focus on those in need. It's a responsibility that we take seriously, now especially during this challenging time with Covid-19 pandemic issues. We've been doing this work here in the Green Hills region since 1965 and we'll be here now and into the future."
Bicentennial Poster Contest The Missouri Bicentennial Commission is sponsoring a poster contest to commemorate the 200th birthday anniversary of the state of Missouri. The contest is open to all Missouri students in grades three through 12. Judges will select four posters to commemorate Missouri’s bicentennial of statehood. Selected posters will best interpret the theme “Sharing Missouri’s Stories: Past, Present and Future.� Each student entry must be sponsored by an eligible institution, which includes public and private schools, homeschool networks, nonprofit arts agencies, cultural heritage institutions and public libraries.
The COVID-19 pandemic, undoubtedly, complicates the sponsorship process and the commission welcomes sponsoring organizations to help facilitate the contest while students are at home during this time. The competition runs now until Oct. 31. Judges will select the final designs: two from grades three through six and two from grades seven through 12. Missouri 2021 will be available on all social media platforms to answer questions, including by email, contact@missouri2021.org. Complete guidelines and the online submission form can be found on the website, missouri2021.org/bicentennial-poster.
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FUTURES TRADING CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open
High Low Last Chg April 13 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 560ž 564½ 553½ 555Ÿ —1Ÿ Jul 560 564½ 554Ÿ 555Ÿ —2Ÿ Sep 563ž 568 558Ÿ 559½ —1ž Dec 570 574Ÿ 565Ÿ 566½ —1Ÿ Mar 574 578 570Ÿ 571 —1½ May 573½ 578 570½ 570½ —2Ÿ Jul 561 567Ÿ 560 560Ÿ —1Ÿ Sep 566½ 568ž 562 562 —ž Dec 577 577 570 570 —1ž Jul 550 550 550 550 +2Ÿ Est. sales 54,692.Thu.'s sales 141,371 Thu.'s open int 367,025,up 6,106 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 332Ÿ 334 326½ 327Ÿ —4½ Jul 337 338ž 331Ÿ 332 —4ž Sep 341 343 336Ÿ 337 —4ž Dec 350Ÿ 351ž 345½ 346 —4ž Mar 362 363½ 357½ 358 —4Ÿ May 368ž 369Ÿ 364Ÿ 364ž —4Ÿ Jul 373 374Ÿ 369 369½ —3ž Sep 370 370 366 367 —2ž Dec 374½ 375Ÿ 371 371ž —2ž Mar 383½ 383½ 383½ 383½ —3Ÿ Est. sales 101,673.Thu.'s sales 348,607 Thu.'s open int 1,424,186 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 274ž 276½ 272 272Ÿ —2 Jul 268 269½ 266Ÿ 266Ÿ —1½ Est. sales 120.Thu.'s sales 306 Thu.'s open int 3,551 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 864 870 851Ÿ 852 —11½ Jul 871 877½ 858ž 859½ —11½ Aug 873ž 878½ 862 862Ÿ —11Ÿ Sep 872 878ž 862½ 863 —9Ÿ Nov 876 882Ÿ 866ž 867ž —8 Jan 875 884½ 870ž 871Ÿ —7½ Mar 867 872ž 860Ÿ 861 —6Ÿ May 865 871 860½ 861ž —5Ÿ Jul 869Ÿ 880Ÿ 869Ÿ 870Ÿ —5 Nov 862 870ž 862 863 —4 Est. sales 89,599.Thu.'s sales 232,474 Thu.'s open int 824,095,up 5,587 April 10 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.09 (Apr 20); 8.11 (May 20); 8.01 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.87 (Apr 20); 2.92 (May 20); 2.96 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.09 (Apr 20); 8.06 (May 20); 8.01 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.87 (Apr 20); 2.92 (May 20); 2.96 (New Crop 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.31; soybeans, 8.43; wheat, 5.36. New Crop - Corn, 3.15; soybeans, 8.05; wheat, 5.32.
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. GENERAL REVENUE SALES TAX TO DATE (The county’s tax year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) Month 2019 2020 January $34,812.36 $35,168.31 February $24,551.49 $29,696.37 Interest $272.37 March $55,772.58 $48,705.80 April $39,667.59 $39,183.61 TO DATE $154,804.02 $153,026.46 (Comparison Year to Date) ( $1,777.56) AMBULANCE SALES TAX Month 2019 2020 January $34,802.87 $35,164.30 February $24,551.35 $29,693.07 Interest $272.35 March $55,765.33 $48,705.86 April $39,665.87 $39,148.94 TO DATE $154,785.42 $152,984.52 (Comparison Year to Date) ( $1,800.90) LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES TAX 2019 2020 January $34,802.86 $35,164.85 February $24,551.35 $29,693.20 Interest $272.35 March $55,765.34 $48,705.80 April $39,665.85 $39,148.83 TO DATE $154,785.40 $152,985.03 (Comparison Year to Date) ($1,800.37)
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Missouri Governer Signs COVID-19 Relief Plan Ashlyn O’Hara Missouri News Network Gov. Mike Parson anounced at his Friday COVID9 briefing that he has signed he state's supplemental udget, which lawmakers assed on Thursday, and that e is establishing a working roup to make recommendaions on how to best spend the ederal funding received by the
state. The group will be led by State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, who said at the Friday briefing that it's important to make sure that federal dollars are put to best use and that they are distributed quickly and efficiently. Planning for the funding comes amid continuing increases in COVID-19 cases.
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As of 2 p.m. on Friday, the state reported 3,799 positive cases in Missouri. This is an increase of 260 cases from Thursday. The number of COVID-19 deaths jumped significantly for the second time in two days. On Friday, the state reported 96 deaths, an increase from 77 on Thursday and 58 on Wednesday. Missouri received federal money to address COVID-19 related costs through the federal CARES Act, which was signed by President Donald Trump signed into law two week ago. The $2 trillion piece of legislation includes over $150 billion for states, with about $2.4 billion headed to Missouri. "It's in the best interest of the state and its citizens to
identify best practices and procedures for ensuring we all get the maximum relief and benefits available under the CARES Act," Fitzpatrick said. Parson was also joined by Pastor Jon Nelson of Soma Community Church in Jefferson City, and the Rev. Monsignor Robert Kurwicki of the Diocese of Jefferson City. "This is a time of serious pain and hurt, but this is also a time of faith, faith across denominational lines, because this particular pandemic hits us all equally," Kurwicki said. Parson said decisions impacting people of faith have been some of the hardest he's had to make since becoming governor. His order restricting large gatherings has led to inperson religious services being
HIGHLIGHTS WITH HEGEMAN 12th District State Sen. Dan Hegeman Room 332, State Capitol Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov
DEALING WITH A PANDEMIC As Missourians continue to struggle with not only the coronavirus, but also its aftereffects, I believe the real work is only beginning. Unemployment is up,
jobs and businesses are disappearing, and many people are wondering how we will recover from all of this. After a three-week hiatus from
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canceled, including for Easter Sunday. "But let me just say this: no virus, no government, no piece of paper can keep up from worshipping," Parson said. Also during the news conference, Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten said that personal protective equipment is still the state's top priority, and that Missouri received 1.8 million surgical masks and 41,000 face shields earlier in the week. Karsten said the state has also started receiving shipments of PPE from Missouri vendors, and that they are expecting an additional 41,000 face shields and 41,000 other shields to arrive late Friday and over the weekend. Early
next week, Karsten said, the state is expecting more hand sanitizer and 3.5 million surgical masks. Parson added on to Karsten's comments, saying that next time he wants the state to be better prepared to meet its needs. "Never again will I be dependent totally on foreign countries or companies outside of the state of Missouri," Parson said. "We've got too many opportunities in this state, too many good people, and next time we're going to be prepared with our own state companies to take care of Missourians and not be dependent on other states and other countries to meet our needs."
the normal day-to-day operations of the legislative session, lawmakers will return to Jefferson City this week to try and tackle these questions. The Missouri General Assembly only has one constitutional obligation, which is to pass a balanced budget by a certain date in May, and we will. But first, I believe we must address the current fiscal year’s funding issues before moving forward with next year’s budget. Missouri’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the year following. Some years, lawmakers pass supplemental spending bills, which take care of any additional funding needs following the start of the fiscal year. Due to decreased revenues coming into the state, the governor trimmed $180 million from the current fiscal year’s budget. I believe this is a direct result of the coronavirus’ impact on our state. While I anticipate federal relief to come in at any time, I do not have the exact fig-
ures, but I hope to very soon. The Missouri Senate currently has the year’s supplemental spending bill. Once the Senate approves the spending bill, it will return to the Missouri House of Representatives for final passage, and then move to the governor for his consideration. After this, our remaining weeks of session are unclear, minus our constitutional obligation to pass a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which will start on July 1. During my remaining time in Jefferson City, I am committed not only to passing a balanced budget, but to deliver on those most essential services to all Missourians. 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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Dear Annie: My best friend had planned a vacation to visit friends in Florida for several weeks. Despite being asked to stay home by our nation's health care advisers, to stop the spread of coronavirus, she and her husband went on their vacation. When I told her I couldn't believe they were still going, she said, "Well, at least we'll be in warm weather." I consider it extremely irresponsible and dangerous that my friend and her husband disregarded the directive to cancel all nonessential travel to keep everyone safe. People throughout the country are stepping up, making the necessary sacrifices and staying home as we've been asked to do -- and is often mandated now. I have four of the preexisting conditions that could make getting the virus very deadly. I am so furious at my friend and her husband for their reckless choice. How do I deal with my anger toward my friend and save this friendship? -Angry in New England Dear Angry in New England: You have every right to be angry with your friend. According to the experts, to slow the
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spread of the virus and not overwhelm our hospitals and medical staff, who are working 'round the clock, we must all do our part and stay home. Everyone wants a warm-weather vacation. In normal times, I would say, yes, go take that wellearned holiday. But these are unprecedented times, and we all must stay home. Now you seem to be a very responsible citizen and already know that. I'm guessing that your friend is running scared. She doesn't want to deal with the anxiety of what is going on in the world and thinks she can escape to Florida. It was a poor decision. That said, she is your friend and she made a mistake. We all make mistakes. But let it go. If you hold a grudge, then it will hurt you more than her. However, once she returns from Florida, make sure she self-quarantines for 14 days before you get together. Please be safe and well. Dear health care workers, doctors, nurses, hospital cleaning crews, police officers, firefights and everyone on the front lines fighting this pandemic:
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Commission says it's received more than 7,800 virus-related complaints since the start of the year. Consumers reported losing a total $9.6 million, with a median loss of $556, as of April 7. The agency normally receives about 3 million fraud complaints a year. The leading categories of fraud complaints include mobile texting scams and government and business impostors. Consumers should be wary of “spoof” phone calls from entities masquerading as government agencies. Consumers can report any type of fraud, not only those that are virus-related, to FTC.gov/complaint.
As the coronavirus pandemic has raged, con artists have stepped right in: They’re exploiting people’s fear of contracting the virus or their need for quick money to make up for income lost in the wake of business shutdowns. Law enforcement authorities and watchdog groups have reported a surge in consumer complaints about scams that target virus-related anxieties. They include dangling investments in phony COVID-19 cures, charging people in advance for nonexistent home test kits or fake protective gear and offering help in finding a new job or quickly getting federal emergency checks. The Federal Trade
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TROY GEORGE EXCAVATING Skid Steer Loader Tree Shearer - Brush Piling Spray Stumps Dirt Work * Road Tubes Grading * Back Filling Repair Terrace Tile Trenton, MO Serving Rural Grundy County 660-359-1053 cell TMar31-May1 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FJun26 ------------------------------------------SHADY BROOK GREENHOUSE Located East of Chula on Hwy. KK * 660-639-2052 Hours: M-Sat., 8am-6pm after hours, give us a call! Bulk Garden Seeds Weeks Roses Candy Onions $2.50 bunch Seed Potatoes $0.45/lb. or $18.50/50 lbs. Planters Hanging Baskets MANY SIZES AND VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM Bedding & Vegetable Plants $1.30/pack, $14.50/flat TApr14-May15 ------------------------------------------T DOG & DAD Lawn Mowing Service and Handyman jobs. 660-654-9290. E971d14* -------------------------------------------
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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 TJun12 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 He is originally from Gilman City and we feel his 28 years of experience in the insurance business is a BIG PLUS to our agency. Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" TMay1 ------------------------------------------Transitioning into Medicare soon? or want to compare plan prices? It only takes 10 minutes to discuss the savings or benefits you should be receiving. Call or text me today for your FREE consultation! Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TApr24 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance – Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. We’re your shield. We’re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com TMay1 ------------------------------------------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. TJun12 -------------------------------------------
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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." ----------------------------------
Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf -------------------------------------------
1, 2 and 3 bedroom houses for rent. 1 bedroom apartment for rent with utilities paid. Bob Morgans. 660-339-2251. dtf ------------------------------------------LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------Newer, clean 2 bedroom cottage, $595/month plus deposit and last month's rent. No pets. 359-7683. Cdtf -------------------------------------------
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CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FJun5 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------Big square hay baling, 3ft x 3ft x 7ft, preservative available. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. B303d8* -------------------------------------------
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North Central Missouri College is seeking a Nursing and Health Sciences Administrative Specialist. Interested applicants should visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu/jobs for more information and how to apply or call 660-357-6203. NCMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. N365d14 -------------------------------------------
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids addressed to the County Commission of Grundy County, Trenton, Missouri, will be accepted for approximately 100 120 cubic yards of concrete delivered to various bridge construction sites in Grundy County during 2020. Bids to be for 8 bag and 6 bag mix. Materials to be supplied through April 1, 2021. Bids will be received in the County Clerk's office, 700 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 until 9:15 am. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The County Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dApr10,14,17 ------------------------------------------NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Grundy County Commission is requesting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for use by the Grundy County Sheriffs' Dept., Ambulances, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment. The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gasoline and diesel fuel. Bids should be expressed as the amount of discount from selfservice pump price or on volume purchasing and should include the current pump prices with taxes deducted. The successful bidder is to provide separate billing for each department and daily documentation of purchases including the number of gallons purchased and the price per gallon. Fuel to be supplied through April 2021. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Questions may be directed to the County Clerk at (660) 359-4040 x4. The County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any portion thereof. Grundy County Commission Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner dApr10,14,17 -------------------------------------------
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AREA DEATHS
DAILY RECORD
Bari Lee Allen
MARRIAGE LICENSE Okla Timothy Fitzpatrick and Adreanna Nicole Gard, both of Trenton.
Bari Lee Allen, 68, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at home, where he lived with his daughter, Branda (Allen) Garza, her husband, Mark Garza, and their children, Cassidy and Gage. A celebration of life service will be held at a future date and time to be announced. Bari was born April 15, 1951 in Milan to John and Vivian (Alexander) Allen. He graduated from Grundy R-5 School in 1969. After graduating, Bari worked at Smith’s Men’s Clothing in Trenton. He moved to Excelsior Springs in 1973. He was a fireman for the Excelsior Springs Fire Department from 1973 to 1991. He worked for the city of Excelsior Springs in 1996, then went on to work for the renovation crew at The Elms Hotel and Spa. In 1997, Bari started working in the engineering department at The Elms Hotel and Spa and continued working there until he retired in 2010. Bari did not know a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone he encountered. He loved to tell stories and jokes. He had a huge heart and loved his family. Bari will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Sherri (Allen) Belland; and his children, Danny Allen, Dana Allen, Branda (Allen) Garza
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and her husband, Mark Garza, Bari Allen and his wife, Carlene (Kelley) Allen, Thomesa Thomas, Rheanna (Allen) Mayshark and her husband, Dallas Mayshark and Lilly (Allen) Paynter and her husband, Patrick Paynter. Bari will also be fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren McKenzie Robinson, Lauren Placher, Spencer Allen, Alexandra Allen, Cassidy Garza, Gage Garza, Dillon Allen, Jaysea Allen, Candice Allen, Aubrey Allen, Kristiana Thomas and Alison Sheets; great-grandchild, Owen Viratos; sister-in-law, Sallie Allen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vivian; a brother, Gene Allen; and a nephew, Neil Allen. Memorials are suggested to the Excelsior Springs Fire Department.
Luellen Littleton Luellen “Lu� Littleton, a 71-year-old Trenton resident, died at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home, where she was under hospice care. Her body will be cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton, with memorial services to be held at a later date. Ms. Littleton was born on Dec. 21, 1948 at Oakland, IA, the daughter of James Dale and Mildred Eleanor Miller Bolton. She was a 1967 graduate of Oakland High school. While growing up, she was involved in band and choir. She was very active in 4-H and enjoyed traveling to show her shorthorn cattle. She was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church during her youth. After graduation, Mrs. Littleton obtained her RN certification at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA. One of the highlights of her 45-plus year nursing career was traveling to Haiti to participate in medical mission work. Along with her commitment to her family, "Grandma Lu" was dedicated to the chil-
FUNERALS Wilma Bush Graveside services for Wilma Bush were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Trenton. Rev. Josh Gottman officiated. Mrs. Bush, a 97-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. A daughter, Viola Winters, read a poem. Kylie Winters sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.� Recordings of “Amazing Grace� and “Holes in the Floor of Heaven� were also played. Pallbearers were Doug Winters, Isaiah Ross, Josh Hendricks, Dahlton Hopton, Steve Gueulette and Bill Barlow. Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements. republican-times.com republican-times.com
dren within her community. She could be heard cheering loudly at children's sporting events, playing piano accompaniment at musical contests and programs and substitute teaching in the classroom. She was dearly loved and will be fondly remembered by many. Survivors include her husband, Doug of the home; five children, Tammy (James) Smiley of Kingdom City, Shawn Littleton of Trenton, Shanna (Ron) Behrens of Auxvasse, Scott (Brenna) Littleton of Trenton and Angela (Josh) Gott of Laredo. She was Grandma Lu to her 10 grandchildren, Kylie, Zoe and Connor Littleton, Maddie and Alec Littleton, Parker Smiley, Kayla and Payton Behrens and Landon and Brantley Gott; and one great-granddaughter, Sophia Lu Littleton. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmortutary.com.
Trenton Police Department April 7: officers investigated suspicious circumstances at an east residence. April 8: a domestic assault was investigated at an east residence and officers responded to a report of stealing at an east residence. April 9: officers took a report of a juvenile who had run away from an east residence. April 10: officers responded to domestic disputes at a north residence and a south residence. Property damage was reported at a south business and an arrest for misuse of 911 was made at an east residence.
Correction
In a column written in Friday’s Republican-Times by editor Diane Lowrey, it was stated the cars housed in the former McLain Motor Co. building at Laredo, which are now located along the city street, were owned by a California man who had been friends with the McLain family. According to a family member, the building was sold by the McLain family in 1997 and the man storing the vehicles in the building was not a friend of the family, rather an acquaintance of the individuals who purchased the structure.
Laredo Cancels Alumni Banquet
Trenton Man Facing Charges
A Trenton man who is accused of misusing the 911 emergency system is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 19year-old Steven K. Johnson is charged with a class B misdemeanor of misusing the 911 system and resisting arrest, a class D misdemeanor. Johnson is accused of making repeated calls to the 911 system for nonemergency situations. In addition, when Trenton Police Officers Luke Dapra and Keith Edmonston attempted to arrest him for making the calls, he fled from them and used physical force. The incidents allegedly occurred on April 9. Bond has been set at $3,000 cash only and he is scheduled to appear in court on May 12. Johnson is also being held on $2,500 bond (10 percent approved) for violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony. He is scheduled to appear in court on the violation on April 20.
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operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Missouri Hotline number is 877-435-8411. Individuals or organizations may sign up for local email updates at the Grundy County Health Department website, www.GrundyCountyHealth.org.
Due to concerns with COVID-19, the Laredo School Alumni Banquet scheduled for May 9 has been cancelled. A banquet is being planned for 2021.
Dustin and Kara Wilson of Trenton are the parents of a 7 pound, 8 ounce baby boy, born at 12:04 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. The baby was 20 1/2 inches long and was named Silas Mitchell.
He joins two sisters, Gracelyn Louise and Marjorie Sue. Maternal grandparents are Gaylon and Diana McCorkle of Trenton. Paternal grandparents are Ross Wilson of Chillicothe and the late Laura Lyn Wilson.
NCMC Working Remotely North Central Missouri College will continue to operate remotely for the remainder of the spring semester due to recent federal, state and local recommendations regarding shelter in place due to the threat of COVID-19. All faculty and staff are scheduled to return to campus on Monday, May 11 and buildings are to be open pending future health and safety guidelines. NCMC will remain closed on Fridays, however, due to summer hours of operation, which are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. At this time, NCMC also plans to offer all summer courses online with nursing decisions still to be announced. With online instruction and remote services still in operation, all students, patrons and future Pirates are encouraged to continue contacting departments via email or other online communication tools. Online tutoring is available through the tutoring center at https://www.ncmissouri.edu/tu toring-center/online-tutoring. To reach admissions, persons can call or text 660-460-1983. Individuals may always con-
tact the main number at 660359-3948 and their call will be returned. To email a faculty or staff member, (for most emails) it is the first name initial and last name followed by @mail.ncmissouri.edu (example - jsmith@mail.ncmissouri.edu). Current students can also contact instructors and staff via the Microsoft Teams application. NCMC will continue to monitor the situation, follow CDC and Grundy County Health Department guidance and the campus emergency preparedness plan for further evaluation about reopening or extending the closure. For a complete and updated list of NCMC’s closings, cancellations and postponements, persons can visit the college website at https://www.ncmissouri.edu/cancellations/ NCMC will also send regular communication on any changes, updates and measures regarding the COVID-19 situation, which can be accessed through local media or at https://www.ncmissouri.edu/st udentlife/novel-coronavirus/. For further questions, persons can contact the president’s office at kharris@mail.ncmissouri.edu.
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