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Lawsuit Targets Milan Processing Plant MILAN, Mo. (AP) — A lawsuit filed on behalf of workers at a Smithfield Food plant in Missouri claims conditions at the plant are putting workers and the public at risk of contracting the coronavirus. The lawsuit, filed Thursday by an advocacy group and an unidentified worker, claims among other things that Smithfield has not provided employees at its plant in Milan with sufficient protective equipment and requires them to work shoulder to shoulder. It also contends that workers are discouraged from taking sick leave. “Put simply, workers, their family members, and many others who live in Milan and in the broader community may die — all because Smithfield refused to change its practices in the face of this pandemic,” according to the lawsuit. The group involved in the lawsuit, the Rural Workers Community Alliance, is a nonprofit that advocates for workers in northern Missouri, including at the Milan plant.
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Smithfield has faced complaints about working conditions at other plants and closed a plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after about 800 workers tested positive for the virus. Other large meat processing companies, such as Tyson Foods and JBS, have closed plants because of infections among workers. Smithfield, based in Virginia, closed its plants in Martin City and Cudahy, WI last week because they rely on raw materials from the South Dakota plant. Smithfield spokeswoman Keira Lombardo said the allegations in the lawsuit involving the Milan plant are “without factual or legal merit." She said some of the claims have already been investigated and determined to be unfounded, KCUR reported. The lawsuit doesn’t seek monetary damages but is asking for an injunction to force Smithfield to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health guidelines.
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Grundy County Cases Still Remain At Zero There are still no confirmed cases of COVID19 reported in Grundy County as of Monday morning, according to information provided by the Grundy County Health Department. In addition to Grundy County, there are no confirmed cases in Mercer, Sullivan and Putnam counties. The Department of Health and Senior Services has reported 6,997 confirmed cases in the state of Missouri, with deaths at 274. Nationally, the death total is over 52,000. Saint Luke’s Health System, which includes Wright Memorial Hospital at Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, has updated its criteria for COVID-19 testing to include only persons who have experienced new
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specific symptoms within the last 14 days. Those with risk-factor qualities but who have not experienced those symptoms have been removed from the testing list. The symptoms include a fever of 100 degrees or higher, loss of smell or taste, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, sore throat and body aches. Persons experiencing any of the symptoms must call their provider to obtain a testing referral. Local referrals must come from a medical provider based in Grundy, Mercer or Livingston counties. As of Monday morning, Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center have See COVID-19, Page 3
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NCMC C Board M eeting The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 5:30 tonight (Tuesday) in the basement of the Alexander Student Center. This is a change in the normal meeting location. Items on the tentative agenda include administration of the oath of office to board members Dr. John Holcomb and Dr. NiCole Neal, reorganization of the board, consideration of bids/purchases, declaration of surplus property, a request for a program review, consideration of a special meeting with the NCMC Foundation, a Head Start item, personnel (employments, revised job description and Head Start) and reports from the Head Start Directors, the vice president for academic affairs, the vice president for student affairs and the president. An executive session for personnel, legal matters and real estate is also listed on the agenda.
R-9 Sttud dentt Returrn, Piicku up The Trenton R-9 School District has announced plans to collect student iPads and distribute student belongings that were left at the school when classes were halted in March due to the COVID-19 virus. At Trenton High School, seniors may turn in their iPads and pick up belongings on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5, anytime between 3 to 6 p.m. Underclassmen (freshmen through juniors) will turn in iPads in the lunch line between 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8. There will also be an iPad turn-in from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the high school for those who cannot come at the other scheduled times. Pre-kindergarten through 11th grade students will be able to pick up personal belongings at their respective schools beginning Monday, May 18. Students with the last name beginning with the letters A-G will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18; those with the last name beginning with H-0 will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19; and those with the last name beginning with P-Z will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Those who can’t make their appointed time can pick up items from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
R -9 Special Board Meetin ng The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will meet in special session at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Items on the announced agenda include discussion of high school graduation and summer school. An executive session for personnel, closed to the public, will also be held. Due to COVID-19 concerns, members will meet via Google Virtual Meeting, with the public being able to access the meeting from the Trenton R-9 website (trentonr9.ki12.mo.us) by using the Chrome app and clicking on menu, then district link, then Trenton R-IX Agendas. Click on enter public site, then special meeting and then on the video icon that appears on the page.
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Trenton Chapter Earns State Award The Trenton FFA chapter and two Mercer County FFA members are among those recognized by the Missouri FFA Association for their achievements during the 2019-20 school year. The Trenton FFA chapter has been awarded a National Chapter Award Program Gold Emblem while Brylee Williams of Princeton and Zachary Main of Mercer have been selected as state proficiency award winners. The awards would normally have been awarded at the Missouri FFA Convention, which was scheduled for April 22-24 but was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Awards are now being announced on the state FFA website. The Trenton’s Gold Emblem honor was presented in recognition of the chapter’s implementation of the FFA mission and strategies by improving chapter operations that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership. Only 10 percent of state chapters qualify for the honor, making Trenton one of 35 Missouri chapters to receive the Gold Emblem designation. The Trenton FFA growing leaders activities included FFA Sunday, with members serving as greeters and leading the children’s service at the chapter president’s church on FFA Sunday as well as connecting with the church members. Chapter activities in the strengthening agriculture category included “Farm to Fork,” a program in which members taught summer school students about where food comes from and healthy eating habits. Ac-
tivities in the building communities category included “Thrifty Volunteers,” with members volunteering at the Church Women United Thrift Store each Saturday in January and February. Members sorted items, stocked inventory and assisted customers while gaining a sense of pride and citizenship for their community. The chapter is now eligible to compete for the National FFA Chapter Award, with winners to be announced this fall at the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN. The state award is sponsored by FCS Financial. Brook Kreatz and Kabel Oaks are the Trenton FFA advisors. Miss Williams, a member of the Princeton FFA chapter, received the Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award, while Main, a member of the North Mercer FFA chapter, was named the Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award winner. Miss Williams’ supervised agricultural experience program began with swine production, starting with a Duroc gilt. She studied pedigrees online to grow her operation and when a strain of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus wiped out her January litters, she rebuilt her operation and since that time has had two successful online sales and placed three boars in boar stud programs across the country. Miss Williams serves as her chapter vice president and has competed at the state level in the meats evaluation, horse evaluation and selection career development events, where she received a Group I individual rating in both. She received Chapter Star
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Mostly sunny skies are forecast this week with highs in the low to mid 70s and lows in the mid to upper 40s. Trenton’s high on Thursday, April 23 was 74 with Friday’s high reaching 59 and Saturday’s high hitting 68. The high on Sunday was 72 and the low was 46. A total of .8 of an inch of rain was recorded during that time. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.
Placement recognition and has exhibited at the Missouri State Fair. In addition to FFA, Miss Williams is a member of National Honor Society. She serves as vice president of the Mid-River 4-H Club and is a member of the Missouri Club Lamb Association, Missouri Youth Show Pig Circuit and National Junior Swine Association. After graduation in 2021, Miss Williams plans to work for the family business, JudgingPro, an online livestock judging resource. She hopes to take over the business and wants to continue raising pigs. She also plans to attend Redlands Community College at El Reno, OK to earn an associate’s degree, then transfer to Texas A&M University at College Station, TX. During college, she hopes to be on the livestock judging teams. Miss Williams is a junior at Princeton R-5 High School and is the daughter of Bryan and Joni Williams. Her father, Bryan, is also her FFA advisor. Main, who is a graduate of North Mercer R-3 High School and attends North Central Missouri College in Trenton, has a supervised agricultural experience program consisting of working for Smithfield Hog Production at Nevada, where his position is “herdsperson II.” He assists with artificial insemination in sows and gilts and helps with feeding and vaccinating swine during gestation. He also washes trailers for transfer of sows and weaned pigs and is working toward breeding certifications. See FFA, Page 3
What’s Inside... Who’s your favorite sports athlete? Sports Editor Seth Herrold makes his case for Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon in his column, which appears on page 2 of today’s Republican-Times.
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Americans of all ages are experiencing increased social isolation and loneliness in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic and, according to Wright Memorial Hospital Life Solutions Program Director Robin Dennert, RN, it is important for individuals to find ways to connect and engage in activities to help mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression during this time. According to the National Institute on Aging, nearly 14 million older adults in the U.S. live alone and are especially vulnerable during this time. Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and even death. The Senior Life Solutions program is encouraging people to engage in meaningful, productive activities to help boost mood and maintain their overall emotional health and well-being. Mrs. Dennert has put together some quick tips for individuals in hopes they will encourage self-care and support: Quick Tips for Older Adults Experiencing Social Isolation Find or keep a sense of purpose. Take up a hobby such as growing an herb garden, crossword puzzles, knitting, or other activities. Age-appropriate workouts can help you not only stay in physical shape but in mental shape as well. Gentle exercises such as walking are suggested. It is always recommended to consult a healthcare professional or primary care physician first. Manage medication. Do you have enough to last you for the next 30-60 days? If you need help managing medications, contact your doctor or a loved one who can help you. Keep a routine that includes consistent sleep/wake cycles. Incorporate talking to family or friends in that routine, whether it be writing them a letter or calling them on the phone. Quick Tips for Families Stay active, and do it together. Walk the family dog, take a bike ride or a walk together. If your church has temporarily closed, check in with them to see if they are offering virtual services that your family can attend together from home. If you have kids home from school, make a video (on your smartphone) and send it to a loved one who lives far away, which is a fun interacSee TIPS, Page 3
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ALEX THE GREAT No Shortage Of Reasons Why Gordon Is My Favorite
Carlos Beltran fan. Beltran wore 15 for the Royals and I @HERROLDTIMES really wanted to, but I couldn’t talk a classmate out of the One thing I number, so I settled for Jeter’s have really 2. enjoyed *Side note, Vince Carter is w h i l e STILL playing basketball! At watching least he was before the The Last COVID-19 pandemic shut Dance doc- down the NBA season. It has umentary on been almost two decades since ESPN on Sunday nights is the I was wearing #15 and Nike banter that coincides with the Shox in high school and Vinshow on Twitter. The Last sanity is still running wild. Dance chronicles the Chicago Later on, when Chase Bulls’ last championship in the Daniel was at Missouri, he was 1997-1998 season. my go to. I was unapologetiReading some of the tweets cally a Daniel fan to a fault. it is clear that Michael Jordan Any and all disasters the is a lot of people’s “favorite Tigers incurred were strictly athlete or sports figure of all the fault of the defense, head time.” My friends and I bring coach Gary Pinkel or anyone up this topic from time to time else. Chase was never to - who is your favorite athlete blame. It kind of became a runof all time?” ning joke with my group of It is always an interesting friends. debate. For me, personally, my Over the past 10 years, howanswer has varied over the ever, I have settled on the Royyears. I was a big Jeff Gordon als’ Alex Gordon, though, as fan in NASCAR, I wore the my favorite athlete of all time. number 2 on the diamond in While the others on my list high school for Derek Jeter. I came and went, it is hard for wore 15 on the basketball me to ever envision being as court for Vince Carter*. For big a fan of anyone as I am of the Royals, I was always a big Alex Gordon.
Gordon was the first big prospect I remember following in the minor leagues as a Royals fan. I feel like I have followed his career from an earlier point than anyone else. In an era when players rarely play out their entire careers with one team, he has done it. Gordon is hardly the greatest player of my generation. He is a sure-fire Royals’ Hall of Famer, but the MLB Hall of Fame will likely never give him a call. Gordon being my favorite goes beyond what he does on the diamond, though. He is extremely relateable for me and that goes a long way when picking out your favorite athlete. Dale Earnhart Jr. won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver award every year. He came in with a large fan base because he was Dale Earnhart’s son. But once NASCAR fans saw that he was spending his spare time in the garage, drinking beers and turning wrenches with his buddies, just like them, he reached a status with the fans no driver had ever reached before. For me, I was born in April of 1984. I spent my formative
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years growing up just south of Omaha, NE. Alex Gordon was born in February of 1984 and grew up in Lincoln, NE. I always like to think if my family would have stayed in Nebraska I might have ended up going head-to-head with Gordon at some point in the Nebraska high school ranks. I can guarantee, however, I would not have been getting the scholarship offer to Nebraska he got. So Gordon has been a favorite of mine for a long time. The only baseball jersey I have ever owned has a 4 on the back. I got it a long time ago and have since added the World Series champions patch to the sleeve. Gordon’s hard work ethic and ability to accept a trip back to the minor leagues and a position change is a daily reminder for me to be better. Because of Gordon I eat healthier, work harder and try to be the best husband and father I can be. In short, there are a lot worse people to use as a role model in your life. A friend of mine saw me on TV in the stands at Game 2 of the 2015 World Series. He tweeted me a screen shot of myself in my number four jersey with a Royals hat and full beard. “Who’s the Gordo wannabe?” was the caption he used. Well, it’s me, I am a Gordo wannabe. And yes, Alex Gordon was the inspiration be-
hind the beard I wear to this day. Probably the peak of Gordon’s career was his gametying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 1 of the 2015 World Series. I have the YouTube video of the homer bookmarked on my phone and computer browsers. I watch it at least once a day. It’s my favorite moment in sports history. So while I have seen many in the last two weeks professing their undying devotion to Air Jordan, I will continue to dial up my “Air Gordon” highlights, because Alex Gordon is my favorite athlete of all time. This week’s recommendations are... Read: Andy McCullough, the former Royals’ beat writer for The Kansas City Star, wrote a tremendous story on The Athletic about the Royals’ trade for James Shields ahead of the 2013 season. The trade was viewed as a huge win for Tampa Bay at the time, but ended up paying off in the biggest way for the Royals the 2015 World Series championship. It is a great story on the behind-the-scenes details on how the trade got made. If you don’t have a subscription to The Athletic, find someone who does and bum their password to read this. Watch: Fox Sports Kansas City has been replaying the
Royals’ undefeated playoff run to the 2014 World Series. Between the insanity of the Wild Card game that year and the seven-game classic with the San Francisco Giants in the World Series, a lot of the sweep of the Angels in the ALDS and sweep of the Orioles in the ALCS gets forgotten. It has been fun for me to re-watch that series and remember things I had forgotten. If you want to jump in on the fun here is the schedule... Tonight (Tuesday) - ALCS Game 2, Royals @ Orioles. Wednesday - ALCS Game 3, Orioles @ Royals. Thursday - ALCS Game 4, Orioles @ Royals. The broadcasts start at 7 p.m. each night. Eat: Today (Tuesday) is my eighth wedding anniversary with my fantastic wife. In a normal year we would be heading to Kansas City for a nice meal somewhere. But that isn’t in the cards in 2020, so my plan is to fire up the grill and make her a meal. Not just the main dish, mind you, I’m talking all the sides, too. So I guess my recommendation here is for the fellas out there to make something nice for your person. Remember, it doesn’t have to be your anniversary to whip up something nice and show your appreciation.
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DEATHS Edgar Dean Ishmael Edgar Dean Ishmael, a 92year-old former Trenton resident, died at 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron. There will be a private graveside service at the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Mr. Ishmael was born on Jan. 12, 1928 in Alpha, the son of Robert and Jesse Claypole Ishmael. He graduated from Laredo High School in 1946. He married his high school sweetheart, Joetha June Gallatin, on Sept. 3, 1950 in Trenton and was drafted into the Army one week later. A decorated war veteran, he served his country in Korea with the 101st Infantry 3rd Division, United States Army from 1950 until 1952. He returned to the Trenton community, where he raised his family and worked as a route driver for Taystee, Rainbo and Colonial bread companies until his retirement. Edgar loved the Lord, singing in church and community groups, cooking, garden-
ing, his family and connecting with people. He rarely met a stranger and was always ready for a chat or to share some laughs over a good cup of coffee. He was affectionately dubbed "The Bread Man" by many who knew him in the Trenton area. Survivors include his son, Rodney Ishmael and his wife, DeVonna of Excelsior Springs; a daughter-in-law, Pam Ishmael Bray and her husband, Tommy of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Paul Ishmael of Trenton; his grandchildren, Amanda, Kristina and Zach Ishmael, David Ishmael and his wife, April, Nathan Ishmael and his wife, Heather and Joy Merrill; and his greatgrandchildren, Ava, Audrey, Aiden, Ashton, Elijah, Isaiah, and Ezekiel Ishmael and Leila and Kylie Merrill. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joetha; a son, Rick Ishmael; sisters, Helen Figg and Betty Redfield; and brothers, Kenneth and Arthur Ishmael. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
John Ray Noe John Ray Noe, a 71-yearold resident of Mercer, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS after a lengthy battle with cancer. His body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mr. Noe was born on Aug. 28, 1948 in Trenton, the son of Lloyd and Zella Lea Ratliff Noe. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1966. He became an Eagle Scout in 1963. He then served in the United State Navy as a corpsman on the USS Constellation during the Vietnam Era from 1966 to 1969. He was in the Navy Reserve from 1969 to 1972. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1965 to 2008. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spring turkey hunting, whitetails in the fall and trout fishing at Bennett Springs. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandson.
He was a member of the American Legion, a life member of VFW Post No. 7159 and was a Marion Township board member in Mercer County. He was married on Nov. 27, 1969 in Collins to Judith Marie Coberly, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Mike Noe and his wife, Teri of Mercer and Jay Noe and his wife, Julie of Des Moines, IA; six grandchildren, Ty (Lauryn Ross) Noe, Garrett Noe and Bryer (Payton Craig) Noe, all of Mercer and Emma Noe, Caitlynn Noe and Jason Duncan, all of Des Moines; one great-grandson, Tucker Noe of Mercer; one sister, Doris Jean Smith and her husband, Bill of Trenton; a special friend, Pam Hawley of Trenton; and countless friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Noe and Jimmy Noe; a granddaughter, Grace; and his mother-in-law and father-inlaw. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Faye Marie Pulgar Reynolds Faye Marie Pulgar Reynolds, an 83-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 9:03 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton. Her body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. Memorial services will be held later. Mrs. Reynolds was born on Feb. 23, 1937 at Lingayen Pangasinan, Philippines, the daughter of German M. Sr. and Guillerma M. Masilang Pulgar. She was a member of the
Jehovah Witnesses congregation at Bethany. She was married to Carl Reynolds. Her survivors include two daughters, Greta Griffin of Trenton and Rowena Athey of Seattle, WA; four sisters, Esther Marzan of Hilo, HI, Deborah Cormode of Gresham, OR, Jemima Pulgar of Hayward, CA and Rebecca Vodak of Oakland, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
Bryan A. Terhune Bryan A. Terhune a 50-yearold resident of Spickard, died at 9:58 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence. His body was cremated under the direction of SlaterNeal Funeral Home of Trenton. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Terhune was born on Oct. 14, 1969 at Trenton, the son of George Austin and Mary Roselea Tipton Terhune. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1989. Survivors include his par-
ents, George and Mary Terhune of Spickard; two daughters, Jullian Rose Terhune and Lily Ann Terhune; one son, Bryan Allen Terhune; two sisters, Ginger Youngs and her husband, Bill of Spickard and Tresa Bradford of Dover, PA; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to help with burial expenses. They may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
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your phone or applications like Facetime or Skype to speak to them virtually. “Think of self-care like putting on an oxygen mask on an airplane,� Mrs. Dennert said. “The flight attendant always instructs travelers to put on their own mask before securing others. You must take care of yourself right now to continue caring for and supporting those around you.� Persons who are in need can contact the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800985-5990. The helpline provides 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, 365-day-ayear crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Older adults and adults living with disabilities can also contact the Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line, at 800-971-0016. Persons experiencing a mental health emergency are encouraged to go to their nearest emergency room or call 911.
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tive way to simply say, hello. Quick Tips for Caregivers Take five to refuel. Make a list of things that help you relax and take two to three breaks throughout the day. Call or write a friend. They can lend a sympathetic ear, make you laugh and remind you that you are not alone. Pursue other interests. Hobbies, sports, crafts, and other pursuits are not frivolous. They help you clear your mind of worry – if only briefly. How to Care for Yourself Nourish your body. Ensure you are eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water. If produce is hard to come by right now, check to see if local farmer’s markets are delivering. Take a break from the news. Although it is important to stay updated, it is recommended to take at least a 15minute break. Stay connected to your loved ones or a mentor. Use
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tested 437 persons for COVID19. A total of 170 have been tested at Wright Memorial, including 119 from Grundy County, 31 from Mercer County and 20 from other counties. At Hedrick, 267 per-
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As an FFA member at Mercer, Main attended both the national and state conventions. In addition to FFA, Main was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America and Future Business Leaders of America. He also participated in football and basketball. Following graduation from
sons have been tested, including 1919 from Livingston County and 76 from other counties. The health department, which does not do COVID-19 testing, said that over 70,000 people have been tested in Missouri so far.
NCMC, Main plans to transfer to State Technical College of Missouri at Linn to study industrial electricity. He plans to continue working for Smithfield while in school, then work for an electrical company for a few years before eventually running his own business along with raising a few hogs. Main is the son of Christopher and Tracy Main. His chapter advisor is Jeff Wyatt.
LOCAL GRAIN PRICES April 24 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.77 (Apr 20); 7.80 (May 20); 7.67 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.71 (Apr 20); 2.78 (May 20); 2.82 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.77 (Apr 20); 7.75 (May 20); 7.67 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.71 (Apr 20); 2.78 (May 20); 2.82 (New Crop 20).
Two persons were transported by emergency services following an accident investigated Sunday night at the intersection of Highway 65 and 28th Street. According to Trenton Police Officer Mike Wilson’s accident report, the mishap occurred shortly after 6 p.m. when a vehicle driven by Jakobi N. Welch of Trenton was eastbound on 28th Street. Welch said he stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with Highway 65 and not seeing any approaching vehicles, continued across the highway where his vehicle was struck by a car driven by Allison D. Batson of Princeton, which was northbound on Highway 65. Ms. Batson said she saw Welch’s car begin to enter the intersection and attempted to avoid a collision, however her car struck Welch’s car at an angle on the front passenger side. Ms. Batson’s car then went off the right side of the
highway, striking a street sign and came to rest on the northeast side of the intersection as did Welch’s car. Ms. Batson and a passenger in her vehicle, Lindsey Batson of Princeton, were taken by ambulance to Wright Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries described as moderate. Welch refused transport although he complained of pain to the right side of his torso and upper part of his right leg. All three were wearing seatbelts at the time of the mishap and their airbags deployed upon impact. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and were towed from the scene. Witnesses told Officer Wilson that they had seen Welch approach the intersection and that it appeared he had “rolled� through the intersection rather than coming to a complete stop. He was ticketed for failing to yield at a stop intersection.
Klaver Named Program Chair North Central Missouri College President Dr. Lenny Klaver was recently selected by University of Missouri President Dr. Mun Choi, to serve as chairman for the Missouri Campus Compact Executive Committee. Campus Compact is a national coalition of 1,000-plus colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education to build democracy through civic education and community development. Dr. Klaver was designated by Dr. Choi based on his years
of experience with Campus Compact, leadership abilities and knowledge of higher education. His role with Campus Compact will coincide with his continued presidency at NCMC. “For approximately the past 20 years, I’ve been involved with Campus Compact as an advocate for service learning and involving a campus in community development,� Dr. Klaver said. “I was honored to have Dr. Choi ask me to lead our Missouri executive committee.�
Democrats Set New Process The Missouri Democratic State Committee has announced measures for transitioning its presidential delegate selection to a remote process. With the exception of the state and national conventions, all of the in-person delegate and nominee selection processes have been moved to digital and/or mail-in systems. According to Grundy County Democrat Committee Chairman Marie Dolan, anyone wanting to be a delegate needs to file a form with the Democratic State Committee by April 30. Forms to file as a delegate to the state and national levels as well as ballots to vote on delegates may be requested by email at www.Mis-
souriDemocrats.org/2020 or by calling the state party office at 573-777-1364. Grundy County has been allotted one delegate for Joseph Biden and one delegate for Bernie Sanders at the state convention. The state convention is still scheduled for in-person event on June 6 in Columbia, however, that date may be updated depending on the COVID-19 situation. Persons wishing to become a delegate or needing more detailed information regarding voting, dates and deadlines can contact Mrs. Dolan at 3591917 or the state party at the website or phone number listed above.
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Gary Lamont Shields Gary Lamont Shields, a 68year-old resident of Apple Valley, MN and former Trenton resident, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at his home. Services will be held at a later date at the Fort Snelling, MN, National Cemetery. Mr. Shields was born on Dec. 21, 1951 in Tarentum, PA, the son of Harry and Frances Shields. He was decorated for his service in the United States Army as a helicopter repairman. He continued those skills of working on helicopters and airplanes and
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State Supply Stocks Sparse And Dated Before Virus JEFFERSON CITY, Mo AP) — Last autumn, when chools were in session, sports tadiums full and no one had ven heard of the COVID-19 disease, the Missouri health department made an eerily oreshadowing request. It asked the state for 300,000 to buy supplies in ase of a large-scale disease utbreak. The goal was to fill gap between local and fedral sources. Today, as states spend bilions of dollars in the fight gainst the coronavirus, that October funding request apears woefully insufficient. Yet t highlights a stark fact: States were not stocked for a pandemic and have been scramling to catch up. An Associated Press review f more than 20 states found hat before the coronavirus utbreak many had at least a modest supply of N95 masks, owns, gloves and other medcal equipment. But those were ften well past their expiration dates — left over from the H1N1 influenza outbreak a decade ago. The supply shortage temmed from a variety of facors — a decline in public ealth funding, a cost-saving dependence on having invenory on hand only for immedite use and a belief that the ederal government could ome to the rescue with its Strategic National Stockpile. In hindsight, the federal
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Other states also were relying on old supplies. Officials in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia all told the AP their stashes included at least some leftovers from the H1N1 flu. Some old N95 masks no longer sealed properly on people's faces or had elastic bands that disintegrated. But a CDC study found that many expired masks still could work, and states distributed them to hospitals and clinics. Missouri, like some other states, had spent nothing to replenish the expired equipment. And even when asking for $300,000 last October, the state Department of Health and Senior Services stressed it wasn't to build a big reserve. "Since outbreaks and the resources needed are not predictable, purchasing a large stock of supplies that could expire or become obsolete is not a responsible use of state funds,� the health agency said in a budget document submitted to Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers. That funding request for the fiscal year that starts in July still was pending in the state House when Missouri's first coronavirus case was confirmed last month. Since then, Missouri has ordered about $40 million of protective med-
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Egg Farmers Find New Markets During Coronavirus Outbreak COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Over 200,000 Missouri residents have filed for unemployment since March 20, as businesses are forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak. Don’t count egg producers among them. Their demand is so high, they’re struggling to keep up. Before COVID-19 shaped our new reality, 55% of eggs nationally went to retail, according to the Columbia Missourian. Now, 80% of all eggs are going to the grocery store. According to Jo Manhart, director of The Missouri Egg Council, that reflects the change in how egg producers are operating until restaurants and schools reopen. Columbia Public Schools closed March 18, causing food producers like Dustin Stanton to lose business. “They all literally have gone to zero. We lost a lot of sales on half of our business,� Stanton said. He’s co-owner of Stanton Brothers Eggs in Centralia with his brother, Austin. But because of the increase in retail demand, sales are now higher than ever. Demand has increased so much, Stanton’s now having to choose which of his clients get to fill their shelves with his eggs. Other egg producers across Missouri have experienced the same uptick. Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms has two egglaying operations in Missouri, one in Knob Noster and the other in Hawk Point. They have seen “an unprecedented surge in egg demand,� Communications Coordinator Clay Brown said. Smaller producers also are benefiting from the demand for eggs. Ben Roberts, who operates Ben Roberts’ Heritage Poultry & Eggs in Fortuna, said he’s also seen an increase in demand. He’s been selling eggs for 65 years. “It has been the best thing to ever happen to me,� Roberts said. Jim Hayes owns Hayes Happy Hens in Tunas. Hayes and his wife began cultivating pasture-raised hens in 2016. With 10,500 birds, they’re collecting about 10,000 eggs a
day, but they’re not selling directly to retail. They sell to Vital Farms, an egg processor based in Springfield. Vital Farms takes Hayes’ eggs and sells them to grocery stores around the state. According to Vital Farms, demand from retailers has increased up to 150% compared to last March. Hayes says he’s continuing to operate as normal. Because he only gets a finite amount of eggs per day, there’s no way to increase supply. Most grocery stores were not prepared for what March brought. Panic buying and stockpiling by consumers left many shelves bare. Inventory is improving now, but stores big and small are still competing with each other to restock products such as eggs. Patty Clover owns Clover’s Natural Market, with two Columbia locations — off East Broadway and at Chapel Plaza Court. She gets her eggs from the Stantons and has been buying from the brothers since 2012. “We immediately got hit as soon as people started getting scared,� Clover said. “The panic hit, I think every store in Columbia and the throngs of people that were just clearing off our shelves.� Clover worries that her local supplies might be swayed by the bigger stores offering bigger orders — and a higher price. “They can’t supply everybody, so we’re just praying that they remember us and don’t just cut us out to go for the big guys,� she said. Stanton insists that he’s doing his best to make sure that doesn’t happen. He and his brother have maintained their commitment to supplying to locals first. “We’ve had all sorts of calls from states hours away, and we really just turned all of them down. We really just turned them down to supply our local stores the best that we can,� Stanton said. Most producers are doing the same. Rose Acres’ is only guaranteeing each retailer the number of eggs it’s historically purchased. Vital Farms is increasing production where it
can to meet the higher demand. Because of fears that eggs will never get back on the shelves, a number of people are taking an alternative route to ensure they’ll have eggs in the coming months. Jeff Smith’s family has been selling egg-laying chickens at Cackle Hatchery in Lebanon for over 40 years. They’ve seen a spike in the number of birds being purchased in the recent weeks. “Right now, certain breeds, we’re booking out two and three months out into the future,� Smith said. Even Stanton has had requests to buy his hens, but he said he’s turned down everyone. There might not be green pastures ahead for some. Stanton is relieved his business has been insulated from the challenges producers from other commodities are facing. “I think if there’s any industry to be in right now, I’m in the right one. So, I’m actually at a lot of peace,� he said. Even for producers like Stanton and others who have seen increased demand, there is still uncertainty. When social distancing ends, it’s unclear exactly how many restaurants will be left to open up again. Stanton de-
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ment opportunities. "There's a lot of jobs in between the apple tree on the farm and in the orchard and the bin at the grocery store. ... The whole industry as a whole employs a lot of people, and it generates extra economic boom for the areas as a result of that," Migdail said. Benedict said he knows a lot of farmers that rely on H-2A workers to keep their farms going. "If they would shut down the H-2A ... that would drastically impact the food for sure and prices will go up or else there will be a shortage of it," Benedict said. "That's why I think they're trying pretty hard to let the H-2A stuff still go because I think they realized that it would cripple agriculture." Baugher said that if this shortage goes too far, the effects could be much more long term. "The ag industries have not been faring well the last three or four years, and if they can't pay the bank they're gonna go away. ... If we don't have the workers to harvest the crops, you're gonna lose jobs, you're gonna have higher price produce on the shelves and you're also gonna lose farms, I believe," Baugher said. For Benedict, one challenge he thinks he will have is selling his "crooked cucumbers or mis-shapen peppers" because of restaurant closures. “Whereas the stores all want your nice looking, No. 1 stuff, so I have a feeling there's gonna be a lot dumped because of that," Benedict said. But he knows that in the end, people have to eat. “We're just rolling with it and we'll see what happens, not much else you can do. ... We're gonna do our best to provide it to them as long as we can get a reasonable price for stuff and we have the help to do it," Benedict said. All he asks of the public is to shop local and fresh when possible. "Maybe with this virus people will pay more attention to that, they might want local, fresh stuff and know where it's coming from. ... We just keep on doing what we're doing and try to make a living.” Benedict said.
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since then, with phone calls and emails. To this day, I answer her emails, even though I sometimes wait a month or two to write back. My dilemma is that I believe it wrong to be exchanging mail with an old flame. My wife is aware that we keep in touch and that we used to be an item, but she dismisses it as no threat. She thinks it's common enough to catch up now and then with old romantic partners, especially when a few decades have gone by. Still, I erase Linda's emails every time, as though I've something to hide. One part of me says: "Wake up! She threw you under the bus. Get over it like millions of others." The other part hangs on to the illusion of love, of being in love -- which is a sweet memory, don't you think? Hardly a day goes by that certain things don't remind me of this past. And she has said the same. Sometimes, it is anger and resentment of being rejected and feeling that I wasn't good enough, and other times it is of that broken-
Dear Annie: In 1966, "Linda" and I met at church one night. I was "head over heels" in love with her immediately, and I believed then that she was, too. We were in our early 20s. I was in officer candidate school at the time. I gave her an engagement ring after we dated for a few months. I thought all was well. But a month or so later, she returned it. I think her mother nixed the wedding plans. I always suspected I wasn't a strong enough Baptist for her family. Even though the engagement was off, we continued to see each other. I had a permanent change of station to Vietnam. While I was there, she sent me a "Dear John" letter, saying that she'd always love me as a person but she'd met someone else and they were engaged. I was devastated. When I returned from Vietnam, I ended up meeting my wife. We started a family. Fifteen years later, after my father died, I got a condolence phone call from Linda, and we've kept up a correspondence ever
"Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie" is out now! Annie Lane's debut book -- featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and ebook. Visit http://www.creator spublishing.com for more information. COPYRIGHT 2020
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hearted feeling of how much I loved her. I get along just fine with my current wife, but the memories of the past passion from 50 years ago are always lingering under the surface. I wish Linda would end it and set me free. Or I wish I could end it. Annie, what would you do? -- Burning Desire Dear Burning: I think you already know what I'm going to say. But if a kick in the pants is what you're looking for, I'm happy to provide it. So here goes. Cut it out. No more emails, no more phone calls. Exes can be friends when both parties have moved on. That is clearly not the case here. To continue this emotional affair is to risk your 40-year marriage -- and for what? The "illusion of love," as you put it. That is all that Linda ever offered. Redirect your attention to bringing some passion back into your marriage. That is the real deal.
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Flying into a storm Delta became the first airline to release financial results showing the early effects of the coronavirus pandemic on travel businesses, but data from several sources shows how much worse things will get for airlines in the months ahead. Delta’s $534 million loss in the first three months of the year — its first quarterly setback in more than five years — mostly covered a period before the pandemic caused air travel within the U.S. to plummet. As passenger numbers plunged, airlines cut flights. Data firm Cirium says that worldwide airlines have grounded nearly 17,000
planes, or 64% of the global fleet. That’s not enough. Figures from Airlines for America, a trade group, show that on average there are now only about 12 passengers per domestic flight. Normally it’s about 100. The percentage of seats filled by paying customers has dropped into the teens. As other airlines hold conference calls over the next week, investors will listen for news about plans to boost liquidity enough to ride out the pandemic. Government aid — more than $19 billion so far to Delta, American, United and Southwest — will help. Either way, the airlines will be smaller after COVID-19.
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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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HELP WANTED The Grundy County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time Road & Bridge Department employee. Prefer someone with welding skill, Class B CDL, and experience operating construction equipment and trucks. Salary paid according to skills. Applications are available at the county clerk's office and will be accepted until the position is filled. Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phillip Ray Presiding Commissioner G374d28 ------------------------------------------Help Wanted: Welder. Experienced and motivated. Full or part-time. Must pass random drug tests. DeMoss Welding, LLC. Call 660-748-3977. D411d8 -------------------------------------------
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Spickard Special Road District is looking for someone to do road repair and hauling rock. Call 660-654-9070. dApr21-May1 ------------------------------------------The Grundy County R-V School District is soliciting bids for food delivery services during the 2020-21 school year at 205 SW Border Street, Galt, MO 64641. These will be dependent on the District's needs at any given time. Goods will include: bread, vegetables, fruit, milk, eggs, cereal and other assorted food items. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For additional information, contact Mr. Phil Fox, Superintendent at pfox@grundyr5.k12.mo.us. Bids shall be submitted in writing and sealed. Final deadline for submitting sealed bids is 12:00 pm on May 13, 2020. Bids will be opened on or about May 14, 2020. dApr24,28,May1 ------------------------------------------Grundy Co. R-V Board of Education of Galt, MO is accepting bids for Dairy Products, Diesel and Propane for the 2020-21 school year. Contact Mr. Phil Fox for more information. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 12:00 pm on May 13, 2020. Envelopes should be clearly marked and mailed or delivered to: Superintendent of Schools, PO Box 6, Galt, MO 64641. The Grundy Co. R-V Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will be opened on or about May 14, 2020. dApr24,28,May1 -------------------------------------------
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AREA Two Arrested, One To DOC The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has reported that two persons were arrested over the weekend, including one who is being returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections. According to the sheriff’s office, Gregory Baecht, a 40year-old Trenton resident, is being returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections to complete his sentence after violating the terms of his parole on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested April 26. Also arrested was Timothy
Persell, Jr., a 26-year-old Trenton resident. Persell is charged with a class E felony of passing bad checks, accused of writing a $100 check to HyVee in January on a non-existent account. His bond on that charge is $459 cash-only. He is also facing a probation violation for violating the terms of his probation on three original counts of distribution or delivery of not more than five grams of marijuana. His bond on the violation is $5,000 with 10 percent allowed. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 12.
DAILY RECORD REAL ESTATE F. Lynn Dustman and wife to Seth Bond and wife.
CARD SHOWER A card shower has been requested for Monica Krance, who will celebrate her 95th birthday anniversary on Friday, May 1, 2020. Cards may be sent to her at 2615 Mariner Road, Trenton, MO 64683.
See Page 3 of today’s Republican-Times for Obituaries and other Back Page news
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