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Public Asked To Help Fund Fireworks Display R-T Photo/Wendell Lenhart

Sidewalks along Ninth Street in the east part of Trenton were being removed this week prior to the Missouri Department of Transportation beginning its Highway 6 overlay project. The project includes water line replacemy by city crews as well as sidewalk replacement and the resurfacing of Highway 6 from the Daviess County line through Trenton to the Muddy Creek bridge east of town.

TRENTON PARK BOARD

June 15 Deadline To Begin Operations

Aquatic Center Opening On Hold With the board president calling it a “very regrettable situation” the Trenton Park Board announced on Wednesday evening that the city’s aquatic center will not open on Memorial Day weekend due to COVID19 concerns and the guidelines the board would be required to follow. The board was holding its first meeting since the pandemic shut down the city’s parks in March. Board President Duane Helmandollar said that under current health guidelines from both the state of Missouri and the Grundy County Health Department, the Trenton Family Aquatic Center would only be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity if it opened on Memorial Day weekend as is the traditional start of the season. Even with a reduced number of swimmers, the number of lifeguards needed each session is about 15, so

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it would not be at all cost effective to open. It is likely additional personnel would also need to be on site to handle disinfection duties and to be sure social distancing is maintained. Helmandollar explained that even in the best years the aquatic center does not make a profit, but the loss this year would be exceptional. “The citizens are paying for it so we take the hit, but we can’t take that big of a hit,” he said, noting that so far only 15 certified lifeguards have applied for positions at the aquatic center with about 30 needed. Helmandollar said that if the guidelines are eased in time, the pool could have a shortened season. However, if it can’t be open by June 15, it would not open at all for the 2020 season. The board also approved the 2020-21 budget,

property at 1810 E. 28th St. Orscheln’s plans to build a 37,000-square foot building and move its existing business in Trenton to that location. The project is estimated to cost $5.1 million, with $1 million of the cost to be funded through TIF. Megan Miller, who is serving as the economic development counsel for the city, outlined how the TIF process would work, with 50 percent of property taxes received on

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Briefs...

Animal Shelter Contract Renewed

Orscheln TIF Plan Gets Final Council Approval Construction of a new building to house Orscheln Farm and Home Supply can officially move forward now that the Trenton City Council has adopted an ordinance to approve the Tax Increment Financing plan that will fund the project. During a meeting on Monday night, council members unanimously approved the TIF plan as well as the redevelopment project plans, which include improvements to

which included revenues and expenditures involved in operating the aquatic center. Two budgets had been prepared, one with the pool operating and one without. Helmandollar suggested approving the one that includes the pool opening this year because it would be the one with the highest expenditures and wouldn’t require any amendments should the board be able to offer a shortened season. The approved budget shows revenues of $535,100 and total expenditures of $570,777.91 for a deficit of $35,677.91. As of Dec. 31, 2019 the department had a fund balance of $303,415. If the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect park operations and activities, the budget would be far

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the property going to pay for expenses associated with the project while the other 50 percent would be retained by the city/county taxing entities. She told council members that improvements planned for the property will increase the assessed valuation from the current value of $11,800 to around $1.4 million. The increase in assessed valuation would mean more property tax See Council, Page 9

The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 1. The commission will hear a request from Kipp and Cara McClellan for a conditional use permit to develop existing property at 3100 Hoover Drive which will house six rental cottages. The hearing will be at Trenton City Hall.

La aredo OKs Trras h Biids The Laredo Board of Aldermen approved a bid from WCA for trash hauling services during a meeting on Monday night. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett said two bids were considered with the bid from WCA being the lowest submitted. The pickup cost to the city will be $12 per month, with the city charging residents $14 per month. The $2 difference will be used to cover the city’s cost of billing and other expenses incurred for providing the service. The next board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8.

There will be a public fireworks display in Trenton this year to celebrate Independence Day and the community is being asked to step up with financial support to make it happen. A committee of local residents is accepting donations for the event, which is set for Friday, July 3 and will be held at the Black Silo Winery. Black Silo and Modine Manufacturing are partnering with the committee to sponsor the show, with the winery providing the location as well as securing the pyrotechnician that will shoot off the fireworks. Diane Lowrey, who is serving as committee chairman, said efforts are under way to raise money to help pay for the display with an emphasis on members of the public and organizations being asked to make donations rather than relying mostly on business contributions. “Businesses have been great supporters of this event in the past and we know that many will continue to do so,” Mrs. Lowrey said. “However, with the struggles faced by our local businesses this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking individuals and organizations to help fund an event that is enjoyed each year by the whole community.” Approximately $3,500 will need to be raised to help pay for the display and it is hoped the money can be raised quickly. Contributions can be left with Mrs. Lowrey at the Trenton Republican-Times newspaper office or left at or mailed to the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 611 E. Ninth St., PO Box 233, Trenton, MO 64683. Checks can be made out to the Chamber of Commerce, with See Fireworks, Page 9

Superintendent Gives Update

Plan Outlines R-9 Summer Activity Schedule The Trenton R-9 Board of Education addressed a number of topics during a meeting on Tuesday night. Although no formal vote was taken, board members heard and gave support to a plan outlining how R-9 summer extracurricular activities will be conducted. The plan allows activities to commence on June 1, with the month of June involving fall sports athletic activities only. Activities such as band and music camps, cheer camps, etc. would not be allowed to take place until July without approval from a principal or the superintendent. There will be no driver’s education offered this summer as well. The plan was developed by Trenton High School Principal Kasey Bailey, THS assistant principal and

athletic director John Cowling and retiring athletic director Wes Croy, with Cowling working with coaches and activity sponsors to make sure the plan is being followed. Addressing a concern by board member Dorothy Taul regarding student safety, Bailey told the board that the plan was developed as “the best case scenario” and that adjustments can be made, if necessary, once activities begin. Superintendent Mike Stegman said the district has been working with the Grundy County Health Department to come up with a plan that would best assure the safety of students. Specific plan guidelines are outlined in a sports story on page 2 of today’s Republican-Times. Stegman announced the district

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Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Friday and Saturday with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s. The sun returns on Sunday and Monday with the high near 70. The high at Trenton on Monday, May 11 was 58, with a high of 59 on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The low om Wednesday was 50. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 64, the low was 50.

will be receiving just over $297,500 through the CARES Act Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund. The money will focus on improvements to the district’s online learning component, including teacher resources, training and equipment. Stegman said the district wants to make better resources available to staff as online instruction becomes a part of the district’s overall curriculum. Stegman said the district will continue to offer a meal program to students through Thursday, June 18. Cooks will be paid at the summer school salary rate to continue preparing the meals. The program, which has been in place since school was suspended in mid-March due to the

COVID-19 pandemic, has been serving around 350 breakfast and lunch meals each day, with administration, staff and Bright Futures volunteers distributing the meals at the pickup site. Stegman asked members to review a publication issued by the Missouri School Boards Association which outlines various scenarios for school districts as they prepare to start classes in the fall. Under legislation passed last year, districts would not be able to start school this year before Aug. 24, however, the legislature gave the state board of education the flexibility to waive that date in case of an emergency. COVID-19 has been designated an emergency this year and some schools, Stegman said,

What’s Inside... The Trenton FFA has announced the achievements of its members during the 2019-20 school year, with that list appearing on page 5 of today’s Republican-Times along with the announcement of the 2020-21 chapter officers.

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are looking at an early start date. He said Trenton is still looking to start on Aug. 24 to give time for summer construction io be finished before students return to classes. However, he said the district is monitoring health guideline changes and would consider possible alternatives if the situation would warrant. A construction update was given, with board members being told that a tour of the new performing arts center project would be offered at the July meeting if possible. Stegman said construction work is under way at both the high school and Rissler Elementary School and should be completed before the start of school in See R-9, Page 9

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Sports.............................page 2 Local News.........page 3, 4 & 9 Op/Ed ............................page 4 Calendar........................page 4 Agriculture....................page 5 Comics ...........................page 6 Crosswords....................page 7 Dear Annie ....................page 7 NASCAR .......................page 9

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SPORTS

Grundy Harvests 400 Trenton Sets Sports Plan For Summer Birds During 2020 Limited Workouts Spring Turkey Season Are Scheduled To Statewide Total Nearly Identical To Last Year By the Missouri Department of Conservation Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that turkey hunters checked 38,730 birds during Missouriâ€™s 2020 regular spring turkey season, April 20 through May 10. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 899 birds harvested, Callaway with 699 and Laclede with 651. In Grundy County, 400 birds were harvested with 367 being adult gobblers. There were 27 juvenile gobblers taken and six bearded hens rounded out the county total. Other local county harvest totals were 480 in Daviess County, 623 in Harrison County, 526 in Linn County, 446 in Livingston County, 451 in Mercer County, 569 in Putnam County and 609 in Sullivan County. Young turkey hunters also harvested 2,724 birds during the 2020 spring youth season, April 4 and 5, bringing the

overall 2020 spring turkey harvest to 41,454. Grundy County saw 25 birds taken during the youth portion of the season. Of those turkeys, 23 were adult gobblers and the remaining two turkeys harvested were juvenile gobblers. Last year, young turkey hunters harvested 2,546 birds during the spring youth season and hunters harvested 36,249 during the regular spring season for a 2019 spring season total harvest of 38,795 birds. â€œEven though nonresident permit sales were down this year, there were about 9,600 more spring turkey hunters overall than in 2019 due to an increase in resident permit sales,â€? MDC turkey biologist Reina Tyl said. â€œWhen turkey hunting participation increases, we expect to see a subsequent increase in turkey harvest. Itâ€™s great to see that more Missourians were able to get out into the turkey woods this year.â€? MDC had one report of a non-fatal hunting incident during the 2020 spring turkey season. It involved one hunter mistakenly shooting another hunter. More information about turkey hunting in Missouri, as well as county-by-county harvest totals, is available on the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov.

Begin in June

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education discussed summer activities for fall sports programs at Trenton High School on Tuesday night and, beginning in June, athletic life will be brought back to the school campus. Beginning June 1, groups of 10 or less will be able to meet for conditioning. Workouts will be 30 to 45 minutes in length at one-hour intervals to allow for arrival and departure. The workouts will mark the first sports-related activities for Trenton athletes since the COVID-19 pandemic halted spring sports during the second week of practice in March. Workouts will not involve balls, equipment or sport-specific instruction, but instead will be general aerobic and anaerobic conditioning as well as body-weight training. All workouts in June will be conducted outdoors and no indoor facilities will be used. Restrictions will change a bit in July as athletes will be allowed to enter the facilities for weight training and sportspecific practices on Monday, July 6. Current state and local health guidelines will be followed in helping determine what will be done during those practices. Trenton teams will not be allowed to travel out of town or compete against teams from other towns during this period, however, open mats, gyms and field work would be permitted during the day until 3 p.m. The school is dividing days with athletics using facilities until 3 p.m. and activities such as band using facilities

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Assuming state and local guidelines allow, Trenton plans to have team sports returning this summer. That would include the annual team football camp in July.

after 3 p.m. The hope is all teams and activities would return to a normal practice routine after the August dead period. The Missouri State High School Activities Association voted in April to make all dead periods this summer optional in light of the current situation. It also waived a rule that limited athletes to 20 days of contact in which any coaching or

instruction in the skills and techniques of any sport takes place. From information provided to the board, it appears the Bulldogs will allow athletic activities during MSHAAâ€™s July dead period, but will still follow an August dead period. Information on the Trenton summer sports guidelines was presented to the board by Trenton High School principal

Kasey Bailey, outgoing athletic director Wes Croy and THS assistant principal John Cowling, who will be taking over athletic director duties this next school year. Cowling will be working with the coaches/activity sponsors to make sure the health guidelines are being followed as well as determining if and when adjustments need to be made.

Gordon, Joy Will Call Race From Studio Photo Courtesy of MDC

Grundy County hunters collected 400 birds during the 2020 Spring Turkey Season. Statewide, 38,730 birds were harvested.

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NASCAR Set To Resume With Only Essential Personnel CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â€” Jeff Gordon thought his wife, a former model, was kidding when she asked the NASCAR Hall of Famer to color her graying roots. He realized she was serious after the third request, FaceTimed her regular stylist and took a crash course in mixing color. â€œThose are the types of things we do when we are in quarantine,â€? Gordon said. â€œThere are things that you do to keep the glue together, to keep everybody healthy and sane. So if having gray hair stresses her out, then I am happy to contribute.â€? The adjustments will continue Sunday when NASCAR resumes its schedule at Darlington Raceway. Gordon, now in his fifth season as part of Fox Sports' broadcast team, will not be at the track. He and Mike Joy will call the race from a studio in Charlotte and Regan Smith will be the only at-track reporter for the broadcast team. Larry McReynolds, an analyst, will also work from the Charlotte studio. NASCAR is limiting the number of people at the track to only those essential to compete and broadcast the race, so Fox will have a dramatically reduced roster and use a high-speed custom-built drone that can offer more perspectives than usual since fans won't be in the stands.

The Fox team is still finalizing its approach, but expects to use instant messaging with crews to glean the critical information Gordon and Joy need to properly call a race. Gordon and Joy spent the last two months calling iRacing events from a studio, so they have some experience with broadcasting remotely. Still, they will be winging some things as they adapt to watching the race on monitors instead of describing what's unfolding right in front of them at the track. â€œIâ€™m just excited that the opportunity is there for NASCAR and motorsports,â€? Gordon said. "We are always comparing our sport to others but now we really get to really talk about the uniqueness of our sport and showcase that, because that is what is giving us this opportunity when other sports are going to be more delayed. â€œMotorsports is fortunate to have this opportunity. I am more excited to see that in action, but I think everybody is nervous. Normally in a broadcast we have practice, we have qualifying, we get to work some things. This is going to be â€˜Boom,â€™ just like the drivers and the teams. They are going to get in the car and drop the green flag and it is on, and for us it is going to be the same thing.â€? NASCAR's return will be conducted in just one day, with qualifying and practices canceled for a consolidated schedule. A random draw will be used to help set the field at Darlington â€” positions 1-12 will be set by a random draw from teams in those positions in owner points, followed by a draw for teams in positions 13 through 24, and finally another draw for teams ranked between 25th and 36th. The

final four slots will go to non-chartered teams based on order of owner points. The field will be frozen for a competition caution on Lap 30 and only the top 20 cars will be allowed to pit on that lap. The other 20 cars will pit on the next lap. Gordon, a four-time NASCAR champion ranked third in all-time victories, applauded the approaches NASCAR is taking. There are at least two Wednesday night races coming up, with the field May 20 at Darlington set by the finishing order of Sunday's race â€” with a twist: The top 20 finishers Sunday will be inverted for Wednesday's starting lineup. With so much happening and NASCAR being the first major sports league with a nationally televised event, Gordon recognizes the responsibility he and Joy have to set the right tone. Gordon was a driver in NASCAR's first race back after the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001 when Dale Earnhardt Jr. won in Dover, Delaware and set an iconic image for the nation by waving the American flag out his window during his celebration. â€œThese are unique and challenging times and I hope that people that tune in are tuning in because they recognize the importance that sports play in our every day life,â€? Gordon said. â€œI think it can show hope. I think there's going to be a lot of eyeballs on this event to see how it's going to play out and how it's going to be able to continue after this, and what that means for our country as people are trying to figure out how they are going to get back to work or normalcy or school and what life is going to look like over the next year. If a sporting event like this can happen, then, what's the next step?â€?

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Area School Boards Discuss Graduation, Personnel Graduation, prom and personnel topped agendas for meetings this week of the boards of education at Pleasant View R-6, Princeton R-5, Laredo R-7 and NewtownHarris R-2. Pleasant View R-6 During a meeting on Tuesday night, the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education announced several upcoming dates as well as approved lunch prices for the 2020-21 school year. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reported eighth grade graduation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 12 on the blacktop area of the school grounds. The KEYS summer school program will be held July 13-16 and July 20-23 with approximately 28 students attending. Approval was given to an increase in student lunch prices, which will go up 10 cents to $2.65. Breakfast prices will remain the same at $1.40. Also approved was a contract with Pinpoint Tech LLC for technology services at a rate of $50 per hour. Prairie Farms Dairy was approved to provide milk products next year while People’s Co-Op will provide diesel fuel. Also approved was the master schedule for the school year, which includes the full day, early out and late start schedules, and the student and faculty handbooks. The board discussed the closure of school due to COVID19 with a distance learning plan being proposed for the future. Mrs. Steinhoff presented a copy of proposals from Gallagher Insurance for the reopening of school in the fall, with no action taken on either item. During an executive session, the board approved employment of summer school staff for the early childhood/special education program as well as an extra duty summer contract for Kaley Williams, who will provide reading services. Pre-

school and kindergarten through eighth grade student enrollment lists for the 202021 school year were also approved. The next meeting of the board will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education set dates for graduation and prom during its meeting on Monday night. According to information provided by Superintendent Jerry Girdner, graduation has tentatively been set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 in the high school gymnasium. Girdner noted the district is working with the health department to make the ceremony as safe as possible for all attending and that changes are likely. Additional information will be released closer to the time of the event, including any restrictions that may be needed. Prom has been set for Friday, June 19 in the Smithfield Education Center, with Grand March at 7 p.m. and the dance at 8 p.m. Pictures will be taken at 5:30 p.m. In the event stricter restrictions are required, the district will look at other options to still host an event that can be safe and enjoyable for the students. More information will be released later. Baccalaureate and awards ceremonies will not be held this year, with seniors being notified of their awards and scholarships in advance of graduation. The board approved a health insurance proposal from Thomas McGee that will see no increase in premiums for employees. This is the second year the district has been selfinsured with Insurance Management Service as its third party administrator. The base PPO for an employee will remain at $607.35 and the base HSA will remain at $516.63. The board kept the district payment cap at $600. The board approved the low bid of $21,143 from Provision

Data Solutions for E-rate technology improvements. Princeton will receive an 80 percent reimbursement of the cost from the E-rate program (Schools and Libraries Program), which is funded through the FCC. It was announced that no summer school program would be offered at Princeton, which was scheduled to participate in the program at Trenton. That program was cancelled. Central office and maintenance staff will work on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the months of June and July. The district will sell several surplus items on the website GovDeals.com from June 1 to June 26. Marcie Davis was sworn-in as a new board member. Rick Ellsworth was elected as board president. Other officers are Blake Boxley, vice president; Ron Parsons, secretary; and Karla Meinke, treasurer. Following an executive session, the board approved Denessa Stout as a fourth-fifth-sixth grade teacher, Samantha Shipley as junior high assistant softball coach and Meredith Ussery as junior high/senior high cheer coach. The board also accepted the resignation of Kim Parsons as high school special education teacher. The next meeting of the board will be on Monday, June 8. Laredo R-7 The Laredo R-7 Board of Education took action on several items during a meeting on Monday night. According to information provided by Administrator Misty Foster, approval was given to contracts for the guidance counselor, band instructor, school nurse, COTA and speech therapist. It was voted to increase extra duty pay for the eighth grade sponsor to $500 and all other extra duty contracts were also offered to staff. There was discussion of career ladder, with no action

taken, and it was announced that health insurance coverage would be available to all fulltime employees. Eighth grade graduation was set for June 1, with a backup date of June 15. Discussion was held regarding the eighth grade trip as well as transportation. It was announced that the school audit would take place on July 21. The board voted to seek bids for milk, propane and fuel products and approval was given to pay MSBA dues for the 202021 school year. Jason Meeker was sworn in to serve a three-year term on the board. An executive session was held for personnel with no announcement made. The next board meeting will be on Monday, June 8. Newtown-Harris R-2 The Newtown-Harris R-2 Board of Education took action on several items during a meeting on Monday night. According to information provided by Superintendent Lucas McKinnis, the board

voted to hire Amy Hall as the Family and Consumer Sciences instructor as well as Cari Brundage as the art instructor for the 2020-21 school year. The resignation of special education teacher Josie Hinkle was accepted and Caleb Fairley, Johannes Oaks and Sarah Garcia were hired as summer workers. It was announced that June 1 will be the start of the first session of summer school programing, which will run through June 12. Session II will be from June 22 to July 2. McKinnis said there is a possibility the sessions could be conducted in person, but the district is delaying an assessment at this time. Two summer programming trips are also planned in July, situations permitting. Students will be able to turn in computers, books and hard copy homework on May 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the school. McKinnis said that assignments and student work for the 2019-20 year will no longer be required as of May 15, which

is officially the last day of school. The district is reviewing recommendations from MSBA regarding return-to-school practices and will create a plan that McKinnis said would “reflect concern for students and their families as well as Newtown-Harris staff.” There was discussion regarding virtual education efforts during the COVID-19 situation as well as propane bids for the 2020-21 school year. It was announced that bus inspections were to be held on Tuesday and that McKinnis is waiting for a response from the district website provider regarding upgrades. Approval was given to the list of students who will be attending vo-tech school next year as well as to a cooperative athletic agreement with the Grundy R-5 School District. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for Monday, June 8. republican-times.com

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OP/ED

Five Points by Wendell Lenhart

Helping Our Local Businesses

I had written several weeks ago about how important it was for us to support our local businesses during this time of economic stress due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. All those reasons are still valid and thereâ€™s also another issue that would help local businesses that needs to be rectified. According to the St. Joseph NewsPress, Missouri is one of only two states that do not have an â€œeconomic nexusâ€? law which allows for the collection of an online tax if sales exceed a certain level. With the increase in online shopping because of the pandemic, many Wendell Lenhart persons are ordering online and receiving items without having to pay local or state taxes on that purchase. While that may be good for the consumer, it puts local stores and retailers at a disadvantage since the same item purchased instore from them would be subject to local taxes which would have to be collected from the purchaser. This unfair advantage allows out-of-state retailers such as Amazon to offer products at the same price without the sales tax having to be collected. The pandemic crisis has only made this situation worse and if we want our local retailers to be there when we need them, the playing field has to be leveled so they are as competitive as any other business. If you donâ€™t think this issue affects you, youâ€™d better think again. The local and state taxes provide the serviceswe depend on for our daily lives, which are now more important than ever. Where would we be without our local and state health departments right now? In a mess, thatâ€™s for sure. And our local businesses are where everyone turns to for donations and support for everything from graduations, ball teams and student organizations. Where are they going to turn to if those businesses are gone? There was legislation in the Missouri General Assembly to rectify this issue, but the legislative session ended today and it will be interesting to see if it made it through. If not, I hope it can be fixed sometime later this year when the legislature is in session again. Itâ€™s worth contacting your state senator and representative. Their contact information can be found elsewhere on this page.

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Elected Officials Addresses STATE SEN. DAN HEGEMAN Room 332, 201 W. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101 Phone: 573-751-1415 E-Mail: dan.hegeman@senate.mo.gov

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Missouri Government Precidents from COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major changes in our state government. The biggest change involves the degree to which the legislature is giving the governor enormous powers over the state's budget to pick winners and losers. Lawmakers had little choice.

Guest Editorials The economic consequences of COVID-19 from closed businesses and unemployed Missourians hit the state so late in the legislative process that the full impact on state tax collections was unclear. In the few weeks after the COVID19 economic impact began emerging, estimates of budget shortfalls ranged from $300 million to $1 billion. Creating an entirely new budget with detailed program-by-program spending allotments of more than $30 billion in just a few weeks proved difficult to achieve. "We don't know how long it will last or bad it will be. We know it's not good, but it's impossible to know where we're at or where we're going," House Budget Committee Chair Cody Smith, R-Jasper County, conceded to the House about the economic situation. Compounding the problem are questions about federal COVID-19 relief funds allocated to the state. It's a huge amount, potentially several billion dollars. But on the closing days of legislative action on the budget, details about the amount and how the money could be used were still emerging.

by Phill Brooks, Director Missouri Digital News Lawmakers choose to appropriate as much as they thought the state could receive. But that hands power to the governor to use his legal authority to decide where to restrict spending when the administration concludes there will not be sufficient funds for what the legislature appropriated. That makes it unclear how much money various programs actually will get. State Auditor Nicole Galloway has charged the governor's administration with refusing to comply with her request to state agencies about how they plan to spend those COVID-19 federal funds. When the legislature considers a realistic balanced budget, the legislative process gives Missourians and interested parties ample opportunity to voice concerns before final passage. Not so if tentative administration plans are kept secret. Another major change in the legislative process has been the degree to which lawmakers piled completely unrelated issues onto the parent bills in the closing weeks of the session. I used the term "bloated whales" in an earlier column to describe bills that the legislature bloats up with unrelated issues as the approaching end of a legislative session limits how many bills can get passed. But this year, creating bloated whales became a legislative frenzy, to a degree I've not seen before. A prefect example was a relatively simple bill to include fentanyl among the state's illegal drugs. But it grew to include juvenile court certification, banning drones at pris-

ons, witness protection, letting cops hold suspects longer in jail, vehicle hi jacking, street gangs, city dog ordi nances, physician assistant licensing feral hogs, liquor sales and public record exemptions -- all in one bill! I understand the drive for bloated bills. The legislature's extended, multi week recess because of COVID-19 significantly compressed the time law makers have to pass bills before ad journment. In the past, those weeks of early spring had been critical in reaching compromises to move measures for ward for final passage. But listening to hours upon hours o debate as bills got bloated, I wondered if simply taking up the individual bills actually might be quicker, even if it re quired daily sessions into the late evening. Maybe it will take another Missour Supreme Court case reaffirming the unanimous 1995 decision that the state constitutional provision that pro hibits a bill from containing "more than one subject" really means "one sub ject." Obviously, the historic challenges from COVID-19 requires unprece dented actions. But I wonder whether these prece dents will lay a foundation for the fu ture. Health officials predict this virus wil be with us in 2021 and legislative budget leaders warn the financia problems facing the state governmen likely also will continue next year. So, does that mean the govern mental short cuts of this year will con tinue into next year?

What Others Are Saying... Rape Kit Testing Continues

Weâ€™re glad to see the COVID-19 pandemic isnâ€™t affecting the stateâ€™s ability to test a backlog of rape kits. By January, various state agencies had a total backlog of more than 7,000 untested kits, according to a story we recently published.

Guest Editorials Last year, we urged the Missouri Highway Patrol to redouble its efforts to test the kits. There were far fewer untested kits then, and we said that was unacceptable. Itâ€™s still unacceptable, but weâ€™re encouraged that progress continues to be made. The state completed a full inventory of the untested kits in the fall, and in January, it began sending kits to a private forensic lab in Virginia for testing â€” an effort funded by a $2.8 million grant from the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance to help test approximately 1,250 of the stateâ€™s overall

backlog of untested kits. The patrolâ€™s crime lab continues doing its own testing, while adhering to social distancing. It takes 90 days to test a kit. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmittâ€™s office in January estimated it would take approximately six months to work through the kits they can afford to test with the federal funding, until more funding can come through, and if any result in a DNA match, prosecutors would begin to build a case. We urge the state to remain dedicated to funding and testing the kits. If the kits go untested, that sends a message to sexual assault victims that such crimes are a low priority. Testing the kits are an integral step before prosecutors can build a case against offenders. Some of the untested kits are from cases that are outside the statute of limitations. Thatâ€™s unfortunate, but the state is doing the right thing by testing these kits as well, even if offenders canâ€™t be held legally accountable at this point. â€” Jefferson City News-Tribune

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THS FFA Announces New Officers, Award Recipients The Trenton FFA has announced new officers for the 2020-21 school year along with 2019-20 award recipients. Recognition was to have originally occurred on May 8 during the annual chapter banquet, however, the banquet was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020-21 chapter president will be Kidridge Griffin. Other officers include Jaycie Griffin and Olivia Roberts, vice presidents; Colton Roy, secretary; Kaci Persell, treasurer; Gracyn Rongey and Rebecca Urich, reporters; Randy Bowden, sentinel; and Allison Yoder, chaplain. The STAR Awards were presented to Makenzee Epperson, STAR Greenhand; Allena Allen, STAR Chapter Farmer; Olivia Roberts, STAR Chapter in Placement; and Colton Roy, STAR Chapter in Agribusiness. McKenna Cox received the chapter Community Service Award while the Black and Gold Award was presented to Mackenzie McAtee. Kidridge Griffin received the Blue and Gold Award. Other individual awards included Jaycie Griffin, Outstanding Junior; Bo Meeker, the Brownfield Buckle; Grace Allen, the Gary Brinser Outstanding Senior; Matthew Slater, the Steinhoff Scholarship; Mackenzie McAtee, Allena Allen and Matthew Slater, the Trenton FFA Alumni Scholarship; Gavin Chambers, Bo Meeker and Makenzee Epperson, the Church Women United Thrift Store SAE Scholarship; Colton Roy, the BTC Bank SAE Award; and Bo Meeker, the Frank Hoffman Memorial SAE Loan. Winners of the Kiwanis Loan and Jerry Whitney Memorial

Scholarships are still to be announced. Chapter Leadership Medals were awarded to Makenzee Epperson and Hunter McAtee, freshmen; Dakota Polk and Kaci Persell, sophomores; Kidridge Griffin and Jaycie Griffin, juniors; and Kayli Crawford and Mackenzie McAtee, seniors. Chapter Scholarship Medals went to Makenzee Epperson, Dylan Smith, Gracyn Rongey, Randy Bowden, Olivia Roberts, Kidridge Griffin, Kayli Crawford and McKenna Cox. The honorary chapter degrees were presented to FFA Advisor Brook Kreatz, Diane Lowrey and the Barton Farm Campus. Receiving local proficiency awards were: Agricultural Communication - Mackenzie McAtee. Agricultural Education Kayli Crawford. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-Placement - Johnathan Dryer. Agricultural Processing Colton Roy. Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship - Gracyn Rongey. Agricultural Sales Placement - Haven Burress. Agricultural Services Kidridge Griffin. Beef Production Entrepreneurship - Hannah Bowe. Beef Production Placement - Gavin Chambers. Dairy Production Placement - Matthew Slater. Diversified Agricultural Production - Dolan Huber. Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship - Jesse Huber. Diversified Crop Production Placement - Noah Lewis. Diversified Horticulture Kayli Crawford.

Extension News by Andy Luke Agronomy Field Specialist FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT Now is the time for wheat producers to make a plan to control Fusarium Head Blight in their fields. FHB, or head scab, is a fungal disease that reduces yields and can impact the quality of the grain. In addition, the disease can produce mycotoxins, sometimes referred to as DON or vomitoxins, that are harmful to both humans and animals, and whose presence will lead to price docks at the point of sale. Fusarium Head Blight infects fields at flowering, and symptoms can take up to three weeks to appear. The first symptoms are generally bleached spikelets on an otherwise green head. Upon further inspection, orange

to pink colored spores can be seen. As symptoms progress, the grain will shrink and wrinkle, leading to poor quality grain with low test weights. Conditions favoring FHB infection include warm, humid weather at or just before flowering. Wheat is susceptible to infection from flowering through early dough stage. The fungus overwinters on corn residue and periods of high humidity with frequent rainfall promotes the production of spores that are transported to wheat on air currents. Optimum temperatures for infection are 75-85 F. As little as two to three days of light to moderate rainfall can also favor in-

Diversified Livestock Production - Allison Yoder. Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management - Kaci Persell. Equine Science Entrepreneurship - Camdyn Leeper. Equine Science Placement Rebecca Urich. Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production - Kidridge Griffin. Food Service - Emilee Lovell. Forage Production Matthew Slater. Forest Management Logan Stanton. Goat Production - Riley Walker. Grain Production - Jesse Huber. Landscape Management Chase Otto. Nursery Operations - Isaiah Lovell. Outdoor Recreation - Kaci Persell. Poultry Production - Jimmy Miller. Service Learning - Gabe Gamble. Sheep Production - Bo Meeker. Small Animal Production and Care - Josh Templeton. Specialty Animal Production - Dakota Polk. Specialty Crop Production Gracyn Rongey. Swine Production Entrepreneurship - Jesse Huber. Turf Grass Management Tucker Otto. Vegetable Production McKenna Cox. Veterinary Science - Grace Allen. Wildlife Production and Management - Sam Gibson. The top three fruit salesmen were Grace Allen, first; Allison Yoder second; and McKenna Cox, third.

fection. Several fungicides are labeled for control of FHB. Fungicides in the Triazole class are the most commonly recommended and are most effective when applied just before or at the onset of flowering. The timing of the application is critical, as fungicides applied several days after flowering are much less effective. Do not apply strobilurin fungicides to control FHB, as these products have been shown to increase the levels of DON in the harvested grain. An online risk-assessment tool from Penn State University can help producers make decisions about applying fungicides. The tool uses weather data to determine the risk of FHB infection and can help determine whether fungicide applications are warranted. The tool currently predicts our risk of infection as low, but unpredictable weather between now and flowering can change our risk quickly. For more information contact Andy Luke at 660-425-6434 or lukea@missouri.edu.

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from accurate. The cost to operate the pool was listed at $127,066.50. That number includes part-time wages, overtime, FICA, workerâ€™s compensation, supplies, credit card expense, concessions, equipment repair and maintenance, utilities, insurance and equipment. Added to an aquatic center payment of $142,796, the expenditures for the pool would total $269,862.50. If the pool doesnâ€™t operate this year, only insurance and the payment would be expended for a total of $145,946 and the overall budget would see a surplus of $21,238.59. In addition, the approved budget includes ball park user fees in the amount of $3,000 and concession stand proceeds of $9,200. It also includes summer ball expenses of $4,000. None of that would be realized without a ball season, which has been cancelled for teams participating in the Green Hills Recreation Association. The approved budget contains few frills. On the revenue side, the majority of funding comes from the one-half cent sales tax, which is budgeted at $350,000 and is a $5,000 increase over last yearâ€™s budgeted amount. Another $91,000 would come from ad valorem taxes and $56,000 was included from pool receipts. Concessions from the pool department were budgeted at $11,000 and ball park concessions, as mentioned earlier, were listed at $9,200. Other revenue sources include

rental of park facilities, interest income and the sale of equipment. On the expenditure side, the biggest expense, other than the aquatic center payment, is labor, which is around $84,000 for the two full-time employees. Both Park Superintendent Jason Shuler and Assistant Manager David Shockley were given a 50-cent per hour increase in salary, the same amount approved for other city employees in April. Capital expenditures are estimated at $47,637 and utilities are estimated at $26,000. Other large expenditures include $18,000 each for supplies and equipment repairs and maintenance and $12,500 budgeted for a Dixie Chopper mower. In discussing other expenditures, Shuler presented a plan for a project that would replace concrete at the east and west entrances to the parking lot at Burleigh Grimes Field and replace asphalt on other areas of that parking lot. Shuler said the Trenton Street Department will sell the asphalt at cost and will provide labor and equipment to install it. Improvements will also be made to the north and west entrances to the Upper Moberly Park shelter house located off Tower Street. The total for all those projects is listed at $12,667.86, with those funds being included in capital projects. Other categories of expenditure in the capital projects line item include the aquatic center (security cameras, replacement of down spout), $2,100; Moberly Park (construction of two pickleball courts and several smaller projects), $14,170; shop building (new metal for

roof and sides, concrete the parking area and insulating the roof on the new addition), $13,145; Gladys Grimes Park at Lake Trenton (replace flag pole, paint basketball goals and add new cable nets), $1,565; and Van Meter Park (adding dirt and fixing the infield area on the ball field and installing a border around the playground), $3,500. It was noted that this list of items is plugged in as â€œtime fillersâ€? as department personnel are able to get to them. Some of the funding had already been allocated prior to the 2020-21 budget. Also discussed, but not budgeted, was painting the aquatic center, with Helmandollar saying that TFAC Manager Emily Kasinger would be asked to clean the pool so that it can be opened, if possible, or painted, if itâ€™s not possible to operate it this summer. Shuler updated the board on his activities, including continuing work on the ADA playground and working on the new discus area. He said a drainage issue at Gladys Grimes Park has been fixed, with the area worked and seeded. He also announced that the Scott Roy family has donated a tree that was planted at Moberly Park. Board member Gary Schuett commended park staff for taking good care of the trees that have been planted in the parks, noting that only three of those that were recently planted were lost. The board is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3.

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Dear Annie: I've been married to a narcissist, controlling, antisocial man for 15 years. I am "Frank's" third wife, and he is my second husband. He has two adult children on their own, and I have two children still in college. Our married life has been a roller coaster, with many downs and very few ups, and it has been exhausting. There are way too many episodes throughout my marriage to even mention, so I'll just focus on the most recent. Frank usually goes to bed around 9 p.m. or so. Last night, I chose to stay up with my 24year-old son who was home for the weekend. We were chatting and watching a movie, when Frank came downstairs in just his underwear, turned on the light, and asked what we were doing. I told him we were watching a movie. He went upstairs to put clothes on and came back down and told -- not asked -my son to move off the couch. He sat there silently watching TV with us. He then created a

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big blowout in the kitchen, in front of my son. He ranted about how I should go to bed when he goes to bed. This is just the latest episode in many years of controlling behavior. And each of those instances, I've documented in writing. I honestly can't remember a single day that he didn't play a mind game. He's been going to therapy, but I don't think he's going for the right reasons. It's been more about talking about me and getting justifications for the way he treats me. He tells me that his therapist said that I should act more like a wife. I'm feeling so stagnant. I thought about leaving, but I'm so fearful. I'm 51 years old, and I know I have much more to live for. He makes me feel like all problems exist because of me, and he's always telling me that "everyone knows (I'm) crazy." -- Married to a Manipulator Dear Married: It's time to step off this roller coaster and into the rest of your life. While I normally encourage married couples to try counseling be-

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A two-year slump in smartphone sales is deepening as incomes slump and job losses soar amid stay-at-home orders imposed as part of the coronavirus response. Phone shipments in the January-March period plunged by 12% from the same time last year, according to the research firm International Data Corp. That’s by far the biggest annual quarterly decline since Apple released the iPhone 13 years ago. The iPhone itself, however, fared relatively well; shipments dipped less than 1%, according to IDC. But the world’s two largest handset makers, Samsung and Huawei, saw their shipments fall nearly 20%.

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BUSINESS/ SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "The advertisements appearing in this column may involve the offer of a security as defined by Missouri law, such as investment contracts, partnership interests, or notes. It is possible that these advertisements or the offers on which they are based may require registration with the Missouri Securities Division under Chapter 509 of the Revised Missouri Statutes. Advertisers and potential advertisers are advised that transactions and advertisements involving securities entail certain rights and responsibilities created by the above mentioned laws. If you have any questions, call your attorney or the Missouri Securities Division at 1800-721-7996. Anyone considering investing should be aware that all persons who sell securities and the securities they sell must be registered or exempt from registration with the Securities Division of the Secretary of State's office. To make sure the individual and the investment are registered prior to investing, call 1-800-721-7996. INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU INVEST! Always a good policy, especially for business opportunities and franchises. Call MO Attorney General at (880) 392-8222 or the Federal Trade Commission at (877) FTC-HELP for free information. Or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.

The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on 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. Tdtf ------------------------------------------*SEAMLESS GUTTERING* We are ready to replace your old gutters with new seamless aluminum gutters! MOOREâ€™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 Jimâ€™s Auto Salvage) 145 Hwy. W., Trenton, 359-3888. Fdtf ------------------------------------------PIANO TUNING SERVICE â€“ Taking out the wrong note since 1988. Call early - spots fill up fast! Keith Sarver 660-4252547. Like Us on Facebook! TJul10 ------------------------------------------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. Tdtf ------------------------------------------Carquest Auto Parts T & L Auto Supply, Inc., 1823 East 9th, Trenton, 359-2268, tlautosupply.com. Monday-Friday, 76, Saturday, 7-4. Fdtf ------------------------------------------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. Tdtf ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT LUMBER Full Service Lumberyard We also sell Trusses/ metal/rebar/concrete blocks. New Hardware Department Gift Certificates and Delivery Available â€“ Free Estimates 32089 St. Hwy 6, Jamesport 660-684-6404 FJul10 -----------------------------------------WILSONâ€™S HEATING & COOLING - We service all makes and models. Authorized Rheem Dealer. Bill Wilson 660359-3403. Fdtf -------------------------------------------

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 â€“ 660-412-3131. FJun26 ------------------------------------------JAMESPORT BUILDERS 660-684-6931 32137 State Hwy 6, Jamesport POLE BARNS â€“ GARAGES Spray foam insulation FJul10 ------------------------------------------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* TJul17 ------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------BUY - SELL - TRADE BIG NASTY'S GUNS & AMMO We have 1000s of guns and hunting products on our website. Choose in store pickup and pay 0 shipping fees. Text or call for appointment. $25 FFL Transfers Sale of the Week BCI Defense AR 5.56/223 Reg. $699 ON SALE $599 Nathan Rorebeck 425 NW 40th St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-635-0469 www.bignastys.com FJun26 ------------------------------------------PAGE TREE SERVICE Jeff Page 359-3699â€“shop, 3592202â€“home. Serving the entire Green Hills Area! Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding & complete removal. 60â€™ bucket truck, chipper & stump grinder. Licensed & insured. Free Estimates! TJun26 ------------------------------------------S&B Hinnen Hauling & Construction, L.L.C. Rock â€˘ Sand â€˘ Dirt Asphalt â€˘ Grain Demolition Debris & Excavation Services Shaunda - 660-973-4445 Brian - 660-973-2983 90 Mansur Street Chula, MO 64635 sbhinnenhauling@yahoo.com FApr21-May15 ------------------------------------------YODER CONSTRUCTION, Daniel Yoder, 660-748-3099 (leave message). New Roofs * Pole Barns * Remodeling * Decks. Good Service * Quality Structure * Affordable FJul17 ------------------------------------------Lawn work, stump grinding, brush cutting w/removal and more! Call me about your project! Good work at a good price. Contact Dustin Wilson, 660-6351282. TApr28-May22 -------------------------------------------

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Echo Valley Greenhouse 12944 Hwy D., Princeton 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Closed Sunday Quality bareroot fruit trees, potting soil, perennials, bedding plants, premium hanging baskets, Weeks roses, BubbleGum Supertunia $2.20, 15 varieties of peppers, sweet potato plants, 20+ varieties of tomatoes, including 7 heirloom, strawberries, herbs, asparagus, cabbage, squash, cucumbers, brambles. North of Trenton, take Hwy 65 to Hwy D. Then, 7 miles west, Detweiler's EMay5-29 ------------------------------------------SHADY BROOK GREENHOUSE Located East of Chula on Hwy. KK * 660-639-2052 Hours: M-Sat., 8am-6pm after hours, give us a call! Bulk Garden Seeds Weeks Roses Candy Onions $2.50 bunch Seed Potatoes $0.45/lb. or $18.50/50 lbs. Planters Hanging Baskets MANY SIZES AND VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM Bedding & Vegetable Plants $1.30/pack, $14.50/flat TApr14-May15 ------------------------------------------SHULER CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION 660-3591693. Residential & Commercial â€“ Concrete: Shop floors, patios & driveways, basements, retaining walls. Construction: Home additions, shop buildings, decks. Jason Shuler â€“ owner. * Licensed and Insured * Now Doing Basements - Laser Screed for Super Flat Floor TApr21-May15 -------------------------------------------

INSURANCE

Transitioning into Medicare soon? or want to compare plan prices? It only takes 10 minutes to discuss the savings or benefits you should be receiving. Call or text me today for your FREE consultation! Danielle Knapp Licensed Agent Senior Benefits Services 660-654-3077 SBSteam.net/danielleknapp Visit me at: 1039 Oklahoma Avenue - Trenton TJul17 ------------------------------------------Shelter Insurance â€“ Cale Gondringer 1601 E 9th St., Suite D. 660-359-4100. LIFE * HOME * AUTO * FARM * BUSINESS. Weâ€™re your shield. Weâ€™re your shelter. ShelterInsurance.com Tdtf ------------------------------------------Turning 65 This Year? Call Larry Bunnell at 359-7467 or 359-4700 for your insurance quotes on Medicare Supplements, Nursing Home, Major Medical, Life & Group Health plans. 1600 East 9th Street, Trenton. TJun12 ------------------------------------------See me for quotes on *Life Insurance *Guaranteed Life Insurance *Annuities *IRAs *Medicare Supplements RON DOUGAN 903 Main St., Trenton, MO 660-359-0100 51 years in the Insurance Business TJun12 ------------------------------------------HELTON INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Williams Shopping Center, Trenton, MO. New To Medicare or Want To Compare Pricing ... Call Brian McDaniel 816-289-1935 He is originally from Gilman City and we feel his 28 years of experience in the insurance business is a BIG PLUS to our agency. Or Leah Helton 660-359-3806 or 660-635-0537 "Our Quality Of Service Is What Makes Us Different" Tdtf -------------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All rental property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â€? "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for rental property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis." ----------------------------------

Sunnyview Apartments is taking applications for single & double apartments. Sunnyview is a residential care facility for the elderly. We provide qualified staff to administer medications, provide three meals a day and offer minimal assistance with the activities of daily living. Now accepting Medicaid. For more information contact Kathy Cheek at 660-359-5647. S553dtf -------------------------------------------

LOCK-N-GO STORAGE 2709 Pleasant Plain 660-6540241. tf ------------------------------------------PLAZA APARTMENTS One bedroom apartments available. Rent is income based. All utilities are included. NO UTILITY DEPOSIT. We accept HUD. For further information, contact the manager at: 660-359-6666, MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1312 E. 9th St. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. P419d22 -----------------------------------------Studio apartment for rent. Fully furnished and utilities paid. $495/month. First, last and deposit required. Covered parking. 359-7683. Cdtf ------------------------------------------For Rent - 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, available June 1. 2 bedroom house, close to college. Call 660-359-1011. Kdtf ------------------------------------------House for rent, north of NCMC, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, $625/month. Call 816-350-9640. S111d19* -------------------------------------------

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: "All property advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.â€? "We will not knowingly accept any advertising for property which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all advertised property is available on an equal opportunity basis." ---------------------------------------------------------------

PICK GREG For All Your Real Estate Needs!

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PickGreg.com dtf ----------------------------------------For Sale: Country home on 3 acres - 3 bed, 2 1/2 baths, partially finished basement, includes 40x60 Morton bldg, 4 fenced pens with another barn & a 7stall lean-to. Trenton School District. $197,500. Contact listing agent, Toni Cox, RE/MAX Town & Country, 660-663-7918. R413d27 -------------------------------------------

CALL MELISSA For Results That Move You!

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For Service Beyond The Sale, Call Me! John Graber Land & Farm Specialist 660-654-3566 johngraber@davidsonre.com Davidson Real Estate Specializing in Land & Farms 321 N. Walnut Cameron, MO 64429 (816) 632-4400 www.FarmSales.com info@davidsonre.com dtf -------------------------------------------

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NOTICES The Republican-Times business office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Friday. The office is closed on Sat.

Republican-Times 122 E. 8th St. 359-2212 Fax: 660-359-4414 ------------------------------------------REPUBLICAN-TIMES CHARGES Standard obituaries written by the newspaper are not charged. Photo with obituary $25 Obituary written as requested starts at $35 Obituary written as requested with photo starts at $50 Photos with standard engagement announcement $25 Photo w/anniversary $25 ea Standard wedding with photo submitted within the 3-month deadline $25 Weddings written as requested starts at $50 Weddings submitted over 3 months starts at $50 Wedding picture & cutline submitted over 3 months $25 ------------------------------------------THE PEOPLEâ€™S CO-OP, 1736 East 9th â€˘ 359-3313. Premium Diesel, Gas, 10% Ethanol â€“ CENEX. 83 years of service & experience. MR. TIRE â€“ Dean, Hankook, Cooper tires. TJul10 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids for computer hardware and electronic forms. Please see www.ncmissouri.edu for additional details. N416d15 ------------------------------------------North Central Missouri College is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors to install 8 new heating and A/C units. Site tour is required. Site tour and specifications are available by contacting Randy Young at North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main St., Trenton, MO 64683 or 660-359-3948, Ext. 1504 or ryoung@mail.ncmissouri.edu. N420d15 -------------------------------------------

FOR SALE Milwaukee battery-operated power tools, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws and pole saws. Trenton Hardware, 901 Main, 359-3660. T418d19 -------------------------------------------

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CRP/PASTURE CLEARING Tree Pulling/Removal with Skid Loader Call Gabe Buzzard Trenton, MO 816-678-3918 FJun5 ------------------------------------------See Consumer Oil & Supply for your One Stop Shop for Muck and Lacrosse boots and gloves. Consumer Oil & Supply 614 Harris Ave. 359-2258 C361dtf ------------------------------------------*WANTED* FARM GROUND TO LEASE! Competitive Rates AARON LANDES 660-358-2682 L905tf ------------------------------------------Big square hay baling, 3ft x 3ft x 7ft, preservative available. Peter Beery 660-654-4764. B303d5* -------------------------------------------

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is given the 15th day of May 2020 that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, for purpose of hearing a request from Kipp and Cara McClellan for a Conditional Use Permit to develop existing property into cottage located at 3100 Hoover Drive. Mrs. Jean Peace, Chairman Mr. Michael Ormsby, Secretary dMay15 -------------------------------------------

Public Health Nurse: Grundy County Health Department Grundy County Health Department is seeking a Registered Nurse. Education: Associate or Bachelorâ€™s (BSN) degree. Prefer 2 years of experience in public health, school nurse, or physicianâ€™s office. Responsibilities will include clinical duties, community programs, and case management. Must have good written and oral communication skills. Salary negotiable with experience. Send resume and cover letter to

Grundy County Health Department Attn: Elizabeth Gibson, 1716 Lincoln, Trenton, MO 64683 or mail@grundycountyhealth.org before May 27. Search will continue until the position is filled. GCHD is an equal opportunity employer.

HIRING NOW!!!! COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS Serve Link Home Care has an immediate need for parttime Home Care Aides to perform essential home care household chores, personal care and respite services to assist local clients in Linn, Livingston and Mercer Counties. Our goal is to assist individuals in their desire to live safely at home. Applicants must have reliable transportation. We offer competitive pay, benefits and mileage reimbursement. If you have what it takes to be a frontline worker, call 660-359-4218 for an application to join our professional team. EOE.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE For default under the terms of the Deed of Trust executed by Lewis Equipment Services, LLC, a Missouri Limited Liability Company, dated March 27, 2019, recorded on April 24, 2019 as Document No. 19LR0332, in Book 663, Page 76, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Grundy County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 12:30 PM at the West Front Door of the Grundy County Courthouse, 700 Main, in Trenton, Missouri, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash: Tract I: All of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and Ten (10) acres off the West side of the Southwest One-fourth of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-four (24), in Township Sixty-two (62), of Range Twenty-five (25) in Grundy County, Missouri. Tract II: All of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; and a tract commencing at the Southeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, thence West Sixty (60) rods, thence North Twelve (12) rods and Six (6) feet, thence East Sixty (60) rods, thence South to the place of beginning; the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the East One-half of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section Twenty-four (24), Township Sixty-two (62) of Range Twenty-five (25), in Grundy County, Missouri, to satisfy said debt and costs. Martin Leigh PC Successor Trustee Gregory D. Todd, Assistant Secretary (816) 221-1430 www.martinleigh.com dMay8,15,22,29 ------------------------------------------

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION Estate No. 20AG-PR00013 In the Matter of WILLIAM E. DRAPER, Respondent. NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: William J. Draper, Rena G. Draper, and any unknown heirs of William E. Draper. YOU ARE HEREBY notified that there has been filed herein a Petition for the appointment of a Guardian and Conservator for the above-named Respondent. The Court has appointed Daniel P. Dennis, an attorney with an address of 705 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri 64683, to represent the Respondent. Said matter will be heard on June 18, 2020, at 10 oâ€™clock in the morning (10:00 A.M.) in the Probate Courtroom of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton, Missouri. WITNESSETH my hand and seal of the Circuit Court this 11th day of May, 2020 Madison Beverlin, Probate Clerk dMay15,22,29,Jun5 ------------------------------------------

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funds coming to the taxing entities. In addition, sales tax revenues over and above what Orschelnâ€™s already provides to local taxing entities would also be split 50/50. All TIF monies collected would be deposited in a fund under the control of the city of Trenton, which would disperse monies for specific expenses, which are outlined in the plan. The TIF plan has been set up on a 23-year schedule, however, Ms. Miller anticipates that timetable to be much shorter. She noted that any other development separate from this specific project, would need to come back to the city council for approval before it could move forward. The meeting began with the swearing in of Duane Urich as fourth ward councilman. Urich replaces Larry Crawford, who resigned following the April 27 meeting. Urich was appointed to the vacancy by Mayor Linda Crooks and is the only fourth

ward candidate on the ballot for the June 2 city election, which was originally scheduled for April 6 but was postponed by state order due to COVID-19 concerns. The council, on a 6-2 vote, approved an ordinance extending the cityâ€™s contract with the Green Hills Animal Shelter for another year. The fees for city use of shelter services would remain the same, with the contract running from May 1 to April 30, 2021. Voting in favor were Glen Briggs, Brad Chumbley, Cathie Smith, David Mlika, Urich and John Dolan. Opposed were Lou Fisher and Danny Brewer. Approval was given to two ordinances, granting conditional use permits for projects on two properties. Novus Ag received a CUP to construct a 175-foot by 80-foot building to store ag chemicals at 915B Shanklin Ave. Richard and Shirley Sibbit, on beElevator and Grain, received a CUP to construct a 20-foot by 40-foot building and 70-foot outdoor scale on property at 308 Johnson Drive. The Planning and

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â€œfireworksâ€? being written in the memo line. â€œBecause of COVID-19, many summer activities have been cancelled,â€? Mrs. Lowrey said. â€œThe fireworks display is an activity we feel can be held safely and give the community a family-friendly event to enjoy. I would encourage the residents of Trenton and Grundy County to get behind this effort and make a donation.â€?

August. The high school project includes renovation of the library while the Rissler project focuses on reconfiguration of the entry way and office as well as additional storage. In other business, the board: â€˘ voted to add the positions of high school head girls wrestling coach and activities supervisor to the extra duty schedule, with payment at the Tier 1 level. â€˘ recognized nine individuals who are retiring from the school district this year, including Suzi Beck (17 years in the district), Wes Croy, (15 years), Ron Franklin (five years), Karla Lowrey (27 years), Fran Miller (five years), Brenda Owen (22 years), Penny Roberts (17 years), Lisa Wallace (three years) and Mary Woodson (27 years). â€˘ was told a career technical education program opportunity for high school stu-

Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval at a hearing last week. Also approved was a proposal between the city and RS Electric Corp. for integration services at the water treatment plant. The project, which will cost $69,220, will pay for upgrades to the SCADA system and make it compatible to the system used at the wastewater plant. A contract with Rodriguez Mechanical Contractors for force main work at Muddy Creek was approved on a 7-1 vote (Brewer voting no). The project is to be completed no later than Oct. 2 at a cost of around $158,000. A portion of the cost is being paid through FEMA funding. The council voted to replace a manhole at the intersection of Kitty and Ninth streets, with the work being part of the water line replacement being done as part of the Ninth Street overlay project. M&M Utilities LLC of Chillicothe, which has already been contracted by MoDOT for the water line work, will do the manhole re-

dents involving HVAC certification was on schedule. Meetings have been taking place with representatives from TRANE, North Central Missouri College, Chillicothe R-2 and Trenton R-9 to put together a certification program that would be offered to high school juniors and seniors and provide a two-tier certification through both the high school and community college level. â€˘ was informed Trenton Middle School Principal Daniel Gott has been named the Northwest Middle School Principal of the Year by the Missouri Secondary School Principals Association and that kindergarten teacher Debbie Young is the districtâ€™s representative for the Regional Teacher of the Year award. â€˘ was told that while four names will appear on the June 2 school board election ballot, only three of the candidates are actually seeking the three positions to be filled. Doug Franklin, who is currently the board president, had filed for re-election

placement at a cost of $41,450. City Administrator Ron Urton reported two press feed sludge pumps at the wastewater plant are being replaced, with one being rebuilt at a cost of $20,000 while a second one will be purchased new, also at a cost of $20,000. The first pump was already being repaired before the second pump failed. The new pump is anticipated to be here by Friday and will be installed immediately to allow for processing sludge the week of May 18. Urton also reported that production is under way at the new asphalt plant, with 773 tons produced and 763 tons sold in April and, as of May 7, 1,402 tons produced and 1,058 tons sold in May (344 tons were for overlay work in the city). He said the asphalt plant is â€œrunning well.â€? Preparation work continues on the 17th Street Bridge project. Overhead utilities are to be moved next week along with staging and set up. Demolition will start the week of June 1. The project is anticipated to be finished in early December.

but has since taken a job in the Kansas City area and has withdrawn from the race. However, his name could not be taken off the ballot. The other three candidates are Brandon Gibler and Corey Leeper, who are currently board members, and Andy Burress. â€˘ was told a virtual end of year staff meeting would be held on Thursday, with years of service recognition to be given. â€˘ reviewed the Title program evaluation and principal reports, during which time Bailey and Rissler Elementary Principal Tiffany Otto recognized the community for its support of the school district, including students and staff, during the current COVID-19 situation. Following an executive session, the board voted to hire Lysander Overstreet as activities supervisor and Libby Tunnell as an elementary school paraprofessional. The board also accepted the resignations of Alicia Keifer, Megan Lynch and Dennis Voss.

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DEATHS Colleen D. Cousins Colleen D. Cousins, a 70year-old resident of Trenton, died at 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital in Kansas City. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary in Trenton. Her body was cremated. Mrs. Cousins was born on March 23, 1950 in Bakersfield, CA, the daughter of Roy and Marjorie Linneus. She graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg with a master’s degree in special education. She taught school in several school districts, including Breckenridge, Princeton and Marceline. She also had a bachelor’s degree in art. She was married to Stanley

Dean, Billie Kizzire and Bill Cousins. She is survived by two daughters, Esther Dean of Trenton and Tiffany Kizzire of Sedalia; one step-daughter, Judith Lee Wright of Columbus, OH; two sons, David Dean and Matthew Dean, both of Sedalia; seven grandchildren, Destiny Morton, Summer Sharp, Maria Kizzire, Jordan Kizzire, Kobe Kizzire, Liriel Dean and Mattie Dean; and six great-grandchildren, including Parker Sharp, Pasley Grim and Payton Morton. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Stanley Dean and Bill Cousins; and one granddaughter, Jaelyn Bevier. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Twilah Marie Landes Twilah Marie Landes, an 89-year-old resident of Jamesport, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Pilot Grove Cemetery #2 at Jamesport. A general visitation will be

held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Roberson Funeral Home at Jamesport. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jamesport United Methodist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, 503 S. Broadway, Jamesport, MO 64648.

Gale Pettit Gale Pettit, a 67-year-old resident of Trenton, died at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Eastview Manor Care Center in Trenton. A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Trenton. Mrs. Pettit was born Aug. 23, 1952 in rural Jamesport, the daughter of Gradey and Zelma Harrison Terry. She attended Jamesport school and then graduated from Trenton High School. She was employed for 30 years at Midwest Glove in Chillicothe. She was a member of the First Christian Church at Trenton. She was married on May 24, 1974 to Roger Pettit, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Tammie Gale Rinehart and her companion, Rodney Hunter of Foley; one son, Donnie Pettit and his wife, Patty of Springfield; two sis-

ters, Susan Eads and her husband, Gary of Spickard and Kathy Elaine Greer and her husband, Jerry of Fredericktown; three brothers, Lonnie Keith Terry and his wife, Rita of Jamesport, Larrie Esley Terry and his wife, Lita of Gilman City and Steve Dale Terry; one brother-in-law, Larry Raymo of Jamesport; four grandchildren, Stephany Russell and her husband, Shawn of Greenfield, Miranda Killingsworth and her husband, Fred of Walnut Grove, Aaryan Rinehart of Foley and Christopher Pettit of Springfield; and five great-grandchildren, Jaxsyn Killingsworth, Ariel Killingsworth, Hunter Russell, Caden Achor and Emory Jo Pettit. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Beverly Ford; one half-sister, Norine Raymo; and one brother, Kermit Dewayne Terry. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Dewey W. Rhodelander Dewey W. Rhodelander, an 85-year-old resident of Raymore and former Galt resident, died at 10:08 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City. His body was cremated under the direction of the Slater-Neal Funeral Home of Trenton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mr. Rhodelander was born on Oct. 1, 1934 in Plad, the son of Charlie and Fannie Medley Rhodelander. He was married on Dec. 9, 1965 to Florence Marie Lavely of Kansas City. He is survived by his wife, Florence of Raymore; two daughters, Lorena Wilson of Hardin, and Marilyn Morgan of Lee’s Summit; three sons, David Rhodelander of Richmond and Danny Rhodelander

DAILY RECORD CIRCUIT COURT Associate Division Judge Steven D. Hudson Pleading guilty to amended charges of operating a vehicle with brakes not in good working order and fined $200.50 and $74.50 costs were Travis L. Lepley, Gravois Mills; Danyal R. Coon, Watson; Hannah M. King, Princeton; and Guy M. Ware, Ottumwa, IA. Pleading guilty to not wearing a seat belt and fined $10 were James A. Pratt, Hamilton; and Jordan M. Cowan, Jamesport. Allen M. Airey, Trenton, pleaded guilty to failing to drive on the right half of the roadway and was fined $60.50 and $74.50 costs. Kraig J. Mort, Gallatin, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.50 and $74.50 costs. Brian E. Spangler, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50 and $74.50 costs. Carter Searcy, Humphreys, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less, a class D misdemeanor, and was fined

$300, $120.50 costs and is to pay $100 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Harold J. Stiner, Spickard, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated, a class D felony, and driving while revoked or suspended, a class A misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 9. Craig A. Zeiger, Lee’s Summit, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, involving an accident, a class A misdemeanor. He was placed on probation for one year. He is to pay $74.50 costs, $300 to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and $300 restitution to the victim. MARRIAGE LICENSE Jerry Leon Kissick, Jr., Chillicothe and Jessie Marie Parker, Trenton. REAL ESTATE David Scott Treadwell and wife to Leah C. Helton. Morse and Sons Properties LLC to Taylor Rhianon Sparks.

Trenton Man Is Arrested A Trenton man is being held in the Grundy County Detention Center after failing to appear in court. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 25year-old Casey S. Welch is

being held on $121 cash-only bond after being arrested for failing to appear in court on a charge of not maintaining financial responsibility for a vehicle. Welch is scheduled to be in court on May 26.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Trenton Police Department May 4: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town. May 5: officers responded to a motor vehicle crash in the east part of town. May 6: no activity. May 7: three nuisance violations were investigated at south residences, with two more investigated at east residences and one investigated at a north residence. An arrest was made in the south area for driving while intoxicated and

officers investigated an incidence of sexual exploitation of a minor at an east residence. May 8: a subject was brought in from an east residence for civil detoxification and officers investigated a report of domestic assault at a west residence. May 9: officers investigated a report of stealing at an east residence and were called to the east part of town where they found an abandoned vehicle or trailer. May 10: no activity.

AREA MENUS Dewey W. Rhodelander

and Darren Rhodelander, both of Hottig, AR; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Freda Reed, Missoula, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Dewey Wendell Rhodelander; and one son, Dennis Rhodelander. Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com

Programs Get Top Rankings The North Central Missouri College LPN and ADN nursing programs were recently ranked among the top five in Missouri by Nursing Schools Almanac in its 2020 rankings. NCMC ranked third as best ADN nursing program and fifth as best LPN nursing pro-

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Patty Kirk, left, celebrated 25 years of service with the Grundy County Opportunity Center this past week and was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Center Director Ruth Ebersold, right.

gram in the state. The rankings included pass rates for the NCLEX-RN nursing test and overall student performance. To view the full listing and methodology, persons can visit the website https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/rankings/adn/missouri.

NORTH 65 CENTER Monday-Ham and potato casserole, broccoli casserole, peas, pears, whole wheat dinner roll. Tuesday-Sausage gravy and biscuit, ham, copper penny salad, hashbrown casserole, fruit fluff. Wednesday-Smoked pork chops, mashed potatoes, tuscan blend, melon, whole wheat roll.

Thursday-Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, green beans, garlic bread, fruit salad. Friday-Chicken strips or chicken livers, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, homemade bread, ambrosia fruit salad. (Coffee, iced tea, water and milk are served daily and an alternate meal of chef’s salad, crackers and fruit cup is available each day.)

LOCAL GRAIN PRICES May 13 Trenton MFA Soybeans, 7.80 (May 20); 7.71 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.73 (May 20); 2.78 (New Crop 20). Laredo MFA Soybeans, 7.75 (May 20); 7.71 (New Crop 20). Corn, 2.73 (May 20); 2.78 (New Crop 20). Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers/Carrollton (1-800-722-4407) Old Crop - Corn, 3.28; soybeans, 8.19; wheat, 4.81. New Crop - Corn, 2.97; soybeans, 7.75; wheat, 4.76.

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An update on road and bridge projects in Grundy County topped the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Grundy County Commission. According to information provided by Presiding Commissioner Phil Ray, the county road and bridge crew is working at “Sandhill Bridge” located near the junction of NE 110th Ave. and NE 10th Street. The project is part of a FEMA project. The commission held a conference call with the Missouri Department of Transportation concerning recently-completed bridge inspections. The bridge summary included two closures, one on NE 90th and one on SW 86th Ave., which were closed by MoDOT due to structural deficiencies. The bridge on NE 90th currently has a tube on site that will be used to replace the existing bridge. The replacement culvert has been ordered for the site on SW 86th Ave. Ray also said three structures have been removed from the MoDOT bridge inventory due to being replaced with culverts. There

are currently 156 bridges on inventory in the county. In other business, Ambulance Director Steve Tracy said personal protective equipment supplies are stocked and staff continues to use multiple disinfecting processes for the ambulances, equipment and personnel. The Grundy County Health Department also gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in Grundy County, where there are still no confirmed cases. The agenda for the Tuesday, May 19 meeting of the commission includes a road and bridge update at 8:30 a.m., including discussion with Nathan Royer concerning a water crossing on N.E. 70th St., followed by an emergency management update at 9 a.m. and a MoDot update from Michael Marriott at 10 a.m. The commission will hear a report from Elizabeth Gibson of the Grundy County Health Department at 10:45 a.m. and will also hear a report from Ambulance Director Steve Tracy during the morning.

Spickard OKs Loan Payment The Spickard Board of Aldermen met on Monday night at Spickard City Hall. According to information provided by City Clerk Amy Chapman, the board voted to have loan payments for the lift station automatically withdrawn from the city account each month, beginning on June

1. The payment will be $144.84. April claims were approved and it was reported that the city will be flushing hydrants this month. The next meeting of the board will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8.

June Events Are Postponed Two events planned for June at the Black Silo Winery are being postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The annual Wheels & Wine Car Show fundraiser, sponsored by Stevens Excavating & Plumbing, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021. Car show committee chairman Lindsay Stevens said guidance from the health department, along with concerns regarding the economic impact the pandemic has had in the area led to the postponment decision. Updates regarding the show will be posted on the Wheels & Wine Car Show Facebook page or by contacting Mrs. Stevens at lnporter@hotmail.com. Meanwhile, the winery is postponing its charity cornhole tournament and concert, which

had been scheduled for June 19-20. Owner Duane Urich said that input from event supporters as well as other factors have led to the decision. Tickets purchased to see the “members-only” concert will transfer to next year’s event. The “Swine in the Vine” barbecue contest on Saturday, June 20, is still scheduled to take place and is a Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned event. A total of 25 teams will need to register by June 6 in order to keep the barbecue contest on the calendar. If not enough teams register, this event will be postponed until next year. To register a team, persons can contact Urich at 901-5969986 or visit the website, https://www.westbottomsbbq.com/blacksilo. Registered teams have a chance to win $5,000.

Alumni Plans Are In The Mail Information announcing plans for the 2020 Trenton High School alumni reunion are now in the mail. Nearly 6,000 letters have been mailed and alums are asked to complete and return individual information sheets as soon as possible for inclusion in the 2020 alumni news publication. The information sheets, along with alumni dues and updates by former Trenton

R-9 teachers and administrators, can be returned to PO Box 185, Trenton, MO 64683. The alumni association has recognized Ruth Ebersold and the Grundy County Opportunity Center, who assisted with the mailing that is normally completed by alums. Also recognized were alumni classes providing individual reunion letters and completing their own mailing preparations.

Marlay Earns Master’s Degree A Trenton man is among those earning degrees from the University of Augustana in Sioux Falls, SD. Jacob Marlay earned a masters of arts degree in sports administration and leadership. Graduation ceremonies will be

held on May 23. Marlay is a 2014 graduate of Trenton High School and earned his undergraduate degree in 2018 from William Jewell College in Liberty. He is the son of Jamia Marlay of Trenton.

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