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Area Schools Remain Closed The Grundy R-5, Laredo R-7, Pleasant View R-6 and Spickard R-2 school districts have announced they will be following the Trenton R-9 School District’s lead and extending the school closure time by four weeks due to COVID-19 concerns. Letters informing patrons, parents and students of the decision were sent out on Monday following consultation among Grundy County school administrators and the Grundy County Health Department. Classes at Grundy R-5, Laredo R-7 and Pleasant View R-6 are now tentatively scheduled to resume on Monday, April 27 while Spickard R2 will be returning to classes on Thursday, April 30. The Trenton R-9 District had announced early on Monday that it would not be sending students back to school until April 27. At Grundy R-5, teachers will begin working later this week on a new virtual education website for all students. Principals William Dow and Jennifer Dyer will have a short parent survey regarding technology on the district website and parents are being asked to take a few moments to complete the survey. The district food service will continue providing meals and any child age 18 and under living in the school district is eligible. Persons can call the school at 673-6511 to reserve a meal. At Laredo R-7, teachers will be preparing student learning packets to be delivered on April 6, with announcement of specifics of delivery to be made once plans have been finalized.
Additional educational activities are listed on the district’s Facebook page and students and parents are asked to share their home learning activities. Questions and concerns can be addressed by contacting Administrator Misty Foster at mfoster@laredotigers.net. Pleasant View R-6 will have its teachers in communication with students and will be sending more work to students as needed. Parents are urged to communicate with their child’s teacher for questions about the work. While the R-6 food service is not eligible to serve free meals, students are encouraged to utilize the meals being offered by the Trenton and Grundy R-5 school districts. Parents/guardians are reminded to contact the district from which they would be picking up a meal each morning before picking up the meal at the designated time (359-4643 at Trenton, 673-6511 at Grundy R-5). Additional information will be made available through the district’s Facebook page, DoJo, Textcaster and local media outlets. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, who will be working from home while the school is closed, can be emailed at rsteinhoff@pleasantview46.org. Spickard R-2 will continue sending packets home to students as well as having education “challenges” posted on the school website and Facebook page. Suggestions have also been made to parents regarding activities that can be done to encourage additional learning. Hours that teachers will be avail-
M obiile CO OVID D-19 9 Te esting Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center are currently operating a joint, temporary COVID-19 drive-through testing site at the former Washington Street Food and Drink location at 1100 Washington St. in Chillicothe. The offsite drive-through testing is only available to patients who have a referral from a physician. The drive-through location will be operating from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients who are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms as designated by the CDC (fever of 100 degrees or higher, new cough within the last 14 days and shortness of breath) are asked to call their provider to receive further instructions. As patients arrive, they will be asked to follow the traffic flow, stay in their vehicle and to be prepared to provide proof of identity as well as provide their date of birth. Tests will only be administered to those who arrive after a physician referral.
able to answer questions will be posted on the school website and Facebook page as well. The office will be open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day and administrator Jonnie Beavers can be contacted at 485-6121 or by email at jbeavers@spickard.k12.mo.us. The district will continue providing lunch and breakfast to students. Parents can call between 9 and 10 a.m. each day to schedule a meal or for more information. The district will also continue offering its "care closet" for those students needing hygiene products and cleaning supplies.The building remains closed to the public and persons needing access are to contact the school to make an appointment with school personnel. Trenton R-9 will continue to provide enhancement materials and ask that students and patrons continue to email
Principal Addresses Year-End Activities
R-9 Offers Brreakffast The Trenton R-9 School District has added a breakfast component to the meals it will be serving to youth while students are not in classes due to COVID-19 concerns. Youth ages 18 and under living in the R-9 District are eligible for both breakfast and luncheon meals, which are being prepared by the district and offered in a "grab and go format." Meals can be ordered Monday through Friday between 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 359-4643, with pickup between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the high school driveway. Those requesting breakfast will actually be ordering for the following day, but the breakfast meal will be picked up along with lunch. For example, calls made on Monday will be for Monday lunch and Tuesday breakfast. Trenton R-9 announced on Monday the district will be extending its closing dates through Friday, April 24.
Editor’s Note: The following information has been provided by Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey and addresses what the school district is doing regarding year-end school activities involving THS students.
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teachers with questions and needs regarding the materials available. The district will continuing offering both breakfast and lunch to all youth ages 18 and under residing in the school district who call and reserve a meal (see story below). All school buildings will remain closed and all extracurricular events, practices and use of Trenton R9 property for social gatherings have been cancelled or postponed. Buildings will remain locked down and no one is to enter the facilities without prior authorization. Staff and patrons needing to pick up items from the facilities must first contact their building administrator to make arrangements to enter the building. Office hours for administrators will vary in each building, but administrators can be reached by email. The district office will remain open from 8 a.m. to noon each day.
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TRENTON R-9 COVID-19 Update
by Kasey Bailey THS Principal As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the normal operation of businesses and organizations across the country, Trenton High School faculty and administration want to keep our patrons updated on the situation as it affects our students. Faculty and administrators will be checking on individual students and families this next week to make sure they have access to lessons being posted to Google Classroom. Part of that effort is to identify families who don’t have regular and reliable access to the Internet. If this is a problem for your family, please contact the high school office at 359-2291 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. so that we can assist you. Teachers have been and will continue to post weekly assignments to Google Classroom and make printed copies
Filing Da ate Pa asses Only one local race will appear on the Aug. 4 Primary Election ballot in Grundy County, with a three-way race for second district county commissioner. The race for second district commissioner will be decided in the primary as three Republican candidates have filed. Incumbent Joe Brinser, Trenton resident Brad Chumbley and rural Trenton resident Martha Roberts all filed for the seat, with no one filing as a Democrat. Nathaniel Curtis of Trenton is the only candidate who filed for the office of assessor, a position that has been held by Kathy Veatch, who has indicated her intention to retire at the end of her term. Also filing by the deadline were incumbents First District County Commissioner Don Sager, Sheriff Rodney Herring, Treasurer/Collector Barb Harris, Public Administrator Jill Eaton and Coroner Dewayne Slater. All have filed as Republicans.
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Trenton Municipal Utilities Electric Department employees were busy on Wednesday installing a new electric transformer at the north substation, just off Industrial Drive. The city currently has three main transformers, all of which were installed in the 1970s and, according to City Administrator Ron Urton, have far outlasted their 25-year design life due to proper maintenance by TMU and not being loaded to maximum capacity. The city council last year, with the recommendation of the city engineer, approved a plan to replace all three transformers over the next two to three years
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The weather will be all over the place this weekend, with rain and thunderstorms expected on Friday night and snow possible on Saturday morning before partly cloudy skies return on Sunday. Highs will reach the upper 60s and lows will hit the mid30s. The high at Trenton on Monday, March 30 was 68. The high on Tuesday was 66 and the low was 42. There was no report from the Government Weather Station near Spickard.
The Grundy County Assessor’s office has mailed out 2020 Second Notice Assessment Lists to those taxpayers who have not returned their lists by the deadline. Due to the current COVID-19 virus situation, Grundy County Assessor Kathy Veatch is requesting that taxpayers mail them or put them in the drop box on the Eighth Street side of the courthouse. Those who have questions are asked to contact the assessor’s office at 660-359-4040, ext. 2 or email the office at assessor@grundycountymo.com. Mrs. Veatch and her staff will do their best to answer any questions and handle business on the phone. Those who must go to the office in person are asked to call for an appointment.
What’s Inside... Thursday should have been the home opener for the Kansas City Royals. Republican-Times Sports Editor Seth Herrold laments the lack of Major League Baseball and other sports in a column appearing on page 2 of today’s R-T.
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The Grundy County Commission agreed on Tuesday to join several other Missouri counties in a class action suit involving the wrongful manufacture and distribution of prescription opiates. According to information provided by Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray, the commission will engage in the civil suit against those who are legally responsible for the wrongful manufacture and distribution of prescription opiates and the damages caused by that action. Ray said no local companies or businesses have or will be named as defendants and the litigation focuses on opioid manufacturers and wholesale distributors. Other counties involved in the suit as of March 9 are Adair, Barton, Clinton, Dade, Henry, Hickory, Lawrence, McDonald, Pike, Polk, New Madrid, Ralls, Ray, St. Clair and Vernon. Commissioners also held a conference call with Grundy County Health Department Administrator Elizabeth Gibson, who reported there are still no positive COVID-19 cases in Grundy County, however, she does feel it is only a matter of time before the county has a confirmed case. She said Harrison and Livingston counties both have a positive case and 1,031 cases and 13 deaths have been reported statewide as of Tuesday morning. Ms. Gibson stated that a county-wide infrastructure conference call is being held each Wednesday to update various entities on the ever-changing pandemic. In a meeting with Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs it was learned federal disaster applications for FEMA Disaster 4490, response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are being accepted until April 25. All political entities, such as cities, school districts, townships and counties, can apply for federal assistance to help pay for items such as hiring professionals to disinfect facilities, etc. Briggs also said he has submitted a request to the State Emergency Management Agency for personal protective equipment for use by fire, EMS, law enforcement and the coroner. That request is currently “in progress.” In other business, the commission held a conference call with Grundy County Ambulance Director Steve Tracy, who reported on the extra precautions and equipment being utilized during the coronavirus outbreak. The commission was given an update on changes in operations and were informed they are day by See County, Page 3
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Sports.............................page 2 Local News ....................page 3 Op/Ed ............................page 4 NASCAR .......................page 4 Across Missouri ............page 5 Agriculture....................page 6 Comics ...........................page 7 Crosswords....................page 8 Dear Annie ....................page 8
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Wimbledon Canceled For First Time Since WWII Tennis Tours Suspended Until At Least July 3 By The Associated Press Wimbledon was canceled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament won't be played. Britain imposed a nationwide lockdown just over a week ago, and the All England Club announced after a twoday emergency meeting that the event it refers to simply as The Championships is being scrapped for 2020. That hadn't happened since 1945. Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12. Instead, the next edition of
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the tournament will be June 28 to July 11, 2021. Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer surely spoke for many with a one-word message on Twitter: “Devastated.” Also Wednesday, the ATP and WTA announced that the men's and women's professional tours would be suspended until at least July 13, bringing the number of elite tennis tournaments affected by the coronavirus to more than 30. The top tours already had been on hold through June 7. Lower-level events on the Challenger Tour and ITF World Tennis Tour also are called off through mid-July now. Wimbledon first was held in 1877 and has been contested every year since, with the exception of two stretches: from 1915-18 because of World War I, and from 1940-45 because of World War II. “It has weighed heavily on our minds that the staging of The Championships has only been interrupted previously by World Wars,” club chairman Ian Hewitt said in a press release, “but, following thorough and extensive consideration of all scenarios, we believe that it is a measure of this global crisis that it is ultimately the right decision to cancel this year’s Championships, and instead concentrate on how we can use the breadth of Wimbledon’s resources to help those in our local communities and beyond.” Wimbledon joins the growing list of sports events called off completely in 2020 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. That includes the Tokyo Olympics and the NCAA college basketball tournaments.
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Loss Of Opening Day Cuts Deep Royals Were Scheduled To Host Seattle In Home Opener On Thursday SETH HERROLD @HERROLDTIMES
On Thursday, I was supposed to be in Kauffman Stadium. But, on Thursday, I sat at my desk at work and penned this column, which has been brought back, at least temporarily, until sports inevitably resume. Whether that is later this spring, next fall or even later is anyone’s guess. In the interim, though, hopefully this can give you a little bit of sports content in a world without much right now. If you would like to participate, you can drop me a question you might have and I will feature it in this column. You can hit me up on Twitter, @HerroldTimes, or send an email to sethherrold@gmail.com. To my original point: On Thursday I was supposed to be at Kauffman Stadium. The Kansas City Royals were scheduled to host the Seattle Mariners at 3:05 p.m. in the home opener. That game, which I hold tickets to, was not played. Nor were the five road games scheduled before. I don’t know when baseball will be back. I don’t know what will happen with the tickets I bought. I don’t think the Royals or Major League Baseball really know either of those answers as well. What I do know is: I am bummed about it all. Thursday would have been the 11th Royals’ home opener in a row I have been at and the 15th overall. The event has become an annual tradition with holidaylevel importance for me. The Royals likely aren’t going to be very good this year. PECOTA had projected them to finish 68-94 this season, though the wins and losses totals will certainly both be lower
with an anticipated shortened season. The Royals’ standing doesn’t matter, though. I’ve enjoyed Opening Day every year I have been, even in 2005 when the Royals lost 8-2 to the Mariners, kick starting what would be a 105-loss season. Opening Day serves as the official start to summer for me, even if the temperature* in Kansas City in early April is usually hit and miss. From then on, though, days build to the game that night. It’s getting home from work, firing up the grill and then settling in for Ryan Lefebvre’s call and Rex Hudler’s quirky sidebars. *Side Note: The weather in Kansas City was fantastic on Thursday. Opening Days with temperatures in the 70’s are few and far between in this area and missing out on that just makes this whole thing worse than it already is. When baseball comes back, I know there will be an Opening Day. With this delay, it might actually mean more. There are so many different variables and scenarios revolving around an eventual baseball return and one is a season starting with no fans in the stands. At this point, I would welcome even that. Just getting live games on TV would do wonders for me and many other fans across the nation. I applaud Fox Sports Kansas City for broadcasting games from last season and Royals.com for streaming some of the great games from the 2014 and 2015 playoffs. It’s getting me through, but sometimes I feel like watching replays makes the lack of live games worse. The jury is still out on that one. While my frustration is shared by many, my understanding trumps the want for the game I have followed so closely for so many years. Canceling all sports was absolutely the right thing to do. In fact, I was one of those fans wondering why it took so long, in some cases, for events to be called off. So until this blows over and things return to what we consider normal, here are
some recommendations: Read: Buzzsaw by Jesse Dougherty. This is the book about the Washington Nationals winning the World Series last year. Dougherty is the beat writer for the Washington Post in charge of covering the Nationals. As a baseball fan, even if the Nationals are not your team like myself, you will enjoy this book. I have just started it and it is a great read so far. Anytime a beat writer writes a book, it is almost guaranteed to be a page turner. Watch: Wrestlemania 36. One of the few “sports-related” companies still turning out product is the WWE. While I haven’t followed pro wrestling closely since I was a kid, it can still be entertaining and it’s on TV at a time when not much else is. This year’s Wrestlemania, basically the company’s Super Bowl, was pre-taped from an empty WWE Performance Center in Orlando with no fans just as the weekly shows leading up to it have been. Wrestlemania is a two-day event this year, starting on Saturday at 6 p.m. and continuing on Sunday. You can sign up for a free trial to the WWE Network and avoid the pay-per-view fee. Eat: Any local curbside. Right now is a tough time for a lot of businesses, but small businesses are feeling it the worst. Most all the local eateries here in Trenton are offering curbside services and would appreciate any business. A lot of your favorite local Kansas City restaurants are doing the same, but if you go down there, please, don’t get out of your car. My wife and I have designated two nights a week for curbside. It’s one less thing for her to worry about on those nights now that she is trying to teach from home through Zoom and be a full-time babysitter for our two-year-old and it’s a way to support some of our favorite local restaurants. Also, if you can, try to tip as if you are eating in the restaurant. It’s nice to help out our small businesses, but also important to remember their employees.
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of lessons available for students to pick up by appointment. Beginning Monday, April 6, teachers will begin posting weekly assignments that may be completed for a grade. These will be assignments from the regular course curriculum that are intended to help, not hurt, overall student learning and course grades. Dual credit and online courses through North Central Missouri College will continue to progress with lessons through the regular curricula with normal grading per
NCMC policy. We encourage students to work with their teachers during this time on lessons by contacting them through Google Classroom or by email. To resolve issues of picking up or delivering completed assignments for those without Internet access, please contact the high school office. We are not at this time allowing students to come collect personal items from lockers or classrooms, including iPads and band instruments. If this situation changes, we will send notification to the public through email, the Republican-Times, the radio and our website.
Scholarship information, including eligibility requirements and issues with the A-Plus Scholarship, will continue to be sent to seniors via email and posted to the THS website. Many patrons have asked about prom and graduation ceremonies. We are planning at this time to reschedule prom, but are refraining from setting a new date until later this month. If the situation does not improve, it is very possible prom may be cancelled. With this uncertainty, we would discourage anyone from making any definite plans or commitments for
prom for the foreseeable future. Graduation is still scheduled for the date planned. Any changes to the graduation ceremony will be made public as those decisions are made. Finally, we at THS would like to thank our students, families, and the community for working with us through these unprecedented circumstances. It is truly remarkable and inspiring to see the many ways in which individuals and the community have stepped up to overcome obstacles during these challenging times. I’m so proud to be a Bulldog.
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 RepublicanTimes will carry this information when made available. 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 TOTAL $768,898.64 $696,218.91 (Comparison Year to Date) ($8,942.97) 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 TOTAL $384,342.91 $347,563.89 (Comparison Year to Date) ($4,912.59) PARK SALES TAX Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $11,894.41 $17,351.52 June $39,180.43 $44,790.54 July $40,823.78 $29,157.04 August $21,658.75 $23,381.42 September $43,829.34 $42,002.77 Interest $220.62 October $23,882.91 $26,143.63 November $17,588.56 $16,510.48 December $40,528.34 $41,410.11 January $27,102.68 $27,898.09 February $16,269.83 $17,419.05 Interest $206.39 March $39,959.01 $36,812.23 April $28,054.32 TOTAL $11,741.25 $323,303.89 (Comparison Year to Date) $584.79
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FIRE SALES TAX 2018-2019 2019-20 $6,018.06 $8,688.00
June $19,847.84 $20,866.07 July $20,037.50 $14,569.69 August $10,829.23 $11,690.74 September $21,914.29 $21,002.70 Interest $110.08 October $11,966.71 $12,926.23 November $8,926.98 $8,255.21 December $30,382.01 $20,651.72 January $13,674.16 $13,898.03 February $8,013.98 $8,653.20 Interest $102.90 March $19,950.62 $18,398.03 April $14,027.37 TOTAL $175,459.96 $159,764.61 (Comparison Year to Date) ($1,667.98) TRANSPORTATION TAX Month 2018-2019 2019-20 May $8,898.93 $13,046.59 June $29,402.16 $30,040.75 July $29,894.53 $14,569.69 August $16,058.94 $17,536.10 September $32,578.94 $31,504.23 Interest $107.75 October $17,914.21 $19,386.94 November $13,569.56 $12,394.46 December $30,382.01 $30,977.48 January $20,508.88 $20,847.01 February $11,939.77 $12,977.78 Interest $154.35 March $29,922.55 $27,498.38 April $21,035.92 TOTAL $262,105.73 $238,309.34 (Comparison Year to Date) ($2,769,47)
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day. In-depth disinfecting is taking place “constantly� using a variety of methods and equipment. The commission met with David Hogan to discuss the status of SW 30th Street and it was determined the road was legally closed in 1997. Hogan was given copies of records from the Grundy County archives detailing the process of the road closure. Ray said CART rock funds are being issued and will be immediately sent out to entities. He also indicated the county road and bridge crew will continue repairing various sites affected by FEMA disaster 4451 which occurred during the 2019 flooding. Ray
also said the county is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a 2013 Ford F-250 extended cab truck, with bids due by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7. In addition to the opening of the truck bids at 8:30 a.m., the commission’s agenda for the April 7 meeting includes an update on road and bridge/FEMA projects at 8:45 a.m., opening of fuel bids at 9 a.m.; an emergency management report at 9:15 a.m., opening of culvert bids at 9:30 and concrete bids at 10 a.m. and reports from Tracy at 10:15 a.m. and the Grundy County Health Department at 10:30 a.m. As was the case this week, the commission has a closed session planned for 11 a.m. to discuss legal matters and personnel.
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OP/ED
Five Points by Wendell Lenhart
Now, More Than Ever What a time we are now living in with the pandemic associated with COVID-19. None of us has experienced anything like this except for those persons still alive who have lived through the Great Depression or World War II. Schools closed, businesses having to lock down and persons having to stay in small groups and keeping six feet away from each other appear to be here to stay for the forseeable future. When this pandemic will pass and we can resume some sort of normal activity is anyone’s guess at this Wendell Lenhart point. It’s going to take awhile for business activity to rebound even after many of the restrictions are lifted and it’s going to be very hard for many small businesses to survive and remain in business. I hear people complain about not having some of our former businesses here to serve the community and area and I’m afraid we’re entering a period where some more of the closures could happen. If we, as a community, don’t want that to happen, now is the time we are going to have to act. If we want to continue to have hardware stores, grocery stores, car dealers, restaurants, auto parts, gift stores, clothing, greenhouses, just to name a few of the many available to us locally, then we are going to have to support them by shopping with them. The list of businesses we need to support could go on and on. Besides the services offered, these businesses also employ many local people who, in turn, support our community by living and volunteering here and supporting all the extra activities that go on throughout the year, such as sports, arts, fairs and festivals. This newspaper is also a small business. And if we don’t have the other small businesses in our area that have the ability to advertise their products and services in our pages to get customers, that will also affect our future. No one knows how long these difficult conditions are going to last. But I encourage everyone to try and do as much shopping as they can locally in order to help our businesses survive until the economy rebounds again and we can return to some assemblance of normalcy. Call or go into the many businesses we use throughout the area and ask them what you can do to help. I’ve read many suggestions, including buying a gift certificate that you can use in the future or give as a gift. That will provide some much-needed cash flow until regular shopping habits are able to return. That has always been important to our future, but it is more important maybe now than it ever was. We are all going to have to help each other if we want to come out of this with everything we have now.
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
KEEPING MISSOURIANS SAFE As the coronavirus continues to take a toll on our country, Missouri, like many other states, is seeing a growing number of daily confirmed cases of the virus. I believe this increase is a result, in part, of more people being tested for the virus. As we continue to learn more about this devastating pandemic, I believe it is critical we do everything we can to support the health care professionals who are working on the front lines to battle COVID-19. In the meantime, communities throughout our state are issuing stay-at-home advisories to help slow the spread of the virus. According to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, every Missouri school district has cancelled classes until at least April 6. Despite physically closing their doors, many schools throughout our state are continuing to prepare and serve food to students in need. For the past week, the State Capitol and state office buildings have been closed to the public. While individuals might not have physical access to these buildings, countless state employees, as well as members of the Legislature and their staff, are working remotely
to ensure the citizens of Missouri still have access to state services. Last week, the governor also issued an executive order that allows restaurants to sell unprepared food without punishment. Because restaurants have had to close their doors to dine-in patrons, many restaurants now have an excess supply of food. Now, for the foreseeable future, these businesses can sell this food to the general public. I applaud this move. I believe It has the potential to help many businesses stay afloat during these difficult times, while also providing another option for the citizens of our state when it comes to shopping for food. This has been a long road to travel, and it is not over yet. Let us keep up the fight and work together to come out of this crisis better people. May God continue to watch over us and protect us during these dark times. 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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Issues In Covering Coronavirus by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News The coronavirus pandemic has raised some difficult journalistic questions for which there are not easy answers.
Guest Editorials Journalists are facing conflicts between stessing good health practices while, at the same time, holding public officials accountable for their actions and, sometimes, inaction. Another conflict involves protecting one's own health by staying home which can restrict accessing news sources. The personal health concerns were amplified when we learned a state representative tested positive for the virus just a few days after he had been in the House chamber. Ironically, the House had been acting on a hefty appropriation to deal with coronavirus in the final three months of the budget year. An infected person in the building is a serious cause for concern because of how crowded the hallways and the chambers become when the legislature is in session. The positive test caused the Capitol to be closed for several days to disinfect the place. Ten days earlier, legislative leaders had asked schools to not bring groups of students to visit the seat of Missouri state government. I understood their request. I had begun feeling uneasy entering the building when it was packed with legislators, lobbyists and school groups. Like some other reporters, I've been covering state government from my home by listening to live
streams of legislative sessions and the governor's daily briefings. But not being in the building has restricted coverage. I have not been there to ask follow-up questions of the governor or to easily query legislators and lobbyists about issues like the potential loss of state revenues from the economic impact of the virus that likely will severely cripple state services. So, I have a nagging sense of guilt that I am not fulfilling my journalistic responsibilities. Like many reporters, I occasionally have risked my own safety in pursuit of a story or to assist journalism in emerging democracies. Why not this time? To be honest, I am unsure how much of my decision to stay at home and limit my coverage has been motivated by personal health concerns versus a sense of responsibility to comply with the advice from health officials on how to slow the spread of this disease so as not to overwhelm health facilities and medical staff. Has maturity made me more cautious, maybe less reckless, than I had been in my younger years? Or has it made me more responsible? Another question I'm facing involves how to balance coverage between politics and policy disagreements with public safety. That conflict was demonstrated when Gov. Mike Parson announced he was instructing the Health Department director to issue an order prohibiting groups larger than 10, with exceptions. Violation of that order is a misdemeanor crime.
Over the decades, I've covered the debates as the legislature extensively expanded the emergency powers of state agencies and the governor including even the power to seize private property. So, I fully understand the public-policy disagreements about those powers. Balancing public safety and health with constitutional freedoms has been a continuing issue for as long as our country has existed. The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment provision establishes "the right of the people peaceably to assemble." Yet, health experts across the world tell us that avoiding large crowds is a key step to avoid spreading coronavirus. So, what aspect do I emphasize in my stories? Do I focus on explaining the public-health benefits for people to comply with the Health Department's order? Or, do I focus on the public-policy questions, even if such an emphasis could undermine efforts to obtain public compliance with an order critical to managing this disease as best as possible? That conundrum reminds me of questions about coverage of the Vietnam War debate. Some attacked extensive coverage of protests opposing the war as undermining the nation's war effort. There is one huge difference from today. There was a legitimate dispute about as to whether the Vietnam War even should be pursued. But in the battle with coronavirus, there's no debate about the objective.
What Others Are Saying... Law Weaknesses A recent episode out of Southwest Missouri highlights weaknesses in our state and local laws. We hope legislators take note.
Guest Editorials The state of Arkansas recently closed C&H Hog Farms, which had been operating for years on a tributary of the Buffalo National River — America’s first national river. We were among those who thought Arkansas regulators acted stupidly when they permitted the concentrated animal feeding operation nearly a decade ago and among those who praised the state for finally buying out the farm. But what to do with 2.6 million gallons of liquid hog waste that had collected in lagoons during the farm’s operation? Take it to Missouri. Fifteen, maybe 20 trucks a day rolled into Taney County for a number of days, local residents said. Not only were Taney County officials unable to stop it, they weren’t even notified. The state, too, is relegated to an after-the-fact role. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources: • If the waste is spread by a third party from a concentrated animal feeding operation, Missouri does not require permits for land application of fertilizer from agricultural practices, and these companies can bring it in from out of state. • Missouri DNR does provide information regarding “best management practices” to companies applying the waste, but because the companies are not required to get permits, there is no review beforehand. The state can do site review
afterward if it learns of issues, but by then, the damage may be done. • There also is no prior notification to local/county officials. In this instance, according to DNR, they did go down and check on the application process several times, and the third-party company applying the waste to the land did take soil and nutrient samples prior to the application, and the site was flagged in accordance with recommended setback distances. There also were no water quality problems. The fact that there were no apparent problems — this time — is cold comfort. We think local and state officials need to be involved on the front side of this. DNR needs the authority to review the plan before it happens, to do its own survey of the slopes and soil types, nearby residences and to examine the nutrient load already in the watershed. State and local officials also need the authority to tell companies no. We also think nearby residents, neighbors and environmental organizations that play the watchdog role today should know about this kind of thing before it happens. Taney County residents were worried about the smell and about the hog waste polluting local streams. One resident warned: “That watershed goes right into Bee Creek and that goes on into Bull Shoals Lake. It’s too late now. They’ve finished hauling it in.” That’s the problem. Neighbors, the county and the state only get brought in on the backside of this, the “too late now” side of this, and that doesn’t work for Missouri. Besides, is there such a shortage of industrial agricultural waste in Missouri that we need to be importing it? We don’t think so. — Joplin Globe
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Lawmakers Return To Jefferson City To Deal With Budget, COVID-19 by Madison Czopek Missouri News Network Lawmakers will return to he Capitol next week with new measures in place to help prevent the spread of COVID9 among themselves and esential employees who work in he building. The precautions include implementing checkpoints at enrances, livestreaming egislative work and cordoning off lawmakers from the genral public. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, aid lawmakers have been making plans that will allow hem to move forward with heir top legislative priorities for next week: amending and passing the supplemental budget that will provide addiional funding through the end of June and passing the federal eimbursement allowance bill, or FRA, which will allow the tate to draw federal money for Medicaid. Tentatively, lawmakers will econvene for two days next week, Rowden said. On Tuesday, he said there will be a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, then, on Wednesday, the Senate would vote on the supplemental budget and FRA bill. Reconvening for two days will be a �test balloon� to see how well the new safety measures work, Rowden said. Rowden, Elijah Haahr, RSpringfield, and Rep. Kip Kendrick, D-Columbia, said House and Senate leaders have been talking to MU Health Care as well as Boone and Cole County public health experts. Based on their suggesions, the Capitol will mplement an entry checkpoint policy. Haahr said there will probably only be one entrance open. “We will have nurses there
that are taking temperatures of people as they go in, asking questions about traveling, if they’ve been running a fever, things like that,� Haahr said. “What we recommend to everybody is that you don’t come into the building if there’s a way that you don’t need to.� The safety measures will continue into the building as well To prevent members of the public, including lobbyists, from interacting with the lawmakers, ropes will be put in place throughout the Capitol, Rowden said. Committee rooms will be set up differently next week, meaning there will be far fewer chairs in an effort to discourage members of the public from attending hearings. Much of the work done in the Capitol will also be livestreamed, including Senate committee hearings and business conducted on the Senate floor, which has not been done before.“Those are other measures that we’re taking to help folks feel like they can be a part of the process without actually being in the building,� Rowden said. Rowden said lawmakers will essentially be quarantined in their offices rather than moving between offices as usual. Most members will not have their staff with them, according to Haahr. Rowden also said the Senate plans to do slower roll calls, which will allow senators to listen to the debate in their offices and come to the floor to vote only after their name is called. House majority and minority leaders have discussed how to ensure that there are as few representatives on the House floor as possible while the supplemental budget is debated.
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“My expectation is it will be less than 10, maybe even less than five (members),� Haahr said. “Obviously, procedurally there has to be somebody presiding, the majority floor leader, the budget chair and the minority leader.� Haahr added the House is exploring representatives’ voting options, including a method similar to the one senators will use. He said this would be somewhat cumbersome for the 163-member body, but it would guarantee the fewest number of lawmakers on the floor at once. Kendrick agreed: “We need to make sure that we don’t delay the supplemental bill or any other legislation that’s needed at this time.� The idea is to see if the measures can be safely and successfully extended throughout the rest of the session. But even if the precautions work well, Rowden said there must be a discussion on whether to continue the regular legislative session. Opening the session back up would put more legislation on the table and could potentially mean more people wanting to be in
the building. Kendrick said the House and Senate might only pass the supplemental budget, the FRA bill and the fiscal year 2021 budget in the regular session, though they could reconvene for a special session later in the year. “In coming months, it’s very possible that there’s a concurrent special session called for the summer to work through some of the legislation that’s been put on hold as a result of the coronavirus,� Kendrick said. Rowden said there’s a possibility lawmakers might pass the supplemental budget and the FRA, only to go on another break. But he said a special session unrelated to the state’s COVID-19 response was unlikely because the Missouri legislature is part time and many lawmakers have other responsibilities in the summers. 2021 Budget Even if lawmakers’ efforts next week are successful, they will still have to finalize and pass a budget for fiscal year 2021. Kendrick, the House Budget Committee’s ranking
minority member, said the bills passed out of the Budget Committee weeks ago were based on estimates of 1.6% economic growth. Kendrick said he no longer thinks that growth is possible at all. “Hopefully this is just a short-term economic downturn, but even just a short-term downturn is going to be very significant,� he said. “There are going to be many job losses, there’s going to be a lot of reduction in income tax collection as well as sales tax collection.� Rowden seemed less certain about the severity of the economic toll of COVID-19. He said it was possible the 2021 budget would take a hit, but also pointed out that there is a large amount of federal money being sent to states. “The amount of federal money that’s coming down, if you’ve been following what’s happening in D.C., is substantive,� Rowden said. “I think it’s pretty safe to say that Missouri’s share of that at a minimum is probably $3 billion, which relative to the size of
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Prevent Pasture Damage Now Extreme mud in winter-feeding areas and early pasture growth entices cattle farmers to turn cattle on to pasture earlier than they should, says Zac Erwin, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in livestock. Unusually warm temperatures in late February and March have accelerated grass growth in northeast Missouri pastures. While the grass looks good from across the fence, Valerie Tate, MU Extension field specialist in agronomy, warns turning livestock on pasture too early in the grazing season will damage early growth and lead to less production later in the grazing season. According to Tate, every inch of
grass growth adds 200-300 pounds of dry matter per acre. Tate recommends waiting for cool season grass pastures to reach eight inches in height and graze no shorter than four inches. This will help avoid damage to the roots. Erwin adds that while there may look like a lot of forage in the pasture; a 1200pound lactating cow requires around 3032 pounds of dry matter intake per day. If you do the math, 50 head of cows will consume approximately 1,500 pounds of dry matter per day. Tate stresses that beef farmers should confine cattle to winter-feeding or sacrifice areas to ensure pastures will remain
productive throughout the grazing season. She adds that if you have a managed grazing system in place to control animal movement and give the forage appropriate rest periods, you can generally turn out sooner in the spring compared to a nonmanaged system. The key is to “take half - leave half� of the available forage. Maintaining half of the leaf area will keep roots actively growing, resulting in more rapid pasture recovery. You can learn more about pasture management at Missouri Grazing Schools. Grazing schools offered throughout Missouri can be found at https://mofgc.org/grazing-schools/
Creating/Using A Farm Financial System Carlee Quinn County Engagement Specialist Agriculture and Environment Recordkeeping is not an unheard-of topic for an agricultural producer. Farmers keep records of their inventory, sales, expenses and any liabilities they may have. It is also recommended that producers track cash sales, expenses, depreciation and information on government program participation. Recordkeeping, in some form, should a part of everyday life for producers, but it can often be a hassle and put off until the last minute. In today’s industry, farmers need wellkept records to be able to make informed decisions regarding the profitability of their farms. Business decisions that are not based on accurate records could lead to less profit. An efficient operation requires sound-recordkeeping and record analysis. I believe there are three very important reasons to keep farm records well-maintained. First, records serve as excellent decision-aids. Records help to construct balance sheets, income statements and a cash flow. Having these tools help with making decisions when it comes to expanding or sustaining an operation. Second, most financial institutions require farm records. As mentioned before, financial statements can help guide growth decisions. Should a producer seek support from a financial institution, the institution will require accurate and up to date records be provided for review.
Finally, records should be kept for proof. With the number of decisions that need to be made in farming on a daily basis, it is difficult to remember what was done two weeks ago, let alone last year. Having historical records can help provide reassurance on the decisions that have already been made to help make new ones. So, what system is the best for keeping records? There is no right or wrong record keeping system, but a farm records system should provide accurate and essential information that is physically available to assist in decision making. The two most common farm recordkeeping systems are hand and computer kept records. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. With hand recordkeeping, there is almost no out-ofpocket startup expense and it is easy to implement. However, it can be time consuming and there is more room for human error. Recordkeeping on a computer program costs more to start and could require some studying to understand the programs, but it is faster and more accurate. The two most common computer recordkeeping programs are Microsoft Excel and Quicken. Quicken primarily uses a check register, making for a more familiar environment to begin record-keeping online. Each transaction can be categorized and even split between multiple categories. Necessary reports like transactions, account balances,
cash flow statements, balance sheets, and tax summaries can be easily generated, making this system ideal for farmers. Excel is a more all-encompassing recordkeeping software. It can help achieve a large variety of farm management tasks. Excel has the capabilities to make personal budgets, provide supplemental accounting documents, and calculates and records yield and production data. The University of Missouri Extension Agricultural Electronic Bulletin Board has hundreds of excel documents already developed for multiple scenarios. Some examples of developed spreadsheets that are available to producers include assigning feed cost to individual calves, estimating the value of manure applied to cropland, and estimating market prices needed to offset the costs of storage. In summary, keeping and analyzing farm financial and production records is essential to managing a farm business. Accurate records help make financial and production decisions, comply with tax laws, and support loan applications. Traditional hand recordkeeping systems continue to work well for many farmers. Computerized recordkeeping systems have been accepted and are being used by a number of producers. The main goal, no matter how records are kept, is to keep accurate and up-to-date records that are beneficial to the producer. Recordkeeping should be helpful, not painful.
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Go Wild At Nature’s Free Salad Bar Spring greens from the woods can add variety to your diet. Wildcrafting - the gathering of plants from their natural habitats - is a throwback to the days of our distant ancestors, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Our ancestors’ winter diets lacked the variety of fresh produce we enjoy today. Therefore, when spring arrived, they combed the woods for wild edibles to add flavor and nutrition to their meals. Trinklein cautions beginning wildcrafters to study plant identities before they begin. “The cardinal rule to remember when hunting wild greens is to be certain to know what you are gathering,â€? he says. “If in doubt about the identity of a plant, definitely pass it by.â€? Trinklein recommends Edgar Denison’s “Missouri Wildflowers,â€? published by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Beginners also can benefit from going with seasoned wildcrafters until they learn what plants can be eaten safely, he says. Avoid harvesting roadside plants, which may contain vehicle exhaust residue or pesticides from adjoining cropland. Wash all plants at least twice after gathering, changing the water each time. Check for insects and debris. Eat small amounts when trying a new plant to avoid possible allergic reactions. Prepare wildcrafted greens by putting them in a saucepan with a little water and salt. Cook until tender; do not overcook. Mix bitter plants with sweeter ones. Add pan drippings, vinegar or lemon juice to taste. Drain water before serving. A common “working man’s dietâ€? in the past included soup beans, fried potatoes, cornbread, raw onions and wild greens. Trinklein recommends these Missouri plants for wildcrafting: • Cutleaf toothwort. Also known as crow’s foot, this low-growing plant is found in woodlands and on wooded slopes. It bears five narrow, deeply lobed leaves that look like the toes on the foot of a crow. The leaves are edible, but cutleaf toothwort is prized for its rhizomes. Their spicy, radishlike flavor livens up salads. Some wildcrafters ferment toothwort to sweeten it; others boil it. • Dandelion. Gardeners hate them; wildcrafters love them. Dandelions are high in
vitamin A and iron. Their flavor peaks during March and April. To gather, cut off the whole crown close to the soil, pluck out the flower stem and sort out any debris. • Lambsquarters. Also known as wild spinach, this later-producing green is rich in vitamins and minerals. Its light green, oval to lanceshaped leaves fare well throughout the summer. Pinch off young plants just above the ground and use the entire plant, or harvest just the leaves. • Nettle. Known for its antisocial behavior, stinging nettle bears egg-shaped to oblong leaves with heartlike bases and toothed bristly margins. Wear gloves to gather this green. Nettle tastes best in the early spring. It loses its bristly margins when boiled and tastes like spinach. • Shepherd’s purse – Named for the shape of its seed pods, it springs to life from a prostrate rosette of deeply cut, lance-shaped leaves. It has long been mixed with less savory greens like lambsquarters to add pep. Use raw in tossed salads. “Legend has it that old-time raftsmen floated downstream in great flotillas of logs to gather shepherd’s purse from riverbanks because of its pepperlike taste,â€? Trinklein says. • Watercress. Related to mustard and radish, watercress floats on ponds, pasture creeks and cold springs. Its bright green leaves taste best April to June. Its pungent flavor works well in salads or as a meat garnish. It was a favorite with early pioneers because its high ascorbic acid content helped prevent scurvy. • Wild lettuce. This plant grows in lowland pastures and along stream banks. It becomes bitter after early April. The smooth, deeply lobed, light-green leaves set it apart. When broken, the leaves produce a sticky, milklike sap. Eat it raw or as wilted lettuce salad. • Winter cress. Called “creasiesâ€? in days gone by, winter cress is a superb potherb picked and enjoyed by generations, Trinklein says. Mature winter cress becomes bitter, so gather early in spring. Trinklein also reminds wildcrafters that pokeweed is NOT on the list of recommended plants. Though relished as “poke salidâ€? in the past, its toxic compounds make it unsafe to eat.
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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 Unnecessary fuss 4 Not rural 9 Deadly critters 13 __ with; become attached to 15 Self-assurance 16 Enjoy a long bath 17 Comic actress Imogene 18 Club __; bar mixers 19 Wraparound garment 20 Glee 22 Retirement accts. 23 Silent assents 24 __ Vegas
26 Take long steps 29 Tangiest 34 New drivers, often 35 Samsung product 36 Sorority letter 37 Neighbor of Calif. 38 “All things __ equal,…” 39 Ship’s bow 40 Rub the wrong way 41 Bugs, e.g. 42 Sifter’s device 43 War death 45 Like a good steak 46 Compadre
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32 Immature insect stage 33 Bazaars 35 Catch forty winks 37 Military force 38 Forest animals 39 Venus de __ 40 Split __ soup 41 Entreaties 42 Fray 43 Traps 45 Waist-length jacket 46 Kourtney, to Khloé 47 Jim Nabors’ sitcom role 48 Wide fissures
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ACROSS 1 Most excellent 5 Piece of china 10 Cure-__; panaceas 14 Michigan or Titicaca 15 Of the countryside 16 __ year; 2020, for one 17 Like eclairs 18 Amass 20 Letters for many univ. profs. 21 Haughtiness 22 Tendon 23 Heed one’s alarm clock 25 “Isn’t __ Lovely”;
Stevie Wonder song 26 Soissons señora 28 Solemn promise 31 Ethiopia’s __ Ababa 32 Thorny shrub 34 Young fellow 36 Shopper’s destination 37 Kingdom 38 Robin or raven 39 Years lived 40 Military attack 41 __ Rica 42 Magazine bigwig 44 Foamy on top 45 Go bad 46 Line of travel 47 __ pigeon;
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ner, not his parent -- and ASAP. Dear Annie: I am wondering: What is the polite way to get out of a conversation after running into a friend while out to dinner? My husband and I are busy with our large family and many responsibilities, so we rarely go out. Going out to dinner together means we have to coordinate a night off and hire a sitter, etc. Frustratingly often, when we go out for one of these semi-rare date nights, we see someone we know while eating dinner. Without fail, they want to stay and visit. And a couple times they have even sat down with us and stayed for their meal (date canceled) We've tried going to out-oftown restaurants and even dropping strong hints, but they don't get it. This also happens when we have a special family meal out, like for a birthday. Short of hiding under the table, what should we do? -- Wish I Had a Table for Two Dear WIHATFT: Forget dropping hints. Exchange brief pleasantries, but then be direct. There's no shame in simply saying, "Well, we're on our date night!" You can inject some humor, if that's your style -- e.g., "Great running into you, but I've got a hot date here." Anyone who matters won't mind.
Dear Annie: A few months ago, my husband was laid off from his job. When that happened, he asked if he could just stay home and work on his own personal projects and interests. I work a corporate 9 to 5 job and can barely cover our bills without his salary, but I said yes because I wanted him to be happy. Now, though, I'm beginning to resent him. He refuses to do anything useful while he's home all day. I come home to a sink full of dirty dishes and a messy house every evening. He has said he will do some housework, but I need to call him and remind him. On top of that, he doesn't do things that will take five minutes of his time. Recently, we needed to call a plumber to come fix a pipe under our sink. My husband knew about this but never called one, claiming that he just forgot about it. When I brought it up again, he asked if I could do it on my lunch hour. Now, he is upset with me because he says I'm not "allowing" him to focus on his own interests like I promised. I am upset because I did-
5 Some GE appliances 6 Goodman or Cariou 7 “The butler __ it!” 8 Sleeps 9 Begins 10 Vats 11 Suffix for break or honor 12 Twirl 14 “Bonanza” setting 19 __ for; cheers on 22 Want __; newspaper section 25 Jealous feeling 27 __ in the face; insult 28 Removes tater skins 29 Gentlemen 30 Brown or Rice 31 Not as vivid in
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n't realize that he meant never having to do an ounce of housework or anything responsible ever again. When he was working, we split all the responsibilities and chores pretty evenly. Now, everything has fallen to me unless I beg my husband to help me (and even then he does the bare minimum and gets upset at me for interrupting him). Am I wrong here? What can I do? - Overworked Wife Dear Overworked: He's your husband, not your child. You bring home 100% of the income and do the vast majority of chores. The chores that you don't do, you delegate to him -- and delegating itself is a kind of chore. Where's the balance in that? Talk to your husband about finding at least a part-time job to supplement your income, to get him out of the house and into a healthier headspace. He might be experiencing some depression afer being laid off. However, keep quiet and your resentment will reach toxic levels. It's imperative that you get back to feeling like his part-
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benchmark had lost all its gains made since two weeks into Trump’s term. London’s main index is down 28% since January and back at its June 2010 level. Tokyo has sunk 19% to a three-year low. China’s key index is off 11% since January. But after big losses in a 2015 market collapse, it is down 35% from five years ago. U.S. bear markets have lasted 14 months on average since World War II. But stocks never had a shock like this. Traders expect more volatility until numbers of new cases decline.
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The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The office will be closed on Saturdays. Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------Corie Cutsinger - Single Phase, Three Phase, Motor Controls, Control Voltages, Computer Controlled Equipment. New thermal imaging camera; bucket truck for aeriel work; underground locator. Wired Electrical & Automation, LLC, 359-1847. Mdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOORE’S CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORK, INC. 359-5477. 52 Years Experience. TJun5 ------------------------------------------WANTED!! Used & Abused Cars & Trucks. Highest prices paid! You Call - We Come Get It! FRONTIER AUTO & TRUCK PARTS (formerly Jim’s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE – Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! TApr17 ------------------------------------------Call MIDWEST MECHANICAL & rely on comfort. 800425-0976 or 485-6611, Brian S. Israel, owner. For your heating & cooling needs. All Tax Credits & Rebates available! Geostar Geothermal Heat Pumps. Over 25 years experience. TMay1 ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4. Thdtf ------------------------------------------ASAP LOCKSMITH, Warren Soptic - Owner - 359-6625, Trenton. TJun12 -----------------------------------------Cox Family Dentistry, P.C. Andrew P. Cox, D.D.S. 1011 Cedar St., Trenton. 660-3596889 or 660-359-6993. TMay1 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available – Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FApr17 -----------------------------------------WILSON’S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. FMay1 -------------------------------------------
RED BARN MINI STORAGE, across from the new hospital. 5 Unit sizes available, prices starting at $19 per month. Call Mike or Jane Cooksey 359-1069 or 359-7683. Fdtf ------------------------------------------H & S CONTRACTING Remodeling, room additions, garages & decks * New homes & basements w/ICF forms * Wall replacement under homes, repair cracks & bowed walls * Leveling, waterproofing & excavation. Kale Hoerrmann Owner, 30 years experience – 660-412-3131. FApr3 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS – GARAGES Spray foam insulation FApr17 ------------------------------------------Fiber Optic Broadband Internet!! High Speed!! Prices Starting at $54.90 Mid-States Services Sign up at http://www.mid-states.net/ For more info, call 660-359-2045 *Available in Trenton* TApr24 ------------------------------------------JERRY'S GUN SHOP & NORTH MISSOURI OUTDOORS 10761 Argo Road * Chula, MO 660-639-2555, home 660-359-1897, cell 660-349-0654, cell Now Offering Archery Supplies - Sales & Service We Still Buy * Sell * Trade Guns * Hunting Supplies HRS: Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat. 9-5 Call for Availability Visa * Mastercard Mathews FApr24 ------------------------------------------STIHL Dealer Days Save $20 MS 170 Chainsaw Now $159.99 $179.99 CDC-SRP GRUNDY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY 1020 Oklahoma Ave | (660) 359-2070 | Trenton, MO * No. 1 Quality * Fast & Courteous Service * Everyday Competitive Prices FMay29 ------------------------------------------CLARK PLUMBING & HEATING, 2324 Princeton Road, 359-2007. Residential & Commercial, New Construction, Remodel & Repair, Water Heaters & Boilers, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Inspection, Backhoe Service, Certified, Backflow Testing & Installation. TMay22 ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock • Sand • Dirt Asphalt • Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FMar24-Apr17 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699–shop, 3592202–home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60’ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! TApr3 ------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------
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NOTICE Grundy County is currently accepting bids for a 2013 Ford F250 extended cab 4x4 pickup with utility bed. Mileage range is 120,000 to 125,000. Sealed bids are due by 8:30 a.m. on April 7, 2020 in the office of the Grundy County Commission. G366d3 -------------------------------------------
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IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 20AG-PR00012 In the Estate of BOBBY DEAN MORGANS, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BOBBY DEAN MORGANS, Decedent: On 03-16-2020, the last will of the decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual was appointed the personal representative of the estate of BOBBY DEAN MORGANS, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Grundy County, Missouri. The personal representative may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the, court. The name and address of the personal representative is: BARBARA K MORGANS 1452 PARK LANE LIBERTY, MO 64068 The personal representative's attorney's name, business address and phone number is: MICHAEL DEAN ARNOLD 109 E. JACKSON STREET GALLATIN, MO 64640 PHONE: 660-663-2203 All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of decedent’s death: 10-NOV-2019 Date of first publication: 27-MAR-2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. dMar27,Apr3,10,17 ------------------------------------------
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 -------------------------------------------
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HELP WANTED 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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PEARL’S II EDEN FOR ELDERS 611 N. College Ave. • Princeton, MO 64673 • 660-748-4407 has the following openings:
Director of Nursing
Certified Aides part-time for various shifts
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Pearl’s II is an EOE. We have a great pay scale, insurance choices, weekend bonuses for those who qualify, double time for holidays worked, full and part-time vacations, and a great work environment. If you would like to join a team that is striving for excellence, come on in!
PEARL’S RESIDENTIAL 308 S. Broadway • Princeton, MO 64673 • 660-748-3307
Pearl’s Residential may be just the place for you to make your “home away from home�! Residents enjoy their own choices at the delicious buffet meals, assistance with personal care and medications, and NO HOUSEKEEPING! Private pay, some nursing home insurance and Medicaid are accepted. For more details call 748-3307 or 748-4407.
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AREA DEATHS Eugene “Gene” Knapp Eugene “Gene” Knapp, a 91-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Private graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Mr. Knapp was born on Feb. 7, 1929 at Independence, the son of Homer E. and Ethel M. Billingsley Knapp. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. Before retiring he was selfemployed as a mechanic. He was a member of the Tenth Street Baptist Church at Trenton. He was married at Trenton on May 30, 1953 to Mary Lee
Kimsey. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; four sons, Randy Knapp and his wife, Carmen of Easley, S.C., Keith Knapp and his wife, Missy of Trenton, Larry Knapp and his wife, Cindy of Overland Park, KS and Danny Knapp of Trenton; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gary Knapp; two sisters, Beulah Dowell and Betty Parks; and two brothers, Truman Knapp and Donald Knapp. Memorials are suggested to Saint Luke’s Home Health and Hospice and may be left at or mailed to the mortuary. Online condolence may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
DAILY RECORD
No Spickard Alumni Banquet
REAL ESTATE Jared Lamma and wife to Robert E. Romesburg and others. Robert Crawford Elliott and wife to Rodney G. Roberts and wife. Everett Cunningham and wife to Derlin Johnson and wife. Hamilton Rentals LLC to Alyssa Nichol and husband.
Fire Damages Rural Home A rural Trenton home was damaged in a fire on Monday night. The home, owned by Kody and Kelli Adams and located at 448 SW 25th St., received extensive damage to the porch area but minor structural damage to the actual home, according to Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District Chief Kenny Roberts. Adams, who was at home at the time of the fire, had the blaze under control by the time firemen arrived. Roberts said some of the insulation in the roof area was smoldering and that firemen had to cut a hole in the roof to extinguish the blaze. Most of the damage inside the house was confined to smoke and water. Roberts said the fire was electrical in nature and is believed to have started on the front porch. Firemen were on the scene for one hour. Adams and his children were home at the time of the fire, but were able to escape. The Grundy County Ambulance Service was called to the scene to check out an 11month-old child, who was reported to be fine. The family is currently residing with Adams’ mother, Pam White.
School Meeting Postponed The Edinburg School Friends meeting, scheduled for April 25, has been postponed. A new meeting date will be announced later.
Mental Health Office Closed All offices of North Central Missouri Mental Health Center will remain closed to consumers and the public through May 1. All consumer activities will continue to be conducted via telehealth or telephone services, and requests for medication refills will be addressed and completed as usual. Offices will continue to be staffed with employees to answer phone calls, make and reschedule appointments, etc. Office phone hours will remain 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The 2020 Spickard R-2 Alumni Banquet, scheduled for May 9, has been cancelled due to concerns with COVID19. The next banquet will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
CARD SHOWER A card shower has been requested for Vernon and Judy Buckner, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 10, 2020. Cards can be sent to them at 33810 Aster Drive, Humphreys, MO 64646.
FUTURES TRADING - CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE Open
High Low Last April 1 WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 567¼ 571¾ 557¼ 558¼ Jul 561¼ 566¾ 553½ 554 Sep 564½ 569 556½ 557½ Dec 571¾ 576¾ 565 565¼ Mar 577¾ 581¼ 570¾ 571½ May 578¾ 579¾ 568¾ 569¾ Jul 565 566 555¾ 555¾ Sep 563 563 556 556 Dec 572¼ 573¾ 565½ 565½ Mar 576½ 577 576 576 Est. sales 59,460.Tue.'s sales 131,557 Tue.'s open int 372,589,up 8,263 CORN 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 341¼ 342¾ 333½ 337¼ Jul 346¼ 347½ 338¾ 341 Sep 350 351 342½ 343¼ Dec 357½ 358¾ 349 350 Mar 368¼ 369½ 361 361¾ May 374 374 367 367¾ Jul 378¼ 378½ 370¾ 371¼ Sep 368 368½ 366 366 Dec 378½ 378½ 371½ 372 Mar 385¼ 385¼ 385 385 Sep 390 390 390 390 Dec 389 389 385 385 Est. sales 197,033.Tue.'s sales 458,259 Tue.'s open int 1,389,346,up 11,081 OATS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 264 265¼ 259 260¼ Jul 263¼ 264¼ 262 262¾
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Est. sales 138.Tue.'s sales 532 Tue.'s open int 4,179,up 20 SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 885¾ 887¼ 870 871½ Jul 889 890¼ 873¼ 875¼ Aug 888¼ 889 873½ 875¾ Sep 881½ 881½ 869 870¼ Nov 877¾ 878½ 867½ 868¾ Jan 875¾ 875¾ 867 868 Mar 854½ 855¼ 848 849¼ May 851 851½ 845 846½ Jul 856½ 857 854¼ 854¼ Aug 855 858¾ 855 858¾ Sep 848½ 849½ 847½ 849¼ Nov 846 846 840½ 843 Jan 851½ 851½ 851½ 851½ Mar 855 855 855 855 Est. sales 76,296.Tue.'s sales 209,631 Tue.'s open int 793,202,up 15,926
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March 31 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 8.41 (Mar 20); 8.31 (Apr 20); 8.30 (May 20); 8.03 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.96 (Mar 20); 2.96 (Apr 20); 3.01 (May 20); 3.03 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 8.36 (Mar 20); 8.31 (Apr 20); 8.25 (May 20); 8.03 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.96 (Mar 20); 2.96 (Apr 20); 3.01 (May 20); 3.03 (New Crop 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.35; soybeans, 8.66; wheat, 5.48. New Crop - Corn, 3.22; soybeans, 8.07; wheat, 5.37.
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