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residence. • All individuals in the state of Missouri shall avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people. • All public and charter schools must remain closed for the duration of the order. • Any entity that does not employ individuals to perform essential worker functions, as set forth in guidance provided by the federal government, shall adhere to the limitations on social gatherings and social distancing. • Any entity that employs individuals to perform essential worker functions, and that is engaged in retail sales to the public, shall limit the number of individuals in any particular retail location as follows: 25 percent or less of the entity’s authorized fire or building code occupancy, as set by local authorities, for a retail location with square footage of less than 10,000-square feet; 10 percent or less of the entity’s authorized fire or building code occupancy, as set by local authorities, for a retail location with square footage of 10,000-square feet or more. Trenton Mayor Linda Crooks has also signed an executive order for the city of Trenton, similar to what is contained in the statewide order. She encourages everyone to continue practicing social distancing and stay home, traveling only to access essential services. She said persons who want more information about the Centers for Disease Control guidelines
City Pa ark Arreas Clo osed The Trenton Park Department is encouraging social distancing by closing additional areas within the city park system until further notice. Now closed are all shelterhouses, the disc golf course at Moberly Park, the skate park at Eastside Park, all basketball courts and tennis courts and the horseshoe pits. The walking trail will remain open. In addition, trash cans at Eastside Park will be removed and a dumpster will be placed in the parking lot for public use.
should check the CDC website, www.cdc.gov. Additional information is also available on the Missouri COVID-19 website, www.health.mo.gov. The CDC has also issued new guidance for cloth face coverings. Because the virus can be spread before infected people show symptoms, a cloth face mask is now recommended in public places, like grocery stores, where social distancing measures may be difficult to maintain. The symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, fever and shortness of breath. If you have symptoms or believe you have been exposed, stay home except to seek medical care. Persons should call ahead before going See COVID-19, Page 3
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Sales Tax Revenue Concerns Expressed
City Budgets Headed To Council For OK After much discussion, members of the Finance Committee of Trenton Trenton City Council on Thursday night voted to recommend that the city council approve the 2020-21 budgets for the city and TMU. Much of the discussion involved the city budget, which originally showed a projected deficit of $219,019. Councilman Brad Chumbley voiced his concern regarding sales tax revenues, which fund a large portion of services on the city side, and said he was uncomfortable with having a deficit as large as what was presented. It was noted that the committee had projected sales tax receipts for next year on the low side with hopes that monies would actually come in at a higher rate. Tax revenues (both
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sales tax and property tax) are estimated at $1,923,400 in the proposed budget. One of the expenses contributing to the deficit was a $61,074 transfer from the general revenue fund to the capital budget for payment on the city’s new asphalt plant. It was decided that those funds would be moved back into the general fund, reducing the projected general fund deficit to $158,018. The asphalt plant payment would then be made out of the capital fund. In addition, City Administrator Ron Urton indicated he would be talking with department heads about projects and/or purchases that See Budgets, Page 3
Additional information regarding requirements to use the Wright Memorial Hospital/Hedrick Medical Center temporary COVID-19 drive-through testing site has been announced. Testing can only be done to those individuals who have a physician referral. The referrals must come from providers based in either Grundy, Livingston or Mercer counties. The testing site is located at the former Washington Street Food and Drink location at 1100 Washington St. in Chillicothe, with testing taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms are asked to call their provider to receive further direction. As patients arrive, they wil be asked to follow the traffic flow, stay in their vehicle and be prepared to provide proof of identity and provide their date of birth. Tests will only be administered to those who arrive after receiving qualified physician referral.
TIF He earing Se et The Tax Increment Financing Commission of the city of Trenton will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 13 to consider a TIF plan from Orscheln Farm and Home to redevelop land at 1840 E. 28th St. and build a new store at that site. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the hearing will be available to the public online. Information regarding how to participate in the meeting will be available on the city’s website, www.trentonmo.com, under “public notices,” closer to the time of the hearing. The plan calls for construction of a 37,026-square-foot building to house the business, along with associated site work and infrastructure. Other areas of the property are being platted for future development. According to state statute, once this plan is initially approved and future redevelopment projects are proposed, such projects may be approved by an amendment to the plan.
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Gas Main Replacement Set Liberty Utilities is planning to replace around 25,000 feet of gas mains within the city of Trenton, beginning later this month. The new plastic mains will replace steel mains that were installed during the 1950s and 1960s. According to information provided by Liberty Utilities, the plastic mains will lessen the chance of corrosion and damage as well as improve the flow and reliability of natural gas to customers. The project will also improve the
system’s mapping capability for safe and quicker accessibility for the natural gas crews. Most of the work is scheduled west of the railroad tracks between 18th Street on the North and Sixth Street to the south. Work on the east side of the tracks will run north of Ninth Street, beginning just west of Harris Avenue to Highland Street, and then continue south of Ninth See Gas, Page 3
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Sunny skies this week with highs in the mid-70s on Wednesday before dropping into the mid-50s on Thursday. The high at Trenton on Wednesday, April 1 was 69, Thursday’s high was 60 with .22 of an inch rain. Friday’s high was 59 with .19 of an inch of rain. The high on Saturday was 45. Sunday’s high reached 61 with a low of 35. The high on Sunday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 59, the low was 40.
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Grundy County continues to be COVID-19 free, according to the Grundy County Health Department, which reports no confirmed local cases of the virus. As of Monday morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has reported 2,367 positive cases in Missouri, including 34 deaths. Cases in Caldwell and Linn counties were added over the weekend, with area case counts including Adair with 10, Clinton with seven, Chariton with four, Harrison with two and one each in Caldwell, Linn and Livingston counties. There have been no cases reported in Mercer, Sullivan or Putnam counties. Gov. Mike Parson has implemented a statewide “stay at home” order through Friday, April 24. The order requires all Missourians to remain in their homes except to go to work, access medical care or get basic necessities, such as groceries. Individuals may engage in outdoor activities if proper social distancing is maintained. Social gatherings are still limited to 10 or fewer people. Businesses that provide essential functions are to remain open with additional restrictions on the number of customers that may be inside. The essential business categories are defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The governor’s order requires the following: • Individuals currently residing within the state of Missouri shall avoid leaving their homes or places of
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A Texas man is facing felony charges after a shooting in Bethany on Sunday. According to online court records, 21-year-old Jackson M. Miesse of Dallas, TX is charged in Harrison County with first degree assault-serious physical injury or special victim, a class A felony, and armed criminal action, an unclassified felony. He is accused of shooting William C. Philley in the chest multiple times in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel in Bethany. Miesse then fled the scene on foot and was apprehended with the firearm in his possession as well as a pipe that contained residue that it believed to be from methamphetamine. The probable cause statement indicates that Philley was taken to a hospital by air ambulance for emergency surgery. His condition was not available as of press time on Monday morning. In addition to the felony charges, Miesse is charged with a class D misdemeanor of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
What’s Inside... While we are restricted in many activities due to COVID-19, getting outside for exercises is not one. R-T Sports Editor Seth Herrold talks about his day of fishing on Sunday in a story appearing on page 2 of today’s Republican-Times.
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Water Rate Hike Delayed Stating concerns for Trenton Municipal Utilities customers who may experience financial issues regarding the COVID-19 situation, members of the Trenton City Council voted on Thursday night to postpone a scheduled water rate increase as well as suspend late fees on utility bills. On a 5-3 vote, council members agreed to delay implementing the water rate hike for two months. The increase was scheduled to take effect on April 1 and appear on the May utility bill. The increase has now been pushed back to June and will be reflected on bills received in July. The council will review the increase prior to that time to determine whether to extend the delay. TMU Comptroller Rosetta Marsh said the rate increase had not yet been added to the computer program that calculates the bills, allowing the council to move forward. According to Mrs. Marsh, the planned increase would have raised the average water bill for a residential customer between $4.50 and $4.85 a month (business/industrial increases would be higher). By waiting to implement the increase, the city will not receive around $30,000 of water revenues from residential, business/industrial and water district users that have been included in the 2020-21 budget, recommended earlier in the evening by the Finance Committee for approval by the council. The budget will need to be amended before final approval is given. Voting in favor of postponing the increase were Briggs, Lou Fisher, Danny Brewer, Brad Chumbley and David Mlika. Opposed were Cathie Smith, John Dolan and Larry Crawford, who participated in the meeting via Zoom, along with Mayor Linda Crooks. The council also unanimously voted to suspend late fees on all unpaid utility bills for the next three months. Mrs. Marsh said late fees usually average around $15,000 a month, with the majority of those fees coming from the electric side. That means the city would lose around $45,000 by not assessing the late fee charges. As part of the motion, an emergency plan is to be put together for the Administrative Committee and/or city council to consider if economic conditions don’t improve during the next few months. The council approved a bid of $154,957.50 from Rodriguez Mechanical Contractors of Kansas City to make repairs to the city force main, located on Muddy Creek at See Council, Page 3
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There are not very many silver linings to a world without sports. But, on Sunday, with temperatures trending back toward the warmer end, I found one. Without sports on TV to keep me inside, I ventured out across the driveway to the pond for some bass fishing. Fishing remains one of the few sports in which you can partake during these unprecedented times. A lot of outdoor activities are still on the table for those of us starved for sports and getting outside can really help get you over the depression of quarantine life. The Missouri Department of Conservation has temporarily
waived fishing permit regulations until further notice, which basically means you don’t need a fishing license to drop a line in public waters. While most state parks are closed, most also still have fishing access available. Crowder State Park, just west of town, is one such state park. While the campgrounds and offices at the park are closed, the lake at the park is still open to fish as long as you use common sense and keep yourself at a safe distance from other anglers. The lake is plenty big enough to keep your distance. Like a lot of kids, I grew up fishing. I have several memories of my Dad taking me and by brother and sister fishing at various small farm ponds. Dad always liked to fish for catfish and when you are working with three kids that’s probably the best idea. Get the lines in the water and then you don’t have to worry about it until someone actually catches something. If you are fishing
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we find ourselves in right now. The MDC realizes this and they serve to be applauded for allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy this sport during these trying times . So next weekend, if you are needing to get out of the house, do it safely and find a place to fish. Maybe you know a landowner with a pond who would give you permission. Maybe you will venture out to Crowder. Or, maybe you started your own bass pond a few years back and you want to check and see how they are growing. Whatever you decide, fishing will always be a good decision. This week’s recommendations are... Read: The Secret of Golf : The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus by Joe Posnanski. Watch: I watched the 2014 AL Wild Card game a couple of nights ago. Here is a link, https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vAxR BbAynXxl. You’re welcome. Eat: Keep hammering those local businesses’ curbsides. But if you have a good day at the pond or lake, why not have a fish fry.
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to their doctor. The Grundy County Health Department is not testing for COVID-19, but reminds all county residents to continue practicing good handwashing and cough etiquette. The health department remains open by appointment only for birth and death certificates, children’s immunizations, and WIC services. Persons can call the GCHD at 660-359-4196 for an appointment.
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the south end of the airport. Project advertisements were sent to eight companies, with only one bid received. City Administrator Ron Urton noted the bid was some $70,000 higher than the engineer’s estimate for the work. The force main was damaged during the 2019 flood and the city is under a timeline to get the repair work done so some of the cost can be reimbursed through FEMA. The reimbursement is estimated at around $63,000. In voting 7-1 to accept the bid, the council asked that the bid be voided if the work isn’t started within 30 days. The lone no vote was cast by Brewer. In other business, the council unanimously: • approved an ordinance authorizing a work order with Howe Company, which will do the engineering work in preparation for repairs around the raw water intake at the Thompson River pump station, an electric pole near 28th Street and Muddy Creek and seven areas near the city lagoons. All were damaged during the 2019 flood.
potentially excavate within or nearby customer residences. Though not expected, some roads may be closed and traffic re-routed through an alternate area. The project is anticipated to last through early fall of this year. As safety is a top priority for the company, for both customers and employees, Liberty will be monitoring the COVID-19 health emergency as this project progresses. Employees and contractors are currently following health and safety procedures. Persons with questions or needing more information can call Liberty Utilities at 1-800424-0427.
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could be delayed until the city gets a better handle on the sales tax situation. The TMU budget showed a surplus of net revenues over expenditures after depreciation in all three departments, with the water department revenues including the 8.5 percent rate increase that the council later voted to delay for two months. The surplus in that budget had been listed at $80,668, with Mrs. Marsh indicating at the
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• approved an ordinance authorizing a work order with Howe Company to update the city’s supervised plan for water system improvements. • approved a bid from Dustin Wilson Lawn Mowing to mow six proprieties owned by the city as well as the front of the city cemetery on Ridgeway Avenue and both sides of the driveway at a cost of $180 per time when mowed all at one time. The city proprieties are located at the northeast corner of 27th and Mable streets, the southwest corner of 27th and Lulu streets, 17th Street between Lulu and Mable streets, 303 E. 26th St., 1001 W. 14th St. and 1701 Lulu St. • approved a bid from MFA Oil for five barrels of railroad diesel engine oil at a cost of $3,496.25 ($699.25 per barrel).
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Local Newspapers Are Facing Their Own Coronavirus Crisis NEW YORK (AP) — Just when Americans need it most, U.S. newspaper industry aleady under stress is facing an nprecedented new challenge. Readers desperate for information are more reliant than ver on local media as the oronavirus spreads across the U.S. They want to know about ases in their area, where testng centers are, what the ecoomic impact is. Papers say nline traffic and subscriptions ave risen -- the latter even when they’ve lowered paywalls for pandemic-related stoies. But newspapers and other ublications are under pressure s advertising craters. They are utting jobs, staff hours and ay, dropping print editions -nd in some cases shutting down entirely. Circulation and web traffic re up at the Sun Chronicle, a daily in Attleboro, Massachuetts, as it scrambles to cover he coronavirus pandemic. It’s all we do,� said Craig Borges, xecutive editor and general manager. But with many local estaurants, gyms, colleges and ther businesses closed, the aper has laid off a handful of ales and mailroom employees
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and a political reporter. It has about a dozen newsroom employees left. “Hopefully we can work this out and make it through,� Borges said. Researchers have long worried that the next recession — which economists say is already upon us — “could be an extinction-level event for newspapers,� said Penelope Abernathy, a University of North Carolina professor who studies the news industry. More than 2,100 cities and towns have lost a paper in the past 15 years, mostly weeklies, and newsroom employment has shrunk by half since 2004. Many publications struggled as consumers turned to the internet for news, battered by the Great Recession of 2007-2009 and the rise of giants like Google and Facebook that dominated the market for digital ads. More recently, big national newspapers like The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal have diversified revenue by adding millions of digital subscribers. Many others, however, remain heavily dependent on advertising.
Twenty global news publishers recently surveyed by the International News Media Association expect a median 23% decline in 2020 ad sales. In the U.S., newspaper ad revenues have dropped 20% to 30% in the last few weeks compared with a year ago, FTI Consulting's Ken Harding wrote in another INMA report. On Monday, the largest U.S. newspaper chain, Gannett, announced 15-day furloughs and pay cuts for many employees. On Tuesday, another major chain, Lee Enterprises, also announced salary reductions and furloughs. The Tampa Bay Times, owned by the nonprofit Poynter Institute, cut five days of its print edition and announced furloughs for nonnewsroom staff. Further down the food chain, many smaller publishers -- particularly local alt-weeklies with a heavy focus on dining, arts and entertainment -are making even harder decisions. In rural Nevada, Battle Born Media is scaling back or ceasing publication of six rural weekly newspapers. The Reno News & Review, an alternative weekly, suspended operations
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and laid off all staffers. C&G Newspapers, which publishes 19 weekly newspapers near Detroit, suspended print publication. Alternative paper Pittsburgh Current went online-only. Report for America, which subsidizes journalists in local newsrooms and at The Associated Press, says some of its local-media partners report such deteriorating finances that they may not be able to pay their half of these reporters’ salaries. In suburban St. Louis last week, businesses were calling and cancelling ads as fast as editor Don Corrigan and his staff could write articles to fill the empty space left behind. A local hospital wanted to run a full-page ad offering tips to fight the virus in the three community weeklies he runs — but wanted it for free. A softhearted Corrigan agreed. He announced this week that the Webster-Kirkwood Times, South County Time and West End World will stop publishing, although he's keeping the website running. “I don't think people realize how much it costs to put out a newspaper,� he said, noting that some readers are belatedly suggesting a GoFundMe page or a paywall for the web site.
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STRAIGHT TALK WITH SAM Sixth District U.S. Rep. Sam Graves 1415 Longworth House Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-7041 COVID-19 UPDATE - PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM While all Americans have sufThe application process for the fered during this coronavirus new loans started on Friday at pandemic, our businesses have participating farm credit system been facing unprecedented chal- institutions as well as FDIC-inlenges. Virtually overnight, our sured banks and credit unions. economy ground to a halt. Rev- Applications for Independent enues have dried up, and bills contractors and self-employed incontinue to pile up. dividuals will open on April 10. It’s In an effort to help our small important to know that no fees businesses, Congress passed will be charged to apply for a the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Paycheck Protection Program Economic Security, which in- loan. cluded the new Paycheck ProThis program has been rolled tection Program. It is designed to out at a near record pace and it’s help small businesses keep clear that businesses desperworkers employed during the ately need help. On Day One, coronavirus pandemic. 13,669 loans were processed Under the program, any small through the Paycheck Protection business with less than 500 em- Program in an effort to keep busiployees, including sole propri- nesses operating and employees etorships, independent on the payroll. This is good news contractors, self-employed indi- for small businesses, but there viduals, 501(c)3 organizations, have also been some growing and 501(c)19 veterans organiza- pains. The rules issued by the tions impacted by COVID-19 is SBA have left some confusion eligible. This includes many farm- out there and some financial iners and ranchers. Some employ- stitutions are not processing ers with more than 500 loans yet. The SBA is currently employees may also be eligible if working to resolve these issues they meet the SBA’s size stan- and process applications for the dards for their industry. program as quickly as possible. I Under the Paycheck Protec- will continue working to make tion Program, small businesses sure the SBA is issuing clear and can apply for low-interest loans of concise guidance to all financial up to 250 percent of their aver- institutions, big and small alike. age monthly payroll to help cover The Paycheck Protection Profixed costs. The SBA will forgive gram is one of many resources loans if all employees are kept on available to small businesses payroll for eight weeks, all during this pandemic. I encoursalaries are maintained, and the age you to work with your lender money is used to pay for payroll and find what program will best costs, mortgages, rent, or utili- suit your business and your ties. needs. Rest assured, if your lender is awaiting clarification from the SBA on this new program, they should get the answers they need soon and be able to start processing Paycheck Protection Program Applications shortly. If you have questions about the Paycheck Protection Program or other resources available to help small businesses during this pandemic, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 816-792-3976 or email me.
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THE Daily Commuter Puzzle by Jacqueline E. Mathews ACROSS 1 At present 4 Went public with 9 Carve in glass 13 Short note 14 Unrefined oil 15 Song for one 16 Wyman or Seymour 17 Disastrous 19 When to yell “TGIF!”: abbr. 20 Tribal pole 21 Hotel employee 22 Church topper 24 Study of plant life: abbr. 25 Hallowed 27 Soup container 30 Señora’s
sayonara 31 Tastelessly showy 33 Goalie’s place 35 Took part in a contest 36 Sage & thyme 37 File drawer, perhaps 38 Ending for an adolescent’s age 39 Despises 40 Oyster gem 41 Says out loud 43 1 of 10 sent to Egypt in Exodus 44 “__ I but known…” 45 Fry in a little oil 46 Useful attribute
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ACROSS 1 Say “I do” 4 Bags 9 Close with a bang 13 Mosque leader 15 Old hag 16 As __ as the driven snow 17 Highest digit 18 Traveler’s stop 19 Dainty trim 20 Knoxville’s state 22 Smallest continent: abbr. 23 Easy to handle 24 “Blue Bloods” network 26 Room recess 29 Sentry
34 Joyful 35 Ran fast 36 Hullabaloo 37 Gets older 38 Summoned on a loudspeaker 39 Summer Olympics sport 40 Gullible fool 41 Eggs on 42 Prehistoric homes 43 More tired 45 Move away; withdraw 46 Horned animal 47 Too slender 48 Gigantic 51 Helper
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ACROSS 1 Pantyhose woe 5 Sounds at a woolshearing 9 Problems 13 Friendlier 15 “The Eternal City” 16 Webster or Wyle 17 Donald, to Huey, Dewey & Louie 18 Do away with 20 Buzzer 21 “I do,” for one 23 Escaped detection by 24 Donahue & Hartman 26 __-ups; ab exercises
27 Reason 29 Spirited mounts 32 Hot under the collar 33 Dogcatcher risks 35 Word attached to mark or drum 37 Catches a crook 38 Low point 39 Classic board game 40 “__ say!”; phrase of agreement 41 Male singing voice 42 Linda Lavin sitcom 43 Browned at high heat 45 Examined
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annoyed 6 __ the roost; have authority 7 Red-coated cheese 8 Wilson or Obama: abbr. 9 Ritzy residence 10 Gift for a handyman 11 Detective’s lead 12 Party-giver 13 Actor Fox’s initials 18 Bar soap brand 20 Suit accessories 23 Incite to action 24 Future flowers 25 __ face; avoid embarrassment 26 “Bye, Jacques!” 27 Bathroom features 28 Reason to buy a ring 29 India’s first Prime Minister
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Dear Annie: I am so concerned for my elderly loved ones during this pandemic, my father in particular. He's 89 and lives in a retirement community. As of today, they're still allowing them to go to the dining hall. They've reduced the number of tables and seating by half so that everyone can be spaced out. However, it seems like such a huge and unnecessary risk, given their age group. I've urged him to stay at his house (he has a little standalone unit on the campus), but he refuses to listen. He says that breakfast and lunch are the only times he gets to socialize. What can I do to get him to take this seriously? -- Distressed Daughter Dear Distressed: First, I must note that this is a rapidly evolving situation. Between the time I write this column and when it goes to print, the circumstances will almost certainly have shifted. Check with your local officials for the latest guidelines in your area. That being said, you might share with your father that these are the groups at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (list courtesy of CDC.gov):
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4 Plot craftily 5 Got up 6 Portable beds 7 __-highs; long socks 8 Picked 9 Pool party noise 10 Outdoor meal 11 Eyebrow shapes 12 Track-and-field event 14 Trusted advisers 21 Shade of blue 25 A-E connection 26 Pile up 27 __ age; 18, in most states 28 Brunch fare 29 Bet 30 Big diamonds 31 Shade of purple 32 __ up; tallied 33 Adjustable loop 35 Lose one’s
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temper 38 Monkeys & apes 39 Wild canines 41 “Pull __ chair”; friendly request 42 Coin worth little 44 Before today, in poetry 45 Chicken pox symptoms 47 Allowable 48 Goose’s greeting 49 Come __; find 50 Kelly or Wilder 52 __ through; penetrate 53 Calcutta souvenir, perhaps 54 Early shipbuilder 55 __ off; depart 59 Home office, maybe
DOWN 1 Thumb one’s nose at 2 Morning hour 3 Good enough 4 Hairstyling goo 5 Makes beer 6 Gmail alternative 7 “What Kind of Fool __?” 8 School term 9 Natural; inborn 10 Take a __ off; sit down 11 Not on time 12 Garden shack 14 Bring back to life 19 Climbing plants 22 Flamenco shout 25 Punches 27 Skimpy skirt 28 Vocal exams 29 Blend ingredients 30 Not accidental
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Whoa, IPO
This year started with optimism, record-high stock prices and a fat pipeline of companies raring to sell shares of their stock to the public for the first time. All that ended when the coronavirus outbreak sent stocks screeching to their fastest bear market ever, according to Goldman Sachs. The S&P 500 fell 20% last quarter as investors retrenched and wondered when the economy might grind back into gear. The result is that up to 20 companies have already shelved plans to raise money through initial public offerings, or IPOs, of stock, according to Renaissance Capital.
After a strong start to the year, IPO activity plunged in March. IPOs had strong returns in their first day of trading last quarter, but their returns fizzled as markets worldwide tumbled.
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--People aged 65 years and older. --People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility. --People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma. --People who have heart disease with complications. --People who are immunocompromised including cancer treatment. --People of any age with severe obesity or certain underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, such as those with diabetes, renal failure or liver disease, might also be at risk. --People who are pregnant should be monitored since they are known to be at risk with severe viral illness; however, to date, data on COVID-19 has not shown increased risk. --Many conditions can cause a person to be immunocompromised, including cancer treatment, bone marrow or organ transplantation, immune deficiencies, poorly controlled HIV or AIDS, and prolonged use of corticosteroids and other immune weakening medications.
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ear Annie
Your dad belongs to at least two of those groups. The best thing that any of us can do right now is to stay home as much as possible, and that is especially true for seniors and other highrisk groups. Please visit CDC.gov for the latest info and AARP.org for information pertinent to seniors. Dear Annie: During this unexpected upheaval around the globe, I believe that isolation is as harmful as the threat of physical illness. Now is a good time for friends and family to gather together to count blessings as well as to share grief. One big blessing is that most of us can stay connected over the internet and telephone. In order to stay connected, there are free services like Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts and video conferences on Zoom. I have started to call those who live alone and those I haven't spoken to in years. My favorite thing to do is to throw virtual tea parties on Zoom with small groups. It feels so uplifting to maintain a sense of community. -- Putting the Kettle On Dear Putting the Kettle On: I absolutely love this idea. Socializing is so important to our mental health, and in reducing stress, it contributes to our physical health, as well. I appreciate your excellent suggestions.
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AREA DEATHS
FUNERALS
DAILY RECORD
Shirley J. Bacon
Eugene “Gene� Knapp
CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle with brakes not in good working condition and fined $200.50 and $74.50 each were Raquel N. Borders and Mary A. Simpson, both of Trenton. REAL ESTATE John H. Ohlberg and others to SOSO Properties LLC. Dorothy E. Althoff to Wayne Hughes and wife. Marion Kramer and wife to Kathan Company LLC.
Shirley J. Bacon, an 87year-old resident of Chillicothe, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Private family graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 202 at the Resthaven Memorial Gardens at Chillicothe. Mrs. Bacon was born on Feb. 20, 1933 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Sterling and Mildred Kent Vanlandingham. She was a graduate of Chillicothe High School. She was married on Jan. 25, 1964 in Chillicothe to Irwin Fredrick Bacon, who preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2018. She worked as a bookkeeper for Bacon Sales in Chillicothe for many years. She was the oldest member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church at Chillicothe. Survivors include her stepson, Tom Bacon and his wife, Ronda of Jamesport; a stepdaughter, Shari Wyatt and her
husband, Greg of McKinney, TX; four step-grandchildren, Philip Lowrey and his wife, Natalie of Columbia, Casey Lowrey and his wife, Jennifer of McKinney, Charlie Bacon and his wife, Savannah of Trenton and Callie Bacon of Trenton; four step-greatgrandchildren; two nephews, Blane Vanlandingham of Leawood, KS and Brent Vanlandingham of Merriam, KS; one niece, Ann Janette Griffin of Shawnee, KS; and one cousin, Chip Vanlandingham and his wife, Linda of Ludlow. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, B.J. Vanlandingham; and her cat, Tippy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest O. Triplett Animal Shelter of Chillicothe or the Green Hills Animal Shelter of Trenton. They may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, PO Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
David Ray Landes David Ray Landes, a 61year-old resident of Jamesport, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. A private graveside service and burial will be held in Pilot Grove #2 Cemetery at Jamesport. Mr. Landes was born on March 24, 1959 in Jamesport, the son of William R. and Twilah Edwards Landes. He was a member of the Jamesport Lions Club, served on the Jamesport Special Road District Board and the Jamesport Fair Board and was a Jamesport FFA alumni. He was married on Dec. 3, 2004 at Trenton to Tracey Allen, who survives of the
home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Emily Landes of the home, Aaron (Micah) Landes of Jamesport, Tyler Lane of Overland Park, KS and Ami Lane of Turney; a grandson, Blaine Landes; his mother, Twilah Landes of Trenton; a brother, Greg (Lori) Landes of Jamesport; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Billy Scott Landes. Memorials may be made to the Jamesport Lions Club in care of Roberson Funeral Home, 503 S. Broadway, Jamesport, MO 64648.
Saylor Jo West Saylor Jo West, beloved daughter of Brady and Mercedes West, was born sleeping on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Larry West officiated. Before she could be spoiled by her loving family on earth, her heavenly family welcomed her with open arms. She is now being rocked by her great-grandparents, Larry
and Jo Jennings, C.R. West, David and Carolyn Watkins, Bob Porter and Nancy Barron. Saylor’s short journey on Earth touched many lives, including her siblings, Addison, Ellee and Ty. Although she will be greatly missed by her grandparents, Garry and Vicky West and John and Jodi Barron, plus many aunts, uncles and cousins, she will forever be our sweet little angel baby. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmortuary.com
Broker Honored By Company Tony Nelson, real estate broker/owner with United Country Nelson Real Estate and Auction Company of Bethany and Princeton has been presented with the Chamberlain Award. The award is named after the founder of United Country and is presented to offices that have best represented the core
values, integrity, leadership, worth ethic and dedication to the company’s mission. Nelson has been in the real estate business for nearly 25 years. The award was presented during the company’s national training and awards convention on March 11-13 in Arlington, TX.
Private graveside services for Eugene “Gene� Knapp were held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton. Rev. Marc Knapp officiated. Mr. 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. Pallbearers were Randy Knapp, Keith Knapp, Larry
Knapp, Danny Knapp, Wes Knapp, Kevin Knapp, Jacoby Knapp and Justin Knapp. Military services were conducted by the Joseph L. Norton VFW Post No. 919 of Trenton. Participating were Tony Ralston, Sam Smith, Scott Forman, Lannie Harkins and Don Altes. Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton was in charge of arrangements.
Preliminary Hearing Set A Kingston man charged in the killings of two Wisconsin brothers is scheduled to appear in Division I of the Caldwell County Circuit Court on Friday, April 24 for a preliminary hearing. Garland Joseph Nelson appeared in court on Thursday, April 2, where Judge Jason Kanoy set the hearing at 9 a.m. At that time, the prosecutor will present evidence to show there is probable cause to believe Nelson committed the crime of which he is accused. Nelson’s attorney will also have the opportunity to crossexamine any witnesses as well as present evidence. Nelson faces two counts of first degree murder in connection with the deaths of Nicholas and Justin Diemel in 2019. He is also charged with two counts of abandonment of a corpse, two counts of tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution, two counts of armed criminal action and one count each of tampering with a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Area Closings, Event Changes The Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library is closed and will not be offering any services until further notice. The office of “Young at Heart� (formerly the Northwest Area Agency on Aging) has closed its offices at Albany and Cameron to the public until further notice. Staff remains available by telephone at 660-240-9400 to provide information for services available as well as answer questions. Events planned later this month at Black Silo Winery have been postponed/cancelled. A performance by the Joe Stamm Band, scheduled for April 18, has been rescheduled for Oct. 2. The Battle of the Bands competition to select opening acts for the Mid-America Music Festival later this year has been cancelled for 2020 and will now be held in April 2021.
Scholarship To Local Student A Trenton High School senior is among 27 youth from across the state selected to receive the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship. Allena Allen will receive a $1,500 scholarship to attend college in Missouri. Applicants must have been an exhibitor at the state fair in either the 4-H or FFA categories. Grade point average, community involve-
ment and leadership roles were also evaluated by the scholarship committee. Miss Allen is the daughter of Jason and Sarah Allen of Trenton. Other area students earning a $1,500 scholarship were Alexandra Houghton of Hamilton and Montana Plattner of Chillicothe. Anderson Rogers of Bethany received the $5,000 platinum scholarship.
OATS Providing Essential Travel OATS Transit has announced it is continuing to only provide essential service transportation due to the COVID-19 restrictions Essential service transportation is defined as dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, food banks, etc. OATS officials note drivers are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of everyone on board and persons who are ill should stay at home. For more information, persons can visit the webiste, www.oatstransit.org/health or check the OATS Facebook page at OATS Transit.
CAPNCM Board Set To Meet The Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri Governing Board will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at the office in Trenton. Members of the executive committee will attend in person with all other members at-
tending via conference line. Due to COVID-19 precautions this meeting is not open to the public.
EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department March 3: officers arrested a subject for driving with a suspended license and investigated an assault at a north business. April 1: officers responded to a domestic dispute at an east residence. April 2: officers investigated a nuisance violation at an east business and made an arrest for trespassing at a west residence. An arrest was made on a warrant at an east residence. April 3: officers investigated a report of mail fraud at a south residence. April 4: a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the east part of town.
Charges Filed For Tampering
Cash bond has been set for a Trenton man who is charged with tampering with a motor vehicle and first degree property damage. Jonah Newman, 22, is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center according to information provided by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Newman is charged with tampering with a motor vehicle, a class D felony, for allegedly selling a 1998 Ford Ecoline box truck. In addition, he faces a class E felony charge of property damage for causing in excess of $750 damage to the vehicle by removing the catalytic converter. Newman’s bond is $10,000 cash only and he is scheduled to make a court appearance on May 12. Also arrested was Kimberly K. Jacobs, a 52-year-old Trenton resident. Ms. Jacobs, whose bond amount was not available, is accused of violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of first degree harassment. She has a May 14 court date scheduled.
Correction
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for the purchase of a truck on April 7, rather than the sale of a truck. This information appeared incorrectly in the Friday, April 3 edition of the Republican-Times.
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